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My Top Books for Breastfeeding, Plus a Mother's Day Discount on Nursing Wares
It's been a few years since I've been on active duty, active breastfeeding duty that is. But, luckily I still get to be surrounded by little bundles of nursling joy as many of my friends and family...
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Little Locavores: Supermoms Against Superbugs
Greetings everyone, Two years ago, I wrote about the clear and present danger presented by the over use of antibiotics in the livestock industry in The Morality of Meat. Children dead within days of...
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EarthTalk: Two years later, BP Disaster and the Gulf "back to normal?"
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve seen a lot of warm and fuzzy TV ads, some sponsored by BP Oil, urging me to vacation in the Gulf of Mexico. But are things really “back to normal?” -- Paul Shea, Dublin, OH The...
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Baking in the Sun? Check out EWG's Skin Deep® Hall of Shame | 2012 Sunscreen...
If you live in the U.S. you've probably seen your share of sun for the entire summer, with the heat and sun we're experiencing. If you're stocking up on sunscreen for your daily outings, there's a...
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Little Locavores: Purple Asparagus, Purple Monkey and More Than Milk
A few months ago, a feature in Daily Candy caught my eye. It highlighted a new non-profit called More than Milk that organized opportunities for new moms to volunteer with their children. Founded by...
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Lolla with kids? Of course! Here's how it all went down.
Never a fan of huge, crowded events or places, I knew that going to Lollapalooza in a Chicago August would be feat of patience, tolerance...a good sense of humor, and lots of hydration. So this year,...
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EarthTalk: Chemicals in Babies' Cord Blood?
Dear EarthTalk: A few years back a study found over 200 chemicals in the umbilical cords of newborns, particularly African American, Asian and Hispanic babies. What are the causes of this phenomenon...
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Have you banned nasty PVC from your bathroom and kids' toys? Here's how you...
Notebooks, binders, backpacks, lunchboxes, the list of school supplies seems to grow each year, as do the efforts of retailers to tap into the back-to-school market. But, how much of these everyday...
View ArticleOpen Streets Chicago: A No Cars Allowed Party in the Street for All Ages
Ever wanted to take a nap in the middle of State Street? Me, neither. But, this weekend you'll get the chance to do this and much more at Open Streets Chicago. From chillin' on a "pop-up lawn" to...
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Chicago River Environmental Awareness Paddle
WHAT: Chicago River Environmental Awareness Paddle WHEN: Saturday, September 15th 1:30 pm to 5 pm Registration and safety talk at 1:30 pm Paddle starts at 2 pm HOW: BY BOAT WHERE: Launch from behind...
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Don't Ditch Your Used Art Supplies, Pitch 'em for Creative Pitch at Whole...
Several years ago at the Green Festival in Chicago, I became acquainted with Creative Pitch and their mission of reusing, reclaiming and redistributing unwanted art and design items to help art...
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A Brief Intermission.......
You may have noticed that posting has slowed down here at Green Parent Chicago. Life happens, kids grow and we have to portion our time differently. So in the next few weeks, this blog will take a...
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Happy Birthday to Us! We turned 5 years old this month :)
Hello dear friends, I hope you all celebrated a marvelous Earth Day yesterday and enjoyed the beautiful weather. We here at Green Parent Chicago are really excited to let you know that we are back from...
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Book Review: "Clean Your Kitchen Green"
With the bright light of spring now shining in our windows, it's no wonder we feel the urge to do a little nest maintenance. Have you spotted that greasy mass of dust bunnies hiding behind your oven...
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Weekend Reading List: Food Safety Edition
-How did the City of Chicago celebrate Earth Day? By making a pact to brandish citywide recycling bins with Coca-Cola adverts. Seriously, read all about it here. Big bucks=big time ad space. Speak out...
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EarthTalk: How to Avoid Getting Greenwashed
Dear EarthTalk: I hear the term “greenwashing” a lot these days but am still not sure exactly what it means. Can you enlighten? -- Ruth Markell, Indianapolis, INIn essence, greenwashing involves...
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Bellwether fest to showcase "greatest hits" of local Chicago food and culture
Combine food, farm, vintage, collectors, crafters, and artists and what do you get: Bellwether, a new cultural fest and the brainchild of the folks behind local indie favorites The Vintage Bazaar and...
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The Green Parent Chicago Green and Local Mother's Day Gift Guide
Mothers Day is a pretty big day at my house, not just because I believe that parenting is one of the most important jobs an adult can take, but also because I get a day to celebrate being a proud mom...
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Bellwether Fest June Lineup and Schedule Announced
Organizers for the new Bellwether cultural fest just announced the performer line-up and schedule for the June date of the 2-weekend fest, and dropped a few hints about which vendors, workshops, and...
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