Organic Halloween Treats

Since handing out raisins in my neighborhood totally wouldn't fly, I'll assume the same thing goes for you. But I have some good news: there are plenty of organic treats you can pass out this Halloween that won't get your house egged. Here are three of my favorites...

angell organic candy bars

Crispy Cat organic candy bars

Yummy Earth organic lollipops

Here's to a "healthier" Halloween!

xx Well-to-Do

SCHWAG THE DOG

You’ve heard it a million times. Dogs tend to resemble their owners. So ask yourself this: Why should your beloved canine doppelganger be restricted to a life of boring while you dine out, workout and gussy yourself up all the livelong day? It’s just not fair. Time to give a little back to your best friend! Shower your pup with well-to-do's favorite season’s treatings from Very Vintage. 

Why should humans have all the fun with accessories? Very Vintage’s organic pet collars are the only way to outfit your beloved for a stroll down the street or a play date at the dog park. Pictured below are three of our faves, but be sure and check out all *271* options {which come in 4 different sizes} here.

THE LUMBERJACK Organic Cotton Pet Collar, $9.50-12.50

BROOKLYN EGG CREAM Organic Pet Collar, $9.50-12.50

GREAT EXPECTATIONS Organic Cat Collar, $9.50

When a reward is in order, don’t settle for just any old biscuit. Both Very Vintage and her mother's shop, Shorty's Gourmet Treats, have the perfect organic fixings for your pooch.

DINER DOTS PUPCAKES, $5

CAROB CLAWS, $5

SNAZZY SCHNAUZERS, $5

WOOFIE PIES, $5

In this day of helicopter parenting, nanny cams and parental controls, overprotectiveness is everywhere. Charms attached to your pet's collar just might help ease your mind, though.

DAKOTA Pet ID Tag, $12

THE OSCAR Pet ID Tag, $9.50

THE OLIVE Bow Pet ID Tag, $9.50

And how about all of those well-to-do giveaways you've recently entered? Well, now is your pet's chance! Very Vintage has generously offered this fabulous "Patriotic Pup" organic pet collar for one lucky furry friend.

For entry:


1) LIKE well-to-do's Facebook status or comment below about why your pet needs a new collar plus
2) Fan Very Vintage on Facebook and
3) For extra entry: tell us your dog or cat's name!


Contest is open until midnight on Friday, December 3rd. One lucky, random winner will be announced on Saturday, December 4th.

Very Vintage: Organic accessories, tags and treats for very, very, very loved pets!


xx well-to-do

Images courtesy of Very Vintage

CHEW ON THIS

Crackers. Car keys. Sunglasses. Scotch. When Baby’s cutting a tooth you reach for whatever’s nearby. So long as it soothes the pain and restores the peace. And keeps everyone dry. Next time the gums swell and Baby shouts, save the contents of your bag from the saliva bath. Dress Me Up’s Teething Bonbon is safer, cleaner, cuter, greener and just as convenient. See for yourself!

Organic Teething Bonbon, $15.95 

Filled with antibacterial lamb's wool from a farm on the coast of Western Canada, these handcrafted organic teethers {made from certified organic cotton grown in the U.S.A.} are stitched in your choice of cherry, mint or caramel, then stuffed and knotted. Made by mammas for mammas. 

Designer Tressa Brotsky suggests soaking the knots in cooled boiled water {leaving the center dry}, then placing in the freezer until needed. Baby can hold the middle {which stays warm} and chew + chomp on the frozen ends. When it gets dirty, throw it in the washing machine and wash + dry. 


Wait, there's more. Dress Me Up also offers organic bibs, burp cloths, blankets, balls, blocks and rattles for when Baby is drooling, hungry or playful. 

Organic Leaf Bib, $17.95 

Organic Receiving Blanket, $24.95

Organic Cloth Balls, $24.95

Organic JUMBO Cloth Block, $28.95

Organic Rabbit Rattle, $32.95

We think Baby needs one of each! Find Dress Me Up's organic teethers and treasures online as well as on Etsy. 


Does your Baby deserve an organic teething treat? Well, Dress Me Up has something special to offer you! Tressa generously donated this Teething Babe Gift Set {$32 value} for the well-to-do holiday giveaway!

