Going Green for Child Safety
Editor’s Note: Thank you to Scarlet Paolicchi, founder of Family Focus Blog, for this helpful information and simple tips for reducing our children’s exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals. * * *...
View ArticleGreen Resolutions: Tips for Sticking to Them
Editor’s Note: The following post was provided by Marcella Campbell and Ryan Pilat of Citrus Lane. We are thrilled to be working with Citrus Lane to bring you this week’s Safety Points Reward, a...
View ArticleDo Your Purchases Meet Your Social, Environmental & Safety Standards?
If you are like me, you have, on more than one occasion, picked up a product in your home and thought, “What’s in this thing anyway?” Or, “Who made this? Were the workers treated fairly?” Animal...
View ArticleKinderCycle, Save Money and Protect the Environment while Helping Others
When I first heard about KinderCycle, I fell in love with the idea. In a nutshell, KinderCycle is an organized swap of kids’ toys, books, gear, and clothing. You bring the items your child no longer...
View ArticleIs My “Green” Cleaner Really Safe?
While natural, homemade cleaners using ingredients such as water, lemon, vinegar and baking soda are the healthiest way to go, most of us rely on ready-made purchased cleaners at least some of the...
View ArticleBaby Registry: Top 5 Tips for Thinking Outside the Box
Editor’s Note: Thanks goes to Felicity Hernandez, the founder of Encore Baby Registry, for this helpful guest post on creative ideas for gift giving to expectant mothers. In addition to her informative...
View ArticleTips for Selling Your Baby & Toddler Gear
Update: We have received several requests for this article, so we’re pulling it to the top again. If you are thinking about selling your kids’ stuff, you will also want to read our post on consignment...
View ArticleSo, What is a Consignment Sale Event Anyway?
When we think of consignment, small neighborhood boutiques, thrift stores and antique shops come to mind. Each of these locations generally operate on the same, simple concept – sellers (ie, the...
View ArticleNatural Cleaner Recipe Roundup Just in Time for Spring
As the weather starts to warm up and winter clothes go back into storage, spring cleaning is right around the corner. This year, instead of using store-bought cleaners, which often include harsh...
View ArticleSecondhand Gift Giving is Trending, Would You Give Used?
Secondhand gift giving is the new green trend. With so much great, gently used merchandise available for a fraction of the new price, we can easily reduce the stress of gift giving on our planet and...
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