Winter Nature Play

In my family we make it a goal to have unstructured play in nature every day. Unstructured play in my family means giving my children access to a safe environment without toys, playground equipment, electronics, etc. and give them the opportunity to explore nature and learn to … [Read more...]

Fair Trade Justice With Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-op

I am NOT a coffee addict. Am not. But I dare say I might become one. I do enjoy a good cup of coffee, but caffeine sometimes makes me edgy. Though I have managed to mostly avoid the lure of Starbucks, I have been known to indulge in a white chocolate mocha at Second … [Read more...]

Home Made Soda is Fun, Fizz, and No More Plastic Bottles

Editor's note: CODEPINK is calling for a boycott of this product because it is "manufactured in illegal Israeli settlements" violating international law. My family goes through a ton of seltzer and the occasional bottle of soda, so when I had a chance to try Soda-Club's … [Read more...]

Raise Good Eaters: Make Your Own Baby Food

When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, there was really no question in my mind that I'd be making baby food. Ensuring a healthy diet and knowing that my son would be getting the necessary nutrients were my determining factors. I also wanted to be in charge of what … [Read more...]

Stimulus Package Gives Families $65 a Month Tax Break: Don't Spend It All In One Place

By April 1st, most workers will see a reduction in taxes withheld due to the $787 billion economic stimulus package, but unfortunately, the extra $65 a month for a family of four isn't going to go very far.[social_buttons] It's certainly not going to make the payment on a new … [Read more...]