Sea Glass Organic Blog

Buy any 2 Organic Yoga Wear - Get 3rd FREE!

2012-01-21T23:29:00.001-05:00

It's a New Year and we've got a great deal to kick it off! Purchase any two yoga wear items and get the third item free. Choose from stylish tunics (not just for yoga!) baby doll, v-neck or breath top, camisoles and leggings. Women's yoga wear is made with 97% certified organic cotton and 3% lycra (for added flexibility) and is fair trade produced in India. Check out the popular Ruffled camisole and Ruffled capri leggings available in Melon, Light Green or Black. Mix and match, it's up to you. No coupon necessary. Simply add your three selections to the cart, check out and we will credit one item of equal or lesser value prior to shipment. Offer valid on Continental U.S. shipments only and expires February 28th, 2012.

Free Shipping Friday, Saturday & Sunday! (12/16-12/18)

2011-12-15T22:15:00.000-05:00

Season's Greetings from Sea Glass Organic!

We're offering Free Shipping on orders of $25.00 and up starting Friday, Dec. 16th through Sunday, Dec. 18th, 2012. Just enter coupon code FREESHIP at check out. You'll find all kinds of fabulous green gifts and they'll arrive just in time for your holiday celebration. Shop our unique selection of eco-friendly gifts including organic cotton slippers and robes, luxury bath gift sets and our new mini sea glass pendants. Free Shipping offer is valid on orders shipping within the Continental U.S. only. Some restrictions may apply, cannot be combined with other coupons of offers. Wishing you and yours all the best. Happy Holidays!

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Free Shipping through Cyber Monday!

2011-11-24T15:12:00.000-05:00

Shop now and get FREE Standard Shipping through Cyber Monday at Sea Glass Organic. Just enter Code FREESHIP at checkout ($25 min. order) Some restrictions may apply. Cannot be combined with other coupons or offers. Expires 11/29/2011.

Visit our Green Gifts section to see our great selection of eco-friendly, useful and fun gifts for everyone on your list!

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20% off Reusable Bottles, Bags and Totes

2011-10-16T22:30:00.000-04:00

If it's reusable, it's 20% off! For a limited time save 20% off our entire selection of reusable bottles, bags, totes and accessories. Reusable bottles include: Water bottles(all sizes), insulated cafe mugs, filtered water bottles and accessories. Reusable bags and totes include organic cotton totes, abaca totes, fair trade laptop bags, recycled sling messenger style bags and more. Please enter code: REUSABLE20 at checkout to take advantage of this special offer today. Expires November 1, 2011.

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Big Sweep 2011 Beach Clean Up

2011-09-11T12:36:00.000-04:00

Volunteers are needed for the annual beach clean up on September 24th, 2011 at 9 a.m. The Big Sweep began in 1987 with the goal of removing debris from North Carolina’s waterways. The event is sponsored by Keep America Beautiful of New Hanover County, the Town of Carolina Beach, the Town of Kure Beach, the Town of Wrightsville Beach, Cape Fear Surfrider Foundation, the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project, the Pleasure Island Parrotheads, the City of Wilmington, and Cape Fear River Watch. Refreshments and supplies will be available. Sunscreen and sturdy clothing/shoes are recommended.

For Pleasure Island volunteers - Meet at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk Gazebo or at the pier in Kure Beach.

For Wrightsville Beach volunteers - Meet at Johnie Mercer's Pier

For Greenfield Lake volunteers - Meet at the boathouse at Greenfield Lake.

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It's Hot! Flip Flop Giveaway

2011-07-22T12:45:00.000-04:00

It's summer and it's hot. Tell us how hot it is and you could win a pair of FLOPS™ natural rubber flip flops of your choice. Available in Pesto (Men's), Chocolate/Strawberry or Chocolate/Candyfloss (Women's). Natural rubber is sustainable, comfortable and completely recyclable too. Retail value $24.00. We've made it simple to enter:

Just visit the Sea Glass Organic Facebook page, "Like" us and leave us a comment describing how hot the weather is. Has it been super hot? Crazy hot? You get the idea. We'll select our favorite comment as the winner, so be creative. Good luck!

Giveaway is open to U.S. residents (including AK and HI) and you must be 18 years and older. Giveaway begins on July 22nd, 2011 and entry deadline is 10:00pm EST on August 5th, 2011. Our favorite comment will be selected as the winner and notified via Facebook. Winner must accept prize within 48 hours of notification or we will select another winner. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.

$5.00 Shipping is Back!

2011-06-27T19:59:00.000-04:00

We're kicking off the Summer with a special $5.00 shipping deal on any size order!

We've got all your summer beach needs including organic cotton beach towels, eco-friendly sunscreen and of course natural rubber flip flops but do you know about our most popular sandal? It's the JC rope sandal with sole. Or soul if you prefer. From Nomadic State of Mind the JC rope sandals are perfect for beach, boating and just wandering about. They offer a non-slip sole with heel and arch support, excellent durability and comfort. Plus they have a fully adjustable back strap for a perfect fit. The soles are being made right here in North Carolina and the rope portion is handcrafted in Nicaragua helping support rural families. A totally unique, long lasting sandal for men and women. On sale now for $45.00 at SeaGlassOrganic.com.

To take advantage of the special $5.00 shipping offer simply select "$5.00 Shipping" option at check out. Offer applies to orders shipping within the continental U.S. only and will ship via carrier of our choice. Some restrictions may apply. Expires July 5th, 2011. Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

Beach Colours Natural Sunless Tanner

2011-05-22T16:58:00.000-04:00

Your going to love this new sunless tanner from Carribean Solutions. Beach Colours is a soft creme that goes on smooth and evenly to give you a natural looking tan. Self tanners have come a long way so you don't have to worry about looking like a carrot anymore. (Carrots please don't be offended). A natural vegetable substrate is used to energize your own melanin and gradually give you a tan look. The use of organic aloe, cucumber and melon extracts keep the skin moist and prevents drying of the tissue. This is a great option if you aren't able to get time in the sun or want to have a little color before you head to the beach or pool. The 6oz jar is very long lasting as a little goes a long way. Try it today! Beach Colours natural self tanner ingredients: Organic aloe leaf juice, Natural derivative DHA, Organic shea butter, Organic squaline oil, Cucumber extract and Mandarin oil, Natural vitamin E, Sorbate/Vegetable grade and essential oil. Made in USA.

Earth Day 2011

2011-04-17T22:50:00.000-04:00

In honor of Earth Day 2011 (April 22nd) we've got a special offer just for you! For a very limited time get Free Shipping on any order of $59 or more. Just enter coupon code EARTH2011 at checkout. Offer applies to continental US destinations only and will ship via carrier of our choice. Coupon valid through 4/24/2011.

We also have a few new arrivals including these all purpose reusable bags from Chico Bag. The Sling rePETe™ is a messenger style bag manufactured of 99% recycled content. It features a self storage pouch, recycled aluminum carabiner and comes in Glacier Blue. Machine washable too! Stay tuned for these same great bags in two new beach designs coming soon.

Happy Earth Day from SeaGlassOrganic.com

Spring Break Specials

2011-03-12T13:36:00.000-05:00

Spring is finally approaching and we've got a special $5.00 shipping offer on any size order! Heading somewhere warm for Spring Break? You'll want to take along a few of our New Spiaggia organic cotton beach towels in four new styles. The Marina or Cabana stripe Quick Dry organic cotton beach towels are over sized at 40" x 71" yet surprisingly lightweight. The Ombre organic cotton beach towels feature an anti-sand reverse and vibrant colors. Don't forget to take along an eco-friendly sunscreen. Caribbean Solutions Sol Guard SPF 25 provides maximum sun protection. It's great for surfers, snorkelers and water enthusiasts plus it's biodegradable and reef friendly. Now is the time to get all your eco-friendly beach needs for one low flat rate of just $5.00! Just select "$5.00 Shipping" option at check out. Offer applies to orders shipping within the continental U.S. only and will ship via carrier of our choice. Some restrictions may apply. Expires April 1, 2011. Don't miss it.

Time is running out and we still need your votes! Help us win a small business grant. It's fast and easy. Here's how: Text: seaglass to 244326 and reply with your name and comments (why you love Sea Glass Organic). It's fast and free. OR click Here to vote for us online. Select Sea Glass Organic, Kure Beach, NC, enter your comments and your email. That's it. Thanks! Voting ends March 31st.

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Share the Love

2011-02-08T19:47:00.000-05:00

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, were asking you to Share the Love. As you may know, we've entered the Intuit "Love a Local Business" Grant Competition and need lots of votes (yikes- we're behind!). We'd like to ask for your help spreading the word by Sharing this on Facebook, Twitter or any other means. We really need your help to make this happen and increase our chances of winning. If you haven't voted yet, please take a moment to cast your vote for Sea Glass Organic. It's fast and easy. You will receive no more than 3 contest updates from Intuit, so no need to worry about spam. Here's how: Text: seaglass to 244326 and reply with your name and comments (why you love Sea Glass Organic). Not exactly American Idol but hey, why not? ;-) It's fast and free. OR click Here to vote for us online. Select Sea Glass Organic, enter your comments and your email. We're asking You to share the love ;-)

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Valentine's Day Giveaway!

2011-01-30T23:02:00.000-05:00

It' time for another Giveaway! Just in time for Valentine's Day we're giving away a ladies 3 piece organic cotton terry lounge set to one lucky winner. Perfect for lounging around the house anytime of year. Made from fair trade organic cotton terry, the set (all size Small) includes one pair of shorts, one t-back tank top and one lounge jacket in a vibrant Cantaloupe color (I'd say more Watermelon). Retail value $94.00! Visit our Clothing section to view individual pieces which are sold separately and also available in Turquoise or Purple.

To enter: Visit SeaGlassOrganic.com and subscribe to our email (we do not sell or share information). The sign up form is on the bottom left. One entry per email address. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents (including AK and HI) and you must be 18 years and older. Giveaway begins on January 30th, 2011 and entry deadline is 11:00pm EST on February 9th, 2011. Winner will be randomly selected from our email subscribers and notified via email (you must activate your subscription). Winner must accept prize within 24 hours of notification or we will select another winner. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Good luck and Happy Valentine's Day from Sea Glass Organic.

