Archive for the ‘Eco-Friendly’ Category

Cool and Reusable Lunch Bags

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Instead of buying pack after pack of brown paper lunch bags, consider a reusable lunch bag for back to school. Reusable lunch bags, like Cool Tote Lunch Sacks ($17), are better than brown bagging it.  Food stays fresher, lunch doesn't leak through, and they are good for the environment and your ...

Wild Dill Contest Winner and Coupon Code

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Congratulations to our Wild Dill $35 Gift Certificate winner, Gina Stratos, who said: I am in love with the Speesees Organic Kimono Dress (wish it came in MY size!) Remember, all our readers can get 10% off at Wild Dill on their organic children's clothing, organic nursery and children's bedding, and natural ...

Wild Dill Gift Certificate Giveaway!

Monday, July 28th, 2008

Wild Dill, a hip boutique offering a wide variety of organic children's clothing, organic nursery and children's bedding, and natural wooden and organic plush toys, is offering a $35 gift certificate for one lucky Mamanista reader. You'll find plenty of organic, fair trade, sweatshop-free, natural and/or recycled products. WANT IT: Everyone ...

Get Squeaky Green with Method’s Baby-Safe Wash

Friday, July 18th, 2008

Always on the look-out for natural products for baby, I was so excited to hear about methodbaby and methodkid bath products (from net pal mod*mom). Already a fan of method's hand wash and dish soap, I couldn't wait to check out these natural, phthalate-free and paraben-free baby bath products. We started with ...

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 ...

This Toothbrush Has Three Lives

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Sometimes it is the little things that matter.  Parents are becoming more concerned about the chemicals that come in contact with their children and also with promoting eco-friendly values. One little toothbrush allows you to protect your children and help preserve the environment. Most importantly for something that your child will put ...

Grow Organically With Natural Pod

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Natural Pod has one of the most unique selections of heirloom-quality, natural and organic toys, clothing, and gifts. This Canadian-based store only stocks eco-friendly and child-safe wooden and cloth toys, organic clothing, and sustainable items, most of which are made in Canada, the USA, or Europe. My tot checked out a ...

Eco-Chic for Earth’s Little Creatures

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

We're all a part of this great big planet called earth. And bioME 5 encourages us to share the world's wonders with its newest residents. Each of the designs features a letter from the alphabet, a vibrant monochromatic portrait of an alliterative animal, and the name of the animal printed ...

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 ...

Win a $100 Shopping Spree at Natural Pod!

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Eco-chic, organic, and imaginative play options abound at Natural Pod, a Canadian-based toy and gift store. And how can you not adore a store that has a section entitle Fairies & Gnomes? Natural Pod has charming wooden appliances, cookware, and food for house play; sweet organic waldorf-style dolls; magical silks, stands and ...