Tee Shirts for Peace

Check this out!
"Our intention is to raise global awareness, provide products and services that focus on the wholistic care of our children"

just a note-

Please note that although this blog has lots of great links to wonderful sites I have found that it gets very little traffic. I guess I'm not much of a PR person.
If you are shopping for toys, be sure to take a look at these links! They're great! I don't receive any benefit from presenting them to you (other than the warm feeling I've helped someone).
However I have been putting my energy into http://www.keepinghappy.com - my site about non-diabetic hypoglycemia.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do with this blog. I may decide to pick up the project again. Since I own dapperrabbit.com I may just use it for my  art business. I'm developing stores at Zazzle:
http://www.zazzle.com/mix_n_match   and
http://www.zazzle.com/life_fantastic

In the meantime, please link to me because if traffic to this site does pick up I'll go ahead and return to maintaining it.

Thanks,
Catherine

Green Party Goods

Eco- friendly party supplies!
The website also has a selection of green toys and games.

Blue Orange

Popular toy company that sells non-toxic games and simple wooden puzzles. When wood is used they plant two trees for each tree taken down.

Super Green Boards

Skateboards made from bamboo and other green materials. Order a specific design or have one custom-made.
Prearrange the order, let the skateboarder choose or design the board?

Green Kids Auction

Here is a place where you can buy or sell "new or gently used" kid items on the web.
List your items for free until they sell, then pay low "success fee" of less than %5.
Re -use and recycle!

Green and More. com

Backpacks with solar panels or made of green neoprene
Site also has green gadgets and organic bedding for kids.

Kites!

Homemade or purchased, this is fun and art in the wind.

Here are some places to go buy a kite. I couldn't find a store that sells only kites made with eco-friendly materials. Any suggestions??

http://www.fourwindskites.com

http://www.intothewind.com/

http://www.funwithwind.com/

http://www.coastalkites.com/

This is a scientific sort of kite kit:
http://www.livingecho.com/products/gift-items/toys/gaiam!kite-building-kit-gaiam-64-0043



Make your own to give, or what about a kite- making kit that you've put together:

Instructions / patterns:

http://www.motherearthnews.com/Do-It-Yourself/Make-A-Recycled-Kite.aspx

http://www.tutorials.com/04/0479/0479.asp

http://www.akg.cwc.net/so%20you%20want%20to%20make%20a%20kite.htm

http://www.howtomakeandflykites.com/ - nice selection of kites to make

http://www.making-and-flying-kites.com/ - nice selection of kites also

Materials:

http://www.goodwindskites.com/

Speedydog

Solar powered toys and kits on a site that offers educational science - oriented toys.

Nubius Organics

Healthy, eco-friendly baby products, toys, lunch gear, bags and bottles
A well- organized and searchable site

"Our mission is to raise awareness of environmental issues, and offer eco-friendly (and stylish!) solutions where possible."




thank you Tara http://geminigoddess.wordpress.com for the suggestion!

Ken's Wooden Toy Store

Unfinished wood trucks, trains, farm equipment at reasonable prices. Leave unfinished to enjoy the natural beauty of the wood or apply a finish that YOU feel comfortable with. No nails used.
Mid-sized toys have detail, all have pleasing design.

Roggerijoffe

Art as toys. Rocking horses? No, they've got rocking elephants borrowed from Kipling and Pasqualino Marajà. Toymakers in Tel Aviv, Isreal.

"Toys designed from books and legends, and powered by sustainable energy such as wind, heat, gravity and feelings."

PB Teen

Eco-friendly bedding for teens, organic bedding for teens

Tiny Birds

Organic baby toys, rattles, teethers.

La Petite Tica

Toys for babies and young children. Good prices on organic toys. Room decor.

LearningHerbs

Wildcraft is an adventure boardgame for ages 4+ that stresses cooperation while it teaches about edible and medicinal plants.

Glee Gum

Stocking stuffer / gift basket possibility for children on restricted diet:

"Glee Gum is made with all natural ingredients .... Our gum base has super chewy natural chicle harvested from Sapodilla trees in the rain forests of Central America."

They also have Verve's candy making kits

* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

Think Geek

OK, this is a bit of a stretch to include this site in a list of green sites. But it is such a cool site, I just have to share it with you. This is especially great for kids that are technologically oriented.
Take some time to look around the site, you'll find some fun items that may be that "something new" you're looking for.

They do have a few things that actually are somewhat green - the Sneaky Books, for instance, include recycling and conservation techniques.

"The Kill-A-Watt allows you to connect your appliances and assess how efficient they are."(Find that in Essential Gear).

They have solar powered items. (Type 'solar' into their search field.)

Also, a t-shirt that says, "Think Globally. Act within local variable scope."

This is a great place to look for imagination-promoting toys, science stuff and cool puzzles, too.

Pedalite North America

Great gifts for cyclists:
Bright flashing battery-free lights for pedals, toe-clips, backpacks, ankles.

