Eco-Friendly Finds for Kids

Planet Home Jeffrey Hollander

Recently, I've come across some extremely ec0-friendly and green finds for my own children, so I am compiling a list of my top 5 here: Last month at Toy Fair I came across a lovely collection of pillows and charms called Poofin.  Two moms created the brand as a way for kids to collect the things they care about most.  First, there's the Poofin Star, a plush, soft star-shaped pillow.  It has a hole for kids to stuff charms, also soft, which have pictures of their favorite things - butterflies, ice-cream, soccer balls and puppies - into.  When they … [Read more...]

Larchmont-Mamaroneck Sustainability Expo 2010

Happy Earth Day! I'm excited about attending my own community's Larchmont-Mamaroneck Sustainability Exo 2010 on Saturday, April 24th. An all-day affair sponsored by the Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont environmental committees, there will be seminars and discussions, speakers, movies and an interesting mix of vendors and exhibitors designed to provide practical advice on what you can do now to live a more sustainable life.Follow this link for details about the schedule, reservations, and opportunities or email … [Read more...]