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Will You Help Us Win?

2011-01-16T18:28:00.000-05:00

We've entered the Intuit "Love a Local Business" Grant Competition and Need YOUR Help to win! There are two ways to vote (one vote per person):

1. Text: seaglass to 244326 and Reply with your Name and Comments (why you love Sea Glass Organic!). It's fast and free.

2. Click here to vote for us online. Select Sea Glass Organic, enter Comments and your Email address.

Each and every vote counts so we encourage you to pass this along to everyone you know. Should we be lucky enough to win, we'd be able to turn our online shop into a local destination here at the beach, where environmental awareness is so important. Please show your support and vote today.

January Clearance Sale

2011-01-02T22:46:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

We're excited about the New Year and hope that 2011 brings many good things your way. We plan to introduce more great eco-friendly, useful and fun products throughout the year and have a few awesome green giveaways planned as well. Sea Glass Organic has been busy slashing prices for our January Clearance Sale. We've put all these great deals into our Sales and Sails section with savings up to 50% off! You'll find huge markdowns on lots of green gear including stainless steel reusable water bottles, organic cotton and hemp clothing, candles, journals and more. Surf on by today!

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8 Great Green Gifts Under $20

2010-12-11T14:26:00.000-05:00

We've got 8 great green gifts for under $20! Eco-friendly and Budget friendly. Happy Holidays from Sea Glass Organic!

1. Reusable stainless steel water bottles from $9.95.

2. Fair Trade journals starting at $7.95.

3. Organic cotton and bamboo gift sets in three colors $15.

4. Soy candle tins (sale!) 2 for $20.

5. Recycled aluminum earrrings $20.

6. Organic cotton swirl tote bags (sale!) $19.95.

7. Pure beeswax candles from $14.95.

8. Handcrafted soaps and eco-accessories from $3.50.

Plus save even more (10% off) with Coupon NOW10 at check out. Hard to beat - eco-friendly and budget friendly!

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Get Free Shipping Nov 25-29, 2010

2010-11-16T22:50:00.000-05:00

The holidays are right around the corner so were kicking off the season with five days of Free Shipping at SeaGlassOrganic.com! Get a head start and shop online starting Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday (Nov 25-29, 2010) and get Free Priority Mail shipping on orders of $49.00 and up. Enter coupon code FREE49 at checkout to take advantage of this limited time offer. Offer applies to Continental U.S. shipping destinations only and some (weight) restrictions may apply. We've got lots of new arrivals including organic cotton robes, slippers, sea glass rings and gift sets too. Check out our Green Gifts section for more unique and eco-friendly gift ideas or our Sales and Sails for discounts and closeouts. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Win a Sea Spa Gift Basket from SeaGlassOrganic.com

2010-10-13T22:12:00.000-04:00

Sea Spa Gift Basket

Introducing two new eco-friendly, ocean inspired Gift Baskets from Sea Glass Organic. The Coastal Bloom gift basket and the Sea Spa gift basket. One lucky person will win the Sea Spa gift basket which is presented in a shell shaped basket made from natural fern fiber. The gift basket is filled with a bar of Ocean Breeze soap, a pine soap dish, five of our Sea Glass bath fizzies, 8 oz Dead Sea mineral bath salts, salt scoop and a mini sea sponge. Choice of Sea Mist or Natural Harmony Dead Sea mineral salt scent. $32.95. Win it!

The Coastal Bloom gift basket arrives in a 100% recycled gift box. It includes a bar of Tea Tree and Seaweed soap, a coconut shell soap dish, 8oz Dead Sea mineral bath salts (scented with pure essential oils w/wood scoop in biodegradable bag!), an organic cotton and bamboo hand towel/wash cloth set and a mini sea sponge. Both gift baskets make wonderful gifts for any occasion. Gifts from the sea are sure to please everyone!

To enter: Visit SeaGlassOrganic.com and subscribe to our email (we do not sell or share information). The sign up form is on the bottom left. One entry per email address. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents (including AK and HI) and you must be 18 years and older. Giveaway begins on October 13, 2010 and entry deadline is 11:00pm EST on October 29th, 2010. Winner will be randomly selected from our email subscribers and notified via email. Winner must accept prize within 48 hours of notification or we will select another winner. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Good luck! You can find us on Facebook and if you tweet, follow us on Twitter too. Feel free to tweet about our awesome Sea Spa gift basket giveaway!

Volunteers Needed- NC Big Sweep 2010

2010-09-19T23:08:00.000-04:00

Local volunteers are needed on Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at 9am for the annual cleanup of New Hanover County's waterways. The NC Big Sweep is part of the International Coastal Cleanup involving over 90 countries and 55 states and territories. Locally the event is sponsored by Keep America Beautiful of New Hanover County, the Town of Carolina Beach, the Town of Kure Beach, the Town of Wrightsville Beach, the City of Wilmington, the Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project, the Pleasure Island Parrotheads, the Cape Fear Surfrider Foundation, and the Cape Fear River Watch.

Please wear sturdy closed toe shoes and be prepared to get dirty! Refreshments, bags and gloves will be provided. Please bring your own reusable water bottle and gloves if you have them. Volunteers can participate at the following locations:

Carolina Beach - Meet at the Boardwalk Gazebo
Kure Beach - Meet at the Pier
Greenfield Lake - Meet at the Boathouse
Wrightsville Beach - Meet at Access #4, Access #36 (near Oceanic) or Johnnie Mercer's Pier

We'll see you there!

Free Shipping Through Labor Day!

2010-08-26T23:10:00.000-04:00

Summer is quickly coming to a close so why not take advantage of our Summer closeouts and get free shipping too! We've also got eco-friendly laptop bags and reusable water bottles for those heading back to class. All purchases of $50.00 or more ship free with coupon code "FREE50" at checkout. Offer valid on orders shipping within the continental U.S. only. Some exclusions may apply. Expires September 7, 2010. Have a safe and happy Labor Day.

$20 OFF Beach Bag Towel Sets

2010-07-31T15:11:00.000-04:00

Big savings on our organic cotton Beach Bag and Towel Sets! Save $20.00 plus get an extra $5.00 off with coupon code SAVE5 at checkout. These lovely sets come in two great color combinations. Choose from Brown/Aqua or Lime/Taupe. Totes bags are handcrafted in North Carolina from 100% organic cotton and are roomy enough for all your beach gear. Coordinating towels are 100% certified organic cotton and are fair trade produced in India. Limited quantities. Coupon is good store wide on any purchase of $40.00 or more and excludes gift certificates. Be sure to check out our 25% off special on the Hailey Heliconia .925 sterling silver Necklace and Earrings from Betty Belts today SeaGlassOrganic.com.

Cool New Look - Hot Summer Coupon

2010-06-30T23:19:00.000-04:00

Summer is in full swing and so is our Hot Summer Sale! Sea Glass Organic has all of your beach needs on Sale: Sunscreen, Beach Towels, Beach Bags, Women's Tee's as well as Sandals and Flip Flops. We now have Fair Trade Ethletic Flip Flops for Adults in two great color combinations of Ocean/Gray and Blue/Green. They are made entirely from FSC-certified and fairly traded natural rubber. Each pair is delivered in a 100% organic cotton re-usable carrying bag. Sweet! Plus, why not save an extra 15% off your entire order with Coupon code SUMMER15 today? Expires 7/15/10. We hope you like our blogs fresh new look (makes me want to dip my toes in!) Have a safe and happy 4th of July.

Green Dad's Rock

2010-06-09T20:27:00.001-04:00

I've always struggled with what to give my Dad for Father's Day. All occasions for that matter. If your like me and need a new and preferably eco-friendly solution to this problem, your in luck! Does Dad fish, hike, bike or play sports? Active Dads will love a reusable water bottle. Maybe he has a long commute to work? He'll love our insulated Klean Kanteen Cafe Mug for hot and cold beverages. We also carry a unique Filtered Water Bottle that removes 99.99% of pollutants from any water source (except salt water!). They are perfect for outdoors enthusiasts, campers and emergency kits. Kicking back or heading out, he'll look super cool in our locally made Rope Sandals or Flip Flops. Father's Day is June 20th so check out more great gift ideas for Dad. Plus find a 15% off coupon on Facebook just for our Fans! (search SeaGlassOrganic). Happy Father's Day from Sea Glass Organic!

Free Shipping Offer

2010-05-24T00:20:00.000-04:00

Get Free Shipping on any order of $75.00 or more through Memorial Day at Sea Glass Organic. Now is the time to stock up on Beach Bags and Towels, Sunscreen and Flip Flops. Our summer Beach Bag & Towel Gift Set (pictured) on Sale for $62.95. Our new sunscreens include Sol Guard SPF 15 & 25, Kid Kare SPF 25 and Faces Only SPF 20. If you've been searching for a sunscreen to wear alone or under makeup try the SPF15 or Faces Only SPF 20 for great daily protection. They are lightweight, non-irritating and have become my personal favorites! Father's Day is coming up fast too. Thoughtful gifts like our fair trade leather journals, reusable water bottles or our super cool Rope Sandals will make his day extra special. Enter Code FREE75 at checkout. Free shipping valid on orders shipping within the Continental U.S. only). Expires 6/01/10.

Please join us in remembrance of our fallen hero's this Memorial Day.

Beach Baby Soap & Towel Giveaway!

2010-04-14T00:12:00.001-04:00

We've got a great new giveaway for Spring! You can win a Joy Baby Organic Cotton Hooded Bath Towel along with a bar of Beach Baby Soap from Sea Turtle Soaps. This sweet little combination will delight any mom or mom-to-be and has a retail value of $30.00. The hooded baby bath towel is made with 100% certified organic cotton and fair trade produced in India. It has two layers of plush terry and comes in 6 pastel colors: pink, blue, yellow, green, natural and lavender (winner will receive pink). Plus it's generously sized measuring 35" x 35". The lucky winner will also receive a bar of unscented Beach Baby soap made with pure avocado and apricot kernel oils. It's extra gentle on babies delicate skin and is handmade in coastal North Carolina.

