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Old Fashioned Children’s Games

Now and then – kids still love to play so-called “old fashioned games”. They are great for birthday parties and don’t involve much organization or money. Kids nowadays spent too much time in front of the TV, computer or playing games on their cell phones. If you give them the opportunity, they will enjoy playing old fashioned games or sing old time campfire songs around the camp fire, without the need for technology.

The book “Old Fashioned Children's Games” is a book every modern family should own. It covers over 200 games, songs and card games from “the olden days” that were popular then and will be just as popular with your youngsters. Remember “Farmer in the Dell”, “Kick the Can”, or “King of the Mountain”? Or how about “Run Sheep Run” or “Slap Jack and Old Maid”?

Are your kids sitting in the backseats of the car watching a DVD or playing on their gameboy? How about some good old fashioned car trip crazy songs or contests? The whole family can join in and have fun together. Kids interact socially when playing these games (instead of sitting by themselves in front of a screen), which in turn encourages togetherness.

In my opinion, the Old Fashioned Children's Games is a wonderful book. It is a fantastic collection of good old fashioned outside games, card games, singing games, campfire songs/games and party games everybody – old and young – can enjoy.

Safecoat Naturals Oil Wax Finish

Protecting your family’s health is very important. AFM Safecoat has produced paints and building products for over 25 years and their Naturals products are of the highest quality and least toxic consistence. They are a leader in producing sustainable, eco-friendly and non-polluting products including: paints, wood finishes and building products

The Safecoat Natural Oil Wax Finish is made from organic and plant-based materials. It protects your untreated wood without harming the environment or your health. The Oil Wax Finish is a top quality, organic hardener and sealer and is perfect to finish untreated wooden furniture, toys or bamboo surfaces.

The natural resins and waxes of the Oil Wax Finish create a water repellent hardener and sealer and at the same time a breathable layer to keep the wood beautiful and longlasting.

The Safecoat Natural Oil Wax Finishcomes in different sizes: one quart, one gallon and 5 gallons.

Organic Breastfeeding Shawl

Babies can be unpredicted when it comes to food. They can get hungry at the most inconvenient time or place, like when you are standing in line at the bank, shopping at mall or visiting your friends. This fantastic  NurseEase Organic Breastfeeding Shawl will provide you with instant privacy wherever you need to nurse your baby. You just cover up your front and back, while sitting, standing or walking.

And not only you get to do that in style, you can also feel very secure and comfortable that you're covering your baby with only the best materials, organic cotton that was produced without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. 

Get your  NurseEase Organic Breastfeeding Shawl for $27.95 only. 

How I Dream in Green

School might be out for summer, but that doesn’t mean you have to put away ALL your pens and pencils! Crayola is encouraging kids to get creative this summer by drawing their dreams for a greener planet for their “How I Dream in Green.” To enter your students the contest, visit:  http://tinyurl.com/32dnzav

Ten winners from grades K-8 will be named as Crayola’s first Green Team members and win a trip to Crayola headquarters in Easton, Pa.

(Thanks to Kate for sharing these green news)

Dr Hauschka Organic Conditioner

Beautifully shiny hair is a sign of health and vitality. Treat and pamper your kid's hair with Dr Hauschka Organic Conditioner, a conditioner that can be used for all hair types.

The product is certified to be eco-friendly and natural and complies with stringent certification rules. The company strives to obtain most of their ingredients from organic and biodynamic sources. None of the ingredients and the product itself are animal tested. The company also prides itself in using eco-friendly packaging material and non-toxic and non-chemical preservatives and additives.

The conditioner contains jojoba oil, marsh mallow, larch extract, macadamia nut, burdock root, neem, nettle, rosemary extracts and apple cider vinegar. Together they nourish, soften, moisturize, detangle the hair, invigorate hair follicles and the scalp, improve shine and luster and prevent residue build-up of old shampoo, conditioner, hairspray etc.

The Dr Hauschka Organic Conditioner will improve the health and appearance of your child's hair, helping it to become stronger and shinier.

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