eco-friendly
Saturday Sips: Earth-Friendly Eco Wines
You know that your nightly glass of wine is good for shaking off the stress of the day and beneficial for your health, but what about being good for the Earth too? Yesterday was Earth Day, and so today we are celebrating the planet we call home with wines that as good for the ...read more
Do You Diva? We Try the Diva Menstrual Cup
"Do you Diva?" This is what a dear friend of mine asked me in her kitchen over cocktails nearly a year ago. After my blank stare, she proceeded to tell me about a tampon-alternative known as the Diva menstrual cup. Today on Momtrends, we give you the scoop on this other way to ...read more
Green Baby, Happy Baby: Eco-Friendly Finds for Your Little Love
Earth Day has come and gone, but, here, at The Shopping Mama, we’re always trying to embrace a greener lifestyle. We want to buy things, try things, and do things that are better for the eco-system around us. We want to feel good about the future of our world and our children. ...read more
Earth Day: How to Green up Your Style
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but as savvy moms, we are looking to lighten our footprint every day. Little changes can make a big difference as Max Lucado says,“No one can do everything, but everyone can do something”, we agree. As a special nod to Mother Earth, here are ...read more
Eco Friendly Fashions
Earth Day may be over, but there is no reason we can't treat every day that we walk this planet as if was a day that Earth should be honored. Focusing on buying eco friendly fashions is a great place to start. There are so many brands who have committed to sustainability, so you ...read more
Go Green with Kids' Fashion
In this day and age, I don't think we have any choice but to be as eco conscious as we can manage to be. Our beautiful little cherubs will be inheriting our Earth and we want to leave it in the best possible shape that we can for them...don't we? I think it's our responsibility ...read more
Gear Girl: Best No-Waste Lunch Boxes
My kids started school this week, and with it, I'm thrown back into daily lunch-packing duty. I like to keep things on the green side when I can, so today I'm giving you a round-up of some of my favorite no-waste* lunch boxes and containers in stainless steel and plastic for ...read more
Gear Girl: Earth-Friendly Baby Gear
I hope you enjoyed a happy Earth Day on Monday! I didn't want to let the week go by without a few tips on how to select Earth-friendly baby gear for you and your little ones. Eco Tip #1: Go organic. Whether it's a carrier, crib sheet, or swaddle blanket, baby gear made with ...read more
Adorable Baby Items from Fashion Loves People
We recently discovered the ultimate online store with the designs from Fashion Loves Peoplewho recently won the AltSummit and ONE network contest for her fashionable scarves (check out our post here). As a blog about ethical fashion, the site also curates eco-friendly, fair ...read more
Diono RadianRXT Car Seat {Review & Giveaway}
Diono's RadianRXT car seat is marketed as the "only car seat your child will ever need", and they aren't kidding. This is by far the most versatile and premier car seat on the market. Your child will safely and comfortably fit in this car seat from birth (5 pounds) to when they ...read more
Recycle Used Batteries During Back to School Shopping
For the back-to-school shopping waste - like from our electronic devices - can add up quickly. In fact, a recent survey conducted by BIGinsight for the National Retail Federation, found that nearly 60 percent of parents will purchase some sort of electronic device this year, up ...read more
SIGG Reusable, BPA-Free Water Bottles
We are so excited that tomorrow is Earth Day, and one way to really show your love for Mother Earth would be to kick the plastic water bottle habit once and for all. Bottled water is packaged in a one-time use only container that, yes can be recycled, but still consumes tons of ...read more
Eco-Friendly Party Planning Tips
We love a good party but they can be an outlet for mess. From the paper plates to the cans, good celebrations are also the result of garbage and waste. To help us focus on environmentally-friendly party planning, Momtrends is taking some tips from Corina Beczner, GLAD's eco ...read more