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Thursday, August 21, 2008

Tests Reveal High Chemical Levels In Kids' Bodies

We think you'll be as shocked as we were to hear about the industrial chemicals in the bodies of this family from the adults to the baby and child who both had many times the burden that the adults had.

Anderson Cooper and Jordana Miller of CNN wrote a news report with the above title. It included an article, video, and definitions of some of the industrial chemicals found in the body including Phthalates, PBDEs, Bisphenol A, PFOAs, and PCBs.

Here are a few excerpted paragraphs from the news report "Tests Reveal High Chemical Levels In Kids' Bodies":

"We are the humans in a dangerous and unnatural experiment in the United States, and I think it's unconscionable," said Dr. Leo Trasande, assistant director of the Center for Children's Health and the Environment at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.

Trasande says that industrial toxins could be leading to more childhood disease and disorders.

"We are in an epidemic of environmentally mediated disease among American children today," he said. "Rates of asthma, childhood cancers, birth defects and developmental disorders have exponentially increased, and it can't be explained by changes in the human genome. So what has changed? All the chemicals we're being exposed to."

In 2004, the Hollands became the first intact nuclear family in the United States to undergo body burden testing. Rowan, at just 1 1/2 years old, became the youngest child in the U.S. to be tested for chemical exposure with this method.

Rowan's extraordinarily high levels of PBDEs frightened his parents and left them with a looming question: If PBDEs are causing neurological damage to lab rats, could they be doing the same thing to Rowan? The answer is that no one knows for sure.

Trasande said children up to six years old are most at risk because their vital organs and immune system are still developing and because they depend more heavily on their environments than adults do.

"Pound for pound, they eat more food, they drink more water, they breathe in more air," he said. "And so [children] carry a higher body burden than we do."

Read the full article on "Tests Reveal High Chemical Levels In Kids' Bodies", see a short video related to the article, and read short explanations on some of the industrial chemicals.

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Saturday, August 16, 2008

Bonus Free White Bamboo Towel With A Bamboo Robe

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Keep Piling On The Savings Here's Part 1 of adding to your savings: If you order two Bamboo Robes, you'll get an additional $10 savings off the price of the two Bamboo Robes. Plus you'll get two Free White Bamboo Bath Towels. Let's add up your savings so far: One Bamboo Bath Robe with a Free White Bamboo Bath Towel - Save $24 Second Bamboo Bath Robe - Save $10 Second Free White Bamboo Bath Towel - Save $24 Total Savings So Far: Purchase One Bamboo Robe - Save $24 plus One Bamboo Bath Towel Purchase Two Bamboo Robes - Save $58 plus Two Bamboo Bath Towels We're not stopping here. Keep reading for our Bonuses Exclusively For Our Newsletter Subscribers 100% Bamboo Towel Set Savings Exclusively For Our Newsletter Subscribers One can never have too many towels. Here's Part 2 of adding to your savings - exclusive to our newsletter subscribers: Along with your free Bath Towel above, when you purchase a Bamboo Robe, we'll reduce the price on a complete Bamboo Towel Set by 12%. Instead of our already very reasonable price of $41.99, your price is only $36.95. We'll even let you order as many sets as you want at this fantastic price. Just use the following Coupon Code in the online shopping cart during checkout: (subscribe to our newsletter to receive the coupon code). You'll save another $5 per Bamboo Towel Set. That brings your savings to $29 or $63 and more as you order more Bamboo Towel Sets. You just keep adding to your savings. This is just one of the advantages of being a Newsletter Subscriber. You get exclusive offers not available to the general public. Why Are We Going To These Extra Measures For You? We want you to spread the word about our Bamboo products. We think they have such tremendous environmental benefits, as well as personal benefits, that we're trying our best to promote them, and offer them at great prices, as part of our mission to create healthier personal living and a healthier planet. As always we very much appreciate your support for healthy living for yourself, your family, and our environment. The Team Members at Yes It's Organic P.S. Last Minute Bonus Exclusive For Our Newsletter Subscribers: As we were putting this newsletter together, our President and Founder told us that he has such confidence that you'll love the Bamboo Bath Robe and Towels as much as he does that he's offering to pay your return shipping if you don't like them! However, to receive this free return shipping bonus, you have to order by Wednesday, August 20. How about that for taking any risk out of taking us up on our offer? P.P.S. Let's Summarize What You Receive When You Purchase An Eco-Friendly, Luxuriously Soft Bamboo Robe: Now let's add up your total savings: One Bamboo Bath Robe with a Free White Bamboo Bath Towel - Save $24 Second Bamboo Bath Robe - Save $10 Second Free White Bamboo Bath Towel - Save $24 Bamboo Towel Set - Save $5 per set - You Can Order Different Colors - Newsletter Subscriber Exclusive Free Return Shipping If You Order By August 20 And You Don't Just Love The Bamboo Robe and Towels As Much As Our President Does - Newsletter Subscriber Exclusive Total Savings: Purchase One Bamboo Robe - Save $29 (or more) plus One Free Bamboo Bath Towel If You Order The Bamboo Robe By August 27 Purchase Two Bamboo Robes - Save $63 (or more) plus Two Free Bamboo Bath Towels Note: All dates refer to 2008. Share This Do you know someone else who would benefit from this email? Forward it to them! Did someone else forward this email to you? Receive your own newsletter and your own savings . And receive these fantastic benefits: Instant Savings Coupons Plus "Subscriber Only" Offers and Discounts Plus "First-To-Know" Limited Quantity Exclusives and New Item Offers Bonus: Chance to Win $100 Gift Certificate Every Month See If You're Our Winner Did you know that some winners of our Monthly $100 Gift Certificate Giveaway never claim their gift certificate? (You may want to check and make sure that's not you!) See if you're a $100 Gift Certificate Winner. We post the new monthly winner by the 3rd day of each month. If you use a reminder system just make it pop up a reminder for you to check and see if that's you. Oh, and while in the store, why don't you "browse the aisles" and see what's new.

