Cost and environmental impact are among the reasons why I switched to green greening our house inside and out, but as a parent I've discovered an added benefit: even the tiniest tot can get in on the action!
Inside, I feel comfortable with the kids being around our cleaners.. At 2.5, V is eager to spray and wipe everything he possibly can. While sometimes we just go with plain water, it is nice to really benefit from his eagerness. Baby E is still too oral to help that way (even green cleaners shouldn't be eaten), but I can tote him around on my back while I work without worrying about dangerous fumes.
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| Scrubbing the tub with green cleaners |
The same holds true outside of the house. With a
pesticide-free yard, our kids can go free-range: Baby E can explore on his own and
eat a handful—or three—of clover or chickweed. Toddler V can play dump truck with grass clippings with his bare
hands for an hour while I use the quiet reel-push mower right next to him.
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| Mowing Helper |
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| Getting used to the feel of grass |
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| Digging in the dirt pile in the backyard |
With organic gardening, we get the fun of watering, digging, catching slugs, and eating veggies together. Everyone can lend a hand!
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| Square Foot Gardeners |
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| Little Helper |
Green cleaning looks different: things are clean, but not
perfectly spotless. Green yards look different: we have more clover, plantain, dandelions,
and chickweed than actual grass. But, the payoff is that we can enjoy them as a
whole family more fully.
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| V & Dave 2012 |
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| E & Dave, 2013 |
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| Babywearing helps keep baby in on the outdoor action |
Labels: Baby, Babywearing, Cleaning Green, Gardening, Parenting
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