Mom Blog Round-Up: November 2nd

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

2992061400_3ac26898b0Here’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!

  • 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.

-Marygrace, KIWI staffer

Mom Blog Round-Up: October 5th

Monday, October 5th, 2009

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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!

  • It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Heather at A Mama’s Blog is training for the Komen Denver Race for the Cure.
  • Feeling foggy? Learn the top three ways to get energized at Mom On The Run.
  • GeekyMomma gets back to teaching, and notices that while the kids have stayed the same, other things at school have changed.
  • How do you know an item you’re buying is really green? Tree Hugging Family shares their criteria for green product reviews.
  • A new way to use pumpkin: Kingdom Twindom shares her method for pumpkin pie puffs.

-Marygrace, KIWI staffer

Mom Blog Round-Up: September 21st

Monday, September 21st, 2009

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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

Mom Blog Round-Up: August 24th

Monday, August 24th, 2009

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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!

  • Funny stories of the last week of summer from Green Kiddos.
  • On our never-ending quest to live more earth-friendly, Green & Clean Mom reminds us that we’re only human.
  • Chicky Chicky Baby realizes her kids won’t be kids forever.
  • Crafty projects like felt toys and cute skirts, from Nested.
  • According to The Green Mom Review, SIGG’s reusable bottles for kids do contain BPA.

-Marygrace, KIWI Staffer

Mom Blog Round-Up: August 10

Monday, August 10th, 2009

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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!

  • Crunchy Domestic Goddess warns moms to be wary of greenwashing when it comes to packing school lunches–ditch the organic Oreos in favor of homemade granola bars!
  • Check out The Artful Parent’s creative take on watercolors, which sounds like a great rainy-day activity.
  • Learn all about the health benefits of wheatgrass, plus how to grow it at home from Earth Mama.
  • Slugs on the Refrigerator takes some time to step out of her family’s pattern of busy-ness.
  • PhD in Parenting calls for more flexible parenting and maternity leave.

-Marygrace, KIWI Staffer

Mom Blog Round Up: August 3

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

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!momblog

  • Packing lunch is easy when you’ve got your own garden! Crunchy Domestic Goddess muses over her homegrown cucumbers.
  • Muthering Heights is looking for natural colic remedies. Share your advice!
  • Ever have a hard time remembering whether or not you turned off the oven upon leaving the house? Locked the front door? Boost your memory power with a simple tip from The Tranquil Parent.
  • Tree Hugging Family discusses the benefits of green curriculum in schools. Teach ‘em while they’re young!
  • The new school year is just around the corner! Get ready with Non-Toxic Kids’ eco-friendly back to school guide.

-Marygrace, KIWI staffer

Mom Blog Round-Up: July 27

Monday, July 27th, 2009

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 earth-friendly ways to keep pesky mosquitoes at bay? Check out Pink and Blue Avenue’s all-natural ideas.
  • Gift of Green turns popsicle sticks into decorative Countdown Sticks, so your family can count down til the Next Big Thing that’s going on.
  • You’ve considered cloth diapers, but what about cloth baby wipes? Read all about them at Green Baby Guide.
  • EnviroMom weighs in on making climate change part of the curriculum for high schoolers.
  • Looking for a summer treat to help you cool off? Try The Green Parent’s mouth-watering recipe for Blackberry Chocolate Frozen Yogurt.

-Marygrace, KIWI Staffer

Mom Blog Round Up: July 20

Monday, July 20th, 2009

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!

  • Did you know you can recycle drinking straws? What about envelopes with plastic windows? Change Becomes Change has a list of recycle-friendly items that may surprise you.
  • Mommy’s Favorite Things helps us sort out all our eco-laundry questions.
  • It’s Money-Saving Monday over at My Little Patch of Sunshine. Find out how business loyalty cards can help your budget.
  • Eco Women has compiled a whole list of resources for moms looking to be greener, with links regarding everything from car seats to strollers to healthy toys.
  • Read all about one mom’s experience with potty training bootcamp at Green Kiddos.

Also, we want more of your blogs! We got a great response on last week’s post, but KiwiLog is still looking for more mom blogs to feature in our blogroll. Please share your links!

