People often associate Halloween with massive amounts of candy, but Halloween can be fun even without a ton of sugar. Today I’m going to share 5 creative non-candy Halloween gift options to give to trick-or-treaters.
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Summer 2024 Book Recommendations (Kid’s Edition)
Books can be an excellent tool to teach and inspire children. I’ve put together this list of books I think do a wonderful job of encouraging children’s curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for the world we live in.
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Halloween can be fun, but celebrations can be quite wasteful. Today we are going to focus on candy-free options that you can provide for trick or treaters this year, to make for a fun, inclusive, and low waste night.
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It can be difficult to talk with kids about the climate crisis in an uplifting and age appropriate way. Books can help start a conversation and keep things positive, so as to avoid climate anxiety. Here are five books that can inspire a love of the Earth in children and give them ideas for ways they can make a positive impact on the planet.
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Water is one of our most precious resources. We rely on fresh water for life, but only 3% of the water on earth is fresh water, and most of that is inaccessible. Because of this, teaching kids to appreciate and respect water is important. Here are 7 ways kids can help conserve water.
Continue reading 7 Ways Kids Can Conserve WaterLow Waste Trick or Treat Gifts
In America, most households give candy to trick or treaters. While that’s fun, it is not the healthiest choice for children’s bodies or teeth, and food-based treats can feel alienating for children with various food allergies. Candies often lead to litter when kids don’t take care to dispose of the wrappers properly, and while candy seems harmless enough, most popular candy options have been linked to terrible environmental and social issues such as child labor, forced labor, and rainforest deforestation. So today we’ll be focusing on some fun but unconventional trick or treat gifts that are also gentle on the planet.
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It can be difficult to talk with kids about the climate crisis in an uplifting and age appropriate way. Books can help us to educate our kids, instill values, talk about difficult topics, and ultimately bond whilst doing so. Here are five of my favorite books for reading to and inspiring kids (ages 3-12) to live consciously and advocate for the planet.
Continue reading Summer 2022 Book Recommendations (Kid’s Edition)Some Tips I Helped Put Together
The more I blog the more I realize I have to say. It’s an amazing development. But before I wrote on this blog I helped Emma from The Simple Environmentalist put together this selection of tips for new or expectant parents/caregivers. Enjoy!
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