The Green Parent

It’s the last day of January and subsequently the last day of my January eco-challenge to adhere to the principles of The Compact.  Nothing new, other than food and medical necessities, for one month. So how did I do?  Well, those of you that have been following me all month long know that I cheated. [...]

Ms. Frizzle’s students are putting on a play about global warming, and they need some cold, hard facts. The Friz knows just where to find them! A hop on the Magic School Bus takes the kids on a whirlwind tour. From the Arctic to the equator, they see telltale signs of climate change. But to [...]

 Looking for some eco-fun ways to celebrate Earth Day with the family?  Check out Disneynature’s first film, Earth, which premieres in theaters nationwide on Earth Day, April 22nd.    Narrated by the seriously smooth voice of James Earl Jones, Earth tells the remarkable story of three animal families and their amazing journey across our equally [...]

I’m a huge fan of the website, , an excellent online source for environmental news.  The site is always informative and often irreverant in the way they present their eco-news.  Take for instance, their latest campaign, entitled  ”"  This tongue-in-cheek campaign aims to keep folks from focusing too much on any one particular day (like Earth Day [...]

Need a head start on holiday shopping?  Or maybe you’re ready to make a few green changes around your own home but not sure where to get started.  Well, you’re in luck.  Because today’s giveaway is a Taste of Green, Green Gift Bag…the green gift that keeps on giving.  It’s the perfect gift for a [...]

One of the most frequent comments I get on this site goes something like this: “I need help with all of this green stuff.  Give me a list of ways to go green and the products I need to do it.” or something along those lines.  My usual response to these types of comments is [...]

Today I’m giving away 5 sets of green cleaners from Bayes Cleaners.  Each set includes a Stainless Steel Cleaner as well as their Premium Waterless Vehicle Car Wash.  Remember that post a few weeks back about saving gas by washing your car?  Well, now you can get the eco-benefits of a clean car with an [...]

It never hurts to get a fresh perspective, especially if it’s green. So for today’s contest I’m going to give away some new perspectives.  That is, I’m giving away a $40 gift certificate towards an eco-savvy gift bag from .  They’ve got 4 different styles to choose from…Green Essentials, Into to Green, Green Your Kitchen, [...]

“faster” dvd black swan movie hd download Yesterday, Eco-Office Gal taught us how small businesses can make a huge difference by .  Today, we’re taking things one step further.  Your actions in the workplace can help you do more than just be a little green…they can truly help you save the world. Just released today… , [...]

We’ve heard some pretty disturbing news over the last few months about the chemicals (like phthalates and parabens) that most companies throw in personal care products.  These toxins wreak havoc on the planet and on your immune system…especially the fragile systems of growing babies.  And don’t be mislead into thinking this stuff washes away with [...]

I just love the smell of a new baby’s skin.  It’s so sweet, and soft, and well, new.  It’s also extremely delicate…just like your baby herself.  So it’s really important to be finicky about the stuff you use to clean, freshen and protect your baby’s skin. If you’ve got a new baby or a little [...]

I hate to throw things away.  I try to minimize the stuff that’s sent to the can by not buying new stuff and by reusing what we have as often as possible.  My girls use cleaned out ice cream cartons to hold their toys, paper towel tubes to make puppets, and egg cartons to hold [...]

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Today’s contest gives you the chance to just be.  Just Be is a state of mind…a way of life…a philosophy to live by. It’s also new line of t-shirts not meant to inspire…but to Just Be.  The organic cotton tees are a perfect fit for those of us who like to “just be” green, (or [...]

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