To enter: Visit SeaGlassOrganic.com and Subscribe to our Email (we NEVER sell/share information). The sign up form is on the bottom left. You do not need to leave a comment to this post. One entry per email address. You can receive additional entries (maximum of 3) if you also Follow us on Twitter and Tweet about our Beach Baby Towel #Giveaway (be sure to refer to @SeaGlassOrganic) or become a Fan of SeaGlassOrganic on Facebook. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents (including AK and HI) 18 years and older. Giveaway begins on April 14, 2010 and entry deadline is 11:00pm EST on April 30th, 2010. Winner will be randomly selected and notified via email. Winner must accept prize within 48 hours of notification or we will select another winner. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. Good Luck!

Best Natural Organic Sunscreens for 2010

2010-04-04T22:48:00.000-04:00

Last year we introduced one of the best natural and organic sunscreens available- Green Screen from Kabana. It is the purest sunscreen you can buy containing only natural and organic ingredients. For Summer 2010 were introducing Caribbean Solutions SolGuard mineral sunscreens to the mix. Two great eco-friendly brands that are made in the USA.

Caribbean Solutions offers biodegradable, eco-friendly, natural mineral sunscreens containing: Non-nano particle size Natural (transparent) Zinc Oxide; Titanium Dioxide; Organic Aloe Vera Leaf; Extracts of Wild Pansy, Green Coffee Bean, Hibiscus, Cucumber and Melon; Sunflower Oil; Vitamin E, Cetyl Alcohol (derived from coconut) Natural Sorbate; and fragrance. Available in SPF15, SPF25, KidKare SPF 25 and Faces Only SPF 20. If you prefer an oil, try the Jade Oil. It contains Sunflower oil which has natural photoreceptive-sunscreen ability that helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays. Visit Sea Glass Organic for the best in natural, organic and biodegradable sunscreen for you and your family today!

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You'll Flip for our New Eco-Friendly FLOPS!

2010-03-24T20:10:00.000-04:00

It's official, Spring has arrived and so have lots of new spring items at Sea Glass Organic. We're excited to finally add flip flops to our store! FLOPS™ are extra comfortable because they are made from natural rubber rather than synthetic, which often is made with petroleum. They are available in Chocolate/Strawberry and Chocolate/Candyfloss for Women and Pesto Green for Men. These aren't just any flip flops, these are made from natural Brazilian rubber, in Brazil. The rubber tree is tapped to remove the milky sap, just like tapping from a maple tree. Plus, it's a completely renewable resource and does not affect the health of the tree. FLOPS™ were created by Beverly Hills podiatrist, Dr. Sylvie and offer comfort, durability and eco-friendly style. Treat your feet this spring and save 15% off too! Enter coupon code SPRING15 at check out. Coupon good store wide and expires April 15, 2010.

Reminder: It's Lights Out for Earth Hour THIS Saturday, March 27th, 8:30pm. If you aren't familiar with Earth Hour visit earthhour.org for more details.

Ruffle Your Feathers

2010-03-10T22:19:00.000-05:00

What's eco-friendly, useful and fun? Ruffles! We're excited to introduce a new line of beautiful certified organic cotton casual clothing for women. The women's ruffled camisole and capri leggings come in three great colors- Melon (pictured), Light Green and Black. Perfect for the gym, yoga or just lounging around the house. Available in size Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large. We also have new "unruffled" styles in Black, Dusk Blue, Mauve and Tea Green. We think these figure flattering and comfortable styles will make great additions to your spring wardrobe. Please visit our Clothing section to see all of the new additions today. Happy Spring!

$5.00 Shipping Special from Sea Glass Organic

2010-02-19T18:44:00.000-05:00

For a limited time we have a Special Offer for you. Get $5.00 Shipping on ANY size order! From now through February 27th, 2010 your entire order ships for only $5.00. Now is the time to stock up on all your favorite eco-friendly gifts and goods. No coupon necessary, just select "$5.00 Shipping" during check out to take advantage of this special offer. Orders must ship within the Continental U.S. and will ship via carrier of our choice. Don't miss it!

Congratulations go out to Melissa L. from Beaufort, NC. She won our Big Soy Candle Giveaway. Enjoy!

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Valentine's Love our Eco-friendly Gifts

2010-01-20T22:41:00.002-05:00

Valentine's Day is coming. You can't stop it. You can't avoid it. You can make it the best ever. Skip the cards, skip the gifts and just spend some quality time with your sweetheart. If you must find a Valentine's Day gift to delight your loved one, why not give them something eco-friendly, useful and fun? Why not indeed. Sea Glass Organic has lots of unique gift ideas for you. Everything from romantic Beeswax Candles to one of a kind Sea Glass Necklaces. Men's gifts include Fair Trade Journals, Rope Sandals and Reusable Water Bottles. Our natural handmade Soaps make sensational gifts. Plus, purchase any 3 soaps and you'll get a FREE Pine Soap Dish! To sweeten the deal (here comes the coupon:-)) save $3.00 off your purchase of $25.00 with code HEART3 at check out. May you have the best Valentine's Day ever!

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Win Big Soy Candle Giveaway

2010-01-03T16:31:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2010 with a brand new giveaway. One of our lucky email subscribers will Win our Big (8 oz size) Pure Soy Candle Travel Tin in the scent of their choice ($16.00 retail). Candle scents are Beach Blossom (Lavender-Orange), Sail Away (Lavender) and Summer Splash (Ylang Ylang-Lime). Our pure soy candles are on Sale for $13.95 and are handmade in the USA with 100% US grown soy and pure aromatherapy grade essential oils. They are dye free with an average burn time of 40 hours. Soy candles burn at a lower temperature than petroleum based candles and the wax cleans up easily with soap and water (if spilled). To enter the Win Big Soy Candle Giveaway, simply visit SeaGlassOrganic.com or our blog and sign up for our email list before the entry deadline (January 28th, 2010 at 11:00 p.m. EST) to be eligible. The email sign-up is on the left sidebar of our blog and website (we will not share your email with anyone.) Do not enter the giveaway by leaving a comment. Winner will be randomly selected from our subscriber list and notified via email. Winner must accept prize within 48 hours of notification and provide valid shipping address (U.S. only). One entry per person please. Good Luck!

Stay warm.

15% Off Eco-Friendly, Useful and Fun Gifts!

2009-12-06T15:01:00.009-05:00

The holidays are here and we can help! Give a gift that's eco-friendly, useful and fun from SeaGlassOrganic.com. We've got lots of unique gift ideas to choose from. Plus you can save 15% off store wide, even on Sales prices (excludes Gift Certificates). Just enter coupon code BUYGREEN15 at check out through December 21st, 2009. Our new insulated cafe mugs and bottles from Klean Kanteen are a great choice for everyone on your list. Check out our Jewelry section for one of a kind sea glass and fair trade pieces. We also have handcrafted Candles and Soap which make excellent stocking stuffers. We've put our favorite Green Gifts together in one section to make shopping quick and easy. You'll find gift certificates, journals, gift sets and more. Ye shall not procrastinate!

Mug Your Bottle with Free Shipping

2009-11-21T13:10:00.016-05:00

One bottle can do it all, keeping it hot and cold! It's a coffee mug, it's a water bottle, it's a lightweight thermos. We are thrilled to introduce the versatile new Klean Kanteen Insulated Wide bottle. This new insulated bottle is capable of keeping your coffee, tea or soup hot for up to 6 hours or keeping your drinks icy for 24 hours! Double walled vacuum insulation and quality 18/8 grade stainless steel create a bottle that doesn't "sweat". The wide mouth makes it easy to fill and the stainless loop cap is leak proof. Easily converts to a splash proof "to go" mug with the Cafe Cap (sold separately). The perfectly sized 20 oz "Venti" is $27.95 and ships starting November 25th, 2009. To top it off;), Sea Glass Organic has FREE SHIPPING with any purchase of $50.00 or more from now through Cyber Monday, November 30th, 2009. Use coupon code "SGOFREE50" at check out. (Free shipping offer applies to orders shipping to destinations within the Continental U.S. with our choice of carrier and method). Mugs for everyone!

Free Thank You Dinners for Veterans

2009-11-08T11:54:00.005-05:00

Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11th 2009. If you are currently serving or have served in the United States Military you can take advantage of a free "Thank you" dinner at your local Applebee's or Golden Corral restaurant. (These are separate events with different dates, so you can attend both!)

*Applebee's is honoring veterans and active duty military by offering a free entree (lunch or dinner) on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 (Veterans Day) at all locations nationwide.
*Golden Corral is holding their 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday Dinner on Monday, November 16, 2009, from 5 to 9 pm in all Golden Corral restaurants nationwide. Open to veterans, retired and currently serving, National Guard and Reserves.

Happy 234th Birthday to all Marines on November 1oth! Thank you to all of our Active Military and Veterans!

Sweet Halloween Savings

2009-10-26T22:30:00.005-04:00

Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. It doesn't matter how young or old you are, you can still put on a silly costume and have some fun! We'd like to "treat" our readers to an exclusive savings of 15% off any order of $20.00 or more through November 7th, 2009. Please use code "TREAT15" at checkout to take advantage of this special offer. Have a safe, scary and Happy Halloween!

Worlds Biggest Green Sweepstakes

2009-10-09T16:00:00.014-04:00

You won't want to miss out on this opportunity to make history and win big prizes! The We Add Up Climate Action Giveaway is the "World's Biggest Green Sweepstakes" with over $32,000.00 in prizes to be given away to 231 people in a random drawing on Dec 7th, 2009. The sweepstakes is geared to create awareness and action for climate change. Hundreds of green businesses have offered up eco-friendly prizes including trips to Glacier National Park and a 3 night stay at a Treehouse Eco Spa in Hawaii. Oh yes. Sea Glass Organic is participating in the Climate Action Giveaway by offering this Lime Swirl organic cotton tote bag, organic cotton beach towel and a stainless steel water bottle with matching bottle wrap to one lucky winner.

