urban garden.

Appreciating the beauty of nature and bringing it into your home is the perfect jump-start to going green. I'm really liking this simple urban garden line from West Elm.

{winner}

We hope you all found happygreenbee to be a happy giveaway. I think non-traditional colors and patterns on stylish, green children's clothing calls for a couple of hallelujahs. Be sure to take advantage of a fantastic discount- 25% off your entire purchase- by calling happygreenbe's toll free number (1.800.209.0094) and mentioning Tangled and True when placing your order.

Nathalia who said "I love the break from pastels... the multicolored cardigan is so cheerful! I would love to be a winner! ~Natalie T." is the lucky winner. Congratulations, Natalie. Please email us (tangledandtrue@gmail.com) with your name, address and clothing choices- size and color request- by Friday morning to claim your prizes.

robin rosenthal.

Perfect children's art is hard to come by. It's either so lovely yet so expensive or just doesn't quite work (too cheap, too traditional, too ducks and kittens). Robin Rosenthal mended the near crisis. And after my frames arrive, her posters for kids (both because I couldn't resist) will be the most fantastic accessories for my little Cole's room. Right above his big boy bed.. a post for another day!

counting birds
18x24 inches

alphadot
24x36 inches

Not only is the art green (because that is this week's theme): offset printed with soy inks on acid-free, recycled, uncoated cover stock, but it's guaranteed authentic. Robin Rosenthal has worked as an graphic designer and art director for 12 years, including deputy art director at Kids magazine, a Martha Stewart publication. She's Martha quality, ladies. "Modern, graphic, fun, and affordable." And there's word that she's currently working on more posters. Hooray!

If you're anything like me, buying posters stands a bit intimidating. Because beyond the art is the worry about the perfect frame. So, I asked the expert.

Robin Rosenthal's poster tips:

"The 2 posters are sized so they'll work in ready-made frames you can get at most art supply stores. I've framed a few and I like simple wood frames in white or natural that are about 0.75"-1.25" in width.

I would suggest using plexiglas rather than glass because of the size of the posters. It's also safer to use the plexiglas in a child's room.

*I think the Blick Gallery Wood Frame in natural from dickblick looks like a good option: see here.
*For a more low key option you can have the poster dry mounted at a local frame shop. (FYI, this is not archival and not as sturdy.)
*Or try these."

We hope that helps! Both posters are available here. $40 each. My new favorites!

bot.

If you've been on the lookout for a low sugar, healthy alternative to the vast assortment of kid drinks out there, bot is the answer.

bot is dedicated to the well being of the planet, its people, animals and environment.

On top of that bot is natural, low in sugar and packed with vitamins. Coming in three kid friendly flavors (orange, grape and berry) healthy really does taste good.

Available in the natural sections of these fine stores.

kid friendly.

Teaching your kids about the environment can be a great way to help in the "green" effort. Find out what their school is doing, involve them in community efforts and include them at home. A brilliant kid friendly resource www.kidsplanet.org.

photo via eco-me

happygreenbee. {GIVEAWAY!}

Happy St. Patrick's Day! We are big fans here at Tangled and True and wanted to host a great giveaway in celebration. We've talked about happygreenbee before, love their playful organic clothing and are thrilled they've chosen to participate in honor of our green weeks.

happygreenbee was founded by an amazing woman, Roxanne Quimby. Among other things she used her life savings to buy her first 30 acres of woods, built a small cabin and raised her twins living in harmony with nature for almost fifteen years without electricity, running water or other modern conveniences, co-founded Burt's Bees with her parter Burt, and funded two foundations (one in support of the environment and the arts and the other an operating foundations that owns and maintains 70,000 acres of wilderness in Maine).

Upon noticing a void in children's clothing and a lack of awarness of the benefits of organic cotton, she used her background in design along with her lifelong devotion to environmentalism, to begin happygreenbee. Always keeping our planet and children in mind.

The benefits of organic cotton are many, including:

• softer, longer fibers than conventional cotton, so the resulting fabric is softer, thicker and more durable (read: holds up well with washing).
• especially great for infants and children
• natural and breathable
• children with allergies particularly benefit due to the lack of residual toxic residues that linger on conventional cotton
• tends to be more comfortable and kid friendly
• the longer fibers stretch as your child grows

If the benefits don't convince you, perhaps the kid friendly design will. The wide stripes are playful and colorful, and each piece is designed to be comfortable and sturdy. All combining to create a brilliant addition to any child's wardrobe.

Today happygreenbee is offering one lucky winner the following:

Cardigan (a $28 value) in the size and color of your choice.

Bright and cheerful this button down cardigan is the perfect fit for lightweight layering. Rolled hem, cuffs and collar provide soft stylish comfort, while colorful post-consumer recycled buttons offer planet friendly function.

short sleeve tee (an $18 value) in the color of your choice.

Easy-on necklines, cool short sleeves and stylish rolled hems in a bevy of garden fresh colors make these the perfect toppers for warm weather.

leggings (an $18 value) in the color of your choice.

Somersault-tested, these colorfully striped pants have just enough stretch to keep up with your kids without getting in their way.

abbee doll (a $28 value) in the color of your choice

Lovingly stitched in organic cotton, this playful companion is ready for fun in her matching chemise and colorful leggings.

What is your favorite happygreenbee style?

Would you like to win? be sure to:
*enter a comment on this post - with your name
*answer question above
*please only enter once
*entry will be open until 12am MST Wednesday
*winner will be announced on Wednesday morning
note: winner must contact us by Friday, 3/21 (8am) in order to claim prize.

Good luck and thank you happygreenbee!
-the Tangled and True team.

Extra Goodness: All Tangled and True readers will receive 25% off their entire order by calling happygreenbee's toll free number (1.800.209.0094) and mentioning Tangled and True when placing your order.

still a chance.

Buggy by Winter Water Factory

Last call for the modern layette swap submissions. We're celebrating Spring and new life and all that we love to accompany it-- layette. We would love for you to join us! (Think: give a modern layette, get a modern layette. Lovely!) Please see the instructions here and send us an email by Tuesday. We're excited to include you.