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Parenting Reduce/Reuse/Recycle

How To Upcycle Plastic Sandwich Bags For Kids

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June 25, 2019

A little while ago I wrote a post about my favorite reusable sandwich bags. Hopefully seeing how many awesome and affordable alternatives there are inspired you to make the switch from disposable plastic sandwich baggies! Or perhaps you already made the switch on your own and if so, hurray!…

DIY wooden bookshelves


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DIY Wooden Bookshelves – Eco-Friendly, Easy, And Cheap!

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May 7, 2019

It can be frustrating trying to find bookshelves for your home that are affordable but not made from plastic or MDF. I searched high and low until it struck me that I could make my own DIY wooden bookshelves quite easily, and for far less than what it would…

target's car seat trade-in


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Disney Parenting Reduce/Reuse/Recycle

All The Details On Target’s Car Seat Trade-in Deal

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April 23, 2019

Our infant car seat has been sitting in the garage for more than a few months now. This is partly out of sentimentality. After all, it was purchased before our son was born over 6 years ago, and has protected both of our kids in the ensuing years. Our…

organic and eco-friendly baby products


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Parenting Reduce/Reuse/Recycle Reviews

Best Organic and Eco-Friendly Baby Products

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April 8, 2019

I recently received an email from a reader asking for advice on the best organic and eco-friendly baby products. While I’ve written about our family’s favorite eco-friendly toys that help toddlers develop their fine motor skills, I haven’t yet written about our favorite eco-friendly and organic baby products. That, my…

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When Death Derails Your Eco-Friendly Life

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March 11, 2019

It’s been about a month since I last wrote a post for Eco Friendly Mama. And as you can tell from the title, this is going to be a heavy one.

One month ago yesterday, my animated and always smiling father-in-law passed away. He had been battling cancer for about…

Pumpkin Succulent DIY


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DIY Nature Reduce/Reuse/Recycle

How To Make A Pumpkin Succulent DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece

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November 12, 2018

Wondering what to do with all your leftover pumpkins from Halloween? Looking for a thrifty way to upcycle your way to a DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece? Here’s an easy, natural, and extremely affordable idea. I made this pumpkin succulent DIY Thanksgiving decoration at our preschool’s Fall Festival this past weekend,…

Hilary Feldstein Ratner
California, USA

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