Kvale Good Natured Games

Eco friendly board games!
"Joyfully shared at any party or occasion, these games make for superb gift options all year round."

Crafting Change

If you're shopping for an eco-conscious, socially aware teenager, or if you're trying to create one, you might want to pick out a gift made by these cooperatives in Rio. The low income artisans turn trash into attractive jewelery, handbags, and belts.






Thank you for this suggestion also, Renya!

Natural Candy Store

"All the fun without the funny stuff."



Stocking stuffer / gift basket possibility for children on restricted diet:
Includes organic, gluten-free, allergy- free, Feingold, Corn Syrup-free, Kosher sections.

* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

Kookie Karma

Stocking stuffer / gift basket possibility for children on restricted diet:

"Offers granolas, cookies, and crackers free of gluten, corn, soy, dairy, sulfites, sugar, wheat, eggs, and casein."


* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

Design for Play

Beautiful and safe wood toys.

Child Trek

Natural toys. There is a list of toys available for under $30.
There's a nice selection of male and female multicultural dolls. Anatomically correct. In the same section: Spanish and Hebrew alphabet blocks.

I do have a comment: This is the first time I've seen Plan Toys' Native American set. I find it a bit bizarre that it has a Plains war bonnet, Plains tipi, and a very non-traditional Northwest Coast totem pole. What are Plains people doing with a totem pole and a cactus? Educational? Hmmmm. Culturally insensitive??

Environmentastic

Consider green stocks/mutual funds as a gift. This link should take you to the archive for the 'investing' category on environmentastic.com.

Here are some other sites that you might find helpful.

http://www.sharebuilder.com/ type "gift children" into search on site

http://www.environmentstocks.com/Enviro_Stocks/

http://www.checkthemarkets.com/index.php?Itemid=98&id=650&option=com_content&task=view

http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?guid=79fc6f690f4b4a8fb62fa074310b5641&siteid=nwhpf&sguid=wSnoVn_d5E-8Da2mvhu7_A

http://www.portfolio21.com/?_kk=green%20energy%20investment&_kt=07268c7e-060b-4db8-98b3-00aef20091a0&gclid=COTrvdrwypcCFRsRagodvhAFSw

Chelsea Green

Green books for kids. On the site you can click on the title for a detailed description of each book (great for gift-givers!) There are author bios also.

"For more than 20 years, Chelsea Green has been the publishing leader for books on the politics and practice of sustainable living."

Low Carb You

Stocking stuffer / gift basket possibility for children on restricted diet:


Wheat free and low carb treats.



* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

Raspberry Kids

This is a Canadian site. There is a great selection of toys.

One World Projects

"..fair trade, socially & environmentally conscious..." ..."handmade by more than 80 artisan groups in over 20 countries throughout Latin America, Africa, and Asia."

piggy banks, 'Make Your Own" Kits (I am impressed by these!), pottery and gourd instruments, toys

Dharma Trading Co

If you or your recipient are a fabric artist of any sort you must know about this website! Great prices on all sorts of blank white cotton clothing and "dyeables", and just about any type of dye, paint or tool that one might require.
Consider fabric marking pens and a nice white lunchbag, hat, or apron to decorate. This would make a nice gift for just about any kid.
"Dharma Trading Co. was started in 1969 on the principal that it's possible to be involved in business while maintaining good ethical values. "

Mahar Drygoods

"...online outpost of vintage and artisan crafted curiosities for children."

Peter Dziulak "Blocksmith"

These wooden building blocks are works of art. They're made for building dream castles.

Discover This

As a homeschooling mother, I couldn't help but include this site. A great place to find educational science kits and toys. Searchable by price range.

Child's Own Studio

Be sure to look at this site. "Child’s Own Studio is a special place where you can transform your child’s drawing into a custom plush doll or soft toy."
They are fabulous!!

Beautiful Sweets

Beautiful cookies! Don't miss the autumn and winter ones!

Yum Yum Snacks

"Healthy, Natural and/or Organic Snacks for Kids & Toddlers"
Stockings? Party favors?

Printable Paper Dolls

Here is a great site that has all kinds of paper dolls available for you to print out. What about putting together a nice homemade paper doll making kit? You could include printed-out dolls, eco-friendly colored pencils, paint etc (see my arts & crafts category), small scissors, and materials for the child to make their own dolls and clothes. You could even get fancy and use recycled tag board (cereal packages???) and bits of fabric...

Other ideas for homemade kits as presents could be puppet-making supplies; wood working supplies (thanks, Auntie Diane- that was a great gift!); knitting / crochet; art kit; juggling kit; jewelery making kit (with nature objects included if you want to keep the cost low); baking basket; there are lots of possibilities, what are the child's interests??

ECOBAGS

Little loofa scubbers in the shapes of frogs, fish, fruit... A cute addition to a stocking or gift basket.
Party favors?
This site also has lots of types of reusable bags.

Maine Warmers

Hot/cold packs made in the shapes of irresistible animals and filled with all natural corn.
They have a natural sweet smell. Wonderful bed warmers!

