Nui Organics Grid Blanket
January 23rd, 2008
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!
Furochic Gift Wrap
January 22nd, 2008
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!
Simple Food Soynut Butter
January 22nd, 2008
I must admit that I love me some peanut butter, but these super cute and super healthy soynut butters from Simple Food might just convince me to branch out!
In addition to the No Salt, No Sugar version for purists, the offerings include Slightly Salted, Slightly Sweet, Cinnamon Sugar and even Chocolate!
The butters are peanut-free, tree nut-free, gluten-free, certified organic, vegan AND kosher, so whatever your particular dietary hangup, these soynut butters are bound to fit the bill.
To be honest, I just can’t wait to open my pantry door and see these adorable jars sitting on the shelf! Now I just need to find the perfect jelly…
Here Comes Another Bubble
January 13th, 2008
The mantra of this blog has always been “Know better. Do better.”
Well, this YouTube video is less about doing good, but after my years spent in the first round of the Internet bubble, it does remind me that we should all know better. Plus, it’s just kinda funny.
Enjoy!
Shabby Apple
November 14th, 2007
Most of you know that I like nothing better than a good excuse to indulge in high fashion. My latest find is a company called Shabby Apple.
Dubbing themselves “Couture with a Conscience,” Shabby Apple is partnering with Unitus to give 5% of its net profits to microfinance projects.
According to their website,
For many women in the developing world, life is a constant struggle against poverty and hardship. Limited economic opportunity leads to a downward cycle of malnutrition, illiteracy and poor health - a cycle that traps each new generation. Through access to microfinance - financial services such as microcredit loans, insurance, savings and other products - women can overcome poverty and provide a better life for their children.
Every $100 donation provides at least 20 women with access to financial services - and the chance to live a life without poverty. Plus the dresses are super cute!
This flirty black satin holiday dress, “Sabrina,” is one of my favorites at just $98.
In addition to the dresses, Shabby Apple also carries a line of accessories, and you can expect to see Shabby Baby in February!
Now go do some guilt-free shopping!