Erbaviva - Sniffles Organic Baby Chest Balm

Erbaviva Sniffles Organic Chest Balm is the only organic chest balm i could find, it works wonder when your little one is congested. Sophie loves the smell. A must have for the winter months. I could not got through the winter without it.

Get 10% off your entire order or purchase that includes the balm, code "erba10gg" at Green Genes. Offer ends 12/25/09.

Lunapads Washable Pads

It is one thing i have been feeling guilty about for a long time, disposable pads. Not anymore, i finally invested in Lunapads washable pads. They are awesome, they feel great, very soft and more over they work. They even have them organic cotton (not pictured.) I now need to try the Diva cup. I would love to hear about it, let me know if you have tried.

Get 15% off orders over $50 with code Mothering094 via Mothering Super Deals.

Lunch Bots Stainless Steel Container

Great for kids or adults, i really like the new Lunch Bots stainless steel containers. They have few sizes available including 2 sizes with dividers. They are well-made and they look good. Made from the highest quality 18/8 stainless steel, LunchBots is a great alternative to plastic containers. Lucas and Sophie love them.

The Soft Landing will be offering 30% off all their stainless steel containers from 11/09 through 11/11 with code "christmas 119" at checkout.

Check their blog to download more great offers on coffee mugs, bath toys etc. during the month of November http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/

Green Bargains

Sign-up for free for Green Baby Bargains, Eco Baby Buys and Mambo Sprouts to get great deals and coupons on your favorite organic brands. You can get up to 50% off on brands such as Kate Quinn,Under The Nile, Satch and Sol and many more with Green Baby Bargains and Eco Baby Buys. With Mambo Sprouts, check out their website before you go shopping to get coupons on organic food and drinks products.

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LunchSkins Buds Reusable Sandwich Bags

I feel guilty every time i use plastic baggies. I can admit that i had stopped using them until I found a big Costco box forgotten in my pantry so i am using them again for the last time. I had not find a great replacement until now. LunchSkins are made from a thick cotton fabric exterior with an interior coated with nontoxic food-safe, moisture-proof polyurethane liner typically used in bakeries for storing baked goods. Each LunchSkins Reusable Sandwich Bag is estimated to keep 1000s of plastic baggies from the landfill over it's lifetime of use. It is also dishwasher safe. Go LunchSkins.

Get 15% off the entire store with code ZOE15 until 11/06/09 at Bright and Bold.

Alpaca Sleep Bag by Ergo Pouch

Sleep bags are definitely a must have. I have used them for our 2 older kids and still use one for our 23 months old daughter, Sophie. The Alpaca sleep bag from Ergo Pouch is made in Australia with all natural, undyed, chemical-free and super soft Alpaca. Sleep bags (also commonly referred to as sleep sacks) are a wonderful way to ensure that your baby is warm at night while getting a safe night's sleep. Experts recommend that babies be put to sleep on their backs, on a firm mattress without heavy sheets or blankets in order to reduce the risk of SIDS, entanglement, and suffocation. I recommend buying the biggest size, so you can use it for a long time until your toddler moves to a real bed. Your baby will look tiny in it but as you know they grow fast.

Get 15% off with code SLEEPTIGHT at Global Enfant until 10/31/09.

Yummy Earth Organic Lollipops

Have a guilt free Halloween with Yummy Earth all organic lollipops. Daddies invented, the lollipops have no artificial coloring and flavors, no corn syrup. They even have USDA organic gummy bear which are my favorite candy.

Get 2o% off for orders above $25 until October 25th, use code zoebonline at check out at Yummy Earth.

Secret Sale at Kate Quinn Organics

I just love everything they do and had to share with you. Shhh ... Kate Quinn Organics is having a secret sale! New fall items are arriving. Save $20 off orders of over $100 (coupon code: 20SSS09)and $50 off orders over $200 (coupon code: 50SSS09)!

The sale ends October 1, 2009. Coupon codes not valid on clearance items in showroom store.

Go to http://www.katequinnorganics.com.

YUBO BPA-FREE LUNCH BOX

Meet Yubo, your kids next lunch box. Finally, a BPA-free, smart, functional and fun lunch box. Yubo lunch boxes are also made from antimicrobial polypropylene plastic and the entire box is dishwasher safe. You can even get them customized with your kids doodlings or pictures, the faceplates can easily be changed depending on the mood of the day. I may have to replace my adored but boring laptop lunches box with Yubo.

Check it out and get 20% off until 09/30/09 with code zoeb at Yubo.

Swap Your Old SIGG for a Stainless Steel Bottle

By now you must have heard about the Sigg scandal. All along, Sigg liners had BPA. Since i have been using Sigg bottles for my 3 children, i am quite upset about it. How do you know if you have the old liners. See the picture below.

As a customer you can send a strong signal to them by not buying their bottles anymore. There are plenty of company that makes great re-usable bottles.

Thanks to the Soft Landing and Cool Mom Picks, you can swap your old Sigg bottle for a safe stainless steel one at 30% off. Send your old Sigg bottles to the Soft Landing, they will take care of recycling for you. For more info go to
http://www.bigbottleswap.com/.

Downtime On-The-Go Organic Sleepy hats

Finally the Downtime On-The-Go sleepy hats are back. You can keep your baby happily asleep in the stroller, in the car, or on the plane thanks to the unique, fold-down mask that blocks out light. It is a great eco-friendly baby shower gift and it is super cute. They are made of 100% organic cotton and manufactured in North Carolina.

