Last week I recieved an e-mail from Karen Rockness of G Diapers just checking in to see how my G Diapers were working out. I believe they send a message to all new customers. I appreciated the customer service and replied to the message explaining I loved the G Diaper but that I could not afford the inserts. I asked for tips on using cloth inserts. Karen replied explaining the G Diaper works best with a plastic-free flushable. Yet she still offered up some great advice on using cloth inserts.
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Cloth Inserts for G Diaper
May 9th, 2008 · No Comments
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Boutique Critique: Babystyle - Dallas, TX
May 9th, 2008 · No Comments
Babystyle got it’s start as an online boutique and has quickly grown into one of the best online baby gear retailers for modern parents. They also have opened almost 20 retail locations across the country. When we go to visit family in Texas we always visit the Dallas Babystyle. There is nothing better then seeing products in person and the retail locations carry a great selection.
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Guilty Pleasure: PUJ Booti
May 8th, 2008 · No Comments
Okay these PUJ Bootis are not green, but they are darn cute. For the price and quality I bet you will hold on to them as an heirloom for generations to come. They are handmade by a master boot maker and his wife in the U.S.A.
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Recycled Sailcloth Pillows from Reiter8
May 8th, 2008 · No Comments
Bring the graphic style of recycled sailcloth into your home with decorative pillows by Reiter8. Designer Katherine Rasmussen makes totes, bags, and pillows from recycled sailcloth. I think using sailcloth for pillows is genius. They would make a very durable option for the nursery or play room.
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Green Defined: Greenwashing
May 7th, 2008 · No Comments
With more and more consumers looking to buy eco-friendly products, companies big and small are trying to go green. Some companies however have missed the mark.
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Cool Site: YoKiddo
May 7th, 2008 · No Comments
I just stumbled upon a great site for all that is cool for kids called YoKiddo. As the sites About page explains “We have the best stuff for yo’ kiddo. Yokiddo is a design blog for the most innovative, quirky or fun kids and baby gear, where you can save anything you like to your own personal page. Our editors have a keen eye, and scour the web daily for items that are well designed or different, and try to promote the work of young designers. In other words, they surf the web all day, going ‘that’s soooo cute’ and clicking add to wists.”
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Homemade Baby Food as Easy as Chicken Soup
May 6th, 2008 · No Comments
My son has been on a food protest the last few weeks. He resists all forms of solid food. Finally, today I broke through and got him to eat. I made the First Chicken Puree from “Superfoods for Babies and Children” by Annabel Karmel. After I packed up small portions for the freezer I decided to try to feed him the still warm remains from the pan.
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Elegant Dots for a Modern Crib
May 6th, 2008 · No Comments
Dots and circular forms have been a mainstay in modern design and the trend continues with modern, organic crib bedding. Natural undyed and unprinted organic crib bedding is elegant and clean, but can be a little flat and boring. Dwell Studio and Pottery Barn Kids have used some creative stitching to add texture and depth to otherwise simple crib bedding.
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Green Defined: What is the difference between eco-conscious and eco-friendly?
May 5th, 2008 · No Comments
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines eco-conscious as “marked by or showing concern for the environment”. Eco-friendly is not in the dictionary, but it is a widely used term. So just what is the difference between eco-conscious and eco-friendly?
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A Mobile for the Nursery and Beyond
May 5th, 2008 · No Comments
Break from the traditional themed mobiles and try one of these beauties made from recycled magazines by Frazier & Wing. Each piece is hand cut and strung to make these amazing creations. There are other places to put mobiles besides the crib. I think one of these would be fabulous to hang from the ceiling above the changing table.
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