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By Fredrica Syren: The paradise of Hawaii is working on saying “Aloha!” to single-use plastic …
By Larraine Roulston: WeWork’s global network of shared office locations has designed its workspaces for …
By Fredrica Syren: This week we’re in Sweden, trying to stay cool in a heatwave …
By Fredrica Syren: These days it seems like you can’t escape the hot weather anywhere. …
By Fredrica Syren: It’s amazing how significantly the items we use every single day impact …
By Kim Robson: Over the years, we’ve kept a close eye on chemical manufacturing giant …
By Fredrica Syren: As daylight and temperatures increase, we tend to spend more time outdoors. …
By Larraine Roulston: In North America, cycling is becoming increasingly popular. It does not, however, …
By Fredrica Syren: This week we’re spending parts in Paris so there will be many …
By Fredrica Syren: If you follow me on Instagram, you know my family and I …
By Larraine Roulston: It has been revealed that during the years 1992 to 2017, the …
ByJennifer McLean: Babies and toddlers are naturally inquisitive about their surroundings and often thrive from …
By Larraine Roulston: July has been declared “Plastic-Free Month.”Since the invention of plastic, we have …
By Fredrica Syren: With summer comes lots of BBQs, and for us vegans or vegetarians …
By Kim Robson: Homebiogasis a brilliant off-grid system that generates clean energy without using any …
By Larraine Roulston: If you are searching for recipes that are both inexpensive and delicious, …
By Joey Bruno: Have you heard about nice cream? It’s made by blending sliced, frozen …
By Fredrica Syren: My 11-year-olds friends are chewing gum and, since I bought her a …
By Fredrica Syren: Per request, I will post the weekly menu of what my family …
By Larraine Roulston: Many people have viewed photographs showing the horrific amounts of discarded plastics …
Let make it a clean, green and plastic free celebration!
By Kim Robson: This is the perfect time of year for throwing a fun summer …
By Fredrica Syren a.k.a. Green Mom: Here we go again, Plastic-Free July challenge is on!!! …
By Uma Campbell: There have been reports on the dangers of costume jewelry. In fact,CBS …
By Kim Robson: Is the EPA hiding reports on a class of chemicals known as …
By Kacey Mya: More people are considering their daily impact on the environment. One of …
By Fredrica Syren: Last year when we traveled in Europe, we ended up In Malmö …
By Larraine Roulston: It was once quoted that a woman’s hair is her crowning glory. …
By Fredrica Syren a.k.a Green mom: Quinoa is one of those foods I find to …
By Kim Robson: Summer’s bounty is just around the corner, and we may find ourselves …
By Fredrica Syren: Many people struggle with food costs and try to lower them. Eating …
By Larraine Roulston: Approximately 40 years ago, scientists began to study ocean pollution. During the …
By Fredrica Syren: Witch hazel, a shrub that grows in the eastern and midwestern U.S. …
By Emily Folk: By some estimates, 25 percent of the population has an allergic disorder. …
By Kim Robson: We like supporting companies that practice environmentally-aware policies, including using recycled plastic …
By Larraine Roulston: Environmental awareness has made the expression “Shop ’til You Drop” lose its …
By Fredrica Syren a.k.a Green Mom: Goodbye winter clothes and hello sandals, swimsuits and long …
By Kim Robson: This time of year, we’re spending a lot of time outdoors, and …
By Larraine Roulston: Renting baby clothes is a fresh approach that serves the newgeneration who …
By Emma Grace Fairchild: When I was traveling last summer, I packed a sandwich every …
By Green Mom: Today is World Environment Day, and this year’s theme is “beating plastic …
By Fredrica Syren: We’re having some nice warm days here in San Diego. On these …
By Jackie Edwards: While camping is generally considered one of the greenest ways to travel, …
By Larraine Roulston: Today’s youth are amazing! In Calgary, Alberta, two 6thgrade students, Mya Chau …
By Fredrica Syren: As a woman with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease, I’m always concerned …
By Kim Robson: I’m one of those weirdos who hate to wear sunscreen. It’s expensive, …
By Fredrica Syren: Do you know how often I have said those words? Plastic bags …
