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!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Wupzey Food Catcher- Win It!
Got messy floors under your baby's high chair because of falling food?
I found this great, innovative product called Wupzey Food Catcher that will eliminate the hassle of constantly sweeping the floor under the high chair every time your baby eats.
I swear, this product is heaven sent! I used to put this large plastic, washable mat under the high chair every time my baby eats in his high chair. It did help catch the mess, but the time and energy it took to clean and wash a mat that was too large for the sink and finding the space to dry it- to me, was just too much. Until one day I found out about a food catcher called Wupzey. No kidding- I became an instant fan!
Wupzey Food Catcher is created and designed to be what it is- to catch food. It is a piece of nylon material that can be attached to any high chair with a foot rest. It's made of "rip stop nylon" material that's lightweight, durable, and can be easily cleaned either in the sink or in the washing machine.
According to Johanna Romaniuk, the California mom who invented this very helpful product, "A parent will get the most use from the Wupzey if they start to use it from when their baby first starts to eat finger foods. It helps the most for babies beginning at 5-8 months to 16 to 18 months. The older they get, the more coordination they have so they begin to drop food less".
The Wupzey Food Catcher comes in ten lovely colors and you can also get a free bib with your purchase, $19.95 at Wupzey.com.
*Win It! Win A Wupzey Food Catcher. Leave a comment on this post with your choice of color and be entered to win! Contest ends Tuesday, April 22nd, 12MN, CST. US and Canada residents only. Goodluck!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Diaper Duty Gets Chic- Win This!
OMG, these are just so chic! When I received this beautiful diaper clutch and burp cloths set from Polka Dot Frogs, I just had to blurt out, "WOW!".
Polka Dot Frogs diaper clutches will keep moms stylish and organized at the same time. Sometimes, all we need are a few baby's essentials- when we make a quick stop to the grocery store, to the doctor's office, or a short visit to grandma's. This diaper clutch are just perfect for those and more! Each diaper clutch can hold a travel size wipes box and 2-3 diapers. You could even slip in baby's binky and your favorite lip gloss in this surprisingly stuffable fabric clutch.
The set of two burp cloths came tied with a beautiful silk polka dot ribbon and are just as delightful as the matching clutch. They are oversized burp cloths made from 100% luxurious Indian cotton and each can function both as a burp cloth and then when you're done, you can use it as a handy baby changing pad.
With luxurious designer fabrics, modern patterns, and stylish designs- you will never sacrifice function with style with the Polka Dot Frogs diaper clutches and burp cloths. You can buy them individually or as a set. Use coupon code FROG at checkout to receive 10% off. From $22.95 at PolkaDotFrogs.com.
*Wanna win this beautiful diaper clutch and burp cloths set from Polka Dot Frogs? Just leave a comment on this post and tell us your favorite color and pattern and be entered to win. Contest ends April 9th, Wednesday at 12 MN, CST. The winner will be picked at random and announced here on HMP on April 10th. Goodluck!
Monday, March 3, 2008
Nurse In Style With Boob Maternity
Thrilled about the prospect of having a baby but not too excited about giving up those hip clothes in favor of tent dresses and tops? Worry not- with the Boob Maternity line of maternity and nursing wear, you can still be a hip mama.
I first discovered the Boob Maternity clothing line back in 2005 when I was pregnant with my first son. One of my girlfriends gave me a Boob maternity top as a baby shower gift. It was a soft watermelon-colored maternity top with a unique opening design across the bust line to make nursing easier. I can remember how excited I was wearing it for the first time. The fabric was so luxuriously soft and stretchy it fitted my body so comfortably. The design is so versatile that I still even wore it long after I was over nursing my baby. I loved it!
The unique feature in most Boob nursing wear tops is the double layer of fabric across the bust line designed to make nursing your baby easy, comfortable, and discreet. There are no tacky clasps, clips, buttons or annoying ties at the opening area which makes it easily accessible with just one hand. The fabrics are so soft using materials such as thin sheer cotton, Lycra, and viscose jersey.
Check out the Boob Maternity Spring 2008 Collection of beautiful maternity sundresses, camisoles, singlet tanks and tops that flatter your curves, tricot trousers and jeans in great high and low-cut styles, chinos and shorts.
The Boob Maternity line includes the Maternity Wear and the Nursing Wear, all beautifully designed to wear from tiny bump to big belly and back again!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Have Fun Signing With Your Baby!
I found a great, fun way to play and learn with my toddler and baby through the Mocobabies signing flashcards and placemats.
Both these cool 'signing with baby' items are extremely helpful when having babies learn their first signs (eat, more, milk, and finished) and other first words such as food, mealtime, animal, and around the house signs.
The set of 35 flashcards will surely grab your baby's attention with fun, colorful illustrations. Each flashcard has easy-to-understand graphics and simple captions that make explanation easy for adults and fun for babies to learn. This iParenting award winner flash cards are laminated with rounded corners for safety and are virtually droolproof. I love the bold, retro inspired tin packaging as well- great for travelling with our babies while keeping them entertained.
My toddler loves his signing placemat as well. The bright and eye-catching design truly attracted him the first time we use it, and it doesn't fail to entertain him while doing the sign as I help him speak each word. This double-sided first signs placemat is also durable and stain resistant. One side features baby’s first signs- eat, milk, more, and finished, as well as first manners- thank you and please. The other side shows baby's food signs- water, juice, cereal, grapes, cheese, and more.
Get this awesome first signs for baby set- First Signs Flashcards, $25 and First Signs Placemat $10 at Modern-Mommy.com.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Nurse In Style With MilkChic Covers
Show your style, not yourself.. with the hip, stylish MilkChic Nursing Covers. These nursing covers come in gorgeous cotton prints and have 'delicious' milk flavor names such as kalua kreme, choco strawberry, hazelnut heaven and more. They are also generously sized to ensure full coverage and privacy while you're nursing. Unique features of the MilkChic covers include a stiff peek and see neck, so you can see your baby without exposing yourself to the public. There's also a strap with a d-ring closure to hold the cover around your neck and is fully adjustable for ease and comfortability.
MilkChic Nursing Covers are perfect baby shower gifts or for yourself. Enjoy a free diaper dandee (a $9 value) with every MilkChic Nursing Cover purchase when you type in "HMP (Hip Mamas Place)" in the comments section at checkout. $24 at MilkChic.com
Friday, February 15, 2008
The Bib That's Got Your Baby Covered
Feeding your baby can be a mess, but DaBib can help catch every drip, drop and dribble. This new, innovative baby bib has a unique "scrunch collar" that minimizes the leakage of liquids and solid foods onto baby's clothing, flexible and functional design such as an extended closure and hide-away crumb catcher.
This IParenting Media Award Winner, mom-developed baby product is a mommy "must-have". Not only that they are the best quality bib, but they are also stylish. The Hugs design has a micro fiber terry front with a complimentary waterproof backing. The Giggles style is their Signature Stripe design and has a waterproof front with a complimentary winter white waterproof backing. Both styles feature the "scrunch collar" and the reversible crumb catcher. Get them for $12.99 at DaBib.com.
