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Farmer Steve's Organic Microwave Popcorn

by Honey Berk, Posted Jan 13th 2011 2:00PM

Once you pop organic, you'll never want anything else. Credit: Amwell Valley Organic Grains
In 2007, there was a big push for microwave popcorn manufacturers to stop using diacetyl, an ingredient in artificial ...A friend recently turned us on to Farmer Steve's Popcorn, and our microwave has been popping with excitement ever since.
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Zutano Organics

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Dec 8th 2010 2:00PM

Zutano's organic "Forest Fun" collection is sure to bring tidings of joy. Credit: Zutano
Is there a little fashionista on your holiday list this season? Treat her -- or him -- to Zutano's new organic line. Pieces from the Vermont-based ...Is there a little fashionista on your holiday list this season? Treat her -- or him -- to Zutano's new organic line.
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Eco-Friendly Mats Make Nap Time Healthier

by Honey Berk, Posted Sep 6th 2010 2:00PM

Cotton beats vinyl every time. Credit: SewnNatural
Say no to PVC, phthalates and any other nasty toxins that may be lurking in your child's vinyl or polyester nap mat. SewnNatural carries a full line of eco-friendly nap mats that are perfect ...
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Father's Day Gift Pick: Organic Home Beer Brewing Kit

by Honey Berk, Posted Jun 17th 2010 2:30PM

Dad gets bragging rights for brewing up his own beer. Credit: Seven Bridges Cooperative
If being the resident grillmaster isn't enough for your DIY dad, add brewmaster to his list of credentials, and watch as he quenches his thirst with a ...
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No More Brown Bags

by Meryl Levin, Posted May 14th 2010 2:00PM

Ditch the boring brown bags. Credit: Fluf
The school year is almost over, and soon you'll get a break from packing school lunches -- just in time to start packing camp lunches. Unfortunately, we can't assemble sandwiches for you, but we can ...
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Green Kids Clothes: You Have to Spend (Cash) to Save (the Planet)

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Apr 22nd 2010 12:30PM

Organic styles for kids can be hip -- just check out Tomat's cassette tank, $24, and Misha Blue's bird tank dress, $48, Credit: Tomatkids.com / GreenEdgeKids.com
We try really, really hard to remember to bring our reusable totes to the grocery ...
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Green To-Go: BabyBjorn Organic Baby Carrier

by Meryl Levin, Posted Nov 27th 2009 2:00PM

Cradle your bundle in an Earth-friendly carrier. Credit: BabyBjorn
If you've got a baby, chances are you've got a Bjorn. So good news for eco-conscious moms: BabyBjorn has just introduced a green line of carriers and bouncers made from ...
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Kerri Walsh, Gross Moms, and May Day - Links We Love

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Apr 27th 2009 4:00PM

Can't afford organics in today's economy? One mom explains why she stretches her food dollar to include healthy foods, but doesn't include organics. -- Babble Friday is May Day, a great time to teach your kids a new tradition. Share flowers ...
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Peanut Butter Recall Hurts Sales

by Brett Singer, Posted Feb 10th 2009 3:00PM

Peanut Butter is more than just your child's lunch/allergy. It's big business. With the recent recall of tainted PB, big name brands like Jif and Peter Pan have seen a drop in sales of at least 20 percent, according to a report by CNN, while the ...
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11-year-old forced to shut down veggie stand

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Aug 24th 2008 2:00PM

Lemonade stands are a rite of passage for kids, their first foray into the world of entrepreneurship. Kids may haul out a table and chair in front of their house to earn a little spare change, or they may have more elaborate setups to raise funds for ...
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How to have a green pregnancy

by Jennifer Jordan, Posted Jun 2nd 2008 8:00AM

To some women the thought of a "green" pregnancy conjures up images of nausea, vomiting and general discomfort. That's thankfully not what we're talking about here. As the green movement to save our environment continues to sweep the nation, check ...
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Too sweet? Organic baby formula

by Bethany Sanders, Posted May 24th 2008 12:00PM

Organic, by definition, means "not likely to harm our babies with pesticides or food additives." Ok, that's not the technical definition, but when many parents choose an organic product, they usually do so with their family's health and well-being in ...
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A mom takes on children's allergies

by Jennifer Jordan, Posted Jan 10th 2008 8:31PM

A recent article in the New York Times struck a chord with me. It concerned a mom, Robyn O'Brien, her four kids--one of whom has a food allergy--and big business food companies. According to the research Robyn has done, she feels that food allergies ...
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Nest Products: modern, sustainable and fun

by Sarah James, Posted Dec 29th 2007 8:00AM

After receiving the Jax Organic Chair as a Christmas gift, I've spent some time looking around Nest Products' website and learning about their responsibly-made products. All of Nest's products are environmentally friendly, and they do a great job of ...
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Hanna Andersson Organic Cotton Long Johns

by Sarah James, Posted Dec 21st 2007 1:30PM

With the brand new arrival of my nephew, this holiday season will include both of our little boys at our families' Christmas Eve dinner. Tradition has it that the little ones receive one present before bed while donning their finest, new ...
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