By Larraine Roulston: The origin of brand names often can be intriguing. For instance, ifyou …
By Kim Robson: We’re big fans of going barefoot here at Green Mom, with articles …
By Emma Grace Fairchild: Salads and veggies certainly can stand on their own as a …
By Fredrica Syren: Summer is festival season, and traditional festivals are not sustainable — and usually are …
By Jackie Edwards: If your family is like most, they love swimming in a pool, …
By Nathan Butland: Because when the sun’s shining, why let anything ruin your summer holidays? …
By Larraine Roulston: For the most part, the manufacturing process of textiles is notparticularly “green.” …
By Kim Robson: Recently we’ve discussed natural fabric dyesand natural perfumes. But what about the …
By Fredrica Syren: In a world where consumers want more for less money, it’s no …
By Larraine Roulston: Last month I viewed an amazing nature documentary entitled Sex, Lies and …
By Fredrica Syren: Composting is a great way to reduce your waste load and at …
By Fredrica Syren: A friend told me she has a hard time getting her 7-year-old …
By Kim Robson: Unless you’re lucky enough to have a friendly neighbor with chickens who’s …
By Larraine Roulston: To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) during May 6-12, composting councils are …
By Jennifer Landis: Quinoa is one of the trending ancient grains that pack a powerful …
By Fredrica Syren: What do you say about wearing a sport shoe that also helps …
By Fredrica Syren: If you have a child, you already might have gotten the questions …
By Fredrica Syren, aka Green Mom: As my family continues our journey toward a plastic-free …
By Emma Grace Fairchild: We are in an unusual and unfortunate circumstance in terms of …
By Fredrica Syren: The zero-waste movement is gaining momentum. More and more people’s goals are …
By Fredrica Syren: If you have kids, chances are you also have a stash of …
By Katie Dubow: Mother’s Day is coming up. Mothers have two things in common: they …
By Kim Robson: I don’t know about you, but washing, drying, and reusing small plastic …
By Fredrica Syren: Ok, so you have decided you want to start living zero waste. …
By Fredrica Syren: A year ago, I was introduced to the wonderful (and nice smelling) …
By Kim Robson: Recently, a friend gave me a delightful and unexpected gift: a bottle …
By Fredrica Syren: If you have been following me, you know that my family members …
By Larraine Roulston: Flaxseed has an interesting history. It was first cultivated in Babylon in …
By Fredrica Syren: Ok, just because I am a natural mom does not mean I …
By Fredrica Syren: According to my kids, the kitchen is the most fascinating place, and …
By Kim Robson: I’ll freely admit it: I’m a big fan of Goodwill Industries. They …
By Larraine Roulston: Fluted cardboard shipping boxes with their long list of obvious storage uses, and …
By Fredrica Syren: I love baking … Yes, I love baking cookies, cakes and bread. …
By Kim Robson: Here on Green Mom, we’ve discussed the dangers of food dyes and …
By Kacey Bradley: Being a mom means that you give up lots of your time …
By Larraine Roulston: Choosing to “Go Green” will result in a lighter eco-footprint and be easier …
By Fredrica Syren: Living in San Diego, I’ve had my fair share of Mexican food. …
By Fredrica Syren: Being a parent to a baby is exhausting, so doing anything that …
By Larraine Roulston: Everyone should give fresh fruits and veggies a thorough rinse before eating …
By Kacey Bradley: It seems as if all anyone can talk about anymore is how …
By Kim Robson: Gardening can be expensive. Every year, I start a summer container garden. …
By Fredrica Syren: Once in a while, my husband and I will remember what dating …
This oatmeal bread is super easy to make because you don’t have to make rolls …
By Kim Robson: The art of food preservation has been practiced for thousands of years. …
By Fredrica Syren: One part of going zero waste and cutting down on both waste …
By Larraine Roulston: Gardening has been described as a “happy endeavor.” Research suggests that breathing in …
By Fredrica Syren: Active charcoal might not sound very appetizing. These days, though, it seems …
By Emma Grace Fairchild: “Freegan” is a term loosely defined as someone who resists spending …
