August 20, 2008
- Connecting Green Families
When we had a difficult time finding an eco friendly kids summer program this year, we were amazed. There are your standard programs: arts, sports, dance, music and even How to be a Pirate or How to be a Princess camp. (…)
August 18, 2008
- Gardening Cures Depression
In the spring the boys and I started organic gardening at Lincoln Park Farm in the Zoo's The Edible Garden. Since then we have spent every Wednesday morning with our friends at the organic garden learning, farming, eating and weeding. (…)
August 11, 2008
- Our Journey with Food Allergies and Asthma
Soon after my oldest son decided he was done breastfeeding, he began to have fits in his sleep where he would thrash back and forth and bang his arms and legs against the crib. After receiving my videotape of Jack sleeping, Dr. (…)
August 1, 2008
- EcoChic Organizing
I'll tell you it is easy to be an organizer if you have no limits. But what about an ecochic organizer like me? My boundaries are simple. (…)
July 24, 2008
- Note To Self…Simple Ways To Green Your Daily Routine
When my family and I began this journey going green, we started with simple recycling. I am telling you- it is really addictive. (…)
July 19, 2008
- A/C Free in Chicago
What started as a joke with our neighbor has grown into a tiny obsession in our home. (…)
July 12, 2008
- Olive
My husband Andy has a wonderful saying when people ask us about our journey towards a green lifestyle in Chicago. He says " We are olive. (…)
