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Mexican chocolate is easy for kids to make
I remember as a child experimenting in the kitchen with recipes and concocting my own. It takes a special parent to allow children free reign in the kitchen, as the results can be disastrous, but the experimentation and wonderful ideas that result are worth the risk. My daughter loves to cook, and we have purchased several kids cookbooks for her. One of her favorite recipes (and a family favorite too) is adapted from Handstand Kids. I just love the fact that she can make this all by herself!
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We discovered these seaweed snacks at a health food store in Mt. Shasta, CA. My kids love to just snack on full sheets of nori, but these small snack size bites are perfect for munching in the car and packing in school lunches.
Nori has traditionally been eaten in Asian cultures. It can be used for Sushi, rice balls, topping on noodles, salads, pasta, and rice dishes. Nori is a valuable nutrition source filled with proteins, vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, and zinc which are necessary components for maintaining good health.
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by Jennifer Lance on February 19, 2010 · 2 comments
The EarthBall is inflatable and made from “New…Child Safe Phthalate-Free Material”. It is 16-inches in diameter, but what makes this ball really cool is that it glows in the dark. Created with NASA satellite photos, the cities of the world illuminate. The EarthBall is an amazing visual tool for teaching children about energy consumption, world population, light pollution, etc. Adults are just as fascinated as children by the EarthBall, and it comes with a Global Handbook including games and information.
Would I buy this product? Yes. It costs $14.00, and it is the best inflatable ball on the market in my opinion. Our EarthBall was a birthday gift from a dear friend.
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by Jennifer Lance on February 12, 2010 · 2 comments
I could not survive motherhood without coffee! In fact today, I treated myself to a rare afternoon cup. Green Mountain Coffee is one of my favorite brewers. We were sent a fair trade sampler that included:
The Ethiopian is my favorite, as I have grown to appreciate a lighter roast as I age. Purchasing fair trade coffee is really important, especially if you live in the Northern Hemisphere where it cannot be grown. Coffee is something that causes me to break my locavore commitments.
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by Jennifer Lance on February 1, 2010 · 8 comments
Editor’s Note: The following post originally appeared on Healthy Child Healthy World’s blog. We feel very strongly about this non-profit’s mission: “We are igniting a movement that inspires parents to protect young children from harmful chemicals. Eco Child’s Play is partnering with this organization to share valuable content with our readers.
The FDA says that all fruits and vegetables, including those that are organically grown, could benefit from a thorough washing to remove soil, surface microbes, and pesticide residues. While food safety experts admit there’s little chance of getting really sick, they still recommend that people with compromised immune systems or developing immune systems (fetuses and children) should thoroughly scrub all produce.
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I’ve never discovered organic baby powder before, and although I didn’t use talc on my babies, I do use baby powder in stinky kids’ shoes sometimes. Actually, Naturity’s organic baby powder is not made from talc, but its main ingredient is arrowroot powder. In addition, Naturity’s organic baby massage oil is nut and wheat-free, and it is “designed to mirror baby’s natural sebum”.
At Naturity, we pride ourselves on the organic integrity of our products, which are comprised of 99-100% certified organic ingredients. The organic ingredient percentages for all products are listed on the front of all labels. Product ingredients are clearly listed on all containers as well as beside each product description on our website. We do not use any synthetic preservatives, emulsifiers, additives, or fillers. But we do use certified organic ingredients from sustainable providers.
Best of all, every single Naturity product has received a score of zero on the Environmental Working Group’s cosmetic database Skin Deep.
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by Jennifer Lance on January 13, 2010 · 4 comments
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Parents can request hormone-free milk at school
Parents send their children to school to help them develop socially and intellectually; however, their health may be compromised by the food served to them daily in the lunchroom. School milk is no exception. Food & Water Watch has successfully campaigned for over a year to give schools a choice to buy hormone-free or organic milk, but does your school know they don’t have to serve rBGH milk? As a parent, did you know you have the right to request hormone-free milk be served to your child?
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This updated version for kids of the classic 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth is a handy reference for any child looking for small steps they can take to live a greener life. The layout is user friendly and appealing, and it is a great resource for the classroom and home. Not only does this book include tips, such as “plant a tree” but it includes “eco-experiments”, such as making your own recycled paper. As you would expect, this book is printed on “certified chain of custody” recycled paper with soy inks.
Would I buy this product? Probably not. My experience with these sort of books is they sit on shelves, good ideas or not, without much use. Besides, most of the information can be found on the 50 Simple Kids website for free.
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