By Kim Robson: Most of us have gotten pretty good at reading food labels. But …
By Larraine Roulston: Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has officially declared war on plastic straws and …
By Fredrica Syren: Lately we’re been going through a not so great sleeping patterns with …
By Fredrica Syren: My two boys are getting into wrestling and can play for hours. …
By Amanda Wilkes: As I look at that perfect shade of lipstick and feel it …
By Larraine Roulston: When the weather becomes cold and snowy, we see a special breed …
By Kim Robson: Everyone knows that Styrofoam is bad for the planet, but do you …
By Fredrica Syren: Nut butters are so versatile and can be used in a nut …
By Fredrika Syren: My family and I love nature and outdoors, so we spend as …
By Fredrica Syren: Last week I had a chickpea blondie in a restaurant and fell …
By Larraine Roulston: Add a little zest to your life with lemon peels! A stainless …
By Kim Robson: Traditional store-bought stain removers are full of nasty toxic chemical solvents. Luckily, …
By Fredrika Syren: In recent years, we have heard about the importance of avoiding bisphenol …
By Jennifer Landis: Magnesium is an alkaline earth metal and in its purest form very …
By Ann Sanders: Spring is a stunning and bountiful season when your garden gets the …
By Larraine Roulston: While we humans gleefully sing the praises of Valentine’s Day with heartfelt gifts …
By Kim Robson: Often, when I find a paperback book to read from our neighborhood …
By Fredrica Syren: Are you, like me, tired of skin and beauty products containing harmful …
By Kim Robson: Owning at least one cast iron pan is essential for any serious …
By Larraine Roulston: About this time of year, you may be pondering what to create for …
By Fredrica Syren: I just came back from Sweden and, while there, I ate a …
By Larraine Roulston: In countries that are still experiencing snow, the only compost issue that will …
By Fredrica Syren: I love winter with one exception…. it’s prime cold and flu season. …
By Fredrica Syren: Most of us probably don’t think twice about the impact going to …
By Larraine Roulston: Many kitchen food scraps are deemed waste when, in reality, they are …
By Fredrica Syren: Traditionally, the fashion industry ranks third among major industries contributing to pollution, …
By Kim Robson: In the United States last year, we spent $465 billion dollars on …
By Fredrica Syren: Last week I read an Instagram post by Green Kitchen Stories about …
By Larraine Roulston: Climate change is warming the oceans, causing the coral reefs to lose a …
By Kim Robson: Recently we’ve been getting these lovely hand soaps from Earth Dance Botanical …
By Fredrika Syren: Last week I wrote about how the world is drowning in waste …
By Fredrica Syren: My three children are being raised on plant-based foods, which means they …
By Larraine Roulston: Every year the gap between the wealthy and the poor increases. During …
By Kim Robson: Whenever I see that scene in The Graduate where a young man …
By Fredrica Syren: I think most of us have heard of overnight oats by now, …
By Kim Robson: Spring will be here soon, and I’m already thinking about which herbs …
By Fredrika Syren: After 3 weeks off for the holiday, my kids just went back …
By Larraine Roulston: On your 2018 calendar, you’ll be penning in family birthdays and anniversaries. …
By Jackie Edwards: Did you know that an LED light bulb can provide you with light …
By Fredrica Syren: We’re drowning in waste! Yes, you read that right. The fact is …
By Fredrica Syren: What I never expected before I became a mom are all the …
By Kim Robson: Humans have been harvesting and eating sea vegetables for thousands of years. …
By Larraine Roulston: Once disposable products become entrenched in regular use, they are difficult to overcome. …
By Fredrica Syren When I got married, green weddings did not yet exist, at least …
By Kim Robson: Ask any pilot and he or she will confirm this: There is …
By Larraine Roulston: Prior to World War II, children’s toys were manufactured from durable materials and …
By Fredrica Syren: Oh, Christmas and how much I love you! The lights, the mood, …
By Kim Robson: One of the most pervasive and damaging pollutants in the ocean is …
By Larraine Roulston: Old sweaters sporting holes at the elbows are quite unsuitable to pass along …
