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KIWI Magazine Looking for an easy weekend activity? Whip up a batch of our pumpkin chocolate chip mini muffins with your kids. They're healthy, seasonal, and--best of all--delicious!

http://www.kiwimagonline.com/recipes/recipepage.php?re_id=134&kw=pumpkin-cinnamon-chocolate%20chips-eggs&category_id=3

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INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole-wheat flour1/4 cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. salt1 cup canned pure pumpkin2 large eggs, beaten1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup 1% lowfat milk1/3 cup canola oil1 tsp. ...
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KIWI Magazine Frequent hand-washing is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stay healthy during flu season. Want to get your kid excited about lathering up? Download the "Wash Your Hands" song by Bill Harley. It's free!

http://www.kiwimagonline.com/bookclub/reviews/free-download-wash-your-hands-music-by-bill-harley/

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Kiwi Magazine Review:Hey teachers and parents: tired of reminding kids to wash their hands all day every day? Bill Harley has made a great song about the topic so you can save your voice and let him do the singing. It’s like a Public Service Announcement for germ control, but way more fun.
Emily
Emily
THANK YOU! Just going rounds with my 4 year old son, trying to convience him to wash his hands!
Thu at 7:22am
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You're welcome, Emily! And be sure to check out our Nov/Dec issue (on newsstands 11/17) for more tips on natural cold and flu care, plus how to get kids to wash their hands.
Thu at 8:38am
Emily
Emily
Yep- I'm a subsciber!
Thu at 8:43am
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KIWI Magazine Did you know certain houseplants can clean the air inside your home? Learn how to banish indoor germs and toxins with these natural purifiers.

http://www.kiwimagonline.com/articles/articlepage.php?art_id=114&cat_id=3&full=1

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spider plant ficus aloe vera bamboo palm English ivy chrysanthemum gerbera daisy Dracaena "Janet Craig" Dracaena "marginata" snake plant (“mother-in-law’s tongue”) Peace Lily
Elizabeth Lord Seiffert
Elizabeth Lord Seiffert
Be sure to check that these plants are not harmful if ingested by your pets or young children before deciding if and where to place them in your home :-).
November 4 at 6:32am
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Elizabeth, any specific plants you had in mind?
November 4 at 7:09am
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KIWI Magazine Woah! A recent study says most children watch between 28-32 hours of TV each week. Help your kids cut down on the tube time with these fun activities:
http://kiwimagonline.com/kiwilog/archives/1706

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For parents seeking ideas and tips on how their families and children can live more environmentally-friendly lifestyles.
Nicki
Nicki
Wow! we got rid of cable a few years ago, very happy with not having it!!!! We do rent dvds..(no commercials and we get to pick and choose)
November 3 at 8:29am
Sharon
Sharon
the nice thing about on demand cable is there are no commercials, my dtr doesn't watch the reg. tv shows
November 3 at 8:37am
Nicole Danzy
Nicole Danzy
I've learned not to push the issue anymore. My girls prefer to dance around to music or run around outside.
Thu at 5:50am
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KIWI Magazine Looking to make your kid's school greener and healthier? Become a fan of our sister site, MyHealthySchool.com!

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MyHealthySchool.com is an online resource for parents, teachers, and administrators looking to make their schools healthier for kids and the planet. The website covers topics including: -Healthy school lunches -School gardens -Eco-friendly school supplies -Green building, furnishing, and landscaping -Eco-friendly lesson plans
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KIWI Magazine And, if you need some last minute costume ideas. Here's some you can make by going through your closets. Try a fortune teller or rock star. You'd be amazed what you can find. More Halloween fun at http://www.kiwimagonline.com/halloween/?refer=flash_Halloween

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Long or short sleeved-shirt, patterned button-down shirt tied at the belly button, long patterned skirt, bandana, sandals, hoop earrings, scarves, and lots of bracelets (make your own crystal ball out of tin foil!)
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KIWI Magazine Happy Halloween! Don't forget to take pictures of your kids(and pets) in their home-made costumes and enter our contest! We can't wait to see your pictures! Check out this photo sent it by Emily from Ohio. The wings are hand-painted on nylon stretched over coat hangers! Go to http://www.kiwimagonline.com/halloween/?refer=flash_Halloween

Emily
Emily
beautiful
October 31 at 8:22am
Kazue
Kazue
Gorgeous!
October 31 at 9:45am
Faye Lam-Weickert
Faye Lam-Weickert
Happy Halloween everyone! If you get a chance before 5pm EST, get your last-minute entries in for my giveaway for green kids toys over at GreenOrganicMama.com: http://www.greenorganicmama.com/2009/10/product-review-and-giveaway-eco.html
October 31 at 10:07am
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KIWI Magazine Happy Halloween! Don't forget to take pictures of your kids(and pets) in their home-made costumes and enter our contest! We can't wait to see your pictures! Check out this photo sent it by Emily from Ohio. The wings are hand-painted on nylon stretched over coat hangers!

