Pure Fiber Bamboo Towels

In 2008, think bamboo when you think about bath. Pure Fiber bath linens are made of 100% bamboo yarn to give you the softness and silkiness of cashmere, yet the absorbency that surpasses cotton. Pure Fiber bamboo towels are naturally hypo-allergenic, anti-microbial and odor resistant.

You may not know but bamboo is great for the environment. It is one of the fastest growing plants in the world. Some bamboo species can even grow 1 meter each day. Bamboo is a renewable resource that is abundantly available in many rural area where economic development is limited. Economic studies have shown that by developing more usage for bamboo, there is the potential to provide income, food and housing to over 2.2 billion people worldwide.

Check out Pure Fiber and get 10% off, coupon code "ZoeMembers".

Something to think about for 2008

As we enter 2008, i thought this video from Annie Leonard was well made and worth sharing with you.

Check the entire video at http://www.storyofstuff.com/

Happy New Year 2008.

Valerie Lecoeur

The Zoë b Organic Attitude Collection for babies and kids

Introducing the new Zoë b Organic Attitude Collection of baby onesies and kids' tees, with lines inspired by my own kids. It's all made with 100% organic, super-soft cotton, with eco-friendly screen-printing free of PVC and phthalates--and it's all 100% made in the USA.

In addition to INSOMNIAC, the collection also includes: OOPS!; 100% ORGANIC; and soon to be available I AM THE WALRUS; I LIKE MY MILK SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED; BLAH, BLAH, BLAH; and TODDLE THIS. (Which attitude is right for your child?)

Get 15% off Zoë b Organic baby/kids collection, use code "oops" during checkout.

Check it out at Zoë b Organic, offer valid until 01/31/08

10% Off at Organic Style

The folks at Organic Bouquet have just launched a brand new online boutique called Organic Style, offering a range of great organic products--from yummy chocolates to comfy bath towels. They carefully select their sources, sustainably produce their products, and even donate a portion of their proceeds to charitable organizations.



You'll get 10% off your purchase automatically when you click on the link below (make sure your browser accepts cookies). Offer end 12/31/07.

http://www.OrganicStyle.com/ZOEBORGANIC

Organic Moses Basket

Moses baskets are a must for newborn babies, and I especially like the one pictured here. It includes a bumper, receiving blanket, and futon (with hypoallergenic filling)--all in soft, 100% organic cotton flannel. And the basket is made with untreated maize (corn husks.)

To help us celebrate the birth of our daughter Sophie (modeling in her very own moses basket above, at 1 week old), get 10% off at Zoë b Organic. Enter source code SOPHIE at checkout.Offer ends 12/31/07.

Eco-Friendly Wallets by DB Clay

If you're thinking about a Christmas gift for the man in your life, here's something that's both eco-friendly and cool. DBClay created these graphic wallets using their eco-friendly Tope material. Tope is a synthetic fabric similar in texture to vinyl canvas. However, Tope does not contain certain hazardous chemicals typically found in most vinyl-based products. In particular, Tope contains no PVC. It's made from non-toxic raw materials (causing no dioxin, heavy metal, or phthalate pollution), and it's fabricated through a pollutant-free process. All of which he'll quickly forget when he sees one of these funky designs.

Check it out at DB Clay

Organic Bedding Fall Sale from Amenity Studio

Inspired by nature and committed to preserving it, Amenity is very proud to announce the debut of their purely organic, 320-thread count, cotton bedding collection. The fabric for this collection is 100% SKAL* certified, organically grown and organically processed cotton. Each of the large-scale images is printed individually with non-toxic, eco-friendly, water-based dyes. I love these designs--perfect for those of us who want to look modern and think modern.

On top of free ground shipping all the time, you can get 20% off their organic collection until November 11th. Enter the discount code FALL at checkout (discount does not apply to nursery bedding or furniture.)

Available at Amenity Studio

Very Cool Recycled Baby Tees

Liesbeth Soeterbroek from Amsterdam has a great sense of fashion. She started Dressme 3 years ago after her son was born. Already a fashion designer, she wanted to make funky, unique clothes for him--so she decided to use recycled fabrics. I just couldn't resist and had to order a couple of shirts on Etsy. Each t-shirt is one-of-a-kind and will ship from the Netherlands.

Check it out at Dressme Store.

Discover Homeopathy

I'm sure you read last week about the FDA's concerns regarding cold and cough medicines for children under the age of 6. So where does that leave you when your child is sick with a cold, stuffy nose, (etc.)? Homeopathy may be the answer. Growing up in France, my parents only used homeopathy to help me cope with common colds and typical child ailments. And it worked. For those not familiar with homeopathy, Helios Homeopathic Remedy Kits are ideal for newcomers.

Each kit contains a range of homeopathic remedies which are useful in treating the most common home ailments and many first-aid situations.

To find more about homeopathy, check out Homeopathy World.

Sign up for their free online course, and you will receive 10% off all kits and packs purchased online.
Enter discount code   RG280903 at checkout to receive your discount.

Blog Action Day: Idle-Free Zone at School

Air pollution is a serious threat to the well-being of our children. Numerous medical studies have shown that pollution levels affect the respiratory health of both children and adults. One way to reduce harmful emissions, especially around children, is to turn off your engine while dropping off and picking up your kids at school--and help create an Idle-Free Zone that other parents will adhere to.

Believe it or not, more than 10 seconds of idling uses more fuel than restarting the engine. As a rule of thumb, if you're going to stop for 10 seconds or more – except in traffic – turn the engine off. Your vehicle won't produce harmful emissions of carbon dioxide, and your kids will breathe better.


