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July
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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on July 30th, 2010    Filed in: Product Reviews

Ecostore USAAt times, Riley's skin can be very sensitive.  She frequently breaks out in heat rashes and she often has allergic reactions to things as simple as mosquito bites.  Because of this, I am always very careful about what I put on her skin and prefer shampoos and soaps with simple, all-natural ingredients.

Thankfully, there's Ecostore USA, an eco-friendly company who's goal is to provide only the most safe and chemical-free products.  I was fortunate enough to review the Baby Shampoo and Baby Nappy Balm with Riley.  Read more to find out my experiences with these two products.

I reviewed the following two products from Ecostore USA:

Baby Shampoo, which retails for $11.00

Baby Nappy Balm, which retails for $10.00

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July
23
Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on July 23rd, 2010    Filed in: Product Reviews

Eden HomeI am a big believer in simple, well-made toys which spark your child's imagination and promote creativity. I also like any product geared to have a lower impact on our natural resources, thus helping our environment and our planet.

These two reasons are how I came to discover Eden Home, a one-stop shop for all things organic, all-natural and eco-friendly. They carry a myriad of stylish, organic products, both for yourself and for your home. I was lucky enough to be chosen to review one of their organic toys from Plan Toys...the Noah's Ark Organic Wooden Toy!

I reviewed the Plan Toys Noah's Ark Organic Wooden Toy from Eden Home, which retails for $55.00.
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July
17
Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on July 17th, 2010    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

ImagiPLAYBy now, I'm sure you've heard me say at least 100 times about how much I love eco-friendly toys as well as toys that require NO BATTERIES!  The only music and weird animal noises I want to hear in my house are those coming from my daughter.  :)

Since Riley has two different tea party sets and we have at-home "dinner parties" often on our living room floor, I was super thankful to be able to review the Veggie Cutting Set from ImagiPLAY.  I mean, us girls have to have SOMETHING to eat while drinking all of this tea!  ImagiPLAY was also kind enough to send along the 3 Chicks Chunky Wooden Puzzle for Riley to review as well.  Read on to learn more about what we thought of these two toys.

I reviewed the following two toys from ImagiPLAY:

Veggie Cutting Set, which retails for $24.00

3 Chicks Chunky Wooden Puzzle, which retails for $9.00

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July
10
Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on July 10th, 2010    Filed in: Product Reviews

Sprig ToysI love eco-friendly toys and I've found a toy company that has eco-friendly covered in a variety of ways!  Sprig Toys are actually made of a unique material, called Sprigwood, that is a durable, child-safe composite of bits of reclaimed wood and recycled plastic.  Their toys are completely PAINT FREE too!

Even their packaging is minimal, made from recycled chipboard and uses water-based inks.  Is there anything they haven't thought of?  Oh yeah, none of their toys uses ANY BATTERIES either, which can make a huge difference since we throw away 14 BILLION BATTERIES EVERY YEAR!  That's enough batteries to reach the moon and back.

Sprig has a variety of different toy series which are all interchangeable for even more fun.  I reviewed Captain Owen's Dolphin Explorer Boat from the Adventure Series of Sprig Toys.

I reviewed the Captain Owen's Dolphin Explorer Boat from Spring Toys, which retails for $29.99, but can be purchased on Amazon.com for $17.81.

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June
30
Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on June 30th, 2010    Filed in: Giveaways, Product Reviews

PlanToys Click Clack Tree from EcoMom.comTired of all the flashing screens, shrieking noises and obnoxious voices from your children's toys and wish you had simpler options?  Want to feed your children organic food and drink?  Need a one-stop shop for your breastfeeding supplies or eco-friendly baby products?  Ever wanted to try organic makeup?  These are all areas where EcoMom.com can help!

They are a company whose philosophy centers around all things natural and organic.  EcoMom wants to make eco-conscious living easy and affordable for everyone.  I am always interested in "green" toys for Riley and they obliged by allowing me to review the PlanToys Click Clack Tree!

EcoMom sent me the PlanToys Click Clack Tree, which retails for $45.00.

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February
25
Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on February 25th, 2010    Filed in: Miscellaneous

Organic materials, toxin free, natural manufacturing, and National Association of Organic Mattress Industry certification are the generally required organic standards of an authentic organic mattress.

Organic mattresses are often confused with natural mattresses. All organic mattresses are naturally made but not all natural mattresses are organically produce. Authentic organic mattresses are made only from the highest regulation of organic materials. It can only be considered as an organic mattress when the requirements of organic standards are met. The organic standards that are generally agreed by most of the mattress manufacturers are following:

Organic materials

When one would say organic materials this would mean that 100% of the materials used are synthetic free and natural. Natural cotton fiber is the most common organic material that makes up an authentic organic mattress. Other organic materials used for organic mattresses include soybeans, coconut husks, and other plant fiber. Plant fiber is the most convenient material that allows the mattress to breath for more comfort.

Toxin free

Most conventional synthetic mattresses are treated with chemical products. This chemical products enhance the durability and life span of synthetic mattresses. However, exposing oneself to chemicals will increase the risk of toxin exposure. Organic mattresses are only made from natural fibers such as cotton. Cotton fibers can grow without using pesticides and is therefore totally organic. Other chemical is not necessarily used to produce cotton fibers for organic mattresses. The adhesive and  rubber used in organic mattresses are also carefully check from toxic substance to ensure the health factor imposed on organic mattress.

Natural manufacturing

A mattress must also be manufactured naturally to have it claimed as an authentic organic mattress. Organic mattress does not just limit to the use of organic materials but also to how it is naturally manufactured as well. Producing organic mattresses must go through organic and natural procedure. Organic mattresses are made by the most natural techniques that does not require any chemicals and synthetic technology. Preservatives and other strengthening chemicals  are strictly not necessary. The organic manifestation of an organic mattress is preserve by producing the mattress in the most natural process. The production may be slow but the comfort and health factor that can be experience on an organic mattress is priceless.

National Association of  Organic Mattress Industry certification

There is actually no legal standards of classifying an organic mattress. However, most companies of the mattress manufacturing industry agreed to a common degree of an organic standard. The National Association of Organic Mattress Industry or NAOMI certifies the ratification of a quality and standardize organic mattress. A mattress can only be considered organic when it is certified by NAOMI as an authentic organic mattress. The association discloses to the consumer the purity and authenticity of the organic materials that are used. Having a NAOMI certified mattress is ensuring that you have a chemical free and authentic organic mattress.

An organic product is not just limited to the natural material that comprises it. It also consider other factors that upgrade the standards of what truly is organic. Carefully check the components of the materials and how the mattress is made. By doing so, you can accurately evaluate if your mattress is truly organic.

 

 

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