Selena Gomez ‘Dreams Out Loud’ to Improve the Planet

Wizards of Waverly Place star, Selena Gomez is creating her own place among the growing number of eco-friendly celebrity clothing lines with a new line of eco chic fashion called Dream Out Loud. The new styles, expected to launch next fall, reflect the 17-year-old Disney star’s own personality and ethics – featuring feminine but tomboyish designs that can easily be mixed, matched, and customized for any occasion.

About Selena

Besides acting, singing, and designing fashions, Selena Gomez is an active and [...]

The My Natural Dr. Seuss Collection Brings Organic Playtime to Suessville

Eco-friendly plush toys and nontoxic infant accessories are the perfect way to share the literary gems and legends of Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss Enterprises has partnered with Hosung NY, Inc to bring Seuss fans and eco-conscious parents an all natural, chemical-free collection of affordable and adorable Seuss-inspired toys.

The My Natural product line is an extension of the Lorax Project, the Seuss eco-initiative that promotes environmental awareness and helps to support earth-friendly living. Scheduled for launch in the [...]

Having an Eco-Friendly Halloween for Kids

Yesterday, The Green Connoisseur told you all about having a Green Halloween – from finding vegan and organic candy to having a costume swap. Today, we’ll talk about some eco-friendly kids’ Halloween costumes and projects that are a real treat!

Tom Arma Costumes

Tom Arma is a very well known photographer, famous for his ‘Save the Animals’ series. His costumes were inspired by that series, and so he has brought to the public a slew of adorable animal costumes for [...]

A Green Halloween

Halloween has green roots. Like most popular modern holidays, it is based on the traditional cycle of agricultural festivals — in the case of Halloween, the observance of the final harvest of the year and the arrival of winter.

 
These days, however, many revelers are less conscious of their impact on the environment, and the holiday generally results in a lot of extra ecological damage.

In order to have a greener Halloween, consider every purchase carefully. If you want to distribute [...]

Little Stork Delivery Bags – Organic + Luxury

Somewhere between shuffling to the hospital and holding your precious bundle of joy for the first time, the delivery bag plays an important role for expectant mothers. Some women pack their hospital labor bag months ahead of their due date, while others are lucky enough to receive a suitable starter as a baby shower gift. Offering an array of luxury, organic essentials for baby and mom, Little Stork combines vital toiletries and comfortable clothing with lifesaving products – a favorite [...]

Protect Your Kids This School Year: Eco-Friendly Hand Sanitizer Hits the Market

Back-to-school means new friends, new clothes, and plenty of germs. Parents are more concerned than ever about those germs as children are once again faced with the risk of Swine Flu. Most school systems have integrated regular use of hand sanitizer in the classroom, while also encouraging frequent hand washing, but Prefense Botanicals is easing the minds of parents and teachers with their latest eco-friendly product.

Typical Hand Sanitizers
Most of the sanitizers currently available are alcohol-based solutions. A [...]

Sustainable Kids Play – Wishbone Bikes

Nearly every young child undergoes the rite of passage when training wheels are shed and they experience the newfound freedom of riding their bicycle without limitations. However, in a child’s world – short legs, low levels of strength, and undiscovered coordination oftentimes test the limits of their patience and ability. Wouldn’t it be nice if parents could avoid the frustration of their child(ren) not reaching the pedals or overcoming an initial fear of riding a bike?

Thanks to Wishbone Bikes, the [...]

Hushamok Baby Hammock

I wasn’t aware of the Hushamok baby hammock when my son was born, but if I had been I would have been sorely tempted.

This elegant, contemporary piece creatively addresses the sleep needs of a newborn, whether you as a primary nighttime bed or a supplementary swing for naps and quiet play.

The minimal frame design conserves resources, and the hammock and bedding options are made from organic cotton. If you prefer a more natural look, the Okoa stand option is made [...]

Green DIY Projects From Instructables.com

Looking for a fun green project for a rainy afternoon (or a bored, vacation-weary child)? Check out Instructables.com, where high-quality tutorials on a huge range of subjects are at your fingertips. The “green” category features hundreds of projects for people with many different types of skills and interests, using everyday recycled materials or otherwise helping to create a sustainable lifestyle.

This Sun Jar project has always appealed to me. A solar-powered warmly glowing jar (similar to a popular commercial product) would [...]

Green Schools for a Greener Future

It’s decidedly still summer, but the first hints of fall are in the air. In a few more weeks it will be time for school to start again. Traditionally, this means an end to kids’ long days of exploring the outdoors, but considering the recent developments in environmental education, this may not be the case for today’s luckier students.More and more communities in the United States are starting to provideenvironmental charter schools as a public education option. These schools generally [...]