DIY Holiday Break: Fun With The Kids

With Holiday break rapidly approaching, I'm in a near panic thinking about how to occupy these FIVE critters for weeks on end with no educational diversion. We usually fall back on the same entertainment/activities for the break... here are some ideas for you, please share … [Read more...]

Why Tilty is a Better Sippy: Comment to Win

Comments are now closed. Congrats to Meg who won the Tilty cup pack! My children are constantly leaving a third of their beverage resting in sippy cups. It's wasteful and it's frustrating for the little ones to know there is something to drink and not be able to get it out … [Read more...]

What Makes You Green: Environmental Mentality

I've been attacked by naysayers who claim one cannot be an environmentalist and consume meat. I beg to differ, but that's my opinion. For years I was a happy vegetarian. My husband is a devoted carnivore. We have five children and my vegetarianism fell to the wayside. I'm … [Read more...]

What's on your Toilet: Recycling in the Bathroom

Have you ever noticed that things you would normally recycle may not get recycled in the bathroom? Most people simply have a small trash can in the potty and toss everything in. Not in my house. We keep a small basket on the back of each toilet. In it we store things like … [Read more...]

Packing Smart, Stylish, Safe Lunches: Comment to WIN!

Comments are NOW CLOSED. Congratulations to Natalie who had the winning comment! (updated 12/15/08). I'm a fan of the waste free lunch. The last thing I want to do is send my kids or husband off with a trash filled lunch. Even more important is to keep their food safe. My … [Read more...]