VitaCost

Bath, beauty, skin care gift sets. Type "gifts" into search box.

My Go Green Clothing

Good prices on organic shirts, bamboo shirts, caps - mostly adult sizes
Baby clothes

Stuff Junction

All sorts of solar, wind, and water powered clocks, calculators, gadgets, chargers, and toys!
Section with prices under $20

Geekware

Computer parts recycled into jewelry, cuff links, key chains, notebooks, trinket boxes, clocks, etc

Cool Stuff Express

Solar powered toys
This site also has a marshmallow shooter and quite a few other fun things, although not necessarily green ...

Dell

Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop computers are energy efficient:

"Studio Hybrid is Dell’s greenest consumer desktop PC.

Size and materials
Our smallest design is about 80% smaller than standard desktops, and it contains about 75% less printed documentation by weight when compared to typical tower desktops.

Power usage
Uses about 70% less power than a typical desktop, and meets Energy Star^® 4.0 standards with an 87% efficient power supply.

Packaging
Studio Hybrid packaging is made from 95% recyclable materials. And the Studio Hybrid comes with a system-recycling kit, so you can help preserve and protect the environment."

Eco-Friendly travel

Give a gift that will always be remembered!

Hotels
http://www.itsagreengreenworld.com/public/worldareas.html?gclid=CNDPh52M35YCFRlRagodpSZ23A

Hotels
http://www.istaygreen.org/index.cfm

Green B&Bs in USA and Canada
http://www.bnbscape.com/

"Here you will find select Ecolodges and other eco-friendly hotels, tours
as well as ecotourism-related services. Best rates & DIRECT Contact-
We charge no commission to either tourism providers or tourists."
http://www.ecoclub.com/lodges.html

"...share your previous eco experiences and research your next ecovacations"
http://www.ecotrotters.com/?gclid=COmj8v-I35YCFQ0xawodZBkI4A

"Hand-picked holidays from over 270 tour operators, and 100s of unique places to stay"
http://www.responsibletravel.com/

Travel within the USA or Worldwide
http://www.ecotourdirectory.com/ecotours/united_states_of_america/

"eco tours and eco tourism destinations in the United States"
http://ecotourism.gordonsguide.com/united-states.cfm

"bike tours and multi-sport adventures found right here in the national parks, mountains, and deserts of the untamed North American backcountry!"
http://www.escapeadventures.com/sustainable_vacations.htm?gclid=CMCH-riI35YCFQMCagodFhBN2Q

http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/national/ Sierra Club Outings

"decades of experience designing exotic international family travel, including active family adventures, family safaris and family cross-cultural explorations. "
http://www.journeys.travel/tags/family/?gclid=CLzrnsmH35YCFQ0xawodZBkI4A/


"Educational travel offers unique perspectives on nature and culture."
http://www.expeditions.com/Live_an_Issue301.asp

Low Impact Sustainable Travel
http://www.gapadventures.com/?gclid=CKr3lauH35YCFRs-awod5yh22w

Enjoy Life Foods

Stocking stuffer / gift basket possibilities for children on restricted diet:

This company supplies a list of online retailers that carry natural foods that can be consumed by kids with allergies.


* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

The Gluten-Free Mall

Stocking stuffer / gift basket possibility for children on restricted diet:

If you are looking for gluten free, egg free, dairy free, nut free, soy free, corn free, kosher treats this site will be helpful.


* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

YummyEarth

Stocking stuffer / gift basket possibility for children on restricted diet:

"organic, kosher parve, gluten-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free, and has no type of corn syrup..." dairy- free, egg-free, soy-free


* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

Vermont Nut Free Chocolates

Stocking stuffer / gift basket possibility for children on restricted diet:

These chocolates are safe for those with nut allergies.


* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

Green Halloween

This is a Seattle-area based site with lots of inspiration for green holidays. It's a whole grassroots green Halloween movement.

Here is a link to the "featured vendors" page: http://www.greenhalloween.org/content.php?page=products for help with your Halloween treat shopping.

Chocolate Decadence

Stocking stuffer / gift basket possibility for children on restricted diet:

Chocolates: "Dairy-Free ~ Lactose Free ~ Casein Free ~ Gluten Free ~ Vegan"

* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

Amanda's Own Confections

Stocking stuffer / gift basket possibility for children on restricted diet:

Dairy, nut, egg and gluten free chocolates.


* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

Green Forest studio

"Green Forest Studio was founded in 2002 to develop non-violent games and quality educational software products for children.
Download our award winning, family friendly, free and shareware kid's games and other creative applications!"

Amazon Used Book Sellers

If you have a tight budget this could be your answer. The used book sellers on Amazon can pretty much be relied upon to ship within a day or two and be very fair in their dealings. It is important to them to give you good service and a good product in order to keep their ratings up. Individual merchants have their own return policies, etc - you can look them up by clicking on the merchant. I consider it to be a reasonably reliable way to purchase like-new books for an (often) tiny fraction of the regular price, even when you consider shipping. I've purchased new books off the shelf that were in worse shape than any I've ordered from Amazon.

