http://www.greensahm.com Trying to live green at home Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:00:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thank goodness I'm most of the way through my nausea in this pregnancy, at least by how the past few days have gone. It's been getting much, much milder. Like a lot of mothers-to-be (again), a lot of unhealthy foods get to be really tempting at times. I'm luckier in this ... http://www.greensahm.com/eating-healthy-while-nauseous-and-pregnant/ For a holiday that is celebrated mostly outdoors by most Americans, the Fourth of July is far from a green holiday. Thinking about what fireworks put into the air can put a bit of a damper on enjoying their beauty. And of course most barbecues aren't so good in that ... http://www.greensahm.com/how-green-will-your-july-4th-be/ Today I'd like to share an article with you from Dr. Alan Greene. Especially since I'll be having a baby again soon I love these tips! By Alan Greene, M.D. www.drgreene.com Shortly after your labor and delivery, the mixed anxiety and joy of this life experience will be in your past, ... http://www.greensahm.com/choosing-a-green-pediatrician/ Whoops. I'll admit it, getting pregnant again was definitely not on my to-do list. But this rascal had other ideas and decided to beat the odds to do so. It's kind of an awkward feeling. I'm delighted about having another baby, but at the same time, I'd meant to stick with ... http://www.greensahm.com/here-comes-3/ One of the struggles I've faced in going green in my life is with my husband and kids. Differing views on what is worth doing can be challenging. That makes it so nice as things start to click! My husband recently bought and installed a simple clothesline. His comment was that it ... http://www.greensahm.com/fun-watching-family-get-it/ These past couple weeks have been crazy. I'll put some of the blame for my complete lack of posting recently on the stomach bug my kids had. That's not the whole story, but I'm not quite ready to share the whole story yet. It's going to involve some big changes ... http://www.greensahm.com/im-back/ One of the things that saddens me most in the environmental movement is how hostile people can be towards it. Some people don't just disagree with living greener; they flat out oppose it. Calling people who care for the environment nut cases or granola are some of the milder terms ... http://www.greensahm.com/why-are-people-hostile-towards-environmentalism/ Like a lot of people growing up, I got sunburns pretty regularly as a kid. That's what happens when you're pale and you burn much more easily than you tan. But I learned early on to appreciate it the year my mother bought an aloe vera plant. Aloe vera is a ... http://www.greensahm.com/aloe-vera-a-great-plant-for-the-summer/ With gas prices constantly on the rise right now, anything you can do to avoid driving during rush hour is likely to be a very good thing. For anyone working outside the home this can be difficult. For at home moms like me, it's pretty easy. But you can try. The ... http://www.greensahm.com/can-you-avoid-rush-hour/ Goodness I do a lot of laundry. That's how it goes with small children, especially with one still wetting the bed despite diapers. We've been washing our clothes in cold water for years. That's almost always sufficient, and I've never even tried a "cold water detergent." The regular stuff works just ... http://www.greensahm.com/cold-water-laundry/