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Earth Friendly Products and Back-to-School Giveaway

September 2nd, 2010 by Theresa Gould

After a recent study by Pediatrics that found that children are at an increased risk for health problems when chemical-laden cleaning products are in the home, your readers may be looking for a solution to cleaning pollution.

Earth Friendly Products, (www.ecos.com) makers of all-natural, green cleaning products for more than 40 years wants to give several lucky parents the chance to makeover their children’s classrooms or dorm rooms with all-natural cleaning products, as part of the company’s continued Safeguard Your Home! campaign.

To enter, simply visit Earth Friendly Products Facebook page, “Like” the page and leave a wall post explaining why the child’s classroom or dorm room can use a free supply of eco-friendly cleaning products from EFP, including:

* ECOS Laundry Detergent
* Dishmate Hand Dishwashing Soap
* Wave Autodishwasher Detergent
* Eco Breeze fabric refresher
* Window Cleaner
* Parsley Plus all-purpose cleaner

This giveaway ends today, so if you really want to enter do it now while it is fresh in your minds before it’s over!

Every Day Household Products Can be Deadly for Children

- Earth Friendly Products urges parents and schools to rethink harsh chemical cleaners at back-to-school time –

Earth Friendly Products (www.ecos.com) urges parents to think about the products they use as they send their kids back to school. Everyday cleaners, those used to launder school uniforms, clean lunch boxes, sanitize school supplies and toys or even freshen the air, contain dangerous, toxic chemicals, many of which are deadly if swallowed. Even the products used to clean school classrooms are harsh chemical cocktails with noxious fumes.

In an ongoing effort to drive awareness of the products that are brought into homes by unsuspecting consumers across the nation, Earth Friendly Products, a leading maker of all-natural, eco-friendly cleaning products, is re-launching its “Safeguard Your Home!” online campaign on the company’s dedicated Facebook page, but with a back-to-school twist. Safeguard Your Home! is a nationwide program to push families to rid their homes of lethal household cleaners and Earth Friendly products is extending the campaign to encourage parents to protect themselves and their children from the health dangers that toxic cleaners pose at schools and in dorm rooms.

To participate in the back-to-school campaign, Earth Friendly Products fans can visit www.facebook.com and “like” Earth Friendly Products. Once a fan, users are encouraged to explain on the Earth Friendly Products wall why their classroom or dorm room needs a green cleaning makeover. Everyone from teachers, students, parents, professors and caregivers are encouraged to tell their stories on Earth
Friendly Products Facebook page. All participants will be entered to win free, full-sized Earth Friendly Products samples. The prize packs include ECOS Laundry Detergent, Dishmate Hand Dishwashing Soap, Wave Autodishwasher Detergent, Eco Breeze, Window Cleaner and Parsley Plus all-purpose cleaner.

“Whether preparing a young adult to go to college or sending a five-year-old off to kindergarten, parents should be aware of the products their children come in contact with on a daily basis,” said Van Vlahakis, CEO of Earth Friendly Products. “Recently it has been reported that cases of children being poisoned by household chemicals has risen and the time has never been more apt to change the way we clean. Avoiding harsh chemicals can also prevent a slew of respiratory ailments, not to mention accidental chemical burns from contact with the skin.”

In August, it was reported by Pediatrics magazine that each year, nearly 12,000 are rushed to the emergency room after ingesting chemicals from household cleaners from ammonia to bleach. For a small, but startling percentage of children, this brief contact with chemical-laden cleaners results in life-threatening symptoms and, in some cases, long-term disabilities. To date, little has been done to change the dangerous compounds that threatened people’s health and the planet and Earth Friendly Products is set to change it.

Readers who would like more information about Earth Friendly Products should visit www.ecos.com .

About Earth Friendly Products

Earth Friendly Products is the leader in the development and production of environmentally friendly cleaning supplies for household and
commercial use with over 150 products manufactured, distributed, and sold in the USA, Canada, Europe, South America, and Asia. All Earth Friendly Products are created with only replenishable and sustainable plant-based ingredients that are safe for people, pets, and the planet. The company proudly adheres to its strict “Freedom Code”, a list of harmful and toxic ingredients that are not found in any its products. Earth Friendly Products has proudly received the 2009 Green Patriot (TM) Green 100 (TM) Designation and the Champion level recognition from the US EPA through the Design for the Environment (DfE) Program’s Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative.

