Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Ahh, relief! dkMommySpot shares some surprising natural ways to help your family beat the heat.
• Get crafty with…bread? See what Unplug Your Kids made when they transformed a loaf into modeling clay.
• Sometimes, advocating for green is easier than actually being green, says Organic Mania.
• Angry with BP? Big Green Purse offers an idea that’s more effective than boycotting their gas stations.
• SafeMama helps you combat summer skin woes like bug bites, rashes, sunburn, and more.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Moms of spring birthday girls, check out the cute flower garden birthday party ideas from Make and Takes.
• EnviroMom declared May 22nd “Take our (free-range) children to the park and leave them there day”. What do you think?
• Talk about greening your garbage! Recycle Your Day experiments with ditching the trash can liners completely.
• The Not Quite Crunchy Parent moved to the suburbs—and started driving everywhere. This summer, she’s on a mission to reverse the trend and walk more.
• Looking for the perfect non-disposable diaper that’ll work all night long? Cloth Diaper Blog explores the options.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Saying no to plastic is always better for the environment, but not always for your wallet. The Green Phone Booth asks what what you choose—packaging or price?
• Stuttering Awareness Week might’ve just ended, but My Little Patch of Sunshine‘s tips for helping kids who stutter still apply.
• A Mama’s Blog meets another parenting milestone: The first time her son is embarrassed to hug her at school.
• Attention, working moms! Green and Clean Mom shares 4 ways to green your child’s daycare.
• Want to get your kids involved in some volunteer work over the summer? Green SAHM points you in the right direction.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Love the idea of cloth diapers—but wonder how they work while your child’s at daycare? The Cloth Diaper Blog shares some advice.
• SouleMama whips up a batch of violet jam, then spoons it on top of Parmesan crackers with cream cheese. Yum!
• If you think your kid is defiant at age two, just wait til she turns three, says PhD in Parenting.
• BabyMinding offers tips to help your kids break the sugar habit, plus tasty, low-sugar recipes that satisfy a sweet tooth the healthy way.
• Rainy day? Make tye-dye t-shirts, suggests Natural Kids.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• New to gardening? Smiling Green Mom says if she can do it, you can, too!
• The Confused Homemaker does waste-free lunch right with reusable (and cute!) snack and sandwich bags.
• Yoga pants are great to get your stretch on, but could wearing them everyday be bad for your health? asks 5 Minutes for Mom.
• Think about the best thing happening to you today—then share it with The Mommy Files for Share Your Good News Tuesday. Fun!
• Babies need names, but coming up with one you (and your partner!) both love can be tough, says The Mama Bird Diaries.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

Earth Day is right around the corner! To celebrate, we’re highlighting out favorite eco-conscious posts in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• How much water does your family consume? Green and Clean Mom finds an online calculator to help you figure it out.
• Green SAHM knows are more than just pretty to look at. When planted strategically, they’ll provide shade to keep your home cooler in the summer.
• Yoga mat on it’s last legs? Don’t throw it out—recycle it!, says Green Baby Guide.
• Ms. Frizzle is back to save the planet! The Green Parent reviews The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge.
• We’re not the only ones who love eco-crafts: Make and Takes shares crafts your kids can make with stuff you’d otherwise throw out.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• A great read that’s just for grown-ups: The Tranquil Parent talks about the importance of fighting fairly with your partner.
• Moms weigh in when the Green Baby Guide asks, “Why did you go green with baby?”.
• Trying to minimize waste at home? Green SAHM shares tips for using less plastic in the kitchen.
• Make and Take’s adorable Easter craft will turn your kid’s face into a funny bunny.
• A simple way to keep your home healthier? Take off your shoes, says Mom Goes Green.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• We talk a lot about greening your home—but what about your workplace? The Green Phone Booth shares a collection of tips and ideas.
• Just in time for spring! Mom Go Green reports that bike-friendly routes are now available on Google Maps.
• Green Talk shares an easy, all-natural way to keep your garden healthy (and it’s not compost!).
• Good news for kids (and adults) with peanut allergies: Oral treatment may soon be available, AllergyMoms reports.
• Tech Savvy Mama talks up SciGirls, a new TV show that aims to get more girls interested in math, science, and engineering.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

One week closer to spring! Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Cookies for breakfast? You bet. Hip Mountain Mama makes hers with whole wheat flour, raisins, almonds, and flaxseeds.
• File under: Funny. Check out “10 Things I’ve Learned Since Becoming a mom” from The Healthy Moms.
• TheSmartMama explains why mold can be harmful—plus how to keep it from growing in your home (ick!).
• Too many catalogs are bad for the environment and an (organized) living space. Big Green Purse helps you cut the clutter.
• On our must-see list? Eco documentary, Addicted to Plastic, thanks to Nature Moms‘ review.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• You’re probably aware of the importance of purchasing fair trade coffee and chocolate. Tree Hugging Family asks, what about bananas?
• Recycle Your Day‘s taking Meatless Mondays to the next level with raw meals for her baby.
• There’s a new baby tub out that makes bath time a snap, says Green Mama’s Pad. Break out the bubbles!
• Excess dietary sodium isn’t just a concern for grown-ups; PhD in Parenting says many baby and toddler foods are also too high in salt.
• GreenStyleMom whips up winter salad with roasted beets and tangerines. Yum!

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

We’re really excited about KIWI’s 2010 Next Great Young Chef contest, our search for the next generation of culinary experts, so this week we’re featuring cooking-related posts we love from some of our favorite mom blogs.

