Toy Monday: Why Natural Rubber?

Have you noticed more attention given to natural rubber products recently? From yoga mats to natural baby toys, what’s new about it? Natural rubber is the new (natural) substitute for the old (unfortunately toxic) substitute. From rubber to plastic and back. Plastic Like Rubber Though there were some plastic toys created before World War II, … Read more

Reusable Gift Wrapping

Last minute and you aren’t sure what you’ll use to wrap gifts? Don’t reach for paper. All you need to create colorful holiday gift wrap is a cloth bag, a tea towel, or a play cloth. No more post-holiday bags of garbage. Reduce and reuse. Sew a bag. Even last minute, it’s very quick to sew a bag. … Read more