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I’ve got a problem: my kids read too much. Even my seven-year old will finish a 500-page book in a day or two, and we’ve traded in our library bag for two baskets so that we can cart home tens of books at a time from the library. That doesn’t seem like a problem, but here’s the rub - we’re going to India soon, and I really didn’t feel like bringing fifty pounds of books for them to read. I’ve got a Kindle, and I love it. There must be an e-reader out there I can get my kids, I thought. Why not?

But if you’re a parent looking to save a few trees by buying digital books, or to save your own sanity by not having a car full of books, you don’t have many choices. The field of e-readers is still fairly small, and it’s clear that children are not a big target market yet. There are still a number of choices though, and you can break down your options by considering a few basic considerations: (continue reading…)

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If you are looking for safe, eco-friendly and ethical toys for your little ones then look no further than Maukilo.

Maukilo carries all the best eco and ethical toy brands- Fat Brain, Green Toys, HABA, Plan Toys, and many other trusted brands and they have tons of toys perfect for summer fun- in or outside.

If you are looking some cute and playful indoor toys they have tons of those too. (continue reading…)

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we all want to find the perfect gift that is just the right combination of unique and meaningful. Read on for some new twists on mother’s day gifts that truly embrace the unique gift giving spirit. (continue reading…)

For over 100 years Beatrix Potter’s classic Peter Rabbit has been adored by parents and children alike.

Beatrix Potter started her career as a children’s author and illustrator in 1901 at the age of 35. She became a pioneer in product licensing related to books two years later when she created the first Peter Rabbit doll. Games, linens, wallpaper and other ranges Peter Rabbit of merchandise soon followed.

In the years before World War I the demand for her work was so great that she published an average of two new stories each year. For the last 30 years of her life, writing and illustrating gave way to a second career as a champion sheep breeder, farmer, and countryside conservationist. (continue reading…)

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Easter is right around the corner. Have you thought about greening Easter this year?

There are several easy ways to add a little eco to your Easter without much effort.

One of the biggest wastes when it comes to Easter is the baskets that get tossed in the garbage every year. This year keep the baskets out of the trash. If you use cheap throw away plastic baskets or other disposable containers every year think about finding a nice, sturdy basket instead that can be used again and again. I found heavy duty wicker baskets that get used year after year for my children. It’s an Easter tradition. Each child has their own basket that is refilled with goodies every year. (continue reading…)