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.

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!

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!

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.

Green Mobile

There are so many different kinds of mobiles for babies rooms from animals to shapes; however, I have found the perfect mobile that would fit into any baby's room!

Peace Lily is a home based company that makes peace crane mobiles from handmade recycled paper from a fair trade company in India. They use all different kinds of colors like lime, gray marble, coral, etc. My favorite is the multi-colored mobile because you get a variety of beautiful colors. Each mobile from Peace Lily has matching gemstones that are stranded perfectly around each crane on nylon coated stainless steel wire.

My daughter loves her Peace Lily mobile. She will stare at it for hours while talking up a storm. Plus, the mobile looks so pretty hanging from the ceiling. It just fits in so well!



These mobiles are absolutely breath taking! Not only can you use these mobiles for a baby's room, but you can also use them as decoration in any room in your home. Being so dainty and whimsical, they could be placed anywhere, and they would look amazing. What a great gift for a wedding shower, baby shower, or just to show someone that you love them.

Be sure to check out www.peacelily.etsy.com or www.peacelilydesigns.com to get your green mobile today. You can't beat $15.00 to $40.00 for such an amazing piece of art!