environment

Now more than ever, I realize the power of nature to heal. Being isolated here in our new Vermont home has given me so many reasons to be grateful for nature. To celebrate my first holiday in the Green Mountain State, I've found the perfect gift from the Protect Our Winters ...read more

Last week, my husband was moving our lawn when he bumped into the toy barbecue we keep outside for the kids. Suddenly, he was surrounded by flying, buzzing bugs. He thought they were tiny gnats until one by one they started to sting. Nope, those weren't harmless flies, they were ...read more

My almost three-year-old son is obsessed with garbage. He gets a sense of accomplishment lifting the lid of our trash bin and throwing things away—leftover food, diapers, scraps... You name it, he’ll chuck it. Works for me—he’s like a free on-call maid service. (If only I could ...read more

Earth Day (April 22) is the perfect time to talk to your kids about conservation and what everyone can do to help take good care of our beloved planet. Luckily, there are many wonderful books to help your kids grow up to be a friend of trees. Here are a few of my favorites to ...read more