Visit ClimateGiveaway.com for official sweepstakes rules and to see all available prizes (including ours which is listed under "even more prizes"). WE ADD UP’s goal is to get 1 million people learning about climate solutions.

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Congratulations to Beverly S. of Lorton, VA. She won the "Eye of the Whale" book giveaway.

NC Big Sweep Beach Cleanup Saturday

2009-09-23T18:47:00.008-04:00

It's time again for the North Carolina Big Sweep clean up of our beaches and waterways. Come on out on September 26th, 2009 at 9 a.m. to participate in the event for New Hanover County. Refreshments and equipment will be provided. Meet at any of the following locations:

Carolina Beach: Carolina Beach Boardwalk
Kure Beach: Kure Beach Pier
Wrightsville Beach: Johnnie Mercer's Pier
Greenfield Lake: Boathouse

If you'd like to participate in another North Carolina county please see the NCBigSweep.org website for more information. During The 2008 North Carolina Big Sweep, more than 18,000 of us picked up 264 tons of debris from North Carolina's watersheds. Help us make it an even bigger, more successful sweep in 2009. Hope to see you there!

$5.00 Shipping & Whale of a Book Giveaway

2009-09-16T17:20:00.014-04:00

Sea Glass Organic is offering $5.00 shipping on any size order through the end of September (applies to orders shipping within the Continental U.S. only). Just select "$5.00 Shipping" at check out to take advantage of this special offer. Valid through 9/30/09.

We're also giving away a beautiful hardcover copy of "EYE OF THE WHALE" novel by Douglas Carlton Abrams to one of our lucky email subscribers. "Eye of the Whale" is a story about a marine biologist and her work to save a distressed humpback whale. Environmental issues from commercial whaling to contrasting traditional customs and a little romance too. An ecological eye-opener. To win this book (Retail Value $25.95) just sign up for our email list before the entry deadline (October 1st, 2009 at 11:00 p.m. EST) to be eligible. The email sign-up is on the left sidebar of our blog and website (we will not share your email with anyone.) Do not enter the giveaway by leaving a comment. Winner will be randomly selected from our subscriber list and notified via email. Winner must accept prize within 24 hours of notification and provide valid shipping address (U.S. only). One entry per person please. Good Luck!

Beach Combers Save 15% Thru Labor Day

2009-09-02T19:34:00.006-04:00

Just wanted to share the lovely finds from my beach combing last weekend. Sharks teeth were everywhere! I've lived here for seven years and never found so many at once. It was a great day for sea glass too. You really don't have to be a beach comber to take advantage of our 15% off coupon. Just enter code "seaglass15" at check out and you'll receive 15% off your entire order. Minimum $15 purchase. Valid through Monday (Labor Day) September 7th, 2009. Hope everyone has a chance to kick back and enjoy a labor free day! You deserve it.

Free Shipping on Ella Vickers Recycled Sailcloth Collection

2009-08-16T12:28:00.008-04:00

Introducing new products from Ella Vickers including Green Grocery bags, Spinnaker Shower curtains and Rope Totes. For a limited time Sea Glass Organic is offering Free Shipping on your entire order with any Ella Vickers purchase. Use code EVFREESHIP at checkout. Don't miss the boat ;) expires 9/1/09. We love this collection of recycled white dacron sailcloth for its unique nautical style, extreme durability and the best part is that the company is based right here in Wilmington, NC. All items are handcrafted in the USA using yachts sails from around the world, saving 20 thousand yards of sailcloth from the landfill each year. That's a lot of sails! Inspired by her days of sailing as first mate on a classic Americas Cup winner, Ella made herself a set of bags from a discarded sail. When regatta guests bought them right off her arm, a company was born. Experience the spirit of the sail reborn into fresh shapes for a new adventure!

3 New Soaps- Free Soap Deck

2009-07-30T22:00:00.011-04:00

Congratulations to Mary G. from Elgin, IL. She's our Beach Bag Giveaway Winner!

We've got three new soaps to love from Sea Turtle Soaps. Sea Flower is a delightful floral soap with essential oils of Jasmine, Bergamot and Clary Sage. Mango Tango has a delicious fruity scent made with essential oils of mango and tangerine. Splash offers a refreshing blend of fruit and spice with essential oils of ginger and citrus your sure to love. All of our Soaps our handcrafted in North Carolina. Plus, for a limited time get a Free Pine Soap Deck ($5.00 value)with purchase of any 3 soaps. No coupon necessary. Ends August 9, 2009. See more soap dishes in our Soap Accessories section.

Support Sea Glass Organic in the 2009 StartupNation Home-Based Business Competition

2009-07-19T23:02:00.002-04:00

Yes, I'm at it again. What can I say, I love contests! Voting is super easy- Just click the Vote for Me button, no sign in required :o) Check it out here:

Support Sea Glass Organic in the 2009 StartupNation Home-Based Business Competition

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Got Eco-Friendly Beach Towels?

2009-07-08T19:36:00.008-04:00

We do! New, fun and colorful printed beach towels have arrived at Sea Glass Organic. We know you will love these towels made from 70% Bamboo and 30% Organic Cotton from DreamSacks. They are soft, lightweight, absorbent and eco-friendly . Perfect for beach, spa, pool and picnics. Available in three irresistible colors: Nectar/Pool, Natural/Pool and Lilypad/Pool. These towels are big, measuring 36" x 68" and on sale for a great price. Plus, we're offering our blog readers an extra 15% off any order of $30.00 or more. Simply enter code "SUMMER15" at checkout to take advantage of the extra savings. Hurry- expires July 16th, 2009. Visit our Beach Towels section to see our entire selection. Got beach bags? Got water bottles? Got Sandals? Oh, and most importantly, please don't forget the Sunscreen.

Eco-Friendly Beach Bag & Towel Giveaway

2009-06-27T09:23:00.008-04:00

Hello Friends,

It's time for a Summer Beach Bag Giveaway from Sea Glass Organic. With beach season in full swing, we're celebrating summer by giving away our "Wildly Organic" tote bag along with a bamboo and organic cotton beach towel in Coral. One of our lucky email subscribers will be randomly selected to win this eco-friendly beach bag and towel combo (retail value of $46.00) on July 22nd, 2009. Sign up for our email by July 21, 2009 to be eligible (bottom left side of our home page). Winner must provide a valid (U.S. only) delivery address and must respond within 48 hours of notification. Good Luck! We're also excited to let you know that NEW Beach Towels are coming next week so stop by and check them out. You can also now find Sea Glass Organic on Twitter & Facebook. Please feel free to Follow or become a Fan. See you there!

Organic Cotton & Bamboo Beach Towel Sale

2009-06-19T18:56:00.007-04:00

Summer kicks off this weekend and we've got our organic cotton and bamboo beach towels on Sale! The original beach towel is 70% bamboo and 30% organic cotton in Coral, on Sale for $22.00. The Lush bamboo beach towel in Purely Natural is a bit larger and a bit thicker as well. It's on sale for $26.00. Both of these beach towels are lightweight, highly absorbent and absolutely perfect for the beach. If you prefer organic cotton we have our 100% certified organic cotton and fair trade beach towels from Coyuchi. These towels are exceptional and are available in three beautiful colors: Juniper Blue, Willow Green and Taupe. Bring on the Sun and Fun!

Stay tuned for our Summer Beach Bag Giveaway coming soon!

Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for Dad

2009-06-07T13:50:00.005-04:00

Sea Glass Organic has great eco-friendly gift ideas for Father's Day, June 21, 2009. You'll find nice alternatives to some of the old favorites like neck ties or slippers. Surprise Dad with a pair of long lasting rope sandals handcrafted in the USA or offer up his favorite cold drink in a Klean Kanteen stainless steel reusable bottle (for a limited time you'll also get a FREE Sports Cap with any Klean Kanteen reusable bottle purchase). He'll smile when he wears his new "Certified Organic Person" organic cotton t-shirt and you'll feel good knowing he's protected wearing our Green Screen Organic Sunscreen that's also made in the USA from just 8 natural and organic ingredients. For the outdoor enthusiast Dad you can't beat the EcoUsable 25 oz Filtered water bottle. It's great for camping, hiking and emergency kits too because you can have clean, drinkable water from any source (except salt water)on sale for $39.95. Plus you can Save an extra $3.00 off any purchase of $25.00 or more with coupon code SAVE3 at check out.
Happy Father's Day from Sea Glass Organic.

What's Green, Organic & Safe All Over?

2009-05-28T18:43:00.009-04:00

Green Screen® Organic sunscreen. We're happy to introduce our new Sunscreens from Kabana. Now you can be worry free with 25% non-nano particle zinc oxide, and these 8 natural & organic ingredients: Eldorado Springs Artesian Water, Certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Certified Organic Jojoba Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Shea Butter, Vegetable Vitamin E, Vegetable Emulsifying Wax and Iron Oxide(tinted version only). That's it. Choose from original formula SPF 20 or Tinted SPF 22. If your thinking that's not a high enough SPF, here's a surprising fact. The difference in protection between SPF 45 and SPF 20 is 2.8%. SPF 45 offers 97.8% protection and SPF 20 offers 95%. Green Screen offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, has no petrochemicals or synthetics and will not damage aquatic ecosystems. Fragrance free, packaged in recyclable tubes and Made in the USA. It is easy to apply, spreads consistently and remains creamy at all temperatures. We feel these are the best and safest all natural sunscreens available today. Bring on the sun!