Used books help preserve the environment!

Amazon is my personal favorite but these are also often recommended:

alibris.com
abebooks.com
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/used/search.asp
bookbyte.com -can be a good place to find deals on expensive books

Global Exchange

Fair Trade Online Store -
"Handmade dolls from around the globe and toys & games that are educational, fun, and creative."

E-Cards

Free and green paperless cards. Generate donation for wildlife and nature.

Edmund Scientifics

Edmund Scientifics "Think Green" section. More than sixty science items. There is a broad price range.

Stub Hub

Looking to give an experience rather than a material item??
Buy tickets online for sports games, concerts, or theater.

Scandinavian Skies

Finnish organic handspun wool. "The sheep lead an enjoyable life and are treated kindly by their elderly owners."

Perfect for making a very special gift or giving to a very special craftsperson.

Organic Gift Shop

Organic animal dolls. I like the prices.

Two Hands Worldshop

This fair trade site has some handmade toys from around the world. This includes puzzle boxes and a travel chess set from India. There are also some fabulous greeting cards! Organic chocolate bars also.

Cooperative Games & Child and Nature

Here is a great place to find cooperative games and games about nature. There is also a wonderful selection of books.

Toughbook

Thinking of a computer as a gift? "Toughbook laptops are manufactured with the environment in mind and are compliant with some of the strictest environmental standards in the world. "



Also, you may be interested in:

Green PC ~This blog is a GREAT resource for shopping for an environmentally-friendly computer
http://green-pc.blogspot.com/2008/02/eco-button-for-green-pc-users.html

Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool ~ This is a site that will give you information about the performance and environmental attributes of various computers.
http://www.epeat.net./

Citizen Watch

"A Solar conversion panel and energy cell are the power provider for these Quartz Watches. "

Art of Wings

Fairy wings, elf hoodies, what more could they want???

Green Earth Logic

The Solar & Dynamo section has some ideas for teens. There is also a kit for making a solar-powered boat out of a soda bottle that would appeal to a wide age range.
The Kids Toys section has huggable Earth balls, recycled tire animal swings, Xeko, puzzles, cooperative boardgames.

Green Abode

This site has quality wooden furniture and toys for kids.

Don't miss the "country living kitchen" stove and refrigerator listed under "educational toys". This is a limited edition.

Note: There is more detailed info about the Anatex brand toys at the wholesale site http://www.anatex.com
Guidecraft's site is http://www.guidecraft.com/

Bluehouse

In its toy department 9/15/08 this site has a huggable organic floppy horse and a wooden bat mobile.

Step Into History

Living history museums - "Over 550 places in the United States where you can see life as it was..."
This wonderful site lets you search for living history museums by state or by name.
Give a visit or a membership.

The Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC)

Science centers! "Find one near you" for tickets or memberships.
If you have a membership to a museum that is a member of ASTC you can get into over 540 science centers and museums all across the country and around the world!

miYim

Knit and plush organic cotton toys.

Little Star Creative Parties

"We have searched the globe to find products that are sustainable, biodegradable, recyclable, or re-usable."
Tableware, favors, party activities,etc. Also eco party ideas.

Green Party Goods

Eco chic party decorations, tableware, favors, etc

Northwest Nature Shop

Environmentally friendly toys. Learning toys to inspire the future caretakers of the Earth.
Has a section with prices under $10.

Oompa Toys

European and American toys "natural and well-made, but created in humane and safe working conditions" Emphasis on health and safety. gift card available

Discovery Channel Store -ECO FRIENDLY section

By Category

Clothing & Accessories
DVDs, Books & Downloads
Holiday Greeting Cards
Toys & Games

By Attribute

Eco-Learning
Eco-Living
Eco-Manufacturing
Made of Natural Materials
Made of Recycled Materials

Best Sellers

New Products

By Price

$0 - $25
$25 - $50
$50 - $100
$100 - $150
$150 - $300

On Sale

The Hunger Site Store

Wonderful selection of toys and other gifts for kids. These are fair trade products from around the world. Each item you buy helps fund food for the world's hungry, yet prices are very reasonable.

Dr. Bronner's Magic "All-One!"

Teen with a tattoo? The perfect gift: Dr.Bronner's Organic Body Balm. Or make a gift basket of soaps, lip balms etc. Fair trade. Good ol' Dr. Bronner!

Dawn Publications

"Sharing Nature with Children" A very nice, searchable site for finding books that encourage an awareness of nature. Recommended by my friend Renya. Thank you, Renya!

Musical Instruments for Children

Child-sized musical instruments.

WannaLearn.com

This site is a great resource about making toys. It would also be a good place to inspire you about putting together a toymaking kit as a gift.

Toys That Teach

Fun learning toys. Free gift-wrapping

MonkeyBean Toys

High quality toys for kids up to about age five. Gift wrap available.

