February 2011 Blog Posts (12)

Your kids have busier social calenders than you. It's okay, don't be ashamed - almost every mother deals with that very same reality! But what are children doing during these play dates? Aside from learning social interaction, play dates can be a wonderful way to instill moral and ethics in children, without them…

We are fortunate to live a country that allows our voice to be heard. One vote, one opinion, one choice, can make a multitude of differences. Maybe you want to do your part to propel society towards a more positive future, but you don't know where to begin... here's a map to a worthy destination!      …

This is an amazing version of Billy Collins' "Litany", as recited by a very articulate 3 year-old. His intonation is impeccable. This is an extra special treat for anyone who thinks they don't like poetry.…

On January 31st, 2011 the USDA released an updated set of guidelines for Americans. The press release on the usda.gov site read: "Because more than one-third of children and more than one-third of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, the 7th edition of 'Dietary Guidelines for Americans' places…

We know that Valentine's Day just past us by, thus you may have sweets still lying around - however, we feel gluten-free rice crispy treats are worth throwing into the mix, and will definitely bring a smile to every face. They make a great activity for the whole family!

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For all you tech-divas out there, here are the top ten 10 green apps to get your green lifestyle in gear! Not all of us have the Iphone, but most of these are available on other mobile devices as well. Anything to help us be greener, easier is alright by us!

1 - Carbon Tracker (free, iTunes) tracks your…

The best past times for you children offer a marriage of imagination, skills, and fun! The Cardboard Kitchen embodies all these aspects. How cool is it that this extra special kitchen is designed to your liking, and made of recylced materials! Playing "make-believe" encourages cooperative dramatic…

Isn't it true that once you have children holidays become more about them? They seem to take on new meaning and in turn, different traditions are born. For example, Halloween is no longer about you and your lover/spouse/partner dressing up and hitting a party till all hours of the night, but instead you are…

Flowers are the Valentine's Day staple. One little problem: they expire too quickly! Not anymore! This fun little project is perfect for teachers, grandmas, a favorite aunt, or sisters and friends. Not to mention, now there's something for you to do with all those random buttons you have stored in a tin box…

It’s not easy task to get excited about working out – it’s even more difficult to infuse your children with excitement for it. But it is pivotal. "One in seven preschoolers is already overweight, and the number rises in the elementary- and middle-school years. Prevention begins at home, “ says Michelle May,…

You can't help it...You have to reach for the camera to capture the moment - every moment - your child makes a memorable face. You have albums of digital photos on your computer, you've emailed detailed accounts of every little progression, and everyone in your family has ooohhh'd, and aahhh'd about the…