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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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 ...

Turkey Finger Puppet For the Kids

Looking for something different to do for the kids this Thanksgiving holiday? If you know how to knit then take this pattern for a spin: “Turkey Finger Puppet”. If you have older children who know how to knit they might enjoy making finger puppets as well. In order to make this pattern eco-friendly simply replace the regular yarn with eco-friendly yarn. There are a few different brands out there. Lion Brand Bamboospun Yarn is a great eco-friendly yarn. I have personally used it and love it. This pattern is by Team ...