Gifts for Everyday Healthier Living from Earth Mama Organics

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This holiday season, everyone is focused on staying healthy and Earth Mama Organics has some really great gifts for everyday healthier living and many are travel-friendly! And they are not just for the Mama on your gift list - they are great for the whole family too!

Check out three of my favorite gift ideas from Earth Mama Organics below: 

EARTH MAMA MINI DEODORANT 4-PACK  

I love that you get to try four flavors in one box! We have been having a hard time finding a natural deodorant that doesn't irritate our underarms. I hadn't tried Earth Mama's deodorant so I was so excited to see if it would bother us and work well. 

Earth Mama’s cruelty-free mini deodorants are travel-savvy and squee-cute. Pop one in your purse, the diaper bag, your gym bag or stuff ‘em in stockings with a falala – they are just that good. Refreshing ginger-lime Ginger Fresh Deodorant, tangerine-y Bright Citrus Deodorant, unscented Simply Non-Scents Deodorant, and fresh, soothing Calming Lavender Deodorant. Think you're too sensitive for deodorants with baking soda? You got another thing comin’! This formula was made for extra sensitive skin with the perfect balance of baking soda and magnesium. Just enough to work, not enough to hurt.

I am happy to say that this deodorant is awesome and hasn't irritated my armpits (or my husbands!) and we may have just found our favorite deodorant ever!! 

Lavender Hand Sanitizer

We all know the CDC recommends to always wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. But let’s be real: if you’ve ever been on the road with a baby, you know how it is — a Code Brown diaper situation won’t wait for a sink. Or maybe you hit up the grocery store, had to use the shopping cart, and handwashing just isn’t an option. Earth Mama Hand Sanitizer to the rescue! 

Formulated according to FDA guidelines, it’s 80% alcohol, free of methanol and 1-propanol, and contains glycerin to leave your hands less dry. So when in doubt, bring both soap AND sanitizer. 

But if you’re on the go and soap-and-water-less, go ahead and spritz cruelty-free Earth Mama Hand Sanitizer generously on your hands, rubbing briskly until it’s evaporated. Bonus: you’ll be left with a calming scent of lavender essential oil — welcome during a stressful Code Brown.

This is great to stick in the car after grocery shopping, in your purse or in the glove box!

Lip Balm Quadruplets

I am a tad bit obsessed with lip balms and I am always excited when I get to try new ones!

Introducing the Lip Balm Quadruplets: All four flavors in one. Yep, we’re talking the vanilla-tinged Coconut Smoothie, light as a cloud vanilla-yum Lavender Meringue, classic and beloved Mint Herbal, and the zingy, slightly minty organic Orange Ginger. Keep them all for yourself, or give some away — because this 4-pack is a great little gift for mamas (especially during stocking-stuffer season). 

I love that they aren NOT made with petrolatum, artificial colors or flavors! They smell great and go on my lips great!

So if you have a new mama on your gift list or just want to give gifts for a healthier lifestyle this Christmas, check out Earth Mama Organics!

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You can purchase all these products and much more from the Earth Mama Organics website. 

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Cuddle up in The Elephant Organics Clothing!

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Looking for some super cute fall and winter clothing for your children?

Well, look no further than The Elephant Organics! Their clothing is super cute, super soft and made with organic materials!!!

They make the cutest matching pajamas for moms and kiddos in the cutest prints for the best cuddles and my daughter is just in love with her new dress!

My daughter is seen here in the Girl's Cold shoulder A-line dress. This dress is made from 100% Organic Cotton and super soft, extra smooth and stretchable lightweight interlock knit fabric. Plus, it is lead, phthalate and flame retardant free.

The minute my daughter put this dress on, she loved it and didn't want to take it off! And I love it because it made from organic cotton and free of icky things like lead and phthalate!

I had such a fun time looking through their super cute selection and so will you!

This Fall, cuddle up with The Elephant Organics Mommy and Me sets!

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You can purchase all The Elephant Organics clothing from their website.

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Get a Break from Cooking and Trust @freshnlean to Make Organic, Healthy Meals for your Family!

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My husband is newly diagnosed with a thyroid condition and has to eat strictly gluten free, dairy free and nut free so we eat mostly Paleo meals. I won't lie...it is tough! It is tough to make a variety of healthy, tasty meals on a daily basis that my whole family loves.