Get it at Zoë b Organic and get 10% off with code hats during check out. Offer ends 08/31/09.

Laptop Bento Lunchbox

Laptop Bento Lunch Boxes are a must for kids and for adults as well. I have been using it for our kids for about 2 years and my kids and I love it. No more excuse for not packing waste free lunches for your kids. By by plastic baggies.

Get 10% off with code "zoeb" at checkout at Laptop Lunches.

SPUD BIB, bio-degradable, reusable bibs from potato starch

I'm really proud to introduce to the US new Spud Bibs from Cocoboheme. Not only are they super-cute with their funky animal designs, but these bibs are made with 100% bio-degradable plastic from potato starch. Plus they're waterproof and reusable. And if you're concerned that using these bibs will cut back on your child's supply of Tater Tots, not to worry--the starch used to make the bibs is already naturally extracted when potato products are processed. So there you have it: No potatoes were harmed in the making of this bib.

Get 15% off at Zoë b Organic, coupon code "spud". Offer ends 08/31/09.

Home the Movie by Yann Arthus Bertrand

If you have not seen this movie yet, please take the time to watch it. (it's free and you can even watch it in HD.) The movie takes us all over the world and for us living in developed countries, it makes you realize our impact on the environment and how much we have to be thankful for. Even if times are "hard" it makes you pause and hopefully give you another reason to try to change your ways a little bit more or a lot.

Go to You Tube Home Project.

Safe Sunscreen Guide by EWG

Finding a safe sunscreen for you and your kids may be challenging. EWG (Environmental Working Group) did the work for you. They have a list of the 10 safest sunscreen with reviews from customers so you can choose which one is going to work best for you. There are a lot of chemicals in sunscreen like oxybenzone, a hormone disruptor ingredient. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found detectable levels of oxybenzone in the urine of 97% of Americans over the age of six. In laboratory tests, oxybenzone been shown to disrupt the endocrine system and release reactive oxygen species that could contribute to skin cancer. Up to 9% of oxybenzone applied to the skin absorbs into living tissues and blood vessels below the surface. So be safe this summer.

Check out EWG's website for more info.

Spudware, 100% compostable tableware

Even though i try to bring re-usable utensils to picnic, sometimes you do need disposable tableware. Don't feel guilty anymore with SpudWare, it is 100% compostable! SpudWare is made from 80% potato or corn starch and 20% soy or other vegetable oils. It provides an excellent sustainable alternative to petroleum-based cutlery.

Gaiam is offering free shipping on all orders and with a price of $16 for a set of 50 forks, knives and spoons who can resist. Use code SFFS9 at check out. Offer expires -7/09/09.

Handmade Wood Blocks

Lovingly made in Oregon with an assortment of branches and trunks that have found new life being re-used and re-purposed. Zoo Loo Natural cut and sand all surfaces smooth removing the bark and exposing the delightful beauty of the wood. They polish the blocks with handmade besswax finish making these safe for children.

Available at Zoo Loo Natural on Etsy.

Flavrz Organic Drink Mix

Summer is finally here. My kids loved the taste of Flavrz concentrated liquid mix and i love the concept. With Flavrz, just add water to make a sweet but low in sugar drink that is USDA organic, less than half the calories of juice and soda, free of artificial flavors, colors, preservatives and chemicals. With only one bottle, you can serve 28 8oz drinks. It comes in 3 great flavors, Lemon-Lime, Cherry-Berry and Tropical.

Get 5% off shipping on the 3 pack with coupon code 3PACK. Go to http://www.flavrzdrinkmix.com.

KIDISHES, incredibly kid-friendly tempered glass dishes

Check this video of the real Zoë b, our little tester.





I am thrilled to introduce to the US, KIDISHES, the kid-friendly tempered glass dishes. Moms everywhere today are looking for an alternative to plastic dishes. First, you have the concern about BPA. And secondly, they’re a pain because you can’t microwave with them.When I was in grade school growing up outside Paris, our cafeteria always had the same, virtually indestructible glasses, bowls, and plates. They were all made from safe, tempered glass and all had the same familiar logo on the bottom: Duralex. The name was a part of every French child’s daily life.

In the 60s and 70s, school administrators in France ordered Duralex dishes by the thousands because they were so amazingly durable and safe. (Tempered glass is 4 to 5 times stronger than standard glass and doesn’t break into sharp shards when it does fail. Apparently it’s so shock-resistant because it’s manufactured through a process of extreme heating and rapid cooling.)

They’re 100% recyclable, great in the dishwasher, and microwave-friendly.


Get 10% off with coupon code KID at Zoë b Organic. Offer ends June 30th, 2009.

Calafant Cardboard Castle

A walk-in castle for children to crawl in, play in and decorate it inside and out. This castle is beautiful, sturdy and offers so much room for play and even storage and secret compartments in the towers. Your children are going to love it, mine did: A playhouse, a castle and a blank canvass for their creativity all in one! 100% recyclable.

To celebrate their one year anniversary, Get a free small item of your choice with the purchase of any other Calafant toy from www.creativetoyshop.com (offer limited to one free item per order). Simply enter the coupon code BIRTHDAY during check out.