Archive for the ‘Fair Trade’ Category

You’ll Be the Belle of the Ball in this Hip Baby Carrier

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

   Babywearing enables you to calm and comfort your baby without sacrificing freedom of movement or your sense of style. But the sheer number of babywearing options (wraps, pouch slings, ring slings, padded slings, backpack carriers, hip carriers, back carriers, front carriers, mei tais...and more) can be overwhelming. Babywearing-pro Mama Luxe adores her ...

Stay Snug and Secure with this Stroller Blanket

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

When you are out for a stroll in the crisp autumn air, Secure2Me Clip On Blankets will stay attached and keep baby comfy and warm. When I had my first baby, I always had a problem keeping the blanket attached to the stroller or her sling.  With Secure2Me, I won't have ...

Witty Tees for Your Sprout

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Zoe & Sprout combines the humor of baby t-shirts with funny sayings with a hip play on today's pop culture issues. For 2008, Zoe & Sprout is expanding its organic baby t-shirt and snapsuit offerings, with relevant and clever designs like, "My tricycle is a hybrid." My personal favorite is a classic ...

There’s Nothing Shabby about this Chic

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

After having clothing envy for all the chic ensembles my daughter has, I am really excited about Shabby Apple, which offers couture style at bargain prices for both women and girls. For less than a department store price-tag, you can express your unique sense of style.  Shabby Apple specializes in comfortable ...

Go Wild With Organic Clothing and Natural Toys

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

I've been searching for organic clothing for my little one on the way. And at every new store, I discover one or two brands to add to my layette wish list. Then I browsed the selection of organic children's clothing at Wild Dill and found all my favorites plus some new ...

Alter-Eco Fair Trade Foods Giveaway

Monday, April 14th, 2008

We enjoyed telling you about the decadent taste, but entirely virtuous production, of Alter-Eco's Fair Trade Chocolates. Now we are very excited that Alter-Eco is offering a Fair Trade Foods gift basket to one of our readers. Companies like Alter-Eco are demonstrating that eco-chic is also health-conscious and people and community-friendly, too! All ...

Gaiam For Green Goddesses (Coupon Deal of the Day)

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Gaiam is your source for organic, eco-friendly, and fair trade everything, including bedding, home decor, personal care, clothing, wellness products, baby clothing and more. I love the idea of organic, but get tired of the look of raw cotton. If you think environmentally friendly means plain and boring, then you ...

Recycled Plastic is Endless Fun with Green Toys (enter to win!)

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

We are very excited about Green Toys, a new line of recycled plastic toys that actually meets every item on our check list: good for the environment, safe for children, not manufactured in sweatshops, and really, really cool. These sturdy toys will withstand whatever your little whirling dervish can dish out. ...

Play Ball! (And Promote Social and Economic Justice)

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Ah! Spring is in the air! It is that time of the year when a young child's thoughts turn to...soccer! football! volleyball! Fair Trade Sports manufactures and sells children's, training, and professional level sports balls certified to be made by fair-wage adult labor. As an added bonus, the ...