Our friends at Bootyland, a mama-run business in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, have some great ideas for last-minute holiday shoppers. From hip, organic clothes to upcycled wool booties to nontoxic toys for imaginative play, you’re sure to find a winner here.
Most of the recommended items have been designed or made in Seattle, so you will be supporting local businesses. And you can feel good knowing that Bootyland has a dedication to providing products created in sustainable ways, including organics, hemp, sweatshop free and PVC free.
Gifts for Babies
Kate Quinn Bunting: These sweet organic cotton baby buntings have a soft, brushed lining, fitted feet, reversible hand mitts, side kimono snaps and furry trim. They were designed in Seattle.
Striped Sweater Coverall: An organic sweater coverall with indigo stripes that will keep your little one warm and cozy all season long. This jumpsuit features pockets and leg snaps for easy dressing and is designed in Seattle. Throw in some Seattle-made Monster Feet (upcycled wool or cashmere booties) and their little tootsies will be toasty, too.
Organic Cotton Sea Otter: This stuffy, and the other animals in the line, are as cute as can be. When your child gets a little older, you might take him or her to Seattle Aquarium to see real sea otters in action.
Gifts for Preschool-Aged Kids
Petal Dress: At this age, it’s all about imaginative play. This neat fairy dress is handcrafted from satin and made in Seattle.
Play House by Plan Toys: This three-story play house is the perfect gift for any imaginative child. It includes all the furniture. The product is made out of natural rubber wood, is non-toxic and made in a green manufacturing facility.
Mama K's Play Clay: The awesome play clay by Mama K is made locally with 100 percent natural, biodegradable, gluten-free ingredients. It is brightly colored with natural coloring and scented with organic essential oils of bergamot, geranium, lavender, lemongrass and sweet orange. Even the packaging is cute and recyclable.
Dandy Cape: Seattle designer Dandy creates a lovely one-of-a-kind capelet, made with brocade and a satin lining.
Gifts for Grade School Kids
Sustainable Earth Lab: This science kit gives kids the tools to learn firsthand about the environmental problems burdening our planet. Construct a miniature water treatment plant, manufacture recycled paper and plastic, and build devices to explore wind, water and solar power. Become an “energy detective” and track down wasteful uses of energy at school and in your home.
Soap-Making Kit: This safe and easy to use DIY kit makes 16 fun-shaped soaps that are sulphate free. In just 60 minutes your soaps will be ready to use. Interested in more craft ideas? Try these make-your-own wool pets – adorable owls, penguins, kittens and more.
Piggy Paint: Piggy Paint is a natural, eco-friendly nail polish. Its non-toxic, hypoallergenic formula makes it safe to use on all little piggies. They also have an eco-friendly, low-odor nail polish remover.
Moon Dance Hoodie: Pillow pets, move over; this hip hoodie can be transformed into a pillow.
Great Gifts for Teens
Alpaca Texting Gloves: Your teen can text in style with amazingly soft elbow-length gloves that fold down when you want them shorter. They also have text finger holes for on-the-go communication. The gloves are made from alpaca in a Peruvian women's co-op. Another option at Bootyland are the arm warmers made in Seattle from upcycled cashmere.
“One That Got Away” Pullover: This hip, eco-friendly pullover features a hand-illustrated birdcage print on the front and a tiny sparrow print on the back. It has a slouchy fit, and is meant to loosely drape over the body.
Conductor Hat: You’ll want to pick up one of these super-cute conductor hats, made by Kwik in Seattle, for yourself as well as for your teen.
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