Archive for 'Children'

Printed on 100% recycled paper, here’s the perfect gift for you, your friends and your family. Author Helen Coronato is hosting a signed giveaway of her highly acclaimed book, Eco Friendly Families - a guide to green for toddlers to teens.
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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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

After the birth of her second child, mom Molly Chen decided it was time to stop tying one on — tying a bib on her infant, that is.  Concerned about the safety of those traditional tie or velcro bibs that might accidentally strangle or even suffocate a child, Molly gave birth to a new business [...]

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 [...]

Scouting around for certified organic duds for the pint-sized crowd?  Onesies, tees, pants, leggings and casual dresses with “the explorer” in mind,

Turquoise Adventure Dress, ($40)  Respect Explorer Tee ($30),
discover the entire fall 2008 collection @ scoutbaby.com

Kick up the cool factor of your toddlers by strapping on a pair of eco-friendly Pedoodles from the Next Steps Collection, made from remnants of premium leather (free of Lead, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Mercury, Selenium and harmful Amines).

These fun and comfy babies are reasonably priced –  Petal Jumpers (above L, $36) and Little Caesar [...]

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 [...]

Here are a couple of smart, eco-minded ways to show those bundles of joy a warm welcome, without breaking the bank:

organic cotton leggings ($9.99) and organic cotton beanies ($4.99) more @ oscarandbelle.com

Once in a while an idea comes along that is so genius it makes you wonder why in the world someone didn’t think of it sooner.

The new plastic-free gDiapers are a perfect example. Unlike ordinary disposable diapers that can take up to 500—500!—years to biodegrade in a landfill, these eco-friendly underthings consist of a washable [...]

Like it or not, it’s Back to School Time, and preparing for school can be a hairy time.  Now you can keep things simple, eco-smart and cost-effective by purchasing green school supplies online.

Just in time for gearing up, The Green Office is partnered with Green School News and introducing Green Back to School Kits for [...]