Real Clever Moms

Sometimes, I get tired of carrying the same old diaper bag. In fact, in a former life, I used to be a big proponent of the small, chic, unusual handbag. Since it’s hard to fit wipes and sippy cups into small, chic spaces, I’ve morphed in to an unwilling proponent of the bigger bag. I’ve […]

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If you want to preserve memories for your family, but don’t have the time or inclination to scrapbook, consider making a digital photo book instead. You’ll be surprised how easy it is, and how incredible the results are (or maybe it’s just the glow of seeing your kids’ names and pictures in print). In this […]

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Product Name: Aqua Doodle
Submitted by: Lisa Braverman; Unionville CT
Rating: 8
Where to buy: Amazon.com, Toys R Us.com
Description: The Aqua Doodle is a thin mat on which a child can doodle with a refillable water filled pen. The child’s drawing will slowly disappear so that the child can doodle over and over again.

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Product Name: Seventh Generation Cleaning & Paper Products
Rating: 8
Where to buy: Amazon.com
Description: Seventh Generation cleaning and paper products are among my favorite non-toxic cleaning products. Reasonably priced and effective, they’re a great introduction to safer cleaning alternatives.
Review: The Free and Clear Glass and Surface Cleaner is one of my favorites for windows and mirrors. It […]

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Product Name: Zoo Tycoon
Rating: 10+++++
Where to buy: www.amazon.com, www.walmart.com
Description: Series of games put out by MicroSoft ™. The child puts together zoos including the animals’ habitat and also has to be responsible for making sure that the animals’ needs and needs of guests are met.

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Product Name: Tushies Brand All Cotton Chemical Free Disposable Diapers
Rating: 8
Where to buy: Amazon.com
Description: A more natural chemical free, cotton  based disposable diaper alternative
Review: I have used Tushies in a pinch when I was traveling and didn’t want to bother with cloth. I found them to be quite absorbent, but I change my babies frequently.
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Product Name: Maya Wrap
Rating: 10
Where to buy: http://www.mayawrap.com
Description: Guatemalan cotton unpadded “ring” baby sling

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Product Name: Fuzzi Bunz cloth diapers
Rating: 9
Where to buy: http://fuzzibunzstore.com
Description: Fuzzi Bunz are a “pocket” diaper which means they consist of a waterproof outer and have a pocket which holds a highly absorbent removable liner (usually microfiber, which is very thin but super absorbent). They close with plastic snaps which means no messy velcro […]

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Product Name: Ecover Cleaning Products
Rating: 8
Where to buy: Amazon.com
Description: Ecover products are a line of reasonably priced, non-toxic cleaners that are readily available at most large health food grocers. There is a full line of household cleaners including laundry detergents, dishwashing liquid, dishwasher detergent, bathroom and all purpose cleaners.
Review: Ecover Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Maybe it’s a […]

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Rating: 10
Where to buy: Amazon.com
Description: Concentrated pure Castile soap made with organic oils.
Review: What’s not to love about Dr. Bronner’s magic castile soap? It has so many uses, smells wonderful, is highly concentrated and therefore inexpensive as well as environmentally friendly, and is made with pure ingredients including organic oils.
Dr. Bronner’s soaps come in liquid […]

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