Eco-Parenting
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Effortless Eco-Friendly Swaps for the Working Mom
6 effortless eco-swaps for the busy working mom 🌿
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How to Balance Green Living as a Full-Time Working Mom
5 quick tips for busy working moms to find balance in their sustainable-living goals.
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7 Sustainable Ways to Celebrate Fall in 2024
Fall Family Activities: Embracing Nature and Sustainability It’s Fall Y’all! (Yes, I just did that). I don’t care – I love to celebrate fall! I may not be That Girl with the boots, the flannel, and the PSL, but give me a crisp fall morning and hoodie weather and I am one happy camper. And fall is the perfect season to enjoy the beauty of nature while spending quality time with your family. As the leaves change color and the air becomes crisp, there are countless opportunities to engage in eco-friendly activities that foster a love for the environment and promote sustainable living. Here’s how you can celebrate fall with…
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How to Have an Eco-Friendly Winter Break: 6 Tips
Eco-Friendly Winter Break As the winter season sets in, bringing with it crisp air and the promise of snowflakes, it’s the perfect time to slow down and embrace the tranquility of a green and relaxing winter break. Instead of succumbing to the hectic pace that often accompanies the holidays, let’s explore some tips to infuse your winter break with eco-friendly practices and peaceful moments. Read on for ways to have an eco-friendly winter break. Nature Escapes Make the most of the winter wonderland by planning nature escapes for the family. Whether it’s a weekend in a cozy cabin, day trip to a nearby national park, or a walk around the…
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The Best Ways to Cultivate Gratitude for the Environment
Cultivating Gratitude for the Environment: A Family-Friendly Reflection As leaves change colors, the air grows crisp, and we gather around friends and family, it’s a perfect time to pause and reflect on the gratitude we hold for the environment that sustains us. For families with children, fostering a sense of appreciation for the natural world not only instills lifelong values but also creates a foundation for a more sustainable and eco-conscious future. Read on for ways to share our gratitude for the environment with our children during this season of life. Nature Walks and Scavenger Hunts One of the simplest ways to connect with the environment as a family is…
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Slow Fashion for Kids: 5 tips for raising conscious fashionistas from an early age (and 5 brands you’ll love)
Slow Fashion for Kids This whole month I’ve been discussing ethical, eco-friendly fashion with a focus on adults, but now it’s the kids’ turn! Here are 5 ways you can develop an eco-conscious wardrobe for your kids and 5 brands you and your kids will love! 5 tips for an eco-conscious kid’s wardrobe: 1. Accept and give hand-me-downs Hand-me-downs are a life force all their own. We fully embrace hand-me-downs and it is the best feeling to see someone else wearing your (former) littles clothes. I do have a few guidelines around hand-me-downs. Take all, but only keep what you will truly use. If you have someone offering you two…
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The Best Eco-Friendly Prime Day Deals (2023)
Deals for Eco-Parents & More! Unless you live under a rock, I’m pretty sure you know that July 11th-12th is a much anticipated and highly celebrated event in 2023: Amazon Prime Day. If you are looking for eco-friendly and sustainable products for your home or kids, I’ve got all the deals for you! (I also have a bonus garden section!) This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. I only link to products I have personally used or researched. Best Eco-Friendly Prime Day Deals Bee’s Wrap Roll Instead of buying in…
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7 Super Simple Zero-Waste Projects for Kids
Eco-parenting: 7 Zero-Waste Projects Your Kids Can Do TODAY Raising eco-friendly kids is easier than you think! In my post, Eco-Parenting: How to Grow Greener Children, we talked about modeling eco-friendly behavior, teaching environmental ethics, and using or seeking products that are better for the earth and our health. I also have several posts on eco-parenting through different lifestyle stages: How to be an Eco-Parent: The Baby StageThe Ultimate List of Eco-Friendly Baby ProductsEco-Friendly Toddlers: How to Eco-Parent Through the Toddler YearsThe Best Eco-Friendly Toddler Toys Zero-Waste Projects for Kids This list of 7 Zero-Waste Projects is meant for your elementary-aged kids. They are all simple and can be done…
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The Best Eco-Friendly Toddler Toys
Eco-Friendly Toddler Toys In my post, How to Eco-Parent Through the Toddler Years, I made a big deal out of eco-friendly toys. Toddler and preschool toys can and should last throughout childhood (and maybe even beyond). What makes toys eco-friendly? When looking for eco-friendly toys, consider what it is made from, how it is packaged, and the longevity and quality (how long it will last you). This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. I only link to products I have personally used or researched. (Click on the product photo to be…
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Eco-Friendly Toddlers: How to Eco-Parent Through the Toddler Years
Eco-Parenting Through the Toddler & Preschool Years Toddlers are special creatures. They have so many signals being sent to them all day it’s amazing that their little brains even function. Toddlerhood and preschool are a time for learning and exploring – perfect for raising an Eco-Kid! Eco-parenting through the toddler years is full of ups and downs and learning experiences for us all. What is Eco-Parenting? The main three things we focus on when raising eco-conscious children are modeling eco-friendly behavior, teaching environmental ethics, and using or seeking products that are better for the earth and our health. If you missed my post about Eco-Parenting: How to Grow Greener Children…
