In the Garden Children's Book

Hopefully you’ve done something fun today to celebrate Earth Day, whether it’s making your own Treetini (yes, a Treetini — it’s made with Veev Acai spirit and for every Treetini sold, they’ll plant a tree) or participating in Earth Day activities like beach cleanups, going to Home Depot (they’re giving away CFL bulbs and seeds) or just sitting still at home, with all the lights off, saving energy.

One of the really fun things about Earth Day is the amount of new green products that are designed — from gadgets to food to home decor, it’s really amazing how creative green products can get. That’s why I’m really excited about this new line of children’s books from iKids publishers called Green Start. These books are really simple, illustrated with lively images, and are made from tough, recycled materials (perfect for toddler to chew on).  They’re not preachy or overtly environmental, but they give your child knowledge of how nature works — whether it’s about the life cycle of a tree, the five senses, or how a garden grows.  I think it’s a great idea to start children off with an understanding of how complex and wonderful our planet is — rather than just learning about it only on one day of the year — Earth Day.

And for the adults — you’ve got to check out this Rickshaw Bagworks messenger bag that I read about on Treehugger — it’s made with only FOUR PIECES OF FABRIC!!

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