Do you know how to attract bees to your yard? Maybe a better question is why would you possibly want to attract bees to your yard? While there are some people who will do whatever it takes to eliminate all kinds of insects from their property in an attempt to create the “perfect” yard, the more informed and conscious gardeners, homeowners, and consumers understand that the presence of bees is actually a good thing. Vital in fact. The more bees that are present in your yard or garden, the heal … [Read more...]
The Power of Reclaiming Domesticity
Over the weekend I read a great article on The Washington Post about the fact that women are reclaiming domestic activities...ala cooking, canning, knitting and such, and it asks whether this is empowering or a step backwards for women's progress. I think the article is beneficial because it is rightly painting domestic tasks in a favorable light and shows that women who pursue such things are finding enjoyment in them. But I also think it misses a larger point about feminism and … [Read more...]
BPA Free Sippy Cups – Part Two
Check out my review on the New Glass Sippy! A few months ago I wrote a lengthy review of BPA free sippy cups. I reviewed, compared, and rated 5 major sippy cups that are BPA free...Klean Kanteen, the Sigg, the Foogo, Born Free, and Avent Naturally. A few months before that I also wrote about BPA free baby bottles and particularly glass baby bottles. I wrote another one just a few weeks ago. All of these posts draw a lot of daily traffic to this blog so I know this is a topic of great i … [Read more...]
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