#ecowed with Natural Pod was a Smashing Success!
Last Wednesday was a blast talking without sponsored host, Natural Pod! Such a blast we cannot even post the entire rehash there were so many tweets! Get the first half of the party, links and great information here and then visit What the Hashtag for even more #ecowed details!
| 9:01 pm | sweepstakesgirl: | RT @3greenangels: Tonight we are taking FSC certified wooden toys, eco-friendly choices for x-mas/safe toys with @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | thesoftlanding: | @greenandhealthy I just love meeting up with you whenever I can! #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | weldo48: | Hi everyone! #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | bethanyev: | ready to learn! #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | lifeonprint: | RT @greenandhealthy: @naturalpod My pleasure! So who’s the person behind the tweets tonight? #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | greenandhealthy: | @thesoftlanding Ditto!! I wonder when we will IRL? #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | thesoftlanding: | @YoGuilly Hi Maria – welcome to the party! #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | kerrypooh: | I am so excited about tonights topic of gift ideas  #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | @naturalpod Hi there! Happy to be here! #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | racergirl1313: | @3greenangels I’m excited to learn more! I always learn at these parties! #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | sweepstakesgirl: | Will #ecowed get trending too? |
| 9:02 pm | justicecw: | RT @3greenangels Tonight we are taking FSC certified wooden toys, eco-friendly choices for x-mas and safe toys for kids @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | royaldixie: | RT @naturalpod: Only a few minutes away! RT @3greenangels: #ecowed is almost here w/ @naturalpod and we’re ready! X-mas shopping???? |
| 9:02 pm | greenandhealthy: | @LaMamaNaturale Oh, it’s all good. I love my work and get to do it from home, so can’t complain #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | thesoftlanding: | @kerrypooh Hi Kerry – so glad you made it! #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | 3greenangels: | Welcome @beinggreener @lifeonprint @Fullnes @keeypooh @sweepstakesgirt @clevergayle and everyone eles! Yay! Lets PLAY naturally! #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | thesoftlanding: | @greenandhealthy Hopefully soon! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | lifeonprint: | OMGoodness!! the Uncolored Gnomes are adorable!! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | beinggreener: | Hey Alicia! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | bethanyev: | lets party! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | angelasbits: | RT @kerrypooh: I am so excited about tonights topic of gift ideas #ecowed …Me too! |
| 9:03 pm | crazeypoet: | @3greenangels Thanks! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels woot woot! let’s! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @3greenangels Tonight we R taking FSC certified wooden toys, eco-friendly choices 4 x-mas & safe toys for our kids w/ @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | 3greenangels: | Jump in for #ecowed! RSVP w/ comment at http://bit.ly/4zr8PE & follow party chat on TweetGrid at http://bit.ly/2fu1d3 |
| 9:03 pm | thesoftlanding: | Jump in for #ecowed! RSVP w/ comment at http://bit.ly/4zr8PE & follow party chat on TweetGrid at http://bit.ly/2fu1d3 |
| 9:03 pm | 3greenangels: | Have you RSVP’d by leaving a comment for prizes http://bit.ly/20NXcJ #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | detroitmommy: | @bethanyev hope you like kettle korn #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | treadlight: | Excited – I am finally able to make it #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | thesmartmama: | just sent @thesoftlanding and @greenmom link to the architect’s pix of our home #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | racergirl1313: | @3greenangels I RSVP’d! #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | JK8675309: | Here we go, #ecowed with sponsored/hosts @naturalpod http://www.naturalpod.com RSVP with a comment http://bit.ly/4zr8PE |
| 9:04 pm | crazeypoet: | I love giving natural and organic gifts! #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | PoorSanta: | There are a lot of neat things on NaturalPod that my toddler would like #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | bethanyev: | RT @detroitmommy: @bethanyev hope you like kettle korn #ecowed My favorite! |
| 9:04 pm | greenandhealthy: | @thesmartmama I wanna see!! Send the link to the pic to me too! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | thesoftlanding: | @thesmartmama Thanks Jennifer! Can’t wait to see your abode #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | JK8675309: | * @3greenangels I RSVP’d! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | crazeypoet: | Here we go, #ecowed with sponsored/hosts @naturalpod http://www.naturalpod.com RSVP with a comment http://bit.ly/4zr8PE #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels omgosh their products are amazing!! I want then for me! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | detroitmommy: | RT @3greenangels: Jump in for #ecowed! RSVP w/ comment at http://bit.ly/4zr8PE & follow party chat on TweetGrid at http://bit.ly/2fu1d3 |
| 9:05 pm | thesoftlanding: | Me too & it’s a great example for family/friends RT @crazeypoet: I love giving natural and organic gifts! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | 3greenangels: | Pls follow @greenmom @3greenangles @thesoftlanding @thesofltlanding and @naturalpod for the party #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | racergirl1313: | I am excited to learn more! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | thesoftlanding: | @JK8675309 Welcome to the party! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | kerrypooh: | I told family to only get eco friendly or handmade gifts this year! We shall she if that happens #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @lifeonprint: @3greenangels omgosh their products are amazing!! I want then for me! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | msgreene: | I lost my fav sweatshirt & have been researching eco-options. I love Soy / Soy-bamboo. Any suggestions #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | lifeonprint: | hello to all my girls!!! you all know who you are! <3 #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | crazeypoet: | @thesoftlanding I totally agree! