So what are you doing to mark this day? Are you considering to start recycling things around your household like tin cans and glass bottles instead of just putting them directly into the trash? Perhaps you're thinking of starting to use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic bags every time you do your grocery shopping? Or maybe you're already doing those and other things to help the environment. If you haven't yet- you can start today, tomorrow, or whenever... because everyday can be Earth Day!
Today, Hip Mama's Place is featuring Nubius Organics, an online organic and natural products store that exists to raise awareness of environmental issues offering eco-friendly (and stylish!) products for your home and for your entire family. Their store slogan, "Blending Style With Sustainability" says it all- they offer stylish products that not only help better the environment- they also encourage 'green living' for everyone.
From famous eco-friendly brands like Fleurville, Sigg, Kate Quinn Organics, Gecko, and many others, Nubius Organics is a one-stop shopping place for all things natural and organic. Here are my top picks from this earth-friendly store:
1. Mimi the Sardine Lunch Bag- both functional and fashionable for adults and adorable for kids (or visa versa!), this lunch bag is roomy, durable and machine washable. It's water and stain resistant too! I especially love the "Chicks" design on these bags. Comes in ten lively, trendy designs; $19.50 each.
2. Green to Grow BPA-Free Baby Bottle- baby bottles that are made from PES plastic and are free of phthalates and free of bisphenol A – a suspected hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, from which most baby bottles are made. These baby bottles are in 100% recycled packaging, tested for safety, and are dishwasher safe. They come in 5 0z and 10 oz size bottles, from $7.49 to $10.49 each.
3. SIGG reusable water bottles- super stylish, eco-friendly, ultra-durable and unlike many plastics, won't leach toxins into your drink. These are lightweight, seamless aluminum bottles crafted with extreme precision to last a lifetime. SIGG bottles come in adult and kid designs, from $15.99 each.
4. Under The Nile Veggie Crate- these darling veggie toys are stuffed with 100% organic cotton- a great way to introduce your baby to veggies at playtime. The Vegetable Crate comes with four cheery veggies (Carrot, Green Beans, Mushroom and Tomato) and can be purchased invidually through Nubius Organics. $24.50 set of 4 veggies with the crate. 
5. Speesees Colorful Animal Bib- The buttery softness of the animal speesees bib is adorable and fun to wear at mealtimes. They are made of 100% organic interlock & terry cotton. Comes in four colorful colors and animal designs, $15.99 each.
These beautiful, fashionable, functional, and earth-friendly products are available, only at NubiusOrganics.com. Enter coupon code HMP15 for 15% off your purchases today and always (no expiration).
*Win a Mimi the Sardine Lunch Bag of your choice! Leave a comment on this post with your choice of Mimi the Sardine Lunch Bag design and be entered to win. Contest ends next Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 12MN, CST. US and Canada residents only. Goodluck!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Happy Earth Day!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Life Is Good...Don't We All Know That?
As mothers, we're not immune to the stresses our daily lives bring- juggling careers, home, kids, among other things. Some days we all just need to be reminded that inspite of all the hassles and stresses we tackle everyday, there are still a lot to be grateful for.
LIG (Life is good) shirts are 'feel good' shirts that remind us to take things easy and know that life is sweet. Life is good.
I can't tell you how many complements I've gotten about my logo LIG shirt. I think because it doesn't only look cool and stylish on anyone, it also cheers up people when they see the message. The shirts come in different styles, designs, and colors but my two favorites are the Life Is Good Freedom Tees- a semi-fitted style, tie-dye design; and the Nubby Henleys- so adorably soft and so feminine- just my kind of shirts! My little boys also have the graphic LIG Crusher Short Tees in Monkey and Dig It designs and they just look so cute and adorable in them!
When you enter the LIG website, you'll be impressed to see their entire collection of shirts, sports wear, organic clothing and accessories, home wares and decor like candles, photo frames and such. They even got some fun beach items like beach balls, towels, and many more. It's actually a great store to find gifts for the entire family or for any special person in your life. Since the day I wore my LIG shirt and got complements on it, I've officially declared myself a big LIG fan! :)
*Win a pair of mom and baby/toddler shirts from LIG! Leave a comment on this post with your favorite mom and baby/kid shirt design from Life Is Good and be entered to win! Contest ends April 28, 2008, 12 MN, CST. US and Canada residents only. Goodluck!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Savvy Moms Love Mother Earth and Baby
Whenever I get invited to a birthday party or baby shower, I always look for stylish, unique gifts. With two little ones at home, I find it more convenient now to shop online. Mother Earth and Baby just came to me at the right time when I was looking for a baby shower gift for one of my mom to-be friends.
