How to Choose Eco-Friendly Back-to-School Supplies

by onepartsunshine, in category Green School and Office, Shopping

In my county, public school is starting in two days! As I mentioned before, we are homeschooling my son. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have to worry about school supplies. In fact, I would argue that I end up buying many more school supplies than I would if my son went to a typical school. I am responsible for both the teacher supplies and the parent supplies. So it is even more important that I choose products that are safe and eco-friendly.

Mar232013Jan 18 2016

5 Kids’ Art Supplies to Make from Household Ingredients

by onepartsunshine, in category * FAVORITE POSTS *, Crafts, Green School and Office

While there are many great options for non-toxic, natural art supplies for kids (see my post on ten of the best options), the best way to make sure that your children’s art supplies are totally safe is to make them yourself. Most kids’ art supplies can be made out of common household ingredients! Here are five easy recipes:

Mar142013Jan 18 2016

10 Eco-Friendly Non-Toxic Art Supplies for Kids

by onepartsunshine, in category * FAVORITE POSTS *, Green School and Office, Green Toys, Shopping

My son goes through art supplies like water. He loves to draw, paint, sculpt and create and has been artistic since a very young age. So of course I try to make sure that I choose the safest and most environmentally-friendly art supplies for him.

Aug242011Sep 5 2015

Eco-Friendly Non-Toxic School Supplies

by Cindy Young, in category Green School and Office, Shopping

When I choose school and art supplies for my son, my primary concern is whether they are safe. I look for terms such as “certified non-toxic” and “100% natural.” I know that kids (and adults for that matter) have a tendency to stick things like pencils and glue in their mouths. So, it is extremely important that the school supplies don’t have toxic materials in them such as PVC, phthalates, lead and BPA.

Aug22011Sep 5 2015

How to Put Some Green in the School Lunch

by Cindy Young, in category Eating Green, Green School and Office

When I was growing up, my mom packed my lunch every day. Most of the other kids envied me because my lunchbox was packed with yummy treats like fruit roll-ups and Hostess cakes. Typically, I skipped the sandwich and went right to the sugar-packed goodies. I love my mom for putting things in my lunch that she knew would make me happy. But it probably has a lot to do with my current weakness for sugar and for the urgent pull I feel every time I pass a spongy cake filled with cream. Fortunately, parents today do have other options. Check out the following three ways to pack a school lunch.

Sep302010Sep 5 2015

Avoiding PVC and Other Toxins in Kids’ Rain Gear

by Cindy Young, in category * FAVORITE POSTS *, Green Clothing, Green School and Office

Not all rain gear is equal. Conventional rain coats, boots and umbrellas commonly have toxins such as PVC, phthalates, lead, cadmium, dioxins and PFCs. Safer rain gear options can be found, such as natural rubber rain boots, polyester rain coats and nylon umbrellas.

Sep232010Sep 5 2015

Avoiding Toxins in Lunch Boxes for Kids

by Cindy Young, in category Eating Green, Green School and Office

You take great care to make sure that your child has only the healthiest foods for her lunch and snack. But what about the lunch box and containers that you put that food in? It is important to choose food storage containers that are made of safe materials, are good quality and don’t cost a fortune. You can find safer options that are free from BPA, PVC, lead and phthalates.

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