With the holidays coming up fast, you’re probably starting to consider child gift options. If toys are on your list you’ll want to aim for safe, eco-friendly options, but these toys aren’t always inexpensive. Here are some ideas for affordable green toys…

Eco-Friendly Tea Set from Green Toys – $24.99
Oval Xylophone from Plan Toys – $22.99
Crayon Rocks – $5-27
CitBlocs – starting at just $15
Contemporary Dollhouse from Plan Toys – $99.99 (seriously, one of the best deals for an eco-friendly dollhouse, most are well into the triple digits.
Sprig adventure toys – $9-28
Organic Veggies and Crate from Under The Nile – $25.99
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Check out these cool Soy Crayon Rocks:

I love them. I bet your kids will love them too. Benefits o’ plenty:

These crayon rocks are made with renewable soybeans and tinted with natural mineral powder.
Because they’re soy, they’re smooth and distribute color evenly; more like pastels than wax crayons.
Designed to strengthen a child’s tripod grip muscles – helps with writing skills.
Perfect for smaller hands and easy to grip.
Many “occupational therapists and teachers of children with special needs” are using these crayons in order to help children develop their fine motor skills.

Plus, they’re so fun. Little rocks that you can color with! What …read more