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Summer Party: VPZ Designs Water Bottle

May 14, 2009 by
With summer quickly approaching thoughts of the beach, bbqs, the pool, the zoo and all things outdoors are on our minds. For safety’s sake rehydration needs to be on our minds too. Our children are at such a high risk of dehydration. Sippys and bottles of cold water need to be on hand at all times.

Why not make that chore a bit more fun. Victoria P. Zurcher Designs carries a fun and funky selection of personalized Aluminum Water Bottles. With designs including argyle, FlipFlops and skulls there is a going to something for every kid you know.

Available in white or silver finish, these water bottles are a safer alternative to plastic. VPZ Designs water bottles are personalized with your child’s name, nickname or even their sports team name. Not a decal, the personalization is fused onto the bottle to ensure permanence and withstand durability. Holding a substantial 20 ounces of liquid, these bottles are dishwasher safe and come with 2 different caps and a carabineer to hook to diaperbags, strollers, backpacks or purses.

Victoria P Zurcher carries a HUGE selection of cool and fresh products that make great gifts for kids, teachers, bridesmaids, coaches and co-workers.

WIN @ the SUMMER PARTY

Victoria P. Zurcher Designs is giving Summer Party attendees the chance to win one of 2 personalized Aluminum Water Bottles for their own little one! Follow the rules on how to enter below and put your entry(ies) into the form!

VISIT Victoria P Zurcher Designs and tell me what bottle design you would choose if you won

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Summer Party: Breezy Bags

May 5, 2009 by

I chose to lead off with this picture of Breezy Bags because I want everyone to see what size the pouch is. The pouch you see pictured on the left hand side actually have 5 eco-friendly bags in it. I keep this handy dandy little pouch clipped to my purse at all times so that it is ready to go for those last minute trips to the store. Oh I love getting looks from the cashier when they see me pulling my bags out. They always say “Are you going to get all these groceries in those 5 little bags?” I simply just smile at them and let them see how the answer to their own question. This one pouch will hold a weeks worth of groceries for my family of five and I have yet to have to pull out an additional reusable bag or use a plastic store bag. Everyone is always amazed once they see the answer to their own question.

When they first arrived to my door, they were all folded extremely neat and very flat in the carry pouch. I knew that there would be no way for me to fold them back as flat as they came, and even if I could I would never have the time. No idea what I was worried about. I just simply push them back into the pouch. It for sure isn’t neat, but they all fit and it only takes a second.

Breezy Bags are 5 reusable shopping bags made of strong yet lightweight ripstop nylon. All 5 bags store in a small pouch the size of a soda can which is easily carried with you at all times. Breezy Bags come in 5 beautiful colors! Breezy Bags are an affordable way to help with the environment. One Breezy Bag that holds 5 eco-friendly bags is only $16.99, however if you buy (2) sets of Breezy Bags, then the price is only $30.00.

The great folks at Breezy Bags are so graciously offering one of my readers a chance to win their own pouch filled with 5 Breezy Bags.

VISIT Breezy Bags and tell me your favorite color!

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Contest Ends May 30. Please read complete rules.

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–Samantha




Sprig Toys a green toy review

April 22, 2009 by

Going Green doesn’t have to be just for cleaning products and fresh produce. Sprig Toys, Inc., is an eco-friendly company dedicated to making the best toys the right way.

When Sprig Toys sent the Sprig Hollow set to my house I was expecting some cool toys to add to our expanding playroom. What I wasn’t expecting was both my younger children being completely engrossed for hours. The chunky vehicles were Shaun’s fave and the sweet “cuddly” bugs were Shae’s favorite. I say cuddly because she took Bee, Butterfly or Dragonfly to bed with her often because they were so adorable.

We keep the entire set in the living room for quick access but they are often on the kitchen floor. Once the weather warms up we will take these out to the sandbox to use them as they deserve. The Dunebug doubles as a sand shovel and mini bucket and the Bee and Butterfly ‘s Farm come with plantable seeds (shaped like flowers) and more tools to help the environment grow.
Sprig Toys was born out of a desire to provide not only quality kid-powered toys but to protect and respect the land that we live from. With over 50 years of toy industry experience under their belts, the Sprig Toys designers brought together the best of mainstream and green to bring us a great alternative to noisy, obnoxious, battery-powered playthings. Have a clear conscious when you hand your children a paint-free, made from recycled plastic and reclaimed wood, earth friendly and creative toy.
If you want to purchase Sprig Toys yourself check their Store Locator.



Sprig Toys a green toy review

April 22, 2009 by

Going Green doesn’t have to be just for cleaning products and fresh produce. Sprig Toys, Inc., is an eco-friendly company dedicated to making the best toys the right way.

When Sprig Toys sent the Sprig Hollow set to my house I was expecting some cool toys to add to our expanding playroom. What I wasn’t expecting was both my younger children being completely engrossed for hours. The chunky vehicles were Shaun’s fave and the sweet “cuddly” bugs were Shae’s favorite. I say cuddly because she took Bee, Butterfly or Dragonfly to bed with her often because they were so adorable.

