Tag: moms

  • Calling All Mamas! Say Hello to Earth Mama Organics

    Calling All Mamas! Say Hello to Earth Mama Organics

    Earth Mama Organics created an entire line of herbal products for women who take on the journey of motherhood: starting with pregnancy, to postpartum, to breastfeeding, and finally baby care. Their five core beliefs stand tall as the pillars of their company and ensures that every product does not land in the hands of a mother unless they are perfect. The core beliefs are as follows: 1) Do No Harm; 2) Nature is Our Pharmacy; 3) Education Empowers; 4) Honor the Body’s Integrity; and 5) Mamas Need One Another. Whether your a mama, a mama-to-be, or know a future mama, check out some of these Earth Mama Organics products that we carry on our shelves! If you can’t decide which product to get your mama-to-be, grab a Basil Bandwagon Gift Card so they can make the decision!

    For the Mamas

    Morning sickness is no joke! Check out their Morning Wellness Body Wash created with natural ginger citrus for that uplifting feeling. Worried about stretch marks? Their Belly Butter and Belly Oil help ease the stretch marks and keep your skin moisturized!

    For the Babies

    Diaper rash is real and raw- make sure you grab their Diaper Balm to help keep your baby’s bottom smooth and safe. To keep the rest of their little body’s soft like their bottom, check out their Natural Non-Scents Body Wash, Natural Non-Scents Baby Lotion, and Sweet Orange Baby Lotion.

    For the All Day Comfort

    Their deodorants not only keep you smelling fantastic and fresh, but they are formulated especially for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and sensitive skin. We carry all of their scent too- Calming Lavender (fresh, effective, and soothing), GingerAid (to help with that brutal morning sickness), Natural Non-Scents (for sensitive noses), and Bright Citrus (for a fresh tangerine-y scent).

    For the Fun in the Sun

    Keeping you and your loved ones safe with their NEW SUN CARE! Dermatologist and Pediatrician approved, they are clinically tested for irritation. All four of their sunscreens are reef-friendly broad spectrum SPF 40 and covers all moms, kids, and babies too! What’s really exciting is their KIDS Uber-Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Lotion features organic colloidal oatmeal to keep your skin moisturized and soothed from eczema, bug bites, previous sunburn, and other inflamed skin conditions.

    No matter which product you use, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares

  • Treat Your Mom Like A Queen This Mother’s Day

    Treat Your Mom Like A Queen This Mother’s Day

    Make sure you treat your mom with the best gifts in town! We know that your mom would love anything that you get her, but we all know that she would love anything (or everything) that we carry on our shelves here at Basil Bandwagon Natural Market. Plus, they’re healthy for her and our Mother Earth. Check out some awesome ideas below that your mom would love to get this mother’s day (or any day of the year)!

    Aromatherapy

    Want to help your mom unwind after driving her crazy all day? Plug in a new aromatherapy diffuser anywhere in your house and add a couple drops of some of the best organic essentials oils out there and VOILA! The relaxing fragrances will help your mom unwind. Always on-the-go? We also carry car diffusers!

    Luxurious Beauty Care

    Pamper your mom with luxurious organic beauty care like lotions, perfume, bath bombs or bath salts! Our beauty care comes in all shapes and sizes- perfect for this summer season!

    Candles

    If your mom loves flowers and candles, this gift is perfect for her! With Hyggelight Growing Candles, keep the label as they contain wildflower seeds! Plant it in the candle holder after you burn all the wax away and watch your wildflowers grow.

    Fair Trade Chocolate

    Does your mom have a sweet-tooth? Grab her some organic fair trade chocolates that are flying off our shelves daily! They come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors!

    Fair Trade Jewelry

    What woman says no to jewelry? None! Matr Boomie creates beautiful fair trade jewelry like earrings, necklaces, and bracelets in so many different styles and colors.

    On-the-Go Relaxation

    If your mom is always on-the-go, buy her a bright colored Hydroflask or an EcoVessel with a tea strainer linked inside. They’ll pair just right with her organic coffee or tea from Four Sigmatic!

