Parenting in a digital world can be an uncomfortable place at times. Technology is constantly changing and it’s hard to keep up. There are times when my head feels like it’s going to explode. As a parent of 3 boys who LOVE technology I sometimes struggle with finding the right balance between allowing technology and…
Twitter Party
Want to Learn More About Blick Art Room Aid?
Art education classes have always been an important part of the school week for my three boys. Our school system does a fantastic job putting together an annual art show which showcases one piece of art from every child in our community. Art class is many times the only place where children have an opportunity…
Since When is Cancer “Free and Gentle”?
As many of you know, I started a petition with the support of Healthy Child Healthy World and Women’s Voices for the Earth asking Procter & Gamble (makers of Tide) to strip a harmful cancer-causing chemical out of Tide Free & Gentle®. The petition launched in February, 2012 and in just 2 1/2 months we…
Staycation and Other Odds & Ends
Staycation As of today I will be taking a short staycation: a vacation where I won’t be blogging and I’ll be sticking pretty close to home (low carbon emissions during this vacation!) for a few days. During my staycation I’ll be spending time with my three lovely boys before the back-to-school frenzy hits hard next…
Join Us for a Twitter Party to Tweet About How to Protect Your Family from Toxic Chemicals
Mark your calendars for this Thursday, May 12th, from 9-10 pm EST to join in the fun. Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families is hosting a twitter party to tweet about: What are the worst chemicals to avoid in products? What can we do to avoid exposure to toxic chemicals? How will the Safe Chemicals Act protect…