Save the World One Poopy Diaper at a Time
Any parent with a child in diapers know how much waste diapers can generate. I’ve had at least 2 in diapers for most of my life as a mom and it was staggering to realize how much waste we were creating every week, especially once you realize how long disposable diapers sit in the landfill. This week Green and Clean Mom sent me a package of Broody Chick Naturally and fully compostable diapers to try to try as part of the Mommy Go Green Blog Tour.
Make Your Own Recycled Paper
My kids love to recycle but until recently, they really had no idea what happened to our paper after they put it in the recycling bin. This simple activity is a fun and interactive way to teach kids how to recycle paper and can be a good use for the extra newspaper you have laying around from couponing.
Magic School Bus Going Green Science Kit (Closed)
My children and I recently had the opportunity to The Magic School Bus Going Green science kit courtesy of The Young Scientists Club. The kit is a collection of hands-on science experiments for intended for children ages 5-8. It arrives with most of the supplies necessary for each experiment. You will need to supply such things as newspaper and acetone, but most families may already have those items on hand without requiring an extra purchase.
My Love Affair with Freecycle
Think before you throw something perfectly good in the trash or head out to the local store. There is a website that may be able to clean out your attic or put a new couch in your den. I’ve used to it for furniture, craft projects, ideas and the wedding presents time forgot. It’s a free cycle of giving. Think globally, recycle locally.
Recycling Sorting
Preschoolers are interested in everything about the world around us. It is important for us as parents and teachers to teach them to be responsible while they are young. Taking care of our earth is as important as anything else that we may do. This simple introduction to recycling will teach preschoolers the importance of reusing the resources that we have. As preschoolers sort the items they have to recycle they will also learn valuable math skills.
Plan Toys Green Dollhouse Giveaway
Recycling was not a concept that I thought of much as a child but my 5 year old son never forgets to remind us to recycle our trash if we try and throw the wrong item in the trash can. The new Green Dollhouse from Plan Toys is a stunning example of green living with a great attention to detail and a wonderful way to teach sustainable living in a way that kids understand. Like all toys by Plan Toys, the green dollhouse is made using only natural building materials and manufactured in a social responsible way.
Maggie’s Organics Criss-Cross Top
Maggie’s Organics simplifies things with their stylish criss-cross top that is perfect for nursing (or perfect even when you aren’t nursing) and made from 100% organic fair-trade cotton
Solicitors Buzz Off
I really need a “no solicitors” sign. We don’t get them often, but when we do they drive me crazy. Tonight we had some guy begging me to let him clean my carpets for free. First of all, I have new carpet so I wasn’t particularly in need of a carpet cleaner. Secondly, I’m really starting to think twice about the chemicals that I allow into my home. The guy swore up and down that the cleaner they use was non-toxic and chemical free.
Gorgeously Green
I just finished reading Gorgeously Green – 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life, and it really got me thinking about the things that I do on a daily basis without even thinking about them. For the most part, as a family, we try to live fairly green.
Nalgene Tritan Everyday
The Tritan OTG (on the go) water bottle from Nalgene is a great daily water bottle. The design is slim enough that it fits in most standard cup holders (even the insanely small one on the back of my stroller) so you can have it accessible wherever you go. It is easy to hold and can be opened with one hand so whether you are grabbing a quick drink while biking or trying to quench your thirst with a wiggling toddler in the other hand, you will be able to open the Tritan OTG water bottle when you need it.
