Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas from Lavish & Lime
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
With six weeks remaining until Christmas, a part of me is excited to have a couple of weeks to spend at home with the family. Another part of me, however, is somewhat stressed when I think about shopping for the perfect gifts for loved ones. I know most kids will likely have toys or gadgets on their wish list but I often feel torn over buying play things versus practical items. Sure, toys will bring children instant fun and enjoyment. Yet, once the novelty wears off, they often get tossed aside. Useful gifts such as clothing or consumables such as art supplies, now that is what I would much rather buy. And I love shopping at Canadian stores, especially those that carry unique eco-friendly products such as the ones available via Lavish & Lime.
For greener gift ideas for the little artist on your shopping list, Lavish and Lime offers a wonderful selection of art products that are natural, recycled and non-toxic. From stylish sketchbooks to recycled crayon sticks, there is sure to be some sparks of creativity in the air. I would absolutely love to colour with their bright natural crayon rocks.
If practical everyday gifts is more up your alley, there are so many reusable bags, containers and water bottles to choose from. For review, Lavish and Lime sent us a pair of EcoVessel insulated BPA free bottles. These bottles come with a flip straw that is so durable, it has withstood the wrath of my daughter's incessant gnawing. Many of her sport bottles are sitting in the cupboard untouched for months since I haven't replaced the lids that have so many teeth marks on them, you would think they were used a dog's chew toy. The EcoVessel stands out as the highest in quality and durability. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to every parent with kids 4 years or older. My kids take them wherever they go, whether it's to school, dance class or soccer practise. My daughter loves the look of her butterfly bottle and my son was thrilled with his bottle in red and blue, his two favourite colours.
Lavish and Lime also carries a nice selection of natural body care products and cosmetics. I am pretty sure my daughter would squeal if she were to get a selection of Hopscotch Kids Water Colors Safe Natural Nail Polish. And I would actually feel more inclined to let her wear nail polish since Hopscotch is completely water based and non-toxic.
There are so many other great products to browse through but I will let you check them out at your leisure. If you find something that you fancy, let me know by leaving a comment below and you could win a $30 shop credit at lavishandlime.com. This giveaway is open to Canada and the US. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below.
There are so many other great products to browse through but I will let you check them out at your leisure. If you find something that you fancy, let me know by leaving a comment below and you could win a $30 shop credit at lavishandlime.com. This giveaway is open to Canada and the US. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below.
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Disclosure: I was sent product to help facilitate this post. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.
43 COMMENTS
I would love to get the Glob Natural Fruit & Vegetable Paint Kit for my kids.
ReplyDeleteI like these containers a lot: Stainless Steel Food Container - medium lunchbots, in particular, the quad lime green colour.
ReplyDeleteCheers.
I love the LunchBots, too!
DeleteLove the hot and cold packs, perfect for this time of year when the kids need comfort!
ReplyDeleteI like the Insulated Steel Water Bottles.
ReplyDeleteI like the Packit Lunch Coolers - pink pattern.
ReplyDeletewinit6@hotmail.com
I love the painted stainless steel bowls.
ReplyDeleteThe Thermal Food Containers - dragonfly caught my eye
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I was immediately drawn to the colorful collapsible basket
ReplyDeleteThe Plan Toys Coral Balance Game looked really cool:)
ReplyDeleteI would like the Grapefruit & Lavender All Purpose Natural Spray Cleaner!
ReplyDeleteI like the collapsible shopping basket - it looks really sturdy.
ReplyDeleteMy rafflecopter name is Julie G.
The Geranium & Orange Natural Liquid Dish Soap caught my eye..hmm..sounds good enough to eat! lol
ReplyDelete(karla Sceviour)
This caught my eye:Kids Konserve Stainless Steel Snack Containers - 3-pk
ReplyDeletethe orange facial cleanser
ReplyDeletejan
I liked the different felt figurines!
ReplyDeleteTrillium Milk Bath Powder would be my choice
ReplyDeleteGlass Food Storage Containers Wean Cubes - 4-pack is what I would like! :-)
ReplyDeleteI really like the Eco Shopping Basket in Brown.
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i would like the Glob Natural Paint Set - 4 glass bottles
ReplyDeleteI like the stainless steel lunch containers
ReplyDeleteStainless Steel Bowl - hand painted eva bird
ReplyDeleteI like the reusable sandwich wrap
ReplyDeleteAloe Jojoba Body Wash & Bubble Bath
ReplyDeleteI liked the green apple cider vinegar shampoo and conditioner.
ReplyDeletethe lunch bots for sure! Though so many choices like the lunch containers made of steel are also great
ReplyDeleteAloe Jojoba Body Wash and Bubble Bath sounds great.
ReplyDeletei like the Eco Shopping Basket in brown
ReplyDeleteThe spork caught my eye
ReplyDeleteThe guilt free nail polish caught my eye. It's something our lo can share with her older cousins.
ReplyDeletei like the Kids Konserve Stainless Steel Nesting Containers Trio - ocean
ReplyDeleteI like the Stainless Steel Cups
ReplyDeletebreej23 at hotmail dot com
I'd love to get my son a lunchbots for school.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - I'd love the chew proof straw on the EcoVessel. My LO chews on everything.
ReplyDeleteThanks
stainless steel popsicle molds
ReplyDeleteNatural Beeswax Foot Butter Foot Care Lotion
ReplyDeleteMade from real bees wax, essential oils and extracts that helps dry feet! Want this so much!!
I like the lunchbots
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Lavish and Lime!!! Everything they sell makes me happy!! I especially love glass containers of any kind.
ReplyDeletelove all the child lunch stuff awsome
ReplyDeleteRe-usable bags
ReplyDeleteThose stainless ice packs are what I need!!!
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I like the cool Stainless Steel Popsicle Makers Ice Pop Molds. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI like the Abeego food wraps; they also used to have those cute wool felt animals. Most of those are gone now.
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