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loth diapering is environmentally-friendly and costs less than using disposable diapers, but the majority of moms still use disposable diapers. You’ve probably heard stories from your mother or grandmother about the hassle of using traditional cloth diapers. For me, that was a factor in choosing disposable diapers.
But the new reusable diapers from AppleCheeks inspired me to give cloth diapering another look.
I wasn’t bored much growing up. On rainy days and lazy Saturday afternoons, I’d be engaged in some craft project or interesting game. My mother, a teacher, has a gift for finding and organizing fun activities on a moment’s notice. Now that I’m a mom, I appreciate how easy she made it all look.
Some organized moms dedicate entire closets to craft supplies and keep file folders full of craft-ideas clipped from magazines and newspapers on-hand. But if that’s not your style, you can still entertain and educate your children with the fabulous art kits from Eye Can Art.
We’ve been enjoying the beautiful spring weather. And she’s we’re not running barefoot through the grass, my daughter’s loving her new toddler sandals from Vincent Shoes.
We love the bright sunny look of the Doris sandals in pink, my little girl’s favorite color…
For Mother’s Day, how about an eco-chic gift that also helps women in impoverished areas avoid or overcome slavery?
The Emancipation Network (TEN) is an international organization dedicated to fighting human trafficking and modern day slavery. Through Made by Survivors, TEN provides survivers of slavery and people at risk of being trafficked into slavery with an opportunity for a sustainable income, education and help reintegrating into society.
They had me at saving women from slavery…
Children are natural ecologists. They love to play outside and appreciate the joys of discovering rocks, plants, and animals along the way.
What they need a little help with is conservation–learning to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Shutting off the lights, taking shorter showers, and opening a window instead of turning on the air conditioning are all ways that even the littlest person can make a difference.
The Plan Toys Green Dollhouse aims to introduce children to sustainable living through a concept dollhouse. Every aspect of the Green Dollhouse helps children learn how people can co-exist with their environment in a more eco-friendly way…
Eco-chic and earthy babywearing mamas, you are going to dig these hip environmentally-friendly ring slings from Chic Tots.
Babywearing is a natural way to enjoy your baby, and you can bond while going about your day. With a sling, you can hold your baby hands’ free and safe.
The designers at Chic Tots are masters at inventing products that are beautiful and useful, just like inventive mamas throughout the ages.
Unique, funky, and oh-so-chic, Color Zoo from Allen Ave. is a perfect gift forany child or even a kid-at-heart, animal-loving adult.
Exuberantly vivid, retro prints will add flair to any child’s room and, if your kid insists on bring her friend along, you’ll have no problem spotting the brightly-colored plush animal hidden in the jungle gym.
Vincent Shoes, one of our favorite designers of hip and playful European shoes for children, toddlers and infants, is having a spring sale.
Get 20% off the Spring & Summer ’09 collection with coupon code VINSASSY. (Coupon code valid thru Sunday, April 5, 2009).
Celebs like Angelina Jolie and Gwen Stefani both wore Maggie Maternity clothing during their pregnancies. The affordability of the line makes movie-star glamour accessible to the rest of us.
For just $195, you can buy the “Classic Maggie Box,” which contains a silhouette skirt, bump trousers, model tank and figure tee. These four pieces are the foundations of any chic and professional pregnancy wardrobe. Easy-to-wash and even easier-to-wear, the stretch jersey fabric is flattering and comfortable at the same time. (Click here to read Mamanista’s full review.)
If your child likes the sparklies or you are a fan of grunge art and vintage tattoo-inspired designs, you’ll find plenty for your little rock star at Cutie and Patootie.
Very trendy graphics are emblazoned on high quality cotton onesies, tees, and hoodies. Some of the designs are embellished with bling for extra impact…
