
Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Cloth Diapers In The Tub
You’ve decided to cloth diaper your little one but don’t know where to begin? The first step is to learn…
You’ve decided to cloth diaper your little one but don’t know where to begin? The first step is to learn…
So you have a baby and you think, “Okay, this is tough. But it’ll get easier.” And in some ways…
Spring inspires us to open the windows, let the breeze and sunshine back into our homes, to freshen our lives….
We’ve got two boys, ages 4 and 2, and we are undecided about whether we want another child at some…
Even to parenting newbies, the instruction on infant sleepwear to “keep away from fire” must seem self-evident. I mean, no…
Over the past year, I’ve had many conversations with children about death, both my own kids and ones I’ve taught….
My eldest is now in kindergarten, and we’ve entered the world of big birthday parties. I can’t help myself from…
A while ago I polled a variety of mothers to ask them what they found to be the best thing…
The holidays are the time of the year when we can be tempted to toss aside our eco-friendly sentiments and…
As a teacher, I’ve spent years talking to parents about how to find the balance between homework, extracurricular activities, and…
Moms who are conscious of the human and environmental costs of their own clothing often ask me, “Where can I…
There is a chill in the air and the acorns are falling from the trees. If your kids are anything…
Just in case you hadn’t noticed, it’s almost September. Are you ready? Is your child? The quality and duration of…
Happy back-to-school season! Whether your little ones are returning to school or getting ready for their very first day, transitioning…
Do you remember your school lunch? Juice boxes, plastic baggies with cookies, fruit cups, and PB and J wrapped in…
This past winter, we banished the stroller for our 3-year old and made him join us walking his older brother…
I know I’m not the only parent at the park following her kid from structure to structure crying out “be…
Diapering has not come easy to me. Twelve years ago when my first child was born premature, he spent his…
Just because you’re planning to travel with your baby doesn’t mean you need to abandon the healthy sleep habits you’ve…
The bedroom is supposed to be a safe haven to rest and rejuvenate from the day which is why it’s…
Almost gone are the days when eco disposables were only available at alternative stores. These diapers are increasing being stocked…
Breast feeding or bottle feeding. This can be quite an intense debate among parents of newborns. Regardless of how the…
Road tripping often brings to mind an accumulating pile of disposable items and junky treats. Just look in the backseat…
After finding some leftover vegetable oil in the back of a cupboard the kids and I decided to experiment with…
Shopping for newborn essentials can feel overwhelming as you try to navigate changing information to choose safe, non-toxic baby…
Cloth diapering while working full-time outside of the home held some challenges for me. I found I had to make a…
I started feeding my oldest son his first foods on New Years Day 2010. Like so many mamas, on the…
You have considered your diaper budget , the needs of your family, and which materials best suit your ideals. You…
Amongst all the shopping and preparations, don’t forget about babyproofing your holidays with my favourite easy, yet effective greenproofing home…
Once upon a time, I was a disposable diapering mama. Shortly, after our second son was born the two worlds…
Babyproofing your home is a regular practice for parents. Electrical outlets are covered, gates are placed at stairs, and drawers…
Looking to add some green Halloween decor to your home this year? This reusable Halloween banner can be put together…
As an eco-conscientious mother, Halloween haunts me long before it arrives! Halloween is a disposable holiday filled with single-use costumes,…
Children love to suck and chew on toys, most especially babies. It’s one way they explore the world around them….
Connecting kids with nature doesn’t only mean you need to hit up a trail, take a hike through the woods…
The food inquiry begins the same way each time. I place a variety of fruits and vegetables, on tables around…
Close on the heels of a pregnancy announcement, follows a new era of consumption for soon-to-be parents. Excited moms…
At 20 weeks into my first pregnancy we moved into our own home. It was spring 2009, and I’d sit…
When I speak about healthy sleep habits with families, it often surprises people to know that I use attachment parenting…
As a new parent, the idea of travelling with your baby can be worrisome. You may wonder how your babe…
Let me be straight with you….I’m a total cloth diaper fangirl (and former retailer)! A few years ago I bought…
During my eco-consultations with expectant moms, I’m often asked about about which products I’d recommend to support breastfeeding success. After…