When Santa Turned Green

This is a great holiday book that teaches children about the effect of global warming and what can be done to help heal our planet. The illustrations are whimsical and very pleasing to the eye. Purchase this great read as a gift on-line or in our Mystic store!

On-Line Store Grand Opening!!!

We are celebrating the Grand Opening of our on-line store! We hope everyone enjoys shopping on our easy to view and use site as much as you love shopping in our Mystic store. Use code grnhol for free shipping until December 24!

Traveling with Kids

Its summer time and everyone is off traveling. Weather its a day trip or week long vacation, there are many ways to travel light with kids.



Many vehicles today don't have much room for storage so why fill half the room with a stroller? Instead pack a Moby Wrap or Asian style carrier to tote your young one around. These carriers or ergonomically correct, very comfortable for both parent and child and very compact. Pictured to the left is a Baby Hawk Asian Style Carrier. This carrier holds up to 40 lbs or as long as you can comfortably carry them.

The Totseat is another great invention. No need to look around for a high chair at every restuarant or worry about where baby is going to sit to eat at a relatives house. This squashable, washable, highchair comes with its own small travel bag and can fit on any style chair to place child right up to the table.

• Klean Kanteen stainless steal sippy cups and bottles are perfect for bringing liquids along. Stainless Steal doen't leach any harmful chemicals into your beverage like other materials. Pair your bottle with the Sippy Pal and your childs beverage will always stay close by. The Sippy Pal is a unique strap that attaches your bottle or toy to your car seat or anywhere else you would like to fasten it to.
  

Hand Blown Glass

Glistening in our window are an array of beautifully handcrafted blown glass globes. Each globe is uniquely different with its own colors and character. Part of the globe collection is the Tree of Enchantment collection. Each globe has a special meaning of Strength, Family, Life, Faith, love, Peace or Joy.

These globes along with several other pieces such as diffusers, bowls and vases come from Canada where the artist take pride in being earth conscience and use recycled glass whenever possible.

Any one of these work of art would make a perfect gift to anyone for any occasion!

New Bamboo and Organic Cotton Womens Clothing

Bamboo fabric is a natural textile made from the pulp of the bamboo grass. It is very soft and silky to the touch. Most of the new items we have just received are a combination of bamboo and organic cotton. Now you can look and feel great wearing these highly sustainable fabrics!

Fresh Baby Food Class

We have teamed up with the Citrus Juice Bar Cafe to bring an exciting class on making your own healthy baby food. During the class we will discuss the benefits of creating baby food out of fresh organic ingredients. How to avoid obesity with healthy first diet options. Meals are easy and only take about 30 min a week. Each participant will receive the Fresh baby Cookbook with there registration fee. Please contact Citrus Juice Bar Cafe at 536.7007

EVENTS

I have been filing up our event page with many events that we will be sponsoring and attending. On the calendar are Earth Day Celebrations, May Day activities, Parenting Expos and Grand Openings! Keep up to date with all the happenings at www.or-gan-ik.com

Race Day!

Race Day came and went on April 11. We woke up early as we needed to be there by 8:30 am. It was cloudy out but overall not to bad. After getting our race numbers and picking up our shirts, which did I mention how awesome our logo looked on the back?, we followed the other 2oo + people to the start line. Don't you know the second we got there the skies opened up and rain poured down on us. The horn blew and we were off! It was at about 1.5 miles that my shoes were tossing out water with every step. The rain was not going to let up. But we did it! 3.5 miles soaked we crossed the finish line. YIPPY! Now I'm off to the next one. Not sure yet when and where that will be but hopefully it will be on a sunny day.

Day 4 of Training

It was about a week ago I had thoughts of doing this race. Mentioning it to a close friend, his first response was a laugh, which was very much expected. Thinking he was going to talk me out of it, I was surprised by his next response, " you better hit the pavement". I think I hate him now. Haha.
It was about 7:30 am when I got my start this morning. More cars were out on the road this time. As I crossed the street glancing up to wave thank you, I couldn't believe what I saw. A middle aged woman with a cigarette hanging out of her mouth. WHAT! Wow it's 2009 people! Who still smokes? Completely shocked I started to look into the cars of the many that passed me and couldn't believe how many were doing just the same. Here I am thinking I am a very healthy young person struggling to run a race for a cure for children born with a heart condition and these people are actively trying to give themselves a heart condition.
Lets just hope my next day out I will see more people drinking water on there travels to work rather than a cancer stick! Lets also hope I will be less sore and able to jog much further!

