It’s a new year, and, well, global warming is still a hot topic (sorry, it’s early). It’s nice to see that there are still innovative people getting involved in bringing awareness to the fight for the planet. WE ADD UP, a campaign whose motto “No one can do everything. Everyone can do something,” literally counts you for the fight against global warming. When you purchase one of WE ADD UP’s organic cotton t-shirts, the shirt will be hand-printed with your unique number (with veggie inks, of course!), along with an action, such as ‘carpool’ or ‘buy local’ for adults, and ‘Act Now’ for kids. For kids, this number is a very special way for them to be proud of their participation that “counts them in” to helping the environment (does anyone else have that Sesame Street song in their head right now?) They can show off that number, feeling proud that they participated in their own special way. Started by a mother/daughter team, WE ADD UP is a wealth of reading and other practical, organic products worth looking at as well! You can even start a WE ADD UP fundraiser at your school!

This week, two winners can get a kid’s WE ADD UP “Act Now” t-shirt! I love the idea that each shirt is made to order. Just leave a comment here with an answer to this - which is your favorite WE ADD UP action? This week’s giveaway will run until FRIDAY night until midnight, PST. Good luck!

This contest is now closed!  Congrats to Danielle S and Michele! 

Well, I can’t say life is ever boring…after some unforseen circumstances, the fam left Panama and landed right back where we were in South Florida. Our timing may actually have been pretty good - the holidays made planning a bit easier for some strange reason - chalk it up to everyone was slowing down for a week or two! We’re almost settled, but I couldn’t let more time go by without getting back into the groove. Let’s start with a great giveaway, shall we?

My good friend, Whitney, of The Silly Wagon, just got in one of my favorite products in their newest organic styles. BabyLegs are a MUST for kids of all ages and sizes, from babies to crawlers and even bigger kids. The perfect solution for leg (or arm!) warmers, I first started using BabyLegs when my second daughter was crawling, keeping her knees from chafing and making diaper changes SUPER easy. Now, my girls wear them on cold nights, or to make their outfits a little more funky. I love giving them as gifts - the hard part is choosing which styles to pick!

This week, The Silly Wagon is graciously giving away not one, but TWO pairs of organic BabyLegs for not one, but TWO winners! You know the drill - leave a comment here with an answer to the following - what is your favorite BabyLegs style? You have until Thursday night at midnight, PST, to enter. Good luck!

This contest is now closed!  Congrats to Alison C. and Kailani!

When it came to baby clothes for my girls, I tried my best to avoid the pinky pastels - a tough, TOUGH feat, especially because there was much less to choose from a few years back (we won’t discuss how much one daughter has made pink her signature color…). Luckily, the trend in clothing has turned a bit for moms who don’t want to go cutesy for their babies, especially for the organic set.

Tomo & Edie has become a huge favorite of mine, and not only because the company is named after two adorable children who are best friends. Tomo & Edie’s kimonos achieve a unique organic style not only by using organic cotton, but also through a dye method called ‘Kusakizome’ - a traditional Japanese dye technique using materials from nature. Each Kusakizome kimono for babies ages 0-6 months are hand dyed with natural dyes such as tea, plants, flowers, as well as unbleached organic cotton for a truly natural look. The result is a tie-dyed effect with vibrant, earthy tones. Of course, each dye signifies a special property - tea, for good health; madder root, for good fortune; indigo leaves for protection; and logwood tree for integrity.

This week, I’m so excited to offer one Kusakizome kimono for a baby you love! Choose your favorite color, and whether you want the kimono in short, long, or combination style. This is a true organic indulgence for any baby - don’t forget, the kimono only comes in size 0-6 months. Same rules apply - leave a comment here, the original post, by Thursday night at midnight, PST, with an answer to this question - what is your favorite Tomo & Edie kimono color? Thanks for entering, and good luck!

Who doesn’t need a dose of inspiration and positivity, well, every day? Andreea, the founder of Tees for Change, desired to combat the negative and scary questions people asked while she was pregnant. She put her positive energy toward not only having the birth experience she wanted, but shared it with the world through her organic Tees for Change collection.

Tees for Change are made of either 100% cotton, or a 70% bamboo/30% cotton blend. Dyes used for the shirts are eco-friendly, and the type is hand-screened using non-toxic, water-based inks. But the best part is wearing positivity on your sleeve (or chest, in this case). Phrases such as “choose happiness,” “seek balance,” and”laugh often,” not only remind us of what’s most important, but, and Andreea puts it, “create beautiful connections between strangers and allow us to affirm our greatness together”! Tees are made for men and women, in short or new long sleeved styles. As an added bonus, for each shirt purchased, a tree will be planted through American Forests’ Global Releaf program, who have planted more than 25 million trees around the world.

Win a shirt of your choice from Tees for Change this week! Just leave a comment at this post with an answer to the following question - What is your favorite Tees for Change message? The giveaway is open through Thursday night, PST. Good luck!

