Did I ever tell you about a contest that I host every other month? Well, if I did not I am terribly sorry! Over at our sister site The Diaper Jungle I host a contest 6 times a year and the prizes are geared toward natural and green moms. This month the prizes are as follows: $50.00 Gift Certificate from KeenBambino.com! MINKEE BLANKEE!!! or bamboo fabric or a 10.00 gift certificate, winners choice from diapercuts.com $10.00 GC to Made by Mama A custom diaper from hokiewife A … [Read more...]
The Lead Toys Fiasco
Be sure to check out our new Lead Toy Guide! This is just a small political rant on my part. No doubt you have heard by now about the Fisher Price recall of toys contaminated with lead paint.The toys in question were predominantly Sesame Street and Dora/Diego themed toys. For a list of toys affected you can go here. It was only a few weeks back that we discovered Thomas the Train toys were also contaminated with lead. The developments have caused a lot of pain and anger among parents. In … [Read more...]
Eco-Pretty Jewelry: The Palma Collection
Jewelry can be one of the least eco friendly things you can buy. Just think about all the controversy surrounding blood diamonds. And while many women may decide it is NOT worth it to wear a diamond that may have cost someone their life they may not consider so much the jewelry they have made from unsustainable wood materials or toxic plastics. When the necklace around your neck represents environmental damage...it quickly loses its appeal. I had the great fortune recently to receive two … [Read more...]
Eco Friendly School Days
Is it that time again already?! Wow....summer flies right by and before you know it... it is time to think about sending your kids back to school. The local stores put out huge displays of Crayola crayons, pencil boxes, and backpacks. Parents and kids wander around with printed lists showing all of the supplies their teachers have requested for the year. In addition to the dent in parents' wallets, there are environmental and social costs involved in all this school-related spending too. Well, I … [Read more...]
Carnival of Natural Family Living #1
Okay here it is! The first Carnival of Natural Family Living is now open. I think we did pretty good for the first carnival if I do say so myself. In no particular order I will now go ahead and share the best submissions for the first edition of this carnival. Thanks to everyone who decided to participate! First up is Frugal Panda with 101 Ways to Entertain Yourself and Your Family. These are some great tips! I especially like #2 which addresses summer lecture series offered by public … [Read more...]
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