Spring is just around the corner. All the signs of life start creeping out, and my guys love to be creeping right along side nature. We recently discovered Naturebag, and this has added a whole new dimension to our outdoor explorations. The Naturebag comes with a plethora of simple, eco-friendly items, that help you and your children find new ways to explore the outdoors. Here's what's included.
All Seasons Activity Book
No matter what time of year it is, there is a project in this book that you can do OUTDOORS with your kids. One of the hardest things about our first midwest winter has been figuring out what to do when it's cold and uninviting outside. We now have a list to check off, and we know everytime we step outside we're on a new adventure.
2 Leaf Viewers
Have you ever actually looked at the intricacy of a leaf? The leaf viewers are such simple things, but their picture frame view of a leafs insides help bring the plant world to life for you and your little ones. Just stick a leaf between the 2 sides, hold it up to the light, and you'l be amazed at what you see! Stretch a piece of saran wrap across the window and it will also work for snow flakes!
8 Coulorcards
These have sticky backs that allow you to attach leaves, flowers, pinestraw, feathers, or anything else your child finds that they want to hold onto.
Recycled Notebook
Or as my oldest calls it, his "handy dandy notebook." Bet you don't know where that one came from.
Recycled Pencil
This is actually made form recycled denim. Who knew!
Soy Based Crayons
Non-toxic is a plus. And when your crayons are down to scraps or have been smooshed into pieces, melt them all together to make a stained glass crayon!
Hemp Twine
The tie stuff! Make a bundle of leaves or a pretty bouquet for the table.
Organic Cotton Blindfold
One way to experience the sounds and smells of nature in a more heightened state is to disable other sense. Like sight. When a child is forced to listen, smell, and touch as their only means of discovery a whole new world opens up.
Rubberwood Magnifying Glass
I'm not a wood expert, but I know that Rubberwood is better. Here is why Naturebag says so
"Our magnifying glass is made from rubberwood. The wood from the ParĂ¡ Rubber tree is a strong, tightly grained wood that is ideal for toys. It is commonly cultivated in South America and Asia for its natural latex sap but when the trees have reached 30 years in age, sap production greatly diminishes. So, instead of these valuable trees going to waste, they are cut down for timber, and new rubber trees are planted to replenish the stock. Unlike mahogany or teak, rubberwood, is considered a sustainable source of wood."
As you can see there are innumerable ways to use the Naturebag. This set is so fun and so interactive that this also makes for a great new way to have parent/child time. Explore, have fun, learn. To get your own Naturebag you can purchase on from their website, or you can try to win one right here!
How To Enter: Go to Naturebag's website and tell me something about them, not mentioned here, in a comment below WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS.
- add Grab Bag's Baby Fever button to your sidebar (you also earn 2 extra entries to every Baby Gever giveaway by doing this!)
-follow me
-add me on twitter and tweet this contest: (GrabBagReviews)
-add my button to your sidebar
-post about this contest on your blog
-subscribe to Grab Bag Reviews (top left)
-"stumble" this contest
-fave me on technorati
152 comments:
very few motorized items. as want to have children use imgatination
The bags are made with organic cotton from southern India. This is the coolest giveaway, I'd love this for my girls. Thanks for the chance to win!
please enter me infor this also i'm going to take one of your buttons for your up comeing event
children actually have to do the work, nothing do it for them,
mckenziesmother@hotmail.com
The bags are made with organic cotton from southern India.
I love that this company was started by two moms. It makes it so much better.
The bags are organic.
naturebag was created by Sylvie de Sousa and Katharine Byers, two Vancouver mums with one vision – to help children and their families reconnect with nature.
tvollowitz at aol dot com
You didn't mention the Fair Trade information on their site. :) Thanks.
1 Grab Bag's Baby Fever button
gahome2mom(at)gmail(dot)com
2 Grab Bag's Baby Fever button
gahome2mom(at)gmail(dot)com
button on sidebar
gahome2mom(at)gmail(dot)com
follow -
gahome2mom(at)gmail(dot)com
This was all created with the idea that kids should get out and be active!
