USA Made Eco Play Dough
on Jun 30, 2009 in kids gifts green living eco kids Playdough is great for building fine motor skills in children, yet, many playdoughs contain toxic dyes, they're contained in nonrecyclable plastic, and they're imported from China. And once you've tried the eco version, it's hard to go back. A few...

Ditto Hangers in Children's Sizes Now Available on Amazon
on Jun 30, 2009 in organic children's clothing eco kids fashion trends eco kids GreenEdge Kids If you need new hangers, JUST SAY NO to plastic or wood and wire, and try out these Ditto cardboard hangers. The children's size has just been made available on Amazon. GreenEdge Kids has been using them for its organic children's clothing since in...

Kids Do Protect the Environment
on Jun 23, 2009 in green living eco kids While we are busy driving our kids around in our cars, accelerating global warming, it's good to know that kids may help dig us out of the mess we are making. A very interesting research article by Nickelodeon (March 27, 2009 Article with Source: Ni...

The Story of Stuff
on Jun 23, 2009 in organic children's clothing green living eco kids environment When I talk to kids (and adults) about the environment, I always want to provide information that provokes real change...but I find that there are three basic concepts that kids need to first understand, before they can really act with passion and me...

Fashion Retailers Changing Tactics
on Jun 23, 2009 in eco designer eco kids fashion trends The recession is changing the way people shop, and thus the way retailers do business. A recent article in the New York Times highlights some of the shifting trends:Better customer serviceFewer items in stockFewer sizes availableShorter lead times o...

Organic Cotton Textile Art
on Jun 15, 2009 in organic kids clothing designer eco kids fashion trends There are plenty of organic cotton textile suppliers out there, but few who have focused exclusively on textile art. Harmony Art is an exception worth noting. Oddly, I discovered Harmony Art when I went my gym (in Del Mar, California) one day, and...

Eco Crafts Ideas for Summer
on Jun 13, 2009 in eco kids After hiking, swimming, playing, etc., kids need a cool break in the heat of summer. Some cool craft ideas I found that you might want to try (most are from Ziggity Zoom Parents, but I thought these were outstanding):Egg Carton Buggy Mobile Gem Jew...

Learning Benefits of Summer Hikes for Eco Kids
on Jun 12, 2009 in eco kids Camps can be good, and often a necessity for working moms...but summertime is also a chance for kids to take a break and experience the outdoors. While safety is paramount, free time and the ability to explore is shown to promote creativity and focu...

Students Create Work of Art on Organic Shopping Bags
on Jun 11, 2009 in eco designer eco kids fashion trends GreenEdge Kids GreenEdge Kids is a big fan of creative textile design as well as organic cotton bags. Following is some recent news from the well-known School of Fashion:Textile Design students in the School of Fashion at Academy of Art University have taken the o...

GreenEdge Kids Summer Clearance Sale
on Jun 10, 2009 in eco kids budget GreenEdge Kids One comment we get often, is "why can't organic clothing be more affordable?" Many people want to buy designer organic children's clothes, but just don't have enough the budget for it. Besides buying less, shopping the sales is best strategy there...