On the heals of my minimalist parenting blog, I wanted to explore some other natural parenting techniques that might be fun and exciting new ways to view our rearing of children.
Since Spring is around the corner (um..thank goodness!) I have highlighted some organic and green toys and products that introduce us to the organic, green, healthy living lifestyle.
ROSIE HIPPO
Rosie Hippo.com is an online shopping site that provides organic, wooden, educational and creative play toys that are reasonably priced and provide a natural play experience for your children. Along the lines of a minimalist parent, organic parenting is also about connecting with simple natural environments to elicit a child’s own natural wonder and curiosity. Wooden toys are favored among organic parents, because they are simple and provide the stepping stones to imaginative play and exploration.
CRUNCHY BUNCH
CrunchyBunch.com has some amazing sales running on just about anything one would need to create an organic oasis for your child. The bamboo bowls pictured are only $8.50 each and are made out of sturdy, long lasting organic bamboo.
Or the ring sling pictured to the right for only $30.00. Check out the site to find some amazing deals on organic stuff from all over the world.
HAZELNUTKIDS
Hazelnutkids.com is another shopping site offering natural, earth friendly organic and wooden toys for babies and kids. Right now they are running a CABIN FEVER promotion of 25% off all games.
PLAY STORE TOYS
Playstoretoys.com definitely subscribes to the minimalist ideal of parenting, which endorses buy high quality items that add maximum value to your child’s life. Play store toys use four criteria when adding a toy to their shopping site, each toy must fit this criteria before it is represented by the store. The toys must have a high play value, integrity, quality and low impact on the environment. The site has a wide assortment of toys and provides a one stop shop for any minimalist, environmentally conscious or organic parent.
EARTH FRIENDLY DOG TOYS
Ecoanimal.com has environmentally friendly, organic toys for your pet. And we all know that our little furry kids are just as important to our lives and lifestyle as our human kids are. Ecoanimal uses recycled plastics, organic cotton, biodegradable kitty litter liners and more. This site is worth checking out, especially if you have brought a new fur baby home recently.
MAPLE GRACE
MapleGrace.com is a store that provides natural, organic, non-toxic goods for children and home. Everything from baby to bedding has been tested and approved to be either organic, non-toxic and natural and have a low impact on the environment. This is a great site if you are considering a green make over for your home.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S GUIDE TO GREEN LIVING
The Green Guide provided by the National Geographic website gives a comprehensive look at green living and ways one can start to convert to a greener lifestyle. With everything from a home make over to changing over to solar energy. This is very fun an interesting reading for anyone who is considering going green.
GREEN LIVING
http://www.green-living.com/ is a website that offers everything a green home would ever need. Everything on the site has been approved and is considered eco-conscious and has a low impact on the environment. They offer cookware, linens, cleaning supplies, paints and everything one could ever image they needed to convert their home into a green living space.
While these websites are just the tip of the iceberg for converting your home to a more organic, green environment that follow some of the minimalistic values, they do provide an easy way to start your efforts at becoming a greener, cleaner and healthier family.
