By Linda ShiueAre your kids feeling bored? Are you tired of their obsession with Hannah Montana and Disney Princesses? Here's a list of books that will open their minds and imaginations to the rest of the world.  Give them a...

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Demi Moore accompanied her love, Ashton Kutcher last night at the premier of his new movie 'Killers'The co-stars of the movie 'Killers' are doing more than just showing up at Hollywood premiers. Both Ashton Kutcher (above) and Kathrine Heigl (below) are...

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I don't like to kill creatures.  An ant, spider or mouse that finds their way in my home will surely get escorted out safely under my watch.  All creatures serve some kind of purpose in the balance of nature.  The...

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And if you had any doubt that is true check out GreenIsSexy.org!    It is site put together by three friends who believe that being informed is sexy, being responsible is sexy and being eco friendly is sexy; therefore, being green IS...

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Image via Wikipedia By Linda ShiueA common perception is that too much sugar is what makes kids "hyper." But what about eating fruits and vegetables? It may depend on how well you wash them. A new study published in Pediatrics suggests a...

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I sniffed both my armpits first before coming to the conclusion that it was my ten year old son that was the one with the awful body odor.  Oy vey, my boy was starting the bumpy journey to becoming a...

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My favorite consumer advocacy organization, The Environmental Working Group, has just released a report that details how toxic fragrances can be to your health.  How can something that smells so good be so bad? And how come our government doesn't...

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By Linda Shiue There are two other couples we've known since we moved to San Francisco twelve years ago, and we now have two kids each, ranging from age four up to thirteen.  We've supported each other through long hours at...

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I just might have to get a pair of these adorable Swedish Hasbeens which are handmade with respect for people and the environment.Or these by Maguba (oh and you can create your own color combo!):These eco-cork shoes by El Naturalista Shoes are some...

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I am sick and hacking up a lung, but happy to be a mom today!!! I am really happy that my kids are self sufficient and I don't have to change their diapers any more... really happy that I can tell...

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