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Jan 12, 2010

Miss Brittany’s Organic Fun Dough

Play dough is a timeless play date companion that has provided young children with hours of creative, educational fun. Both homemade and store bought varieties have been available for many years and are typically non-toxic and kid-friendly. Traditional play dough, however, contains preservatives, binders, and other not-so-friendly ingredients – not to mention the petroleum based plastic and wasted paper contained in the packaging. Miss Brittany, a New York City preschool teacher with a Master’s Degree…

Jan 5, 2010

Give Them A Green Nursery

You want to bring your baby home to a nursery full of soft and comforting things that will continue to be functional as your baby grows. Finding eco-friendly baby furniture and accessories that fit the bill can seem like a daunting task. However, with this handy guide, you’ll be choosing great green baby furniture in no time. The Basics You’ll probably start thinking about the basics first – the crib, changing table, etc. Once you have these…

Sep 21, 2009

Alice Waters

What began as a love of culture turned into a passion for food…shortly after attaining her degree in French Cultural Studies, Alice Waters spent an inspiring year immersing herself in the lifestyle she studied. During her time in France, Alice discovered her true calling. She returned to the states and began her quest to bring back a forgotten tradition - simple, pure ingredients that create healthy and tasteful mealtimes. Chez Panisse Since opening its doors in 1971,…

Dec 9, 2008

Little YOLO: The Sprout Collection

Like many of the best things in life, the Sprout Collection came about organically. “Pregnant women and women with small children naturally gravitate to our product because of what is not in it,” says YOLO Colorhouse representative Valerie Fishman. “Creating a color palette specifically designed for children was a natural progression.” YOLO is a sustainable paint manufacturer, so the question of what’s not in the product is certainly a pressing one for consumers. The answer is volatile organic compounds (VOCs),…

Nov 1, 2008

Hanna Helps

If you saw them on a kid at the playground, you might not realize that Hanna Andersson’s children’s clothes are particularly green. After all, they’re made out of soft knit cotton, not nubby hemp, and the bright colors are a far cry from the muted earth-tone spectrum that some eco-consumers have come to expect. For children and parents, these features may be an important part of Hanna Andersson’s charm, especially once you realize that the clothes really are green…