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Ecocentric Mom September Box Review + Coupon Code

October 21, 2013 0

September’s Ecocentric Mom box didn’t disappoint! It was full of great green products – so much fun! I hear the holiday Mom box that will be shipping out in November is amazing, it would be a great time to try it out! FYI: Ecocentric Mom Boxes will now be shipping out every other month – making them more affordable too!

Here is what was inside in September:

1. Bella Organics Crisp Apple Lip Balm $3.50
This crisp apple lip balm is perfect for autumn! It is toxic-free with no GMO’s, parabens, additives or chemicals. My favorite part – the little clip on the cap makes it perfect for adding to a jacket or zipper! 

2. Eve Organics “Dirty Hands” Hand Sanitizer $6.95
This hand sanitizer is vegan and chemical free – I thought it smelled great, a combination of lemon, peppermint and lavender.

3. Allimax $34.99 (sample included)
Allimax is made from fresh, raw garlic full of enzyme activity. If you need a dose of garlic – these capsules are for you.

4. Real Purity Lipstick $15.00 (sample included)
This lipstick is really creamy and hydrating – and I loved the color! Completely toxic-free and a family owned and operated business in the U.S.A.

5. Beanfields Bean and Rice Tortilla Chips $1.49
These tortilla chips were fantastic – at least that is what I was told by the boys in my house. They inhaled these! The chips are gluten-free, vegan and non-GMO – and they are made by a family-owned company that helps solve social and environmental problems.

6. Eve Organiccs Balance Moisturizer $23.95 (sample included)
This moisturizer has anti-inflammatory properties and is packed with antioxidants. It has naturally derived DMAE which protects cell walls from free radicals and can tighten pores and reduce the signs of aging. Win!

7. Tru All-Natural Multi-Purpose Cleaner $19.95(sample included)
All of the ingredients in this cleaner are natural, safe and non-toxic – there are no perfumes or dyes and it’s super powerful too.

8. Hang-It-Up Eco Friendly Bamboo Hanger 2/$19.99
These hangers are made to hang up your tights, scarves, ties, and belts with it’s elastic loops. Great for organizing the items that otherwise get stuffed in drawers or fall in the back of the closet.

9. TravelSpritz $5.99
These natural cleaners use the power of lemon and orange oil to kill germs and keep your family happy!

10. Special Coupons for Rock the Locks, PostalPix and Sprout Non Toxic Nail Polish

Have you tried a Ecocentric Mom Box? You can grab one today with coupon code ECOMOM for a 10% discount (on single month subscription).

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.

Target Simply Balanced Collection: Your Questions Answered!

October 21, 2013 0

Remember our back to school party with Target’s Simply Balanced Collection a couple of months ago? It was so much fun and being able to share all of the goodies from Target’s Simply Balanced Collection was a blast. Many of our friends and family have been telling us that certain items have become staples in their pantry and children’s lunchboxes – especially the gluten-free options. However, I received a lot of questions from both them and readers about the collection too. I wanted to go back to Target and ask some more direct questions about the Simply Balanced Collection. Here is the full Q+A session below!

Q: What inspired the Simply Balanced collection? What made Target decide to add it to their stores?
A: Target launched Simply Balanced to offer more choices for our guests seeking simple and delicious ways to eat well.  We know many of our guests are increasingly seeking to add wholesome and organic food options to their wellness lifestyles, whether that is for themselves or for their families.  Our Simply Balanced guest knows that eating well is an important part of managing her overall wellbeing. She is looking for a simple way to choose healthy foods that taste good and offer value.

Q: Since the collection contains natural, organic and GMO-free products, does that mean the collection will cost a lot more than its non-natural counterpart?
A: Simply Balanced offers authentic, simple, great tasting foods at a value with a price range from $1 to $14.99.  Target has a full team dedicated to costing expertise and product management.  They partner closely with our suppliers to make sure that we are delivering the best product at the best price.
  