By Fredrica Syren: My family are an outdoors loving pod who spend as much time …
By Fredrica Syren: Let’s be honest about plastic. And I mean inconveniently honest. Plastic is …
By Larraine Roulston: With Christmas fast approaching, assembling Do It Yourself lotion bars might be the …
By Kim Robson: It’s a very real debate: Which is better for the environment, an …
By Olivia Jones: Many parents dread the colder months, thinking that their little ones will …
By Fredrica Syren: Coffee and tea are a big part of my daily routines. I …
By Fredrica Syren: I must admit that hearing the term “death cleaning” gives chills because …
Emma Grace Fairchild: Birds all around the world visit feeders during the harsher winter months …
By Kim Robson: We at Green Mom are already extra conscious about recycling, reusing and …
By Larraine Roulston: Children are our greatest resource and whenever possible we need to allow them …
By Fredrica Syren: We drink only plant-based milk in this house so you can image …
By Fredrica Syren: Cotton is one of the most common and popular textiles; however, what …
By Larraine Roulston: Utilizing timber, plastic, steel, aluminum and glass, as well as expensive metals that …
By Kacey Bradley: The holidays are here, which means that you probably have a million …
By Kim Robson: Looking for some different and unusual recipes using pumpkin and/or winter squash? …
By Larraine Roulston: Thanksgiving — a holiday celebration when tables are graced with a bountiful …
By Larraine Roulston: During this holiday season, we strive to surprise our family and friends with …
By Fredrica Syren: Oh, my poor lips have been so dry and cracked because of …
By Fredrica Syren: Whenever you jump on the zero-waste train, you will eventually be faced …
By Uma Campbella: Most of us in this country are privileged to have lived our …
By Kim Robson: It used to be that the only avenue for teens to make …
By Julia Martin: The future lies in the hands of our next generation, and it’s …
By Fredrica Syren: More and more information is emerging about the use of antibiotics in …
By Fredrica Syren: My family always has a bottle of water with each meal. It’s …
By Larraine Roulston: Pentatonic, a company that designs household furniture, is entering the field of crafting …
By Kim Robson: Women who are planning to become pregnant are advised to eat lots …
By Kacey Bradley: People are more and more interested in green living. This means different …
By Larraine Roulston: Without a doubt, climate change is real and we must adapt. Not …
By Christina Belloso: Think making furniture out of food is a thing of the future? …
By Fredrica Syren: I would think that stale bread is one of the most common …
By Kim Robson: Remember the Pokémon Go craze in the summer of 2016? Kids and …
By Fredrica Syren: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the …
By Emma Grace Fairchild: The little green mung bean looks a bit like a lentil …
By Fredrica Syren: It’s a sad fact that humans already have added more than 5.25 …
By Fredrica Syren: As an eco-friendly family, we take steps to reduce our carbon footprint …
By Kim Robson: Little kids are natural scientists. They’re curious about the world around them …
By Kacey Bradley: The amount of mud, muck, snow, dirt and other debris our cars’ …
By Ann Sander: If you are a fan of flowers but cannot grow some due …
By David Bender: Many parents are anxious about cycling on the road with their children. …
By Helen Bradford: Although it’s really a challenge to keep a home tidy at all …
By Emma Grace Fairchild: If you’ve read the recent article on seasonal autumn produce, you …
By Christina Belloso: The popularization of our coffee culture has made accessibility of coffee more …
By Fredrica Syren: It’s been a little over seven months since Scott Pruitt became the …
By Fredrica Syren: A very important step in living a green and eco-friendly life is …
By Kim Robson: State senate legislators in California unanimously voted 32-0 in favor of a …
By Fredrica Syren: We have spent all summer pretty much outdoors and with friends, so …
By Larraine Roulston: This month celebrates Waste Reduction Week (WRW). In Canada, the event falls during October 16-22. …
By Fredrica Syren: Sugar is addictive, potentially harmful, and absolutely everywhere and in everything. Sugar …
