Kids Clothes: Celebrate Earth Day in Eco-FashionI could tell you that I dress my kids in eco-friendly clothes from head-to-toe, but that wouldn’t be the truth. The fact is, most clothing that has the eco-label is a lot more money than I am able to spend on a two and a four year-old. Let’s face it—if…
Green Living: 3 Ways to Make Your Household GreenIt’s easy to look around the world today and realize that changes to the way we live need to be made to benefit Earth. It’s just as easy, though, to get completely overwhelmed by the number of changes you could make. Sometimes, the huge number of possibilities can paralyze us.…
The first day of school is fast approaching which means it’s time to start organizing yourself for school day routines, including lunch. While school lunches can be a hassle for parents, they can also be a hassle for the environment. A typical brown bag lunch packed with disposable materials…
health-wellness • green living
Don't tell the authorities, but I'm a cold-hearted killer…of ants. I refuse to tolerate anything with more than four legs living in my house, so each summer I have a new group of invaders to deal with. I hate to do so with chemicals, though, especially since I have…
Green Living: Recycling Christmas Trees and Wreathslifestyle • parenting • home management • green living
An authentic Christmas tree is the perfect seasonal decoration. After you bring the outdoors in to trim your home, it is important to take simple steps to properly recycle the beautiful boughs. This year, we decked our halls with a 9-foot Douglas Fir. For our family, a real tree is…
