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I have grown tired of buying brand name dishes only to discover that the quality is rather poor.  Now that I have a toddler, broken glasses and plates are something I do not enjoy replacing or cleaning up.  Thankfully Duralex has created BPA-free tempered glass dishes that are shock resistant for kids.

Not only are these dishes incredibly strong and dishwasher safe, they are also 100% recyclable!  According to Duralex, tempered glass is 4 to 5 times stronger than standard glass.  The shock resistance stems from the manufacturing process of extreme heating and rapid cooling. Not only are they tough but also non-porous (no scratch, stain, or retaining of odors)!  One of my favorite aspects of these dishes is the fact I can throw them into the microwave.  No more transferring from a microwavable dish to the glass!

Duralex is offering a bowl/plate/cup to one of our readers!  To enter, simply visit Zoe B and then leave a comment here on our site.

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This contest ends April 28th, 2010 Midnight EST. Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the product listed above. Duralex  provided the dishes, and I provided my honest opinion. No other type compensation was received for this review.

16 Comments | In: Accessories, Ages- Elementary, Ages- Preschooler, Ages- Toddler, Kitchen, Uncategorized | tags: bowls, BPA free, cups, dishes, Duralex, plates, Zoe B online. | #

One of the most impressive lunchboxes I have ever seen pack a one-two punch with attention to detail and wonderful functionality!  Yubo takes the wonderful aesthetic of old school lunch boxes with some wonderful updates for the 21^st century! I knew my son would love it!

The Yubo lunchbox is customizable, interactive, ecological and more.  Most importantly it is BPA-free and contains a food-safe, anti-microbial agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria.  Most lunch bags I have come across tend to smell over time and can be difficult to clean.  The fact that I can throw the Yubo in the dishwasher helps me avoid scrubbing this lunchbox to avoid lingering food odors.

You have the option of buying two different types of lunchboxes.  There is the standard box, which includes customizable faceplates or the deluxe edition, which also includes three containers, and an icepack. A variety of additional faceplates are also available or you can even upload a picture of your child to be used as a faceplate option!  I love the idea of this!  You can complete your lunchbox by purchasing their drink holder.

It feels so great to have your child’s lunch organized and ready for the day.  I feel prepared as a mom when I’ve done this.  Taking the Yubo makes trips to the park a breeze.  I don’t have to worry about wasting paper, or plastic bags because the Yubo has all the accessories I need.  Help preserve the planet and Get YUBO!

Yubo is offering a lunchbox to one of our readers!  To enter, simply visit Yubo and then leave a comment here on our site.  Mandatory for entry:  Join Yubo Facebook Page.

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This contest ends April 12th, 2010 Midnight EST. Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the product listed above. Yubo provided the lunchbox, and I provided my honest opinion. No other type compensation was received for this review.

28 Comments | In: Accessories, Ages- Elementary, Ages- Newborn to 1yr., Ages- Preschooler, Ages- Toddler, Kitchen | tags: lunch containers, Lunchbox, Yubo. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATS MELISSA R, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

I transitioned to a gluten free lifestyle shortly after my son was born.  I was tired of having low energy levels and unwanted weight gain.  Going gluten free granted me loads of energy as well as weight loss.  I really could not believe the difference it made in my life!  Eliminating wheat from my life presented many joys, but made it difficult to find certain “sweet” foods that fit this lifestyle.  That was why I was extremely happy to discover Purely Elizabeth baking goods!

Elizabeth, a certified holistic nutritionist, started the line in September 2009. It includes a line of gluten free baking mixes using nutritious whole grains and superfood seeds (hemp, flax and chia), free of sugar, dairy, wheat, and gluten.  Elizabeth carries ultimate cacao, blueberry maple, and apple spice muffin mixes.  She also carries a super healthy premix pancake mix.  The ingredients in these muffins include millet flour, an ancient grain high in B vitamins, coconut flour which is rich in fiber and protein and low in carbohydrates, and chia seeds, superfoods which provide an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein.

