Buy Green

From beauty care to tube socks to pet beds, you can find just about any product on the market in a green, eco-minded variety. —

AHAVA Mineral Botanic Velvet Body Lotion

This mineral-based botanical lotion is ideal for the ultimate pampering. Velvety soft and available in rich scents including: Hibiscus & Fig, Honeysuckle & Lavender, and Lotus & Chestnut. Each variation is infused with Aloe Vera, African Shea and Palm Tree Oil. AHAVA’s manufacturing processes are non-polluting and all products are encased in recyclable tubes, bottles and jars. All AHAVA face and body products are paraben free, SLS/SLES free, allergy tested, and produced without petroleum, harsh synthetic ingredients, or GMOs.

$26, Available at ULTA and ahavaus.com

Hank & JoJo Retro Tube Socks

Available in four sizes, Infant/Preemie, Baby, Toddler, and Kiddie, feet are in good hands with these uber-cool socks. These socks are super long (they rise above the knee) and are designed with no heel patch, so they grow and stretch. Each set of socks comes with 4 pairs of unisex socks in fun colors like Neon Yellow, Blazin’ Red, Lime Green and Electric Blue. Socks are made from Bamboo with AZO-free dyes come packaged in a CPSIA Certified Lead Free Tin lunchbox.

$28-34, hankandjojo.com

Naturally Organic Pet Bed

Even your pet can go green with this plush bed. This pet sleeper is covered with an organic cotton canvas. The inside bed is made with organic cotton and wool — left over from Oyasumi mattress scraps. Available in three colors: grey, gold and red, bed comes in four sizes (small to extra-large). Added bonus: free embroidery of your pets name on the bed!

$130-190, Available at thecleanbedroom.com

Mary Wheeler is a New York City based writer specializing in family, beauty and fashion. For more on Mary, see our contributors list to the right. She can be reached at [email protected].

The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

At The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurt, we specialize in unique, educational classes that revolve around active play. We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst to find the one that&rsquo;s just right for your child.&nbsp;

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.