Make Your Halloween a Little Greener…

What comes to mind when you think of Green Halloween?  We’re not talking Frankenstein, green witches or scaly green swamp creatures.  

Green Halloween®

 is a non-profit Seattle based initiative whose goal is to create healthier and more Earth-friendly holidays, starting with Halloween.  

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Backed from the beginning in 2007 by Whole Foods Market and later joined by Kiwi Magazine

 and HGTV Start at Home, the initiative expanded nation-wide.  In cities across the country, the Halloween holiday is turning healthy and eco-friendly.

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To support these ‘green’ efforts while offering kids an opportunity to get new to them costumes, National Costume Swap Day was born.  The offical kick off for the 2010 Swap Day is this Saturday, October 9.   Stop by Green Halloween’s website where you can Find a Swap in your area, Register your Swap or ideas on how you can help Spread the Word on making Halloween more eco-friendly.

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75 Cute Homemade Toddler Halloween Costume Ideas

Best homemade Halloween costume ideas for toddlers, submitted by Parenting.com moms

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7 Tips for Baby Halloween Costume Safety

Baby Halloween costumes are nothing short of fun and adorable. But just because we love to dress up our little ones, it doesn't mean they enjoy it all that much. When you are going to suit your baby up in a Halloween costume, there are 7 things to remember to keep them both safe and comfortable.

Check for Loose Threads, Snaps or Buttons

Think About the Weather and the Location

Make Sure the Baby Costume is Fire Retardant

When in Doubt, Add a Little Reflective Tape

Be Sure Buntings Fit Well

Skip the Mask

Avoid Itchy Fabrics

Read full at About.com Guide

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How to Find Clothes that Fit a Cloth-Diapered Baby

Cloth-diapering your baby comes with a whole host of benefits for you and your baby-it's less expensive than disposable diapers, better for the environment and better for your baby's skin. The only drawback lies in finding clothes that fit your cloth-diapered baby. That cute little fluffy bottom can be a bit cumbersome at times, but it is possible to find cute baby clothes that fit over your baby's cloth diaper.

Read more: How to Find Clothes that Fit a Cloth-Diapered Baby | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2259427_that-fit-cloth-diapered-baby.html#ixzz10Bx2bVQT

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What to Look for When Shopping for Baby Sunglasses

Luckily, there are many companies that make baby sunglasses that offer excellent protection from these harmful UV rays. But all sunglasses are not created equal; here's what you should look for when shopping for baby sunglasses.

• Coverage all the way around the eye: sunglass lenses should cover the entire area around your baby's eye - including the sides.
• Frame flexibility: babies can be tough on their stuff. Make sure that baby sunglasses have a bit of give or flexibility so they're not easily broken.
• Category 3 or 4 lenses: these are the darkest of lenses and will give your baby the ultimate in protection. Avoid sunglasses that have light colored lenses.
• UVA, UVB and UVC protection: when baby sunglasses protect against all three, you know their eyes are totally safe.
• Wrap-around flexible band: a flexible, elastic band will make sure sunglasses stay put and that baby can't pull them off. You will find these with both Velcro closure and without.

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Child Photo Project Celebrates Diversity

Here's some interesting video project!

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10 Halloween Baby Costumes: All Treats, No Tricks

Ready for Halloween? Still looking for a baby Halloween costume? This list of 10 Halloween baby costumes are the cutest you'll find so you can make sure he's irresistible - no matter if he tricks or treats.

1. The Baby Sweet Pea

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Pottery Barn Kids has come up with one of the cutest costumes this season! The baby sweet pea is made of fleece with a jersey lining. Padded, rubber soled booties give traction to walkers. 

5 buttons up the back means it's an easy-on-easy-off costume; beanie-style had tops it all off.

2. Superhero Baby Costume

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Because she's a Super Girl! Let her don a cape and that great big "S" in signature girly pink. After Halloween, let her use the costume to play dress up.

3. Little Pirate with Scarf

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Even when she's outfitted like a darling pirate, she may not be willing to share her loot! This baby costume includes the dress and head scarf. And chances are, she'll want to play dress-up with this long after October.

4. Cow Infant Costume

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What an udderly adorable costume! Available from newborn through 12 months. Structured as a jumpsuit with an attached tail and a hood that sports attached horns.

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5. The Mighty Dino

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A comfortable bodysuit with snap closure pant, hood and detachable tail. The cutest feature? The googly-eyes!

6. Future Golfer

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Does daddy love to play 18 holes? Then your son will enjoy dressing up as a golfer - complete with an argyle sweater vest, beret and plaid pants!

7. Noah's Ark Dragon

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Shimmery green scales and a bright yellow belly are paired with pink claws and a purple skeleton. The hood is secured by a button under the chin; great for crawlers or walkers. Available in sizes 6 to 18 months.

8. Wizard of Oz Scarecrow

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If he only had a brain...

Life could be a ding-a-derry in the Wizard of Oz Scarecrow Infant costume, which includes a green and brown romper with attached rope belt, faux straw decoration on the arms, green and brown scarecrowesque patches and attached shoe covers. A headpiece featuring an attached hat is also included in this not-so-scary ensemble.

Got a whole gang going trick-or-treating? Make it a themed get together with the other Wizard of Oz characters!

9. Iconic Socky Monkey for Boys and Girls

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Sock Monkey's have made a huge comeback as of late and this costume pays tribute to this iconic toy. Also great for dress-up play anytime of the year.

10. Hungry Hippo

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This hippo is a bubble-style costume and cute as can be. Mullins Square has a whole line of costumes, so if you aren't a fan of the hippo, flower pots, lobsters, kittens, sharks and many others.

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