Posts from — March 2009

The Little-Known Secrets About Bleached Flour
Pretty interesting article about bleached flour and all that it’s not. 

SIGG Introduces New EcoCare Liner
I’m pumped about these new liners in the SIGG bottles! 

Natural Candy Store.com
Saw this store recommended by SafeMama. Find some better candy for Easter! 

20 Tips for Finding Your Routine With Kids
I have a pretty good routine going at our house.  This is a vey helpful article to help you start your own routine, and remind you of how to keep your time organized.

Update – Sorry I haven’t written a post in a while.  I really haven’t had anything earth shattering to share.  In the coming weeks I do hope to make an Easter Playdough Mountain, so maybe I’ll share that with you.  For now, here are a few links I like from this week.

Emotion Coaching:  One of the Most Important Parenting Practices in the History of the Universe
WOW!  This article is great!  I’ve got a little 3 year old who is always telling me he’s mad and sad when he doesn’t get his way.  I’m going to put this stuff into practice!

Easier Cold Care for Moms and Babies
I have needed this little gadget SO bad this week!  Nathaniel has had a cold and needed his nose really cleaned out. 

Dr. Bloom, Inc.
You are gonna LOVE this cool new teething jewelry!  I’ve shared another brand with you before, but these are a little different, just as safe, and have some different designs!

The Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide
This list has so many really neat, one-of-a kind, and great gift ideas!  Take a look!

Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides
EWG just came out with their new produce list of 47 fruits and veggies.  They’re ranked from worst to best for pesticide load.  There’s even a little guide you can download for shopping!

SC Johnson to Share Detailed Product Information, Phase Out Phthlates
WOW!  Hard to believe it’s true from such a big company!  Great news, I think!  Hopefully we’ll see some of the other larger companies following this lead!

You Asked For it: Our Thoughts On Method Baby Products
I had been wondering about these products. Thanks to SafeMama now I know!

Vaccine Studeis:  Under the Influence of Pharma
You can’t believe everything you read in mainstream media.  Here is just another example. 

Bootstrap Your Green Efforts:  10 Ways to Go Green Today
Some great tips on things you can easily change around your home.

I thought I would tell you about a few random things around our house that we really enjoy.  So, here we go!

The No-Cry Potty Training Solution – This is a very helpful book.  It helped me to know when Gabriel was ready to be potty trained.  It also has lots of helpful tips, like that kids just learning to go on the potty can do it much easier on a potty stool, rather than a seat on the regular toilet.  Many more helpful tips!

Sweet Wee Bairn Nursing Cover – I love my nursing cover.  She has lots of great fabric to choose from, and the quality is top-notch.  I really like the boning in the top that holds the cover out so I can still see my baby.

Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller – Oh how I love my double stoller!  I use it to walk everyday, when the weather is warm.  I’ve used it at the zoo and the mall as well.  It handles nicely in stores and isn’t too wide to get through most aisles or racks of clothing.  It turns well too – meaning you don’t have to make a large circle to go the other direction! *Helpful tip:  Before Nathaniel could walk I used our umbrella stroller in the back yard for him to ride around in as Gabriel and I played.  He was always quite happy!*