One of my favorite stores is donating 25% of all Valentine’s Day purchases to Haiti. Click here to visit Rosie Hippo and to donate 25% of your purchase to Haiti use coupon code: HELPHAITI.

RosieHippo.com is the place to shop for hip, eco-friendly toys. Many of their toys are on-sale right now, so you can get a great deal and make a donation to Haiti at the same time.

Looking for a last-minute Hanukkah present or last-minute Christmas present? Visit your local toy store! There are so many benefits to shopping locally. One of the big benefits: education. Local stores provide personalized service. I have a great relationship with my local store owner, and I have appreciated some of their tips and product recommendations. My neighborhood toy store carries unique educational toys. But I bet you didn’t know that you are actually supporting your local schools when you shop locally.

If your little ones are crazy for cars, make their holiday dreams come true with this line of exclusive cars from RosieHippo.com.

RosieHippo.com is a top source for organic toys, wooden toys and handcrafted quality toys. All of the toys have been carefully selected by owner Kim Bloom. Kim is a mom, and the line of exclusive cars and trucks came from her son Ethan’s requests.

Radio Flyer’s Turbo Turtle is another hit from a fantastic toy company.
My appreciation for Radio Flyer runs deeper than just nostalgia for the Radio Flyer Classic Red Wagon–they continue to come out with fun, innovative toys. And their new ride-on, Turbo Turtle, is a wild ride for toddlers an preschoolers.
The best part about the Turbo Turtle is the spinning indoor-outdoor caster wheels. Unlike many ride-on toys that seem to have the turning radius of a Mac Truck, the Turbo Turtle can spin on a dime.
My daughter can move the Turbo …

We appreciate sites that save us time and help our children develop.
eBeanstalk highlights toys chosen by experts and tested by moms from across the United States. So, whether you are looking for your own child or finding a gift for a friend’s child or a relative, you’ll know you’re getting Mom’s Favorites.
With a typical toy store, you may be able to choose by a broad age range. Then, the toy arrives at your house, and your child plays with the box. Look, you encourage, at this neat …

Call it the Green House effect…people everywhere, especially parents, are turning to more eco-friendly products for their homes.
One of my favorite places to shop for environmentally friendly and safe products for my nest is Our Green House.
I originally found the store looking for toys, and they have just about the coolest assortment of natural toys, organic toys, and toys Made in the USA you could want.
Since my little one currently is obsessed with ducks, I like the genuine, original natural rubber duck.
I’ve also got these organic teethers and the wooden …

We’re very excited to bring you our Earth Day Eco-Friendly Product Guide for Families, complete with eco-chic tips, earth-friendly free services, organic gifts, and coupon codes.  We’ll also be featuring lots of environmentally-friendly products and contests during the next two weeks.  We hope you’ll enjoy our guide and share it with your friends!

A reader e-mailed us because she had concerns about the Melissa & Doug Victorian Dollhouse ($150, unfurnished) she had purchased for her daughter. After checking out the research we e-mailed her, she felt comfortable keeping this child-safe dollhouse.
Melissa & Doug manufactures in China and many parents are understandably concerned about the lead paint recalls. We have faith in Melissa & Doug’s safety procedures and testing and Melissa & Doug has not had a single recall for lead paint or hazardous materials. We know of several retailers that perform …

Whether it is a trip down the block to the doctor’s or a journey across the globe, preparation for travel with children is key.
Little Jet Set is a cute children’s store with a selection of innovative products for keeping babies and children safe, comfortable, and occupied during travel.
My toddler is entranced by the Cow Print Art Folio (by The Piggy Story) ($20). She has her very own carrying case of crayons and a drawing pad. When she gets tired of sketching, she enjoys fitting the crayons into their little …