Jennifer Mueller wrote a new blog post: Organic Wine a Good Choice for Green Mom’s Table 2 years, 1 month ago
Many green mom’s prefer to buy produce and dairy, especially for the kids. So you buy milk and cheese, organic fruits and vegetables, why not organic wine? Organic farming does not use artificial pesticides or fertilizers. Organic methods are gentler on the Earth, resulting in less water and air pollution and often better soil management than [...]
Jennifer Mueller wrote a new blog post: New Green Stimulus Program: Cash for Appliances 2 years, 8 months ago
President Obama wants to give you money to update your kitchen with energy efficient appliances and buy that new front loading washer you’ve been wanting – seriously, and it could save you money, stimulate the economy, and cut pollution. Nicknamed Cash for Refrigerators or Cash for Appliances , the program is similar to the Cash for Clunkers …[Read more]
Jennifer Mueller wrote a new blog post: 5 Air Travel Tips for the Solo Parent with Toddler 2 years, 8 months ago
On a Thursday evening in July 2009, my toddler (20 months) and I were scheduled on a direct flight from DC’s National Airport to Chicago’s O’Hare. The original direct flight was delayed and then canceled due to thunderstorms and rescheduled for a one-stop flight with plane change in St. Louis the next morning. That flight was [...]
Jennifer Mueller wrote a new blog post: Sigg to take back BPA lined bottles, replace with new 2 years, 8 months ago
The Swiss manufacturer Sigg, under fire for quietly phasing out BPA from its bottle liner while benefiting from consumer preference for BPA-free food containers, announced this week that it would take back bottles made with its old BPA-containing liner through October 31st and issue credits for replacement BPA-free bottles. BPA, short for…[Read more]
Jennifer Mueller wrote a new blog post: Infant Potty-Training Keeps Diapers out of Landfills 2 years, 8 months ago
Elimination communication is popping up all over the internet since Mayim Bialik was named celebrity spokes mom for the Holistic Moms Network. Also called “potty whispering” or sometimes the misnomer “infant potty-training,” elimination communication can dramatically reduce the number of diapers washed or landfilled for families that do it. EC…[Read more]
Jennifer Mueller wrote a new blog post: Sigg reveals BPA in bottle lining prior to August 2008 2 years, 8 months ago
The Swiss manufacturer of a popular brand of reusable aluminum water bottle revealed last week that the coating on the inside of the bottles contained the controversial chemical BPA until August 2008 when the company quietly phased it out. Bipshenol A, usually referred to as BPA, is used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. The [...]
Jennifer Mueller wrote a new blog post: Does Cash for Clunkers Indicate End to U.S. Love Affair with SUV? 2 years, 9 months ago
The U.S. government’s Cash for clunkers program has been making headlines as car sales neared pre-recession levels at the end of July and early August 2009. Projections about the economic and environmental impacts have been hotly debated even as the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration released its analysis of the fuel economy of…[Read more]
Jennifer Mueller wrote a new blog post: 12 Free Things to Do in Washington DC with Kids 2 years, 9 months ago
Every year, 16 million people visit Washington, DC. While travel and accommodations can sometimes be pricey, once you are in DC, you will find there are find hundreds of free things to do in and around the nation’s capitol. All 19 museums that make up the Smithsonian Institution, including the National Zoo, are free for admission. [...]
Jennifer Mueller wrote a new blog post: How to Find Safe and Effective Sunscreen 2 years, 9 months ago
“We need more sunscreen,” calls my husband as I’m leaving for work the other morning. “What should I buy?” With more than a million cases and counting of skin cancer diagnosed every year , sun protection is a serious issue. Unfortunately, three out of five sun blocks don’t work or contain hazardous ingredients according to a recent study [...]
Jennifer Mueller wrote a new blog post: How to make the most of your farmers market 2 years, 10 months ago
Shopping at your local farmers market can be a great strategy for greening your diet. Local produce at your market may have been picked within hours and probably traveled far less than the average 1500 miles most produce is shipped. Your shopping strategy could be quite simple. Just go sample the wonderful produce, baked goods, cheeses, [...]
Jennifer Mueller wrote a new blog post: 5 tips for low-cost, eco-friendly vacation travel 2 years, 10 months ago
Travel season is upon us, meaning planes, trains, and automobiles to recreation destinations near and far. And since everyone’s eye is drawn to the bottom line in an uncertain economy, it’s no small boon that going green may actually save you green on your vacation. Consider a Staycation By recharging your batteries near home, you can keep [...]

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