http://blogs.drgreene.com/parentpicks savvy parents' recommendations for cool stuff Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:12:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Cash Flow is an exciting family board game that packs a big lesson on how financial life really works. Players draw for occupations and earn money based on their station in life. Each turn players are given the opportunity (via role of the dice) to either get ahead through wise ... http://blogs.drgreene.com/parentpicks/2009/11/18/cash-flow-the-game-or-is-it/ Now little ones can learn all about the basics of recycling. Made in the USA from 100% recycled milk containers, the Green Toys Recycling Truck sorts bottles, cans and paper. It also has a movable recycling bed and open/shut rear door. It is safe, non-toxic, BPA-Free and packaged in recycled ... http://blogs.drgreene.com/parentpicks/2009/11/13/green-toys-recycling-truck/ Create your own sandy, dusty desert scene with the DuneCraft Desert Hothouse. This kit comes complete with a variety of cacti and succulents including the Giant Saguaro, Joshua Tree and many more. Little ones will have a blast designing a desert landscape with included gravel, sand, boulders and desert friends. ... http://blogs.drgreene.com/parentpicks/2009/11/12/desert-hothouse/ As both a parent and an expert on eco-friendly toys, I had a great opportunity - to help judge the Goddard Schools/EcoChildsPlay.com Best Green Toy Contest. And boy was it fun! We had over 50 entries and it was tough to select the 10 finalists. (We’ve listed all of the entries ... http://blogs.drgreene.com/parentpicks/2009/11/10/count-octopus-makes-learning-to-count-fun/ In the adventure, that is bath time, it’s always great to find something to entertain my 2 year old daughter. And of course what 2 year old isn’t in love with bubbles! Natures Baby put my mind at ease when putting capfuls of bubbles in her bathtub. The organic product ... http://blogs.drgreene.com/parentpicks/2009/11/08/natures-baby-organics/ All natural AND anti-bacterial? Is it possible? I don't know how they do it, but the good people at CleanWell have created a product that I love and trust. It's made with Ingeniium -- a patented formulation of essential plant oils proven to kill 99.99% of harmful germs. Natural AND ... http://blogs.drgreene.com/parentpicks/2009/11/06/cleanwell-all-natural-anti-bacterial-foaming-hand-soap/ When I had breast cancer, I was told I had months to live. I had a decision to make -- If the doctors were right, how I could I invest my life in the best way possible? That was in 1996 and DrGreene.com had just launched. The world didn't know ... http://blogs.drgreene.com/parentpicks/2009/11/05/notes-left-behind/ When we finally got a Wii my mental image of kids in front of the TV zoned out to the world around them shattered.  Playing the Wii has my kids interacting with each other, and not just through the TV.  Working out schedules and cheering each other to beat the ... http://blogs.drgreene.com/parentpicks/2009/11/04/wii-and-wii-fit/ I love taking pictures, but find it difficult to share them with family and friends -- especially those who aren't particularly computer savvy. Plus, it's fun to have something tangible to give. That's why I began creating full color, hard bound books using Blurb Books. I've been incredibly happy with ... http://blogs.drgreene.com/parentpicks/2009/11/03/personalize-your-gift-create-your-own-book/ So(y) Lovely, So(y) Soft! Ecofriendly Soybu Throw A few years ago, Alan and I went to a beach front hotel for a short get-away with just the two of us. It was magical, but I hadn't packed properly and was cold. In the hotel gift shop we were amazed to find ... http://blogs.drgreene.com/parentpicks/2009/11/02/soy-lovely-soy-soft-ecofriendly-soybu-throw/