By Larraine Roulston: Today’s generation of children is spending less time in natural settings. One example …
By Kim Robson: The latest horrifying example of single-use non-recyclable plastic packaging in the name …
By Emma Grace: Now is a wonderful time for produce because of the overlap of …
By Fredrica Syren: In August, a new bike path opened here in San Diego. The …
By Dawna Matthews: I was a student at an amazing school in San Diego where …
By Fredrica Syren: I love this time of year when our homestead is completely exploding …
By Kim Robson: In the novel Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert …
By Fredrica Syren: It’s been almost a year since our chickens moved into our backyard. …
By Larraine Roulston: First, kudos to the La Leche League and its volunteers who inspire women …
By Fredrica Syren: Be honest — how often have you looked at a screen today? …
By Larraine Roulston: Keeping your home spotless with baking soda and vinegar is easy, economical and …
By Fredrica Syren: Ever since my family and I went green and committed ourselves to …
By Kim Robson: At our home, we love to grow our own veggies whenever possible. …
By Larraine Roulston: Discarded plastic and other resources accumulate in five different ocean garbage patches. The …
By Larraine Roulston: Layering fruit/vegetable peelings with dry yard trimmings makes a great soil conditioner to …
By Kim Robson: The price of a good quality chef’s knife can be absolutely breathtaking. …
By Fredrica Syren a.k a Green mom: After a nice long summer break this week I …
By Molly Connell: The bottled water industry is a profitable business for the companies involved. …
By Fredrica Syren: Plastic straws are a common plastic pollution. These days, you almost can’t …
By Fredrica Syren: My life is crazy busy sometimes, and that’s when I find myself …
By Kim Robson: Here on Green Mom, we’ve covered several different ways to ward off …
By Martin Greene: Our skin is one of our biggest concerns when talking about the …
By Fredrica Syren: One of my least favorite phases of kids’ development is the “why” …
By Olivia Jones: The first camping experience for children is bound to be memorable for …
By Jackie Edwards: Humans seem to get all the attention. Read any article about empaths, …
By Kim Robson: It’s summertime, and our elderberry bushes are flowering. We’ve covered uses for …
By Fredrica Syren: Air pollution is one of the worst environmental health-related crises we face …
By Julia Martin: Cleaning is a routine activity for any housewife. If you are a …
By Kim Robson: I live in an off-grid community and rely wholly on solar power …
By Larraine Roulston: Shop secondhand … first. On Thursday, August 17th, nonprofit thrift stores celebrate National Thrift Shop …
By Fredrica Syren: My family, especially my kids and I, are huge tea drinkers. Besides …
By Narayan Khalsa: Most parents have certain values, beliefs and even skills that they work …
By Larraine Roulston: It’s hard to image a world without plastic, yet this invention did …
By Fredrica Syren: In past years, there have been many toy recalls because of high …
By Kim Robson: We vegetarians do love our mushrooms. They’re meaty, filling, and full of …
By Larraine Roulston: Replying to my environmental email, a friend added that her father-in-law always used …
By Kim Robson: Recently we discussed the unparalleled ability of industrial hemp to remediate polluted …
By Fredrica Syren: My kids have always loved to produce art. They love everything — …
By Marie Nieves: Australia is a land of unparalleled natural diversity comprised of aquatic wonders …
By Larraine Roulston: Mint contains source vitamins A, B-6, C, E and K; and minerals, …
By Fredrica Syren: As more and more people jump on the zero waste movement bandwagon, …
Fredrica Syren: As you may have read this month, I have joined the Plastic-Free July …
By Larraine Roulston: The adventures of family cycling are fun, invigorating and inexpensive. What’s more, …
By Kim Robson: The human foot is a complex marvel of engineering designed by evolution …
By Jane Collins: If you fall asleep the moment your head hits the pillow, you …
By Fredrica Syren: Since going the Plastic Free July Challenge I have gotten lots of …
