Comments on: Back to School – Green Style http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/ Green and Natural Parenting Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Anonymous http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-16494 Anonymous Fri, 06 May 2011 14:13:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-16494 I came to your site this time looking for an eco-friendly backpack for my toddler grandchild. Thought you might like to know the Blabla Backpack link is broken. Nice assortment of goodies, here. We have several of them already! I came to your site this time looking for an eco-friendly backpack for my toddler grandchild. Thought you might like to know the Blabla Backpack link is broken. Nice assortment of goodies, here. We have several of them already!

]]> By: Diane MacEachern http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6793 Diane MacEachern Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:41:26 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6793 My kids went to Waldorf school for the first few years, and all they used were beeswax crayons. We loved them! We also spent hours modeling with beeswax "clay." Great stuff. My kids went to Waldorf school for the first few years, and all they used were beeswax crayons. We loved them! We also spent hours modeling with beeswax “clay.” Great stuff.

]]> By: MC Milker http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6792 MC Milker Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:25:17 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6792 Great resources- thanks Great resources- thanks

]]> By: Wanda http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6791 Wanda Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:44:12 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6791 first time here... just wanted to let you know about this other great product for school...http://www.projectkool.com/ - its by a young boy that decided to do something about global warming. I met him at the Go Green Expo in NYC.. great kid. We use the lunch bag everyday. Look into it. first time here… just wanted to let you know about this other great product for school…http://www.projectkool.com/ – its by a young boy that decided to do something about global warming. I met him at the Go Green Expo in NYC.. great kid. We use the lunch bag everyday. Look into it.

]]> By: LS http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6790 LS Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:17:43 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6790 Great finds! You might want to note that the Mr. Bento lunch box 'boys' and 'girls' versions aren't so much a matter of style as size. The Mr. Bento holds about 40 oz in 4 bowls, while the Ms. Bento holds about 22 oz in 2 bowls. The Ms. is a quite neutral blue, which boys as well as girls would use, so it's more a matter of your child's appetite. Great finds! You might want to note that the Mr. Bento lunch box ‘boys’ and ‘girls’ versions aren’t so much a matter of style as size. The Mr. Bento holds about 40 oz in 4 bowls, while the Ms. Bento holds about 22 oz in 2 bowls. The Ms. is a quite neutral blue, which boys as well as girls would use, so it’s more a matter of your child’s appetite.

]]> By: Mom of Three http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6789 Mom of Three Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:17:57 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6789 I love this post, but have to mention something regarding the scented pencils. I just wanted to remind people that scented products are NOT healthy for us or the environment. They contain toxic chemicals and I would not classify them as an eco choice. Anything fragranced or scented usually contain ingredients which cause birth defects, DNA damage, hormone disruption, and may contribute to the onset of chemical sensitivity. We are bombarded by scents everywhere we go. Stores now use them to evoke a certain "memory" that you will associate with their store. Educate yourselves regarding this. Especially important to eliminate is fabric softeners, they are the worst offenders. Thank you! I love this post, but have to mention something regarding the scented pencils. I just wanted to remind people that scented products are NOT healthy for us or the environment. They contain toxic chemicals and I would not classify them as an eco choice. Anything fragranced or scented usually contain ingredients which cause birth defects, DNA damage, hormone disruption, and may contribute to the onset of chemical sensitivity. We are bombarded by scents everywhere we go. Stores now use them to evoke a certain “memory” that you will associate with their store. Educate yourselves regarding this. Especially important to eliminate is fabric softeners, they are the worst offenders. Thank you!

]]> By: Jennifer http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6788 Jennifer Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:50:50 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6788 We love the wrap-n-mats and just picked up another set of three. They are easy to maintain and they keep the bread from becoming soggy or drying out. We love the wrap-n-mats and just picked up another set of three. They are easy to maintain and they keep the bread from becoming soggy or drying out.

]]> By: Kimberly Stapleton http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6787 Kimberly Stapleton Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:48:25 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6787 Hiya Tiffany! I am fairly new to the blogging world and am excited about meeting other like-minded mothers out there. I just loved this post as I am a mother of a 3 year old with another daughter due in Sept. I am also a "nature mom" striving to lead an organic, environmental lifestyle. Though we currently use a fairly good option for my daughter's lunch (she has the Crocodile Creek green lunch box), I loved the bento box idea! Thanks again for your great post. I am definitely hooked on your blog! I plan on visiting often and look forward to getting to know you better! Cheers, Kimberly "aka Tree Huggin' Mummy" Hiya Tiffany! I am fairly new to the blogging world and am excited about meeting other like-minded mothers out there.

I just loved this post as I am a mother of a 3 year old with another daughter due in Sept. I am also a “nature mom” striving to lead an organic, environmental lifestyle.

Though we currently use a fairly good option for my daughter’s lunch (she has the Crocodile Creek green lunch box), I loved the bento box idea!

Thanks again for your great post. I am definitely hooked on your blog! I plan on visiting often and look forward to getting to know you better!

Cheers, Kimberly “aka Tree Huggin’ Mummy”

]]> By: Lu n' Am http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6786 Lu n' Am Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:12:55 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6786 I just did a post on ways of going back to school and going back "green". I mentioned your blog at the end of it. love it~ -Lu I just did a post on ways of going back to school and going back “green”. I mentioned your blog at the end of it. love it~
-Lu

]]> By: green blog http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6785 green blog Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:38:30 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6785 That’s great. That will sure make the “back to school” shopping chores become exciting, plus all of them are the small little things which you can do to help mother nature. That’s great. That will sure make the “back to school” shopping chores become exciting, plus all of them are the small little things which you can do to help mother nature.

