http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog Tue, 01 May 2012 13:08:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Dandelion, Earth Friendly Goods no http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/05/ten-ideas-for-green-party-favors/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/05/ten-ideas-for-green-party-favors/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 13:08:06 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1434
Want to give party favor bags at your kids’ birthday celebrations, but want to avoid all the disposable plastic stuff? Here are a few ideas for homemade, re-purposed, and planet friendly favors that might take more time to assemble but won’t break the bank. Seed packets, with or without recycled milk jug flower pots. Homemade [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/05/ten-ideas-for-green-party-favors/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/04/the-newest-trend-in-diapering-compostable-diaper-service/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/04/the-newest-trend-in-diapering-compostable-diaper-service/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:21:34 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1426
Disposable diapers are the third largest source of landfill waste.  They take hundreds of years to decompose, and the average household will use 6,000-9,000 diapers in a child’s first three years of life. But not everyone wants to use cloth diapers or a diaper-free method.  Those are all the choices, right? Maybe not!  We found [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/04/the-newest-trend-in-diapering-compostable-diaper-service/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/03/introducing-re-play-recycled-tableware-for-toddlers/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/03/introducing-re-play-recycled-tableware-for-toddlers/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:03:51 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1382
We’re so excited to share our Re-Play line of tableware with you! We know you’ll love Re-Play’s  utensils, divided plates, spill-proof cups, and bowls.  They’re made from recycled milk jugs, right here in the U.S. The colorful forks and spoons, and the divided plate’s deep walls are perfect for little ones learning to feed themselves.  [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/03/introducing-re-play-recycled-tableware-for-toddlers/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/02/toxic-flame-retardants-in-your-baby-products/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/02/toxic-flame-retardants-in-your-baby-products/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:21:36 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1386
We were dismayed to see this recent report, Hidden Hazards in the Nursery, authored by The Washington Toxics Coalition and Safer States. The report details the results of testing of foam in a number of commonly purchased baby products.  The authors purchased 20 common baby products at major retailers and had them tested at Duke [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/02/toxic-flame-retardants-in-your-baby-products/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/01/one-sweater-nine-upcycled-baby-product-ideas/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/01/one-sweater-nine-upcycled-baby-product-ideas/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:25:02 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1359
How many different kinds of baby products could you make with an old sweater?  We looked around for upcycling inspiration and share what we find! We thought that these were a nice eco-friendly twist on some traditional baby gifts. Baby blanket.  You can often find cashmere at thrift stores – what could be cozier? Baby [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/01/one-sweater-nine-upcycled-baby-product-ideas/feed/ 1 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/01/a-snowman-you-can-snuggle-up-to/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/01/a-snowman-you-can-snuggle-up-to/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:25:34 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1347
Snow is finally falling in many areas of the country.  We hope you’ll enjoy getting cozy with our line of snowmen! Our Build a Snowman book is oversized for little hands to manage.  Its soft velour pages crinkle and are secured by candy cane knots.  It features bold colorful pictures of everything baby needs to [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/01/a-snowman-you-can-snuggle-up-to/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/01/green-resolution-stop-idling-your-car-at-school/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/01/green-resolution-stop-idling-your-car-at-school/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:41:26 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1333 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2012/01/green-resolution-stop-idling-your-car-at-school/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/12/thinking-about-year-end-giving-we-hope-youll-consider-donating-to-organizations-we-support/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/12/thinking-about-year-end-giving-we-hope-youll-consider-donating-to-organizations-we-support/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:29:17 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1284
If you’re thinking about year-end charitable giving this week, we hope you’ll consider donating to some wonderful organizations we support. 1% for the Planet.  1% for the Planet is helping to tilt the scales of giving toward the thousands of under-funded nonprofits dedicated to the pursuit of sustainability, to preserving and restoring our natural environment. [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/12/thinking-about-year-end-giving-we-hope-youll-consider-donating-to-organizations-we-support/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/12/watch-winter-birds-for-science-get-a-free-calendar/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/12/watch-winter-birds-for-science-get-a-free-calendar/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:51:48 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1275 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/12/watch-winter-birds-for-science-get-a-free-calendar/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/12/podcast-read-to-your-baby/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/12/podcast-read-to-your-baby/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:51:00 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1234
