Baby Green
I am a mother of 5 childeren,..I just bought the book raising baby green. What are your living green secrets?
I'd like your favorite suggestions...I try my best but sometimes with a busy household I slip up.
always unplug any electrical items you arent using at that moment, use flourescent lightbulbs, turn off the water when you shave and let the conditioner in your hair sink in, turn off water while brushing your teeth, washing your face etc, dont use plastic bags at the grocery store, re-use brown bags for the groceries!!
One of the best gifts I ever gave was a ceramic plate. Given to a dear friend on the occasion of her daughter's baptism, the plate was hand-painted in pink and pale green and featured a cross, just as I had specified. The baby's name and baptism date were spelled out in hand-drawn, whimsical letters. I can still recall that feeling of giddy anticipation as I waited for my friend to unwrap that plate. Here was a gift I would have made myself, just for my friend, if only I possessed the talent. Because I don't, I did the next best thing: I asked a talented artist to personalize her work to my specifications and together we created a one-of-a-kind gift that I know my friend—and in time, her daughter—will cherish forever. After all, this gift was handmade just for them.
I've been giving personalized gifts ever since: a monogrammed dress for a first birthday, a ceramic cross with the name of a niece making her first communion, even a key chain featuring the hand-painted portrait of a friend's beloved dog. For the next friend who has a baby, I'll turn a practical gift into a stylish one by ordering monogrammed pacifier clips (those handy gadgets that keep pacifiers connected to baby's clothing). I'm officially regretting the run-of-the-mill gift card I gave my son's teacher at the end of the school year; a ceramic plate featuring hand-painted portraits of the children in the class would have meant so much more. And if I could do my wedding over again, I'd give myself and everyone in attendance a gift by ordering a custom-made wedding program that features hand-drawn pictures of each person in the wedding party!
I've discovered there is no end to the type of occasion that can benefit from a personalized gift. Think beyond baby showers, birthdays, and baptisms. Have a friend who recently adopted a child? Help the new family start a tradition of celebrating the day their child arrived, which is sometimes called Gotcha Day or Adoption Day. This is a perfect way to establish an annual family tradition of honoring your child and emphasizing just how special and unique he or she is. Your gift can be as elaborate as a custom painting of the new family (you provide details like hair color and clothing color) or as simple and inexpensive as a box of sugar cookies featuring the continent of the child's birth. Whatever you choose, your personalized, handmade gift is proof that you cared enough to give something extra special.
Know someone who recently suffered a miscarriage, a stillbirth, or another type of untimely loss? When words feel insufficient or escape you altogether, a personalized gift can provide the comfort you long to give. Jewelry etched with a message you chose, a quilt made of fabric you selected, or a portrait drawn from a picture you provided are gifts that will be cherished forever.
When it comes to giving gifts, nothing says you care better than a personalized gift. For a complete selection of unique, handmade personalized gifts to mark any occasion, from births to weddings to memorials, visit http://www.cccgifts.com today.
Pat Green - Baby Doll
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Cloud b Sleep Sheep On The Go - Travel Sound Machine with Four Soothing Sounds $16.00 From the award-winning Sleep Sheep & Friends Collection, this adorable travel companion brings its comforting sleep time sounds with you when you are away from home. Similar to the Original Sleep Sheep, this compact version (8 inches tall), has four soothing sounds to help your child sleep easier.Features: From the award-winning Sleep Sheep & Friends CollectionFour soothing sounds: gentle stream, ... |
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American Baby Company Organic Waterproof Quilted Crib and Toddler Pad $33.50 Our organic fitted waterproof quilted mattress pad fits all 28' x 52 standard crib and toddler bed mattresses. The top layer is made of soft and breathable 100% organic cotton for baby's comfort. Middle layer is 100% soft and breathable polyester for absorbency. The bottom layer is wayerproof and breathable polyester to protect mattress from soil. Elastic all around secures the pad in position. T... |
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KidCo PeaPod Portable Self-Inflating Travel Bed - Lime $64.01 KidCo's PeaPod -- the travel bed that does it all for the on-the-go parent! Features a great self-inflatable air mattress that helps protect baby from cold, damp floors while providing a comforting place to sleep. Great for outdoors because of its UV protection and wind screens. Zippered panel allows parents quick and easy access to baby from virtually any angle. The slick, easy-to-fold design mak... |
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Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Bob Marley $10.96 Rockabye Baby! transforms timeless rock songs into beautiful instrumental lullabies. The tranquil sounds of the glockenspiel, vibraphone, melontron, and other instruments will soothe your baby into a sweet slumber. No baby no cry. Bob Marley's lilting melodies will gently sway your loved one to sleep. The perfect antidote to restless nights these comforting renditions will transform bed time ... |
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Rockabye Baby: Lullaby Renditions of The Beatles $10.12 No Description AvailableNo Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: ROCKABYE BABY!Title: LULLABY RENDITIONS OF THE BEATLESStreet Release Date: 03/13/2007... |
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Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of U2 $9.03 No Description Available.Genre: ChildrensMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 30-JAN-2007... |
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It's a Gift [VHS] $14.98 ... |
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3-In-1 Flashlight Nitelite Emergency Light $11.99 3 in 1 - LED Night Light, LED Emergency Light and LED Flashlight; Length: 4.0". The Night Light has an Automatic Sensor which allows On at Dusk and Off at Dawn. The Emergency Light features an 8 Hour Battery Back Up. Convenient White Light Flashlight. This light is fantastic -- the light is produced by LEDs so the power consumption is very low, saving you money. It operates as a nightlight with ... |
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NoJo Jungle Babies Switch Plate Cover $8.95 3544987 -Standard size light switch plate. -Green with jungle theme. -Coordinates with the NoJo Jungle Babies Crib Bedding Collection. ***Please note that these products cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. We apologize for the inconvenience - feel free to call us regarding alternatives!... |
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The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD) $14.65 Magic, miracle, no it’s a reflex. Dr. Karp’s discoveries about babies means most parents can soothe even colicky babies in minutesâ¦or lessâ¦AND boost sleep 1-3 hours/night. Most parents (especially dads) say it's easier to learn this amazing approach by watching than by reading. The Happiest Baby DVD is the most watched parenting video in history! Wat... |
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The Ultimate Gift $6.07 Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 10/14/2008 Run time: 118 minutes Rating: Pg... |
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 3 $19.00 No description available for this title.Item Type: DVD MovieItem Rating: NRStreet Date: 09/09/08Wide Screen: noDirector Cut: noSpecial Edition: noLanguage: ENGLISHForeign Film: noSubtitles: noDubbed: noFull Frame: yesRe-Release: noPackaging: Sleeve... |
