September 27th, 2008
I’ve been meaning to post this book for a while because it’s so darn cute. 10 Things I Can Do to Help My World written and illustrated by Melanie Walsh was released in August and it looks great. There aren’t that many green picture books for small children so it’s nice to see a new […]
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September 10th, 2008
I finished with my move; well, actually I have one more day of stuff to do (cleaning out the old place) and then I’m done. The good news is you’ll be seeing much more of me around here now. Or, at least I hope that’s good news. I thought we’d kick off me coming back […]
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May 26th, 2008
Here’s a fun game for kids from the EPA - the Dumptown Game located at Recycle City. It looks good for older kids, maybe eight and up; younger kids with a parent, because it’s sort of involved.
Here’s the game description:
“You are Dumptown’s new City Manager! When you start to play, you’ll see […]
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May 3rd, 2008
I’ve actually liked this toy forever. Still, I’ve never posted it here.
Pandabo from Bamboo Collection
Pandabo, an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award winning game is made of quick growing bamboo and decorated with water-based paint. The perfect little game for ages four years and up; Pandabo helps to develop fine motor and problem solving skills […]
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April 29th, 2008
I’m following up our very weak eco-clothing for kids post with an even sadder look at youth shoes. There aren’t that many earth-friendly shoes for kids - and some who do have them make them in styles that no child I know would agree to wear; more slipper than shoe.
There’s lots for babies; ironic since […]
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April 28th, 2008
It’s easy to find organic baby clothing, and somewhat easy to find adult organic clothing. Kids past the toddler stage are more difficult. Maybe it doesn’t sell well, or maybe parents feel like only babies need protection from chemicals in traditional fabrics, or maybe it’s just that the Hannah Montana obsessed generation will only buy […]
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