Posted in Clean & Sanitize, Contests & Giveaways, Organic Eco-Friendly Related Topics: Clean & Sanitize, Contests & Giveaways, Earth Friendly Products, Organic Eco-Friendly

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Wood Sprite Organic Body

September 1st, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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Fashionable Media Review Policy: The featured product for this review was provided to me, at no cost, by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

About Wood Sprite Organic Body

Wood Sprite’s line of Premium Organic Soaps are artfully handmade in small batches using a base of organic olive oil, organic coconut and organic palm oil using the time-honored “cold kettle” method. They utilize whole or organic herbs, aromatherapy grade pure essential oils and exotic nut and fruit oils such as organic sunflower, organic sweet almond, kukui, apricot kernel and grapeseed or rich, nourishing butters such as organic shea, mango, organic cocoa and kokum, which add vital moisturizing properties to the characteristically creamy, luxurious lather of our organic soaps. Wood Sprite organic soaps are unsurpassed for purity, quality and performance. Naturally glycerin-rich, our organic herbal soaps gently cleanse the skin without stripping it of its essential natural oils, leaving your skin feeling soft, smooth and utterly pampered! We use only pure, natural essential oils to scent our soaps and organic herbs or naturally-occurring clays to color them. You will find absolutely NO artificial fragrances, colorants or preservatives in Wood Sprite Organic Soaps. In fact, they use no synthetics or chemicals of any kind and have never used parabens or pthalates in any of their products (for more information on the potentially harmful use of parabens and pthalates in cosmetics, please see the excellent “Think Before You Pink” website, at thinkbeforeyoupink.org). They do not test on animals, and use entirely botanical or mineral ingredients with the exception of only organic honey and beeswax. All of their ingredients are clearly disclosed on their website.

But organic soap is not all they make–they also make an assortment of fine organic spa and body care products, for the the highest quality and purity in organic skin care. For the discerning spagoer, they offer a full line of natural and organic, chemical-free spa products and professional spa treatments which you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home, any day of the week. To complement their organic bath and body lines, they created a special selection of hand-poured Soy Aromatherapy Candles in their signature fresh and fragrant pure essential oil blends to light up your living space and enhance your mood. (Taken from www.WoodSpriteOrganicBody.com

Grapefruit-Mint Gentle Organic Body Wash: We loved the smell of this gentle organic body wash. Grapefruit-Mint may not sound all that appealing but really does smell very nice. It definitely lives up to Wood Sprite’s claim of leaving your skin feeling soft. Our oldest daughter just loves it. It comes in 5 scents and is $14.00 for a 9.5oz bottle.

Get Whipped Vanilla Shea Body Butter: This shea body butter is so nice to have for eczema. Our oldest has had some eczema and it took away some of it that was on her arm and it has since disappeared. We like how it applies, as it is not greasy feeling. I am not sure about the smell yet though. It comes in a nice plastic container and has 4 scents. It is priced at $19.99 for a 3 oz jar.

Sweet Orange Lip Balm: This lip balm is extra special as it has a really great smell – one of the best lip balm scents we have ever smelled – but we love oranges though! It is not greasy nor waxy tasting and is very helpful when you have chapped lips. It comes in 6 scents and is $5.00 for a .15 tube.

Tea Tree Complexion Soap: This soap is so soft it is hard to believe that it has no parabens or any other chemical ingredients. It is has olive oil in it so that makes it extra soft! Our oldest daughter is a huge tester in our family because if she can use a product, then usually it will be good for all of us. She used this on her face and had no problems. She didn’t break out at all, so we are very happy with this soap! It is $9.00 for a 0z bar. This soap is great to combat eczema, psoriasis or acne.

We definitely recommend Wood Sprite Organic Body! It is an added bonus that they are Certified Organic. We love it that they do not use any chemicals in their products. Be sure to check out the rest of their products at www.WoodSpriteOrganicBody.com.

Posted in Bath Time!, Organic Eco-Friendly, Personal Care Related Topics: Bath Time!, Organic Body Wash, Organic Eco-Friendly, Organic Lip Balm, Organic Soaps, Personal Care, Wood Sprite Organic Body

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Calling All Moms – EcoMom.com Contest

August 10th, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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EcoMom.com (R) Launches National Contest for Moms to Share Views on Video

What does EcoMom(R) mean? Starting today, EcoMom.com (R) poses that question, inviting moms across the country to answer. The What Does EcoMom (R) Mean to Me? video contest, gives moms an opportunity to create and share their personal videos and thoughts, with a chance to win something for themselves and the entire family.

EcoMom.com (R) is offering shopping sprees for the ‘producers’ of the top five videos.

