Debest for Baby

As a Certified Birth Doula, I am always on the look out for the latest and greatest for mom and baby. When I was recently asked to check out the Debest line of naturally colored baby garments, I couldn’t resist. I received the adorable “Ruffles in Bloom” 2-piece set pictured above and was immediately impressed by the quality. The material is soft and durable to the touch.

A baby’s skin is so sensitive that it is important to consider not just what products you use on their skin, but the dyes and materials in their clothing and bedding as well. The naturally colored cotton in Debest baby garments is organically grown, making it softer to the skin than conventional white cotton. It is also free from harmful chemicals and dyes commonly used in production. With Debest you can protect your baby’s skin and health, while helping to protect the environment.

Over the years I have made an effort to look for organic baby clothing and products to recommend to clients or when shopping for little ones. One thing I’ve noticed is that naturally colored and organic baby clothes tend to lack in variety and style. This is where Debest impressed me even more. I love the colors and flowered pattern of the outfit above. Their other selections are just as cute and stylish. You will find short and long-sleeve options, two-piece sets, sleepers, and blankets in different patterns and styles for girls and boys. Prices and shipping costs are very reasonable and when you sign-up you’ll receive 25% off your first purchase! Whether you’re shopping for a unique gift or buying clothes for your little one, I highly recommend Debest. Your baby deserves only the best!

More Good News! I’ve got an exclusive discount code for TLGP readers…

Purchase $50 or more and receive an extra $10 off. Just enter GREENMAMA10 at check out. Offer expires on 7/15/2014.

For more info and to shop the Debest line visit their WEBSITE,

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Green Your Family’s Fashion

I have to share about this great line of organic, eco-friendly clothes I recently learned about. IMAGINE Green Wear makes clothing for the entire family using 100% organic materials which are processed with eco-friendly materials.  Not only do they use GOTS certified organic cotton to make clothes, but they also use low impact seaweed based dyes to decorate them!  What does this mean for your family? It means you get a fashion line that will keep them safe from toxic chemicals, as well as protect the environment.

What makes this line even more special are the unique and beautiful designs….all done by hand! They offer everything from casual tees to stylish tops and tunics. I love the combination of colors and how soft the garments feel against your skin. My daughter loves that each shirt has a different design on both the front and the back.

 

IMAGINE Green Wear is 100% made in the USA…based out of Fairxfax, VA. They make clothes for babies, children, women and men….the whole family!  Right now you can receive a special 15% discount when you use  promo code OPEN4BIZ  (good until Sept. 15^th).

Going “green” is not just a fashion trend. It is a statement and lifestyle that will continue to gain popularity and never go out of style.

For more info and to do some shopping:

Visit the IMAGINE Green Wear Website

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Happy Eco-Friendly Easter!

If you’re looking for tips on how to green up your Easter, you’ll want to check out these Eco-Friendly Easter ideas from LilaMae.com. Take advantage of their free shipping for Easter. Additionally, fans of The Little Green Playpen can also receive an exclusive 15% off discount on the entire Lila Mae website. Offer expires Sunday, April 7th.

Just enter LILALUVSLGPP at check out!

Happy Easter!

Organic, All Natural, Eco Easter Basket ideas Your Kids Will Love

For the health conscious, eco-minded parent, Easter presents a challenge. How do we give our kids a fun-filled Easter without the trappings of unhealthy, over processed treats and landfill- destined plastic eggs, plastic basket grass, and toy trinkets?

The answer lies in creating family traditions and offering gifts that highlight exactly what the holiday symbolizes – rebirth and renewal. LilaMae.com, where everything is both eco-friendly and made in the USA, offers great Easter basket alternatives that not only celebrate nature, but also preserve and protect it.

With an Easter basket filled with a few of these items, you can start traditions that are healthy, fun, take the focus off of candy and help support USA-based jobs to boot!  These gifts are all great choices for children with food and environmental sensitivities.

1.      Get Real

Find an Easter Basket that you can reuse year after year. Then join your child in layering the basket with bright and beautiful springtime grass.  Lila Mae’s fast growing Easter Grass-kit offers an eco-friendly, all-natural alternative to plastic grass. 

Here’s how it works:

*About one week before the holiday, place the starter disk in a bowl and cover with water.  Magically, the disk will expand into fine dirt.

* Place the dirt into a lined Easter basket.

* Sprinkle the seeds (provided in the kit) on top of the dirt.

The seeds will sprout within 24-36 hours, and grow almost an inch a day.  By Easter morning, the basket will be full with bright blades of grass no-bunny could resist! Each kit contains enough materials for two medium baskets.  Another great option is to give the grass as an Easter gift, grow as a post-Easter activity and create an all-natural springtime centerpiece with your child that will brighten up your table for weeks to come.

2.      Greet Spring with Organic Garden Kits

These earth-friendly kits have everything you need to start growing your own organic tomatoes, peas, beans or peppers. In just over 2 months, you will be picking your veggies right off the vine. This kit gives you step-by-step instructions on how to germinate your seeds indoors, transplant them outside and help them grow into strong, healthy plants.

3.      Bundle Up an Organic Cotton Bunny          

This adorable, little bunny is bound to become your little one’s new favorite buddy. This ultra-eco bunny is made in Vermont with 100% organic cotton and has embroidered eyes for safety. It is completely safe for newborns and children with allergies.

4.      Paint a Portrait

After your Easter egg hunt, plan some creative playtime activities with eco-paints made from fruits, vegetables, herbs and organic extracts. The package of 6 water-soluable pigments creates paints similar to watercolor or finger paint. You simply add water to create the consistency that’s right for your budding artist.

