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Beltran, whose kids attend Keizer Elementary, filled out a form from the school asking for help for the holidays. 

125. “A Farewell to Writing” (Season 5, Episode 2)When a friend’s book is published, an envious Rob takes him up on his offer to use his remote cabin to write. The second half of the episode is a good solo showcase for Van Dyke as he does everything to procrastinate.

Busy Plano mom Sarah McNamee didn’t particularly enjoy filtering through a sea of powder blues and generic designs to find the type of clothing and items she wanted to purchase for her son. When her five-year-old Isaiah was an infant, there weren’t many online options for childrens’ items except Etsy. She would go to baby stores and buy things that she didn’t really like; she felt it all looked too, well, baby-y.

104. “Happy Birthday and Too Many More” (Season 3, Episode 19)Chaos comes to Bonnie Meadow Road when the Petries are forced to host 60 kids in their home for Ritchie’s birthday. Not an especially memorable episode, but parents will be able to relate to the Petries’ rebellion against the increasingly high stakes of children’s birthday parties. Rob’s clown song is nice.

OK, so now that you’re on board with the idea that dressing your baby or child in one of those puffy coats or snowsuits is a big, fat NOPE, let’s talk about what to do instead.

Huntley said one of the rewarding things about her job are the reactions she gets from her customers.

93. “The Redcoats are Coming” (Season 4, Episode 20)While other ‘60s sitcoms made fun of rock and roll music (the Bedbugs on F-Troop, anyone?) this Bill Persky-Sam Denoff-penned favorite managed a unique way to comment on the British Invasion without coming off as hopelessly square: It focused on the hysteria. Rob is recruited to put up the Redcoats (a winning Chad and Jeremy) at his home. The climactic raid on the Petrie living room by a horde of screaming teenage girls is one of the series’ most memorable scenes.

When it comes to cold weather comfort for kids, the stores are still lined with products made from environmentally damaging toxic fabrics like polyester and (to the surprise of many), traditional cotton. However, as the consumer appetite for more sustainable products has grown, so has the number of companies offering eco-friendly alternatives. It’s now possible to find everything from winter Onesies to fleece mittens made from sustainable organic materials. Here are some of the most reputable brands offering high-quality organic, recycled and otherwise earth-friendly products to keep your baby or toddler warm this winter. These companies prove that going green is now mainstream, and remind us that consumers do not have to sacrifice quality or comfort to keep their kids cozy and chemical-free this holiday season.

116. “Talk to the Snail” (Season 5, Episode 24)Notable mainly for a brief bit in which a pre-Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In Henry Gibson appears as Sally’s date and reads an inspirational poem, “Keep a Goin’” which Gibson would later set to music and sing in Robert Altman’s Nashville.

Baby Alive dolls are hot again, with bottles to drink and diapers to have changed. A range of skin and hair colors are available, as are boy dolls. $20 at major retailers

For cold winter nights, nothing beats snuggling into warm flannel sheets, and Coyuchi makes some of the thickest and best on the market, all from 100% organic cotton. All of their products are manufactured with natural fibers free of the toxic dyes, bleaches and finishes used in conventional textiles. Their chemical-free flannel bedding is now available in crib size for $38. Once you feel the material, you may need to buy a matching set of sheets and a duvet cover for yourself too.

Kate L. Harrison is branding and marketing expert with a passion for helping nonprofits and eco-friendly businesses succeed. She has a Master’s in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and a JD in Environmental Law from Pace. K…