I was challenged to switch to Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and to test new ways of using this versatile product in my home. In a previous post, I discussed how intrigued I was by the possible uses of Arm & Hammer Baking Soda in the nursery. I already used the product in my fridge to deodorize, but now I’ve tested it as a diaper pail freshener and stuffed animal cleaner.

I was challenged to use Arm & Hammer Baking Soda in a new way in the home. There are hundreds of uses, but I was most interested in testing baking soda in the nursery.

Join us for a Friends With Kids Twitter Party on Thursday, March 8th at 9pm Eastern for a fun discussion about parenting, love and relationships as well as a chance to win Fandango gift cards and prizes. Hashtag #friendswithkids

With their love of the outdoors, children are natural environmentalists. My preschooler loved the new Lorax movie. Afterwards, he wanted to plant some trees.

Teaching your kids to be earth friendly is easier than you think. Reading books about nature, recycling, planting trees and gardening are all fun ways to teach your kids.

Since I’m a busy working mom, I love it when companies offer affordable, practical ways to help the environment. Seventh Generation is one of my favorite companies because they offer greener cleaning products that are priced competitively.

You may know by now that Guidecraft makes fun learning toys for home and educational toys and furniture for the classroom. Many of their products are also accessible and helpful for children with disabilities.

The two items I am sharing this month (the Balance Base and the Multi Match Sensory Discs) are ones that are fun for typically developing children but take on a whole other dimension when they are used for occupational therapy with children with special needs…

Looking professional is very important for most businesses. For small businesses, personalizing your own business cards might be the way to get clients, secure advertising or simply get your name out there. They have a high market value and give those you interact with an idea of what you are capable of doing and willing to offer. Through UPrinting, business cards can be colorful, clear and individualized to your own needs.

As one of the community leaders for the Million Moms Challenge, I am learning more about the issues that unite us as mothers.

The goal of the Million Moms Challenge is to focus our collective will on the issues that most affect women and children on this planet…

We’ve enjoyed being a part of the Random House Read & Play Summer Fun Community and chatting with moms about their favorite books, how they encourage their children to read and the way they can use books to discuss difficult topics like bullying. We also talked about how much we treasure the time spent reading with our children– whether it’s snuggled up in bed, cuddling on the couch or sitting at the kitchen table.  Reading with our children sets them up for educational success, but moms treasure children’s books because they strengthen our bond with our children.