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As we know the days of buying without regard to price are gone, and calculated consumption in this troubled era has become the norm.

September is when children gear up for another year of reading and writing, so let them look smart in the process.

Before kids, I was a disciplined working professional. Today I have two beautiful toddlers, ages four and two, and try to be a loving and disciplined Mom. Maybe it’s the times we live in? Maybe it’s my competitive neighborhood?! Whatever my motivat…

New scientific data is suggesting that the risks of developing cancer later in life is higher than ever because of the ingredients in the everyday and personal care products we use.
Make sure you buy back to school products that won’t leak anything d…

After you become pregnant, your loyalties tend to shift to everything green, healthy, earthy, non-toxic, natural and organic. Is that really necessary, you wonder, as you’re tempted by the new skin technology wonders you read about in glossy magazines? You bet! According to the Environmental Working Group, 455 chemicals are found in the body on [...]

If your daughter is restless at home this summer, here are some new items to keep her engaged and a plethora of new books for her to discover. Use all of these lazy summer days to experiment and expand her mind.
Make Your Own Gummies Kit With Seaweed by Food For Thought is a fun activity, [...]

There’s a new toy in town, and it’s big, round, plush and irresistibly huggable: the Squishable. Part pillow, part stuffed animal, and part comfort blanket, these adorable plush animals are something your child will tote around as if it’s attached to his or her chest.

Parents will appreciate the Squishable dual function as both decorative pillow [...]

For me, summertime in New York means street festivals, green leafy parks, free film screenings and concerts and the opportunity to hang out on a blanket with good friends, food and wine. (For a complete listing of free film screenings and concerts in all boroughs, take a look at NYC Pulse).

It all starts with [...]

Old-Fashioned Milk Paint and Safe Paint
I love decorating my house, and giving a new coat to my walls every two years is de rigueur to keep it fresh and attractive, but in this Green Age when the truth about the toxicity of household products is changing the world, the chemical fumes are getting harder and [...]

Little girls are fascinated with the glamorous world of beauty that grown ups enjoy. They watch you with googie eyes as you apply make up, creams and gels as if it was some cultish ritual of femininity.

Every so often we feature the little things that make mom’s life easier when tossed into a diaper bag – because we know they can make a world of difference at the right moment. And in two cases below, we recommend the bags as  well.  These items will make you glad that you were savvy [...]

Parents make choices every day that affect their children’s health.  Everything from toothpaste, candles and soap to  spices and bug spray can create an impact.  Here are some products that will render your urban home a greener place for a healthier future.

Oster food processors can ensure that the food your family consumes is fresh and healthy. [...]

After Earth Day, keep the ball rolling and the journey going by having green thinking remain a priority in your family’s life. Here are some novel girl products that won’t trash our environment and community.

Disposable plastic plates make summer parties and picnics look “green incorrect”. Instead, give your mother a set of VerTerra ware.

You keep telling yourself that she doesn’t exist…that she can’t possibly exist. The Mom who does it all and does it all well. The “Supermom”. Well, I’m here to tell you that not only does she exist but she’s living right here in New York City with her loving husband and two beautiful sons. Her [...]

The city abounds with options for ages 2-102 that celebrate what Mother’s Day is truly about. Here are a few ideas to get you started – and best of all, they’re free.

It is common knowledge now that our earth, our air and water are polluted. Less people are aware of how our bodies have become contaminated by exposure to synthetic chemicals found in everyday products such as preservatives, plastics, detergents, cleaners, skin lotions, shampoos, and cosmetics. The World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control [...]

Books are the greatest source of inspiration and learning at all ages, but even more so for children. Pull your kids away from their electronic games, and get them reading!

One day you’re admiring the blue skies and your street’s delicate cherry blossom trees, and the next you’re drenched from head to toe, wondering if the torrential rain will ever cease. Here are some items that will shepherd you and your family through rain and shine during what has (perhaps unfairly) been called the cruelest [...]

The Crystal Springs Resort offers so much more than just the perfect weekend golf getaway for dads – it’s a place that an entire family can love.

Kiss My Face is an all-purpose healthy brand for everyone, offering a complete head to toe array of natural and organic products.

No one can ignore the fact that child obesity is a major crisis in this country. Food is often used as a tranquilizer and mood booster with little care for what’s in it.

Smart parental food choices will foster healthy babies and children – and these two caring food brands will help make those choices easy.

If you’re looking for alternatives to chocolate and teddy bears, here are some sweet, inexpensive possibilities for a memorable gift.

Valentine’s Day provides an occasion to celebrate moms with hearts, flowers, champagne, escargot, and any the following items — which will surely be accepted with love.

Wendy Culpepper designs unique, affordable and gorgeous pieces of jewelry, including gold or sterling silver rings, necklaces and bracelets. Her handcrafted pieces come in a variety of styles, and are [...]