5 Minutes to a Green, Clean Baby Nursery

As I mentioned in a previous post, Moms are willing to give up quite a lot to make sure their houses are clean. Me? I’d rather sleep. Especially with a preschooler in the house and a newborn on the way, sleep will be the difference between a functioning me and a non-stop weeping me. So with that pretty picture in mind, let me make your nursery room cleaning routine that much faster so you can spend your extra time in whatever way you like best! Continue reading →

The Endless Debate: Cloth Vs Disposable Diapers

There are certain debates that just never get resolved. Working mom or stay-at-home? Boxers or briefs? And of more importance to me lately, my favorite eco-debate: which is greener: cloth vs disposable diapers?

The average baby goes through a head-spinning 5,000 diapers before being potty-trained! Because most of those diapers are disposable, they typically end up in landfills. But I have heard compelling arguments on both sides. And with a little one on the way, my family has to make a decision – and soon. (We also need to decide on a name, but that’s a whole other post….) So for those of you in the same rocking boat, here are a few things to think about when making your decision Continue reading →

Sexy Valentine’s Day Ideas Gone Green

Recently I read an alarming statistic that 57% of women have chosen cleaning their homes over “sexy time” with their partners. Ladies, what are we doing?! Taking care of a sick child instead of sexy time? Of course. Working late at your job? Sure. Reading those last few chapters of the Twilight series? Obviously. But CLEANING? No. Something is clearly wrong.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner I urge you to get your cleaning done quickly and make sure you have a green – and fun! – holiday this year with these cute, eco-sexy ideas. Continue reading →

One Small Thing: Get a HEPA filter

Recently we had a big rite of passage in our home. I’m not talking anything fun, like first loose tooth or first accidental curse word (still trying to prevent that one from happening!). No, I’m referring to Z’s first inhaler. It seems like every kid has one these days and mine is no different. After months of a lingering cough we finally tried the inhaler and just like that, she stopped coughing and slept through the night. Continue reading →