green kids

My 2012 liquid gold (otherwise known as safe sunscreen) rational

Last year I had myself a little rant about the insane costs of safer sunscreen, but it’s a new year, so it’s time for some fresh 2012 sunscreen rational. In spite of the fact that companies, green bloggers and health organizations continue to promote the benefits of less toxic sunscreen, most companies continue to price [...]

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More kids stuck indoors than ever before – CLIF Kid’s Backyard Game Contest can help

A new Kelton Research survey reveals some utterly depressing (but not terribly surprising) news – kids today are stuck indoors most of the time and often it’s by choice. The new The Clif Kid Outdoor Play Survey highlights how we REALLY need to act now in order to prevent a generation of screen-bound, inactive, unhealthy [...]

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Special Tegu Discount for Growing a Green Family Readers

I just reviewed the brand new Tegu Pocket Pouch Prism (shown below), and if you’re intrigued, or think your kids will be delighted with these hyper cool magnetic blocks, I have a special deal just for Growing a Green Family readers. When I first reviewed Tegu blocks, a number of GAGF readers mentioned that the blocks looked [...]

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Green Toy Review: Tegu Pocket Pouch Prism

Review summary: A more affordable, but still fun Tegu magnetic block travel set. Perfect for tinkering on-the-go. Product: Tegu Pocket Pouch Prism from Tegu. We tested the jungle colored set, although we have an inkling that other sets, in different colors may be available soon. Cost: $30.00 Basics: The brand new Pocket Pouch Prism is the perfect little [...]

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Sick day fun with 10 amazing Pinterest finds

Sorry for the lack of posts – I came down with an icky ol’ illness this weekend and feel like… well, something that would be inappropriate to say at a family-minded blog. I’m still not up to par, but one thing that’s easy, even when you’re sick is Pinterest. As you may have heard, I’m [...]

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Major Earth Day Ice Pop Fail & Adorable Earth Day Treat Success

So, over the years I’ve gotten pretty good at concocting fairly successful ice pop recipes. This week though, we had a major ice pop fail. The plan: Earth Day ice pops! It sounds good in theory right? Cedar, my son and I thought, “Sure, Earth Day ice pops are doable.” We wanted little global pops, which [...]

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Growing a Green Family Newsletter Launch

If you’re looking for a great way to score green family news and tips, then you’re going to want to sign up for the new Growing a Green Family newsletter. Why offer a newsletter if I already have the blog? Mainly to offer a better option to folks who don’t have time to visit blogs [...]

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Green Toys 101 at Growing a Green Family

Green toys are a popular search topic here at Growing a Green Family. If you’re interested in learning more about green toys and green toy safety, below is a round up of some of the best green toy posts of the past… DIY green toys – know what goes into your child’s toys! DIY Green [...]

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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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Green Freebie – Adorable Recycling Labels

There’s no cuter way to get kids and reluctant adults on board with recycling than with these 100% adorable and FREE recycling labels. These sweet freebie labels from the always amazing Jinjerup can be printed out on recycled paper than pasted on their respective bin or near the trash as a friendly reminder to recycle. Tip: laminate [...]