Last updated: August 2nd, 2021It is easy for kids to quickly become bored when stuck at home with nothing to do. Sure, it’s even worse in winter, but it can be challenging to entertain kids at the best of times Heading to an indoor play land can be expensive. Fancy water parks cost money and …
Last updated: August 2nd, 2021 Traveling green with children, it takes effort. I won’t lie to you and say that it isn’t easier to just run through the fast food and splurge but it is wasteful. I know because I’m writing this as my husband navigates the snowy roads and I feel sick from the …
Last updated: July 26th, 2021 The good news? One easy green way to save money on your electric bill is by buying CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs to replace all of your incandescent bulbs. According to the Energy Star program, CFLs use 75 percent less energy, last up to 10 times longer and also prevent …
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Last updated: July 21st, 2021Both of my children love to color. It’s one of our favorite pastimes but some of the crayons don’t have very vibrant colors. Even when I make my own crayons from recycling the broken ones, the colors are often too dull. Why Crayons Are Often Dull Colored The biggest thing I …
Last updated: August 2nd, 2021 Reindeer sandwiches are a healthy and nutritious snack and DIY activity for children this holiday season but sometimes the children just need something smaller to pop into their mouths instead of the sprinkled holiday chocolates and cookies. A healthy alternative that children love to make on their own and will …
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Last updated: August 2nd, 2021 My face is always dry. I just have that type of skin and yesterday my Origins Face Lotion was gone. Gone. I have become hooked to the stuff ever since it was sent my way. I didn’t even share it with my new Green Guru, Mckenzie. I kept it all …
Last updated: July 26th, 2021 The yogic practice of nasal irrigation using a neti pot can bring swift relief from stuffy noses and sinus pressure. When I first heard of it, I was pretty skeptical. I mean, pouring salt water through your nose just sounded weird to me. And then one day I got the …
Last updated: August 2nd, 2021 My daughter is only 23 months and she loves painting, coloring, getting messy, and just arts and crafts in general. She’s my free spirit happy to be painting her arms, the walls, and admiring her artwork, wherever it may be. This time of year leads me to wonder if Santa …
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Last updated: August 2nd, 2021Markers dry out and then what, they end up in our landfills. Children love them and if they are washable and non-toxic, parents and teachers love them. I know how to recycle and reuse crayons but markers? I’ve never known how to recycle them and even when I tweeted about it …
Last updated: July 21st, 2021 The weather here is frightful with cold winds that blow through our warmest coats and nip at our nose making us shiver. I love having a large pot of soup on the stove for the aroma and warmth that it brings the family after sledding or shoveling. A family favorite …
Last updated: July 26th, 2021When I think back to my childhood, I remember spending lots of time around the holidays making decorations and food for our family celebrations. Some of the simplest activities were also the most fulfilling because we were actively creating, not just purchasing. The time that went into each craft or treat …
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Last updated: July 26th, 2021Along with band-aids, tweezers, and bug repellent, our first aid kit has an assortment of natural remedies for common kid maladies. Some come from the kitchen and some from the natural food store, and every one of them has come through for us. 10 Natural Remedies for Kids for the Family …
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Last updated: August 2nd, 2021 When the weather gets cold, one of our family’s favorite things to drink is chai. Homemade chai costs so much less than the pre-made stuff, and it also makes the house smell divine. Chai actually just means tea in general, so saying “chai tea” is redundant. The best term for …
Last updated: July 26th, 2021 Babies love to put things in their mouths; it’s one of the ways that babies learn about their surroundings. These activities teach them about taste, texture, sound, and shape among many others. Exploring in this way is important for their development, so it is no wonder that the toy industry …
Last updated: July 26th, 2021Moving your baby from a crib to a bed can be a big and somewhat scary time of their lives. Both for them, as yes it’s a new bed for your toddler. And for you. Because you want to get them the absolute best bed (and sleeping environment). Of course, this …
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Last updated: August 2nd, 2021I wrote about my daughters asthma and our childcare situation and my returning to work and hiring some cleaning help. We’ve been blessed to have found the right people and everything is working out perfectly (so far). I’m getting so much done during the day and having time in the evening …
Last updated: July 26th, 2021An email came to me, warning me that baby carrots are dipped in chlorine. They are made from deformed carrots, peeled and then dipped in a high solution of chlorine to keep them from turning white and being deemed, “bad”. This made me scratch my head. Food dipped in chlorine that …
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Last updated: July 26th, 2021Come on the colors are orange and black! I love, love, love Halloween. I love the time of year and the cool fall nights. I love the idea that I don’t have to buy gifts and wrap them up for everyone but I can still celebrate and have fun. Goblins, ghosts, …
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Last updated: August 2nd, 2021Nobody enjoys cleaning up dirt, spills, and stains, but it’s a lot more stressful when it happens on your carpet. There are many products out there that can remove all the dirt and sometimes even the stench that gets trapped in your carpet. The problem is most of these products promising …
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Last updated: July 22nd, 2021I took a few days to announce the winner of the FuzziBunz Cloth Diaper Giveaway. I really wanted to read over the comments, explore the sites recommended to me and try out some of the useful tips. There were soooo many, thank you. I had my interview with Dori and Val, …
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