Green Options » maple http://greenoptions.com/tag/maple Posts tagged 'maple' Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:40:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en The World’s Nicest Baby Rattle Goes Paint Free http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/31/the-worlds-nicest-baby-rattle-goes-paint-free/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/31/the-worlds-nicest-baby-rattle-goes-paint-free/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:40:11 +0000 Courtney Maum http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/31/the-worlds-nicest-baby-rattle-goes-paint-free/ Kiosk Baby Rattle

I’ve been eying this fetching baby rattle over at the international wonderland that is Kiosk for ages, but I was a little turned off by the paint (even though they are kind enough to use non-toxic kind!) Well, someone must be listening to my silent hesitations because they’re currently offering two stripped down, all-natural versions in simple Vermont wood.

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]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/31/the-worlds-nicest-baby-rattle-goes-paint-free/feed/ Top 7 Posts About Ideas for a Green Thanksgiving http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/11/26/top-7-posts-about-ideas-for-a-green-thanksgiving/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/11/26/top-7-posts-about-ideas-for-a-green-thanksgiving/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:04:46 +0000 Reenita Malhotra http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/11/26/top-7-posts-about-ideas-for-a-green-thanksgiving/ With the Thanksgiving Holiday just a few days away, you are probably focusing on how to have a green Thanksgiving. I have enjoyed reading tips and ideas from around the Green Options network and the blogosphere.  Here are some of my favorite green Thanksgiving posts:

1. A Green and Affordable Thanksgiving

NBC11 recorded a segment on how to have a sustainable Thanksgiving as part of their Green Week coverage. I got to spend the morning with them talking about heritage turkeys, organic vegetables and ways to create a natural Thanksgiving Centerpiece.

To view the segment click here.

2. How To Get The Kids Involved in Helping You Create a Green Thanksgiving

Do you want to get the kids involved in your green Thanksgiving plans? Watch this video to see how these kids helped out.

For full story go here.

3. Thanks, Earth

SustainLane, a green living company provides 5 top tips for a Green Thanksgiving.

Read here for full story.

4. Handmade Holidays: Thanksgiving Craft Ideas to Share with the Family

The talented crafters at Etsy have some very special holiday how-to tutorials to share this season. Earlier this week they featured this adorable “patchwork trivet for your table. You can spice up your home decor, whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or a potluck with friends!”

For full story go here

5. How Local Will Your Thanksgiving Be?

A local Thanksgiving is a green Thanksgiving. It is not hard to eat local during the Holiday. Beth Bader tells you how.

For full story go here

6. Beyond Pie: 10 Great Savory Pumpkin Recipes

Nothing like pumpkin at the Thanksgiving table. Here are 10 pumpkin recipes to satisfy your savory side and take advantage of the current farmers market bounty.

For full story go here.

7. Green Gorilla: Create a Natural Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Have the kids help you create a natural Thanksgiving centerpiece.  The folks at Green Gorilla show you how.

For full story go here.
]]> http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/11/26/top-7-posts-about-ideas-for-a-green-thanksgiving/feed/ How To Get The Kids Involved in Helping You Create a Green Thanksgiving http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/23/how-to-get-the-kids-involved-in-helping-you-create-a-green-thanksgiving/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/23/how-to-get-the-kids-involved-in-helping-you-create-a-green-thanksgiving/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:38:03 +0000 Reenita Malhotra http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/23/how-to-get-the-kids-involved-in-helping-you-create-a-green-thanksgiving/ There are plenty of ways in which you can get the kids involved in helping you with your Green Thanksgiving plans. I sent mine off to the park with instructions to collect whatever would look great on the table.  Watch this video to see what they came up with. This post contains additional media. Click here to view the full post. ]]> http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/11/23/how-to-get-the-kids-involved-in-helping-you-create-a-green-thanksgiving/feed/ Green, Eco Wooden Toys: Anamalz Organic Maple Poseable Animals http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/06/04/green-eco-wooden-toys-anamalz-organic-maple-poseable-animals/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/06/04/green-eco-wooden-toys-anamalz-organic-maple-poseable-animals/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:49:06 +0000 Jennifer Lance http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/06/04/green-eco-wooden-toys-anamalz-organic-maple-poseable-animals/ Anamalz elephantChildren are fascinated by animals. Perhaps they feel a closer connection to our furry friends than adults, or perhaps their fascination stems from their cravings to learn about the world around them. Playing with toy animals opens up possibilities for dramatic play beyond dolls and blocks, as well as complements these traditional toys. You’ve probably seen the plethora of plastic animals in toy stores, from zebras to giraffes, but the wooden toy animal options are usually simple cutouts that are hardly recognizable as animals. Anamalz are different, in that they truly look like animals, are made from wood and felt, and are poseable.

I first read about Anamalz in a post titled “What Makes Toys Green” on Z Recs. I was intrigued and had to get a set for my family. These are the first wooden toys I have encountered to be made from organic wood! Designed in Australia and made from non-toxic European materials, these maple animals are interactive and encourage creative play. Children can bend, balance, intertwine, move, etc. to their heart’s content without breaking these quality toys. Anamalz comes in 30 different species, including a 7 foot tall giraffe! Of course, my favorite is the elephant.

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