Color my World Natural
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
When you go to purchase kids coloring products and even glue or bags to keep all the crafts supplies in, do you think natural, organic or even sustainable? Most people (moms in general) don’t think that there are chemicals in most children’s craft utensils’ are toxic, I mean they say “non-toxic” right? Wrong. The non-toxic posting on your child’s craft product is stating that is your child ingest the product they won’t get sick. But there is more to a product then just that “non-toxic” labeling. Here are some products that go above and beyond just the normal “non-toxic” labeling.
1. Smencils: ($10/10) They are made from old newspaper and dipped in eco-friendly fragrances with scents like pineapple and even root bees.
2. Stockmar Beeswax Crayons: ($21.95) These beeswax crayons come in blocks and even “pencil crayon” form for any size of hands and if your child puts them in their mouth, no worries.
3. TreeSmart Pencils: ($3/12) These mini colored pencils are made from rolled up recycled newspapers.
4. Cocconia Glue: ($3) This glue is nontoxic and acid free. The glues sticks are ideal for those great craft project that call for a sticky situation.
5. Pilot Recycled Pens: ($16.99/dozen) These pens are 80% recycled and are a great way to go green at school or at the office.
6. Dog-Shaped Stapler: ($9) It’s adorable and it’s staple free so there is no metal waste from the staples that come through traditional staplers.
7. Nahui Ollin’s Planit Binder: ($90) It’s spendy but will last for a long time. Is has a beautiful design with woven cast-off candy wrappers. It’s a great addition to any child’s backpack collection for school.
*Natural and Sustainable Living Tip: Looking for eco-friendly dog bedding? Look toward Doggy•Archy. They carry dog beds made from healthy, natural materials from sustainable sources such as help, kapok, wool and even organic cotton. Your doggy or even kitty will thank you.