This trendy online boutique carries just about every mom and baby clothing and gifts you could want- from trendy to unique to classic, even organic items- they have it all! The collections of baby and maternity clothing, baby essentials, nursery furniture, decor and accessories that Mother Earth and Baby offer are just really impressive. Terri Scinto, the hardworking mom/store owner, spends a lot of time researching and locating the items she feature in her store. When you visit Mother Earth and Baby, you can tell that this store is a labor of love in itself. This online store is very easy to navigate and the products are categorized in such a way that it's a zip to find what you need. You can create your own account while you shop so you can pre-select the items you want and come back to it later when you're ready to buy them. They even have a convenient baby registry if you're looking to create one for your coming special baby. This is one of the unique features they offer in their store where it "lets you choose gifts from virtually any store in the world, so you can register for everything you want from Mother Earth and Baby and everything else you want with just a few clicks".
I love that they also have the featured items section. Here you will find their popular items- like the Kicky Pants Bamboo Dress from the Bamboo line of organic clothing for baby and kids, and the Smart Mom Donut Shaped Teething Pendant- a hot baby accessory loved by famous mom celebrities Tori Spelling and Ming Na. I honestly love the Bamboo line of organic baby clothing that Mother Earth and Baby offers so I am going to get my friend the trendy Bamboo Baby Striped Pajamas (featured on this post) and this incredibly soft and snuggly Bamboo Bathrobe- (I know, I own one myself).
So how about you, have you checked out Mother Earth and Baby yet? Shop now and save 15% off your purchase when you enter code HipMamas15.
*Win A Sara Bear Diaper Caddy in Bailey! Leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite item for yourself or for your baby from the Mother Earth and Baby store and be entered to win this fabulous giveaway! Contest ends Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 12MN, CST. US and Canada residents only. Goodluck!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Hip, Funny Little Shirts For Your Little Ones
Hip. Witty. Trendy. Three words that describe the shirts and onesies offered by Trendy Tadpole. When you see the funny, catchy phrases on their shirts like, "Oh Snap", "All Hands On The Poop Deck", "These Aren't The Parents I Ordered", you can't help but laugh out loud.
Julie Pruitt, owner of Trendy Tadpole, has brought pop culture, a hint of nostalgia, and a pinch of fun to the table in every tee shirt she makes. With three established, talented designers working with her to create hip, modern kids' shirts that also include Japanese and retro-inspired designs, Julie has made Trendy Tadpole well-known and can now be found in trendy boutiques and online baby stores everywhere. Their designs are printed on high-quality American Apparel shirts based in Los Angeles- guaranteed to be a sweat-shop free company.
I love the Japanese and retro-inspired shirt designs they feature in their collection too- so cool and so trendy on my little ones' chests!
By the way, Julie offered these tips when buying and caring for your Trendy Tadpole shirts: buy the next size up as they run small, and wash them inside out and dry on low as they do shrink a lot.
Trendy Tadpole shirts are regularly priced at $24, but they are currently running a 40% off promotion. Just enter the code 40off at check out to get your discount.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Baby Rock Apparel Really Rocks!
If you consider yourself a stylish or fashionable mom, you would want your own little dudes and dudettes to sport the latest, trendiest clothes too. Chances are, you go to your regular baby store and all you see are the same designs on baby clothes and you get frustrated. Don't be. Turn to Baby Rock Apparel.
Baby Rock Apparel are "hip baby clothes with an edge". With rockin' tees and onesies that feature catchy phrases like, "Really... I'm with the Band", or "Drama Queen, Just Like Mommy'- who says kids can't be trendy and look like real rock stars?
My two favorites are the "weathered look" design "Cowboys and Indians" shirt worn here by my two and a half year old toddler Gabriel (with his curly brown hair and ruggedly handsome look, who says he doesn't look like a true little rock star?) ;)...
... and, the black Rock Baby Apparel logo shirt which is what I got for my one year old Jaden. I love, love, love these rockin' hip shirts on my two lovable little dudes!
You can't go wrong with these baby shirts and onesies. They don't only look trendy and eye-catching- they're also very soft and comfortable. The fabrics are made with high quality combed cotton and the fit is just perfect!
Baby Rock shirts and onesies are from $22 with free shipping when you spend $75 or more at BabyRockApparel.com. Save more by entering the coupon code "hipmamasplace" at checkout, and take 20% off your total purchase. Offer good until June 1st, 2008.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Heavenly Children's Accessories
I recently participated in a baby shower party for one of my mom friends. Looking around for a unique gift item to get for her coming baby girl, I stumbled upon this very stylish children's online store that carries the most unique, hip accessories for kids- Heavenly Hooked... On Children's Accessories. (Yup, that's the store's full name).