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Thursday, August 7, 2008

Free $100 Gift Certificate Monthly Winners

Every month we pick a winner of our Free Sweepstakes Giveaway of a $100 Gift Certificate to Yes It's Organic.

To be eligible, you simply need to be a subscriber to our newsletter at the time we pick the winner. It couldn't be simpler.

However, that's not all. You would think that everyone would want to find out if they are the monthly contest winner. You see we announce in our newsletter that we've picked the monthly winner and to check our contest winner's page.

We even tell our subscribers that they don't need to wait for our announcement. Simply check the winner's page shortly after the first of the month (we post the winner by the 5th day of the month) and look for your name.

Alas, not everyone checks to see if they've won. This could be good news for you if you're one of our subscribers (and not the winner). It means you get more chances to be the winner of our monthly sweepstakes!

We pick one winner and 4 alternate winners. If the winner doesn't claim the Free $100 Gift Certificate by the end of the following month we select the next runner up. This exact scenario has already happened. That means you have more chances to win.

You see we want to give away the $100 Gift Certificates. We want more people to enjoy Organic, Fair Trade, and Eco-friendly goods and to spread the word.

If you're one of our subscribers you better check now to see of you're a winner. Remember to check around the end of the first week of every month. Good Luck!

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Introducing Our Kate Organic Collection: Versatile, Organic, and Stylish Eco-Fashion to Complete Your Wardrobe

Yes It's Organic brings you the Kate Organic ultra-feminine eco-apparel items including stylish dresses and comfortable basic tee looks. (Men: These make great gifts! And if you can't decide, you can always get her a Gift Certificate.)

These feminine and curve-hugging tops and dresses in eco-friendly and sensuous Certified Organic cotton are destined to jazz up your wardrobe. In fantastic natural-fiber, low-impact dyed colors like poppy and earth, these sustainable eco-apparel looks are now ready for shipping!

Use This Special Subscriber-Only Coupon Code During Checkout for 10% Savings for the Next 3 Days Only: KateOrganic-10Save

There's something for every taste, fit and style so enjoy selecting your favorites! Click on the images or links to see individual items or see an overview of the entire collection right now.

The basic tee is back and better than ever with simple, eye-catching details like the button-accented short sleeves of the Women's 100% Organic Cotton All Around Fave Short Sleeve Top.

The deep-V neckline of this top and the Women's Organic Cotton Vandy Shirt makes them perfect for flattering, layering looks.

With a sweeping scoop neck and back, the Women's 100% Organic Cotton Tee-Off Short Sleeve Top is long and hip-hugging for everyday wear that is so comfortable, it often goes unnoticed.

Flowy yet fitted dresses can be toned down or dressed up and fit right in to your environmentally conscious lifestyle, like the adjustable halter-strap and cinched-waist Women's 100% Organic Cotton The Picnic Dress that will look great straight through the summer.

For extra comfort choose the relaxed fit of the Women's Organic Cotton Colette Dress with a draping bodice and ruffled neckline that extends to the scoop back.

For a classy fit choose the Women's Organic Cotton Julianne Dress with a banded waist and flattering A-line skirt.

