Archive for the ‘Health & Wellness’ Category
How Long Do Easter Eggs Last?
Hard boiled eggs can be fun to eat and even more fun to decorate, but it is wise to avoid keeping them around for too long. If the Easter Bunny left those eggs out at room temperature for more than 2 hours, it’s best to sneak them into the compost when wee ones are looking [...]
Natural Cleaner Recipe Roundup Just in Time for Spring
As the weather starts to warm up and winter clothes go back into storage, spring cleaning is right around the corner. This year, instead of using store-bought cleaners, which often include harsh chemicals that can be harmful to you and your family, why not try making your own natural cleaners from ingredients you likely already [...]
So, What is a Consignment Sale Event Anyway?
When we think of consignment, small neighborhood boutiques, thrift stores and antique shops come to mind. Each of these locations generally operate on the same, simple concept – sellers (ie, the consignors) bring in items they no longer need; the shop owner places the items on store shelves; then, when the item sells, the shop [...]
Put All That Halloween Candy to Good Use
By now, the kids have had their fill, and you are beginning to realize that your own waistline cannot take much more, but throwing out all that “food” just doesn’t seem right. Sound familiar? We have a solution. Donate your Halloween candy to our troops overseas! A rather fitting gesture as we head to the [...]
Tips for Selling Your Baby & Toddler Gear
Update: We have received several requests for this article, so we’re pulling it to the top again. If you are thinking about selling your kids’ stuff, you will also want to read our post on consignment sale events. As your children outgrow their gear, selling it at a consignment sale or in an online marketplace [...]
Baby Registry: Top 5 Tips for Thinking Outside the Box
Editor’s Note: Thanks goes to Felicity Hernandez, the founder of Encore Baby Registry, for this helpful guest post on creative ideas for gift giving to expectant mothers. In addition to her informative blog, you can find Felicity on twitter @EncoreRegistry. * * * The phrase “creating a baby registry” often conjures up images of scan [...]
Guidelines for Healthy Eating during Pregnancy
Editor’s Note: Thanks goes to Renee Leonard-Stainton, the creator and editor of Renee Naturally, for this helpful guest post on what to eat & what to avoid during pregnancy. In addition to her informative blog, you can find Renee on twitter @ReneeNaturally. * * * The miraculous concept of creating another human life takes some careful [...]
Is My “Green” Cleaner Really Safe?
While natural, homemade cleaners using ingredients such as water, lemon, vinegar and baking soda are the healthiest way to go, most of us rely on ready-made purchased cleaners at least some of the time. How do you know if the cleaner you purchased with good intentions is really safe for you and the environment? Sure, [...]
KinderCycle, Save Money and Protect the Environment while Helping Others
When I first heard about KinderCycle, I fell in love with the idea. In a nutshell, KinderCycle is an organized swap of kids’ toys, books, gear, and clothing. You bring the items your child no longer needs and pick up a few things he or she does need. Brilliant, right? What better way to keep [...]
Do Your Purchases Meet Your Social, Environmental & Safety Standards?
If you are like me, you have, on more than one occasion, picked up a product in your home and thought, “What’s in this thing anyway?” Or, “Who made this? Were the workers treated fairly?” Animal lovers may also ask, “How was this product tested?” A new tool by GoodGuide called “Purchase Analyzer” helps answer [...]
Green Resolutions: Tips for Sticking to Them
Editor’s Note: The following post was provided by Marcella Campbell and Ryan Pilat of Citrus Lane. We are thrilled to be working with Citrus Lane to bring you this week’s Safety Points Reward, a three-month subscription to their incredible parent/baby care packages AND their all-organic “Fresh Start” care package designed in collaboration with Healthy Child [...]
Going Green for Child Safety
Editor’s Note: Thank you to Scarlet Paolicchi, founder of Family Focus Blog, for this helpful information and simple tips for reducing our children’s exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals. * * * A lot of parents, upon being handed the most perfect thing they have ever held- their baby, feel the weight of responsibility. Many people who [...]
Vitamin D and Breastfeeding: Is Your Newborn Getting Enough?
Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Elizabeth Green, co-founder of EatingforBreastfeeding.com, for this informative post. * * * Breastmilk is best, there is no question about that. But all breastmilk isn’t created equal. Your breastmilk contains nutrients and vitamins that you consume. So if you don’t have a healthy and well-rounded diet, your baby won’t either. [...]
Organic versus NonOrganic: Does it really matter what type of fabric my child sleeps in?
Editor’s Note: When we first met the founders of Lil Honu, Emiliza and Erin, we immediately recognized that their vast knowledge about organic fabrics was surpassed only by their passion for bringing quality, safe products to families like ours. If you love Lil Honu as much as we do, you will be thrilled with this week’s [...]
Running Errands Alone at Night: Safety Tips for Women
As the days get shorter, you will likely find yourself accomplishing more tasks in the dark. Whether you are running to the grocery store, picking up a kid from his study group or just taking out the trash, being completely aware of your surroundings is of the utmost importance. Take a moment to remind yourself [...]
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