So when Fresh n' Lean offered to give me a little break from cooking but still provide Paleo, organic and fresh meals for my family, especially my husband, it made my day...and WEEK!

Fresh n’ Lean is an organic, fresh (never frozen), gluten free, low fat, dairy free, and ready-to-eat meal delivery service. They deliver nationwide via FedEx including Hawaii and Alaska. They cater to many different diets, paleo, vegan, low carb, gluten free, low fat, and dairy free.

We received 6 different meals ranging from breakfast to dinner. And no lie, EACH one was delicious, easy to re-heat and really filling! And my whole family enjoyed them!

I love the variety of proteins and sides they included! You can reheat them in the microwave like my husband did at work or in the oven like I liked to do at home.

My husband really liked this Indian Speiced Yellow Squash with Chicken Breast! It easily heated in the microwave and was so filling he had to enlist the help of our children! They loved it too!

I personally really liked the Teriyaki Sesame Seed Brussel Sprouts with Tuna.

With 40 g of Protein it was so filling and great after a workout! Oh and definitely DELICIOUS! They do a great job of mixing lots of delicious flavors while still being healthy and organic! 

If I could create a meal prep delivery in my dreams, this would be it! A company that values healthy, organic and delicious foods for the whole family....and delivers it to my door! Seriously a dream come true! THANK YOU Fresh n' Lean for giving me a break from cooking duty AND doing an excellent job!

You can check out all their meal plans here - https://orders.freshnlean.com/fnl. Be careful - you might fall in love too!

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You can purchase Fresh n' Lean meals from their website.

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Gift the Gift of Great Skin with Edye’s Naturals!

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Ughhh...DRY SKIN is my worst enemy in the winter and I feel like it is always a losing battle!

However, this winter I am fighting back! I just ordered a pure silk pillowcase so all my moisture doesn't get sucked away when I am sleeping and I use Edye’s Face & Body Butter and Edye’s Deep Nourishing Serum each night before bed and in the morning!

Edye’s Naturals is a skin care line made from organic ingredients and they are handcrafted in small batches from plant oils such as carrot seed, avocado oil, coconut oil, rosemary oil, olive oil, almond oil and apricot seed among others. The products are gluten free, non GMO, never tested on animals and don’t contain chemicals, parabens, phthalates, alcohol, synthetic fragrances or sodium laurel sulfate.

They are safe for any age and help common skin care concerns from dry and itchy skin to premature wrinkles and blemishes. The products, which range from $6 to $33 each, are very concentrated so a little goes a long way.

AND so far, my face feels AMAZING! The body butter moisturizes my face instantly and my skin feels SO SOFT!

Edye’s Face and Body Butter is hand made in small batches using pure, organic oils. It can be used from head to toe to treat all types of skin issues from burns, rashes, eczema, scarring, cuts, stretch marks and of course dry skin. It helps restore elasticity to the skin, increases collagen and improve wrinkles. Edye’s Body Butter is very concentrated, a little goes a long way, so apply sparingly. It absorbs quickly leaving your skin smooth and silky. It’s also gentle enough to be used on babies and pets!

And don't forget the Deep Nourishing Serum! It is crafted to be the best organic facial serum you can find. The first ingredients are Organic Avocado Oil and Organic Camellia Oil, which are wonderful for helping build collagen. It also contains lemongrass with other organic ingredients. With this hydrating organic formula, younger, firmer-looking skin is well within reach, as it penetrates deep into the skin’s surface to deliver our super-concentrated combination of vitamin and antioxidant rich oils. Diminish lines and wrinkles, reduce dark spots, evens skin tone, and improve firmness, texture, and radiance by improving the health of your skin. Use sparingly, very concentrated.

Plus, for my dry winter lips (and my kid's too!), they offer Edye's Lip Balm! Restore and replenish your lips with this wonderful balm made from organic ingredients! Has Collagen builders to prevent wrinkles around the mouth. Convenience pocket size to carry throughout the day.

The most important bonus of these products is that you just can't beat how great the ingredients are (and the ones that AREN'T there like SLS, Propylene Glycol,etc). I LOVE the ingredient list and it saves me from having to make my own! And even better - it lasts a long time because all the products are SO concentrated! I love that!

