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Allergen Free Non-Toxic Finger Paints

Did you know that conventional, store-bought fingerpaints can contain toxic chemicals like toluene, ethylene glycol, petroleum-based waxes, polymers, and artificial colors that can be easily absorbed through your child’s skin? Even the brands labeled “non-toxic” can contain these dangerous ingredients! (How this is legal is anyone’s guess.) And if that weren’t enough, genetically engineered soy, [...]

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Eco-Tip Tuesday: Message in a Bottle

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I guess I thought that using a reusable bottle was as common as recycling at this point, but as I watched dozens of people roll out of Target with discounted cases of bottled water this past weekend, I discovered that perhaps the message has clearly not reached everyone. Did you know that approximately 1.5 million [...]

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Eco-Tip Tuesday: Skip the High Chair

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We never bought a high chair for Babyzilla, nor did we ever really need one. Once Babyzilla was ready for solid foods, we started baby-led weaning by holding her in our lap and letting her try foods from our plates.

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Recipes for a Green Clean

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In these financially challenging times, being green means saving money too! These effective, non-toxic homemade cleaners cost just a few dollars to make.

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Getting the Toxic Out of Toys

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Made from petroleum, most plastic toys contain toxic phthalates, BPA, fire retardants, and other chemicals that are neither safe for kids nor eco-friendly.

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Eco-Tip Tuesday: Diaper Duty

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Babies do a lot of pooping. In fact, the average baby goes through an average of 6-8 diapers a day. Unless you practice elimination communication, your baby will use an average of 6,500 diapers before potty training at roughly 30 months old. If you use disposables, this costs about $100 a month, or $3,000 per [...]

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