Iraq Province Bans War Toys for Children: Should the US Follow Suit?

Before we had a preschool/playgroup in our community, we used to take turns gathering in each other's homes for "mommy/daddy and me" socialization gatherings. On one occasion, a mother brought a bag full of toy soldiers to the play date at my house. I was extremely … [Read more...]

Should We Stop Eating Bananas to Save the Earth?

Kids love bananas! In fact, after trying Whole Grain Rice Cereal, I fed both of my children organic bananas as their second food. I grew up on bananas, and my family loves banana bread; however, after reading Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life … [Read more...]

Worker Dies, Mother Miscarries in Black Friday Wal-Mart Rush: Buy Nothing Day is the Answer

Update: The pregnant woman was injured; she did not miscarry as stated in early reports of the incident. I've never understood what would move someone to get up early and be at a store at 5:00 am on the day after Thanksgiving. The crowds, the hassle, and the grotesqueness of … [Read more...]

Sure, You Love the Planet, But You Love Your Baby More!

Green Home Huddler is hosting a contest for green mommies! What is Huddler you ask? Have you ever wondered what the best eco products are? How can you trust labels when "organic" and "natural" are thrown around as marketing terms? Huddler is an online community that helps you … [Read more...]

Sex Ed in Kindergarten?

Britain has the highest teen pregnancy rate in Europe, thus the government is bringing sex education into the classroom, including kindergarten. Many countries require sex education in schools, but England requires it for five-year-olds. “It’s vital that this information doesn’t … [Read more...]