As I peruse my Google Reader and inbox, I am uninspired to write today. I am tired of BPA, kids losing recess, overuse of antibiotics, Facebook and teachers, Barbie, gut allergies...These are all topics I considered writing about today, but instead, I write nothing. As a … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
All I Need Is The Air That I Breathe
You know how with some songs you can’t get the lyrics out of your head? That’s what I’m doing right now. Every time I read another breaking news story on clean air I hear, “All that I need is the air that I breathe/And to love you.” (Sorry if now you’re doing it, too.) But it’s … [Read more...]
What Are The Best Apps For Healthy Homes & Parenting?
by Stephanie Phoenix, Social Media Apprentice, Healthy Child Healthy World Smart phones are nothing if not useful. And in this day and age, most parents have one (and often a tablet, too). If we’re going to have these know-it-all devices, we might as well put them to work for … [Read more...]
Best eReader for Kids Update: Kindle Beats iPad and Nook
My daughter is a reader! She amazes me. She loves her eReader, as well as paper books. The eReader is convenient for buying new books, and it doesn't take up much space on her overflowing bookshelf. Without a library within 100 miles of our home, the eReader is the best … [Read more...]
5 “Green” Products: Elements Naturals, Bean-B-Clean™, Tanner’s Tasty Paste, Captain Planet, SecureLine Retractable Clothesline
1. Elements Naturals 100% Natural and Compostable Baby Wipes Even though I don't have babies in cloth diapers anymore, I still use baby wipes for the car. They are great for cleaning up sticky hands and outdoor bathroom necessities on the road. At one time, I toyed with the … [Read more...]