Happy New Year

Thank you for making this a terrific year for Eden's Green Closet. Your support (and your shopping) has made Eden's Green Closet so much fun for me.

We are having a sale to thank you.

25% off all new clothing

and 10% off everything else, accessories, toys, gear, books, products, used clothing, hats, etc.

Come on in on January 2nd and enjoy the sale! It ends January 5th, so hurry.

Thanks to all of you and have a happy and healthy new year,

Emily

Lead Toy Exchange Program

http://www.lacity.org/atty/leadtoyexchange/atty_ltexchange.htm

Lead has been listed since 1987 on the Governor's list of chemicals that can cause reproductive harm and birth defects, and since 1992 has been on the list of chemicals known to cause cancer. Exposure to lead occurs chiefly from ingestion, such as eating or putting objects into the mouth, putting young children particularly at risk.

There are no safe levels of lead. Impacts include birth defects, learning disabilities, hearing loss, reduced attention span, and behavioral abnormalities. Teenagers also can suffer adverse effects, which include brain damage, kidney damage, hearing loss, and impaired growth.

On Saturday, December 20, 2008, the City Attorney's Office will hold a Lead Toy Exchange at four locations throughout the city. From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, each of these sites will have testers on-site to test toys for lead content.

If a toy is found to contain lead, the toy can then be exchanged for a $25.00 American Express gift card. A second toy testing positive may be exchanged for another American Express gift card. There is a limit of two gift cards/exchanges per household and this offer will only be good while supplies last. Gift cards will only be handed out in exchange for lead contaminated toys.

The City Attorney's Office will ensure the proper and safe disposal of the collected toys.
Parents may be asked to limit the number of toys depending on the popularity of the event.

Locations are listed below, please take a moment to RSVP your attendance and location.

VALLEY LOCATION
Ritchie Valens Aquatic Center
10731 Laurel Canyon Road
Pacoima, CA 91331
Phone: (818) 834-5176
DRIVING DIRECTIONS (ITA)

WESTSIDE LOCATION
Stoner Recreation Center
1835 Stoner Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 479-7200
DRIVING DIRECTIONS (ITA)

EAST LOCATION
Hollenbeck Recreation Center
415 S. St. Louis St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (323) 261-0113
DRIVING DIRECTIONS (ITA)

SOUTH LOCATION
Green Meadows Recreation Center
431 E. 89th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
Phone: (323) 565-4242
DRIVING DIRECTIONS (ITA)

Please visit HealthyToys.org for a list of more than 1,500 toys and children's products which have recently been tested for lead levels.

http://www.lacity.org/atty/leadtoyexchange/atty_ltexchange.htm

Click on the above link to rsvp

20% off all new clothing from now until Christmas!
All used clothing, gear and toys are regular price...but stay tuned as that may change too!

Happy Holidays!

Eden's Green Closet will have a booth at the Holiday Bazaar at Adat Shalom

This Sunday, December 14th.
9:00am – 2:00pm
Come enjoy our wonderful celebration with:
A Puppet show, Jewelry, Holiday gifts, Toys, Make-up and face-painting, Nail salon & Skin care, Clothing, Build a bear workshop, Pizza, Salad, coffee & Donuts

SHOP TILL YOU DROP

3030 Westwood Blvd LA, CA. 90034
310-474-8573

A portion of the sales to proceed the Early Childhood Center at Adat Shalom (my daughter's school)

Join Eden's Green Closet on Friday and Saturday evening for the Holiday Street Walk.

With every purchase get an organic lollipop or biodegradable balloon!!!

And get some shopping done while staying away from crowded malls and enjoy the quaintness of Venice!

Coupons

Find Eden's Green Closet Coupons, bring them in and save, and receive $5* off your next purchase!!!

Coupons available at:on Lincoln at Maxella hint: look at the register tape


and the

Bring in the coupons you find, but hurry because they expire soon!

Use them at Eden's Green Closet and receive an additional $5 off your next purchase!


*$5 off in the form of a physical coupon, good only at Eden's Green Closet, one coupon per transaction, not redeemable for cash

Sprout Sale

For this week only, get 50% off selected Sprout items! Half off rack is located in the front (outside). Sale on these items ends December 7th. On December 8th, they'll be full price again!

