It’s finally spring, and if you’re looking for an outdoor activity that both you and your kids will enjoy, head outdoors. Whether it’s your own backyard or in a local park, go out and enjoy the spring weather. And while you’re at it, make it a learning experience for both you and the kids with [...]
Tags: Activities, learning, Mother nature, outdoor activity, outdoors, teaching kids, Tree Time
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It seems the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty, who ate a poisonous apple, is closer to reality than we may have realized. Apples ranked second, right behind peaches, on the Environmental Working Group’s updated “Dirty Dozen,” the list of 12 foods shown to contain the highest amounts of pesticides.
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Tags: baby food, budget, Dirty Dozen, Environmental Working Group, fruits, grocery shopping, money saving, organic produce, pesticides, produce, veggies
Posted in: Green, Health, News
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My brother is moving across the country and decided not to move anything he couldn’t fit into his pick-up truck. He just gave away most of the things he isn’t taking—a big screen TV, a couch, a bed, a stereo receiver, etc. I was a little surprised at his decision, but after chatting for a [...]
Tags: baby clothes, Free, freecycle, freecycle.org, Green, recycle
Posted in: Freebies, Frugal Living, Green
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I’ve always been concerned about finding safe toys for my children. After seeing the many news articles this year about toxic toys and chemicals, I’m even more concerned. Because of my concerns, I’ve been searching for companies which sell safe and environmentally friendly toys which I can give to my children for Christmas. I’m just [...]
Tags: chemicals, environmental friendly toys, green toys, non-toxic toys, organic toys, Safety, toxins
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Buying used or second hand baby clothes is an easy way to go green. Not only are the clothes being used again rather than going into the landfills or stored in the attic or basement for all eternity, but they are also helping to reduce the amount of packaging being thrown away.
They’re also a great [...]
Tags: consignment, Frugal Living, Green, Health baby clothes, Health, used clothing
Posted in: Baby, Green
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