By Kim Robson: Claiming he represented the “people of Pittsburgh, not Paris,” President Trump pulled …
By Larraine Roulston: Lead (chemical symbol Pb) is one of those hidden pollutants that could be …
By Fredrica Syren: The real junk food project is a charity that campaigns against food …
By Jackie Edwards: Most people think that the first few days after giving birth are …
By Fredrica Syren: We live in a society of convenience. Of course, modern day menstrual …
By Larraine Roulston: With sunny summer days, along with extended evening light, there are plenty of …
By Kim Robson: Aloe Vera is the common name for dozens of plant species in …
By Victoria Lim: Going green and organic is no longer considered a fad. As global …
By Fredrica Syren: If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that my kids …
By Fredrica Syren: President Trump followed through on his threat to withdraw the U.S. from …
By Larraine Roulston: When it comes to supplements, iron, calcium, and vitamins C and D …
By Emma Lawson: Any parent will tell you that children who sit and play quietly …
By Kim Robson: When faced with limited vegetarian options in restaurants, I can almost always …
By Fredrica Syren: In a world where consumers want more for less money, it’s no …
By Larraine Roulston: Life extension specialist Paul C. Bragg and his family are among America’s health …
By Fredrica Syren: It is no secret that I try to buy most things organic, …
By Kim Robson: I see people using old IKEA bags at the laundromat and grocery …
By Fredrica Syren: On weekends, we five go on family hikes. Usually, we go early …
By Larraine Roulston: When raising children, there are many precious moments. Some are planned; others …
By Jackie Edwards: Do you know what’s in your shampoo? Unless you are using an …
By Kim Robson: Many of our articles here on Green Mom focus on younger children. …
By Fredrica Syren: Most of the time, going green is good — except when it …
By Larraine Roulston: The evening my fiancé and I announced our engagement, my dad took …
By Kim Robson: In our house, we use bar soap. But for a while, the …
By Aradhana Pandey: We are all born with a blank slate — no preconceived notions, …
By Fredrica a.k.a Green Mom: This dish is one of my kids favorite foods to …
By Emma Grace: Generally speaking, we could all do with drinking more water. Drinking water …
By Fredrica Syren: When you hear the words “fast food,” what comes to mind? Probably …
By Larraine Roulston: Your blue box and recycling bins found on city streets, and in parks …
By Fredrica Syren: In the past the beloved Danish toymaker Lego surely has been in …
By Kim Robson: Come springtime, I always have a glut of empty mason jars that …
By Fredrica Syren: I used to love going to yoga classes and would try to …
By Larraine Roulston: What is “Precycle,” you may ask? The prefix “pre” together with “cycle” …
By Fredrica Syren: In our quest to live a zero waste life, packaged foods can …
By Kim Robson: Humans have been fermenting fruits, vegetables and grains since the dawn of …
By Jackie Edwards: As a parent, you most likely know the lyrics to all the …
By Larraine Roulston: Your laundry loads have a bigger eco-footprint than you might initially imagine. If …
By Fredrica Syren: Spirulina must be one of the healthiest foods you can eat. I …
By Fredrica Syren: Wow, the first 100 days of the new administration has been quite …
By Larraine Roulston: Many farmers and backyard gardeners who enjoy their freshly picked organic harvest can …
By Dawna Matthews: Every day, we wake up with our laundry list of things to …
By Kim Robson: Kids are natural artists. But art supplies aren’t cheap. This joke isn’t …
By Fredrica Syren: Once you try to live a plastic-free life, finding kids’ cups can …
By Amy Webb: Saving space can be expensive sometimes. Especially if you opt for ultra-innovative …
By Larraine Roulston : To amuse children, we have been upcycling paper since the invention of newspapers, …
By Fredrica Syren: By now I feel like a broken record, nagging about how we …
By Dawna Matthews It’s difficult to imagine my garden without flitting butterflies and the soft …
By Kim Robson: The frequency of massive, deadly mudslides seems to be on the increase. …
By Larraine Roulston: To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW), May 7-13, composting councils are once …
