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If you’re looking for an earth-friendly paper plate alternative for your picnics and BBQs, take a look at these biodegradable Potato Paks. They’re made in New Zealand from the starch that comes from the water during the potato washing and cutting process, before the spuds are turned into french fries. That dried starch is then [...]
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If your kids are ready to munch and the dinner’s not quite ready, you might like to surprise them with a “kid salad”. We started these a few years ago when my son began to notice that the toppings on Mommy and Daddy’s salads looked pretty good, even if he didn’t care for the lettuce. [...]
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I spotted these BBQ Chipwood Baskets at Pottery Barn today, marked down to 2 dollars each. I think they’d be perfect for serving the kids snacks outside. Just lay a paper towel or napkin inside, and fill with snacks or a kid-size meal. They’re not plastic, and they’re reusable. Even better than the paper [...]
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Back in November, I wrote about Corelle as a good choice for moms looking for non-plastic dishes for their kids. I never did get around to ordering the Corelle myself, but instead have been transitioning my kids over to the regular glasses and porcelain dishes that we’ve had since we got married. Ever the practical [...]
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This is the child-size version of Stash Tea’s grown-up Teas Me Teaware. It comes in the same fun colors, and includes four cups and saucers, plus the teapot, sugar and creamer. Like the adult version, each teacup and saucer is different. Why do I keep talking about the grown-up set? All right, what I really [...]
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With all the scary news about plastic toxins, I’ve been very tempted to throw away our kids’ many plastic plates and bowls. The only reason why I’ve stopped myself is the fact that they have to eat off something! I haven’t wanted to buy metal dishes made of aluminum or stainless steel, because it always [...]
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