If given the choice I will usually opt for soy or beeswax crayons. The conventional ones made from petro products are not a favorite. I will usually make an exception for recycled crayon products though because you are buying used instead of new. The fact that Eco Stars are made from recycled materials, along with the fact that my youngest needs to work on his grasping skills according to his therapist at school, made me think this product might be a good fit for us. Theses crayons are melted … [Read more...]
Eco Art Supplies for Children
Hot on the trail of my post about Young at Art I want to discuss eco friendly art supplies. So what do you think about when you consider children's art supplies? The first thing that comes to mind is probably the Crayola crayon. It is the most popular brand of crayon used by millions of children around the world. But did you know that Crayola crayons are made with paraffin wax, a petroleum by-product? Yes, ooey gooey, nasty petro products in your child's mouths and hands. The availability and … [Read more...]
Ways to Reuse a Yoga Mat
The Gaiam Community store has a great list of ways to reuse your yoga mats. Here are some of their ideas: * Donate to homeless shelters as sleeping pads * Use an exacto-knife to cut out shapes, letters, numbers, etc. Perfect for little fingers * Line kitchen shelves * Cut the mat into squares and use them as "bases" while playing baseball with the kids * Cut into strips and use for drainage in flower pots … [Read more...]
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