We’re so pleased to share a podcast interview with Caroline Blakemore, co-author of Baby Read-Aloud Basics. Tanya spoke with Caroline about the many reasons to read to babies, tips for reading to babies, how reading aloud changes from the newborn to toddler period, and more.  Caroline shared why, as a reading specialist for older kids, [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/12/podcast-read-to-your-baby/feed/ 0 baby read-aloud basics,caroline blakemore,literacy,your baby can read We're so pleased to share a podcast interview with Caroline Blakemore, co-author of Baby Read-Aloud Basics. - Tanya spoke with Caroline about the many reasons to read to babies, tips for reading to babies, We're so pleased to share a podcast interview with Caroline Blakemore, co-author of Baby Read-Aloud Basics. Tanya spoke with Caroline about the many reasons to read to babies, tips for reading to babies, how reading aloud changes from the newborn to toddler period, and more.  Caroline shared why, as a reading specialist for older kids, she became such an advocate for reading to babies, as well as her opinions of programs that claim to teach babies how to read. You can listen to the podcast using the player below, listen with Quicktime, or download it at our free iTunes store! Dandelion, Earth Friendly Goods no 42:55 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/12/upcycle-those-toy-books-into-a-letter-to-santa/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/12/upcycle-those-toy-books-into-a-letter-to-santa/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:48:41 +0000 steph http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1243
   Tis the season for toy catalogs and commercials galore – here is an idea to help your kids avoid the “gotta have it all” attitude and reuse some of toy books at the same time!    Rather than resisting the catalogs, allow your child to look through the pages and think about what they [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/12/upcycle-those-toy-books-into-a-letter-to-santa/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/11/how-can-you-know-if-the-toys-youre-buying-are-toxin-free-a-podcast-interview-with-the-smart-mama/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/11/how-can-you-know-if-the-toys-youre-buying-are-toxin-free-a-podcast-interview-with-the-smart-mama/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:29:16 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1197
We’re very happy to share an interview about toxic materials in toys with Jennifer Taggart, author of Smart Mama’s Green Guide: Simple Steps to Reduce Your Child’s Toxic Chemical Exposure.  Jennifer runs the website The Smart Mama. As many of us get ready to buy toys for holiday gifts we thought we’d explore the issue [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/11/how-can-you-know-if-the-toys-youre-buying-are-toxin-free-a-podcast-interview-with-the-smart-mama/feed/ 1 flame retardants,healthystuff.org,jennifer taggart,lead,organic,phtalates,smart mama's green guide,the smart mama,toxins in toys We're very happy to share an interview about toxic materials in toys with Jennifer Taggart, author of Smart Mama’s Green Guide: Simple Steps to Reduce Your Child’s Toxic Chemical Exposure.  Jennifer runs the website The Smart Mama. We're very happy to share an interview about toxic materials in toys with Jennifer Taggart, author of Smart Mama’s Green Guide: Simple Steps to Reduce Your Child’s Toxic Chemical Exposure.  Jennifer runs the website The Smart Mama. As many of us get ready to buy toys for holiday gifts we thought we'd explore the issue of toxins in toys, and try to answer the question:  "How do I know that this toy is safe?" Jennifer talked about the chemicals of concern, which types of toys are of particular concern, how toxins in toys are regulated, and resources to help consumers avoid buying toys with toxins. You can listen to the podcast with the player below, listen with Quicktime, or download and listen from our free iTunes store.     Dandelion, Earth Friendly Goods no 34:42 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/11/black-friday-make-it-a-green-friday/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/11/black-friday-make-it-a-green-friday/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:36:16 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1220
Planning to hit the Black Friday sales this week?  Why not change the color and the impact, and make it a Green Friday instead? Here are a few ideas to help you make this holiday shopping season green: Make donations to honor someone.  Consider making a donation in a loved one’s name.  Here are some [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/11/black-friday-make-it-a-green-friday/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/11/tell-your-story-create-a-thankful-book/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/11/tell-your-story-create-a-thankful-book/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:56:11 +0000 steph http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1208
This time of year, as things get hectic and there are toys and temptations at every corner it’s a great time to slow down and focus on the many blessings in our lives.  Having conversations with our children about what they are thankful for can be heartwarming and at times even comical.  Creating a book [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/11/tell-your-story-create-a-thankful-book/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/11/how-to-ditch-paper-towels/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/11/how-to-ditch-paper-towels/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:02:05 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=980
Do you use paper towels to clean up every day messes?  Want to cut down to save money and resources? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that paper accounts for the largest share of household waste.  In 2006, 34% of our trash was paper. Paper towels are one source of paper waste, and most can’t [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/11/how-to-ditch-paper-towels/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/dont-bag-em-consider-these-ten-ways-to-make-use-of-your-fall-leaves/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/dont-bag-em-consider-these-ten-ways-to-make-use-of-your-fall-leaves/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:05:29 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1154