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KIWI Magazine Happy Halloween! Don't forget to take pictures of your kids(and pets) in their home-made costumes and enter our contest! We can't wait to see your pictures! Check out this photo sent it by Emily from Ohio. The wings are hand-painted on nylon stretched over coat hangers!

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KIWI Magazine How does your family live green? Tell the Meal Makeover Moms and you could win a one-year subscription to KIWI, plus a healthy eating prize pack!
http://mealmakeovermoms.com/kitchen/2009/10/25/kiwi-magazine-and-more-giveaway/

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We're huge fans of KIWI magazine. Their byline -- growing families the natural and organic way -- really sums up what the magazine is all about. Of course
Faye Lam-Weickert
Faye Lam-Weickert
Oh that's awesome! We love KIWI Magazine. Please stop by and visit our family's green blog at http://www.greenorganicmama.com ! We have a fabulous giveaway for 3 wonderful eco-friendly kids toys, ending this Saturday! Leave a comment there about what you do to live greener to enter :)
October 28 at 12:57pm
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We'll check it out, thanks Faye!
October 28 at 3:46pm
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KIWI Magazine Is your kid or pet wearing a homemade costume this Halloween? Don't forget to enter our DIY costume contest plus learn easy ways to green your Halloween at www.kiwimagonline.com/halloween!

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No Tricks, Just TreatsFinding organic goodies to give out to kids this Halloween isn’t as scary as it sounds: These picks are surefire kid-pleasers. Click to continue
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KIWI Magazine Got any snack wrappers laying around? Put them to work in our DIY trick-or-treat bag!
http://www.kiwimagonline.com/ecocrafts/eco-crafts_trickortote.php

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Wasted wrappers are an unfortunate byproduct of snacking, but no more, my crafty friends. No more. With a few tools, some basic sewing skills and the will to recycle, those sweet or salty treats can be your kiddo’s gateway to an eco-friendly carryall.
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KIWI Magazine Full of crunchy nuts and sweet dried cranberries, our Almond Butter Clusters will become your kid's new favorite afternoon snack. Get the recipe at http://www.kiwimagonline.com/recipes/recipepage.php?re_id=131&kw=granola-almonds-sunflower%20seeds-cranberries-honey&category_id=2.

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INGREDIENTS: 2 cups allergy-friendly granola1 cup almond butter1/2 cup shelled, raw sunflower seeds1/2 cup white chocolate chips1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup raw almonds1/2 cup honey1 Tbsp. vanilla2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Amber
Amber
Yum! We eat a lot of granola over here. I'm going to try this. :)
October 23 at 7:25am
Gerri Smalley
Gerri Smalley
I am going to try it too. I will need to substitute almond butter for sunflower butter and change the almonds to pumpkin seeds for my little man. :)
October 23 at 8:57am
Sharon
Sharon
this looks good, thanks
October 23 at 11:04am
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KIWI Magazine Trying to keep your home clean without using harsh chemicals? Check out our DIY cleaner recipes—the ingredients are right in your pantry!

http://www.kiwimagonline.com/articles/articlepage.php?art_id=115&cat_id=3&full=1

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Not a mixologist? If you prefer to purchase cleaners instead of make your own, carefully read the labels to find the safest options. This can prove tricky because, unlike food labels, cleaning-product packaging is not required to list all ingredients. ...
Susan
Susan
Love it. Baking soda, white vinegar and essential oils are the best.
October 19 at 2:26pm
Rebecca
Rebecca
We should all be doing this!
October 24 at 7:51am
Melissa Fowles
Melissa Fowles
we are using baking soda vinager and water works best!
November 1 at 7:28pm
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KIWI Magazine Help our friend Corey Colwell-Lipson be recognized as a great green mom. Cast your vote in the Project Green Search, and she could be a Top 10 Finalist!
http://projectgreensearch.com/model-search/model-search-contestants/page/3/