These are definitely treats that you won’t mind your child eating because of all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.  These are great snack foods to keep around the house.  You can bake the muffins and store them in your freezer for up to 6 months! I am loving Purely Elizabeth and I hope you do too!

Elizabeth has offered one of our readers a mix! To enter, please visit Purely Elizabeth and leave a comment on here with your thoughts and  your favorite mix!

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This contest ends January 16, 2010 Midnight EST. Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different
opinion or experience with the product listed above. Purely Elizabeth
provided the samples and  I provided my honest opinion. No
other type compensation was received for this review.

30 Comments | In: Ages- Pregnancy, Food, Kitchen | tags: baked goods, diary free, gluten free, Purely Elizabeth, sugar free. | #

I find myself at a lost at times trying to decide what quick meals to make my son.  In addition to the frustration, I have a child who wants to join along in every activity I am doing.  Eebee’s Mix and Mash DVD solve both of these problems.

Eebees adventures are great DVD’s that help you engage and teach your child in everyday activities.   I received their Mix and Mash DVD that consist of ways to interact with your child while making simple, nutritious meals. I never even thought to have him help me place certain ingredients in a bowl or have him mash recipes in a zip lock.  It was insightful.  Though the DVD isn’t something for my son to watch, it is a helpful resource for moms once your child hits 6 months old.  They also just created Mix and Mash recipe board book that goes along with the DVD.  It guides you through the child/parent cooking process without destroying the books with remnants of food.

I can appreciate this Eebee’s Mix and Mash recipe book for because it engages activity with you and your child.  I was also very impressed with their simple, quick, and healthy meals to cook.  It allows me to have more fun in the kitchen!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different
opinion or experience with the product listed above. Eebees
provided the samples and  I provided my honest opinion. No
other type compensation was received for this review.

2 Comments | In: Ages- Newborn to 1yr., Ages- Toddler, Books, Educational, Feeding, Food, Kitchen, Learning | tags: Books, Dvd, Educational, eebees adventures, eebees mix and mash. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATS MARIKO, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

I am so excited to share the good news about Shaklee products!  They have been around for over fifty years, so many of you may already be familiar.  This was the first time I had ever heard of the company.  Apparently, it’s the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S.  They were also one of the first biodegradable household cleaners ever! As one partial to eco-conscience companies, I fell in love with Shaklee.

The Get Clean Laundry line is fabulous!  I have the fragrance free highly concentrated liquid laundry soap and am totally impressed.  As a cloth diaper user, sudsy buildup is detrimental to the longevity of the nappies. Get clean has a suds-controlling formula, thereby making it gentle on your washer.   Fresh Laundry is also fragrance-free and acts a two-in-one cleaner. I can use it as a pre-spotter and a laundry cleaner. I so appreciate the fact that a little goes a long way.  Their small bottle cleans 32 loads! The fact that it is fragrance free, biodegradable surfactants, hypoallergenic, free of phosphates and chlorine, makes this a laundry cleaner of choice!

The Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate has been my personal favorite!  One 16oz bottle has over 700 uses!  They give you exact measurement for different ways of using it.  You can also purchase their empty spray bottles to make the type of cleaner you desire.  I have used this Basic H2 as a glass cleaner.  It only took 2 drops of the Basic H2 with 16oz of water to create a full bottle of glass cleaner!   I could not believe that one bottle of H2 equals the cleaning uses of 5,824 bottles of 26oz Windex!  The Basic H2 worked well as a degreaser for my stove and left is very clean! I simply mixed 1 ½ tsp of the concentrate with 6oz of water in a spray bottle.  It was refreshing to find an organic cleaner that worked that powerfully without the irritating toxic fumes! This is definitely a must-have in every home!  I wholly support this product and thankful that this one bottle is only $12.15 and cheaper for members!  Other ways you can use the Basic H2 is on walls, mirrors, countertops, floors, appliances, sealed woodwork, pots and pans, and furniture.  Most of all, it is nontoxic, natural, doubly concentrated, and with biodegradable surfactants!

