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Animal charity pick: Handmade non-toxic pet toys by Etsy for Animals
I’m so sick of toxic crap made in China. Aren’t you? ‘Course you are. I bet you’re thinking, “Mollie, please not another China horror story. Pleeeze!” You’re in luck, this time it’s only about CUTE! Cute stuff not made in China. After my depressing story on the state of toxic toys from China and the Christmas tree lights guaranteed to…
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50% of toys from China contain toxins, study reveals
A Chinese consumer organization recently warned Chinese parents to not to let children put toys in their mouths after many were found to contain a toxic agent that could cause liver or kidney damage. This stunning advice came after the Consumer Council found phthalates at concentrations up to 300 times above what U.S. and European Union standards allow in over…
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Santa’s stellar guide to toxin-free toy shopping for pet parents
It’s getting close to that time of year again. The fur kids are anticipating a stocking filled with toys and you, poor you, are all in a tizzy over the news that common plastic and rubber dog toys contain dangerous chemicals like BPA and phthalates. Have no fear my frazzled friend, just like last Christmas, when I guided you through…
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Shopping with a conscious: Etsy for Animals
Shopping with a conscience and shopping for a cause are two of my favorite things. Shopping for your pets is so much for fun knowing that in some small way you are helping artists who help animals. Just who are those magnificent, big-hearted crafters? Team Etsy for Animals! It’s all that hand-crafted Etsy one-of-a kind goodness you already love Etsy for,…
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Etsy for Animals Top Santa Paws’ Really, Really Nice List
UPDATE: I apologize, the enormous (and fabulous) slideshow is broken. It was fabulous, I swear. Meanwhile, you can find out more about these artists and their fine work at Etsy for Animals! Over 200 artists at Etsy for Animals were honored today by being chosen to be on Santa’s highly coveted Really Really Really Nice List. The search for the…
