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This month we premiered our very own blog carnival! We were taken aback by so many stories about protecting children from toxic chemicals in the great outdoors - whether it's a hunt for an effective but safe insect repellant or sunscreen, taming weeds without toxic chemicals, how to keep a non-chlorinated pool, or organic gardening.

So here it is, your new #1 resource for discovering ways families are slathering up on sunscreen, rolling around in the grass, and not exposing themselves to harmful chemicals.

Prevent Lead Exposure Outdoors -

Thanks to Kimberly from Get Green Be Well who reminds us that our children aren’t only exposed to lead from old paint and cheap toys – parents also need to be aware of lead contamination in soil.

Shoes Off at the Door Please -

Lori was on her morning run when she noticed little blue pellets on the sidewalk and a little yellow sign in the adjoining lawn. Now her running shoes (and every other shoe, too) is left at the door to keep those chemicals out.

Sunshine and Bugs: A Natural Defense - 

Rachel from EuphoriaBaby loves Badger sunscreen and bug balm. Read her post to learn why.

Greener and Safer Backyards -

Kirsten from Get Healthy Go Green uses a super-multi-functional product on her rose bushes, grass, and even her twins to ward of pests. What single, natural product can tackle all these tasks? Read her post to find out.

Green Thursdays: A Green Yard -

Jessica Anne from Adventures with Three Girls likes to let her children play barefoot in the grass without worrying about pesticide exposure. You will NEVER guess her secret weapon for battling weeds naturally. Really. Read her blog for an unimaginable reveal.

Our Grass is Greener -

Abbie, from Farmer’s Daughter entices birds and bats to her yard to help keep it greener. Read her post to learn how to harness the pest-fighting power of local critters.

Healthy Green Pest Control and Lawn Care Methods -

Speaking of harnessing nature to fight pests and create a thriving yard, Tela from Babyminding uses worms. Read her post to learn why.

Organic Lawn Care  -

It’s not always more expensive to go green – especially when you can get free fertilizer! Learn more about using free fertilizer (and chicken poop!) to make your lawn naturally lush from Tiffany at Mommy Goes Green.

I am Not the Master of My Backyard  -

Betsey, the Eco-Novice, is renting her home and has to battle with the homeowner and the gardening company who maintains the property. The homeowner wants a green lawn, and Betsey wants a safe lawn. Read her post to find out what happens when she speaks up.

The Evolution of a Lawn  -

Laura has transformed the way she looks at her lawn. Instead of battling to maintain a monoculture of grass, she has a thriving ecosystem where native “weeds” help hold moisture in the soil and dandelions provide tasty salad greens.

Quick Spray to Save Summer Veggies  -

Bunnies are cute – but not when they eat your precious garden bounty. Make your own “anti-bunny vegetable spray” using Cheryl’s easy-peasy recipe.

Moments, or How to Relax and Let the Kids Have (non-toxic) Fun -

Check out Brenna’s beautiful (and very muddy) kids! She’s able to let them get down and DIRTY having fun in the yard because she doesn’t use toxic chemicals.

Clean Food and Dirty Kids -

Christina’s kid is getting down and dirty, too – but she tells us how healthy, organic soil contains beneficial bacteria that make people feel more relaxed, alive and alert. She asks if you’ve ever felt that “soil-happy high”?

Fleeing the Flea -

Summer time is also peak flea time, but since Healthy Bun is trying to conceive, she doesn’t want to expose herself (or her dog) to the toxic chemicals found in common flea and tick control products. Luckily, she knows some natural methods.

Splendor in the Non-Toxic Grass -

Janet, a Parent Ambassador, from Green Mom Reviews writes about her journey from using pesticides “with impunity” to maintaining a non-toxic yard.

Making Changes to Protect my Children Outdoors: The Grass IS Greener on My Side -

Whitney, a Parent Ambassador,  from Mommies with Style writes about her organic gardening success including a slew of vegetables like spinach, lettuce, snow peas and zucchini.

The Most Expensive Eggs We’ll Ever Eat -

How much would you pay for the perfect, organic egg? RookieMom Heather, a Parent Ambassador, estimates the first one from her backyard chickens will be worth about $700 (ouch!)

Thank you all for your super submissions! Be sure to watch our blog for next month’s carnival announcement!

And Don't Miss the Twitter Party This Thursday 6 PM PDT: The Great (Safe) Outdoors!

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