With a business model Mindful Mama can appreciate, and wonderfully educational and exciting products, Barefoot Books is one truly inspirational company! Barefoot Books strives to create high-quality picture books that enable children to explore the world's cultural diversity, and to discover their...
Ahh, the feel of cotton. It brings images of purity, gentleness and calm. With it can also bring some controversy around pesticide retention, labor and water issues, however. Finding a balance of mindfully-made cotton products can be a nice way to enjoy this wonderful material. When possible, look for...
Spring hasn’t sprung — quite yet — but there’s no time like the present to prepare! Warmer weather means backyard activities are no longer red-nosed, fingers-frozen occasions. Mindful Mama has selected our favorite outdoor play necessities for the spring and summer days that are...
The “stuff” in Lana Organic toys comes from organic cotton fields in Turkey, and is part of a local production initiative that supports fair-pay pricing. The materials are gathered and sent to crafty mamas, who sew these darling animals together in their own homes, through the auspices of...
I'm always in awe of the creative mama's we spotlight on our 'Mama Made Mondays'. This week, Charmaine shows off her crafty mama skills with this unique crayon & pad holder for all of your monkey's on the go. Stick it in the diaper bag, the back pack, the car seat, or even your...
Imagine a childhood full of gnomes, fairies, and castles. Imagine a childhood free of phthalates, plastic, and lead. Sounds like a world both kids and their earth-loving moms would adore. Which is exactly why we adore ImagineChildhood.com , the brainchild of Sarah Olmsted, who created the blog and store...
Like many things in life, the beach only gets better with kids: Whether it's watching your toddler sink his toes into the sand or witnessing your daughter’s amazement when she sees the largest bathtub in the world, the magic of earth giving way to water can fill a heart with wonder. To get...
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Here’s one of life’s greatest mysteries: You turn around for a couple of minutes to make yourself a cup of tea, and that perfect sky-blue sweater your baby’s worn only twice no longer fits. When it comes to baby-related supplies and equipment, a new mom can go from zero to 60 (or more...