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On America Recycles Day, we're recycling some of our favorite picks
Our kids have been separating paper from plastics since they were only yea high, but today on America Recycles Day, we're taking a look at the RecycleBank website for Tessa Hills' Recycling Tips for Kids to find easy ways to make big changes in how we impact the environment.
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The writing's on the wall, literally
Telling your child to grab a marker and go scribble on the walls is right up there with asking them to run with scissors. Unless you're talking about Idea Paint, which basically turns any surface into a dry erase board.
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Room décor for quirkier kids
My son and I are currently in heavy negotiations over the impending redo of his this-is-it-until-you-go-to-college room décor. I've already said no to black walls, but the thing we both agreed on instantly
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Somewhere between melamine and the wedding china
When my kid were old enough to stop smacking their cereal bowls with their hands to flip them, I was excited to trade up from the melamine set we had.
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1000 Markets - You will be bummed they only stopped at 1000.
There are a lot of me-too etsy type online marketplaces cropping up these days, but most of them fall a little (or a lot) flat on execution. But 1000 markets? So awesome I don't even know where to begin.
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Cloth napkins for kids that don't look like cloth napkins for kids
One of biggest and easiest green changes I made in our house was that I started using cloth napkins instead of paper. But it's amazing how hard it is to find cute cloth napkins for the kids
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You know those professional baby photos you had taken? Might want to actually hang them some time.
When I discovered the gorgeous handmade frames from O'Brien & Schridde Designs, I developed a raging case of frame envy. If there is such a thing. (Dr. Freud?)
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Even pilots need to wash their hands
Just when I thought I could get away with absolutely nothing plane related in at least one room in my house, I happen upon the new acrobatic airplane hand towels exclusively at Mahar Dry Goods.
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Dish soap that turns your kitchen sink into an aromatherapy spa. (Except for that whole doing the dishes part.)
I have heard nothing but raves about Mrs. Meyer's household cleaners and I have no idea why it took me so long to try them out myself. Because, now just you go ahead and count me in among the ravers.
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Big brands doing cool things - Kmart Design, not an oxymoron
Earlier this week, I was part of a group of design and parenting bloggers flown out to 
Chicago by Kmart and plied with chocolate fondue, before meeting the talented and extremely passionate Kmart home design team who gave us a big sneak peak as to what's in store.
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Safe glass dishes for kids. Finally. Finally!
Since all the issues with BPA surfaced, I, like many of you, have been on the search for safe glass kids dishes.
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One of CMP's favorite kindie artists, Symphony Space, rocks out in NYC this Saturday
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The Telegraph just named CMP one of their top 12 websites for families. Thank you Telegraph!
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Charlie's Playhouse wants you to Ask the Kids - ask your kid about evolution and save up to 20% on Charlie's products, plus your kid could end up in their video.
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CMP editor Kristen used Powerpoint to create a really great little slideshow to explain Daddy's current Afghanistan tour of duty to the kids.
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