Archive for 2010

Babyvibe’s Daddy-O Gifts – Every Little Bit Featured

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

The season of shopping is well underway and we thought we’d kick off our gift ideas editorials about the special man in your life. We often find it tricky to find unique gifts for men. But we think our favourite picks will stand out under the tree or in the stocking this Christmas.

DJ Dad
For the guy who loves music get him a pair of these super cool eco-friendly, foldable, self-powered speakers. He can hook up any device that has a headphone jack, including iPod, MP3 player, CD player, cell phone and computer. No batteries are required as they run off the audio device. Made from recycled materials. Available in four different styles at www.everylittlebitgreen.com.

Shave it Baby
Well into Movember, dad is most likely going to want to shave off his newly grown moustache with a Philips SensoTouch 3D Electric Shaver. Features include a new shaving cap with larger openings, catches all hairs in one stroke, wet and dry capabilities, enabling use of shaving gel for extra skin comfort with the refreshment of water, and 3D contouring that seamlessly adjusts to every curve to reduce pressure and irritation. We recently had our babyvibe dad test this new shaver. Hands down, the biggest feature he loves is that he can shave in the shower. He also finds that cleaning it is very easy. In addition to the stylish design, the Philips SensoTouch is also great for shaving under the chin and in curvy areas. Overall, a great electric shaver and a perfect gift for the man in your world. Available at major retailers across Canada.

Sentimental Dad
If your special man is sentimental and likes to have his children close to his heart, then he’ll love Aly Dahl Designs’ handmade fingerprint jewelry pieces. A favourite option for dad is the hip Military Style Dog Tag where fingerprint stamping and prints are done in a military style and can have a date stamped on the back as a military number. For the golfer, we dig the Golf Ball Marker/Lucky Coin. The double sided marker/coin is perfect for the golfing dad who will have a lucky token and reminder of his children while hitting the links. Available at silverfingerprints.ca

Ditch the Stink
Does your dad love to play hockey? And does he come home with a hockey bag full of stinky, sweaty gear? Help dad freshen up his bag with the all-natural Air Hockey spray from Nasty Free Naturals.

For the rest of this article and other great dad ideas, check out the original article at

Every Little Bit at Baby Vibe Family Fair – December 4th

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Saturday, December 4th, 2010
11-4pm
Inlet Theatre/Galleria (City Hall)
Port Moody

There will be great goody bags for the first 100 guests, and over 30 wonderful vendors serving the baby & family market.

Plus, our favorite big guy – Santa – will be popping by as well to hang out with the kids’ entertainers and your kids!

Admission is free.  See you there!

Vancouver Sun – Make this Christmas a green one

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

Turn concern for the earth into a tradition with eco-friendly gifting

By Liz Bruckner, Postmedia News

Phon Baillie is dreaming of a green Christmas. After living an eco-friendly lifestyle for the past seven years, the 34-year-old mother from Abbotsford says it’s become a way of life for her family and hopes the eco-savvy mind-set will be part of her son’s frame of reference as he grows — during the holidays and around the year.

As one of an increasing number of Canadians opting for greener homes, cars, clothes, food, household items and vacations, she’s not alone.

According to Laurie Simmonds, president and CEO of Green Living Enterprises and www.Green-Living.ca,the preference for all things green is mounting, and much of that has to do with media awareness, individual concern for the earth and personal health, and continued education on how easy it can be to make environmentally conscious decisions.

“When eco-friendly living was first introduced, many people had the notion that in order to improve the environment, they would have to completely overhaul their lifestyle when really it’s small steps that, cumulatively, can yield big results.”

Port Moody resident Alison Ferguson, co-founder of the green gifting site www.EveryLittleBitgreen.com,says the growing preference for greener versions of everyday items proves how easy it is.

“In a lot of situations, choosing ecofriendly products isn’t just gentler on the earth, it’s a matter of smart spending and convenience, too,” said Ferguson. (more…)

Every Little Bit Open House – November 20th

Sunday, October 24th, 2010

Join us for warm apple cider and treats at the annual
Every Little Bit Open House.

Toys & treats, bags & bottles, lotion & lunch bags… everything you need for great green gift giving and stuffing those stockings.

Saturday, November 20th, 10am – 4pm

1077 Riverside Drive, Port Coquitlam

Soroptimist Shopping Extravaganza – November 9th – Shop green for charity

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

Shop for charity and shop green!

We’re pleased to help raise funds for Soroptimist International of the TriCities, a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of women & girls internationally and locally.  (The founders of Every Little Bit belong to this amazing group of women).

November 9th, 7:02pm

Douglas College, Coquitlam Campus, 1240 Pinetree Way, Room C1028

Featuring a chocolate feast by the Pampered Chef, unique gifts from the Original Basket Boutique, personal care from Arbonne and a wonderful selection of green gift ideas from Every Little Bit.

Partial proceeds will go to Soroptimist International of the TriCities.

Breast cancer awareness

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Every Little Bit coverage in Babyvibe

October is breast cancer awareness month in Canada. First, some daunting facts: in Canada, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women, with 23,000 new cases detected this year alone. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality among women, and is expected to take the lives of 5,400 Canadian women in 2010. Scary stats, right? Now for the good news: doctors and researchers are constantly learning more about breast cancer, and with every day of research, they gain more knowledge about the disease and its causes, and move closer towards finding a cure.

The awareness vibe

Here at babyvibe, we have always been big fans of Klean Kanteen water bottles, which are made from durable, food-grade stainless steel. Now, thanks to eco-business Every Little Bit, we have further reason to buy a Klean Kanteen. Right now, if you purchase a limited edition Prayer Flag Kanteen from Every Little Bit, $2 from the sale is donated directed to the Breast Cancer Fund, an organization committed to exposing and eliminating the environmental causes of the disease.

