BabyLegs: One Extreme Snowboarder Mother's Solution to Diaper Rash

We've reviewed other organic baby leg warmers before on Eco Child's Play, and I really do love the concept. I especially like how easy baby leg warmers make diaper changes during the cold winter months without fully undressing a child. Recently, I have discovered another baby … [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...]

Save Handmade – Don't make February 10, 2009 Bankrupt Day

Recently, Eco Child's Play editor Jennifer Lance wrote about the CPSIA that will go into effect on February 20, 2009, thus decimating the thousands of handmade mom and pop run businesses in this country. Without the ability to sell their toys, hair accessories, clothing, and … [Read more...]

Nintendo, EA, Parenting, Fitness and Conservation: Maybe?

One of the most fascinating parts of being a Mommy Blogger is that you will always be challenged to defend your decisions. I'm okay with that. There are no video games at my house, yet. My husband is dying for a Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray. Since he's the primary earner in the … [Read more...]