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5 Tips for Hiking with Kids
Posted by Eco Mama
Thu, May 10
Hiking is a great activity for the family--it gets everyone out and moving in fresh air away from distractions. It's a great enviornment for bonding, and can instill a great love for nature early on. Hiking with kids is a litt...
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Hiking: What to Wear on Your Feet
Posted by Eco Mama
Fri, May 18
After quality hiking boots, what is the best thing to wear on your feet? You want quality socks, and ideally, you want to layer to prevent blisters. For the outer sock, I love Darn Tough Hiking socks because they come in...
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The Three Rs of Green Living - Revisited
Posted by Gia Machlin
Wed, May 16
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. So cliche. Yet so ignored. Dare I say that it almost goes against what we are taught from day one in our consumer driven society? Poopy diaper? Throw it out! Make a mess? Clean it up with paper towels and wipes....
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The Toxin So Dangerous It's Causing Catastrophic Birth Defects
Posted by Eco Mama
Mon, May 14
The Toxin So Dangerous It’s Causing Catastrophic Birth Defects By Dr Joe Mercola Roundup Ready soy is being cultivated on a massive scale across the globe, having devastating effects in many countries; one of the...
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5 Commitments to Resolve Today's Environmental Challenges
Posted by Eco Mama
Wed, May 09
The 5 Commitments Required to Resolve Today’s Complex Economic, Political, and Environmental Challenges By Bob Doppelt Everywhere we look today destructive floods, windstorms, heat waves, and other extreme weather events seem to b...
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Stuff We Found Today - 05.08.12
Posted by Joyce Kushner
Tue, May 08
Great book to read with young kids Family, Kids & Health Stuff "Maybe (A Little Zen for Little Ones)" - This looks like a great book for kids! Every Mother Matters - Your Guide to a Fair Trade Mother's Day - (F...
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DEUTER Futura Day Pack: Perfect for Summer Hikes
Posted by Eco Mama
Tue, May 08
Planning on doing some day hiking with the kids this Summer? I have the perfect pack for you, and just in time for the Season. Check out this Futura 30L Pack from Deuter. This pack is available in the women s...
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The 10 Essentials While in the Backcountry
Posted by Eco Mama
Thu, May 03
The Ten Essentials, when heading for the woods, are the ten things you need to have with you at all times for safety. If you're hiking or camping, they're the necessities that belong in your day pack. If you're on a backpa...
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3 Plants to Attract Hummingbirds
Posted by Eco Mama
Thu, Apr 26
Hummingbirds are said to be from another world. They're a symbol of time's illusion and of the afterlife. Besides all that, they are just so cute and fascinating to watch. Hummingbird feeders are a high...
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Chernobyl Radiation and Birds
Posted by Eco Mama
Tue, Apr 24
Chernobyl radiation fells female birds, making chirping more frequent from lonely males By Steven Powell Birdsong is one of the joys of nature, but higher percentages of birds chirping near Chernobyl are a perverse indication of radia...
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