By purchasing this 27-ounce bottle, which, incidentally, is very stylish, you are not only honouring those whose lives have been touched by cancer, but you are also contributing directly to the fight against the disease. And of course, like all Klean Kanteens, this bottle is free of BPA and other toxins linked to breast cancer and other health concerns. What a great way to join the fight against breast cancer, and safely drink your water in style!

Where to find it

The Prayer Flag Kanteen is available online at www.everylittlebitgreen.com.

See original article at Babyvibe

Visit Every Little Bit at Vive’s Spa & Shop Night – October 23rd

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Looking for a fun night out with the girls?  Ready to start Christmas shopping?

Vive Clothing Company is hosting a wonderful spa & shop evening on Saturday, October 23rd, 6-9pm.

Check out Every Little Bit’s green Christmas ideas, beautiful clothing and accessories at Vive, and get a manicure and hair consultation at the same time!

Chocolate, wine and door prizes galore!

See you there.

Canadian Business Finds

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

by Babyvibe.ca

Babyvibe is always on the look out for companies that stand out and make a difference, or offer you a fabulous service that you can’t live without. As we come across a number of wonderful Canadian businesses on a regular basis it is hard for us to keep up with informing you of all of them.

So today we are offering you a brief, but delicious sampling of some of our favourites. Enjoy….

…We’re taking the words right off their website because they say it best, “helping individuals make product choices that are better for themselves, their families and the environment.” www.everylittlebitgreen.com

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Lunch Bags – Reusable and Litterless Lunch Systems

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

By Mommy Footprint 

Lunch Bags have transformed from the concept of traditional brown bags into functional and stylish lunch systems. We received our camouflage ACME Lunch Bag from the online store Every Little Bit and I’m so happy with my testing of my first ever lunch bag. Additional features to the ACME lunch bag is it’s roomy compartment with adjustable strap and ice pack.  The size of the ACME brand is big enough for an adult sized stainless steel water bottle and several reusable containers. The bag comes with an ice pack that fits into an inside pocket so anyone sending meats, yogurt, salad, etc. can rest easily that it’s cold enough to sit all day before eating. Every Little Bit does have a girlie color in the ACME brand lunch bag (although I love green camo for both boys and girls) in a fun Berry color, both with the great price point of $20.95.

Researching littlerless lunch systems has long been a favorite topic at Mommy Footprint. I talk to parents wherever I go and ask what their favourite system of packing lunches for kids that are in school all day. What I’ve learned is that everyone has a different system or preference to how lunches work – both parents and children. It’s interesting how some parents really like packing food in separate containers, while others find that a system that’s attached via a tiffin or lunchbox style works the best for their household. After hearing from several parents they enjoy using lunch bags – I turned my search to find an eco-friendly option and the ACME bags are a fantastic product. More things to love than their design and size is they are PVC and lead free.  This year, PVC- free products are a must with kids returning to school!  We need to start an uprising within our parent groups about how toxic and terrible PVC is for our children’s health and our planet. If the term PVC is new to you – it is the worst kind of plastic that is produced and is coded #3. It produces toxic dioxins when it’s made, off-gasses chemicals for it’s life-span, then never leaves our planet because there isn’t a way of disposing of it that doesn’t cause more harm to the environment; PVC doesn’t break down in a landfill or if it’s burned in an incinerator it again releases more carcinogenic dioxins into the air.  Not a pretty description of a plastic that is in probably most of your children’s toys and many back-to-school products that are pushed by the big box stores. Make PVC-free a focus with your back-to-school shopping this year – if not for the environment – then for the health of your kids. Okay…back to the awesome ACME Lunch Bags

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Great Green Pickup Lines – Environmentally-Friendly Ice-breakers

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Have you ever walked into a nightclub of hot environmentalists only to find yourself at a complete loss for words?  If you need help approaching that hemp-wearing, reusable-bag toting guy or girl in the corner, try some of the best eco-friendly pickup lines.  Like the polar ice caps, he or she is sure to melt at a cheerful green come-on.

We can’t say we created all these lines, but we’ve compiled a list from a vast range of sources into one list for your use:

  • May I take your photo? It’s for the World’s Sexiest Vegetarian competition.
  • Can I buy you a drink?  In a reusable bottle of course.
  • Save water, shower with me.
  • Do you have a second? I’m trying to decide if I want to keep these new hemp sheets, but I need a second opinion.
  • Baby, you have the passion of a vegan and the figure of a vegetarian.
  • You are rarer than a panda in the wild…and nearly as graceful.
  • My heart is like an iceberg in your presence…it melts.
  • Did you know my sheets are made of only organic, fair-trade satin?
  • Baby, all those other guys are unsustainable. Listen, I’ve got a renewable resource. We can go all night.”
  • “The average temperature haves climbed 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit since you walked in here.”
  • I only date guys who recycle
  • Wanna see the backseat of my Prius?
  • The only thing that can come between us is Ralph Nader.
  • Excuse me while I climate change into something more comfortable…
  • I have data that suggests your hotness has increased 70% over the last 20 years.
  • Hey, let’s make compost, not love.  Or war.
  • Just checking your emissions.”
  • “Is it hot in here or is it the greenhouse effect?”
  • “My carbon footprint? Why it’s a size 16. And you know what THAT means, right?”
  • “I’m sure we could both reach the Big O…ozone that is”
  • “I won’t tap offshore oil, but I will tap something else”.
  • “I’d like to leave my carbon footprint..in your bedroom.”
  • You’re so cool, you can bring the polar bears back from extinction.
  • “Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.” – Eeyore, from A.A. Milne’s “Winnie the Pooh”

Have fun in the green dating pool!

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