Published on July 30th, 2009
Kidzsack is an eco-friendly backsack made from 100% recycled cotton and soda bottles. A cute bag for back to school, the end of summer, or just to have for fun these bags allow a child’s creativity to come through.
The Kidzsack comes with a set of 8 washable markers that kids can use to decorate the bags. Then they can be washed and colored again. It’s usable coloring sheet for kids to enjoy.
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Published on July 30th, 2009
Eco-friendly pencils, soy crayons, smencils, Forest Stewardship Council approved colored pencils, banana paper notebooks, washable markers, recycled paper sketchbooks and journals…Stubby Pencil Studio has eco-back to school supplies for your little ones.
I love Stubby Pencil Studio because they have the cutest and most practical eco-art supplies for my kids. Read the rest of this entry »
Published on July 29th, 2009
Who doesn’t love a baby? I’ve never once felt that obligatory, “Ugh, I have to go to this baby shower but I don’t want to” that I often feel with other social events. There is something about walking through the baby section that brings out the mushy gushy in me. I could spend hours walking up and down all the baby aisles… I even stop and ponder bottles (I, who breastfed my babies and had no need for bottles). This baby stuff obsession can lead to some ugly consumerism (which is exactly what the stores and manufacturers want). Because of my adoration of babies and all their junk, I’ve become the Queen of Baby Showers. Here are some idea’s I’ve come across to help baby get started in a more sustainable way. Read the rest of this entry »
Published on July 24th, 2009
Crafty creators, budding builders, future architects…my children. Give them something to stack and build and they are ecstatic. From towers to barns to creative works of art, they love to make amazing things.
This new set of CitiBlocs has opened a whole new world to them as little builders. Read the rest of this entry »
Published on July 9th, 2009
Most of my photos get stored on the computer, on flash drives and DVDs. I sometimes get creative and make some photo books or do a little digital scrapbooking. However the grandparents always want photos…and they aren’t as digital savvy as some other family members. Email about does them in, don’t ask them to download, upload or do anything else technically advanced. That means I have to make prints. I found a site that offers eco-friendly printing options, Lifephoto.com. Read the rest of this entry »
Published on June 29th, 2009
PeekaGreen.com sent me this box of awesome HappyMais for my kids to try out.
HappyMais building blocks are made by Ecotoys in Italy and sold through PeekaGreen.com. The building blocks are made from Mater-Bi, a GM-free certified cornstarch dyed with non-toxic food coloring.
Building blocks made from cornstarch, how cool is that? Read the rest of this entry »
Published on May 21st, 2009
A couple of weeks ago we took a hike in the mountains and collected lots of pine needles, sticks, twigs and a large collection of colorful leaves. I was racking my brain trying to think of something NEW to do with them. We decided to make art pieces out of them!
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Published on April 1st, 2009
Art supplies are wonderful and versatile. What other items offer fun play, creative expression, and learning all in one…for very inexpensive prices?
With art supplies children have the world at their fingertips. There is so much that can be done, be made, be transformed…but with toxic ingredients like lead showing up in kids’ products you want to be sure that the creative supplies are not only fun but safe for the little ones.
Stubby Pencil Studio offers the biggest selection around that I have found, of eco-friendly, non-toxic art supplies and old fashioned games and toys. Perfect items to stuff in Easter baskets.
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Published on March 31st, 2009
We are loving this album by Shana Barry. A Pink Whale and A Very Tall Tree is a lovely collection of folk music for children.
The songs are about the island of Fof and the Fofers who inhabit it… the lyrics talk about all the wonderful things found in nature.
“…I eat blueberries as soon as I pick them, then I head to the raspberry bramble, pick enough for a pie then lie back in the grass…”
Let’s talk sustainability. The album is available in MP3 for download or on CD which is printed in soy based ink, comes in recyclable paperboard cover WITHOUT plastic shrink wrap. Now, that’s responsible packaging. Read the rest of this entry »
Published on March 28th, 2009
As I was browsing one of my favorite craft sites (FamilyFun.com), I came across the perfect contest for our readers to participate in…
The Amazing Recycled Crafts Contest. I can hardly think of a better way to spend a rainy afternoon then cruising the recycling bin and helping the kids create fun projects. Even better, your craft could win an Energy Star approved Samsung 46″ HDTV or an Apple MacBook.
If you aren’t feeling the creative juices, check out all the great ideas on FamilyFun.com for making recycled crafts. In addition to craft ideas, visit the “Green A Little, Save A Lot” page for green tips, advice and information geared to adults.
Isn’t the bottle giraffe super cute? Read the rest of this entry »
Kidzsack is an eco-friendly backsack made from 100% recycled cotton and soda bottles. A cute bag for back to school, the end of summer, or just to have for fun these bags allow a child’s creativity to come through.
