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Don’t Forget the Batteries Grab Fuji’s New EnviroMAX Batteries
Don’t Forget the Batteries Grab Fuji’s New EnviroMAX Batteries
ecochildsplay.com — Yes, I know most eco gifts don’t need batteries but some tech gadgets and other goodies do, like digital cameras and who is going to be without a camera on Christmas? This year you have a green choice when it comes to batteries-other than the often expensive and hard to find ... (more) Don’t Forget the Batteries Grab Fuji’s New EnviroMAX ...
The Joy of Green Cleaning by Leslie Reichert
The Joy of Green Cleaning by Leslie Reichert
ecochildsplay.com — If you want to clean green but don’t want to pay extra for green cleaning products consider making your own. The Joy of Green Cleaning by Certified Green Cleaner Leslie Reichert is full of recipes to make your own eco-friendly cleaning supplies with things you probably already ... (more) The Joy of Green Cleaning by Leslie Reichert
Fleurville Bags: Eco-friendly, Family-friendly…and Sexy?!
Fleurville Bags: Eco-friendly, Family-friendly…and Sexy?!
ecochildsplay.com — In my experience, there exists quite the chasm between mothering and sexy. Perhaps it’s because designers suspect moms are too tired and busy to shower, let alone concern themselves with the latest fashion trends. Consequently, our bag selection tends to force choices between ... (more) Fleurville Bags: Eco-friendly, Family-friendly…and Sexy?!
A Green Guide to Bringing Up Your Baby By Claire Gillman
A Green Guide to Bringing Up Your Baby By Claire Gillman
feedproxy.google.com — A Green Guide to Bringing Up Your Baby: The Kind Way for You, Your Baby (0-3) and the Environment is one of the newest books to offer advice for raising a green baby. You’ll find everything you need to help you green your home, nursery, clothing, cosmetics and so much more.  ... (more) A Green Guide to Bringing Up Your Baby By Claire Gillman
Grow Your Own Tree Hugger: 101 Activities to Teach Your Child How to Live Green
Grow Your Own Tree Hugger: 101 Activities to Teach Your Child How to Live Green
ecochildsplay.com — Here’s a fun book you may enjoy. It could inspire you with new ways to teach your child about living green. Or it may make a great gift for another parent that you know who could use some help in the eco-department. Grow Your Own Tree Hugger: 101 activities to teach your child how to ... (more) Grow Your Own Tree Hugger: 101 Activities to Teach Your ...
What Is the Matter with Us? Lead and Other Toxins into the Mouths of Babes
What Is the Matter with Us? Lead and Other Toxins into the Mouths of Babes
ecochildsplay.com — Over the weekend, someone sent my husband a link to a video called “The Girl Who Silenced the World” from 1992 where a 12 year old girl named Severn Suzuki addresses the UN’s Earth Summit Meeting in Rio de Janeiro. Severn essentially gives the panel and every living adult ... (more) What Is the Matter with Us? Lead and Other Toxins into ...
Eco-Friendly, Natural Tree Branch Blocks and Felting Kit by Natural Pod
Eco-Friendly, Natural Tree Branch Blocks and Felting Kit by Natural Pod
ecochildsplay.com — I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Natural Pod is one of my favorite natural toy vendors! Natural Pod gets it, they really get it. Only the highest quality, sustainable products are featured, and you can shop freely without having to scrutinize each product for ... (more) Eco-Friendly, Natural Tree Branch Blocks and Felting Kit ...
Green Books Campaign:  Let Me Out!  How to enjoy the school run
Green Books Campaign: Let Me Out! How to enjoy the school run
ecochildsplay.com — Editor’s Note: This review is part of the Green Books campaign . Today 100 bloggers are reviewing 100 great books printed in an environmentally friendly way. Our goal is to encourage publishers to get greener and readers to take the environment into consideration when purchasing books. ... (more) Green Books Campaign: Let Me Out! How to enjoy the ...
Open Ended Play Lets Kids’ Imaginations Set Sail!
Open Ended Play Lets Kids’ Imaginations Set Sail!
ecochildsplay.com — Editor’s note: The following piece is guest post by Dalit Holzman from Natural Pod, one of our favorite eco-friendly toy companies . Dalit is part of the Natural Pod team ( www.naturalpod.com ) and raises her two daughters as open-endedly as possible…with the help of some boxes. ... (more) Open Ended Play Lets Kids’ Imaginations Set Sail!
Rebekah Green Sustainable Earrings: Precious Gifts for Little Girls
ecochildsplay.com — Rebekah Green has been globally aware and environmentally conscious since the second grade. Throughout her life she’s done a lot for the “green” movement. Her latest efforts include a sustainable line of earrings made from recycled gold. She even has several designs ... (more) Rebekah Green Sustainable Earrings: Precious Gifts for ...
