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While packing a school lunch is a healthy, economical alternative to sending kids with lunch money, the plastic baggies and paper sacks could use an overhaul. Kids will be proud to tote homemade lunches to school with these environmentally sound (not to mention super cool) lunch accessories. Ditch the...
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Sarah Kraft
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03-05-2010
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Filed under: Nourish_Sub1, Nourish, school lunch, home_sub4, eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, Kids Konserve, Boon, sack lunch, Kleen Kanteen, Yubo, eco-friendly sack lunch, Inc.
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Breastfeeding is the best way to provide your baby nourishment, but the time required to breastfeed can conflict with a working mom’s busy schedule. Following are some of Mindful Mama’s favorites for breastfeeding moms on the go. Keep your hands free while baby cuddles up to nurse with the...
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Sarah Kraft
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01-29-2010
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Filed under: organic, breastfeeding, breastfeeding working moms, bottles, nursing cover, breastfeeding education, breastfeeding DVD, working moms, eco-friendly, breastpump, nursing wear, nursing camisole, Adorn_Right5
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We love our pets. They link us to the natural world and impart insight beyond our human scope. We hike with our dogs in the early morning light and marvel at what draws their attention. We meditate with our cats as the day draws to a close, and learn from them what it is to be simultaneously alert and...
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Salute the sun by being kinder to the Earth: Choose environmentally-friendly yoga gear. Here are five of our favorites: Gaiam Earth Lovers Yoga Mat Made from a blend of natural rubber and recycled materials, this deep brown mat really does look like a patch of loamy earth. $70, gaiam.com Hugger Mugger...
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We're not talking about the kind of butter that adds pounds to your hips, but instead the kind of butter that makes those hips smooth. Enter Shea Terra Organics divine butters and oils. Founded by Tammie Umbel, a mother of 12, Shea Terra Organics features indigenous oils that are sourced in a sustainable...
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Whether your kids are off to preschool, kindergarten, or just off to the park for a picnic, having a lunch tote that can carry everything—from the goods to the goodies—is essential. Here we’ve scoped out our favorite, eco-friendly options. Did we mention they’re stylish, too?...
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Do I love to have my ducks in a row? Sure. But as a mom, that's a sometimes impossible feat. That doesn't mean I can't strive for some semblance of order in my life, though, which is why I need WasteNotSaks in my life. These reusable snack bags are not only eco-friendly and mama made, but...
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I have to confess: I have a profound attraction to flash cards. The fact that they’re a tried and true educational tool only makes me more likely to splurge on them, especially when they are as artful as the Alphabet Animal Flashcards by Lisa DeJohn ($14.95). Perfect for toddlers, the sturdy paperboard...
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Mindfulness is one of those double-edged swords, especially when it comes to school supplies. Who would have thought there was anything seriously wrong with something as innocuous as crayons or glue stick? But crayons are made from paraffin wax, a petroleum by product, and glue stick contain resins,...
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I'm a bit of a skincare snob. I've been the editor of a spa publication for more than eight years, so when a new line of skincare comes around, it takes a bit for me to get very interested, let alone excited. But, Green Elly, a relative newcomer on the baby-scene, offers mamas (and babies) some...
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I've long been on the lookout for that onesie that reads, "Don't like watching me eat? Put a blanket over your head," for my little nursling—because, really, why is it she should need to cover up while she snacks? But the truth is, while I am 100 percent behind a woman's right...
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When my daughter was an infant, we lived and breathed by Aden + Anais swaddle blankets. Made of breathable cotton muslin and available in two different weights (for winter and summer), these blankets served as swaddle blankets, picnic blankets, stroller covers, play mats, and even nursing covers. So...
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We seek outdoor experiences in order to connect with Mother Nature and all of the bounty she provides. We camp under the stars, hike with our babes , and swim in crystal clear lakes to not only get rid of stress, but to teach our kids how to care for this planet. So don’t sabotage your efforts...
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Mindful Mama
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07-02-2009
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Filed under: kids, explore, babies, travel, camping, outdoors, hiking, first aid, sleep, gear, eco-friendly, explore_sub6