I just found out about a great site full of natural products for hip, earth lovin’ moms.
It’s called Cotton Mamma and they’ve got tons of earth-friendly baby and kid gear like cloth diapers, organic crib bedding, and organic clothes and toys. They’ve also got plenty of stuff for adults as well, and not just […]

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Looking for an alternative gift idea for the little ones in your life? What about an eco-friendly plush toy created from recycled and remnant fabrics?
The stuffed animals made by Melbourne, Australia based Real Toys are a great alternative to mass-produced toys, and since each one is crafted individually, these toys are as unique as […]

Kids & Baby, Etsy Finds, Holiday Shopping, Recycled Goods | 2 Comments »

Accessory designer Jules Sherman just released the most adorable hand-painted princess and fairy barrettes for little girls. This is the newest addition to her yosi girls line, which includes plenty of cute barrettes, clips and hair ties for little girls and their big sisters.
Jules also designs modern, funky hair clips and barrettes for adults […]

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Felicia from Fluffy Flowers is a frequent commenter here on MissMalaprop, and she’s also the creator of some truly adorable recycled creatures.
She crafts these one of a kind critters from old gloves, mittens, socks and sweaters. She just added a bunch of pirate sweater kitties to her Etsy shop (check them out, they’re so […]

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OMG, can I just say how excited I was to stumble across this adorable printed onesie after clicking through to beanchild’s shop from Etsy’s main page?
Not as though I’m currently in the market for baby gear (although I did just get some baby gift purchasing accomplished recently), but the seahorse design! OMG! And […]

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I like the fabric of this messenger bag, made by Bliss By Heather. It’s simple & neutral, yet sort of crazy and eyecatching, all at the same time. Is that even possible?? Well, I guess so…
It’s big enough to hold textbooks, or if you’re like me and have a 12-inch Apple laptop, […]

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Tell me this isn’t the cutest baby bib you’ve ever seen? I love the brightly colored retro rocketship kids…they’re too cute! And there’s even an adorable baby blanket to match.
Both precious items are brought to you courtesy of Sugar Chic Baby, who recently celebrated their one year anniversary of selling on Etsy.
In addition […]

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Spring has definitely sprung…it seems like every time I turn around I hear about another friend of mine who’s just found out they’re pregnant. Now, I’m not a huge kid person, but even I can admit how cute they can be at times. Especially in super precious handmade baby gear.
The baby hats from […]

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Exploring the Mr. Pickles website has me cracking up laughing. Created by Ohio siblings Jack & Rita, the site features not only Mr. Pickles but also a flying hamburger, a nerd ghost, the Scurvy Friends, and a rotten apple.
It’s random, weird humor at its finest. You can learn more about each of the […]

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Still searching for the perfect gifts for moms and little ones? There are tons of great independent & eco-friendly companies offering gifts, clothing, and accessories for kids. Here’s just a few:
Pink Olive Boutique serves up plenty of great gift ideas for kids, babies, and moms-to-be. Everything here is so precious, it’s hard […]

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