Organic Cents

TOMS New Ballet Flats Now Available

2012-02-16T09:40:00.000-05:00

You might remember me posting that TOMS was coming out with a line of ballet flats..Well, they are now available to purchase. They look really cute and make a great option for work, around town - just a little more pulled together than the original - although I do love the original & the wedge, ok the boot too! The price is a little high but the reviews are amazing. What do you think of them?

The Best Natural Bar Soaps

2012-02-16T08:30:00.001-05:00

Here are my favorite bar soaps (and they are all pretty great!). Just incase you are curious why you don't see an organic seal on bar soaps, it is impossible to make a bar soap that is 95% organic (the requirement for the seal) because of the amount of sodium required to saponify exceeds 5%. These soaps are made with organic ingredients exceeding 70% and are all great products. These are available in lots of online shops as well as many supermarkets, Target, and Walgreens. Leap and Moksa are only available online (at least, that I know of) but are worth paying the shipping! I chose the links below because they had the best prices for a single bar but you can find most of these on Amazon, Drugstore.com, and their own websites too.

Win Free Cascadian Farms Organic Cereal

2012-02-15T14:11:00.002-05:00

Are you a fan of Cascadian Farm cereals? They have recently changed their Honey Nut O's & Purely O's (for the better, less sugar and no corn) and are giving away 400 free boxes. Head on over here to enter a chance to win some free organic cereal!

Babo Botanicals at 40% Off

2012-02-15T14:01:00.000-05:00

I am very excited to see Babo Botanicals on a deal site again! It has been a while..They are available on MyHabit through Saturday, February 18.The prices are about 40% off. If you have any credits or gift cards to Amazon, you can use those on MyHabit as well.

Willie Nelson & Food With Integrity

2012-02-15T08:51:00.001-05:00

In case you missed this Chipotle commercial that aired during the 2012 Grammy's the other night, I thought I would share. It features Willie Nelson singing a Coldplay song called "The Scientist" and it deals with the issues of sustainable farming. If you like this head on over here and check out how they made this. Hint: it was not done with computers!

Turn Boxes into Shops or Spaceships

2012-02-15T08:35:00.001-05:00

I saw this amazing kit by Makedo and had to share it with you!! What is it? It is a way to turn cardboard boxes, egg cartons and containers into a structural store-front with shelves and signage. The kit includes a plastic safe-saw for punching holes in thick cardboard or plastic and cutting it down to size; and the clever re-clips and lock-hinges let you connect materials together quickly and easily. The parts are reusable so next time create a different shop! (Oh - and stickers for decorating!). There are also kits for space ships, houses, planes and more! My daughter already does this whenever a package arrives but this is a way to make it fancier..love it! Check out all the kits over on mymakedo.com. I promise it will get your creative juices flowing and huge smiles will follow!

{Hope you survived the Valentine's hoopla!}

Starbucks: Free Mocha or Hot Chocolate Today Only

2012-02-14T14:22:00.005-05:00

If you are a fan of Starbucks, starting at 2pm today (February 14) you can get a Free Hot Chocolate or Mocha when you buy one. So take a friend or what a treat for your little sweetie (after school cocoa)...They had little cards, like the one above, that say "Share the Love" that they had been handing out with this offer on it - but I have also seen it in a pop up advertisement today so you must not need the card to get this offer. If you have any trouble the code the Barista has to ring up is 794.

Free Valentine E-Card

2012-02-13T15:18:00.001-05:00

Calling all procrastinators! No time to shop, no time for stamps, here is a Free E-card you can send to your Valentine! Now you have no excuses!

Tic Tac Toe Valentine

2012-02-13T15:00:00.000-05:00

And another irresistible, free, print at home Valentine that is sure to be a hit with the kids! How cute is this? You can include candy or if you are going the candy-free route for school how about cute little erasers? - or go old school and let them mark X and O on the board..These are available over on Creations by Kara. Enjoy!

Organic Chocolate - mmmm

2012-02-13T12:08:00.001-05:00

Craving a little chocolate? Here are my favorite organic chocolate bars (& ice cream). You should be able to find all of these locally at grocery stores. Great for a last minute gift! Most of these come in a variety of flavors but the brands to look for are Green & Black's, Divine, Dagoba, theo, Endagered Species, Neuchatel, Tesco, and Lake Champlain Chocolates. If you have a favorite not mentioned here, please share!

Free PDF: Adorable Candy Free Valentine

2012-02-13T11:31:00.001-05:00

I just love these Valentines! There are so many cute, last minute, and Free printables out there that you will never have to resort to the drugstore variety again! In fact, you don't even have to leave home and you can make them at midnight - if need be... You can find this one (it's holding a pencil!) over on Sweet Muffin Suite. I am really loving these but there others to choose from, check them all out here.

SIGG Bottles Over 50% Off

2012-02-12T09:35:00.001-05:00

Totsy has a big selection of SIGG Bottles on sale at over 50% off, prices starting at $8.95. These last forever and are totally safe, reusable - all the things we love. They have some really cute designs for the kids that I have not seen on previous sales.

