Parenting

Ahh, back-to-school shopping. There’s nothing like the rush of excitement our kids get from the satisfaction of buying crisp new folders, stacks of paper and a stylish new backpack. But on a logistical note, purchasing these heavy-duty plastics and papers…Read More

My son, Thomas, loves to collect interesting things he finds on the pathways that we hike around our neighborhood. We’ve even made him a box where he stashes his treasures, which currently include three acorns, a few shiny pebbles, a…Read More

I’m on a ferry boat, gliding through the sapphire-blue waters of Nantucket Sound. Outside the windows, there are puffy clouds, craggy rocks, and just about the cutest darn cottages you’ve ever seen. However, 90 percent of the people on board…Read More

In honor of the upcoming “Parents Day,” this Sunday, eco18 thought it would be the perfect time to take a step back, examine, and appreciate the most influential things our parents have taught us over the years. Today, the eco18…Read More

Have you ever seen those cheap plastic plates for children at the dollar store or a party store and thought your children might like them? Maybe you’ve even been tempted to actually purchase them because your child’s favorite cartoon character…Read More

Trick or treat! We’re a sucker for treats here at eco18, especially when they’re a healthier version of  the snacks that are usually handed out around this time of year. Surf Sweets Gummies Who doesn’t love gummies? They’re fruity and…Read More

Formula or breastfeeding? Making your own baby food, or settling for pre-packaged chicken and rice mash? When should you start potty training? Should you wash your newborn? We’ve seen these headlines splattered across every media outlet. Having a baby brings a lot…Read More

This week was World Breastfeeding Week! Not only is breastfeeding good and healthy for the mother and baby, but did you know it’s also good for the earth? How so? 1. Less Waste Breastfeeding means buying no (or at least…Read More

Mother’s Day, a day that we honor our mothers for all they have and are doing to make us a better person has its origins in the early nineteen hundreds. The originator of the American Mother’s Day, that falls on…Read More

It’s no secret that diapers are messy, but it’s time to clean up the reputation of cloth diapers. Contrary to popular belief, cloth diapers are no messier than disposable diapers. In both cases, you need to remove the diaper and…Read More