3 options for more eco-friendly water balloons for less mess, less risk to animals

by Lexi Petronis | Toys + Playthings

During the summer, my kids have a love affair with water balloons — and why not? They’re fun, they cool you down, and your whole purpose is to throw and break them. Bingo! The only problem? Post-water balloons, the yard looks like the remains of a latex factory...

CHNGE is more than hip organic streetwear, it could change business practice as we know it.

by Liz Gumbinner | Fashion, Kid Style

We’ve always talked about conscientious consumerism around here — buy fewer things, but love all of them — and wearing fashion from companies we feel amazing about supporting. The newest addition to our closets: CHNGE, a hip new streetwear brand...

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 —...

How good are these $3 non-toxic cleaning products? We put them to the test.

by Lexi Petronis | Living

I gave a thumbs-up to Brandless — the online grocery store where everything is $3 — after I tried out its line of conscientious beauty products that launched last August. The store has been steadily adding to its inventory, and just yesterday launched a collection of...

Do Etee reusable food wraps really work? | Damn you, Social Media Ads

by Kate Etue | Kitchen + Dining

Am I the only mom who’s constantly running out of sandwich bags and plastic wrap? Probably not. By packing lunches and storing leftovers for 6 people in my family, I cannot keep them on hand. So when Liz suggested I purchase a set of Etee reusable food...

LEGO gets more eco-friendly with a plastic made from…what??

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

As someone who is raising my kids on LEGO sets, but also a lot of talk about disposable plastic toys, I am so happy to see the news that LEGO is introducing sustainable, plant-based pieces starting this year, as part of their commitment to incorporate sustainable...

We’re crushing hard on these nature-inspired handmade blocks.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

I took one look at the nature-inspired handmade wooden blocks from Water & Lightning at Toy Fair 2018 and…instant love. These minimalist but colorful stacking blocks feel amazing, are nicely weighted, and the perfect size for both little hands learning to...

When it’s too cold to go outside, this board lets kids take the action indoors. (Don’t panic, parents!)

by Lexi Petronis | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

When it comes to physical activity, my kids probably have something in common with yours: They’re running around too much when it’s homework time, and not running around enough when it’s video game time. But I’ve found an awesome gift that...

An edgy diaper bag alternative for dads not down with the diaper bag thing.

by Kate Etue | Baby

I really like the collection of Brooklyn Backpacks with laptop sleeve from California indie biz, Rareform They’re made from upcycled billboards (yay, eco-friendly!) with typography and graphics that give them an edgy look and feel, and ensuring no two are the...