We love the green movement when it comes to packing lunches and snacking. This Zippered Snack Bag Cotton Waterproof Pouch is an adorable way to ditch those nasty plastic baggies. Perfect for munchies or lunchtime, your child will love the fun prints. We love that these are machine washable, water proof and BPA free.
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It is no secret that there is nothing we like to do more after the kids go to bed than hang on the couch or play with their toys. The Brinca Dada Emerson Doll House has us totally drooling. The Emerson House modern dollhouse is the perfect home for the modern family. It has six ultra modern rooms including a living room, kitchen, library/office, master bedroom, bathroom and child’s bedroom. With its large, open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows, the Emerson House enjoys year-round sunlight. The modern dollhouse features many extras including mitered-glass corners, two fireplaces, sliding glass doors, solar panels, and recessed LED lights. Finally, the dollhouse is easy on the environment with only non-toxic and lead-free wood stains and paints.
Ugh! Who knows what to do with all those pesky grocery bags that we save with good intentions? Turn your bags into art with the help of the Toysmith Plastic Bag Monster Kit. This super silly kit comes with card stock, punch outs, beads, pipe cleaners, and much more. Build marionettes using bags from home. A great recycling project!
Let your child mix and stir along side of you in the kitchen with the Chef’s Utensil Set. Your little Sioux chef will have a stocked kitchen with this fun set. It includes a measuring cup, rolling pin, whisk, and mixing spoon. These handcrafted toys are made by groups of artisans from materials that are ecologically sustainable, natural, and non-toxic. They meet fair trade standards and help provide a variety of programs to help better the lives of those who make them.
Are you looking for a stool that makes a great accent piece while allowing the kidds top help out in the kitchen or reach the bathroom sink? Check out this Hand Carved Footstool made out of sustainable acacia wood. Artisans recycle scrap wood for the legs whenever possible. A great eco-friendly piece that will grow with your child.
Teach the kids to give thanks in style with these super cute Happy Birthday Ice Cream Color-In Notecards. These adorable little notes allow kids to participate in thank you note writing. As a bonus, they are made from recycled paper.
Looking to spice things up at your craft table? Look no further, Make These Toys: 101 Clever Creations Using Everyday Items is sure to please your little crafter. We love that the projects are simple and do not take a long time to complete. Our toddler testers were thrilled with the rolling dog project using paper plates and straws.
Kids will love doodling with their favorite Eric Carle characters in The Very Hungry Caterpillar Drawing Pad. This drawing pad has 40 sheets of heavyweight sketch paper, 5 sheets of iridescent paper and 10 traceable characters. It is eco-friendly with sturdy recycled pages.
If you are looking for a truly unique toy for the kids make sure to check out Miller Goodman Playshapes. This modular set of 74 geometric rubberwood wooden shapes can be used by children of all ages. Stack em up, knock em down…or just use them to trace and draw. This great gift comes in a box along with a printed, unbleached cotton drawstring bag and a set of design suggestions.
Markers, stickers and doll furniture – oh my! Your little girl will love designing this perfect Faber Castell Cardboard Doll House. We are sure this art set will keep the kids busy for hours. Even the box becomes part of the house in this fun recycled craft. This set takes paper dolls to the next level. Grab one to put away for a rainy (or snowy) day!