Q: Will more store locations be carrying a larger selection of the 250 products? Will the product line be expanded beyond the 250 products?
A: Our grocery assortment varies by Target store, as will the Simply Balanced assortment.  In the future, guests can expect to see additional Simply Balanced products in all areas of grocery, including our frozen and dairy areas.

Q: Many of my readers are gluten-free, are there any gluten-free products in the collection?
A: Yes, guests will find a variety of gluten free products in the Simply Balanced line, including:

  • Gluten free pasta (varieties: spaghetti and fusilli)
  • Gluten free rice crackers (varieties: sesame, multi-grain with flax and multi-seed)
  • Gluten free tortilla chips (varieties: blue corn, blue corn flax, white corn and yellow corn.
  • Additionally, many of the Simply Balanced products are naturally gluten free, such as milk, freeze dried fruit, dried fruit, frozen fish filets and frozen fruits and vegetables.

Q: While the collection includes many natural and organic products, do any of them contain MSG, added hormones or antibiotics?

  • We have a full list of the 105 common food additive ingredients that the Simply Balanced collection will exclude, available here.
  • Examples of food additive ingredients that Simply Balanced will NOT include are: aspartame, antibiotics, nitrates/nitrites, high fructose corn syrup, saccharin, sucralose and partially hydrogenated oils.
  • In addition, as part of Target’s commitment to wellness, the Simply Balanced collection will eliminate all GMOs by the end of 2014.

Yay! I am especially excited that the Simply Balanced collection will eliminate all GMO’s by the end of 2014.

Have you tried the Target Simply Balanced Collection? Which are your favorite products? 

Have a Lovely Weekend + A Few Green Things

October 18, 2013 0

Hello, Friends! How are you? Did you have a good week? My week was super busy and action-packed – I am looking forward to a little downtime this weekend.

Tonight, we are going to have a family fondue party! I remember my first fondue experience – it was 3rd grade and the room-mother put together a fondue party for our class. I was immediately smitten – unfortunately, I have only had fondue one other time in my life. That is until now – while Eben and I were thrifting this week, I came across a brand-spanking-new fondue set. Yay! Eben and I had to stop at the market to pick up all of the ingredients for fondue – caramel apples and apple cider too!

While I start cutting up yummy chunks of rustic bread, fruit and vegetables, here are a few green things for you to enjoy this weekend:

– I am in love with this outdoor classroom!
– You guys! Pumpkin Risotto!
– The first wooden bike hits the streets of NYC.
– The Orionid meteor shower will peak this weekend.
– Here’s something fun for the kids – a LEGO Halloween challenge!
– I love chess – this 3D printed planter set is amazing!
– My two favorite things – camping and pumpkins!

I hope you have a fun fall weekend full of pumpkin patches, farmer’s market and cozy cups of apple cider! I will see you back here on Monday.

xo,
Sweet Greens

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9 DIY Halloween Masks to Make with Your Kids

October 18, 2013 0

Kids love playing dress-up and make believe whether it’s Halloween or not — so making masks that can both be used now and long past the upcoming holiday is a win-win! I rounded-up 9 DIY masks that are easy to make and will offer a fun opportunity to do crafts as a family over at Inhabitots. You can fashion all of these masks with recycled materials – and they are so cute, that they can stand alone. Simply add coordinating clothing to match and your child has a costume!

photo credit Sew La Tea Do via Handmade Charlotte

How to Make a Recycled Owl Mask for Halloween

October 16, 2013 0

You don’t have to shell out a lot of money for a Halloween costume for your children. If you aren’t crafty, you don’t have to slave over a sewing machine for an entire weekend either. You can make a simple, fun Halloween costume for your children by creating a festive mask that will take center stage. Once you have created the mask, you can pull an entire outfit together by adding coordinated clothing to the costume.

Your child will look adorable, you won’t spend a dime, and the environment will be thankful that you reused those cardboard and fabric scraps. Jump over to Inhabitots for the simple directions on how to make your own recycled owl mask.

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