BrightOctober

Toys. "All of our products were chosen because of their ability to enable the use of imagination." Some handmade, some one-of-a-kind. Gift certificates available

Fat Brain Toys

Fat Brain: Green Toys Sub-Categories:

Bamboo	E0 standard certification
Environment Themed	Organic Cooking Kits
Organic Cotton	Recycled / Recyclable Materials
Reused Wood	Solar Powered / Alternative Energy
Supplier Donates Percent of Profit	Wood from Managed Forests
Wood with Natural Finish

Jennifer Ward Books

I Love Dirt! 52 Activities to help you and your kids discover the wonders of nature
by Jennifer Ward
illustrations by Susie Ghahremani

This book makes a great gift to a family. Alternatively, many of the activities could be inspiration for activities as gifts. What about a star-gazing excursion?

eartheasy

A gardening page that has tips for gardening with kids including suggestions about what to plant. What about putting together a gardening kit as a present for one or more recipients? Also, there are plans for a child-sized wheelbarrow that you can make ($8.95 for the plans).
The site has a gardening store.

Crafting a Green World

A blog that "features do-it-yourself projects that incorporate reused, recycled, and natural materials."

Green Building supply

For those with an interest in building play equipment or a playhouse as a gift.

Stubby Pencil Studio

art supplies

Blueberry Forest Toys

great toys and art supplies

Earthly Pursuits

Has books about gardening that kids will like and books about gardening with kids.

Vegan Family House

Children's books to empower girls.

Amelia Blommer Project 2004

info about books to empower girls

All Designer Pet Products

Wow. Everything for the dog or cat owner. Earth-friendly.

Earth Doggy

possible gifts for kids who own dogs

Green Boat Stuff

environmentally friendly boating gear, including games to play while aboard

Great Green Pets

earth-friendly supplies for pets - hemp, recycled gifts for kids who have pets

Cynthia's Twigs

"high quality woven willow bicycle baskets" for" carrying dogs, groceries and other possessions."

Fridge Box

"Have you ever said to yourself, "I should have just gotten my kid a cardboard box..."?"

Under the Green Roof Wood Toys

wood toys, including letters for spelling unusual names and personalized toys

Green Frog Art

heirloom quality furniture for babies and kids - gift certificates
(included in this list only because it's wood)

Taraluna

fair trade, organic, green - quality inexpensive jewelery and accessories great for teen girls, furniture for kids, toys gifts for bereaved parents

LivingPlaying

therapeutic products such as hammock or "rainy day playground", toys by price age or brand etc,Waldorf & Montessori

TerraPass

green camping equipment, gadgets, bike accessories, toys

Tree Hollow Toys

Eco-Friendly Blocks & Building Toys,puzzles,books ,lots more - gift wrapping

Kapla Blocks

non-toxic, sustainable pine "unique wooden building toy"

Candyma'am Candies

Huckleberries grown in Montana's Rockies are one of the featured ingredients in these chocolates that are something special. Handmade to perfection. The lady that makes them lives in a little mountain town and is as nice of a person as you could ever want to meet. These candies are a personal favorite of mine for gift-giving.

Bella Luna Toys

Waldorf toys, natural toys, games

Kinder Dolls

Waldorf style dolls

Myriad Natural Toys

UK site, but such cool stuff: ordering and payment from USA is covered in the "how to order" tab

Daddy's Toy shop

dress-up, full-body puppets, wooden toys, room decor...

Uncle Skunkle toys

wooden games for the family

Fair Trade Sports

balls for soccer, basketball etc. Disks.

Herb Trader

Hawaiian Henna Natural Body Paint Temporary Tattoo Kit
lasts one to three weeks

Solar Power Generation

all kinds of solar powered stuff, including models and kits

Kate's Caring Gifts

Ecological gifts for kids - gift certificates

National Audubon Society

gift membership includes a full year of Audubon Magazine

Shasta Visions

Planet Earth marbles, globes, and gifts

The Hunger Site Store

This site has a lot of products that would be great gift ideas for a teenage girl.

The Hunger Site Store

Ideas for gifts to teenage boys.

Susie Jane Organics

organic baby clothing, stuff

Sum-Bo-Shine

natural organic baby care products

YogaKids

yoga garden game

Fine Wood Toys

includes Plan Toys, which are made from retired rubber trees which would otherwise be burned

Magic Cabin Doll Kits

Waldorf- style doll making kit - recommended for use by ages 12 to adult.

The Vermont Country Store

maple sugar candy - a sustainable forest product

The Natural Baby Catalog

baby toys (and more)

Turnertoys

wholesome classic toys

North Star Toys

wooden toys

Tumbleweed Wood Works

wooden puzzles

Holgate Toy

cool wooden toys since 1798

Arbor

snowboards and skateboards made from bamboo and other sustainable materials

Freeplay

battery-free flashlights and radios, mobile phone chargers

Sundance Solar

AC and DC battery chargers, etc

Solar Style Inc

solar charger for iPods, MP3 players, standard mobile phones, etc

Brown Paper Tickets

buy tickets for events online

Natural Candy Store

lots of choices!

