Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care, by Dierdre Imus, is the second in a series from this Green Guru. Guiding people towards a healthier and more eco-friendly lifestyle is more than a job for Imus, it is a calling. Her passion shines in each passage of the book. Imus takes the reader from birth […]
Gaiam For Green Goddesses (Coupon Deal of the Day)
Gaiam is your source for organic, eco-friendly, and fair trade everything, including bedding, home decor, personal care, clothing, wellness products, baby clothing and more. I love the idea of organic, but get tired of the look of raw cotton. If you think environmentally friendly means plain and boring, then you have to check out Gaiam’s […]
Recycled Plastic is Endless Fun with Green Toys (enter to win!)
We are very excited about Green Toys, a new line of recycled plastic toys that actually meets every item on our check list: good for the environment, safe for children, not manufactured in sweatshops, and really, really cool. These sturdy toys will withstand whatever your little whirling dervish can dish out. I was really impressed […]
Get Gorgeously Green (and enter to win)
Gorgeously Green, by Sophie Uliano, is a hip new guide to making environmentally-friendly and healthy choices that fit your lifestyle. Each chapter is a step in the process of becoming Gorgeously Green with plenty of practical and concrete suggestions. If you still need a little push, Uliano prioritizes the information so you know which simple […]
Is my (Doll)House Safe?
A reader e-mailed us because she had concerns about the Melissa & Doug Victorian Dollhouse ($150, unfurnished) she had purchased for her daughter. After checking out the research we e-mailed her, she felt comfortable keeping this child-safe dollhouse. Melissa & Doug manufactures in China and many parents are understandably concerned about the lead paint recalls. […]
Unique Toys Made in the USA at Down to Earth
We check out a lot of excellent toy stores, but few that have as many unique and hard to find choices as Down to Earth Toys. Down to Earth Toys has a great selection of Toys Made in the USA including this gorgeous free-standing dragon puzzle made by the Amish ($12.95, on sale for $9.95). […]
Play Ball! (And Promote Social and Economic Justice)
Ah! Spring is in the air! It is that time of the year when a young child’s thoughts turn to…soccer! football! volleyball! Fair Trade Sports manufactures and sells children’s, training, and professional level sports balls certified to be made by fair-wage adult labor. As an added bonus, the gear is eco-certified and vegan. Although I […]
Celebrate Baby and Mama With Organic Gift Baskets
Love & Blessings has introduced luxurious, organic gift baskets for baby and new mothers. You can select from beautiful wicker baskets, filled with organic newborn clothing, natural lotions and potions, and nurturing accessories for baby, the new mother, or both. Or, design your own baby gift basket with your choice of products by Earth Mama […]
Win Green Toys from Finn & Thatcher
Finn & Thatcher Children’s Emporium is a chic boutique located in Charlottesville, VA, and now you can browse and purchase from their fabulous selection of eco-friendly and interactive toys, unique nursery decor, heirloom quality baby gifts, hip and organic children’s clothing, and more from the comfort of your own home–wherever you live. Right now Finn […]
How to Dye Your Eggs “Green” This Easter: Free Eco-Tips from Ideal Bite
Ideal Bite is like Daily Candy…but for people interested in green living rather than expensive, hipster products. Sign up for free in order to receive short, sassy, eco-living tips by email each weekday. You’ll get great, free advice on kids, beauty, household items, travel and more. Curious to know what kind of advice you’ll receive by email? Here’s a […]
