Featured Blog Posts – May 2012 Archive (22)

With summer arriving and fun days at the beach with friends and family on the way...everyone should take some time to learn a little bit about the ocean! It's a rare and amazing thing that we are lucky enough to enjoy! But there's a lot about the ocean and beaches that you may not know...…

What kid doesn't love an animal mask? We sure can't think of any! Here's a cool way to recycle unused paper plates and give the kids a fun little craft to do!

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Summer is here! It's time to unpack the bathing suits and flip flops out of storage and start up the blender! Here's a fun and simple recipe to kick your summer mornings off right! There's nothing like a fresh chilled smoothie on a warm summer day...…

This just might be the coolest video we have seen in a long time! A day at the hot air balloon festival in Reno, Nevada is condensed into 1minute of awesomeness! What's your favorite balloon?

Have an amazing Memorial Day and remember all those who have fought for our…

We want to to hear what the tiny tree huggers have to say this time! Ask your little ones what they think being "green" really means, what their favorite eco products are, or what they love most about the planet and then tell us!

Leave their quotes in the comment box and we will…

Everyday we consume precious resources that come from the Earth, whether it be furniture from a tree or fish from the ocean... and sometimes we forget how limited those resources really are. We hear it on the news, or read about it in a science journal, but climate change and the environmental problems can be…

There is nothing cooler than having your child's artwork hanging around the house! Here's a project that you will want to hang on the living room wall, not the refrigerator! There is something about these canvases that brings the artist out in anyone!…

If you're anything like us, you and your family LOVE pizza! It's fun, easy and customizable! Straight from the kitchen of one of The Little Seed staff members is the Crispy Flatbread Pizza, a light and fresh twist on a classic.  

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This little girl definitely doesn't have a case of the Mondays! She's an inspiration to stay positive and grateful for everything, everyday! Now you try!

Want to be featured on our blog? Want to inspire other mothers? Want to get the word out about your business?.... we thought you might say yes!

Each Friday we hand over the blog to a member of our community to talk about being a parent, parenting, being 'green,' your business, or things you're passionate about.We love to hear what our members have to say and love to spread the inspiration to our other members! So contact us today at…

Did you know 1 out of 3 moms has to choose between diapers or good for their babies? Unfortunately this is a disheartening fact, but there is something you can do! After pregnancies, baby showers and kids mother's really become amassed with more clothes, blankets and gear than your children could possibly use. So why not recycle those baby goods and pass on those baby items…

With graduation season in the works, we thought a time capsule craft would be a perfect addition for your child. It's wonderful to start teaching your child to envision where they want to be, while remembering where they once were. So grab that old mason jar and some mementos and let's get started!

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Boy do we just love community member Nancy Mehagian's cooking. This week we are traveling to another culture and bringing you a recipe for Cucumber and Yogurt Salad. We love The Supernatural Kids Cookbook and always get excited for Tasty Tuesday to roll around for another…

Watch as this 5 year old discusses the good ole job and marriage dilemma. This will surely make your Monday better!

To all of the wonderful mothers in our Little Seed community and around the world we wish you the best day imaginable! To be a mother often means to give the biggest part of your heart and your life to your little ones - and although you receive many gifts of joy in return, it's one of the most selfless things in the world to be a mother. So to those that give your best-self…

There have been a lot of concerns surrounding childhood obesity as of late, which leads to concerns about our sugar consumption. While we always encourage the most natural sources of nutrition, stevia has been floating around the low-carb/low-sugar diet crazes as a safe and healthy alternative. Most folks think that stevia is just one plant! Contrary to popular belief however,…

So Mother's Day is this Sunday and we have got the craft that will melt her heart! It involves more thinking than doing, but it will definitely be a mom's favorite present. So get thinking about all the memories and ways you love your mom....

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Carrots make the perfect side dish because they low in calories and loaded with nutrition. Did you know carrots were first grown to cure a variety of ailments? And here we thought their basis was to keep our stomachs full. This recipe of Curried Sweet Carrots comes straight from community member Nancy…

Last Friday, a bunch of Star War fans reinvented May 4th to be 'may the fourth be with you.' We thought we would check in with this three year old to hear her views of Stars Wars.....

Welcome to one of our favorite blog days here at The Little Seed - Feature Friday's! It's so much fun for us to choose one member each week to hand the blog over to, so that they can share a bit about themselves. We have the best members in our little community and we love to celebrate them. We hope you will too by commenting on their amazing stories! This…