Greenista Girl Shivani
Tired of paying full-price for things? Us too! In the age of Groupon, Living Social, DealOn, and more, you’d be a fool not to take advantage of amazing deals. The newest site we’re addicted to is Totsy.com. It’s a site just for moms and their kids ages 0-7. Each sale lasts only 48 to 72 hours and you can get up to 70% off prenatal care products, baby gear, travel accessories, bedding and bath, children’s clothing, toys, DVDs, and educational materials. Not all the products are eco, but Totsy takes an eco stand. Through a partnership with TerraPass, Totsy has reduced its carbon emissions by sponsoring clean energy and carbon reduction projects. Held up to the highest standards in environmental leadership, the conservation and efficiency measures we implement now will help us continue to lower our carbon footprint. Start shopping!
Also, with every purchase you make through Totsy, they will plant one tree in the name of your child to help reduce the effects of deforestation. Who says shopping can't save the world?
Check out their bibs, blankets, sleeping bags, washcloths, and towels.
Greenista Girl Shivani
Fussy baby? Try wrapping your newborn in Aden + Anais organic and bamboo swaddlers. Moms worldwide have practiced this technique which can help calm your baby, keep her warm until her internal temperature kicks in, help her sleep better, and remind her of the warmness and tightness of the womb. The organic collection is made of muslin grown and manufactured in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and the bamboo line ($40/3) is made of silky bamboo fiber muslin that is super soft. Pick from fashionable prints like pyara, diwali, mela, enchanted, bloom, star struck, safari, oasis, blue sky, and snuggle bug. Plus, there is nothing cuter than seeing your tiny babe all wrapped up.
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Muslin’s unique light, open weave allows air to flow seamlessly through so that a baby’s body temperature can adjust naturally.
Buy any 3 and get 20% off your order. Enter code "Save20" at checkout.
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Does your little one suffer from rashes and breakouts? It could be your baby products. Even if they say “all-natural” or “for sensitive skin,” they can still cause outbreaks. Turn to Exederm, hypoallergenic skincare products for babies and toddlers who suffer from eczema, dermatitis, and ultra sensitive skin. The line is free of parabens, fragrances, lanolin, propylene glycol, colors, dyes, SLS, phthalates, and CAPB. Plus, their products have received the “Seal of Acceptance” from the National Eczema Association, as well as the organization’s highest rating of 5 out of 5. Pick from Intensive Baby Moisturizer, Non-Irritating Baby Shampoo, Hydrating Baby Lotion, Cleansing Baby Bath, and Soothing Baby Oil. Hey moms, they also have a full line of adult products, too!
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine or CAPB is a synthetic surfactant derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Some studies indicate it is an allergen and it was voted “2004 Allergen of the Year” by the American Contact Dermatitis Society.
Order now and get 20% off a pillow.
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Want to add a little cutesy to your baby’s room without going overboard? Grab some Darling Clementine pillows ($36) and prints ($46). They are adorable enough for babies to tots and can even grace your home, not just the nursery, when baby is old enough. The pillows come in cool shades like coral, navy, yellow, brown, and ice blue … no over-the-top pastels here. Pick from a cat, elephant, fox, or panda in a cushy pillow or wood block print. Did we mention they are eco too? The prints are made on plywood from sustainable harvested sources and the pillows have a 100% organic cotton shell.
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Although the sustainable forestry definition is vague, sustainable wood basically means that the trees and land where taken care of in such a manner that the forest will thrive for years from come. They only take what they need and leave the rest undisturbed.
Start off the New Year right and order a new set of eco lingerie, your skin and significant other may thank you for it later.
Greenista Girl Shivani
Organic clothing is a synch to find now a days and feel oh-so-comfortable in, but what about your underpants? Shouldn’t they be green too? Organic lingerie lets the clothes closest to your skin feel as natural, pure, and toxin-free as possible. With her line of organic lingerie, Stella McCartney is an advocate of sustainability. Her sexy items come in 100 percent organic cotton, silk, and chiffon, and are representative for the eco-friendly lingerie field. No more boring cotton granny panties, McCartney’s line gives that extra umph! factor to organic lingerie. Perfect for any occasion, Valentine’s, your significant other’s birthday, or just to feel sexy on any given day. Green intimates engage the senses with delicately soft, sustainable fabrics like bamboo and organic cotton, not to mention natural silk. Try the Lavinia Hiding Chemise ($150). This sheer silk chiffon chemise by Stella McCartney has a soft vintage appeal. Check out the sultry petal trimmed neckline, adjustable straps, and loose fit across the hips for movement. Check out Stella McCartney’s extensive organic lingerie line online.
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Photos by lille boutique
The textile industry is one of the world's most polluting and most contributing to toxic runoff and poisoned ecosystems.
