When I first saw Green Lullaby’s doll cradle and block style storage boxes I was sure they were made of wood.  They looked so sturdy and classically designed.  That is all true too.  Yet each Green Lullaby product is made of corrugated cardboard.  Light, easy to assemble and Eco-friendly too Green Lullaby has created a whole line of  100% natural products.

The real rocking doll cradle is completely portable, easy to assemble and even has a carrying case to tote it with you to different places and spaces like grandma’s house. The pink and green floral design is sweet and guaranteed to please with its included doll mattress.  Even better is Green Lullaby’s unisex MultiBox, a 3-in-1 storage box, seat and learning tool.  Styled like those classic wooden blocks we all had as kids these corrugated cardboard boxes are perfect for play rooms, bedrooms and even outdoor play spaces.  Each box is recyclable and fire-retardant.  I love how each box has a cover and hand slots for toting around.  The numbers, letters and bright colors will inspire and teach your children during their hours of play.

Green Lullaby products are available at Oompa toys, Abe’s Market and Giggle.com.  Check out their portable cradle and kid-sized desk and chair too.  You won’t believe they’re  cardboard either.

From our friends at Shopalicious

From our friends at Mommy Insider

The Clean for a Day creamy face cleanser ($15 for 4 oz.) is perhaps the best smelling wash I have ever had the pleasure of using, even when compared to other organic and natural lines. I have sensitive/combination skin and found the soap free formula left my skin clean, without over-drying (it derives its cleaning agents from sugar and corn). An “Insider Tip” indicates this product can also be used with a cotton ball as a make-up remover. While I found it a little too creamy for this, it still fulfilled its main purpose as a face wash quite well.

My favorite product in the line is the Pore Shrink Deep Pore Cleansing Mask ($15 for 2 oz.) — a refreshing mask made up of Clove, Tea Tree Oil and Lemongrass. Gentle enough for everyday use on oily skin, yet effective enough for weekly use by those with combination to dry skin, like myself. Using the product once a week will also make the 2 oz. last, as the mask does not require very thick coverage to work.

Additional products in the line include a Jojoba & Mint Facial Scrub ($15 for 2 oz.), SPF 4 Brightening Day Crème ($23 for 1 oz.), Breakout Oil ($19 for 1 oz.), and an incredible hydrating Night Crème, which I enjoyed using once a week for nighttime repair. With ingredients ranging from 63-84% organic and products that deliver the results they promise, Kiss My Face has established a line that should create repeat users out of fans of cruelty-free cosmetics.

From our friends at Short and Sweet NYC

This 20 ounce BPA-free water bottle features a built-in anti-microbial filter that reduces the chlorine content of tap water by more than 50%. This should make ordinary tap water taste more like bottled water.

The Liv Pure looks to be both an economical and environmental friendly solution. The filter can be used up to 500 times so that means 500 fewer plastic water bottles in the trash. Each bottle only costs $10 and a replacement filter pack of two only costs $8.

Anyone try the Liv Pure? Let us know what you think.

From our friends at Green Shopaholic

JUARA Skincare’s website says “where botanical science meets Indonesian tradition” and it is these principles that make up this straightforward line loaded with botanicals. The creators draw on their East Asian heritages and beauty rituals to put together JUARA. Within their therapeutic body care line, the Candlenut Oil Hand and Body Balm ($25, 4.75 oz) is a luxuriant, nourishing lotion. It is a non-greasy, effective formula with the key ingredient of candlenut oil. An Indonesian staple, candlenut oil is an extremely hydrating plant oil that has a velvet feel and slight tropical aroma. I used the lotion after bathing as warm water can leave skin feeling parched. Instantaneously, my skin felt like silk and replenished.

From our friends at Short and Sweet NYC

New parents know the pleasure (or pain) of constantly dealing with dirty diapers. What better way to keep your babies legs warm and toasty while keeping their bum accessible than with these Agoo Bamboo Leg Huggers.

These ultra cute leg huggers are 13 inches long and have 1″ knitted elastic ribbing on each end to keep them in place. It’s also made out of bamboo, an earth-friendly sustainable material, that’s moisture-wicking, odor-resistant, and naturally anti-bacterial.

There’s tons of patterns and colors so you can easily mix ‘n match.

From our friends at Green Shopaholic

As a busy mom, having an easy beauty routine that works is essential.  I look for something that is easy to apply, has staying power and is good for my skin. Raw Natural Beauty makes a line of makeup that is all natural and created from the earth’s minerals.

All Raw Natural Beauty products are:

• Free of parabens and petrochemicals
• Free of synthetic preservatives
• Free of artificial colorants and fragrances
• Never tested on animals

In addition, the ingredients which are imported from around the world are purchased from sources that:

• Practice sustainable agriculture
• Reject the use of pesticides and genetic engineering
• Are committed to the guidelines of Fair Trade Production
• Help support local farming companies

The Raw Minerals Discovery Kit pictured above comes with everything you need to learn to use mineral makeup. Two shades of foundation are included and can be blended to perfectly match your skin tone. Customize your coverage to fit your needs by applying more as needed.  Raw Minerals glides effortlessly onto your skin and leaves you with a flawless finish that will last all day- something a mom can truly appreciate.

Vaska is a California based company that develops botanical solutions for household, institutional, and industrial cleaning. Vaska is committed to using only healthy, green, and safe ingredients in its formulas.

Vaska’s home laundry products include Herbatergent, Herbasoft fabric softener, Spotoff stain remover, and Oxygenbleach

The top hotels in San Francisco, including the Ritz-Carlton and Joie de Vivre hotels use Vaska.In August, the San Francisco Giants also started using Vaska exclusively to wash player uniforms. The fact that such well known entities are using Vaska speaks volumes for the product.  I’ve tried Herbatergent Scent Free myself and was not disappointed.  It seems to be well formulated and gets the job done.  I liked knowing it was free of irritants for my children’s sensitive skin.  Plus, I felt good by doing my part using an earth friendly product.

Aubrey Organics, Color Me Natural, 100% Natural Permanent Hair Color, Dark Brown, 4 oz (115 g)

We put a lot of stuff in our hair shampoo, conditioner, products, and color. The good news is that hair care products are made mostly of water. The bad news is that the chemical ingredients that actually do the work—chemical detergents, dyes, fragrances, and conditioners—aren’t always safe for you or good for the environment. Dyes and colors often come with ingredient lists that are 60 or 70 chemicals long and can be pretty toxic. Aubrey Organics Color Me Natural is made of chemical-free all natural ingredients. This mild ayurvedic blend of botanicals gently coats the hair for vibrant, stable color that lasts without damaging your hair. Covers gray and enhances your own natural hair color.

From our friends at Deal Hippie