By Elise Jones, blog editor Our food, it’s like our water, we need it to live. If you are like me, I LOVE to eat and I’ve become a bit more concerned about what I put into my mouth and what I cook for my family. Perusing my Facebook page (you know where […]
Tag: Health
Nothing is more important than our health – and that includes moms and children. How to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle is in the forefront of the resources we provide to parents. There are so many factors in our daily lives that contribute to our overall health – nutrition, environment, products – it is important for us to take a holistic look at how we can better our health in all we do. Our articles provide tips and advice that we can all use to create a better environment for ourselves and our families. Moms move the world; let’s make it a healthier one.
Green Parenting: What’s up with green laundry detergent?
By Elise Jones, babybites blog editor There has been a lot of detergent juggling going on over in my house lately. It all started well over a year ago when I finally got rid of all of my Costco-bulk-detergent purchases and began searching for a green detergent. After multiple brands including Seventh Generation, Trader […]
Green Parenting: The Peanut Butter Jar
By Elise Jones, babybites blog editor I’ve come to a point where sometimes I struggle with the choices I make and the ones I should be making. Case in point, the peanut butter jar. When I’m done with my peanut butter, it’s time to recycle the jar. I HATE washing it out (a requirement for […]
Green Parenting: Back to Basics
By Elise Jones, blog editor So not to go on and on about that freak snowstorm that happened Oct. 29 but it was such a doozy for those of us in the outer suburbs of NYC. Most of us didn’t have power for 3+ days and no school for a week (including myself & […]
Green Parenting: Lead Testing & Why It Matters
By: Elise Jones, babybites blog editor For most of us in the NYC-area, a visit to the doctor for our child’s one-year well visit usually results in a request to get your child’s blood tested for lead. For those parents who have been through the test with your children, you know it can be quite […]
Green Parenting: Green TV
By: Elise Jones, blog editor I have to admit, my TV tends to be on a bit “after hours” (aka, after the kiddos are in bed and I’m working). Usually it’s dialed into some of my favorite reality TV shows and HGTV since these are light watching and don’t require much attention. This also […]
Green Parenting: Green Decor Ideas and Resources (part 1)
By Elise Jones, babybites blog editor This past Wednesday, we were a part of an exciting Green Decor conversation that happened with about 130,000 people. The green experts, Practically Green, and the fantastic paint company, Mythic Paint, joined forces to host a huge Twitter Party and invited some of the top notch experts in green […]
Green Parenting: Green Decor Q&A on Oct 5 at noon
By Elise Jones, blog editor Are you sprucing up your house a bit and wondering what products you should use? Or is it time for a major overhaul of your interior decor? Either way, you definitely want to join in our Q&A on Wednesday, October 5 at noon – 1 p.m. to learn more about […]
