Have you been wondering about how to make homemade baby food? Have you also wondered if there is actually any benefit to taking the time to make your baby’s food?  If so, then here’s what some parents report about their experiences with making homemade baby food.
“My children’s first solid foods were items straight from my [...]

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Every new parent enters their first summer season with a certain amount of reservation. With so many things to be wary of, combined with the natural anxiety of being a new parent, it can be challenging to be confident about one’s capabilities. As any parent will tell you, a certain amount of trial-and-error will come [...]

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One of our favorite Smart Mama Blogs is Kids Stuff and Stories - a destination where you can find some great books and activities to do with your children.
Blogger and the Smart Mama behind Kids Stuff and Stories shares with us some of her favorite book picks.
Winnie The Pooh: Complete Collection of Stories and Poems
Winnie [...]

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10 Great Ideas Dad and the Children can do for Mom!
Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity for dads and kids to get creative and organize a fun and relaxation-filled day to thank Mom for all that she does 365 days a year. This year, incorporating a green, eco-friendly theme into your Mother’s Day celebration is [...]

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Cooing, sitting up and crawling are signs that your baby is growing. Your baby’s vision has stages of development too, but usually there are no signs to mark the progress.
The American Optometric Association encourages parents to include a trip to the optometrist in the list of well-baby check-ups. Assessments at six to twelve months of [...]

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For our Happy Green Heart Giveaway to go along with our Green Valentine’s Guide, we asked people to share their favorite “green” tips with us.
We were blown away by some of the fantastic ideas (some you may have never thought of!) and thought we’d share them in a smart mama post!
1) I love taking my [...]

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The other day, when I went shopping for groceries, I was asked to pay for the plastic bags used to carry my purchases. I was appalled. That happened to be bring your own bag day. Many customers walked off in a huff that day. We tend to take for granted the plastic bags stores usually [...]

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1. Recycle your old cell phone at Green Phone and earn as much as $35.
2. Carry it out when you shop and leave the bag behind.
3. CFL light bulbs use 75% less electricity and last 10 times longer. It’s as simple as that.
4. Dust off your bike.
5. 401K: invest in environmentally conscious mutual funds.
6. Go [...]

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Here’s why I like the green movement: it connects us to the world, it frees up money, and it can draw us closer to our family.
I freely admit I used to not even worry about my carbon footprint. I had no idea what that even was. When my third child was born, I [...]

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As a mom I have a lot of concerns when it comes to raising my children to be healthy and happy. I want to make sure they get a good education with plenty of outlets for creativity, that they eat healthfully, and that they get fresh air and exercise. Another big concern that I have [...]

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