FREE Disney music

Our kids love music. We listen to music when we're cooking, driving and just whenever we want a jam session. Their daddy is really good about introducing various types of music from classical to techno dance. So, I was so happy to learn that Walt Disney Records is giving away FREE Disney music (anything free is a good thing)! On Monday, Disney Records started 50 Days of Summer on Facebook where they are offering a free song a day for 50 days. Become a fan (or "like') them on Facebook and you'll see a new link everyday for the next 48 days. Enjoy!

Shopper's Guide to Pesticides

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) came out with a shopper's guide to pesticides. See the list below:

The Dirty Dozen (worst to worse):

1. Celery
2. Peaches
3. Strawberries
4. Apples
5. Blueberries (domestic)
6. Nectarines
7. Sweet Bell Peppers
8. Spinach
9. Kale/Collard Greens
10. Cherries
11. Potatoes
12. Grapes (Imported)

The Clean Fifteen:

1. Onions
2. Avocado
3. Sweet corn (Frozen)
4. Pineapples
5. Mango (Subtropical and Tropical)
6. Sweet Peas (Frozen)
7. Asparagus
8. Kiwi Fruit (Subtropical and Tropical)
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Cantaloupe (Dometic)
12. Watermelon
13. Grapefruit
14. Sweet Potatoes
15. Honeydew Melon

Realistically, most people cannot afford to buy 100% organic all the time. But by avoiding the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables and buying the least contaminated produce, you can lower your pesticide consumption by 80%. When you eat the 12 most contaminated product, you'll be exposed to an average of 10 pesticide a day. When you buy fresh produce from the least 15 contaminated fruits and vegetables, you'll consumer fewer than 2 pesticides per day.

Children are at greatest risk because of their rapid development. Children's exposure to pesticides can pose a risk to vital organ systems that grow and mature from conception throughout infancy and childhood. However, with all that said, the EWG writes that the health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweighs the risks of pesticide exposure. Eating conventionally grown produce is better than not eating fruits and vegetables at all.

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We are partnering with TotBargains for a $50 e-giftcard giveaway!

To enter our $50 enfanta e-gift card giveaway, complete these three steps by Monday, May 10th at 8pm EST:

1. Become a fan of (or “like”!) Enfanta on Facebook.

2. Become a fan of (or “like”!) TotBargains on Facebook.

3. Comment to our Facebook announcement of the contest with what you’d like to buy with your $50 at enfanta if you win!

For one extra entry each, you can re-tweet our contest announcement on Twitter and/or “Share” our post with your Facebook friends. In both cases, make sure you leave a comment in the same Facebook thread as your original entry that you did!

The contest ends on Monday, May 10th at 8pm EST. TotBargains will choose the winning Facebook comment using random.org’s random number generator.

Good luck and happy shopping!

Earth Day

i have never been the most eco-friendly person but as a parent, i've found myself making the change. in the last four years, we've taken steps as a family to be more "green" - eating organic, recycling, solar panels, reusable bags, making my own cleaner, etc... i ran across this great article - "40 Ways You Can Go Green on Earth Day" by Discovery's Planet Green. reading through the list, i realized that as a family, we are already doing at least 19 of the 40 recommended things. how green are you? what kind of changes do you plan to make?

1. Start carrying a reusable bag.


2. Bring a travel mug to your favorite coffee shop.


3. Eat an all-local meal.


4. Take public transit.


5. Walk or bike instead of driving.


6. Install a water filter on your tap so you don't feel the need to drink bottled water.


7. Install an aerator on your kitchen tap to reduce water use.


8. Replace old toilets with dual flush models.


9. Invest in rechargeable batteries.


10. Start buying and using compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) or LED light bulbs.


11. Take hazardous waste to your local drop-off center.


12. Switch to all-natural cleaners (homemade or store-bought).


13. Stop using paper plates.


14. Buy a bunch of tea towels and ban paper towels from your home.


15. Build a backyard compost bin.


16. Plant a garden to help promote biodiversity.


17. Switch to eating organics, especially fruits and vegetables.


18. Flush your pet's poop instead of throwing it in the garbage.


19. Install a water-saving shower head.


20. Invest in cloth napkins and stop buying paper ones!


21. Plant a tree in your yard.


22. Share your green know-how with others.


23. Try a locally-brewed and/or organic beer.


24. Plug your electronics into a smart power strip, which automatically senses when electronics aren't being used and cuts power to avoid phantom power use.


25. Take a short shower (5 to 10 minutes).


26. Head to the library to indulge your reading habit instead of the bookstore.


27. Turn your thermostat down at night or when you're at work.


28. Throw a clothing swap.


29. Find new ways to use old things.


30. Recycle your old sneakers with Nike's Reuse a Shoe program.


31. Get a solar charger for your iPod and other electronics with built-in batteries.


32. Take the train instead of a plane if you're traveling.


33. Switch to a renewable energy provider.


34. If you're not doing it already, start recycling!


35. Carpool with coworkers or friends who work close to your office.


36. Ask your boss if you can telecommute even one day per week.


37. Plan a green vacation.


38. Repair a pair of favorite shoes instead of buying a new pair.


39. Recycle your old electronics at Best Buy.


40. Donate your old cell phone to a charity.


41. Turn off your computer, head outside, and do something that requires only your own energy!

Facts about Sun Exposure

it's not even summer yet, but since we're in california, i need to start thinking about sunscreen for the little ones. the other day, they went to the playground for several hours, it was still in the 60s, so we didn't even think about applying sunscreen. the next morning, they both woke up looking a little red. so now, i'm on a mission to find the perfect non-toxic sunscreen (i'll cover that topic in another post). in the meantime, i thought, i would share an article that covers the facts about sun exposure and sun safety.

Birthday Party Etiquette

i love parties as much as the next person, but i think i'm burned out on little kid birthday parties. throw in some wine, i might be singing a different song. anyway, before i start to digress... starting in late february, we have been to at least one birthday party a weekend, sometimes even two in one day. don't get me wrong, i appreciate the fact that my daughter has friends and they want to celebrate their birthday with her, but i am EXHAUSTED. it's surprising because we only go to about a third of the parties that our kids are invited to, but even still, we have been to a lot of parties in the last 4 weeks.

since we are still in the middle of birthday party season, i thought i would share with you an article on birthday party etiquette for kids. we could all use a little refresher, right?

Spring Showers Bring May Flowers or Allergies?!?

i love everything about spring - crisp air, spring showers, sunshine, sprouting flowers, etc. so, to get in step with spring, i wanted to get new plants for our front yard. i wanted to get "allergy friendly" plants because my husband and daughter have seasonal allergies. when i asked around about "allergy friendly" plants, everyone gave me blank stares. even my husband.

today, i ran across an article from health.com, "10 worst plants for your allergies". it gave me a good sense for what i should avoid. now, i need to find a list of 10 best plants for your allergies. anyone have any leads for me?

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

For my first blog entry, I want to share some of my favorite Dr. Seuss quotes. I think you'll sense a common theme. I grew up reading Dr. Seuss books and now, I love reading them to my kids.


“Today you are You, that is truer than true.
There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”

“Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened.”

“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.”

“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!”

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”


Happy reading everyone!
nancy