Goodies For You...Good For Earth

Happy Earth Day Fellows Readers...
In celebration of Earth Day, we have put together a few product reviews...Hope you enjoy!

The Limited Edition Essential Green Kit for You and Your Tot

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, four amazing companies have teamed together to create a wonderful kit for you, and your kids to enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

Green Toys Inc., CleanWell Company, Preserve, and LUNA Bar have all put together a great mix of eco-friendly toys as well as eco-friendly products that are safe for you, and your kids to explore the world around you.

In this kit, you will find a Green Toys Sand Play Kit, CleanWell All Natural Hand Sanitizers, Preserve 2-Pack Square Food Storage, and a LUNA Bar.

I must say that this kit is such a wonderful idea! You can store this kit in your car, and when you go on trips to the beach, or the lake, or even the playground, you will have all of the green essentials with you - eco-friendly toys for your little ones, safe sweet smelling sanitizers for grubby hands, storage containers for your left over picnic goodies, and a nutritious organic desert just for you.

Proceeds from this fabulous kit will be donated to Healthy Child Healthy World. This non-profit organization makes it a priority to create a healthier, greener, and safer environment for kids and families! So, not only will you be getting lots of great goodies in this kit, but you will be donating to an amazing cause to better our Earth!

Get yours today at www.diapers.com for only $26.99.

Yubo Lunchboxes

Let's celebrate our Earth by buying and using products that create less waste, use eco-friendly materials, and that are safe for you and your kids!

Remember the yubo lunchbox giveaway? Well, here is the scoop on these fabulous lunchboxes!

Yubo has created a durable, dishwasher safe, BPA Free, eco-friendly lunchbox that will adapt to your child as they grow. With changeable faceplates, your child will never get bored. They can choose from a wide array of prints, upload their own photos, or even upload their own art work to create custom faceplates of their choice - genius!

Not only will your child be happy, but you will also be very happy with this product too! Yubo specifically created these lunchboxes with an antimicrobial agent that will keep them from smelling. Also, the reusable food containers will eliminate the cost and waste of little plastic baggies.

One aspect that we absolutely love about this product is that it is dishwasher safe! Who has time to wash out a normal lunchbox, let it dry, etc. etc....Well, with yubo, just simply take it all a part and toss in the dishwasher - viola - ready to go again!

You are not going to want to pass this product up! $21.95 for the standard lunch box, or $29.95 for the deluxe lunchbox (ice pack and food containers included) is a steal for something that will last a lifetime, and let your kiddos express themselves with ever changing faceplates!

Get yours now at www.getyubo.com.

aden + anais Organic Muslin Wraps

Another great product worth celebrating on Earth Day is the aden +anais organic muslin wraps. These babies are perfect for your little one anytime of the year! They are created to keep your baby at a perfect temperature no matter what the actual temperature is.

Being made from organic materials, the aden + anais wraps are perfect for munchkins with sensitive skin. Plus, they are super soft, and the more that you wash them, the softer they become.

I love that you can use these blankets in so many different ways! The possibilities are endless: blanket, swaddling, nursing cover, infant car seat cover, stroller cover, etc. etc...

$34 per muslin wrap is a great price for a blanket that is eco-friendly and grows with your kiddo! Get yours at www.adenandanais.com.

Earth-Licious

EcoLicious Designs is a really cute company that takes unwanted items, and turns those items into adorable mommy and baby products.

Bottle caps are turned into unique baby bows and clippies. Paper is turned into gorgeous necklaces and bracelets. Gently worn baby clothes are turned into boutique-looking baby apparel.

Everything is very affordable, and very well made. Check out all of their neat eco-friendly products at www.ecoliciousdesigns.etsy.com.

Mother Earth Photo Contest + !!!yubo Giveaway!!!

Hurry! You are not going to want to miss this!!!

In celebration of Earth Day, yubo is holding a photo contest for the best "Mother Earth" photos. What is yubo, you ask? Yubo is a fun and modern company that sells waste-free lunches which include BPA-free lunch containers as well as eco-friendly lunch boxes with a stylish kick!

About the contest:

Eco-conscious KIDS are to submit their favorite "Mother Earth" photos. Once the winning photos are chosen, yubo will then create faceplates (for the lunch boxes) from the winning photos, and offer them for sale as Mother Earth faceplate designs. Net profits from the faceplates' sales will go to the Earth Day Network!

Here is how you enter:

Who: Entrants must be under the age of 11 in order to qualify to win.