Heavenly Hooked... On Children's Accessories is definitely a store to check out if you're looking for one-of-a-kind children's accessories for gift-giving or for yourself.
Take a look at this cute pacifier that's got attitude. Or the cuddlesome minky/chenille blankets that look oh-so-adorable!.. or the pretty little clippies for little princesses.. aren't they all delightful? 
And this hooded towel with the matching mitten- 100% cotton and beautifully arranged with silk ribbon and a rubber duckie. This item is so hot and so cute you don't even need to wrap it for gift-giving.
These stylish children's accessories and more, now available at Heavenly Hooked... On Children's Accessories.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Positively Organic Baby Clothing Set Winner!
Congratulations to heatherdove for winning this beautiful organic baby clothing gift set from Positively Organic!
I'm sure you could put it to good use- congratulations on having a new baby too! :)
For fun, fresh, friendly-to-the-planet baby clothing, look no more than Positively Organic kids' apparel.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Baby Willow's Petit Boutique
*Photo Courtesy: BabyWillows.com
If you're from the Gardnerville, Nevada area or are expecting to be in that part of town some time soon, there is a beautiful, must-see baby boutique out there called Baby Willow's Petit Boutique.
Baby Willow's Petit Boutique is a premier baby boutique in Northern Nevada and carries hundreds of great designer baby and children's products such as clothing, maternity items, shoes, toys, accessories, and more. Recently, they've expanded their business to offer the convenience of online shopping for those who can't shop from their store personally.
The website looks great and easy to navigate and search. Check out the tempting new designs of Fleurville Escape Pods in the "Baby Accessories" section of the store, the fashionable Fire Island baby swimwear sets in the "Baby Swimwear"... they even sell special occassion items like christening gowns, birthday outfits, and exquisite dolls by Lee Middleton.
This is the online baby boutique that has it all- Baby Willow's Petit Boutique. To see more of the unique, beautiful baby and mommy items they feature in their store, just go to: www.babywillows.com/shop/
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Positively Beautiful Organic Kids' Apparel
Here's a brand new collection of fresh and delightful organic cotton baby and toddler clothes that's been gaining wide attention in the media and is a huge hit in hip baby boutiques everywhere- the Positively Organic brand of kids' apparel.
I'd say, Positively Organic cotton baby and toddler clothes are up there in the 'major cuteness' category in kids' apparel.;)
The bold graphics and bright colors, the hip yet simple designs- these baby clothes are not only fun to wear, they're also made to be earth-friendly. Just check out their signature collection B•babies- naturally colored bodysuits and tees inspired by nature and the great outdoors. I'm warning you all, you'll fall in love with them! Then there's the vibrant Happy Wear collection which will let you mix-and-match bodysuits, yoga pants and accessories- oh so adorable! And, the new Earthline collection- these ones are absolutely hip and luxuriously soft- my favorites! Have you all heard of the term 'sustainable clothing'? Well, this collection is geared towards supporting that new environmental movement. My toddler owns the Earthline set of long sleeve tee with matching corduroy pants in olive and oh, he just looked so adorably cute in them (no kidding!). :)
Positively Organic baby clothes are- yes, 100% organic. They are made from handpicked and ring spun cotton with low-impact dyes and nickel-free snaps, sewn and assembled by highly-skilled, small-scale manufacturers in a sweatshop-free environment. The packaging are about as cute and 'green conscious' as they come- made from recycled and reusable materials. So go ahead- make your baby look stylish with any of the Positively Organic baby and toddler clothes collection, from $10-$58 at Positively-Organic.com. Enter coupon code POHM-01 at checkout to save 15% off, good until 4/15/08.
*Wanna win a set of Positively Organic Happy Head-to-Toe Gift Set? Hip Mama's Place is giving away one(1) gift set in red, 3-6 months old infant size to one lucky winner! What to do? Simply subscribe to HMP's email updates, then post a comment on this post now thru Wednesday, March 26th, 2008, 12 MN, CST to be entered to win. US and Canada participants only. One winner will be picked at random and announced here on HMP the next day, Thursday, March 27th, 2008. Please remember to leave your email address in your comment if you don't have a blog. Thanks and goodluck!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Baby Shirts That Encourage "Nourishment" Of Well-Being
According to The Whole Child on PBS.org, creativity is the freest form of self-expression. For children, their creativity manifests in imagination or fantasy, which we can see most clearly when they play freely. As a parent, you can encourage your child develop his creativity and imagination by exposing him to new sights, sounds, and sensations. Think big books with colorful pictures when reading stories together, using your child as the main character when playing pretend, and providing props for imaginative play.
