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May 9th 2008

Razzi Snap: Jessica Alba Shows Off Her Green Nursery

Filed under: babies and bumps, cars-houses, healthy living, interviews, transport — michael @ 11:06 am

We’ve pretty much reached the saturation point in covering Jessica Alba’s green nursery plans. But just to cap it all off (and kudos to the media for promoting her eco-ambitions), Celebrity Baby Blog have posted a full scan from US Weekly of Alba’s completed baby room. They also have a nice list of almost everything inside and where to buy it. Her baby girl is due late May/early June. [Check it here…]

Al Gore is once again under attack with claims that he’s pushing forward an “alarmist agenda” after he spoke on NPR’s Fresh Air. In the interview, Gore included the recent devastating Myanmar Cyclone in a list of current natural events that may be linked to Global Warming. The way media outlets like FOX and others have spun it, however, it sounds like he singled out only Myanmar as proof of climate change. You be the judge — have a listen to the radio clip here. [Part in question happens about the 27:20 mark]

Attention Celebrities! The next-generation Toyota Prius will be unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in January of next year. It’s expected to be a bit larger, but have lower emissions than the previous model and a few more MPGs. With a barrel of oil now trading above $125, this can’t come soon enough. [Read more…]

Actress Laura Dern recently hired Green Life Guru, a Los Angeles–based environmental-services company, to evaluate the eco-fitness of her house. She was advised on solar paneling and water filtration — but realized greening the home-front just wasn’t enough. Now, she and a bunch of other parents are working with the company to help eliminate chemical-ridden carpeting and pesticides at their children’s school and introduce composting and recycling programs. Groovy. [via TIME]

May 2nd 2008

If May Is “Pregnancy Awareness Month”, What Does That Make August?

Filed under: babies and bumps — tracy @ 9:19 am

Ed note: This post comes to us from our new west coast contributor, the fabulous Tracy Metro. Check out her awesome website here.

Green heiress and holistic expert, Anna Getty, has apparently deemed May Pregnancy Awareness Month (PAM) since it’s the month most often associated with mothers and fertility… I mean… Mother’s Day DOES fall in this month, after all! To kick it off on May 1st, Anna hosted a laid-back PAM shindig in honor of mothers and expecting mothers at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles. I was there and was happy to see quite a few eco-minded celebrity moms (and even a few dads) in attendance.

Fresh out of the stirrups toting along 7 week old son, Braden, Melissa Joan Hart told the Razz that her drug-free birth was made possible with the help of hypno-birthing classes. However, she said “natural childbirth isn’t right for everyone.” Hart may make no judgments on how you get the kid out… but I’d like to ask that to a few woman as they are actually pushing an 11 lb bowling ball through their vajayjays.

The very sexy Brooke Burke credits her trés hot post-pregnancy body to her very own line of belly wraps, called Baboosh Baby. Apparently, everyone around the world wraps their bellies after pregnancy except US mommies. Brook says “it’s an age old concept” that wasn’t being represented in the US, so she started the line in 2007.

Diane Farr, expectant mommy of twins and star of NUMB3RS, shared with the Razz that before she purchases her next car to tote around the impending brood, she and Dr Paul Song (Lisa Ling’s husband) are trying to figure out how much radiation is emitted from hybrid car batteries. Oy, as if I wasn’t paranoid enough! My husband and I each have a Prius, so she better find out soon!

Keep reading to see photos and find out who else showed up!

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April 17th 2008

Teaching Gwyneth Paltrow’s Kids To Compost

Filed under: babies and bumps, healthy living — michael @ 12:51 pm

Did anyone else know that Blythe Danner is Gwyneth Paltrow’s mom?  I think it’s the whole “separate last names” thing that threw me off. I had no idea.

Anyways, Danner is enjoying her role as grandmother to Paltrow’s kids, Apple, 3, and Moses, 2 — and is instilling them with green values from the start. Apparently, it was the same for when Gwyneth was growing up as well. Danner recounts an amusing moment in her education:

“‘Gwyneth was actually 3 years old when she had a placard that we made, this homemade sign that said ‘You are Polluting.’ And we would ride around Los Angeles where we lived,’ Danner adds. ‘I said, ‘Gwennie, when you see dirty, black spewing out of a bus or a truck, hold up a sign.’ ”

After delivering the instructions, the mom-and-daughter team had a scary moment – when the young Gwyneth proceeded to roll down her window at a stop light. “Before I could stop her, she was saying to this big guy in this huge truck, ‘You’re polluting!’”

