Encouraging Your Child's Activity Level

I made the decision over the holidays to spend part of my child’s gift money on activities instead of toys or tangible goods. As I watch her each weekend taking gymnastics or learning to swim, I know I made the right choice for several reasons. For one, these activities will … [Read more...]

Use Kid Energy to Pump Water

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/uQu_Jppvzyk" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /] We used to have one of these merry-go-rounds on our playground when I taught elementary school. The insurance agent made the school remove it, because it went too fast. … [Read more...]

Becoming "That Mom"

I pretty sure that when I call or email my child's school, my child’s school staff cringes. Oh, no, it’s her. What does she want now? For a while, I think they even “forgot” to put the suggestion box back out. I had stuffed it full. It seems that I’ve become difficult, a real … [Read more...]

From My Bookshelf-Part 1

As a writer of fiction, I constantly get the question, "Where do you get your ideas?" The answer is, two places: I get out and play in the world a lot and I read a LOT! I wanted to share some of the books on my shelf, so that you too...can get inspired. Food and food … [Read more...]

Clubs For Eco Moms – Where to Meet Other Green Moms

Feel like you are alone out there in the Eco wilderness? Are you the only one on your block who buys organic food; the only one who recycles; the only one who worries about phthalates? Sure you can go online and find a large community of like-minded moms but, what about in your … [Read more...]