Give the gift of creativity

Vancouver-based online eco boutique Lavish & Lime has a range of unique creative supplies and kits that encourage children to unleash their inner artist.

Choose from a selection of Canadian-made recycled sketchbooks with funky covers, newspaper pencil crayon packs or individually packaged with gourmet scents, or natural soy crayon rocks that help develop the important tripod grip in preparation for handwriting.

There's also a wool flower wallet craft kit that comes complete with non-toxic water-based glue and don't miss their organic cotton splash aprons with brilliant kid-friendly designs to keep them them clean while they create their masterpieces.

Special offer:

Receive a FREE Cleanwell Natural Hand Sanitizer with any order over $50. Use code VIBESTUFFER through Dec. 21, 2009. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

Naturally fun

Natural Pod provides natural children’s toys and items that are environmentally responsible, inspire imaginative and creative play, and become heirlooms for families, and educators. Natural Pod’s own wood, wool and silk toys are finished in nothing more than beeswax or plant dye.

Recently awarded the Top 10 Eco Toys of 2009 distinction by Eco-Child's Play for their Tree Branch Blocks, Natural Pod consistently sets the standard when it comes to environmentalism and toys. Located on Vancouver Island Natural Pod employs local materials and craftspeople to create many of their natural toys. You can find much of their line in Mothering's Best of Natural Toys 2009.

Special offer:

Save 15% off anything not already on sale until Dec. 31, 2009! Just enter coupon code "NP.VibeGuide09" at checkout! www.naturalpod.com