So stay hydrated from top to bottom this winter with Edye's Naturals! And they make great gift ideas for anyone on your gift list this Christmas that struggles with dry skin too!

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You can purchase Edye's Naturals online at their website. 

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I can be #activeeverywhere in my @prAna Clothing! #prAnaSpring18

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I love to be comfy but now as a Preschool Teacher, I have to dress up, look professional but also be functional and comfortable in order to get down to their height, play with the children and help them.

So when I can find a company that provides comfy clothes that are stylish, durable and versatile, I feel like I hit the clothes Jackpot!

I usually wear my exercise clothing from the minute I get up on my days off because I work out different times throughout the day. I might sneak in a kickboxing workout and then head out for a walk with my children. But it doesn't hurt to look stylish and modern while I exercise and run errands so even on my days off I choose my prAna clothing!

I love that I can wear prAna clothes to workout and then to head to the grocery store and even pair with a sweater and skinny jeans for a night out or when I am teaching! I hate changing my clothes 50 times a day (who's got time for that??!!) so prAna clothing is a must in my wardrobe!

I recently received the Constellation Tee in Fairhope Blue and it is so great for workouts or pairing with a sweater and skinny jeans or leggings! I have worn it working out or teaching - and it always feels great, fits great and looks great!

The Constellation Tee features an organic cotton/hemp blend knit and includes a V-neck, cap sleeves and shirrtail.

I love wearing this Tee running because it doesn't ride up with the nice V-neck or show too much skin. It also covers my bottom with the shirttail element and I love that for when I wear yoga pants!

Not only is prAna versatile and stylish, they also use sustainable and organic materials and I love to support that!

Buy It:

You can purchase the Constellation Tee for $69 from the prAna website.

Make sure to use discount code AEMAS18. This gives you 15% off any non-sale prAna items ordered on the website. It will be valid through May 1st.

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The Perfect Chocolate for Valentine's Day!

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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow (don't forget a gift for your loved one)! If you need some suggestions for the sweet tooth in your life, then let me recommend Blissfully Better Chocolate!

They just launched a brand NEW flavor and I am loving it! It is Toasted Coconut and it is the perfect mix of chocolate and coconut - I can never just stop at one!

Blissfully Better Chocolate is not only delicious it’s even better for your taste buds-- it’s certified organic and sweetened only with low glycemic coconut nectar making it a great option for those who have diabetes and low tolerance to sugar!

Not a coconut fan? Make sure to try their other flavors too:Sea Salt Caramel Thins, Crunchy Quinoa Toffee Thins, Almond Toffee Thins

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You can purchase Blissfully Better chocolates online or at a local retailer.

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Fulfill New Year's Goals with @CarringtonFarms Products!

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How are your New Year's Resolutions going for you so far this year? 

One of mine is to exercise more and eat more "better-for-you" foods. The exercise is going well, the better-for-you foods is off and on depending on the day and week. I really want to get more consistent with eating well and this year one of my favorite companies, Carrington Farms, is helping me with with a more balanced diet.

Our family LOVES their Organic Ghee Clarified Butterand Organic Coconut Oil and we have really tried hard to make the switch to these two products for all our baking, greasing, buttering and oiling needs!

Carrington Farms Organic Ghee Clarified Butter is gluten-free, containing no casein, whey or lactose. Ghee is an ancient food that contains significant levels of Vitamin A, D and E as well as Linoleic Acid to help balance cholesterol levels. The clarified butter is also known to reduce inflammation and increase energy.

We love using this Ghee on our pancakes, waffles, toast and on steamed vegetables! It's been a great addition to our daily foods!

MSRP: $14.99 www.carringtonfarms.com

And the product from Carrington Farms that we probably use most is their Organic Coconut Oil! It is made from only the freshest certified organic coconuts.

With no trans and hydrogenated fats, Carrington Farms Virgin Coconut Oil is a delicious replacement for butter or fat; sauté vegetables, roast sweet potatoes, add to smoothies or mix into cereal, or even use in baked goods and over popcorn! Not only that, but you can use coconut oil as a hair conditioner, natural moisturizer, teeth whitener and more.

I feel like we use Coconut Oil for almost everything - from popping our popcorn on Sunday nights to mixing with our essential oils, using on our skin or greasing a pan! It used often and we love it!

