Unacceptable Levels, an acclaimed documentary from first time filmmaker Ed Brown, released on DVD June 10th. Originally inspired after becoming a father, Ed was determined to uncover the truth about the chemicals we come into contact with every day and how they impact his family. Did the chemicals have anything to do with the cataract in his right eye at such a young age? His asthma or his wife's Crohn's disease? A self-taught filmmaker with a mission to ensure the well-being of his family, … [Read more...]
What Does it Take to Be a Teacher?
Thank you to Participant Media for sponsoring today's post. This is my first official year to be homeschooling. I am a bit overwhelmed this week organizing our Kindergarten curriculum. You should see our office. It is covered in books, flashcards, and lesson plans. Wow! So what does it take to be a teacher? That is such a great question. Have you had an amazing teacher in your life? I can think of a few that really inspired learning in my life. In high school, I had a great English/Drama … [Read more...]
A Look Into Vaccinations: The Greater Good
We have not yet vaccinated our children. I don't want to get into a debate on why we should on here. But I do want to say, we are thinking of getting a few vaccinations for our daughter now that she is 4 and playing with a larger number of children as we travel the country. We are not against vaccinations exactly, we just are not certain if some of them are necessary nor do we trust some of the ingredients contained in the vaccines. This is why I choose to review and giveaway The Greater Good … [Read more...]