Snacks on hand are a must for most families, essential to keeping the peace. Our trips to the park, after school activities, and regular errands were plagued by a wake of little plastic baggies and pesky packaging; all that waste destined to be tossed in the trash. We know those little bits of garbage can really add up, but until we found Semilla Snack Bags and their incredible portable solutions, we just couldn’t commit to a better way.

Semilla Snack Bags

From sandwiches, to cookies, to crackers, to carrots, there’s a great, reusable way to pack up your food every day. Don’t put healthy lunches into unhealthy plastic bags. Make a switch to the stylish solutions from Semilla Snack Bags. With such a range of great designs and materials, the switch will be seamless!

Offering a whole suite of designs that will green your on-the-go eating, today’s Stackable Vouchers for Semilla Snack Bags are a wonderful way to get started on stopping the plastic menace. Shop to suit your needs or pick up a coordinated set. You’ll be sure to find a Semilla Snack Bag solution to suit everyone in the family.

Eco and chic-o!

Sewn in San Diego using stylish cotton prints and a durable water-resistant liner, the snack bags, snack circles, lunch bags and more are stitched to last through years of reuse (and abuse!). So cute – you’ve never seen these fabrics before. If they weren’t super tough, they wouldn’t be doing their job. By being easy to clean, we can make sure the days of little zip top bags are far behind us

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Snack smart.

Everybody packs something different to keep the munchies at bay. No matter what you take with you, Semilla Snack Bags are the best way to go. The snack bags close with Velcro and are easily cleaned with a quick wipe or a toss in the wash. The fun designs are easy to keep an eye on, and because they’re not tossed at the end of lunch period, you can keep a good eye on what gets eaten.

Wrap it up.

A sandwich is arguably the most classic of American cuisine. A lunchtime staple, we sometimes like to make it gourmet, with herb mayo and cold cuts, almond butter and bananas (yum!). But no matter what bread we use or how gooey the filling, our Semilla snack circle can keep it contained. It adjusts to any size bread we use, from bagels to baguettes, and unfolds flat to make a nifty placemat.

Whichever team you’re rooting for, no football game can be properly enjoyed without a steady supply of snacks. Even if the only team you follow is the “home team,” rest assured your entire clan will be cheering for Colby’s Kettle Corn – crispy, crunchy, cheesy, spicy, salty and … sweet?

Colby’s Kettle Corn

It takes something really stellar to draw our attention away from the half-time show, but for the big game – or really anytime – we know of no better snack than Colby’s Kettle Corn. Around here, there is no consensus on who’ll end up as champion, but everyone agrees that Colby’s Kettle Corn will be the MVP at our party.

Go big or go home.

Get a great big box of Colby’s Kettle Corn in time for the big game with our exclusive offer today. You’ll be prepared to bring something stellar or set out a fantastic spread worthy of an end zone celebration.

Snacks for Sunday.

Don’t let the bag fool you. Colby’s Kettle Corn is a handmade product of the highest quality. They always use the best ingredients, even if they cost a little more, and their small batch process is supervised by none other than Colby himself. Not all their flavors are sweet, but each one is delicious. Colby’s has sized up the competition and shown that their product beats the others in every way.

Another great surprise is how healthy Colby’s Kettle Corn is compared to many super-staples served in a bowl. High in fiber, zero trans-fats, gluten-free and more! If you know you’ll be celebrating the game in mixed company, this is a great option that everyone can enjoy!

We’re sure you’ve been making great progress on your New Years resolutions, so it’s time for a little reward. Today we’ve got a treat for you. Liz Lovely makes vegan cookies, naturally, organically and oh-so-deliciously.

Baking a difference.

This fabulous cookie company in Vermont bakes a different kind of cookie, and we think different is delicious. It takes real ingenuity and dedication to make soft and tasty cookies that stand out on their natural merits. The flavors are yummy and balanced, and the textures are tantalizing. Liz Lovely goes out of their way to carefully source organic and fair trade ingredients in order to “bake” the world a better place. Whatever they’ve left out (dairy and eggs – these cookies are vegan after all) we promise, you won’t miss it!

Think free.

Free your mind and try something new. Free of dairy and eggs (and free of gluten, should you so choose)!

A better cookie company. The company story sounds like something out of a fairy tale; Cowboy Dan meets Liz Lovely and they set off on a grand adventure in Vermont to create an enchanted vegan bakery. Okay, we added the enchanted bit, but the rest is true!

Liz Lovely is an outstanding business that brings a special commitment to sustainability, quality, and community in everything they do. Check out their story and meet this cast of characters on their website. You can see they’re committed to their mission and do-gooding; maybe that’s why the cookies taste so great!

Kid’s remember the darndest things. It’s amazing to see them recite every word to their favorite movie or recall a muttered promise from weeks ago. But, we have a feeling that their little memories may not be so reliable in a time of panic. Lost and scared, could they remember your cell phone number?

Tigtagz has your number.

