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Published Today at 6:25 am
Rebekak Green Sustainable Earrings: Precious Gifts for Little Girls
Rebekah Green has been globally aware and environmentally conscious since the second grade. Throughout her life she’s done a lot for the “green” movement.
Her latest efforts include a sustainable...
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Published Yesterday at 5:17 pm
EWG Gives School Cleaning Supplies Their Report Cards (and it ain’t pretty)
Last week, while volunteering at my daughter’s classroom Halloween party, I flinched a little as I saw one of the other parents dutifully strolling around dispensing the requisite waterless,...
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Published November 3, 2009 at 9:48 am
10 Eco-Friendly Toys Under $30
As the holiday season approaches we’re all looking for quality toys for our children. Readers of this blog, and increasingly the world at large are seeking toys that are eco friendly and inexpensive...
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Published November 1, 2009 at 8:59 am
Green Toys: Recycled Cardboard Paintable Schoolhouse Promotes Creativity
Any parent knows that children love cardboard boxes. Often, the box a present comes in encourages more creative play than the toy it once contained. Imagination Box Co. was born out of this...
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Published October 29, 2009 at 4:13 pm
The Great Diaper Debate: Comparing the Environmental Impact of “Eco-Friendly” Diapers
I knew going into having a baby that the mountains of diapers would horrify me from both a personal hygiene and environmental perspective. I also knew that I wasn’t game for potty-training-at-birth...
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Published October 29, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Last Minute Green Halloween Tip: Iconic Necco Wafers Go All-Natural
Now here’s a candy you don’t have to special order online or search high and low for. Necco Wafers can be found at most grocery stores in the candy aisle or currently in the Halloween candy...
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Published October 28, 2009 at 2:23 pm
BPA Free Yubo Lunchboxes
Being a lighthearted child in a grown-up body, I have to admit that I still like lunchpails, and my band new Yubo lunchbox happens to be my favorite one of all time because it’s:
BPA...
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Published October 26, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Practically Green by Micaela Preston
Practically Green: Your Guide to Ecofriendly Decision-Making by Micaela Preston is exactly what it says, a practical guide to going green.
This is one of the best green books I have read, probably...
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Published October 25, 2009 at 11:31 am
Polar Bear Bags: The Perfect Gift or The Perfect Gift Bag
Planet Butterfly has a great reusable shopping bags called Polar Bear Bags because of the beautiful polar bear artwork on the bag. These bags remind us to do our part to help save the planet and stop...
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Published October 24, 2009 at 10:20 am
Disney Admits Baby Einstein Does NOT Increase Intelligence
For parents who were suckered into Disney’s Baby Einstein concept, the company has announced they will give full refunds on up to four videos. The basis of the refund is to compensate parents who...
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Published October 24, 2009 at 9:40 am
International Climate Action Day! 350!!
Today all over the world people are rallying on behalf of Mother Nature. People are holding up signs, waving around banners with the numbers 350! What does 350 mean?
Scientists say that currently we...
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Published October 21, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Have a Zen Halloween: Get Your Reverse Trick-Or-Treat Kit!
Halloween is almost here! Have you been thinking of ways to make it more green? One of the biggest drawbacks to this spooky holiday is all the candy that gets passed out. Approximately, 10 pounds of...
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Published October 21, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Clementine Art: Natural Art Supplies for Children
Clementine Art offers safe and natural art supplies for kids: soy crayons, soy crayon rocks, markers, paint, modeling dough and glue. all made with safe, natural, non-toxic ingredients. Perfect for...
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Published October 21, 2009 at 9:22 am
Organic Baby Food Recall: Plum Organics Apple and Carrot
If you feed your little one Plum Organics, here’s a baby food recall you need to know about. The organic baby food company issued a voluntary recall yesterday due to a botulism danger. The only...
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Published October 21, 2009 at 5:38 am
Natural Face Paint for Safe Halloween Costumes
Whether your child wants tiger stripes or just a few drops of vampire blood, the best Halloween costumes often come with a painted face. That’s a good thing in the eyes of safety experts who caution...
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Rebekah Green has been globally aware and environmentally conscious since the second grade. Throughout her life she’s done a lot for the “green” movement. Her latest efforts include a sustainable...
Read Full Post ›Last week, while volunteering at my daughter’s classroom Halloween party, I flinched a little as I saw one of the other parents dutifully strolling around dispensing the requisite waterless,...
Read Full Post ›As the holiday season approaches we’re all looking for quality toys for our children. Readers of this blog, and increasingly the world at large are seeking toys that are eco friendly and inexpensive...
Read Full Post ›Any parent knows that children love cardboard boxes. Often, the box a present comes in encourages more creative play than the toy it once contained. Imagination Box Co. was born out of this...
Read Full Post ›I knew going into having a baby that the mountains of diapers would horrify me from both a personal hygiene and environmental perspective. I also knew that I wasn’t game for potty-training-at-birth...
Read Full Post ›Now here’s a candy you don’t have to special order online or search high and low for. Necco Wafers can be found at most grocery stores in the candy aisle or currently in the Halloween candy...
Read Full Post ›Being a lighthearted child in a grown-up body, I have to admit that I still like lunchpails, and my band new Yubo lunchbox happens to be my favorite one of all time because it’s: BPA...
Read Full Post ›Practically Green: Your Guide to Ecofriendly Decision-Making by Micaela Preston is exactly what it says, a practical guide to going green. This is one of the best green books I have read, probably...
Read Full Post ›Planet Butterfly has a great reusable shopping bags called Polar Bear Bags because of the beautiful polar bear artwork on the bag. These bags remind us to do our part to help save the planet and stop...
Read Full Post ›For parents who were suckered into Disney’s Baby Einstein concept, the company has announced they will give full refunds on up to four videos. The basis of the refund is to compensate parents who...
Read Full Post ›Today all over the world people are rallying on behalf of Mother Nature. People are holding up signs, waving around banners with the numbers 350! What does 350 mean? Scientists say that currently we...
Read Full Post ›Halloween is almost here! Have you been thinking of ways to make it more green? One of the biggest drawbacks to this spooky holiday is all the candy that gets passed out. Approximately, 10 pounds of...
Read Full Post ›Clementine Art offers safe and natural art supplies for kids: soy crayons, soy crayon rocks, markers, paint, modeling dough and glue. all made with safe, natural, non-toxic ingredients. Perfect for...
Read Full Post ›If you feed your little one Plum Organics, here’s a baby food recall you need to know about. The organic baby food company issued a voluntary recall yesterday due to a botulism danger. The only...
Read Full Post ›Whether your child wants tiger stripes or just a few drops of vampire blood, the best Halloween costumes often come with a painted face. That’s a good thing in the eyes of safety experts who caution...
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