Spiders Spin Webs was given to us one birthday, along with many other books from an older child's collection. The regifting of books children have outgrown is a very eco-friendly idea, and I have always been delighted to discover new books through such gifts. Spiders Spin Webs … [Read more...]
Green Family Values: No More Junk Toys!
Holiday season fanfare has already begun, and I am reminded of my holiday motto: No more junk toys! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and/or the Winter Solstice, if you have children, you know what junk toys are. Junk toys are toys that will have little … [Read more...]
Beware of Hybrid Vehicles in Parking Lots
Today’s tip is a safety tip cautioning readers to be aware of the "dangers" of hybrid and electric vehicles to pedestrians. Last week, my children and I were almost hit by a Prius in a health food store parking lot. I can imagine the headline: "Environmentalist run over by a … [Read more...]
Organic, Fair Trade Stuffed Animal and Matching Dress
This cute toy from Under the Nile is one you can feel good about giving a child. The adorable organic hippo is not only made from cotton grown without pesticides, but natural dyes were used in its construction. Furthermore, the organic hippo is a fair trade product! Fair trade … [Read more...]
Rid Yourself of Unwanted Catalogues
A new website is offering consumers an easy way to get rid of unwanted catalogues. With the holiday season approaching, my mailbox has become inundated with catalogues for every product under the sun. Previously, I have sent individual letters to each company, as well as signed … [Read more...]
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