Cell Phones: The Handheld Danger for Young Pedestrians

A new study, available in the February issue of Pediatrics, by psychologists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has found that children crossing the street are in greater danger when they are using a cell phone. Many states have introduced legislation … [Read more...]

The Crafters are Organizing and they are Furious: CPSIA Backlash

When I think of crafters, I imagine women of a certain age with sensible shoes sitting in wallpapered living rooms. They have a crochet needle in one hand and a cat rubbing at their ankle. The Consumer Product Safety Commission probably thinks the same way. But wait, they'll … [Read more...]

Eco Chic Parties: Green Your Childs Birthday

My youngest just celebrated her fourth birthday. This was the first time she has expressed any interest in having a party... in fact, she was so excited that's all she has talked about since Christmas. I knew that the combination of a four year old and party chaos was a … [Read more...]

Finding your eco balance

I promised myself that this would be the year of composting. It's really quite simple and it offers huge benefits to your environment and your own yard and/or garden. But, it's already nearly February and I have yet to get started. Frustrated as I might be, I've found that … [Read more...]

Valentines You Can Feel Good About: Recycled Cards for All Occasions

I've mentioned before that we aren't big into Valentine's Day around this house. That said, we aren't fun killers either and our children do fully participate in the Valentine fun at school. (I'm the Mom signed up to bring a fruit tray to the party... any ideas on making a super … [Read more...]