Psling Love and Am I Green Enough?

When I first spotted the Psling on Keri Russell in Celebrity Baby Blog; I thought to myself, $350 for a piece of fabric and rings; people are crazee (whirling my fingers around my ears) . However, I had to admit it was beautiful. So beautiful that I couldn't stop thinking about … [Read more...]

Cell Phones and Cancer-

I've been following the stories about cell phones and cancer closely. It's not that I use mine very often (in fact, I can rarely find it), and coverage is spotty in rural Vermont. No, I am thinking about all of my students who probably started using cell phones in the seventh … [Read more...]

Easy Organic Gift (Convert That Non-Green Friend)

I am so impressed with the folks at Kee-Ka! They sell adorable organic cotton clothing and accessories for babies/toddlers/pets with simple graphics (sweet pea, pumpkin and lion are my personal favorites). All metal closures are nickel free and they utilize fair trade … [Read more...]

Say Moo and Fill ‘Em Up with Medela’s Harmony Breast Pump

Okay, I am starting to feel like a personal gas station for my daughter. Breastfeeding has its rewards but it can also be all-consuming. One of the reasons I might have hesitated about breastfeeding was the fear that my baby would be attached to me 24/7. As a person who … [Read more...]

Safer Play Sets and Play Sand-

Finally, the warmer season is here, and thoughts turn to outside play for the whole family. For many of us this includes watching our kids of playing on a play set, swinging happily in the June sun, or scooping up sand in a sand box. But there are a few potential environmental … [Read more...]