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Recycle your Sneakers

Did you clean out your family's closets this January? If so, maybe you found some worn out tennis shoes or sneakers your kids have outgrown. A friend of ours is a running fanatic and told us about...

One of the most common New Years' resolutions is to clean, organize and declutter. Swaptree can help you get rid of your stuff - of course you'll get stuff in return so your resolution may be short...

Mustaches for Kids

Sport a 'stache for kids. Now in it's 9th year, members of Mustaches for Kids grow a 'stache between Thanksgiving and Christmas to raise money for children's charities. ...

Look!: Swap-O-Rama-Rama

It started as an event designed to be an alternative to consumerism, but Wendy Tremayne's Swap-O-Rama-Rama now takes place in more than 40 cities both in the US and around the world - that is a phot...

Radio Flyer Earth Wagons

Its a classic, with a very green twist. The Earth Wagon is a genuine Radio Flyer,but the entire body of the wagon is made from 100% recycled post-consumer HDPE (AKA plastic milk jugs). More than 230 ...

Wild Things: Recycled Sweater Stuffed Animals

A bit of clever recycling here: Wild Things are knit out of wool recycled from old sweaters. Their sweet faces and soft bodies are great for little kids to snuggle up with, and we love the idea of s...

Etsy Scavenger

• Story Blox: CRAYO-Names. Recycled crayons. ($5.00). • lorigami: Mr. Stripey - 6' stuffed snake, made of recycled sweaters. ($25.00). • thronyblackrose: Popsicle bath soap. S...

Adopt An Animal

The next time you want to give a child a gift, consider adopting an animal in his or her name. The World Wildlife Fund offers an adopt an animal program....

Happen Inc's Toy Lab

Breathing new life into old toys, the Toy Lab is an interesting nonprofit that caught our eye in this month's issue of "Ready Made" magazine. Happen, Inc. is a nonprofit that was created in 1999 whe...

Nursery Hack: New Uses For Nursery Gear

They don't stay babies forever. So what do you do with all that gear once you no longer need it? Of course, passing it on to another parent is a time-honoured tradition, but some things are just made...