Inside Out Kidz is a new, unique concept in kids' apparel in that their designs express important messages to remind us that it is never too early to help our children develop a loving Heart, strong Spirit, active Imagination, and a commitment to protecting the Earth. Each of their shirts and onesies are created and designed to encourage "nourishment" in the child's well-being. What's more, I love that they're made from 100% certified organic cotton and uses only water based inks with no PVC's.
I love the designs in I.O.K. organic shirts and onesies- they are absolutely adorable. I mean- I don't want to sound biased, but I think my baby Jaden look so cute in his "Nourish My Imagination" I.O.K. shirt here. ;)
I.O.K. Organic Tees and Onesies come in Infant and Toddler sizes, $20 at InsideOutKidz.com Enter "HIPMAMA" at checkout to get 20% off your purchase.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Fashion Fix For Chic Babies.. (And Win One Too!)
Here's a stylish, convenient way to have that ready-to-go spare outfit for you baby or toddler- the babysparewear kit. This sleek baby outfit kit is just super-cute and comes pre-packed with baby's essentials: a long-sleeve tee and two coordinating super-soft short sleeve tee and pants. Each kit is held in a chic nylon travel case in a compact design. The back pocket can hold a spare diaper and mini-wipes for those emergency "uh-ohs" when you're out and about with your baby. Simply put, this is the easy, modern alternative to that bulky plastic bag that mom packs with baby's change of clothes.
The idea of babysparewear is simple and yet sophisticated- to have that "emergency" spare outfit for baby that's both fashionable and easy to pack. I have never seen a baby outfit kit just like babysparewear--so cute and so adorable and yet so convenient and functional. This is one of those portable baby essentials kit where you never have to compromise function with style- you can have both. It's smart on baby and even smarter on fashion-conscious mom like you! Whether you're in the car, out shopping, or just about everywhere with baby- keep a babysparewear to prepare for the inevitable.
Available in infant and toddler sizes, babysparewear is your answer for that emergency 'fashion fix'. Get your babysparewear kit, $52 at JuJuBeaneBoutique.com. Hip Mama's Place readers receive 15% off with code 'HMP15'.
Wanna win a kit? I have one sparewear kit available for giveaway pictured on this post in Pink Bunny, Medium size (6-12 months)- fit for your chic baby girl. Click here on how to enter this giveaway! :)
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Looking For That Special First-Walker Baby Shoes?
No mommy can deny it. When her baby starts to show signs of pre-walking, she starts to look for the best first walker shoes that's not only soft and comfortable, but also stylish on her baby's little feet. The problem is, most baby shoes sold in major stores these days doesn't really live up to these "baby's first shoes must-have" qualities.
Then came Isabooties. Wow, I've never seen such wonderfully cute and stylish first baby shoes before. I mean, who can resist these qualities? Soft, comfy on babys’ feet, easy to put on but hard for baby to pull off, machine-washable, durable, skid-proof, fade-resistant..the list is endless. 
*Brooke Shields' daughter Grier in her Chocolate Fleurs
This pediatrician-recommended baby shoes has landed the pages of several popular parenting and baby magazines like Parents, American Baby, and more. Celebrity moms Jennifer Garner, Brooke Shields, and Britney Spears are big fans of Isabooties themselves. Grab a pair of IsaBooties, $29-$32 at IsaBooties.com plus take 15% off your order of IsaBooties when you enter coupon code "hipmamas" at checkout.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Silly but Hip Baby Onesie
Who wouldn't giggle when somebody sees your baby wear this silly but cute, hip baby onesie?
For the fashionista mama in you who loves Louis Vuitton designer fashion, this brown "louis spitton" onesie will surely turn a lot of heads anywhere! "Like hip mama, like hip baby". A perfect gift for that stylish mommy. "Louis Spitton" onesie $32.00 at Pink Olive Boutique.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Dare to be Sockadelic
I just found a colorful, creative solution to the age-old problem of the disappearing sock- get sock sets of three by LittleMissMatched. Yes, a set doesn't come in a pair but in three. Based entirely on the premise of selling missmatched socks, LittleMissmatched is changing the world one sock at a time.
The fabulous socks come in missmatching color waves and patterns such as polka dots, stripes, hearts, ducks, stars and have cute names like Fabulous, Marvelous, Kooky and Zany. Fabulous indeed. So go on, go crazy with color and dare to be 'sockadelic'. $8 for a set of three at LittleMismatched.com
