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August’s Top 5 Eco Crafts

  By Donna DeForbes | August 8, 2014 - 5:00 am |
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Welcome to my monthly installment of eco-friendly arts and craft projects gathered from around the Internet. While some projects require adult supervision, they are a fun, educational and green hobby for your kids to enjoy! This month’s collection includes a few back-to-school ideas.   T-Shirt Tote from Planet Forward Jute-Wrapped Pencil Holders from Untrendy Life Rock Dominoes from Childcareland Blog Juice Carton Desk Organizer from Inhabitos Mini Cardboard Guitar from Mini Eco This post has been shared at Natural Family Friday.  

July’s Top 5 Eco Crafts

  By Donna DeForbes | July 3, 2014 - 5:00 am |
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Welcome to my monthly installment of eco-friendly arts and craft projects gathered from around the Internet. While some projects require adult supervision, they are a fun, educational and green hobby for your kids to enjoy this summer. Tin Can Outdoor Lantern from Inhabitat Sea Shell Mobile from I Love Shelling Paper Bag Kites from KinderArt Animal Flower Pot from Crafts Unleashed Egg Carton Fairy Lights from Red Ted Art

June’s Top 5 Eco Crafts

  By Donna DeForbes | May 30, 2014 - 5:00 am |
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Welcome to my monthly installment of eco-friendly arts and craft projects gathered from around the Internet. While some projects require adult supervision, they are a fun, educational and green hobby for your kids. This month’s collection includes a few ideas for Father’s Day. Enjoy! Cardboard Toolbox from The Cardboard Collective Necktie Eyeglass Case from Artists Helping Children A great reuse for all those Father’s Day necktie gifts languishing in the closet!) Family Bowling Pins from No Time for Flash Cards Bottle Top Calculator from Learn With Play at Home Edible Playdough from Kids Activities Blog This post is shared at Natural Family Friday.  

Top 10 Unique and Green Gifts for Fathers

  By Donna DeForbes | May 23, 2014 - 5:00 am | ,
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If you’re a follower of my blog, you know I’m a fan of Uncommon Goods. The company is a charitable giving, B Corporation member that offers an array of handmade and eco-friendly gifts. This year, Uncommon Goods has a Father’s Day collection of unique gifts that will trump that necktie any day. Is Dad a Foodie? He’s another version of the Food Network’s Guy Fieri, waxing poetic over Asian style grilled salmon or making special requests of restaurant waiters. Take him to the store with you, and you’ll find your cart loaded with gourmet food items, top shelf liquor or strange vegetables he feels compelled to experiment with. Green his grilling tools with this set made from recycled hockey sticks. The artist’s company recycles 20,000 pieces of sports equipment each year into wine racks, chairs and more. I bought these whiskey stones for my husband last year, and he loves them. The … Continue reading →

Top 5 Reasons to Download the (Free) 2014 Baby Non-Toxic Shopping Guide

  By Donna DeForbes | May 16, 2014 - 5:00 am | ,
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See what childhood and environmental safety experts list as their picks for the best baby products from feeding and personal care to car seat and mattresses. (Experts include the CEO of Healthy Child, Healthy World; the creator of the Clean Birth Initiative and the author of Smart Mama’s Green Guide: Simple Steps to Reducing Your Child’s Toxic Exposure.) Because harmful toxins are lurking in so much baby stuff these days that you need a trusted source as a shopping guide. It includes a link to a fact sheet on what toxic chemicals to avoid before, during and after pregnancy to ensure a safe birth and healthy baby. See little ol’ me cited as part of the Green Sisterhood of earth-conscious bloggers (we give our recommendations on strollers and baby carriers). To support Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), an organization that works to eliminate toxins from our homes and communities. … Continue reading →

Top 5 Tricks for Greener Spring Cleaning

  By Donna DeForbes | May 9, 2014 - 5:00 am |
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Bye, Bye Allergens Keep spring allergens and dirt out of your home by removing your shoes. According to Thank Your Body, you can eliminate 60% of toxins, such as lead dust, fungal spores, pesticides and dust mites, just by doing this one simple thing. Make it easy by installing a bench or shelf near the most commonly used door. Well-washed Windows Open your home’s windows to let in fresh air. (Discover 10 reasons why that’s a good idea.) Then you’ll want to clean them. Crunchy Betty spent some time testing homemade glass cleaner combinations and found this one to be a hands-down winner over plain vinegar. She calls it the Alvin Corn Glass Cleaner because it’s comprised of alcohol, vinegar, corn starch and water. Spray on windows and wipe clean with newspaper. Wash windows on a sunny day (easier to see streaking) in the morning before it’s hot. Clean blinds with vinegar … Continue reading →

May’s Top 5 Eco Crafts

  By Donna DeForbes | May 2, 2014 - 5:00 am |
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Welcome to my monthly installment of eco-friendly arts and craft projects gathered from around the Internet. While some projects require adult supervision, they are a fun, educational and green hobby for your kids. This month’s collection includes some great ideas for Mother’s Day. Enjoy! Upcycled Cloth Kindle Case from Mommy By Day Crafter By Night Personalized Garden Stepping Stones from Condo Blues Chalk Paint Candle Holder from The Creative Headquarters Make it eco: Substitute beeswax candles in recycled glass jars. Upcycled Mug Jewelry Holder from Indulgy Juice Lid Photo Magnets from Crafting Chicks