What: Photos will be judged based on originality, creativity, photo composition and how well the pictures answer the question: ‘What does Earth Day mean to you?’.

When: Deadline for entry is 4/16/10. The winner will be chosen and announced on 4/22/10, the 40^th anniversary of Earth Day.

How: Each entrant MUST submit 2 corresponding original photos (MUST be taken by person entering contest). Become a yubo Facebook Fan and upload the 2 images to the yubo Facebook Fan Page.

***Each entrant will receive $10 towards any purchase from www.getyubo.com, and the winner will receive $50 towards any purchase***

But wait! There is more....

Yubo is giving away one of their awesome eco-friendly lunch boxes to one lucky Green Baby Giggles reader!!!! You have one week from today - April 2nd at 12 midnight. Be sure to leave your email address so that we can contact you if you win....

Here is how you enter:

1. Go to www.getyubo.com and tell us what you like about the company and / or the products. (one entry)

2. Get your kiddo(s) to participate in the "Mother Earth" photo contest. (3 entries)

3. Tell a friend about the contest. (2 entries)

!!!!GOOD LUCK!!!!

*****And the winner is #6........patmatrem@hotmail.com! Congratulations!!!!*****

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Walking Billboard....Literally!

Become a walking billboard with the Doctor's Tote by Seen. How is that possible you might ask? Well, the Doctor's Tote is a handbag made from recycled vinyl billboards. Genius, right? That is what I thought when I laid my eyes upon all of the products made by Seen!

Seen saves old billboards from going to the landfill, and turns them into eco-friendly products with a modern twist. I absolutely love these handbags because they are super spacious as well as very sturdy.

Since the Doctor's Tote is made from vinyl, it is waterproof. What a lovely aspect! We all know that children seem to want to play with things that do not belong to them; therefore, if grubby hands leave grim behind, have no fear. Simply wipe away with water and viola - squeaky clean again!

Another great point about the Seen Doctor's Tote is that they are very bright and colorful; therefore, they can be worn with anything. Purses that can be worn with any outfit definitely win over my heart!

$30 is an outstanding price for such an amazing product that is going to last a lifetime. Now go get yours here: www.seen1.etsy.com!

Nature Is Calling...

Fresh. Organic. Soothing. These three words pretty much sum up Naturity's Organic Babyhood and Motherhood products.

I love that the products have a light fresh smell to them. Most baby / mommy products blow you away with the smell of their lotions, oils, washes, etc. and leave me with a lingering headache. However, Naturity only uses the most natural and organic ingredients in their products which gives off a pleasant and soft smell to them.

The massage oil from Naturity is to die for. It leaves my babies skin as well as my hands so silky smooth. Plus, you can use it for cradle cap too - it's like two products in one!

Most organic products cost an arm and a leg. But you can rest assured that when you buy Naturity, you won't break the bank. Great products plus great prices equals happy mommy!

These products will leave you and your baby with beautiful skin! Visit www.naturity.net to try them for yourself!

Organic Acorn

Hats add the perfect touch to any baby or toddler outfit! They are definite must have.....

Adrienne Kinsella makes the most adorable baby and toddler hats. The organic acorn hat is to die for! First off, it looks like the real thing, and even has a cute little green leaf on top. Secondly, it is made from organic cotton yarn. That means this hat is super duper soft as well as eco-friendly! Thirdly, your little one can wear it well into the toddler years because the brim can be folded down as your child grows!

What is not to love about this Adrienne Kinsella hat? Absolutely nothing!!! This is the perfect hat for any occasion. And you can't beat that the hat is organic which means you don't have to worry about your little one eating harmful chemicals if he / she decides to take a nibble!

Visit Adrienne Kinsella's creations here: www.adriennekinsella.etsy.com. There are so many amazing hats that will definitely add some color and fun to your child's wardrobe!

Baby Bits

Baby Bits is a creative company that takes gently used wool sweaters, and turn them into adorable gnome-like baby hats. Because these fun hats are made from repurposed sweaters, each one is completely one of kind!

Baby Bits makes sure that only the finest materials are chosen to make each hat. Therefore, you can guarantee that each hat is vibrant and beautiful!

Not only are the hats from Baby Bits gorgeous, but they are also super soft. They use a felting process that turns the original material into a new and softer material.

I just love the the way the hat looks on my kiddos! They are so whimsical and different from any hat that I have ever seen.

Be sure to get your little ones into these amazing hats this winter. Visit www.babybits.etsy.com today.

