You are eating too much protein. I can say this confidently because I know that the vast majority of us, US Americans in particular, are getting too much protein. If…
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Vinegar in the Dishwasher Quick Tip
Trying to avoid harsh chemicals in your cleaning products? Replace the rinse agent (ie “JetDry”) in your dishwasher with vinegar. Vinegar will leave your dishes shiny and spotless with no…
Chocolate and Child Slavery – Say NO This Holiday Season
There is a 2013 Update for the article HERE. Please visit the Chocolate and Child Slavery 2013 Update, which contains all the same information below plus any new developments since…
Party Balloons and Sustainability: What’s the Eco-Parent to Do?
Turns out balloons may not be as much of a no-no as I feared. When I wrote about Flintstone’s Second Birthday and Sustainable Party Tips, I admitted that my major…
Carrot and Zucchini “All Gone” Cake
I have been wanting to try out more desserts – Yummy treats with hidden veggies, preferably vegan – but, shocking as it may be, I don’t have a whole lot…
Sustainable Second Birthday
As with any other event we have, we wanted to keep Flintstone’s Second Birthday party as sustainable as possible. And, as with everything else in our lives, this goal had…
Pumpkin Spice Creamer
The Pumpkin Spice Latte is a quintessential flavor of Fall. But if you, like me, live way too far from the nearest Starbucks, or if you just don’t like to…
Step Away From the Shampoo
Neither shampoo nor conditioner have touched my hair for nearly 8 months. Perhaps the phrase “dirty hippie” comes to mind, but honestly I don’t think my hair has ever been…
Green Birth Control or Birth Control Hypocrite?
o Oddly enough, though, even though I have fewer followers now, I’ve been getting a lot more private messages and emails about the blog and our lifestyle. I’ve even picked up…
Mother’s Day Goes Green
Punky was already staking out my room when Flintstone and I emerged [last] Sunday morning. I was a little surprised considering the fact that she had kept MacGyver up…