Practically Green by Micaela Preston

Practically Green: Your Guide to Ecofriendly Decision-Making by Micaela Preston is exactly what it says, a practical guide to going green. This is one of the best green books I have read, probably because it isn't all preachy and because I am a big DIY girl I just love the 30+ … [Read more...]

Clementine Art: Natural Art Supplies for Children

Clementine Art offers safe and natural art supplies for kids: soy crayons, soy crayon rocks, markers, paint, modeling dough and glue. all made with safe, natural, non-toxic ingredients. Perfect for little budding green artists. … [Read more...]

iPhone Apps for Kids: iPlay n' Learn From Parents Magazine

I am not a fan of electronic gizmos for kids, but I am a Mac fan. When offered an opportunity to review a new app for iPhones and iPod touch by Parents Magazine, I decided to approach it with an open mind. Previously, I'd bashed such applications, but this one is different. My … [Read more...]

Irish Students Asked to Bring Their Own Toilet Paper to School

Tough economic times have caused one school in Ireland to ask students to bring their own toilet paper. Parents received the following request last week from principal Catherine O'Neill: Dear parent, from time to time we will request your daughter to bring in a toilet roll to her … [Read more...]

Nestle: Chocolate Chips or Advocate of Bottle Feeding?

Recently Nestle invited several high profile bloggers to their headquarters in Glendale, California. From their site: Nestlé understands the importance of listening directly to parents. That’s why on September 30 and October 1, we’ve invited 20 Mom and Dad bloggers to our U.S. … [Read more...]