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Daddy Greenest

Father’s Day is the perfect time of year to give Dad a green gift that he can use while allowing him to broadcast his environmentalism loud and proud. Plus, does he really need another ugly tie? Try these fun green gifts for your Dad this year…

Patagonia Men’s Eco Rain Shell Jacket, $125

This black two-layer waterproof and breathable rain shell represents the ultimate in sustainable style. It’s a perfect compliment to a fall hike or fishing trip with its rugged recreational comfort. It’s made of 100% recycled and recyclable polyester and is warm and durable.

Hourglass Cold Brew Coffee Make System, $49.95

This sleek space-age looking coffee maker uses no cords and no electricity. It has a lifetime stainless steel filter, is super portable and BPA free. In addition, by brewing in cold water, coffee results in 69.6% less acid, thus reducing heartburn and bitter tastes.

Bighorn Eco-friendly Backpack, $39

Made from PVC-free ballistic nylon this power pack is green friendly and coated with Environmental Pollution Omitting technology called Ecoweave. Ecoweave is an alternative to PVC chemicals and each backpack is free of chlorine, dioxin and other heavy metals. It’s also clean to recycle and creates H20 AND CO2 when burned.

Flip Flopping

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Colorful and charming, FLOPS are bound to become the new darling of the comfy shoe set, just like its predecessors Uggs and Crocs. Created with all natural Brazilian rubber and resembling a traditional flip-flop in style, FLOPS were created by Dr. Sylvie, an eco-minded Beverly Hills podiatrist with a passion for this beloved summer style.

Natural rubber comes from the rubber tree (unlike synthetic rubber) and is harvested by tapping into the tree to remove a milky sap from the bark. This process does not affect the tree and is not harmful to the environment. In addition, the natural rubber provides the perfect plush for the feet by allowing for increased flexibility and cushioning.

Planet FLOPS come in array of funky styles and cool colors, including Chocolate Strawberry, Licorice and Pineapple. There are male, female and kids styles available and all the fun FLOPS are biodegradable and recyclable. The average cost for a pair is a mere $24, something to flip over. Check out this weeks green giveaway to win a pair of flops for Mom (or Dad) and a pair for your kiddo.

Food for the Skin

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Skin products that are 100% natural and likened to “food for the skin” describes the beauty treats produced by Healing Anthropology. The anti-aging line is paraben free, the soothing calendula salves help heal eczema, psoriasis, scars and stretch marks and the nurturing baby-line is gentle and chemical free.

Sabrina Posillico, founder and president has flawless ivory skin herself and discovered a slew of beauty secrets as she traveled as a model and social worker. This is when she began inquiring about natural beauty secrets within the local culture that eventually led to the blending of modern science and ancient healing practices. Her interest in natural and organic foods prompted even further investigation into beauty technology and she discovered that certain products marketed as 100% natural still contained a cornucopia of chemicals including parabens, petroleum-based ingredients and chemicals.

Today, Posillico still works as a model even with up-and-comers half her age because of her dedication to natural, holistic and healthy beauty products and a diet rich in organic foods. She retains an intense passion for the planet as well as a commitment to social causes and of course, a beauty regimen that always includes Healing Anthropology.

Products Perfect for Summer:

Rejuvenating Face and Body Mist: contains Aloe and a healing blend of essential oils repair aging and damaged skin; use under moisturizer/excellent for travel

Rejuvenating Day Cream with SPF 30: Natural UVA and UVB protection, an anti-inflammatory and moisturizing formula that protects against sun, wind and pollutants. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and essential fatty acids

Rejuvenating Vitamin C Solution: Concentrated dose of anti-aging ingredients including modern nutriceuticals; repairs wrinkles, fine lines and pores.

Sitting Pretty

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This European-style highchair is a nod to modern technology and features a “transformers” like structure that allows it to reincarnate itself into different pieces. Ideal for ages six months to five years, this clever seating system includes an adjustable footrest, hinges that connect with magnets and extendable arms. This all-in-one high chair converts into a booster seat, space saving chair, restaurant high chair, modern high chair and commercial high chair; essentially, there’s the chair for older kids, the sturdy step stool, highchair and regular chair.

This highchair is perfect for grandparents, ideal for restaurants and a perfect chair for busy families on the go. This dynamic design means fewer stubbed toes, more monetary savings, and more space.

Designed by the Danes, who demand space-saving devices for their modest sized homes, this wooden highchair is made with FSC-certified solid Birch cut from sustainable forests in the European Baltics. Steel, BPA and phthalate-free plastic components and water-based and formaldehyde-free varnishes are used to create the chairs. An online video explains the easy process of assembly (no tools required). Watch this video to see how cool the HandySitt Chair is!

The Minui Handy Sitt Chair and the Minui Portable Chair is the Green Giveaway this week ($300.00 Value)! Be sure to enter!!

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Party Savers

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Event Leftovers is the green solution to the waste that often accumulates post-party. Eventleftovers.com is an online marketplace for both event professionals (such as florists, party stores and event planners) and nonprofessionals to buy and sell gently used party supplies. This green solution allows sellers to have an additional revenue stream while buyers score superb party pieces at a discount. Event Leftovers works for all kinds of events including expos, trade shows, conferences, business and executive functions, productions, weddings and more.

There is enormous waste in the party production business, whether items sit stagnant at a warehouse or merchandise clutters home offices, garages or stores for season after season, the opportunity to sell goods via the website presents the perfect opportunity to recycle. In today’s economy people need to get more bang for their buck and recoup event related expenses and find better deals.

Products at eventleftovers.com will include those from master event planner and celebrity wedding coordinator Colin Cowie. Having worked with everyone from Oprah to Elton John and having authored eight best-selling books, Cowie is one of Hollywood’s go-to event and production gurus. Colin Cowie Lifestyle is a registered seller on eventleftovers.com, thus, allowing everyone a piece of the star-studded action.

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