“He said, ‘I am? I better go to the big garage and fix that.’”

For Moses and Apple, it’s all about compost time with grandma. “It’s a nice thing we like to do together out in our garden. They are great helpers. Apple said to me the other day in the car, ‘You know we have to keep the world clean.’ and I said, ‘Yes! That’s my girl!’ She is getting the message.”

And speaking of polluting trucks, Danner was on hand earlier last week for the introduction of two new natural gas-powered garbage trucks in New York City. Seems the world may finally be embracing all those good green values she’s taught her family for so many years.

via People

April 14th 2008

Melissa Joan Hart Gives Birth The Natural Way

Filed under: babies and bumps, thegreenpicture — parrish @ 11:53 am

I’ll be honest, it makes me feel REALLY old when Melissa Joan Hart starts having children. As a kid I watched just about every episode of Clarissa Explains It All and the thought of Clarissa now having her own family (possible spin-off?) really freaks me out!

However, I guess my feelings weren’t taken into account because Melissa recently gave birth to her second child and opened up to OK magazine about all the gory details. And well, right now we’re a little baby crazy at Ecorazzi anyway after our co-founder, Rebecca Carter, gave birth last week.

Like Rebecca, Melissa had a “natural” birth and said ” My friend Kellie Martin introduced me to the whole hypnobirthing idea. It is a special way of getting through a pregnancy without an epidural or inducing. “

I’m a dude who has no interest in babies anytime soon so I had to do a little research about “hypnobirthing”. Turns out, hypnobirthing is “a stress-free method of birthing that teaches a mother, along with her birthing companion, the art and joy of experiencing birth in an easier, more comfortable, and often pain-free manner that most nearly mirrors nature.” Groovy!

I guess it worked for Melissa because she went on to reveal that her “recovery was so much better this time around. I did the birth drug-free, and I’m not sure if it is because I did it drug-free or because he was my second baby, but I am up and about much easier this time. Last time I was unable to get out of bed for about eight weeks! “

Congrats Melissa on your brand new baby and good luck getting back in the game. Oh and I’m serious about that Clarissa spin-off thing. I’ll have my people call your people.

April 12th 2008

Ecorazzi Welcomes To The World Its Youngest Celebrity

Now accepting contracts!

Filed under: babies and bumps, ecorazzi exclusive — michael @ 11:31 am

I’m incredibly happy to announce that Rebecca Carter, Co-Founder of Ecorazzi, has given birth to a beautiful boy!

Angulo Carter was born April 9th at 8:44pm at the Miami Maternity Center. He weighed in at 6 pounds 4 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches. Both baby and mom are doing well and were home after only five hours at the hospital.

Congratulations to Rebecca and Edmundo! And welcome Baby Angulo!

April 10th 2008

Want A Peek At What’s Inside Jessica Alba’s Green Nursery?

Filed under: babies and bumps — michael @ 11:41 am

As we mentioned earlier this week, actress Jessica Alba’s baby shower was a celebratory — and green — affair with friends and family. The 26-year-old is on a eco-friendly streak for her nursery and has piled high a list of organic and sustainable goods for her newborn.

Alba is registered at Bel Bambini on Robertson who prides itself in carrying a variety of green products including baby skin care, furniture and apparel. Her interior decorator for the nursery, Kari Whitman, is relying heavily on Bel Bambini for cool swag from companies like Sage Creek Organics, Cariboo, and Born Free. “We’re doing everything eco-friendly,” she told US weekly.

Want a sampling of the green gifts Alba received off her registry? Click more below to check them out!

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April 7th 2008

Jessica Alba Gives Away Some Organic TastyBaby(s)

Filed under: babies and bumps — michael @ 4:22 pm

Mother-to-be Jessica Alba had her baby shower yesterday and Marie Claire is reporting that the actress wasn’t the only one receiving gifts. Amidst the delicacies of tiger shrimp, chocolate strawberries, and mini eclairs, Alba handed out a goody bag, provided by organic baby food company Tastybaby, which included recipe books and children’s toys. From the website,

“The entire concept of Tastybaby was borne out of our values and philosophies on life! The things we hold most dear are the health and well-being of our children and the planet they are going to inherit. Giving our babies what we believe to be the best possible start in life is so important to us, and now with Tastybaby, we are especially proud that we are able to share this gift with our customers.”

