Eco-Friendly Baby Tips

We all seem to be more aware of our environment than in the past. New parents have a much greater knowledge base to draw from as they make decisions about how to live a green life for themselves and their children. More products are available to choose from that are organic, chemical-free, natural, etc. Here are some general tips for healthier pregnancy and parenting:

While pregnant, avoid or limit exposure to toxic household chemicals and foods containing pesticides and mercury. Opt for greener cleaning products and organic fruits and veggies. 
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Eco-Friendly Apps

For all you iPhone users out there, there is a very interesting new app available you make be keen on getting.  It is called Skeptical Science, and basically offers you quick and easily accessible answers to all the statements and claims made by climate change deniers.

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Endangered Species Condoms

An environmental group based in Arizona has taken to protecting species in a different manner.  The Center for Biological Diversity in Tuscon will be distributing 100,000 free condoms starting on Valentine's to promote awareness concerning endangered species.  The groups says the promotion is meant to convey to people that human overpopulation is the cause of much of what is killing off species. Animals are lacking land, water, and other resources directly due ...

Global Warming Science

Those that dispute and deny global warming will look to anything to justify their stubborn beliefs. One of their most common defences is pointing to the current weather happening in the world.  The anti-climate change group claims that the science is as simple as looking outside--it's winter, and it's cold.  This argument is all too common yet not at all surprising by a group that ignores the scientific method and research. Looking through such a narrow scope and small sampling is not only impractical ...

Green up your Christmas Day celebrations

It's so easy to over-indulge on Christmas day. We're all excited from the gift exchanging that it's all too easy to get caught up in the moment and not pay heed to the environmental impact of this day! Lets start at the very beginning and work through 5 tips and tricks to make the day a little more eco-friendly.

When unwrapping gifts have a storage container for gift wrap, gift boxes, bags, bows, cards etc. This will make ...

The season of giving...

It's getting closer and closer to Christmas day. People are running out of ideas of what to buy for friends and family. We only have so much creativity then we just fall back on that old gift giving staple: Gift Cards. However gift cards are not eco-friendly. Nearly all store gift cards are made from PVC. An estimated 10 billion gift cards are produced every year, and if not recycled that is 10 million headed for landfill waste every year. Most cards are disposed of after just one use, despite most cards having the ability to be 'recharged' with credit and passed on to the next recipient. For ...

Kids Glue For School

Wednesday's Quick Tip: Looking for eco-friendly cookware? Try checking out your local Walmart. That's right. A lot of the Walmarts are now starting to carry an eco-friendly cookware line of products, which goes by the brand name of Starfrit.

Whether you are just now starting to stock up on school supplies for your kids or are looking to replace some of their regular school supplies with eco-friendly ones you might be interested in eco-friendly glue. Overall it's great for the environment, but equally great to your child's health, especially ...

Powder Your Baby's Bottom With Green Powder

First off, here are the current results from last week's poll:



It is quite obvious that those who voted do find eco-friendly products to be pretty much on the pricey side, though there isn't anything pretty about the prices. Unfortunately that's just the way it goes, though. When listing products here I try to locate the ones that are a lot cheaper than others. Your best bet to finding the less expensive eco products is to shop around, make your own, and check out the products that I list on this blog. ...

Teaching New Babies to Go Green

Do you know someone who is expecting a new bundle of joy at some point? If so, then you may wish to take a look at the list below. You will find eco-friendly kits for a baby in need. These kits are also great to buy for yourself if you have a new baby. Enjoy!

Burt's Bees Bundle of Joy Baby Basket
Give this sampling of our most popular natural baby care products and both mom and baby will be overjoyed. These lotions, creams and powders are made from ingredients like buttermilk, apricot oil and cornstarch ...

Read Your Way Green

To kick things off here are the current results from last week's poll:



It looks like out of those who voted the majority voted that they think Obama is doing a good job with helping the environment. That being the case, let's hope he continues to do so, and there is always room for improvement when it comes to the environment.

As for this week's poll, the question is: What Type of Books Do You Read (i.e. paperback, e-book)? Click Here to vote.

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