To learn more about idling and its effects, check out Canada's Idle Free Zone website.

Diaper Bags made from Recycled Water Bottles

It may surprise you to look at it, but each Re-Run™ Messenger Bag keeps ten 600ml plastic water bottles out of landfill. From Fleurville, it includes all the features you’d expect in a diaper bag, yet it’s completely PVC and Teflon-free. Plus it looks cool.

Get a free baby boy or girl onesie (size 3-6 mo) when you buy a Fleurville Messenger or Stroller Diaper bag at Zoë b Organic, just mention Organic Weekly in the comments section during check out.

Baby Greens Organic

Baby Greens organic onesies and tees are inspired by nature and Japanese design. Each design has a special meaning: Nami (wave); Surya (sun); Koru (genesis of life); and Kaze San (wind and sun). I really love the graphics and the fact that they're hand-printed with water-based ink.

Get 15% off at Baby Greens with coupon code "CHIC".

Natursutten All-Natural Rubber Pacifier

I'm proud to introduce Natursutten Natural Rubber Pacifier , available online in the U.S. for the first time. These pacifiers are made of pure, natural rubber, with no artificial colors, chemical softeners, parabens, PVC, or phthalates.

Rubber pacifiers are softer than those made from silicone. Plus Natursutten Natural Rubber Pacifier are extremely hygienic because they're molded in one piece--which means no joints or cracks where bacteria can accumulate. I'm happy and quite relieved to have found a natural alternative to conventional pacifiers on the market, just in time for our daughter-to-be.

Available exclusively at Zoë b Organic. Get 15% off at Zoë b Organic with source code "nature", offer expires 11/05/07.

Trees for a Change: personalized tree gifts

This holiday season, rather than continuing to fill up stockings, toy chests, and closets, why not help fill up a forest? Trees for a Change offers you the chance to give a truly green gift: the planting and care of a young tree in a US National Forest, in the name of the gift recipient. Gift trees are planted to replace those destroyed by wildfire, disease or insects, by Forest Service tree experts who specialize in reforestation. Your recipient will get a gift card, along with your personal message and an explanation of the gift. Plus his or her name will be recorded in a Tree Gift Registry. All for just $27.


Get 20% off with coupon code ZOEB at Trees for a Change.

Nathalie Vintage Fabric Diaper Bag - Limited Edition

Diaper bags that are both eco-friendly and attractive are hard to come by. Not anymore, thanks to a brand new online store, Hazel Wood Children. The owner, Jennifer Thornton DiDonna, set out to find artists and designers who share her commitment to social consciousness and the environment. The limited edition Nathalie Diaper bag features eco-friendly vintage fabric, a non-PVC, wipe-able/spill- proof interior lining, and salvaged leather straps. It also includes all-nickel hardware, a matching changing pad, and an assortment of interior and exterior pockets.


Get 10% off with coupon code ZOEB at Hazelwood Children.

Organic Crib Mattress by Organic Grace

Most conventional crib mattresses are made of petroleum products that emit toxic fumes. Petrochemical fumes are known to cause serious allergies, as well as problems for the immune and reproductive systems. Organic crib mattresses from Organic Grace, however, are made of organic cotton and chemical-free Pure Grow Wool. They provide a cozy, safe surface for your baby, with no synthetic fabrics, plastics, formaldehyde, chemicals, or dyes.

Each Organic Grace mattress is handcrafted, and at $219 plus free shipping, it's an exceptional value considering you're getting the very best for your newborn.

Organic crib mattress available at Organic Grace.

Positively Organic End of Summer Sale

I discovered Positively Organic this summer and was charmed by their colorful designs. So I ordered some newborn onesies for our daughter who's arriving this Fall, and was very pleased with the quality. Their sale means it's the perfect time to stock up for next summer--or just check out their new collection.


Summer sale at Positively Organic

Envirosax Reusable Bags

Carrying reusable bags when you go shopping may be a small gesture, but it's easy and rewarding. (The average American uses 500 plastic shopping bags in one year.) It took me a while not to forget mine when I went shopping, but once I got into the habit, it became second nature.

I really like this new line from Envirosax. Their bags are lightweight and compact, which allows you to keep one in your purse. And their stylish graphics mean you can use them for shopping at places other than just the grocery store. They're also waterproof with reinforced seams, and each one holds the equivalent of two supermarket plastic bags.

Check them out at Envirosax

Shaklee Get Clean H2 all purpose cleaner

Once you realize how many harmful chemicals are in commonly used cleaning products, it's difficult to ignore the danger they pose to you, your family, and the planet. That's why I've been using "green" cleaning products in our home for some time now. But I only recently discovered the Get Clean line from Shaklee.

Both my housekeeper and I were initially skeptical about "all-purpose" cleaners. But we tried the Basic H2 product pictured above and love it. It does exactly what it promises to do. A 16oz bottle creates 48 gallons of safe (non-toxic, natural, and biodegradable), all-purpose cleaner. Use it for walls, windows, mirrors, countertops, floors, appliances, stoves, woodwork, and more. By making their products super-concentrated, Shaklee creates less waste: less weight to ship, less packaging to throw away. So it's better for both your family and the environment.

Check it out at Shaklee.

Laptop Lunches

Another great product invented by moms for moms. Laptop Lunches are the American version of Japanese bento boxes. Bye-bye plastic baggies--this is the environmentally friendly way to pack nutritious lunches for your little one. The containers are reusable, recyclable, lead-free, and dishwasher-safe. And the makers even offer a great program to raise money for your child's school.

Get 10% off your order at Laptop Lunches with discount code "zoeb" during check-out.