Families are discovering that the new generation of cloth diapers are easy on our babies, our planet, and our wallets. Having evolved considerably from the days of pins and plastic pants, reusable cloth diapers provide a healthy, economical, and environmentally-friendly alternative. A variety of options now include pocket diapers (an attached diaper inner, skin layer, attached … [Read more...] about The cost of cloth diapers- a choice to consider – by Alison Manes
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Sick House? Tips for Cleaning the Air in Your House
There has been a lot of talk about sick houses — houses that actually make you sick because of construction materials, cleaners, paints, solvents and pesticides. It might be hard to change houses, but there are things you can do to make a house less toxic for you and your kids. 1. Get an air purifier and put new allergy rated filters on your furnace every 6 months. Whole house … [Read more...] about Sick House? Tips for Cleaning the Air in Your House
Another gadget that amazes but won’t make it into our house
When I saw the Fred Twist and Spout Kitchen Pour Spout, I thought, "what a cool idea." It attaches to any twist open bottle turning a throwaway bottle into a pitcher or watering can. Great idea, but at the price, why not just buy a pitcher or watering can. It's not as if all the stuff you pour out of a bottle needs a holder with each new bottle. In the end, it's just one more … [Read more...] about Another gadget that amazes but won’t make it into our house
Pop Molds from Cuisipro makes cool sailboat-shaped popsicles
We really like pop molds. They are great way to give the kids an ice cream-like snack, while letting us modulate the sugar intake. And, we make our home-made popsicles out of regular juices and yogurts, so it's cheaper and greener since there is no extra packaging, say nothing to preservative my kids definitely don't need. Previously, we've said we like SiliconeZone Popsicle … [Read more...] about Pop Molds from Cuisipro makes cool sailboat-shaped popsicles