Nowadays we are swamped with so many new skin care products in the market that we just don't know which ones to pick anymore. Well, if you were to be given a chance to pick between organic and non-organic products to care for your skin, which one would you choose? Most of us would probably choose organic over non-organic ones.
So why organic and what are the benefits? 
Think about it. Organic products use the pure goodness of nature- no genetically-modified ingredients, never tested on animals, no pesticides or artificial scents. Non-organic products might claim the same and yet some of the artificial ingredients they use could do more harm than good to your skin in the long run.
Take a look at Neals' Yard Remedies brand of organic skin and body care products. Designed, tested and handmade at their own eco-headquarters and physic garden in Dorset, England, they use only the nourishing properties of the purest natural ingredients. Their company motto is, "Organic matters". For Neal's Yard Remedies, it's not only delivering outstanding natural and organic skin and body care products that improve health and well-being, it's also respecting nature.
A friend had recently introduced me to NYR's Vitamin E & Avocado Night Cream and I can say, this stuff really works. My facial skin feels so fresh and hydrated every morning when I wake up using this product at night before bed.
Do you want to sample this product to see for yourself? Win it, along with the Frankincense Toning Body Cream by NYR by entering the Mother's Day Giveaway Event here at Hip Mama's Place. Tonight is the deadline to enter so don't miss out!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Neal's Yard Remedies: Skin Care Products From Nature
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Happy Earth Day!
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!
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!