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | 3greenangels: | Let’s begin this conversation, how do you know your toys are safe? Isn’t it confusing? #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | naturalpod: | @lifeonprint The gnomes are so lovely for fairy villages, nature tables and so much more #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | thesoftlanding: | @kerrypooh Nice! You can beat the neti pot  #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | @greenandhealthy sweet! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | justicecw: | @3greenangels I think I rsvp’d right! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | Fullnest: | @3greenangels it is very confusing #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | 3greenangels: | @kerrypooh How will you control this? Are you suggesting companies such as @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | racergirl1313: | It is very confusing! Um avaid the “made in China” sticker for 1 #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | justicecw: | RT @3greenangels Let’s begin this conversation, how do you know your toys are safe? Isn’t it confusing? #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | kerrypooh: | @naturalpod is a great place to send everyone to shop #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | clevergayle: | The dolls are so darn cute!!! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | crazeypoet: | @3greenangels yes, i agree it’s hard to know what’s really safe. #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | thesoftlanding: | @msgreene Hey there Cheryl! Welcome to the party! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | detroitmommy: | It is very confusing. #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | fancygrlnancy: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | lifeonprint: | @naturalpod I am sooo going to buy them just for Me!!! <3 #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | kerrypooh: | @3greenangels it is extremely confusing!!! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | PoorSanta: | Consumers feel at the mercy of manufacturers in many cases. Great to see more green toy companies #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | easyecotogo: | I RSVP’d #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @3greenangels: Let’s begin this conversation, how do you know your toys are safe? Isn’t it confusing? #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | fancygrlnancy: | How do I RSVP? #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | lifeonprint: | I am following all! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | clevergayle: | @3greenangels more confusing all the time! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | angelasbits: | @3greenangels Yes it is very confusing trying to figure out what is safe #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | 3greenangels: | Have you seen the @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | justicecw: | @3greenangels it is very confusing…I agree #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | @3greenangels too many chemicals!!! #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | greenandhealthy: | Oh, oh, oh! I really want this Felting Kit from @naturalpod http://ow.ly/thm7 been wanting to try felting for ages! #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | lifeonprint: | @thesoftlanding very confusing! #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | thesoftlanding: | @fancygrlnancy RSVP by leaving a comment at http://bit.ly/4zr8PE #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | PoorSanta: | The stacking rainbow is rather neat #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | rt @3greenangels Have you seen the @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | 3greenangels: | What are your standards as a parent? What do you look for? Who do you trust? #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | bethanyev: | so confusing! #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @3greenangels: Have you seen the @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | kerrypooh: | @naturalpod I am in LOVE with playstand with the arch.. #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | racergirl1313: | @naturalpod Great Doll house! Very modern lines. #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | greenmom: | Retweeting @thesoftlanding: RT @3greenangels: Let’s begin this conversation, how do you know your toys are safe? Isn’t it confusing? #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | lifeonprint: | RT @thesoftlanding: RT @3greenangels: Have you seen the @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | greenandhealthy: | HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | naturalpod: | @greenandhealthy The fall is great time to begin crafting and making your own treasures for your little ones #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | crazeypoet: | @greenandhealthy ooh that does look nice! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | 3greenangels: | What is green for you as a parent? Have you checked out the products http://www.naturalpod.com ? #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | kerrypooh: | @3greenangels I will def. give suggestions on places to shop and be VERY specific!! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @3greenangels: What are your standards as a parent? What do you look for? Who do you trust? #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | treadlight: | Before u buy toys, find out more about the company & their practices. ImagiPlay does a great job of explaining how they produce. #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | beinggreener: | RT @greenandhealthy: HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | justicecw: | rt @3greenangels Have you seen the @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | zealandsmom: | yea #ecowed! Im here Im here! |