By Fredrica Syren: Did you know that trees are important for human survival? That’s because …
By Fredrica Syren: Earth Day is now the most celebrated environmental day worldwide. Senator Gaylord …
By Fredrica Syren: I admit I have watched more documentaries about organic food, small farms …
By Fredrica Syren: When it comes to fashion, the question has been whether it’s possible …
By Larraine Roulston : Mothers already do many things on the home front to protect the environment. …
By Fredrica Syren: Owning books is a wonderful thing! Especially if you are like me, …
By Fredrica Syren: Ahh, spring is here — or at least we’re getting a hint …
By Jackie Edwards: Let’s face it: being a Mom is a hard job — even …
By Larraine Roulston: For the past three decades, creating compost has spread in popularity beyond dedicated gardeners. …
By Fredrica Syren: “Without water, life would not exist.”- Water.org Since I live in sunny …
By Larraine Roulston : New studies have revealed that arsenic from industrial toxins and pesticides found in …
By Kim Robson: Cleaning up toxic chemicals and heavy metals from soil is generally an …
By Larraine Roulston : On March 12th, I listened to CBC radio to hear host Michael …
By Fredrica Syren: I used to eat energy bars before I had kids. Considering they …
By Diana Smith: Did you know that only 2% of water on Earth is in …
By Fredrica Syren: My family (my husband and our three children) and I live on …
By Kim Robson: Short answer: Think again. During our very short lifespans, we generally fail …
By Larraine Roulston : It’s never too early to begin teaching your youngsters about our shared ecosystem. …
By Fredrica Syren: We all have heard it — things and money do not make …
By Jackie Edwards: We all know the important role that renewable energy plays in protecting …
By Fredrica Syren: Being the mom of three wonderful little rascals, I face my battles …
By Kim Robson: Sometimes we just don’t have the time or energy to prepare a …
By Fredrica Syren: It’s no secret that my family and I enjoy traveling, and I …
By Larraine Roulston : Once you have decided to cut “convenient foods’’ from your diet, you …
By Fredrica Syren: I love fleece, and used to favor clothes and blankets made with …
By Fredrica Syren: Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report showing how …
By Fredrica Syren: I think most of us have had mornings when we’re running around …
By Larraine Roulston : As people discard food in small amounts, most would claim that they waste …
By Fredrica Syren: Some much needed changes are coming to packaged foods sold in grocery …
By Diana Smith: During the 20th century, mankind has shamelessly and ignorantly poisoned our planet; …
By Fredrica Syren: When I had my first baby, I was horrified at how much …
By Aradhana Pandey: Children are precious — and they are also extremely vulnerable. Childhood is …
By Fredrica Syren: Growing potatoes is so much fun, and they taste way better than …
By Kim Robson: We hear it every winter from the climate change deniers: “Oh, SURE, …
By Larraine Roulston : When movie producers create a film, they design and set each scene …
By Fredrica Syren aka Green Mom: I love Sundays because it’s the one day a …
By Fredrica Syren: One of my favorite things to do when shopping is to snoop …
By Larraine Roulston : Most people regard junk mail as annoying, so simply trash it all without …
By Kim Robson: We’ve already heard about sustainable footwear made from pineapple waste or carbon …
By Stephanie Lynch: While living “green” may seem expensive to most, it actually isn’t when compared …
By Fredrica Syren: When my family began our journey toward a zero waste life, we …
By Fredrica Syren: As science advances, we know way more than ever before about harmful …
By Larraine Roulston : At no other time in history has it been more important than …
Breastfeeding was a way of life for women and families long before formula was ever …
By Kim Robson: With our new administration, many people are deeply concerned for the future …
By Fredrica Syren: Ever since my best friend and I started working with houseplants as …
By Fredrica Syren: Did you feel that last year was miserably hot? Odds are you did not imagine it because according …
By Kim Robson: With the FDA’s recent recommendation that no more than 10 percent of our daily calories come from added …
