Trick or Treat: Green Halloween Candy Options

by , 10/05/11
 
 
Trick or treat - give them something better to eat! Halloween is the holiday of sugary goodies: even the greenest of moms and dads generally give kids the night off from Brussels sprouts and pears so that they can participate in this annual rite of passage. This year, keep your green ethics in tact while providing kids with healthier organic and fair trade treats. Read on to find chocolates, lollipops, and candies that will satisfy your child's sweet tooth and your own green standards.
 

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Miniio Modern Dollhouses are Green Dream Homes for Barbie and Other Dolls

by , 10/04/11
 
 
So you couldn't keep your little one away from Barbie. Don't consider it a defeat, just offer your kid a more sustainable place for the plastic dolls to play. Miniio modern designer dollhouses are sustainably crafted and while they offer gorgeous eye candy to you, they're sized just right for Barbie or other similar fashion dolls your kids may love. We think Barbie would ditch her bubble gum pink plastic dream house for this rad pad any day.
 

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Giant, Creepy Victorian Houses Made Entirely of LEGOS by Mike Doyle

by , 10/04/11

 
 
One look at graphic designer Mike Doyle's creepy Victorian mansions sends a shiver up our spines. But the spooky factor of the ominous abodes is overshadowed by our appreciation for the painstaking details that went into their immaculate construction. For instance, his 'Victorian on Mud Heap,' the third installment in his abandoned house series, measures a towering 5.5' x 6' x 3' and is comprised of 130,000 pure, unaltered LEGOS. No paint, no glue, and no wood was used to erect this giant feat of fear, which took Doyle over 600 hours to build!
 


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Complete Your Kid’s Costume with Oeuf Halloween Accessories

by , 10/04/11
 
 
We've raved about Oeuf's sustainable Mask & Tail sets for Halloween's past. This year, Oeuf's latest Halloween accessories are equally as clever and the perfect example of the saying "a little goes a long way." From mustaches to a lion-printed bandana, just one of these simple pieces can add the finishing touch to an easy DIY Halloween costume, inspire you to gather what you need to complete a look, or stand on it's own as an easy-peasy eco-friendly costume.
 

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Monster Maker App Offers Virtual Paper Doll Play

Monster Maker App Offers Virtual Paper Doll Play

 
 
Halloween is coming soon and it's time to do the monster mash -- or a monster mash-up. Dibu's Monster Maker is a new app for the iPhone and iPad that takes the idea of playing with paper dolls and adds a frightful twist. Instead of dressing up little boys and girls, kids get to dress up cute little monster boys and girls to create quirky and imaginative creatures.
 

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7 Ways to Incorporate Green Learning On the Go

7 Ways to Incorporate Green Learning On the Go

 
 
Children are like sponges, soaking up everything around them, all day long. Finding ways to incorporate green learning into everyday life is great for expanding their horizons and instilling a love of our environment. Plus, it can be a lot of fun, too. There are many ways to make your everyday routine a green learning experience. You don't need stack of books or a computer. Errands you need to run or chores you must do can provide teachable moments that can educate kids through life experiences. Read on to learn seven eco-friendly ways to incorporate learning on the go for little ones.
 

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Papa Foxtrot Introduces Wooden Nautical Wonders

Papa Foxtrot Introduces Wooden Nautical Wonders

 
 
Generally frowned upon as oceanic polluters, mega-tankers usually possess very few redeeming qualities. Not so for the wooden replica toy tankers designed by Papa Foxtrot. Sleek and simple, the ships break apart into smaller puzzle-like pieces that are either rendered in various pleasing shades of blue or finished with a clear coat.
 

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Baby Changing Table Dresser Converts to Office Desk as Child Grows

Baby Changing Table Dresser Converts to Office Desk as Child Grows

We love pieces of children’s furniture that have multiple uses – making it easy to use in your home well-after your baby is grown. This changing table from Caster and Choca starts it’s life in your home as a convenient baby changing station complete with built-in mattress and swivel drawers. This bamboo changing station is large enough to accommodate all of Baby’s …

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Spunge Organic Cotton Nature Blankets are Perfect for Cool Fall Nights

Spunge Organic Cotton Nature Blankets are Perfect for Cool Fall Nights

Spunge Design Studio has the sweetest, super soft organic comfort blankets. These high-quality, cozy blankets come in fun, bright, modern designs with three-dimensional stitching that makes each nature inspired blanket engaging, stylish and super comfy. Not only does your child get a super-soft, organic blanket from Spunge, but each blanket inspires your little one to feel, touch and play with …

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