“We have taken some pretty amazing journeys with the mom community since our company’s inception,” noted EcoMom.com (R)Co-founder, Jody Sherman. “We get incredible feedback every day on blogs and other social media, via email and on the phone from mothers across the country, and now we are giving these moms a way to share their messages with their own videos, and a chance to win a $200 gift certificate to EcoMom.com (R).”

Between August 5th, 6:00 am PDT, and August 15th, 11:59 pm PDT moms can upload their answers to What Does EcoMom (R) Mean to Me? on videos to YouTube, where everyone can vote for their favorites. The winners will be announced on August 20th. Each winner will receive a $200 Gift Certificate for a shopping spree at EcoMom.com (R) and be considered for appearances in EcoMom.com (R) company videos and promotions throughout the year.

The complete details and contest rules for participating in the What Does EcoMom (R) Mean to Me? video contest can be found online at: www.EcoMom.com.

“There is great trust and sharing in our EcoMom.com (R) community,” notes Co-founder Kimberly Pinkson. “In the quest for healthy and sustainable living, we provide a safe haven for parents where they can shop EcoMom(R) Approved products and connect with like-minded parents and experts. We are all looking forward to hearing from old friends and meeting new ones through the What Does EcoMom (R) Mean to Me? video contest.”
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About EcoMom.com (R)

Founded to address the connection between the health of our environment and the health of our children, EcoMom.comR is committed to making eco-conscious living easy, affordable, and rewarding. By helping women begin to take better care of themselves and their families – with education, support, tools and products – EcoMom.com (R) empowers them to take the all important first steps toward a healthier, more balanced, and sustainable lifestyle.

Today, with 75 million mothers influencing 85 percent of all household purchase decisions, EcoMom.com (R) is becoming an increasingly important on-line destination for parents seeking verifiably sustainable and healthy product choices, at affordable prices, for their families.

EcoMom.com (R) has become an interactive, mutually supportive community of thousands of consumer families and a team of moms, dads, aunts, uncles, e-commerce veterans, and other professionals who are committed to providing healthier lifestyles and contributing to a healthier planet.

EcoMom.com (R) was co-founded by Jody Sherman and Kimberly Danek Pinkson and is based in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California.

Posted in Contests & Giveaways, Organic Eco-Friendly, Shopping & Goodies Related Topics: Calling All Moms, Contests & Giveaways, Eco-Conscious, EcoMom, EcoMom.com Contest, Moms, Mothers, Organic Eco-Friendly, Shopping & Goodies, Shopping Sprees, Video Contest, YouTube

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Clementine Art Review and Giveaway CLOSED

July 26th, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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Product Description:

Retail Cost: $13.99

Our official review of the product is via video with my art loving daughter as the main reviewer. One thing she said that she forgot to mention was that it would have been nice to have lighter colors or at least white to make the four colors she had lighter, as she wanted to make a summer daytime scene, but had to make a night scene. She also would have liked to have black. Now, she has white and black in her other paint supplies but we chose to stick with using only the Clementine Art product we were provided with for her art project.

My oldest daughter reported that the paint containers seemed to tip over easily so with younger children it might be best to have an adult helping. My three oldest did it themselves. They are pretty responsible.

Editor’s Note: One other observation that the girls made was that the colors do not dry true to the color that they appear. They dry a lighter shade of the color. This happened when they dried their pictures inside and outside in the sun.

Here’s the video, just click on the link and Quick Time will open it for you. Depending upon your internet speed it could take up to 30 seconds to load:

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Clementine Art has offered to give three readers a Clementine Art product of their choice!

Soooo…….you wanna win all natural paint from Clementine Art?

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment telling me why you’d like to win Clementine Art.

Extra Optional Entries: (Leave 1 comment for each extra entry.)

1 Entry: Follow @fashionablebaby on Twitter (include your Twitter name in comment!)

1 Entry: Follow Clementine Art on Twitter.

1 Entry: (per day) Tweet about this contest. Leave 1 comment for each tweet with the link to tweet.

GIVEAWAY! Enter to win an eco-friendly, all natural kids paint! @fashionablebaby http://tiny.cc/ClementineArtGiveaway Please RT!

1 Entry: Become a fan of The Fashionable Bambino on Facebook

3 Entries for: Become a fan of Clementine Art on Facebook

1 Entry: Subscribe To The Fashionable Bambino’s RSS Feed

5 Entries: Blog about this contest and link back to this post and Clementine Art.

1 Entry: For every comment you leave anywhere on the blog besides here, you may add one extra link for each comment. Be sure to leave an entry comment on this post saying you posted your additional comments!

