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Kids Products

Cate & Levi Eco-friendly Journals

September 20, 2011

Cate & Levi is a cool company with the ability to make reuse fun. Their new eco-friendly upscaled journals are no exception. Each of these adorable, fuzzy journals is one-of-a-kind, made especially for your child with soft reclaimed wool and a velcro closure for privacy. Inside each animal character is a spiral bound paper journal [...]

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Totoro: eco-friendly & family centered

July 1, 2010

Today I’ll be off and about – I actually have to interview an organic farmer for a piece I’m working on for a client. With that in mind I don’t have time to post anything brand spanking new BUT I posted a super in-depth piece today at Inhabitots that’s a must read if you have [...]

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Only 8% of sunscreen safe – find your best eco-friendly summer sun protection

May 26, 2010

UPDATES (June 2011) Safe sunscreen can cost more than a car! So, see some less expensive, and still safe sunscreen choices for 2011. The safest non-toxic sunscreens for 2011 Sadly, there aren’t many safe sunscreens on the market. This week, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released their fourth annual Sunscreen Guide and the news is [...]

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Used bikes are eco-friendly – how to buy a safe used bike

May 17, 2010

When I was a kid lots of my friends had new bikes. That’s what I wanted – a shiny and bright new bike. Alas, my sister, brother and me had to make due with used bikes. Back then that was depressing. Now of course I realize that not only were used bikes cheaper but greener [...]

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Zero VOC Mythic Paint for safe kid-friendly spaces

May 1, 2010

If part of your spring cleaning plans revolve around painting then good news – The Land of Nod recently hooked up with Mythic Paint, makers of non-toxic paint with zero odor, and put together a collection of awesome new colors for your child’s bedroom, bathroom, playroom, clubhouse or wherever else you need a coat of [...]

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Adorable & Affordable Eco-Friendly Kid Shelving

October 23, 2009

Green pieces for your child’s bedroom or playroom can be very costly, but luckily companies like Maple Shade Kids makes some super adorable and terribly affordable pieces that will add charm but no toxins. Maple Shade Kids uses earth-friendly and kid-friendly methods to make their sweet bedroom pieces such as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified [...]

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Imaginative Nature Designs by Judy Hoysak

October 11, 2009

Swoon. This amazing sofa by Judy Hoysak almost makes me mutter things I shouldn’t; at least not here. It’s like shock, but in a good way: This pretty little design is made with sustainable bamboo plywood frame, reclaimed pine legs, natural latex foam and organic cotton batting. I’m thinking that this is adorable and perfect [...]