β β Last Week's Most Read Articles βPlastic Free Tea Bag Brands (Yes, it's the most popular again) β βFirst Day of Spring Activitiesβ Spring is here! And it's Spring Break for my son, who has been helping with yard work so we're getting plenty of fresh (pollen-filled) air and sunshine. The first day of spring isnβt just a date on the calendar... itβs an invitation to step outside and play in nature! From flower art to shadow games, weβve rounded up the best ways to make this day magical for your little ones. β βGenius Alternatives for Easter Basketsβ Think outside the basket this Easter! We pulled together our favorite ideas for creative, eco-friendly Easter basket alternatives you can reuse all year long. If your brain isn't focused on Easter yet, you can pin these ideas for later. β βMud Kitchen Funβ What if your childβs next favorite toy was just a pile of mud? Mud kitchens spark creativity, sensory play, and endless outdoor fun - no screens required! See how to set one up (from basic to fancy) here. β βSubscription Boxes Spring Saleβ From seed clubs and book of the month boxes to monthly Lego mini-figures or kids' crafts - subscription boxes can bring so much joy through the mail. CrateJoy is offering 30% off of their curated Spring Forward Collection now through March 24th. Use coupon code SPRING25 to try something fun and new. β Wishing you a spring full of sunshine, fresh air, and just the right amount of mud! πΏβοΈ Thanks for being part of the Green Child community β we're so grateful for you. Warmly, β β βCurrent Issue | Instagram | Pinterestβ βGuided Meditation Scripts | Eco Baby Gear Guidesβ β2025 Printable Plannerβ β β β β β β β β β β β |
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Last Week's Most Read Articles DIY Easter Egg DyesHealthier + Eco-Friendly Easter Basket Fillers Kate Northrup on Doing Less Over the last 9 years, I've learned some amazing life lessons through Kate's books and mastermind group. In this interview, we cover my favorite three things she teaches: π‘ Why doing less actually gives you bigger results π‘ The benefits of working with your biological cycles π‘ Why ignoring your finances works about the same as ignoring your loved ones and expecting them...
Last Week's Most Read Articles Guide to the First 6 Weeks PostpartumEarth Day Activities Mindfulness Printable & Meditation This meditation is a reader favorite. Here are some darling kids putting the printable cabin scene to use! The craft is adorable and makes a nice reminder for kids to practice mindfulness. Find it here and the meditation script is in your library. AirDoctor Spring Sale Pollen season is in full force here. I hosed off the patio so I could work outside this week, and...
Last Week's Most Read Articles Montessori Playroom InspirationPlastic in Tea Bags (+ the brands that don't have it) Letting Go of Mom Guilt We found a great book to add to your Mother's Day gift list. Wait - you don't have a gift list? Yeah, neither do I - and that's probably why I needed to read Katy's perspective on the new book Motherkind. My favorite takeaway is: Somehow, "mother" is equated with "martyr," and while parenting certainly requires sacrifices, it doesn't have to change WHO...