Comments on: Green Moms Carnival :: Back To School

By: Karen Hanrahan

Karen Hanrahan — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:22:39 +0000

Oh you are too funny! Yes, the fresh haircut is part of the back to school churn!! We definitely thought that in the beginning anyway . One must “look” all put together. Being caught off gaurd by the consumerism is a perfect way to describe it

By: Karen Hanrahan

Karen Hanrahan — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:19:40 +0000

Thank you. I know many who home school and envy the mom’s who have that level of commitment. Me? I would have not managed it so well. My kids ” uniqueness” was best fostered in a public school environment. I did move to a school district that was top notch and with 2 kids college bound I can’t begin to say how impressive the entire experience was for them.

By: MC Milker

MC Milker — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:53:50 +0000

Excellent tips! I can imagine the challenges you faced. It’s a little easier these days but I’m still caught of guard by the consumerism. We also bought a well made, no commercial characters backpack, but…was I supposed to get his haircut? Oh.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:35:11 +0000

I enjoyed reading this. I’m considering home schooling! Had been already anyway My friend said her children are felt out of the loop when everyone else has on a sponge bob or hannah montana t-shirt and they don’t even watch tv.

By: Karen Hanrahan

Karen Hanrahan — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:25:40 +0000

Mama Bird,
You’re very welcome.
We need to remind each other I think that if mom is well – her family is too!
If I can be a source for those chewable C’s please let me know.
Back in the late 80′s ( you know the dark ages ) we really didn’t have the nitrate free choices we do today. Not that all folks choose nitrate free! I agree that the Vitamin C trick is a good one to have on hand

By: MamaBird/SurelyYouNest

MamaBird/SurelyYouNest — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:51:17 +0000

OK, I totally love the vitamin C-in-the-hotdog trick. Totally going to be using that one. Also agree 100% on buying what you really need of good quality — regardless of the time of year. I’m so glad that you were able to accept help and that you had such a supportive community. You’re right that we moms don’t often care for ourselves as much as we should. Thanks for all of your sage advice!

By: Karen Hanrahan

Karen Hanrahan — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:32:03 +0000

Beth, welcome and thank you ever so much for your comment. I am delighted that I could provide you with some insight to the mommy sector and why so many of us look so bleary this time of year. I guess you don’t have to have kids to feel a sense of overwhelmedness!

By: Beth Terry

Beth Terry — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:19:38 +0000

Hi Karen. This is my first visit to your blog. I really enjoyed this post, and while I don’t have kids and am not freaking out about “back to school” right now (hurray!) I can definitely relate to feeling overwhelmed, having too much to do, and needing to give ourselves a break. Thanks for your practical wisdom.Beth

By: Karen Hanrahan

Karen Hanrahan — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:13:20 +0000

Diane, it’s wonderful to have you here and to find others that are like-minded.

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:37:59 +0000

Thanks for such a comprehensive post! I especially like your reminder to take care of yourself through healthy eating and exercise. That’s part of my mantra, too. And we’re in total sync on the buy less/buy smarter mantra. To get my kids off my back, I give them some of the budget to spend themselves, so they need to figure out how to buy what makes sense given the money they have. They’re smarter — and greener — when they’re spending their own money!