(Note: You must leave 1 comment per entry. Extra entries will not be counted unless you leave a comment for each one.)

Sometimes our spam catcher is a little over zealous and will snag your comments if you leave multiple comments very quickly, one after another. I recommend waiting a minute between each comment. If the spam catcher gets you anyway, don’t worry! Your comments have still been submitted, they are just being held for moderation. I approve them as quickly as possible. If you are very concerned about this issue, you may email me and let me know what the problem is.

Details

Contest runs from July 26th-August 8th. Last chance to enter is August 8th at 11:59pm ET. Three winners will be contacted on or before August 30th, 2010 and asked for full name, along with their mailing address. Clementine Art will be sending the winners a Clementine Art product of their choice. If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email. Must be 18 or older to enter. Contest open to only the USA!

Posted in Contests & Giveaways, Kids Stuff, Organic Eco-Friendly Related Topics: All Natural Paint, Clementine Art, Contests & Giveaways, Crafts & Fun Stuff, Eco-Friendly, Giveaway, Kids Crafts, Kids Stuff, Paint

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**Clementine Art Review and Giveaway CLOSED

July 26th, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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Congratulations to Kerrie Mayans, Holly G. and Jeannine M!!

Comment #39, #30 and #37 chosen by Random.org

Thank you to everyone who entered and a huge thanks to our friends at Clementine Art for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway and giving our readers the opportunity to get some brand new eco-friendly art supplies!!!

Product Description:

Retail Cost: $13.99

Here’s the video, just click on the link and Quick Time will open it for you. Depending upon your internet speed it could take up to 30 seconds to load:

July 24-25 024

Clementine Art has offered to give three readers a Clementine Art product of their choice!

Soooo…….you wanna win all natural paint from Clementine Art?

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment telling me why you’d like to win Clementine Art.

Extra Optional Entries: (Leave 1 comment for each extra entry.)

1 Entry: Follow @fashionablebaby on Twitter (include your Twitter name in comment!)

1 Entry: Follow Clementine Art on Twitter.

1 Entry: (per day) Tweet about this contest. Leave 1 comment for each tweet with the link to tweet.

GIVEAWAY! Enter to win an eco-friendly, all natural kids paint! @fashionablebaby http://tiny.cc/ClementineArtGiveaway Please RT!

1 Entry: Become a fan of The Fashionable Bambino on Facebook

3 Entries for: Become a fan of Clementine Art on Facebook

1 Entry: Subscribe To The Fashionable Bambino’s RSS Feed

5 Entries: Blog about this contest and link back to this post and Clementine Art.

(Note: You must leave 1 comment per entry. Extra entries will not be counted unless you leave a comment for each one.)

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Cute Baby Clothes from Kate Quinn Organics

July 22nd, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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Tip: If you are really serious about going all organic and using eco-friendly products, I suggest you check out Ecobunga.com because if you sign up for the newsletter they send you an email with all the current deals different eco-friendly companies are offering.

One of those companies featured this week was Kate Quinn Organics, which is offering a sale with greatly discounted prices on certain items, including some cute baby clothes that are organic and eco-friendly!

Cute Plaid Dress

This little dress comes in sizes 3-6 months right up to 8 years. Available only in this midnight plaid color. Regular Price: $52.00 Sale Price: $24.00

Organic Boys Shorts (Discontinued)

These cute organic boys shorts are discontinued so all sales are final, but they still have quite a selection of sizes left 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months and then 4T, 5-8 years. The only color available is midnight, which I believe is this chocolate brown color.
Regular Price: $26.00 Sale Price: $8.00

Organic Poplin Baby Dress

This cute little organic poplin baby dress is available in only this one and a variety of colors starting at 3-6 months. Regular Price: $44.00 Sale Price: $22.00

Cute Organic Knit Baby Bloomer and Top

This is a sweet little baby bloomer. It is only available in 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months and in two different colors Apple/Vanilla and Skye/Dragonfly. These can be paired with the top below. Regular Price: $24.00 Sale Price:$10.00

Cute Top to go with Bloomers – Purchased Separately

The cute top is available in the same colors as the bloomers and in more sizes. Regular Price: $42.00 Sale Price: $22.00

There are other cute baby clothes available and they even offer a small selection of organic maternity clothes for mom! I thought that was rather a rare find. Too bad I was at the end of my pregnancy or I might be more serious about buying maternity wear! So be sure to check out KateQuinnOrganics.com

Posted in Cute Baby Clothes, Maternity & Pregnancy, Organic Eco-Friendly Related Topics: Cute Baby Clothes, Kate Quinn Organics, Maternity & Pregnancy, Maternity Clothes, Organic, organic clothing, Organic Eco-Friendly, Organic Maternity Clothing

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GreenEnvy Nail Polish

July 16th, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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Most girls and women enjoy painting their nails. My girls and I are no different. We like having pretty nails and toe nails! I don’t know if it is all in our heads or what, but it makes us feel pretty. The thing is my husband can’t stand the smell of nail polish. So summertime is about the only time we wear it.

