Posts tagged as:

green kids

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 [...]

Read the full post →

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 [...]

Read the full post →

Organic Craft Dough Creations

July 18, 2010

The other day I posted what may be the world’s cheapest eco-craft – organic flour dough. I said I’d post some of our creations soon, so to follow through here you go. A couple of these picture will also give you an idea of what happens when you mix in food coloring, although you do [...]

Read the full post →

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 [...]

Read the full post →

The World’s Cheapest Eco-Craft – Organic Craft Dough

July 14, 2010

Sometimes we get so hung up on new cool stuff we forget the simple things; like dough crafts. Dough crafting is hands down one of the least expensive eco-crafts you can try with the kids, and best of all, you probably have everything you need for this craft in your kitchen right now! MAKE SOME [...]

Read the full post →

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 [...]

Read the full post →

Organic Cooking Know-How – 18 Green & Healthy Cookbook Ideas

July 11, 2010

Coming up soon I’ll be posting a big ol’ guide about how to save money on organic food. Not wanting that post to get overly bloated, I decided to post some cookbook ideas ahead of time. Having a few great cookbooks around will really help you not only cook organic and healthier meals and treats [...]

Read the full post →

Amazing Eco-Friendly Felt Food Fun for Kids

July 5, 2010

Felt food pretty much rocks. It’s safe for little ones, easy to handle and play with and a lot of felt is eco-friendly to boot. Felt food makes a great addition to your child’s play kitchen. Below are some great places to pick up eco-friendly felt food. Twinkle Kids handcrafts all products from the finest [...]

Read the full post →

Real facts about toxic chemicals and your family’s health

June 25, 2010

One of my writing clients, Inhabitots has an excellent exclusive video interview posted. In said video Inhabitat and Inhabitots founder Jill Fehrenbacher talks to Dr. Alan Greene and gets the real facts about toxic chemicals and your family’s health. It’s a must see (check out the video below) or head over to the post to [...]

Read the full post →

My son: the tree hugging anti-hippie

June 24, 2010

Cedar’s saying o’ the day, “Mom, do you have to be a hippie if you’re eco-friendly?” My response, “Um, no.” Cedar: “WHEW! I really like being eco-friendly but I sure don’t want to be a hippie!” Lord. Where on earth do these misconceptions come from? Is there even such a thing as a hippie anymore? [...]