A Few of RYD’s Favorite Things: Green Gift Guide 2009

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Ah, Christmas! What a wonderful time of year. The spirit of giving and spreading the holiday cheer. A holiday that includes many cupfuls of  hot cocoa + marshmallow cream and cookies TOO, right? Oh! and we mustn’t forget about gingerbread houses, nutcrackers and ribbon candy! All the great traditions that are carried on each year. From caroling, paying it forward, checking out the neighborhood lights, and all the baking… it’s no wonder Christmas is the best time of the year.  Are you a traditionalist? I am.

I digress though…

This is actually supposed to be an introduction to RYD’s first official eco friendly gift guide!

Below you will find a green gift guide which includes a few of RYD’ s favorite things (including items that have been reviewed here) and some the latest green toys and hot eco items! I’ll also be tossing in a few stocking stuffer posts and hopefully a giveaway or two…(hopefully!). There’s still time, right?!!? LOL!

Green gift giving is another way to tis the season and an easy way to nudge that special someone to keep the planet in mind when purchasing gifts!

Let’s begin with the eco tots!

(Be sure to click on the links… they’ll take to RYD’s favorite green and natural places to shop too.)

::Green Gift Guide::

Soft Star Shoes

Cutest soft soled shoes, evah!

Kate Quinn Organics, Gift sets

I love, love, KQO they have the most soft and luxurious organic clothes I’ve come across! Their gift sets are my favorite. Be sure to sign up for their newsletter- they’ve been having some great holiday sales.

WheelyBug

A whimisical ride on toy that has been a best seller for years.

Let’s Play Mail Set

Oh so cute and I could see T, C and I playing with this on a rainy day! We have one we made out of a cereal box as a craft we did one day- but this would last much longer!

Sofie the Giraffe

*Voted by Mothering Mag, Best Natural Toys, 2009!

Clark LOVES his Sofie!!

Green Toys

*Voted by Mothering Mag, Best Natural Toys, 2009!

Wrote about them here!

Plan Toys Solid Drum

We own one and both my 2.5 yr. old and 8 month old love playing with it! Just the perfect size too!

Fagus Cars, Medium Stacking Waves, Soap Felting Kit

*Voted by Mothering Mag, Best Natural Toys, 2009!

I wrote about my love for the company Natural Pod last Christmas- well, it seems that the elves over at Natural Pod really do get to work creating heirloom quality toys that they’ve been nominated a second time for Best Natural Toys.  Specifically, the stacking waves, their kitchens, dolls etc.

This Little Piggy Wears Cotton

I found out about this company after a midwife appt. in Santa Monica we stumbled across their storefront…but their an online shop too! They carry the cutest prints in organic pj’s for tots!

Amber teething necklace

This would make a perfect gift for any expectant mother or mother with a teething baby! This gift is for mother and baby!! Baby C loves his!

Lu & The Earth Bug Crew

Looking for a great way to introduce your kids to living an earth friendly lifestyle? Pick up this book!

Rosie Hippo

*Voted by Mothering Mag, Best Natural Toys, 2009!

A newer to me online toy store I recently found out about. They have so many great products that are- Unique,  Natural, Organic & Handcrafted!!

Sprig Toys

“Where play comes naturally” Fun toys that don’t require batteries and made with earth friendly materials!

Earth Friends

These dolls are absolutely adorable & earth friendly. They would make any boy or girl happy! I wrote about them here.

Barley & Birch

In case you missed it, read the wonderful interview here with the owner! I {heart} the print designs over at b&b… super adorb kids clothing!

Next up! Eco gifts for her & him…stay tuned.