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Trying To Be Greener

http://tryingtobegreener.wordpress.com

Each day I write about safer, eco-living one day at a time.

Added on: Aug 19th, 2008
Country: United States
Language: English

Author: Kirstin
Listed in: Environmental Activism Mom & Family
Tags: environment Healthy safety non-toxic safe choices safer living

Recent Posts

A “Green House” for my Green Girl

Posted on Friday December 18th, 2009 at 14:08 in children, recycling, plan toys, "green" doll house

My daughter turned 2 years old this week and leading up to her birthday, I looked all over for a doll house. Most are geared for 3 year olds. I didn’t want to get her something too simple that she’d grow out of soon and then feel the need...
Zhu Zhu Pets unsafe?

Posted on Sunday December 6th, 2009 at 14:22 in children, zhu zhu pets

CNN is reporting that the consumer group, Good Guide, has found unsafe levels of antimony in the popular toy Mister Squiggles made by Zhu Zhu Pets. Dara O’Rourke, co-founder of GoodGuide, said, “We found levels of about 93 to 106 parts pe...
Craft Fairs and the holiday season

Posted on Friday November 27th, 2009 at 13:21 in holiday gifts, craft fairs, local shopping, eco-holidays

Today I’m at Eco Women with a list of sites to help you find craft fairs in your area so you can shop for unique, “green” and local goodies this holiday season. ...
Thanksgiving Dinner

Posted on Sunday November 15th, 2009 at 14:52 in baby, health, children, baby food, vegetarian thanksgiving, baby's first thanksgiving

Stop over at Eco Women where I recently wrote posts on having a vegetarian Thanksgiving (or hosting a vegetarian for the holiday) and Baby’s First Thanksgiving. ...
Macclaren Stroller Recall

Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 14:58 in baby, children, maclaren stroller, stroller recall

MSNBC is reporting that Maclaren, a large stroller manufacturer, is recalling many of its strollers including: Volo Triumph Quest Sport Quest Mod Techno XT Techno XLR Twin Triumph Twin Techno Easy Traveller The article reports that a side hinged ...
It’s always a good time for a cup of tea

Posted on Wednesday October 28th, 2009 at 13:04 in children, pretend play, safer toys, "green" tea set, eco tea set

What can I say – I’m a big tea drinker. For me, it’s a classic cup of English Breakfast with bit of milk. Now that my daughter is approaching two years old, I’ve been adding more “pretend play” items to her toy box...