Barack Obama is Not the Change. We are the Change.

During this presidential election cycle, there was a lot of talk about hope. Hope for change. Hope that the nation would turn from an abomination to an example of progress and enlightenment. An Obama-nation. That's all well and good, but Barack Obama is not the change. … [Read more...]

An Eco Child’s Play Donation: The Children’;s Defense Fund

It is time for another Eco Child's Play donation on behalf of our readers and writers. This month, I have selected the Children's Defense Fund for a small … [Read more...]

Blog Action Day: Feed Impoverished Children Healthy Food with Farm to School Programs

I work in a school district where over 75% of the children are on the free and reduced lunch program. To be eligible for such a program, family income must fall below 130 percent of the Federal poverty guidelines for free meals, or family income must fall between 130 and at or … [Read more...]

Blog Action Day – Moms Supporting Child Labor At The Mall

[youtube= http://www.youtube.com/v/y3qIJslP7ac&hl=en&fs=1] I've been trying to support Blog Action Day 2008 on the blogs on which I write. This year's topic is "Poverty" and this video I think is a sobering reminder that we parents can contribute to the fight by simply … [Read more...]

Spoon NYC Thinks it's Jam: My Kids Think it's Desert

Once upon a time, a not very long time time ago, Melissa Chmelar tried to bring a little bit of country to New York City. The Cordon Bleu Trained chef decided that New Yorkers deserved a sampling of the freshest organic produce that hands could pick. Spoon Catering was born. … [Read more...]