Mamanista’s Earth Day Guide
The original mama is Mother Earth. On April 22, 2008 take some time to think about how you can be good to your mama. Our planet is the greatest legacy we leave our children and our grandchildren.
Many responsible toy retailers are now highlighting products made from eco-friendly materials. Consider buying locally when possible–saving the fuel required for shipping is even better than buying organic, another smart move. And while you are showing your respect for the planet, don’t forget its people: when you purchase items from around the world, look for fair trade products.
For even more Green excitement, check out our Earth Day Contests (more will be added leading up to Earth Day):
Eco-Friendly Toys and Other Products for Children
| Plan Toys: Plan Toys creates classic push and pull toys, musical toys, dollhouses, and more, from renewable hardwoods and non-toxic natural paints and dyes. Even better, the toys are made in fair-wage factories. Toddlers love this dancing alligator. Many responsible toy retailers, such as Kangaroo Boo, Oompa Toys, BabyCenter, and MonkeyBean Toys carry Plan Toys. |
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ImagiPLAY: These beautiful toys inspire the imagination, encourage discovery, and promote positive values. ImagiPLAY’s beauty is more than skin deep. Their corporate philosophy shows a deep commitment to children, communities, and the environment “Every toy we produce is earth friendly, child safe and people kind. That is our commitment to our children and their planet.” Many responsible toy retailers, such as Kazoo, Oompa Toys, BabyCenter, MonkeyBean Toys, and Our Green House, carry ImagiPLAY.
Visit Our Green House and use coupon code “nista” for 10% Off (ends May 31, 2008)
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Family and Children’s Stores Specializing in Eco-Friendly Products
Gaiam : Your source for organic, eco-friendly, and fair trade everything, including bedding, home decor, personal care, clothing, wellness products, baby clothing and more. If you think environmentally friendly means plain and boring, then you have to check out Gaiam’s hip products that bring eco-chic to a new level.
Visit Gaiam and use coupon code EARTHMTH for $10 off $50. (ends 4.30.08)
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Our Green House: Has a selection of natural & organic products for the home and baby, including natural cleaning products, environmentally safe gardening and home improvement, organic bedding, natural toys, healthy pet products, organic clothing, and more. Check out The Original Rubber Duck, made from real rubber, which can be sustainably harvested.
Visit Our Green House and use coupon code “nista” for 10% Off (ends May 31, 2008)
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Eco-Friendly Gifts, Food, and Household Items and More
| Fair Trade Eco-Certified Gourmet Foods: Alter-Eco makes delicious gourmet treats that are healthy for you, the environment, and the farm workers who make them. The produce is cultivated using sustainable methods and all the products are 100% Fair Trade certified. See our full review of Alter-Eco’s eco-friendly, fair-trade chocolates. |
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Eco-Tips and Services
| GreenDimes promises to reduce your junk mail by 90% by removing your entire household from direct mailing lists. Plus, they’ll plant 10 Trees in your honor. All for $20. Sign up now: GreenDimes. You also can give your friends gift subscription to Green Dimes. |
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| Ideal Bite is like Daily Candy…but for people interested in green living rather than expensive, hipster products. Sign up for free in order to receive short, sassy, eco-living tips by email each weekday. You’ll get great, free advice on kids, beauty, household items, travel and more. Register for FREE at Ideal Bite |
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