Salem Road Race for a Cure

On April 11 Organik will be sponsoring and I will be running the 5K Salem Road Race. Proceeds from this race will benefit the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation. You can visit http://www.salemctroadrace.org/ for more information. We will be taking donations at Organik.

Over the next few weeks I will be tracking my progress here. I have never entered a race or even ran any sort of distance before so I would love the support anyone has to offer. It should be an interesting few weeks.

Day 1

I woke up at 6 am, not on purpose but because my youngest decided it would be a great time to want breakfast. HA. Well Im up so on goes the sweats and sneaks. I have Lenny Kravits and Kid Rock to keep me company. Not sure if my play list from these artist were the best choice but it got me doing some much needed thinking. As I turning the corner at the end of my road I started a light jog. Thinking this wasn't so bad I picked up the speed a little. Yup, thats about when it quickly hit me that I'm completely out of breath and about to pass out. Oh yea and did I mention I am still only about 1/2 mile from where I started. After I caught my breath I decided to alternate jogging and walking just so I could get through my planned out loop. Once I reached the homestead still out of breath but excited to have reached the end, my husband was so nice to let me know that my loop was only about 1.5 miles. WHAT! And I have to run 3.5 miles in 2 weeks?! Oh boy! Not sure how I am going to do this!

Podcast on its way!

Soon there will be a podcast of Organik! Shooting began a few weeks ago and went very well. I am working with Kate Mercer of Kate Mercer Photography who is conducting the podcast. We had a wonderful time editing, fine tuning and adding music to the background. The clip will focus on the wedding side of Organik, showcasing examples of favors, registry items, and gifts. We will keep you posted to when the podcast will be released for viewing!

Spring Cleaning

We are starting our spring cleaning at the store. Taking pride in using chemical free cleaners to scrub the floors, walls and displays. Charlies Soap is our best friend down here. I use the laundry powder at home on all my laundry and at the store we use the all purpose spray for general cleaning.
I have also started to gather many winter items to put on clearance to make room for the new spring and summer stuff. We are offering many great deals on these items. So hurry down here and scoop them up before its too late!
I have been having a lot of fun over the past few days putting together about 20 orders that I will be placing of many new fun green living items for the family and home! Some of the items placed will be new Haba toys for infants, Organic cotton T's for the whole family, Bamboo kitchenware, new cork kitchenware, many new repurposed jewelry, repurposed items for the home and so much more.

As of Feburary 10, 2009 U.S. Government bans major chemicals found in crib mattresses

Everyday I educate the many people who I encounter on the importance of knowledge of the chemicals found in our everyday products. Unfortunately our government stands weak, still allowing such harsh, harmful chemicals to fill the personal space of our precious, vulnerable children. It is up to us as parents to keep these chemical clear away from our growing children.

Don't wait for an article like this before doing something about your child's surroundings!

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Bans Phthalates Found in Crib Mattresses and Baby Bedding By Barry A. Cik
On February 10, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) bans the manufacture of child care articles and toys containing phthalates (pronounced “thalates”). Phthalates are harmful plasticizer chemicals commonly found in crib mattresses and mattress pads.
It’s Time For a Healthy Mattress and Pad for Your Baby’s Crib Virtually every crib mattress in use today contains phthalates, a group of chemicals known to affect a child’s developing endocrine (hormonal) system, and which may cause asthma, allergies and even cancer. Phthalates are so toxic that they have already been banned in many countries of the world.
But America is not yet safe from phthalates in crib mattresses. For all states besides California, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) allows mattresses with phthalates to be manufactured up until February 10, 2009, and to continue to be sold indefinitely until inventory is depleted. This could take months, or even years.
Additionally, there is currently no plan to recall the millions of baby crib mattresses currently in use that contain these banned chemicals.

For the complete article and more info on healthy mattresses please visit www.or-gan-ik.com