I am assuming that Seattle, like Berkeley, is a hotbed of green ideas. So it’s no surprise that Lynn at Family Style Love says “I think that I have become borderline obsessed with “greening” my life.” She makes the most excellent point that all the magazine articles that are selling us greener versions of products we already own are really suggesting that we buy more stuff, which is really the big problem here, isn’t it? The stuff? The stuff that is taking over the planet?
Reuse, baby!
And that, my friends, is why my husband and I drive old cars rather than hybrids.
So, let’s take a look at how Lynn avoided buying some plastic-y bibs. Instead she bought some snaps. And used some dishtowels. And made a functional, washable bib for the ever-adorable Harris.
photo: lynn
photo: lynn
Rock on, Lynn! See her tutorial here.
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Awesome! I am definitely trying this!
Cool idea. But the high chair is what I noticed in the photo. Lynn or other knowledgeables - what’s the make/model? It looks like it’s made of WOOD. As in, not plastic. Which is green, right?
Muchas gracias.
I wrote about this, in an almost-related kind of way (!) today. I agree about those green magazine articles — someone (you) finally put that sentiment into words!
I love the car comment! Makes me feel good about driving my 1998 Escort rather than a fancy new hybrid!
Kelly- yes, that highchair IS wood. I am not exactly sure how green he construction actually is, but you are right, it is NOT plastic! I purchased the chair through OneStepAhead.com. It was very reasonably priced too, and has a tray you can add if you like. Hope that helps!
YAY!! I would LOVE to see more great ideas like this - ways to avoid buying any more STUFF! I wholeheartedly agree that the “Green Movement” often forgets the first and second principles of REDUCE and REUSE. And I’m such a sucker for all those ads encouraging you to be greener by buying more stuff!
I also saw the idea with dish towels done using bag clips as the connector. Way easier for busy (and lazy) mommies! I’ve tried it and it works great.
I want to make some of these. If I can actually do it, I’ll try to post pictures
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