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10 Ways to Create a Healthy Nursery

Preparing for a baby is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, but it can also be daunting. Everyone from the baby store employee to your own mother has an opinion on what you should eat, wear, and buy. Our rule of thumb is to keep things simple, follow your instincts, and most importantly, do what’s best for you and your baby. We’ve put together a list to help guide you towards creating a nursery that promotes health and a low carbon-footprint. Even making one small change towards green living can have a huge impact on your child’s life.

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What’s Your Parenting Style?

The way we raise our children is often similar to the way we were raised. For example, I was the child of an “overly worried/overprotective” wonderful mother and I find myself treating my kids exactly the same way!

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Putting Black Friday to Rest

There was a time when Id wake up the day after Thanksgiving at 5 AM to drive 90 miles to Seattle to shop. But two things were different then: I didnt have a child (and thus, complete respect for sleep), and the sales began “early” at 7 AM.

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America Loves Moms…. Sometimes

Nearly every day, I thank my lucky stars that I live in this country. But sometimes, I hate our country. Twenty years ago, just before my first child was born, Congress enacted the Family Medical Leave Act. It was our countrys first (and still only) law that explicitly supports employees who need to take care of our loved ones.