This holiday season, if you’ve made a commitment to buying from a eco-conscious company that cares, then you’ll go WILD over Wild Dill! Wild Dill’s products nurture curiosity and wonder for everything that is natural and wild. Now that’s something we can all feel good about! They carry only natural, organic, fair trade, made in the USA/Europe, or recycled clothing, toys, bedding and furniture for babies and toddlers.
Wild Dill offers a wonderful collection of toys made in the USA, including three of my favorite manufacturers, Green Toys, Maple Landmark, and Roy Toy.
Lately, my daughter has been playing with the ImagiPLAY African Safari. It is constructed fairly in Asia and is made with plantation grown, chemical free rubberwood (a renewable and sustainable resource), and child safe paints. Just as their name suggests, ImagiPLAY’s toys inspire the imagination. Here’s how:
One of my daughter’s favorite books is Hug, by Jez Alborough. It’s an award-winning picture book about a chimp named Bobo, who is searching throughout the jungle for a hug. What’s so cool is that my daughter has started to act out this story using the African Safari pieces. It’s so much fun to see her make the literature connections and to engage in dramatic play.
I need to tell you about a couple of other items at Wild Dill that I’m loving, in part because I’m so happy to support the makers of these products:
Kenana Knitter Critters are hand-knitted by a group of women crafters in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. These items are made from locally grown hand-spun sheep wool and dyed with all natural plants from their garden. When you purchase one of these delightful fair trade animals and dolls, you directly impact the income, status, and life of these Kenyan women and their families.
Pastel Toys are “special toys by special people.” They are made by a non-denominational, non-profit community of developmentally disabled adults in Western Galilee. I have no doubt that you will love these high quality collectible toys made of all natural materials and lead-free, water-based pastel paints. What talent!
Wild Dill also carries bamboo fabric, soy fiber, fair trade and organic clothing, bedding, toys, and gifts. Read HERE about why organic, fair, and natural matters.
And now . . .for the giveaway! Wild Dill has generously offered one turnitupmom reader a $35 gift certificate for anything in their store! Here’s how to win:
1. Visit Wild Dill, and then leave a comment on this post, telling me what you’d like to purchase with your gift certificate.
2. If you’d like to earn extra entries, you can Facebook, twitter, or blog about Wild Dill and this giveaway. Then come back and, in a separate comment, tell me how you’ve spread the word!
On Friday, October 30th, 8 p.m. EST, one winner will be randomly selected by Random.org. You must be a U.S. resident (18+) to enter. Good luck!
Congratulations, #8, Amanda! I hope your kids love their new puzzles!
mir says:
Thanks for spreading the word on this great company! I especially like the Ecoleeko Ellybo Elephant. Great colors!
October 16, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Deb says:
cool – thanks for letting me in on thatgreat shop! have bookmarked it. i love the african safari set you have, but think i would get my girls the zoom to the moon set – they are so into space right now (ages 4 1/2 and 6) but there are mostly plastic rocket ship sets with lots of noises and stuff. this seems perfect for imaginative play!
October 16, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Bridgette Groschen says:
I would get the Imagination House Cottage and the Roy Toy Earth Friendly Tree House. Oh-I hope I win!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Bridgette Groschen
joeandbridge@aol.com
October 17, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Bridgette Groschen says:
I tweeted your giveaway!
http://twitter.com/joeandbridge/status/4945024409
October 17, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Bridgette Groschen says:
Posted on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/posted.php?id=100000184415722&share_id=157021268804&comments=1#s157021268804
October 17, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Tina Harrison says:
What a great website! My little guy would LOVE to find the Sprig Toys Eco Loader and Dump Truck under the tree this Christmas!
October 17, 2009 at 2:02 pm
zealandsmom says:
I like the dump and recycle truck
October 17, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Amanda says:
I would buy the ImagiPlay animal puzzles. Those are awesome and my kids would love them!
October 18, 2009 at 10:04 am
Amanda says:
Posted on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1480941087&ref=mf
October 18, 2009 at 10:13 am
lace says:
I love the Green Toys Dump Truck
lace´s last blog ..Queen of Hearts and Alice in Wonderland Costume Set GIVEAWAY!!!!
