This post is written by me on behalf of Lifescript.com. Breast cancer always seem to be at the forefront of the news and media. We are bombarded by the latest research and studies, conflicting information about risk and prevention, environmental causes, instances of "pinkwashing", and of course the more sensational stuff like Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy. It is hard to make heads or tails of anything you hear about breast cancer...at least it is for me. What breast cancer news can you … [Read more...]
When Natural Parenting Makes You the Odd One Out
This week the Green Moms Weekly Question addresses opposition from family and friends when you take the more granola path as a parent. The question is "What type of topics in natural parenting cause opposition among family and friends and how do you handle it?" I think this is a really awesome question because it can be very polarizing for some people. Personally though I have had very little negative response to my parenting choices, so I count myself lucky. There are numerous places were … [Read more...]
Why Minimalist Parenting?
What is it about being an attached family that lends itself to a minimalist parenting style? Are you criticized by others wondering why your children don’t “have the hottest new item?” I hope this post is not too redundant since I have addressed this subject many times before. My own love of minimalism and going minimalist with kids probably stems from a few different things. First would be my desire to live green. Consumption of less stuff and reusing what you have instead of buying new … [Read more...]
Eco Calendars for Kids
I came across a great product today aimed at those who want to put the environment and the natural world at the forefront each month. Eco-calendars for the whole family! Though I think kids will really likes these. They are a wonderful addition to schools and for homes as well. The four-panels comprising the calendar, one for each season, present information on seasonally visible stars, the phases of the Moon and tides, the ratios of darkness and light, the seasonal behavior of Earth's … [Read more...]
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