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Ten Last Minute Easter Printables

If you haven’t decorated for Easter yet, or even picked up a decent basket, there are still some ways to get festive fast, thanks to an array of colorful and fun Easter printables. Check out the slideshow below for some fun and inexpensive Easter printables that work well for parties or that are just plain [...]

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Super Creative and Cute Homemade Easter Crafts

I wasn’t really planning on sharing any other Easter Baskets here. Actually, I did already share one awesome homemade basket idea last week. Mainly I don’t tend to post about Easter baskets because I advocate using the same old baskets year after year. Frankly, it’s a little dull, but kids care more about what’s inside the basket [...]

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Adorable cloth diapers that celebrate Earth Day & spring

I’ve written before about how Earth Day swag makes me nuts. Especially since so much of said swag is entirely NOT eco-friendly. However, Earth Day cloth diapers are a different breed. Not only are cloth diapers super cute but they’re also eco-friendly and affordable, making them an easy Earth Day product to stand behind. Below [...]

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Alternatives to plastic Easter grass

The other day we looked at some alternatives to plastic Easter eggs. Now to tackle the Easter grass. My experience with non-plastic Easter grass started when I was about nine or ten, I wanted to make my mom an Easter basket. Not having cash (as is the case with most kids) I carefully cut a [...]

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Alternatives to plastic Easter eggs

Easter is more fun when you can stuff little eggs and pop them into Easter baskets or use them for an Easter egg hunt. However, typically, those little colorful eggs are made with plastic, thus oil, thus they’re a non-renewable resource item. This year, take a look at some alternatives to the common plastic Easter [...]

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My favorite Easter candy doesn’t exist

Okay, I lied. My favorite Easter candy does exist, just not in any sort of organic or ethical form. Know what I like… Yup, flipping Cadbury Mini Eggs. These little eggs, in case you didn’t know, are part of the Hershey family of products, which means I won’t be getting any this year due to Hershey’s lack [...]

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Fair Trade & Organic Easter Candy

This Easter, make it a goal to avoid unethical child-labor produced chocolate and candy treats from questionable companies. You can celebrate with eco-friendly ethical candy treats, and not for too much more than you’d spend on conventional goodies. Below are some great Easter basket candy ideas that won’t break the bank or turn your Easter [...]

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Earth Day Pledge Poster for Kids

Earth Day 2012 will be here before you know it – April 22, 2012. Now, it’s true, I have some Earth Day issues. However, I do like the spirit of the day. That said, to help get your little ones on board, why not print out this lovely little Earth Day pledge poster. Your kids [...]

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Green Easter Tips 2012

Easter 2012 is coming up fast (April 8th) and if you’re looking for ways to make your Easter celebration more eco-friendly this year, no worries. Check out the handy tips below… Oh, and keep this page bookmarked, as I’ll be updating it with new green Easter goodness as the month goes on. Green Easter Basics [...]

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DIY Homemade Natural Easter Egg Dye

Before you get started on this homemade Easter egg dye project, here’s my little disclaimer: Homemade natural dyes for Easter eggs can be a fun project for older kids, but it’s not appropriate for all young kids. Below are some pros and cons… Pros of homemade Easter egg dye: No synthetic toxic dyes in or on your [...]