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Jan 8, 2012
Check out these recipes from COOKIE + kate. I warmed up some leftover quinoa this morning and added a little Justin’s maple almond butter, some agave and cinnamon. It was excellent and for those sensitive to grains like I am, it’s a a great alternative.
Nov 19, 2011
I spied this adorable Snuggle Hottie heating pad at Whole Foods while Thanksgiving shopping. I thought it could be the perfect bribe for our three-year-old to stay in his bed at night. He loves it! See the details below… Cuteness? Woof! Adorability? Woof woof! A hot, snuggleworthy new friend? You’ve got it. Get yourself this [...]
Aug 18, 2011
The first day of kindergarten is super exciting, but not for little brothers left behind…
Aug 12, 2011
Out of 741 samples of conventional celery, there were 3,821 residue detections and 54 different pesticides found. USDA Pesticide Data 2008
Aug 11, 2011
Just passing along a blog that I’m loving about incorporating more raw vegan foods into the family diet. Written by mom, Carissa Leventis-Cox, who eats a 50% raw diet, this blog is practical and inspiring. Trying a recipe here and there is a lot more realistic than proclaiming that you’ve gone raw or vegan all [...]
Jul 6, 2011
The boys absolutely love Arnold Lobel’s stories. Frog and Toad, Owl At Home and Mouse Tales are a few of their favorites. I thought it was cute when one of them asked if we could have Owl’s pea soup and buttered toast for dinner. Owl’s Pea Soup & Buttered Toast 1/4 c. diced bacon (optional) [...]
Jul 6, 2011
“As it happens, very little is pure or natural about cotton when it is raised conventionally. Fully 10 percent of all agricultural chemicals in the United States are used to produce cotton, grown on just one percent of all major agricultural land. Conventional cotton crops in California alone are dusted every year with 6.9 million [...]
Jun 28, 2011
If you’re a parent and a Gen-X’er, you will find this book intriguing. I wish I would have read Buy, Buy Baby while I was pregnant with my first child. Even as the mother of a 3 and a 5-year-old, I am so glad I read it. Every parent should be aware of the marketing [...]
Jun 8, 2011
I just reserved this at my local library. I recommend you do the same. This book sounds like a great way to be aware of how much plastic is currently in your home and how to reduce your consumption. From Publishers Weekly “What is plastic, really? Where does it come from? How did my life [...]
May 31, 2011
Publisher Comments: Asphalt to Ecosystems is a compelling color guidebook for designing and building natural schoolyard environments that enhance childhood learning and play experiences while providing connection with the natural world. Intended for parents, teachers, school administrators, designers, environmentalists, and community volunteers, this book is a fantastic resource that will inspire readers to transform their [...]
