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How the USA can afford healthy school lunches

August 16, 2010

Kids all over the United States are served disgusting, unhealthy school lunches daily. Why? Because the government can’t afford to make the changes needed to support healthy meals in schools. I wonder though, how much know-how does it take to figure out budget changes? Is the government really this hard up for ideas? First – [...]

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12 Reusable Waste-Free Lunch Kit Choices

August 15, 2010

When it comes to packing a waste-free school lunch you’ve got three options. 1. Make your own waste-free lunch kit. 2. Buy a complete waste-free lunch kit. These kits usually cost $40-$70 but tend to be overall easier and a better deal than option two (see below). The downside is usually the storage and water [...]

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How to choose a waste-free lunch box for back-to-school

August 14, 2010

Choosing a waste-free lunch box or entire waste-free lunch kit for back-to-school time is a huge undertaking. It sounds like a small step, but actually there’s a lot to consider. What I look for in a lunch box and lunch box supplies: Toxin-free which to me means; 100% lead-free, BPA-free, PVC-free and phthalates-free. Easy to [...]

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Stick it to fake organic products!

August 12, 2010

When I was 13 or so I read a book about women’s rights. In said book there was an order form for some awesome, “This offends women” stickers. You could use these stickers in stores, on products, a person – to label lame anti-female stuff. I loved my stickers. I know, I got started young [...]

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Citizenpip Discount for Growing a Green Family Readers

August 12, 2010

As you may remember we’re big fans of Citizenpip Reusable Lunch Kits at my house. If you’re looking for a great reusable, waste-free lunch kit for back to school time, it’s hard to beat the Citizenpip Soup to Nuts Reusable Lunch Kit. Luckily, if you’re aching to try this lunch set out I have a [...]

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Fun First Aid Felted Wool Basket

August 11, 2010

I don’t know if you remember the DIY doctor’s kit post, but I just found a super sweet felt box that would be perfect if you’re considering making this for your child. This wonderful First Aid Basket, made of eco-friendly wool felt is made by the always amazing En Gry og Sif, a company started [...]

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DIY Green Project: Make a reusable waste-free lunch kit!

August 10, 2010

The cheapest route to go when looking for a waste-free lunch kit is most likely to make your own. Now, you can’t make everything you need for a waste-free lunch kit – for example making homemade silverware is hard I hear. That said, you can make most of a lunch kit yourself, then add silverware [...]

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10 easy steps to a packed waste-free school lunch

August 9, 2010

School lunches, both packed from home and served at school, amount to a massive amount of waste each year. If you pack your child’s lunch you can make a difference with these 10 easy steps to waste-free lunches. 1. Get a long-lasting awesome lunch box: Any old reusable lunch carrier is better than a plastic [...]

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Reader Question: Essential Oil Safety for Pregnancy

August 9, 2010

I just posted Homemade Organic Body Care: Safety Basics and on that post I got a good reader question. Christine asks, “What are some of the essential oils that are known to be unsafe for pregnancy? I’m pregnant and have been using homemade body care products using tea tree and lavender…” First of all this [...]

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What’s the big deal with school lunch waste?

August 9, 2010

School starts really soon and there’s no time like the present to consider waste-free lunches. Why bother with waste-free lunches? Does it really make a difference if your child’s lunch is waste-free? It makes a huge difference. Consider the following… Lots o’ packaging garbage in packed lunches: According to New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation [...]