2009 January | Inhabitots

Greg Lynn’s Recycled Toy Furniture

by Desmond Williams, 01/04/09

If I told you I took a miter saw to a child’s KidKraft kitchen, slapped a square of Plexiglass on top and called it art, well, you might call me crafty. Others might call me crazy. And a few might offer me cash. The latter is the reaction that architect Greg Lynn is hoping art lovers will have toward his new collection of one-of-a-kind furniture made from recycled, melted kids’ toys. And so far, he is right on the money.

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HONEST KIDS… It’s Good For You

by Desmond Williams, 01/04/09

HONEST Tea (a company with a commendable social responsibility statement) has a new line of organic, low-sugar, fruit-flavored thirst quenchers that offer “a great-tasting alternative to sugar-laden beverages.” Even though at the end of every HONEST KIDS ingredient list (filtered water, organic cane sugar, organic juice concentrates, asorbic acid and something they refer to as “organic flavor”) comes the declaration “contains 10% juice”, the makers swear the pouches contain ½ the sugar of most kid drinks. And would guys with the word ‘honest’ in their name lie?

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VOTE FOR INHABITOTS in the HOMIES!

by Beth Shea, 01/03/09

Calling all Inhabitots fans! We’re delighted to announce that Inhabitots has been nominated as one of the best kid’s design blogs of 2008 in “The Homies” awarded by Ohdeedoh! If you support what we do and want to lend us a hand, hop on over to Ohdeedoh and cast your vote for Inhabitots as the Best Kid’s Design Blog of 2008! Voting closes January 6th at 8pm EST!

SWEETENING THE DEAL
In fact, we want to win this contest so bad, that we are going to sweeten the deal to encourage you to vote for us: Any reader who votes for and submits a comment about Inhabitat/Inhabitots on Ohdeedoh or ReNest will be entered into a drawing to win a free Inhabitat T-shirt of your choice. So what are you waiting for? Vote for us today:

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The Green Doula Joins Inhabitots!

by Danelle Brown, 01/03/09

Happy New Year Inhabitots readers! My name is Danelle Brown, aka The Green Doula. I am very excited about this upcoming year and sharing with you weekly tips, stories and features about all things holistic pregnancy, birth and sustainable baby care. It is my resolution to inspire you, answer your questions, and crank up the spotlight on deserving organizations, products, and DIY tidbits that can help you have an empowering and conscious experience with your bundle of joy.

Next Saturday, Jan 10th, I will be participating in a panel discussion on How to Have an Easy, Healthy Pregnancy, as part of The Pregnant New Yorker Series. This dynamic panel will be led by Midwife Cara Mulhanhn, who is featured in The Business of Being Born. There will be many wonderful prizes raffled off, including a free green nursery/home wellness consultation. Tickets are only $10 and you must RSVP. Hope to see you there!

DIY Eco Craft: Recycled Piggybanks

If your kids are anything like mine, their eyes shine every time they find a penny on the ground. As an adult with bills to pay, I sometimes forget what it was like to be a child, and how magical a found penny or earned quarter can be. No wonder kids love piggybanks so much! My daughter and I recently made this sweet pink bank to hold her precious pennies. It was easy and fun, and it’s made from recycled materials. With a couple of days and a few scrounged items, you can make one too!

Save a Pretty Penny with Eco-Friendly Piggy Banks

Happy 2009! What better way to kick off the new year than by putting some resolutions into action? While we hope that our children won’t have to experience another economic recession like the one we’re riding out now, there’s no better time than the present to turn over a new leaf and start teaching the next generation the value of saving money. These eco-friendly piggy banks will help them save a penny, prettily, in a stylish, responsible fashion.

WHAT’S YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION?

The new year is a time to look towards the future while reflecting upon the past, and we love how the cherished tradition of making resolutions can focus the present towards a brighter tomorrow. Now that we’ve shared our Editor’s New Year’s Resolutions with you, we’d love to hear your resolutions for 2009! In fact, to encourage you to share with us, we’re holding a New Year’s Resolution contest. Simply leave a comment below with your green New Year’s resolution and we’ll be awarding a super soft organic cotton Inhabitat t-shirt of your choice – baby, kid, or adult to our favorite response!

Inhabitots Blog Picks of the Day

Earth-loving bloggers everywhere are ready to kick off 2009 with a clean, ‘green’ start. With the desire and intent of a better today, and the ultimate goal of passing down a wonderful world to future generations, here are some eco-resolutions from across the web that will give you plenty of ideas when it comes to making the new year green.

Green and Clean Mom has Nine Tips for the Green Parent in 2009.

Tiffany at Nature …

INHABITOTS NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
So the ball has dropped, the champaign has been popped, and today we embark upon a brand new year! As Barack Obama takes office and a whole new political era begins, it is clear that 2009 is going to be a memorable year. 2009 presents an extraordinary set of challenges and opportunities for the world, and we’d like take a moment to share our personal reflections and resolutions with you. Times may be tough, but in every challenge is an opportunity, and we’re looking forward to the future with optimism, creativity, and the passion to make the world a better place for our children.