Published on July 27th, 2009
My kids keep outgrowing EVERYTHING. I hear this is normal, but sheesh… would someone slow them down so my wallet can keep up with their clothing needs? With five children (16G, 9B, 9G, 7G, 4G) to dress, it becomes even more important that I choose clothing which will last and is cost effective. My Fall clothing budget is around $100-$150 per child (with the older ones taking a larger chunk of the overall spending because the younger girls get lots of hand-downs). When nine pair of undies can run $20.00 (or more!), I have to be very careful with our funds. I also want to purchase items which will hold up well to kid wear and tear so that it can be saved for the next child (or passed on to a friend). If you are looking for a new backpack, check out Wenona’s post. Here’s how we do it. Read the rest of this entry »
Published on July 27th, 2009
Where did July go? I can’t believe it is almost August. This always happens. The 4th of July comes along then all the sudden summer is over. I know there’s still August, a whole month before school starts but it is going to be busy with appointments and trying to squeeze as much out of summer as we can before it’s gone.
One thing I am dreading is school shopping. All the stores are already doing their sales. Both my school age kids need new backpacks (among other things) since theirs have fallen apart. So I’ve been researching eco-friendly backpacks. So far here’s what I have found. Read the rest of this entry »
Published on July 20th, 2009
The new monkey moccasins from Nowali are the cutest things. Part sock, part slipper, and all cute my little guy fell in love with them as soon as he laid eyes on them.
If you follow my writing you know my three year old is bananas about monkeys so anything I can find with monkeys on it goes to my very own little monkey man. Now thanks to Nowali he can even have monkeys on his feet. Read the rest of this entry »
Published on July 7th, 2009
Indigenous Designs is a fair trade, organic clothing company with apparel for the whole family! I personally love the double layered skirt, but for my son, the organic Havanna shirt is super cool! Made in Guatemala, this fair trade organic shirt is just like the grown up version, making your little boy look like a little man. My son will be wearing his Havanna shirt to his fifth birthday party this weekend!
Indigenous Designs is committed to:
- Supporting and preserving fair trade wages and artisan cooperatives
- Investing in natural and organic fibers and environmentally-friendly dyes
- Spreading the beauty of handmade, eco fashion
Many people eat organically grown food, but when it comes to their clothing, they forget natural and organic fibers clothing is just as important for our planet as it is for our health. Read the rest of this entry »
Published on July 6th, 2009
You absolutely must forgive me. It’s be en eons since I’ve posted here. Frankly, I’ve been busy enjoying the summer. Last week I met a couple who has an incredible infant clothing line that is all organic cottons and well thought out. The clothing is both durable and attractive and by using only organic cottons they are reducing the pesticide use worldwide.
Go take a look at the Baby Clothes.
Now, get ready because Organically Grown is giving away a unisex mini wardrobe to one lucky reader. Read the rest of this entry »
Published on June 19th, 2009
After I wrote a review of the Fuzzi Bunz One Size cloth diaper, a few people commented that they still preferred organic.
I get it, folks. If you’re going to use cloth, you might as well go super-eco and go for organic cloths. Especially when it comes to your baby’s precious skin.
So I did my research, and found a very interesting organic CD: The Gro Baby. I am so excited about this soft, eco-friendly diaper!
I have high standards when it comes to CDs. So let’s see how this one measured up to my bum snobbery, shall we?
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Published on June 5th, 2009
Ecozoo backpacks from Ecogear are the perfect eco-friendly bags for short summer trips or for a fun bag to fill with summer boredom busters like books, games, art supplies or a multitude of other kid stuff.
I received the Panda as an awesome review product and my two youngest kids are fighting over who gets it, that’s how cute it is. Read the rest of this entry »
Published on June 4th, 2009
I get really excited when I find a new kids’ company that gets it…really gets it. Barley and Birch is one of those companies!
Barley & birch is a scientist-created and artist-designed children’s clothing line. All aspects of our business are carbon neutral, including everything from the energy used by our computers to the energy used in the production of our garments. All of our pieces are made in the U.S. by using 100% certified organic cotton. Our business is largely paperless, and all paper used is 100% recycled. We go beyond the level of convenience in order to be fair to our customers and to our planet.
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Published on June 3rd, 2009
The cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have risen dramatically over the past 30 years, so much so that there may be 50 percent more cases than previously suspected.
Up to 250,000 children have autism or a related condition on the autistic spectrum, but have not been diagnosed, researchers say. They are in addition to the 500,000 children who are known to be affected.
The study, conducted by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen and colleagues of the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University, found that the increase was due to better detection and intervention.
This is disputed by a U.S. study at UC Davis, which said that California’s 7- to 8-fold increase was due only in small part by better detection, and stressed that environmental factors must be studied as a possible cause.
So now the opposite sides of the pond, and coasts for that matter, are in dispute.
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Published on June 2nd, 2009
This post was originally posted on Eco-Libris blog on June 1st.
Soccer is a great game and I used to play it every day when I was a kid. I love the game and therefore I enjoyed every page of our book today that got its inspiration from the (littered) soccer fields and is written by a soccer coach.
Our book today is:
20 Easy Ways to Help Save the Earth
Author: Coach Pedro and Susan Adam-Rita
Amarildo Pedro Rita was born in 1962 and has been playing high level soccer in Brazil and has being coaching youth soccer players in the United States since 1999. Currently he is the Director of Developmental Soccer Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan and author of The Magic Soccer Ball series plus The Boy and His Dream, A Great Soccer Tournament, and 20 Easy Ways to Help Save the Earth. Coach Pedro holds a bachelor degree in physical education and USSF “A” License
Susan Adam-Rita was born in a small city in Brazil where she lived for twenty-seven years. A psychologist in her home country, she continued to pursue her studies and currently is a PHD candidate in the counselor education program at Wayne State University. Susan lives with her husband, Pedro, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Illustrator: Murilo Pruner
Ages: 4 - 8
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published on: December 2008
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My kids keep outgrowing EVERYTHING. I hear this is normal, but sheesh… would someone slow them down so my wallet can keep up with their clothing needs? With five children (16G, 9B, 9G, 7G, 4G) to dress, it becomes even more important that I choose clothing which will last and is cost effective. My Fall clothing budget is around $100-$150 per child (with the older ones taking a larger chunk of the overall spending because the younger girls get lots of hand-downs). When nine pair of undies can run $20.00 (or more!), I have to be very careful with our funds. I also want to purchase items which will hold up well to kid wear and tear so that it can be saved for the next child (or passed on to a friend). If you are looking for a new backpack, check out Wenona’s post. Here’s how we do it. Read the rest of this entry »
