W.A.T.C.H. just released their worst toys of 2007 list. If you are buying gifts for kids this holiday season than this list is a must read.
It’s not an all-inclusive list though. A good bet is to buck plastics and battery operated toys. Although, I know that’s not the most helpful stand-alone suggestion.
One blog that can help you do this is Eco Child’s Play this blog covers, “Natural toys that inspire your child’s imagination! A review of developmentally appropriate, ecologically friendly toys for young children and green family news.“ Jennifer who writes Eco-Child’s Play, (what’s with all the green Jennifers?) is …read more

If you’re looking for healthy non-toxic and utterly charming toys for your little one than you can’t do much better than Seasons Natural Toys. I love them because not only do they make toys with non-toxic finishes but these toys are unique and heavily tree inspired and also promote creative and imaginative play.
Also, these items are so much more beautiful than the typical rampant plastic toys we see everywhere. Just look…
Season’s Original Treehouse

This award winning treehouse has a look out tower, swings, rope ladders, transport pulley system, loft, opening and closing shades, knot ropes, clothesline, even a …read more

I know beautiful and metal don’t always come together — but sometimes they do perfectly. On a second note; every time I think I find my favorite tree item I find some new ones I love even more. It’s a sickness.
Imagination in Metals is a company in Florida whose tag line is, “If you can imagine it…We can create it” which I whole heartedly believe. They create beautiful hand crafted wrought iron designs for homes and other places and also completed some specialty tree projects and here are three I love.
Tree of Life Designed in Copper, Iron and Glass

A lovely …read more