Your Kid Friendly Guide To Earth-Friendly Living!
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 natural, or organic.) So I'm giving away 3 of these eco-tees today. Want to win? Just leave a comment … [Read more...]
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably already heard about the environmental and health benefits of buying organic food. But how about when it comes to clothing? When you're not swapping or borrowing clothes, is it worth the extra $$ to buy organic clothing over conventionally produced? As Nate Koach (president of organic apparel company Sub Urban Riot) notes, "People don't eat … [Read more...]
Are you worried about your holiday gift list this year? With all of the news about global warming and environmental degradation, let alone sweatshop labor and toxic toys, what's a Green Parent to do? Never fear, there are tons of gifts that you can give to show your spirit without selling your soul. Here, without further ado, is The 2007 Green Parent Holiday Gift List...a list of gifts you can … [Read more...]
What is your stance on Wal-Mart? To me, Wal-Mart represents all that is good and bad with the world. As a parent, I am easily lulled by the convenience of doing all of my shopping in one place and the ability to purchase products at "affordable" prices. However, any joy I may feel from the time and money saved by shopping at Wal-Mart is more often than not squashed by the guilt of supporting a … [Read more...]
I know as well as any other parent that paper towels and other disposable cleaning wipes are darned handy when it comes to cleaning up fast. But it’s actually just as fast to reach for a reusable cloth to do the job. Target has a great line of organic cotton cloths and towels as do Ecover and Seventh Generation. For sponges, look for natural sponges that are biodegradable and can even be … [Read more...]
