Last updated: July 27th, 2021In honor or Mother’s Day, I thought it was very appropriate to publish this post about a very special mom, a mom who received 11 hugs and kisses today, Tammie Umbel. A few days ago I was honored to interview, Tammie Umbel, CEO and founder of Shea Terra Organics. Why is …
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Last updated: July 26th, 2021When you try something new or you’ve decided to break a habit, it’s a challenge! I thought trying cloth diapers would be hard for me, seeing I knew nothing AND I have used only disposable with my two children. I wrote about being ignorant about cloth diapers and the encouragement and …
Last updated: July 26th, 2021 There is nothing like getting dirty and finding things in nature. Children learn when they see, do, touch, and experience. To be a green mom, I have to let my kids just get dirty. They have to dig with a shovel for worms, feel the soil, sometimes taste it and …
Last updated: July 26th, 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, 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: July 26th, 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, 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: July 26th, 2021 Winter is long where I live. Long. Snow and cold weather lingers from as early as October to possibly March. A long winter can translate into long days inside which leads to restlessness, more television, boredom, eating and more pounds…for the entire family. To help make the winter more active …
Last updated: July 26th, 2021Most moms know that breastfeeding is best for baby and for the moms that decide to breastfeed (it is a choice) there are a lot of great support groups online. Breastfeeding.com provides an online community that helps support moms and Baby Center has many articles for new mothers to help them …
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 photo credit: Andrew 94 Tomorrow my son turns 5 and I’m feeling emotional. This week is a big roller coaster of emotions for me. My son had kindergarten round up so I had to come to terms that he’s no longer a baby, toddler or even preschooler but heading into …
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021 WHAT IT IS: The easiest way to determine the perfect style for your child. It can be tough to find the right cuts for kids, especially since they grow and change so quickly. According to Cozy Friedman, founder of Cozy’s Cuts for Kids and the So Cozy hair care line, …
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021I love toys. My children love toys. I just don’t like all of the toys that I seem to trip on, step on, that break and are cheap, cannot be recycled and are they non-toxic, where did they come from and when they go to the landfill how long do they …
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Back to school doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune on new school supplies and clothing. In fact, it isn’t too hard to green your back to school experience! With these simple 5 steps you can choose eco-friendly school supplies, save money and make everyone in the house happy! 1. Shop …
Last updated: July 24th, 2021Non-profits, business and organizations often have promotional items to pass out at expos, fairs and for “goody bags” that help brand their company, remind the customer of who they are and how they can be reached. It is common to see pens, bags, notebooks, key chains, etc. as promotional items. It …
Last updated: July 24th, 2021My son loves to build, use his hands and create things. He has a knack for figuring out puzzles and solving problems (I wish he got this from me). We have blocks in all shapes, colors and styles because hello, I have Master’s in early childhood and encourage building and creative …
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Last updated: July 24th, 2021The summer is half over and my kids are starting to get bored. All throughout the school year they look forward to summer vacation but after only a couple of days they begin to fuss about being bored. It is easy to spend money taking them to the movies, water parks …
Last updated: July 24th, 2021Trying to keep your kids busy but you want to make sure they learn important lessons about going green? If so, there is a variety of natural and green craft ideas out there to keep your kids busy. You don’t have to go out and purchase all kinds of craft items …
Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Do you ever look back on your parenting and the choices you made and wish you could change them? I do. While I believe I’m a good parent there are choices I made when my daughter was younger that I wish I would have done differently; one of those choices …
Last updated: July 24th, 2021 My little girl loves to cuddle and sleep with mommy. She’s five now and is known for sneaking into my bed at all hours of the night. Truthfully, I love to cuddle her but her elbows are sharp and oh the knees hit my back to the point where I’ve …
Last updated: July 24th, 2021 Summertime is here! This means later nights, dirty feet, marshmallow covered faces, bug bites and endless rock collections. For my home it will now include summertime chores because last summer I learned that my kids still need structure and routine. Otherwise my summer is no fun because I’m cleaning up …
