Perhaps you are a little tense thinking of yet more toys for your child and you to maintain and tidy. Maybe you are just looking for more ways to spend some precious free time with your child. The following ideas are all about one of the best gifts for any loved one- the gift of time.
Maybe you’ve heard of the “Choose to Refuse” challenge which calls on us to give up single-use plastic for the month of July. Our family has gone through fits and starts with keeping plastic out of our house and out of the waste stream, but it can be very hard. Whether it’s toiletries like toothpaste and shampoo or the packaging for most food items, plastic can be hard to avoid. Its pervasiveness reflects how “cheap” it can be to produce; … Read More...
As a mom, I want my kids to have the best of everything whenever possible. But can that desire do more harm than good? With the holiday season upon us, I find myself thinking about this more often. I don’t want to deny them the joy and excited anticipation that the holidays bring, but can giving kids too many toys create a spoiled child?
As parents, maintaining the delicate balance between indulgence and austerity becomes a daily challenge in our … Read More...
Eco-conscious moms and dads care about the overall health of the planet. Our ability to live more “green” has a direct impact on the health of our children and the quality of life for them and future generations. There are many ways to incorporate “green” choices into our everyday lives and even the smallest of changes can make all the difference towards better health for our loved ones and the environment at large. Here are six tips to get you … Read More...
