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Where we share tips, tricks, and information; all while directing you to a one stop shop for all the things to make those ideas come to life!

Why Kids Need from Stuffed Animals

Jul 27th 2023

Why Kids Need from Stuffed Animals

The benefits of getting your children stuffed toys Close your eyes and think back to some of your earliest memories. Did you have a stuffed animal stuck to you like glue that you insisted on taking everywhere you went? Why is this? Children's obsessions with stuffed animals go way deeper than floppy ears and cute tails. Even tiny babies enjoy grip

For the neutral color pallet loving parents

Jul 26th 2023

For the neutral color pallet loving parents

"Happy Beige" for Happy Babies! When it comes to picking out clothes, toys, and decor for babies, many parents might be tempted to choose bright and bold colors. However, studies have shown that neutral colors are actually better for a baby's development and overall well-being! Neutral colors, such as beige, gray, white, and even earth tones can b

Summer Fun Toys

Jul 25th 2023

Summer Fun Toys

Never Hear "I'm Bored" Again We all know how much our kids love their electronics, but did you know there are ways to make them love playing outdoors even more?! All it takes is some simple and fun natural toys to keep them engaged! It's hard to compete with the fast paced and overstimulating iPad apps, but bubbles and jump rope is exactly what t

The Benefits Of Babywearing

Jul 17th 2023

The Benefits Of Babywearing

Babywearing is nothing new, in fact, it has been around for centuries in most cultures. Since the “baby-boom” age here in the west, it has become more of a "study" versus something natural. Meaning, researchers began to study infant crying and wanting to learn why they cry and how to soothe them. However, despite the research - one

Beautiful Baby Gift Basket - 8/12/2022

Jul 17th 2023

Beautiful Baby Gift Basket - 8/12/2022

This week our featured custom gift basket is this beautiful baby gift basket! It's loaded with modern organic baby gifts This gift basket for the new baby girl included: Organic Bear Rattle Organic Deer Toy Organic Baby Bib Wooden Peace Teether Organic Footie Super soft baby booties Knit baby cap Wooden baby toy Organic Pink Booties Organic B

Our Impact

Jul 17th 2023

Our Impact

Our Green House has always been dedicated to giving back to global causes through the talented artisans we support and the sustainable materials we source. With Just Cause gifts we took our commitment to a new level by directly giving back to charities. A portion of every gift basket purchased donates to one of these Just Causes. Thank you, t

Is Quick Mindfulness Possible? Yes!

Jul 17th 2023

Is Quick Mindfulness Possible? Yes!

For years I thought that mindfulness was too hard for me to put into regular practice. My understanding of the concept was that it took up lots of time and I was simply too busy to figure out the "right" way to practicing mindfulness. Not that I have perfectionist tendencies or anything like that ?. "Quick mindfulness" seemed like such an oxymoron

Gift Basket Spotlight of the Week

Jul 17th 2023

Gift Basket Spotlight of the Week

Perhaps you have seen the viral videos of Chasity's (also known as @through.the.lleaves) ginormous cat, or her two blind rescues, or maybe even her turtle, Fig who has his own garden and eats better than most of us! We recently got the pleasure of putting together two gift baskets for them! Here is what she selected for her fur (and scale) babies:

Get Well Gift Basket Of The Week

Jul 17th 2023

Get Well Gift Basket Of The Week

This Beautiful Get Well Basket included: Organic Relax Tea French House Soy Candle Organic Scrunchie Organic Tea Chocolate Self Care Journal Natural Honey with Dipper Pink Glass Mug Cashew Spicy Cashews Decorative Matches Rope Basket Donates back to help sick children's wishes come true

What To Write In New Baby Gift Card?

Jul 17th 2023

What To Write In New Baby Gift Card?

We know how hard it can be to come up with the perfect gift note, especially when you are welcoming a new baby into the world. All those feels in just one tiny text box! Whether you are writing to your best friend, daughter, co-worker or an acquaintance, we’ve got your back with this list of common phrases to help jump-start your perfect new

Healthy Snacks - Flashback Friday

Jul 17th 2023

Healthy Snacks - Flashback Friday

We've been away for a couple weeks and don't have a new Simply Plated recipe for you from Christine this week, but wanted to share this older video with some ideas for healthy snacks for you and your kids. Back in 2010 Sarah Caron (at the time, a local here in Connecticut) stopped by so we could record a video on healthy snacks. It was clearly one

Mom To Be Gift Basket With Necklace & Bunny

Jul 17th 2023

Mom To Be Gift Basket With Necklace & Bunny

This week our featured custom gift basket is a Mom to Be Gift Basket including items for self-care, a necklace for mama and a sweet organic bunny toy for baby. Two of the most commonly added items in our custom pregnancy gift baskets are the belly butter and organic pregnancy tea. We love that this gift also includes a journal to record thoughts a

Keep your pets safe this Fourth of July

Jul 15th 2023

Keep your pets safe this Fourth of July

Tips to calm your furry friends during fireworks! We love our furry friends, making memories with them, and taking our dogs everywhere with us, but it may be a good idea to leave them at home during this week's firework show! Did you know there is a 30-60% increase in lost pets around the Fourth of July? Because their hearing is so much more sensi