Stocking Stuffers
6 eco-friendly, small gifts for people you love. All fairly made from sustainable materials!
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How to Cut Kids' Clothing Waste
Kid's outgrow clothes quickly, and that can mean a LOT of clothing waste. In this article in The Washington Post, journalist Lavonne Roberts highlights the enormous problem of clothing waste, and highlights solutions -- including Jackalo!
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How to avoid harmful plastics in kids clothes
Plastic in kids clothes can harm them and the environment. Here are 5 ways to avoid harmful plastics in kids clothes.
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What's Wrong with Dressing Kids in Plastic?
You aren’t literally putting your kids in plastic-wrap, but it’s hard to avoid dressing kids in polyester or other plastic-based fibers. Find out why you might want to avoid plastic-based clothing for both the health of your kids and the environment. We’ll also help you find some sneaky plastic sources that you probably didn’t know (and that have an even worse health impact than you knew.)
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The Best Value for Kids Clothes
Tired of wasting money on kids clothes that don't even last until they are outgrown? Me too. Here's how we do things differently to make kids clothes that ACTUALLY last.
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DIY Beeswax Wraps
Ready to reduce the amount of plastic your family makes? We cover three different ways to make beeswax wraps. This is a great activity to do with older kids and grandparents, bringing more people into family's sustainability efforts.
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4 Ways Being a Conscious Consumer Improves My Parenting
Never doubt that your shopping choices have an impact. Here are four ways becoming a conscious consumer has made me a better parent. (And one way my kids have made me a better consumer.)
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