Since many of us are spending our weekends raking leaves these days, we thought we’d share this list of way to use your leaves in the garden and in your home. Bagging, hauling, and disposing of leaves uses landfill space, fuel, and other resources, costs towns (taxpayer) money, removes nutrients from the environment.  These alternatives [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/dont-bag-em-consider-these-ten-ways-to-make-use-of-your-fall-leaves/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/the-leaky-boob-giveaway/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/the-leaky-boob-giveaway/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:11:35 +0000 Bee http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1167
To celebrate Breast Cancer Prevention month, we’re giving away five dolls from our PINK collection. A percentage of the sales of the PINK collection benefits breast cancer research all year long. We also work to educate parents about prevention (none of our products contain any phthalates, BPA, etc.). The PINK collection is organic (no pesticides [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/the-leaky-boob-giveaway/feed/ 74 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/podcast-can-you-takeout-without/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/podcast-can-you-takeout-without/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:35:23 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1092
Ever think about where that plastic fork you used at lunch goes once you’re through with it?   How about that packet of ketchup or coffee stir?  When you throw something “away,” does it ever really go away? We’re pleased to share a podcast interview with Lisa Borden, founder of the Takeout Without campaign – a [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/podcast-can-you-takeout-without/feed/ 2 lisa borden,podcast,reduce,takeout without Ever think about where that plastic fork you used at lunch goes once you're through with it?   How about that packet of ketchup or coffee stir?  When you throw something "away," does it ever really go away? - Ever think about where that plastic fork you used at lunch goes once you're through with it?   How about that packet of ketchup or coffee stir?  When you throw something "away," does it ever really go away? We're pleased to share a podcast interview with Lisa Borden, founder of the Takeout Without campaign - a project to reduce waste from purchased foods and beverages. Takeout Without aims to reduce this waste - everything from coffee cups to straws to packets of soy sauce - through both individual and  restaurant industry action.  Tanya talked with Lisa about things each of us can do, as well as what restaurants can do, to reduce this waste. You can listen to this podcast using the player below, listen using Quicktime, or listen to it at our free iTunes store.     Dandelion, Earth Friendly Goods no 15:14 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/planting-tulips-this-fall-you-and-your-kids-can-be-citizen-climate-scientists/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/planting-tulips-this-fall-you-and-your-kids-can-be-citizen-climate-scientists/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:29:37 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1140
Are you planting bulbs for next spring?  If tulips are on your list, check out Journey North’s international citizen science project which tracks tulip growth as a measure of climate and climate change. Participants in this project, including many kids at school, plant tulips in the fall.  When the plants emerge and bloom in the [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/planting-tulips-this-fall-you-and-your-kids-can-be-citizen-climate-scientists/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/create-your-own-halloween-costumes/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/create-your-own-halloween-costumes/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:55:43 +0000 steph http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1112
Halloween can be a fun and exciting, especially for families with young children.  With candy and costumes tempting young ones at every turn, it can also be frustrating for parents.  One way to avoid those wasteful and potentially harmful costume purchases is by getting children excited and invested in creating their own costume with everyday [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/create-your-own-halloween-costumes/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/make-your-own-green-baby-wipes/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/make-your-own-green-baby-wipes/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:16:50 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1104
Commercial baby wipes.  Expensive but indispensable, right? Well, maybe not.  If you don’t want to shell out money on wipes, worry that the ingredients might not be great for your baby’s sensitive skin, and if you don’t want your used wipes to sit in a landfill for generations to come, consider some alternatives: If you [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/10/make-your-own-green-baby-wipes/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/podcast-greening-your-cat-and-dog-care-with-the-owner-of-green-dog-pet-supply/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/podcast-greening-your-cat-and-dog-care-with-the-owner-of-green-dog-pet-supply/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:13:27 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1077
Want to make the care of your cat or dog more environmentally friendly?  Not sure about that clay kitty litter or your dog’s food? We talked to Christine Mallar, owner of Green Dog Pet Supply – the nation’s first pet store specializing in environmentally-friendly pet care products – about how we can all green our [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/podcast-greening-your-cat-and-dog-care-with-the-owner-of-green-dog-pet-supply/feed/ 1 christine mallar,green cat care,green dog care,green dog pet supply,green kitty litter,green pet care,green pet toys,organic pet food,podcast Want to make the care of your cat or dog more environmentally friendly?  Not sure about that clay kitty litter or your dog's food? - We talked to Christine Mallar, owner of Green Dog Pet Supply - the nation's first pet store specializing in environmen... Want to make the care of your cat or dog more environmentally friendly?  Not sure about that clay kitty litter or your dog's food? We talked to Christine Mallar, owner of Green Dog Pet Supply - the nation's first pet store specializing in environmentally-friendly pet care products - about how we can all green our pet care.  We discussed pet foods, kitty litter, toys and bedding, and ways to make green pet care affordable. You can listen to the podcast using the player below, listen with Quicktime, or listen through our free iTunes store.     Dandelion, Earth Friendly Goods no 31:04 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/green-your-halloween-with-national-costume-swap-day/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/green-your-halloween-with-national-costume-swap-day/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:43:30 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1066
