I've really started taking account of the things we buy for this household. I've replaced 90% of our paper towel usage with using washable rags, most if not all of our household cleaners are now ecofriendly and a good portion of Connors clothes are now made from renewable sources. Mind you we have a long long way to go before I can truly declare us a green household but I've made it my goal to make a few small changes every month not only in the way we live, but eat, and play.
I know man of you would like to start making green choices in your life and have no idea where to start and the holiday season is no exception with so many choices out there its just a bit overwhelming not only to pick products that are exciting but also ecoconcious this includes items that qualify for fair trade. I'm sure some of you are asking what exactly is fair trade? The US has been doing business with developing nations for some time but up till recently very little thought among the consumer mind was given to where exactly do these products come from and are the people who make these products treated fairly? Well the answer to that is not always a good one as sadly in some developing countries workers are treated somewhat like slaves and are paid wages that would make the average Americans jaw drop. Mind you a fair wage to you and to them may be something quite different as the cost of living differs highly as well but regardless a worker should make enough money to feed and take care of his family, I think we should all agree on that one.
Needless to say even I am still a bit puzzled as to where to start when it comes to buying items that quality as fair trade friendly though I think I'm getting the hang of organic and green products these days. When I saw Taraluna's shop I was overjoyed as not only does it offer a great tutorial on fair trade but you can find articles on everything from bamboo to building a "no waste lunch". Not to mention Taraluna offers a fabulous selection of fair trade and ecofriendly products that range from baby and toys, cosmetics, clothing, pet supplies and more! You can find a gift for virtually everyone on your wish list and feel good about your choices as well.
I know I've mentioned it before but one of our favorite toys around this household is Connor's wooden blocks. After all blocks can be anything you want them to be, castles, houses, I've even caught Connor using one as a car. However things really get fun if you introduce little wooden figures to your block collection as it just brings a whole new dimension to the play possibilities. Not to mention our new recent love of wooden puzzles. Up till a few weeks ago Connor would just rip the pieces out of the puzzles and then that was the end of it but now we are just starting to understand that puzzles fit together. Well his new puzzle that we got from Taraluna, an Imagiplay Puzzle Play Set, does both, its a wooden puzzle which fits together to make sort of a scene but the pieces are individual little animals each a toy all on its own.
Actually while your over at Taraluna check out their entire selection of baby and children's products. There is a table and chairs set under the furniture section that I would absolutely love to get my hands on. I can actually say without a doubt if I got one of those Crosby and Friends tables I would get rid of my small table in the kitchen and just replace it with that toddler table as its so gorgeous.
Head on over to Taraluna to check out their entire collection of gift ideas, while your over there don't forget to check out the learning section so you can learn more about fair trade, organic products, and becoming more "green".
In the meantime Taraluna has been amazing enough to give us a $25 gift certificate for one of our lucky readers!
To enter :
- Leave a comment on this post. Check out Taraluna and tell me which product other than the ones we mentioned is your favorite!!
- Make sure there is a way for me to contact you - if your email address is not on your profile or you are not a blogger you may leave it in your comment or email it to me directly (angelaandconnor at gmail dot com) We have had to disqualify a lot of potential winners as of late as many people do not have emails available in their profiles or leave anonymous posts without any way to contact you.
- Please US entries only.
- To get extra credit :
- For an extra entry :
- Bloggers - Blog about this contest and leave me the link on your comment, or add me to your sidebar and let me know its there.
- Non Bloggers (or bloggers) subscribe to my mailing list/RSS feed and earn another entry!
- One extra credit per person. Please post your extra credit in a separate post.
- This contest will end Dec 30th at midnight!
178 Comments:
I like the Word Chase! game. Neat site!
ohhh... I love the natural wood puzzles they are so great.... but the organic chocolate section looked really yummy too!! :)
Thanks for the great giveaway!!
JLWalden1{at}gmail{dot}com
the Natural Wood Elephant Puzzle, especially since my one daughter is obsessed with elephants, but they're all great!
leftymylou at gmail dot com
wow i realy like every thing thay got over there and well one of the things i like is there mama rag doll with baby realy cute stuff thay have and i love to try and win this i could realy use it for x-mas
I would love to try the Mint Mills Crème chocolates. They look delicious. Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite is the Cracked Glass Ornament!
I love the Organic Elf Doll Taraluna has. So cute and quirky and whismical! I also adore the wooden Elephant Rattle. My six month old daughter Rowan would love to gnaw on it!
I subscribe to your feed via google reader. Thanks!
I just love little newborn hats, and the Organic Veggie Hats are adorable!
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I've got your blog on my Google Reader!
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I like the ***snowman and santa hand puppets***. My son is really into those right now. But the furniture is great too.
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Im a subscriber too... :)
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Invigorating Body Polish
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Your added to my sidebar.
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i like the bamboo and silk t bag. thanks. miketra@sbcglobal.net
I LOVE the Counting Penguins Puzzle! That's probably what I would buy if I won!