October 18, 2009 at 9:59 pm
amy p says:
I love the Green Toys Cookware Set
October 20, 2009 at 12:28 pm
amy p says:
tweeted.
http://twitter.com/1amypugmire/status/5022054810
October 20, 2009 at 12:29 pm
jenny says:
love the green toys dump truck!
October 26, 2009 at 3:19 am
jennifer t says:
i like the cardboard rocket
October 26, 2009 at 3:20 am
brandonsmom says:
my son would love the green toys tool set
October 26, 2009 at 3:21 am
Meredith says:
I love the pastel rabbit toy.
October 26, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Deborah says:
Sprig Toys Eco Loader Truck
Deborah
comfortjoydesigns AT gmail DOT com
Michigan Addy Ready
Deborah´s last blog ..Oh Joy, Giveaways! October 25 – 31
October 26, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Amber Gibson says:
I would love to buy Under the Nile Organic Broccoli, Carrot and Corn!
October 26, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Carol says:
I love the Barefoot Boy and Barfeoot Girl Mouse!
October 27, 2009 at 7:39 am
Carol says:
I posted your giveaway on my Facebook page Carol P Dziuba
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=752204468&ref=nf
October 27, 2009 at 7:40 am
Carol says:
blogged http://ceeceeblogger.blogspot.com/2009/10/wild-about-wild-dill-giveaway.html
October 27, 2009 at 7:41 am
Kim says:
I’d love this: Maggie’s Organics Vegesaurus Onesie with Hat
October 27, 2009 at 8:04 am
Carol says:
tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/5199101245
October 27, 2009 at 8:30 am
Bebemiqui says:
I’d love to get Sprig Toys Wild Water Explorer.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
Bebemiqui´s last blog ..Science Stinks
October 27, 2009 at 9:59 am
Nicolerenae says:
I like the Clementine Organic Play Dough Art Kit. All 3 of my kids would love that!
nicolerenae(at)gmail(dot)com
October 27, 2009 at 11:27 am
Heather McDonough says:
I would get the Maple Landmark Starter Train Set.
October 27, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Christina says:
I’d buy the Sprig Toys dump truck and excavator.
October 27, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Katherine C. says:
Imagination Box Schoolhouse looks like fun.
October 27, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Mama Zen says:
I love the Cardboard Rocket!
Mama Zen´s last blog ..As The Debate Drags On
October 27, 2009 at 3:04 pm
alison says:
I love Wild Dill! I got a lot of my kids gifts last year from their store – the items were perfect and shipping was prompt. We love the Maple Landmark line, and would probably get more train items. Thanks so much!
October 27, 2009 at 5:35 pm
Lo says:
I love the ImagiPlay veggies!
October 27, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Lo says:
Here’s my tweet: http://twitter.com/prizealert/status/5211785878
October 27, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Jen Mc says:
I love eco-friendly and wooden toys! I think my son would love the Green Toys Recycle Truck.
October 27, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says:
I love the Plan Toys Eco Home, it is abit more then the $35, but I would be willing to out-of-pocket the rest, it is so cute! Thanks for the chance!
Shop with Me Mama (Kim)´s last blog ..Recent Winner’s!!!!
October 27, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Nad says:
I’d love the cute Bossy Baby Organic Hooded Jacket! Thanks for the giveaway!
October 27, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Roxy says:
i love the Plan Toys Eco Vehicles
October 27, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Christine says:
love the Cardboard Rocket
October 27, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Stephanie V says:
might buy ImagiPLAY Alphabet Butterfly Puzzle – adorable!
tvollowitz at aol dot com
October 27, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Madeline says:
I would want the Pastel Toys School Bus
Madeline´s last blog ..Sweet Dreams
October 27, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Surfing Mom SC says:
It’s so hard to decide! The green toys cook set, or the green toys tea set or the green toys tool set. They all look great. Any one of the 3 would be great- and I would pay for the difference.
Surfing Mom SC´s last blog ..Save Money. Use Coupons
October 27, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Bonnie W says:
I would choose Uncle Goose ABC Blocks for my young son. Thanks!
October 28, 2009 at 1:02 am
Surfing Mom SC says:
Tweeted the giveaway
Permalink here
@surfingmomsc
Surfing Mom SC´s last blog ..Save Money. Use Coupons
October 28, 2009 at 1:59 am
Renee says:
I would get something from the Plan Toys Eco collection. My girls love to build cities and these would fit right in.
thanks!
