Author Archives: Calley

5 Easy Eco-Travel Tips

Are you planning a road trip?  Going on a family vacation?  Have a blog conference to attend?  Wherever the roads (or skies) are taking you here are a few easy steps to making your journey a little more eco-friendly. 5 … Continue reading

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Teaching Toddlers With Cloth Diapers

The great thing about using cloth diapers is there are so many teachable moments with your kids.  My oldest (almost 9) is very aware of the environmental benefits of using cloth diapers.  He listens to me more than I’m aware … Continue reading

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Welcome to the “New” Eco Chic

Don’t leave, you’re in the right place!  I just got a fresh new face lift and changed a few things visually.  Well I didn’t personally do all the work – I had a very helpful team working with me to … Continue reading

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Featured Product Review: fantastic anti-plastic dishes by zoe b

fantastic anti-plastic dishes by zoë b I’m a big fan of the zoe b company and their anti-plastic line of BPA-free products made from corn.  We love their anti-plastic beach toys and now we have matching anti-plastic dishes!  Lil’ B … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day from The Eco Chic & Family!   Thanks to an inspiring post a few days ago over at Green & Clean Mom I decided to do a little crafting with my kids this week and make some … Continue reading

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How to Make an Apron Knot Dress

GIVEAWAY ALERT:  You can win a copy of this pattern (in PDF format) to make your own Apron Knot Dress.  Details at the end of the post. I’m feeling the urge to pull my sewing machine back out of the … Continue reading

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News & Updates from Around the Cloth Diapering Community – 2/11/12

Would you like to know the very latest happenings around the cloth diapering community?  I thought so! You all loved this feature so much that I thought I would continue again this week.  It’s been a quiet week in the … Continue reading

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My Favorite Sponsors & Companies on Pinterest

Are your favorite companies on Pinterest yet? Pinterest is quickly becoming a favorite hangout for companies.  Retailers and manufacturers are realizing that Pinterest is one of the hottest social media pages and it’s bringing in lots of traffic to their … Continue reading

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Kissed by the Moon and ones&twos Giveaway

Sponsor spotlight: Kissed by the Moon (and a giveaway) I would like to introduce you to Tami from Kissed by the Moon; a cloth diapering mama and diapering retailer.  I asked Tami a few questions about cloth diapering and her … Continue reading

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5 Things I’m Looking Forward to at Blissdom 2012

 In just a few short weeks I’ll be boarding a plane and heading North to Nashville for my second Blissdom conference.  Last year I decided on a whim to go and it was the best decision I made all year. … Continue reading

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