KISSABLE FROG

Plastic toys and toys possibly tainted with lead paint are not on anyone's list, which is why all-natural cotton gifts are thepick for all seasons. Shown here: organic cotton teething "Froggy" from Novato�sEcoExpress, a certified Marin Green Business that specializes in all manner of organic and natural gift items. $10.99. Visit www.ecoexpress.com.

CURE FOR 'BAG'NESIA'

The point of Olive Smart , top left, is to help busy moms, in particular, stay both organized and eco-friendly -- six bags are tucked into the big bag, which is designed to fit in the cup holder of your car. It's the brainchild of two Peninsula women who gave up corporate life for the home front; they met in the park while their sons played -- and hatched the nylon collection available at Book Passage in Corte Madera. Or visit www.olivesmart.com.

A BAG FOR ALL REASONS

Artist Steve Emery, at left, holds the 100 percent organic cotton bag featuring his painting "Fog Between." Designed to help people kick the plastic and paper shopping bag habit -- and as a fund-raiser for the San Anselmo Open Space Committee -- the bags are handmade by Hannah Styles of Corte Madera, a certified Marin Green Business, and sell for $12. For more information, contact committee member Linda Hoch, LBHoch@yahoo.com.