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School Lunches

Ah, school lunches. I personally always had a love/hate relationship with the afternoon meal time. I was either ecstatic at the pizza and french fries on the menu, or I was devastated with the bologna sandwich dropped onto my metal tray by the lunch lady - who was actually quite nice. On occasion she surprised us with mini Snicker bars. But I digress...

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Added by The Little Seed on August 31, 2010 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Feature Friday: The Mother Company!!

The moms behind the The Mother Company know what parents hope (want) to see in their children's entertainment. Rather than waiting for someone else to create a productive pastime for kids, these moms put some gumption into their step and did it themselves.



The Mother Company is a multi-facet venture using high-quallity DVD's, iPhone apps, new media,… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 27, 2010 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Amazing Kids: Priya Verma

This weekend I felt overwhelmed with what I thought was a hectic day. Writing, cleaning, laundry, family, the dog, lists, lists, lists, tick, tock, tick!! And then I came across this extraordinary young woman while I was, interestingly enough, researching a topic for this article. I now know Wonder Girl, seriously. She is a 17 year old teenager from India who is an… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 26, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Art Adventures for Families!

The Getty Center in Los Angeles presents, Art Adventures for Families. It's a…
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Added by The Little Seed on August 24, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Graham Cracker Peanut Butter Coconut Cookie Recipe!

Raw cookie dough has been a childhood delicacy for generations. There's something about the delcicios snack that holds a special place in the hearts of many. Perhaps it's the taboo surrounding it?…
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Added by The Little Seed on August 23, 2010 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Feature Friday: Goodkin !!

Noticing the lack of diversity in the way families are portrayed, well, everywhere, Jennifer Gruskoff and Laura Crawford created Goodkin to celebrate the constant evolving family unit.…

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Added by The Little Seed on August 20, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Natural Healing with Absolute Aromatherapy

Many organic-conscience parents rave about the benefits of natural and Holistic healing, one of the most prevalent being aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is an amazing alternative medicine for balancing the physical, mental, and emotional energy as well as treating minor ailments. Impressively, aromatherapy can be effective in treating everything from a common cold, flu,… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 19, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Come Join in the Musical Fun with our Favorite Music Teacher, Heidi Swedberg!!

Added by The Little Seed on August 18, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Mid-Summer Tips and Tricks

It is already mid-summer, meaning it is the perfect time to catch up on recycling and prepare your eco-lifestyle for the rest of the year. The warmer weather should already be giving people lots of reasons to leave the car at home…
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Added by The Little Seed on August 17, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Less Waste, More Food!

Did you know that we throw away thousands of dollars of food away per year? Not only is this a terrible waste – of food, resources and energy – but all the more wasteful when you think of the fact that so many people are going hungry. A possible small benefit of these economically tough times is that more of us are thinking twice about waste and throwing away our… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 16, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Feature Friday: Nadia Carriere of Child Mode

Nadia Carriere is a wife, a traveler, a worker bee, and an entrepreneur. She is also a mom who cares about providing the very best in quality products for her family. This also means she has limited time and knows how consuming the search for excellence can be. This is exactly why at the top of the year on January 1st of 2010, Child Mode found it’s home on the World Wide Web.


Child Mode is your one stop for the latest news and reviews on the hottest…
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Added by The Little Seed on August 13, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Water Water Everywhere, not a drop to drink?

The problem of sea level rise is usually associated with location, more specifically the dislocation of people away from coastlines, or even whole islands. But sea level rise has another dire impact: the loss of freshwater drinking supplies. The East Coast's fresh water supply in particular could be in immediate danger as a result of our rising sea levels. The… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 12, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

The Young Activist who Shook the World

We were so impressed by the absolute maturity of this young girl! Check out this video of Severn Cullis-Suzuki at age 12. After starting ECO (the Environmental Children's Organization) at age 9 with a group of her friends, they traveled to 1992's Rio Earth Summit, where she gave this powerful speech that struck deeply the leaders who heard it. Her passion and intelligence at such a young age are positively mind blowing.





At 23 years old, Severn remains one of… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 11, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

The Transformation from Husband to Father, by Dr. Jenn Berman

During pregnancy women have nine months to adjust to the idea of a baby. We put the baby’s needs before our own from the start. We take our prenatals even if we don’t usually take vitamins. We suffer through morning sickness that sometimes lasts all day. We forsake our favorite foods and drinks—sushi, Cesar salad, certain cheeses, wine, and raw chocolate chip cookie dough. We feel life moving inside of us. But for men it is more abstract. They see changes in us and our bodies but it… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 10, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Vitamin D isn't really a vitamin - but just as necessary!

Did you know that one of the most important vitamins for you isn't really a vitamin? While it may be essential to our bodies, Vitamin D is actually produced by our bodies when given exposure to UVB rays. If you notice in certain tanning lotions (NOT sunscreen), they offer protection from UVA rays, which are the harmful portion of sunny rays of light. UVB rays are the 'good kind' of sunshine. Absorbtion of Vitamin D through exposure to these rays aids… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 9, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Feature Friday Member: Lisa Hill...

Welcome to this week's Feature Friday Member, Lisa Hill. Lisa was one of our lucky members who won a gift at the Virtual 'Little Seed for Target' Launch Party we hosted here a few weeks back. She brought a ton of fun with her, congratulating the other winners as we went along and throwing out fantastic ideas for more parties we should throw in the future - that's when we knew we loved her! Check out Lisa's profile on the Little Seed by… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 6, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

They're Just Jeans, Give them a Second Chance!

Volcom Inc. is giving your jeans another chance; for someone who really needs them! The youth clothing innovator has extended their jean drive compain, collecting used jeans to give to the homeless in collaboration with the National Coalition for the Homeless.



Last year more than 5,000 pairs of jeans were collected by 100 North American stores that carry the Volcom brand. They were then donated to fifty local homeless shelters across the country. This year Volcom is hoping… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 5, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Let's All Play 'Fair'

A lot of people wonder how fair trade is mixed in with the green attitude and a sustainable lifestyle. Fair Trade is essentially paying a just and fair amount for products rather than taking advantage of the economic situation of where that product is coming from. It is a system of trade where living wages and employment opportunities are offered for the goods that are produced in developing countries. Fair trade is an equal exchange program where the money you pay for a product… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 4, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

A New Recipe: Broiled Whitefish with Tequila-Lime Reduction Sauce, Yum!

It's the dog days of summer, and barbecue season is in full effect. While everyone loves a good barbecue, sometimes you just don't want to have to clean that grill! Here is an easy, breasy summer grill-substitute recipe for whitefish and its delicious. Full of omega oils and fatty acids, fish is commonly known as a powerful 'brain food'. The recipe calls for tequila, but don't fret, alcohol content burns off during cooking, so the kids can dig-in also!

We do however recommend a… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 3, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Searching for the Perfect Organic Crib Mattress

There are hundreds of companies out there that offer organic mattresses, so how do you decide which one to purchase? Which is the most organic? Like with any other significant investment, choosing the right organic mattress takes a little bit of research and knowledge before purchasing.



There are a few terms often used to describe the materials used in an organic mattress. 'Certified Organic' refers to anything made from 95% certified organic raw materials. Unfortunately,… Continue

Added by The Little Seed on August 2, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

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