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I got a couple of comments on last week’s post on Reusable Bags, and more specifically the Wrap-N-Mat, so I thought I’d just post a quick update.

First, Jan over at Unique Baby Gear Ideas wondered if the bags were machine washable, and indeed, the website says that the bags are machine washable, with a food safe liner that also wipes clean.

Jan also wanted to know if the bag would hold the food snugly, and I thought perhaps a different photo might show off the closed version a bit better.

With the fold and the velcro closure, it looks to me like the sandwich inside is going to stay put!

Anyone out there with any personal experience with these bags, feel free to chime in!

Thanks for the comments, girls!

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As a soon-to-be new mom, I admit to being a little concerned about the whole diaper issue.

I know that disposable diapers can sit in landfills for over 500 years, but I just can’t bring myself to do cloth diapers. Even if I could, the chemical detergents used to wash the diapers can be almost as harmful, right?

Apparently there’s now a third option — has anyone besides Julia Roberts checked out gDiapers?

According to their website,

gDiapers are truly the Third Option – the first new diaper to come along in 40 years.

The Flushable can be flushed, home-composted, or tossed. Because gDiaper Flushables are made from natural cellulose and wood pulp, they readily break down when flushed and will not harm sewage treatment facilities.

Not only do they seem good for the planet, I love these great colors!

gDiapers promises no chlorine, no perfumes, no inks or dyes, no plastic layer, no latex and no garbage!

I may need to talk my husband into trying something new this time around…

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Remember your brown bag school lunch? My mother always packed mine with a sandwich and an apple that ended up in the garbage. (Sorry, Mom!)

Brown bag lunches may be a great way to give your kids healthier food choices at school, but the brown bag part, especially with the plastic sandwich baggies, isn’t especially green.

The folks at I’m Organic have some really cute options for your eco-conscious student — how cute is this bag made out of 100% certified organic cotton?!

It also come in brown for boys.

And as far as the plastic ziplock bag problem is concerned, check out this clever solution from ReusableBags.com.

According to the website,

Simply fold around sandwiches, veggie sticks, cookies and other goodies, fold the cotton wrapper closed, secure with the Velcro closure, and they’re ready to go. To top it off, these smart reusable sandwich wrappers unfold into placemats! The FDA-approved, food-grade PEVA lining easily wipes clean after every use and is certified by the manufacturer to be totally lead-free.

Time to bring your brown bag lunch into the 21st century!

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Now that I’m expecting my own little one this summer, I’ve been combing every available baby website hunting for clothes, cribs, gear and just about everything else!

Along the way, I found this amazing organic blanket made by Nui Organics and thought I would share it with you!

From the Tiny McSmall website,

NUI Organics baby blankets are crafted from the finest purest wool in the world - 100% certified organic New Zealand Merino.

They use no dyes, just all natural colors. The rich deep cocoa in the Grid blanket is from a black sheep. You will find no chemical dyes or bleaches in NUI Organics™ blankets to greet your newborn.

The blanket is a pricey $148, but it looks so luxurious that this one might be worth a splurge!

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I found this really beautiful and eco-friendly gift wrap idea on one of my new favorite blogs — Rare Bird Finds.

Sold on the New York Public Library website, the beautiful and reusable gift wrap comes in five different fabrics with a Japanese flair and sells for $12.95.

According to the library shop website,

Based on Furoshiki, a square cloth traditionally used in Japan to wrap shopping purchases and embellish important gifts, Furochic is made of 100% cotton and measures 27″ X 27″. Furochic comes with a full yard of tying ribbon, a matching card and illustrated instructions for wrapping techniques.

Next time you’re unsure about the gift you’re giving, why not wrap it in something so beautiful the gift itself is merely an afterthought?

And check out more of the amazing posts over at Rare Bird Finds — you’re guaranteed to find something to fall in love with!

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