Hank D and the Bee: Treat Your Worms Well

A little info on composting with worms from EcoChildsPlay--and your own bin from the Sustainablog store. Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons. … [Read more...]

Hank D and the Bee: Hank Your Clothes Out to Dry

This is not a common occurance for clothesline drying, so don't worry... Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow Joe on Twitter @GreenCartoons. … [Read more...]

6 Tips for Kids' Backpacking Trips

One of the joys of summer is exploring nature. Car camping has its place in family fun, especially if your children are really young, but nothing compares to backpacking for true wilderness adventure. I have just returned from four days of backpacking and am planning a trip … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: BABYBJÖRN Organic Comfort Carrier to Beech Wood Haba Ball Track Construction Set

1. BABYBJÖRN Organic Comfort Carrier My favorite, must have item during my children's infancy was my BABYBJÖRN carrier. I found it essential for baby wearing, and I liked how secure my child felt close to my body. I tried out various slings and wraps, but I always was … [Read more...]

CNN & EWG: Do Sunscreens Cause Cancer?

Damned if you do; damned if you don't. Americans have been scared by the prospect of skin cancer into slathering sunscreen on their bodies anytime they leave the house. Unfortunately, many of the ingredients in sunscreens are even more dangerous than overexposure to the sun … [Read more...]