Note: Thanks to all that voted for Sea Glass Organic in the Intuit contest. Although we didn't make it to the final round- a few of our green friends did! You can easily vote for them the same way. Check out their Videos and vote for your favorite. Voting ends May 31st. Here are the links:

Green Packaging
http://community.intuit.com/contests/cbJoX9FcSqllvkab8P4pmk

Betty Belts
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Mountains of the Moon
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2 for $25 Reusable Water Bottle Sale

2009-05-18T19:25:00.012-04:00

For a limited time get any two EcoUsable 16 oz stainless steel reusable water bottles for $25.00. Mix and match. Choose two solids, two prints, or one of each. It's that easy. Just be sure to enter which two styles you want to order in the COMMENTS section during check out. No coupon necessary. We have new styles and colors in stock as well as closeout colors at an even greater discount. EcoUsable 33 oz water bottles are also on sale for $17.50. Check out our latest styles and Go Reusable today. Watch for our new Green Screen sunblock coming soon!

Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Fundraiser

2009-05-11T22:50:00.008-04:00

The Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project (PISTP) will host their annual wine tasting fundraiser on Sunday May 17th, 2009. The event will be held from 2-5pm at the Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar, 1211 Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach, NC. Advance tickets are $25.00 ($30.00 at the door). This year participants will receive a commemorative PISTP logo wine glass. Tickets are available at the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, LeSoleil or United Beach Vacations in Carolina Beach or call the Ocean Dunes Rec Center (910)458-3059 in Kure Beach.

Highlights include a silent auction and raffle as well as discounts on your favorite wine(s). Sea Glass Organic has donated a gift basket that includes our new Sea Turtle reusable water bottle and other goodies. We are also donating 10% of profits from the sale of these bottles on an ongoing basis. All proceeds from this event will be used to support the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle volunteer efforts, Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital (Topsail, NC) and SeaTurtle.org. Thank you for your support!

Mom's Day Free Priority Shipping Offer

2009-04-30T23:11:00.004-04:00

Mother's Day is coming up fast (May 10th) so Sea Glass Organic is offering Free Priority Mail Shipping with any purchase of $75.00 or more. Use code FREE75 at check out. Offer expires May 11th and is valid only on orders shipping within the continental US. We have great green gift ideas including bamboo towel gift sets, eco-friendly journals, fabulous handcrafted soaps and candles. We know any Mom will love a gift that's eco-friendly, useful and fun:) For all the wonderful Mother's out there we wish you a Happy Mother's Day!

Last Call - Please Cast Your Votes Today!

2009-04-23T11:34:00.000-04:00

Sea Glass Organic has entered a contest from Intuit to win a small business grant for $5,000! 50 finalists will receive $5,000 and a chance to win $25,000 to help grow their small business. Wow! Can you imagine? The last day to vote is tomorrow 4/24/09 and we really need your help.

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Earth Day Reusable Water Bottle Giveaway

2009-04-12T10:04:00.000-04:00

We like to think that Everyday is Earth Day but to honor the actual day (April 22nd) Sea Glass Organic is giving away a stainless steel reusable water bottle to one of our lucky subscribers. The winner will be randomly selected from our email subscriber list on April 22nd, 2009 and will be notified via email. They will receive their choice of the 16 oz EcoUsable Green Flower Power (pictured) or the 16 oz solid Green stainless steel reusable water bottle absolutely free! EcoUsable bottles have a non slip padded bottom that protects surfaces. This unique feature is not found on other bottles and we love it! We've got a nice selection of different styles and sizes from EcoUsable and Klean Kanteen available. Our New Sea Turtle bottles are on the way so be sure to check back later this week.

Make yourself and the earth happy, go reusable today.

New Pure Soy Candle Votives & Travel Tins

2009-04-04T13:08:00.000-04:00

There's a new soy candle in town! Introducing our pure soy travel tins and recycled glass votive candles. The Dragonfly votive comes in our delightful Beach Blossom scent from pure essential oils of lime and ylang ylang. Recycled frosted green glass votive can be reused as a juice glass or decorative piece available for $12.95 each. The new travel tins are a larger 8 oz size and come in three scents- Beach Blossom (Orange/Lavender), Sail Away (Lavender) and Summer Splash (Lime/Ylang Ylang). All of our candles are made with pure soy (USA grown) and pure aromatherapy grade essentials oils, cotton wicks and are handcrafted in the USA. Aluminum tins and glass can be reused and/or recycled. Soy wax candles are clean burning and clean up easily with soap and water. Sea Glass Organic Blog readers can save 15% off any purchase of $15.00 or more (including sale prices!) Hurry, expires April 10th, 2009. Use code SGOBLOG15 at check out. One last thing- We need your votes! If you would like to read our story and help us win a grant to help grow our business, click here. We can't do it without your support, so please do and feel free to pass along to friends. Many Thanks!

Lights Out Please on Saturday Night

2009-03-22T13:33:00.000-04:00

Earth Hour 2009 is this Saturday, March 28th from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Wherever you are in the world you can participate in the event by simply turning out all of your lights for one hour. Your light switch is your Vote. Earth Hour began in Sydney Australia in 2007 and has grown into a global movement with 50 million participants in 2008. The goal for 2009 is to present the 1 billion "votes" to the leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.

The Earth Hour site is filled with additional information on how to help spread the word, hold your own event and also has great downloads for posters, stickers and more. If you sign up for email they'll even send you a reminder before the event!

World's First Stainless Steel Filtered Water Bottle

2009-03-15T19:08:00.000-04:00

Well, if this isn't cool we don't know what is! The World's FIRST stainless steel filtered water bottle by EcoUsable is now available from Sea Glass Organic. You can enjoy filtered tap water instantly through the Ech2o sport top. Excellent for those on the go, simply refill and drink. You can refill from streams, lakes or rivers and remove 99.99% of pollutants for up to 100 Gallons of filtered water. The only thing it doesn't filter is salt water. Great to have on hand in an emergency survival kit, on hiking trips or for everyday travels.

Each 25 oz. reusable water bottle is made from 304 food grade stainless steel, is non-leaching, BPA-free, lightweight, and taste-neutral. Available in Metallic Green.

In honor of St. Patrick's Day we'd like to offer our readers a Special 15% Discount on any order of $20 or more. Use code IRISH15 at check out. Hurry, 3 days only. Offer expires March 19th, 2009.

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY!

The Ultimate Eco-Friendly Beach Towel

2009-03-01T18:24:00.000-05:00

We've been working hard to find the ultimate eco-friendly beach towel and are thrilled to introduce them, just in time for spring. Sea Glass Organic now offers Coyuchi's 100% certified organic cotton beach towels available in three beautiful colors: Willow Green, Juniper Blue and Taupe. Coyuchi's quality, commitment to fair trade and the environment is exceptional. The 100% certified organic and fair trade cotton is grown in India and hand picked. The cotton twill weave is 550gsm (grams per square meter) and is free from chemical finishing. The towels are generously sized at 35" x 65". Perfect for the beach or poolside. We think you'll agree that these are the ultimate eco-friendly beach towels!

It's seems odd to be writing this when we are expecting a rare snowstorm later tonight. Perhaps your lucky enough to be traveling to a sunny beach for spring break. As for the rest of us we'll just keep thinking about those warm days ahead.

Why Buy Paraben - Aluminum Free Deodorant?

2009-02-18T20:50:00.000-05:00

If you haven't yet converted to a paraben and aluminum free deodorant, read on. We've been testing three different options and here's what we've learned. First you might ask why paraben and aluminum free? These ingredients may be in your regular deodorant, antiperspirants and most cosmetics. Parabens (preservatives) and aluminum (temporarily plugs sweat glands) have been potentially linked to breast cancer. You can read more at the National Cancer Institute. There is no evidence that they CAUSE breast cancer, but on the other hand, they are suspect. Innocent until proven guilty? You decide. Here are the products we tried out:

Nature's Gate Organic- Lavender & Aloe Deodorant: Nice scent, worked well but was a bit sticky. Highest priced of the three at about $5.50. If you can get past the stickiness- this may be the one for you.

Arm & Hammer Essentials- Unscented but still had a lemony scent. Works well, goes on smooth, not sticky. Cost about $3.00. This one we liked best.

Crystal Body Deodorant Stick- Made from natural mineral salts. You'll need to wet the stone to apply (you can also buy a roll-on version). We liked it for light use but not for hot days or heavy work. Certainly a great value. This little stone will last a long, long time and cost about $3.00.

Three pretty good choices but we'll keep searching for the ultimate no sweat deodorant.

Free Shipping deal going on until Feb 28th at Sea Glass Organic.

My Green Valentine

2009-02-01T21:21:00.000-05:00

Valentine's Day is just around the corner so here's a few green gift ideas for your Valentine. Jewelry always tops the list so check out our unique recycled sea glass necklaces, wine markers or our handcrafted, fair trade 925 sterling silver necklaces and earrings.

We have wonderful gift sets to choose from at great prices. Our coconut shell gift set comes with soap dish and your choice of soap in an abaca gift bag on Sale for $11.95! We also have a bamboo hand towel gift set which includes hand towel, wash cloth and choice of soap for $14.00 available in coral, sea foam or natural.

Hard to buy for? Eco-friendly Journals or our great selection of stainless steel Reusable Water Bottles make practical and memorable gifts.

Visit our site for more specials plus Save $3.00 off any order of $30.00 or more with code BEMINE3 at checkout. Happy Valentine's Day!

Natures Answer to Anti-bacterial Soap

2009-01-13T22:45:00.000-05:00

Another great giveaway from Sea Glass Organic. We're giving away a bar of Tea Tree and Seaweed Soap from Green Girl Basics. Just in time for cold and flu season. We will randomly select a winner from our e-mail subscriber list on January 30th, 2009. Winner will be notified via e-mail. This wonderful vegan soap is one of our favorites. It's a great alternative to chemical filled anti-bacterial soaps because it contains tea tree oil which is well known for its anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and antiseptic properties. It also contains lavender oil (another well-known antiseptic) as well as organic seaweed, which is rich in anti-oxidants and Vitamin K. This is the perfect deep-cleaning soap to help keep winter colds and viruses at bay and it's also effective against acne without drying out your skin. Carefully selected ingredients include: Saponified organic oils of Olive, Coconut, Palm, Palm Kernel, and Soybean; Essential oils of Tea Tree and Lavender; Organic Pacific Nori Seaweed.

Click here for more great soaps.

