Archive for the ‘Socially Conscious’ Category
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
All the cool kids are doing it--and peer pressure may actually be a good thing this time.
Grocery stores and shopping chains are offering reusable bags to their customers and Kroger is taking design straight to the customer. Keep reading for your chance to win free groceries through Mamanista, win an ...
Posted in Contests, Eco-Friendly | 85 Comments »
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
Take some to enjoy nature today and don't forget to give Mama Earth some love.
Try to get outside and really reconnect.
If you are stuck inside, check out some of these sites for adults and kids:
Earth Day information from the EPA, including the history of Earth Day, local volunteer opportunities, and ...
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Thursday, April 17th, 2008
One of the great tips I got from Gorgeously Green is to check out all of your beauty, hair care, and personal hygiene products on Skin Deep: the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetic Safety Database.
They rate your lotions and potions, including children's products like sunscreen, shampoo, diaper creams, and more. If ...
Posted in Beauty, Eco-Friendly, Health, Organic, Tips | No Comments »
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Monkey Bean Toys is one of our Retailers of Toys to Trust.
Their selection includes lots of beautiful wooden and plush items, most of which are manufactured in North America or Europe. Just to make sure their toys are safe, Monkey Bean uses a hand-held X-Ray Fluorescence Metal Analyzer (the same ...
Posted in Coupons, Eco-Friendly, Toy Stores, Toys (06-12 M), Toys (12-24 M), Toys (All Ages), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Organic Baby: Simple Steps for Healthy Living, by Kimberly Rider, is a gorgeously illustrated series of tips on tackling the task of creating a natural nest for your new little one.
Each chapter is organized around spheres of your baby's life: the nursery, gear, clothing and grooming, baby food, and venturing ...
Posted in Advice, Books (Advice), Eco-Friendly, Organic | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
We love the safe, eco-friendly, reusable water bottles from SIGG--our entire family uses them!
These bottles are safe and virtually indestructible, just like their adult sports bottles. Because they are reusable, they do not add to the landfill. The special coating ensures that there is no chemical leaching (a concern with ...
Posted in Contests, Coupons, Eco-Friendly, Sports | 400 Comments »
Monday, April 14th, 2008
Call it the Green House effect...people everywhere, especially parents, are turning to more eco-friendly products for their homes.
One of my favorite places to shop for environmentally friendly and safe products for my nest is Our Green House.
I originally found the store looking for toys, and they have just about the ...
Posted in Boutiques, Decor and Furniture, Eco-Friendly, Featured Store, Feeding, Gift Ideas, Home and Decorating, Made in the USA, Organic, Toy Stores | No Comments »
Friday, April 11th, 2008
Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care, by Dierdre Imus, is the second in a series from this Green Guru.
Guiding people towards a healthier and more eco-friendly lifestyle is more than a job for Imus, it is a calling. Her passion shines in each passage of the book.
Imus ...
Posted in Advice, Books (Advice), Contests, Eco-Friendly, Organic, Tips | 74 Comments »
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 ...
Posted in Boutiques, Coupons, Eco-Friendly, Fair Trade, Fashion, Featured Store, Gift Ideas, Home and Decorating, Mommy Gifts, Organic | No Comments »
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. ...
Posted in Contests, Eco-Friendly, Fair Trade, Hip Find, Made in the USA, Pre-schoolers, School Aged Children, Toddlers, Toys (12-24 M), Toys (Pre-School and School Aged) | 281 Comments »
