Items tagged “Newborns (0-6 months)”

U.S. consumers are purchasing green products in record numbers, no matter what their age, gender, economic condition or region, according to a 2010 survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the Tork^® brand of SCA Tissue. Results indicated that approximately 67% of American adults have consciously chosen to maintain the same level of green product purchases, while 25% have increased the number of green buying purchases made. In addition, 62% of adults are more likely to visit businesses that focus on green products, no matter how far away they are or how much effort is required.

In recognition and celebration of this week’s Earth Day on April 22, Twirls & Twigs Creative Director/Founder Shawna Dalton talked with The Giggle Guide^® about her passion for green living, children’s fashion, color, and the balance of nature, business, and her family. Dalton says, “I was one of those girls who always wanted to be a fashion designer. I studied design from age 16, when I drove to my first summer session at Otis/Parsons. It was love at first sketch for me. Design made my soul sing!” And she has been following the beat of a different drummer and singing the praises of her chosen career path ever since.

Pregnancy brings with it a host of joys and trials. What is more exciting and miraculous than welcoming a new life? However, while there’s no denying the wonder, there is a downside. During pregnancy, a special hormone called relaxin causes the joints, muscles and ligaments to do just that –– relax. This hormone stays inside the body for about 6 to 8 weeks after birth, and can result in the permanent spreading of the hip area. New mothers need suffer no more, thanks to the folks at UpSpring Baby Their newest product, Shrinkx Hips support garment, was developed to literally help shrink the hip area after pregnancy.