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The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift: SLEEP

It is no secret that moms are some of the most sleep-deprived people in the world. They tend to juggle responsibilities all day and spend countless hours at night thinking about how to juggle even more. Studies show that mothers with small children are seriously lacking sleep, which over time can have some pretty negative effects on both physical and mental health. No matter how old her children, mothers tend to continue the habit of putting others needs before their own. Instead of shopping for the trendiest new gift of fashion or settling for the obligatory flowers, why not give Mom what she really wants (and needs) – SLEEP!
Just in time for Mother’s Day, CozyPure has assembled a bundle of some of our most popular items for the sleep deprived mom. We’ve paired together:Mother's Day Bundle

  • Our best selling LaNoodle pillow, the perfect pillow for Mom – it is adaptable to any type of sleeper, made with all natural latex and organic cotton (no harmful chemicals) and simply the coziest pillow to be found – and designed to last up to 10 times longer than conventional pillows
  • Our ever popular Pebble Pique Travel Blanket which is handcrafted in our Virginia workshop and made from luxurious Organic Cotton Matelasse and beautiful like Mom
  • Organic Lavender Linen Spray, soothing aromatherapy to relax Mom’s mind, body and spirit

This trifecta is the perfect Mother’s Day gift and will arrive packaged in our kraft bag with a complimentary handcrafted note card.

Due to the handcrMothersDay_online cardafted nature of our items, we can’t guarantee delivery by Mother’s Day on orders received after May 1st. However, Mom will agree it’s worth the wait. In the meantime, you can print out a gift announcement HERE to put in Mom’s card notifying her that the gift of sleep is on the way!

Our products are sustainable, natural and organic and made in the USA, and our company is woman-owned by a mom that grew this company while raising children of her own. She thinks sleep is the perfect gift and every mom is sure to agree!

 

The retail price for the items in this bundle is $133 – the Mother’s Day Bundle is being offered for $99.  Valid until Mother’s Day 2016.

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Remodeling the Green Way

Remodeling in a green light is on the rise in the United States. Many houses are even built in a green manor nowadays. If you are look good some good remodeling/decorating tips, look no further. Here are five tips to help you get started on your green home improvement project.

-Lots of open windows will bring in lots of natural light, which will help one cut down on electricity expenses and things of the sort. Not only is natural light green, but it is also beautiful, giving your bedroom/living room/whatever room and open feel, giving the impression of less clutter. Motes of dust swimming in the sunlight can even be considered elegant if looked at in the right angle. Polished surfaces such as hardwood floors or mirrors can also help introduce ample lighting into a room. Reflective glass tiling in one’s kitchen or bathroom is a great idea to incorporate light into your rooms, and the kitchen, above all, should receive ample light. After all, it is the heart of the home.

-Assure that your heating and air conditioning (among other essential living utilities) are of good quality. No need in spending extra money over time because your heating and air isn’t working the way it should be, no need to waste surplus energy that could be saved by checking your ventilation/insulation. Solar and wind energy is also very effective, if you can afford to install it. This is not to say that it does not come at a bargain, it’s just that you have to know where to look and whether or not you will have the means to do it.

-Keep a realistic budget in your sight at all times. There is no use in trying to do a whole bunch of big things that will run your wallet into the ground. Start small, begin with manageable things, DIY kind of things. Demolish those walls yourself, save money on contractors, this way you will have the savings to implement those solar panels or new windows with better insulation. It is all about how you spend your money, how far you can stretch your bargain, and how necessary some of your remodeling might be. Some things might need to be taken from your list in order to make room for others. This is OK! Going into a project expecting everything to get done on a budget that is only so big is never a good idea. Stretch your buck and save yourself.

-Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! I can not stress this enough. Remodeling, redecorating, whatever you are doing, it is always a great idea to reuse old things. Thrifts stores and antique shops are great places to find bargains that will make a great addition to your home. Be on the lookout for things all around your neighborhood – old driftwood, furniture, antiques, etc. – there are SO many things that you can do with things that have been lost or thrown away. Always keep in mind that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

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-Landscape with native plants. grow your vegetable garden with seasonal crops. Rotate your soil. Compost. Keeping your garden alive and well is important not only for the environment but also for the aesthetic of your home. Would you rather sit out on your porch overlooking a yard full of dried up grass and soil or a garden full of life, thriving. Not only will this help with your home’s aesthetic, but it might also give you something to be proud of, something to keep you entertained, and off of those drug infested street corners.

Don’t forget that a greener mattress is not only a good redecorating decision that will help aid the environment in the long run, it is also an investment in natural, organic comfort.

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eric-SAT-picEric is currently a student and part-time team member for Norfolk, VA based business Organic Comfort Zone, manufacturers of CozyPure organic bedding and mattress. For more information visit organiccomfortzone.com or cozypure.com or call 757.480.8500.

 

 

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Green to Work

In this day and age people all over are looking for ways to be greener, and if you are reading this blog right now you have already taken one giant step in the right direction. However, being green can be more than buying non-GMO foods and recycling plastic water bottles. In the case of what you drive to and from work each day you can either choose to be green, or you can choose not to be. However, although it may seem expensive to spend money on cars such as the Prius or the Fusion (both of which are great for going green) there are many other ways to save money and live green on the way to work.

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First of all, if you can manage it and you want to stay in shape, it might be time to start biking or walking to work or to school. If the day is sunny and the weather nice, biking or walking is a great method of getting to work. it saves gas money, seeing as there is no gas involved in the process, and it’s great exercise too. Many people forget about the biking option because, of course, many people are too lazy to do it. This is not true in all cases, though. Some people don’t have the bike lanes in their city that promote safety for the bikers themselves. Some people live too far away from work and some people just don’t have time. That’s OK, there are other options.

