. . . and my daughter and her imperfect teeth Last week, my children had dental check ups. My son’s perfect teeth are the good news. My daughters mouth full of cavities is the bad news. When the dentist sat down with me to ask about the differences between them, he asked interesting questions. Did … Read more
Now is prime time for garden planning and seed buying. If you haven’t planted a vegetable garden before, start out this year with plan so you get as close as you can get to a guaranteed success. Follow these simple steps, and be prepared to learn from your experience. Choose Seeds CarefullyYou don’t necessarily want … Read more
Last minute and you aren’t sure what you’ll use to wrap gifts? Don’t reach for paper. All you need to create colorful holiday gift wrap is a cloth bag, a tea towel, or a play cloth. No more post-holiday bags of garbage. Reduce and reuse. Sew a bag. Even last minute, it’s very quick to sew a bag. … Read more
Last week I asked you to gather your smoothie tools. This week, we blend — one color at a time. You know your child needs a variety of foods. You know fruits and vegetables are good for you. The reasons why are many. I want to focus on just one thread through the fabric of nutrition … Read more
For babies especially, you need to be careful to protect your children’s sensitive skin from direct and prolonged sun exposure. You don’t want to stay inside all summer, so one answer is a great, non-toxic sunscreen. Every year I go over the Environmental Working Group’s report Skin Deep Sunscreens. This year, I’ve checked the ratings … Read more