Going green can be a very expensive undertaking. Between buying organic foods and new energy-saving light bulbs the expenses can really add up. Instead think of living green from the frugal perspective. Living green should be about conserving our precious resources, not buying a bunch of stuff labelled “green”, “all-natural”, or “organic”. Remember the three [...]

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Doing service projects with your kids is not only fun but also good for the planet. Here’s some Eco-friendly service projects ideal for the whole family

Plant a Tree – Make planting a tree more than just adding oxygen to the Earth. Dedicate the tree to the family and celebrate the growth of the tree along [...]

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Living green can be simple when your the only one you have to worry about. But when you’re a parent there are challenges that arise from trying to teach independent and rebellious children to pass up the easier route and commit to something more difficult and perhaps not considered “cool”.
So what are some ways to [...]

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There is nothing new parents want more than to do the best for their baby. Eco-conscience industries have been working on safe, all-natural infant products.
Burt’s Bees – These all natural products have been around since before being green was popular. Products include soaps, diaper rash cream, and lotions.
Desitin recently came out with a natural version [...]

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Here at our household we are looking forward to another great year of living green. While every  member of my family is interested in living green, we all have our own particular favorite green issue. While I’m a stickler for recycling, reducing, and repurposing items, my husband is more concerned with saving water and electricity [...]

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Recycling can be tricky business especially for kids whose memories aren’t as developed and whose enthusiasm isn’t always full force. Here are some tips to make recycling easier for kids and teens alike.

Talk about recycling with your children – Obviously the first step to helping kids understand what recycling is and why it’s important is to [...]

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Even though the days are growing shorter and colder, there are still plenty of opportunities for family fun that is green. A few tips first:

Dress in layers – Many times the days are windy and blustery but you quickly start to overheat once you move around. By wearing a pullover or sweater that you can [...]

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