After the birth of my third child I suffered from insomnia that lasted well beyond the newborn phase. For those of you who haven’t experienced insomnia it’s pretty awful. During that year (yes, 12 months) of sleepless nights there were times when I was able to fall right asleep, but would then wake up and…
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6 Eco Alternatives to Plastic Wrap
Welcome to Green Questions, Groovy Answers-your opportunity to get your pressing green questions answered each week. This week’s question comes from a Twitter fan, Ashley (@AEB624) in Boston. Thanks Ashley! Are there any eco-friendly alternatives to using plastic wrap? Plastic wrap has been around for generations, preserving leftovers and keeping food from becoming stale. Unfortunately,…
Addiction Unplugged
Last weekend Snowtober hit, leaving her mark around the Northeast. Trees went down taking power lines with them. Many lost power and it took days for electricity to return. Some still don’t have it back. Around midnight on the night of the storm we heard a few loud beeps and our house went dark. Unplugged…
Lice Suck: Everything You Need to Know About Head Lice
It happened. Remember, I said it was inevitable? Last week was a doozy: we had to combat head lice. I am happy to report that we are now lice free and probably have the cleanest carpets and bedding around. But it wasn’t easy. There’s no question that lice are creepy and annoying, but they’re not…
Spring Cleanse
Spring is a time for starting fresh; spring flowers are in full bloom and the air carries that wonderful scent of new green growth. For many spring simply means thoroughly cleaning out the dirt, dust and disorder that have crept in over the past year. If you are really ambitious, the cleaning doesn’t only…