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Credits and Offsets for Non-Green Valentines? by Organicmania, last updated: Jul 13, 2011 06:00 AM: Maybe you’ve heard of the pollution credits and carbon offsets made available to Big Business. Today I’m wondering about credits and offsets for non-green Valentines. You see, last week I blogged about Green Valentines, happily recalling the days when I enjoyed making simple homemade “green” Valentines with my son. I expected to do the same this year. But this year I don’t have a preschooler. I have a BIG BOY kindergartner whose best friend is giving out Hot Wheels Valentines.

Thanks to the Early BPA Pioneers by Organicmania, last updated: Jul 12, 2011 11:13 PM: With today's news about BPA, it's time to give thanks to those early advocates who sounded the alarm on BPA in bottles years ago. Plus, a list of resources and an easy way to give to support the Environmental Working Group's efforts.

Nation of Stereotypes by Jeff Steele, last updated: Jul 12, 2011 10:28 PM: Recent discussions of the proposed federal employee pay freeze highlight an unfortunate development: Americans have begun taking far too much pleasure in other's misfortunes.

Greenwashing at the Kiddie Hair Salon by Organicmania, last updated: May 09, 2011 01:55 PM: Today was a milestone day – I finally got Baby Boo his first real haircut, since far too many people were calling him "her." So by rights, I should be thinking about that happy milestone. But instead, I left the salon steaming mad about one of the most egregious examples of greenwashing I’ve come across – an “all natural, organic hair care for children” line of lice treatment products called Fairy Tales Hair Care for Children.

First Juice: A New Entrant in the Juice Market Tries to Be Different by Jeff Steele, last updated: Apr 01, 2011 05:38 AM: I've heard juice described as "crack for kids" and with two sons whose thirst for juice seems unquenchable, I'm always interested in healthier alternatives. First Juice presses all the right buttons: organic, half the sugar, and re-useable bottles. But, will the kids drink it?

Beauvoir Teacher Caught with Pictures of Nude Child by Jeff Steele, last updated: Mar 22, 2011 07:23 AM: For over a week, DCUM has been consumed by discussion concerning the discovery of inappropriate pictures of a young boy on a camera possessed by a third-grade teacher at one of the most elite schools in Washington, DC. At what point is a discussion of a story on DCUM become the story itself?

If You've Ever Thought About Writing a Novel... by SarahPekkanen, last updated: Mar 22, 2011 07:21 AM

Preschoolers Don't Learn By Bad Example by Jessica, last updated: Mar 22, 2011 07:19 AM: How did I miss it that children under the age of six do not learn by bad example? And why are children's book authors and educational television programs missing this as well?

Green Mom Culture Shock: Back to School by Organicmania, last updated: Mar 22, 2011 07:16 AM: So much for "eco-friendly." Even "progressive" school systems like Montgomery County's are way behind the times when it comes to going green.

Out of the mouths of... by SarahPekkanen, last updated: Mar 22, 2011 07:13 AM

Facebook Friending Free-for-All by SarahPekkanen, last updated: Mar 21, 2011 07:16 AM: I'm the LAST person who needs an excuse to spend more time on the computer...

Date Night Dance by Jessica, last updated: Mar 21, 2011 07:15 AM: Getting ready for a date night with my husband used to be a long process, until he learned exactly how to answer my rhetorical questions and groove to the Mars/Venus gender stereotype dance. Now we're out the door in 30 minutes flat.

Hybrid Mom: work, kids, love ... and self-loathing by Jessica, last updated: Mar 21, 2011 07:11 AM: You either have a briefcase and breast pump, or jelly-stained jeans and a knack for making cupcakes...right? As. If. Enter the Hybrid Mom.

Evaluating the Mercedes-Benz C300 Sports Sedan by Jeff Steele, last updated: Mar 21, 2011 07:04 AM: It's an above average car, but a first-rate phone booth.

Kwame Brown Statement by Jeff Steele, last updated: Feb 24, 2011 12:40 PM: Brown Returns Lincoln Navigator.

Cookies Must be Accepted by Jeff Steele, last updated: Jan 22, 2011 07:05 AM: Error: Your browser does not accept cookies from www.dcurbanmom.com

Report Post by Jeff Steele, last updated: Mar 25, 2010 06:56 AM: Report a DCUM Forum Post

Traveling...with Children by SarahPekkanen, last updated: Oct 28, 2009 09:24 PM: This article originally appeared in Bethesda magazine

The Shred: 30 Days Later by Jessica, last updated: Apr 01, 2009 12:50 PM: I lost 10 freaking pounds people. I did The Shred and I'm shredded. Squee!

Jillian Michaels Wants My Ass by Jessica, last updated: Mar 23, 2009 07:43 AM: I'm taking the 30 Day Shred challenge and committing to work out with the trainer to The Biggest Losers via the popular DVD that promises results. With snow on the ground and the economy in the toilet, working out at home with a virtual Jillian as my personal trainer for just $8.49 is a perfect remedy for the effects of my winter romance with guacamole and Pacifico.