This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program at National Fitness Center. No homework, late bedtimes, lots of swimming…just a few of the things kids look forward to each summer. But summer break for kids is anything but a break for busy parents. It can mean major adjustments for childcare. It can also be […]
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Can a Cow Save a Penguin? Question on World Penguin Day
April 25, 2017
This post is in cooperation with Stonyfield, where I am proud to be a #StonyfieldBlogger! Can a cow save a penguin? I asked my youngest to #ImagineHow when we visited Zoo Knoxville recently. Since they were tiny, I’ve brought my kids to visit the penguins at our local zoo, where they wait to see them […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on April 25, 2017 in agriculture, biodiversity, conservation, parenting, pesticides, Yo-Getters
Guest Post: What Can Tennessee Moms Do Right Now?
November 9, 2016
Guest post by Lindsay Pace of Moms Clean Air Force: Dear Amazing Mamas, I’m hearing from so many people who are wondering what they can do–and worrying that we are going to have a president who wants to get rid of all our clean air protections. Here’s what you can do right now: Get in […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on November 9, 2016 in air, children, health, Healthy Families, parenting
No More Mom Jeans
June 8, 2016
This is a sponsored post in cooperation with Stonyfield and prAna. No more mom jeans for me. You know what I mean, don’t you? Those less-than-flattering pants pulled up to cover figure flaws, but creating a less-than-flattering look in the process. I dared to try slim fitting jeans in a size smaller than I could […]
Hurray For Summer Camps!
May 25, 2016
This is a sponsored post in cooperation with National Fitness Center, where I appreciate being part of the #teamNFC program. School’s out! The weather’s heating up, and the kids are anxious for long, lazy days. Or are they? Wouldn’t it be great if they’d be satisfied with an idyllic summer vacation with the entire family? […]
Southeast’s Sunsphere, Shiny Train, Cleaner Energy Choices for TVA
July 28, 2015
Taking the elevator to the top of the Knoxville’s landmark Sunsphere was the highlight of a downtown summer field trip for my family. The girls marveled during the short ride up that we’d be climbing so high, then they scouted for different Knoxville landmarks through the golden glass on the observation floor. I pointed out […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on July 28, 2015 in air, clean air, health, Healthy Families, parenting
Imperfect Plans for Toxic Chemical Reform in US Capitol
July 13, 2015
Get my newsletter here so we can stay in touch! Time for an update on imperfect plans for toxic chemical reform: Who knew a harmful substance finally removed from children’s pajamas in the 70s would end up in our furniture decades later? That child safety devices could be protecting them from one harm while causing […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on July 13, 2015 in clean couponing, conscious consumerism, parenting, safer chemicals, toxic
Ecology Center Detects Toxic Chemicals in Children’s Car Seats
July 8, 2015
Could a federally mandated traffic safety procedure be putting your child at risk for a different sort of danger? Independent research by consumer advocacy watchdog Ecology Center shows many children’s car seats are loaded with toxic chemicals that may be a risk to their long-term health! These same chemicals are being detected as accumulating in […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on July 8, 2015 in children, parenting, safer chemicals, safety, toxic
Summer Parenting Sanity with a Splash of Knoxville #teamNFC Fun
June 27, 2015
This post is in cooperation with the #teamNFC program that promotes fitness and wellness via National Fitness Center! “Mom, let’s go to the _________” often ends with the word that rhymes with school, doesn’t it? The summer feels short, the days can be long, and everyone wants to cool off! My kids and I have […]
Five Don’t-Miss Memories to Record with Your Baby or Toddler
May 27, 2015
Don’t miss the yummy giveaway at the bottom of this post brought to you by Stonyfield Organic! “It goes by so fast,” goes the cliché that all the more experienced parents tell you. You blink, and suddenly you go from sleepless nights with a newborn to chasing a toddler who’s ready to explore the world […]
Continue Reading By FlourSackMama on May 27, 2015 in family, food, natural, non-GMO, nurture, organic, parenting
