The Green Parent

A  few simple tips that will benefit your health, the earth and your wallet   As parents, we are always concerned about the health of our kids, but oftentimes it is difficult to determine the safety of everyday products found at home. To help ensure that you are creating a healthy home environment for your [...]

OK, so its not technically spring just yet. But the warm weather that hit most of the U.S. over the weekend had me itching to clean out the cobwebs, throw open the windows, and wave bye-bye to winter.  And as part of this month’s , I’ve joined up with other eco-savvy mamas to talk about [...]

Today I’m giving away 5 sets of green cleaners from Bayes Cleaners.  Each set includes a Stainless Steel Cleaner as well as their Premium Waterless Vehicle Car Wash.  Remember that post a few weeks back about saving gas by washing your car?  Well, now you can get the eco-benefits of a clean car with an [...]

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by Melissa Goldberg I must admit that in my house we might be thought to be a little lax when it comes to germs. I am not saying that we do not wash our hands when we go to the bathroom or before we eat. We play in the yard digging for bugs and worms [...]

You know its Monday when your day starts off with a screaming toddler, a juice spill that reaches from one end of the counter to the other, and a clogged sink drain. The toddler and the spill I can handle with a snack and a towel, respectively. But how can I take care of the [...]

Spring is here! Time to throw open those windows and wipe away the mounds of dust and grime that accumulated over winter. But don’t fill your house up with nasty chemicals while you clean. Get a green clean using these simple steps: Declutter: Clean out the clutter by going from room to room and getting [...]

Getting ready for a new baby can be both overwhelming and exhilarating. There’s gear to buy, rooms to clean, and sleep to store up on! If you setting up a nursery for your baby to sleep in (when he’s not sleeping on your shoulder), consider taking a few steps to ensure that the room is [...]

I’ll admit it…I hate to clean. I am not one of those lucky folks who finds cleaning to be relaxing or therapeutic. Instead, I think it is a chore. Unfortunately, I am one of those folks who really likes to have a clean house. So it is a chore that I tackle regularly. The good [...]