Color-Me-In Organic Cotton Tee

If you're looking for a unique and adorable gift for the miniature artists in your life, this Color-Me-In T-shirt is an inspiring choice.

Made of soft, stretchy 100% organic cotton, it is hand printed with a sweet outline of creatures on a park bench, and it comes with eight fabric crayons, so eager recipients can get right to work on coloring their original masterpiece and wearing it proudly for all the world to see.

DIY Tooth Fairy Bunnies

If you've got a little one who's chomping at the bit to lose her first tooth, you may try your hand at whipping up these adorable Tooth Fairy Bunnies I spotted at Inchmark.

I love the concept of giving your kids a little pal who will deliver their sweet tooth to the Tooth Fairy, as opposed to just unceremoniously leaving it under their pillow to await pick-up!

Lacking in the craft skills department (like me)? I may not be able to bring these bunnies to life, but this craft gave me the idea to at the very least, hot glue a little felt pocket to my daughter's favorite stuffed friend when the time comes to make the exchange with the elusive fairy!

All Smiles on Ashton's 1 Month Birthday!

Tiny Woodland Terrarium Rings Make Me Smile

Quite simply, just looking at these tiny woodland terrarium rings makes me happy. Talk about having the world at your fingertips... and what baby wouldn't be fascinated by touching and focusing on the tiny little globe of life on your hand?

A variety of these enchanting rings may be found at the Etsy shop Woodland Belle, where they are handmade with meticulous detail and care.

via Handmade Charlotte

Inspiration of the Day: "Your Secret" Short Film

I really love this short film. It is beautifully and meticulously shot, when you take into consideration that each new frame is captured in an entirely different setting. It's a reminder to take time out to think about the little things that bring you joy in life. Enjoy!

Enchanting Pregnancy Keepsake: Midwife's Wooden Stethescope

No sound on the planet rivals the galloping horses sound you hear in your unborn baby's heartbeat for the first time. When I came across this Midwife's Wooden Stethescope from Natursutten, I thought it would make a compelling and original gift for expecting moms and dads. Starting at around the 20 week mark, this stethoscope may be used to listen to baby's fetal heartbeat. Here's more information about this enchanting device:

"A midwife's stethoscope is used by midwives to listen to fetal heartbeat during pregnancy. Our midwife's stethoscope is made in Denmark by Natursutten of smooth Scandinavian Beech wood, and can be used in the comfort of your home to allow family members to listen to your unborn baby's heartbeat without the need for batteries, radio waves or expensive machines.

Originally introduced in France in the early 19th century, our wooden midwife's stethoscope has a unique bell shape that amplifies the heartbeat of an unborn fetus. Still in use today by midwives all over the world including the United States, Canada and Europe, a wooden midwife's stethoscope can be used to listen to your baby's heartbeat starting around the 20th week of pregnancy."

This would make an amazing gift moms and dads will always cherish, and one they will be able to hand down for generations. This priceless heirloom also costs only $39.95.

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Wooden Moustache Teether from Little Alouette

The picture pretty much speaks for itself, but I guess I'll go on to say that this wooden moustache teether from Little Alouette is one of the cutest teething toys I've ever seen. You'll no doubt get a kick watching your baby chew through this humorous ode to facial fringe, and once the gnawing phase has passed, your little guy can use it as a toy disguise which will evoke many a chuckle.

Little Alouette's teethers are handmade from locally sourced hardwoods and finished with certified organic flax seed oil, so there's no need to worry about harmful toxins or BPA during baby's teething time.

Eco-Friendly 365 Everyday Value Baby Diapers Get A "New & Improved" Makeover

In today's society, the words "new and improved" are used so regularly that they often go overlooked. As a consumer, I rarely heed the promise that a product has been re-designed to be better performing. But I was very pleasantly surprised by 365 Everyday Value Baby Diapers from Whole Foods, because they are indeed new and improved, and I experienced the vast difference between the old and new versions first hand.

Obviously, cloth and reusable diapers are the greenest choice, but sometimes it's necessary, or more convenient, to opt for a disposable diaper (while traveling, for instance), so it's great to know that greener disposable diaper options are available.

The first time I bought a pack of 365 baby diapers from Whole Foods, which was about three years ago, I was not at all impressed with them. They were rigid rectangles that were unyielding and did not conform to baby's bum... and they didn't contain baby's mess very well.

