Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Activity

Any container that I do buy I either recycle or look for a way to reuse. We have mountains of carrot juice bottles that I am always trying to find ideas for. This was a very fun simple activity to do and will help me when my daughter needs something quietly to play. I have been … [Read more...]

Wooden Fairy Dolls from The Fairy Ring

Natural dolls are almost impossible to find in conventional stores. Most dolls you can get at big box stores are made of plastic with phthalates and PVC. Cloth dolls can be found at specialty stores but they can be very expensive. Getting quality, natural, safe dolls for your … [Read more...]

Court Upholds Congressional Ban on Toxic Toys

Yet another victory and more good news for toy safety happened to day, with a judge ruling that toys and baby products with pthalates must be removed from the shelves. “Today’s victory gives parents the certainty Congress tried to provide in the first place – that their children … [Read more...]

Green Diva's Guide to Healthy Pets: Natural, Sustainable Pet Products

One of the best parts of this job is that we get to test and review a lot of products. Jenifer usually does all the kid stuff, but we both have fuzzy family members, and honestly, a lot of the toys offered by West Paw Design are kid-safe grade too! West Paw Deisgn, is creating … [Read more...]

Free Toys and Less Clutter: Sharing the Toy Library Love

Toys! Toys! Toys! If you have kids, chances are your house is overrun with them. Cheap plastic garbage toys gifted from well-intentioned relatives; expensive high-quality wooden eco-friendly educational pieces that are almost more works of art than toys; noisy … [Read more...]