“How do I convince that babywearing/clothdiapering/cosleeping/whatever is awesome?”

I get this question a LOT. A lot lot. Someone asked again on Tuesday at the evening Babywearing meeting. Here’s my secret. I don’t.
Here’s something to think about. The people in your life who continue to try to engage you in discussion about the choices you’re making do so because they continue to believe that [...]

Wallypop makes Drudge Report

Wow. Drudge changes all the time, so the link might be gone now, but here’s a screenshot:

The link (“Bottom reached”) leads to this brief snarky bit in an Australian paper.
I am simultaneously delighted and hurt and amused. First, I love the implication that I’m part of some vast left-wing environmental conspiracy. Second, the traffic to [...]

Green Lifestyle

simlu-posted at Natural Living Des Moines.
There was an environmental rally in Des Moines on Saturday. I wasn’t there. But I’m disappointed. I can’t tell if it’s disappointment at the event or, more likely, at the media coverage. “Green Lifestyle” in the media seems to equal carpooling, walking, or riding the bus.
Which is certainly important. Carpooling [...]

Going Green, Part 4 – Household Cleaning

Household Cleaning
Household cleaning is one area that offers a lot of opportunities to save money while also living a little greener. Our society has grown accustomed to using harsh household chemicals, but these expensive – not to mention dangerous – cleaners are not the only choice.
 
In the Bathroom
Let’s start with the room that receives the [...]

Fabric Gift Wrapping

Thinking about all the packaging and wrapping paper that is thrown out each year during the Christmas season makes me a little ill. Our family can easily fill two garbage bags full of packaging and paper. Ugh!!
Here is our solution – reusable fabric gift bags. If they don’t get reused for Christmas presents, they can [...]