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 accessories to inspire […]
Go Green with Kroger and Win!
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 even bigger gift certificate […]
Happy Earth Day!
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 conservation tips […]
Beauty is More than Skin Deep
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 you want to know […]
MonkeyBean Toys Coupon Code (Deal of the Day)
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 model used by the […]
How to Raise an Organic Baby
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 out into the world. […]
SIGG Reusable Water Bottles
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 […]
Growing Up Green
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 takes the reader from birth […]
Gaiam For Green Goddesses (Coupon Deal of the Day)
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 have to check out Gaiam’s […]
