Little Yellow Pear Tomatoes comes from my favorite children's literature publisher Illumination Arts. In this book, a little girl marvels at the circle of life in her little yellow pear tomatoes. She says, "Everyone and everything-my daddy, my mommy, bugs and worms, clouds and … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2007
Massive Toy Recall by Fisher-Price
I've avoided blogging about the massive Fisher-Price toy recall for a week now, as these are not eco toys, but I can't bite my tongue anymore. Besides, even if you only buy your children natural toys, there are times when toys like these creep into your life from well-meaning … [Read more...]
Daily Tip: Conserve a Gallon of Water Every Time You Use Your Hose
According to Treehugger's Ten Commandments of Eco Gardening, "Thou shalt conserve water: gardeners have to conserve as much water as possible." Not only gardeners should conserve water, but anyone with yard has the potential to save water with their garden hose. Even … [Read more...]
Waldorf Kathe Kruse Mermaid Doll
Little girls love mermaids, and I love Waldorf dolls. I have always been drawn to the work of dollmaker Kathe Kruse, the oldest German doll company. "Handwork, simplicity of design, integrity, and an aversion to gimmicks and fads are still very much a part of how the dolls are … [Read more...]
The Power of Youth to Change Their World
While stumbling upon the web, I came across the inspiring story of Malawi youth William Kamkwamba on Inhabitat. With all the doom and gloom news of climate change, William Kamkwamba's ingenuity demonstrates what one person can do to improve their life with green technology. The … [Read more...]
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