Celebrate Green Blog

Yesterday we gave you our top picks for green Easter basket goodies and today we’ll share with you our top picks for non-edibles (we call ‘em “treasures”).

As it is with food, whenever possible, look for treasures that are Earth-friendly, Fair Trade (or ethically made) and local while giving preference to items that:

• Have limited or no packaging
• Are of quality and can be enjoyed for a long time
• Don’t require other disposable or soon-to-be obsolete parts (such as batteries or electronic components)

Instead of giving treasures, you may want to let you children hunt for “Bunny money” that they can cash-in for gifts of experience of their choosing (a trip to the museum, zoo, the movies, etc.). But keep in mind that treasures don’t have to cost a dime. Coupons for time spent together can be a wonderful treat for busy families. Here is a list of some creative, no-cost ideas.

Treasures

Under $25

Honey Bunny organic cotton t-shirt from Kee-Ka

Fair Trade Yo-yo Bunny from A Toy Garden

Carrot jump rope made from hemp and wood from Willow Tree Toys

Hopping bunny pull toy from Nova Natural

Wooden pig family from Nova Natural

Wooden flower fairy puzzle from A Toy Garden

Organic cotton/hemp “nest” pillow from *Print*Pattern*Paper

Wooden rabbit ramp walker from The Wooden Wagon

Hen mobile from The Wooden Wagon

Knitted carrot pencil holder from Willow Tree Toys

Block puzzles from Nova Natural

Spring – stories, songs and poems from Nova Natural

Organic cotton teether bunny rattle  from Eden Home

Award winning Xeko “Costa Rica” game. Mission? Become a Xeko Master and help restore balance to the Earth’s ecosystems

100% beeswax sculpted egg candle from Big Dipper Wax Works

Organic cotton bunny from Magic Cabin

Bunny window silhouette from The Wooden Wagon

Wool rabbit felting kit from The Wooden Wagon

Haba “Dancing Eggs” game from The Wooden Wagon

Fair trade papier mache bunny box from Teraluna

Fair Trade bundle of bunnies from Global Exchange

Fair Trade hand-knit animals from Global Exchange

Organic cotton bunny towel doll from Oompa

Under $10

Plantable Easter card from Botanical Paperworks.com

African basket shaker from Nova Natural

Twig pencils from A Toy Garden

Fair trade egg shaker from Down to Earth Toys

Folk art Easter egg from The Wooden Wagon

Spring by Gerda Muller from Nova Natural

Wooden chick from Nova Natural

Felt rabbit from A Toy Garden

Wooden play eggs from Nova Natural

Water warbler from Nova Natural

Felted acorn babies from A Toy Garden

Wooden spinning tops from Willow Tree Toys

Fair Trade, lead-free wooden bunny pencil sharpener from Global Exchange

Sustainably sourced sheep from Anamalz

Organic Yes To Carrots lip balm