Eco Friendly
Smart Sprinkler
Seems like everything is integrated with a smart phone these days, making life more convenient and efficient. Such is the case with the Rachio 16 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller, 2nd Generation (www.rachio.com, $249.99), a smart sprinkler controller that allows you to create a...
Clean Sweep
Got a mess? Think twice before you grab the closest cleaner. So many brands on the market do a great job in cleaning, but aren’t so great for the environment and more importantly, are harmful to families. But don't fret...
Tableware For a Cause
Dress up your party table with Cheeky ($3.99 per pack, www.cheekyhome.com, sold exclusively at Target), a vibrant line of paper and plastic products that includes plates, bowls, cups, napkins and utensils. The line includes designs from artists Lotta Jansdotter and...
Sip with this Eco-Friendly Straw
Add a cute touch to your drinking cups with the original paper drinking straws, Aardvark Straws (24-pack, prices range from $2.99-$5.25, www.aardvarkstraws.com). Yes, paper straws! They’re completely eco-friendly and don't dissolve in your beverages or lose their color. Made with...
Cool It
Beat the heat with The Dyson Cool fan AM06 10-inch Desk Fan (www.dyson.com, $299.99). This quiet, no-blade fan brings the cool air in and distributes it evenly throughout the room without creating choppy airflow or worry about dangerous blades. Available...
Fun Ideas for Kids – Wide Ruled
Perfect for any lunchbox are Notebook “Paper” Napkins ($17.50 for a set of two, www.leafcutterdesigns.com), whimsical reusable cloth napkins that resemble the real deal! Made from organic cotton and measuring 8 ½” x 11”, they’re hemmed neatly all around and...
Back to School – Box Your Lunch
Make lunchtime fun and eco-friendly with the Bento Kit 2.0 by Bentology (Starting at $38.99, www.bentology.net, For the entire family). Healthy snacks, sides and main courses fit nicely inside each mini container eliminating the need for disposable plastic bags as...
Vegan Polish
Make a bold statement with Lillian Eve ($12, www.lillianeve.com), a vegan and toxin-free nail polish line. Feel even better after a manicure knowing you’ve used an unharmful product! The new collection includes popular pastel and nude colors that will have...
An Eco-Friendly Timepiece
Gwen Stefani has partnered with Q&QSmileSolar to create a limited edition collection of solar-powered watches (operational for over three months with just one charge and no battery). The Harajuku Lovers x Q&Q SmileSolar Collection ($50, available at Nordstrom and Nordstrom.com)...
Spring into Clean: Baby Soft Detergent
Made just for baby, Baby Ecos Laundry Detergent, (Earth Friendly Products, www.ecos.com, $13.99) is a hypoallergenic scent-free laundry detergent that rinses thoroughly, leaving baby’s clothes clean and soft. No need for an additional fabric softener, that’s naturally built in. Also...
Spring into Clean: Dust Buster
Stop kicking up the dust and get rid of it for good with the Zabada Dust Glove (ZabadaClean.com, $40), which uses fibers to collect and hold thick and heavy dust and dander. No water or cleaners necessary, just wipe dusty...
Spring into Clean: All-Natural Body Sponge
Gently exfoliate and rejuvenate skin with My Konjac Sponge (www.mykonjacsponge.com, $11, for the entire family), a natural sponge made from the konjac potato plant. Hypoallergenic and fragrance free, there’s a sponge for every skin type, including one that’s made especially...
Spring into Clean: Pure Goodness
Created by moms who recognized the need for safe household cleaners, Dapple (dapplebaby.com) products are made with natural ingredients that are biodegradable, free of all phthalates, parabens, SLS, SLES, dyes and fragrances. Our favorites are Dapple’s16 oz. fragrance-free Dish Liquid...
Spring into Clean: Vanishing Act
Stubborn stains disappear with Buncha Farmers All Natural Stain Remover (www.bunchafarmers.com, $3.99), a eucalyptus and litsea scented, biodegradable stick that packs a powerful, yet natural punch. Use it on clothing, carpets, furniture and shoes. Other uses include getting rid of...
A Customizable Calendar
Add a splash of color to your office space with the Color Calendar Wall Decal by Paper Culture ($49.99, www.paperculture.com). Made from fabric, each individual decal square is removable, allowing you to get creative and reposition on walls as you please...
Sip With Confidence
Ceramic Travel Mugs by Karma ($15, www.karmagifts.com) feature designs and inspirational messages to keep wonderful thoughts top of mind throughout the day. Each mug comes with a secure lid for travel, so you can sip worry free while on the...
Soft as Silk
If you’re having a “take me away” moment, Bombs Away Bath Bomb Powder (www.lulublossom.com, $14 for a 16oz tub) by vegan skin care and bath line company, Lulu Blossom, is sure to be a sweet solution for a little R&R....
Love Potions
Nourish and hydrate your body with EO Organic Body Serums: No 01 and No 02 (Small World Trading Co., www.eoproducts.com, $21.99 each). These anti-aging oils are 100% organic, non-GMO and made with essential oils that are naturally aroma therapeutic. Use No 01: Revitalizing...
Get It Together
Find everyday wisdom and organize your thoughts using the Journal Trio by Wordologies ($18, www.wordologies.com). Each package comes with three journals – one lined, one blank, and one with graph-paper. Made of recycled paper, all journals display a meaningful message...
Skin Deep
Detoxify, exfoliate and soften your skin with the Glacial Facial Purifying Mineral Mud Masque by Alaska Glacial Mud Co. ($34, www.alaskaglacialmud.com). Hand-carved from the Copper River Delta in Alaska and enriched with certified organic and botanical extracts, the masque will...
Super Sippies
Nalgene, the maker of reusable bottles and containers that are safe for families and great for the environment, has come out with a new line of kids' sippy bottles that are extremely durable, spill proof, and like their other products are...
Life is Good
Everything from this "feel good" apparel company is made of quality, 100% cotton and pre washed for softness. Life is Good makes t-shirts and accessories for the entire family featuring warm colors and inspirational messages. 10% of net proceeds help children...
Molly’s Suds Laundry Powder
After suffering a stillbirth, pediatric nurse and mom Monica Leonard learned about the abundance of harmful chemicals in household products, especially in laundry detergent. To provide families with a safer alternative she launched Molly's Suds Laundry Powder, ($21), named after...
Cover Up
High school friends-now-moms Lili Yeo and Linsey Ebuen joined forces to invent baby mittens that actually stay put on baby’s tiny hands. These adorable eco-friendly Guavamitts (Price: $12/pair, $22/two) are 70 percent bamboo and 30 percent organic cotton. Velco closure offers a snug fit,...
Animal Spirit
SpiritHoods have come out with a lighter style just in time for summer fun. Kids Surf Rat Hoods ($49, ages 4 to 12), are made locally in Los Angeles and just like their other collections, 10% of the profits are donated...
Play It Safe
Dive into play with Green Toys Safe Seas Sets (Submarine $19.99, Seaplane $24.99), featuring a Seaplane or Submarine and a copy of Joel Harper’s children’s book All the Way to the Ocean. Sales benefit Sustainable Surf, a nonprofit dedicated to...
Serve It Up
Brinware ($9.99 - $19.99) makes dining fun with its appealing and eco-friendly tempered glass and silicone plates, placemats, and food containers. Glass plates come with removable silicone covers so they’re less breakable but still easy to wash. They’re tested in...