I had the opportunity to also try Shaklee’s Germ Off wipes, Dish wash, and their disinfectant Basic-G cleaner.  These products have also lived up to their claims and I found them to be very effective.  It isn’t often that I try an assortment of products from a line and love them all.   Shaklee has so impressed me I am considering becoming a member and sharing the line with others!

Independent Distributer has offered one of our readers the Basic H2, Germ Off, and Laundry soap!  To enter, please visit Shaklee and leave a comment on here with your thoughts on the products!

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This contest ends January 10, 2010 Midnight EST. Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different
opinion or experience with the product listed above. Shaklee Rep.
provided the samples and  I provided my honest opinion. No
other type compensation was received for this review.

81 Comments | In: Green, Kitchen | tags: Basic G, Basic H2, Cleaning, Dish wash, Germ off, Get Clean, laundry detergent, Shaklee. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! CONGRATS, SHAWNA O., YOU ARE THE WINNER!

In the recent year, tea has become my hot beverage of choice.  Once I was educated on all the health benefits many teas provide, I couldn’t help but fall in love.  I traded in my soda and coffee addictions for pure luxury tea.  Luxe Tea’s selections are blended with the highest-grade teas, herbs, and other ingredients from around the globe.

Luxe Tea offers loose or bagged tea in a variety of flavors.  My personal favorite is the ‘fruit tea strawberry seduction’.  The packaging alone is enticing.  Their solitaire single serve bags are made from a silky nylon mesh.  No paper or staples in this packaging!  The taste is yummy and so refreshing after a long, busy day.  The ingredients include sweet strawberries, red apples, and hibiscus.  It is loaded with vitamin C, iron and potassium!  It’s not only flavorsome but also good for the body!

For the ‘Twighlight’ enthusiasts, Luxe Tea has designed a few teas inspired by the series such as: “Cullen’s English Breakfast, New Moon Red (Rooibos tea blended with elderberries, blueberries, lavender & rose petals, naturally caffeine-free) and bite me Strawberry Seduction (fruit teas, strawberries, red apples and hibiscus, naturally caffeine-free)”.

The blends of tea Luxe designs are very delicious!  Some of their tea bags contain certified organic ingredients as well.  Not only do they strive in taste but are eco-friendly as well!  For those desiring to try this fabulous tea Luxe Tea has offered all of our readers a “twilight” sample!  Simply email Luxe Tea at info@luxetea.com with your request!

Luxe Tea has offered one of our readers a three of our readers a sample set!  To enter, please visit their site and leave a comment on here with your thoughts!

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This contest ends January 2nd, 2010 Midnight EST. Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different
opinion or experience with the product listed above. Luxe Tea
provided the samples and  I provided my honest opinion. No
other type compensation was received for this review.

58 Comments | In: Accessories, Contest, Food, Kitchen | tags: beverage, Kitchen, luxe tea, tea, twilight tea. | #

In older posts, I have written about my quest to be a better cook.  Well, the adventure continues with Chef’n products!  Chef’n is a Seattle based company who designs very simple and modern kitchen tools that are easy to use.  I can attest to this first hand.  I received their veggie chop, salad spinner, and Emulstir for review.  They are absolutely brilliant!

The salad spinner comes in either large or small.  As a New Yorker, the small fits perfectly in our undersized kitchen.  It has a non-skid base with an acrylic bowl.  I just simply wash my spinach leaves and put them in the salad bowl then add two or three pumps with the handle and voila-fresh and crisp spinach for use!  It is incredibly easy to clean and stores neatly in the cabinets.

The Emulstir is a great add on to the salad spinner because it stores your homemade salad dressing. All I had to do was remove the top, fill it with a favorite dressing recipe, replace with lid and squeeze the handle to blend!  The stir stick really did a great job blending the ingredients together.  I didn’t have to worry about wasting left over salad dressing.  When we were finished using it I just stuck it in the fridge for next use!

