It’s popsicle time. Sure, make frozen pops for the kids, but don’t forget the dogs and the parents. We could all use a cool treat. Popsicles For Kids My kids will eat almost anything if I freeze it. My son freezes green tea. My daughter likes frozen fruit because it isn’t as overwhelmingly icy as … 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
With all of the focus on cloth diapers recently, I’ve been thinking about other reusable options. For a couple of weeks, I’m going to cover some of those easy, reusable products that anyone can introduce to their family. Reusable Sandwich Bags and Wraps Every eco parent who makes a sandwich every morning for their child has … Read more
When you don’t have a lot of space for a garden, you can still build up rather than out. Vertical gardens and living walls can be practical and decorative. You may have noticed that we’ve been spending a lot of time on Pinterest lately. One of my favorite boards is Edible Gardening. I find the walls of green … 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