This post comes courtesy of Lighter Footstep, a website dedicated to helping people live lighter, more sustainable lives...one step at a time. PORCHLIGHT: A Family’s Weekly Guide to Reducing Your Impact on the Planet at HomeWritten by Sonya K. Hess_____________________________________________________________Child-Raising: Three ways to lighten your impact on the planet AND economizeChildren have become a fad: grocery store tabloids map celebrity-babies’ every move, note who is riding in which ... continue reading...
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Happy Summer Solstice!
Yesterday, we spent the day frolicking at the river, so I forgot to wish all of you a Happy Summer Solstice! This day has become a day of World Peace and Prayer, so I offer you this blessing:I pray for peace in my beingTo create peace with all beings,Because peace is healing the planet,Our Mother Earth.I pray for peace in my beingTo create peace with all beings,Because peace is healing the planet,Our Mother Earth. ... continue reading...
Organic Lollipops
The breadth of organically grown products available today is amazing. Children do not have to miss out on childhood treats, such as lollipops because their family only eats organic. Two weeks ago, we discovered Yummy Earth's Organic Lollipops. These lollipops are delicious and the perfect size for children. At $2.21 for 15 lollipops (assorted sizes are available), Yummy Earth's Organic Lollipops are affordable. We have tried other natural lollipops, like Magic Cabin's Natural ... continue reading...
Green Family Values: 10 Tips for Organic Gardening with Children
Organic Gardening With a Toddler It is a busy time of year in the garden, and young children (and puppies) can make growing food a challenge. Overcoming this challenge is well worth the effort, as the benefits of growing your own organic food are numerous for your family. For example, organic gardening with children helps establish healthy eating habits, as children are more prone to taste and enjoy foods they have grown themselves. In fact, in my opinion, the best natural toy for children ... continue reading...
Green Family Values: Are Our Children Lab Rats?
Monday's Daily Grist included the headline "I Believe the Children Are Our Lab Rats: Pesticides could make kids dumb, diesel emissions make them sick". After the recent news about BPA in baby bottles, lead in children's lunchboxes, jewelry, and baby bibs, as well as the information on pesticides affecting intelligence and noxious school bus emissions, the Daily Grist just may be right. Our children are not being protected, thus many families chose green options, not only ... continue reading...