"...if you don't want to buy a minivan, don't. No one says you have to tote your kids and all their friends all over town. And if you decide to do it, be GRATEFUL that you have the $ to buy one, because guess what, some people don't have it like that. Some mothers WALK their kids everywhere because they can't even afford a car." Read more on this wonderful and though-provoking article over at Anti-Racist Parent.

The Not Quite Crunchy Parent gives us a nice little post on a great birthday party craft with an eco twist.

What make your mom special? A cute video of several children telling us what makes their mom so special. See it at Guideposts.

Mindful Momma tells us of the recent finds at the Living Green Expo. She lists the biggest surprises, most interesting concept and more.