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Diaper free meeting Sept. 24

September 23, 2009

Dallas/Fort Worth DiaperFreeBaby will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the indoor play area of Irving Bible Church in Irving.  DiaperFreeBaby is a network of free support groups promoting a natural approach to responding to babies’ elimination needs. This practice is followed worldwide and is known as elimination communication, natural [...]

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Baby Bond author signs books in Houston

September 22, 2009

Baby Bond (a brand new, updated version of Baby Matters: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Caring for Your Baby) author Dr. Linda Folden Palmer will be speaking to Houston residents at a book signing at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Want to organize a presentation for your group right here in Dallas/Fort [...]

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October outdoors and green group meetings

September 14, 2009

Families interested in green living enjoy so many resources here in Dallas/Fort Worth. Here’s what’s going on in the latter half of September and early October, courtesy of DFW Earth/Food/Animal/Green newsletter.
Monday, Sept. 14 Sierra Singles Dinner at 6:30ish at Cuquita’s Mexican, 214.575.3188, 8076 Spring Valley Rd., Richardson. You don’t have to be a Sierra Club [...]

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Rethinking Education this weekend

September 2, 2009

What would happen if you let your child stay out of school to explore whatever she is most interested in doing for as long as she wanted to do it? It’s not as outlandish as it might sound. It’s called “unschooling” and thousands of families find it just the ticket to a creative, individualized education. [...]

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Diaper group meeting Sept. 3 in Plano

August 24, 2009

If you’re a fan of the fluff, now’s the time to get involved.  The very first meeting of the new Plano chapter of the Real Diaper Association will meet Thursday, September 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at the Maribelle M. Davis Library, 7501 Independence Parkway in Plano.
The fledgling group is seeking experienced cloth diapering parents to [...]

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Save cash during sales tax holiday

August 19, 2009

Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on August 21, 22 and 23, the state’s annual tax holiday. Layaway plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.
As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use [...]

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Educate before you vaccinate

August 16, 2009

What’s in a vaccine? What are the risks of vaccinations? How about your rights regarding shots? Do you know all you need to know? Find out at “Educate before you vaccinate,” a seminar for parents on Aug. 22 in Plano with health advocate Mary Tocco.
Mary Tocco has been director of Vaccine Research and Education on [...]

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Real Diaper Association forming Plano chapter

August 3, 2009

They’re eco-friendly, they’re cute, they’re cost-effective, they’re natural … And now, cloth diapers are local, as the Real Diaper Association forms a local chapter here in the Plano area.  The RDA’s bottom line: supporting and teaching parents about diapering choices on a personal level.
If you’re a fan of the fluff, now’s the time to get [...]

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The Unhealthy Truth: free copies at Super Eco

July 30, 2009

Is the very food we eat making us sick? Mother of four and food allergy crusader Robyn O’Brien thinks so. In The Unhealthy Truth: How Our Food is Making Us Sick—and What We Can Do About It, she lays bare the largely unregulated tie between Big Food and Big Money here in America. Now you [...]

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Preserve and can your own fruits and veggies

July 20, 2009

Growing your own food and shopping for local produce at the farmer’s market is a great way to eat healthy, save money and reduce your carbon footprint. But what happens when the growing season is over?
Learn how to preserve and can fresh fruits and vegetables at the Trinity River Audubon Center from 10 a.m. to [...]

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