Kate Quinn Organics at 55% Off

2012-02-12T09:17:00.000-05:00

Kate Quinn Organics is available on Zulily at 55% off today. They have styles for boys and girls from newborn to 8 years with items starting at $7.99. They also have some crib bedding, curtains, and blankets this time!

Free Printable Mini Valentines

2012-02-12T08:43:00.001-05:00

I love Free Printable Valentines, especially as we get - well, last minute! These super cute little cards are made by A Pair of Pears Custom Design Studio. You can head over here download and print for free!

Old School Valentine for the Book Lover

2012-02-11T08:33:00.004-05:00

I have been trying to think of a great but not corny Valentine for my husband (of almost 10 years!)...I thought hot sauce with a tag saying, "I still think you're hot!", or a bag of pistachios with a tag saying,"I am still nuts about you!", but then I came across this on Etsy. It is an old school library Check out card. You could give it as is but I thought what if I got him a book and put this in the back like a library book..what do you think?

Free Organic Basil Seeds & YoKids Yogurt Coupons

2012-02-10T16:37:00.000-05:00

Head on over here and register with Stonyfield Farms to get a Free packet of Organic Basil seeds and some coupons for YoKids yogurt. Plus, you will be entered to win a screening of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax and win and organic garden for your school.

Candy Free Valentine Boys will Love

2012-02-10T13:26:00.001-05:00

I love this idea for little boys! So easy and no candy. These cute little Valentines are available as a PDf file on Etsy by Paper + Pip . They are $4 and then you can print as many as you need. This shop is also having a Buy 2 get one Free sale so for $8 you could get 3 different designs..and there are lots of cute ones to choose from! Perfect for classmates, don't you think?

Organic Life is Good Tees for $9.90

2012-02-10T12:03:00.001-05:00

Ruelala has some organic Life is Good tees for as low as $9.90 plus if you are a new member you will get a $10 credit for joining making one of these Free + shipping. Shipping is always a flat $9.95 regardless of how much or how little you purchase...but the good news is, once you pay shipping once you get free shipping for 30 days. So, if you are a lover of Life is Good this is a great price regardless plus you'll have free shipping on Ruelala for the next 30 days! They have styles for Men, Women, and Kids.

Bamboo Cutting Board for $1.95!

2012-02-10T09:04:00.002-05:00

One Kings Lane is still offering a $15 credit for new members AND they have a sale on Core Bamboo right now with items starting at $10. Shipping is $6.95 so only $1.95 out of pocket for the cutting board pictured above. (There are a few other things you could choose at $10 as well). Hurry over before these sell out! All Core Bamboo products are made of organic bamboo which is naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial making it a great option for the kitchen.

Smock Elegant Bamboo Stationery at 30% off

2012-02-06T14:16:00.001-05:00

Looking for a few Valentine's Day cards for the grown ups? There is a great sale over on FAB on Smock Stationery. There stationery is printed on bamboo paper and the designs are beautiful! A set of 6 cards like the one pictured above is $8.50. They have lots of other designs to choose from as well.

FAB has to be my favorite deal site these days because they feature so many upcycled, unique products. If you head over to check out the smock stationery you'll notice they also have Core Bamboo, The Bottle Mill, and Takeya sales plus plenty of off the wall gifts!

DIY Valentine Fortune Tellers

2012-02-06T14:07:00.000-05:00

Do you remember making these in Elementary School? I know I made a few in my day and they convert so easily to a Valentine's Day craft or handout for calssmates. Design Mom (one of my very favorite blogs!) has a great tutorial available today with a free pdf for the design above. While you are over there check out her side bar for a ton of other great Valentine ideas.

Kinderville Food Storage over 30% Off

2012-02-03T15:47:00.000-05:00

FAB has Kinderville products at over 30% off today. They have a more unique selection than I have seen on other deal sites - like: bibs and the popsicle molds shown above.

About Kinderville Products:
Kinderville was founded to make functional, safe products widely available to parents. The utmost attention is given to using natural materials in innovative ways. This collection is reusable, fun and provides peace of mind so you can concentrate on what really matters: enjoying time with your loved ones.

Paper Seeded Heart Valentine

2012-02-03T08:31:00.000-05:00

There are so many great things to be found on Etsy. This wedding or party favor in the Nature Favors shop would work equally well for a Valentine gift. The paper seed heart grows. You could a witty saying on the tag and these would make the perfect gift for a teacher, neighbor or friend. They are $29.95 for 12 and include the pot, soil, seeded heart, and packaging. What do you think? What would you write on the tag?

Candy-Free Valentine: Snack Bag PDF

2012-02-02T10:48:00.000-05:00

Here is another great Valentine idea for the little ones. Since candy is not always the best option, I thought these were so cute. They are sold on Etsy by The Pretty Paperie and are $7 for a pdf that you can print as much as you like. They have other cute ones so be sure to check her other listings.

Punxstawaney Phil's 2012 Prediction is....

2012-02-02T08:34:00.002-05:00

Happy Groundhog Day!
It looks like the prediction is for 6 more weeks of winter...

Here is a coloring sheet for the little ones.
Bone up on Groundhog Day Trivia.
Rent the classic Bill Murray movie, Groundhog Day.
(The code DVDONME should get a free movie from a Redbox)