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Green Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Kids

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:00:45 +0000

Before shipping deals for a green Valentine gifts end, here’s a round up of neat eco-gifts for little ones.

For babies:

Conversation Heart Rattles – Fair Trade, eco-company, knit sweethearts for babies.

Lovebird Baby Shoes – sadly, you can’t get these in time for Valentine’s Day, because they’re made to order, but they’re so cute I have to share. Made by eco-friendly Diddle Dumpling and perfect for upcoming spring (not just Valentine’s Day).

Duck: Luvee Duck from Bud: 100% phthalates free and virtually indestructible for a long life span.

For kiddos:

Wheely Bug – Small – Ladybug – made from sustainable wood. Ages 18 months + and for littles up to 50 lbs. A large size for kids up to age five is also available.

Baker’s Dozen – fun pretend wooden cookies on baking sheet – perfect for pretend play and non-toxic.

Bamboo Collection Creative E-Racer Suzuka Red – bamboo and water based paints.

Memo Hearts Game – from eco-friendly Haba.

Mr. Ellie Pooh Paper Heart Boxes – The Mr. Ellie Pooh company sells paper made of 75% Sri Lankan elephant dung (Ellie Pooh Paper). All Ellie Pooh paper products are 100% recycled, 75% Pooh
and 100% kooky fun.

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Beautiful Valentine’s Day Sweets & Treats – Organic and Fair Trade Goodies

Jennifer — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:00:26 +0000

Looking for fun treats for Valentine’s Day that won’t crush the planet’s heart? Try one or some of these ideas…

Any of the lovely cookies from Beautiful Sweets – Their treats are all sustainable from the baking to the packaging, and they ship their pretty Valentine’s Day organic cookies all over. Some examples…

Organic and Fair Trade certified Life is Sweet Valentine Chocolates via Organic Boutique

Really adorable and natural LOVE Letter Cookies from Dancing Deer Baking Co.

Natural Candy Store has all sorts of natural and Fair Trade Valentine’s Day treats, such as…

Dark Chocolate Hearts – Organic & Fair Trade

Vegan Heart Lollipop

Vegan Raspberry Red Licorice Hearts

Pure Fun Organic Fruit Lollipops Mix (organic, vegan, kosher, and gluten-free)

Later we’ll look at some organic treats you and the kiddos can make at home.

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Fair Trade Halloween: Reverse Trick or Treat!

Peggy — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:00:11 +0000

You can help end poverty and forced child labor among cocoa growers by reversing your kid’s trick or treat.

When children get candy from adults this year, they can hand over some Fair Trade chocolate with information about the problems in the cocoa industry.

The Reverse Trick or Treat kits are free, but there is a limited supply. You will pay for the shipping only ($4.95). Order before October 13!

Get more info and order at Global Exchange Fair Trade.

Even if you decide not to order a kit, you can download a flyer about Fair Trade chocolate to give out on Halloween.

Will your Halloween include chocolate?

Image via flickr.

Click here to learn about all the current contests, themes, and green challenges going on at Tree Hugging Family in September 2008

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Organic Chocolate Easter Bunnies for Kids & Organic Cotton Veggies and Fruit for Infants

Peggy — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:28:44 +0000

Taraluna is such a cool little online shop. I’ve been pretty much enamored with them since purchasing some fair trade wind chimes as a gift for someone last year.

They send me customer e-mails about new products. And of course I had to go over and check out their great new chocolate Easter bunnies.

They have milk and dark chocolate bunnies and eggs, both organic and fair trade. They even have vegan Easter bunnies.

I honestly believe that organic chocolate tastes better, and if I were going to give an Easter bunny, I’d order these.

If you’re looking for a goody for a very little one, check out Taraluna’s organic cotton vegetables and fruit, perfect for little teeth to teethe on.

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