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August 30, 2010

  • Cloth Diapering

    I am going to confess something. When my first child, Hannah, was a baby we used disposable diapers. (…)

August 9, 2010

  • A Tale of Two Farms

    I've recently had the chance to visit two very different dairy farms in my area. And thinking about the two farms has made me consider my views on agriculture and dairy cows. (…)

July 23, 2010

  • Travel Green to BlogHer '10

    In less than two weeks more than one-thousand bloggers of all ages, races and yes, sexes will descend on New York City. (…)

  • Swaddle Those Bums!

    Cloth diapering is one of my favorite ways to be green. For as many fears as people have about getting started with cloth, it is honestly much easier than you think it is. (…)

July 12, 2010

  • Oil Spills and Oil Dependence

    As you no doubt know, unless you have been living under a rock for the past several months, an oil rig called the Deepwater Horizon exploded in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20. (…)

July 6, 2010

  • Both/And

    Can I just say that I think it is both harder and easier to be green in the summer?! (…)

July 5, 2010

  • Washing the Dishes

    We all have that chore that we hate around the house, don't we? The one that we leave until the last possible moment? The one that we would gladly never do again in this lifetime? (…)

July 2, 2010

  • A Greener Vacation

    Our family just returned from a vacation. We really enjoyed the chance to get away from home for a while. (…)

June 3, 2010

  • Do You Need a Reason to Go Barefoot?

    Soles4Souls announced that National Barefoot Week is stomping ground again next month, June 1-7, 2010. I have been a fan of Soles4Souls and their efforts for a few years now. (…)

May 27, 2010

  • Plastic in the Dishwasher

    In my last post for 5 Minutes for Going Green I explored the environmental impact of using the dishwasher vs. washing dishes by hand. (…)

May 11, 2010

  • GreenMyParents

    GreenMyParents is a new kid led movement to inspire kids to work with their parents to help save the planet, the economy and earn money at home through simple actions. (…)

May 10, 2010

  • Organically Grown

    Around here, spring is finally in the air…which has me scrambling to find warm weather clothes for my kids!Are you ready for spring and summer fashion? Hand-me-downs and second-hand finds are a godsend, but when you need to fill out that wardrobe with new clothes, where do you shop? (…)

May 7, 2010

  • Dish Washing Debate

    Chores are no fun. Not for me, anyway. All the same, there are some chores that I don't mind that much, and some that I really hate. (…)

April 21, 2010

  • Staying on the Green Bandwagon

    You know how the easiest way to stick to a diet is to not bring 'problem' foods into the house in the first place? (…)

April 20, 2010

  • Revolutionizing Food

    Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution is a huge sensation. The TV program is airing in the US right now, and Jamie's philosophy of cooking real food from fresh ingredients is hitting home. (…)

April 6, 2010

  • Second-Hand Shopping

    Thrift store teacup
    There was a time in my life when I never darkened the door of a thrift store. (…)

April 1, 2010

  • Going Shampoo-Free

    Last month I decided to try no poo. It's short for 'no shampoo', and it means that I've ditched my traditional hair cleaning products. And I am not alone. (…)

March 31, 2010

  • What We're Doing Wrong - Oh, The Plastic!

    A couple of weeks ago I explained the events that led to my decision to 1) reassess my life and 2) write this series about it. If you haven't read that, I highly recommend it. (…)

March 30, 2010

  • Eco-Friendly Easter Gifts for Busy Moms

    It's the week of Easter and I have to assume I am not the only procrastinator — er, busy mom — who does not yet have her kids' Easter Baskets filled with goodies and awaiting the big morning. (…)

March 29, 2010