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Eco-friendly gifts and toys for kids - a list by zoesah
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About this list:
It's been a long hard road to find safe, USA-made, fun, artistic toys for my nieces and nephews. So here is my list so far. Hopefully, I'll have a long enough list to shop from for Christmas next year!
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Orca Adoption Program Packages
First to recommend
Description
Great for a Show and Tell at school!
As Steve Irwin said, "If love something, you'll want to save it."
BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE:
This adoption package is different because it isn't just a general species you adopt, but a specific orca. The area has 3 resident pods that spend a lot of time in the San Juan Islands (very cool islands, great for kayaking and whale watching- definately recommend it). The pods are J, K, and L pods and each one is a close-knit family, offspring stay with the parents. These whales were recently added to the endangered species list, because they are genetically different from other orcas. Their numbers are drastically declining (all together have less than 90 individuals). It is completely possible that they will become extinct. So please, please, please support this cause!
INCLUDES:
You get lots of stuff with this contribution (non-profit), including: a biography of your whale, a booklet about the Southern Resident Orcas, genealogy charts, a newsletter and much more! They also have a very cool Classroom Adoption Package for teachers.
One last thing, how cool would it be to make it a priority to take a vacation to the area and have a chance to spot "your" whale! It doesn't get more personal than that!
Updated Aug 7, 2008
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Boogie Wipes: Snot Your Average Wipe
First to recommend
Description
Created by moms, these wipes are picking up speed. They are infused with saline and Vitamin E to help wipe away (by loosening) mucus. They sound absolutely great and it would seem preferable to try these before popping pills in a kid's mouth. (via coolmompicks.com)
Updated Mar 12, 2008
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Stretch Island Fruit Leathers
First to recommend
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Certified Organic, all natural, no added sugar, nothing artificial, nothing yucky added! Also, one fruit leather equals one fruit serving.
Just say no to high fructose corn syrup. (via Green Mom Finds)
Updated Apr 1, 2008
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Insect Hustle Bustle
2 people recommended this item
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Wallpaper Paint-by-Numbers Wall Strips
How perfect! It not only adds nature to the room, but it allows your children to take part in design! Paint-by-numbers using any color medium: crayons, markers, paint. It adheres to the wall using only water.
Dimensions: 6 inches by 15 feet (via designdude)
Updated Aug 11, 2008
Salt and Friends DVD
First to recommend
Description
Is about 15 humpback whales in the Gulf of Maine. This is supposed to be really superb. It is 60 minutes long, with 58 minutes of whale footage. It was made by using footage from whale watching since 1988. for those of us landlocked, this is great exposure to all that exists beyond our house! Great gift for kids and adults. (via Cetacean Society International)
Updated Apr 9, 2008
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Zoobooks Magazine
2 people recommended this item
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This appears to be an awesome animal magazine. I'm looking for a gift for a two year old and this just may be the trick. The other thing I like about a magazine subscription is that your gift will keep coming all year long! (via Vorpaks)
Updated Aug 5, 2008
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Fascinating Creatures CD by Frances England
First to recommend
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This is awesome, awesome, awesome!
If you like a little folk, this CD is a refreshing changes from the typical children's music. You can sample the songs on her website. Light, fun, acoustic and just plain singable.
She orginially made this CD for a fundraiser for her child's preschool. (via Peapod)
Updated Aug 13, 2008
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Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson)
7 people recommended this item
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This CD is really good, even for adults. You know all those CD/DVD's that drive parents up the wall, well this is one that they can enjoy too. One song on here teaches about reducing, recycling and reusing. This man can do no wrong! (via thenewstayathomemom)
Updated Aug 11, 2008
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Hug Trees CD by Tom Freund
First to recommend
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Again, another CD for parents and kids. When I first heard his voice, it reminded me of Tom Petty, but the music has more of a soft tone and is more acoustic.
His theme encourages children to get out and interact with nature, thus the songs about trees, apples and seashells (there's the occassional cake song too!)
Updated Aug 13, 2008
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Pluto Tees MetallikidT-Shirt
First to recommend
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Ok, not organic - but how cool is this? My poor future child!
Updated Aug 4, 2008
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zoesah
It's all about nature for me. Leaves, trees and world peas.
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