Pamela's Raw Organic Candy

"Live raw candy that's made with all natural organic ingredients and packaged in beautiful gift boxes for all occasions. Taste the difference in this non baked delight. No wheat, No dairy, No gluten, No chemicals, No kidding!"

Organic Candy

"Allergen-free Premium Organic Candy! Wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy free, casein-free, genetically-modified-organism-free (GMO), soy-free, corn-free, tree nut and peanut-free, egg-free, fish and shellfish-free. 100% vegetarian. Fat-free, low-carb, low calorie."

YummyEarth

organic candy

Green and Black's Organic Shop

chocolate!

Dagoba Organic Chocolate

"Full Circle Sustainability" TM

Ithaca Fine Chocolates

Art bars! Organic, fair trade.

Chinaberry

kid's items, books, toys and games, art supplies
holiday (mostly Christian)/ season items

Thompson Organics

chocolate!

That Pet Place

Thinking of making or purchasing a sandbox? Some people are worried about crystalline silica in play sand because inhaled silica dust is known to cause silicosis.

Before you purchase sand alternatives, you may want to take a look at these websites if you haven't researched the subject already:

Sand IS silica, don't worry

About sand

Err on the side of safety

Play sand not safe (and where to buy Safe Sand)

Just water it down

Don't use sand meant for construction (eg: making concrete) because it will be too rough and will be dusty.

If, after researching this, you'd still like a source for ground walnut shells ( a highly recommended alternative!) try this link: Walnut Shells
or type "walnut shell bedding" into That Pet Place's search box.

ALSO : This pet store has good prices and a "gift" category with nice suggestions.

Hearth Song

Toys, games, arts & crafts, gardening, sports - "little gifts" category contains a few very inexpensive items
a great site!

Sprout Parenting

a variety of products for children - gift certificates

Poof-Slinky Inc

solar energy kit

Silicon Solar

solar car kits

Thames & Kosmos

fuel cell car kits

Perennial Toys

animal habitat themed toys -bath toys with coloring book and magnet

Yellow Label Kids

knit toys, Waldorf toys, puppets

Camden Rose

sustainable wood toy products

EcoToyTown

cooperative board games

Admcadiam

new age style green boardgame

EcoArt Works

art supplies

Lap Top Lunches

environment-friendly lunchboxes

Tofu Bear

soy fiber bears

Tree Blocks

wooden toys and furniture made without harming living trees

The Earth Friends

dolls

Save the Manatee Club

Adopt a Manatee

Defenders of Wildlife

Adopt an animal

World Wildlife Fund

Adopt an animal

Treehouse Green Gifts

organic, recycled, and handmade gifts

Camp Common Ground

celebrate diversity and togetherness - Camp Common Ground, Common Ground Center
all ages, families welcome - Vegetarian - Vermont

Global Youth Village

teens celebrate diversity and togetherness - Virginia
(Cat's note: I've heard this is a wonderful camp)

Kids for the Bay

hands-on science - study the local environment - San Fransisco, CA

National Audubon Society

Audubon summer camps - various states

Adventure Salmon Camp

learn about the Hood Canal watershed - State of Washington

IslandWood

environmental and community stewardship - State of Washington

Omega Teen Camp

Progressive teen camp - New York

Department of Environmental Conservation

Environmental Education camps - New York

Echo Hill

non-competitive camp - Texas

Green River Preserve

non-competitive camp for gifted kids - bright young naturalists - North Carolina

Swift Nature Camp

Wisconsin

Hidden Valley Camp

Camp with emphasis on non-competitive - Maine

National Parks

National Parks pass

Waterfronts Nautical

Type in 'organic' in the search box.
Men's clothing and nautical shop - gift certificates

Aventura Clothing

Click on Collections and then on Organic Cotton or you can simply type "organic" in the search box.
Young women's clothing.

ShariBe

"eco-chic" woman's organic clothing

Under the Canopy

fashionable sportswear for women

bGreen

underwear and activewear for males and females

Athleta

for female athletes

Down Etc

bedding

furnAture

organic furniture, fabrics, mattresses

Awakenings Organics

babies and toddlers

Jaminga

"hip" organic baby clothes section of funky baby site - gifts also
gift registry, gift certificates, free gift message, no wrapping available but product already neatly packaged

Burp Armor

stay-put shape keeps you and your favorite clothing clean

Sama Baby

clothes, baby care products

Maggie's Organics

this site has socks and tights for babies, kids, adults

Earth Creations

gift certificates available - eco-dyes used- fashionable/nature-inspired clothing
babies & kids, adults

Ecoland Inc

clothing for babies, toddlers, him, her

Under the Nile

organic cotton handpicked and made into baby and kid clothes in Egypt - gift cards

Global Mamas

baby and kid clothes, a sustainable livelihood for women in Africa

Garden Kids

organic clothes up to size 8

Indigenous Designs

fair trade/organic clothes
"by artisans and cooperatives around the world, mainly in Ecuador, Peru, and India. We are currently starting up a project in Guatemala"

