Coloring outside the bland!!

Is your refrigerator covered in Teddy bears, Elmo, and any amount of Princesses torn out of any of the bazillion, lamely generic or Disney-fied coloring books on the market?

Well, it's time to mix it up! Here are 3 awesome alternatives.

This precious 64 page colouring book from the awesome Smiling Planet encourages your little one to read, color, draw and dream. Of peace and happiness!

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The brilliant coloring books from Rosie Flo are genius not just in the fact that they turn your little artist onto and into Da Vinci, Degas, and Picasso but they also require them to create the heads, arms, and legs of the masterpieces for further creativity!

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Big art for little hands! This enchanting activity book on Frida Kahlo allows young artists to explore her masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines. Buy it on Amazon.

You may want to clear some space on that fridge, or better yet, bust out some frames, clothesline and clips, or even scotch tape, and create your own gallery! 

I'll buy a ticket!

Have some favorite coloring to share? Send me some pics!

February book review: The Eco-nomical Baby Guide!!

It's not often that you open a book only to find yourself agreeing with almost everything inside! February's book review is a doozy, and everything we stand for, and believe in, here at Ecobaby!

It's The Eco-nomical Baby Guide by Joy Hatch and Rebecca Kelley, the inspiring gals who are also the authors of the awesome Greenbabyguide.com.

There are many guides to buying more baby "stuff," but this one will actually help you buy less and be smarter for your baby and the planet!

Focusing on the reduce, reuse, recycle mantra and writing in a humorous but straightforward style, these resourceful mama's dish about everything from eco-friendly diapers (they break down and crack the cloth diaper code!) to babe's first food. 
They offer specifics for economy choices, midrange options, and heirloom picks, making green living with a baby accessible to everyone, even those on the tightest of budgets.

With kind wisdom, tips from the trenches (their personal budgets and how they saved), DIY ideas, and an emphasis on progress, not perfection (hooray!), this is a great read for new and expectant parents!

A wonderful gift for a baby shower or yourself! 


What's your favorite green baby tip?

Valentines Day Giveaway!!

It's my second favorite time of the year! 

Valentines day. Hearts and love and chocolate, what's not to adore? 

So in honor of this yummy holiday that falls in the month of my birth, I would like to give away an equally yummy heart Heirloom Teether for your babe from the always awesome rocklovepeace!

Many plastic baby products contain toxic additives that are harmful to your baby and the earth. Not to mention, plastic takes about 600 years to degrade!

Wooden toys stimulate the senses with their natural beauty, contain nothing icky, and can be passed from generation to generation.

This love shaped teether is hand made in the USA from sustainably harvested  wood, finished with all natural ingredients, and comes in an adorably biodegradable jute bag.

Giveaway Guidelines:*Make one comment on this post to enter.
~Giveaway closes Friday, February 14th at midnight.
-Winner will be chosen via random.org and announced on Tuesday February 15th at the top of this post.

Come on, come on get HAPPY!

                      

Check out this adorable organic onesie stating, as all babies are, Happy 2 be Here.

Happy 2be Here is a company from Nashville with an awesome mission:

To reverse some trends by using organic and sustainable materials, as well as taking some different approaches than the norm in order to be kinder to our planet and our bodies. 

To help some kids by donating 10% of their profits to theRoom to Read® foundation. 

And to spread some love by putting a positive statement out there, because it never hurts to have a reminder that we have so much to be happy about. 

Nice!

Comes in 100% organic cotton onesie or T-shirt form.

Buy it here (while you're there, pick up one for yourself!)

Let's ALL get Happy in 2011!!

Stave off Unsolicited Advice with a T-shirt!!

 

I got this as a gift when my bird was tiny, and it cracked me up. For parents who were trying some "off the beaten path" things, it was perfect!

Know anyone who could use this clever T-shirt to fend off all of those "well intentioned" advice givers? Buy it here from the smarty pants over at Gabby Baby!

(while you're there, check out some of their other smart designs)

Thank you xoxo!

Stop Queasiness with a lip balm!

Nothing is worse than feeling queasy when your pregnant. Whether it's because your sense of smell is heightened, and everything from eggs to perfume to smoke are extra annoying, or it's just the mere fact that another HUMAN is now making it's home inside your body, it is SUCKY! Making sure you eat enough protein and Sea Bands are good options to keep that awful feeling at bay, and I just came across another! 

(MAN, I wish this was out when I was preggo!)

The  geniuses at Erbaviva (super cool company) have come up with

Quease-Ease Lip Balm.  A hydrating, tingly lip balm made with essential oils of Ginger and Peppermint. It's petroleum free, and almost 100% organic, fits in your pocket, and perfect for calming your queasy stomach.
What a great idea!!
$9 Buy it here directly, or find a store near you!
Do you have any other Quease-ease ideas? Share!

January Book Review~BIRDS!

I Love this book!

As you may know, I am obsessed with birds, and I came across this beauty at the Library and instantly fell in love!

Created by a husband-and-wife team, this yummy picture book bridges the space between concept books and longer narrative stories, making it perfect for little ones, and a gorgeous tribute to our avian friends.

(My favorite page)

Henkes’ words have a lyrical beauty, while Dronzek’s bright acrylic paintings, in saturated primary color and heavy black outlines, reflect the text’s plain elegance while carrying an  energy all their own.

"Once I saw seven birds on the telephone wire. They didn't move and they didn't move and the didn't move. I looked away for just one second...and they were gone."

Delicious!