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Eco-Friendly Holiday Cards by Tiny*Prints

tinyprints-ecoPIC1.jpgThe holidays are just around the corner. Why not go green when sending your greetings this holiday season? Tiny*Prints has recently launched a complete line of green cards that are as eco-friendly as they are good looking.

posted originally from: OhDeeDoh

Manon Juliette Recycled Leather Rugs

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It seemed odd to us at first that leather could be recycled but these leather rugs, by Manon Juliette, show us that not only is it possible, it's also being done with great success. Available in an array of colors, Juliette's rugs show that they are more than just a pretty face.

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posted originally from: AT:Chicago

Natural Homemade Diaper Wipes

homemade_wipes_0719.jpgWe've learned that baby wipes take centuries to degrade, and many of the ingredients found in store brand baby wipes are far from baby-friendly. So, why not make your own?

By using a thermos, cut-up receiving blankets and few simple ingredients, Green Parenting show us how to make Thine Own Baby Wipes.

posted originally from: AT:Nursery

Green Ideas: The Jax Line

06-08-07GrId1.jpgSustainability is the name of the game and the Jax Line from Nest truly delivers.

Nest's line of children's furniture and accessories is both modern and environmentally friendly and with them, they've shown that products can be both sustainable and attractive.

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posted originally from: AT:Nursery

Green:Mod Cork Credenza

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This Iannone Design credenza offers clean, modern lines with a fun twist -- a completely cork front. The Green:Mod Cork Credenza also gives your budding artist a chance to decorate it again and again.

posted originally from: AT:Nursery

Composting 101 at Green Parenting

07-13-07GreenIdeas.jpgThe fine folks over at Green Parenting have asked what many of us may have wondered at some point, "How can I start composting?"

Raj and Miah, of Green Parenting, try to demystify composting in their podcast "Composting 101 - A Wormderful Intro."

While they have been interested in composting for a while, Raj and Miah had many questions: If they do it wrong, will it attract rats and roaches? Are worms needed? What is hot composting? By speaking with Miah’s Aunt Patricia and Uncle Steven -- who have been composting for years -- they learn more about what composting is, what bins and supplies are needed, why it works and the many different ways composting can be done.

posted originally from: AT:Nursery

Green Tip: Babybearshop

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It’s frightening to think of some of the ingredients in our bath and skincare products. However, it's reassuring to see that many companies are now taking into consideration the harmful effects many of the chemicals and have.

One of these companies is Babybearshop.

posted originally from: AT:Nursery

Mimi and the Sardine Lunchbug

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With September just around the corner, it's time to begin thinking about the beginning of another school year. Why not try to make this school year a little bit greener starting with your child's school supplies?

posted originally from: AT:Nursery

Blogging Baby Center: 20 Green Parenting Steps

recycling-AT.jpgWe all want to do it -- or at least we want to try to do it. As Baby Center notes, "...for most moms and dads, hybrid minivans and solar panels are out of reach — and who has the energy to give up diapers or dishwashers?"

Their great article "20 Small Steps that Make a Big Difference" discusses green parenting and let's you know even the little stuff can make an impact.

posted originally from: AT:Nursery

Composting 101 at Green Parenting

07-13-07GreenIdeas.jpgThe fine folks over at Green Parenting have asked what many of us may have wondered at some point, "How can I start composting?"

Raj and Miah, of Green Parenting, try to demystify composting in their podcast "Composting 101 - A Wormderful Intro."

While they have been interested in composting for a while, Raj and Miah had many questions: If they do it wrong, will it attract rats and roaches? Are worms needed? What is hot composting? By speaking with Miah’s Aunt Patricia and Uncle Steven -- who have been composting for years -- they learn more about what composting is, what bins and supplies are needed, why it works and the many different ways composting can be done.

posted originally from: AT:Nursery