Meet the Exhibitors: Clear Awakening Massage

The name alone relaxes and inspires us to take a minute to pause, doesn't it? Massage therapist, Carissa Garrard uses all methods of natural and holistic healing at her Queen Anne practice, Clear Awakening Massage.

Eco-Chic Expo is thrilled to welcome Carissa to our event where she'll be sharing her magic with complimentary mini-massage. Guests will also hear from Carissa about a range of massage and Ayurvedic therapies to achieve optimal health and balance. "When we have a clear awakening, we evolve, our lives are enriched and we become enlightened," she shares.

I was inspired by Carissa's whole approach to her practice as I discovered in her blog Awakening in a Modern World where she offers tips, tools and musings on ways we can be more connected to ourselves, our environment and each other, Au natural.

Now that deserves a cleansing deep breath!

Meet the Exhibitors: ReUsies - Re-usable Sandwich and Snack Bags

To hear them tell it the two women behind ReUsies were going through a staggering 10 plastic lunch bags per day per family. Too much plastic, they agreed!

They quickly devised a (business)plan to decrease their support of SC Johnson's Pension Plan (the makers of Ziploc) and create an all natural and reusable snack and sandwich bag that was cute and easy to clean. ReUsies are made of 100% cotton and lined with 100% water resistant nylon that's also BPA, lead and Phthalate free. With a secure piece of Velcro to close, ReUsies don't fall open. The bags are machine-washable, dishwasher safe and easy to clean thoroughly by hand. Choose from over 60 styles in two convenient sizes, we think they've succeeded! And we're not the only ones.

The Seattle-based company has been praised for their ingenuity in the children's market where eco-friendly products make an important impact. Imagine junior growing up reusing his lunch bag instead of tossing a handful of plastic into the landfill. The old adage about telling, showing and teaching a child a lesson comes to life at ReUsies. Find up what they're up to here.

Prices run up to $8.75 and will be discounted to Eco-Chic Expo guests.

Thanks ReUsies!

Eco-Dogs are Eco-Chic: Dine on Delicious Dante's Inferno Dogs

You won't go hungry at the Eco-Chic Expo: an interactive green lifestyle event on May 1st in Seattle! Much acclaimed hot dog purveyor Dante's Inferno Dogs will delight us with his EXCLUSIVE Eco-Chic Expo Eco-Dog. We can't wait to sample these all natural dogs and are awaiting the big Eco-Dog reveal.

We love Dante's Inferno Dogs for lots of reason.

1. Delicious!

2. Cooked and served up by a savvy guy inspired by the book 'A Confederacy of Dunces', a personal favorite

3. A green operation. Dante's Inferno Dogs makes it easy to feed a hungry crowd with a small footprint when he comes to you.

Come join us on May Day in Seattle at the Ravenna Eckstein Community Center, learn from our excellent exhibitors and satisfy your hunger with an Eco-Dog.

You want onions with that?

Sweet in Seattle: Sugar Sugar Spa Treatments at Eco-Chic Expo

What's more eco-chic than natural beauty? Not much! That's why Eco-Chic Expo is thrilled to have partnered with Seattle's only all natural sugaring spa, aptly named Sugar Sugar. From their brand new location at 510 NE 65th Street in Seattle, Sugar Sugar pros deliver the best in professional organic beauty products and all natural aesthetic services.

Join us on May 1st at Ravenna Eckstein Community Center from 10a-2p where Sugar Sugar will be indulging guests in complimentary (that's FREE!) brow and lip sugaring. If you haven't experienced sugaring, you're missing out! It's an all natural, chemical free hair removal solution for all.

See you then!

Sneak Peak at Eco-Chic Expo

Soon to appear in store fronts and businesses across Seattle: The Eco-Chic Expo Poster.  We love it.  Thanks to Becky Ellis at thinknow for the fabulous artwork.

Meet the Exhibitors: Sweet Beauty Spa

We are excited to announce that Sweet Beauty  - Organic Chocolate Spa Treatments will be joining us for the Eco-Chic Expo. There are a million spa products out on the market but there are some very unique qualities of Sweet Beauty that we think make them stick out far above the rest.

Here is what we love about Sweet Beauty:

• Every Sweet Beauty Spa product starts with a base of organic fair-trade certified chocolate and cocoa butter, sourced from Theo Gourmet Chocolate in Seattle, Washington.
• Every batch of Sweet Beauty products is hand crafted by founder, Lisa Francoise.

• Sweet Beauty guarantee that all their products are made from 100% natural ingredients, obtained from responsible sources and preserved naturally. The products contain no parabens, pthalates, sulfates, fragrances, artificial colors, synthetic emulsifiers or silicones.
• Did we mention that these products are made with Chocolate?? There are numerous benefits to using chocolate in Spa products such as incredible antioxidant protection and profound effect on your mood, creating a feeling of deep relaxation and satisfaction.

To find out more about Sweet Beauty, the ingredients or products you will be able to sample and buy at the Eco-Chic event, visit  Sweet Beauty Organic Spa Treatments.

Meet The Exhibitors - Satsuma Designs

What happens when you take bamboo and create eco-luxurious products for babies? The result is Satsuma Designs, a Seattle based mother-owned company that manufactures eco-friendly, yet elegant and practical gifts for babies. Satsuma Designs loves babies, it's why they do what they do. Every design in their collection, business decision, and inspiration comes from their mission to create cozy, all natural products for little ones. They stick true to their mission by donating 5% of each purchase to St. Joseph's Baby Corner in Seattle where they are providing essential care to babies in need.

Here's a sneak preview of some of the fabulous products by Satsuma Designs available at the Eco-Chic Expo.

Panda Bear Bamboo Hooded Towel 

Bamboo Velour Blanket  - For babies

Bamboo Velour Blanket - This one is for adults.  No more cold winter nights.

Location, Location, Location

Our first Eco-Chic Expo will take place at the Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center in the very eco-friendly neighborhood of Ravenna. If you have never been to Ravenna, we invite you to join us on May 1st for the 1st Eco-Chic Expo and then spend some time exploring the neighborhood.

Some of our favorite eco-picks in Ravenna:

• Thrive - experience the delectable dishes of this vegan, gluten-free, dairy free restaurant. So good, you might consider adapting a raw food diet.
• East West Bookshop - a resource center for conscious living, offering a wide selection books & products representing new insights into the mind, body, and spirit from around the world. Pick up a cook book and head over to...
• Whole Foods Market - at the world's leader in natural and organic foods, you are sure to find all the organic and natural ingredients needed for a scrumptious meal.

What's your eco business in the Ravenna Neighborhood of Seattle?

Eco-Chic Expo Seattle Debuts this May Day!

Join Seattle's leading sustainable lifestyle companies for a savvy green and stylish May Day!

Check back often to learn more and see who will share their tips and tricks on living easy and green.

Sponsored by:
MamaSwap.com
Tread Light Gifts
Satsuma Designs