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DIY Jake and The Neverland Pirates Costume

I refuse to buy made-in-China junky Halloween costumers for $50 a pop – simply refuse! In the past I have borrowed used costumes, bought used costumes…

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Mama May i: Local, Sustainable Toys For Learning Through Play

It’s no news that I love a local, sustainable company – especially one that creates better products for parents and children. Inspired by Waldorf and Montessori…

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TV That Inspires Kids to Get Crafty: Amazon Studios: Creative Galaxy Review

Screen Time, Screen Time – it’s always a controversy. But realistically, children are going to be using gadgets for everything from communication to schoolwork. So…

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Rhythm Babies Music Classes Offer a Different Beat for Philly Families

Whether you live in the city or the ‘burbs, there are plenty of music classes available for children and babies. But there are only so…

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Greening a Five Year Old’s Birthday Party on a Budget

Here we go again with the birthday party planning – and FIVE is a big one! My son wants to invite everyone he ever met,…

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Geocaching with Children: Fun Scavenger Hunts for the Whole Family

An overgrown kid at heart, I love a good scavenger hunt. It’s why my husband and I like to sign up for local scavenger hunt…

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Sustainable Summer Swaps on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta

If you didn’t catch my segment on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta – or you did and want to know where to find the products –…

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Upgrading to an Organic Crib Mattress: Naturalmat Coco Mat Review

When I was expecting my first child in 2009 I wanted to make the nursery as green and safe as possible. I splurged on a crib made…

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Giveaway: New Stonyfield YoBaby, YoToddler and YoKids Pouches

My nine-month-old daughter is a mess. I struggle with whether it is greener to feed her with a bowl and spoon –  using umpteen wipes…

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How We Killed My Friend’s Hamster

I was a crafty kid. I made earrings out of noodles. I made villages out of shoeboxes. And I liked to do “science experiments” with…

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