Whole Foods Coupon

You only have until Sunday to use it. Some of you may have already received this link, but in case you didn't here it is for you to print!

if you can't view it here, try this link: Whole Food Coupon


Hope this helps!!!

S A L E

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are having a sale on Friday the 28th! Invite your friends and bring your kids.

All new items marked down 20%, all used items marked down 15% and toys, gear and baby products marked down 10%.

Marva the Nanny

Marva the Nanny will be at Eden's Green Closet today at 3pm!


Marva Soogrim, a mother of four, has been bringing calm into the lives of many families over the past 27 years. As a world-renowned baby nurse/nanny, she brought peace and joy to some of the most prominent families in the country. She has helped raise triplets, and twins and given new mothers and fathers the skills to raise well adjusted and relaxed children.

Born in Trinidad, Marva came to the United States in 1980, at the age of 21. A mother of three at the time, she knew her calling was to take care of babies and children. With medical aid training and impeccable references, she soon became a nanny to some of New York's most prestigious families.

As word spread about Marva's unique baby raising skills, she was introduced to film star Chris O'Donnell, whose wife Caroline was about to give birth to their third child. Marva moved to Los Angeles to work for the O'Donnells in 2003 and quickly became the nanny of choice for some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Reese Witherspoon, Julia Roberts, Courtney Cox and Sheryl Crow.

"When the household is calm, the baby is calm," Marva says. "I work with both parents to integrate the new baby into the home, and to make sure everyone operates as a unit. When a newborn comes into a home, it's all about the newborn, but from the beginning it is essential to also take care of the marriage."

Marva adds that even pets need attention and have to be treated with care, when there is a new arrival.

So what is Marva's secret if your baby won't stop crying? Here are her top ten tips - give them a whirl.

Ten Tips to Stop a baby from Crying:

1. Make sure the baby has enough to eat

2. Be sure the baby's clothing is loose

3. Check diaper for soil or wetness

4. Swaddle and sway (rock baby from side to side)

5. Nestle baby on your chest for skin to skin contact

6. Take baby for stroll

7. Take baby to a more soothing room

8. If breastfeeding exclude food that can cause gas or hearburn - examples include caffeine, cabbage or tomatoes

9. If formula feeding you may want to consult your doctor about possible change (in formula)

10. Play some calming music

And now...Ten Tips on How New Moms Can Relax:

1. BREATHE!

2. Play some calming music

3. Go for a walk

4. Take the baby to the park and interact with other moms

5. Watch a funny movie

6. Take a bath or shower

7. Chant, meditate or do yoga

8. Call a friend or family member who's been through it before, and is CALM!

9. Put on a white noise machine

10. BREATHE!

S A L E

While Eden's Green Closet won't have a booth at the Abbot Kinney Festival, we will be open, very open. And to celebrate Abbot Kinney and all of its greatness, Eden's Green Closet will be having a store-wide sale, where ALL clothes (new and used, people!) will be 15% off*!!!!

So, be sure to stop in and say hello!


Plus, we've got a clean bathroom, a changing table and soap! And an area for kiddies to just chill out and play after walking the street...



Don't miss the Rabbit Kinney booth and Healthy Child Healthy World station...tell them Eden's Green Closet sent you!

*not valid on any Roxbury Baby Originals

Passionate Parenting with Susan Siffelman

Eden's Green Closet is hosting:

Passionate Parenting: How to Raise Kids Who Are
Joyful, Resilient and Authentically Themselves


Tuesday, September 23rd, 10am - 1pm

Topics include:
• How to help kids handle fears, sadness and frustrations
• How to remain calmly and confidently in charge—and avoid losing your cool
when kids push your buttons
• How to get your child to do what you ask—without timeouts, threats or bribes
• Dealing with anger and aggression in children and teens

