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...]

Sunday Swap Party

This Sunday I was invited to my first ever book swap party. In keeping with the green party theme there was an email invitation that asked us to bring 3 or more books, there would be light snacks and it was an "open house" setting. They would be book swapping from 5 to 9. In … [Read more...]

How to Eat Healthy on the Go: LaraBar and Stretch Island Snacks

My top priority is to ensure the safety and well being of my children. All five of them. An important part of keeping them safe is teaching them healthy eating habits. As such, we are constantly on the search for healthy, fun, tasty snack foods. We are also dealing with a … [Read more...]

Melamine found in Milk Powder: Infants get Kidney Stones One confirmed Death

According to the AP Newswire 432 children in China have been sickened by infant formula tainted with Melamine. There is one confirmed death. Apparently, a Chinese dairy that sold milk powder linked to kidney stones in infants knew it contained melamine. They failed to … [Read more...]

For You, Dear Reader, I Ate Baby Food – Plum Organics Review

Remember my baby food review wherein I assured y'all that I would never eat it? Well, for this one I did. Plum Organics has a new line of quick frozen food for kids. I couldn't help it. You see there was this box of TV dinner looking things. They're frozen meals that look an … [Read more...]