-Marygrace, KIWI Staffer

Mom Blog Round-Up: July 13

Monday, July 13th, 2009

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!

  • Calling all crafty moms! Origami Mommy shares a tutorial for DIY baby booties.
  • Confessions of a Mean Mommy discusses the pleasures of a few camp-free weeks of summer with her boys.
  • With new outbreaks and recalls being announced so frequently as of late, Mindful Momma’s post on the importance of food safety couldn’t come at a better time!
  • Plastic, plastic, everywhere. Learn about what drinking straws are made of, as well as some alternative options, courtesy of The Soft Landing blog.
  • Renaissance Mama chronicles her family’s experience of an all-American summer activity–blueberry picking.

-Marygrace, KIWI Staffer

Mom Blog Round-Up: June 22, 2009

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

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 tea fan? Tree Hugging Family reviews Earth Mama Angel Baby’s organic Mama-To-Be tea sampler (thumbs up!), and holds a tea sampler giveaway.
  • Lots of us have been experiencing never-ending rain, clouds, and cool temperatures. Beat the summer gloomies by looking on the bright side with Secret Mom Thoughts.
  • Pure Mothers serve up an environmentally-responsible slice of strawberry rhubarb pie.
  • If you’ve yet to do any berry picking this year, GreenStyleMom’s experience will inspire you.
  • Mindful Momma admits it–you can’t be 100% green 100$ of the time! Check out the eco-confessional.

-Marygrace, KIWI Staff Writer

Mom Blog Round Up: June 15, 2009

Monday, June 15th, 2009

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!

  • Muthering Heights marvels at her daughter’s growing sense of curiousity about the world around her.
  • Just in time for Father’s Day: The Green Mom Review talks earth-friendly shave gel for dad.
  • Got any birthdays coming up? Try this yummy carrot cake recipe, courtesy of Thrifty Mom to Three Boys.
  • Kingdom Twindom shares her experience with natural oatmeal baths for baby.
  • Balloons are festive, but they’re no party for the environment. Learn why at Mom Goes Green.
  • Enviromom beautifies her pantry with earth-friendly shelf paper.

-Marygrace, KIWI Staff Writer

Mom Blog Round-Up: June 1, 2009

Monday, June 1st, 2009

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!

  • EnviroMom made compost! What about you?
  • Got an old cell phone you’re looking to get rid of? The Clothesline tells you how.
  • If you live in Northern California, check out The Green Parent’s guide highlighting local, earth-friendly stores, markets, forums, and events.
  • Tree Hugging Family compiles a great list of eco education websites for kids and teens.
  • More news on the dangers of BPA, courtesy of The Smart Mama.

Mom Blog Round-Up

Friday, April 17th, 2009

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!

-Our hospitals use a lot of energy and produce a lot of waste.  A guest blogger at Crunchy Domestic Goddess explains how staying healthy is one more way we can help the environment.

-A timely post: Learn how going green with your baby can save money, courtesy of Green Baby Guide.

-Green SAHM tells the merits of greening your hair care routine.  Who says you need to wash every single day?

-We all know the importance of getting our kids to be active outdoors.  The Tranquil Parent has great tips for outside fun.

-Mom Goes Green talks about the effect of pesticides on our children.

Marygrace, KIWI intern

Happenings in the Mom Blogosphere

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

In an effort to foster community and help parents help each other, we’ve rounded up some of the best offerings from eco-minded mom bloggers.  Here they are!

-Eco Child’s Play reviews Bringing Home Nature by Doug Tallamy, a book aimed at helping families create their own native backyard habitats.

-Is it better to purchase a conventional, second-hand crib, or buy a new one that’s certified greener or safer?  Green Baby Guide discusses.

-Not sure what to do with the piles of boxes you have in your garage?  Looking to get some boxes on the cheap while still avoiding waste?  Visit Mom Goes Green.

-Inhabitots explores attachment parenting, as well as the merits of an arm’s reach co-sleeper.  Learn more about attachment parenting and other sleep training methods in the March articles by Moms Meet.

-Mom Go Green is gearing up for warmer weather with an outdoor bat house.  It keeps mosquitoes at bay, and provides some fun nighttime entertainment!

-Marygrace, KIWI intern and blog enthusiast