Junior Society proves the Writing’s on the Wall with FSC certified Kids Frames Wallpaper (shown above) from Land of Nod… perfect for avoiding cabin fever during winter storms!
Seventh Generation’s Blog revisits the Story of Stuff.
Ideal Bite’s latest offspring, Mama Bite dashes through the snow with some eco-friendly sleds.
Ohdeedoh has a housewarming post for Little Playhouse I.
First, there was the PedoBIKE (a rustic and rugged simple machine), then came the Like-A-Bike (sleek and smooth, it features minimalist design), and now, taking the innovation even further is the Wishbone ‘pre’ Bike. Answering the call for cutting-edge, sustainable options for kids, the guys at Wishbone Design Studio put together a convertible trike/low rider/big runner that is manufactured using 60% post-consumer recycled plastic, sustainably managed woods, eco-friendly bonding agents and non-toxic paints.
As sundown approaches, millions of families are gearing up to celebrate Hanukkah. Put a touch of ‘green’ into your festivities to make them as environmentally friendly as possible. Get crafty with your decor and make dreidels from milk cartons, and Star of David frames from popsicle sticks. Illuminate your menorah with energy efficient LED lights, to avoid CO2 emissions. Check out this post on Hanukkah over at “Green Your… : Your Guide to Green Living,” for many more fun, sustainable suggestions.
Happy Hanukkah!
If your little one is hoping for a new stuffed friend this holiday season, you can’t go wrong with an Earth Friend. The Earth Friends are a group of wonderful dolls created entirely from organic and recycled materials. Look how sweet big Jax is above.
It’s no secret that here at Inhabitots we adore our owls. If you have a penchant for owls too, or simply want to give a big hoot by keeping it ‘green’ this holiday season, then this post is just for you – chock full of beautiful, kid-friendly, eco-owl paraphernalia, perfect for gift giving.
Baby drool… isn’t it the cutest thing? Their poor little teething mouths can’t help but issue gobs and gobs of the slimy stuff. And let’s not even talk about dinnertime. So, how do you keep all this cute, messy mess off of that fancy schmancy dress? Bibeez! Fashioned from recycled T-shirts, ReTeez offers a line of one-of-a-kind, double-sided bibs that have that au courant, ‘upcycled pop’ look (think Jeremy Scott).
Decorating for a holiday party, and need original, ‘wow’ factor designs that won’t cost you a dime? Try this DIY garland inspired by Anthropologie’s window decor, from Design*Sponge. It’s made with ornaments and eclectic odds and ends that the kids can help find around the house. Tres chic!
Appliqued shirts are all the rage in children’s clothing boutiques, but as cute as they are, they often cost a pretty penny, and if you want a one-of-a-kind design, it’s going to cost even more! Luckily, appliqued shirts are very easy to make, and they’re a great way to extend the usefulness of clothing and recycle old, worn-out garments. They also make great holiday gifts!
Bloesem Kids suggests dressing your daughter in the gorgeous, vintage Velvet Miette Daydress by Baby Bean (show above) for the holidays.
Cookie Magazine suggests a ‘green’ stacking tree for baby from Plan Toys.
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If you have been wondering how to dress your busy little elf for the holidays, look no further, as Upa Project has some super cute and colorful slip on booties for tiny scampering feet. Handcrafted from supple synthetic leather, these soft and pliable gUgU booties are a great way to lovingly protect soft soles while also allowing them to expand and develop naturally. Add to this the fact that gUgUs come in a rainbow of yummy colors, and you will not only have sugarplums dancing in their heads but on their adorable feet, too.
Inhabitat has written a lot about the One Laptop Per Child Project over the past few years, and now we’re excited to see the OLPC back and better than ever in cahoots with Amazon.com. Big box retailers are generally seen as the scourge of the Earth by environmentally minded folk. Their carbon menace ranks high, (right up there with SUV manufacturing and coal mining), yet sometimes there’s a tiny heart hidden in that tough, boxy, cardboard exterior, and Amazon’s XO program is one such example.
Lil’ Sugar has a fun way to wrap up all those Hanukkah presents with the kids.
The Little Seed takes you eco holiday shopping on a budget.
Babygadget loves Sweet Beets cards, printed on 100% recycled card stock – perfect for thank you notes for baby’s first Christmas presents.
Teensygreen helps …
Wondering how to recycle your tree once Christmas has come and gone? Rest assured, “O Tannenbaum” has plenty of life left in those lovely branches once he’s finished sprucing up your home. The National Christmas Tree Association is a great resource for all of us eco-minded types who want to make sure our trees stay green after the ornaments come off.
Move over boring teddy bears and bunnies! There’s a unique new eco-friendly plush toy on the block and its the cutest thing ever. Say hello to the Felted Sting Ray, a hand-crafted critter that is sure to delight the little ones in your life. With a face on both the top and bottom, this 100% wool critter is double the fun, and is sure to be your tot’s favorite new plush friend.
Big Green Purse doles out the goods on plenty of free, mostly eco-friendly gifts.
Green Baby Guide tells you how to spoil your child with green living this holiday.
Enviromom spends a snow day …
Are you ready to start wrapping up your holiday gifts? Reach for a roll of this Polar Bears eco-friendly holiday wrap from Paper Source, and kids will be delighted by your present before they even know what’s inside the box. Or choose another design from Paper Source’s eco-friendly, kid-pleasing, PS Green Choices line. What sets the PS Green Choices line apart from many eco-gift wrapping choices, are the bold colors and designs. While many eco lines of gift wrap are lovely, the designs and colors tend to be natural and more geared for adults. The PS Green Choices line offers plenty of bright, kid-friendly paper, highlighting Santa, Christmas trees and a flurry of retro snowflakes in their Moss & Pool Retro Snowflakes pattern seen after the jump.
Looking for a greener Christmas tree this year? Tired of the old Cut-Tree-Versus-Plastic-Tree debate? Critics of cut trees hate to see beautiful old pine trees get chopped down for a few mere weeks of decoration, but opponents of plastic trees have just as many green gripes about plastic trees: almost all plastic Christmas trees are made in China – and usually with lead, PVC, and other not-very-nice chemicals. That’s why we are super excited this year to discover a unique, eye-catching, eco-friendly alternative to the traditional holiday evergreen: Buro North’s stunning CNC-milled plywood tree.
Hey readers! We’re starting a new editorial series here at Inhabitots: a daily roundup of our favorite stuff from around the blogosphere. We’ll be bringing you our favorite eco designs for kids, and the latest breaking green parenting news from across the web in our “Inhabitots Picks” …
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