| 9:10 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels now days who can you trust other than natural toys…everyday you find out the toys in stores are toxic! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | PoorSanta: | @3greenangels It is difficult, all the stuff they see on TV is painted plastic… #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | clevergayle: | Great arts and crafts section! My GD’s love to paint and draw #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @3greenangels What are your standards as a parent? What do you look for? Who do you trust? #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | greenandhealthy: | RT @3greenangels: What is green for you as a parent? Have you checked out the products http://www.naturalpod.com ? #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | justicecw: | RT @3greenangels: What are your standards as a parent? What do you look for? Who do you trust? #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | bethanyev: | #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | zealandsmom: | @kerrypooh I wanted to do that for Zealands b’day but thought people might get offended #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | greenmom: | Hope people will join the #ecowed party on natural toys FSC certified products and going green for parents this x-mas |
| 9:11 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @greenandhealthy HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | zealandsmom: | @kerrypooh if anyone asks I will say wood only toys or books #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @beinggreener: RT @greenandhealthy: HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | thesoftlanding: | @lifeonprint It is confusing & that’s why I’m so grateful for co’s like @NaturalPod who have such high standards #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | naturalpod: | If are toys are made with natural organic elements (wood, wool, silk, beeswax) we can as parents breathe a sigh of relief #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | bethanyev: | @3greenangels I’ve like IKEA toys…but looking for something new #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | detroitmommy: | @3greenangels Currently checking the site out. Lots of stuff my 18 month old would love. #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | zealandsmom: | @kerrypooh maybe some gymboree clothes;) #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | racergirl1313: | @3greenangels I check out as much as I can. It is hard when others give gifts that they expect to see used. #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | fancygrlnancy: | @thesoftlanding Thanks I think did it, but my comment is not showing. #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @beinggreener: RT @greenandhealthy: HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | crazeypoet: | @kerrypooh I would love some specific shop suggestions #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @greenmom: Hope people will join the #ecowed party on natural toys FSC certified products and going green for parents this x-mas |
| 9:11 pm | justicecw: | @3greenangels I look for educational products that are fun at the same time! #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | thesmartmama: | @greenandhealthy Just go to www.toddconversano.com, look under residential, under taggart/welcher – our partially eco friendly home #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | thesoftlanding: | @fancygrlnancy I’ll check it out and let you know #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | 3greenangels: | What about simple toys, wooden, FSC certified that are safe and encourage creativity and imaginations???? #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | greenandhealthy: | My ideal is investing in heirloom toys and then finding used or making other things (but we don’t always meet my ideal) #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | thesmartmama: | And you can use www.healthystuff.org too to check out details on non toy items . . . #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | fancygrlnancy: | @3greenangels I think it is hard to trust any company… How is a parent to know what is good?? #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | bethanyev: | RT @zealandsmom: @kerrypooh maybe some gymboree clothes;) #ecowed Haha! So there! |
| 9:12 pm | kerrypooh: | RT @greenandhealthy: HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | lifeonprint: | @thesoftlanding Thank goodness for standars! #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | detroitmommy: | my standards include not shopping at the dollar store. Too many unsafe toys there. #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | thesmartmama: | rt @3greenangels Have you seen the @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | justicecw: | @3greenangels One of my son’s favs is a simple wooden train set that he can put together in different ways. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | PoorSanta: | @naturalpod Yes natural elements like that would make me not kringe as my toddler decides to gnaw on her toys. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | erinely: | RT @greenmom @thesoftlanding: RT @3greenangels: Let’s begin conversation, how do you know your toys are safe? Isn’t it confusing? #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels they are awesome! #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | 3greenangels: | @bethanyev You say IKEA toys but are these plastic, certified, biodigrable and how do you know they are safe? Curious? #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | @naturalpod sooooo many awesome toys! #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | piomukids: | RT @3greenangels: Let’s begin this conversation, how do you know your toys are safe? Isn’t it confusing? #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | barleyandbirch: | @3greenangels those are my favorite toys! simple wood toys. they are so beautiful too. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | naturalpod: | Thanks for the feedback – be sure to check out our latest blog RT @racergirl1313: @naturalpod Great Doll house! Very modern lines. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | bethanyev: | RT @detroitmommy: my standards include not shopping at the dollar store. Too many unsafe toys there. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | piomukids: | RT @3greenangels: What are your standards as a parent? What do you look for? Who do you trust? #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | erinely: | Yes totally agree RT @detroitmommy my standards include not shopping at the dollar store. Too many unsafe toys there. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | greenandhealthy: | RT @naturalpod: If are toys are made with natural organic elements (wood, wool, silk, beeswax) parents breathe a sigh of relief #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | racergirl1313: | @3greenangels I love that they let children explore their imaginations as the learn! #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | clevergayle: | @3greenangels As a grandma, I like natural material toys. DH makes a lot of kids toys from wood #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | msgreene: | @greenandhealthy Nice to have an ideal. Be good to yourself when you don’t meet it. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | thesmartmama: | I think the play silks make GREAT stocking stuffers – so many uses and perfect for imaginative play #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | crazeypoet: | @detroitmommy the dollar store is scary when it comes to things for children #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | piomukids: | RT @greenandhealthy: HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed << WE AGREE! |
