Save Energy and a Whole Lot More By Turning Off the T.V.

© Hallgerd | Dreamstime.com I suppose the average person would think me a bit odd. Or even extreme, as a parent. You see, I don't allow T.V. during the week. On weekends, we might, just might watch a DVD if the weather is lousy, or we've had an exhausting weekend not spent … [Read more...]

Korean Seaweed Soup Recipe for Postpartum and Breastfeeding Moms

Traditionally in Korea, after a woman gives birth; she eats this delicious and nutrious seaweed soup for up to three months. It's healing properties as well as help with breastmilk production is well touted in the old country . I am very Americanized since I grew up in the U.S. … [Read more...]

How to Avoid Genetically Modified (or Engineered) Foods-

On my blog, Non-Toxic Kids, I posted an article yesterday that shares some background about genetically modified foods, especially soy, and the environmental and health risks involved with eating and growing GM crops. You can read the full article here. There was way to much … [Read more...]

The Eco-friendly Haba Blossom Stroller Chain Nurtures Infant Development

Now that Layla is six weeks old, I can see her becoming more aware of her surrounding. It's fascinating to watch her becoming fixated on colorful things around the room. One of her favorite things to gaze at is our blue and red floral curtain. And when she's in the stroller, she … [Read more...]

Drugs in Tap Water

I was standing at the refrigerator door, pouring filtered water into my son’s sippy cup when a terrifying news story from a few weeks ago flashed through my head: "Pharmaceuticals Found in Tap Water" the headlines had screamed. According to the AP report: trace concentrations of … [Read more...]