Just wanted to share some amazing finds on Zulily today...all centered around an eco birthday. You can create your own Pinterest/magazine worthy birthday soiree for your little one AND be kind to the planet at the same time... My favorite are the Mason Jar Sippers that can be paired with those adorable paper straws but they also have some little milk jugs... too cute! See the other items on Zulily... … [Read more...]
Trex Outdoor Furniture
The chair you see in the photo above is a new and much loved fixture on my back deck. I have long been in love with Adirondack chairs but I wasn't willing to buy plastic ones and the wooden ones are actually quite a bit of work to maintain. Every year it seems you need to sand and paint them or end up with splinters in your derriere and a pretty sad looking chair. So when Trex Outdoor Furniture contacted me and asked to me review one of their recycled plastic Adirondack chairs I was... well, … [Read more...]
Green Toys for Eco Friendly Play
Last year when the lead toys fiasco all came to light, I briefly blogged about a new company called Green Toys. They take recycled plastic and other environmentally friendly materials and turn them into stylish and practical toys. They are made in the USA so you don't have to worry about weak safety standards like you would if they were imported from China. They comply with all safety standards prohibiting phthalates and BPA. My family recently got to test drive these great toys made from … [Read more...]
Green and Frugal Go Together
My friend Carrie over at NMTR has a blog and podcast that addresses natural mothering. Recently she posted that she would now be including some talk of money on her blog and asked for reader opinions. Does the subject of money management and frugality detract from the natural mom message? I say no. For me, green living is a huge part of natural mothering and green living and a life of frugality go together like peanut butter and jelly. Think about it. What are some of the key areas of green … [Read more...]
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