Archive for 'Alternative Kid'

Grounded in earth-friendly manufacturing practices utilizing:  100% organic cotton, low-impact dyes, nickel-free snaps, and no dioxin or formaldehyde, speesees’ super soft and comfy kiddie clothes are also smartly designed to be layered and worn year-round.

Owner and creator Rachel Pearson recently opened doors to a showroom and headquarters in San Francisco.  In addition to their established [...]

The notion of homesteading and “living off the grid” seems to invoke states of either self-reliant bliss or irrepressible confusion as to why anyone in this technological age would want to succumb to the law of the land, once again.

If you fall into the first category, then you’re probably someone who’s weary of depending upon [...]

Make your bambino the coolest toddler on the block in these comfy moon booties fashioned from upcycled wool sweaters.  Each pair is one of a kind.  Created by Pumpkinhaus.
Buy stuff from real people.
$20 @ etsy.com

Parents always want what’s best for their kids, especially when it comes to their health.

LA-based Y Water is dedicated to providing a healthy beverage alternative, the first in a new category of “developmental drinks.”  Developmental drinks contain vitamins and minerals essential to a child’s healthy growth.  As an alternative to the glut of high calorie, [...]

This review is presented by mom of two boys, CarrieLou W. Her sons, Drew and Austin, are 9 and 5 years young, respectively. They agreed to provide us with a first-hand Tried, True and Green Review of: Planet Earth Monopoly.
Within minutes of receiving the game, the boys started setting up.  Sometimes I think they enjoy [...]

The beginning of every school year starts with buying new school supplies.  As environmentally conscious students, we always opt for recycled paper, but when it comes to the rest of our school supplies, it’s nearly impossible to find sustainable alternatives.  But the landscape is changing — eco-capitalist company, TerraCycle, recognizing students’ need for eco-friendly [...]

Halloween is around the corner, and you know what that means…Time to stock up on treats!  It’s the one time of year when you can pig out on candy guilt-free, but don’t reach for your typical candy bars just yet.  Before you head to your local grocery store, you might want to keep these green [...]

Here’s a cute take on eco-friendly kids toys that’s both fun and innovative. U.K.-based, Little Baby Company, markets these over-sized kids play structures that are constructed of durable, 100% recycled cardboard.  The biodegradable toys come flat-packed and can be easily personalized by your resident young genius with a pack of crayons or a glue gun.
Many [...]

Tired of same-old, same-old, when planning your child’s birthday party?  Not too thrilled by the gifts they receive and feeling guilty over the level of consumptive waste?  Checkout ECHOage, a new online service that allows you to celebrate the practice of giving while getting and encourage socially conscious values.

Basically, you sign up for the e-vite [...]

Looking for peace of mind when it comes to tucking your little ones in bed?  Sick and tired of hearing how we’re bombarded by pollutants, and toxic chemicals?  Me, too.  But with so much noxious gunk swirling about, both inside and outside our homes, now wonder we’re sick and tired.

Recently, someone asked me if I [...]

Kids’ bath times are usually wet ‘n wild.  Kiss My Face has tapped into children’s love of animals with a fresh line of bath products aimed to keep those fun-loving monsters clean, green and eco-conscious. With 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner, foaming shampoo & body wash, detangler, bubble wash, lip balm and soap — every product [...]

The world is one big skatepark.  Shred on the eco friendly side of the street on this downhill slider from Comet.  ‘Biopop’ construction features 4 plys of maple with hardrock maple veneer from FSC harvested timber, e2e cross-linking soy resin (no petro-chemicals here), triaxial hemp fabric, sustainable bamboo core, hot pressed one deck at a [...]