Keeping it Green in the New Year

2008-12-30T22:16:00.000-05:00

The last days of 2008 are upon us and we'd like to take a moment to thank all of our readers and customers for your support. We are looking forward to a new and exciting year ahead in 2009.

We plan to keep it green in the new year by supporting local businesses, supporting green businesses and the continued "greening" of our office. We plan to review other great products we find and share them with you. We have added a Sales & Sails section for discounted and closeout items. Happy New Year! Save an Extra 10% off (even sale prices) with coupon code GREEN09 with any order of $20.00 or more through January 15, 2009.

Welcome 2009

Free Shipping Offer Extended

2008-12-14T22:05:00.000-05:00

We've extended our Free Priority Shipping offer through Friday, December 19th on orders of $50.00 or more. Use Code FREE50 at checkout. There's still time! Orders placed by Friday will get there in time for Christmas.

Our Lush Bamboo Towels are now available in Sets. The set includes Bath Sheet, Hand Towel and Wash Cloth on Sale for $40.50. Made from 70% bamboo & 30% organic cotton. Thicker (550 g/m2) and 4" larger than the original bamboo towel. Our original bamboo towels sets are on Sale and available in Coral and Sea Foam for $32.00.

Get Free Shipping at Sea Glass Organic

2008-12-07T22:20:00.000-05:00

Free Shipping! Free Shipping! Free Shipping! Sea Glass Organic is offering FREE Holiday Shipping on orders of $50.00 or more (U.S. orders only) through Saturday, December 13th, 2008. Code "FREE50" at check out. Now is the time to get free shipping on our great selection of Holiday gifts. You'll find unique green gifts for everyone on your list. Special offers include our Bamboo Hand Towel & Wash Cloth Gift Sets for $14.00, "Wildy Organic" tote bag for $15.00, Soy Candle Gift Set for $14.50, "Certified Organic Person" unisex tee for $14.00 or "Sunburst" ladies tee for $14.50. Plus everyone placing an order from Dec 2-16th will automatically be entered to win a free stainless steel reusable water bottle! Happy Holidays from Sea Glass Organic.

Save Green & Give Green this Holiday

2008-11-30T17:45:00.000-05:00

We all want to save money this holiday season but can we do our part and reduce our impact on the environment at the same time? Yes we can. All of the simple and small things such as recycling our gift wrap and using a timer for the Christmas lights do make a difference. Here are a few more simple and unique ideas to consider if you want to save green and give green:

Skip the Holiday cards. Send an e-mail instead with some recent family photos. It's a nice way to stay in touch, plus you'll save trees, time, fuel and money.

Shop online. No driving from store to store, no long lines to wait in and you probably won't get hurt. Look for eco-friendly, green and fair trade coupons on shopping sites such as Pristine Planet to save some money on your holiday gifts. Sea Glass Organic is offering a coupon (code GREEN15) for 15% off any order of $30 or more through Thursday, Dec 4th, 2008. Check out our Green Gifts section for more unique ideas.

Look in the closet (you know the one). I'll bet you'll find enough leftover wrapping paper, gift bags, tags & bows. If not, consider using magazines. Does it even need to be wrapped? Make your own gift tags cut from cardboard boxes and twine. Your creative touch will not go unnoticed. Reusable gift bags are also a nice option.

Look for gifts with minimal packaging. All that excessive and wasteful packaging cannot be recycled and will end up in the landfill. Look for natural, recyclable or biodegradable packaging.

Decorate your Ficus Tree. Not terribly traditional but hey, if you've already got a tree...

Buy 2 Reusable Water Bottles Get a FREE Sports Cap

2008-11-23T15:47:00.000-05:00

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Sea Glass Organic is gearing up for the Holidays. We've been working on special sales, coupons, free shipping deals and more free product giveaways to offer our customers in the upcoming months. For a Limited Time we are offering a FREE Sports Cap with the purchase of any two stainless steel reusable water bottles (limit 1 per customer). We carry Klean Kanteen (all stainless Klean Kanteens are currently on sale!) and EcoUsable brands. They come in several sizes, styles and colors to suit your needs and personal taste. Stainless steel reusable bottles offer light weight, clean taste and excellent durability. They also make great green gifts!

Special Thanksgiving Coupon: THANKS4 Save $4.00 off any purchase of $40.00 or more!

"Green Christmas" Book Giveaway at SeaGlassOrganic.com

2008-11-08T21:04:00.000-05:00

It's only November but we wanted to give everyone a chance to win a free copy of "Green Christmas": How to Have a Joyous, Eco-Friendly Holiday Season by Jennifer Basye Sander and Peter Sander with Anne Basye- before Christmas. All of our email subscribers are automatically entered to win. Please sign up by November 22nd to be eligible. The lucky winner will be announced on November 23, 2008.

"Green Christmas" is a new book that provides eco-friendly tips, ideas and facts about greening your holidays and more. This handy little book (a perfect stocking stuffer) offers readers ways to celebrate while leaving the smallest possible footprint on the earth. Some of the topics include lighting options, decorating, party ideas, gift ideas, gift wrapping and selecting a tree. Our favorite tip suggested sending a holiday e-card vs. mailing traditional cards. Yes, it's less personal but think about all the time, money, energy and trees you'll save. The book is also available to Purchase Now at Amazon. Good luck!

I Voted 4 Coupon

2008-11-02T23:06:00.000-05:00

It's time to vote! Whether you've already stood in the long lines or will be heading to the polls on Tuesday- we'd like to offer all voters a special coupon in honor of the upcoming election on November 4th, 2008. Just use the code "IVOTED4" at check out and you'll save $4.00 off any purchase of $40.00 or more at Sea Glass Organic. Coupon is valid through November 4th, 2008.

Your vote matters!

Orange & Green Halloween Sale

2008-10-19T21:29:00.000-04:00

Our favorite Holiday is on it's way! Sea Glass Organic is excited to tell you about our mean, green (and orange) Halloween sale.

Halloween should be fun, so we've decided to offer our customers great sale prices on everything that's orange or green in our entire inventory. Don't be spooked... we've made it easy for you. No tricks, only treats. If it's orange or green in color, it's on Sale!

Wondering what's orange? We've got a beautiful new orange striped laptop bag, organic cotton sunburst ladies tee, soaps, bamboo towels or gift sets and more. And green? Sea glass necklaces, earrings, stainless steel reusable water bottles and we couldn't resist including both our 100% pure beeswax candles and soy candle selections. Sale prices good through October 31st, 2008.

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy Halloween. (Special Thanks to Lucy, a.k.a. "OrangeHorrible" for allowing her photo to be used in our Halloween post)

New Eco Friendly Laptop Computer Bags

2008-10-08T19:58:00.000-04:00

Introducing two very special fair trade handcrafted and eco-friendly laptop computer bags now in stock at Sea Glass Organic.

The "Azrakh" laptop bag is printed using 100% natural dyes on locally sourced cotton using traditional wood block methods. It is quilted to protect your computer and features two separate zippered compartments, several pockets for your computer accessories and an adjustable strap.

The "Orange Stripe" laptop bag is sure to brighten your outlook with its vibrant colors. This bag is quilted and has one zipper compartment and two pockets. Velcro closure. Both bags are machine washable, which is a really great feature and also come with a tag explaining the social and environmental significance.

We'd like to offer a special savings for you of $3.00 off any purchase of $30.00 or more. Use coupon code BLOG3 at check out. Offer valid through Thursday, October 16th, 2008.

So, if you're ready for Fair Trade and Eco Friendly alternatives for your laptop case, we've got em'!

Free Shipping Dealio at Sea Glass Organic

2008-09-30T20:04:00.000-04:00

For a very limited time Sea Glass Organic is offering Free Priority Mail Shipping with any order of $75.00 or more! Use code FREE75 at check out to take advantage of this special offer. Offer is valid through Sunday, October 5th, 2008. Get an early start on the Holiday shopping season and enjoy free shipping. We've got unique eco-friendly gifts including Sea Glass Wine Markers, Recycled Sailcloth Bags and Coconut Shell Soap Dish Gift sets.

Not quite ready for the Holidays? Check out our sales and clearance section for great prices on closeout items.

It's Time to Get Down and Dirty! NC Big Sweep

2008-09-21T16:40:00.000-04:00

It's that time of year where everyone in North Carolina can get down and dirty. Volunteers from all over the state will be cleaning up trash from our waterways during the NC Big Sweep over the next few weekends. Clean ups are scheduled by County and New Hanover County's will be held this coming weekend September 27th, 2008. Brunswick and Pender County will be on October 4th, 2008. Go to www.ncbigsweep.org for all other counties.

Last year New Hanover County volunteers collected 581 bags of trash estimated at 11,620 pounds! If you live in New Hanover County and want to participate you have several location options:

Greenfield Lake- Meet at the Boat House at 9:00am
Wrightsville Beach- Meet at Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier 9:00am
Carolina Beach- Meet at the Boardwalk Gazebo at 9:00am
Kure Beach- Meet at the Kure Beach Fishing Pier at 9:00am

You will be provided with gloves, trash bags and refreshments. You might win a prize or find a real treasure like the star fish (pictured above) or sea glass. It only takes and hour or two, you can meet fun people and enjoy the great outdoors. We'll see you there!

Save 20% through Tuesday at Sea Glass Organic.com

2008-09-11T22:21:00.000-04:00

A special sale just for our readers! Take 20% off store wide (including sale prices) through Tuesday, September 16th, 2008. You can save on Bamboo towels, Clothing, Reusable water bottles and more. Just enter code "BLOG20" at check out to take advantage of this special sale.

New arrivals! Beautiful 925 Sterling silver necklace or earrings are designed and handcrafted after the exotic Heliconia flower, native to Bali. Named after surfer Hailey Partridge and produced under fair trade conditions. Also just arrived our New Sea Glass necklaces that are absolutely gorgeous! Each one of a kind necklace has genuine sea glass (recycled by the ocean naturally) and was found on a California beach.

Don't forget to sign up for our email by September 15th - you'll be entered to win a free bar of Sunburst Soap.

