May 2011 Blog Posts (15)

Ever wondered what goes into those antibacterial handsoaps?



Some soaps and handwashes are not just harmful to our skin, but they also contain antibacterial chemicals like Triclosan, benzalkonium chloride or…

It's not uncommon to come across a product these days labeled as "Fair Trade". What does it mean exactly? To put it simply: you can rest assured your purchase is adequately supporting the foreign producing countries of that specific…

Summer is fast approaching and we have an awesome product! What's better than a teepee? A cardboard teepee! This cardboard teepee is spacious and easy to build...You're welcome parents!

Paint it, decorate it, or keep it simple and let your imagination run…

Imagine if those pesky dandelions actually did something other than ruin your garden? 

Who says dogs can't talk?..The kids will love this!

Miss Natalie, six-year old gardener extraordinaire, is using her fingers for something other than video games. She's cultivating her green thumb! Her plant of choice? The Bee Balm herb, also popularized as Bergamot! And what a functional plant to choose. The Bee Balm herb is edible when fresh,…

Summer is slowly creeping up on the horizon, which also means school is quickly coming to an end. How are parents supposed to entertain kids for the next three months?? Here's an idea!  If you live in the Los Angeles areas, visit the Peach Tree Pottery and sign up for classes with the kids, or…

There's something about warm weather that triggers a reinvigorated interest in health. It's deeper than the idea that you'll be trading in your jeans and sweaters for skirts and bathing suits. It comes from a place of wanting your inner-self to be as fresh as your outer-self. You don't have to…

If you are a mommy there is an excellent chance you received flowers on Sunday. For the next three, maybe four days, the scent of petals will permeate your home serving as a reminder that you are indeed, loved. But in about a week (or less) the wilting commences and your Mommy’s Day…

Wouldn't a new summer wardrobe go great with a memorable photo session? Just in time for Father's Day, we are offering a free mini photo shoot with Cynthia Spivak when you spend $75 at The Little Seed! For those of…

Boy have we found a hip new way to be green! The L.A. based company Greenaid has combined an eco-friendly vision with functionality in what they call "seedbombs." Handmade in California using clay, compost and seeds, these seedbombs offer a new twist - Guerilla gardening. Whether with your children or friends, seed bombing will provide a fun time whether you slingshot eco bomb in your own backyard…