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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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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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New Story of Stuff Video – Story of Cosmetics!

July 27, 2010

I’m a huge fan of the Stuff series. I’m also a huge fan of organic body care industry reform. Mash them up and weeeeee! Check out the newest, just out this week, Story of Cosmetics.. Also see – Organic vs. Green Body Care

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Look Out! Reusable Bags Harbor Deadly Illnesses!

July 19, 2010

Every once in a while, (okay often) the American Chemistry Council tries to convince consumers that reusable bags are indeed the devil in disguise. Just to clear things up, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents most of the major companies engaged in the business of chemistry, such as the Plastics Division, the Chlorine Chemistry Division, [...]

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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 [...]

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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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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 [...]

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Parents need to avoid commercialism along with kids

July 13, 2010

It’s true that we live in a super hyper commercial culture. It’s also true (IMO) that commercialism makes it more difficult to raise green kids. BUT not impossible. As I noted previously, many health and child-advocacy organizations feel that we should avoid commercialism at all costs. Turn the TV off, skip junk food, never buy [...]