| 9:13 pm | naturalpod: | It has many uses, and it grows with your child RT @kerrypooh: @naturalpod I am in LOVE with playstand with the arch.. #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | thesoftlanding: | @kimatsprig Hey Kim! Jump in & give us your thoughts for #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | Fullnest: | @3greenangels I’m looking at a lot more wood toys this year, but worried about varnishes, etc #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @naturalpod: If are toys are made with natural organic elements (wood, wool, silk, beeswax) parents breathe a sigh of relief #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | kerrypooh: | @zealandsmom I was thinking of this year writing “no plastic” but thought that might rub people the wrong way also #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | bethanyev: | @3greenangels I’ve found some wooden ones #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | erinely: | RT @greenandhealthy HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | greenandhealthy: | @naturalpod The simpler toys are also much better for promoting creativity and intelligence! #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | thesoftlanding: | @erinely Hi Erin! How ya doing tonight for #ecowed? |
| 9:14 pm | zealandsmom: | @bethanyev Right?! #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels when my son was little his dad carved him a car and a little skateboard toy, they were his favorite! #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | 4kidspot: | @thesmartmama love playsilks that is my kids favorite playtime toy #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @thesmartmama: I think the play silks make GREAT stocking stuffers – so many uses and perfect for imaginative play #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | thesmartmama: | @detroitmommy Having XRF tested many dollar store items, I agree with that sentiment. #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | kimatsprig: | @thesoftlanding @3greenangels so I would start by looking at the toys you have and then going to mfr site #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | greenandhealthy: | @msgreene Hi Cheryl! So glad you made it #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | kerrypooh: | RT @kerrypooh: What is a “nice” way to ask party goers to not bring plastic toys as presents? #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | zealandsmom: | @zealandsmom yeah I wanted to say boooks only ran out of room on my precious invites though:) #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | 3greenangels: | Imaginative Play is so important! @greenmom has several @naturalpod toys and the children use them all of the time! #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | 4kidspot: | @thesmartmama I actually have them on my etsy btw hee hee hee #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | msgreene: | Nice quotes from @DrGreene on taking green steps. http://bit.ly/qomSP Every thing we do makes a difference! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | Doodle741: | @3greenangels I don’t really know the toys are safe. #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | PoorSanta: | Yes just because a toy is wood doesn’t necessarily make it safe #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | zealandsmom: | @kerrypooh yeah I wanted to say boooks only ran out of room on my precious invites though:) #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | treadlight: | U can also find producers of green toys through Green America http://www.greenamericatoday.org/ #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | thesmartmama: | @greenandhealth It is done! Go check out the pix #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | kimatsprig: | @thesoftlanding @3greenangels things I would particularly look at: are the toys painted? #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | fancygrlnancy: | SO TRUE =>RT @greenandhealthy: @naturalpod The simpler toys are also much better for promoting creativity and intelligence! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | clevergayle: | Most kids do like the simpler toys, where they can use their imagination and really PLAY, not just be entertained by something #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | crazeypoet: | @lifeonprint my brother had wooden puzzles and trains my uncle carved for him and we loved them too! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | Fullnest: | @3greenangels @naturalpod products look wonderful, definitely some things my little girls would enjoy #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | lifeonprint: | I’m still stuck looking at the gnomes!!! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | racergirl1313: | @naturalpod Your cardboard playhouse reminds me of one I had as a child! Love it! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | bethanyev: | @3greenangels but like I said, looking for something else… #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | greenandhealthy: | sweet! RT @lifeonprint when my son was little his dad carved him a car and a little skateboard toy, they were his favorite! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | thesmartmama: | @greenandhealthy It is done – check out the pix #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | detroitmommy: | @naturalpod What do you suggest using when sanitizing/cleaning the wooden toys? #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | greenmom: | Don’t forget to enter the HUGE @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | kimatsprig: | are the toys made from plastics? #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | 4kidspot: | @thesoftlanding I am personally going to promote waldorf toy crafters for Christmas time, I need to make many changes at home #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | thesoftlanding: | @fancygrlnancy I don’t see the RSVP comment yet, but no worries – I’ll be sure you’re included in prize drawings #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | bethanyev: | RT @PoorSanta: Yes just because a toy is wood doesn’t necessarily make it safe #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | crazeypoet: | @3greenangels I agree…I love giving gifts that promote kids using their imaginations! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | piomukids: | RT @greenandhealthy: @naturalpod The simpler toys are also much better for promoting creativity and intelligence! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @racergirl1313: @naturalpod Your cardboard playhouse reminds me of one I had as a child! Love it! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | erinely: | LOVE those, I still have my kids things like this RT @naturalpod The gnomes are lovely 4 fairy villages nature tables & so much more #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | kimatsprig: | painted toys pose possible risks of lead #ecowed plastics for phthalates |
