Do You Know Where Your Placenta is Buried?

What is done with one's placenta after giving birth is definitely cultural. Within our green parenting community, especially if one gave birth at home, it is not unusual for mothers to eat or bury their placentas (or store them in the freezer). What to do with my placentas was … [Read more...]

Green Home Cleaning: Free of Parabens & Harsh Chemicals Molly Suds Laundry and Dog Wash

It is so refreshing to be sent a product claiming to be 100% non-toxic that actually is! No need to hunt for chemical ingredients hidden. No need for background checks! The story behind [amazon_link id="B0073LGECW" target="_blank" ]Molly Suds[/amazon_link] is one familiar … [Read more...]

Do You Kill Bugs? Honoring Life

Occasionally, we get direct emails from readers asking for advice. Usually, it has to do with breastfeeding or natural birth. Today's question was unique and inspired this post: Hi! I am reading your blog, and I also love the eco life! I also try to teach my kids respect for … [Read more...]

My Favorite Eco Wooden Blocks: Tegu Summer Building Contest and Giveaway!!!

We get sent a lot of products to review. Many do no stick in my memory as phenomenal must haves for every child, but occasionally one does. Tegu magnetic wooden blocks fit the bill as a unique, creative, green toy that I love and want to play with myself. We LOVE Tegu! Tegu … [Read more...]

Rethinking Beauty: Spray Tans May Cause Cancer

As my daughter ages, my focus moves from toddler and baby issues to those affecting the tweens. I was about her age when tanning beds came into being. I exposed my young skin to these coffins of light trying to reach an ideal of tanned skin in the winter time or in preparation … [Read more...]