Top 5 Green Holiday Must Haves... Under $40

Here it is...our Top 5 City Living Baby Must Haves! We have gone through our boutique and put together our 2008 list of Best Sellers and Top Green Picks for Baby & Mom. You don't have to sacrifice being Green or Stylish this year...these gifts are all under $40.

Which is your favorite?

1. For the Newborn or Toddler:

100% Organic Plush Toys - bunny or monkey - adorable keepsakes that the little one on your list will love for years to come...ready for gifting in recycled packaging. $28

2. Gifts That Give Back:

Kayla, Maia and Anyu are hip, Earth Friendly Pixie Dolls from the Rainforest, Everglades and North Pole. Each comes with information on how you can give back. 100% Organic and ready to go with recycled packaging. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to the environment. $25 each

3. Personalized For Mom:

Celebrity Loved, Boy meets Girl Eco Tote is the perfect personalized gift for any girlfriend, bride-to-be or stylish, busy mom on the go. Personalize with your names, celebs or kids $40

4. For Hanukkah:

Wish Shalom and Peace this Hanukkah with our 100% Organic Shalom Onesie and coordinating legging. A best seller designed in New York and made in Israel. $40

5. For Good Luck in 2009:

Even with the blackberry...and Facebook, there is nothing like pen and paper to keep you organized and in touch. This Eco Weekly Planner has plenty of room for notes. Made in the USA with soy based inks and recycled paper.....$25

For more holiday gift ideas and signature custom arrangements visit us at http://www.citylivingbaby.com/

Giving Gifts of Thanks to Baby & Mom

The holiday season is upon us! Well, officially after Thanksgiving but we are really just a week and a half a way, so it is time to start thinking about the gifts we will be choosing. Meaningful, heartfelt gift giving for our family and friends may be more important this year than ever with the elections just over and the hard economic and environmental challenges ahead. It is actually a very inspired time to reflect and cherish those who are important to you.

Here are a few gift shopping tips for the new moms and their little ones on your list:

Treat them to one of a kind and affordable luxury items that you know they do not have.

Buy from a wish list or ecommerce/retail for easy returns.

Select Natural and sustainable materials to avoid allergies and bad reactions. Bamboo and organic cottons, if you have not tried them yet are sooo super soft. Also purchase toys that are PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and toxic free.

Take the time to find Made in the USA items. It is so important to support our local businesses. Chances are, you know where they are located; less toxins are emitted into our environment from less travel and they are sweatshop free. It’s all good.

Personalize your gift (when you know the family well) and they will cherish hand painted artwork or a book that is customized with the child’s name…for years to come.

Give Back – Companies today are proud to give back. Find a gift where a portion of the proceeds is donated back to a worthy cause or an organization that is meaningful to you. This is the greatest gift of all…and a special way to share the cause with your little one.

For our Holiday Must Haves visit us at http://www.citylivingbaby.com/ and for more tips on gift giving and How to Find Affordable, Green & Stylish Gifts for your Girlfriends, visit our Guest Blog at Girlfriendology or contact us directly.