Healthy Green Moms

In A Pinch: Holly’s Pilgrim Stuffing

Monica — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:00:17 +0000

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and I’m always on the hunt for terrific stuffing recipes to have on hand. Have a peek at this recipe, because it’s sure to be a winner with you and the whole family: Holly’s Pilgrim Stuffing: Grab the recipe now! Video courtesy of Cookus Interruptus - Cooking Despite Life’s Interruptions. Get the latest from [...]

Are DHA and ARA in Infant Formulas Safe?

Jennifer — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:00:58 +0000

A New Weekly Contributor! Jennifer runs The Smart Mama, offering advice and resources for going green and non toxic at home, with a focus on kids and babies. She is a mom of 2, former environmental engineer and currently a partner in a Los Angeles firm. She is an environmental attorney specializing in consumer product [...]

10 Tips For A Non-Toxic Pregnancy

Guest — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:00:38 +0000

~A Guest Post~ Donielle is a stay at home mom to a two year old boy with another baby on the way, due in April. Over the last couple years she has become passionate about nutrition and natural living in order to overcome her own health problems and infertility. The health of her entire family [...]

Motrin To Help “Suffering” Babywearing Moms

Monica — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:12 +0000

This weekend Motrin laid a marketing whammy on themselves with a tasteless ad posted on their Mom-alogue that is just too hard to ignore. Companies generally are pretty savvy in trying to get their marketing message across so I couldn’t believe my eyes (and stay silent) when Sommer - Green & Clean Mom gave me [...]

In A Pinch: Nori Wrapped Salmon & The Cookbook Giveaway Winner!

Monica — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:16:10 +0000

Welcome back to the second edition of “In A Pinch” Thursdays where we hope to inspire some healthy creativity in the kitchen. Over time, I hope to include some videos of my family favorites featuring yours truly as well as some other videos I have in the works, so stay tuned! In the meantime, I hope [...]

10 Produce Items You’re Better Off Buying Organic

Monica — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:40:02 +0000

Have you made the switch to eating organic produce? Are you concerned about the cost of organic food in today’s economy? I held off for quite a while on buying organic produce because I thought it was an “all or nothing” decision however, the Environmental Working Group suggests that you can reduce your pesticide intake [...]

Kids Yoga Resources For Parents & Teachers

Monica — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:41:53 +0000

~A Guest Post~ Anita is an enthusiastic kids yoga teacher in Ontario and also blogs at Organic Yoga Mom. We are thrilled that she has agreed to do a Kids Yoga series for us at Healthy Green Moms so that we can learn more about introducing yoga to our children, teaching kids yoga and whatever [...]

In A Pinch: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Monica — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:00:28 +0000

Healthy Green Moms is please to announce our new Thursday video series “In A Pinch.” Whether you’re looking for some fresh ideas in the kitchen or simply want to add some healthier options to your menu, In a Pinch will provide simple video suggestions to help you get more wholesome goodness on the table each week [...]

A Wholesome Family Cookbook

Monica — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:00:57 +0000

ATTN: It’s Giveaway Time! Find yourself staring blankly into the fridge every few days, wondering what to make for dinner? Sounds like you are in need of a mealtime makeover and I can totally relate! My biggest dilemma in the kitchen is getting stuck in a rut. We generally rely on a few great recipes that I [...]

3 Simple Cooking Tips Every Mom & Dad Should Know

Monica — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:22:45 +0000

If you watch cooking shows these may not be anything new to you. If you don’t you just might have an a-HA moment in the kitchen like I did when I learned these simple little tips for making life easier in the kitchen. 1. Cook with garlic? Simply crush the clove gently with the flat [...]

Kids Yoga and What To Expect

Healthy Mom — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:05:35 +0000

~A Guest Post~ Anita is mom to one beautiful girl, life partner to a wonderful man and currently living in Canada. She is an enthusiastic kids yoga teacher in Ontario and also blogs at Organic Yoga Mom. We are excited to have a piece of Anita’s time so we can learn more about Kids Yoga [...]

Postpartum Depression and The Many Faces of New Motherhood

Monica — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:30:17 +0000

The majority of health professionals only screen for postpartum depression, which affects nearly 20% of new mothers, but what about other mood disorders that new mothers experience? I know I would have been grateful for additional information about the other mood disorders as a new mother. This article will briefly relay my experience and then [...]

37 Ways To Boost Your Energy (Without Breaking A Sweat)

Monica — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:00:16 +0000

Take a look at the supplements aisle in any drugstore and you’ll find a myriad of products designed to boost your energy. It’s easy to opt for cup after cup of java only to crash hours later; overworked, overstressed and left with little to give. Finding your optimal energy while caring for young children can [...]

Go Green With The Benefits of Liquid Chlorophyll

Monica — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:18:04 +0000

Still haven’t ditched your toxic deodorant, toothpaste or mouthwash because you’re worried about odor? Liquid chlorophyll is one of the most underrated, yet most beneficial natural products available and might be the answer to helping you take one more great green step towards total health. So what is chlorophyll? In basic terms, chlorophyll is what [...]

Hello Again!

Monica — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:30:11 +0000

After almost 9 weeks hanging over the toilet and hiding under a blanket I am beginning to feel human again. Sitting over dinner a few nights ago, my husband smiled at me and told me it was good to have me back again. I realized then what it must have been like for my husband, [...]