Remove Hard Water Deposits the Eco Friendly Way

2008-09-01T15:46:00.000-04:00

I have been forever searching for some type of product to remove drain clogs from the bathtub and sink and something to remove hard water deposits from the sink drain and toilet bowl. Oh- and they need to be environmentally friendly. Not an easy task when it comes to drain clogs! Well, I have found them and they work.

The first product is a drain clog remover called a Drain Stick which you can find at your local hardware store. I was actually looking for a product called "ZipIt" (which they didn't have) but they are similar. I spent the $5.49 and decided to try it. It's a long piece of plastic that has a serrated tip that you push right down the drain, twist it and remove. You don't even have to remove the stop. Be prepared to dispose of all the gunk it pulls up. It's a simple, inexpensive and eco-friendly way to remove clogs and can be used over and over again.

The second product is called a "Pumie" which I found at a local grocery store. This is for removing stubborn stains, rust and hard water deposits from toilet bowls. It is 100% natural pumice, cost about $8.00 and it works! I was thrilled to find an eco friendly way to remove these hard water deposits. The "Pumie" is abrasive but safe for porcelain bowls, around pets and for the environment. It is recommended to test an area on colored porcelain bowls first.

No more pouring money and toxic chemicals down the drain!

Free Sunburst Soap Bar Giveaway!

2008-08-26T21:06:00.000-04:00

We just can't help ourselves! We love this soap so much we have to give it away! Sign up for Sea Glass Organic Blog/E-mail by September 15th and you'll automatically be entered to win a free bar of Sunburst Soap from Green Girl Basics. (If you've already joined your already entered!)

Sunburst Soap from Green Girl Basics is hand made right here in North Carolina. Lightly citrus fragrance with orange essential oil and notes of tangerine, lemon, grapefruit and vanilla. Made with saponified oils of olive, coconut, palm and beeswax. Warning - This soap is highly addictive. Sign up today!

We also have two new 16oz Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle designs! In addition to our stainless steel, pink, white and purple rainbow colors we now have solid lime green and green flower power. Sports cap accessories are now available in black or white tops. Great choices, great prices.

Free Water Wrap with 16oz Reusable Bottle Purchase

2008-08-17T20:54:00.000-04:00

For a limited time you'll get a FREE Water Wrap with any 16oz Reusable Bottle purchase from Sea Glass Organic. Water Wrapz are bottle grips that slip over the bottle and provide added grip, style and personalization. Our stainless steel reusable water bottles are available in stainless, pink, purple rainbow and white (lime green and green flowers coming soon!) This offer ends soon so check it out today!

New jewelry has arrived! Balinese artisan designed and ethically produced under fair trade conditions. The Hailey Necklace and matching earrings (named after surfer Hailey Partridge of the Betty B. team) are made from 925 sterling silver with your choice of vegan suede cord color. Cords available in avocado, black, brown or orange. Surf's up!

An Amazing Surfer Story

2008-08-10T08:28:00.000-04:00

What a pleasant surprise this morning. Our local Sunday paper headline was not of the usual gloom and doom. It read "Blind Man Makes Waves" and has a picture of local Carolina Beach resident Zac Adair riding a wave on his surfboard.

Zac Adair was hit by a taxicab at full speed which resulted in a fractured neck, broken legs and he was put on life support for a week. He recovered, but in May 2004 he ran into the side of his truck and had a stroke which damaged his optic nerves and left him blind.

He lost his job, hobbies and girlfriend. Eight months later, inspired by his father, he got back on his feet. He got back on a surfboard for the first time last year. He now lives in Carolina Beach, NC with his girlfriend (who helps him catch those waves) goes to college and is once again a surfer. Check out the video it's amazing.

You can also read the whole story at Star News Online.

Three Day Sale & Bamboo Towel Set Winner

2008-08-01T22:14:00.000-04:00

We are pleased to announce our Winner for the Organic Bamboo Hand Towel set is Kathy C. from Pierce City, MO. Congratulations to Kathy who has selected the Coral colored towel set. Thanks to all who entered our contest and stay tuned for more great giveaways to come!

A Special Offer for our readers: For THREE DAYS ONLY take 25% off any order of $40.00 or more at Sea Glass Organic.com Enter coupon code "SGOBLOG88" at check out. Coupon valid Saturday, Sunday and Monday only (expires 8/5/08).

Clean the Air in Your Home Naturally

2008-07-20T18:51:00.000-04:00

How can you improve your air quality at home? Plants, plants and more plants. Just say no to fake plants. Real live plants naturally remove toxins, pollutants and help balance indoor humidity. Just one plant is needed to clean the air in a 10 square yard area, so in an average living room, just a few plants will do the job.

So what plants are best? Personally, I think any common, easy care houseplant is good. You can find most of these indoor plants at your local nursery or home store: Pothos, Ivy, Spider Plant, Dracaena (Janet Craig), Chinese Evergreen, Corn Plant, Peace Lily, Palms, and the ever popular Ficus. You might even find my favorite indoor plant which is the easy care Ponytail Palm (pictured).

Choose plants that look healthy. No yellow or dead leaves. Check the undersides of leaves and soil for possible insects. Most of these plants are used because they adapt well to indoor conditions such as lower light. The most common problem with caring for plants is OVER watering! Follow the plant tag recommendations and check your plant once a week, lift the grow pot- does it feel heavy? Is the soil wet on top? If so, it doesn't need water. Is it super light? Is the soil dry? It might need a drink.

Indoor plants not only help clean the air, they enhance our living space with their natural beauty all year long. A great way to "green" your home!

Organic Bamboo Hand Towel Set Giveaway!

2008-07-13T16:49:00.000-04:00

Sea Glass Organic is giving away a free bamboo hand towel and washcloth set! From now through July 31st, 2008 just visit our website at SeaGlassOrganic.com and sign up for our email to get blog updates, news, and discounts. We promise you'll never get an email more than once a week! You'll automatically be entered to win our 70% Bamboo and 30% Organic cotton hand towel and wash cloth set ($14.95 value). We'll even let you pick the color (sea foam or coral)! Winner will be selected randomly and contacted via email (so make sure to add us to your contacts!) Winner will be announced August 1st, 2008.

Bamboo is eco-friendly in part because it's grown without pesticides or chemicals and it naturally replenishes itself. Our bamboo and organic cotton towels are manufactured responsibly in China using new sustainable processes and none of the bamboo comes from tropical forests. Bamboo fabric is super soft, lightweight, durable and naturally antibacterial which makes it perfect for bath, beach and sports. Sea Glass Organic offers bamboo Beach towels, bamboo Bath towels, 3 piece Bath Sets as well as bamboo Hand towel Gift sets.

Good Luck!

Where can I Recycle My CFL Bulbs?

2008-06-29T15:01:00.000-04:00

Home Depot announced on June 24, 2008 that it is offering CFL (compact flourescent light) bulb recycling at all of their stores nationwide! This is a free service that provides safe, responsible disposal of the bulbs. Just bring any unbroken, or expired CFL bulbs to the Returns desk at your local store. It's that simple.

Additionally, they are launching an in-store energy conservation program which will switch their lighting fixture showrooms to all CFL bulbs by the fall of 2008. Cost savings for this project alone will be $16 million annually. Fabulous!

Converting to CFLs will save you money. Here's a realistic statistic of what you can save by switching JUST ONE bulb from www.freecfl.com:

An incandescent bulb using 75 watts replaced with a CFL bulb that only uses 20 watts. The average cost of a kilowatt is 8 cents, and the average CFL bulb lasts 8000 hours. Over 8000 hours, a 75-watt incandescent bulb costs $48.00 to run, while a 20 watt CFL (same light output) comes in at nearly a quarter of the cost at $12.80! That is a savings of $35.00 over the life of the light bulb.

You can offset the slightly higher cost of the CFLs by gradually switching over as your old bulbs burn out. The average lifespan of an incandescent bulb is one year, versus a CFL bulb which is 8-10 years. You can use CFLs in anywhere you'd use an incandescent bulb, except for three way switches, dimmers and outdoor lights where a special CFL bulb is required.

Eco Friendly Clothing Summer Sale

2008-06-23T20:42:00.001-04:00

Now that Summer is here Sea Glass Organic is having a Summer sale! Our entire stock of clothing is on sale! We have 100% organic cotton tees from Earth Creations as well as organic cotton and hemp blend tees and tank tops. These ladies tees have beautiful, unique artwork, natural clay dyed colors and are made in the USA. Check them out!

Organic cotton is grown from plants that have not been genetically modified. Methods such as crop rotation and biological pest control are used in place of synthetic fertilizer, toxic herbicides and pesticides. There's nothing natural about conventional cotton.

By choosing organic cotton you are supporting healthier working conditions for farmers, protecting yourself and our environment from the harmful effects of pesticides.

Smellin' Like a Rose: The Nose Knows

2008-06-17T18:30:00.000-04:00

Have you ever leaned in to sniff a bouquet of roses, only to discover they had no scent? How disappointing! Such beauty without the sweet scent that I remember once was. When I was young we had a rose bush in the back yard that required nothing (or at least that's what it got) for care and always had beautiful, abundant and fragrant blooms. I have planted mail order roses claiming to have an inviting scent and once again was disappointed. Where has the fragrant, intoxicating rose gone?

After a bit of research I have learned some interesting things. Due to demand for size, color, form and disease resistance- much of the fragrance has been inadvertently bred out of todays modern roses. I appreciate the beauty of a rose. I appreciate the beauty of all flowers. I expect my roses to smell like roses!

So what's a rose lover to do? If you want to grow your own try an heirloom variety or choose roses described as "strong" scented. Ask your florist for more fragrant roses if their selection doesn't satisfy your senses. They in turn will ask their suppliers/growers, and eventually it will come back around to what nature intended. Smellin' like a Rose!

What's Better than Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottles?

2008-06-06T20:47:00.000-04:00

Stainless steel reusable water bottles in COLOR! That's right - we've got pink, blue and white too! Our new ecowaterbottles come in the convenient 17 ounce size, with a loop cap made from safe, non-leaching polypropelene and a matching carabiner. Easily clips to your beach bag, backpack or purse. My favorite feature is the non-slip mat on the bottom which protects surfaces.

