Natural Feeding
Green Nursery
Next to Skin
Green Spa
Ask Nature
Green Crafts

 

Competition

 

Join GreenKiddie on

Facebook

 

Follow GreenKiddie at Twitter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quiz1

 

Nutrition_Guide

 

weekly_menu

 

weaning_guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Articles > Eco-Friendly Christmas

Eco-Friendly Christmas

 

Have a Magic Eco-Friendly Christmas

Christmas is knocking on the door, so it's time to prepare. How about, apart from dreaming of white Christmas, you think about making it a bit greener this year? If you like the idea, start discussing your intentions to have a green Christmas with your family early in the season. You can easily decide on a few key areas to improve without sacrificing family traditions. It is also great to explain to your kids why you are doing this, so they can get educated in eco-friendly manners. Besides, using natural materials and “green”options is not just great for the environment, but also for yours and your children’s’ health. So here are some ideas. –

Christmas Cards

Gift Wraps

Christmas Tree

Christmas Decoration

Decoration

Decorate your home with natural and recyclable materials. Rather than spending money on artificial Christmas decorations that won't biodegrade, why don’t let nature decorate your home.

Lights

Candles
Avoid paraffin-based candles. Instead, buy natural options like soy, beeswax or vegetable-based candles, or you can even make some yourself - read here how. These are biodegrade, smoke-free, and far more eco friendly. You can find some here. They are a better option for a baby room, but be careful and never leave a baby or toddler alone in a room with candles.

Gifts
Your little ones are already dreaming of their Christmas presents, aren’t they? How about making their dreams come true in an eco-friendly way? – There are loads of beautiful natural material toys (and not necessarily old-fashioned). They are far nicer to touch and to play with, great for children’s imagination and creativity. The choice between educational, art, role-play, etc. toys is great, you just need to find what your little pumpkin has wished for, and make sure Santa brings her the best (eco-friendly) gift! You can try online stores like http://thetoyshopoxted.co.uk, http://www.littlenuttreetoys.co.uk, or http://www.whywoodworks.co.uk.

And when it comes to mum and dad, how about going green, too? You can hide small gifts under the tree like natural scented candles, organic cosmetics, reusable eco-bags or recycled wallets, and probably go for an experience presence like aromatherapy or Ayurveda massage, musical tickets, yoga or flamenco dancing classes? Don’t forget to add a handmade or recycled-paper card. Be eco-friendly, original and thoughtful of what your loved ones would appreciate most.

Christmas Dinner

Recycle

[Twitter] Digg Del.icio.us Stumble Upon Reddit Technorati diigo it SquidooGoogle Yahoo! MyWeb

 

line_container

How to Treat and Prevent Babies and Kids' Eczema Naturally
When my little one was 2-month old, she has been diagnosed with severe eczema. Poor girl was crying all the time, her skin was dry, red and scaly, she couldn’t sleep and… I was feeling devastated. Doctors prescribed steroid creams, which made me even more nervous and worried than before, because of the possible side effects. As a first-time mum, I didn’t know what to do, or where to seek advice. Then I started talking to people, reading books and researching on the Internet for advice on… Read more

line_container

Your Guide to Mother and Baby Winter Essentials
Is it just great when the winter is white and when kids have lots of fun playing outside, making snowmen? Rather than spending the weekend in front of the TV, join the kids outside and have fun together as a family! Even when temperatures go below zero, it is still beneficial even for the very small children and babies to go out for a short walk and have some fresh air. Just make sure you’ve got handy your winter essentials…Read more

line_container

The Real Nappy Guide
A friend of mine told me a story the other day. She’s got a 2-year old lovely daughter, Ester. When Ester was a baby, mum started her on disposable nappies. Baby constantly had nappy rash, so my friend had to change different nappy brands, from Pampers and Huggies to food retailers’ own nappy brand… but no difference at all – they were all full of lotions and nasty chemicals, irritating the newborn gentle skin. Besides, I wasn’t aware about… Read more

line_container

What’s Really in Your Toddler’s Breakfast
I am sure every parent is aware of the importance of giving breakfast to children, but how aware you are then it comes to ingredients in your toddler’s bowl? Healthy breakfast options containing appropriate for kids level of salt and sugar is what we need to look for. With some expert help, we did a cereal breakfast research, aiming to establish the salt and sugar level in different cereal and porridge brands, and to find out what are really the healthy options. The results were… Read more

