Friday, October 30, 2009

Zapi Toothbrush Sanitizer


Regardless of how often I replace my toothbrush, I always wonder about the germs living on it, even after a thorough wash after use.  This has been on my mind lately because my one year old is learning to brush...but he often ends up brushing the countertop or something else along with his teeth.  Enter the Zapi!  Insert toothbrush, hit a button to activate the germicidal UV light, and viola...nearly 100% of the bacteria is gone!  Guess what Santa is bringing our house this year?

What a clean idea!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Candygram



I just found a great DIY "birthday card" from inchmark for the party we are attending this weekend.  I think I will fill mine with Jellie Bellies or even better...little cars the 3 year old may like!

What a creative idea for any age!

Monday, October 26, 2009

Paperless Post


On the one hand, I am nostalgic about the days when we wrote letters to one another, put a stamp on the envelope and mailed it off. The art of handwriting letters and fine penmanship seems to be lost. On the other hand, I am a girl of technology and I love the creative things that can be done with the computer.

I think Paperless Post does a wonderful job of combining the two.  They bring custom, personalized and thoughtful looking cardstock invitations to the online world (and without the advertising you find with other e-invitation sites!) This is definitely earth-friendly and it is extremely inexpensive...150 e-mail invitations will set you back a mere $10. If you have planned an event lately, you know what that would cost in the "paper" world. 

You can quickly customize the design the invitation, deliver customized envelopes to your guests, and monitor/track rsvp's. And...when you sign up for an account, they get you started with 25 stamps...reason enough to have a small dinner party!

What a genius idea!

Friday, October 23, 2009

(Bugaboo) Red


How adorable is that canopy with treasu(red) on it!I have long been a fan of (RED), and I especially love the red t-shirts from gap with a word on it ending in (red). Now, (RED) has partnered with Bugaboo! They have a small line of products for this partnership and they will donate 1% of all revenue to the Global Fund. I am sure you all have heard about the project by now, but for those who may not have, the Global Fund invests in African AIDS programs and has a special emphasis on women and children.

A great cause and a great company...what a fabulous partnership!

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Envirosax - You can't have enough

I have been toting these bags around in my diaper bag for a while now. When rolled up, it is the size of a sushi roll. They are so practical and useful in many situations...and look great too. The bag is washable and waterproof, making it perfect for change of clothes. Out come the clean clothes and in go the dirty. Buy a few and keep them stashed in different places!



Envirosax has a kids series perfect for toting around dolls, art supplies, sports clothing/gear, etc. Check out the adorable "Baa, Maa & Paa" design below!


Not only is this a great product, but it is a great product made by a great company. The philosophy of Envirosax® is to help create a better future for our planet by spreading it's environmental message. Envirosax provides an eco-friendly alternative to disposable shopping bags that have caused so much damage to the environment worldwide. Envirosax bags are lightweight, portable, waterproof and each one holds the equivalent of two supermarket plastic bags thanks to reinforced seams. Each one holds up to 44lbs!

Envirosax also donates a percentage of its sales to charities and non-profit organisations dedicated to the preservation of the environment.