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Mom Blog Round-Up: November 9th

kiwilog — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:46:54 +0000

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments! Crunchy Domestic Goddess grapples with BPA in canned goods, and says it might be time to cook her own beans. Any mom with more than one kid is knows all about sibling [...]

What Really Makes a Smart Choice?

kiwilog — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:07:32 +0000

_ Recently, there’s been a lot of debate over whether or not the Smart Choices program–a labeling system that seeks to indicate to consumers that a food is healthful–is actually helpful for families looking to eat a more nutritious diet. With the Smart Choices label being slapped on sugary cereals like Froot Loops and Cocoa Puffs, [...]

5 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality

kiwilog — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:34:56 +0000

We recently read that indoor air quality can be anywhere from 2 to 100 times worse than it’s outdoor counterpart. This puts kids—who because of cooler weather and shorter days are probably spending more time inside than they’d like—at increased risk for cold, flu, and indoor allergies. No fun! Here are our favorite ways for [...]

Scarf Picks for the Whole Family

kiwilog — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:08:28 +0000

One thing I love about November is the urge to cozy up. And while most people probably equate coziness with sitting by the fireplace while staying wrapped in a thick blanket, I’m here to tell you that you can feel cozy outside, too. All you need is the perfect scarf! Here are some we guarantee [...]

Take the Disney Planet Challenge

kiwilog — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:32:20 +0000

Calling all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! The Disney Planet Challenge is inviting classrooms and student environmental groups to learn more about science, conservation, and teamwork by creating an eco-conscious project portfolio. Register by December 18th at http://disney.go.com/PlanetChallenge, and submit your team’s portfolio by February 26th, 2010—then, the project will be evaluated according to it’s [...]

Mom Blog Round-Up: November 2nd

kiwilog — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:49:28 +0000

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments! Pampers disposables give babies a better night’s sleep than cloth diapers? We’re not sure we believe it, and neither is The Cloth Diaper Blog. Green & Clean Mom has the tools to [...]

Study Says: Kids Watch A Lot of TV!

kiwilog — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:51:34 +0000

When it comes to TV, how much is too much for your kid? According to a Nielsen study released earlier this week, children ages 2-5 watch more than 32 hours of TV per week. Older children ages 6-11 watch more than 28 hours per week—but that’s because they spend more time in school. That’s a [...]

Enter the Meal Makeover Moms’ KIWI Magazine Giveaway!

kiwilog — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:41:59 +0000

Our friends, the Meal Makeover Moms, are currently holding a healthy eating prize pack giveaway featuring a one-year subscription to KIWI Magazine, two BPA-free plastic plates, two board books to get kids excited about eating their fruits and veggies, an eco-friendly tea set, and all-natural dish soap. Want to enter? It’s easy! Visit this post [...]

Celebrate World Vegetarian Awareness Month

kiwilog — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:48:19 +0000

Even though World Vegetarian Awareness Month is nearly over, there’s still time for your family to squeeze in a few meatless meals. Since studies have shown that vegetarian and vegan diets have a much lower carbon footprint than their omnivorous counterparts, going meat-free—whether every day or just once in a while—can have a positive impact [...]

Mom Blog Round-Up: October 26th

kiwilog — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:23:55 +0000

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments! Pink and Blue Avenue shares easy, DIY baby food recipes like apple cabbage or green beans, collards, and rice. Halloween is just around the corner, and The Full Mommy has trick-or-treating safety [...]