This giveaway is now closed! Congrats to Dayna P for winning, and thanks so much for entering!

When I was a kid, Halloween meant dressing up from clothing and items we used daily. There were no special Halloween costume purchases - and I never got how kids could wear those plastic masks with tiny slits for eyes and breathing holes anyway! When I was too small to choose a costume, I was a gypsy with my mom’s bandanas and chunky jewelry. When I was Madonna, I wore my blackest shirt and skirt, and many many many rubber bracelets (this was the “Lucky Star” era, people).

What bothers me a lot about Halloween is how much money people spend on outfits that are uncomfortable, and can really only be worn once. That’s why I love these play silks and silk capes from Magic Cabin. We have some of the seasonal play silks, and they’re just an amazing addition to our home. At 36″, they’re big enough to be worn by both kids both big and small (and moms and dads, too)! We also use them for doll dress-up, doll bedding, puppets…we use them a lot. Try them for this Halloween and many more to come! Magic Cabin also has many more themed silk and cotton costumes and other Halloween related items, so check them out before the big day!

Did you know that waaaay back in the day, red was considered more masculine, and pink was also a “boy” color? So, baby girls went around dressed in blue, and boys were all pinked out. Nowadays, it’s tough to be gender neutral with most baby items. Husband and wife team Evoke Baby has fortunately stepped up with a series of “color-theory” onesies and shirts that are meant to focus on a child’s emotions rather than gender. Their organic line of onesies and tshirts are based on earth and flower designs, not who is a rock star or princess. The images and especially vibrant colors of nature are refreshing and inspiring. Hey, I guess it works!

I’m in such a good mood about Evoke Baby, I’m going to give away not one, but two onesies or shirts of the winner’s choice! Leave a comment here by Thursday at midnight, PST. If you can’t wait to order some, teensy readers can get 15% off their order by using the code EBABY15. Good luck!

Congrats to Ashley Nichole Navarre, winner of Evoke Baby’s onesies!

Have a kid who loves coloring on everything? Now, you can give them a good reason to! Focoloco tees have you covered - their “Color-Your-Own” t-shirts come with fabric paint pens, glitter pens, and the ever-popular glow-in-the-dark pens. Great for keeping kids busy during vacations, holidays, or the all important waiting for the new brother or sister! All of FocoLoco’s short sleeved shirts, onesies, and hats are 100% organic cotton, and they have many funky styles to choose from, including the “I’m With the Band” series - yes, mom, pots and pans DO count towards practicing drums!

teensy readers - order FocoLoco stuff now and use the code SUMMER for a 20% discount! Rock on!

Positively Organic is having an End-of-Summer Sale AND special deals on their “Happy Wear” gifts sets.

Black Wagon’s Weekly Special - Enter code BackToSchool07 at checkout for 15% off all backpacks, including Fleurville’s line of PVC-free bags!

This is the last week to get your “Back 2 Cool” $25 gift card from The Silly Wagon, when you spend $200 on anything in the shop! Put it towards awesome Pastel toys or a beautiful stepstool from Lilypad Studios.

Sign up with IdealBite’s weekday emails and tell a friend about them too…you can win $200 worth of cosmetics from afterglow mineral cosmetics - last chance!

A favorite shop from my kids! Magic Cabin Clearance Sale, Save up to 55% on Popular items!

You gotta love a mom who shows off her love for coffee as much as her children. Born from the satisfying (and challenging) pleasure of taking time for coffee, Chicago-based Baby Blend Tees organic cotton onesies and shirts are simple and comforting - like that first cup of java that you can actually enjoy in the morning. Bonus on the coffee-bag packaging that you can reuse for your favorite organic coffee beans! The images are light and sweet - pick up a “Bald is Beautiful” onesie for the hair-challenged one in your family, or the always cute “Night Owl” who keeps the coffee pot going in the first place!

Shop the T-shirt Cafe for all of Baby Blend’s latest designs, and get a sneak peak of more seasonal products. And, if you live in the Chicago/Oak Park area, check out their new eco-clothing shop, the Baby Blend Natural BouTEEQue!

teensy readers - Get a 15% discount off your purchase at Baby Blend Tees! Use the coupon greenbaby at checkout.

I have one of the best mommy-feelings in the world, and I have to shout from the e-rooftops! My two-and-a-half year old is wearing underwear all day. While I have a good stash of Blue’s Clues and ‘Days of the Week’ hand-me-downs from her big sister, I wanted to see how organic undies would stand up. Finding a good selection of organic cotton underwear was a little tough, but Under the Nile has cotton briefs for girls and boys that are supersoft and adorable. The best part is the elastic at the top, which is covered by fabric so it won’t be itchy or scratchy. Because that’s the last thing a squirmy two year old needs in between making that mad dash to the bathroom…