Entries Tagged as 'Parenting'

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

You don’t have to wait for a baby-free moment to work out

For new moms trying to get back into shape, try these exercises with your baby:
Balance balls are very versatile and can be easily used at home. Strengthen your core muscles by sitting on the balance ball while holding your baby and bouncing up and down. Your baby will love the movement and the close […]

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

How families can save up to $60 a week (and the environment)

Be good to the planet and save $60 a week by following these tips:
- Use cloth napkins instead of paper.  This saves trees and lessens the load in landfills.
- Turn down the thermostat to 62 at bedtime.  It cuts smog-forming pollutants.
- Cook at home one additional night a week, which saves a drive to […]

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

Helping Suburban Parents Save The World

I recently read the enlightening book Aphalt Nation, by Jane Holtz Kay, which elaborates on how the automobile came to dominate the American landscape and the tremendous toll that our auto-centric lives extracts from the environment, our architecture and our quality of living.  A few points struck a particular chord.  She points out that 50% […]