Rebekak Green Sustainable Earrings: Precious Gifts for Little Girls
Rebekak Green Sustainable Earrings: Precious Gifts for Little Girls
ecochildsplay.com — Rebekah Green has been globally aware and environmentally conscious since the second grade. Throughout her life she’s done a lot for the “green” movement. Her latest efforts include a sustainable line of earrings made from recycled gold. She even has several designs ... (more) Rebekak Green Sustainable Earrings: Precious Gifts for ...
EWG Gives School Cleaning Supplies Their Report Cards (and it ain’t pretty)
ecochildsplay.com — Last week, while volunteering at my daughter’s classroom Halloween party, I flinched a little as I saw one of the other parents dutifully strolling around dispensing the requisite waterless, chem-filled hand sanitizers. Aside from my skepticism that anti- bacterial soaps will actually do ... (more) EWG Gives School Cleaning Supplies Their Report Cards ...
10 Eco-Friendly Toys Under $30
10 Eco-Friendly Toys Under $30
ecochildsplay.com — As the holiday season approaches we’re all looking for quality toys for our children. Readers of this blog, and increasingly the world at large are seeking toys that are eco friendly and inexpensive too. That’s why Eco Childs Play agreed to team up with Goddard Systems, Inc, one of the ... (more) 10 Eco-Friendly Toys Under $30
Green Toys:  Recycled Cardboard Paintable Schoolhouse Promotes Creativity
Green Toys: Recycled Cardboard Paintable Schoolhouse Promotes Creativity
ecochildsplay.com — Any parent knows that children love cardboard boxes. Often, the box a present comes in encourages more creative play than the toy it once contained. Imagination Box Co. was born out of this cardboard creativity. After raising three kids and seeing how much waste there was in the toy ... (more) Green Toys: Recycled Cardboard Paintable Schoolhouse ...
The Great Diaper Debate: Comparing the Environmental Impact of “Eco-Friendly” Diapers
The Great Diaper Debate: Comparing the Environmental Impact of “Eco-Friendly” Diapers
ecochildsplay.com — I knew going into having a baby that the mountains of diapers would horrify me from both a personal hygiene and environmental perspective. I also knew that I wasn’t game for potty-training-at-birth philosophies. Sure enough, if I calculate how many diapers I’ve changed for my now ... (more) The Great Diaper Debate: Comparing the Environmental ...
Last Minute Green Halloween Tip: Iconic Necco Wafers Go All-Natural
Last Minute Green Halloween Tip: Iconic Necco Wafers Go All-Natural
ecochildsplay.com — Now here’s a candy you don’t have to special order online or search high and low for. Nec co Wafers can be found at most grocery stores in the candy aisle or currently in the Halloween candy section. Necco Wafers have been around since 1847 but as a sign of the times ... (more) Last Minute Green Halloween Tip: Iconic Necco Wafers Go ...
BPA Free Yubo Lunchboxes
BPA Free Yubo Lunchboxes
ecochildsplay.com — Being a lighthearted child in a grown-up body, I have to admit that I still like lunchpails, and my band new Yubo lunchbox happens to be my favorite one of all time because it’s: BPA Free Recyclable Antimicrobial Dishwasher Safe Yubo bpa free lunchwear started with two ... (more) BPA Free Yubo Lunchboxes
Practically Green by Micaela Preston
Practically Green by Micaela Preston
ecochildsplay.com — Practically Green: Your Guide to Ecofriendly Decision-Making by Micaela Preston is exactly what it says, a practical guide to going green. This is one of the best green books I have read, probably because it isn’t all preachy and because I am a big DIY girl I just love the 30+ ... (more) Practically Green by Micaela Preston
Polar Bear Bags: The Perfect Gift or The Perfect Gift Bag
Polar Bear Bags: The Perfect Gift or The Perfect Gift Bag
ecochildsplay.com — Planet Butterfly has a great reusable shopping bags called Polar Bear Bags because of the beautiful polar bear artwork on the bag. These bags remind us to do our part to help save the planet and stop global warming-therefore protecting the polar bears. These reasonably priced bags may make ... (more) Polar Bear Bags: The Perfect Gift or The Perfect Gift Bag
Disney Admits Baby Einstein Does NOT Increase Intelligence
Disney Admits Baby Einstein Does NOT Increase Intelligence
ecochildsplay.com — For parents who were suckered into Disney’s Baby Einstein concept, the company has announced they will give full refunds on up to four videos. The basis of the refund is to compensate parents who actually believed the videos would make their children smarter. UPI reports: The move ... (more) Disney Admits Baby Einstein Does NOT Increase Intelligence
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