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Engage Your Children in Shopping for Vegetables (Farmer’s Market Bingo Printable)

by Katie Kimball
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Written by contributor Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship. As a former teacher and current mom, I’ve read all the great advice about keeping children engaged in shopping trips and the myriad ways one can make a simple grocery store excursion into a learning experience. Most of the time, I’m just too tired or harried or [...]

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Is it “green” to turn off the TV?

by Katie Kimball
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Written by contributor Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship. As the progeny of a counter-cultural mama who always hated pink as a child, my daughter Leah is remarkably similar to the average 3-year-old girl in our culture: she owns and loves about a zillion Disney princess items (courtesy of doting grandparents), from her comforter to T-shirts [...]

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Natural Hair Detanglers

by Tiffany
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Written by contributor Tiffany Larson. Lucky or not, my daughter inherited her curly hair from both her father and I. On bad days, we both grumble about her mass of knotted curls but on the good days, I gush over how her curls match her fun and charming personality. If you have a curly headed [...]

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Natural Parenting Begins With a Natural Pregnancy

by Emily
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Written by contributor Emily McClements of Live Renewed.  Setting a strong foundation for natural parenting begins with a having a natural pregnancy. For many women, their journey toward more green and natural living begins when they find out they are pregnant for the first time. When you’re pregnant, you become suddenly aware of the kind [...]

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Nature Journaling with Kids

by Stacy
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 Written by contributor Stacy Karen of A Delightful Home. When we observe the intricate workings of the natural world, we grow in appreciation and awe of this beautiful earth we call home. Even the smallest insect is absolutely amazing. A deeper connection to the world around us often brings a desire to treat the planet, [...]

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