MSRP: $19.99 www.CarringtonFarms.com

So if you are looking to make the switch to better-for-you products this New Year, check out Carrington Farms! There products are trustworthy, organic and delicious all at the same time!

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You can purchase all these products and many more from www.CarringtonFarms.com

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Holiday Cooking & Baking, Beverages and On-The-Go Snacks!

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We have you covered today on all your cooking, baking, beverages and on-the-go snacks this holiday season! Check out all my favorites below:

COOKING + BAKING

Explore Cuisine Pulse and Bean Pastas

Take the guilt out of your favorite pasta meals with Explore Cuisine! Explore Cuisine integrates beans, peas, lentils, and rice to provide you with nourishing meals which are easy, quick, colorful, and simply delicious!

All Explore Cuisine products are vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO and jam packed with nutrients. ($4.99 at www.explorecuisine.com and retailers nationwide)

Field Roast Vegan Frozen Snack Line

• ·Miniature Corn Dogs : Our award-winning Miniature Corn Dogs harken back to county fairs, amusement parks and summertime fun. We begin with our Field Roast Frankfurters, dunk them in a traditional sweet cornbread batter and crisp them to perfection.

• Fruffalo Wings: Spicy and piquant, daring and bold, crispy and saucy…dare to behold! Our #1 selling Field Roast Smoked Apple Sage Sausage cut on the bias, lightly battered, fried to perfection. Finish in your own sauté pan, crisp them up, add our spicy FRuffalo sauce and FRvoila!

• Sunflower Katsu Cutlet: An all American classic country-style breaded steak turns Japanese and merges with a traditional Katsu style cutlet. A sliced steak of Original Lentil Sage Field Roast battered and breaded with our own special recipe of seasonings, bread crumbs and sunflower seeds.

• Field Roast Chao Creamery – Vegan Mac n’ Cha

• Creamy Mac n’ Chao: It was only a matter of time before we became inspired to craft a rich, flavorful sauce using our Creamy Original Chao Slices. A homestyle classic and perfect combination of creaminess, texture and umami. Simply made, simply satisfying.

• Chili Mac n’ Chao: A southern favorite with zesty chili made with Field Roast brand FieldBurger and pinto beans simmered in a creamy sauce made from Tomato Cayenne Chao Slices. Simply made, spicy good!

KRUPS Grind and Spice 

($19.99; Available @ Walmart)

Quickly grind your favorite coffee beans with the iconic KRUPS F203 coffee grinder.

Product features:

· Two-in-one compact and powerful blade grinder grinds coffee perfectly, and can tackle dry spices, fresh herbs, or nuts for your most adventurous seasoning creation.

· Powerful motor grinds beans from coarse to fine in seconds

· Large grinding capacity yields up to 12 cups of coffee

· Stainless steel power blade for ideal performance

· Versatile unit grinds all kinds of dry spices

· Lid activated safety switch

· Oval blade shape for uniform, even grinding

· Designed for easy pouring and handling

Coconut Protein Powder

NEW from Carrington Farms, Organic Coconut Protein Blend is made with only 3 organic ingredients. It's the perfect way to add plant-based protein to your diet and to your favorite holiday cookies for added nutrition. MSRP: $16.99 www.CarringtonFarms.com

BEVERAGES

AquaBall

AquaBall's naturally flavored water is THE zero-sugar, zero-calorie, zero-preservative children's beverage perfect for regulating the kids’s sugar intake this holiday season WITHOUT jeopardizing taste. Available in four flavors – Berry Frost, Fruit Punch, Grape, and Strawberry Lemonade – AquaBall features fan favorite characters from Disney’s Frozen, Disney Princesses, Marvel’s Avengers and Disney Classic Characters. The bottle alone will bring a smile to any kid's face! www.aquaballdrink.com

Sparkling Ice

An excellent soda alternative, Sparkling Ice is slightly carbonated with B-Vitamins, Vitamin D and antioxidants. This light and refreshing beverage contains Zero Calories, Zero Carbs, is Gluten Free, and Sodium Free.

