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  camping

  Camping with your kids is another great option to help your children learn and appreciate the outside world:  the first step for feeling a sense of eco-responsibility for stewardship. On How to green your kids this summer posted 1 year, 5 months ago 5 Responses

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  Tofu Pumpkin Pie

  Just posted today on a great tofu pumpkin pie recipe. Been making it for 16 years straight now from homegrown sugar pie pumpkins.

  http://ecochildsplay.com/2007/11/16/tofu-pumpkin-pie/On Readers share instructions for tasty Thanksgiving treats posted 1 year, 11 months ago 3 Responses

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  one more thing

  I just reread your question....I would make myself clear, otherwise you will be taking a lot of stuff to the Salvation Army.  On Umbra on baby gifts posted 2 years, 7 months ago 14 Responses

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  too many gifts

  Most new parents do receive too many gifts!  We did!  I think it would be useful to clearly tell people what you want or perhaps set up a donation thing via paypal, so you can buy what you want that may be more expensive (as many eco things are-you gotta pay for sustainability).  One friend of mine put on her baby shower invites that she wanted recycled gifts.  I had Blessing Ways for my children, so the gifts were small in the forms of symbols of strength or a bead or item for a baby mobile.  Also, you may want to think about a way to avoid getting tons of stuff in only one baby size, which is what happens traditionally.  Babies don't need much, and they are not interested in toys for awhile.  One friend told me never to buy toys, as you will be given more than enough from friends and family.  I usally send out email reminders around holidays that we do not want plastic or battery operated toys.  You may be interested in my blog reviewing natural toys and more:  http://www.ecochildsplay.com
  I have also begun writing a weekly post for Green Options called Green Family Values.
  http://www.greenoptions.com/blog/2007/04/11/green_family_ ...
  If you live in a town, I think the best gift to receive is cloth diaper service.  Each person could buy you a month or two.  You will need them for at least two years. On Umbra on baby gifts posted 2 years, 7 months ago 14 Responses

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  My blog

  I forgot to mention my blog on natural toys and natural living with kiddos.  You may find more suggestions on the blog.  
  http://www.ecochildsplay.com

  "Play is the highest form of research." -Albert Einstein

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  Natural toys that inspire your child's imagination! A review of developmentally appropriate, ecologically friendly toys for young children.On Dare this mom to change her life posted 2 years, 7 months ago 36 Responses