We were presented the opportunity to try nail polish from GreenEnvy. We picked Iced Plum as our color. Love the light pinks. I have had mine on for about a week and have found that it hasn’t chipped nearly as bad as other brands have and has just started to show wear especially since my nails are growing leaving a space between the nail polish and cuticle! GreenEnvy nail polish seems to hold up well even after washing lots of dishes, at least better than other brands, so that is a plus.

What surprised us was the fact that even though this nail polish is suppose to be a green beauty product for the eco-trendy generation, it still has a strong odor resembling that of regular brands. So I am not sure what that ingredient is, but it smells!

Here is what the product descriptions says:

All GreenEnvy nail lacquers are made in the USA and do NOT contain harsh chemical like Toluene, Formaldehyde nor Dibutyl Phthalate.

I am very curious to know what is causing the odor. Other than the odor, I am quite pleased with the product and really like the color. I don’t find that the photos above are a true representation of the actual color though and remember computer screens can make colors seem different from what they really are.

About GreenEnvy

Not your mother’s beauty products…recycled, reclaimed and non-toxic beauty products, GreenEnvy launches LoveGreenEnvy.com

Texas, USA – GreenEnvy, an online retailer of eco-friendly fashion, jewelry, beauty and accessories has officially launched its website, LoveGreenEnvy.com. GreenEnvy offers eco-trendy consumers everyday beauty, fashion, jewelry and accessory products with an environmental twist.

“We created a collection of trendy everyday products that gave consumers eco-friendly and ethical options across all beauty and fashion categories,” said Cindy Keizman of GreenEnvy.

Products include a complete line of bath and beauty products that are non-toxic, flip flops made from recycled rubber, jewelry designed using reclaimed metals and threads, organic and natural fabric clothing and bags, and even organic snacks.

Posted in Organic Eco-Friendly, Personal Care Related Topics: Beauty Products, Eco Friendly Nail Lacquer, Eco-Trendy, GreenEnvy, Nail Lacquer, Nail Polish, Non-Toxic Beauty Products, Personal Care Products

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Fit Museum’s Eco-Fashion Display

July 9th, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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Those of you fashionistas in the New York area or planning a trip to New York before November 13, 2010 have the opportunity to attend FIT Museum’s Eco-Fashion Display. The Museum at FIT is said to be, “The Most Fashionable Museum in New York City”. And it really sounds like it would be a great exhibit to see! I know if we were in New York, my daughter would be begging for us to attend!

This video is about the “Going Green” special fashion exhibit. I know many of us desire to support and learn more about the advances in eco-fashion. Going to see the “Eco-Fashion: Going Green” exhibit at FIT Museum in New York is one way to not only support eco-fashion, but learn about it as well. According to Afingo, the exhibit goes into the history of eco-fashion and the relationship fashion has with the environment – both the good and bad.

Without further adieu, here is a video, thanks to Afingo’s newsletter for sharing about this seemingly rare fashion event:

Take a look at a few of these photos too:

Here’s a link to a more detailed press release, with additional information and photos!

Afingo list’s the address to the museum as:

The Museum at FIT | 7th Avenue | New York, NY 10001

The hours as:

Tuesday-Friday–noon-8 pm; Saturday–10 am-5 pm

Posted in Fashion News, Organic Eco-Friendly Related Topics: Afingo, Eco Fashion, Eco-Fashion Display, Eco-Fashion Exhibit, Eco-Friendly, Fashion, Fashion News, Going Green, The Museum at FIT

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Celebrity Mom Kourtney Kardashian’s Eco-Friendly Baby Decor

July 7th, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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Celebrity Mom Kourtney Kardashian decorated her celebrity bambino Mason’s room with eco-friendly and sustainable furniture from Bloom. The product descriptions and photos are compliments of www.GeniusJones.com and their Bloom product selection.

