With the hope of inspiring families everywhere to pack a waste-free, muck-free lunch…Citizenpip offers a wide variety of cute and fun reusable lunch gear! I can not tell you the number of friends of ours who have commented on our E’s lunch kit and asked “where on Earth did you get those cool containers.” They are nifty, with snap lids that are easy to open and close (as well as being dishwasher and freezer safe, water-tight, leak-proof and super durable) these containers are just one reason I love Citizenpip!

They offer a full-line of eco-friendly lunch gear including lunch bags, waterbottles, containers, kid-sized fork and spoon sets, thermos, napkins….the list is long and great!

FAQs

• Citizenpip is “lead-free, BPA-free, PVC-free, and phthalate-free”. Muck-free materials are food-safe and do not contain hazardous or toxic materials that can leach into food and drink.
• The stainless steel products are made from food grade 304 stainless steel.
• Plastic materials are made from polypropylene (#5 plastic) which is BPA-free and has no known hazards.
• The lunch bag is lead-free, PVC-free, and phthalate free.
• All products have been lab tested by a CPSIA accredited testing laboratory to meet FDA requirements and CPSIA standards.

To learn more about this SGM Approved company, visit www.citizenpip.com

The latest green product to be approved with the SGM seal of approval is the one and only…Celadon Road!

I love them. My husband really loves them. And because my husband loves them so much and used up all of his precious “man-soap” and now wants me to call them to get more….I really really love them! Oh you would really really love them too if you smelled their soaps! I cannot say enough good stuff about this company – truly…they are awesome. From their glass baby bottles and organic baby blankets, non-toxic toys, waste-free lunch kits, food-grade stainless steel water bottles, chemical-free laundry detergent, the naked (dye-free) kitchen sponge and oh. my. gosh. The BAMBOO!!! yes, two full pages of gorgeous bamboo kitchen utensils and serving bowls that I must have! They have so many awesome eco-friendly products that I love them. Did I say that already?

Celadon Road provides a huge selection of high quality organic, eco-friendly and fair trade products that can be ordered directly from any of their consultants. They are dedicated to educating individuals on how they can be a part of making the world a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable place to live while purchasing with a purpose!

They care about the environment: For every Celadon Road Party held, Celadon Road will donate one tree to Trees for the Future Inc. to be planted in honor of each hostess’s and Independent Consultant’s commitment to further their greener, healthier lifestyle.

http://www.celadonroad.com/index.php

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The latest awesome green company to make the SGM Approved list is Litter Free lunch!

Felice and Megan, a pair of moms from Illinois and cofounders of Litter Free Lunch, have designed their eco-friendly lunch products to be creative and enjoyable while reducing daily waste. They offer several eco-friendly options to help reduce and reuse whether you are packing or eating at home including high quality cloth napkins in fun colors, stainless steel containers and water bottles, reusable sandwich and snack bags and a recycled fabric lunch bag!

Litter Free Lunch gives back by supporting organizations and groups that help improve our environment and help promote a healthy lifestyle including:

1. S.C.A.R.C.E. (School and Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting).

2. Litter Free Lunch wastes nothing and donates extra yardage to the following organization Con Kerr Cancer.

3. Litter Free Lunch has entered into a business partnership with Naperville School District 203 that serves a double purpose, helping fund raising for school activities while reducing lunchtime waste.

Little Twig, safe and natural bath products make the list!!

Developed with the advice of pediatricians and real-life parents, their primary goal is giving families healthier and safer alternatives with pure and gentle personal care products for children.

Little Twig believes that all children deserve a promising future and that making the right choice for your child’s health is vital. “At little twig we recognize that we need to do our part to better our community and environment. Wherever possible, our company supports those in need by donating time, money and marketing efforts to community and environmental focused charities, both locally and globally. Little Twig encourages you to join in the effort to strengthen our communities.”

This company makes me smile for 3 great reasons:

Every month they choose a charitable organization benefiting our environment, children and family issues to work support.

The Little Twig recycling program encourages families to give back to the environment by reducing their waste! This program promotes the reuse of their recyclable bottles by giving a 30% discount on any online purchase when four of their full-sized empty containers are returned back to them for recycling!

Made with Organic and Natural Ingredients, Pediatrician tested and Non irritating, Paraben Free and SLS Free, Made in USA, pH Balanced, Not Tested on Animals,Hypoallergenic, No Synthetic Fragrances, Phthalate Free, No Artificial Colors and packaged in PET #1 recyclable bottles.

http://www.littletwig.com/

Enjoy Life Foods is an SGM Approved Product!! Why?

They make me smile! Yep – in fact, that’s their mission…”to make smile-good foods that keep people’s insides happy too.”

They also happen to make our little E (who suffers from dairy, eggs, nuts, sunflower and melon allergies), smile too with their allergy-friendly treats that taste like a little slice of Heaven Enjoy Life Foods creates food that is made with non-GMO, kosher and FREE of ALL common allergens! They are also gluten-free and casein-free making them a good choice for anyone on a GFCF diet!

