You may remember a few weeks ago that I shared our holiday photo outtakes. I waited too late last year and didn't get our holiday cards out until New Years. This year I am WAY ahead of the game and I already have them in hand and ready to send. This year I ordered our holiday cards from Paper Culture. I love using Paper Culture since they are a very green and eco-friendly company. 100% of their cards and envelopes are printed on post-consumer recycled paper and they plant a tree in your honor with every order. Even their packaging is recycled. Recycled doesn't mean cheap though - the card stock that Paper Culture uses is thicker than what you can find at their competitors (130lb paper). In addition to holiday cards Paper Culture also has invitations, announcements, stationary, and bamboo wall art. Most of their products have the option to add your own photos to create a truly unique and personalized experience. One of the best features of Paper Culture is their Mail ... [ Read More ]
Sponsor Spotlight – GreenCupboards
Where do you buy your green and eco-friendly products from? The downfall with local retailers is they don't usually have a large selection and may not carry your favorite brands. Online retailers, like GreenCupboards, offer the latest and greatest eco-friendly products all in one place. 10 Cool Eco-Friendly Finds at GreenCupboards Weleda diaper creams and baby lotions. Hygeia breast pumps and accessories - my favorite breast pump for working moms! Sun oven solar cooking device. Hugger Mugger balance boards. Stainless steel mini-compost bin. Holy Lamb Organics all season wool comforter. Cargo naturals storage boxes and desk accessories. Eco-friendly dog toys! bloomin designer seed invitations - plant them and they grow! eGift Cards to GreenCupboards for those hard to please greenies! I placed my first order at GreenCupboards a few months ago and got my son a belt display rack for his karate belts. They will even personalize some of the items in their store ... [ Read More ]
Maxwell Designs Sponsor Spotlight & Giveaway
Do you like bags? Purses, totes, diaper bags, diaper wallets, cosmetic bags, messengers? Then you need to meet Maggie with Maxwell Designs. Maggie has been in business (Maxwell Designs) since 2006 and continues making quality, handcrafted bags and accessories in designer fabrics. Maxwell Designs is located in British Columbia, Canada and ships within Canada, the US, and around the globe. Many of the bags that Maggie makes are eco-friendly, made with sustainable hemp fabric and none of the bags contain toxic vinyl. I have the pleasure of owning a cosmetic case in Amy Butler Aqua and took it with us on our recent trip to Turks & Caicos. I decided to use the cosmetic case as a small purse and took it everywhere! Product details: Measures 6" long, 2" wide, and 3" high Zipper top Detachable wristlet strap Wipe clean waterproof interior (food safe) Gorgeous fabric It is just large enough to hold everything I need for a quick outing, dinner, shopping, etc. ... [ Read More ]
What I Packed for a Trip to Paradise
I've been teasing you for about a week now and it's time to reveal our vacation. If you've followed me on Twitter and Instagram you may have figured it out by now. My hubby and I escaped for 4 days to Turks & Caicos! I know it still sounds amazing! I can't believe it's already over and we're back home enduring the flooding rains of Tropical Storm Debby (you can see how we're faring the storm on Instagram - lots of flooding). Before I left I asked what you would pack for 4 days on an Island with no kids! I had some great suggestions including: anything white, nothing, and alcohol! In the end here are some of the items I packed for the trip. White clothes! You know, those one's you don't wear around the kids because they will end up with grubby little hand prints in 5 minutes! I packed my favorite white shorts (worn twice) and a pair of white capris (which didn't get worn). String bikini! Yes, the one with ties! My kids would have me naked on the beach in 2 ... [ Read More ]
Vote for the Top 25 Eco-Friendly Moms 2012
Between now and June 13th you can vote for your favorite eco-friendly mom bloggers in the Circle of Moms, Top 25 Eco-Friendly Moms. I was nominated by one of you and feel honored to be in the top 25 today but the competition is fierce. There are so many well respected eco-friendly moms on the list that even I read each and every day. Here are just a few of my favorites: Groovy Green Livin' The Eco-Friendly Family Dagmar*s momsense Green and Clean Mom Spit that Out Happy Mothering Green Gifts Guide Green Lifestyle Consulting Celebrate Green Mindful Momma The Soft Landing Kelly Wels and so many more!!! There are currently 75 moms on the list and I'm sure more will be added. VOTE NOW! You can vote for your Top 25 once a day from now until June 13th so give my friends a "Thumbs Up" and while you're at it...give me one too! Thanks in advance for all the love!! ... [ Read More ]
#SummerFluff Twitter Party – 6/19
