Wooden toys are a timeless favorite for kids, but they can quickly collect dirt, germs, and mystery smudges. Keeping them clean doesn’t have to be a hassle—or require harsh chemicals! In this guide, we’ll walk you through safe, natural methods for cleaning wooden blocks and toys using simple household ingredients like vinegar, olive oil, and castile soap. Regular cleaning helps prevent illness, maintain the toys' durability, and protect the planet. With a few easy steps, you can keep your little one’s favorite wooden playthings fresh, safe, and ready for more adventures!

As someone who is incredibly passionate about the environment, I believe in a future where we all treat EVERY day like Earth Day. At Smiling Tree Toys, we are a green business who makes every effort to ensure our family's business is as environmentally responsible as possible.

When hosting an eco-friendly child’s birthday party, it all comes back to keeping things SIMPLE. The tips I’m sharing in today’s blog will help you turn a conventional birthday party on its head while allowing you to get your green living on!

Greening and simplifying your child’s playroom can be as easy as choosing the right furniture and emptying the toy box. I’m sharing my best suggestions on how to green and simplify your child’s playroom to promote a healthier environment for your little one.

In the spirit of introducing impactful changes into our families with minimum effort to positively effect the environment, we are ditching disposable plastic straws and opting for reusable stainless steel instead! It's a super easy practice to adopt, with great impact on the environment!