Another book I’m adding to the library list, featured at Mama Speaks: Table for Eight — Raising a Large Family in a Small-Family World. Going from a family of 3 to a family of 6 in the course of one ultrasound was a shock we’re still recovering from. I know we could use some tips from been there, done that families. (Should I put my library list up here? Maybe with the links at the top of the page? Let me know what you think in the comments.)

Not Martha guest posts at shelterrific about how to choose a sewing machine. Timely, since I’ve owed myself a new one for nearly a year.

Eco Childs Play discusses gluttony in children:

The common thread with families who conserve is that they’re part of a community and their children have a sense of obligation. Children are born narcissists and can evolve into selfish beings or amazing, giving and inspired members of our society.

How do we grow them up green?

At 3.5, we’re just at the age where our older son understands that anything at the store could, at least in theory, come home with us. Time to start imparting these important values!

Ohdeeoh shows us how to convert a train table into a construction zone. My husband, when I IMed the link to him, was quick to point out that the materials are not especially green. I love the concept, though, for our little-used train table, so I’m going to think about alternate materials this weekend and see what we can come up with.