Toy Testing

Worried about toxic toys?

Eden's Green Closet and The Smart Mama are hosting a free toy testing event!

Come have a toy or other household good, even makeup, tested for lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury and other elements.

The Smart Mama will use a handheld XRF analyzer to screen toys and household goods. The Smart Mama will also provide a brief presentation on buying safer toys - what to look out for, what those age grading guidelines mean, etc.

The event is free!

Wednesday, June 4, at 11:00 a.m.

Eden’s Green Closet
1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd., 310-450-2345

*Only one toy or good per person please.



Jennifer Taggart of The Smart Mama is a mom of 2, environmental attorney focusing on consumer product labeling, former environmental engineer, and author of the forthcoming The Smart Mama's Green Guide: Simple Steps to Non Toxic Babies. The Smart Mama offers in home consultation for reducing toxic chemicals at home, from non toxic nurseries to reviewing beauty products, and toy testing.

This is free….however please RSVP to ensure that we schedule enough time!

RSVP EdensGreenCloset@gmail.com

Visit http://www.edensgreencloset.com/ and click the calendar section to find out more details!!!

Passionate Parenting with Susan Stiffelman

Tuesday, May 20th from 10am - 1pm please join Susan Stiffelman, MFT for a three hour workshop devoted to raising kids who are joyful, resilient and authentically themselves.

Passionate Parenting:
Toddlers through teens
Tuesday, May 20, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Eden's Green Closet, 1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd

How to Raise Kids Who Are Joyful, Resilient
and Authentically Themselves
A fantastic 3-hour workshop with Susan Stiffelman, MFT
The workshop does have a fee of $75, payable at the door or before hand at www.susanstiffelman.com

Topics include:
• How to remain calmly and confidently in charge as your child’s North Star
• How to get your child to do what you ask—without damaging the
relationship with timeouts, threats or hardening their hearts
• Dealing with anger and aggression in children and teens
• Dealing with fears, sadness and life’s inevitable frustrations
•••••••••
"Susan Stiffelman makes parenting easier by bringing much needed support and guidance to help parents stay deeply connected with
their kids. Susan is full of heart and soul but firmly grounded in common sense understanding."
John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
"Susan Stiffelman has a refreshing approach to parenting - one infused with humor and compassion. Her responses and reflections
about parenting offer parents delightful oppportunities to think anew. Parents left the workshop with utter delight that they had taken
time to participate."
Joan Martin, Director, Crossroads Elementary School, Santa Monica, CA
“I have been putting your advice into practice and it is greatly contributing to my being a better father. Your book has become my
“Parenting Bible” and I know I will continually refer to it. You’ve really created something special.”
Dr. Chris Kammer
"Susan Stiffelman was one of the most dynamic and useful speakers our parents have hosted…”
Patty Lancaster, Counselor, Archer School for Girls

Location: Eden’s Green Closet 1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice (310) 450 2345
310 589 7020 • osusannaji@gmail.com • http://www.susanstiffelman.com/

Please RSVP if you are interested in attending this workshop. Space is limited.

email to EdensGreenCloset@gmail.com

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone that showed up for the grand opening party!

The day was a success and I am especially grateful for Giuditta Tornetta and her powerful book "Painful Childbirth: An Empowering Journey Through Pregnancy and Birth" and all of her wonderful guests!

Please come back often for all of the wonderful things going on at Eden's Green Closet!

Grand Opening

The Grand Opening of Eden's Green Closet will be tomorrow:

Saturday, May 10th, 2-6 pm.

You can visit http://www.edensgreenclosetgrandopeningmay.blogspot.com/ for more info!
1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, Ca 90291
310-450-2345
http://www.edensgreencloset.com/
edensgreencloset@gmail.com