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Green Product Review

Green Book Review: Organically Raised

August 7, 2010

Review summary: A delight for the taste buds and a feast for the eyes, Organically Raised has many perks and just a few cons. Book: Organically Raised: Conscious Cooking for Babies and Toddlers by Anni Daulter, with Shante Lanay and photography by Gina Sabatella; published by Rodale (2010). The forward, worth noting, is by Dr. [...]

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Help Your Child Explore His World

July 16, 2010

I very rarely buy books that aren’t specifically eco-friendly. But a few months ago I became a wee bit mesmerized with a book I saw at Powell’s and bought it – How to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum by Keri Smith. Since this is not a green book in particular, I’m [...]

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Green Product Review: CLIF CRUNCH

July 11, 2010

Review Summary: I don’t know that I’ve ever actually used the term, “Melts in your mouth” to describe food, unless literally talking about an MnM, but the other day I had no other choice. I used the term to describe the new CLIF CRUNCH bars from CLIF Bar & Company. Beware that while this new [...]

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Green Toy Review: The Shuttle Imagination Cardboard Rocket by KidsCraft

June 6, 2010

Review summary: This fun cardboard playhouse is semi-easy to build, even without instructions, is bigger than you’d expect and appears to be well made and long lasting for a cardboard toy. Also, we’re near the end of our KidsCraft Playhouse giveaway here at Growing a Green Family so enter today. Product: The Shuttle Imagination made [...]

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Green Toy Review: Tegu Magnetic Wooden Blocks

May 28, 2010

Review summary: When Tegu blocks first hit the toy market (back in 2009) the small company received a warm welcome from parents looking for eco-friendly toys (good) but couldn’t keep up with demand (not so good). They closed up shop to regroup and the wait list for their blocks grew to 2000+. Now Tegu is [...]

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Green Product Review: uscanteen Stainless Steel Canteen & Como Carrier

May 23, 2010

Review summary: Total water bottle bling made for folks who want to be eco-savvy and stylish. Last year I got a uscanteen to try out and it offered style for sure (but a price tag to match), good usability and a few cons. Read on to see what I thought. Product: Each uscanteen is comprised [...]

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Green Product Review: Citizenpip Soup to Nuts Reusable Lunch Kit

May 16, 2010

Review summary: Back in August 2009 Cedar got the Citizenpip Eat Soup to Nuts Waste-free Lunch Kit. $55 may seem like a lot for a lunch box (even an entire kit) so the most important question is… did it hold up for the entire school year? Keep reading to find out. Product: Eat Soup to [...]

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Green Product Review: Klean Kanteen Classic Reusable Water Bottle

May 15, 2010

Review summary: It’s getting to be time for some new water bottles around here. About four or so years ago I bought two Klean Kanteens – one for me and one for Cedar and they held up fairly well and we liked them. Recently my Kanteen somehow vanished off the face of the planet (it [...]

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Green Product Review: CLIF Kid Organic ZBaR

May 10, 2010

Review summary: My household tries CLIF Kid Organic ZBaRs and most of the organic flavors are winners, plus these bars have almost zero cons. Product: CLIF Kid Organic ZBaRs from Clif Bar & Company. Available in seven flavors; Spooky S’mores, Apple Cinnamon, Chocolate Chip, Honey Graham, Peanut Butter, Blueberry and Chocolate Brownie. Use: Created for [...]

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Green Company Review: Clif Bar & Company

May 4, 2010

Clif Bar & Company is a good green company making organic and tasty snacks your family will enjoy. Plus this company has outstanding community ethics in place and are focused on maintaining and growing their eco-friendly company policies. BASICS: According to Clif Bar & Company, one day back in 1990, Gary Erickson set off on [...]