Christmas is coming and everyone is freaking out driving to the mall and the big box stores to buy a bunch of stuff to fulfill the present requirement.  Then, they will wrap these presents in wrapping paper (eek) and bows and ribbons which will be deposited into a large plastic trash bag to languish in a landfill.  Me, I shop online and I always go to Nexyoo first. Online, I have a better selection, awesome Nexyoo discounts, no crowds, and no crazy parking lots.  If I could do my food shopping online and never leave my cozy house, believe me, I would.  I despise the mall and stores send me into a panic, too bright and too much “stuff” jumping out at me.  So, of course for Christmas this year I am purchasing Little Green’s presents online and I am wrapping them in the brown paper that comes as part of the packaging or I am going to decorate the cardboard box itself.  I never use wrapping paper.  The brown paper looks really cute when you customize it and then I can reuse it to line Little Green’s craft table for playdough and watercolor painting.  Now, onto the toys.

You know how I feel about noisy, plastic, battery operated toys (distraction devices).  So, here are some awesome online toy stores with equally awesome Nexyoo discounts. Leo Goes Grr has the cutest stuff, really cute and the playdough and crayon rocks, well rock.  They have great stocking stuffers too, all wooden and non-toxic and wonderful toys and dolls to inspire the imagination and foster creativity. Check em’ out and use your discount. Definitely 5 daisies!

Tiny Revolutionary has the coolest, hippest tees I have ever seen for kids.  I know kids hate clothing as gifts but, I think any child would love to have one of these tee-shirts under the tree. They carry tees, hoodies and onesies that are organic cotton and imprinted with some truly inspiring messages.  They have offered Nexyoo members a killer discount and who they are and what they do makes purchasing from them a win-win for you and the various charities they work with. 5 daisies

And finally, for the mamas and papas who dig yoga, a little bird tipped me off to Dear Lil’ Devas.  They have an incredible discount for Nexyoo members and they are giving away some really sweet stuff with every purchase right in time for Christmas. So, free gifts, Nexyoo discount and amazing yoga gear.  What are you still reading this for?

Seriously, get going, if you are going to be buying presents for Christmas, make the right, conscious choices and support these awesome online companies who are doing the right thing.

Happy Shopping!

I love Maggie’s Pure Land soapnuts.  I love them.  I’ve been using them for a few years now and have never looked back. They remove stains, keep the whites bright, and make the clothes soft.  They are the most natural way to clean your clothes since they actually grow on trees They are the dried fruit from the Chinese soapberry tree and they are THE answer for those of you with allergies and are the perfect detergent for newborn skin.  Plus, they can be composted.  No waste, no giant plastic container to dispose of, no sticky mess on your shelf from detergent drippings, and no unnatural “fresh mountain spring rain” scent.

Soapnuts are so easy to use, just put a few in the little bag they provide and toss it into the washing machine.  They can be used more than once if you are washing in warm or cold water (I use them for about four washes before I replace them) and once or twice in a hot wash. They have directions for the soapnuts here. They are low-sudsing so they can be used in high-efficiency washers.  You can make a liquid out of them and use them for stain removal, general household cleaning and even shampoo!  There are some recipes here for plant pest spray and liquid cleaner.  I have also used their new Lavender Tea Tree Liquid Soap and am equally impressed.

Maggie’s is an incredible company who donates 10% of their profits to, “groups that improve the lives of mothers, children, and support a happy, Pure Planet Earth.”  They employ fair-trade and fair-wage practices and never test on animals.  For me, using soapnuts means no more polluting the waterways with the harsh chemicals found in many detergents. This is very important, water is scarce and the oceans are in pretty bad shape.  We really need to do everything and anything we can to help lessen the amount of pollutants finding their way downstream.

So, how do they rate?  I give them 5 daisies.  They are the absolute best!

Try out Maggie’s and use your Nexyoo disccount!  What’s Nexyoo?  Are you kidding me?  This is Nexyoo. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

Hi, I’m the Green Guru and I’ll be chatting with you on behalf of Nexyoo!  This is an exciting new venture where we’ll share recipes, information, product reviews and opinions.  I’ve been living an earth-friendly life for quite a few years now and am always amazed at how much I still have to learn.  Being sustainable and environmentally friendly is definitely fulfilling and yet it can be pretty daunting for a newbie.  I think, for me, reconnecting with Mother Earth really kicked in with the birth of my daughter.  You just don’t realize the dangers that lurk inside and outside of your home until you have a little one that you need to protect.  I started researching this and that and was amazed at what I discovered.  So, join me while I learn the ropes and share what I’ve learned so far.  And, as always, if you have anything to share, info that I don’t have, or you just want to say hey, send me a comment and keep it friendly.

I will use a rating system for products, books, movies, and generally anything that needs a rating.  My rating system will be 5 daisies for incredibly awesome and 1 daisy for a redonkulous fail.  I am always on the lookout for exciting new businesses who take being eco-conscious to the next level, so let me know if you find something!

So, what is Nexyoo?  Well, Nexyoo is what happens when you combine the journey for a greener lifestyle with the desire to empower small businesses, the distaste for the practices of corporate america, a mistrust of their mass-produced goods and the intent to give everyone and anyone the ability to generate an income that they can feel good about.

Our eco-consultants scour the internet searching for the best and brightest of the eco-friendly businesses and obtaining exclusive discounts for our members.  The members then use the discount, save money, help small businesses, buy green, and generate an income by referring Nexyoo to others.  They will then take that income and shop with Nexyoo providers, use the discount, save money, help small businesses…you see where I’m going with this right?  We call this the “closed loop economy” of Nexyoo, and believe me, it works.

So signup, check out our providers on a regular basis, we are adding new ones every day, and shop often!

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