| 9:16 pm | thesmartmama: | @naturalpod I love Little Pumpkin Boy under Aurelia’s creations #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | Fullnest: | @4kidspot playsilks are definitely on our Christmas list this year!!! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | greenandhealthy: | @anarust If you stick to unfinished wood, organic textiles, etc. you don’t need the site #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @naturalpod: @Fullnest With our toys we do not use any paint at all, if it is finished we only use a natural beeswax finish #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | naturalpod: | @clevergayle That is true most kids do prefer simpler toys – it allows for imaginative and creative play in anyway they choose #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @greenmom: Don’t forget to enter the HUGE @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @detroitmommy @naturalpod What do you suggest using when sanitizing/cleaning the wooden toys? #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | angelasbits: | @clevergayle Yep give a child a box and he will play for hours #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | clevergayle: | Cardboard boxes can be the most fun things. We made playhouses out them too! @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | greenmom: | My daughter loves the http://bit.ly/4On4M from @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | fancygrlnancy: | @thesoftlanding thanks! I just tried it again and it seemed to work. last time the screen went black and nothing. #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | lifeonprint: | @thesoftlanding I rsvp’d at @3greenangles is that what i was suppost to do? #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | 4kidspot: | @clevergayle my kids have more fun with the boxes that with the toys 9 out of 10 times #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | kerrypooh: | @thesmartmama we are also getting ready to add an eco friendly addition to our home (as much as we can) #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | fancygrlnancy: | RT @LaMamaNaturale: RT @detroitmommy @naturalpod What do you suggest using when sanitizing/cleaning the wooden toys? #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | naturalpod: | @PoorSanta We agree – it is important to always know what a wooden toy is finished with and what type of wood it is made of #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | crazeypoet: | @naturalpod: Sounds wonderful! #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | PoorSanta: | One of DDs favorites is my wooden kitchen spoon….lol #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | racergirl1313: | Letting children have imaginative play is so important. #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | naturalpod: | @angelasbits Cardboard boxes are a great natural way to stimulate creative juices – endless play #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | kimatsprig: | Yep, Sprig also does not paint ever, we don’t like risks to children or environment #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | erinely: | The Play clips are very fun, you can use them to make all kinds of forts and hang silk cloths, hours of fun. http://bit.ly/kkVZj #EcoWed |
| 9:18 pm | greenmom: | The http://bit.ly/4uveG via review from @naturalpod and social media contract w/them reviewed by my children is a family favorite! #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | detroitmommy: | @PoorSanta Same here. My son takes all my wooden spoons from me. #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | AngeleExaminer: | RT @greenmom: Don’t forget to enter the HUGE @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | 3greenangels: | Get ready – we’ll be giving away PRIZE #1 in 5 minutes, so watch for the question & answer to be included in the random drawing! #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | naturalpod: | @fancygrlnancy For cleaning wooden toys, it is same as cleaning a wooden spoon or cutting board in the kitchen soap and water easy #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | kerrypooh: | my mom has taken out my brothers wooden train from 30 years ago and it is his favorite toy #ecowed (no paint or stain on it ) |
| 9:19 pm | 3greenangels: | @naturalpod how can parents begin to go “green” with toys??? #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @naturalpod: @angelasbits Cardboard boxes are a great natural way to stimulate creative juices – endless play #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | PoorSanta: | Nice selection of play foods, and the kitchen sets are quite nice…. nicer than my kitchen…lol #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | naturalpod: | @greenmom That is one of our kids fav’s also. Our kids get so much enjoyment for this and often take it outside! #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | crazeypoet: | @kimatsprig i love unpainted wooden toys. I love knowing they’re safe. #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | clevergayle: | DH is a wood craftsman and the GD’s play for hours with wood scraps, painting them, making fun things. = #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | racergirl1313: | @naturalpod Didn;t wa all play in carboard boxes as a kid? They are wonderful for imaginations! #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | 3greenangels: | @lifeonprint Yes, I see your RSVP #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | thesmartmama: | @kerrypooh Great! What are you doing . . . and any questions having gone through material choices myself #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | give_me_a_latte: | LOVE them! RT @kimatsprig: Yep, Sprig also does not paint ever, we don’t like risks to children or environment #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | greenandhealthy: | Check out these non-toxic tips for keeping toys clean (esp important during cold and flu season) http://ow.ly/thpX #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | kimatsprig: | But we also want to help give parents tools to help evaluate their current toy stash #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | Doodle741: | @3greenangels My kids LOVE cardboard boxes … and my plastic storage tubs! LOL! #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @erinely Play clips r very fun, u can use them to make all kinds of forts and hang silk cloths, hours of fun. http://bit.ly/kkVZj #EcoWed |
