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!

• Why do girls have to wear swimsuit tops but boys don’t? Crunchy Domestic Goddess weighs in on her daughter’s experience with bathing suit inequality.
• Come, Mommy shares a hilarious (and adorable!) story about getting laundry help from her son.
• The only thing worse than a clogged drain? Having to use a super toxic product to clean it out. No more, says Recycle Your Day, who offers eco-friendly solutions.
• It’s hot outside! If your air conditioner isn’t working as well as you think it should be, try this one simple trick, says Mom Goes Green.
• Your morning java just got greener, thanks to The Green Mom Review‘s post on reusable, hemp coffee filters.

-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.

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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!

• 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.

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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!

• 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.

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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!

• Is your kid old enough to use the computer on his own? Consider SafeMama‘s tips to help him surf the web safely.
• Frugal Babe takes another step towards minimalism by reducing her news consumption—and has great results.
• Stay-at-home moms and dads, take note: Living as a one-income family need not be frightening, says Not the Jet Set.
• Walking Upside Down makes spinach-ricotta ravioli (including from-scratch pasta dough!). Yum!
• Birthday party coming up? Take some inspiration from Recycle Your Day‘s homemade birthday banner.

-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.

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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!

• Living green doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. Instead, try the 80/20 rule, says The Green Phone Booth.
• Going Green Mama shares some restorative yoga poses to soothe aching muscles after a weekend of gardening.
• An energy audit’s the best way to figure out your home’s carbon footprint. The Conscious Shopper tells you how to do it!
• Looking forward to making popsicles this summer? NatureMoms found molds that are BPA-free!

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

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• 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

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• Confessions of a Mean Mommy weighs in on a new study citing the negative effects of helicopter parenting.
• Why do we blog? My Baby Naturally explores the motivating factors behind keeping an online journal.
• Most parents are experts at giving, but knowing how to receive is equally important, says the Uncommon Voice.
• Fresh off the heels of our babywearing post, Just Ask Baby answers whether to sling or not to sling.
• Got some old newspaper lying around? Make Music Making Momma‘s musical shakers.

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• 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

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• SouleMama takes a moment on Fridays to snap a photo of whatever’s happening in the present moment—and appreciate it!
• It might be March, but Waldorf Mama knows winter isn’t over yet. That’s why she knitted a pair of amazing pink mittens for her daughter.
• The Tranquil Parent reviews a book that teaches kids as young as three about chores and allowance. Check it out!
• Looking for ways to conserve water? Mom Goes Green has ideas for reusing your gray water.

-Marygrace, KIWI staff writer

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• Cut the carbon footprint of your to-go coffee cup with a DIY cup sleeve. The Big Green Giraffe shares a tutorial—as well as her cute results!
• Natural as Possible Mom tries to reduce her family’s paper use. See how she’s doing!
• Ever get skeeved out when your kid uses a public restroom? Raising a Green Bean reviews an eco-friendly solution.
• A Mama’s Blog attempts cleans the playroom with her sons, then tries to explain the meaning of the word “pigsty.” Funny!
• Healthy Happy Hip Parenting rediscovers her beauty with a fun photo shoot.

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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!

• 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

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• 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

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• 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.

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• Pampers disposables give babies a better night’s sleep than cloth diapers? We’re not sure we believe it, and neither is The Cloth Diaper Blog.
• Green & Clean Mom has the tools to help your family get through cold and flu season—naturally.
• The Soft Landing Blog explains whether or not it’s safe to wash plastics in the dishwasher.
• Ever wonder what it’s like to homeschool? Renaissance Mama answers your questions.
• This Mama Makes Stuff gives us some crafty inspiration in the form of a homemade infant wrap dress.

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• 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.

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• Life transitions of all kinds can be tough for kids and grown-ups alike. The Tranquil Parent finds wisdom in the words of Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne.
• On our quest to always be a little greener, Pure Mothers asks: Can environmentalism go too far?
• Mama-Om documents her son’s experience with the giant octopus tree. Talk about kids exploring nature!
• Caught up in the Swine Flu scare? Mom Go Green shares tips to keep your kids safe.
• Via Green Me: Due to the recent BPA controversy, Patagonia has terminated their relationship with SIGG.

-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 peaches still available at your local farmer’s market? If so, try canning some of them for the winter with this tutorial from Naturally Knocked Up.
• The Tranquil Parent encourages moms and dads to check your child’s car seat to make sure it’s properly installed.
• Next time you have an opportunity to take a relaxing bath, try Frugal Granola’s recipe for Mama’s Passion Bath Salt.
• Make and Takes says you can  preserve family memories by  encouraging your kids to journal.
• Slowly but surely, cities are providing curbside composting. Learn about it at Green Mama’s Pad.

-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