Green Gifts for Mom: Osea Skincare Made with USDA Organic Algae

After swimming in the sea, my skin always feels different. It is refreshed and alive. Inspired by the surf of Malibu, the quintessential southern California beach, OSEA has developed a line of "skincare from the sea". OSEA features marine-based, technically advanced … [Read more...]

Pet and Child Proofing Your Home: DreamBaby Security Gate

I am not a proponent of play pens or cribs, but sometimes there is need for a safety gate. When my kids were toddlers, we had one at the top and bottom of our stairs, but that was many years ago. Now that we have a puppy, we needed a gate to keep the puppy out of part of the … [Read more...]

BPA-free Product Review: Contigo Autospout Water Bottle

I am a big proponent of hydration, just ask my kids. I've even been nicknamed "Ms. Hydrate" by a friend. Water is essential to the human body. Carrying drinking water around with you ensures you will drink often. Kids especially need to be reminded to drink water throughout … [Read more...]

My Favorite Eco-Friendly Toy: Tegu Pocket Pouch Prism Magnetic Blocks

I am a firm believer that all children need wooden blocks...lots of wooden blocks. As a teacher of preschool and elementary school, I have seen how children who spend hours of open-ended play with wooden blocks benefit greatly. They are better problem solvers, better … [Read more...]

Handmade Organic Zubels Hats for Toddlers

Today is crazy hat day at my children's school as part of Red Ribbon Week. Although I don't quite understand what wearing crazy hats has to do with drug abuse education, it makes me nostalgic for a time when I could dress my babies and toddlers in crazy, cute … [Read more...]