Pick a flavor from the 20+ different delicious options including a line of Teas, Lemonades and 8oz Slim Cans, to enjoy in your favorite cocktails or as a refreshing snack. ($1.19-$1.29/bottle, available in retailers nationwide)

Brooklyn Crafted Ginger Beers & Ales

The newest craft beverage collection to come from BCGA, Brooklyn Crafted brings seven bold ginger flavors into the mix due to popular demand. Made with 100% real ginger, the 12 oz. bottle flavor profiles include Extra Spicy Ginger Beer, Sugar Free Ginger Beer and Sugar Free Ginger Ale. The 7 oz. mini bottle flavor profiles include Traditional, Earl Gray, Lemon & Lime and Mango.

ON-THE-GO SNACKS

Munk Pack Oatmeal Fruit Squeezes

This ready-to-eat oatmeal, packed with grains and fruit bites, is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack on the go! Available in five delicious flavors, including Apple Quinoa Cinnamon, Maple Pear Quinoa, and more, they are gluten-free, non GMO, vegan and high in fiber.

Munk Pack Protein Cookies

With 18G of plant-protein and 6G of fiber per cookie, Munk Pack Protein Cookies are a delicious, on-the-go protein bar alternative. In flavors like Double Dark Chocolate, Coconut White Chip Macadamia, Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Raisin Spice, these vegan and gluten free cookies are soft baked and filled with fiber.

Welch's Fruit Rolls

The NEW Welch’s Fruit Rolls deliver the same quality consumers love in Welch's Fruit Snacks, in a new, irresistibly fun format. Featuring fruit as its first ingredient, the Fruit Rolls are gluten free and available in three mouthwatering flavors: Berry, Tropical Punch, and White Grape Strawberry. (6ct box with 0.75oz roll / $2.99)

Go Organically Fruit Snacks

Go Organically fruit snacks are tasty, on-the-go, USDA-certified organic fruit snack made with real fruit. Even better, these fruit snacks are gluten-free, contain 100% DV Vitamin C, GMO Free and contain no preservatives, offering families a delicious and authentic snack. Available in three delicious flavors, including: Fruit Medley, Mixed Berry and Tropical. (8-Count Boxes with 0.8oz. Pouches / $3.99)

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Give Yourself (Or Others!) the Gift of New Clothing This Holiday Season!

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Christmas is known as the time of giving gifts...to your family, friends, and even yourself. This year, I found myself getting MYSELF presents and that doesn't happen often. Starting a new teaching job this year out of the home found me with a lack of business/professional clothes so this Christmas, I got myself the gift of clothes! :)

And not just any clothes - clothing from prAna, one of my favorite clothing companies of all time. Their one of my favorites because of their mission of making things better by giving...quality, durable and stylish clothing that's thoughtfully designed. They also maintain great sustainability: Fair Trade, recycled clothing, hemp clothing and traceability are all examples of how conscious thyy try to be.

A new outfit that looks and feels good can be transformative, both to others and yourself, and we all deserve that.

This year I am feeling great (and comfy and warm!) in the Delaney Duster in Coal from prAna!

The Delaney Duster features a Cable Knit Patter and is designed with a fold over Rib Knit Collar. This chunky weight sweater knit cardigan is cut for a relaxed fit and finished with a cross over snap closure at the front left shoulder!

I love how unique and comfortable this Duster is from prAna. You can wear it with the collar open or crossed over and it is so warm and comfortable for those cold winter days! I did have a hard time finding the right sizing with prAna clothing so let me help you with this item and I recommend going a size smaller than you normally wear.

I also gifted myself with a pair of Kara Jean in Black! These are so great for dressing up or wearing casually and they are great for work or play! Plus, they look GREAT with the Delaney Duster!

The Kara Jean is a fitted pant cut with a low rise, narrow leg and traditional 5-pocket styling. 

This jean is made from organic cotton, soft stretch "Kara" denim that allows for breathability and movement. The leg can be easily cuffed or worn long. 

These pants are super comfortable and I LOVE the organic cotton material. I recommend with this item to order a size larger than you normally wear. 

For once, I splurged on myself and bought myself some Christmas gifts this year - and I am so happy I did! I am loving my new prAna clothing along with their mission and sustainability!

Buy It:

You can purchase all prAna clothing from their website.

Plus, make sure sure to use this unique code to get 15% off YOUR prAna gear: CMRS17

(You will have to enter the code at checkout.)

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