Breastfeeding Saves Lives!

A World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) report issued in February states, "One million babies can be saved each year if they begin breastfeeding within one hour of birth." According to Mothering.com, "if all mothers began breastfeeding within the first hour it would … [Read more...]

Woodkins: Better Than Paper Dolls

For my daughter's second birthday, a friend gave her a Woodkinsplay set. These wooden die cut dolls are designed for children four to seven years old; however, my daughter has enjoyed hers at a younger age and still plays with it today. Woodkinsoffers a great alternative to … [Read more...]

Horrific Images of Gaza

My Persian friend sent me a link to these images of the medical crisis in Gaza. The images are disturbing, but they are real, and I feel like we need to look at these images to realize the horrors governments around the world impose on innocent people. For any parent that has … [Read more...]

The Truth About Natural Beauty Products and California Baby Shampoo and Body Wash

Since Erin first alerted me to SLS in a comment on my previous baby soap recommendation, I've been exploring the beauty products my family uses. I've been surprised how many "natural" beauty products are not natural! You can read more about my discoveries at Green Options: … [Read more...]

Green Myth-Busting: “Natural” Beauty Products

Natural Soap?Myth: Beauty products sold as “natural” and “organic” at health food stores and coops are truly natural and organic. Facts: Some natural, organic beauty products are exactly what they claim to be; however, many of the trusted brands featured in health food stores … [Read more...]