Eco Child's Play

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Stan Slaughter's Collection of Eco-Music

I was happy to receive 5 CDs from Stan Slaughter, the Eco-Troubadour. For the last few weeks I have been popping his various CDs in the player, and watching how my kids react (usually wild and uncontained hopping, wiggling and a sideways skip sort of a move that is my 3 year … [Read more...]

Healthy Snack for Picky Eaters: Jumbo Cinnamon Muffins

I think "muffin" was one of my son's first words. He says it even before he fully wakes up from a nap and it's hard to keep him down to one per day. I've been baking muffins for many years, but I only learned recently that the trick to jumbo muffins is to fill the tins over the … [Read more...]

My Son the Scrapper

My teenage son calls me the crazy green hippie lady. When did he get so grumpy and cynical? I think it comes with being a teenager. He's become so disenchanted with everything and claims he believes in nothing... except money. He's a hard worker, he goes to work even on his days … [Read more...]

35 Reasons Why We Choose Homebirth

Why do I think a homebirth is so much better than a hospital birth? I've experienced a planned hospital birth, a planned homebirth that ended with an induced hospital birth (and a month-early preemie) because of pre-eclampsia, and two homebirths. I am a big proponent of giving … [Read more...]