•••••••••

"Susan Stiffelman was one of the most dynamic and useful speakers our parents have hosted...”
Patty Lancaster, Counselor, Archer School for Girls
"Susan Stiffelman makes parenting easier by bringing much needed support and guidance to help parents stay deeply
connected with their kids. Susan is full of heart and soul but firmly grounded in common sense understanding."
John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
“Susan is this generation’s Dr. Spock. Children don’t come with operating instructions, but Susan gives solid advice and
strategies for raising happy vibrant children.”
Pamela Conley Ulich, mayor of the City of Malibu
“I’ve known Susan Stiffelman for over twenty years and she is absolutely wonderful. Her ability to get to the root of the
problem with a child-- be it emotional, academic or psychological-- make her a treasured ally to anyone seeking long-lasting,
truly positive change. I can’t recommend her highly enough!”
Dr. Jay Gordon, Pediatrician, Santa Monica
Location: Eden’s Green Closet • 1423 Abbott Kinney, Venice • (310) 450-2345
•••••••••

$75.00 • Register at www.passionateparenting.net • osusannaji@gmail.com • (310) 589-7020

Money is paid directly to Susan Stiffelman, Eden's Green Closet does not profit from this event.

S A L E

While Eden's Green Closet won't have a booth at the Abbot Kinney Festival, we will be open, very open. And to celebrate Abbot Kinney and all of its greatness, Eden's Green Closet will be having a store-wide sale, where ALL clothes (new and used, people!) will be 15% off*!!!!

So, be sure to stop in and say hello!


Plus, we've got a clean bathroom, a changing table and soap! And an area for kiddies to just chill out and play after walking the street...



Don't miss the Rabbit Kinney booth and Healthy Child Healthy World station...tell them Eden's Green Closet sent you!

*not valid on any Roxbury Baby Originals

Eden's Green Closet will be in booth 59, on the beach-side, south of Windward! Come check us out! Compai will be in the booth with me offering some organic adult threads, too (you can find their kids collection in the store)!

Hope to spend a day in the sun with you!

Update: Eden's Green Closet will be closed from June 30th - July 4th, but will open again on Saturday, July 5th!

Venice Eco-Fest

Saturday, June 28th, join Eden's Green Closet and Compai, other eco-booths, artists, and performers!

Compai is a crafty design duo that creates eco-friendly clothing for adults (they really understand the principles recycle and reuse!!!) and now kids, too!

Pick up a copy of their books (99 ways series), some of their awesome collection and beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces.

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Presented by Earth Day LA and The Venice Chamber of Commerce

10 am - 7pm

FREE for everyone!



at Windward Ave between Pacific and Speedway across the Boardwalk into the Venice Beach Recreation Area

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For general info go to http://www.earthdayla.org/



See you all there!!!!

Canceled: Story Time with Nicole Sullivan

I am sorry for the short notice, story time has been canceled. I'll let you know when we'll be picking up story time again!

Join Nicole Sulivan (Mad TV) and Eden's Green Closet for story time!

Wednesday, June 18th, noon-time

only at Eden's Green Closet

If you are here for the story, receive 10% off all items in the store for the hour before, during and after storytime.

*all children and their parents are welcome, but it is a small space, so please come on time to make sure you have a place on the floor.

June 17th Workshop

How about gathering a small group of friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to EDEN’S GREEN CLOSET for a SAFE HOME SESSION. Learn how to make your home safer and do something about the toxic raid.

Join

and Eden's Green Closet

and

Enjoy a chemical free day of
taste: smell : feel : demos : tips & ideas
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Learn how therapeutic grade essential oils can support your family, physically and emotionally
EXCELLENT ENERGYLESS STRESS SOUND SLEEP
QUICK RECOVERY TIMES
INCREASED BRAIN FUNCTION & MEMORY
TOTAL IMMUNITYJOY, PEACE & ABUNDANCE

Only 2% of essential oils sold in the world are medicinal grade
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
We will explore the many uses of Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils & how to go
chemical and synthetic-drug free WITHOUT losing any effectiveness.
A few examples:
· Peppermint Oil for Headaches

· Rutavala for Sleep – Hundreds of people have been sleeping great since they’ve started using it!
· Panaway for Pain & Muscle Soreness LA’s professional soccer teams The LA Galaxy use this blend for faster recovery and pain relief!
· Ningxia Red for Anti-Aging – The
only food in the world documented to reverse the aging process!!!


