Product Reviews

I never knew shopping for reusable shopping bags could be so much fun!  While browsing the selection from ChicoBag I feel in love with several of their very fashionable reusable products!  I just love it when fashion and being eco-friendly merge, don’t you?

Another feature I like a lot about ChicoBag’s products are they compact down into an attached pouch when not in use.  The pouches are the perfect size to fit in any purse, diaper bag or even attach to your keys!  Now I will never run into the store without my reusable bag!  

Like I sadi before ChicoBag products are fashionable! I just love the colors and custom prints of their products, just check out their Fashion Bags page here, I am sure you will find a bag you love. Here are a few of my favorite prints.

ChicoBag not only offers fashionable, environmentally friendly reusable shopping bags they  also have Reusable Produce Bags, Snack Bags and Outdoor/ Travel Bags.   ChicoBag sent me their Snack Time rePETe™ and Produce Stand Natural Fiber 3 Pack at no cost to facilitate this review.  

Produce Stand Natural Fiber

I have been using reusable grocery bags for a while now but I still had to use the single use produce bags.  My desire to completely eliminate single-use bags when I go to the grocery store is made possible now thanks to ChicoBag! I was very happy to try out the Produce Stand Natural Fiber from ChicoBag, they are ideal for green beans, nuts, grains and other bulk food items. They are designed to absorb excess moisture and restrict airflow.

ChicoBag offers 3 different types of produce bags  each made of a different fabric: rePETe, rePETe Mesh, and a Hemp-Cotton blend.  The different produce bags are each ideal for different fruits, veggies and other bulk foods.

Snack Time rePETe™ 

ChicoBag’s reusable Snack Time rePETe™  are very versatile reusable snack bags and are the prettiest little snack bags I have ever own!  They feature a fold-over, hook-and-loop closure system that expands to fit a full-size sandwich, or folds over for smaller snack items.  The fabric and hook and loop are good quality and feel like they will hold up over time.  Snack Time rePETe™ features a nice food safe liner that is water and stain resistant.  They are really easy to wash and are machine washable which is a nice feature; I have been hand washing mine but it’s nice to know I can throw them in the washer if needed.

I am really happy with the products from ChicoBag and I will be purchasing more reusable products from them, like the two other produce bags. I am also thinking about giving them as gifts this year!  

With ChicoBag you can reduce waste with fashionable, high quality and long lasting reusable bags!  

You can check out and purchase all the fashionable and eco-friendly products from ChicoBag on their website Here. 

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Disclosure: I received the products mentioned above for free. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. 

This Green Mama has switched most of the products in our home for healthier and more eco-friendly alternatives.  I somehow missed the one product that my family spends the most time on every night…. our mattresses! Considering how much time we spend in our bed, doesn’t it make sense to have beds that are green and healthy as possible?  I had not considered most conventional mattresses are made from  environmentally damaging petroleum products that can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and these chemicals may migrate into the air we breathe.  I wanted to find a mattress that was made from natural materials, had no “off gasing” (toxic VOCs), was comfortable and affordable. 

I discovered a green mattress company that offers greener beds at a great cost.  Amerisleep offers a plant-based line of memory foam beds using only the best materials available, they are made by zero-emissions manufacturing in America and they cost less compared to leading brands. Amerisleep offers many mattresses so you are sure to find the perfect match. Your new mattress will feel great and you will feel good about sleeping on it! If for any reason you’re not happy with your mattress, Amerisleep has a worry-free, risk-free 90-day trial for all their mattresses.

Amerisleep is truly a “Green” company and are committed to eco-friendly business practices.  They even ships their products  in the most eco-friendly way possible.  They use a compression method, so your mattress arrives rolled up allowing them to ship 300% more mattresses in the same space as competitors who ship full-size beds. When our mattresses arrived they were easy to open and unroll.  You have to let your mattress lay flat for 24 -72 hours to regain its full shape.  Ours took about 24 hours to fill out completely. 

