Knowing my propensity to over-research consumer products, sometimes a friend or family member will call me to ask my advice about a par...

I have children entering the first and third grades and after packing four-years' worth of school lunches (plus innumerable snacks...

This post is sponsored by Green Sisterhood . I received products to review but was not compensated for the review. All opinions are my o...

Early potty training isn't about never putting a diaper on your newborn. It isn't about getting your 9-month-old to pee every...

No matter what time of day I shop, this farmer gives me the end-of-the-day special. Find your local farmers markets  here . I've ...

Does this happen to you? As I get to the bottom of a jar of peanut butter, or almond butter, or tahini, I feel a vague sense of dread....

This post is sponsored by Green Sisterhood . All opinions are my own. Summer is just around the corner (at least here in Northern Calif...

photo credit: Patrick Kuhl I stepped into a Safeway the other day to pick up a few things for a sick child, and was surprised by the nu...

Over the last few years, one of the strategies I have used to green my lifestyle is to switch from single-use disposable products ...

I had no intention of ever writing about this. Menstruation isn't my favorite topic, and I am a rather private person. Even after I ...

For the sake of the health of the planet  and  our family (not to mention the pocketbook ), we are always looking for ways to lower our...

These are the wands we gave out as party favors. Sadly, they are no longer available. Climate Crusader's  excellent suggestions fo...

This Valentine's Day, why not choose to give your sweet one some fair trade deliciousness? Show some love for humanity while showing...

Jeanette's Pumpkin Whole Grain Waffle recipe that I posted last week is actually a modification of Natalie's Vegan Whole Grain ...

We love our reusable cloth gift bags . Compared to wrapping paper and paper gift bags, reusable bags are: Eco-friendlier! We create les...

Children are natural scientists and love to explore the world around them. But sometimes their enthusiasm for the natural world wanes as...

2013 has been a great year for Eco-novice and to help show my appreciation to all of you readers, followers, and fans, I am excited t...

In my six-plus years as a parent, I've acquired and discarded a large number of toys. Some toys broke, some were made of possibly ...

Today's Easy Eco-tip: Use a pillowcase to wrap an especially large gift, rather than burn through half a roll of wrapping paper. Ke...

My 2yo in the Organic Cotton Training Unders . They are thicker than the Classic Girls Unders but have similar fit and coverage. So I...