Organic Play Dough at Wild Dill

You can feel good about your child's craft time with this safe, non-toxic, colorful, great smelling play dough by Over the Rain. And if your child accidentaly eats some - well, it is organic. 100% plant based coloring, naturally scented, made mainly from organic flour, filtered water, sea salt and organic vegetable oil.

Available at Wild Dill, a brand new online store carrying only organic, fair trade, sweatshop-free, natural and/or recycled products.

Go to Wild Dill and get 15% off with code "zoeb15"

Sophie the Giraffe and Chan Pie Gnon Safe Rubber Teether

I love Sophie the Giraffe and Chan Pie Gnon rubber teethers by Vulli. My mother had Sophie as a child so i am very exited to be able to share these safe and chemical free teethers with you.
Sophie and Chan Pie Gnon are handmade in France of all natural flexible rubber and non-toxic paint. No chemicals softener; parabens, PVC, phtalates, BPA (bisphenol-A) and nitrosamines. They are a safe alternative to plastic teether.

Get 10% off with source code "safeteether" at Zoë b Organic. Offer ends 03/31/08.

Cardboard Castle from Mr McGroovy

Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets™ grew out of a project idea from Mr MCGroovy days as an art teacher. Building box structures is an absolutely great activity for kids, so... when his son turned five and needed a backyard castle for his “knights and princesses” party theme they built it themselves. The response from parents and other children at the party encouraged him to share this great activity, and the idea for Mr. McGroovy's was born. It is brilliant and easy, i tried it with my kids and they love their "dinosaur" and "princess" castle. It was a great family project.

Get free shipping with code "zoebonline" at Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets™

Chapter One Organics

Discover Chapter One Organics' new line of organic clothing for toddlers and babies. The collection is made in the U.S. by a manufacturer that trains women while they are in a minimum security prison, teaching them sewing skills and productive work habits. Since they started teaching there last year, two women from the class have been released and hired by the manufacturer.

Jennifer Murphy, the founder of Chapter One Organics, is also the author of The Green Eaters, a heartwarming children's book about farm animals whose dream comes true when they move to an organic farm.

Get 15% off the entire store until February 29th with coupon code 08FEBFF during checkout at Chapter One Organics.

Eco-friendly do-it-yourself cards for kids by Stubby Pencil

Another great idea by a mom Kate Rosenthal who started Stubby Pencil in 2006. Eco-friendly cards for kids to color, trace the letters, and create their own greetings. Printed on heavy, 100% post consumer waste stock, Stubby Pencil recycled cards feature crisp, black and white illustrations to encourage do-it-yourself card making for young children. Interactive, educational, and green!
In addition to stationery, Stubby Pencil Studio also offers unique and earth-friendly art supplies, as well as small gifts made from forest friendly and non-toxic materials.

Receive a set of 12 eco-friendly colored pencils with any purchase, click on Questions, Comments or Bonus Code during check out and enter code ZOEB. Visit Stubby Pencil Studio.

Bisphenol-A free Baby Bottles

Is your baby's bottle toxic? Baby's Toxic Bottles, a study by a team of US and Canadian researchers has shown that plastic polycarbonate baby bottles leach dangerous levels of Bisphenol-A (BPA) when heated. All five brands tested,Evenflo, Dr Browns, Avent, Playtex and Gerber, leached BPA. Adults should also be aware of the dangers as popular "Nalgene" bottles and other water bottles are made of the same type of plastic.

BPA, a common component in clear plastic, is a hormone-disrupting synthetic estrogen. According to the study, even at very low doses, BPA’s mimicry of estrogen resulted in an array of health maladies including prostate and breast cancer, early onset of puberty, obesity, hyperactivity, lowered sperm count, miscarriage, diabetes, and altered immune system in animal studies.The hormone like chemical could be the reason for overall rates of lower sperm counts, faster onset of puberty, and increased prostate cancer in humans.

The good news is that you have now great alternative to polycarbonate baby bottles, Adiri Natural Nurser and Green to Grow are both free of BPA and phthalate, another chemicals suspected of lowering testosterone in men.

Get 10% off Adiri and Green to Grow baby bottles at Zoë b Organic, click on the following link BPA Free Baby bottles and enter BPA in source code during check out to receive 10% off your purchase of any Adiri or Green to Grow Baby Bottles. Offer ends 02/29/08.

Green Roses for Valentine's Day

When you buy organic flowers, you're protecting all of us from the harmful chemicals used to grow non-organic flowers. What a great way to show your love for the environment and your loved ones: By sending them an organic roses bouquet by Organic Style on Valentine's Day.


Get 10% off at check-out when you click on the following link 10% off Organic Style Valentines Day. (does not include charity bouquets, wreaths and plants.)

15% off Kate Quinn Organic

Stock up during Kate Quinn's biggest sale ever! Every item in the store is 15% off the marked price.
Kate Quinn has the most adorable outfits for babies and toddlers, all 100% certified organic cotton.

Check out Kate Quinn Organic, discounts will be taken at checkout. Offer expires January 31, 2008.

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".