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 plastic bottles) and your […]
Our Green House Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)
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 coolest assortment of […]
Win a Nursing Cover from Love & Blessings
We’ve told you about the beautifully packaged organic baby shower gift baskets available at Love & Blessings. You an even design your own custom organic baby gift basket. (read our review of the baby gift basket we checked out from Love & Blessings) Now, Love & Blessings would like to offer one luck Mamanista reader […]
Get Gorgeously Green (and enter to win)
Gorgeously Green, by Sophie Uliano, is a hip new guide to making environmentally-friendly and healthy choices that fit your lifestyle. Each chapter is a step in the process of becoming Gorgeously Green with plenty of practical and concrete suggestions. If you still need a little push, Uliano prioritizes the information so you know which simple […]
Celebrities and Mamanista are fans of the Bravado Nursing Bra
I heard that celebrity moms like Christina Aguiliera, Jennifer Garner, Julia Roberts and Sarah Jessica Parker all wore nursing bras by Bravado. Celebrity moms can afford the very best, so it was nice to hear that their favorite nursing bra was so reasonably-priced ($45 at figleaves). Since I’ve been looking for a nursing bra that was comfortable, supportive and […]
Big Bibs for Covering Big Bellies
At first, I did not understand the big hoopla about bibs. After all, my baby didn’t need one until she was over six months’ old. Even then, her face got messy, but a dishtowel easily protected her clothing (assuming she was wearing any). Then she grew into an active self-feeding toddler. Now, I “get” the […]
Play Ball! (And Promote Social and Economic Justice)
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 gear is eco-certified and vegan. Although I […]
Teach Your Child to Swim with Konfidence
I was a water baby and I am hoping my little girl will also take to swimming. Mom-owned Konfidence has a great line of safety products designed to help teach babies, toddlers and children to swim. The entrepreneur behind Konfidence knows that early exposure to proper swimming techniques not only encourages a fun family activity, […]
It Does a Body Good: Organic Milk Plus DHA Omega-3
I recently tried a sample of Horizon Organic Milk Plus DHA Omega-3. I won’t attempt to describe the taste since I’m not as gifted as this popular Amazon.com reviewer. Also, it won’t come as a surprise to you that Horizon Organic Milk tastes like…milk. Horizon Organic is produced with no antibiotics, no added growth hormones and […]
Tutus and Toad Frogs Boutique Grand Opening
Tutus and Toad Frogs has some of the cutest clothing for babies and children. In fact, we’ve been chatting back and forth about their retro-style clothing. Although we both have different tastes, we’ve each found vintage-inspired items we adore at Tutus and Toad Frogs. Mama-to-Be is partial to the smocking you see on rompers like […]
