Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother The truth is, I’ve been struggling a lot lately. It’s not a topic that many of us special needs parents wish to discuss with anyone, especially at a party. It’s not a pretty subject and I’ve discovered that it makes many people feel uncomfortable. I am generally not very… Read More The Isolation I feel as Special Needs Parent
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother Let us talk about zero waste. What does this really mean? According to Wikpedia, zero waste can be defined as: “a set of principles focused on waste prevention that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused. The goal is for no trash to… Read More What Not to Buy When Going Zero Waste
Written by: The Green Crunchy Mother If you have landed on my blog, perhaps you are a crunchy person or curious about how to become one. People often ask me what does it mean to be crunchy? Is this actually a “thing”? Crunchy people can also be referred to as “hippie”, “granola”, and “green”. This… Read More What Does Crunchy Living Mean?
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother As we all know, not every household has someone bringing in a six-figure income. Living well on a modest salary can be a challenge, but it certainly isn’t impossible. Try out these tips for living well, regardless of the size of your income or bank account: Forget about the… Read More How to be Frugal and Still Live Well
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother The ability to understand the feelings of others is a core quality that contributes to healthy, prosperous relationships and social connections. Parents who know how to foster empathy in their children weren’t born with this knowledge – they learned and applied it. And you can too! This skill can… Read More 6 Ways to Teach Empathy to Children
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother Nothing beats waking up in the morning with the thought of going to the gym to lift weights or jog on the treadmill. After a hard days work, the gym is one place you don’t even want to think about. Sometimes, even the thought of exercising at home with… Read More Making Exercise More Fun
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother Disclaimer: Always check with your baby’s doctor before introducing any new foods. Is your baby about to start solid foods? Are you thinking of making your own baby food? I remember when my own children were babies, I used to make all of their own baby food. Sometimes, I… Read More Make Your Own Baby Food The Easy Way
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother Disclaimer: This is article has been written based on my own experience and research only. Always consult with a doctor before changing your child’s diet. It has been theorized that certain foods can affect the symptoms of ADHD. Some people believe that ADHD symptoms may actually be the result… Read More Foods That May Aggravate ADHD
This post has been copied with permission from: http://plrplr.com/62824/baby-clothes-7-money-saving-shopping-tips-for-new-parents/ Perhaps the biggest problem with baby clothes is that they don’t last. Not because they wear out, but because your baby quickly out grows them. It’s important to plan your baby clothes shopping around the growth of your baby. If you don’t, you could be wasting… Read More Baby Clothes 7 Money Saving Shopping Tips For New Parents
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother Do you need a little help getting organized? Whether you work from home, juggle career and family, share co-parenting responsibilities, or just want to make time for loftier aspirations than cleaning toilets… we’re all looking to simplify and streamline our lives so there’s more room for the things we… Read More Best Home Organizing Tips
