One of the most important things I hope to impart to my kids is knowledge of money and good financial practices. I remember vaguely my parents talking to me about money but not really in depth and it is a shame because they were good examples to follow as far as money management goes. I had to learn about money and making smart choices with it pretty much all on my own or perhaps the lessons taught by my parents just needed time to marinate before they actually sunk in, but either way I am … [Read more...]
Green Your After School Routine
Part three of Recyclebank's Green Your Back to School Challenge is all about keeping it green even after school is over for the day. It has lots of great info and more chances to earn points. The first activity involves making a pledge to keep after school activities at school or nearby and to carpool with other parents. This isn't much of an issue for me as I am not big on after school activities beyond playing. After school snacks are discussed and they are just as important as what your … [Read more...]
Natural Ingredients for Energy
As parents one thing we all face, is keeping our energy levels up, as we keep up with our children. This month Whole Foods Market current podcast series suggests tips and action steps to support our energy levels naturally and safely. For a great list of energy supporting herbs, and to listen to these podcasts visit the Whole Story blog. … [Read more...]
I Love Nature But Do I Have to Love Spiders?
The other day I was watching my daughter play outside and she started to freak out about a bee. If it wasn't a bee it would have been a bug. She HATES the creepy crawlies and I can't blame her since I was the same way. It was well into my adult years that I started to accept them and not shriek and jump onto the nearest high surface. I wish I could say I had bad experiences that made me that way, and I did get bit by black widow spiders a couple times but overall I have to say that I was just … [Read more...]
Wooden Bowls and Utensils for Kids
Last year parents everywhere became concerned about BPA in their kid's feeding gear... bowls, cups, plates, spoons. Parents are still concerned about it. My posts with compilations of BPA free cups and BPA free plates, bowls, and utensils are still get huge amounts of daily traffic. One option that was slow to catch on back then was that of wooden feeding items. Why is a mystery to me because even if it is BPA free plastic... this feeding set: ... is UGLY. This would be an eyesore at my table … [Read more...]
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