]]> By: Paul Smith http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6784 Paul Smith Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:16:52 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6784 How awesome, thanks for all these amazing suggestions! I love the picture, is that your son? I have another to add: I myself recently got a my son a most spiff messenger bag from Act2GreenSmart. It's all made from recycled bottles, is nicely designed, and tells you right inside how many bottles were used to make it, how much energy that saved, and how long your average laptop would run on that amount of energy. I love how that makes your positive impact really tangible, something I want to instill in my son. If you'd like to check them out yourself, go to www.act2greensmart.com They also have small shoulder bags, totes (that could double as diaper bags) and shopping bags. How awesome, thanks for all these amazing suggestions! I love the picture, is that your son?

I have another to add: I myself recently got a my son a most spiff messenger bag from Act2GreenSmart. It’s all made from recycled bottles, is nicely designed, and tells you right inside how many bottles were used to make it, how much energy that saved, and how long your average laptop would run on that amount of energy. I love how that makes your positive impact really tangible, something I want to instill in my son.

If you’d like to check them out yourself, go to http://www.act2greensmart.com They also have small shoulder bags, totes (that could double as diaper bags) and shopping bags.

]]> By: Mary http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6783 Mary Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:22:56 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6783 I love the elephant poop paper! I also noticed that Staples is now carrying notebooks made with bagasse. They are very sturdy, though do not appear to have any fair trade component. My aunt and uncle got me pens made from old cell phones and electronics, which is very cool! I get organic cotton back-to-school shirts and socks from Maggie's Organics (www.maggiesorganics.com). I've had the opportunity to work with them this summer and learn more about the company and products. Needless to say I love their stuff even more and am excited to add their new scarves and legwarmers to my wardrobe! Does anyone know of any eco-friendly folders? I am looking to even create my own from old cereal boxes, but would like to see what's on the market already. Thanks! Mary I love the elephant poop paper! I also noticed that Staples is now carrying notebooks made with bagasse. They are very sturdy, though do not appear to have any fair trade component. My aunt and uncle got me pens made from old cell phones and electronics, which is very cool! I get organic cotton back-to-school shirts and socks from Maggie’s Organics (www.maggiesorganics.com). I’ve had the opportunity to work with them this summer and learn more about the company and products. Needless to say I love their stuff even more and am excited to add their new scarves and legwarmers to my wardrobe! Does anyone know of any eco-friendly folders? I am looking to even create my own from old cereal boxes, but would like to see what’s on the market already. Thanks!

Mary

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6782 Tiffany Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:43:44 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6782 Red, Send a note explaining why you won't let your child use petro crayons, etc. I can't imagine any teacher arguing over safety and enviro concerns. Red,

Send a note explaining why you won’t let your child use petro crayons, etc. I can’t imagine any teacher arguing over safety and enviro concerns.

]]> By: Red http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6781 Red Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:33:13 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6781 You have green school supplies like crayons and pencils, unfortunately, the list we get from the school is brand specific... :( You have green school supplies like crayons and pencils, unfortunately, the list we get from the school is brand specific… :(

]]> By: Yancey Grantham http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6780 Yancey Grantham Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:03:41 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6780 Tiffany, Great article! I also like the great green theme of your site. The greens you have chosen work really well together. The graphic design at the top is top notch but I really like your treatment of your graphics at the bottom of your site. Thanks so much for taking part in my "Top Green Blog's Carnival of Greeness." Come on over an check out the other Green articles and leave me a comment on my blog! Tiffany,

Great article! I also like the great green theme of your site. The greens you have chosen work really well together.

The graphic design at the top is top notch but I really like your treatment of your graphics at the bottom of your site.

Thanks so much for taking part in my “Top Green Blog’s Carnival of Greeness.” Come on over an check out the other Green articles and leave me a comment on my blog!

]]> By: Lynn from Organicmania.com http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6779 Lynn from Organicmania.com Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:17:46 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6779 Cool! I was just at Whole Foods and they had a huge section devoted to this.. Back to school already? (Stumbled ya!) l Cool! I was just at Whole Foods and they had a huge section devoted to this..

Back to school already? (Stumbled ya!) l

]]> By: Tsoniki http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6778 Tsoniki Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:14:42 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6778 I love school supplies so green ones? Even better! I love school supplies so green ones? Even better!

]]> By: hopealso (hippie dippie bébé) http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/08/05/back-to-school-green-style/#comment-6777 hopealso (hippie dippie bébé) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:53:02 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1370#comment-6777 I've been hearing about this "poop paper" lately, thanks for the background info. Sounds like it might be free-trade-style, too, which would be a great plus. I am very hip to moving toward supporting smaller companies and real people with my dollar! Nice to have all this info in one place, thanks for your hard work. We need to do a big re-organization and re-stocking for home school this year, so it will be great to have a reference point with some new ideas! I’ve been hearing about this “poop paper” lately, thanks for the background info. Sounds like it might be free-trade-style, too, which would be a great plus. I am very hip to moving toward supporting smaller companies and real people with my dollar!

Nice to have all this info in one place, thanks for your hard work. We need to do a big re-organization and re-stocking for home school this year, so it will be great to have a reference point with some new ideas!

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