line_container

How to Naturally Pamper Yourself in New Year’s Eve
The day before New Year’s Eve it’s time to have a "day off" from the daily routine, leave kids to enjoy their quality time with daddy and find a way to indulge yourself. How we feel is not necessarily related to our outlook, but it does boost the confidence, right? So don’t underestimate it, but rather take advantage of those stolen few hours of “me-time” and pamper yourself naturally, following those 5 easy steps... Read more

line_container

Christmas Gift Guide: The Perfect Baby and Toddler Eco-Friendly Toys
“Dear Santa, My name is Veronica, I am 2 years old now, and this year I've been sooo good that I deserve the best gift ever! But I am a bit confused – the problem is that I can’t decide what gift to wish for… so I am leaving to you to bring me the toy that you know I would enjoy most. I am sure this toy would be made with all your love, inspired by every funny day spent with me during this year.”… Read more

line_container

Planning a Toddler Christmas Party? – Get Some Healthy Party Snacks Ideas
You are invited to your toddler Christmas party at the nursery, and need to bring some party treats for the kids. Or throwing a Christmas party for your child’s friends and neighbours? I guess many parents would go for some mince pies and cakes, but I will give you a healthier choice. And I bet your little ones would enjoy it even more!... Read more

line_container

How to Fight Swine Flu in Babies and Children Naturally
Cases of Swine flu are doubling in the UK weekly, and more and more parents are getting concern about their children's health and the possible side effects of the prescribed Tamiflu for babies and small kids. Well, there is always a better (and safer) alternative, and in this case is to prevent and treat flu naturally. First of all, try to boost your child's natural body defence by… Read more

line_container

Eco Halloween – Boo!
With just a few weeks to go, there is enough time to prepare for Halloween. And to think about how to give it some eco twist, without missing out all the fun. Here are some tips on having a “green” Halloween – from Trick-or-Treating to hosting a Halloween party… Read more

line_container

Mummy is Back to Work!
How to make sure your childcare provider will keep up your eco habits

Going back to work is an emotional moment for both mother and child. It is hard to believe that someone else will take care of our little ones the same way we do. But mummies do need to go back to work, and children do need to find their new friends at the daycare... Read more

line_container

The Healing Power of Water Therapy
Did you know that water can “absorb” our emotions? – There have been lots of studies proving that water structure changes according to peoples’ thoughts, either positive or negative. In a way our emotions are being absorbed by the water, and might be kept there for ages. Our feelings and thoughts affect the health of our bodies… Read more

line_container

Summer is Bright, Summer is Colourful… but Why Don’t you Make it a Bit “Greener”
It’s summer time, and the family vacation is on its way! Having a baby on board or small children makes the holiday planning even more exciting… and tricky. If you have chosen to be a green parent, it is possible to keep on with your eco habits… Read more

line_container

Healthy Mother and Baby through Ayurveda
From birth each baby is individual, has already a personality, waiting to become more visible to others. One baby may sleep well and sooth easily, while other may be restless even when not hungry, wet or in pain. There is a science explaining why people are different, and, by its individual approach, “recommends” a specific lifestyle… Read more

line_container

What’s the difference between an allergy and intolerance?
If you think your child has a food allergy or intolerance, then it's important to get a proper diagnosis. Don't cut food groups out of your diet without medical advice, because she could miss out on important… Read more

line_container

Feng Shui for Kids! How to help your children grow and develop in a positive way and enhance family harmony
There are no bad children, only bad behaviour. Our environment affects our behaviour. We know what to expect if we give our kids a lot of sugar or caffeine. They will bounce off the walls. We know what to expect if… Read more

line_container

Help Your Kids "Go Green"
Recycling, reusing, waste-reducing – if you really want to make a difference, it’s better to do it together. Children will copy you in everything you do, so the best way to help them “go green” is to be a good role model yourself. So... Read more

line_container

Create a Children's Garden
A children's garden is an excellent way to create a safe, summer place to continue learning. In his own garden a child can observe and discover while he interacts with nature. An ideal children's garden will be completely safe and kid friendly. This means no chemical fertilizers or pesticides... Read more

line_container