I'm glad someone is trying to do something about children not getting enough fresh air and outdoor time. I just read mcmilker's post about the No Child Left Inside campaign. I wish I had known about it sooner. I would have been promoting it, and sending information about it to … [Read more...]
The Vagina Monologues for Birth: Bold, a Global Arts-Based Movement Childbirth Choices
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/YhaGyM8fS_c&hl=en] Birth, a play by Karen Brody, is the story of eight mothers' experiences giving birth. It has been called "The Vagina Monologues for birth," by Dr. Christiane Northrup, and the play is part of BOLD (Birth on Labor Day), a … [Read more...]
Single Car Family: Surviving in the Suburbs with One Car
We are a single car family and have been so for five years. This is seen as a sacrifice by some, especially my own father who has four vehicles of his own and just married a woman with two more. To me, living with one car is a convenience. I work from home and we live in a small … [Read more...]
Staying Green on the Go: Avoiding Eco-Guilt
While out for my monthly moms' night out last week, I was disturbed by my own request for more salad dressing. With 1/3 of my lettuce remaining, I could have easily gone without. Before I thought better of it though, my extra dollop arrived in a plastic ramekin on a side plate … [Read more...]
Composting in Baby Steps: In Which I Prove That You Are Better Than I
My family has just returned from an awe inspiring vacation on Catalina Island. One of the (seemingly endless) ways that the camp lessens it's carbon footprint is by composting. Can I take a moment and make an announcement please? I am not a farmer. I am a housewife from Los … [Read more...]
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