Fashion & Gear - Green

Green Lullaby

Green Lullaby — an eco-friendly design company based in Israel — has debuted an adorable new dollhouse girls of all ages will love.

Easy-to-put together and take apart, the My Green Dollhouse ($70) is made of 100% extra-tough cardboard made from recycled materials. Added bonus: the paints, adhesives, lacquer and fire retardant are non toxic and water-based.

A fresh take on the traditional dollhouse, it sports a modern pink/brown palette and whimsical home decor drawings. It’s also 100% recyclable and biodegradable, so when its time is up — just throw it in the recycle bin.

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We recently spotted Dannielynn and dad Larry (mom is the late Anna Nicole Smith) cuddling courtside at a Lakers game. We couldn’t help but notice her matching ladybug face paint and dress.

We tracked the darling dress down here. It’s by Twirls and Twigs — an adorable and affordable line of eco-friendly duds for girls. The style she’s wearing retails for $52.

Want to buy some fun styles for your son? The company recently launched a line for boys called the Critter Brigrade.

Natural Pod Tree Branch Blocks

Since arriving in our playroom, the award-winning Tree Branch Blocks ($30 CAD) from Natural Pod have been a major source of entertainment for my children.

Packaged in a simple cotton bag, these beautiful ‘blocks’ are made from local tree branches from Vancouver Island. They’re sanded until smooth (so no splinters!) and finished with beeswax.

Available in three sizes, the smallest set has 14 pcs — which is a great starter set for mini builders. My son and I loved playing with all the different shapes and creating all kinds of new structures together.

Interested in buying a set? Right now, Natural Pod is offering 10% on all purchases until December 1st. Just enter the coupon code CBB.66f71de.

While you’re shopping, check out their new Natural Pod dollhouse — it’s beyond drool-worthy. Another fave is the innovative Push-Cart/Doll Rocker combo. Both will provide hours and hours of incredible family fun.

– Stephanie

3 Sprouts Elephant Placemat

Since we first introduced you to them last summer, Canada-based design company 3 Sprouts has sprouted out loads of cool, fun products.

We’re big fans of the adorable placemats ($8) which come in three colorful styles (whale, frog and elephant), measure a sizable 12 x 18″ and are made with non-toxic chlorine, lead and PVC-free PEVA vinyl.

You’ll also love the colorful Elephant storage bin ($40, there’s also an owl design). Made of organic cotton canvas with eco-spun felt appliqués, the bins don’t just look good — they do good, both for the environment and your playroom. And at 17″ tall and 20″ in diameter, they can hold plenty of toys, diapers, etc.

Lastly, make sure to check out the super cute art smocks ($24). Ideal for 2 to 5-year-olds, they’re also eco-friendly and come in your choice of a cow, monkey or frog design.

– Missy

Bloumebaby.com

Sometimes it’s hard for a mom to find the time, let alone the energy, to scope out the best sources for healthy, natural and sustainable items for her baby. That’s why the newly launched Bloumebaby.com is like an organic dream come true!

This one-stop eco-friendly shop has everything you need! From gorgeous clothing that you won’t find anywhere else (this adorable organic thermal tee is custom-made for Bloume) to slings, stroller accessories and skin care — this chic e-boutique makes green shopping as easy as 1-2-3!

My favorite part? Not only are they eco-conscious, but they’re high on style too. Being crunchy never looked so good.

Now all that’s left for you to do is decide what you’ll do with all the time you’ll save… plant a tree, perhaps?

– Stephanie

Envirosax

Envirosax

Beautiful patterns make these bags impossible to miss! Dubbed the ‘original designer reusable bag,’ Envirosax bags ($8.50) are made from strong polyester fabric and can hold up to 44 pounds. Jennifer Garner and Jessica Alba have both been spotted toting them around and it’s no wonder!

Envirosax bags are cool, colorful and convenient — plus they’re environmentally friendly. I love the Kids Series ($8.50) which sports bright, whimsical animal prints that your children will love. And the 5-in-1 pouches ($38 ) are a perfect starter option for anyone who wants to try out reusable bags.

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EO Organics

Want to keep your kids’ hands germ-free, but not keen on exposing them to loads of harsh chemicals? Try EO’s collection of organic sanitizers made of a mix of essential oils and organic alcohol.

These eco-friendly sanitizers aren’t just gentle to the skin, they’re super moisturizing too! Plus, there’s a version for your every need. If you’re on the go, the mini .33 oz spray ($2.99) is compact enough to travel with you. Need a clean surface? The travel size bamboo hand wipes ($5.99) make cleaning dirt as easy as 1-2-3.

The scents (lemon, eucalyptus, peppermint, lavender) are light and fragrant, but if you have a sensitive nose you can choose unscented.

All products are biodegradable. Plus, all ingredients are listed clearly for each product. You can even look up detailed definitions of every ingredient used in their “green glossary“.

So stock up this winter season — they’re great for home, travel and your child’s classroom!

Handing out apples instead of candy is not going to get you points with the kids. But you’re not exactly excited about handing out treats chock full of additives and chemical colorants either. What to do? Try organic candy! There are lots of green treats on the market that offer all of the pleasure of regular sweets without all of the artificial junk.

Renee Loux (left) — former celeb raw/organic food chef, green living devotee and contributor to Whole Green Catalog: 1,000 Best Things For You and the Earth – gives us her top picks.

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Smartipants

Cloth diapers are back — and cuter than ever! Smartipants (a recently launched collection of reusable diapers) has taken over the diaper scene much to the delight of style savvy moms and tots.

But these diapers don’t just look great; they really work. Each one consists of a colored waterproof outer layer and a super absorbent, removable “Smart Sleeve” insert complete with leak guard technology — which keeps all moisture in. They’re also made of breathable fibers that are chemical and irritant free.

One-size-fits-all, each Smartipants comes with adjustable snaps to accommodate babies up to 35 lbs — so they’ll grow with your little one up to the toddler stage. Available in six colors, you can buy them in packs of 3 ($39.99) or individually ($14.95). You can also stock up on the inserts. A pack of 10 retails for $9.99.

Smartipants are also easy to clean (just throw them in the wash) — and environmentally friendly. Using multi-use diapers helps cuts down on the roughly 3.4 million of tons of disposable diaper waste that our country contributes to landfills each year. You’ll even end up saving money, especially if you use them for multiple kids. It’s no wonder celeb fans like Sarah Jessica Parker, Halle Berry, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba and Gwen Stefani have already snapped them up!

– Nancy

Morfs Brand

For the funkiest Sesame Street tees on the block — check out the gorgeous handmade Sesame Street licensed t-shirts ($54 – 75) by Morfs Brand of Virginia. Created to celebrate Sesame Street’s 40th Anniversary, the Sesame Street t-shirts are made with recycled cotton t-shirt cut outs, vintage fabrics, embroidery and feature socks as sleeves. Because the shirts are handmade, no two shirts are exactly alike. Sesame Street characters featured include Elmo, Cookie Monster, Zoe, Grover and Oscar the Grouch.

Available online, in infant to size 4T at either the Morfs Brand Store, lilswanky.com, the tees will be sold in Barneys‘ Christmas Catalog. They will also hit Fred Segal soon. Shirt sizes (short and long sleeves) range from infants up to age 12. The shirts are designed and produced by Julie Barger.

Exclusive for CBB Readers: Enter code CBB15 at lilswanky.com. Expires November 15th.

– Nancy