The Veggie Chop is by far the most powerful handheld chopper!  It currently is the most used gadget in my home.  It works better than the electrical veggie chops I currently own.  You do not need any electricity to get these three stainless steel blades to chop herbs, nuts, bell pepper, carrots, broccoli, and Kale.  It chops them evenly with just the pull of a drawstring! It takes only a second and the clean up is easy.  My toddler is at the age where vegetables are not necessarily his forte.  So, I have to get creative.  I use this chopper to make the smallest flakes of kale and spinach and then mix it in his scrambled eggs or yogurt.  The pieces are too small for him to spit out!  It’s great!

Chef’n carries an assortment of kitchen gadgets that are useful and eye-catching. They can all be placed in the dishwasher and small enough to be stored.  I believe each product is priced right making it affordable for this stay-at-home mom budget!  Be sure to check out their full selection of cook’s tools and more!

Chef’n has offered one of our readers a Veggie Chop ($29.99) and Salad Spinner ($17.99)! To enter, simply visit Chefn and then leave a comment here on our site with your favorite product!  Chef’n is offering extra giveaway entries in return for becoming a fan of Chef’n on Facebook or following them on Twitter!  For additional entries:

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This contest ends December 19th, 2009 Midnight EST.  

Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different
opinion or experience with the product listed above. Chef’n
provided the salad spinner, emulstir, and veggie chopper and I provided my honest opinion. No
other type compensation was received for this review.

11 Comments | In: Kitchen | tags: Chef'n, Emulstir, Kitchen gadgets, kitchen tools, salad spinner, veggie chopper. | #

Have you found yourself craving the crisp taste of bottled water without the bottle? I tried to achieve this by purchasing a purifier that attached to my sink.  Unfortunately, I was discouraged because it slowed the flow a great deal, and I didn’t really even taste the difference.  Zero Water surpassed all my expectations! 

            “Zero Water® is the only filtered water from a pitcher that meets the FDA definition for purified bottled water.”  This is a great filtered water pitcher because it’s easy to use, stores easily in the fridge, and ready when you need it. Zero Water is gravity operated and doesn’t waste electricity or water.  The name was derived from a water test.  When you test a sample of zero water it detects 000 that means the detectable dissolved solids have been removed. Normal meter readings in tap water range from 75 and 300.  Most conventional filtered water measures between 30-550.  Zero water has them beat with 000!  You can tell right away because the water is unbelievably crisp!  This is quite an impressive system!  Even if the number has no interest to you, the taste will.  Next time you have the urge to purchase bottled water, opt for this pitcher instead!  

No Comments | In: Kitchen | tags: Zero water. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!  CONGRATS, kAYLE, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

My great aunt always said, “If you look good, you’ll play good.”  Well I think this principle can be applied to food preparation as well. I have to admit that I am not the best cook, but having great quality utensils motivates me to spend more time in the kitchen.  Cuisipro makes some rather stylish cooking utensils.  I know scooping ice cream isn’t cooking, but their ice cream scooper is fabulous!  It shapes ice cream into a 5 star restaurant presentation with its perfectly unique cylindrical shape!   I was most impressed by the fact that it melted through the hardest of ice creams.

I was also given the Scoop and Sift flour sifter.  I love how easily it scoops flour out of bag with its one hand-trigger mechanism.  In addition to the Scoop and Sift, I also received their herb keeper.  I have been buying lots of herbs to add to new recipes, but was so discouraged by how quickly they wilted.  The Herb Keeper is great because it stores the herbs perfectly with minimum water to extend the store life.  The tray rests on interior to support for easy access.  You just have to remember to change the water everyday.  They make this easy because the tray lifts up and you can easily pour the water out and refill.   I am loving me some Cuisipro and I hope you do too!  Be sure to check out Cuisipro for more of their practical and modern kitchen tools!

Cuisipro has offered to one of our readers a herb keeper, flour sifter, and ice cream scooper!  To enter, simply visit Cuisipro’s site and then leave a comment here on our site with your favorite product!  For additional entries:

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This contest ends December 28th, 2009 Midnight EST.  Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

107 Comments | In: Feeding, Food, Kitchen, Uncategorized | tags: Cuisipro, flour sifter, herb keeper, ice cream scooper, Kitchen. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!  CONGRATS, JANET FAYE, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

Cutting unnecessary spending and healthy eating are two things my husband enjoys daily by bringing his lunch to work.  In order to eliminate disposable waste associated with packing a lunch, I sought out eco friendly ways to store his lunches.  The Reusable Fresh Snack Pack’s are PERFECT for achieving this!

