Finally, a Use for Plastic Baby Dolls

While stumbling around the web, I discovered these surreal images by Phillip Toledano. Mr. Toledano has been taking odd pictures since he as 11 years old, and he believes, "a photograph should be like an unfinished sentence. There should be space for questions." I loathe plastic … [Read more...]

Weekend Grub: Old Fashioned, Organic Strawberry Shortcake

Garden Fresh Organic StrawberriesStrawberry harvest is in full swing, and as the bounty reaches epic proportions in my garden, I am always looking for new recipes that do not ruin the naturally sweet flavor of the fruit. Mostly, we snack on strawberries straight from the plants, … [Read more...]

And the Winner Is Erin!

Congratulations Erin! You won our random monthly drawing for an Eco Child's Play hemp bag! Erin left many wonderful comments that enriched our understanding of natural products this month. Erin has two blogs: I've Done Gone Green and The Chronicles of Little Miss E. Her … [Read more...]

A Rose (or Child) By Any Other Name Would Still Be Sweet

"What's in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet."--From Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2)I've been tagged for a meme by Jeremiah McNichols of Z Recommends. Being new to the blogosphere, I first had to figure out what a meme was! According to … [Read more...]

Kalon Studios: Sustainably Produced and Designed Children's Furniture

Kalon Studios is a new company offering "design for a sustainable culture." Yes, their prices may send you into sticker shock. Their explanation: "In today’s world, sustainability is more than just being green. Rather, it has evolved into a belief system, an approach to living, … [Read more...]