the next generation…

It is never too early to start teaching your children about the environment and how their carbon footprint can truly impact the world in which they live in. There is no quick fix to the problem of global warming, but a lot of small steps in the right direction will add up to one big step. Educating the next generation in the responsible re-use of bags, Envirosax Kids will help tomorrows future move in the right direction.

These bags are adorable and most importantly they are reusable! You can teach your kids how to shop green and they can now help you carry their environmentally sound goods home from the store! Go Green everyday!

Please Wash Your Hands!

As many of you know, teaching your toddler to wash their hands is feat in and of itself. Teaching them the "proper" hand-washing techniques (i.e. running your hands under water for 5 seconds doesn't count : ) is a hair-pulling event! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that handwashing is one of the most important things children can do to help stay healthy. The agency says it’s best to wash your hands by vigorously scrubbing with soap and clean running water for about 20 seconds.

But how do you get your kids to wash their hands for that long and make it fun, too?

SquidSoap is designed to teach and train proper hand-washing technique to children. It's the only liquid-soap dispenser with a specially designed pump that stamps a child's hand with vegetable dye.

It takes about 20 seconds of thorough hand washing to remove the ink mark, leaving the child with clean hands. So it literally takes the guesswork out of whether or not your kids have washed their hands thoroughly. It’s easy, fun and effective.

One Acorn Please

The sweet designs at One Acorn are a must for any baby! Fun and fresh color silk screened designs come in an array of option from witty animals, world wonders and seasonal prints. Summer themed cotton tees and onesies, from 3 months to 6 years, all available in white long and short sleeved. This makes the perfect gift for your next baby shower!

Nuturing Families Organically…

What's tub time without little twig at home or on the go? Their Unscented Organic Travel Basics has everything you need to make tub time fun when you are traveling. Included in their PVC Free Reusable travel bag is their convenient travel size of baby's favorites and our adorable insect bath mitts. Don't forget their super soft, super adorable washcloths that make tub time fun for you and your little one. Giggles guaranteed!

Express Your Self!

Even though our goal is to bring you product reviews and resources that will help make parenting simple… every once and a while we come across a product that makes us smile. Just because your baby can't speak doesn't mean they shouldn't be able to express themselves! From the very clever husband and wife team at Elodie Details, we bring to you their ever growing pacifier collection!

In Hong Kong they found the inspiration for “Baby Love”, a manga styled friend and compatriot to accompany the child on all their adventures.





“The Guardian” is a spiritual guide that watches over the child on their journey, inspired by the dragon as a symbol for power, wisdom and harmony.

Right now peace signs are more essential than ever, and what better place for such a message than on your pacifier? They offer two classic yet trendy alternatives… the "Small People for Peace" and "Little Wings".

Earth Day with Pixel

5% OFF
An Earth Day offer just for you! In honor of Earth Day (April 22), Mason & Matisse would like to offer you the option to choose green, choose organic, choose domestic, and choose recycled. Pixel Organics is proud to provide 100% sustainable, domestic and organic products. In celebration of Earth Day, Mason & Matisse is offering 5% off all Pixel Organic orders*. Use coupon code: PixelEarth *Free Shipping does not apply to Pixel Organic Mattresses.
Go Green! Happy Earth Day! Online Promo Code: PixelEarth Offer Expires April, 22 2008

oh la la… ninna nanna bassinet

We don’t believe that bassinets should look like poufy 1980’s wedding dresses. Introducing the Ninna-Nanna Bassinet! Monte Design has designed this streamlined and practical bassinet to keep the focus on your gorgeous new baby (and to show off your great sense of style!). The removable basket nestles into a dark brown solid wood rocker base. The bassinet’s padded sides are covered by a removable and machine-washable suede microfiber. Includes waterproof mattress and 2 fitted sheets.

Playspot for tots

The SkipHop Playspot is perfect for any play room and chic enough for any baby despite it’s Parents’ desired IQ- It comes in a pink/brown combo, blue/gold combo, and brights combo.

With a soft finished surface, the mat is a 72” × 54” and is rated as safe for children of all ages. Which is great considering that most mats are only safe for children 3 and up….

Fabulous for your kids, your friends, your nieces and even your friend whose deep into style trends (but has no kids)!