I am a follower too.
They do fundraising and you earn $10 for your cause for each naturebag sold.
A Nature Conservancy funded study found that direct experience with nature is the most highly cited influence on environmental attitude and conservation activism.
This is so wonderful! I love everything they do! Thank you so much
This all stemmed from the idea that two moms wanted their kids to reconnect with nature!
They're fair trade. Yay! Thanks for the giveaway, it looks like a wonderful product.
I subscribe to your feed using live bookmarks.
I put your baby fever button on my blog.
Designs because "Play and interaction with the natural world has been seen to help calm a person both physically and mentally"
I agree, put away the video games and get outside!
mdhohn(at)msn(dot)com
The bags are made from organic Indian cotton
this looks fun - no stores in the US, but can order online.
http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/1221105640
The bags are made from Organic Cotton! Cool!
mogrill@comcast.net
You can try wild weaving with this.
subscriber google reader
naturebag was created by Sylvie de Sousa and Katharine Byers, two Vancouver mums! And they are both elementary teachers with four children total. What a great idea!
They abide by Fair Trade rules. That's awesome!
treflea4 at gmail dot com
Follower!
treflea4 at gmail dot com
It was created by 2 moms who wanted their families to keep active and connect with nature.
patcharper[at]gmail[dot]com
I could buy the products at the Fairmont in Whistler
The bag is made of organic cotton and the product is a Fair Trade product. Everything about this is wonderful, and in this age of technology, more and more kids don't get outside enough. I think this is great!
I followed your blog
I followed your blog!
I subscribed to your feed!
I thought this was well put, "In a world where electronics play such a large part in children's lives, staying connected with the outdoors is all the more important to maintain a psychological and spiritual balance."
They thought about the environmental impact and chose to use recycled and organic materials in its creation.
The bags are from India and made of organic cotton.
twincere[at]hotmail.com
Play and interaction with the natural world has been seen to help calm a person both physically and mentally.
kristi2bsb@yahoo.com
love to win
What a cool giveaway, and a great website. I learned that the company was started by 2 moms- so sweet.
Thanks
veggiemcveggie(at)gmail(dot)com
These activities help prepare children to be future Stewards of the Planet.
grammykayg@gmail.com
Started following.
grammykayg@gmail.com
Subscribed.
grammykayg@gmail.com
Stumbled. GrammyKay
grammykayg@gmail.com
Faved on technorati. GrammyKay
grammykayg@gmail.com
As a Canadian, I am very happy to see that this product is created by two Canadian moms from the Vancouver area! Very Cool!
aandsrempel@yahoo.ca
Follow and twittered: GrammyKay
grammykayg@gmail.com
I added baby fever button:)-1
amy_881@yahoo.com
http://littleswarbrickfamily.blogspot.com/
I follow your blog:)
amy_881@yahoo.com
I follow you on twitter as waldorfmommy:)
amy_881@yahoo.com
I subscribe:)
amy_881@yahoo.com
Their bags and bandanas are certified Fairtrade products.
greenmamaspad(at)gmail(dot)com
i follow you
greenmamaspad(at)gmail(dot)com
i have your button on my sidebar
greenmamaspad(at)gmail(dot)com
i have your baby fever button on my blog. :)
greenmamaspad(at)gmail(dot)com
I posted it on my blog.
http://greenmamaspad.blogspot.com/2009/02/green-giveaways-friday_20.html
i tweeted.
http://twitter.com/GreenMamasPad/status/1233090245
In producing naturebag, they have been conscious of leaving the smallest ecological footprint possible by using recycled, fairtrade and organic materials.
dangotmail AT yahoo DOT com
This statement struck me:
A Nature Conservancy funded study found that direct experience with nature is the most highly cited influence on environmental attitude and conservation activism.
I like companies which provide honest to goodness explanations why you must buy their products =)
katch05 at gmail dot com
Their bags and the blindfolds are made with organic cotton in K.V. Kuppam, southern India, situated inland to the west of Madras!
