July 2012 Blog Posts (20)

Join us at The Little Seed this Sunday, August 5th for a very special event! The amazing people over at iSanctuary will be doing a trunk show outside our shop on Larchmont Blvd from 10am to 1pm! Find out more about their unique mission, donate, and of course...shop! Come support…

Olympics Mania is in full force this week and the USA is kickin' some serious booty! Are you feeling as patriotic as we are?

We know how all us "adults" feel about the Olympics...we love it, but let's see what the kiddos have to say! The little blonde boy is…

We love all of our members and know you have amazing stories...so lets hear them! Whether you work for, own, or know of an amazing company that's kid-friendly, family-friendly, or eco-friendly, tell us about it! Maybe you are a mom with some special eco-friendly tips and tricks that you want share with this amazing community...let us know! Got a healthy recipe that your…

With the demand for organic, chemical-free, and eco-friendly foods on the rise, Farmer's Markets are more popular then ever! But...how organic and local are the fruits and veggies at the market?  Asking questions and building a relationship with the seller is essential to finding the best products!…

Whether at the tide pools or aquarium, starfish are always a site to see! They are fascinating creatures...able to regenerate their arms if one is lost, move around using tiny "tube feet", can live up to 10 years, and even have little eyes at the end of each arm! How cool is that?

Today's craft is…

You may have noticed a trend emerging in most of our Tasty Tuesdays...fun and healthy twists on classic recipes! We love the idea of taking simple, classic recipes that everyone and their moms knows how to make and adding healthier ingredients or just presenting it in a fun, new way! For example, the Omelet Muffin! Everyone…

Wow! She can rock! This makes the fact that I can barely play the most basic guitar cord even more embarrassing! Can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented girl!

Have a rockin' Monday!

Have you ever heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Well, it's something we should all be aware of. It is an extremely large collection of plastic, debris, and chemical sludge floating out in the beautiful waters of the Pacific Ocean. The garbage patch is caused by massive amounts of waste being circulated by ocean currents. It is…

Ahoy there! You might not be in the Caribbean but that doesn't mean you can't pretend to be a pirate...and what's a pirate without a flag! 

Here's what you will need...

Black construction paper…

Nothing says childhood like Mac & Cheese! It's easy. It's delicious. It's the cheesiest...but not exactly the healthiest! Here's a homemade and…

Happy Monday Morning! Hopefully you aren't as sleepy as these two!

Water is a precious resource that most of us take for granted. Water is life and we let it go right down the drain...literally! Sometimes we forget how little of the water on Earth is actually available for our use....only about 1%! Crazy huh? The average person in America uses 100-175 gallons of water every day, while the average person in a…

One of summer's best activities is a trip to the aquarium! Everyone loves the dolphins, seals, and manta rays but what about the jellyfish! Although they are slimy, stingy, and sometimes scary (if you get too close), they sure are magnificent to look at from a distance or from behind thick glass! Today's craft is a perfect way to end a fun day at…

Have you ever met a person who didn't love french fries? Neither have we! They are an undisputed favorite but once you've devoured about 20 of them the guilt begins to set in... Although they are never lacking in tastiness, they are lacking in nutritional value. Sweet potato fries are the solution! They have become increasingly popular in recent…

Let this tune from the tUnE-yArDs put you on the right track this beautiful Monday morning! It's too awesome not to share! So creative and colorful...and you know how we love color!

Even the way they style their name (tUnE-yArDs) is cool!

We all know the dangers of sun exposure and we try our best to be safe when in the sun but sometimes all those rays get the best of us and we get a sunburn! Summer just doesn't seem complete without one!

Here are some helpful tips to ease the pain...…

236 years ago today The United States of America declared its' independence from Great Britain and passed the Declaration of Independence! The second sentence of the Declaration states, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable…

This week's Tasty Tuesday is not only tasty and fun to make...it's patriotic too! With 4th of July one day away, it gives you just enough time to create this super cool cake to bring to your Independence Day festivities! It will no doubt be the hit at the desert table! It's easy too!…

This Wednesday is the 4th of July, one of our favorite holidays and I'm sure one of yours too! It's a day to celebrate this amazing country and enjoy time with family and friends! Whether you're at the beach, backyard BBQ, or amusement park, no Independence Day celebration is complete without....FIREWORKS! Check…