In addition to various stylish dresses and comfortable basic tee looks, we also have the Women's 100% Organic Cotton BoBo Sleeveless Top that is flowy with a sash-tie empire waist for some shape and fit. Tie the sash in front for chic volume or in back for a touch of glamorous fun.

For more sophistication and coverage, the Women's 100% Organic Cotton Art Star Long Sleeve Shirt is fitted at the hips with a loose and comfortable waist and can be worn long sleeve or three-quarter sleeve for added function.

The Kate Organic collection is made from sustainable Organic cotton, manufactured with Fair Trade principles, and designed for unbeatable taste and style.

Make sure to use your purchasing power to create a cleaner earth and a healthier lifestyle for all those in your life by choosing Organic products whenever available to you.

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Thursday, June 5, 2008

New Products - Hemp Shoes for Women, Men, and Children in Everyday Styles and Sandals

Women's	Men's	Children's

We think you'll be excited about our new Hemp shoes that we just put into the store. We have everyday shoes and sandals for women, men, and children.

You can see all the Hemp shoes for Women, Hemp shoes for Men, and Hemp shoes for Children on one page by going to the following link for Hemp Footwear - Women, Men, and Children. (In the store, this is in the section "Shop By Fabric Content - Hemp - Hemp Footwear")

Hemp Shoe Construction

The most remarkable materials in this footwear are the 100% hemp fabrics which construct the uppers, the interior lining, the tongue, and the covering of the inner soles.

For the interior, these shoes use a 14oz 100% hemp canvas for lining and inner soles.For the exterior, the manufacturer developed an extraordinary 20oz 100% hemp canvas specifically for footwear. It is the strongest hemp textile material by weight ever produced; it rivals the strength of the ancient sails that were more than twice its weight. They have spared no expense in the quality of the fibers and have used modern technology to maximize the strength, performance, and appearance of this phenomenal fabric.

The yarns used to weave this 20oz fabric are composed of pure line fibers of tremendous strength. These are the longest of fibers. They have been thoroughly combed clean and wet spun into a very fine and consistent yarn, which is woven with great pressure and precision into this smooth, consistent, supple, and tight canvas.

After weaving, it goes through an intensive finishing process which preshrinks it and makes the weave even tighter and more consistent. This fabric is water-resistant; it is waterproofed with an eco-friendly substance that contains no heavy metals or other environmentally-destructive materials. Finally, it is dyed with the same eco-friendly, high-performance, fiber-reactive dyes that are used on all of the hemp fabrics.

This remarkable textile was created through several years of research and development that focused on producing the qualities needed for comfortable high-performance footwear: durability, structure, and suppleness. Hemp footwear can now compete head-on with leather and synthetics while preserving our ecology and providing greater comfort and health!

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Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Make This A Memorable, Eco Friendly Father's Day!

Share with dad your love of all things Organic and sustainable with great gifts from Yes It's Organic.

If you're a dad, this promotion is especially for you, you've earned it! Pick up something for yourself or forward it to those shopping for you and point out exactly what you'd like!

Here are some suggestions to get you started:

Summer is just around the corner so why not get dad ready with breathable Organic hemp favorites like the Men's 100% Organic Hemp Short Sleeved Shirt With Pocket, Tailored that is lightweight and naturally wicks off moisture for incredible comfort in warm weather.

If dad's an outdoor guy, he'll love one of the Organic hats available. Choose from the selection of different styles to suit his taste. Safari hats are ideal for sun protection, while the Greek Boating hat offers a trendy alternative to the baseball cap.

Although Father's Day is a day to relax, many dads find the opportunity to play chef. Protect his new Organic apparel from spills and messes with a 100% Organic Hemp Full Barbeque Apron. Designed with a convenient front pocket, this durable apron is available in a variety of eco-friendly colors for all dads.

Visit the Father's Day Gift Section at Yes It's Organic for more great suggestions.

Inspire dad with your commitment to protecting the planet and looking after your health. By purchasing Organics, you are limiting your exposure to harmful toxins and preventing them from polluting the environment—wouldn't dad be proud!

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Monday, May 26, 2008

Memorial Day Thank You To Commemorate Our Military and A New Liberty

Memorial Day commemorates all military personnel from all battles who fought to keep the U.S. a free nation.

The cause may be summarized in Patrick Henry's famed March 23, 1775 speech to the House of Burgesses (the legislative body of the Virginia colony), which contained the following phrase: "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?...I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"

Whether one agrees or not with all wars fought by the U.S., based on politics and the decisions of those in power, we wish to honor all military personnel who gave their time, their valiant efforts, their limbs, and their life to "give us liberty" and keep us free.

