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.
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.
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.
