I was very excited to read The Smart Mama's Green Guide because it is not often I get to read a book written by one of my online friends. But I have known Jennifer Taggart for awhile now and she really is one smart mama so I knew this would be a good book... and it did not disappoint. There are two books I would recommend every single parent should read and this is one of them. I got to read this one while I was hanging out poolside. My kids swam while I dived into the details of the toxins … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2009
When Left to Their Own Devices
What oh what will kids do in the summer when left to their own devices? I decided to check out the garage to see what my son was up to and found a very pleasant surprise indeed. His love of cars has motivated him to start building his own. He used plaster of Paris to make this car mold and then it looks like he hot glued the wheels into the wheel wells. He painted it black and decorated with stickers. This boy just amazes me with how smart and talented he is and yet this is a child who … [Read more...]
Marble Run – Natural Toy Fun
I don't know about you but I HATE walking down the toy isles in stores. I know all the plastic is not healthy for my kids or the planet but the flashy, techno toys can suck just about any kid in. My 3 year old son for instance is all about robots these days. I am not quite sure how that happened but since Transformers (which he has not seen) is all the rage these days he cannot help but be over the moon for the robots he sees everywhere. Now he is the proud owner of a few robot toys. But still … [Read more...]
The Green Princess Cookbook
My daughter loves the themed cookbooks for girls from Barbara Beery. She has the Pink Princess Tea Parties book and the Mermaid Cookbook. They are not only visually stunning they are SO MUCH FUN! If you have a daughter I can think of no better time than cruising some delicious theme recipes and making them together. They would also make a themed birthday or other party a lot easier and a whole lot more fun. Recently my daughter got the newest book: Green Princess Cookbook: Sweets and Treats to … [Read more...]
Nature is an Essential Playground for Children
Every year parents in this country spend hundreds, and more likely thousands, of dollars on toys, games, and activities to engage and entertain their kids. These “things” may be great for keeping young minds and bodies active, but many of them are unnecessary. Kids need structured play yes, but they also need “free” and unstructured play and this is easy to do when the world’s largest playground is right outside your back door. Why not let them play outside? Every toy, book, and TV show that … [Read more...]
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