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Green Chi: In Favor of an (Organic) Cutting Garden

posted by Annie B. Bond May 7, 2008 3:00 pm
Green Chi:  In Favor of an (Organic) Cutting Garden

My English professor father was a remarkable gardener. There were perennials all over our land, and as I grew up, one of my pleasures was picking flowers and putting them into just the right vase in just the right place in the house. My mother loved to do this, too. She woul… more »

The Green Dish: Eating Chia

posted by Melissa Breyer May 7, 2008 1:00 pm
The Green Dish: Eating Chia

I have a confession to make. I ate my kids’ Chia Pets—and they were good. I can see now that it might seem a bit wicked: Me c… more »

Keeping Off the Grass-like Turf

posted by Eric Steinman May 6, 2008 9:00 am
Keeping Off the Grass-like Turf

Yes, I realize that my last posting was on a similar topic: Replacing the front lawn. So, I thought it most appropriate to fo… more »

10 Creative Houseplant Containers

posted by Annie B. Bond May 5, 2008 1:00 pm
10 Creative Houseplant Containers

Since ancient times, people have brought live plants into their homes to add beauty, color and fragrance. These days, indoor … more »

Air Quality and Kids: What’s Best?

posted by Heather L. Jones May 5, 2008 9:01 am
Air Quality and Kids: What’s Best?

On a warm and smoggy day last fall, my daughter came home from school and said the kids didn't go outside for recess because … more »

Teach Kids Good Eating Habits

posted by Annie B. Bond May 3, 2008 12:00 pm
Teach Kids Good Eating Habits

Eating habits are learned behaviors. They're not intuitive, so what your children learn to eat at home early in life sticks… more »

Keep off the Grass: Parenting at the Crossroads

posted by Eric Steinman May 1, 2008 5:00 pm
Keep off the Grass:  Parenting at the Crossroads

As a relatively new homeowner, I have grown to hate my lawn. And as we know, hatred quickly turns to neglect as neglect turns… more »

Enjoying Being a Girl: Primer on Play Make-up

posted by Annie B. Bond Apr 30, 2008 1:00 pm
Enjoying Being a Girl: Primer on Play Make-up

Dressing-up and putting on make-up&#151isn't that part and parcel of little girl fun? On her fifth birthday, my daugh… more »

Introducing Parenting at the Crossroads

posted by Eric Steinman Apr 29, 2008 1:00 pm
Introducing Parenting at the Crossroads

As individuals, it appears to be within our power to change our behaviors, habits and choices to better reflect and impact ou… more »

Empowering Activist Kids

posted by Terri Hall-Jackson Apr 28, 2008 7:00 am
Empowering Activist Kids

Though you need to be an adult in order to legally vote, discovering and cultivating personal power through an activist spiri… more »

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