Looking for summer art supplies or art for travel? You need Wikki Stix!

Wikki Stix are a wax coated yarn that is perfect for making cool summer art projects, practicing letters, modeling and design and so much more. We love that they're made in the USA, nontoxic, reusable and totally portable. You can take them to a restaurant while you wait for dinner, keep them in your pocket for long amusement park lines or use them at home for hours of fun. They're inexpensive so you won't spend a fortune making sure your kids have a safe product.

Baby products you can love and trust

It's nearly spring and we're surrounded with babies, beautiful pregnant bellies and baby showers everywhere. When you're looking for the perfect gift for a friend or your own baby, you want to know it'll be safe, beautiful and worth every penny. We've put together a few recommendations from different companies we know you'll love. SwaddleDesigns features made in the USA cotton with organic options. Speesees products are made with attention to detail in India and according to fair trade principals with organic cotton. Earth Mama- Angel baby products are certified organic, certified vegan and made with the utmost attention to earth friendly and baby friendly practices. Sckoon (made fair trade in India, Egypt and Japan) offers organic toys, baby clothes and pet accessories that make great gifts.

Amazing Sale- Britax car seats and products 20% off for one week

Did you know that most Britax products sold in the USA are made in the USA? While they do use global components, the Britax safety record is undeniably one of the best in the world. You can trust that your child will be well protected in a Britax product.

Because of their reputation, Britax is rarely on sale. However, for one week Amazon is having a Britax 20% off sale from February 24th through March 2nd. Don't miss out on that Britax seat you've been wishing for.

We recommend all Britax products but are particularly fond of:

Beautiful glass dinnerware, lead free and made in the USA

After detailed research on many companies, we are so happy to have found a wonderful company that uses recycled glass to make beautiful pieces of dinnerware for your table. Fire and Light Originals are all handmade in the USA from recycled glass and are lead free. They are priced for any home looking for classy and interesting dishware that is safe for the whole family.

Fine art for kids, made in the USA, Oopsy Daisy

It's unlikely that your kids will put a painting in their mouths but we like the idea of knowing that these these stretched canvas artworks are manufactured in the USA. Oopsy Daisy also donates to childrens' charities for each piece sold.

Sculpey/ Polyform Products, Made in USA and Mexico

A reader had asked if we could do some research on Fimo. We have not heard back from them yet, but we have heard from Sculpey, a similar product. All Sculpey products are made in the USA, with the exception of EZ Shape, which is made in Mexico. If you're looking for interesting art supplies for older children, we have your solution!

Dune Craft terrariums, made in the USA

Looking for an interesting project for your older kids? Dune Craft makes a few selections of interesting terrariums that would be a great addition to a dresser or dinner table! Your kids will be happy to have a unique and interesting gift and you'll feel better knowing it was not made in China.

Holgate Toys, Made in USA

Holgate Toys are high quality wooden toys, made in the USA, primarily for infants and toddlers. They are manufactured in Pennsylvania and made with nontoxic paints. Mr. Rogers selected Holgate to make a special line of wooden toys bearing his name. If it was safe for Mr. Rogers, it's safe for us to recommend!

American Plastic Toys, Inc.

We're adding American Plastic Toys, Inc to our list of toys Made in the USA and a brand you can trust! With the growing concern of painted toys, plastics from China and more, we were happy to find an American-made plastic toys company that with an assortment of toys that are high quality but not overpriced.

Construction for older kids, Made in the USA

We've discovered a great construction and math product for older kids that is also made in the USA. We are so excited to share Zome with you that we're jumping out of our seats! Zome has received numerous awards from Dr. Toy, Oppenheim, Child Life Magazine and Parent's Choice. While their toys are definitely not suited for kids under-3, your older children will delight in the freedom to build and build and you'll know they're safe from lead paint.

Finally a suitable train substitute for Chinese- made Thomas

We've found it! After hours of scouring the internet, toy stores and more, we have found a made in the USA train that your kids will love and you'll appreciate too! Maple Landmark Woodcraft makes beautiful wooden trains, games and more that you can count on to be safe and lead free. They have also won several awards for their Name Train and carry a line of baby rattles and infant toys.

Buffalo Games and Photomosaics are Made in the USA

Buffalo Games is the manufacturer of the Disney Photomosaic puzzles and many other games. They are committed to high-quality, American made products with licensed characters like Spiderman, Disney, Peanuts and more. You're sure to find some great games and puzzles!

Slinky Toys Made in USA

For 62 years, the classic American toy, Slinky has been made in the USA. Every kid needs a Slinky to go downstairs and torture with kinks! Slinky also manufactures a line called Poof of foam balls, similar to Nerf, but also Made in the USA. For older kids, try the Slinky Science line. Use caution when buying Slinky toys and make sure that they hold the original Slinky logo!