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Get Involved & bring a baby
Product from home.
Date:Tuesday June 17,2008 Time: 11:00a.m.
Hosted by: Eden’s Green Closet
1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice, Ca.90291

Storytime

You are all invited to storytime with Grandma Bette on Wednesday, June 11th at 11 am in the play area of Eden's Green Closet.

***for the hour before, during and after storytime, only for those customers here for the reading, you will receive 10% off any and all items in the store!!!

Seating is on the floor, so bring a blanket or mat if you'd like...

Toy Testing

Worried about toxic toys?

Eden's Green Closet and The Smart Mama are hosting a free toy testing event!

Come have a toy or other household good, even makeup, tested for lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury and other elements.

The Smart Mama will use a handheld XRF analyzer to screen toys and household goods. The Smart Mama will also provide a brief presentation on buying safer toys - what to look out for, what those age grading guidelines mean, etc.

The event is free!

Wednesday, June 4, at 11:00 a.m.

Eden’s Green Closet
1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd., 310-450-2345

*Only one toy or good per person please.



Jennifer Taggart of The Smart Mama is a mom of 2, environmental attorney focusing on consumer product labeling, former environmental engineer, and author of the forthcoming The Smart Mama's Green Guide: Simple Steps to Non Toxic Babies. The Smart Mama offers in home consultation for reducing toxic chemicals at home, from non toxic nurseries to reviewing beauty products, and toy testing.

This is free….however please RSVP to ensure that we schedule enough time!

RSVP EdensGreenCloset@gmail.com

Visit http://www.edensgreencloset.com/ and click the calendar section to find out more details!!!

Passionate Parenting with Susan Stiffelman

Tuesday, May 20th from 10am - 1pm please join Susan Stiffelman, MFT for a three hour workshop devoted to raising kids who are joyful, resilient and authentically themselves.

Passionate Parenting:
Toddlers through teens
Tuesday, May 20, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Eden's Green Closet, 1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd

How to Raise Kids Who Are Joyful, Resilient
and Authentically Themselves
A fantastic 3-hour workshop with Susan Stiffelman, MFT
The workshop does have a fee of $75, payable at the door or before hand at www.susanstiffelman.com

Topics include:
• How to remain calmly and confidently in charge as your child’s North Star
• How to get your child to do what you ask—without damaging the
relationship with timeouts, threats or hardening their hearts
• Dealing with anger and aggression in children and teens
• Dealing with fears, sadness and life’s inevitable frustrations
•••••••••
"Susan Stiffelman makes parenting easier by bringing much needed support and guidance to help parents stay deeply connected with
their kids. Susan is full of heart and soul but firmly grounded in common sense understanding."
John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
"Susan Stiffelman has a refreshing approach to parenting - one infused with humor and compassion. Her responses and reflections
about parenting offer parents delightful oppportunities to think anew. Parents left the workshop with utter delight that they had taken
time to participate."
Joan Martin, Director, Crossroads Elementary School, Santa Monica, CA
“I have been putting your advice into practice and it is greatly contributing to my being a better father. Your book has become my
“Parenting Bible” and I know I will continually refer to it. You’ve really created something special.”
Dr. Chris Kammer
"Susan Stiffelman was one of the most dynamic and useful speakers our parents have hosted…”
Patty Lancaster, Counselor, Archer School for Girls

Location: Eden’s Green Closet 1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice (310) 450 2345
310 589 7020 • osusannaji@gmail.com • http://www.susanstiffelman.com/

Please RSVP if you are interested in attending this workshop. Space is limited.

email to EdensGreenCloset@gmail.com

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone that showed up for the grand opening party!

The day was a success and I am especially grateful for Giuditta Tornetta and her powerful book "Painful Childbirth: An Empowering Journey Through Pregnancy and Birth" and all of her wonderful guests!

Please come back often for all of the wonderful things going on at Eden's Green Closet!

Grand Opening

The Grand Opening of Eden's Green Closet will be tomorrow:

Saturday, May 10th, 2-6 pm.

You can visit http://www.edensgreenclosetgrandopeningmay.blogspot.com/ for more info!
1423 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, Ca 90291
310-450-2345
http://www.edensgreencloset.com/
edensgreencloset@gmail.com