H & M

Swedish-based, international
this company does not sell online in this country, but does have a store locater so you can check to see if there's a store near you - women, teens, children, babies high fashion

Kate Quinn Organics

clothing, birth to 8yrs - wish list - large selection
"pure, natural luxury"

Oh Geez Organic

Clothing- birth to 9 yrs - size/age chart - gift certificates

Kidbean

organic fabrics

The Village Sheep

Yarns. In item search type in: organic

Bamboo Textile Store

"100% bamboo fabric, grown free of pesticides, and chemical additives"

Bamboo Fabric Store

bamboo fabric is comfortable, healthful, sustainable
US online store

Hemp Fortex Industries

fabric and yarn: hemp, cotton, recycled poly

Organic Cotton Plus

fabrics

Raksha Bella

organic textiles

Lilipad Studio

handpainted children's furniture

Seeds

http://www.seedsofchange.com/default.asp organic gift certificates, seed collections
http://www.rareseeds.com/ Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds gift certificates
http://www.abundantlifeseeds.com/stores/1/index.cfm organic beneficial insects
http://www.horizonherbs.com/ Native Medicinal plants of the world gift collections

Clean Air Gardening

worm composter vermicomposting bin

REI

Outdoor gear, equipment, and clothing

Patagonia

fishing, climbing, surfing, hiking clothing and gear for kids and adults

Hanna Andersson

toys - clothing, babies through adults - gift card

Vickerey

eco-friendly paper products (journals, stationary, etc)

ONEgroup

beauty products

Aveda

environmentally conscious, plant based/organic beauty products

Sage Baby

green/organic baby products
"to help new and expectant parents take the next step --beyond organic food-- in creating a healthier environment for their babies and children."

American Girl

Popular advertisement-free magazine for girls
http://www.americangirl.com/agmg/

Kahani

A South Asian literary magazine for children
to subscribe: http://www.kahani.com/subscribe.php

Zoobooks Magazine

Zootles, Zoobooks

Carus Publishing

Babybug, Ladybug, Click, Appleseeds, Ask, Spider, Cricket, Dig, Cobblestone, Muse, Faces, Calliope, Odyssey, and Cicada Magazines

Owl Magazine

also Chirp and Chickadee (for younger kids)
gift subscription: https://secure.indas.on.ca/bayard/gift/giftsubscribe.php3?chk=100&

National Geographic for Kids

Also, NG for Little Kids

National Wildlife Federation

Wild Animal Baby, Your Big Backyard, Ranger Rick

New Moon Magazine

"The magazine for girls and their dreams"
to subscribe: http://www.newmoonmagazine.org/subscriptions/subscribe/index.html

Skipping Stones

An International Multicultural Magazine
to order as gift: http://www.skippingstones.org/ordering-02.htm#gifts

Thinkbutton

"encouraging children to embrace a deeper understanding of the world"
gift certificates available

Circle Times Store

Multicultural toys, games, etc - free gift wrap, card

Peaceful Company

Baby stuff, organic toys - gift wrapping available - gift certificates
"cool stuff" for kids, including 'First Moon" kit for girls:

Children's Museums

Locate a children's museum:
http://www.childrensmuseums.org/visit/us_members.htm
ACM membership is good at all participating children's museums:
http://www.childrensmuseums.org/visit/reciprocal.htm

Children's museum memberships are of great value to most families with young children. Memberships often allow free visits to other children's museums around the country. "There are more than 150 children's museums in the ACM Reciprocal Network."

YMCA

Click to learn what YMCA offers, and to locate the nearest Y to your gift membership recipient

Ski

To purchase a season ski pass; locate the ski area by clicking on "Ski " link-
print and mail application

Zoo Membership

Zoo membership (Zoo pass)- contact your nearest zoo or aquarium
Click here for directory

Along with a membership, you could purchase a companion gift if you want something to wrap:

from the National Zoo:
http://store.fonz.org/fonz.storefront/479c9bec0041a546271f424d361a0653/Catalog/1036
from the San Diego Zoo:
http://www.shopzoo.com
from Oregon Zoo:
http://www.oregonzooshop.com/default.asp?loc=shop&facid=8
also consider books about zoos.

National Wildlife Federation

membership:
https://online.nwf.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1140&1140.donation=form1

Sierra Club

give a membership for the family - to purchase membership:
https://ww2.sierraclub.org/membership/gift/

Greenfeet

Ecosphere Pods - educational: enclosed ecosystem - easy to care for

Nest

"Nest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of women in developing countries." clothes, kid clothes.
For teens- very nice jewelry etc by artists:
http://shop.buildanest.com/pages/shop-to-save-the-world-products

Uncommon Goods

Interesting toys, gadgets, decor for kids: search by age, price, etc - gift registry, certificates

Organic Gift Shop

Wooden toys from Germany, also baby toys - gift certificates, wrapping available, wish list

