Most of the talk about newborn babies revolves around their adorable cheeks and that great baby smell, but a less exciting (and no less real) element is the unfortunate side effects of breastfeeding that new moms may be experiencing. Whether it’s soreness from sudden increased size or cracked nipples, mom can be almost as pained as she is happy about her new bundle of joy.

That’s why we’re all for gifting this Earth Mama Angel Baby Breastfeeding Support Kit instead of the usual onesies and cute beanies—or picking it up for yourself if you’re the one breastfeeding and don’t want to wait for a caring friend to take action.

Everything in the four-piece Earth Mama Angel Baby Breastfeeding Support Kit is natural and many of the ingredients are organic, so you won’t have to worry about side effects on you or your child, and you’ll still get great results that many people associate only with doctor-advised products. Click here to read more

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Most women will spend a good portion of their adult lives hunting for the perfect eye cream—The one that will counter the little crows feet, lines and wrinkles that have begun to appear and will prevent the dreaded sagging that’s almost impossible to avoid with age. Even younger women have begun reaching for their own jars in preventative measures.

Unfortunately, the ingredients in many conventional eye creams can be just as harmful to your face and the planet as they are beneficial at fighting wrinkles. Whether it’s a plethora of parabens, surprisingly toxic artificial fragrances, or any other number of un-pronounceable chemicals, there’s plenty of stuff in eye creams that you probably don’t want to be putting anywhere near your delicate eye area (and sensitive eyes). Opting for a natural eye cream alternative will allow you to stay young—in looks, at least—and healthy too. Here are five of our favorites for five different needs.

FOR GENERAL USE: Burt’s Bees Radiance Eye Crème $17.99

If you’re looking for an all-around beneficial natural eye cream, this one from green favorite Burt’s Bees taps sesame seed oil, rosehips, witch hazel and cucumber extract to produce a smoother eye area with more even skin tone. Good for both men and women, it’ll give you a youthful boost without breaking the bank. Click here to read more

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The holidays are winding down, but there’s still one big party to go and it often involves staying up until the wee hours of the morning, noshing all night and drinking plenty of bubbly. All those components can make for a great New Year’s Eve, but come New Year’s Day you might be feeling a little less than stellar. Get the year off to a relaxing and refreshing start with the MD Skincare Detox Duo and you’ll be able to wash away the night before (and start tackling your resolutions!).

Inside the Detox Duo set you’ll find two tubs of MD Skincare specialties to get you ready for 2010: The first is a bottle of Purifying Bath Crystals with Chelators that purify your bath water and botanical extracts and minerals to suck out your toxins, soothe your stresses and calm any skin irritations (ankle blisters from all-night dancing, perhaps?). The second, an Antioxidant Enzyme Buff that will slough off dry, dead skin while nourishing with botanical extracts, essential oils, minerals and antioxidants. Click here to read more

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It’s practically inevitable, you can have all the self control in the world the day before Thanksgiving, but once the smell of buttery mashed potatoes and sweet pumpkin pie fills the room, any thoughts of portion control or limited eating go out the window. Sometimes it even takes days to get back to your regular eating habits (someone’s got to eat all those leftovers before they go bad, right?). Unfortunately, your stomach can’t always keep up with your taste buds and you can find yourself in the post-Thanksgiving upset stomach state that comes with much too much food.

Instead of reaching for a bottle of peculiarly pink Pepto-Bismol, which can be dangerous for children, teenagers and pregnant women, tastes less than spectacular, and may turn your tongue and stool black for days, give a natural remedy a shot.

Two of our favorites are Hyland’s Upset Stomach and Pepogest, which are both made from all-natural ingredients. Click here to read more

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We’re so busy worrying about the big eco-impacts from flying (namely lots of carbon emissions) that sometimes we overlook the little ways that travel is getting in the way of going green. Anyone who spends a fair amount of time flying, however, knows that getting ready for a plane trip means finding toiletries that are each under 3.4 ounces and can collectively fit inside a petroleum-derived plastic Ziploc bag. There’s nothing environmentally friendly about purchasing products you don’t need for occasional use, and having to switch to smaller-sized versions of your regular skincare routine for flying can mean moving to products that don’t have the same green standards as your usual favorites (even if it’s just for a few days).

Instead of the usual packing panic, we like the idea of investing in one travel set of all-natural eco-friendly skin products, so that you’ll never be without the tools you need to get green and gorgeous (even abroad). The MyChelle Dermaceuticals All in One Set is one of our favorites because it includes everything—and we mean everything—you could need, and all the products are 100% natural, paraben-free, and made without animal testing. Plus, the MyChelle Travel Set includes a reusable FAA-approved zip bag to get you through security in a breeze (without having to stock a box of the appropriate-sized plastic bags at home). Click here to read more

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