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Secondhand is Grand: Let’s Normalize Pre-Owned Christmas Gifts for Kids

Secondhand is Grand: Let’s Normalize Pre-Owned Christmas Gifts for Kids It’s buying season, and the joy of shopping for and wrapping the perfect gift is here. But, unfortunately, it’s also…

10 Tips For How To Reduce Waste and Chemicals As A Parent

I get so many questions about my best tips for green parenting and eco-friendly children. I totally understand how overwhelming it can be to have so many choices and know that the one you…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Kids
Oct, 07, 2021
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Making Kids Happy with a Low Key Christmas

I struggle with how to make my children happy with a lower key, fewer-presents sort of Christmas. I think a large part of our children’s problem is that their expectations are too high. And…

Fredrika Syren
Minimalism Living, Minimalism with Kids
Dec, 09, 2020
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Raising Children in a Minimal Life

As a child, I grew up with lots of toys, more toys than the average kid. You name the Barbie and I had her…and her entire wardrobe. When I got married to my husband,…

Fredrika Syren
Minimalism Living, Minimalism with Kids
Sep, 06, 2020
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Minimal Living Fewer Toys Benefits

A few weeks ago friend walked through our house and was amazed how little toys we have. Since down sizing and going minimal we for sure have fewer toys than most people but it…

Fredrika Syren
Minimalism Living, Minimalism with Kids
Jul, 17, 2019
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DIY Natural Toy Cleaner

By Fredrica Syren:

Kids — they’re just so cute and so … so unhygienic at the same time. Now we’re getting into flu and cold season accompanied by pinworms and pink eye. There’s very little you can…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Home
Dec, 28, 2018
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The Importance of Chemical-Free Toys and Where to Buy Them

In past years, there have been many toy recalls because of high amounts of chemicals and heavy metals found in them. Sadly, there are very few guidelines or regulations regarding chemicals in toys in…

Fredrika Syren
Zero Waste, Zero Waste Kids
Aug, 09, 2017
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