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10 Ways to Create a Healthy Nursery
Preparing for a baby is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, but it can also be daunting. Everyone from the baby store employee to your own mother has an opinion on what you should eat, wear, and buy. Our rule of thumb is to keep things simple, follow your instincts, and most importantly, do what’s best for you and your baby. We’ve put together a list to help guide you towards creating a nursery that promotes health and a low carbon-footprint. Even making one small change towards green living can have a huge impact on your child’s life.
Seafood Surprise: Linguine with Mussels & Spicy Tomato Sauce
Although I choose to eat a vegan diet (which does not include seafood), it is a very personal choice and it’s not for everyone. But no matter what your diet or lifestyle, I think we should all be as environmentally conscious with our food choices as possible. For that reason I am happy to share with you a lovely guest post and eco-friendly seafood recipe! The following is a guest post by Kate McLaughlin from Blue Ocean Institute:
Back to School Must-Haves For Your ‘Lil Ones
After you’ve checked “backpack” off your school supply shopping list, the next step is finding the perfect way to pack your little one’s lunch! First of all, just forget about using brown bags. They’re SO boring and certainly not very eco-friendly. Instead, think of a lunchbox like a purse. You wouldn’t use a plastic grocery bag to hold all your stuff, would you?
5 Fun Family Earth Day Activities
April 22 is Earth Day – an annual reminder to protect the environment and live green. We all know the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, and today is the perfect opportunity to talk to your little ones about the importance of eco-friendly behavior. By engaging your kids in environmentally-friendly activities early on, they can reap good habits of sustainable living as adults. Here are some great ways to celebrate Earth Day:
Sustainable Fashion: Interview With LISSA the shop Founder
Glamorous to many, the fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world. Not just because of the widespread use of pesticides and herbicides to treat textile crops, or the toxic coloring methods that eventually runs off into rivers, but because the fast-fashion industry promotes disposable fashion, cheap clothing that ends up in a landfill sooner rather than later.