National Toy Hall of Fame Inducts The Stick: Is There a Better Toy?

The stick has been added to the National Toy Hall of Fame. It joins the 2005 inductee, cardboard box as free "toys" that incite a child's imagination. "It's very open-ended, all-natural, the perfect price - there aren't any rules or instructions for its use," said Christopher … [Read more...]

2008 Eco Child's Play Green, Eco-friendly Holiday Gift Guide

Halloween is over and the winter holidays are approaching. Whether you celebrate the Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or another winter celebration, the coldest season is typical a time for exchanging gifts. Although I am sickened by the consumerism associated with … [Read more...]

Made in Canada: Natural Pod's Eco-Friendly, FSC Certified Wooden Kitchen Furniture Encourages Dramatic Play

Natural Pod, one of our favorite online natural toy companies, has introduced a wooden kitchen series just in time for the upcoming holiday season. With options such as the Chef's Kitchen, Chef's Kitchen and Hutch, and the Chef's Portable Kitchen, these large wooden toys will … [Read more...]

Eco Kids' Toys: Aurora Naturally Eco-Plush Made from Soy and Kapok

As a child, I loved stuffed animals. I had tons and tons of them, many of which had to be bagged and placed in our attic because they outgrew my room. It was an excessive obsession, I admit, but my attraction to plush continues today in a more restricted way with my children; … [Read more...]

Tiny Decor: Create a Naturally Modern, Eco-Friendly Nursery or Child's Bedroom

Many parents feed their children healthy organic food, but they often neglect to consider their child's main environment, their bedroom or nursery, for ecological consideration. Tiny Decor is a company commited to helping families chose eco-friendly products for interior design … [Read more...]