I had the opportunity to review the Americana Bed from Amerisleep.  I replaced two twin beds for my boys.  

Now that my boys are sleeping on the Americana Bed I am very happy knowing they are on the safest mattress possible each night.  They are having a better sleep experience because of the high quality memory foam and breathable cotton fabric covers.  Thanks to Amerisleep Bio-Pur™  my boys are sleeping cooler than if they were sleeping on traditional memory foam, and the Bio-Pur™ provides the most breathable bedding on the market today.  

The Americana Bed is rated an 8 on a scale of 1-10 for firmness and perfect for side and stomach sleepers according to Amerisleep.  My boys and I really liked the firmness and they are very happy with their new beds. Amerisleep offers several other mattress that are softer or firmer depending on your preference. 

Americana Bed Features (Information from Amerisleep Website)

• All white breathable fabric ticking
• Hypoallergenic and dust mite resistance
• No flip, no turn design
• Maintains consistent pressure relieving support
• Compatible with an adjustable bed foundation

Made of

• Breathable fabric cover
• Green Guard fire sock
• 3″ Bio-Pur™ memory foam (4.5 lb density / 12 ILD)  
• 7″ Bio-Core™ support layer (2.0 lb density / 35 ILD)

This Amerisleep Video tells you more information about the Amerisleep Americana Bed:

If you are wanting or needing a new mattress I highly recommend checking out Amerisleep.  You can have an affordable and eco-friendly mattress! With Amerisleep you can have a greener bed that is made in the U.S.A. and cost less.  Amerisleep wants you to be happy with your mattress and thrive to match customers with the best mattress the first time, you can rest easy knowing that you can exchange or return your mattress if necessary.

The Americana Bed retail price starts at $699 for a Twin Size + Free Shipping.

You can check out and purchase other quality American made mattresses and products on the Amerisleep website Here. 

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As an eco-conscious woman I am always looking for companies that care about our environment too.  I found the perfect company for my shoe loving needs, Earth Footware! Now I can buy my shoes with no guilt, YAY, more shoes for me!!!  Earth Footware, a modern collection of smartly styled casual footwear, made for real women’s real lives. Earth® footwear combines contemporary styling with uncompromised comfort to create a collection that brings a refreshing new twist to footwear—letting women look and feel their best when they’re on the move.

Earth Footware sent me a pair of their Bellwether, a versatile everyday flat, for review and to share my honest opinion.  

I chose the Bellwether in Almond  but it comes in 4 other colors. I just love flats and own many, many pairs and the Bellwether from Earth Footware are my absolute favorite, really!! I will tell you why, they are breathable and very comfortable.  I have an extreme high arch and when I wear any pair of shoes I do not get much support, but this shoe with it’s reinforced arch support does!  

I love that inside of the Bellweather is cushioned from heel to toe, making for a very comfortable fit. I wear a size 9 and it was true to size.  The Bellweather is available in sizes 5-12.

I think this flat is beautiful with quality leather.  The pleating in the front is a really nice design. This shoe can be worn causally or worn into the evening.  These are my go to shoes now and I am planning on buying another pair in pewter to go with more outfits!   

Earth® Footwear have great features especially the cushioned footbed for all day comfort. You can see The Earth® Difference here. 

• A padded heel area to displace shock
• A reinforced arch support to stabilize foot
• A multi-density latex cushioning layer for extra support

The Fall/Winter 2014 Earth Collection starts at $85 to $200, with the majority of the collection under $100!  I think that is a great value considering the quality leather and also each shoe features a cushioned footbed for all day comfort.  With all the cushioned features Earth Footware offers they really do deliver wellness into every step!

Here’s a peak at the Fall/Winter 2014 Earth® Collection

You can purchase Earth Footwear on their website. Free Shipping and Returns!

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Disclosure: rays of bliss received the products mentioned above for free from a Brand Campaign for Mamavation.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.