Celebs in attendance at the shower included Alba’s sister, Jaime King and Kim Kardashian. According to MC, Jessica walked away with stacks of gifts including a cradle, a basket of Dr. Seuss books, clothing and flowers. She is expecting in June.

March 27th 2008

Photos Of Angelina Jolie’s Twins Could Mean Millions For Charity

Filed under: babies and bumps — michael @ 1:04 pm

Back in 1989, photos of Lisa Marie Presley’s baby brought in $100,000 from buyer Star magazine. These days, that’ll get you a picture of a baby’s ear lobe, much less the full package. Most recently, People shelled out an incredible $6 million to Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony for the first photos of new twins, Max and Emme. Now, word on the street is that Angelina Jolie’s expectant fraternal twins may be worth as much as $10 million to industry players.

While people often gasp at these numbers, it’s important to remember that in the case of the Jolie-Pitts, it’s charity organizations that often come out the big winners. Back in 2006, after the birth of her first biological daughter, Shiloh, Jolie had this to say,

“While we celebrate the joy of the birth of our daughter, we recognize that two million babies born every year in the developing world die on the first day of their lives. These children can be saved, but only if governments around the world make it a priority.”

According to reports, that cash went both to UNICEF and the couple’s Jolie-Pitt Charity Foundation.

So, if magazines are willing to dish out the dough — in Jolie’s case, we say bring it. Seems like a win/win — even if the idea itself sounds ridiculous.

via cele|bitchy

March 18th 2008

New Celebrity Parents Go Green With Organic Baby Products

Filed under: babies and bumps, green and famous, healthy living, products, thegreenpicture — parrish @ 10:04 am

I was born in 1983 which makes me just old enough to truly appreciate the genius that was Punky Brewster. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that I’m practically doodying my diaper over the news that actress Soleil Moon Frye has just given birth to her second daughter, Jagger Joseph Blue Goldberg (that’s really her name…I couldn’t make that mess up). Ecorazzi told you all about Soleil’s organic baby store The Little Seed, so you can bet your hemp knapsack that Jagger will be getting the full organic treatment.  

Not one to be outdone, Halle Berry recently spent $60,000 greenifying her new baby’s three nurseries (cause one isn’t enough). One source reported that she ordered everything from the sheets to the stuffed animals to be made with cotton that had never had a mist of pesticide on it.  And that, ” She’s obsessed with organic.” The organic craze doesn’t stop there!

Green baby lovin has hit reality television too. Trista and Ryan Sutter from ABC’s The Bachelor decided to go green with their nursery and used the help Lisa and Ron Beres from GreenNest.com to assist them. In the past, GreenNest.com has helped celebs like Chelsea Handler, Kelly Rutherford and Sally Jessy Raphael take the green route and insist that even people on a tight budget can make simple changes for a healthier home.

Okay, I’m way too young to have kids, but you better believe that when I finally do become a dad I’m totally gonna be the most organic, green, eco, earthy parent on the block…that is of course unless I live next to one of Halle Berry’s  three homes!

March 14th 2008

Britney Spears Giving Her Sister An Eco-Friendly Nursery

Filed under: babies and bumps — michael @ 9:21 am

Britney Spears’ 16-year-old sister, Jaime Lynn, is expecting her first child — and the somewhat-famous singer couldn’t be more thrilled. She’s already reportedly spent $30,000 on lavish gifts and furniture for her future niece or nephew. From the article,

“A source close to the star said: “Petit Tresor is designing the nursery for Jamie Lynn’s baby in Kentwood, Louisiana. It has an ocean theme, and is going to have organic bedding and baby blankets.”

We applaud the green — but seriously question Britney’s contribution to the nursery. Added the source, “She also ordered a custom made, six-foot tall elephant with a blue bow which she wants to sit in the middle of the nursery.”

Because nothing says ocean-themed-nursery like a giant six-foot elephant.

via BBcBcc