Thanks :)
The bags are made from organic Indian cotton
What a way to use their combined education! A Masters in Environmental Education and an International Business Degree have helped these two smart ladies develop their product. Not only is it eco-friendly, but it is obviously good for the economies of the countries where the raw materials are produced.
sharon(at)earthformed(dot)com
Naturebags was developed by Sylvie de Sousa and Katharine Byers. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
I'm a follower too. Thanks!
I love that the product is a FairTrade product - so important!
crt4book[at]yahoo[dot]com
Play and interaction with the natural world has been seen to help calm a person both physically and mentally.
their pencil used to be a blue jeans!
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
I learned that I can buy the Naturebag from 4 online Canadian retailers- very cool! Something to consider if I don't win.
kaitlinklaas[at]gmail[dot]com
My son would absolutely love this! They use recycled and organic materials.
elissa at huebert dot org
FOllower!
elissa at huebert dot org
Naturebag was created by two moms with teaching and business experience and 4 kids. Such a great idea to keep kids interacting with the environment!
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
Baby Fever button is up.
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
I follow you.
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
And I have your button up.
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
Faved you on Technorati-MommaStaciA.
mommastaci33(at)yahoo(dot)com
wow...this is a great prize! Love it! Please enter me in your contest. My preschool class would love this!
You can use them as a fundraiser for your school!
Play and interaction with the natural world has been seen to help calm a person both physically and mentally.
calliemist@yahoo.com
naturebag was created by Sylvie de Sousa and Katharine Byers, two Vancouver mums with one vision – to help children and their families reconnect with nature.
seeclouise@gmail.com
I am always about supporting fair trade, glad so see another fair trade company out there!
yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]com
love this bag... i know the kids will be fighting over who gets it... guess we all need to get a few of them... love this statement on their site..."play and interaction with the natural world has been seen to help calm a person both physically and mentally." think this goes for all ages...2-92!
great giveaway.
cathy b
projecthope 7 at gmail dot com
http://insearchofthebest.blogspot.com
naturebag was created by Sylvie de Sousa and Katharine Byers, two Vancouver mums
Your baby fever button is on my blog: http://www.thebabyfund.com
sharon(at)earthformed(dot)com
I follow you on Twitter.
http://twitter.com/earthformed/status/1261056725
sharon(at)earthformed(dot)com
Sidebar button: http://reviews.earthformed.com
sharon(at)earthformed(dot)com
Thanks for the opportunity to enter :)
If already subscribe to your blog on Google Reader as Lucero.
sharon(at)earthformed(dot)com
http://geckospyker.stumbleupon.com for your link in my stumble faves
sharon(at)earthformed(dot)com
http://technorati.com/faves/geckospyker to find your link in my Technorati blog favorites.
sharon(at)earthformed(dot)com
I blogged your contest: http://garden.earthformed.com/2009/02/have-your-children-participate-in-nature/
sharon(at)earthformed(dot)com
They have items for fundraisers
They provide reviews from consumers of their products.
Elisabet
As they say, play and interaction with the natural world has been seen to help calm a person both physically and mentally---and the Nature Bag can help keep your child outside. Thanks for the giveaway!
emhagedon at gmail
The natural world offers a vitalizing alternative to the activities and distractions of the modern world. naturebag prompts hands on, curiosity led explorations and encourages engagement with and respect for the natural world.
cdrury@gmail.com
They're fair trade - I always look for!
cdrury@gmail.com
subscriber
they only b&m retailers are all in Canada. :( But you can buy online, too!
the Natuebag creators are 2 moms
great idea
I was glad to see that they promote Fair Trade. A lot of companies do not!
"In producing naturebag, we have been conscious of leaving the smallest ecological footprint possible by using recycled, fairtrade and organic materials." That sounds great!
Play and interaction with the natural world has been seen to help calm a person both physically and mentally.
Thank you!
