It seems that for many of us men, we would rather read, or watch a video, in order to inform ourselves about things like pregnancy, childbirth, or fatherhood. We don’t tend to want to actually talk to other fathers and get their insight (yes, I know some of us do, but not nearly to the…
I take a lot of flack for my t-shirt collection sometimes, but that’s cool with me. I mean, I can’t get really excited about a closet full of button-down shirts, but I can get a kick out of wearing one of my many t-shirts with a bike theme, or my t-shirts celebrating co-ops, or even…
[If you use natural personal care products (and of course you do, don't you? After all, our skin is our largest organ, so what we put on our skin may be just as significant in our health as what we put in it.) then you may be interested in this company: Made from Earth. I...
We’ve been putting the Bumbleride Indie (Natural Edition) stroller to the test for the last couple of weeks, and I’m now a fanboy of this company. Our family has never been big on strollers. We’re more baby wearers than baby pushers, but the bigger our kids got (and the more stuff we haul around with…
As part of the Healthy Child Ambassador program, I received an amazing green cleaning tool to review: the Activeion Hom. Using just tap water and a tiny amount of electricity, the Activeion cleans and disinfects just about any surface in your home, with no toxic chemicals, no smells, and no worries about soap residue.
I was really jazzed to get a free review copy of Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose from Hatchette Book Group. Earlier, I had read a bunch of praise for the book, such as “Awesome”, “Fascinating”, “Tony reveals the secret of his success at such a young age”, so I began it…
I’m a book addict. At any given time, I’m in the middle of a handful of books, both fiction and non-fiction, and reading is one of my favorite activities when I need some downtime. I’m also a pretty critical reader, perhaps because I’m a writer, and I usually have a good sense of whether I’ll…
The role of the dad in families is rapidly changing. I know, state the obvious, eh? More fathers are opting to be the stay at home caregiver, there’s an increased interest for dads to be a bigger participant in their children’s lives, and more men are questioning their priorities. And that’s a good thing. Because if…
“One teaspoon of dirt contains a billion organisms working in remarkable balance to maintain and sustain a series of complex, thriving communities that impact our daily lives. ” Dirt: an unappreciated, often maligned, element of our world, and one on which we are utterly dependent. We’re so caught up in keeping things ‘clean’ in our houses…
There probably aren’t many kids (or parents) in the US who haven’t read a Magic School Bus book at some point. They’re really great for older kids who not only want a story, but also want to learn something at the same time. So when I got a review copy of The Magic School Bus…
There’s a green ‘toon in town! Heartwood USA is the name of the project, and Shane Keats is the father. As an environmental cartoon that aims to educate and entertain, Heartwood wants to inspire kids to action by taking a stand and fighting for what they believe in.
At our house, we only use 100% natural products for personal care – and organic if possible. Our favorite soap is Dr. Bronners, as it’s a ‘clean’ product, very affordable, and comes in a variety of formulations, from very gentle (for babies) to scented versions. We’re always looking for great products that fit with our…
I’m pretty conscious of the origin of clothing that I buy, and knowing that conventionally grown cotton uses more pesticides than any other crop, I’ll choose organic cotton every single time. I’ve tried a few organic cotton socks, and the quality of the sock itself wasn’t really up to snuff. When it comes to socks,…
