Eco Friendly Mobiles by FluffyCo
Although we wonder if the individual pieces have the same mobility as lighter materials, wood mobiles will last a long time and may transition to other areas of your home more easily than fabric, pl...
Posts tagged “green ideas”
I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas
by Anna Getty
Most of us will be doing (or at least buying) less this holiday season, but there's no reason to feel down about it. Less is good for your wallet, your spirit and certainly for the earth. Our plan...
Reusing Envelopes
We love to hear about fun projects that use everyday items around the house. It's even better when you can use up something that otherwise would be tossed....
Etsy Find: Branch Building Blocks
Oh, my. We love blocks of all varieties, but we may have an extra-special nook in our hearts for these little beauties. Made from salvaged maple and mulberry branches, these blocks have a fabulous tac...
Green Ideas: Top Ten Ways to Green Your Halloween
Has anyone noticed how Halloween seems to have gotten bigger and bigger lately? There are entire stores dedicated to Halloween decorations. You can consume less and still have a happy Halloween! He...
My Toxic Baby: Safe, Sane & Affordable Solutions
Does being green make you part of the eco-elite? What happens when you can't afford to eat all organic all the time? How far am I willing to take it? Should I have my children's toys tested to see i...
Green Ideas: Ecominders
Sometimes just seeing things in writing can make a big difference. If you're tired of nagging, "Turn off the light in the other room," Ecominders are a simple way to leave little reminders for your f...
Just Between Friends: Local Kids Swap & Shops
We love hearing about ideas that were created out of necessity, especially when the need was to spend less and reuse more! 2 women from Oklahoma took their regular "Just Between Friends," living roo...
How Safe is Your Cell Phone?
The Environmental Working Group recently produced a cell phone radiation guide, something you might want to take a look at, especially if you have a little baby who is in love with your cell phone lik...
More from SewnNatural
Ohdeedoh first featured SewnNatural's picnic blanket in June of this year. Not one to stick to summer-only stuff, we found a lot more great, organic items including nap mats (which roll up or fold u...
Green Ideas: Smart Mama's Green Guide
If you're like us, you've felt overwhelmed at times by all of the recalls, chemicals, and other toxins lurking in the environment and even in your baby's toys or sippy cup. Well, Jennifer Taggart's b...
Great Ideas for Repurposing the Crib
At some point it's going to happen - you'll no longer need the crib. Maybe you've converted it to a toddler bed but even that comes to an end. How do you repurpose parts of your crib? Jump below fo...
Tegu Blocks
We didn't think it was possible to improve on a classic like wooden blocks, but the folks behind Tegu may have just done it. They came up with the idea for these seemingly magical blocks while observi...
Flickr Find: Upcycled Dresser
At first glance, we gave this sleek dark-gray dresser full design points for its contemporary lines. When we learned that the dresser is actually a repainted hand-me-down, we awarded bonus points. But...
Etsy Find: DIY Eco Bags Pattern
If you're already harboring guilt over the volume of plastic baggies your kids will be toting off to school in the year to come, harbor no more. Instead, whip up a set of re-usable fabric bags in four...
Inspiration: Treehouse Made from Salvaged Materials
When it comes to treehouse design, anything goes, which means endless creative opportunities, especially if you've made it a side project to collect nifty salvaged materials for years, like designers ...
Toy Designer: Ben Blanc
We're always really excited about new and innovative toy designs.. I mean, who isn't? Especially when they're made out of recycled materials - that usually helps us justify buying yet another toy!...
"Birthday Bash Becomes Toxicology Class"
Healthy Child, Healthy World.com
With our own daughter's first birthday rapidly approaching, this article really resonated with us. Is there a graceful way to inform people about the possible toxins in toys today? ...
Grow: An Environmentally Friendly Book
What have you done today to make the world a better place? Such a heavy question to ask a young child -- yet it's something so many of us have to begin asking ourselves, and our entire family, more o...
Snappi Diaper Fasteners
Oh, how we wish we'd known about Snappis years ago when we first started cloth diapering. We opted for flat diapers because they're much less expensive than those with fancy built-in fasteners, but th...
Healthy Home: Avoiding Fire Retardants
That's the topic of this month's Healthy Home Tips from the Environmental Working Group. Children are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of fire retardants......
Graze Organic Reusable Snack Bags
We've blogged about reusable snack bags and snack pouches before. While we thought they were a great idea, our first time using a similar fabric snack bag came this past week with the Graze Organic b...
Reusing Baby Bottles
So you've seen a clever and pretty way to reuse glass baby food jars. But what about baby bottles? We have quite an assortment, both plastic and glass, that we would hate to toss. Reader Tracy sent...
Juice Box Boats
A picnic, playdate or party at our house usually results in several empty juice boxes. We've already showed you a great way to reuse your glass baby food jars. How about scheduling your own regatta ...
Etsy Find: Box Life Book Cabinet
We still regret getting rid of our university-era milk crate bookshelves in a delusional fit of thinking we had outgrown them. This upcycled take on milk crate cabinetry is calling our name. Available...
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