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DIY to go green and save money

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Is green really the new black? In 2006, $32.8 billion was spent on healthy and eco-friendly food, beverage, personal care, and household products. In 2008, $7 billion was spent on natural and organic personal care products alone. And the natural household…

My Thirtysomething Ecolicious Makeover (Or, I’m Finally Growing Up in the Makeup Department and It’s About D*&n Time)

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I’m turning thirtysomething this year. And though until now I’ve gotten by on the bare-bones makeup routine, I took a long, hard look in the mirror this morning and realized I need to grow up and break out the big guns. Blush. Highlighter. Maybe even some—egads—shadow. Because these days, my…

Can Going Green Help You Shop Less?

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Think Eco-Fashion Means Birkenstocks? Think Again.

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Haut? Check. Hemp? Check. Free? Check. These $700 boots are a freebie at

"Safe" Toys Not So Safe

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I lost my toy tossing virginity last week. And I'm not happy about it.

Last year, I talked many parents through their anger, frustration, and anxiety as lead-tainted toy after lead-tainted toy was recalled. I calmly explained the issues...

Just what are Calico Critters made from?

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Like most parents these days, I'm very concerned about the toys I bring into my home, and even more concerned about the toys other people bring us as well-intentioned gifts. We don't actually have very many toys (less is more...) but I try to mainly buy wood, largely unpainted, and from...

Organic Mom: How to Choose Safe Shower Curtains

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It's been a hot, moist summer here in NYC, and I ended up recycling my PEVA shower curtain and replacing it with a polyester one a few weeks ago because I couldn't wash the mold out of the bottom of it. A soon-to-be-pregnant reader on the hunt for a safer shower curtain wrote to us wondering...

Organic Mom: Why You Should Avoid Nylon Rugs

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I'm taking a break from blogging about potty training (!) toanswer reader questions. Hi, Know anything about nylon rugs? I am trying to buy a rug for my son's room andnot spend too much, seems there are many nylon ones. Are they safe? I thoughtyou'd probably know... thanks, Gillian I do...