Green and Eco-Friendly

Summertime is a busy time of year for most of us. We have family trips planned, maybe business trips, and if we are lucky a vacation to a far away place.
Whether you are traveling to an exotic country this Summer or hitting the closest city for work, we think these fun finds will make your next trip a bit more cheerful.

The Large Colorful Zipper Totes are made of recycled Trade Show Carpet Remnants by Thomas Bates. His Trade Show Carpet Bag beauties are environmentally friendly, fashion-wise and super sturdy.
The large totes are $68 and smaller pouches are available for $24.
Trade Show Carpet Bags-$22-28

What a great addition to any patio or garden setting. We love these elegant and eco-friendly Solar Garden Lanterns from Soji. And they are available in a number of styles, so you can get a fun traditional lantern-look with upscale colors or choose the elegant off-white lanterns for more formal entertaining.


No messing with electrical cords, just hang in a tree or set on the patio and enjoy! And the sun does all the work. Lanterns absorb the sunlight and then provide a warm, cozy lighting by dark.

Available from Allsopgarden.com, you can also find some other fun garden art and other Solar products. Solar Lanterns $20 -$40. Target is also carrying some solar lights.

If you are like most families, just because it is a day to celebrate Protecting Our Planet and trying to make positive changes in our lives so we use less energy, water and create less waste, pollution and carbon does not mean you have extra time to do an Earth Day Activity with your kids.

Here are a few quick and easy ways you can celebrate or talk to your kids about Earth Day that you can fit into Dinner-time or at your house without extra supplies, or buying a planet or going anywhere.

We know the earlier we involve our kids and talk about being a responsible steward of the Planet and our house, kids will learn and want to help save money and help to Protect the Planet and natural resources.

If someone told you that your child was sleeping in a bed of chemicals you would be rightfully horrified. But Kids Pajamas, for the most part, are treated with certain chemicals to make them "fire-retardant". We truly understand the idea behind making all kids pajamas with this in mind, however, there are some alternatives.

The majority of kids pajamas on the market today are made from synthetic materials. The danger with synthetics, nylon and polyester in particular, is that they melt when heated. Thus, the reasoning behind making the pajama fabric or treating pajamas with fire retardant.