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Eco Toys

New My First Green Toys

by Jennifer on January 6, 2010

Green Toys Inc., an award-winning innovator in safe, environmentally responsible toys, and a favorite toy company here at Growing A Green Family, just announced their brand new line of toys for little ones as young as six months old.

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The new line, called My First Green Toys, will include seven new products made locally in California, from 100% recycled milk containers. The new line will debut at the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany February 4-9, 2010 but you can get a sneak peek now!
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Green Holiday Gifts for Crafty Kids

by Jennifer on December 16, 2009

You can still score gifts with online shipping in time for Christmas at many venues for a few more days – which means you have enough time to pick up a super slick eco-arts & craft gift for the little artist in your house.

Oompa Art Supplies: The best reason to shop at Oompa is because they carry lots of non-toxic art goodies and they’ve got a killer sale going on. From now through 12/17 at noon CST shoppers will receive 10% off orders over $100 at Oompa! Simply use the code “CHANCE17” at checkout.

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  1. Rocker Supply Bag from Four Peas: Hip art supply carrier made with 600 denier plus nylon – PVC and phthalate free.
  2. Surfin’ Kids Easel – Clear Natural from Ecotots : This easel is constructed from just three pieces of 100% formaldehyde-free, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified/environmentally friendly SmartWood and features a durable, 100% non-toxic water-based finish. Has a modern look plus as a perk for parents, the easel assembles and disassembles (for easy storage) in minutes with InModern’s patented, no-tools assembly method.
  3. Natural Soy Crayon Rocks, 8 pk from Clementine Art: These innovative rock crayons are perfect for small hands and made with kosher soy wax, mayan mineral pigments, stearic acid, palmitic acid and natural Brazilian rosen. Crayons are non-toxic, with no harsh chemical additives or dyes. Washable with soap and water. Packaging made from 100% recycled and post consumer materials.

OTHER ART GIFTS FOR CRAFTY KIDS: Keep on reading this post!

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Homemade Holiday Gift – Thrift Store Dress-Up Costume Kit

December 16, 2009

Most little ones I’ve met LOVE to dress up and pretend they’re someone else. I spent entire days as a kid doing this (and making my sister, poor girl, join in). If you’re still trying to think of a last minute gift for a special little one in your world then a DIY thrift store [...]

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Green Holiday Gift – Ultimate Green Dollhouse Guide

December 2, 2009

If an eco-friendly dollhouse is on your child’s wish list this holiday season, below are the best of the best green options.That said a good dollhouse can be costly. A less expensive route may be to build one yourself or get a dollhouse kit. See DIY Eco-Dollhouses for ideas. Buying a green dollhouse can be [...]

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Green Holiday Gift – DIY Eco-Dollhouse

November 25, 2009

An eco-friendly dollhouse makes an awesome holiday gift for your little one. When I was little I got a dollhouse one Christmas; the kind you build with an adult. I LOVED it. My grandma and me spent hours on it which means I got a cool toy and plenty of fun memories with my grandma. [...]

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Eco-Friendly Play Kitchen Dishes & Accessories

November 15, 2009

For the last post in our eco-friendly play kitchen guide we’re going to look at eco-friendly dishes, pots & pans, and a few other cool extras for a play kitchen. However, before you spend money on items for your child’s play kitchen, you should know that you can make many of these items yourself in [...]

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Eco-Friendly Play Kitchen Food

November 13, 2009

If a green play kitchen set is on your child’s wish list this holiday season it’s smart to snag some super cool play kitchen food to go along with it. If you missed the kitchen play set posts you can read the following:

Green Holiday Gift – Ultimate Eco-Friendly Play Kitchen Guide
Nine DIY play kitchen options

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Find Toxic-free Toys for the Holidays

November 13, 2009

While you may have eco-friendly toys on the brain for this holiday season, your friends and family may not. Your kids may get scads of plastic, obnoxious packaging, and yes, even possibly toxic toys for the holidays. Additionally, it’s hard to know which toys are eco-friendly and non-toxic. There’s a lot of greenwashing out there. [...]

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DIY Play Kitchen Food & Dishes

November 12, 2009

Lately we’ve been looking at play kitchens as an ultimate holiday kid gift. They’re perfect for boys and girls, can be very eco-friendly, and are loads of fun. So far we’ve looked at…

Green Holiday Gift – Ultimate Eco-Friendly Play Kitchen Guide
Nine DIY play kitchen options

Now, if you’re giving a child a play kitchen, you’ll need [...]

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Green Holiday Gift – Ultimate Eco-Friendly Play Kitchen Guide

November 11, 2009

Kitchen play sets are, in my opinion one of those must have childhood toys. Kids LOVE them and they serve multiple fun and educational purposes. When I was a kid I incorporated menu making, dolls, clay, and more into my play kitchen and used it for years.
TIPS FOR CHOOSING A GREEN PLAY KITCHEN SET:

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