Oooh I love Sjaaks chocolates! They are my favorite and TaraLuna sells them for less than what I pay for them in the store! I would love to get the Truffles and some of the bars!! Yum.
markncheri (at) msn (dot) com
I'm a subscriber too!
markncheri (at) msn (dot) com
The Mint Mills Crème chocolates looks delish. Thank you for giving us a chance to win :)
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I am a subscriber :)
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I have your button on my sidebar :)
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I would love to have the Heirloom Strawberry plants.
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Maybe it is because I am hungry but the Organic Fruit Basket & Veggies and Crate look like so much fun!
nateandjakesmom at gmail dot com
Seriously, if I win I think I'd spend it all on nail polish! I love painting my nails and haven't done it in years because I don't want all the chemicals. The few "safe" ones I've purchased still smell strong and don't work well. I'd love to give their Peace Keeper polish a try because the colors look so yummy!
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It's hard to pick a favorite, really it is. I like the wooden puzzles. I feel bad I haven't visited your site in forever. Glad to be back. =)
Your button is on my iste.
I really like the Sealife Puzzle Play Set. Great giveaway - thanks
I'm in the tree decorating mode so I was drawn to the ornaments. I really love the camel set made in India. What a great site! Thanks.
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Also a subscriber.
gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com
The Moonstone & Sterling jewelry set is stunning~!
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Organic Cotton Cardigan & Pants Set -- adorable!
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I like the To-Go Ware 2-Tier Stainless Steel Food Carrier.
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I love the Sealife Puzzle Play Set and the Blue Bali Lantern.
websurfergirl19 AT hotmail DOT com
I have subscribed.
websurfergirl19 AT hotmail DOT com
i like the the Cracked Glass Ornament
I love the Glycerin Soap 3 Bar Gift Assortment. Thanks so much for this giveaway!
i love the Dog Walkers Bath Set and my boston terrier would love it too.
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I really love the Organic Veggies and Crate. That is so cute. Thank you!
I'm a subscriber.
Organic Cotton Cardigan & Pants Set
subscriber
Organic chocolates! The ladies clothing I like too.
The chocolates lol and the organic bear.. very cute.
Tara
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I am a subscriber
Tara
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these are my favorite
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beautiful earrings!
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My favorites are the Mint Mills Crème chocolates.
I love all of their organic dog toys!
Marianne
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The kids table and chairs are just too cute.
I like the batiked cats!
amos.sara AT gmail DOT com
I showed Kaitlyn the ImagiPLAY puzzles and she likes the Cat one. And she also likes every one of the "Foundling" stuffed animals :)
table4five AT gmail DOT com
Extra entry-I posted your button on the sidebar of MomReviews under the "Reviews and Giveaways" section. I'd write a post linking back to this but I'm already completely booked with posts, so I twittered it instead, hope that's okay!
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The Mixed Huipile Pillow Cover is my favorite-it's gorgeous!
smchester at gmail dot com
I love the natural wood puzzles they are so great. Thanks!
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Love the Blue Bali Lantern!
The organic infant gift set is adorable! thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com
I love the counting octopus wooden puzzle!
treflea4 at gmail dot com
I would like the organic chocolates
Soft Centers Christmas Box and any other chocolate is my choice
I love the Organic Knitted Bear Teether/Rattle, it's cute and my baby daughter would love it, thanks so much for such a wonderful giveaway!
Eloise
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I am also and email subscriber, thanks again!
Eloise
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I am a e-mail subscriber. THanks for a great giveaway :)
Did someone say organice chocolate? Vegan European Style Organic Chocolate Assortment
looks yum!
I'd love an assortment or organic chocolate bars! :)
blogged it
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I like the Sjaaks chocolates
I like the Paradice game
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I'm a subscriber
anastacer at verizon dot net
Their step stools are beautiful!
I love the Mandarin Butterfly Double Step Stool - so pretty, thanks!
I'm a new reader subscriber, thanks!
the Cracked Glass Ornaments are so beautiful
I love the painted step stools
Subscriber
I really like the Cracked Glass Ornaments! So pretty!
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The Ornaments of African animals, and the Elephant Mobile, are just treasures to be added to my Christmas tree this year...We have a living room that is decorated with Victoria Falls,Africa inspiration, including photos and dolls of Africa.
What exciting finds of "my safari" on your site!
pumpkinlady430@yahoo.com
I like Complete Healthy Feet Kit with Foot Scrubber.
Thank you!
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Subscriber.
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I love their organic teethers!
I subscribed to your RSS feed in Google Reader (albolich at gmail)
The Lunch Date - Designer Reversible Bag and Meal System
$135.00
1- Loving the Hemp Mouse kit! My cat would go nuts!
2- Also, I blogged this contest.
http://minimariescorner.blogspot.com/2008/12/more-contests.html
Thanks!
Silver rainshower earrings
Sealife Puzzle Play Set
The counting Penguin puzzle is great!
I have your button on my blog.
I love all the organic dog toys.
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I like the Sea life Puzzle Play Set
I love the black and white kitty cat treasure box
I love the butterfly rhapsody step stool.
Sea Life Puzzle set
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Subscriber here
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I like the Counting Bunnies Puzzle.
I'm also a subscriber.