I love the organic, eco-friendly and sustainability of Kourtney’s choices. Their prices reflect a celebrity’s style and affluence.

Beautifully crafted and versatile, the Luxo Dresser is an elegant companion to the Luxo Sleep baby bed or a sophisticated standalone dresser/changing station. Dresser converts to a changing station when used with the Universal Change Tray (sold separately), tastefully completing your nursery. No assembly required.

The Luxo Collection is crafted in birch wood from sustainable sources. Luxo is MDF-free and formaldehyde-free, with stainless steel detailing. Low VOC finishes protect baby’s health and our environment. Manufactured to conform with globally recognized safety standards and norms.

Price: $980.00

I thought this was a cool feature: It folds up!

A beautifully-designed, folding wooden crib with stainless steel detailing. Alma is all about style, mobility and storage. Perfect for urban spaces, elevated living, co-sleeping, grandparents’ house or second home.

The Alma Coco Mat Mattress, made exclusively for Bloom by Naturalmat for the Alma Urban Crib, is made with organic coir from the only organic plantation in the world. Extremely breathable with excellent ventilation and insulation making it ideal for small babies. The gentle spring of the coir is surrounded with ample organic lambswool with natural anti-dustmite protection (essential oils of lavender, lemon and eucalyptus). Alma has two mattress heights, so it functions as a newborn bassinet or a compact crib. Suitable from newborn to 2 years.

Features:
Includes organic mattress
Patented, no-tools-required rapid assembly
Compact-fold construction for easy storage and transport
2 position adjustable mattress platform for growing baby
4 lockable castors
Optional waterproof mattress protector and/or fitted sheets, both made from 100% organic, unbleached cotton

Price: $560

Then Kourtney chose Bloom’s Fresco loft high chair, which is a 3-in-one contemporary that may be used from babyhood thru school age. Gotta love that versatility. Please click the link for the full description, as it is pretty lengthy. It comes in a wide variety of colors. Kourtney chose havest orange.

Price: $400

All of these products have been featured on Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami, Season 2. Bloom products are known for their design, safety features and sustainable materials.

Posted in Celebrity Bambino, Celebrity Moms, Decorating, Organic Eco-Friendly Related Topics: Alma, Baby Deocor, Bloom, Celebrities, Celebrity Bambino, Celebrity Mom, Decorating, Fresco, Genius Jones, Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami, Kourtney Kardashian, Organic Eco Friendly, Safety, Sustainable, Sustainable Materials

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Eco Friendly Wicker Market Bag from five ACCESSORIES

July 3rd, 2010 by Theresa Gould

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I have sort of become a handbag junkie of late, not necessarily a bad thing either. It’s actually quite fun! One of the new ones I recently acquired is the eco friendly Wicker Market bag from five ACCESSORIES. While it isn’t as large as I thought it would be, should have looked at the dimensions (11 1/4″ wide by 3″ deep by 16″ tall (including handles) on the description a bit more closely, it is still a wonderful medium sized bag. It really isn’t large enough to serve as an all day diaper bag, but for short jaunts a travel pack of wipes and a couple of diapers would fit into it, along with a few other small mom/baby items.

I’ve always loved wicker and this handbag is classic. It can be used as an accessory to a casual outfit or a fun summer outing with a nice sundress. I used it this past week when I went out. I wore a basic maternity top in cream color and a red skirt that has cream/olive flower print and thought the Wicker Market bag was a perfect match for my outfit and where I was going. Isn’t funny how little things like accessories and what we wear can change the way we feel? It’s a good thing, isn’t it?

The one thing this eco friendly handbag does not have that I like is an inside pocket. The inside is all open in its cloth lining and draw string closure top. It has sturdy handles, but I wouldn’t let my the kids toss it around or sit on it because of the delicate design on the outside could be broken in rough handling. Yes, children can do the darndest things sometimes and often without even thinking.

This fashionable bag retails for a whopping $75! However, as with all five’s handbags and accessories $5.00 from each handbag or 15% of accessory sales gives back to charity. In the case of the Wicker Market bag, the donations go to school children in Bali. five ACCESSORIES supports five different countries in their charitable contributions.

Even though I did not receive this handbag in exchange for a review, I was in touch with five ACCESSORIES and they are willing to offer our readers a discount code TFB20 for a 20% off of orders $25 or more! Offer good thru August 31, 2010.

Oh and if you are an eBay shopper, five ACCESSORIES does have some of their items listed on World of Good by eBay too. Please note: only the small wicker handbag is available on World of Good.