Mark your calendar and start digging through your boxes:  October 8th is National Costume Swap Day! An effort to green our Halloween celebrations by reusing costumes, these swap events allow you to donate your used costumes and walk away with a new-to-you costumes for your kids or yourself.  The event is sponsored by Green Halloween, [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/green-your-halloween-with-national-costume-swap-day/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/six-ways-to-green-your-printing-and-save/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/six-ways-to-green-your-printing-and-save/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:59:24 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1051
Many of us go through a lot of paper and ink each year using a home or office printer.  But we can pretty dramatically cut reduce the amount we use – and buy – with a few easy changes. Of course, it’s worth it to consider whether you really have to print something before you [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/six-ways-to-green-your-printing-and-save/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/packing-a-zero-waste-school-lunch/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/packing-a-zero-waste-school-lunch/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:08:21 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1042
School’s in, and we’re packing lots of school lunches again. We try to pack healthy foods to fuel our kids during the day, but can we do so in a way that creates no waste?  Here are a few tips for packing a zero-waste school lunch. Reusable lunch and snack boxes.  There are many cute [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/packing-a-zero-waste-school-lunch/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/10000-seeds-of-change/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/10000-seeds-of-change/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:34:20 +0000 Bee http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1007
It’s a big day! We reached our first mega-milestone and now have 10,000 fans on our Facebook page. To us, that’s 10,000 seeds of change — each fan is someone who has taken at least one small step towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Imagine how that all adds up! Over a year, think of how [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/10000-seeds-of-change/feed/ 17 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/spark-imagination-with-outdoor-art/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/spark-imagination-with-outdoor-art/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:17:22 +0000 steph http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=1019
In our area at least, the weather is cooling and inviting us outside to enjoy and explore. We had the opportunity recently to visit an outdoor sculpture by the artist and nature lover Patrick Dougherty.  Whether you are naturally inclined to get outside and explore, Dougherty’s sculptures appeal to young and old alike.  This particular [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/09/spark-imagination-with-outdoor-art/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/08/podcast-whats-so-bad-about-plastic-straws/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/08/podcast-whats-so-bad-about-plastic-straws/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:45:54 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=984
Today we’re happy to share a podcast interview on the downside of plastic straws. Tanya Lieberman interviewed Daedra Surowiec, founder and owner of Strawesome, a company which makes beautiful glass straws (including the one to the right). Daedra and Tanya talked about the number of straws thrown away, toxins which can leach from straws into [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/08/podcast-whats-so-bad-about-plastic-straws/feed/ 0 bpa,glass straws,landfill,plastic straws,recycling,toxins Today we're happy to share a podcast interview on the downside of plastic straws. - Tanya Lieberman interviewed Daedra Surowiec, founder and owner of Strawesome, a company which makes beautiful glass straws (including the one to the right). - Today we're happy to share a podcast interview on the downside of plastic straws. Tanya Lieberman interviewed Daedra Surowiec, founder and owner of Strawesome, a company which makes beautiful glass straws (including the one to the right). Daedra and Tanya talked about the number of straws thrown away, toxins which can leach from straws into your food, and how non-plastic straws might actually help you lose weight!  They also talked a bit about how Daedra's home-based business got started. You can listen to this podcast with the player below, with Quicktime, or at our free iTunes store. Dandelion, Earth Friendly Goods no 13:21 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/08/on-september-14th-experience-24-hours-of-reality/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/08/on-september-14th-experience-24-hours-of-reality/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:19:12 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=912 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/08/on-september-14th-experience-24-hours-of-reality/feed/ 0 http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/08/back-to-school-green-style/ http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/08/back-to-school-green-style/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:50:13 +0000 tanya http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/?p=960
The first day of school is rapidly approaching (if it hasn’t arrived in your area already), and many of us are doing back to school shopping. According to the National Retail Federation, American families with kids in grades K-12 will spend an average of $603 preparing for the start of school, making it the biggest [...]]]> http://dandelionforbaby.com/blog/2011/08/back-to-school-green-style/feed/ 1