Delicious Baby Hats

Have you ever thought about wearing fruit of vegetables on your head? Crazy question, right? Not really!

Mymarketstall makes the most delicious looking baby hats that actually look like real fruits and veggies. Made from the most softest and most natural wool fibers, these hats are sure to keep your little ones super cozy!

These hats are beautifully created with such care, and show amazing detail. I just love how the Bosc Pear Hat has free flowing leaves on the top like a real Pear.

Lush red apples, and sweet crisp carrots are just a few of the many hats that mymarketstall makes. They have so many different hats to choose from, and they make them all kinds of sizes from newborn and up.

Not only do they make yummy baby hats, but they also make adorable acorn jars! Be sure to check out these wonderful hats at www.mymarketstall.etsy.com. They make adorable gifts at such a great price.

Rocker Baby

Knit-Head is an awesome company that knits the most wild and crazy baby mohawk hats! They make their hats from wool and mohair which is really soft as well as super warm. We all know that babies need to keep their heads warm, so why not rock them out in style!

Not only does Knit-Head make their mohawk hats in baby sizes, but they also make them for toddlers as well as adults. Hallelujah - a hip and eco-friendly hat for the whole family! With so many different colors and combinations to choose from, everyone is sure to find their perfect mohawk hat!

The hats from Knit-Head are very high quality; therefore, you know that you are getting your monies worth! Each hat looks and feels like a million bucks, and is sure to withstand the wear from generation to generation.

If the funky mohawk hats are a little too much on the wild side for you, have no fear! Knit-Head also makes really adorable organic teddy earflap baby hats as well as cute daisy earflap baby hats too. Check out all of their amazing work at www.knit-head.com.

Gifts For All Ages

Think Geek! Those two words pretty much sum up a fantastic company that sells a wide variety of product for all ages.

One of my daughter's favorites from Think Geek are the Smencils. What are Smencils? Well, they are earth friendly colored pencils that smell heavenly. From Cotton Candy to Black Cherry, you are sure to find a flavor that make your taste buds go wild.

Each Smencil is made from 100 % recycled newspaper. Plus the freshness tube that they come in are biodegradable. Wow! Practical, delicious, and earth friendly. I would say that is the perfect colored pencil right there! You can kiss your old colored pencils right out the door because one sniff of these babies, and you will not want to put them down!

Another great product from Think Geek is the Illuminated JetBib. This product is genius! LED lights inside of the bib flash on the sides of the picture runway, making this bib fun and entertaining. I just love the airplane spoon that comes with the bib! It looks like a real plane, and it has flashing lights on the wings of the plane too. With bright colors and flashing lights, your little one is sure to love feeding time with this product!

Not only does the Illuminated JetBib get your child to focus while eating, but once your child is done eating, they can play with the airplane. Practical, fun, and eco-friendly!

Think Geek has such wonderful products for everyone. Be sure to check them out at www.thinkgeek.com. It's not too late to stock up on Holiday gifts and stocking stuffers!

Holiday Cloth Giveaway!!!!

Six EcoMama Lane is having a wonderful cloth giveaway for the Holidays.

This giveaway includes: One (1) Holiday Themed Starter Set ~ Includes: 1 Soaking Canister, 1 Wet Bag; 1 Wash Net; 1 Overnight Pad; 4 Regular Pads. All created in a Holiday Theme with coordinating fabric and ribbon. ($35 Retail Value plus shipping; total value $45.00).

Be sure to check it out for yourself at www.sixecomamalane.com.

Toy Trucks, The Recycled Way!

Toy trucks and toy cars are super fun at any age. I love to play cars and trucks with my 19 month old daughter. She gets so excited when you roll them across the floor. She will chase them and bring them back for hours!

Green Toys have just launched their holiday line of eco-friendly toys that includes a dump truck and a recycling truck. They are the perfect size for lots of imagination and creative play. I love that these trucks do not have metal axles. Actually, the entire toy is made from recycled plastic!

Not only are they fun, but they are made from 100% recycled milk jugs. Wow, fun and eco-friendly! But wait, it gets ever better. These fantastic toys are made in the USA which means that they go through really strict safety laws!

Green Toys are definitely my number one choice for my kids. I know that I am getting a high quality product that is kind to our earth while stimulating my little ones' minds. Visit www.greentoys.com to see all of the fun recycled toys that are available. Be sure to keep Green Toys on your list this holiday season!

Comfy Cloth

I love using cloth nursing pads for so many reasons! One reason is that cloth pads create less waste. Another reason is that they are super comfy. Finally, my favorite reason is that cloth pads are much cuter than disposable!

