Archive for the ‘Socially Conscious’ Category

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 ...

Go Green with Kroger and Win!

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 ...

Happy Earth Day!

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 ...

Beauty is More than Skin Deep

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 ...

MonkeyBean Toys Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)

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 ...

How to Raise an Organic Baby

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 ...

SIGG Reusable Water Bottles

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 ...

Our Green House Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)

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 ...

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 ...

Growing Up Green

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 ...