Pack O Fun Magazine, Halloween Issue Full of "Green" Crafts

I love Pack O Fun Magazine, they always have great crafts for kids made from garbage and every day items you can find around the house. The November edition, which features Halloween and Thanksgiving crafts is full of clever and cute crafts for kids of all ages (including my … [Read more...]

Cars Are Hurting Our Children: Air Pollution and Infant Health

A recent paper in the National Bureau of Economic Research titled "Air Pollution and Infant Health: Lessons from New Jersey" examined a large sample size of infants and mothers. Using information from air quality monitors near children's residences, researchers discovered … [Read more...]

Stan Slaughter's Collection of Eco-Music

I was happy to receive 5 CDs from Stan Slaughter, the Eco-Troubadour. For the last few weeks I have been popping his various CDs in the player, and watching how my kids react (usually wild and uncontained hopping, wiggling and a sideways skip sort of a move that is my 3 year … [Read more...]

Furnishing a Nursery or Childs Room: Reuse is the Ultimate Eco Plan

If you are joyfully anticipating the birth, adoption or fostering of a child, it is likely you are also considering furnishing a nursery or bedroom. Often times being environmentally friendly is also the most cost effective option. Reuse is the ultimate in environmental … [Read more...]

My Son the Scrapper

My teenage son calls me the crazy green hippie lady. When did he get so grumpy and cynical? I think it comes with being a teenager. He's become so disenchanted with everything and claims he believes in nothing... except money. He's a hard worker, he goes to work even on his days … [Read more...]