I have a complicated relationship with jewelry. Unlike most women it seems I don't like wearing any. That goes for necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings...everything. The exception to this rule though comes into play when the jewelry has personal meaning or a story behind it that touches me. In that case I will happily wear whatever bauble it is with pride and a little smile every time I look down at it or touch it. These pieces with such significance are rare for me though. When I walk into … [Read more...]
Natural Teething Remedies and Relief
One of the struggles of trying to parent as naturally as possible is handling obvious pain and discomfort in our children without going the mainstream route and medicating them with potentially dangerous substances. Whether or not they like berry or bubblegum flavored medicated syrup is a non issue when you won't give them that stuff regardless. Teething may be one of the first times we go looking for a way to relieve their pain naturally and there are no shortage of safer, more natural teething … [Read more...]
Amber Teething Necklaces – BPA Free
I had a slap my forhead moment not longer after I posted my BPA free teether and pacifiers post. Why? Because I forgot one very important teether! One of the comments on that post about non-plastic teethers jogged my memory. About a year or so ago I ran across amber teething necklaces. They are supposed to alleviate teething pain but here is the kicker...your child does NOT chew on them...only wear them around the neck...like a necklace. Amber is a natural substance from trees. It is … [Read more...]
Earrings From Recycled Soda Cans!
I am loving Etsy.com these days because it has lots of wahm stores that sell crafts and eco friendly goods made from recycled materials. A few weeks back I bought an adorable stuffed cat made from recycled clothing..it even has button eyes. Well, the longer I look around at what the Etsy sellers are offering the more I am becoming addicted. What was I saying about green consumerism? :) These products make perfect green gifts. Last week I bought something for myself again. I couldn't resist … [Read more...]
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