Having a happy, green Halloween has been a hot topic on the Internet lately. Some people embrace the idea, and some people think it is ridiculous. My Halloween will be mostly green, with a few exceptions: the costumes and driving my kids for trick-or-treating. I try to balance my children's eco-childhood by allowing them to sometimes choose aspects of commercial culture. Their grandmother buys their costumes from the Disney Store every year (ahh, I'm an eco-hypocrite), and this has become ... continue reading...
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The Perfect Gift For Baby: Luxury, Organic Baby Blanket
When a baby is born, it is so pure and natural, yet will soon be exposed to all of the harsh chemicals of the modern world. It is true that babies are exposed to some toxins in utero and through breastmilk, but this exposure is limited and mostly out of the control of parents. What is in the control of new parents are the kind of products they use on their baby, and of course, green products are better for baby. As a new parent, I was very concerned about swaddling my newborn in synthetic, ... continue reading...
Green Family Values: The Perfect Gift for Baby
When a baby is born, it is so pure and natural, yet will soon be exposed to all of the harsh chemicals of the modern world. It is true that babies are exposed to some toxins in utero and through breastmilk, but this exposure is limited and mostly out of the control of parents. What is in the control of new parents are the kind of products they use on their baby, and of course, green products are better for baby. As a new parent, I was very concerned about swaddling my newborn in synthetic, ... continue reading...
Green Family Values: Is Breastfeeding Better For the Environment?
The benefit of breastfeeding for children and their mothers is common knowledge, but is breastfeeding better for the environment? I was recently asked this question in response to Bill Maher's criticism of public breastfeeding and Facebook's refusal to post pictures of breastfeeding mothers. In honor of today's Breast Fest, hosted by the League of Maternal Justice, I will explore the issues of breastfeeding and the environment. According to EcoMall, "Breastfeeding is probably the most ... continue reading...
Breastfeeding Benefits the Environment Too!
The benefit of breastfeeding for children and their mothers is common knowledge, but is breastfeeding better for the environment? I was recently asked this question in response to Bill Maher’s criticism of public breastfeeding and Facebook’s refusal to post pictures of breastfeeding mothers. In honor of today’s Breast Fest, hosted by the League of Maternal Justice, I will explore the issues of breastfeeding and the environment.According to EcoMall, "Breastfeeding is probably the most overlooked ... continue reading...
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