green family living

Our family has a very unusual back yard. It happens to overlook the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge. The Brooklyn Bridge Park is my backyard. As you can see from these photos, we're a city family. When we want to put our toes in grass for cartwheels or picnics we have to ...read more

Have you ever heard the phrase "Pay Now or Pay Later" when talking about your health? It is a little motto I play over and over again whenever I think about the cost of my organic lifestyle vs a more conventional one. By choosing an organic diet, I avoid harmful chemicals, GMO's, ...read more

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but as savvy moms, we are looking to lighten our footprint every day. Little changes can make a big difference as Max Lucado says,“No one can do everything, but everyone can do something”, we agree. As a special nod to Mother Earth, here are ...read more

Celebrating your child's milestones is a joyous and memorable part of parenthood. When your child begins to pull themselves up and clearly enjoys the view, you know it is time to start thinking about shoes for your little one's tootsies. Friendly Rooster is an online retailer ...read more

Shower time just got a whole lot cuter! Oxygenics introduced the iconic Disney figures, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse to their line of Combination Shower Heads. It can be tough to wrangle your littles to wash away the residuals of daily play. Oxygenics shower heads featuring ...read more

It's safe to say that a circus has tons of fun things for kiddos - between the animals, cotton candy and games, a circus is a kid's dream! Using adorable apparel, fun snacks and an easy to make circus cake, we've created the perfect Circus Themed First Birthday Party! Saddle up ...read more

It's that time of year again. Sniffles, coughs, and runny noses surround us. We need an arsenal of goods on hand to make sure our children are comfortable, and feeling better in no time. We have trusted Maty's all natural products for years. Maty's products were created by a mom ...read more

October is Fair Trade month and we are excited to support and celebrate such an important cause. When goods are labeled Fair Trade Certified™  it means these products are not only held to environmental standards, but they’re good for the farmers and workers who produce them as ...read more

Summer is here and it is an exciting time for baby, full of firsts~first trip to the beach, first splash in the pool, and first rides on the boat. Of course, we have scouted the cutest and most essential summer must-haves for baby and the gang in time for the second half of the ...read more

Our baby girl was grasping at our utensils and eyeing everything that we were eating so we knew it was time for her first foods! Although we make most of her food, we are loving the convenience, wholesome goodness and variety of these first foods for baby. Baby Mum Mum: If you ...read more

With this coming Tuesday being Earth Day, we wanted to share some simple steps that my family is taking to consume less, waste less, and take better care of the earth. Love to hear what tips and tricks you in the Momtrends community have too! Leave them in the comments below so ...read more

Shampoo bottles, empty toilet paper rolls, cardboard boxes that held toothpaste. They can all be recycled, but often busy moms are overlooking the smallest room in the house when it comes time recycle. Here's the truth: Each year, Americans throw away enough 15-oz. shampoo ...read more

The Green Life Guides, launched www.GreenMomGuide.com to help families connect with the resources they need to raise their children safely. Green Mom launched after much success of the GreenBrideGuide, a leading source for green weddings and planning. The site gives parents the ...read more

Having a baby means having "stuff." I am all for creating an inviting, warm space for my children but I tend to stick to items I really need, are simple in design and are versatile. I always enjoyed activity time using a play mat or activity gym as a special time to bond with my ...read more

Did you know that we rely on bees for nearly 1/3 of our entire food supply? Not to mention all the fibers, spices and medicines the plants they pollinate make possible. It turns out bees do more than most people realize. Oranges, chocolate, artichokes, apples, carrots, tomatoes, ...read more

Are you curious where your old clothing goes? With summer fashion season approaching, shoppers are out admiring the hottest new styles and trends, but then they have to figure out where their old clothes go. For most Americans, the answer is “the trash.” In fact, the average ...read more

Big City Moms hosted their Biggest Baby Shower in NYC, and these ladies know how to throw a baby shower! Aisles of vendors, helpful demonstrations, products and informative lectures made this an evening that expectant parents didn't want to miss. The biggest change I noted was ...read more

I hope you enjoyed a happy Earth Day on Monday! I didn't want to let the week go by without a few tips on how to select Earth-friendly baby gear for you and your little ones. Eco Tip #1: Go organic. Whether it's a carrier, crib sheet, or swaddle blanket, baby gear made with ...read more

Kate Harrison, CEO of the Green Life Guides and GreenBrideGuide.com Offers Tips for kick-starting a green lifestyle this Earth Day2013 You can easily conserve resources in your everyday life just by making a few small changes in and around your home. Here are some other ways to ...read more

With Earth Day just a few days away we wanted to highlight some creative and educational toys that don't involve any bells or whistles. From updated blocks to environment kits, we found some our favorites to enjoy that spark young imaginations, instill a sense of wonder and ...read more

With Earth Day just a few weeks away (it is on April 22), we are excited to salute brands that live consciously all the time every day. Starting with essentials from the beginning for our babies, here are some essentials to get them started right from day one. Seventh ...read more

Green Alert: Ology is a new brand that features a line of baby and personal care products, as well as household cleaners all with your health in mind. It's been endorsed by Healthy Child Healthy World--a non-profit organization which researches best practices and products for ...read more

We recently discovered the ultimate online store with the designs from Fashion Loves Peoplewho recently won the AltSummit and ONE network contest for her fashionable scarves (check out our post here). As a blog about ethical fashion, the site also curates eco-friendly, fair ...read more

All my kids' sippy-cups are BPA free, so why am I still transporting their food in questionable plastic bags? Well, because they'??re so easy, lightweight and practical. But, I don't like it. Luckily, it turns out, I can still carry my daughter'??s half-eaten cheese sticks to ...read more

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in a home. It is not only a place where you create meals to nourish your family but a room where you entertain guests and share conversation. A kitchen also says a lot about a person and the decor you pick can reflect an extension ...read more

Earth Day (April 22) is the perfect time to talk to your kids about conservation and what everyone can do to help take good care of our beloved planet. Luckily, there are many wonderful books to help your kids grow up to be a friend of trees. Here are a few of my favorites to ...read more

One of the least green parts of our day used to be my kids lunches. Between the packaging and the bags, I was not surprised to learn that the average kid creates ninety pounds of garbageevery year just from the waste from lunch. Now, I pack lunch for my kids in a PlanetBox, an ...read more

By now we all know that it is '??hip to be green.'?? This is not only a concept to conserve energy and preserve our limited natural resources, '??going green'?? at home is a great way to teach our children how to recycle, reuse and reduce by using products that aren'??t made ...read more

Beauty products shouldn'??t harm or wreck havoc on the environment and thankfully they don'??t have to thanks to the numerous brands that focus on sustainability, recycling, and living mindfully. I recently learned about such a brand called EcoTools, a brand from Paris Presents ...read more

Chemicals, fragrances, dyes, toxins, and difficult-to-pronounce ingredients are the bulk of what most cleaners are made of. This not means that they aren't good for sensitive skin and cause allergies but that they are harmful to the environment, children, and pets. Luckily, ...read more