5. Create Naturally Colored Easter Eggs

This Easter egg coloring kit has no artificial dyes or chemicals. The dyes are made with natural and organic fruit, plant and vegetable extracts from annatto seed, cumin, purple sweet potato and red cabbage. The kit comes with three primary color powder packs and a color chart to create 6 custom colors, a crayon for texturing your eggs and an egg dipper.

For more info and gift ideas go to the Lila Mae website: Click Here 

Don’t forget to use the exclusive 15% off discount for fans of The Little Green Playpen: LILALUVSLGPP

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Eco-friendly Organic Clothing for Kids

While browsing through a magazine recently, I discovered the Kiwi organic clothing line for kids.  The unique designs and colorful patterns captured my attention immediately.  With Earth Day approaching, I’ve been wanting to incorporate more environmentally friendly practices. Well, I soon learned more about Kiwi Industries and their dedication to protecting the environment and our children. I became an instant fan. Ironically, shortly after, I was introduced to Lila Mae…

Lila Mae is a new online boutique that offers stylish, eco-friendly products that are made responsibly in the U.S.A.  They offer something for the entire family, even your home, and have some great gift ideas too. You can find about 70 brands from small businesses and artisans from all over the U.S. and the list continues to grow. It’s a great way to support these small businesses and our country’s economy.  It’s also a great way to protect our health and the environment. All merchandise sold on Lila Mae is safe, non-toxic and environmentally friendly….and yes, Kiwi Kids organic clothing is sold on their site too!

Right now Lila Mae is offering 20% off all Kiwi Industries clothes and…

…I am excited to offer you an additional 10% off when you make a purchase before March 17th!

So if you’ve been looking for other unique ways to go green, are in search of  adorable outfits for your little one, or maybe just shopping for a gift for a special baby or toddler, you will want to take advantage of this coupon and great sale!

Just go to www.lilamae.com and enter this exclusive coupon code at checkout:   LILALUVSLGPP

“Kiwi Industries is passionate about social and environmental awareness; they try their very best to support their local economy, reduce their carbon footprint, and minimize waste every step of the way. Products are made from organic cotton, which supports sustainable cotton farming practices. This, in turn, helps to reduce contamination of the earth and increase the quality of our health. Kiwi Industries clothing is made to last a lifetime, to endure wild outdoor adventures, magical worlds of make believe, and all kinds of pure, natural fun. In addition, the company prints on recycled paper whenever they can, and offers reusable packaging when possible. Go green, go Kiwi!”

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Live Good Baby Blanket Giveaway

I was recently introduced to Live Good Inc., a company in California that sells Organic Home Products all made in the U.S.A. They offer a bed sheet, duvet and blanket line, a baby collection and some elegant decorative pillows, as well. Live Good’s philosophy is simple: to live both sustainably and well. Their mission is to help you take care of you, while taking care of the planet.

I was sent this adorable “Live Good Baby” pillow from their Baby Collection. However, it goes great in my living room with my black and red decor. The word “baby” can always be used in a different context. 😉 I love this pillow. The bold red letters on the unbleached organic cotton canvas give it a modern, chic look. It also makes me feel good that it is not harmful to my family, pets, home or the environment.

 

 

 

 

Live Good was also generous enough to send me this cute Organic Baby Blanket to give away to one lucky reader! The blanket measures a nice 35×30 inches and is machine washable. It is made from 100% Certified Organic French Terry, as well as organic dyes. A baby is so sensitive and vulnerable to outside pollutants and toxins. You want only the most natural and safest items to touch your baby’s skin. This cozy, warm blanket, in a neutral color, is a perfect alternative. It would also make a great gift. Enter the easy raffle below and get yours free. For more information or to view other products by Live Good Inc. visit their website: Click here 

To Enter GIVEAWAY: CLICK HERE

Participant must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the U.S.A.

All entries will be verified before winner is randomly selected.

Winner will be notified via email within 24 hours. Good luck!

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Luv your Baby Mor with this Giveaway!

I was recently introduced to a sweet new line of soft, organic and cute clothing for babies and toddlers…luv you mor.  The founder, Rushmi Mathur, was born in Hoboken, NJ. She was inspired to create luv you mor after the arrival of her first child. She realized the importance of dressing her baby in soft, durable, natural materials. Of course, she also wanted some stylish options.

Luv you mor Organics offers the modern, eco-conscious family a unique and fun collection that goes beyond the conventional pastel hues of pink and blue. They provide high quality, cozy products with a modern twist that explore bright colors to reflect a baby’s bright and unique personality. With their GOTS certified organic cotton and low-impact dyes, luv you mor strives to inspire families to make better choices for their babies…and the environment! The garments even come in their signature eco-chic gift boxes…no need to wrap, all ready to give!

Luv you mor products make the perfect gift for baby showers, birth of a baby, a coming home outfit, or anytime you want to say, “luv you mor”! Nothing says this better than wrapping your baby in materials that you can rest assured won’t put them at risk of skin irritations or other negative reactions.

While my daughter is well past the infant years, there’s always a time when a friend or relative is having a baby. I love shopping for this type of occasion and always make an effort to find something special, environmentally friendly, that they will appreciate. As a Doula, I also like to give my clients a special gift and I think that that these adorable pieces by luv you mor are perfect for baby and mama. The different logos and slogans and the beautiful colors offer a little something for everyone.

If you have or are expecting a baby, or know someone who is, you have a chance to win the royal blue unisex “dada luvs me” eco-friendly and organic onesie that is pictured above. Contest ends Monday, Sept. 17th. You can enter the raffle every day. You must be a resident of the U.S. Winner will be contacted via email within 24 hours.

To enter raffle: CLICK HERE

Good luck!

To shop other colors, styles and slogans visit: luv you mor organics

FOR FREE USPS PRIORITY SHIPPING ENTER PROMO CODE: SHIPLGP at checkout.