I like the blue bali lantern
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Ravenswood Spa Collection sounds lovely
I really like the Crosby's Friends Double Step Stool. So much detail! Thanks.
I like the A Little Something for The New Mama gift basket
nanja[at]comcast[dot]net
my favorite is the Crosby's Friends Double Step Stool
Their Travel Line Robe Set would make a wonderful gift. Thank-you.
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I am a subscriber.
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your button's on my blog :)
"A Little Something for The New Mama" sounds great!
I like all the Christmas ornaments and mostly the cracked galss ornament. very unusual looking.
LayDeeBugLove@aol.com
I love the Organic Lovie Blankie Monkey.
i love the "family" puzzles esp the elephant family...i like the large selection of organic and fair trade toys:) thanks!
christinbanda@yahoo.com
the kids table and chairs is neat
What a great variety of products--I managed to narrow my favorites down to two. I love the Zip Ultra Suede Hobo and the Hand Beaded Heart Shaped Coin Purse. Thank you for the contest!
AmberRose95{at}gmail.com
The Sealife puzzle playset would be great! Thanks for the giveaway!
I'm a subscriber!
I follow this blog! :)
I love the Ravenswood Spa Collection!
I am also a subscriber!
I would like to try the Thai gift bag.
I have your button on my sidebar.
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I love the Large Triangular Marbled Turquoise Pendant
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
I love the Under the Nile Veggies and Crate--in face, we are going to get this for our son for Christmas!
I'm a subscriber
i love the Jayden Earth Girl doll and all those clothes are great too!
jayme[dot]bouwens@yahoo[dot]com
Love the word chase game.
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I like the Dainty Pearl Drop Earrings!
autielady[at]live.com
vegan nut & chews look good!
You are on my sidebar ~ http://momcontests.blogspot.com
I love the Reversible Velvet Patch Hats. They are beautiful. All of their stuff is beautiful.
I like the Organic Monkey w/Squeaker 10" for dogs.
I would love the Chocolate Truffles Assortment!
That Organic Elf Doll is so funky! I love it and so would my little pumpkin of a daughter!
cheyli @ hotmail.com
Your button is on my sidebar!
cheyli @ hotmail.com
I'd love to have the Bohemian Garden Double Step Stool. It's lovely and useful.
the Vegan Nuts & Chews Christmas Box sound good
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
I think the pet toys are cute especially the Organic Lucy Bunny w/Removable Squeaker - 10"
Your button is in my sidebar
Ilove the graphic designs hemp bag so cute thanks.
My favorite is the Nursing Mama with Baby in Sling doll!
jnkrim (at) qwestoffice (dot) net
I like the black and white kitty cat treasure box
I love the organic baby clothes, especially the Organic Infant Gift Set.
I subscribed.
I would love to try some of their delicious teas like the Ambrosia White Plumb and the Sense of Peace.
I would try 'Word Chase', since I am trying to teach one daughter letters and reading now. My sister-in-law would also like this since my nephew is also around the age to start reading.
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Subscriber
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Lots of great things here! I like the Wicker Bicycle Basket.
Button on the blog at...
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My favorite is the Four-Step Healthy Feet Kit.
-Terra
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Bamboo Coral Lotus set looks amazing.thanks
herry123_us@live.com
I like the Bali Blue Lantern!
I subscribe!
I love the Laptop Lunch Kit!
I subscribe.
The Ravenswood Spa Collection looks lovely. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
The Ravenswood Spa Collection looks lovely. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
What really unique items! I especially liked the Scatter Gardens -
i like the Bohemian Garden Table and 2 Chair Set.
My favorite were the Hemp/Wool Blend Earflap Hat & Mittens sets.
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I love the Lion and Lamb ornament.
I subscribe to your feed via Google Reader.
I LOVE the "Recycled Silk Sari Scarf - Hand-Knit"
Just beautiful!!
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The Diamond Shaped Moonstone earrings are gorgeous! Thanks for the chance!
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The Wooden Java Box is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com
the Golden Windhorse Boxed Notes - set of 5
mommy2skie@yahoo.com
following you.
mommy2skie@yahoo.com
got your button.
mommy2skie@yahoo.com
blogged it!
http://thismommyhasanopinion.blogspot.com/2008/12/25-taraluna-giveaway.html
mommy2skie@yahoo.com
im a subscriber :)
i like the Yoga and Meditation Mat
My Fav (and what I would buy) is the 'Complete Healthy Feet Kit with Foot Scrubber'. I would luv to splurge on pampering for myself. Great site and great giveaway!!
I am a subscriber.
Happy Holidays!!
I like the ultra suede carry-all. cardeb2@verizon.net
I am a subscriber. cardeb2@verizon.net
All of the products are so different and great. I love the Wooden Java Box is fabulous.
Thanks for the giveaway
sea life puzzle play set
I love the wooden puzzles.
the Counting Penguins Puzzle
I like the 3 tier stainless steel food carrier.
ladycat713@yahoo.com
sea life puzzle play set:) ty 4 the awesome giveaway and entry:)
I would like an organic elf doll.
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I put your button on my blog.
donna444444@yahoo.com
I love the Word Chase game!
I subscribed to your mailing list.
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