Family Calendar and Schedule

As life with children gets more complicated, when each family member has their own schedule, it helps keep everyone organized with a family calendar. Choose a simple solution. Don’t opt for the fanciest software. Don’t opt for a day planner unless you really do need to plan whole days. Look at your needs before you … Read more

Build a Better Morning Routine

Every year we think about how to switch from the summer groove to back-to-school routines. Do you reinvent morning routines for your family every year? You need a system. It turns out I reinvent morning routines on this blog every year, too! I’ve been writing for EcoBabySteps for the past six years, and I write … Read more

Slowing Down

If time is sliding by, and you are not sure where it’s gone, you may need to bring yourself back to focus in your everyday life. We all need to slow down. It might sound difficult—or impossible—to slow down with everything you need to get done. Rewards await you, though. You will get more done … Read more

Kids Birthday Parties

Summer birthdays for kids can be so fun. We make an effort to keep the parties green, focusing on nature and the experience rather than the stuff. These are a few of the articles we’ve posted on eco birthdays and giving. We hope these help you plan a great birthday party for your little one. … Read more

10 Easy Ways to Lower Your Family’s Environmental Impact

We often use Earth Day as an annual check in on our environmental impact. So, how are you doing? What are you doing right, and what would you like to change? Here are a few areas where you can lower from family’s environmental impact. 1. Choose Energy-efficient TransportationOne of the biggest changes we can make … Read more