WIthout detracting from honoring our military personnel, we'd like to raise the awareness of another "liberty", another right, a freedom deserved by all people on earth: the freedom and right to breathe clean air, drink clean water, and eat healthy, nutritious food. The founding of Yes It's Organic was based on making one small effort toward these "rights."

There is no doubt that pollution kills. Unfortunately, we sometimes have to fight these more subtle battles both within the U.S. and, due to global trading, around the world. In this case, supporting the growth of Organic practices in growing the crops and processing the fiber, yarn, fabric, and finished goods, is a step toward giving us and other peoples everywhere our liberty.

There is nothing more important to sustain life than the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat.

The Team Members at Yes It's Organic wish to honor our military personnel from all battles. We also wish to honor people like you - our readers, our customers, and our friends - who fight every day to sustain the highest quality for our air, water, and food by supporting Organic food and textiles.

The Team at Yes It's Organic

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Know a College Graduate Setting Up a New Household? We Have the Gifts You Need to Give

Yes It's Organic has the household essentials for the college grad whether they're returning home or setting up a place of their own.

Help him or her get on their feet with sustainable house-warming surprises like an Organic Hemp Hand Woven Throw Rug that is stylish and durable for a great entryway accent piece.




The Organic Hemp Full Apron or an Organic Cotton Full Apron will come in handy for those first few Organic meals in a new kitchen when things tend to get messy. In several eco-friendly dyes, these aprons also feature a front pocket for added convenience.




Remember the Organic, natural-fiber towels and Organic cotton bedding that they'll need, found in the Organic Bed and Bath section.






Organic cotton sheets, Organic cotton duvets, Organic cotton pillow shams and more in all sizes and colored in eco-friendly dyes for all-natural comfort are a must-have for a new home.





Get graduates off to a safe start by inspiring them to incorporate eco-friendly products in their home like the quality Organic Bamboo bath towels that are naturally hypoallergenic and antimicrobial. More absorbent than cotton, these towels make great gifts because bamboo is naturally renewable for a better earth (not to mention remarkably soft).

Don't delay. Selections are available now. Stock up on everything you need to make a new house a 'green' home.

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Saturday, May 3, 2008

Make Mom Proud This Mother's Day with Organic Gifts

Spoil mom with an item from the Women's Clothing section that features shirts, pants, skirts, dresses and more! The best part, every item is made with Organic fibers and environmentally friendly dyes. Shop now!

Our Organic Bags & Luggage section might offer you some good ideas. From small everyday bags to mid-size "courier" bags to shoulder bags to shopping bags to backpacks to travel luggage, there's a wide selection to fit your every need.

The Organic Hemp Crocheted Tote Bag is feminine and durable for a mom on the go.

The Organic Hemp Small Duffel Bag is perfectly compact yet spacious for her to take to the gym.

Buy a gift for mom the whole family can enjoy. The Organic Hemp Two-Person Hammock is quite a treat. This Fair Trade and Vegan outdoor accessory is designed with sustainably harvested wood for long-lasting eco-friendly relaxation.

Show her she’s raised you well by giving her a gift that is not only better for her health, but looks out for the health of our environment too.

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Sunday, April 20, 2008

Organic vs Non-organic Cotton Farming

Throughout most of human history, all farming, cotton and otherwise, was basically organic by default. There were no synthetic pesticides or insecticides. That changed with the World Wars and the first large-scale deployment of chemicals specifically formulated to eradicate life.

The descendants of these deadly chemicals were later applied to farming.

In the case of cotton, this is part of a war on weeds and pests that attack cotton. And, just as in any other war, many innocent bystanders, including plants, animals, and humans, are wounded and killed -- a tragedy that continues to this day.

Did You Know?

Non-organic cotton consumes approximately 25% of the pesticides and more than 10% of the insecticides used in the world. Some of these chemicals are among the most toxic classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Non-organic farming devours roughly a third of a pound of pesticides and fertilizers to produce enough cotton for a single t-shirt.

Pesticides used in non-organic farming can enter the human food chain. Because cotton is grown primarily for its fiber, it is regulated as a non-food crop.

In fact, the majority of the cotton plant in the form of cottonseed, approximately 60% by weight, ends up in our food supply. Cottonseed is used to make oil that is used in processed foods. Beef and dairy cows are fed cotton straw, cottonseed meal, and waste from cotton gins.

Organic cotton provides all the quality and texture you've come to expect from cotton products.

The production of cotton has a huge impact on the world we live in and raise our children.

Organic cotton feels good on your skin - and great on your conscience.




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