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• Gluten-Free Conversion Guide
  on Mar 11, 2013
  Source: Sofia Reino...
• Happy Valentine's Day!
  on Feb 13, 2013
  Made with love by my lil' 2-year-old!
• Cheers to Inclusion!
  on Feb 7, 2013 in inclusion
  "Everybody's a Genius but If You Judge a Fish By Its Ability to Climb a Tree, It Will Live Its Whole Life Believing It Is Stupid" - Albert Einstein Source: Citizens for Inclusive Thinking...
• Real Definition of Inclusion
  on Feb 7, 2013 in inclusion
  Source: Citizens for Inclusive Thinking...
• Story of Stuff
  on Feb 3, 2013
  The Story of Stuff is a very well made movie with a detailed explanation of how we create, use and dispose "stuff". And how corporations externalize costs. As consumers, we play a big role. Watch this video and understand how we can all help. http:...
• Shame on Stonyfield
  on Jan 30, 2013 in excessive sugar stonyfield
  I'm soooo mad at Stonyfield for changing its yogurt formula, adding tons of sugar. My kids love Stonyfield yogurt, but 35 grams of sugar in a single serving is totally unacceptable! I called its customer service, and the answer: "it was not selling w...
• Brilliant DIY Pinguins
  on Jan 17, 2013 in DIY
  Just saw this at Life is aRT....brilliant!! Source: Life is aRT...
• Dangerous Flame Retardants Reported in Baby Cribs
  on Jan 11, 2013 in toxic mattress toxic baby furniture
  Bad news reported by the Chicago Tribune. Three popular brands of baby mattresses that were marketed in recent months to families and day care centers contained toxic flame retardants linked to increased cancer risk, according to laboratory tests con...
• Dish Art
  on Jan 11, 2013
  I just saw this picture on Facebook, from Life Is aRT... lovely! I wish I were that creative.  I wonder if this would work with my picky eater. Gotta give it a try, at a minimum we'll have loads of fun! Source: Life Is aRT...
• RECALL ALERT: 800,000 Fisher-Price Baby Sleepers for possible Mold
  on Jan 8, 2013 in baby gear recall
  "The government is warning consumers to inspect Fisher-Price Newborn Rock 'N Play Sleepers due to risk of exposure to mold for infants who use them. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday that its warning applies to 800,000 infant recli...
• Top Flavor: Chicken Tikka Masala
  on Jan 3, 2013 in healthy foods indian food
  I love Indian food. The spices are loaded with flavor and antioxidant ingredients. Check out this recipe. It's a great and healthy way to expand kids' taste buds. Yes, it's a lot of work, but totally worth it! Chicken Tikka Masala Servings: 4 portio...
• DYI Cardboard Boat and Oven
  on Dec 17, 2012 in crafting crafts dyi
  I love simple eco-friendly projects with huge impact. At this time of the year we receive lots of boxes from online orders or appliances, etc. Using the boxes to make toys is a great way to promote pretend play at home. Check out these 2 projects fro...
• Sandy Hook Elementary
  on Dec 16, 2012
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• DIY Aquarium
  on Nov 29, 2012 in crafting a green world green crafting eco-friendly
  A cardboard fish tank...how awesome! Another great DIY project that kids LOVE!! You only need a box, glue, thread and little pieces of colored cardboard paper to make the creatures. Easy, enjoyable and very green! Source: DikaKids Brazil...
• Current Recalled Toys: Check this List Before Your Holiday Shopping
  on Nov 29, 2012 in recalled toys
  Before you start holiday shopping, please check the list of recalled toys, from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Click here to access the list...
• Creative Tree
  on Nov 21, 2012 in creativity creativity development christmas decoration
  Check out this awesome idea to spur kids' creative juices this Christmas. You can easily make the trees and ornaments with felt. No sewing needed!!  We are making one for each one of my kids this year! They can't wait to start decorating.....
• GMO FAQs and More...
  on Nov 15, 2012 in organic foods healthy foods gmo
  Did you know that all organic foods sold in the US must be certified to the USDA National Organic Standards, which prohibit the use of GMOs? Check out this very insightful GMO FAQs published by WholeFoods. Here is a summary: What are GMOs? Ge...
• RECALL ALERT: Britax Convertible Seats
  on Nov 6, 2012 in recall car seat
  Britax is recalling certain convertible child restraints, models Boulevard 70 G3, Advocate 70 G3, and Pavilion 70 G3, Model Numbers: E9LJ91A, E9LJ91M, E9LJ91S, E9LJ92E, E9LJ93P, E9LJ93S, E9LK91A, E9LK31A, E9LK31Q, E9LK32D, E9LK32Z, E9LK33Q, E9LL1...
• A Better Future is a Priority
  on Nov 6, 2012
  If you are an American, few things are more important than voting today! Having a better future for our kids is a priority.
• Simple Steps for a Healthier Family
  on Nov 6, 2012
  I've just come across this fantastic anti-cancer list of actions from Prevention magazine, and really wanted to share with you. Here is a summary of simple steps that we can all take into consideration when planning our daily routine: Buy organi...