Your Questions About Green Living

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How about just EKO KIDS

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Cebu made furniture: http://www.cebuexhibition.com/
The Cebu International Furniture and Furnishings Exhibition, more popularly known as Cebu X, has become a focal point for buyers and retailers of both contemporary and classical pieces.
You should be able to order on line, or ask if they have a store in Manila or Quezon City.

Philippine Furniture made in Cebu: http://www.philippinedecor.com/
Quezon City website: http://www.33point3.com
33 Point 3 Exports, Inc
M.L. Quezon St., Casuntingan
Phone: (63-34) 7099985 Official Representative Phone: (63-34) 7099985
Most of the other locations were in Cebu which is far south of where you live.

Philippine Furniture Makers Alphabetical Listings:
http://www.philippinefurniture.com/phila2z.php

Jumbo Pacific Inc.: http://www.philippinemerchandises.com/
Based in Philippines, sells wide range of handicrafts.
Email: info@jpacific.com

Philippine Handicraft of Abaca & Sinamay,Rattan,Paper-mache
http://www3.jetro.go.jp/ttppoas/anken/0001072000/1072865_e.html

Filipino Handicrafts: http://www.alibaba.com/countrysearch/PH-suppliers/Handicraft.html

Philippine furniture on contract basis built on a contract basis only (sounds expensive, but of a high quality): http://www.globaloutdoorfurniture.com/map7/philippine-furniture-on-contract-basis.htm
They specialize in outdoor furniture.

PRIMAFIL Furniture: http://www.primafilinc.com/

For CHEAP I would recommend going to eBay in China and the Pacific Area for your furniture. I would also check Vietnam, they seem to be stealing business from the Philippines (according to the Manila Bulletin On-line).
Check out this search from the Manila Bulletin:
http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2007/03/02/search.php

Winners Furniture: http://www.winnersfurniture.net/
Blk. 27 Lot 18 Marcos Alvarez Ave., Green Valley Subd.,
San Nicolas 1, Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines
Phone: +63.46.872.0819

A lot of this furniture offered was made with Ratan which is a renewable resource.

The single cheapest source would be Craig’s List in the Philippines: http://manila.craigslist.com.ph/
This is as list of local people, organized by city, that would be wiling to buy, sell or trade local goods; think of it as a yard sale that is held on line.

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Definitely convertible, it saves so much money. It can be their bed for their whole lives.

Some how make it hard to scratch/dent.

One side being able to be lowered would be a huge plus which I don’t have.

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I’d like a crib that is quieter to raise and lower the side rail. Mine is so loud I always wake my daughter up when I raise the rail up at night.

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I am definately in the market for a convertible crib. We figure that after we have about 3 kids and everyone uses it then we’ll use it as a headboard/footboard. We want something that isn’t going to be too dated.