Items tagged “Organic”

Amazing Grass Helps Kids Give Peas a Chance!

By Jennifer Hill

Dr. Seuss knew what he was talking about when he wrote Green Eggs and Ham! The daily battle between parents and children over vegetable consumption is a familiar one with a long history. Nutrition experts say that it is important for kids to eat a full spectrum of at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies per day, but it can be tricky and tiring to get kids to open wide for those peas and brussel sprouts. Kidz SuperFood by Amazing Grass provides a simple and delicious way to get even the pickiest eaters to enjoy fruits and veggies.

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The Green Scene

A Stitch in Time Saved by Green Sleeve Designs

By Jennifer Hill

High quality clothing doesn’t need to disappear forever just because its style is out of date. Melinda Cropsey of Green Sleeve Designs is a magician at transforming the old into new again, as she creates stunning sweater-coats of many colors by using 100% recycled materials. Her vibrant one-of-a-kind handcrafted sweaters are gorgeous eco-fashions that are wearable works of art.

The Green Scene

Cardboard Is Not Just for Packaging Anymore

By Shannon Allen

Toys that are kind to the earth are becoming more popular as parents look to provide eco-friendly, safe and educational alternatives that encourage imaginative and creative play. Repurposed materials from manufacturing processes and 100-percent cardboard playhouse structures, furniture and models are making a name for themselves as the “green alternative” to plastic toys. Celebrate Earth Month with these sensational environmentally-friendly toys from Trash for Teaching, Paperpod Cardboard Creations Ltd., Cardboardesign, Calafant and Kidsonroof!

News Updates

The Chicago Market Welcomes New and Returning Temporary Exhibitors To The July Market

Posted by The Chicago Market - 4/5/10

CHICAGO (April 5, 2010) – This July, The Chicago Market: Living and Giving^® has already sold 80% of its temporary exhibit space, which is well ahead of schedule for its July Market. This past January, 44% of the temporaries were new to The Chicago Market and most of these exhibitors are taking advantage of the momentum and joining the July Market.

Of the exhibitors the July Chicago Market has booked to date, an incredible 25% of them are new to the show, making good on the promise to provide more new, on trend and comprehensive resources for attendees for July.

Contact:

The Chicago Market / (312) 527-7600

The Green Scene

What's Green in Kids' Closets?

By Sara Clement

Going green has never been so easy! Parental demand is growing for eco-friendly apparel, and designers are digging up the finest and most appealing textiles with all natural — but never boring — colors and prints to embellish the earth children of today, ensuring a brighter tomorrow. The Giggle Guide^® loves to highlight the best and brightest, and today we have our eye on green garments and footwear for kids’ closets from these terrific eco-friendly brands: Feather Baby, Sage Creek Organics, Lucky Jade, HuggyBunny, Pedoodles and Sweet Shoes.

The Green Scene

A Fresh Start: Eco-friendly Products Grow in the Baby Market

By Sara Clement

Cheer up Kermit! When it comes to products for babies and children, it’s easier than ever to be “green”. Today’s companies are paying close attention to safety concerns and parental demands, and are producing a wide variety of environmentally-conscious products. As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day this month, The Giggle Guide^® is featuring brands that make going green a walk in the park. Happy Heinys, BabyGanics, Cotton Monkey, Sofi & Liv, and Mary Meyer are fantastic companies whose products are designed to be kind to both babies and the environment.

Show Reports

Back-to-School Children's Club Earns an A+

By Sara Clement

Children's Club - New York, New York (3/7/10 - 3/9/10)

With over 750 collections, including 123 new lines, the three-day ENK Children’s Club Fall/Winter Back-to-School Show was an extravaganza of children’s fashion at its best! This coming together of leading brands in the children’s market was a perfect representation of what today’s market demands in both style and price, and featured over 100 environmentally-conscious collections from established brands like Coccoli, Kate Quinn Organics, Sage Organics and Petit Bateau. The Giggle Guide^®’s Leesa Valentino covered the show and had her eye on the following favorites: Kiwi Industries, la Lovie, Skylar Clothing and UB2 Urban Baby Bonnet.

The Grapevine

Bracelets Embrace the Power of Positive Thinking and Giving

By Jennifer Hill

Self-esteem is a big issue for girls today. Television, advertising, and even everyday expectations from parents, school, and friends put a lot of pressure on tween through teen girls. A healthy dose of hope and encouragement can help these young ladies strengthen their self-esteem and more easily cope with everyday “coming-of-age” challenges. The Giggle Guide^® has found two terrific companies that offer products designed to encourage positive thinking for young girls: Zorbitz and Blessed Bracelets.

Show Reports

Children's Club Photo Report

By Leesa

Children's Club - New York, New York (3/7/10 - 3/9/10)

The Children’s Club Fall 2010 show had a great turnout and was a huge success! It was exciting to see several new companies exhibiting with some unique products. Without the Bubble show running, some of its regular exhibitors decided to attend Children’s Club, largely exhibiting together in one row. With so many great lines, it is a difficult task to pick out favorites, but the following brands stood out to me with their soft, comfortable fabrics and fabulous style!

Show Reports

KidShow Las Vegas is a Winner!

By Sara Clement

KidShow - Las Vegas, Nevada (2/15/10 - 2/17/10)

In February, KidShow Las Vegas showcased adorable children’s apparel and accessories from preemie and newborn to tween, in all price ranges and styles from promising new designers to the leading brands. KidShow has a well-deserved reputation as a fantastic event that is filled to the brim with interesting items, and February’s show did not disappoint! The Giggle Guide^® presents a few of the many innovative, eye-catching products from KidShow, including offerings from Weboo, Tiny Ducky, Button-Caps, Popsie Organics and Kanga-Ganga.

Features

Reps Excel at Show and Sell

By Sara Clement

Sales reps and their showrooms are an important and valuable service link between manufacturers and retailers. In the children’s industry, sales reps often hold the key to open the right retail doors for manufacturers to succeed and boost sales. Many of the best reps work their trade in permanent showrooms designed to showcase multiple lines to their best advantage. These showrooms are the ideal venue for wholesale buyers to shop efficiently and do business with trusted sales professionals. The Giggle Guide^® regularly features sales reps and showrooms throughout the country that play a valuable role in the distribution chain. Today, our spotlight is shining brightly on Two’s Company, The Klein Group, Accentrics, The Rose Garden and Ali’s Market.

Retail Reality

Milk Money is for the Child that Deserves More!

By The Giggle Guide

According to Milk Money Boutique’s store owner, Rita Thomas, her children’s specialty store in North Carolina is “for the child who has everything but deserves more. At Milk Money, every day is a special occasion.” Rita shares how she went from marketing for the federal government to marketing her own store and its assorted collections of quality apparel and gifts for boys and girls. Inspired by a move to North Carolina, her own sense of style and how she wanted to dress her son, Rita is successfully showing everyone that a little “milk money” can go a long way in making children and moms feel special.

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