Curriculum Vitae: More Makings of a Green Mommy Blogger (Part 2)

Yes, that is a Women’s Lib patch (I’m sure both Glorias are kvelling). No, you cannot have it, I’m quite certain that the Smithsonian will offer me a gazillion dollars for it some day (it’s my fantasy, leave it alone…). Yes, those were my overalls, and then they were my cut off … [Read more...]

Mindful Mama: Good News for Mom, Baby and the Planet

I was happy to hear about the launch of a new magazine for mamas who care about the environment and healthful living, called Mindful Mama Magazine. The magazine, which will be available through health care practitioners, at bookstores, boutiques and natural food stores in July, … [Read more...]

Schoolhouse Rock: 30 Years Later Still Singing the Energy Blues

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/o3nvDJe6PU0&hl=en] If you are of my generation, you remember Schoolhouse Rock's Saturday morning cartoons. To this day, I only know what a conjunction is from "Conjunction Junction, what's your function?", and I clearly remember how a bill … [Read more...]

Reusable Swim Diapers Make Pool and Beach Time Greener

The advances in cloth diapering over the last few years, not only in availability of handy diaper services, but also the quality and simple use of the diapers themselves, have converted many a disposable diaper user to "greener" ways. But while many cloth diaper enthusiasts and … [Read more...]

Support the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act–

A few weeks ago I posted over at Non-Toxic Kids about the new Kid-Safe Chemical Act. This promising legislation would update a 30 year old law that has allowed thousands of chemicals to be used in countless everyday products from baby lotions, shampoos, cosmetics and toothpastes … [Read more...]