I use these snack packs almost every day!  They come in two sizes, one for large items such as sandwiches and the other for smaller portions such as crackers and cookies.   These are made from ethylene-vinyl acetate that is washable and reusable.  They are BPA, phthalate, and lead free making them non-toxic. You will be amazed by how many people comment on these waste savers! All you have to do to clean them is hand wash them in warm water and either hang dry or towel dry.

It is alarming to see pictures outside of children’s lunchrooms.  The amount of trash generated from their lunches such as non-recycled sandwich and lunch bags is atrocious.  I believe if more parents knew how simple it is to use these cost efficient bags they would.  I even throw my son’s pb&J for quick trips to the park.  It keeps me from purchasing snacks and lunches while out.  I definitely challenge moms to step it up when it comes to reducing waste!  I am thankful for companies like Fresh Snack Pack’s that aim to reduce waste and unnecessary spending!

Fresh Snack Pack has offered one large and small snack pack to one of our readers!  To enter, simply visit Fresh Snack Pack and then leave a comment here on our site with your opinion!  For additional entries:

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This contest ends December 18th, 2009 Midnight EST.  Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

36 Comments | In: Accessories, Feeding, Food, Green, Kitchen | tags: Fresh Snack Pack, lunches, sandwich bags. | #

There is something wonderfully satisfying about making your own seltzer water and soft drinks.  I recently received the Pure Starter Kit by Soda Stream. This has provided my husband and I to have such a great time experimenting with different flavored carbonated beverages.  How great is it that we have the ability to customize our own drink.  He can control the flavor, amount of flavoring, and the amount of carbonation.  It is also very easy to operate.  My husband had the machine out of the box, assembled, and had brewed a liter of delicious lemon lime soda all in less than ten minutes!   In addition to crisp soda water and the over 20 different flavors of sodas and diet sodas available including root beer, cola, and ginger ale, Soda stream also has three sugar-free citrus flavors for a light splash of flavor to sparkling water.  Soda Stream has on average 2/3 less sugar than store bought soft drinks and their diet beverages are sweetened with Splenda rather than aspartame.   Soda Stream is eco friendly because it uses washable bottles and doesn’t require electricity or batteries.    If you would like to customize your carbonated beverages with less sugar and less waste invest in the Soda Stream!

3 Comments | In: Kitchen | tags: drinks, pure starter kit, soda, sodastream. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!  CONGRATS, AMIE!  YOU ARE THE WINNER!

Here is a wonderfully green product that is not only earth-friendly but also eye-catching.  The KOR water is something I carry everywhere and people always stop and ask what it is, and where I got it.  The look of this bottle alone encourages others to reduce the use of store bought bottles and purchase one of these!

“KOR is an elemental expression of the word “core,” which refers to the central, innermost, or most essential part. Every person has core values, a core personality, and core aspirations”

One of my favorite features is the design of the hinged cap and handle that allows for quick and easy access for drinking!  My only concern is that you have to be careful not to drop it because the plastic top, while sturdy, is not indestructible.

In general, this BPA free reusable container is not only healthier for the planet but is also fabulously designed with striking colors and promotes healthier living!  For those sick of twist off caps and unsightly designs, invest in Kor One water vessel!

Kor One has offered one water bottle to one of our readers  (a $30 value)!  To enter, simply visit Kor One and then leave a comment here on our site with your favorite feature!  For additional entries:

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This contest ends December 10th, 2009 Midnight EST.  Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

51 Comments | In: Accessories, Kitchen | tags: BPA free, eco friendly, Kor, water bottle, water vessel. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATS TO LILIA, MEGAN, REGINA, JILL AND DANATTA, YOU ARE THE WINNERS!

