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Tree Hugging Family - Living Green

Archive for the ‘Nature’ Category

July 23rd, 2008

Ten tips for an easy green picnic or green potluck

Today the Lifestyles Channel is holding a potluck / picnic of sorts. Each of the channel blogs will be somehow discussing potlucks and picnics today - a favorite recipe, maybe some planning tips. Here at Tree Hugging Family, we’ll be looking at how to hold a green picnic.

Pack green silverware and plates. That means real […]

By Jennifer -- 5 comments

July 13th, 2008

Introduce Your baby to Nature

There are plenty of ways to get your littlest family member outside; especially now that it’s mid-summer.
The best times for a baby to be outside during the summer is early morning (before 11am) or after late afternoon (after 4:30 or so). This way you avoid the worst of the sun. You may run into some […]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

May 25th, 2008

Summer Bug Safety for Kids

I’m not too into talking about bugs, unless they’re all cute like a lady bug or caterpillar, but I did think that I should point out some great kid-friendly sites related to bug bites and stings.
The following are written for kids and gives them the information they need if and when they get bit by […]

By Jennifer -- 7 comments

May 5th, 2008

Green Porno with Isabella Rossellini

In her directorial debut, Isabella Rossellini becomes several different mating insects in eight very short films collectively called Green Porno. But it’s not just about the sex. You’ll learn lots of cool insect facts in under two minutes per feature.
The films include: Earthworm, Dragonfly, Bee, Firefly, Snail, Spider, Fly and Praying Mantis. And you can […]

By Peggy -- 2 comments

May 1st, 2008

Plastic Bags Blow Photo Contest

Reusablebags.com, one of my favorite sources for reusable shopping bags, is hosting a photo contest.
They want you to help raise awareness about the pollution caused by plastic bags by taking your camera to the beach or the park or anywhere in nature.
In their words –
We’re looking for the eerie, the “beautiful”, the ugly - how […]

By Peggy -- 2 comments

April 23rd, 2008

One Tree Hugging Family - Nature Kids!

These photos sent by mama Shawna are truly breathtaking. I’m so jealous. I want to take photos this nice.

See how right I am - just beautiful. Shawna notes that these shots, “Are from a camping trip we went on this last weekend to South East Utah. It’s called Buck Horn Wash! Very beautiful!” I agree.
Many […]

By Jennifer -- 1 comment