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Celebrating Dad!

June 13, 2014 0

Eco Friendly Mothers DayHello Friends! Father’s Day is this weekend – it’s always one of my favorite days, I get to celebrate all of the favorite dads in my life. This weekend, Eben and I are excited to spend the entire day celebrating our favorite dad, the mister! We plan to let him sleep in, enjoy the morning with brunch, and then spend the rest of the day paddleboarding! While we sip mimosas on the patio, he will get to open a few fun, eco-friendly Father’s Day gifts that he will enjoy for years to come! I hope you have an amazing day with your favorite dads! Continuing reading for the 3 surprises we have in store for our dad.

Threads for Thought1. Threads for Thought Men’s Shirt

I absolutely love Threads for Thought. You may recognize this eco-friendly company from the clothing section at Whole Foods. They manufacture clothing and accessories using sustainable materials, are dedicated to quality, and treat their workers with respect and integrity. This Oxford Contrast Pocket Shirt would look great on any dad and is the perfect weight for summer!GoPro

2. GoPro

Our family spends a ton of time doing outdoor activities together. GoPro makes small, versatile, high-quality cameras can travel pretty much anywhere you do outside and can be mounted just about anywhere, too, allowing the user to film up-close shots so that you feel like you’re right in the action when viewing footage. I think he will like this gift the best – it will be perfect for our Florida Keys vacation that is coming up!

Ahnu Vegan Shoes3. Anhu Cruz Vegan Shoes

The mister is all about shoes that are comfortable and easy to slip on, so I think these great clogs will be fantastic! I love Anhu Cruz Vegan shoes, not only are they are vegan, but super stylish and EVA footbed will be perfect for those long summer strolls!

YOUR TURN: What fantastic gifts and activities do you have in store for the special dad in your life this Father’s Day?

Full Disclosure: I received a Threads for Thought Oxford Shirt and a pair of Ahnu Vegan Shoes for review – however, are both products that I love and would have shared with you anyway!

The Ecocentric Mom Box is the Perfect Treat for Summer

April 30, 2014 0

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The spring Ecocentric Mom Box was full of wonderful goodies that are perfect for spring and summer! If you are considering joining a subscription box service full of eco-friendly goodies, Ecocentric Mom is for you! A subscription would make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift too.

Here’s a peek inside the March/April Box:

  1. Bach Original Flower Remedies
    I really enjoyed these remedies, I received Elm and keep it on my desk. I pick it up when I am feeling overwhelmed and it really helps be to recenter!
    + $19.98 per 20ml bottle
  2. Eco-Friendly Organic Acai Seed Bead Hair Barrette
    This hair barrette is super cute and would be perfect for a little girl. All of the jewelry is eco-friendly and sustainable too!
    + $5
  3. 2 Degrees Food Bar
    For every 2 Degrees bar you buy, they donate a meal to a hungry child! These bars are also gluten-free, vegan, all natural and GMO free.
    + $1.99
  4. Treefort Naturals Comfrey Salve
    I am a huge fan of salves and keep one in my handbag at all time. They are perfect for burns and scraps – so with a kiddo, it is a must.+ $8
  5. Organic Caffeine Free Roman Provence Rooibos Tea
    I love tea, and this fruity berry flavored tea is one of my favorites!
    + $6.99-8.99/2 oz. bag, brews 20-25 cups
  6. Powernap 2-CD Set
    Yay! Who doens’t love a power nap! This CD features ambiant music which envelops you – I look forward to giving this one a try!
    + $9.99
  7. Oatmeal Grapefruit Face Wash Powder by Homespum Northwest
    This facewash has to be the yummiest smelling one out there – and super gentle on my skin too!
    + $3.50/2 oz
  8. Bluapple – Prolongs Produce Freshness
    Just place this super cute blue apple in with your produce and you will prolong its freshness.
    + $9.99/2 pack
  9. House Blend Organics Coconut Body Wash
    I love coconut and this body wash worked really well on my dry skin – it’s super hydrating.
    + $14.95
  10. MarieNatie All Natural Lip Gloss
    Free from harsh chemicals, this natural lip gloss packs a lot of color!
    + $5
  11. Sport Suds Laundry Detergent
    This laundry detergent removes funky smells from clothes and sporting gear – perfect if you have an active teenager!
    + $20.95/400g Jar/34 loads

Ecocentric Mom Box Offers Eco-Friendly Goodies for Winter

February 6, 2014 0

The winter Ecocentric Mom Box was full of wonderful goodies perfect for this time of year! If you are considering joining a subscription box service full of eco-friendly goodies, Ecocentric Mom is for you! If you subscribe before February 15th, you can get 10% off with the coupon code ECOMOM10%OFF – Yay!