Like I said in my first paragraph, the option to trade in your car for a car with better mileage, perhaps a Hybrid, would be a wonderful idea. However, it does not have to be a Hybrid, there are plenty of cars on the market that are much cheaper than Hybrids and still have excellent gas mileage. A car with 30 or more miles per gallon will typically save you money and help save the environment in the process. It’s not a bad idea to get a Hybrid, though, and in the end the gas savings that come from purchasing one will add up to be worth the amount of money that you spent on the car itself.

Another option is public transportation. If you live in a city where it is accessible and efficient then you should definitely go for this choice. It is typically cheaper than driving your own car to and from work everyday so long as you buy a pass that lasts for a month or a week. Public transportation includes anything ranging from the bus to the light rail to the subway. Most cities at least have a bus system that is capable of taking people where they need to go, so why not use it if you have it?

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You can carpool with someone who works with you or goes to school with you. Carpooling saves a person from having to use more gas than needed as long as a good friend or co-worker can help you out with a ride. There should be no problem with it so long as you’re comfortable with the person whom you are riding with. Work out some details with them and you will be green to go.

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CozyPure® Selected as Finalist for the People & Planet Awards

CozyPure® shows off our  “green thumb” by becoming one of the top 10 finalists for Green America’s People & Planet Awards. Out of 100 other nominated businesses CozyPure® has the opportunity to obtain $5,000 because of our commitment to clean, renewable energy. This reward goes to the top 3 businesses that receive the most votes from the public.

CozyPure® goes full circle when it comes to advocating sustainability. CozyPure® is the only organic and green bedding manufacturer in America to utilize a trio-system of wind, solar and geothermal on-site to produce 100% of the power for their factory, office, warehouse and retail store. Since early 2011 the company has been using zero kWh, which makes them a “Net Zero Energy Building,” something that most companies cannot claim. They are also an EPA Power Partner.

Contribution to clean energy:

  • Total 146 Solar Panels – 34.4 kW = 84,000 kWh Annually
  • Total 2 Wind Turbines – 3.6 kW system = 5,400 kWh Annually
  • Total On-Site Clean Energy – 38 kW system = 89,400 kWh Annually

 

Public voting will continue through Nov. 30, 2012 until 5 p.m. CLICK HERE to vote for CozyPure.

For information about Green America: www.greenamerica.org

For information about the People & Planet Awards: www.greenamerica.org/about/newsroom

 

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Jamar Diggs is a PR Communications and Social Media team member for Norfolk, VA based business Organic Comfort Zone, manufacturers of CozyPure organic bedding and mattress. For more information visit organiccomfortzone.com or cozypure.com or call 757.480.8500.

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CozyPure® Selected as Finalist for Green America’s People & Planet Awards

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Contact: Jamar Diggs • (757) 480-8500 • jdiggs@cozypure.com

Nov. 13, 2012

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Norfolk, Va. – CozyPure® shows off their “green thumb” by becoming one of the top 10 finalists for Green America’s People & Planet Awards. Out of 100 other nominated businesses CozyPure® has the opportunity to obtain $5,000 because of their commitment to clean, renewable energy. This award goes to the top 3 businesses that receive the most votes from the public.

CozyPure® goes full circle when it comes to advocating sustainability. CozyPure® is the only organic and green bedding manufacturer in America to utilize a trio-system of wind, solar and geothermal on-site to produce 100% of the power for their factory, office, warehouse and retail store. Since early 2011 the company has been using zero kWh, which makes them a “Net Zero Energy Building,” something that most companies cannot claim. They are also an EPA Green Energy Power Partner.

Contribution to clean energy:

  • Total 146 Solar Panels – 34.4 kW = 84,000 kWh Annually
  • Total 2 Wind Turbines – 3.6 kW system = 5,400 kWh Annually
  • Total On-Site Clean Energy – 38 kW system = 89,400 kWh Annually

Public voting will continue through Nov. 30, 2012 until 5 p.m.

For More information, contact Jamar Diggs at (757) 480-8500

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CozyPure® is one of the first eco stores in America. Manufactured in Norfolk, Va. CozyPure® has developed some of the most trusted brands in the organic and the home furnishings industry. CozyPure® is one of the nation’s leading organic mattress and bedding companies by maintaining quality, comfort, durability and aesthetics while using textiles made from renewable, sustainable resources for products actually made to last decades.


ORGANIC COMFORT ZONE
201 W. Ocean View Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503

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Ralph Nader Takes Home CozyPure Pillow

Ralph Nader is a consumer advocate, author and lawyer, with more than 40 years at the forefront of progressive movements. He was the keynote speaker at DC Greenfest and stopped by our booth – and he’s now a proud OWNER of our CozyPure LaNoodle Pillow.

When Ralph visited our booth, along with Denise Hamler of Green America, we were pretty busy with customers and Mr. Nader only had a few minutes before heading on-stage for his speech. Regrettably we didn’t get a chance to take any pictures but we’re happy he made the time to stop by and say hello. We sure hope he loves his LaNoodle pillow!

When things calmed down and there was less traffic at our booth, Cheryl was able to sneak away and finally grab some photos (below).

For more information about The Green Festival visit www.greenfestivals.org

For more information about Green America and Global Exchange visit www.greenamerica.org and www.globalexchange.org

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Jamar Diggs is a PR Communications and Social Media team member for Norfolk, VA based business Organic Comfort Zone, manufacturers of CozyPure organic bedding and mattress. For more information visit organiccomfortzone.com or cozypure.com or call 757.480.8500.