We keep the entire set in the living room for quick access but they are often on the kitchen floor. Once the weather warms up we will take these out to the sandbox to use them as they deserve. The Dunebug doubles as a sand shovel and mini bucket and the Bee and Butterfly ‘s Farm come with plantable seeds (shaped like flowers) and more tools to help the environment grow.
Sprig Toys was born out of a desire to provide not only quality kid-powered toys but to protect and respect the land that we live from. With over 50 years of toy industry experience under their belts, the Sprig Toys designers brought together the best of mainstream and green to bring us a great alternative to noisy, obnoxious, battery-powered playthings. Have a clear conscious when you hand your children a paint-free, made from recycled plastic and reclaimed wood, earth friendly and creative toy.
If you want to purchase Sprig Toys yourself check their Store Locator.



Green Festivals

April 6, 2009 by

GreenFestivals.org is the place to be to learn about all of this and so much more about sustainability. A joint project of Global Exchange and Green America, this expo is showing you how to increase “green” for people, business and communities.

”Think of Green Festival™ as a walk through a sustainable community. It begins with finding solutions to help make our lives healthier—socially, economically and environmentally. Individuals along with business and community leaders come together to discuss critical issues that impact us at home and abroad. Organizations and businesses showcase programs and products that restore the planet and all that inhabit it. Neighbor-to-neighbor connections are formed, and skills are shared to empower people to create positive change in the world.

See the most recent developments in renewable energy and green technology; sample Fair Trade chocolate and coffee (yes, they really do taste better); and learn how to invest in your community, green your home and avoid products made in sweatshops.”

While the Green Festival has already happened in Seattle, March 28 & 29, it may be coming to your town soon
Denver May 2-3
Chicago May 16-17
Washington DC October 10-11
San Francisco November 13-15

For more information on tickets or to view the list of exhibitors visit GreenFestivals.org.




EcoStore Review and Giveaway

March 25, 2009 by

When the opportunity arose to try our EcoStore products I was ecstatic. I try my hardest to keep my family healthy by using as many eco-friendly products I can. No Nasty Chemicals is the foundation from which EcoStore runs its business and I’m trying to follow the same philosophy.


We received the Auto Dish Powder and Rinse Aid and during the first load I noticed something; no stinky bleach smell. The dishes came out clean and shiny and there was no smelly puff of steam when I opened the door. Their Baby Moisturizer was also great. It went on smooth and dried quickly. Our normal routine is bathe, apply lotion, let dry then put on jammies. EcoStore’s Baby Moisturizer also doesn’t leave a sticky residue. Shae’s skin was smooth and silky even the next day.
Made from plant and mineral based materials, EcoStore is just as effective as conventional product but without the harsh chemicals, perfumes and dyes that can be linked to eczema, respiratory problems and allergic reactions. Founded over 15 years ago in the home of Melanie and Malcolm Rands of New Zealand, EcoStore was born out of necessity. Living in an eco-village, each resident was responsible for their own waste water and it was becoming quite clear that conventional cleaner’s petroleum-based, synthetic ingredients were helping with keeping the waterways clean. The customer base of EcoStore products has grown from the original “Greenies” of New Zealand to you and me in the States.
EcoStore’s great products can be found at EcostoreUSA.com. Right now, when you checkout from Ecostore’s online shop you get a $2 off coupon good towards any purchase at Meijer. This promotion is in celebration of Earth Month!
EcoStore is a PlayDate Pick!
One lucky LookWhatMomFound reader is going to recieve EcoStore’s Citrus Spray Cleaner and Cream Cleaner during this fabulous giveaway.
MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit EcoStore and take a look around Come back and tell me what steps you take to live a greener, healthier lifestyle. (non-bloggers are welcome to enter. Be Sure To Leave a Valid Email Address)
Extra Entries: Mandatory Entry must be done first. Leave a new comment for each action taken.
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If your entries do not follow the rules, they will not be eligible to win.
Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Sunday April 12, 2009. If the prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. I will email prize winner and also post winners name here on LookWhatMomFound the day after the contest ends.Winner will be chosen at Random! I will be using Random.com to select the winner.Contest open to U.S. residents only.




Winner Chosen Olive Barn, Party Giveaway #7

March 18, 2009 by

My winner is
Colleen said… 43
I entered the Nutrue My Body Giveaway
inman@mobap.edu
March 20, 2009 3:14 PM

Going green has never been so fun; from the funky reusable bags that we carry and to the rich moisturizers on our skin to the plentiful herbs that we grow. Olive Barn makes all of these things enjoyable and simple to incorporate into our daily lives.