Six EcoMama Lane hand creates adorable nursing pads. I can definitely tell that a lot of love and care goes into each one because the edging on each pad is perfect! Flannel material is used to make each pad which makes them super soft and comfortable. The size of each pad is about 4.5" in diameter, so you know that you are getting full coverage.

Six EcoMama Lane has a lot of bold and wild prints to choose from. This is great if you are a person who loves variety! But don't worry, if you have to have them all, I can assure you that you won't break the bank because they are really affordable at $5.00 for 6 pads!!!

Not only does Six EcoMama Lane make perfect nursing pads, but they also make other wonderful cloth products like really cute menstrual cloth pads, overnight cloth pads, reusable lunch baggies, and much more. Check it all out at www.ecomama6.com or www.ecomama6.etsy.com.

The Green Lunch Sack

REbaggingIt has the cutest bags! They take empty juice pouches, and turn them into stylish eco-friendly bags.

My personal favorite is the lunch sack. They are super easy to use with velcro closures, which is great for young children. Plus, they are lightweight, and wipe off messes really easily.

I think it is great that the bag along with the straps are very colorful and fun. It definitely makes you want to take it everywhere you go.

The lunch sacks are very strong; therefore, you don't have to worry about packing too much in them. That is a major plus for me since I don't like to pack lightly for anything!

REbaggingIt not only has great lunch sacks, but they also make other products from juice pouches such as dog leashes, book covers, small totes, and large totes. Their prices are super affordable, so be sure to check it out at www.REbaggingIT.etsy.com.

Newspaper Handbag

I am always trying to find THE perfect bag! Being a mother of two children, I need lots and lots of room in my purse for my kids things as well as my things. Ecoist has THE perfect bag!

The Daily Newspaper bag from Ecoist is a must have bag, esp. for moms. This bag is large, yet lightweight. Since it is made from recycled newspaper, you can basically wear this purse with any outfit because of all the different colors in it. I love that it is very strong and durable; therefore, you are definitely getting your monies worth because it will practically last forever!

A major plus to this bag is that it can easily be wiped down. That is so perfect for when little grungy hands decide to touch it!

Everywhere I go, I get compliments left and right. "Wow, did you make that?" or "That is a very cool bag!" It makes me feel good that I am carrying around a purse that is very eco-friendly as well as very chic.

Ecoist has all kinds of handbags and purses. They even have clutches that match The Daily Newspaper bag! I love that there are so many different styles and different materials used for each purse. Plus, no two purses / handbags are alike! See for yourself at www.ecoist.com.

The No Slip Slippers

Don't you just hate it when your slippers slide around on you? Don't you also hate that slippers make your feet sweat?

Sun Shadow Slippers are the perfect solution! These slippers do not slide around on your feet. They are made from stretchy natural fibers; therefore, they grip your feet in a very comfortable way. This is awesome for the wiggly baby and toddler. Plus, the natural fibers also allow the feet to breathe; therefore, eliminating sweat!

My daughter normally takes off her shoes and socks right after we put them on her. This can be quite frustrating in the winter when her toes are ice cold. But now that we have the most comfy cozy slippers from Sun Shadow Slippers, she does not even attempt to take them off. Yay - her toes will never be cold again!

The slippers from Sun Shadow are quite unique in that they use prints inspired by nature. They have cute prints from frogs to butterflies, turtles, etc. The inside of these slippers are 100% pure wool felt (extremely cozy!). The dye that is used to create the fun prints is low toxic and sun reactive which means it is safe on our environment.

I love that Sun Shadow Slippers are made very well. My daughter's slippers will definitely be handed down to my son, and probably make it through another child (if we decide to have another!).

Get these fabulous slippers at www.sunshadowslippers.etsy.com. The whole family deserves to walk in the clouds with wonderful slippers!

Arts And Crafts With An Eco Flare

I bet you get lots of junk mail just like me! What do you do with your junk mail? I used to throw mine out, but now I pretty much save everything. This is because of The Paper Bead Roller.

The Paper Bead Roller is a utensil that lets you easily wrap a piece of paper around a metal stick to create a fabulous bead. Just insert the tip of the paper strip into the slot, begin rolling, and voila - a paper bead. I love this thing! Rolling paper beads by hand causes cramps in your hands. Not to mention, the pain from trying to roll the bead tight. Using The Paper Bead Roller is so easy to use, and there is not any pain!

