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26 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Baby wipes are convenient but expensive and not very green. Get all the convenience with none of the expense with these easy to make cloth baby wipes and homemade organic solution.+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
As a new green parent, I'm rapidly realizing how the best laid plans can fall apart once the baby arrives. Here are a few of my favorite tips for the first few weeks.+ READ MORE
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16 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Bringing a new baby into your home is exciting, and the perfect time to go green. Find out how with our complete guide.+ READ MORE
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23 Aug 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
Potty whispering can help folks aim for a diaper free baby. But it can also help if you want to go part-time diaper free. + READ MORE
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7 Aug 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS | COMMENTS
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tells us that (landfills are ) "well-engineered facilities that are located, designed, operated, and monitored to ensure compliance with federal regulations." The concept is "to bury the trash in such a way that it will be isolated from groundwater, will be...+ READ MORE
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2 Jun 2009 IN BUYING GUIDES | COMMENTS
From washable cloth bottoms with biodegradable liners to washable, adjustable fleece, these five diapers will slash landfill waste and keep baby leak- and chemical-free.+ READ MORE
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6 Mar 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
So you're thinking about cloth diapers.You can find directions for making an old sweater into a wool soaker (we love this uber-green DIY project!), or find patterns for basic cloth diapers or prefold diapers.+ READ MORE
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20 Feb 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
As you read this, some 95 percent of babies in America are doing their baby thing while wearing disposable diapers. 18 billion dirty disposable diapers tossed out each year— comprises 5 percent of landfill waste in the US. According the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a standard...+ READ MORE
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2 Feb 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
One of our favorite green philosophies goes something like, "Less stuff = more good." While that seems simple enough, cutting back on the amount of stuff you use every day can be trickier than it sounds. One of the easiest ways to do this is to cut back on the disposable stuff you buy. Here are then...+ READ MORE
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17 Oct 2008 IN HOW TO GO GREEN: BABIES | COMMENTS
Bringing a new baby into your home is exciting, and the perfect time to go green. Find out how with our complete guide.+ READ MORE
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27 Sep 2008 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Going green doesn't cost more! Sometimes it costs a lot less...and when you make things yourself, from laundry detergent to baby wipes, you can be sure to avoid the questionable chemicals that might put baby at risk. Here's 5 ways to go green and save green with a little one+ READ MORE
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14 Aug 2008 IN HOLLYWOOD GREEN | COMMENTS
Highlights Include: Pam Anderson on PETA, celebrity diaper bags, eco-facials, Blake Lively, Kevin Costner, and more.+ READ MORE
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31 Jul 2008 IN WA$TED! | COMMENTS
Years ago I read a book that opened my eyes to the local differences of a green lifestyle. The book was called "The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices: Practical Advice from the Union of Concerned Scientists," available here, along with great information.+ READ MORE
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3 Jul 2008 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
On a recent episode of Supper Club with Tom Bergeron Melissa Joan Hart discussed what going green means to her as the mother of two young children.Here are a few easy things the newly eco-conscious actress does in her daily life to reduce her burden on the planet: Ditch the paper coffee cups.When...+ READ MORE
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10 Jun 2008 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Maybe it's 'cause I don't have a kid yet, but this recent story from one of my closest friends and a new mom cracked me up. In the 1950s when nearly all kids used cloth diapers, 95 percent were potty trained by 18 months, but now that nearly 95 percent of kids are in disposables, only about 10...+ READ MORE
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