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Thanks for reading, have a super holiday. I’m taking a few days to catch up, relax, spend time [...]

I wrote this post last year. While rewriting some older posts, doing some search engine optimizing and keyword research I found this post.  It seems very timely with all that is happening on the toys front with the legislation that could pass making natural and homemade toys illegal.  Recently a friend sent me an email [...]

Reindeer sandwiches are a healthy and nutritious snack and DIY activity for children this holiday season but sometimes the children just need something smaller to pop into their mouths instead of the sprinkled holiday chocolates and cookies.  A healthy alternative that children love to make on their own and will enjoy anytime of the day, [...]

This time of the year there’s cookies, candy canes, hot chocolate and not so “healthy” snacks and treats for the children.  Attending a playgroup yesterday with my daughter I discovered a healthy, nutritious do it yourself activity and snack for my children to make and it’s holiday themed, which they enjoy. My daughter has never [...]

Editors Note:  Original article was written by Jennifer Lance of Eco-Child’s Play. Visit Eco Child’s Play for advice on organic, fun and chemical-free living for your kids.
We have an abundance of mistletoe growing in the oak trees on our property, so when I saw tiny bags of the plant for sale in our local coop, [...]

Less than three weeks before Christmas and guess how many gifts I have bought? Zero. Seriously, I am far from ready for the holiday season. My home is decorated and the stockings are hung but who’s filling them? Yes, this is a major issue. My children have given me their lists and I have this [...]

My daughter is only 23 months and she loves painting, coloring, getting messy and just arts and crafts in general. She’s my free spirit happy to be painting her arms, the walls and admiring her artwork, wherever it may be.  This time of year leads me to wonder if Santa ought to fill her stocking [...]

A Review by the new green guru, Rex the Dog

People might not realize but dogs have very fine pallets. Meaning they don’t just eat whatever you put in front of them…okay some of my furry four legged friends, they will eat whatever. I’m not sure why, if they would hold out and not eat the [...]

When I think back to my childhood, I remember spending lots of time around the holidays making decorations and food for our family celebrations.
Some of the simplest activities were also the most fulfilling, because we were actively creating, not just purchasing. The time that went into each craft or treat was also a gift, a [...]

Oprah has a list of her “favorite things”and even though I’m not Oprah I still have a list of favorite things or online Christmas shopping sites that I want to share with you. The Green and Clean Mom Holiday Gift Guide has been a work in progress and I have spent hours upon hours putting [...]