| 9:20 pm | thesmartmama: | @greenandhealthy Have guest bedroom & bathroom – welcome anytime (and I offered for end of October you know) #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels yay!! Thank you! #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | greenmom: | My kids also enjoy for the simplest things http://bit.ly/1VOJu2 #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | thesoftlanding: | @fancygrlnancy Yes I see your RSVP now! #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | naturalpod: | @3greenangels Parents can begin with “green” by asking the right questions to themselves, does it feel right, is it natural mat #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | HighImpactMom: | RT @give_me_a_latte: LOVE them! RT @kimatsprig: Yep, Sprig also does not paint ever, we don’t like risks to children or environ #ecowed ME 2 |
| 9:21 pm | sarahmama: | One way to go green – less toys! Kids will do so much more with just a few items that encourage imaginative and creative play. #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @3greenangels @naturalpod how can parents begin to go “green” with toys??? #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | clevergayle: | @naturalpod Going green for toys is more than just “organic/natural” I think. No toys from China, no weapons as toys, etc #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | zealandsmom: | I love @naturalpod ;s stacking rings…..takes me back to my childhood! #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | thesmartmama: | @naturalpod We go ask the appliance store for the big cardboard boxes ever so often-much fun: pirate ships, pineapples (Spongebob), #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | greenandhealthy: | @TM_Erin I know, holidays are tough! The fake gratitude is getting increasingly tough. I mean – do you know what I do?? #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | naturalpod: | #ecowed When choosing “green” toys the more questions you have to ask yourself is it safe, the more you should beware #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @naturalpod: @3greenangels Parents can begin with “green” by asking right questions, does it feel right, is it natural mat #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | lifeonprint: | CArdboard boxes are also wonderful cat toys too!!! heehee! #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | angelasbits: | @PoorSanta They are nicer than my kitchen too lol #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | clevergayle: | @sarahmama Less toys is the way to go. All that plastic junk ends up in the landfill for eternity #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | 3greenangels: | Some hints for buying safe toys this x-mas season @naturlpod ??? What do you look for moms and dads? #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | fancygrlnancy: | What do you do when friends and family give your child toys that you are not sure what they are made of ?? And he loves it! #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | kerrypooh: | @thesmartmama we don’t live in an area where many people are going green  #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | thesmartmama: | I find my kids play more when they have fewer toys – too many and there are too many districtions, KWIM? #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | 3greenangels: | A Fav @greenoms home for a past @naturalpod review http://bit.ly/7MuDd #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | naturalpod: | @greenandhealthy One idea for well-meaning family members we suggest using our gift registry to create wish lists #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | PoorSanta: | Avoid Painted products, unless you are certain of the safety of the paints. #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | thesmartmama: | @greenandhealthy We live near the Port of LA, so we are down the 405 (which sucks traffic wise) #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | detroitmommy: | @thesmartmama Absolutely. #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | greenandhealthy: | @fancygrlnancy Let them play with them in moderation – until they inevitably tire of it (or it gets mysteriously lost) #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | PoorSanta: | Everyone has a pic of their kid playing with the box at Christmas, as the toy lies tossed aside. #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | lisaborden: | Changing the present (to take care of the future) http://bit.ly/YH6Mp #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | 4kidspot: | @fancygrlnancy I shriek in silence and then put it away without them notice #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | zealandsmom: | @thesmartmama true…wish I had LESS toys:) #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | balmeras: | RT @thesmartmama: I find my kids play more when they have fewer toys – too many and there are too many districtions, KWIM? #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | 3greenangels: | What are the benefits of NATURAL FSC wooden toys? @naturalpod what is FSC and why is this important???? #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | clevergayle: | @kerrypooh Our area is not very green either – not much awareness #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | kerrypooh: | @thesmartmama I saw an adorable gingerbread cardboard house the other day on a blog to make #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @thesmartmama I find my kids play more when they have fewer toys – too many and there are too many districtions, KWIM? #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | thesmartmama: | @kerrypooh That is a lot! Lots of greener materials out there – just make sure you use formaldehyde free insulation #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | sarahmama: | @clevergayle Less is more…but it’s still hard to help my children understand why we pass up the little vending machines and such. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | naturalpod: | @clevergayle Even the biodegradable plastics need sunlight to breakdown therefore landfill plastics never go back to the earth #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | treadlight: | RT @sarahmama: One way to go green – less toys! Kids do so more imaginative & creative play with just a few items. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | Doodle741: | @3greenangels @naturlpod #ecowed Wooden blocks, wooden stacking rings … |
