Kids Los Angeles - January 23, 2012

Honesty Is the Best Policy

The Honest Company Launches

We don’t usually traffic in celebrity moms. After all, they’re just like us. Changing diapers is changing diapers — no matter whom you are.

But The Honest Company, a new line of nontoxic family products from Jessica Alba, is a rising star worth talking about.

Born out of Alba’s own desires for her growing brood, the suite of Honest Co. products includes all-natural and sustainable bath, cleaning, and diapering solutions — with price points that put organic living within reach of most families.

Diapers and wipes are petroleum free and biodegradable, with a soft cloth feel and modern patterns. The plant-based skin care (bubble bath, body oil) is dermatologist tested, and the cleaning essentials (dish soap, laundry detergent) are chlorine free.

Sign up for a monthly subscription and end late-night drugstore runs for good. The Family Essentials Bundle arrives with all the basics — shampoo, lotion, healing balm, laundry detergent, and hand soap — while future deliveries are customizable based on your needs.

For every product you purchase, The Honest Company donates money to Baby2Baby, a nonprofit that helps children and families in need.

And that’s honest to goodness.

Available online at honest.com. Diaper, bath, and household bundles, $36-$76 a month.

ENCHANT
Princess Story Time
What: Little ladies-in-waiting don their finest gowns to mingle with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court.
Why: Ask their majesties what it’s like to be a princess and any other royalty-related questions at the audience Q&A.
When: Sat., 2 p.m.
Where: Crowell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Dr., at West Dr., San Marino (626-300-0777). Walk-in registration required. Admission, free with library card.

FIGURE
Puzzlepalooza
What: Celebrate National Puzzle Day with puzzles of every size, shape, and skill level and prizes for the whole family.
Why: Get jiggy with jigsaws.
When: Sun., 12:30-5 p.m.
Where: Zimmer Children’s Museum, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., b/t S. Sweetzer & S. La Jolla Aves., ste. 100, Mid-Wilshire (323-761-8984). Adults, $8; children, $5; under 2, free.

DIG
Dinofaire
What: Travel 65 million years into the past with real-life paleontologists, before making crafts, playing games, and having a dino-tastic day.
Why: The closest they’ll get to the land of the lost.
When: Sat., 1 & 2:15 p.m.; Sun., 11:45 a.m., 1 & 2:15 p.m.
Where: Star Eco Station, 10101 Jefferson Blvd., at Pearson St., Culver City (310-842-8060). Registration (recommended) online at events.r20.constantcontact.com. Adults, $15; children under 12, $12.

Photo: Courtesy of The Honest Company

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