But we have been using their new and improved diapers this week and we're thoroughly impressed with them. They feature a new accordion fastener so the size is easy to tailor and secure to baby's tush, and the diaper itself is softer and more flexible. They also contain messes better than their earlier version... (but my tip would be with these and all diapers to buy one size larger than your baby's current weight.) 365 diapers are highly comparable in quality and performance to Seventh Generation diapers... I'd say they are on par with each other. But the better news is, 365 brand diapers are $9.99 per package and they contain more diapers per pack as well.

Green facts about 365 diapers:

"Made from wood pulp fluff sourced from family-owned, sustainably managed forests and with significantly less material than traditional plastic diapers, 365 Everyday Value™ Baby Diapers are responsibly produced and reduce the amount of waste that ends up in our landfills. Because they are chlorine, dye and latex free, these diapers are not only less likely to irritate your baby’s skin; they are less harmful to our soil and thus a more sustainable choice." Additionally, they are hypo-allergenic, and contain no perfumes or dyes making them a safer, healthier choice for your tot- and the environment."

So, next time you're at Whole Foods, try the truly new and improved 365 Diapers and see what you think!

DIY: Make a Magazine File from a Cereal Box

I know, magazines are decidedly not green, but nonetheless, they stack up somehow or another in our home. The eco aspects are that we do magazine swaps and subscription shares with our neighbors to cut down on the number being purchased and circulated and we use magazine pages in gift wrapping endeavors, and we also recycle the magazines we don't want to keep around.

But if, like me, you're still looking to offset your magazine guzzling guilt, try making this cool magazine file by upcycling a cereal box, as outlined at Apartment Therapy.

I think this is a super stylish way to contain magazines, and you can tailor make it to match your decor!

via Apartment Therapy

Eco-friendly Biodegradable Training Potty

Ah, potty training. Easily one of the most arduous undertakings of parenting. While our little one is now a pro at going on the regular potty (thank heavens!), during her training days, we had purchased her the Baby Bjorn potty chair, which worked great, suited her well, and was convenient, comfortable and easy to clean. But alas, now we're left with a hunk of bright pink plastic, which we'll no doubt find a way to make more boy-friendly when it's our boy's turn to learn how to use the potty, but nonetheless, what's to become of it once he's mastered the art?

When I happened across the Becopotty, I had to share it with you, because I wish I had known about it when we were in the market for a toilet training potty. The Becopotty is made from waste plant material (bamboo waste and rice husks, which are leftover materials from farming, and by adding a biodegradable resin and pressing the powder in a hot mould a Becopotty is born. The potty lasts for years in your home, but will start biodegrading immediately upon being placed in your garden. How brilliant is that?

The only somewhat inconvenient component I can see with relation to this potty is that it doesn't have a removable, easy to clean insert like the Baby Bjorn potty does, so it will be harder to clean out after every use. But, that's a small price to pay for having a potty that biodegrades back into the earth, as opposed to taking up space in a landfill indefinitely as plastic.

My Sweet Loves

There's no better view than watching your children love each other.

Beautiful Bamboo Feeding Gear for Little Foodies

If you're looking for a unique and exquisite gift for the pint-sized foodie in your life, look no further than this sustainably crafted baby bowl made from organic bamboo. Not only will it look beautiful on your table, its depth will keep food where it belongs -- in the bowl and ready for your little one to eat.

This bowl will also make a beautiful keepsake in your child's room when he/she is older, and may house special trinkets and mementos, extending its life and functionality indefinitely!

Bamboo utensils are sold separately.

Sustainable Fruut Tree Storage System for Kids

Kids and "stuff" seem to go hand in hand... but if you let this Fruut Tree storage system take root in their bedroom or playroom, the branches may help put an end to the chaos and clutter.

Made from FSC accredited plantation birch wood, you simply affix this giving tree to the wall, where it may collect toys, coats, play clothes, backpacks, hats, you name it.

I also think the Fruut Tree would be so adorable as a rotating art installation that changes with the seasons. Kids can decorate it for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, etc. to make their space festive!

Another perk: for each Fruut Tree sold, a donation is made to Focus Cambodia to help transform the lives of the children and their families in Cambodia.

To see another one of my favorite rack storage systems for kids, click here.

via Growing Up Green

Handmade Felt Wall Globe!

My jaw literally dropped when I saw this magnificent felt wall globe! I love when crafty parents make amazing, interactive learning tools like this for their kids!

You must take a field trip to this fabulous blog, Cup of Coco, to read all about how this designing mama created this masterpiece... and to see more in depth pictures of this charming world.

via Design Mom