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I've been so caught up with unhealthy toys and baby food and formula lately, I've been neglecting my (e)mailbag. If you've written me lately, I promise to answer your question shortly. Here's one:
I read what you wrote about what Crocs are made of. I get tempted by cheap things at Target and stores like that because the kids grow out of everything so quickly, but I don't know what they're made of either. Are there green shoes for kids out there? Will they break the bank?
-Anne, mom of two
Anne, I hear you. My weakness has been the Payless website from time to time, especially when our fabulous and endless supply of hand-me-downs comes up short, or the used shoes in her current size aren't exactly gently used. I'm all for secondhand gear - what could be greener? - but I don't like putting my kid in really dinged up kicks. I especially draw the line at holes! I wouldn't wear them myself. Still, I resist the urge to go as cheap as possible and vote with my dollars by buying from companies that appear to be walking the sustainable walk.
First up, have you seen Simple Shoes? They even have those adorable soft slippers for early walkers that everyone else makes in leather. ...
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