With an extensive selection of herb gardens and seed packets and flower bulbs, you will definitely find the right garden selection for your needs. Are flowers your planting choice? Check out the Bloembox Perennials: Iceland Poppy Plantable Seed Ribbon. Yes I said ribbon, just plant the 3-5foot biodegradable, plantable, tissue seed ribbons and watch them bloom into gorgeous vibrant poppies. I was sent the cutest Kitchen Herb Garden Trio. I’m currently growing English Thyme, Italian Flat Leaf Parsley and Lemon Basil. I’ve gotten sprouts already, can’t wait to be able to start using these with my meals.
I’m a reusable bag junkie, can’t get enough of them. I’ve been on the lookout for the perfect bag for our library excursions. Olive Barn knew exactly what I needed and sent me an Ecologie bag. With its flat bottom and durable material it’s perfect for lugging home a week’s worth of reads for the kids. The Envirosax Botanica bag I’m also using is perfect for the trips to the farmer’s market. It is deep and wide enough to hold a week’s worth of produce just in one bag. The best thing about them is that they roll up and snap closed so it can stay in the car for when we need it.

Olive Barn isn’t just a store; it’s an organization that you should feel good buying from. They have incorporated the need for sustainable living with trendy and fashionable kitchen, home living and body care products. They also support local artisans to provide pieces for their home décor and outdoor items. That means one of a kinds pieces like sun-catchers and wind chimes and flower pots.

Olive Barn wants you to start your very own organic herb garden. They are giving one of my readers a Kitchen Herb Garden Trio and Patti Moreno’s Garden Girl TV DVD. Patti Moreno is an expert sustainable living and this DVD will give you knowledge to start your own kitchen garden. If you see some other gotta have it things at Olive Barn use this 15% discount coupon code LWMF21, hurry it’s only good until April 15th.

MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Olive Barn, then come back and leave me a comment letting me know which 3 herbs you would love to grow in your new Kitchen Herb Garden. (non-bloggers are welcome to enter. Be Sure To Leave a Valid Email Address)

Extra Entries: Mandatory Entry must be done first. Leave a new comment for each action taken.

  • Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway, leave me the link
  • Follow LookWhatMomFound publicly (button on right sidebar)
  • Enter my Nurture My Body giveaway, come back and tell me
  • Grab my LookWhatMomFound button or add LookWhatMomFound to your blogroll
  • Blog about this giveaway with links back to Olive Barn & LookWhatMomFound

If your entries do not follow the rules, they will not be eligible to win. Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. If the prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. I will email prize winner and also post winners name here on LookWhatMomFound the day after the contest ends. I will be using Random.com to select the winner.




The Bashful Sheep Review

March 5, 2009 by

I live for accessories, that and baby shoes. I love hats, bags, socks and SCARVES. I just got the greatest present, a knitted scarf in yummy chocolate brown. I’m not talking a regular old boring winter scarf, I’m talking a looooong silky soft furry wrap around your neck for the heck of it scarf. Stacia has been knitting for quite a while now and is finally offering her handmade goods at The Bashful Sheep on Etsy. (pardon my clothes, I’m on my way to work out)

One of my very first blog posts was about dryer balls. I went ahead and made some, they came out ok but The Bashful Sheep put mine to shame. Seriously who thought laundry aids could be so cute. I got 2 gorgeous Kelly green polka dot dryer balls. When I took them out of the packaging I thought I lost them forever as Shae immediately took them out of my hands and walked away from me.

If you are not familiar with dryer balls in general they help decrease drying time and help naturally soften clothing. Since they are made with 100% wool they are a natural, chemical free “green” alternative to commercial dryer sheets.

Check out The Bashful Sheep’s cute dryer ball designs and luxurious scarves. Keep an eye out, she plans on restocking soon and will also take custom orders.




Have greener lips with Merry Hempsters

March 3, 2009 by

Traditional lip products that use a petroleum base don’t actually restore lips as petroleum acts as a moisture barrier and isn’t absorbed into the skin. In order to heal lips the ingredients should be beneficial to the skin and have healing properties. Organic lip balms from Merry Hempsters are made from natural products such as hemp seed oil, beeswax, olive and sunflower oils and natural extracts. Hemp seed oil contains a high amount of poly unsaturated essential fatty acids; this makes it wonderful to balance dry skin and lips. Merry Hempsters moisturizing formula goes on smoothly but not greasy like other lip balms. I have the vanilla flavor in my bedroom and tangerine is kept downstairs.

Merry Hempsters is dedicated to providing effective natural body care products that are environmentally sustainable. They strive to be environmentally responsible for the entire life of their products. This includes using tree-free paper produced from hemp stock and post-consumer recycled materials for their correspondence and packaging. Merry Hempsters ultimate goal is find a biodegradable plastic to use as their tubing so that when it is discarded it will grow into the resin from which it was made.

They don’t just produce lip balm; check out their balms and salves for Bumps and Bruises, Muscle Rubs and Tattoo Balm to ensure proper skin healing. Merry Hempsters can be found at Whole Foods Markets and local natural products stores and wellness centers.




Green is the New Black

February 17, 2009 by

Make your fashion statement “green”.

Buying your clothes that are made from materials such as organic cotton and wool and renewable bamboo make for a cleaner enviroment and can also help give back to the community. Gaiam is giving back 10% of net sales of items such as Pixel Buddha Thoughtful Tee back to selected non-profits that help turn lives around for families. Made with 100% organic cotton and low-impact dyes this tee is sure to not only wrap you in softness but also warm your heart as you know your purchase is doing something for others.




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