Tropical Traditions is best known as an online source for high quality organic coconut oil. In addition to the selection of healthy cooking oils sold on their website, you'll also find other organic foods including whole grains, beef, dairy and bakery supplies, as well as other natural household cleaners, health and beauty products. They offer a huge variety of products to help maintain a healthy green lifestyle! I recently received my ...
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DIY: How to Make Safe & Eco-Friendly Face Paint For Kids #greenHalloween
There can be many harmful chemicals found in many of the Halloween face paints sold in stores. One sure way to know the face paint you use on your child is toxin free is to make it yourself at home. It's easy to do with simple ingredients like corn starch and diaper cream! Penny shares her recipe for how to make safe and eco-friendly natural face paint for kids in a blog post at the Green Kid Crafts blog. Watch how it's done in this video: ...
October 13 is National Costume Swap Day ~ Find a Swap Near You
This Saturday, October 13 is the 3rd Annual National Costume Swap Day - and we're all invited! Hundreds of families in communities across the nation will be getting together to swap old costumes as a way to celebrate Halloween in an eco-friendly and economical way! Find a costume swap near you by checking online at Green Halloween. Follow @CostumeSwapDay on Twitter "Like" National Costume Swap Day on Facebook ...
Seventh Generation: What’s in Your Cleaning Spray?
Do you like to use products to clean your home that are safe for you and the environment? Seventh Generation is hosting the Clean House Challenge on Facebook where you can unlock product coupons, donations, eco-friendly tips and more. Seventh Generation Natural All-Purpose Cleaner helps you clean and be green! Does yours? Disclaimer: All opinions expressed are 100% my own. Mom Always Finds Out was not compensated for this blog post. ...
Green Apps For Money-Saving Moms
4 Green Apps for Money-Saving Moms Doing the right thing can also stretch your dollar with these simple apps While you can save money with deals and discounts, the very best way to reduce your expenses is to reduce your consumption; learning to live more efficiently so that you don’t have to spend as much. As you put your budget together when money is tight, your data plan might seem like a big luxury, but if you cancel your contract, you’re ...
Natural Beauty ~ Alima Pure Mineral Makeup
I used to think that mineral make-up was not for me. It settled into the fine lines on my skin and looked dry instead of smooth and flawless. So when I got the chance to try a few of Alima Pure's natural mineral make-up products, I was not expecting it to be any different than other mineral makeup brands I had tried. I started with their Luminous Shimmer Eyeshadow (Leone) and immediately loved the result. The eyeshadow didn't settle into fine ...
Ecofriendly Picnic Basket Items ~ What’s in Your Basket?
My kids love to go on picnics. It doesn’t need to be a special occasion to enjoy an outdoor meal. Some days, it’s just too sunny and nice to eat inside, so we take our lunch to a local park or even into our own backyard. I’d like to put together an ecofriendly picnic kit for us to keep ready to grab and go whenever the picnicking mood strikes. I found a few fun items to help families go green with their picnic basket items. Let's start ...
Do It Yourself ~ How To Make an Upcycled T-shirt Tote Bag
I have tons of old t-shirts collecting dust in my drawers. I just can't seem to part with them, even though I haven't worn them for years. Now I can put them to good use when I recycle them into a handy shopping bag using this tutorial from More Design Please. Check out this article including full instructions on how to Make an Upcycled T-shirt Tote Bag. (photo from More Design Please) ...
{Free} Green Child Magazine ~ Summer Issue is Online
The Summer Issue of Green Child Magazine is now available online! Check it out for green parenting tips on summer travel, crafts, recipes and more! ...