    Regardless of how you spoil your mom this mother’s day, let us know! Leave us a note, email us, or tell us in person! #basilbandwagoncares

  • Stocking Remedies for Kids

    Stocking Remedies for Kids

    Bumps, bruises, scrapes, sore throats, tummy aches- every kids comes with them! Here are 10 of our favorite natural products to address your little ones’ needs in a flash. Stock up now and save on tears later 😉

     

    #1: Elderberry Syrup

     

    You’ve heard it by now, Elderberry Syrup is a serious contender in the world of cold and flu remedies. Even held up against pharmaceuticals, Elderberry stands tall. The best part is, it tastes GREAT, so it goes down easy. Just a teaspoon a day during cold and flu season can ward off viruses of all kinds, and bumping that dosage if they get sick can help shorten the duration of the cold.

     

    Be sure to read the labels on Elderberry syrup- notice the sugar content and the additives- we love our brand because it contains neither!

    #2: Mullein Garlic Ear Oil

    Earaches hurt, and ear infections are one of the biggest culprits for the over-prescription of antibiotics out there. Try soothing the ear canal at first signs of symptoms with this time-tested remedy. Mullein is a flower that you’ve likely ignored or pulled out in your yard- but it’s potent antibacterial qualities can help it heal an irritated ear canal. Garlic is one of nature’s “antibiotics” for the same reason. Together, the two (suspended in olive oil) are a fantastic way to soothe and heal troubled ears.

     

    Be sure to warm the oil first. Do this by placing the whole bottle in a mug of hot water for a few moments,  then shake to ensure an even temperature.

     

    #3: Arnica Gel & Tablets

    A healthy, active child will definitely encounter some bumps and bruises! Treat minor aches and pains with arnica gel applied to the area affected. It will help take the edge off the discomfort after a fall off a swing or a bruised shin. Tablets can be used internally – taken through the mouth – to do the same and work especially well with less localized discomfort.

    #4: Wiley’s Wild Alaskan Fish Oil

    Focus is important for kids- and sometimes it seems impossible to get it. Without enough quality omega fatty acids in the diet, focus can be severely impeded. Fish oil is an easy way to achieve healthy levels and is easy to take nowadays- even tasty! We like Wiley’s in Mango-Peach flavor. It delivers a good dose of both EPA and DHA needed for brain health and mood health and comes from wild-caught Alaskan Fish that you can trust.

    #5: Redmond Clay First Aid Cream

    This is one of the simplest and most useful products! Bentonite clay is extremely absorbent- this makes it useful for drying out rashes from poison ivy or shallow scrapes from falling off a bike. This super-hero clay will take the sting out of a wasp bite or minor burns. The best part? ZERO chemicals. Two ingredients: just pure, clean clay and purified water. You can also make it yourself out of the dry powder- but having it in this tube form is worth it!

     

    #6: Rescue Remedy

    Anxiety can strike kids just as often as it can strike adults. Pressures of school and sports and friends can compound into a full blown meltdown. Soothe worries with Rescue Remedy! Rescue Remedy is not a sedative- it’s a simple, homeopathic remedy that helps calm the nervous system. Here’s one way we’ve heard it described by a 13-year-old, “It’s like a everything is wrinkled, but then…after a few minutes…it’s smooth again.”

     

    #7: Olbas Oil

    This icy-cold essential oil blend is strong stuff- but when blended with any carrier oil, it becomes a magic tool for slowing coughs! Slather it on the feet and cover with socks to stop a nagging nighttime cough. Dilute it further and massage onto the chest to help open up stuffy noses! In the summertime, it can make a cooling rub for hot car rides or in the car after a sweaty sports game.

    #8: Amazing Grass Kidz Superfood

    We love kale! You probably like it- at least in a smoothie! Kids, though, might struggle to get the benefits of eating lots of greens without a little help. Amazing Grass makes it easy with these packets. They pick a wallop of fruits, vegetables and probiotics that will fill in the cracks of a kid’s diet and make them feel, well,…amazing!

     

    #9: Nux Vomica

    Homeopathy can seem like another language sometimes. Some of the remedies sound like Harry Potter spells! Nux Vomica works like a charm 😉 Nausea can have a myriad of causes, and stopping it involves asking a lot of questions. In the meantime, you have a miserable little person. Nux Vomica can take the edge off nausea and bring comfort until the larger picture becomes clear.

    #10: Calm Child by Planetary Herbals

    Maybe you’ve tried the Fish Oil and you still have an issue with a fidgety or anxious kiddo. This herbal syrup uses soothing botanicals like chamomile, hawthorn, lemon balm, and catnip. All of these combine to help calm over-stimulated little people without the use of chemicals.