These great bottles are made from high quality food grade stainless steel (which is unlined) and are produced responsibly in China. They are lightweight, durable and 100% recyclable. If all this weren't enough- they also come with a great price of $11.95 at Sea Glass Organic.

An excellent new accessory for your reusable water bottle are the Water Wrapz. Water Wrapz go around the bottle providing extra grip and comfort. They come in 5 different designs to express your personal style. Available for $2.95.

Cool New Site for Eco-Moms & Baby

2008-05-30T22:42:00.000-04:00

Whether your a new mom or a mom-to-be, Bambino Land is a wonderful place to find everything eco-friendly for your little ones. Organic clothing, bedding & bath products as well as toys & gifts. We especially love these beach style infant shoes! Shop online or visit them today at 121 S. Main Street, Fountain City, WI.

Make a Difference this Memorial Day!

2008-05-25T22:17:00.000-04:00

On this Memorial Day we would like to honor all of the Americans who sacrificed their lives on behalf of our nation. Please take a moment on Monday at 3pm to remember those who gave so much.

We have found some excellent programs if you would like to help support our troops right now. There are many inexpensive options such as donating old cell phones to Cell Phone for Soldiers that get turned into pre-paid phone cards or how about donating all those paperbacks to the Books For Soldiers program? Such a great way to recycle too!

If you are interested in making a financial donation please consider The Wounded Warrior Project where you will find these words: The greatest casualty is being forgotten.

Support the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project

2008-05-18T10:59:00.000-04:00

The Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project is having their spring wine tasting & silent auction fund raiser Sunday, May 18th from 2:00-5:00pm at the Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar 1211 N. Lake Park Blvd in Carolina Beach, NC. This is the only fund raising event they hold, so please help them out if you can! Tickets are $25.00 and include 50 different wines, appetizers and the silent auction. Sea Glass Organic has donated a gift basket with bamboo towels, soy candle, soap & body butter for the silent auction.

If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation, please visit Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project for contact information. This is a non-profit organization that relies on our help to protect and monitor the sea turtle nests on our beaches. Thank you.

Trip to Asheville & Biltmore Estate

2008-05-11T14:44:00.000-04:00

Just got back from a trip to the mountains. This was our first time to Asheville, NC. Our timing was perfect as the Festival of Flowers was going on at the Biltmore Estate. The azaleas were in full bloom. The mansion is the main attraction (largest house in the U.S.) you could spend days in there, but I was all about the gardens. We ran across this single redwood tree in the azalea garden. Lots and lots of walking but absolutely gorgeous! Enjoy the photos!

Mother's Day Book Give Away!

2008-04-27T20:58:00.000-04:00

Mother's Day is May 11th!

Everyone that places an order at SeaGlassOrganic.com from April 27th-May 11th, 2008 will be entered to win a free copy of "Growing Up Green" volume two, Baby and Child Care by Deirdre Imus. Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care is a complete guide to raising healthy children. This volume addresses specific issues faced by children of all ages, with a focus on prevention versus treatment of childhood illnesses. It is full of research and advice from leading "green" pediatricians and nationally recognized doctors.

100% of the author's profits from the book will benefit the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer.

A Few Thoughts for Earth Day 2008

2008-04-21T22:17:00.000-04:00

What should we be doing on Earth Day? I was going to share a list of things to do for Earth Day but, I think that maybe it's about doing less. Slowing down. Smelling the roses. Unplugging. Watching the sunset. So, if you don't get the chance to go out and plant a tree or pick up litter on your street, just take a moment to appreciate the skies above or the grass beneath your feet.

Take the Think Outside the Bottle Pledge!

2008-04-15T19:10:00.000-04:00

Hopefully most people already know that most bottled water including Dasani, Aquafina & Pure Life are no better, cleaner or safer than tap water. In fact, they are tap water. It seems ridiculous that we actually pay to buy back tap water. If we stop buying bottled water we can save money. If we stop buying bottled water we can reduce petroleum needed to manufacture and transport bottled water. If we stop buying bottled water we can reduce landfill waste. I'm just sayin'.

The link below is filled with great information & resources to help you kick the plastic water bottle and BYOB - Bring Your Own Bottle. I took the pledge today, it's quick and painless. Check it out and tell your friends. Thanks!

Unexpected Benefits from Organic Cat Food

2008-04-05T22:55:00.000-04:00

I've tried several different cat foods/formulas over the years - adult, senior cats, indoor formula and the "naturals" in an effort to keep hairballs a.k.a. "yaks" to a minimum. We finally made the switch to an organic cat food. It's made from organic brown rice, peas, carrots and has no corn or wheat. Yes, it's a bit more expensive, but totally worth it.

Not only did my cats love the taste, but they have regained some of their playfulness that tends to lessen with age (they are 9 and 14 years old). The oldest cat, Lucy used to "get sick" on a pretty regular basis. She now only produces the occasional hairball. I am absolutely thrilled for my cats who are much happier and there's less cleanup for me!

Should you Reuse plastic water bottles?

2008-03-30T17:00:00.000-04:00

I used to re-use my plastic water bottles over and over thinking I was helping reduce the landfill problem. Not a bad idea, but then I learned that plastic bottles can leach chemicals, are petroleum based and take 1000's of years to biodegrade, if ever. Most plastic bottles do not even get recycled.

So, that leads to the question of what to drink out of? A few options are glass, stainless steel and aluminum. None of these are perfect but are certainly better choices. We are now carrying a great line of reusable water bottles from Klean Kanteen. They are made from food grade stainless steel (which is 100% recyclable), are dishwasher safe, extremely durable, light weight and non leaching. Best of all your beverage will taste how it should, not like plastic.

Earth Hour- What to do in the dark?

2008-03-29T11:59:00.000-04:00

Tonights the night! Please participate in Earth Hour 2008. On Saturday March 29th, 2008 from 8pm-9pm join a world wide effort to reduce greenhouse gases and turn off all unnecessary lights and appliances. The first Earth Hour took place in 2007 and originated in Australia.

What can we do for an hour in the dark? Hmm...You could have a candlelight dinner, take a bubble bath, cozy up in front of the fireplace, take a nap, or go outside and look at the stars!!! I'm gonna take a walk to the beach- hope its not raining!

Plastic, paper, barbies, OH MY!

2008-03-24T22:40:00.000-04:00

I just have to share this. This site was mentioned in a forum and I've gone back to look at it many, many times. It's from an artist named Chris Jordan who creates images of items such as 60,000 plastic bags used in the US every 5 seconds. Everything from cigarettes to paper bags, plastic bottles, cell phones, and yes, barbies too. Disturbing and fascinating. You can find his work and more information at www.chrisjordan.com.

Green Space for Kure Beach

2008-03-16T14:52:00.000-04:00

The old Rolling Surf Motel came down this week. The town of Kure Beach bought the vacant property that sits oceanfront and next to the boardwalk. They plan to create a public park in its place which will be a wonderful addition to the often overbuilt oceanfront towns. Read more in the IslandGazette.net.

Good News for the Brown Pelicans

2008-02-26T22:16:00.001-05:00

I am lucky enough to see these birds on a regular basis. I was able to sneak up close enough (thanks to zoom lens) to snap this photo of them on the beach a few weeks ago. Even if your not a "bird lover", brown pelicans are fascinating to watch. They skim the top of the waves and just glide in the air and then dive straight down into the water. The federal government wants to take the brown pelican off the endangered species list. The full article can be found at the DailyPress.com.

Fort Fisher Fun Today

2008-02-09T16:02:00.000-05:00

If you ever get the chance to visit our lovely area- you may find the Fort Fisher Hermit Bunker of interest! Robert E. Harrill lived in an old world war 2 bunker for 17 years before his mysterious death in 1972. The bunker is about a mile walk from the Ranger station parking area. If you can't make it down here- check out the documentary "The Fort Fisher Hermit" The Life and Death of Robert E. Harrill. at www.thefortfisherhermit.com.

New Product Just IN!

2008-01-27T16:41:00.000-05:00

We've just added a wonderful new soap to our store. Sun Rise soap has oatmeal to gently exfoliate your skin and then adds essential oils of clary sage, lemon and sandalwood to make a fabulous scented soap. Check it out today! www.SeaGlassOrganic.com.

Some of you may have noticed the lack of a January newsletter. We are researching some better options for this service and hope to get one out to you as soon as possible! Thanks for your patience.

Jackie

Happy Green New Year!

2008-01-13T16:28:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

We are looking to make 2008 a great GREEN year. Our goals are to increase environmental awareness and promote "green" living through our website and locally as well. We are planning to offer new and even better products as we continue to grow. If there is a product you would like to see offered on our site- just let us know. You can visit our site at www.SeaGlassOrganic.com and send us an e-mail. Sea Glass Organic will celebrate our first anniversary in February.

Happy Green Holiday!

2007-12-02T17:06:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone!

It's been sometime since the last post but here we are! Thanksgiving is over and xmas is on the way...so, if your looking for "green" gift ideas please visit us at www.seaglassorganic.com. Everything from bamboo towels to soy candle gift sets.

Some eye-opening sites we've run across and want to share with you:

www.18seconds.org

Check it out today!

Jackie

Upcoming Women in Blues Festival!

2007-10-31T17:21:00.000-04:00

We'll be attending the Women in Blues Festival this Fri & Sat in downtown Wilminton, NC! Please stop by our booth if your in the neighborhood. We'll be donating 10% of our profits to local charity. For more info see the WIB website at www.nationalwomeninblues.com. Hope to see you there!

Welcome to our Blog!

2007-10-26T18:12:00.000-04:00

Hey Everybody!

Welcome to our blog! It is our goal at Sea Glass Organic.com to make eco-friendly the standard and not the alternative! We hope to share with you anything and everything about living green. Please see our website www.SeaGlassOrganic.com for more on who we are and what we are doing. Thanks!

Jackie