Written by Cami Griffith
$14.99
Don’t take the garbage out just yet. Jane Bull’s latest book Make It! offers creative suggestions for turning common household trash into a kid’s treasure. From soda bottle bird feeders to aluminum robots, these imaginative projects will keep your kids busy for hours.
Sam Flax, Orlando
www.samflaxsouth.com
$44.99
No hard hat required when using this rough and tough bulldozer. The ability to maneuver, haul, lift and pull is sure to fulfill your child’s construction worker fantasy. Built from durable rubberwood, this heavy-duty vehicle can lift blocks, dirt, rocks and more.
Timmy’s Toy Chest Lake Mary
www.timmys-toy-chest.com
$32.95
Made entirely from recycled cardboard, the Kidsonroof MobileHome folds up flat so it can easily travel with your child for imaginative fun on the go. Available in white or blue, this eight-room house is ready for your child’s creative touch. Encourage your child to add color with paint and markers.
Hip from Holland
www.hipfromholland.com
$21
Get out your green thumb for this fabulous toy. Made from 100% recycled milk jugs, Green Toys’ Indoor Gardening Kit has everything your little sprout will need. Complete with a pea pod-shaped planter tray, three planting pots, trowel, soil and organic seeds, you’ll be fully equipped to bring the outdoors inside this winter.
Careful Planet Toys
www.carefulplanettoys.com
$19
This award-winning pull-along alligator has tons of personality as he wiggles, bobs and click-clacks along. Made from eco-friendly rubberwood pieces. Encouraging good balance and steady walking, this fun Dancing Alligator makes an excellent toy for any toddler.
Good For The Kids, Altamonte
www.goodforthekids.com
$27.19
This eco-trivia board game will make your next family night a success. With more than 800 questions, this game tests players’ scientific knowledge, while helping to educate them on science, nature and the environment. The first player to collect the required eco-points on his destination card wins.
Careful Planet Toys
www.carefulplanettoys.com
$177.59
We wish we had had this sporty bike when we were younger. Its aerodynamic design and cool color options will have your little one on the fast track to the Tour de France. Made from birch plywood, the Bugabike is built to withstand any rough and tumble tot. Sans pedals, it teaches balance, too.
Careful Planet Toys
www.carefulplanettoys.com
$48
A whimsical dragon, prince and princess adorn this fairytale-like building game. Made of solid beechwood and non-toxic paint, this Haba game includes 27 dazzling blocks. With its charming patterns and shapes, it’s no wonder this playful stacking game is appropriately named “Land of the Dragons.”
Daisy’s Children’s Boutique & Toy Store, Winter Garden
www.daisyboutiqueandtoys.com
$79.99
We’re not horsing around with this tire swing. Made from 100% recycled tires, this swing is so cool we couldn’t resist. So saddle up and jump on; you’ll be the envy of the neighborhood. But don’t worry, if horses aren’t the thing for you, you can also choose from elephants, dragons and airplanes.
Target
www.target.com
$8.95/EACH
With a lion, giraffe and panda too, we had to share these toys with you. Handcrafted in Australia from organic maple, the “Anamalz” are bound to be a hit. With a percentage of the purchase supporting wildlife organizations around the world, these products take eco-friendly to a new level.
Sam Flax, Orlando
www.samflaxsouth.com
$17.50
Porcelain tea sets can chip and plastic is, well, so plastic-y. Unless, of course, it’s Green Toys’ colorful tea set made in California of recycled milk jugs. Your little gals will enjoy a very hip, eco-friendly tea party with this set that even meets FDA standards, should real food ever be served.
Careful Planet Toys
www.carefulplanettoys.com
$147.40
Move over Barbie mansion, there’s a new dream house in town. This modern Chalet, accessible from all sides, is built from natural organic recycled rubberwood. So if pink plastic monstrosities aren’t your cup of tea, this hip dollhouse with mod furniture might just be what you’ve been looking for.
Moolka
www.moolka.com
$14.50
If your little ones need a lesson in going green, these Eeboo flash cards will do the trick. These beautifully illustrated flash cards sport sayings such as “recycle bottles and paper” and “turn off the lights.”
Tugboat and the Bird, Winter Park
www.tugboatandthebird.com
$46.20
Explore the wonders of the Amazon with the Sprig Discover Rig. Kids can trigger the generator to activate lights, dialog and sound effects. Constructed from eco-friendly Sprigwood, this rugged and durable toy comes complete with an African Safari adventure led by famous safari explorer Cap Faraday.
Careful Planet Toys
www.carefulplanettoys.com
$17.99
The Green Art line is designed to be safer and create less waste for the environment. Your little artist can paint a world free from pollution using the included non-animal-hair brushes, recycled pulp boards and solvent-free paint. Even the very cool carrying case is organic cotton with hemp handles.
Michael’s
www.michaels.com
$72
The Lola & James line is high fashion for the eco-conscious kid. Catering to both boys and girls, the colorful designs use recycled fabrics and materials (often cool vintage concert t-shirts). Lucky for us, they are just as serious about style as they are about making safe and earth-friendly products.
Lulu Belle Baby Boutique, Baldwin Park
www.lulubellekids.com
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