green living
I’m dreaming of a green home…
Monday, April 21st, 2008My husband and I have a dream that we will one day design and build our own custom home. In fact, I have a red folder where I keep magazine clippings of things that I’d like to have in the home: the size and layout of the rooms, the structural features, etc.
For example, I’d love [...]
Diapers - Chlorine-Free, Hypo-allergenic, and Latex-free
Monday, April 21st, 2008You’ve probably seen Seventh Generation diapers and wipes at Target or your nearest grocery store - or heard the “buzz” around the blogosphere and amongst your friends. Seventh Generation offers a new way to pamper baby’s bottom. They offer diapers that are “non-toxic, non-irritating, and fragrance-free” and wipes that are “moistened with aloe vera, vitamin [...]
Choosing a Green Pediatrician, with Dr. Alan Greene
Monday, April 21st, 2008
I am pleased to welcome Dr. Alan Greene, author of Raising Baby Green (fantastic book, by the way - you can read my full review here), to Metropolitan Mama as a guest columnist today. Please enjoy his thoughtful and helpful tips about how to choose a green pediatrician.
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Shortly after your labor and delivery, the mixed anxiety [...]
Kiwis are “green” - and so is Kiwi Magazine!
Sunday, April 20th, 2008When I flip through magazines, I like to read helpful articles, to see captivating photos, to find tips and ideas relevant to my life, and to feel connected to the tone of the magazine.
I also like the magazine to have a cohesive vision and a united tone - not to be scatterbrained and full of [...]
Themed Weekend: Small Steps to Greenness
Saturday, April 19th, 2008This Tuesday, April 22nd, is Earth Day.
“Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Earth Day is a time to unite around new actions. Earth Day and every day is a time to act to protect our planet.” - Earth Day website
Stay tuned between [...]
The Best Parenting Book of 2008 - Raising Baby Green
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008I just read the best parenting/family book of 2008 (okay, it was published in 2007, but I just read it…). It’s revolutionary actually. It will rock your perspectives, alter your thinking, and change your world (literally). It’s Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care by Dr. Alan Greene.
When I first [...]