Have you ever found yourself trying to creatively get you and your family to eat enough vegetables?  How about a crisp chopped salad?  Silvermark makes these amazing toss &chop scissors that chop up your salad ingredients as small or large as you would like.  I no longer spend loads of time prepping all of my veggies prior to eating them.  I simply throw all the fruits and vegetables I want into a large bowl and chop it easily with these scissors.  I even find myself eating vegetables I would normally shy away from like kale, beets, broccoli, and roots, because I chop them along with tasty fruits so tiny that it helps blend the flavors!  These are incredibly safe, easy to use, and chop your salad up in seconds.  I used to spend up to twenty dollars at work for a chopped salad, and now I can do it on my own with ease for a fraction of the price!

Silvermark designs other wonderful kitchen products such as mortar and pestle sets, salad dryer bags, micro-fiber kitchen towels, grating spoons, and more!  I am a bit choosey about my kitchen utensils, and each of these are top of line in terms of both quality and functionality. The Toss & Chop is the easiest, quickest, and tastiest way to implement your veggies into your family’s diet!

Silvermark has offered a pair of Toss & Chop scissors to 6 of our readers!  To enter, simply visit Silvermark and then leave a comment how these could come in use for you!  For additional entries:

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This contest ends Nov 30th, 2009 Midnight EST.  Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

53 Comments | In: Feeding, Food, Kitchen | tags: cut, salad, Silvermark, slice, toss and Chop, vegetables. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATS TO LYDIA, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

What a blessing to have a cleaning line in my home that works beautifully without posing harm to my family’s health, and is safe for the environment. Tim Barklage and Kevin Tibbes created a line called Better Life using only cleaning agents that come directly from plants and vegetation, allowing them to biodegrade rapidly!

The products they carry are 2am Miracle, Simply Floored, What-ever (which happens to be my favorite), Wow glass cleaner, and Even the Kitchen Sink!  I have been using these cleaners for a couple months now and love them!  Their floor cleaner is the only one I have used that dries on my floors as quickly as it cleans them.  I don’t mind cleaning my floors as often because the smell is all-natural!  I usually shy away from sink cleaners because of their overpowering scent; however, Better Life makes it scent free and glove free! “No caustic ingredients in this formula which means no burns….no more eye, skin, throat, respiratory tract irritation. Even their Kitchen Sink is solvent-free (no ammonia, alcohol, ethers) and pH neutral.”  Thank you Better Life for making the cleaning experience more enjoyable.  I could not ask for a better cleaning line!  These alcohol free products definitely get my seal of approval!

Better Life has offered a starter kit to one of our readers!  To enter, simply visit Better Life and sign up for their newsletter and leave a comment here on our site saying you did so!  For additional entries:

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This contest ends Nov 20th, 2009 Midnight EST.

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41 Comments | In: Bathroom & Potty, Cleaning, Green, Kitchen | tags: Better Life, clean happens, cleaners, Green. | #

Many booster seats I’ve researched are rather boring or appear to be rather unsafe.  The Mutsy Grow-Up Seat has laid my worries to rest, creating a very safe booster seat that also boasts of a beautifully modern design.  This is as safe as they come and attaches easily to most any chair.  They also offer both shoulder and waist strap.  This allows me to carry along in the kitchen without worrying if my child is going to fall off.  I am absolutely in love with the foam and wonderfully comfortable material.  I also appreciate that there aren’t any cracks and crevices for crumbs to easily hide away.  This material is easy to clean off with a damp cloth.  Best of all it only weighs only about three pounds and can be used till about four years of age!  This is definitely the best booster seat I’ve ever seen and used! You can purchase this seat for $59.99.

Musty has offered Doesmommyloveit readers a 10% discount from their site using code DMLI10!

2 Comments | In: Ages- Newborn to 1yr., Ages- Toddler, Feeding, Furniture, Kitchen | tags: booster seat, chair, grow-up!, mutsy. | #

The thought never occurred to me that recycling a yogurt cup could produce a toothbrush.  Preserve does just that! Preserve makes a dentist-recommended toothbrush with soft bristles in various colors for both adults and children.  The handle is made from recycled plastic, including Stonyfield Farm yogurt cups!  Once your toothbrush needs to be replaced, Preserve supplies you with a postage-paid label to send to be recycled!

