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Green Parenting- The Easy Way PDF Print E-mail
Written by Lynne Riggs   
Thursday, 15 May 2008
Raising a green family takes the cooperation and commitment of all it's members. Here is one way our family found that was time effective and fiscally responsible...
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Cloth Alternatives for Bedwetters PDF Print E-mail
Written by Theresa Lansberry   
Saturday, 12 April 2008
Since enuresis (bedwetting) tends to run in families, it is not that surprising that 4 of my 5 potty trained children still have trouble making it through the night without an accident. I didn't start to gain nighttime bladder control until I was a teenager! There are lots of products available now to help make life easier for a child who wets the bed. All of the major diaper manufacturers have a pullup type disposable pant for those who struggle with bedwetting. But what if you are not of the disposable mindset and are looking for cheaper or greener alternatives? Using cloth pants as an alternative to disposables for bedwetters is good for the environment and good for your wallet. Cloth pants for bedwetters can be hard to find, but they are available.
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Turn out the lights for Earth Hour March 29, 2008 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT   
Thursday, 13 March 2008

Earth Hour 2008On March 29, 2008 at 8:00 pm millions of people, businesses and governments around the world will turn off the lights for one hour during Earth Hour and raise awareness of climate change.

Get yourself and your family involved by registering to turn off the lights during Earth Hour 2008.

You can use Earth Hour 2008 as an opportunity to teach your children something about climate change and find ways that you as a family can go green.


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Save Energy, Buy CFL Bulbs PDF Print E-mail
Written by Shawn Ledington   
Wednesday, 13 February 2008

CFL or Compact Fluorescent Lamps bulb, photo copyright Jason AntonyOne of the easiest ways every American family can reduce energy use in their home as well as green house gas emissions that contribute to global climate change that affects our world's resources is to start using Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL). CFL bulbs help reduce energy costs and protect the environment.


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Green Parenting While Saving Green PDF Print E-mail
Written by Liz Edmiston   
Sunday, 23 December 2007
We are always looking for ways to save money, and of course do our bit for the environment, so why not combine the two? There are many ways we can cut down on energy consumption that will reduce fuel bills and therefore that “carbon footprint” we hear so much about today. You can actually be a green mom while saving some cash.
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