Tiny solar houses

I see more and more houses every year with solar panels on their roofs, so it makes sense our children's toys would reflect this new trend. Enter Casagami, a small company in Paris. 

(As always, clicking on the image will take you to that product's shop page.)
​Casagami's tiny model homes are made of cardboard and shipped flat in an envelope, saving on shipping and energy costs. To make this even more of a feel-good gift, the cardboard can be recycled, and the company employs people with special needs. And, they're affordable; the basic model, shown above, is just $7.92 (though shipping doubles that amount, it still feels like a good price.) 
Place your assembled house on a windowsill and let it charge in the sun. Each hour of sunlight equals an hour of light. (There's an on/off switch.) They're meant to act as night-lights.
I love the many different styles of homes they offer, like this Alsace chalet, and this ultra-modern dwelling.

There's a Moroccan-inspired ryad, and a lovely castle. 

For the extra-crafty kid, they sell a plain white house that's made for decorating. 

The company just came out with an "autogami," a solar-powered car! Like the homes, it's made of cardboard and packed flat. Very cool. 

There's way more to see than I can share here, so go take a look! 
xo