Renee´s last blog ..Carrot Ginger Pots de Creme
October 28, 2009 at 9:04 am
Michelle says:
I’d purchase the green toys tea set. It is adorable.
October 28, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Cindy says:
Love the ImagiPLAY Rainforest Puzzle!
Cindy ´s last blog ..ShanaLogic Giveaway
October 28, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Cindy says:
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/Getalonghome/statuses/5239259312
Cindy´s last blog ..ShanaLogic Giveaway
October 28, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Cindy says:
Blogged here: http://getalonghome.com/?p=1898
October 28, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Maggie Smith says:
I would love my son to sport their dark bamboo jeans!!
Thanks!
Maggie Smith´s last blog ..GIVEAWAY~Seventh Generation Million Baby Crawl
October 28, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Maggie Smith says:
I follow you and RTd your tweet @royaldixie
do you follow my blog?!
Maggie Smith´s last blog ..GIVEAWAY~Seventh Generation Million Baby Crawl
October 28, 2009 at 4:21 pm
grace says:
The alphabet butterfly puzzle!
October 28, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Jessica says:
I love the Kate Quinn Organics Dress!
October 28, 2009 at 11:01 pm
Storm says:
I’d get the ImagiPLAY Veggie Cutting set for the munchkin!
Storm´s last blog ..Do I Look Delusional?
October 29, 2009 at 5:03 am
reeva says:
i love the roy toy tree house! I’d get that.
Thanks for a great giveaway! I hope I’m chosen as the lucky winner!
October 29, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Kerrie Mayans says:
I would love to get a Kenana Knitter Critters Baby Zebra since I love that it helps women knitters in Africa and my toddler who loves zebras.
October 29, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Lisa G. says:
Really neat items! I would love to get the Speesees Organic Kimono Dress in cocoa.
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
October 30, 2009 at 1:29 am
Lisa G. says:
I Tweeted this giveaway. http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/5280495138
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
October 30, 2009 at 1:31 am
Daniel Bates says:
the ImagiPlay animal puzzles
October 30, 2009 at 1:34 am
Julie L says:
Baby reversible hoodie
October 30, 2009 at 7:42 am
Dr. Dolly says:
http://www.wilddill.com/item.php?item_id=305&category_id=2
ooooooooh! clementine organic playdoh set would be fantastic for sensory playtime with my son
dr. dolly
traveling with baby
October 30, 2009 at 9:06 am
Jill L says:
I know my kids would really enjoy coloring and then playing in the Imagination Box Schoolhouse. I think it could keep them busy for quite a while. Love their stuffed animals too.
October 30, 2009 at 9:15 am
Becca says:
I would love to get the scooter set for my daughter!
Becca´s last blog ..These are my confessions… (Picture Heavy)
October 30, 2009 at 11:46 am
Jennifer says:
I would love to get the Clementine Organic Play Dough Art Kit.
October 30, 2009 at 1:18 pm
melissa says:
Id buy Plan Toys Eco Street Accessories
October 30, 2009 at 1:47 pm
xenia says:
So many great things! My daughter is really into firefighters and fire engines, I think she’d have a good time with the Imagination Box Firehouse.
October 30, 2009 at 3:06 pm
xenia says:
Tweet! http://twitter.com/thxmailcarrier/status/5295086703
October 30, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Heather D. says:
What a great find! Love the Kinderware Elephant Dot Doll. Never seen anything like it!
October 30, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Heather D. says:
tweet! http://twitter.com/PennyPinchingMa/status/5296499041
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October 30, 2009 at 4:10 pm
alejandro aguilar says:
i would purchase ImagiPlay animal puzzles
October 30, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Sand says:
I’d purchase the MiYim Organic Sleepytime Bear.
October 30, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Lori says:
What a great store! I like Imagination Box Schoolhouse. Cute!
Lori´s last blog ..Safety 1st Car Seat Giveaway
October 30, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Viva says:
Great stuff! I would get a couple of the Sprig Toys trucks. Thanks!
October 30, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Andrea B says:
I’d love to get the Bamboo Baby Dress jumper in all 3 colors.
October 30, 2009 at 11:54 pm
Katie says:
I want to get the Aminals Organic Dinasor!
Katie´s last blog ..Sophisticated Side Ponytail.
November 1, 2009 at 5:08 pm