Last week I was off to California with my family for a little adventure when I spotted a curious site. A noodle shop I ate at with my girls didn’t have a garbage can; it had a compost bin and a recycling bin. Isn’t that amazing and baffling at the same time?! Now, I know […]
Author: Elise Jones
Elise Jones was the social media director and blog editor for babybites. She was responsible for engaging and informing moms on a variety of parenting topics found on Mommybites’ parenting videos (webbybites), blog, Facebook, Twitter and BlogTalkRadio show. The Mommybites’ blog is an outlet for moms who are in search of information to support them in their role as a parent.
Prior to working with Mommybites, Elise taught students in a variety of grades while working for the New York City Department of Education. Before teaching, Elise worked in public relations positions at Burson-Marsteller and Sarah Hall Productions developing and implementing media relations and corporate reputation programs for clients across many industries.
Elise is the mom of two lovely girls and currently resides in New Jersey. She performs in the theater and is an active member of her local public arts council. You can also find Elise blogging at Here in This House.
The Case Against Bleach
I’m not one to call out products usually but I am about to make an exception. Bleach, your days are numbered. Why so tough on bleach? I mean we’ve all been told how it is a must to keep our home germ free, right? Especially now with all of these nasty flus and viruses running […]
Eco-Movies You Should Watch Now
It’s cold outside where I live and there’s not much motivating me to get out and do. So I’ve been indoors, keeping a lower profile all while reading and doing home improvement projects (so cliche, I know). One thing that has come across my radar lately are the release of several new eco-movies that I […]
Pregnant Women, Young Children & Radiation Dangers
I know some of you feel overwhelmed by the amount of dos and don’ts when it comes to protecting yourself from cancer-causing substances and environments. It seems that everywhere we turn, there is a warning of “Do this and you will be at a higher risk for cancer.” It all seems like so much. Most […]
Running the Numbers: An American Self-Portrait
A picture is worth a thousand words, right? Well, there are some pictures that actually represent WAY more than words. Some are so arresting, they actually make you really stop and think – hopefully altering your future actions. Take, for example, the over 40 images created to depict how contemporary American culture uses everyday items. […]
Don’t Trash Batteries – It’s Against the Law!
So I’m off roaming around the interwebs and was checking in on my weekly One Small Act progress (you do know about One Small Act app, right*) and bumped into the top ten list of small actions people did last year to be more green in their daily lives. One of them was to recycle […]
What to Do with Old Plastic Toys?
Ah, the holidays. It’s a time of family, food, vacations and gift giving. As we come off a week or so break from school and are trying to get our lives back into some sort of order, we often take stock of the kids’ loot they received over the holidays. Many times there is tons […]
Wood-Burning Fireplaces and Their Pollution
We undoubtedly have all languished in front of a fireplace during the cold winter months and enjoyed the experience immensely. A fireplace burning bright during the holidays is also an age-old tradition that has us making s’mores, warming our hands after playing in the snow and reading while enjoying a favorite beverage. Not once did […]