Tips for a Green(er) and Healthier Summer-

Today I swam for the first time this summer. Ah, a crisp cool Vermont river swept away the dirt and grime and I finally felt alive again after feeling wilted most of the day. We don't get heat like this often in good ole' Vermont, and I'm not used to it. All that fresh water, … [Read more...]

7 Things To Do With Kids This Summer That You Usually Do Indoors Or How to Combat Vitamin D Deficiency

A new report,Vitamin D Deficiency Puts 40% of U.S. Infants and Toddlers At Risk, just came out today with surprising, perhaps shocking news. At least 40 percent of American infants and toddlers aren't getting enough vitamin D, according to researchers from Children's Hospital in … [Read more...]

Safer Play Sets and Play Sand-

Finally, the warmer season is here, and thoughts turn to outside play for the whole family. For many of us this includes watching our kids of playing on a play set, swinging happily in the June sun, or scooping up sand in a sand box. But there are a few potential environmental … [Read more...]

Involve Your Child in Your Organic Garden

It is gardening season across the Northern Hemisphere. My children's interests wax and wane in the garden, but they've enjoyed the recent abundance of asparagus and seed planting. My daughter likes to harvest the asparagus, probably because we let her use a knife under close … [Read more...]

The Eco-friendly Stroller From Baby Planet Supports Animal Conservation

Anyone who's a parent or going to be parents know the utmost importance of a stroller. When parents are willing to shell out a thousand dollar for a Bugaboo or even a couple hundred to tote their precious cargo; it's just a lucrative and booming business. So it's like breath of … [Read more...]