P'Kolino Pay Table

So, Theo Richardson is the designer… or should I say "Genius" behind the P’kolino Play Table. This a modular piece that can be reconfigured in many ways to foster and enhance the play experience at home. It is constructed with the highest quality materials. Bent maple that is machine pressed for increased strength and protected with a clear water-based finish. High density foam and premium stain resistant fabrics. Parents love these qualities as well as the no nuts and bolts assembly and its ability to fold up when not in use. Too bad I can't afford it... $1399 at P'Kolino. (sigh)

Little Lark

Christy, at Little Lark, has introduced her summer line of fun, organic toddler tees and baby onesies. Her designs inspire the imagination… from gnomes to robots, artichokes to larks, everything is made with your sweet little one in mind!

Little Lark’s apparel is sweatshop free, 100% cotton, American made, and individually silk-screened by hand. Little Lark onesies are made with the softest, organic cotton available. Fabric labels are hand printed on recycled cloth and ironed to the inside of each garment. Clothing items are printed in small batches and ink colors are hand mixed, so subtle variations exist between shirt to shirt. Each garment has its own unique touch of individuality, just like the little characters who wear them. Little Lark’s packaging is all hand printed and creative. Each onesie and lap tee comes with a printed muslin bag that is reusable and perfect for presenting the item as a gift.

Modern Sippy Cup

The Fluid is one of the latest innovations from the leader in modern design for children… Boon Inc. This streamlined no-spill toddler cup has an ergonomic, two-handed grip that is perfect for small hands. The angled spout requires less head tipping, making it more comfortable to use. This is the perfect sippy cup for the modern toddler in your life!

Beaba Babycook

The French baby-food maker that has won praise throughout Europe is finally available to American families. This compact countertop appliance multi-tasks as a steamer, blender, warmer and defroster to prepare fresh, healthy meals for baby. It starts by steam cooking vegetables, fruits, meat and fish in less than 15 minutes, preserving their vitamins and flavors, then purees or blends them to the desired consistency. You can also use it to quickly reheat or defrost precooked foods. With it comes a 2 1/2-cup polycarbonate bowl, cooking basket, spatula and recipe booklet. The bowl and basket are dishwasher safe. 11" x 5 1/2" x 8" high. (Available at William-Sonoma).

What will your book be?

Real books made by you! Download Blurb's free software and start adding your photos, artowrk and text. You have complete creative control! Upload your book to the Blurb website and order your very own published photography book. Your books will look professional and polished, with prices starting at $12.95.

As if that wasn't cool enough… then you can tell people about your book and sell them for a profit through the Blurb website! Stay home or travel the globe, just remember to have your camera in tow, because you never know when inspiration will strike. Then publish your own book for the world to see your genius! Oh, don't forget to submit before July 14, 2008 to participate in the modern photography book movement.

500 years is a long time...

It takes up to 500 years for a disposable to biodegrade in a landfill. Just in time for your great, great, great, great, grandchild's birth. Not a very nice baby gift.

gDiapers consist of a washable, cotton outer pant and a plastic free flushable refill. They are made of breathable material just like sports clothing. So, babies stay dry and happy and are far less likely to get diaper rash. Can't flush? It's ok to toss flushable refills because they're plastic-free. Or garden compost the wet ones. They'll break down in 50-150 days.

This year give a baby shower gift that will truly make a difference. The gBaby Shower Gift includes one small Starter Kit, a case of size small flushable refills and one additional size small ;little g; pant. Choose from their wide selection of fun 'little g' pant colors. You can even have you gDiapers Shower Gift delivered directly to the expecting mom and dad.

Dinosaurs go organic!

Argington has finally introduced their organic bedding for babies, toddlers and kids! Their organic bedding comes in two designs (butterfly and dinosaurs) and being the progressive thinkers/designers that they have always been… they thought ahead and have made these ultra-soft, good for the environment bedding available for cribs, toddler beds and twin size beds.

This new line is domestically produced using only 100% certified organic cotton sateen, 220 thread count, which means that no herbicides or pesticides have been used in this production. The prints are done with low impact dyes using a low impact printing process approved by the Organic Trade association. ). The packaging is made with recycled kraft paper. The fabric texture is smooth to the skin and remarkably soft. And above all....it is all natural.