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My mother taught me to sew and my grandmother taught me to knit. I learned to cook by hanging out in the kitchen and watching both of them prepare the family meals. And my grandmother, despite her infinite patience, was…Read More

At eco18 we are always encouraging people to do a little bit each day to help make the earth a better and healthier place. One way to do that is to me mindful of what we’re consuming and wasting on…Read More

When my son was a baby there was a ton of news talking about the dangers of plastic—specifically the danger posed to babies who drink from plastic bottles. Of course, while many moms choose to nurse their children, it is…Read More

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be surrounded by the best in green living in a big city like New York-everyday? Well there are many apartment buildings in NYC for rent that can answer this question.…Read More

There is finally a way to shop and feel good about it afterwards. The Buy One, Give One programs, also known as One for One programs, work by donating the product that you purchase to someone in need. Most of…Read More

St. Patrick’s Day was always a celebrated holiday in my home growing up thanks to my Irish mother. The house was decorated, cards were exchanged and we always wore green to honor Ireland’s Patron Saint. As a mom with young…Read More

The following is a guest post from RaisingNaturalKids.com. We trust that you’ll enjoy Dawn’s great advice! Have a look around at her site, which is full of useful information on all things natural – not just for children! This mantra…Read More

Do you ever look at the list of ingredients in the cleaners you use around the house? From laundry detergent to all-purpose cleaners, it seems there are a lot of chemicals your family could stand to do without. In addition,…Read More

A kitchen is considered the heart of one’s home. We prepare our daily meals and spend a lot of time in it with our loved ones. There’s always something going on in this space. If you’ve been working on making…Read More

Eco18 covers many stories for little kids whose parents want to be “greener”, which have important and fun messages to share. However, we don’t want to forget about teenagers and what may interest them. I found several organizations that support…Read More