Here’s a peek inside the January/February box:

1. Heart Bracelet ($12)
This was my favorite goody from the eco box – super cute and perfect for February! I found the tiny love charm sweet and it’s made in the USA using reclaimed/recycled materials.

2. The Seaweed Bath Co. Wildly Natural Seaweed Detox Cellulite Soap ($6.99)
This bar soap features bladder-wrack seaweed extract, coffee and cinnamon. I found it was great for cleansing and loves that it is paraben, sulfate, dye and gluten-free.

3. pur-Absorb Iron ($19.99)
This product couldn’t have come at a better time! I am Iron deficient and I love that pur-Absorb has a clinically proven high absorption rate and it’s all natural too!

4. RESCUE Gum Natural Stress Relief ($5.95)
This was another fave from the box, I used the RESCUE gum while working on difficult projects and looming deadlines and did feel more relaxed!

5. Sjaak’s Organic Fair Trade Chocolate Hearts ($.65)
Yum – fair trade, organic chocolates! I have to admit, these didn’t even make it into the photo, I gobbled them up immediately!

6. LIPS by Healthy Houseful ($3)
I have been using the LIPS lip balm and find it healing and conditioning. Each balm is handcrafted using coconut oil, Shea butter and quality essential oils.

7. Pure + Remedy Vitamin C Facial Serum & Precious Drops Super Hydrating Serum ($9.50-42)
I am a huge fan of serums and really love the Pure + Remedy products – they offer a high quality holistic skin care products that are lightweight yet moisturize my skin perfectly.

Full Disclosure: As an Ecocentric Mom Team Blogger, I receive monthly subscription boxes for review. All of the opinions expressed are completely my own. Affiliate links appear in the post. 

Krochet Kids: Empowering Women to Rise Above Poverty with Handmade Scarves and Hats

January 8, 2014 0
The weather around the country has been super cold this week, so you may need a handmade hat and scarf to cozy up with. If you are looking for cute outerwear with a great purpose, look no further than Krochet Kids, Inc. I love everything about their fun scarves and hats for the entire family – the styles, colors, and that each was handmade and signed by women artisans in Peru or Uganda who through Krochet Kids Inc. is able to support herself and her family. Fantastic!

Green Holiday Giveaway #10: Design with Benefits Gift Card

December 6, 2013 0

I have a really good giveaway for you again this morning. It’s sponsored by Design with Benefits, they are offering up a generous $50 gift certificate!

Of course if you win, you can choose to pick out anything from the wonderful collection of pieces offered by Design with Benefits. However, if it were me I would pick up some the following:

1. Wood Tie $39.99
I love these wood ties made from the best reclaimed Redwood, sourced from old barns and bridges all over Northern California. The ties are super light weight, allowing you to wear one all day and all night. The segments are held together by an elastic cord, giving you ultimate flexibility and comfort. Cords can be adjusted to suit your collar size. So fun!

2. Themis Mobile $37
Whether you have a child in your home or not, this delicate, geometric décor piece composed of five faceted ornaments, each with its own distinct palette of color: fluorescent neons, purples and browns. As designer Clara von Zweigbergk will add a little whimsy to your home.

3. Wood Six Pack $41.99
The Mister is a huge fan of craft beers – I think it would be so fun to surprise him with a wood six pack full of some of his favorites! It’s made from reclaimed Redwood from the Bay Area. This would also make a great gift to tote some of your favorite beers to that upcoming holiday party! 

4. Tall Enough $14.99
Tall Enough is a folk tale of a South African boy, Tshepo, who wishes to be tall like the trees. After planting his feet in the ground, and watering himself, he finally gets his wish and turns into a tall tree. Soon Tshepo realizes that being a tree is no fun, and with the help of a bird learns one of life’s most crucial lessons, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. And the illustrations are amazing!

5. BirdProject Soap $24
Looking for the perfect gift for that someone who has everything – look no further than BirdProject Soap. This adorable, all natural, vegan black soap is Fair Trade. The best part – there is a smaller white ceramic bird hiding inside! It’s meant to remind you of the lasting effecting of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and half of all sale proceeds go to the Gulf Restoration Network and International Bird Rescue for the environmental cleanup and care of animals affected.

6. Balletic Spin Earrings $46

In 1994, a portion of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unitarian Meeting House in Madison, Wisconsin was being re-roofed, and the copper sheets trucked off for scrap. That was when designer Scott Lesh decided to purchase large quantities of the material to create sculptural works, as well as a line of limited edition jewelry. Each piece is made from portions of the historic roof, sterling silver, and freshwater pearls.

Design with Benefits offers a curated collection of products with social and environmental benefits in mind. A percentage of all of their net profits goes toward creative projects using design to solve social problems.

Want to go shopping now? Design with Benefits is offering all Sweet Greens readers $5 off your purchase with the coupon code SWEETGREENS. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway below first!

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