Carrot World

Speesees: another carrot-loving company

2010-09-08T09:33:00.000-07:00

Rachael Pearson, the founder of organic baby clothing company *speesees* explains that all of her designs are inspired by animals, vegetables, or plants. Perfect match for us, right?We went through her collection and pulled out a few items that would be perfect for baby carrot-lovers.We adore that speesee's designs come from the natural world, and that the fabrics are all organic. Let's be

Yes to Cucumbers comes to Canada!

2010-09-03T15:44:00.000-07:00

Yes To... Blueberries!

2010-08-31T14:18:00.000-07:00

Over the past week, we gave Carrot Lovers numerous chances to guess what our new product line is. We loved reading your suggestions which ranged from avocados to cranberries. Those who got the scoop this morning on our video chat now know that the newest addition to the Yes To family is... blueberries!Next month you'll find our new collection of age refreshing products on the shelves of your

We have fruit-astic news!

2010-08-23T13:11:00.000-07:00

Yes To will be welcoming a new fruit into the family on September 1st. Would you like to know what it is? Join us as Yes To co-founder, Ido Leffler, unveils the new line of products in a live online video chat on August 31. How it works: Click over to Justin.tv/yestocarrots and "Follow" our channel.When the video begins, you'll be notified via email.Ido will introduce us to the new products and

Giving it away: A Fishbowl's worth of Lip Butters

2010-08-18T11:16:00.000-07:00

Want to be the most popular girl at your office or in your dorm? We have an idea for you.We'll send one lucky winner a whole bucket of Lip Butters in assorted flavors to share with friends. The fishbowl contains 45 Lip Butters. Yum!All you have to do is comment on this blog post telling us what new flavor of lip butter you'd invent if you could.(Keep in mind we've already got Mint, Citrus, Carrot

3 new products

2010-08-13T09:23:00.000-07:00

In case you missed them, allow us to formally introduce...The newest member of the Yes To Carrots family is our new daily cream cleanser.The newest member of the Yes To Tomatoes family are the deep cleansing facial pads.The newest member of the Yes To Cucumbers family is a mini-pack of hypo-allergenic facial towelettes that will fit easily in your purse or gym bag.You can find all of these

New packaging. Same phthalate-free good stuff.

2010-08-04T21:44:00.001-07:00

We were thrilled to see this blurb in Ladies Home Journal explaining why phthalates in cosmetics should be avoided. Yes To Carrots Nourishing Carrot Juice Shampoo was included in the list of safe products to consider. Hooray!Did you notice our new packaging? Look for it this month - it should be on store shelves any day now!

Carrot Lovers: They're just like US

2010-08-02T13:29:00.000-07:00

This recent item in US Weekly advises using Yes To Cucumbers Completely Cooling Body Butter to soothe sun-damaged skin. Prevent peeling with aloe vera-based products. A coat of "body butter every morning and evening" will keep skin well-hydrated and radiant year-round.

Behind the scenes: An update from Ido

2010-07-28T11:00:00.000-07:00

Our first video conference call with Carrot Lovers took place on July 22, 2010 using technology from Justin.tv which allowed Ido to be seen and heard via webcam. Guests could watch for as long as they wanted and submit questions through a chat window (no login required!)Ido had a great time chatting with Carrot Lovers, and we want to do it again soon! If you'd like to be notified when our next

Tiny Oranges loves Baby Carrots

2010-07-26T11:15:00.000-07:00

Of course we are partial to a blog that goes by the name of Tiny Oranges. When we read her glowing review of the Yes to Baby Carrots line, we knew we had more in common with mom blogger Jennifer than just an affinity for vitamin-packed produce.She loves the smell and feel of our baby-friendly products and it sounds like she wants everyone to know it! Check out the graphic she placed at the top

HurdleJumpers: Saying Yes To Helping

2010-07-23T11:10:00.000-07:00

Chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients creates a host of difficult side effects, one of which is mouth dryness. We recently donated Yes To lip butters, in hopes of providing a little bit of comfort to those who are enduring the stress of chemotherapy or radiation. How did this come to pass? Hurdle Jumpers is the brainchild of Janet Halbert. Here's what she says about how and why she makes

Chat with us and get the scoop!

2010-07-19T10:26:00.000-07:00

We're going to try something new. On Thursday, July 22, at 6 pm PST, our co-founder Ido Leffler will hop onto a webcam to chat with our biggest fans, aka Carrot Lovers, via Justin.tv. He'll provide some sneak previews at upcoming products and give listeners the chance to ask questions. You are invited to participate!Here's how it works:Click over to Justin.tv/yestocarrots and sign up to "follow

Yes To Girl's Night In Sweepstakes

2010-07-16T09:03:00.000-07:00

A few hours with friends and a cozy activity can be just as much fun as a night out. That's why we've decided to offer you all the chance to win a Girl's Night In prize pack. Each prize pack consists of five complete sets of the following: For your hair Pampering Carrot Juice ShampooPampering Hair Mud ConditionerHair and Scalp Moisturizing Mud Mask For your nails & skin Yes To Carrots Tender

What's crunchy, from Japan, and tastes like purple sweet potatoes?

