Not only are moms around the country lobbying legislators today for clean air as part of the Moms Clean Air Force Mama Summit, but thousands of children are out in that air today riding their bikes or walking to school as part of Bike to School Day. Talk about walking the walk! It was a beautiful ... Read More about Bike to School Day 2014
Addressing allergies naturally
The pollen count in the DC area went through the roof last week and will be continuing to climb for at least the next several days, according to both Pollen.com and Weather.com's Pollen Forecast. Some of us don't much notice except for the green film on our cars and perhaps a little stuffiness in ... Read More about Addressing allergies naturally
Celebrate Screen-Free Week May 5-11
May 5-11, 2014 has been designated as Screen-Free Week, a program of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood If you've been waiting for a reason to unplug your family, take advantage of this week! (And if you haven't been waiting for a reason, check out this NPR ... Read More about Celebrate Screen-Free Week May 5-11
DC Birth & Babies Fair returns Saturday
Last year's inaugural DC Birth & Babies Fair was a huge success and a great opportunity for expectant moms and newly postpartum moms. It was exactly what I wished I'd been able to attend before I became a mom 8 years ago. Having first had a c-section (after planning a birth center birth) and ... Read More about DC Birth & Babies Fair returns Saturday
Getting clear on air quality
What do you do when your daughter comes home from school with her hair and clothing infused with scent, and her teacher assures you there are no Glade inserts or other synthetic air "fresheners" in her trailer? In my case, I thanked the teacher for her kind offer to stop wearing perfume but, ... Read More about Getting clear on air quality
