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We had the opportunity to drive around a Chevy Volt for about a week.  I can’t hide it.  I love that car.  I don’t think I’ve ever had so much fun driving or riding in a car. In a nutshell, I basically want to tell you that: a) the Chevy Volt is a smart, energy [...]

I had the chance to try out the brand new BABYBJORN Comfort Carrier late 2010.  What’s cool about this new style of carrier is that it’s meant to be used with older babies.  The carrier was designed with an ergonomic waist belt, which allows you to continue wearing your baby until approximately age two or [...]

NO WAY was I EVER going to be a mom who had a kid that used a pacifier.  Nope.  My first didn’t use one, so why would any babies thereafter? Well…I stand corrected. My second baby is a pacifier baby.  Those “paci’s” help her stay calm.  Here we are, 10 + months later and not [...]

I have had the opportunity to try out a new product from The Natural Baby Company; GroBaby All Natural Baby Wipes and I happen to really like them. I have used a handful of different brands of baby wipes over the past four years, so this comparison is quite easy.  These wipes are very soft, [...]

I was sent a pack of Huggies’ new line of diapers called “pure & natural” to try out on the new sprout.  Well, I couldn’t just let the pack sit there without taking one of these newborn-size diapers out to get a first-hand look and feel of it.  The hubs and I have been tossing [...]

As we make the final preparations to bring our new baby into the world and into our home, we are making our list of must-haves.  Where is the baby going to sleep?  That is one of the top questions on our list.  Maybe the more important question is, what is the baby going to sleep [...]

I have been introduced to Nature’s Source cleaning products and now I can’t imagine that I’ll go back to using anything else. My family and I have been leaning toward a more natural way of life and the easiest thing for us to do is start little by little.  Even before seriously thinking about living [...]

Sometime in 2008, I realized how silly it was to continuously buy batteries that would die after their initial use.  With a preschooler and a ton of toys lying around that require batteries, that just didn’t make much sense.  We also have video games and cameras that require batteries.  The obvious decision was to go [...]

We’re thrilled to feature an ABC7 newsclip with Kelly and Brian, Itzy Ritzy owners.  This clip has a lot of great information about Itzy Ritzy’s eco-friendly products. Congratulations on the spot, Kelly and Brian! Check out Itzy Ritzy online for fabulous baby products – if you know a mom-in-waiting or a new mom, these products [...]

Just last week, I co-hosted a Method party with my girls, Steph and Arianne.  We invited all of our Chicago land and NW Indiana girlfriends to get out for a night of delicious food, wine, crafts and fun!  We hosted our event at non other than the Chicago Method pop-up store on Halsted.  I couldn’t [...]

There are three things that everyone (including parents) aspires to be these days. It really is very simple. People want to be: 1) Eco-friendy, 2) Healthy, 3) Hip and/or cool.  If you said otherwise I wouldn’t believe you. So to be those three things, all you need to do is hydrate yourself with nature’s finest. [...]

Pediatricians agree that going barefoot is best for baby’s growing feet but when those tiny, precious feet need coverage and protection, IsaBooties are a perfect option . No doubt that IsaBooties are stylish and comfy pre-walking shoes but they also rank pretty high up on the charts for gripping, no-slip, soft-soled shoes. They are also [...]

I’ve gone back and forth from electric toothbrushes to your basic brush. To be honest, I’ve never really concerned myself with what my toothbrush is made of, until now that is. I’ve been introduced to Preserve by Recycline. Preserve is a line of products made from 100% recycled plastics and post-consumer paper. Eco-friendly items for [...]

A safe choice for parents in baby products can be found at Baby Star.  All of the products from this company are *formaldehyde-free. What exactly does that mean? It means you, your baby and the environment are safe. Baby Star has a wonderful selection of bibs, blankets, burps and many other comforting baby items to [...]

Well if this just isn’t the cat’s meow. Stacey Griffin, a super-mom from New Orleans has a pretty unique idea for an environmentally friendly quick drink. Water…in a box! We especially love Aqua2Go because of the convenience it provides and its founder’s commitment to making a difference in our environment. Stacey, Aqua2Go’s founder, is a [...]