| 9:24 pm | greenandhealthy: | @naturalpod I’ve done that. My folks don’t roll with on-line buying. They ask for exact gifts. I tell them. They buy something else. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | 4kidspot: | RT @naturalpod: @greenandhealthy One idea for well-meaning family members we suggest using our gift registry to create wish lists #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels stay away from plastic and painted toys #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @treadlight RT @sarahmama: One way to go green – less toys! Kids do so more imaginative & creative play with just a few items. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | kerrypooh: | @thesmartmama I was looking at denim insulation #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | thesmartmama: | @kerrypooh That is a great idea! We just made a pineapple house (my kids like spongebob) #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | naturalpod: | @balmeras Our kids play much better, with less clutter, less toys, and more quality to experience endless imaginative joy #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | kimatsprig: | Sprig and some other mfr have banded together to form EcoToy Alliance, more about that later this fall #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | kerrypooh: | @CleverGayle it is very hard when everyone asks “why are you doing that- it is too expensive” #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | greenmom: | Wishing my kids had more @naturalpod toys and less crap. You? Xmas on the way! #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | PoorSanta: | Skip the toys that do everything for your kid, electronics don’t teach your child anything about basic physics #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | mamarenew: | RT @LaMamaNaturale: RT @treadlight RT @sarahmama: One way to go green – less toys! More creative play with just a few quality items. #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | kimatsprig: | But it is a cool concept that will allow parents to see who the mfr r that are really working towards safe sustainable solutions #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | kerrypooh: | @thesmartmama like I said- our house is TINY! We have an acre of land though #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | angelasbits: | @3greenangels organic cloth, natural wood no dangerous chemicals like in plastic toys #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | thesmartmama: | @kerrypooh That sounds great! Think we looked at it but not sure why we decided not to do it~it may not have been available at time #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | HighImpactMom: | RT @kimatsprig: Sprig and some other mfr have banded together to form EcoToy Alliance, more about that later this fall #ecowed <–THank YOU! |
| 9:26 pm | zealandsmom: | went to an ecofriendly event this weekend they were passing out all kind of garbage, they were suprised when i passed. #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | naturalpod: | FSC is important in that the chain of custody is completely documented. They come from sustainable forests & are harvest safely #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | chicmommyusa: | RT @PoorSanta: Skip the toys that do everything for your kid, electronics don’t teach your child anything about basic physics #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | 3greenangels: | If I go with natural wooden toys like from http://www.naturalpod.com what are the benefits in this tough economy??? #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | bethanyev: | RT @greenmom: Wishing my kids had more @naturalpod toys and less crap. You? Xmas on the way! #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | pinkpandafabric: | Totally agree. Gets them to use imagination @thesmartmama I find my kids play more when they have fewer toys #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | erinely: | @thesoftlanding great, and you? I love these kinds of toys, I still want to play with them #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | zealandsmom: | @kerrypooh denim? #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | barleyandbirch: | RT @LaMamaNaturale @treadlight @sarahmama 1 way to go green: less toys! Kids do more imaginative,creative play with just a few items #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | kerrypooh: | @zealandsmom I started to take toys out of my son playroom and he still has sooo much!! #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | chicmommyusa: | @PoorSanta it’s tru but media keeps on making everyone thing the contrary, its hard 2 brake w/ those patterns among family members. #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | sarahmama: | We also rotate the toys we have out every few weeks. It makes the ones that have been put away seem like new again! #ecowed. |
