Daily Tip: Use Off-the-Grid Energy Saving Principles While Living On the Grid

I have been living off the grid for 15 years now, and there are certain parts of my daily energy use practices I take for granted as normal. Yet, when I visit friends or relatives living on the grid, I become aware of how differently I use electricity. While watching last … [Read more...]

Green Family Values: Is Breastfeeding Better For the Environment?

The benefit of breastfeeding for children and their mothers is common knowledge, but is breastfeeding better for the environment? I was recently asked this question in response to Bill Maher's criticism of public breastfeeding and Facebook's refusal to post pictures of … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Benefits the Environment Too!

The benefit of breastfeeding for children and their mothers is common knowledge, but is breastfeeding better for the environment? I was recently asked this question in response to Bill Maher’s criticism of public breastfeeding and Facebook’s refusal to post pictures of … [Read more...]

Beautiful and Unique Clothing for Children by Tea Collection

You may have noticed a new affiliate in our side bar: Tea Collection. Tea Collection offers unique fashions "for the little citizens of the world". This inspiring San Francisco company is founded on the belief that,"There is no better name for our brand than Tea. Tea, the … [Read more...]

Canned Food and BPA

Many people are aware of the dangers of BPA, and this issue has been explored extensively in the parenting blogosphere regarding baby bottles and sippy cups. But did you know that tin/steel cans used for food and some aluminum beverage cans are lined with an epoxy resin that … [Read more...]