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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
I am convinced that kids don't need toys! I know my children love to play with things around the house other than their toys. For instance, my daughter would rather play with toilet paper, remotes, pens, tupperware, and BOXES. Notice how boxes is all uppercase?
Ah yes, cardboard boxes! Give a child a cardboard box, and they will go to town for hours. Well, what if you give a child toys that are made out of cardboard? Not only is it very eco-friendly, but it leaves lots of imagination for your little one(s)!
Cardboard Design is a company that makes cardboard toys. They have dollhouses, rockets, playhouses, etc. I love that the cardboard toys are left blank. Kids can paint on it, draw on it, color on it, or do whatever they like to it.
Cardboard Design creates their product with the ease of assembly. Now I am a very impatient person, so when it comes to instructions, I basically throw them aside and begin the project full throttle. Putting together the cardboard playhouse was extremely easy; however, my daughter made it extremely tough. From the moment that I pulled all of the pieces out of the box, she basically dove head first for each piece!
She absolutely loves the Cardboard Design playhouse. She will go inside, outside, inside, outside all day long. It is so cute to see her so excited about such an eco-friendly toy that will keep her occupied for hours at a time!
Cardboard Design also has very neat tables, chairs, vases, etc. To see all that they have to offer, go to www.cardboardesign.com.
I am all about being simple. With such a hectic lifestyle of chasing little ones, going to appointments, preparing dinner, making play dates, etc. I find joy in the simple things. When it comes to my wardrobe, I want simplicity!
Alternative Apparel has very cool yet basic clothing that is a must have staple for your wardrobe. You can dress the garments up, dress the garments down, or layer them in fall and winter months - be as simple as you want.
Alternative Apparel has an Organic Collection of tees that fit amazingly while feeling super soft. They also have an Eco-Heather Collection that is made from a blend of organic cotton, recycled polyester, and naturally occurring rayon. These tees have a vintage flare while providing ultimate comfort.
Another great collection is their Eco-Vertigrain Collection which is also a blend of organic cotton, recycled polyester, and naturally occurring rayon. These garments are sweater knit garments that are super cute with a vintage feel.
Their clothing comes in men, women, and children sizes. The whole family can be hip, yet comfortable in these eco-friendly garments! Plus, each piece is very affordable!
When you wear Alternative Apparel, you will feel so comfortable as well as fashionable. Plus, you will be doing our earth a favor by wearing eco-friendly clothing! To get these fabulous staples in your wardrobe, go to www.alternativeapparel.com.
These are just some of the names that you will see when browsing through the beautifully stunning eco-friendly UrthBags's purses and bags. Each bag is carefully made from recycled or biodegradable materials such as juice boxes, newspaper, seashells, etc. With so many different types of bags to choose from, your sure to find a few to your liking. I know I have fallen in love with a few different types from the Angelina bag to the Monica bag!
The Monica UrthBag is made from recycled juice boxes. Your probably thinking, how can you make a bag look cute with recycled juice boxes, right? Well let me just tell you that it is super chic! Since it is made from the silver side of juice boxes, it pretty much goes with almost everything! You can dress it up, or dress it down. You can wear it as a clutch, or wear it as a purse with the removable chain straps.
I love that the Monica UrthBag is very durable! I can stuff all my goodies in there, and not have to worry that this eco-friendly bag won't hold up. Another great fact about this bag is that it is not too large; therefore, when I am in a hurry going out with my kids, all I have to do is throw the bag into the diaper bag and voila - easy access to my things!
I dare you to browse around all of the UrthBags. I know that you will love just about every single bag that they have to offer! You can't get better than a beautifully constructed eco-friendly handbag or purse that will compliment your entire wardrobe. So go see for yourself at www.urthbags.com!
There is always a need for sending out thank you notes, holiday cards, birthday cards, etc. What better way to send love, than to send it on paper that is made from recycled materials?
A Punkin Card Company makes really beautiful cards with a modern twist for every occasion - even Halloween! These cards are very colorful and loaded with creativity. I love that each card is handmade; therefore, you know that you are getting a high quality product made with love.
A Punkin Card Company thought of it all. They sell wedding invitations, business cards, recipe cards, and my favorite mommy calling cards. Best of all, each card, invitation, etc. is crafted so well that you will probably want to frame them and keep them as memories!
So, if you are like me, and love to stock up on all kinds of cards for every occasion, then you should check out www.APunkinCardCompany.etsy.com. Their prices are amazing for such phenomenal works of art!