Requiring their suppliers to fill out non-contamination certificates as well as their dedicated production facility, ELF Foods goes above and beyond to ensure the highest levels of safety and quality. This is vital for those of us who deal with life-threatening food allergies and it makes me feel good to know that my little guy is enjoying something that tastes so yummy AND something that is totally safe for him. That is not an easy thing to find! So between their moist and rich tasting cookies, healthy cereals, bagels, granola, trail mix and snack bars….you can have one delicious time trying to choose your favorite!

For More Information, go to www.enjoylifefoods.com

*gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free, tree-nut free, soy free, egg free and casein-free foods

Why is Kamut Khorasan Wheat SGM Approved?

Mmmm….Kamut, “the ancient grain for modern life”

We love eating Kamut and our favorite has been Kamut pancakes, cereal and Kamut pasta! This grain is higher in protein and many minerals including selenium making it very high in antioxidants. It has guaranteed attributes and when buying products produced with Kamut Khorasan Wheat, we can be assured that it is the pure ancient variety that is organically grown.

I like my foods in the purest state possible and because Kamut is just that and grown organically – it makes me feel really great about the nutritional benefits that my family is getting. I have tried whole wheat in recipes before, but it always seemed to bake up with a chewy dense texture. The thing I like about baking with this grain is that the texture is soft and moist and our little one’s devour their treats while getting their grains too.

To learn more about the history and health benefits of Kamut and Kamut products: http://www.kamut.com/en/index.html

Why do I love Skincando?

Sara Damelio, founder of Skincando, spent eight years researching and educating herself on natural beauty. During her journey, she became a licensed esthetician and organic beauty specialist…with one goal in mind – a product that would heal and protect the skin naturally and one that was healthy for the whole body! That is awesome – it’s our family goal to only use things that are healthy for our whole body and it’s great to find a company that believes in this too. A lot of TLC goes into every batch that Skincando makes! The process is done in small batches, by hand to personally assure high-quality and consistency.

Skincando makes me smile!!

organic and wildcrafted ingredients

products are concentrated which makes them last twice as long as their commercial counterparts

Earth-Friendly company, using non-toxic cleaning agents in their production

Skincando recycles and uses recycled and biodegradable materials

Donations of Combat Ready gift packages are sent to our troops in Iraq with a personal thank-you note inside (these products have been praised as helping our soldiers deal with sunburn, incessant sand flea bites and dry skin). **Find out more….

http://www.skincando.com/

Softlips Pure makes our list!!

Softlips PURE 100% natural premium lip care products are made from USDA certified organic skin conditioning ingredients and makes my “little green puckers” feel luscious and sexy! They not only look good and feel good…they really are good for your lips and our beautiful Mother Earth with packaging consisting of a recyclable card printed with vegetable-based inks! I’m down with that!! These petite little cuties are free from preservatives, phthalates, sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, and gluten and never tested on animals.

They come with a big “green thumbs up” from SGM

For more information you can find them at http://softlips.com/

Why is Authentic Haven Brand an SGM approved product?

Authentic Haven Brand is a “tea” that naturally enriches soil helping plants root systems become stronger and better able to absorb nutrients! This “tea” is harvested from the by-product of Haven owned, natural grass fed livestock. Haven livestock producers are committed to raising high-quality, healthy livestock that are free of antibiotics, growth hormones and pesticides.

As a “gardener” trying to grow strong, healthy, fresh produce, herbs and even flowers this year – it was great to find something natural that I could give my plants. I refuse to use fertilizers or any chemicals on this little plot of Earth that our family is so diligently watching and caring for – so what a relief to find Authentic Haven Brand.

Another reason I love Authentic Haven Brand? Their “tea-bags” also come in environmentally minded packaging and are so easy to use! For more information or to purchase some “tea” you can go directly to their website at….

http://www.ahavenbrand.com/index.html

Eco-Planet snacks make the SGM Approved list!!!

Why?

Well if you have ever tried them – I can assure you that you wouldn’t even wonder! These tasty little snacks are not only 100% organic, and kosher but they are in the cutest kid-friendly EARTH-friendly shapes too – windmills, sun, hybrid cars etc! While their cookies and crackers are intended to inspire children to live “greener” lives, they are also reassuring to parents who want to find a snack that will both satisfy tiny taste buds and deliver wholesome and pure ingredients.

Sold at Whole Foods Markets, their variety of cookies, crackers and gluten-free oatmeal treats are affordable for the modest shopper as well starting at $2.99 for the 6oz box. When purchasing Eco-Planet products, you can be assured that your dollar is being spent with a company who cares about our environment too! A portion of proceeds are “donated to non-profit organizations that are committed to preserving and protecting our fragile ecosystem” and utilizing wind energy!!

http://ecoheavenllc.com/Eco-Planet/Eco-Planet_Home.html