Gratitude The number one way my parents taught us gratitude was by volunteering for our community. We volunteered as a family doing everything from Sub for Santa to cleaning up homes after a flood. If your children are old enough to join (or start!) a Community Service Club … [Read more...]
Low Level Exposure to Lead Can Cause High Blood Pressure (among other problems)
The U.S. Center for disease control sets a limit for "safe" exposure to lead at anything below the 10 micrograms per deciliter threshold. There has been mounting evidence that adverse health effects in children are caused at a much lower levels. Back when I testified at the … [Read more...]
KidsKonserve: Making Their Cold Lunch Green
My daughter is currently enrolled at an environmental magnet elementary school. As part of their eco-conscious philosophy, they have a no-waste policy for lunches (i.e., nothing that comes in a disposable wrapper, non-recyclable container, etc), strongly encouraging kids to bring … [Read more...]
Perfect Book For Nature Days
Sometimes people email me asking how they can teach their children to relax in nature when they don't really get it themselves. I want you all to check out this book because it is the perfect example and explains it in such an amazing way. Gus is a Tree by Claire Babin; … [Read more...]
Bean Patty Recipe
I get so excited when one of my vegetarian meals turns out well. I am still learning to cook that way and many times my vegetarian meals DO NOT TURN OUT! A serving (1/3 cup of cooked beans) contains around 80 calories, no cholesterol, lots of complex carbohydrates and little … [Read more...]
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