Archives for December 2008

New Writer – Welcome Summer!

Just when you thought it was safe to hang out at Eco Child's Play they through a new writer like me into the pool. Hello everyone, I'm Summer, a new face that you will hopefully see a lot more of. I'm joining the team to share my love of parenting and the planet here. OK, a … [Read more...]

BarterQuest is in Beta: Regifting gets organized

This morning I found a great new website (well, new to me), called Barter Quest. It's in beta, which means that it might have a few kinks to work out, but it's amazing. Simply put, you take that hideous gift Aunt Sally sent an item that you no longer want/need and put it up … [Read more...]

Wrap it Green: Eco-Friendly Ways to Wrap Your Holiday Gifts

Nothing says Christmas morning like the sound of wrapping paper being torn from gifts. If you have children you just can't give up wrapping paper. At least I can't. It's like a right of childhood to be able to tear open a gift on Christmas morning. Tied fabric, creative gift … [Read more...]

Should the Flu Vaccine be Required for Preschool or Daycare?

I teach preschool and elementary school. If you have ever worked with small children, you know these places are germ factories! The school year seems made up of one cold or flu virus after another, no matter how many times you wash your hands. The state of New Jersey has decided … [Read more...]

Have Holly Jolly Upcycled Christmas: Terracycle Eco-Friendly Juice Pouch Tree Skirt

Terracycle is one of my favorite eco-friendly companies, because they are the masters at upcycling. From using plastic bottles to sell cleaners and fertilizers to making paper from banana peels and coffee leaves, Terracycle knows how to take green to the mainstream. … [Read more...]