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Natural Parents Network Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway (89 Prizes, ARV over $2,500, Open WorldWide, Closes 11/25)

…review and giveaway are almost exclusively made up of small businesses or work-at-home families. Below you will find information on 74 companies from 25 of our NPN volunteers. The companies are giving away 89 products and gift certificates, for a total combined value of $2,550. As you scroll throug…

Online Green Resources For Children

…clar — Florecita at Florecita Growing Up intertwines family traditions with gardening and green living in a way that engages her 7yr old, 4yr old and 2yr old. Nature Love — Alice Griffin Writings from the Wherever shares musings from a walk in the countryside with her young daughter and her hopes…

Resources: Subtitled "What I Use and Where I Purchase It From"

…ter World Books supports book drives and collects used books and textbooks through a network of over 1,800 college campuses and partnerships with over 2,000 libraries nationwide. So far, the company has converted more than 53 million books into over $8.6 million in funding for literacy and education…

25 Ways I Am Going “More” Green in 2011

…al participants. Happy Earth Day! *** It is Earth Day today and in celebration I thought that I would share the ways that I have been “Going Green in 2011.” Some elements have been easier to incorporate than others. However, I am devoted to going as green as possible so Tiny will grow up with a gre…

Going Offline, Cloth Tissues, and Simplicity

…Four NPN volunteers (Amy from Peace 4 Parents, Dionna from Code Name Mama,  Adrienne from Mommying My Way, and I) decided to go offline from December 27th to January 2nd to see what impact, if any, blogging and social networking really had on our mothering. I have discussed my love-hate relatio…

7 Child And Eco Friendly Activities To Honor The Earth (Plus Some Environmental Books For Kids)

Welcome to the Earth Day Blog Carnival This post is part of the 2012 Earth Day Blog Carnival hosted by Child of the Nature Isle and Monkey Butt Junction. Each participant has shared their practices and insights of earth friendly, environmentally conscious, eco-living. This carnival is our way to sh…

Comparision Shopping, Food Storage, and a 30 Day Experiment

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…s avoid change like the plague. However, change can be very rewarding with outcomes beyond your wildest expectations. I decided that my theme word for 2013 is ”positivity.” Aside from having a positive attitude about life and life’s challenges, I also wanted to make positive changes with regards to…

Natural Pregnancy Tips (Guest Post)

…lth food stores carry essential oils, but they are NOT therapeutic grade! They are filled with chemicals, fillers, and so forth. The FDA only requires 2-3% of the bottle to have pure oil in it, to be labeled 100% pure, organic, or whatever label they want to give it. DO NOT USE THESE!! (All of the r…

Essential Oils and Sun Protection – A Guest Post

…r find a shady spot to rest in, periodically, when outdoors for a lengthy time. Wear a hat and sunglasses. Apply natural sunscreen every 2-3 hours. In regards to sunscreen, do you look at the label and read the ingredients? Do you know what you are putting on your body? Rule of thumb……

Giveaway: Gift Set from Wooly Moss Roots ($34 ARV) and a Puzzle from Nushkie ($24 ARV) {11/25: Worldwide}

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…ry entry and optional bonus entries. Welcome to the Natural Parents Network Holiday Gift Guide! Natural Parents Network , Hybrid Rasta Mama, and 24 other natural parenting bloggers are giving away 89 items perfect for gifting for the holidays as part of the Natural Parents Network Holiday Gift…

Is Your Deodorant Safe?

…Sweating is the body’s natural way of cooling us down. We sweat in order to keep the body at its normal temperature (98.6° F.) There are approximately 2 million sweat glands in our body. When we sweat, why does it stink? Bad smell is due to the growth of microorganisms that are in our body that are…

Teaching green: The eco-friendly attitude (Guest Post)

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Photo Credit Going green isn’t just about making sure you do a bit of recycling or ditching the car at the weekends. A huge part of being eco-friendly is about teaching the next generation to go green too. Getting the kids involved with eco-friendly activities from an early age is a great wa…