Preserve makes other products including dishwasher safe kitchen products, tableware, and razors that are all made from 100% recycled plastics and post-consumer paper!  All of their products are made in the United States and definitely get my seal of approval.  If only more companies were as forward thinking as Preserve!

1 Comment | In: Accessories, Bathroom & Potty, Green, Kitchen | tags: home, housewares, kithchen, preserve, toothbrush. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!  CONGRATS, AMELIA L., YOU ARE THE WINNER!

I try to find as many food and storage containers without plastic as much as possible.  It was easy with the help of a wonderful Canadian based website called Life Without Plastic.  They grabbed my attention with their name alone!  Life Without Plastic’s mission is to offer products that are completely devoid of plastic.   However, because our society is so heavily dependant on plastics, some of their products do include high quality plastic components but they have little or no contact with your food or beverage.

One of my most favorite lines of Life Without Plastic is  Sanctus Mundo!  Sanctus Mundo is earth-friendly, an ethically manufactured product with outstanding quality.  I received their stainless steal hot meal container.  I now have a thermal food container with a lid made out of stainless steal to store my sons food in as we picnic at the park!  It is vacuum sealed, watertight, and BPA free.  Life Without Plastic has taught me that not all “stainless steel” is of the same quality.  All of the stainless products they carry are of exceptional quality! Sanctus Mundo makes the most lovely kid dishes such as the frog collection above.

I wholeheartedly support Life Without Plastic and recommend our green lovers to seek out this site for some of the best earth friendly food storage products on the market!  In addition, to the Sanctus Mundo line, they also carry the best airtight and reheatable food containers.

Life Without Plastic has offered a stainless steel frog dish set and one 12cm airtight container to one of our readers!  To enter, simply visit Life Without Plastic and leave a comment here on our site with your favorite product!  For additional entries:

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6) Email 5 of your friends and tell them why they should check out DoesMommyLoveIt?. Be sure to COPY us on the email (doesmommyloveit@gmail.com)! Then comment stating you did so.

This contest ends Nov 5th, 2009 Midnight EST.

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60 Comments | In: Accessories, Kitchen | tags: Accessories, BPA free, eco friendly, Feeding, kid dishes, Life Without Plastic, lunch boxes, Organization, Sanctus Mundo. | #

The MC2 is a wonderful food storage system that combines a stainless steel container with an expandable silicone lid.  The best part about the lid is that it expands into a bowl and is microwavable!  This works very well for storage of soups and stews and makes it easy to warm it up in the silicon lid!  You can store your food in the sturdy spill-resistant stainless steel and then transfer to lid bowl to microwave!  I have been searching for a container that would be easy for my husband to heat up soups while at work and now I’ve found it!  Definitely a brilliant idea.  Innate-Gear also makes other products such as water bottles, sippy cups, and silicon bowls.  All their products are BPA and Phthalate free!  

1 Comment | In: Accessories, Feeding, Food, Kitchen | tags: container, eco friendly, Green, innate-gear, Lunchbox, Organization, storage. | #

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Presentation is everything.  I am more apt to plan and organize a healthy lunch for my child when I have something functional and fabulous to place it in!  It makes for such tidy meals on the go.  Dante Beatrix designs such creative insulated lunch boxes for kids.  They are made with laminated canvas that makes for easy cleaning and include a place to write child’s name on back.  And best of all, they are PVC, phthalate, and lead free.

 In addition to lunch boxes, they also design very simple, yet ingenious products such as backpacks, children’s tee shirts, stroller totes, and mini luggage.  I love the creative images they place on each of their products.  They are simple illustrations that are as interesting to you as they are to your young one!  You can purchase this lunch box for about $34.00.

No Comments | In: Ages- Elementary, Ages- Preschooler, Ages- Toddler, Feeding, Kitchen, Organization | tags: Accessories, Dante Beatrix, Feeding, Food, Lunchbox, Organization. | #