Since green toys can be a little more difficult to find, it’s wise to start looking now for holiday gifts for kids. Stockings are a fun holiday tradition, and kids like to find a toy mixed in with their candy and fruit goodies. So, onward to natural, reclaimed or recycled (mostly small) toys…

Walking Stick Toys features lots of wooden toys painted with non-toxic paint. I like their goat figure, but they offer plenty more of these tiny treasures for only $7. The wooden figures are 3 inches tall and made with organic Maple. Other animal figures include a panda, kangaroo, …read more

How funny I’m writing here again exactly one year after I left before, and on the very date that we turn back the clocks!

Jennifer has done a really great job with this blog from the very beginning, and I’m sad to see her go, but will still be reading her green writing online.
You’ll see a few things change (like the blog look, again), but some things will stay the same too. I’ll feature truly green products, not greenwash. And tell you my honest opinion in product reviews.
I’ll try to tackle the hardest green issues in our lives. Tree Hugging …read more

Before the holiday season hits, make sure you do some winter cleaning. Take a look at all the toys in your child’s room and chuck out any containing toxic chemicals or lead.

The NRDC, among others notes that toxins found in toys related to plastics can interfere with normal sexual development, and may even lead to early onset of puberty.
Collect up any soft plastic toys, toys with older paint (could be lead based), and drop them off at the recycling center. Make sure that friends and family know that your goal is safe holiday toys. Tell them to limit the amount …read more

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
Whole World …read more

There are plenty of sustainable toys to be had. With summer coming soon, it’s time to think about which toys are a good idea for fun. In my opinion a recycled box, the great outdoors, and a basic tree for climbing make great summer toys for green kiddos BUT if you’re looking for some special toys that go beyond found treasures check out these summer toy picks…

Ping Pong Catapult – fun outside with some action! This toy is a cool idea for older kids (small parts make it bad for very young children). This natural, non-toxic wooden ping pong catapult …read more

Remember the very cool Green Toy Giveaway we had here last year? Well, Green Toys just introduced their new spring line, and they’ve got some great new toys available. I like the new line a lot because it really encourages your kids to get outside with fun toys like a jump rope with recycled handles and a recycled ecosaucer flying disc.

Like all Green Toys, this new collection is made with recycled milk jugs. Other new toys include a recycling truck, dump truck, and adorable play tool set. Go see all of them. Oh, and speaking of giveaways, we’ve got one …read more

Most likely, not all the toys your kids get this year are going to be perfectly green. First of all, for holidays, you should do the following:

Encourage family and friends to purchase green toys for you child. Of course, you need to do the same.
Make sure that handmade, safe, green toys continue to be an option for your child.
Buy less or give the gift of time over simply giving products to kids.

Not all the tips above work all the time though. Some family members can be a hard sell, and will continue to give your child toys that aren’t so …read more

Hopefully you’ve been following the handmade toy issue going on. If not, read my previous post, Help save handmade toys in the USA – sign the online petition.
I wanted to update you about something I just saw at Cool Mom Picks – an adorable and of course useful, Save Handmade! button that you can place on your blog or website (see above). Using this button allows everyone to learn about this important topic, and the button is so nicely done that it’ll look great on just about any child-minded or eco site. I put one up at Little Slices …read more

B Hive Designs has all kinds of great clothing, but being a girly girl, I want these…
Sunflower – Espresso Cap Sleeve Baby Doll or Owl – Chocolate Cap Sleeve Baby Doll – I couldn’t decide…

Daffodil – Eco Hoodie

All are hand screened, made with organic cotton, and are totally cute. Plenty of colors too – I just like these shades. These would make a great eco gift for a teen girl, or someone older (like me!) B Hive Designs carries men, women, and kids clothing, jewelry, and the cutest cards.
$36 – $52 – Organic women’s clothing
+ B Hive Designs
November current events at …read more

Zoom to the Moon is a great eco-friendly, inexpensive holiday gift for the littles. The set comes with everything you see above and each space happy figure is made of sustainable rubber wood.
$27.00 Zoom to the Moon
+ Modern Tots
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