green living

If spring caught you off guard and you've moved Spring Cleaning to your  Summer Bucket List, try narrowing down the chore to just toys.   Chatting with my neighbors, we realized we could save money if we just traded toys. Hosting a toy exchange is a great way to recycle, reuse and reduce th... Read More

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It seems like we’ve all got a pretty good handle on how to recycle or reuse everyday items like milk cartons and yogurt containers, but tackle one closet or cluttered drawer and you’re left with a pile of random crap that you know full well that you shouldn’t toss in the garbage. I have a g... Read More

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I really, really want to get chickens for our backyard.  My husband does not quite agree that this is a good idea.  In fact, I'm pretty sure he thinks that I'm insane.  He somehow seems to feel that people with two kids and two somewhat unruly dogs, just don't need to add chickens to their lives.... Read More

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I love a good stainless steel water bottle. Even if you’re willing to overlook all of the spooky issues with leaching plastic (even BPA-free plastic), there is a point when a plastic bottle just can’t be cleaned enough to get rid of an odd taste and smell. When my preschooler started using si... Read More

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  Processed and packaged foods are a convenient choice for today’s busy families, but they’re loaded with strange additives to control color, flavor, smell, nutrition, texture, and shelf life. (Thus, the impossible to pronounce ingredients lists!) Some are okay, and some should be av... Read More

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  Anastasia takes a look at the new genetically modified organisms (GMOs,) like corn, that surround you without your permission or knowledge. Is there a link between GMOs and miscarriage, infertility, pre-term labor or birth defects?... Read More

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The whole idea of "Green Living" has somehow become controversial.  I'm not here to say how much the ice caps may or may not be melting or whether the poor polar bears are going to float away and drown.  I'm not here to say what kind of car you should drive, and I'm certainly not going to take par... Read More

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Anastasia takes us through planning an eco-friendly vacation from camping to green hotels! Check it out!... Read More

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Everyone's heard the cliché "you are what you eat." And, it's true - your health  is intimately connected to the foods and drinks you put in your body. But, have you ever stopped to consider what other impacts your food choices may have? Industrial farming practices can cause soil and water po... Read More

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I was recently speaking to a pediatrician about the risks of toxics in everyday products and what we do at Healthy Child. One of the things I mentioned we recommend to parents is making their own... Read More

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