Category — KIWI Picks

I am ALWAYS thirsty. No, really, I always have a water bottle or drink in hand. And whenever I go out to eat I always tell the waiter– just go ahead and refill my water glass any time you pass by! (weird right?) With the weather heating up, staying hydrated is SO important–so for me that means about 20 bottles of water a day! Ditch your plastic water bottle for a more eco-friendly option. Here are some of my favorites:

ROHO by Thermos

I love these designs! The BPA-free, stainless steel bottles have a really cool one-hand pop-off top too. So it’s perfect if you’re a mom with a baby in one hand and your water in another!  Check them out at thermos.com.

SIGG

SIGG may have gotten some bad press in 2009, when news broke that their eco-friendly bottles were not BPA-free (bottles manufactured prior to August 2008). But since then they’ve been hard at work to fix that. The 100% recyclable bottles now have an EcoCare liner, made from BPA and phthalate-free ingredients. Plus they’ve even got smaller versions for kids, perfect for their little hands. And we are thrilled because their designs are just too cute to pass up!  See our favorites at mysigg.com.

Klean Kanteen

If you’re like me and like to drink your water iced cold, you’ll love Kleen Kanteen’s Wide Insulated bottles. The stainless steel, BPA-free bottles will keep your iced drinks nice and cold for up to 24 hours–the opening is wide so you can fit as many ice cubes as you need. And when then weather gets chilly again, the vacuum insulation will keep your cocoa toasty for up to 6 hours.  The Klean Kanteen Classic bottle is another option, which comes in tons of colors (seriously, you can get one for everyone you know!). For more info, visit kleankanteen.com.

These are KIWI’s faves, what eco-friendly water bottles do you all use?

-Nicole McGovern

At the Go Green Expo last month, I had the opportunity to learn about a ton of really cool eco-friendly products. One item particularly struck my eye: Good For You Girls.

Moms, if you have a tween or teen daughter, you’ve probably caught her sneaking some of your blush or eye shadow, right? Or begging to use your foundation to cover up that dreaded pimple that popped up the night of the dance? Well, Good For You Girls’ philosophy is that beautiful skin is natural skin. Created by moms, this natural line of skin care is perfect for your daughters and made without toxic chemicals.

The products were created with organic extracts (think organic chamomile, calendula, and lavender extracts) and essential oils (like avocado and jojoba oils). They’ve got a gel cleanser to wipe away dirt, a blemish wash to clean pores, and a moisturizer to keep skin hydrated (with no oily residue!). Check out their site to learn more about Good For You Girls, and see a list of ingredients to avoid when buying skin care products.

-Nicole McGovern

Our friends, the Meal Makeover Moms, are currently holding a healthy eating prize pack giveaway featuring a one-year subscription to KIWI Magazine, two BPA-free plastic plates, two board books to get kids excited about eating their fruits and veggies, an eco-friendly tea set, and all-natural dish soap. Want to enter? It’s easy! Visit this post at the Meal Makeover Moms’ blog, and leave a comment describing a green lifestyle change your family has recently made. Good luck!

If you’ve read our Super Healthy Super Bowl suggestions, you’ll see that we are big fans of popchips!

They’re definitely a different type of chip.  Neither baked nor fried, they apply pressure, and pop it’s a chip! Plus they’re all natural with half the fat of fried potato chips, trans fats, saturated fats, and cholesterol. They have five crunchy flavors (I love their salt and pepper flavor the best!).  You can find them pretty easily at Whole Foods Market, Target and Jamba Juice, and many other stores (check out their website for locations near you).

To learn more, watch their Super Bowl video.

Have a Super Healthy Super Bowl and I hope your team wins!

–Stephanie, KIWI staff and football lover