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
1. Grab Bag Baby button:
http://luckygiveaways.blogspot.com/
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
i love the out gear!
i follow the blog and twitter
mgoetzinger at Blumes.net
how fun is THIS! my kiddos LOVE nature and exploring outdoors. we are contantly learning new things! :)
Amy W.
wilgeshouse@mchsi.com
they offer free shipping with 3 or more nature bags!
oh this is so nifty! we use the handbook of nature study for our homeschool science and this would be so great... so i'll probably have to get four!
i love that they use "fair trade" materials!
SO much fun.
ktgonyea at gmail.com
They have a nature club for families.
Love the giveaway. My kids would just have a cool time with those goodies. Kids love the outdoor's!
hugs
amy
A Nature Conservancy funded study found that direct experience with nature is the most highly cited influence on environmental attitude and conservation activism.
You can sell NatureBags as a school fundraiser
Wow, what a cool concept to fight that couch potato syndrome! And organic cotton from India? There are going to be some happy children this summer!
Naturebag was created by two Vancouver moms to help children and their families reconnect with nature.
pkildow at gmail dot com
What a great company, I think it's wonderful that they felt it was important "to consider our environmental impact when creating naturebag, so we chose to use recycled and organic materials in its creation.”
vmlay@artsci.wustl.edu
Free shipping on 3 or more of the bags
I like that they use organic cotton
one of the activities is making leaf rubbing
Our bags and the blindfolds are made with organic cotton in K.V. Kuppam, southern India
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
Naturebags are produced by using recycled, fairtrade and organic materials.
I am a subscriber
Their bags and bandanas are certified Fairtrade products.
added Grab Bag's Baby Fever button
Follow you on blogger.
Fav in Technorati (aitmama).
Naturebags are a certified Fairtrade product.
This all stemmed from the idea that two moms wanted their kids to reconnect with nature.
The bags are made in India using organic cotton. garrettsambo@aol.com
Sylvie de Sousa and Katharine Byers are the owners. Thanks for this great giveaway.
Their bags are made in India. Thank you.
candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com
The nature bag is sold in stores in Canada only! But you can order it online anywhere else.
The bag is made out of organic cotton from India and looks like a great thing for families.
Thanks!
xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com
Naturebag was created by Sylvie de Sousa and Katharine Byers, two Vancouver mums with one vision – to help children and their families reconnect with nature.
My son loves anything dealing with nature. Our local library have backpacks that can be checked out that are filled with all kinds of interesting books about plants and animals, and insects that they may see while on their hike. Everytime we go he wants to check on out. Thanks for the chance!
They do fundraisers with free shipping to one location!
I subscribe.
I learned that the bags and bandanas made by Naturebag are certified Fairtrade products.
Cassie
cjm92995@yahoo.com
The bag is organic cotton from India and the activities were created to get kids outside and to appreciate nature.ashlyn@chuparkoff.com
They use recycled, fairtrade and organic materials for the bags.
jasonncaryn at yahoo dot com
In a world where electronics play such a large part in children's lives, staying connected with the outdoors is all the more important to maintain a psychological and spiritual balance which I find necessary and a Must! skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
Following you on Twitter and tweeted. id-skyxsky27
http://twitter.com/skyxsky27/status/1295240328
skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
Blogged for you at http://skyxsky27.blogspot.com/2009/03/naturebag-products-giveaway.html
skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
"Play and interaction with the natural world has been seen to help calm a person both physically and mentally."
We could use a little calm around here, that's for sure. lol
Stumbled.
choochoo428
The bag and blindfold are made from organic AND FairTrade cotton. Awesome!
Thanks for the chance!
lmarston at yahoo dot com
The bags are made with organic cotton from southern India.
ms.lilyk@gmail.com
The bag and blindfold are made from FairTrade organic cotton. Awesome!
Thanks for the chance!
lmarston at yahoo dot com
Naturebag is listed as a resource by the Children and Nature Network for their NEW Nature Club for Families Toolkit. That's such stellar news!
Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
I subscribed. (Sorry for the double post!)
Thanks.
lmarston at yahoo dot com
The bags are made with organic cotton from southern India.
donna444444@yahoo.com
Put your button on my blog.
donna444444@yahoo.com
I put your regular button on my blog.
Faved you on technorati.
Post a Comment