| 9:27 pm | naturalpod: | @zealandsmom Stacking rings are made for children ages 6months – 6 years. Our 6 year son now uses them as donuts in his kitchen #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | treadlight: | @kimatsprig – Can’t wait to hear more. As a retailer, this will help me find green companies. #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | mamarenew: | RT @greenmom: Wishing my kids had more @naturalpod toys and less crap. You? Holidays on the way! #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | greenandhealthy: | @TM_Erin Well, they are very aware of my field of work, but they ignore how that may impact what types of toys we would want. #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | greenmom: | Great point on wooden toys being biodegradable and plastics claiming to be biodegradable having to have sunlight.hmmmm???? #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | angelasbits: | FSC is an independent, non-governmental, organization established to promote the responsible management of the world?s forests. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | thesmartmama: | I think people who think natural toys too expensive overlook that they LAST; where cheap plastic carp breaks. Quickly. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | lifeonprint: | RT @mamarenew: RT @greenmom: Wishing my kids had more @naturalpod toys and less crap. You? Holidays on the way! #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | greenandhealthy: | @4kidspot Yes. They’re well-meaning, but aggravating. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | clevergayle: | What can you do with old plastic toys the kids have now. Can they be recycled? #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | PoorSanta: | I have actually had to through out plastic toys. If I can small fumes coming off them, I am not letting my daughter play w/ them. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | thesmartmama: | Of course, that argument overlooks long term cost of plastic – which our children and grandchildren will pay. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | bethanyev: | RT @naturalpod I love to get the rings for my son (11 months) #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | zealandsmom: | @kerrypooh we’ve done it twice!! It keeps growing somehow! #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | naturalpod: | In these tough times, buying heirloom quality and locally made make a difference to your family and local communities #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | greenmom: | W/X-mas coming do we need so many toys? Do you have a limit or standard???? Join us @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | easyecotogo: | RT @thesmartmama: I think people who think natural toys too expensive overlook that they LAST; cheap plastic carp breaks. Quickly. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | clevergayle: | @thesmartmama That’s true. Wood toys last several lifetimes! #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | sarasophia: | RT @naturalpod In these tough times, buying heirloom quality and locally made make a difference to your family and local communities #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | sarahmama: | I’m all for fewer toys of higher quality! If only I could help my family understand (without offending everyone.) #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | angelasbits: | 1of the benefits would be supporting the smaller business and putting money in there pockets instead of the big toy co #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | zealandsmom: | @naturalpod they look beautifully made too. Seems like Z like to gnaw on wood these days too…hence his toddler bed scratches UGH #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | chicmommyusa: | @naturalpod love your toys! thanks for sharing such great product #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | 4kidspot: | @naturalpod love your toys! thanks for sharing such great product #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | lifeonprint: | RT @clevergayle: @thesmartmama That’s true. Wood toys last several lifetimes! #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | crazeypoet: | @naturalpod I agree. It’s a shame a lot of ppl still think only about the expenses now… #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | thesmartmama: | @ParkerMama Have you looked at the various Waldorf dress dolls? #ecowed (and come join us!) |
| 9:29 pm | naturalpod: | @thesmartmama That is so true, natural toys may cost more, but they last so much longer, and unlike plastic they can be repaired #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | treadlight: | RT @naturalpod: In these tough times, buying heirloom quality & locally made make a difference to your family and local communities #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | 3greenangels: | Deciding to go wooden equals less risks of the plastic exposure such as BPA or phthalates #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | kerrypooh: | @naturalpod how cute using as donuts #ecowed |
| 9:30 pm | textiles4you: | RT @thesmartmama: I think people who think natural toys too expensive overlook that they LAST; cheap plastic carp breaks. Quickly. #ecowed |
| 9:30 pm | mamarenew: | @thesmartmama Absolutely. Grandma easily spends $100 on crap we don’t want instead of one quality toy she says is too expensive! #ecowed |
| 9:30 pm | parentbynature: | Absolutely! RT @thesmartmama I find my kids play more when they have fewer toys – too many and there are too many districtions. #ecowed |
| 9:30 pm | naturalpod: | Did you know that wood and wool are naturally antibacterial? Unlike plastic which breeds bacteria easily #ecowed |
Natural Pod, FSC Certified Wooden Toys Our #ecowed Hosts
Plastic toys can be seen polluting landfills. They break easily, aren’t biodegradable and we’re left wondering whether these toys are made in China and are safe; this is questionable and scary. Heirloom quality toys that have multi-gender/muti-purpose uses are hard to come by. Take it to the next level with toys that are made of FSC certified wood, don’t use toxic glues but water based glues and adhere to quality, eco-friendly manufacturing and practices across the board – a feat in itself! Luckily we have the answer, our hosts for this week #ecowed party: Natural Pod.
Join us this week and let’s talk:
- Christmas shopping – helping children use their imagination without the bells and whistles!
- What does FSC certified wood mean and why should you care?
- What are the benefits of quality wooden toys and their cost savings in both the short and long term?
RSVP to win anyone of these three prizes by leaving a comment below with your Twitter ID:
1. Small Tree Branch Blocks
3. $100 Shopping Spree on http://www.naturalpod.com
Attend the Twitter Party on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from 10pm to 11pm EST - It is FREE!!!
- Join us using the hashtag: #ecowed so we can follow the converstation.
- Follow http://www.twitter.com/naturalpod and http://www.twitter.com/3greenangels so everyone can respond to the incoming tweets.
- Use Tweet Grid to make following the conversation easier.
As a reminder, please visit our disclaimer and information on Twitter parties. The hosts of our parties are sponsored hosts but the basis for all parties has to do with eco-friendly education. There are many spectrums of green but we aim to align ourselves with companies that a) we trust b) we respect c) are trying to do the right thing and be eco-friendly d) that we would buy from or tell our friends about.
