Snow Day

It is snowing here! We have about four inches on the ground. Just three days ago, it was sunny and 68 degrees. Our satellite internet connection does not work in the snow (I have to pour water on the dish every 15 minutes to melt the snow...and sometimes that doesn't even work), … [Read more...]

Store Wars

I was first sent this organic parody of Star Wars about a year ago, and now it has come back around to me again. … [Read more...]

More Lead Hazards: Lunchboxes

I just received an email from the Sierra Club with a quote about lead in lunchboxes that caught my attention: "When it comes to a lunchbox, it's carried. The food that you put in the lunch box may have an outer wrapping, a baggie, so there isn't direct exposure. The direct … [Read more...]

A Recommended Blog

A friend of mine sent me a link to an interesting parenting blog called the Lactivist, "Supporting Breastfeeding in Public, Extended Breastfeeding and Breast Milk Bank Donations", written by Jennifer Laycock. I love the name lactivist, as this blog focues on parenting and … [Read more...]

Newberry Controversy

I love children's books, and perhaps spend too much money on them. When today's New York Times featured an article about a controversial Newberry-winning book, I had to order it. The Higher Power of Lucky is about a 10 year old girl who's mother passed away. The controversy … [Read more...]