At Easter time, stores are filled with candy, chocolate bunnies in every size, and plastic eggs galore. It’s a recipe for sugar-overload, and I don’t even want to think about where all those cheap plastic eggs will wind up. The environmentalist and mom in me secretly cringes at these aisles every time a holiday rolls around. I’m not… [Read More]
Natural and Eco-friendly School Supplies
We’re still enjoying and loving summer time and the hot weather we’ve been experiencing, so it seems hard to believe we even need to start thinking about back to school supplies. It’s coming up more quickly than I can believe, though. In just three weeks, my first-born will be starting grade 1. I have mixed feelings… [Read More]
The Best Travel Gear for Toddlers
As of today, we are officially on summer break over here. Or, the kids are at least. “Schooooool’s out fooooor…the summer!” Don’t mind me, I’m just re-living some old-school movies. Does that give away my age? Oops! While we don’t have any huge plans for the summer (newborn plus two other kids and all), we… [Read More]
Eco-Friendly Baby Gear: Chair, Play mat, Carrier, Stroller, Oh My
Well hello there, friends! I’m baaaaacckkkkk. I know, it’s been a bit silent around here for the past while. But I promise it’s for good reason. We’ve welcomed another wee one into our HEN Family. Our little baby E is the sweetest and happiest little gal there ever was (except when you want her to… [Read More]
Why Everyone Should Have Regular Family Game Nights
I still remember family game nights at my grandparents. We had a homemade wooden board/marble game that my Grandpa’s friend had made him, called Wahoo. It was and probably still is, my favourite game ever. We used to gather the fam together, get into teams if we had more than four players, and spend the… [Read More]
How to Help Kids Sleep On Their Own
Once kids start learning how to sleep alone and in their own beds, life becomes a lot easier for parents. This can be so much trickier than you ever thought, until you have kids. Thankfully, there are some simple things you can do that will help get your little ones sleeping on their own at night, in no… [Read More]
The Best Birthday Gifts for a First Birthday (+ a Giveaway)
First birthdays are such an exciting time and I love buying first birthday gifts for little ones. They’re finally at an age where they are really getting excited about toys and playtime has become even more special. For the best first birthday gifts, it’s a great idea to pick up something that will not only… [Read More]
There’s No Such Thing as a Bad Baby
No Bad Babies “You look a bit tired”, the grocery store clerk remarked sympathetically. I was struggling to keep my droopy eyelids from closing, my under-eye circles made me look like a raccoon, and I was wearing the same milk-stained shirt I’d on all night long. “A bit tired” was a compliment. I smiled and… [Read More]
Storytelling Benefits for Kids
“Mom, can you tell me a story tonight?” It’s the familiar question I’m asked almost on a nightly basis, and I don’t mind one bit. Storytelling has always been a big part of our life since having children. It started with our simple weekly story times at the library (which K looked forward to so much)… [Read More]
Eco-Friendly Car Seats and Why They Matter
Chemicals and toxins are everywhere. In our clothes. In our food. In our bedding. In cribs. And even in our children’s car seats. According to Healthy Stuff, “children are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of toxic chemicals because their bodies are developing, and because pound for pound, they eat, drink, and breathe about two… [Read More]
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