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Last updated: July 24th, 2021Non-profits, business and organizations often have promotional items to pass out at expos, fairs and for “goody bags” that help brand their company, remind the customer of who they are and how they can be reached. It is common to see pens, bags, notebooks, key chains, etc. as promotional items. It […]

Last updated: July 24th, 2021Back to school doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune on new school supplies and clothing. In fact, it isn’t too hard to green your back to school experience! With these simple 5 steps you can choose eco-friendly school supplies, save money and make everyone in the house happy! 1.  Shop

Last updated: July 24th, 2021I love toys. My children love toys. I just don’t like all of the toys that I seem to trip on, step on, that break and are cheap, cannot be recycled and are they non-toxic, where did they come from and when they go to the landfill how long do they

Last updated: July 24th, 2021 WHAT IT IS: The easiest way to determine the perfect style for your child. It can be tough to find the right cuts for kids, especially since they grow and change so quickly. According to Cozy Friedman, founder of Cozy’s Cuts for Kids and the So Cozy hair care line,

Last updated: August 2nd, 2021 photo credit: Andrew 94 Tomorrow my son turns 5 and I’m feeling emotional. This week is a big roller coaster of emotions for me. My son had kindergarten round up so I had to come to terms that he’s no longer a baby, toddler or even preschooler but heading into

Last updated: July 21st, 2021 There seems to be this fine line between being paranoid, scared of germs, checking lists, looking at ingredients and wondering if a cup or straw is safe to drink out of.  It’s a lot for a parent to sort through and figure out and way back when life did seem

Last updated: July 26th, 2021Most moms know that breastfeeding is best for baby and for the moms that decide to breastfeed (it is a choice) there are a lot of great support groups online. Breastfeeding.com provides an online community that helps support moms and Baby Center has many articles for new mothers to help them

Last updated: August 2nd, 2021 Winter is long where I live. Long. Snow and cold weather lingers from as early as October to possibly March. A long winter can translate into long days inside which leads to restlessness, more television, boredom, eating and more pounds…for the entire family.  To help make the winter more active

Last updated: August 2nd, 2021It is easy for kids to quickly become bored when stuck at home with nothing to do. Sure, it’s even worse in winter, but it can be challenging to entertain kids at the best of times Heading to an indoor play land can be expensive. Fancy water parks cost money and

Last updated: August 2nd, 2021 Traveling green with children, it takes effort. I won’t lie to you and say that it isn’t easier to just run through the fast food and splurge but it is wasteful. I know because I’m writing this as my husband navigates the snowy roads and I feel sick from the

Last updated: July 22nd, 2021I took a few days to announce the winner of the FuzziBunz Cloth Diaper Giveaway.  I really wanted to read over the comments, explore the sites recommended to me and try out some of the useful tips.  There were soooo many, thank you.  I had my interview with Dori and Val,

Last updated: July 26th, 2021 There is nothing like getting dirty and finding things in nature. Children learn when they see, do, touch, and experience. To be a green mom, I have to let my kids just get dirty. They have to dig with a shovel for worms, feel the soil, sometimes taste it and

Last updated: August 2nd, 2021When you try something new or you’ve decided to break a habit, it’s a challenge! I thought trying cloth diapers would be hard for me, seeing I knew nothing AND I have used only disposable with my two children. I wrote about being ignorant about cloth diapers and the encouragement and