Zia and Tia

organic & eco-friendly toys - natural crayons and paints - gift certificates

Green Home Environmental Products

toys,sports,musical instruments,art supplies eco-friendly - gift certificates

Kenana Critters

Critter toys knitted by women in Kenya - home spun wool, natural dyes

Poppywood

natural toys from recycled wood

Magic Cabin

natural toys - arts and crafts

Nuno Organics

natural toys arts and crafts organic - gift wrap available

Nova Natural Toys and Crafts

natural toys and crafts gift certificates

Eco Express

natural and eco-friendly toys - kits, treats gift registry

Lego

Legos : PVC & phthalate-free ABS plastic

Macro Sun International

South Asian fair trade - wooden desk calender, journals, decorative boxes etc

Edmund Scientifics

Edmund Scientific's "Alternative Energy Science" section

Rosie Hippo

wooden toys - lots of arts and crafts; music, furniture

The Playstore

natural and wooden toys dollhouses

Plasma Car

ride-on kids' car, propelled by bodily momentum

eConscious Market

fair trade sports, winter sports, camping, yoga bags, backpacks
electric bikes

Smart Monkey Toys

blocks made from partially recycled cardboard

Eco-Artware

Toys made from recycled materials gift certificates

Terra Experience

Ethnic doll clothes that fit American Girl Brand dolls

Global Crafts

fair trade gifts and crafts - small ethnic musical instruments

Imagiplay

open-ended wooden play sets and puzzles

Honeysuckle Dreams

organic dolls, animals, quilts

Progressive Kid

"Unique planet-friendly gifts" for kids gift certificates gift registry

Kids Unplugged

open - ended natural and wooden toys Hintbug gift registry
appeals to Waldorf and Montessori families

Hazelwood Children

environmentally conscious products toys gift certificates

Peapods

natural toys includes easels, dollhouse furnishings
gift certificates

A Toy Garden

natural, quality toys also crafts, books , music, furniture
appeals to Waldorf and Montessori families gift registry

Moolka

European toys - some green - high safety standard - large selection of brands

Maukilo

european non-toxic toys VIA USA site
http://www.maukilo.com/content/aboutus.html?menuswitch=1 about us

Mama's Earth

organic stuffed animals and dolls - kid's and baby clothes
"The Environmental General Store" gift certificates

The Jane Goodall Institute Store

clothing, jewelry , posters, toys; sales of which benefit chimps and others

Blue Dolphin

t-shirts, bumper stickers, etc sales of which support dolphins wall- mounted aquariums

Bamboo Zoo

healthy habits for kids through multimedia products

This site isn't coming up well right now- the link might not work. I'm giving it a chance to come back before I remove it.

If you are very interested, try clicking on this to see if it works any better:
Bamboo Zoo Homepage

Gentle Wind

music for younger kids

Doodle Greetings

eco-friendly greeting cards

Reach and Teach

Social justice books and more for all ages

Childsake

green bookstore for kids - books about nature and environment

World of Good

fair trade worldwide small gifts, bags, jewelery gift certificates, gift note

Nest Please

kids furnishings -sustainable materials - toys

Xeko

eco trading card game
http://xeko.com/parents/ explanation of game. To buy cards online:
http://www.xekoshop.com/?gclid=CIu-t8uhnpECFReQGgod6HWsNw
http://xeko.com/?gclid=CN7Gk4CinpECFRGCGgodJQ8zQA store locator

My Best Wood N Things

wood toys
brain-teaser puzzles and log cabin type building sets
gift wrapping available eco-friendly

Best American Arts

gifts for teen girls
artist-made jewelery and gifts starting at around $30

Endangered Species Chocolates

Endangered species chocolates

Real Green Goods

green superstore - some vegan products
"earth-friendly department store"


* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

Vegan Essentials

vegan superstore



* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

Kidbean

organic superstore
Earth-Friendly, Labor-Friendly,
Vegan Products for Your Family
arts and crafts supplies
gift certificates, gift registry

Ilumina Organics

Lip balm

Divvies

Stocking stuffer / gift basket possibility for children on restricted diet:

nut, egg, and dairy -free candy - gift certificates available

* of course, if you're not the parent or guardian of the child on a restricted diet you'd better check first before giving any sort of food gift.

Gigglefish

lunchboxes, puzzles, games, totes

Tin Parade

"Emma's Green Party" party package

Green Toys Inc

Toys made from 100% recycled milk jugs. The plastic contains no BPA or phthalates.
Tea set, indoor gardening set, sand play set, cookware and dining set. Buy online or in stores.

Bluehouse

The office and stationary section of this site has some nice products including greeting cards.
If the above link, to the card page, doesn't work then use this one.

go CityKids

Events and activities for kids and teens in cities all over the USA. Search your kids' area.

MARCON

Marcon (Multiple Alternative Realities Convention)
The Midwest's Premiere Fantasy & Science Fiction Convention

Family Ski Trips

Family ski tips for family ski trips.

Dragon*Con

"Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the US."

Children's Theater Links

This page includes links, divided up by region, to children's theaters all over the USA. Some offer workshops, camps, or classes for kids. Other theaters have performances by adults for kids.