Shaklee Kids Vitamins & Supplements Review

Shaklee Kids

Do your kids take vitamins and mineral supplements?  I've never been that great at remembering to take vitamins myself.  My husband is much better at that type of stuff.  I can't even remember to take my daily medication.  My children have both … [Read more...]

Happy 3rd Birthday Lil’ B

The Eco Chic Kids

How is it possible that my Lil' B is actually turning THREE years old tomorrow? Just a few minutes after we introduced him to his baby sister for the first time. January 2009 First photo in a cloth diaper!  bumGenius 3.0 - February … [Read more...]

Eco-Crafting with Kids

Homemade Playdough

When I was little I always had dreams of being an art teacher. I was very creative and still suffer from the creative bug quite often (just not as often as I would like).  My son has always enjoyed crafting with me but never fully L-O-V-E-D it like … [Read more...]

Children’s Cardboard Playhouse

Sky light

I've always wanted to get Lil' B one of those cute indoor playhouses (like these) but I try to stay away from too many plastic toys. I know that for the most part they are safe but the environmental cost of making too many plastic toys and … [Read more...]

Happy Thanksgiving

cranberry

Happy Thanksgiving friends!  I hope and pray that you all have a fabulous day with family and friends. Me?  I'll have a quiet day with my kids while my husband works in the morning.  Then we'll have a quiet Thanksgiving dinner with just the 4 … [Read more...]

Dear Mrs. P,

Recyling

A few days ago I told you that I was going to my sons school for the Great American Teach In.  On Friday he came home with a handful of Thank You cards all decorated by his classmates.  I wanted to share a few of them with you: Dear Mrs. P, … [Read more...]

Ask The Eco Chic

Do you have a question about cloth diapers?  Breastfeeding?  Homemade baby food?  Living a more eco-friendly lifestyle?  Pinterest (hehehe)?  Leave your question below and I'll be happy to answer it right here on The Eco Chic. No question is … [Read more...]

No, my kids aren’t perfect. Are yours?

I'll admit it, my kids aren't perfect!  It's so easy to talk about their strengths and brag about their achievements because that's what we do as parents.  But what about when your kids misbehave, lie, cheat, and steal?  Do we go around talking … [Read more...]

Teaching Kids to Be Green – the 4 R’s

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It's that time of year again, the Great American Teach-In is this week and I'll be talking to my sons class about How to Be Green.  I've talked to his class every year since Kindergarten and each year seems to take a slightly different turn.  I … [Read more...]

Toddler Room Remodel – Before

Toddler Room Before

My Lil' B is almost 3 years old (Jan 4th) and she's still sleeping in her baby crib.  This is the same (out of date and recalled) baby crib that her brother used over 8 years ago.  She hasn't ever tried to escape (climb out) from the crib so I've … [Read more...]