Tell us the name or age of the teething baby in your life here or on Facebook and fan Dress Me Up. Gain extra entries for blogging, tweeting, posting on Facebook or sharing the link with friends {just don't forget to tell us}! The contest is open now through midnight {Friday, November 19th}. One lucky, random winner will be selected tomorrow morning {Saturday, November 20th}.

May the drama of a teething baby be the worst of your parental emergencies. As for said drama, better to be prepared than panicked: buy Baby a bonbon!


xx well-to-do


Images courtesy of Dress Me Up

BACK TO BASICS

Finding yourself a bit nostalgic for the simpler toys of yester-year? Things that don’t require an advanced degree, media savvy, or six AAA batteries? Then a summer afternoon is the place for you! The husband-wife team, Erin and Aaron, creates a carefully curated collection of wooden toys, teethers and games that are sustainable, safe and ultra-durable. 


For newborns, toddlers and youth — hand-painted wood cars and trucks, first blocks, train sets and craft accessories. Who needs PLASTIC for that kind of play?

Baby's Oak Stacking Blocks, $20

Organic Oak Building Block Set, $40

Organic Wooden Train, $40

You’ll find lots of simple designs — no neon or flashing lights nor plastic in sight...

Natural Wooden Scooter Toy, $9

Natural Wooden Truck and Trailer, $20

Natural Wooden Family Car, $16

Perhaps a ferris wheel for your budding engineer?

Natural Wooden Ferris Wheel, $60

Or crayon holders for your 'lil Picasso... 

Whale Crayon Holder, $10

Redwood Crayon Boat, $9

... and teethers for that tired, troubled baby.

Natural Walnut Teething Ring, $11

Natural Maple Teething Ring, $11

Organic Walnut Christmas Tree Teether, $12

A summer afternoon is a one-stop shop for timeless, tasteful toys. Don’t worry. They’re also really fun to play with! And for one lucky, random winner, a summer afternoon has offered a flatbread truck for the well-to-do holiday giveaway!

"Like" our status on Facebook PLUS become a fan of a summer afternoon, and you'll be entered to win the random drawing. Contest is open now through midnight {Thursday, November 18th}.

Get back to basics with a summer afternoon: relief from the beeping plastic playthings that take up far too much physical space. And thereby tax your mental space!

xx well-to-do

Images courtesy of a summer afternoon

BABY GAGA

We moms sure love our little girls’ bags and bows, but really it’s the clothes in their closets that make us go ga-ga. Add The Cuddle Loom to something you’ll definitely want to drool over... 

After having a baby of her own, designer Suzette Mohun decided to turn her attention to the littlest of lovelies with a belief that "every baby deserves to wear the healthiest garments possible," and that organic baby clothing should be fun and fashionable.  

Rosy Ruffle Bottom, $28

Constructed from fine organic cottons and natural materials, each Cuddle Loom onesie is a hand-me-down in the making.

Sugar and Spice, $26

Eco-chic credentials include: "♥ High-quality combed, ring-spun yarn and dyed with eco-friendly low-impact dyes (lead and phthalates free) ♥ Super soft 100% certified ORGANIC cotton ♥ Enzyme washed for extra softness ♥ Lead free snap closure."

Sunshine Yellow, $26

Perfect for baby shower gifts... 

Sweet Flower Twins, $50

Pink Ruffled Bottom, $26

or a special holiday photo...

Red and Black Tulle, $26

...Cuddle Loom is eco-chic bébé all-the-way.

On This Exquisite Tea, $30

Just in time for the holidays and in celebration of well-to-do’s giveaways, Suzette created this gorgeous ruffled bottom onesie featuring soft chiffon roses and small rosettes at the neckline hem and backside of the garmet. Can you say ahhhdorable?

Love it, want it, have to have it? Then tell us the name of your favorite Baby Gaga here or on Facebook, and you'll be entered to win the random drawing. Contest is open now through midnight tonight {Tuesday, November 16th}! 

The Cuddle Loom: Creating Baby Gagas one baby at a time!

xx well-to-do

Images and information courtesy of The Cuddle Loom