Spark a love for our planet with these 13 enchanting Earth Day books for kids

by Adina Oberman | Books for Kids

Earth Day is a time to celebrate our wonderful planet with our planet, and these Earth Day books for kids present the perfect opportunity to nurture our children’s love for nature and environmental awareness. If you’re unsure where to begin, I’ve put...

10 essential non-fiction books about climate + protecting the planet | Recommendations from a Gen Z sustainability expert

by Delilah Harvey | Books for Adults

It’s officially Earth Month, which means it’s a great time to pick up some new books about climate and having conversations about preserving our planet for the next generation — whether you’re a hardcore environmentalist or just a compassionate parent and...

One Cool Thing: These cool toys get kids outdoors – and help plant trees with every purchase

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Toys + Playthings

We’ve officially hit that stage of mid-April when the weather is warm everywhere, and we’re trying to get the kids to play outside more. While browsing for some cool new outdoor toys for kids, I came across an awesome program:  One of our favorite indie...

10 ways to celebrate Earth Day with kids, today and every day.

by Christina Refford | DIY, Doing Good

Readers have asked us for ways to celebrate Earth Day with the kids — and while the 50th anniversary in 2020 was marred by quarantine, 2022 seems like a perfectly good time to make up for it. Certainly there will be celebrations in local parks, collaborative...

The Extraordinary Book that Eats Itself: the eco-forward book full of hands-on, earth-saving fun

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, Toys + Playthings

It’s a clear, gorgeous 65-degree day here today, and it’s the perfect opportunity for me to send my 10-year-old to the back porch with a copy of The Extraordinary Book that Eats Itself — along with permission to do any of the fun eco-friendly...

These 5 eco-friendly paper towel alternatives make it easy to make the switch

by Caroline Siegrist | Tips + Tricks, Kitchen + Dining

I’ve been meaning to switch to an eco-friendly paper towel alternative for years, and if 2020’s quarantine didn’t push you toward a new alternative, maybe we can help! In time for Earth Day, I’ve been chatting with eco-conscious friends and...

Earth Day Pick: The wonderful new Clarks Kids x National Geographic sneaker collection

by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style

Today, Clarks Kids announced the launch of their new National Geographic collaboration. I’m so taken with this collection of gorgeous, eco-friendly sneakers, inspired by so many of the planet’s incredible species, all just in time for Earth Day this...

4 must-read books about the environment to read with your kids on Earth Day, and any other day

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

Today is Earth Day, and my kids love the Earth Day challenge to turn off all electricity for one hour. So we’re planning to turn off the lights, cuddle up by our battery-powered lanterns — or the fireplace, if this cold weather doesn’t move on! For...

8 easy Earth-inspired Earth Day crafts for kids

by Lexi Petronis | Kids

We try to emphasize how important it is to love our planet every day with our kids, but Earth Day presents a chance to really dig in. One of the funnest, most effective ways of doing that:  Earth Day crafts for kids! So here are a few awesome — and awesomely easy —...

10 of the best glass baby bottles for Earth Day and any day.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

With news that even Phthalate-free and BPA-free plastic baby bottles may not be all they’re cracked up to be, more parents are on the hunt for glass baby bottles. While not long ago, the idea of glass baby bottles once inspired panic in the hearts of new parents...