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handcrafted baby hats – Three Fish Shop
Handcrafted, designer hats made with loving care from organic cotton, merino wool and the finest natural yarns. What a lovely way to protect your wee one from harsh fall winds and blowing leaves. hats for newborns, tots and children range from arou...
baby slippers from upcycled wool sweater
These handmade, low-top, Wooly Baby slippers, (note lamb on bottom), feature leather heels, toes, and non-skid soles. The slippers are created from a recycled, felted, 100% merino wool sweater and recycled leather. These munchkin booties have a lay...
DIY baby beanie
Knitters, happily take note: Natural Star, a New Zealand-based professional knitter can provide the beanie pattern (above) to fit Newborns through to 5 year olds, ($5 US). No time for needles? Find a head-topper ready-made in fine Merino wool, ...
devidoll - chic style meets eco ethics
U.K.-based, online fashion boutique Devidoll.com offers a fine, tasty selection of quality goods for man, woman or child — whether at home, or out and about. They feature upscale designers with a social conscience, for conscious consumers wit...
back to school goes green - Kidzsack backpack
This reusable backpack/shoulder bag is made from 100% recycled material. The backpack is printed with kid-friendly designs for coloring and re-coloring. Each bag features a natural fiber draw cord, inner pocket for marker storage and 8 washable, ...
organic learning farms
This post was submitted by our newest contributor, Theresa Gould. Theresa resides in the Chicago area and is a freelance writer, entrepreneur and aspiring organic farmer. Organic Learning Farms are a relatively new enterprise for organic farmers. A...
The Green Children & Whole Foods Make Beautiful Music
Today, The Green Children, Whole Foods Markets and its Whole Planet Foundation announced a global campaign to help disadvantaged countries get financial assistance, through music. The partnership assists disadvantaged countries in advancing financia...
GAD Baby - bold, bright reusable Cloth Diapers
Keep your baby happy and the landfills free of disposable diapers by using eco friendly reusable diapers. These waterproof, stylish reusable diapers from GAD Baby are made from OCIA Internationally Certified Bamboo Velour, with an outer portion made...
a sustainable school lunch kit By Nature
The U.K.’s By Nature is launching a new range of kids’ lunch kits that are reusable and waste-free. Reusable lunch kits can help eliminate the daily disposal of foil, plastic bags, used juice cartons and containers destined for the land...