By Larraine Roulston: Gardeners, as well as most children, love digging their hands into soil, …
By Kim Robson: In this age of instant everything, there’s still no quick way to …
By Fredrica Syren: Being a vegetarian for years, I base my diet on plants and depend on staples such …
By Larraine Roulston : Whether you shop for fruits and veggies from farmers’ markets or directly …
By Dawna Matthews: Home is more than just a building or place where you live. …
By Larraine Roulston : An eco-friendly kitchen begins with good insulation that includes windows and doors. …
By Larraine Roulston : Whether you shop for fruits and veggies from farmers’ markets or directly …
By Fredrica Syren: When you know that almost 800 million people around the globe do not get …
By Fredrica Syren: In a last ditch effort to save the Arctic, President Obama will use executive authority to permanently block offshore …
By Kim Robson: Buying new clothes can be a time-consuming, expensive chore. There’s nothing worse …
By Fredrica Syren: A couple of years ago my new years resolution was to start …
By Fredrica Syren, aka Green mom: I for one do not shy away from brown …
By Emma Grace Fairchild: Do you have a routine throughout your busy life that serves …
By Dawna Matthews: “Our task, regarding creativity, is to help children climb their own mountains, …
By Larraine Roulston : Without a doubt, most people would agree that the American diet is not as …
By Fredrica Syren: I hate going shopping around the Christmas holiday. There is always lots of traffic, no parking spots, crowded malls — and you …
By Kim Robson: Colloidal silver is a substance that has been used as an antibiotic and antimicrobial agent …
By Fredrica Syren: I used to love having my fridge and pantry fully stocked because it gave me so many options …
Finally after months of hard work I’m super happy and proud to launch my new Green-mom.com shop …
By Kim Robson: We all want to reduce waste during the holidays and avoid wrapping …
By Alex Soare: No matter what your children are interested in or where their natural …
By Fredrica Syren: Ok, so how many times have you had a few different vegetables …
By Larraine Roulston : Composting involves organisms called decomposers that include bacteria and fungi to break down …
By Kim Robson: This is the perfect time of year to hole up inside a …
By Fredrica Syren: I struggle with how to make my children happy with a lower …
By Kim Robson: The very serious topic of food waste has been covered here on Green-Mom many times, …
By Fredrica Syren: The day after the election, I posted on Green-mom.com Facebook that I …
By Larraine Roulston : Many years ago I offered eco-friendly supermarket tours as an event during …
By Kim Robson: For as long as I can remember, my lips have been prone …
By Fredrica Syren: Wow, what an election it was! And I for one am happy …
By Fredrica Syren: When trying to live an eco-conscious life, finding watches made with sustainable …
By Fredrica Syren: In a landmark case last week, a judge in Oregon gave 21 …
By Emma Grace Fairchild: Bikes are great for getting around, for reducing carbon emissions, and …
By Fredrica Syren aka Green Mom: Let’s face it — food is expensive. I know …
By Kim Robson: Those of us over a certain age still remember unsupervised outdoor playtime. …
By Kim Robson: Here at Green Mom, we’re always looking for new innovations in eco-friendly fashion. Recently …
By Fredrica Syren: Lately, I’d found myself not sleeping very well and having lots of …
By Larraine Roulston: If you are in the throes of either redecorating or downsizing, it’s …
By Fredrica Syren: This morning when I took my kids to school, I noticed it was fairly cold outside. Yup, it’s …
By Emma Grace: As the days get shorter and nights get cooler, I naturally switch …
By Kim Robson: I have a friend who is hard-core vegan. This goes further than …
By Larraine Roulston: The history of ginger goes back 2000 years to Chinese medicine. Ancient Romans, …
By Kim Robson: There’s a growing trend emerging in America: we’re cooking again! And not …
By Fredrica Syren: October is breast cancer awareness month and is an annual international health …
By Emma Grace Fairchild: The days are shorter and the air cooler as autumn approaches …