Piggy Paint Coupon Code

Back in January I featured Piggy Paint on the site...it's natural and safe for little ones to wear. I am excited to let you all know that through April 30, Ugga Mugga readers will receive 20% off their order with coupon code PIGSAVE20L.

There are some great three-pack sets available at a discounted price as well as their fantastic nail polish remover. Be sure to stock up for the Summer months ahead and your little one will be safe and stylish in her sandals! Read more about Piggy Paint here!

Pack-N-Tote Reusable Grocery Tote

I'm a fan of reusable bags, but not of all of them you see in every chain store across America. I fear the reusable "trend," as it is to some, has created far more waste than the traditional use and toss bags. All of the manufacturing that is involved and fearing the vast majority of the bags won't be reused any way leave a bad taste in my mouth. I'm much more calculated in my purchases and think about where I need reusable products and which ones will meet my needs the most consistently and reliably.

The Pack-N-Tote is one product I've given a lot of thought and have come to realize there is no better bag for me when it comes to grocery shopping. Here's how it works:

Each bag features durable hooks that are built into the handles that lock onto the sides of a shopping cart...your bags stay open, which I love! You simply click them into place upon picking your cart (and wiping down the handle bar, I hope)...there is even a pocket on the side to hold your keys, shopping list, etc. Then you, place all of your items inside the bags while shopping. Upon checking out, your items are returned to the bags inside the cart. The bags can be released easily from the cart and then you carry them by the handles.

The Pack-N-Tote is made from recyclable polypropylene which means they are very durable, easy to clean, won't mold, and hold up to 45 pounds of groceries. They fold down very small and don't take up a lot of room when not in use. All you need is two to fill an entire grocery cart (although larger carts can hold three bags).

The Pack-N-Tote is available at amazon.com for $6.00 each.

Organic T-Shirt Companies

As each Summer approaches I start looking for new tees for my kids...shirts that are clean, organic and not too distracting. I just found three new companies I'm excited about: Farmerkids Organics, Manny & Simon and OBLI Organics. Here's a bit about each one:

Farmerkids Organics

If you're looking for simple, organic clothing that makes you yearn for clean country air, Farmerkids Organics is for your children...like it is for mine!

Their shirts are made from 100% organic cotton in sweatshop-free environments in the USA. They are incredibly soft and feature embroidered patches that are also made with USA grown and produced 100% organic cotton.

If your child fits into a size between 3-6 months and 6T, you'll want to visit farmerkids.com.

Manny & Simon

Manny & Simon tees are designed and made in the USA by a family business started by two sisters who named their company after their grandfathers. Their great shirts are soft and super comfortable to wear. Each is hand-screened and their sizes fit babies and toddlers up to size 4.

The Manny & Simon collections feature over-sized and off-centered animal prints...all classics loved by children...from dinosaurs and monkeys to lambs and fish.

They offer organic tees as well as hoodies, bibs, and onsies. Their is sure to be a product and animal your child will love!

You can see all of their design options at mannyandsimon.com.

OBLI Organics

My favorite new tees are from OBLI Organics. They are amazingly soft and of a substantial weight I know will last. They are available from size 0-3 months to 5T and each features an eco-friendly design to get your children (and hopefully T-shirt viewers) inspired to live a green lifestyle.

OBLI was started by two sisters who parent 3 boys and 2 dogs between them (there are dog shirts available as well, such as green to the bone). Their goal is to provide "hip and trendy styles for children and pets while being stewards of the environment." And from reading about their company and experiencing their shirts first hand, I must say they're well on their way!

And in case you're wondering, OBLI (pronounced oh-blee) is a word created for their line of clothes inspired by their corporate name On Borrowed Land, Inc. OBLI is a reminder that, in the end, we are all truly just borrowing the land and passing it on to the next generation. Isn't that the truth?!

Visit obliorganics.com to see all of their creative designs and relaxing products.

GiveAway Winner

Please join me in congratulating the winner of the Ramalama GiveAway...Sarah from Long Island! Sarah, your Key Chain/Pacifier Clip will be mailed today! Congratulations!

eeni meeni miini moh

I discovered and instantly fell in love with Eeni Meeni Miini Moh a few weeks ago and have noticed that there is no coming back. They use a distinctive, muted color palate that is simply gorgeous (and even more so in person), their fabrics are soft yet substantial and of obvious high quality, and their style is funky while remaining timeless...I don't know how they do it! But I sure am glad they do!

Eeni Meeni Miini Moh creates for both girls and boys from sizes newborn to 12. In addition to clothing, they create the most wonderful accessories, toys and bedlinens. In researching them as a company, along with their products, I have started a wish list for my children ranging from baby bibs to necklaces, from backpacks to trousers, from dolls to apron dresses...they create it all! And they do so with dignity.

Everyone on the Eeni Meeni Miini Moh team, including their suppliers, need to agree to their Code of Conduct, which requires them, among other things, to operate in accordance with internationally recognized standards on human rights, labor, banned substances and the environment. In addition, they give back...each year, they contribute thousands of dollars to a diverse group of organizations including children's hospitals, orphanages, and educational projects, community groups and international charities. No guilty purchasing here!

Visit eenimeeni.com to find a store near you (no matter the continent), shop their eBoutique, print games for your children, or to upload their artwork for all of the world to see!

The Bisphenol-A Free Portal

I receive a lot of questions regarding BPA...how to know what it's in, is it really as dangerous as we're led to believe, and where readers can get more information. To answer all of those questions, and more, you can visit The Bisphenol-A Free Portal, a nonprofit site that gathers all news relevant to BPA and posts it in one place.

Some recently added information is a list of all bottles and sippy cups outlining those with BPA and those that are regarded as safe, an article about the class-action suit against baby bottle manufacturers, and the latest study results on the effects of the chemical.

Visit bisphenolafree.org for more information.