Whether they’ve wandered off or lost sight of the group, we want helpful adults to be able to assist our kids to find their way back to us. In the era of cell phones, it’s all a bit easier… as long as your child has the right number. TigTagz were created by a Mom who worried about “what if?” With a special needs child and one with wanderlust too, she developed these bracelets so essential information could ensure a speedy reunion.

To parents, TigTagz offer peace of mind, but to kids they’re a fun accessory. Just like stickers or silly bands, children will love to choose a design to wear.

Just a phone call away.

Durable, flexible, waterproof and adjustable, TigTagz bracelets can go on (and stay on) any active kid. Whether you’re at the mall or the beach, the kids are only a phone call away from finding their way back to you. Taking a group of kids out for any activity is stressful enough. Give every kid in the gang a TigTagz to help ease your worries that you’ll get them all home at the end of the day.

On a ‘need to know’ basis.

Each set of 12 TigTagz is custom printed with your essential information. Telephone numbers and medical conditions will be apparent to anyone assisting your child, but all the kids see are pirates, animals, hearts and airplanes. If they’re upset and out of sorts, they’ll know to show their bracelet to someone who can help.

Involve your child in picking out which styles they like. Because they’re all so fun, you may find it’s the kids who remember to ask for a TigTagz as you head out the door. Now, if you could just get them to remember to use the bathroom before you go….

Major brands produce clothing en masse – and typically product waste at the same mammoth scale. In one week, a textile factory can contribute 60,000 lbs of waste to a landfill. As seasons and tastes change, the fashion industry tosses about 10 lbs of fabric for every customer out there. That’s just too much.

Upcycle your style.

Thankfully LOOPTWORKS is redefining the process. When styles are dumped and pre-ordered fabrics are left useless, this innovative company swoops in and turns those top-quality materials into limited edition clothing for men and women. From concept to customer in just a few weeks, LOOPTWORKS is turning the system on its ear, and making top-quality apparel that is100% upcycled.

Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value. Not only is LOOPTWORKS the expert on upcycling, they also keep us looking fashion forward.

Limited editions. Low emissions.

At jasmere, we love to give you exclusives, and what is more exclusive than a limited production shirt, skirt or jacket, hand numbered and signed by LOOPTWORKS. With our $50 Stackable Vouchers you can buy a one-of-a-kind with original style from this ground-breaking clothing company.

We love to get our style fix in a way that embraces efficiency in the clothing industry. Plus we know that nobody will be wearing quite the same cowl or sweatshirt. Items are limited-edition because they only use the fabric that’s available. When items sell out, as limited productions do, LOOPTWORKS replaces them with new designs. Unlike corporate brands that take eons to move an idea into the marketplace, LOOPTWORKS responds quickly to fashion trends – that is, when they’re not creating the trends.

Style and substance.

Lest you imagine that faster turnaround means the clothing won’t last, we’ have to report that LOOPTWORKS double stitches all their seams and triple stitches in high stress areas, too. They have top-notch quality assurance and their closeness to the production process means that oversight and testing can be done on the spot. A piece that’s built to last is just another way they lower the eco-costs of the clothing industry.

Get in gear.

LOOPTWORKS is not just about clothing. They’ve got a nice selection of gear and accessories too.  We love this laptop sleeve – made from excess wetsuit material.  Brilliant!  Find similar cleverness in backpacks, messenger bags and more… with new designs on the way.

Hey, even organic cotton is heavy on water and energy to produce. In all our eco-fervor we often forget that all-important first R… reduce!  They reduce excess and promote mindful consumption. We’re glad LOOPTWORKS has given us such a great reminder.

High definition is the new wave in television and radio. Why not photos, too? Sometimes the best way to enjoy an image is in it’s clearest from, and for that we turn to Fracture. A new way to display your images in amazing clarity, they are the one-stop-shop for high definition photo printing in a totally finished format.

The new picture frame.

For the most lovely and lifelike images, you typically need a professional quality print job, and we’re not talking drugstore variety. Even once you attain that perfect print, who wants to run around to find a glass frame that fits and a picture hanger, too? If most of your photo projects fizzle post print, or never get off the memory card, Fracture offers an elegant solution that will get your best images on the wall with hardly any effort at all. Finally, a treatment that brings out the beauty of a sharp image without the hassle of a frame.

Upload, order, hang, repeat.

The clarity of a Fracture image comes from the fact that they print directly on glass. Protected and polished, they offer a gallery-quality result with just a few clicks. The Fracture process finishes up with a lightweight backing that has the hanging hardware built in. They even include a screw, so with just a few turns, you can have your photos displayed in style.

Fingerprints welcome.

Because the printing is on the backside of the glass, you can spray and wipe any greasy spots away, keeping your image preserved for all time. The durability of the glass is a signature of Fracture. When the kids are bouncing off the walls your Fracture is tough enough to take it. They have a guarantee against fading and flaking. Their process is created for your most lasting memories.

No tough calls with cropping since their sizes are optimized for your digital files, and the digital printing allows you an endless assortment of borders or the option to print right to the edge. You’ll find it so easy to fit your style and your budget. This economical alternative to finding just the right frame will easily be one of our best discoveries of 2010.