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art, baby and kids, crafts, kids, organic, paint, vegan - September 15, 2021

Safe and Eco-Friendly Paint for Kid's Arts and Crafts

Parents looking for eco-friendly and non-toxic paint and craft options that are also cruelty-free and vegan for their children have to usually do quite a bit of searching to find these items. Green has found one that fits the bill! Many finger paints on the market contain preservatives, mineral oil, artificial dyes which are often derived from animals, and sometimes synthetic scents. Most are also tested on animals. Even if you are crafty and make your own paints, the quality might not be great, and artificial dyes or food colorings can still contain undesirable and potentially unsafe ingredients. Plus, it can...

It's Not Too Early to Think about Holiday Shopping!

Welcome to November! The holidays are right around the corner, and no matter what holiday(s) you celebrate, for most of us that means presents! I bet you didn't know we carry many great gift items, not just food and personal care stuff. Whether you need to shop for your husband or wife, your parents or in-laws, your children, co-workers, your children's teachers, or someone else, we have a range of great ideas to get you started to give them something personal and special. Baby and Children's GiftsGreen has so many cool, sturdy toys for children and babies. We have dozens of...

Green at the Original Pittsburgh Vegan Expo & Convention on November 9th

The Pittsburgh Vegan Expo & Convention is fast approaching, and we are thrilled to be one of the vendors at this show on Saturday, November 9th. It is being held in Pennsylvania at the Monroeville Convention Center in the South Hall with guest speakers; film screenings; activities for kids; a wellness room with massage, yoga, and healing arts; Pittsburgh's Annual Vegan Gingerbread House Competition; Pittsburgh's Annual Vegan Trick or Treat for kids; and more. Even though Halloween is over, be sure to wear your costume - whether you are a kid or an adult kid at heart - and prepare for more fun! Of...

There's Always Time for Breakfast!

I talk to so many people who love breakfast foods, but feel like they don't know what to eat once they go vegan. While some people have trouble figuring out what to eat, others sometimes are in such a rush they need to fit in something quickly and only have a moment to prepare their breakfasts because mornings are so hectic. Whatever the case may be, we have a solution for you! Cold Cereals and GranolasWhile most people may say cold cereal is boring, everyone has to admit it is fast, filling, and often nutritious. This Purely Elizabeth Pumpkin Fig Granola...

Natural Products Expo East (Baltimore) and FAIR TRADE Labeling: What Does Fair Trade Mean?

We were happy to explore the Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore this past weekend and are excitedly working on posts that feature some of the awesome products we discovered during our tour. We are happy to announce we will soon be carrying lots of new products and some products EXCLUSIVELY sold by us, green. Now, for the main information. We try to source as much fair trade inventory as possible, but do you know exactly what the "fair trade label" means? According to the World Fair Trade Organization, "Fair Trade is a trading partnership... that seeks greater equity in...

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Safe and Eco-Friendly Paint for Kid's Arts and Crafts

It's Not Too Early to Think about Holiday Shopping!

Green at the Original Pittsburgh Vegan Expo & Convention on November 9th

There's Always Time for Breakfast!

Natural Products Expo East (Baltimore) and FAIR TRADE Labeling: What Does Fair Trade Mean?

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