Seven Tips for Healthy Painting

by Margie Kelly Communications Manager Healthy Child Healthy World www.healthychild.org There's nothing like a fresh coat of paint to improve the look and feel of a room. In the process of making your home beautiful, however, you don't want to contaminate the air you … [Read more...]

Earth Paint: Eco-Friendly, Natural Paint Kit Made in the USA

Kids need and deserve paint!!! The only problem is, even when they are older, children are not very neat artists. Recently, I was surprised at how much paint my daughter had all over her hands, and she is ten-years-old! Since our skin absorbs toxins, it is very important … [Read more...]

Hank D and the Bee: A Christmas gift for Bee

Long time "hankheads" may recognize this as an old Hank D and the Bee cartoon. However, it is a bit different--I made it mildly more disturbing, and added Wendy to the strip. Happy Holidays! Follow the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon … [Read more...]

5 Green Gifts: SLOWCOLOR, ITO EN, STL Ocarina, Life Without Plastic, & Made to Play

1. Boulder Scarf As a weaver and fiber artist, I am fascinated by SLOWCOLOR. The video above not only explains the company's "trend toward more conscious gifting", but the natural, handmade processes of the weavers, spinners, and dyers inspire me. I would love to go and visit … [Read more...]

Gifts for the Crafty Parent: made to play! Handmade Toys & Crafts for Growing Imaginations

During this time of year when parents and grandparents are looking for the best toys to give this holiday season, we are reminded that the best toysare simple and have been adored since children began playing. The best toys inspire imagination and are handmade toys. Joel … [Read more...]