Category Archives for "Parenting"
October 31, 2009
- in Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
Seven Healthy Comfort Foods
We’ve all been there; it’s been a whole week and we’ve been great about sticking to our diets. Then we get stressed out, maybe over work, or the kids, or an issue with a friend, and we turn to our comfort foods. Sure, we probably feel a bit better, but in the long run we?re […]
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October 26, 2009
- in Have Fun by Alexis Rodrigo
How to Have a Zero Waste Halloween Party
For many adults and children alike, Halloween is the best holiday of the year. With all the candy and costumes, it’s an immensely fun time. Enhance the fun by eliminating waste and any associated guilt by throwing a zero waste Halloween party. Here’s how: #1 Start with the invitations. Electronic invitations or evites are invitations […]
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October 23, 2009
- in Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
Dangerous Chemicals in Candies
If you can recall back to Halloween 2008, there was a big scare with candy coins. The candy was tainted with melamine, a carcinogen and a toxic substance when ingested. The media alerted parents around the world and the candy was recalled but not until after several children had become ill. Melamine is known to […]
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October 20, 2009
- in Have Fun by Alexis Rodrigo
Six Fun and Green Outdoor Activities
Remember when you were young and played outside all day? Most children don’t do that anymore and they’re missing out, not just on exercise and fresh air but a true appreciation for nature and our environment. Here are six fun and green outdoor activities to encourage more time outdoors. #1 Host a scavenger nature hunt. […]
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October 4, 2009
- in Natural Baby by Alexis Rodrigo
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Cloth or Disposable Diapers – Pros and Cons
With all the decisions new parents have to make you wouldn?t think diapers would be such a tough decision, yet it is one parents routinely struggle with: cloth or disposable diapers? This article lays out the pros and cons of both to help you make the right decision for you and your family. ? Disposable […]
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