2010-07-12T12:25:00.000-07:00

Standing in the center of the Yes To office in San Francisco this morning, co-founder Ido Leffler announced that we would be playing a Japanese-style game show and requested a drum roll from the crowd.Having instructed every employee to hold out their hands, he distributed small Kit Kat bars he had brought from a recent trip to Japan, and then asked us to guess the flavors based on taste alone.I

10 ways to use Yes To Cucumbers facial towelettes

2010-07-09T08:52:00.000-07:00

Lifestyle magazine First For Women published a clever article about beauty products they dubbed "multi-taskers". We love the thought that there are 10 uses for our facial towelettes. We've already bragged that it's a exfoliant, detoxifyer and rejuvenater all wrapped up in one on-the-go biodegradable wipe.How else might one use this magical product besides as a make-up remover? Here are nine

Link love: Carrot Lover Beauty Bets

2010-07-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

Do you know Bets from BeautyBets.com, a girl's guide to the good life? If you don't have time to watch the video clip below, take a few minutes to browse her exceptional blog. It's beautiful and filled with practical beauty tips.We were thrilled with this segment on Twin Cities Live. Bets shares some great tips with viewers and using our Yes To Cucumbers Facial Towelettes is one of them!

Potluck pride (Yes To eating the rainbow!)

2010-06-28T09:36:00.000-07:00

An easy way to make sure you're eating good stuff is to think about the colors on your plate. As a mom, I have found it's easier to ask my kids specifically which orange food they'd like on their plate tonight (bell pepper or carrots) than to threaten them with a vague "Eat your vegetables."I remember my own mom always telling me I had to eat something green with my nightly pasta. Now we know

Guest Post - Observations from an Honorary Carrot

2010-06-23T14:13:00.000-07:00

We had a guest in the Yes To office this week -- writer James Marshall Reilly -- and we thought we'd ask him to jot down his observations.This Monday I arrived at the Yes To offices in San Francisco, prepared to interview founder and friend Ido Leffler for a business book I am writing for Portfolio/Penguin. Knowing Ido’s amazingly positive energy and “just say yes!” approach towards everything

Everything's coming up orange

2010-06-22T10:13:00.000-07:00

The decor in the Yes To office is modern, bright and juicy. There is one overarching theme: the color orange. I personally wear a splash of it every day as well. And as with all collections, once your friends and family know about it, the gifts start trickling in. Will I ever wear my carrot tie? Unlikely. But my flip flops in "indian orange"? I love them! And my wife certainly used a vibrant

People who dig babies say Yes To Baby Carrots

2010-06-18T09:37:00.000-07:00

Hello, Carrot Lovers,Thanks for joining me on the Yes To blog. I am RookieMom Whitney and I blog regularly at RookieMoms.com about activities for new moms to enjoy with (or without!) their babies. I am also the co-author of The Rookie Mom's Handbook (Quirk Books, 2008).Since your favorite natural beauty brand Yes To has declared June to be *Baby Month*, it's fitting that founder Ido Leffler has

Guest Post: Amy Smart takes on single-use bags (Yes To change!)

2010-06-16T11:25:00.000-07:00

Amy Smart, good friend, Carrot Lover, and brilliant actress, asked that I support her in spreading the word about her work in Sacramento, our state's capital.She sent this update for our blog, along with this photo of her and Rosario Dawson and Rachelle Lefevre.Here is a photo of myself, Rosario, and Rachelle lobbying last month for AB 1998. It's intent is to ban the single-use plastic and paper

5 blogs that caught my eye

2010-06-14T12:29:00.000-07:00

I love the idea that anyone can publish their opinions online. Whether they choose to tell a funny story, review a restaurant, or show pictures of their cat watching tv, I appreciate the diversity of bloggers who are out there doing it. Allow me to introduce you to a few.Oh, but first a disclaimer: these are all relevant to the Yes To brand. They crossed my path this month as my team

Top 5 cities in the world

2010-06-07T09:27:00.000-07:00

When my team asked me to come up with my top five cities, I knew this would be a nearly impossible task. I love so many. I sifted through my memories, and here are the five that stand out the most.SydneySimply put, awesome views, beaches, restaurants, and great wine. And most importantly, I grew up here. Nothing quite like a New Year's Eve in Sydney!Tel AvivOne of the most vibrant, energetic

Yes to Babies

2010-06-03T12:15:00.000-07:00

Within our office, we've declared it Baby Month at Yes To. And as we all know, for the tabloids, every month is baby month.Today I'm sharing a clipping from Star magazine of Kelly Rutherford and her babe.Which celebrity mom captures your attention the most?

5 days, 5 countries…. GO!

2010-06-01T13:01:00.000-07:00

Day 1- Depart San Francisco, movie, meal, sleep, work arrive to Frankfurt, hang out at lounge, forget jacket at airport security, run to airport security recover jacket, shower, board flight to Madrid. Land in Madrid, check in to Hotel, meet Justin (from our Europe team) my partner in this adventure, head to meet Sephora Spain. Great meeting, head to brilliant dinner at a restaurant called Tomato