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WE LOVE YOU, MOM!
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into something nutritious and delicious. We’ve landed on a vegan lasagna that’s an absolute hit with the kids. We really try to avoid toxins wherever possible. When it comes to everyday products like soap and lotion, we have a rule that is easier to follow than you might think: If we can’t eat it, it doesn’t go on our bodies. There are plenty of natural products that can replace chemical- laden products from mouthwash (try coconut oil) to an all-purpose house cleaner (baking soda and vinegar work miracles). Sometimes, this is less about what we use and more about what we avoid. We’ve stopped using plastic in our household, and it’s becoming more and more common for places to do away with single-use plastics like grocery bags and plastic straws. I feel heartened to see these moves toward a more sustainable planet. Of course, we dream of growing all our own food and living off the land, but I’ve seen in recent years that living more sustainably doesn’t have to mean forgoing all modern conveniences or even our favorite food indulgences. We can make changes little by little that add up over time. It seems like the cultural tide is turning on this, and I hope my family and our kids will be part of finding and implementing solutions that help guarantee this planet will be around for generations to come. But I think it’s important for each of us to have a look at our lives and see what’s within both our means and our power to change for ourselves that will contribute to a healthier planet. The choices we make every day add up. And as I said at the start, what’s good for the planet is also good for us.
Why Our Mom Is the Best
Hi, everyone!
We’re so excited this month because it’s Mother’s Day, and our mom is the best. She makes us so happy. She’s the best person to cuddle with. And she is always there cheering us on and encouraging us to explore. Mom home-schools us, and we start each school day snuggling with Mom and this huge panda that Dad bought us. We get all comfy under the blankets and read together. It’s such a cool way to start the day. We each want a chance to talk about why we think our mom is the best! Finn: I think Mom is the best because she loves hearing about my stories and seeing all the characters I draw. When I publish my first book, I’ll probably dedicate it to her! Also, I love doing science experiments, and she’s always encouraging that and everything else I’m excited about. When I win the Nobel Prize for one of my inventions, I’ll definitely be thanking my mom for all her support. No matter how old or famous I get — I’m almost 7! — I know I’ll always love hanging out with my mom. Harlow: When I become a famous architect, the first thing I want to do is build a special place for just me and Mom to hang out for girl time. It’s going to be so sparkly and fun. There will be no boys allowed (not even Finn or Daddy!), but I’ll build another house for all of us to be together in. Mom will probably help me decorate because she’s so good at that. Every holiday, she puts up special twinkle lights for us. My favorite lights are the heart-shaped ones on Valentine’s Day! We love spending time with our mom. She’s the best, and she always makes things feel so cozy. We know she loves us so much, and we love her so much too! Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
Finn and Harlow
–Case Barnett
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