Natural Candy for Healthier Kids

Just because we enjoy an all natural (free of preservatives, colors and flavors) diet, doesn't mean we can't have a bit of candy every now and then. With Halloween nearly upon us, I have stocked up on better candy options. When the kids come home from Trick or Treating, we … [Read more...]

Homemade Halloween Treat: Maple Candy

Halloween is almost here. A flood of mass-produced, artificially colored and flavored, high fructose corn syrup sweetened candy is about to be unleashed to the masses. Not for my kids. They deserve better. When our kids get all dressed up as ladybugs and fairies, we give them a … [Read more...]

A Halloween Craft-tacular Weekend

For the past year I have been so focused on my writing career that I always write-weekends, vacations, nights...it seems I am always attached to the computer, a notebook, or a book for research or review. Lately I have been trying to take the weekends off so I can spend time … [Read more...]

Give Eco – Give The Right Gift Which Just Might Be Plastic

I just returned from an editorial meeting for a local magazine for which I write. The topic of “Holiday Gift Guide” came up and…how the economy will impact many people’s ideas on what to buy for the holidays…or not buy. In the process of discussing this “consuming” issue, we mom … [Read more...]

Green Halloween Costume Ideas for Busy Parents-

I must admit I get consumer google eyes around Halloween time. Those pre-made brand new costumes from Pottery Barn, Target, or any other retailer for babies and toddlers are tempting. They are cute. They require no sewing (yes, I have no skill in that department). But they … [Read more...]