Recycle Your Used Wrapping Paper Into Special Thank You Cards

Now that the presents have all been opened many houses are covered in torn pieces of wrapping paper, ribbons, and tags. You can gather it all up and toss it in the recycling bin, or reuse it yourself for some recycled craft fun. Recycle your used wrapping paper into thank you … [Read more...]

Back to Basics: What Kids Actually Need for Play Fun

I am a firm believer in minimalist living. That said, my kids like so many others have WAY too much stuff. We are working hard to change this and focus on what actually makes sense. The phrase, "I'm Bored" is never to be uttered in my house. I get this from my darling … [Read more...]

Better Toys Make Better Gifts: Holiday Shopping Naturally

Let's face it, I like toys. Sometimes the toys I buy for my children are more for me, like their four foot tall wooden doll house. I always wanted a doll house like that, I grew up in extreme poverty so good, quality, safe toys weren't an option. My kids love it, but I might … [Read more...]

All Natural, Safe, Wooden Toys: Fair Trade Bamboo Suling Flute

I think one of the nicest gifts you can give a child is a musical instrument. Music is good for the soul, and if you chose the right instrument, your child will make beautiful sounds instead of irritating noise. Make that musical instrument a Fair Trade, natural toy, and you … [Read more...]

The Everything Kids Environment Book by Sheri Amsel

Everything Kids' Environment Book: Learn how you can help the environment-by getting involved at school, at home, or at play (Everything Kids Series) by Sheri Amsel is an easy to read book that can help children get interested and involved with saving the environment. This … [Read more...]