• Real Mom Kitchen‘s Super Bean Burritos are perfect fare for Meatless Mondays (or any day of the week!).
• Looking for a fun after-school treat? Try the UnGourmet‘s toasted coconut and chocolate chip cookies.
• 3 Kids and Us makes butter-browned potatoes that’ll hit the spot on a cold night.
• Why buy bread when it’s so easy to make your own? Check out Milk and Honey Mommy‘s whole wheat sandwich loaf.
• Tomorrow’s Groundhog’s Day! Warm up with Gourmet Mom on-the-Go‘s Groundhog Hot Cocoa.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

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Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Green and Clean Mom explores the idea of reforming the Toxic Substance Control Act, which could save $5 billion a year in health care costs.
• Want to slow down? Mama-Om shares three ways she practices peace and finds self-connection.
• Enviromom reduces waste with reusable baby wipes.
• The next time your kid wants a new plaything, check out Green SAHM‘s four toys you can make rather than buy.
• A campfire in the winter? PhD in Parenting did it, and has a great picture to prove it.

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-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the parent blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Adventures in Babywearing is promoting Blog.Bid.Hope to raise money on behalf of the Liz Logelin Foundation and Anissa Mayhew. Learn how you can help!
• Want to make your own cute baby legwarmers? Check out The Clothesline‘s easy tutorial.
• Just in time for snapping all those holiday photos: Learn five techniques to take better pictures of your kid from SimpleMom.
• Mindful Momma shares her tips on seeking out the best heirloom holiday decorations. Fun!
• Kudos to the moms in Michigan who are supporting toxic chemical reform. Read all about it at Green and Clean Mom.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the parent blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Our first featured dad blog! Why My Hair Don’t Grow No More‘s two-year-old plays a silly trick.
• Louloupink shares her ten favorite resources for nontoxic family living.
• Has your kid recently outgrown an old pair of shoes? BusyMom knows a great way to get rid of them.
• So much fun! Make and Takes transforms an ordinary plastic bowling set into a Thanksgiving turkey bowl.
• EnviroMom finds a new use for an old filing cabinet.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• There’s a Healthy Child Healthy World virtual party happening at And That’s All I’ve Got to Say About That. Check it out!
• Natural as Possible Mom has two kids that sleep great—and she shares how yours can, too.
• Do you apologize to your kids? Parenting By Trial and Error does, and she explains why.
• Yum! ReadyMom’s Best Ever Banana Muffins look delicious.
• Want to get creative with this year’s holiday cards? Try Origami Mommy‘s easy tutorial for a pretty, flowery option.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Crunchy Domestic Goddess grapples with BPA in canned goods, and says it might be time to cook her own beans.
• Any mom with more than one kid is knows all about sibling rivalry—but what about with twins? Here’s what The Bean Blog has to say.
• Wow! Waldorf Mama‘s photos capture the beauty of autumn.
• It’s the simple things that count: Muthering Heights finds joy in the everyday.
• Mom Goes Green says gather your bottles and cans! November 15th is America Recycles Day.

-Marygrace, KIWI staffer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Looking for another way to preserve fall fruit? NatureMoms says try dehydrating!
• More about meat: Why families should choose organic beef, according to Annie’s Organic Baby.
• Fruit flies are annoying, but EnviroMom knows an easy way to banish them from your house.
• Out of the Crayon Box shows how easy it is to make a DIY play kitchen—out of an old nightstand!
• Looking for a fun costume idea to enter in our DIY Halloween costume contest? Try Helping Little Hands‘ poodle outfit.

-Marygrace, KIWI staffer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Are you a city mom or a country mom? Being the latter, BusyMom discusses her fascination with life in New York and Chicago.
• We found out from Wisconsin Mommy that September 23rd was National Family Game Night. Perhaps a little late, but who says your family game night can’t be September 28th instead?
• Petite Planet recounts the childhood pleasure of hanging out under the kitchen table, and links to some cool photos, too!
• How to get your kid to like broccoli? The Mom Slant explains why she doesn’t buy branded character foods for her family.
• Mom-101 recalls her own ballet experience when taking her daughter to her first class.

-Marygrace, KIWI Staffer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Trying to cut back on grocery bills? See how Melanie of My Little Patch of Sunshine does it.
• Crunchy Domestic Goddess is encouraging families to reduce their impacts on the planet with the Ditch the Disposables Challenge 2009.
• Apple season is upon us, and GreenStyleMom takes her kids to pick their own. Fun!
• Tree Hugging Family knows greening your trash bags isn’t the most exciting thing–but it’s still important.
• Ever thought about how the color pink affects gender cues? PhD in Parenting makes some interesting points.

-Marygrace, KIWI Staffer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere. Interested in having your blog featured? Let us know in the comments!

• Too many tomatoes? The Green Baby Guide has ideas on how to use them!
• Nature Moms Blog says kids in the city need adventures, too–and she’s got some great suggestions!
• PrairieMama copes with her little one’s first day of kindergarten.
• Learn how to stop procrastinating and get more done with tips from The Tranquil Parent.
• What are you grateful for? Waldorf Mama gives thanks on Gratitude Friday.

-Marygrace, KIWI Staffer

Here’s the latest and greatest of what’s going on in the mom blogosphere.  Interested in having your blog featured?  Let us know in the comments!

• With summer fast approaching, it may be time for you to check out some camps for your little ones.  A Little Bliss helps parents in their summer camp search.
• What are you putting off?  The Bean Blog shares why procrastination is bad for your health.
• When it comes to children reading, the earlier the better.  Great Books 4 Kids shares some cool reads that will teach your kids all about knights and castles.
• Mommy in Pink has got Mother’s Day covered with gift ideas and giveaways. May 10th is just around the corner!
• In The Mommy Trenches has recipes for the moms on-the-go.  Kid- and husband-approved meatballs that don’t take all day?  Sign us up!