I get so many magazines, newspapers, and junk mail that it is not even funny. So instead of throwing them out, I can use them to make jewelry, baskets, pens, etc. The possibilities are endless with this wonderful invention.

The roller kit comes in two sizes which is great because you can make beads with larger holes for larger string, or make beads with smaller holes for smaller string. The Paper Bead Roller also comes with different patterns to make different style beads. My personal favorite is the hourglass template - so cute!

Visit www.paperbeadgirl.com to get your very own Paper Bead Roller. Start getting crafty while being eco-friendly!

"The Earth Is Our Playground. Our Mission Is To Preserve It."

This is the philosophy of the clothing company Mission Playground. What an awesome statement! Don't you just wish this was everyone's philosophy? I do!!!

Mission Playground is an amazing company that has 100 % organic as well as recycled fabric clothing for men, women, and children.

The Willow Dress is outstanding. Since it is a wrap dress, it is very comfortable. The whimsical design on the bottom creates a very contemporary feel to this eco-friendly dress.

When I wore this dress to a party, almost everyone commented on how cute it looked on me!!! My sister-in-law actually asked me if it was okay to purchase one herself! Another person said that I look stunning and slim! Now, if one article of clothing gets that much response, think of how many compliments one would get wearing other garments from Mission Playground.

A great aspect of Mission Playground is that they give 1 % of sales to non-profit organizations that share the same passion for the earth that they do. That is awesome....be fashionable and comfortable in their clothes while supporting a great cause!

Extra, Extra, Wear All About It

Newspapers are great for reading up on current events. They are also great for lighting up grills, and stuffing inside of postage boxes. But one use in particular makes a bold yet cute fashion statement. This use comes from Just Liv.

Just Liv makes adorable headbands from old newspapers! This is perfect because newspaper basically goes with everything from red to black to brown, etc. Each headband is constructed so beautifully with three little rose like pieces.

The headband fits and looks so perfect on me as well as my 17 month old little girl! Wow, a headband that I can actually share with my daughter and it looks great on both of us - that is hard to come by!!!

$15 is an outstanding price for such a magnificent eco-friendly headband that will spruce up any wardrobe. Check it out at www.justliv.etsy.com. They have so many adorable accessories that are all made from vintage and recycled materials.

VersatiliT Meets TranquiliT

Luxurious, lightweight, serene. Wrap yourself in pure TranquiliT...

TranquiliT is a company that carries eco-luxe lifestyle wear. So, you might be thinking is it possible to have eco-friendly and luxurious all in one? Absolutely!

TranquiliT uses bamboo as well as organic cotton fibers which make super soft apparel. Bamboo is naturally soft and silky and wicks moisture. Organic cotton is lightweight and feels wonderful. Bamboo and organic cotton fibers create pure TranquiliT!

I love the line from TranquiliT. Each garment is versatile which gives you more for your money! Plus, the clothes were made with a busy lifestyle in mind - meaning you can wear these clothes for yoga, and then turn around and go to a nice restaurant without changing into something else. Yes, workout apparel by day, sexy yet comfortable by night!

The cardi shawl is among many of my favorites. You can wear it as a cardigan, or wear as a sexy shirt with a low back. It is extremely easy to turn this must have piece into basically anything that you want. The raw edges make this piece look and feel fabulous.

To have TranquiliT in your life, go to www.tranquilit.com.

Paper... Beads

When you think of paper, what comes to mind? Trees, writing, scrapbooking, paper airplanes, and the list goes on. . . . .

What about beads? Did that cross your mind? Crazy! What an ingenious idea. It never crossed my mind that beads could be made from paper until now. EnvirO Mental makes paper beads that are amazing! Paper beads!? They look just like expensive beads from a bracelet in a nice department store.

EnvirO Mental takes left over paper such as scrapbooking paper, magazine articles, or newspaper articles and turns them into beautiful beads. Then they string them with beads from other projects to form a gorgeous eco-friendly bracelet. Best of all, these bracelets cost only $8! Now that is a steal - eco-friendly, beautiful, and looks like the real thing!

EnvirO Mental also makes other neat items from recycled materials as well like their Treasure Bags. These cute drawstring bags are made from recycled t-shirts. They are perfect for diaper bags, purses, gym bags, etc. I like to put my keys in them so that I can find them really easily in our overstuffed diaper bag!

They also make recycled tee shirt scarves / necklaces, tote bags, t-shirt totes, bangles, etc. Be sure to check out all of the wonderful and eco-friendly products that they have to offer at www.enviromental.etsy.com.