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October 26th, 2008 by bitsybirdieBecause You’re Never Too Old to Have Fun

When I saw these Weplay toys at the spring toy show in Pomona, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them. They didn’t disappoint. They are as much fun to play with as they look.
The toy designer was at the show, and I got to speak directly with her. Her enthusiasm for the design of [...]

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October 22nd, 2008 by bitsybirdieThe Too Cute Kimono in Totally Eco-Chic

Made of buttery soft organic cotton in rich fall tones, the Kate Quinn Organics Kimono dress is one of our most popular items.
It’s one of the pieces that sold me on carrying this line. The styling and colors are subtly sophisticated, and the cotton is so soft you’ll want to snuggle up and sleep in [...]

Posted in: Fair Trade, Organic Apparel, Organic Children's Apparel, Organic Kids' Clothes | Tags: Tags: , , ,

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October 21st, 2008 by bitsybirdieUpcycling, Martha Stewart Style

Here’s a great opporunity to earn double brownie points by doing something good for the environment and creating something adorable at the same time.
Martha’s offering free templates online for turning those old sweaters into adorable little stuffed animals and ornaments. Patterns are complete with step-by-step instructions and simple enough to be hand-sewn.
To check out this [...]

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