Summer for Kids

Don't make the mistake of walking past this unassuming little shop on Coast Village Road in Montecito.  It carries a wide assortment of eco-friendly products for children and families, including furniture, clothing, toys, art supplies, bath and body care, and even organic candy!  In addition, they donate 100% of their profits to children's charities.  Check out their amazing website for more info.

If you have visited before and your child loved the playroom, you will want to know that they have recently changed their policies on playroom use.  They now charge $2.00 per hour to play.  However, if you purchase $250 worth of merchandise, your child can play for free for three months.  Not continuously, of course!

Baby Shower Gifts

It seems like most of my coworkers are pregnant these days, so I'm always on the search for good baby shower gifts.  Urban Infant has planet-friendly baby and toddler items that are sure to please.  Plum Goods carries a good selection of their products.  I picked up the City Diner, mostly because I loved the packaging.  It comes in a biodegradable tray with a reusable net covering. The wallet-sized pouch contains an infant spoon, bib, and instructions on how to survive a meal out with a baby.  I would like it more if it didn't use the plastic in the pouch, but it's better than most!

SBIFF Must See -- Nothing Like Chocolate

If you like chocolate, you'll want to check out this film by UCSB professor, Kum-Kum Bhavnani. It tells the story of a chocolate manufacturer who is "doing it right!"

It's scheduled to screen at the following time, but you might want to double check the SBIFF site to confirm:

» Sun. Feb 5 – 11:00 AM Metro 4 Theatre IV

You can learn more about the film at this link.