Frozen Pops Beyond the Basics

It’s popsicle time. Sure, make frozen pops for the kids, but don’t forget the dogs and the parents. We could all use a cool treat. Popsicles For Kids My kids will eat almost anything if I freeze it. My son freezes green tea. My daughter likes frozen fruit because it isn’t as overwhelmingly icy as … Read more

3 Best Sunscreen Brands for 2012

For babies especially, you need to be careful to protect your children’s sensitive skin from direct and prolonged sun exposure. You don’t want to stay inside all summer, so one answer is a great, non-toxic sunscreen. Every year I go over the Environmental Working Group’s report Skin Deep Sunscreens. This year, I’ve checked the ratings … Read more

The Fresh Sandwich Problem

With all of the focus on cloth diapers recently, I’ve been thinking about other reusable options. For a couple of weeks, I’m going to cover some of those easy, reusable products that anyone can introduce to their family. Reusable Sandwich Bags and Wraps Every eco parent who makes a sandwich every morning for their child has … Read more