Cutting Energy Use (and Costs) in the Real World

Today the POWER bill arrived. (Can you hear the spooky music in the background... maybe something like the Twilight Zone theme.) This was the largest power bill our household has EVER had. Hubs was screeching "Why?", "Oh, would someone just tell me WHY?". I'm not sure I know … [Read more...]

Global Warming Versus Climate Change: We Used to Have Winter

Editor's note: This post is part of the Green Moms Carnival, which is hosted on our very own MC Milker's blog The Not Quite Crunchy Parent. This month's topic is global warming. I recently assisted in a historical slide show of our small mountain community, and when this slide … [Read more...]

Moderation: The Key to Environmentalism and Just About Everything

I call myself a moderate. I firmly believe that you attract more bees with honey, so why would I take on the "My way or the highway" mentality? The only realm I don't take a moderate stance in is safety. For example, I'm always going to be a bit over the top careful and … [Read more...]

Nine Tips for the Green Parent in 2009

Editor’s note: The following post was originally published on Green and Clean Mom. “Green & Clean Mom can inspire you to try a little harder, be a catalyst for change and to offer you some new tips and news on how to be the green, sexy and sassy mom…I know you are!” New … [Read more...]

Eco Child's Play Donation: TreePeople Plants Fruit Trees at Urban Schools

Every so often, I like to make a philanthropic donation to an environmental group on behalf of the writers and readers of Eco Child's Play. This month, I have selected TreePeople for our small donation. TreePeople is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Los Angeles … [Read more...]