Kiwilog - Growing Families the Organic Way

Have a “green” 4th of July!

kiwilog — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:50:27 +0000

With the weekend festivities ahead, what better time than this to introduce the latest– “green” fireworks. In order for fireworks to burn, a chemical known as potassium perchlorate is used as the oxygen. This chemical is a pollutant and can be quite hazardous to the environment. Researchers have been developing nitrogen-rich formulas [...]

Summer Streets 2009

kiwilog — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:18:43 +0000

With such a successful first year behind them, New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg along with NYC DOT Janette Sadik-Khan have decided to keep this wonderful initiative going. Last August, for three consecutive Saturdays with over 50,000 in attendance, 7 miles of the New York City area was closed down allowing families to enjoy free [...]

Mom Blog Round-Up: June 30

kiwilog — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:30:18 +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! Check out out A Little Bliss to see this mom’s favorite products for your little ones . Blogmania shows you a mom with flare and all the shoes and [...]

Wedding Bells Ring for Marygrace!

kiwilog — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:03:39 +0000

Can You Shake It?

kiwilog — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:50:05 +0000

Looking for a fun family activity for a hot summer’s day? Make scrumptious homemade ice cream-in-a-bag with your kids. Not only will it beat the heat, it’s a great activity for a play date! All it takes is a little milk, vanilla, sugar, salt, ice and 15 minutes. Add your own twist with fresh fruit, [...]

Recycling A-Go Go in San Francisco

kiwilog — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:48:18 +0000

Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz regarding San Francisco’s pending recycling legislation, which would make the practice (as well as composting) mandatory in the progressive California city. Today, SF mayor Gavin Newsom announced that he will be signing the bill into law, making it the first of its kind that will require residents to [...]

Farmer’s Market Finds: Blueberries

kiwilog — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:11:05 +0000

Did you know that Hammonton, NJ is the Blueberry Capital of the World? Lucky for us in KIWI’s New Jersey office, Hammonton is less than a half-hour away, meaning we have access to one of the best, most abundant sources of blueberries on the planet! Pretty cool, huh? This was the first week that I saw [...]

What’s On Your Food? Find Out!

kiwilog — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:04:48 +0000

In an effort to help consumers learn about the chemicals often lurking in conventionally-grown food, The Pesticide Action Network recently launched WhatsOnMyFood.com, a website that seeks to spread awareness of the harmful effects of pesticides on our health and environment. Synthetic pesticides play a huge role in conventional farming practices, and have been implicated as a [...]

Mom Blog Round-Up: June 22, 2009

kiwilog — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:49:32 +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! Are you a tea fan? Tree Hugging Family reviews Earth Mama Angel Baby’s organic Mama-To-Be tea sampler (thumbs up!), and holds a tea sampler giveaway. Lots of us have been experiencing never-ending [...]

How Do You Keep Your Family Healthy?

kiwilog — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:57:42 +0000

KIWI is looking to speak with some moms about the ways they keep their family healthy. Post-dinner walks? Lots of whole grains? If you’re interested in sharing, leave your e-mail address in the comments! Related: No Related Post