Editor’s note: While there seems to be no shortage of “stuff” to buy during the holidays, we’ve been delighted by how many brilliant ways there are to Give Back. When mom and activist, Shelley Lawrence, shared how she got involved with the African Children’s Choir, we knew it was a worthwhile cause to support.… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Christmas
“Gimme, Gimme” How to Manage Your Child’s Holiday Gift Expectations
The holidays are upon us… the season of gifts and “gimme’s.” All around us, kids are encouraged to reveal their wishes of candy, gingerbread cookies, and overstuffed stockings next to shiny new bikes/game systems/toys-of-the-year, complete with giant bows on top. Whether for budgets or a desire to live a less cluttered lifestyle, parents everywhere are… Continue Reading
Make Your List & Check it Twice… Give Safe Toys
By Katherine Scoleri Each year parents are faced with the influx of new toys coming into their homes for the holidays. Conscious parents looking to find toys that are safer and make less of an environmental impact sometimes don’t know where to turn and become overwhelmed. It’s true you can’t control every toy that enters… 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
All is Calm – Keeping the Holidays Simple & Meaningful
It’s that time of year again. Ho-ho-ho and mistletoe! We’re supposed to be merry. But – with baking and cleaning and wrapping and decorating and shopping and socializing to do – who among us doesn’t have a day (or more) when we think Ebenezer Scrooge just might have been right in the first place? The… Continue Reading
Good for Goodness’ Sake – Give Back this Holiday
Do you remember the inspiration behind Oprah Winfrey’s “Christmas Kindness South Africa” in 2002? She was 12 years old, and her mother told them they didn’t have enough money for Christmas. In Oprah’s words, “Just when I started to accept there would not be a Christmas, three nuns showed up at our house with gifts… Continue Reading
The Holiday Issue of Green Child Magazine is Here!
Open publication – Free publishing – More eco holiday Our Holiday issue is here. And it’s filled with festive ideas to bring both fun and meaning to your family. You’ll find everything from crafts and healthy recipes to gifts galore… balanced with family traditions, giving back, and keeping it all in perspective. Eco-expert advice on… Continue Reading
Join us for the #GreenGifts Twitter Party – 11/13/12
The holidays are coming and the #GreenGifts party coming up on November 13th is not to be missed! With great sponsors and prizes from Allegory Pens, Onya Baby, VZWraps, Grassroots Store, Irma Guzman Eco Jewelry, Earth Mama Angel Baby, Eco Store USA, Squooshi, Binky Spritz, Red Charlotte, YoBlocks, Hevea & Organic Baby Gift Boutique the… Continue Reading
Earth Givings
Around the Holidays many people are looking for ways to give back and to help others. We all want to make a difference. Here are some charities to consider. Our Hen House This multi-media hive aims to effectively mainstream the movement to end the exploitation of animals. Our Hen House builds on the work being… Continue Reading
Newspaper Gift Wrapping 2.0
Heather Valentine of The Sewing Loft shares her simple tutorial on how to make newspaper gift wrapping look stylish… not shoddy. Materials: yesterday’s news paper ribbon fabric scraps * Note for this project, I used a glue gun but you can use tape. Basic Instructions: Wrap gift in newspaper or paper bag. Many of my packages… Continue Reading