One of the most pressing reasons that so many parents seek to live a greener lifestyle is because they are mindful of the fact that the earth is an inheritance left to the children. What we do or do not do today, can and will be their problem to face tomorrow. This is why raising green kids is so important. Even at a young age they can be made aware of the issues facing their generation. Tween and teens are closer to their inheritance than younger children and they are also more aware of their … [Read more...]
Back to School on a Budget
July/August is when we start to see back to school sales and we typically start to make our supply lists if we have kids attending school outside the home. Even if you homeschool you will still likely take advantage of this time of year to get good deals on supplies. How much do you typically spend for back to school supplies? Well, according to the National Retail Foundation, the average family with students in grades Kindergarten through 12 is expected to spend $548.72 on school … [Read more...]
Thank You Mabel’s Labels
You may have seen my mention of this great product in the Eco Friendly School Days blog post. I love this company so much that I thought they deserved a even bigger mention. Quite simply I LOVE Mabel's Labels! Their tag line is "lables for the stuff kids lose" and basically they sell customized sticky labels. I got some for all three of my kids from Melissa at Mabel's Labels and they have become so handy...especially for school supplies. My oldest son's labels are dark blue with a white star … [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...]
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