Summer is ripe for playing outside, camping under the stars, and loading up on fresh, healthy foods at your local farmers market. The Summer 2013 issue of Green Child Magazine features our Summer Sun Safety guide, Family Feeding Guide, easy and fun ways to reduce your impact, an in depth look at World Oceans Day,… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Eco Gear Guides
“Monthly Gifts of Awesomeness” by Little Fox Giveaway
When a company promises “monthly gifts of awesomeness,” you can’t help to have high hopes. With this package of goodies from Little Fox, feel free to let your expectations soar. The December 2012 pack (of awesomeness) was an eco-consciously packaged cluster of items including a Little Green Pouch reusable food pouch, Coyuchi organic cotton aviator… Continue Reading
Eco Spotlight On: Tansy Handmade Dolls
Play to Your Heart’s Delight Play is an essential part of a child’s healthy development. Through playing, children mimic the world around them. By simply playing with a doll, they build the skills to grow into a nurturing, responsive person who interacts comfortably with those around them. Dolls are also a way to introduce the… Continue Reading
Earth-Friendly, Inspiring Children’s Books from Little Pickle Press
We love finding inspiring children’s books to share with our readers. So, what a treat to have come across the “What Does It Mean” series written by Rana DiOrio of Little Pickle Press! While many a green mama dreams of raising a fellow activist, the truth is at the toddler stage… our kids just want… Continue Reading
Vinegar Fridays: An Interview with Green Grandma
You know Hana Haatainen Caye, as The Green Grandma – Green Child Magazine’s own green living and cleaning go-to source. She’s also a wife, mother, and grandmother who shares her passion for common sense green and healthy living. Hana’s book, Vinegar Fridays, came from the most popular section of her blog. Hana is no stranger to answering questions and dishing… Continue Reading
The Back to School Issue of Green Child Magazine is Here!
Open publication – Free publishing – More green kids View on iPad Traditional school, homeschool, or anything in between, we’re all looking to make the learning experience a little greener. The Back to School Issue of Green Child Magazine is filled with ideas on making your school more sustainable, eco-friendly school supplies, and plenty of… Continue Reading
Find Healthy, Sustainable Food With Clean Plates Guides and App
I started reading the Clean Plates guides to Manhattan and Los Angeles last week, the first thing I thought was, “why doesn’t every city have a Clean Plates guide?” The website itself is outstanding, no matter what city or town you live in, and whether or not you are vegetarian or a carnivore. Clean Plate’s website is… Continue Reading
Eco Spotlight On: Nourish Organics
Here’s a question that puzzles me. If one talented, passionate mom is able to create luxurious and effective baby care products with only safe ingredients… why aren’t the big manufacturers even willing to try? The answer dances somewhere around the all important bottom line. But even though many parents don’t have the time or resources… Continue Reading
DIY Natural Insect Repellent with Essential Oils
Our Summer Issue is full of Natural Summer First Aid and Safety Tips… including this recipe for making your own natural insect repellent. Why go to the trouble of putting together a non-toxic first aid kit if you’re going to keep spraying your family down with DEET to keep mosquitoes at bay? Commercial insect repellents… Continue Reading
Eco Spotlight On: Green Eileen
by Karen Lee EILEEN FISHER makes timeless fashion statement that symbolizes simplicity and sustainability through, not only in her designs, but also thorough company’s actions. And their recent Grand Opening of GREEN EILEEN store demonstrates the company’s philosophy of prolonging the lifecycle of a garment. According to Cheryl Campbell, Managing Director of The Eileen Fisher… Continue Reading