Join us as we welcome the official start of summer by sharing our tips on how to go green with your family this summer. We'll be covering our favorite topics including cloth diapering, natural laundry tips, safe skin care, sun safety, and more. Of course we'll have lots of door prizes and tons of fun! When: Tuesday, June 19th @ 9-10pm ET Hashtag: #SummerFluff Host: @TheEcoChic TweetGrid TweetChat Co-Hosts: @AutumnBeck, @TheCDReport, @BabyDickey, @BabyRabies, @KellyWels, @KimRosas, @ChgDiapers, @ClothDiaperNews, @PaddedTushStats, and @EFFBlog Sponsors: @DiaperShops, @EcoStoreUSA, @EarthMamaHQ, @MollysSuds, @ProjectPomona, @RockinGreenSoap, @ThirstiesInc, @GENYdiapers, @EcoNuts, and @ThincTHEBalm. Prizes: All of the prizes are listed on the Rafflecopter below. Winners will be selected at random from all registered guests who have tweeted at least once during the party with the #summerfluff hashtag. Please watch @EFFBlog for the announcement of the winners. ... [ Read More ]
Eco-Holiday Quick Picks 2010
Do you have an eco-junkie to buy for this year? Know someone who doesn't like stuff? Looking for something non-toxic to get a special child? Here are my top eco-holiday quick picks - with something special for everyone on your list. 1. Itsabelly Guide to Going Green With Baby - By Melissa Moog & Jennifer Lo Prete 2. aden + anais Organic Muslin Swaddlers - Lil's blankie of choice is now available in even more varieties and colors. 3. Global Green Pals - These eco-friendly dolls will become your child's new best friend. 4. Piggy Paint - Project Earth - Safe nail polish for that tween in your life - now is Glow in the Dark too! Use coupon code ECO10L to save 10% on anything at Piggy Paint through December 31, 2010. 5. One Life Jewelry - A personal favorite homemade from a friend down the street from me whom I don't talk to enough. XOXO! 6. Recycled Koby Jewelry - Made special for TerraCycle from 100% recycled silver by Canadian jeweler, Arthur ... [ Read More ]
How to Have an Eco-Positive Period
Yes - that's right - I'm going to talk about our menstrual cycles and the environment! Inappropriate - who the hell cares - it's my time of the month and I'm allowed to talk about anything I want! (Sipping my glass of wine) Ahhhh - so much better! I decided that since it was that time of the month I would take this opportunity to talk about the health and environmental concerns of using disposable feminine products. I'm really the LAST person to talk to you about this though - because I'm still using disposables! That's right - The Eco Chicstill uses PLASTIC TAMPONS and occasionally a few pads! Don't be hating, after-all it's my time of the month and I just may come hunt you down! And do what? Probably pour you a glass of wine too because misery loves company. Anyways - back on the topic at hand. The Facts: Just like disposable diapers, disposable feminine products like pads and tampons are not healthy for us. Pads contain SAP very similar to what is found in ... [ Read More ]
Plaid Doctrine Family of Eco-Chic Bags & Organizers
I'm not a high fashion kind of girl but I do love a nice looking purse or bag. See - my mother NEVER carried a purse - she just tossed her wallet into her pocket and off she went. I follow after her most of the time but I need to carry a purse. I don't alway have much inside - and sometimes my friends laugh at how small my purses are - but I always have one with me. Of course lately the diaper bag has become my purse when I'm out with Lil' B. Unlike my mom - my purses and bags have to match my outfit! I know that's silly but I don't like to clash. The one thing I HATE to do is change purses because it's a pain to move all that junk from one bag to the next. I've seen those fancy purse organizers on TV but they never really appealed to me - they looked too complicated or ugly - and they are far from eco-friendly. **Note - my purses aren't really all eco-friendly either. I mean, have you seen these things? Not exactly what I want to be fumbling with when my ... [ Read More ]
Mother’s Day Eco-Gift Ideas
**Giveaway Alert** Check out my second offer for a great eco-chic giveaway from kateylove jewelry! ECO-ngratulations Sarah H! Mother's Day is just a week away - what are you getting your mom this year? Do you have a wish list of your own? Here are just a few ideas compliments of my beloved sponsors. 1. Lillunia- If you haven't visited Lillunia yet you really should. These find ladies make some adorable artwork and prints that are perfect for a nursery or child's room. They have a new photo album on the front page that shows you some creative ways to display their work. My favorite room in their album is the pink and brown room with the Koala print. Laura from Lillunia has offered my readers a special discount for 15% off with code TheEcoChicMoms. Don't forget that you can customize any piece with names and dates; just let them know when you checkout. 2. kateylove jewelry - I wish I had a picture of me wearing my own kateylove necklace but I'm a little camera shy (I ... [ Read More ]