For a limited time only, Clementine NW is giving away a free pair of Babylegs with every purchase of $10 or more! We are getting ready for the new Fall line and we need to make room!
All you have to do is let us know which Babylegs design you want in the “Special Instructions” box during checkout !
We have lots of new Robeez, a new Putumayo CD, new Under The Nile and more coming!
Through December 15, 2008 or until they are gone!
This is rapidly becoming a favorite CD in our house! Putumayo Kids has created this CD/DVD set featuring songs and music videos from Sesame Street productions around the world. Thirteen songs from Brazil, France, China, India, Israel, Mexico, the Netherlands, Palestine, Russia, South Africa and Tanzania complement two from the U.S. flagship production. Pick one up today! I know your kids will love it as much as mine do!
With the recent recall of Cadbury chocolate made with milk from China containing melamine, we are once again talking about the problems involved with buying products made in China. I am sure you all have heard of the scandal involving the illegal (and dangerous) use of melamine in infant milk formula which has caused more than 50,000 children to become sick and at least 4 deaths. Now that contaminated milk has been found in Cadbury’s chocolate meant for the Asian market (Cadbury’s chocolate sold in the U.S. is not affected by this recall). This is just the most recent recall of products made in China where dangerous materials were used to cut costs. I believe it is also opening the eyes of American consumers to the problems in China.
The answer is really simple. Everyone needs to pay more attention to what they are buying. From the bottle, teethers, or pacifiers that you give to your infant to put in her mouth to the trains you give to your toddler to the chocolate you buy for yourself, everyone needs to make smarter and more informed choices.
Not everything made in China is bad. So many companies have been forced by the market demanding cheaper products to move production overseas. Some of these companies make sure that the factories they use are fair trade certified to guarantee that the workers are working in good conditions and earning a fair wage. Some even provide the raw materials to the factory, ensuring product quality and safety. But these companies still need to be vigilant about maintaining those standards.
Look to see where everything is made. Research the companies that do have products made in China. Be prepared to spend more to get the quality you and your family deserve. Only when Americans take a stand about the quality and safety of what we buy for ourselves and our loved ones will there be any change at all.
We still have a few Sew Golden Babylegs in stock at Clementine NW! We don’t want you to miss out on the fabulous prizes that might be hidden in any of these adorable organic Babylegs!
We’re offering a 15% discount on all Sew Golden Babylegs until September 30!! Go shop for your favorite style now!
Use coupon code: SewGolden
We are happy to announce the addition of IsaBooties to Clementine NW! Fun, funky, and eco-friendly soft-soled shoes for your little hipster!
IsaBooties are adorable little shoes perfect for your little one’s feet. We love that they are designed by moms and made in the U.S. using fair labor. The innovative fabrics they use are meant to be tough and are 100% animal and formaldehyde free, plus you can machine wash and dry them without fear of shrinkage, fading, or cracking!
IsaBooties are made with Ultrasuede®, a super-soft and breathable fabric that makes IsaBooties comfy on babies’ feet. The soles are made from Toughtek®, the same grip fabric used in the booties worn by search and rescue dogs and in high-end mountaineering gear! This durable fabric is soft, flexible and non-skid, making it the perfect choice for soft-soled baby and toddler shoes.
Soft-soled shoes are the perfect choice for new walkers, or just to help keep socks on! Pediatricians recommend them when going barefoot isn’t possible because these are the next best thing! IsaBooties mimic standing and walking barefoot so that those perfect little feet develop naturally, the way they are supposed to.
IsaBooties are also a great eco-friendly choice. The shoes themselves are made with vegan fabric that far exceeds Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety (ASTM F963-07) making them incredibly safe for baby’s delicate skin. They are made in the U.S. with fair labor. The packaging is also eco-friendly using recycled/recyclable materials and printed with soy ink.
You can’t go wrong with IsaBooties. Hip, fun and eco-friendly! Go check them out now!
The big talk this fall with kids going back to school has been green lunch boxes. Not only do we need to think about the foods what we’re giving our kids for lunch (or snack for pre-schoolers), but we need to think about the lunch boxes and disposable wrappers and bags we use to contain that food. The Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) has created an Eco-Healthy Lunch Box Kit that looks fabulous!
It contains:
So, if you’re still looking for a safe lunch box, go check this one out! You’ll have the peace of mind knowing that the food you lovingly prepare for your child is not going to be coming in contact with any unsafe materials or chemicals, plus you are supporting a great organization that promotes healthier lives for all of us!
“Does watermelon have protein?,” asks my four year old son at dinner.
“No, only seeds. Just seeds,” replied my two year old.
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At least we know where that watermelon came from, seeds and all! With so many of our foods, we have no idea where it is coming from. Nearly 440,000 facilities in over 170 countries supply food to the U.S. The FDA admits that it is not capable of monitoring such a vast global food network and with recent food safety concerns, like with the peppers from Mexico, that is a scary thought. At least now consumers can make choices about the food they buy based on where it came from. The more information the better!
Beginning on Sept. 30, the law mandating the country-of-origin label (COOL) will be implemented. There are still many foods that remain exempt due to heavy pressure from the food industry, but here are what foods should be labeled next month:
Foods that won’t have the COOL:
via The Daily Green
We just got in some great new products from Under The Nile! Under The Nile designs and creates fun organic baby clothing and toys made from Demeter-certified organic Egyptian cotton, reflecting both a care for the environment and a care for others. All products are made from 100% handpicked organic cotton, without the use of pesticides or chemicals throughout the entire production process. Grown exclusively in Egypt, the products reflect the extremely soft and durable features that Egyptian cotton is known for. Under the Nile’s dyeing process uses metal-free or vegetable dyes. Accessories such as buttons and zippers are made from organically friendly elements such as wood, shell or nickel-free metals.
Under The Nile is also a proud participant in the 13-Villages-Project: a SEKEM initiative to fight against poverty and its causes in rural Egypt. This program has identified 13 villages in Egypt in desperate need of healthier living conditions. The women in these villages were capable of working and wanting to contribute income to their families, but were unable to leave their villages, so the work was brought to them. Each village is responsible for making one style of Under The Nile’s collection of fruit and vegetables. The women involved in the project have been empowered and the whole village is proud of what they have accomplished. So not only are you buying an adorable little toy, but you are supporting this wonderful project!
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