There are always a multitude of small things that when done can largely contribute to a more energy efficient and non-toxic environment for yourself and the world around you. So if it is only one thing, pick out something and make a difference to either your energy bill, reduced wastage or healthi

Even if you home-school, lunch boxes can be a lot of fun.  My two little ones love it when we go on a picnic and take a bento box for each of us to munch on. Actually, I love the idea of bento boxes, when I was in Japan, the highlight of my day was seeing what my host mother had packed in the

When it comes to dinner times kids can be tired, low on energy and cause dinner time to be stressful. Instead of trying to get them to occupy themselves while you are cooking set them up with things to do, that will either keep them occupied or actually help you out. Some Things They Could Do

At some stage in your child's life, you are most likely going to be invited to a birthday party hosted by someone providing less than nutritious food options. When all of their friends are going, it doesn't seem fair to exclude them from the festivities, but how do you get around the soft drinks,

In their first year of life, your child grows more than any other time in their life. By about age 2 this growth has slowed down significantly, and your little one is most likely running everywhere, and into everything! This seemingly endless energy needs fuel, and if their little engines run em