I got an email last week, I think (the days run together sometimes), from the editor over at How to do Things. He was asking if I might be interested in writing for this site and contributing to their upcoming” Guide to Green Living” section. I had never heard of the site (there are only [...]
National Geographic and PBS make going green for kids a little easier!
April 12, 2008 By 4 Comments
As an early childhood educator, teaching my own children is at the top of my list. My son loves television and I know what a great debate this is amongst educators, parents and professionals. I take middle of the road approach and like all things, moderation is the key. He’s active, has a great imagination, [...]
A personal story and renewed “green” mission!
April 5, 2008 By 6 Comments
The last 24 hours of my life has been an emotional roller coaster, my 15 month old daughter was admitted into the hospital yesterday for difficulty breathing. Her oxygen level was only at 80%, she was struggling to breathe and it was the scariest thing I have ever seen or been through. I was helpless [...]
Green Gardening and Cow Manure
March 6, 2008 By 3 Comments
Have you heard of CowPots? I had no idea what a CowPot was but when I thought of the two words put together, I took a guess…where a cow takes a poop? Funny enough, that’s exactly it…a biodegradable, environmentally friendly way to garden with cow manure!. Farmers have cow manure and need to do something [...]
Imagination + Box = Eco-Friendly Toy
March 5, 2008 By 2 Comments
BLEACH RECALL..another reason to go non-toxic!
February 29, 2008 By 5 Comments
Chlorine Bleach is one of the top 10 toxic and hazardous household products, sold on shelves today. Some common names for chlorine bleach: chloramine, sodium hypochlorite, bleach, hydrochloric acid, trihalomethanes, disinfection byproducts. This highly toxic cleaner is the number one most swallowed cleaner by children causing poising. Exposure should be avoided, yet it is sold [...]
Lead Test Kit
February 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
