Christmas Cheer # 1: Sprout Watches ( Review+G) 11/22

This post is a part of Christmas Cheer, a Holiday Gift Event, that will run on my blog from Nov 1-30.
 

I am honored to feature a green, eco-friendly product as my "premier" review and giveaway for Christmas Cheer.

I love to promote eco-friendly products to create more alertness among the masses and let them know what choices are available to them. Little did I know that there could be an eco-friendly watch! Now lets face it, how many of us wish to be proud owners of those fancy watches and dream of owning "that" piece that caught your eye in the mall ! Let me give you some news that will be sweet to your ears :)

How about a watch that is fancy, smart, elegant AND eco-friendly? It's Sprout Watches. Hubby and I always look for comfort and quality before fashion.So Sprout Watches was all that we needed and what more I could ask for when Sprout Watches are 80-86% eco-friendly.

What makes Sprout Watches eco-friendly? It is the material they use. 

Here is some eco-food for thought about the material used, from Sprout Watches:

Corn Resin :

• The shelf life of corn resin is similar to synthetic plastics. It will not break down during regular wear and use.
•  In a composite environment, corn resin is 99% biodegradable to carbon dioxide and water within 365 days.Since it’s made from corn, it comes from a renewable resource.
• Corn resin is bio-based, it therefore uses no oil resources in production 

Organic Cotton:

• Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment and is grown without the use of toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.

Bamboo:

•  Bamboo is considered eco-friendly based on its properties as 1) a natural (nonsynthetic) fiber, 2) a quick-growth plant (it's in the grass family) that sequesters greenhouse gases, and 3) a renewable plant that can grow back after its three to five year harvesting period.

Mineral Crystal:

• Most lenses in the medium price range of watches are made from plexiglass, a type of synthetic plastic. Sprout® lenses are made from Mineral crystal which is a type of glass made from sand. It can technically be recycled.

Mercury Free Battery:

• Mercury is actually a neurotoxin, which is harmful to both animals and humans. Exposure to even small amounts of mercury over a long period may cause negative health effects including damage to the brain, kidney, lungs and a developing baby. Sprout® watches use only Mercury Free batteries.

Recycled Fibres:

• Sprout® packaging is made from at least 80% post consumer fibers. It is both recycled and recyclable.

I am so glad to have found Sprout Watches as I know this can make a wonderful and a thoughtful gift for my friends and family. I chose to review this smart looking watch for hubby in khaki and olive green.

It has the most comfortable strap, water resistant construction and looks sturdier than any watch I have seen. I like that fact that the dial has numbers - a perfect combination of traditional and contemporary. It is so light that you would hardly feel that you are wearing a watch.

But like you take care of every watch you own, Sprout Watches suggests too avoid any unwanted condensation, watches of all specifications (water resistant or not) should not be exposed to extreme temperatures such as cold or heat.

Sprout Watches are very affordable in price. I think it is true that it is easier for people to buy eco-friendly products if they are reasonably priced. For the excellent quality exhibited, Sprout Watches are rightly priced. Thank you Sprout Watches for inventing your amazing line with sustainable resources. This is one of the brands that I will introduce my children to.

Hop over and see who would be the lucky recipient of this beautiful watch this Christmas in your family! Do you have a bubbly teenager who is vibrant with life ? Check out this watch in  dark poppy red color.

I love this Cornflower Blue color! So sweet !

 

Sport this Forest Green watch for a casual yet trendy look.Perfect gift for anyone!

If I had a daughter I would get her this as a Christmas gift to show her my love and also demonstrate how to be stylish yet kind to the earth. The subtle pink and the numbers ( I love numbers!) are sure to add some style to the wrist.

Some men like bright colors, some don't. Sprout Watches come in bright and mild colors so that everyone gets their choice and most importantly happy to look at their watch! My dad is someone who would prefer this slate grey and charcoal color combo.

Buy it for your loved ones this Christmas! Sprout Watches are available from $24 -$65 on Sprout Watches, Amazon and Nordstorm.

Let's choose these green gifts this Holiday Season and show the earth some love!

Sprout Watches is giving 1 lucky winner a chance to win this  lovely watch in Turquoise and bright green.

Here's how you can win it:

Mandatory entry:

- Visit Sprout Watches and leave a comment on what feature you like the best.

- Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect.

Extra Entries ( 1 entry each, leave separate comments):

- Like "Sprout Watches" on Facebook  and post on their wall on what feature you like the best about Sprout Watches.

- Like "Toddler Tales by Mommy" Facebook badge on my blog page ( upper right side bar)

- Become "Toddler Tales by Mommy"'s friend on Facebook.

- Follow "Sprout Watches" on Twitter

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- Subscribe to Sprout Watches by email ( bottom right side of the page)

- Follow on Networked blogs.

- Subscribe to my blog by email and you won't miss any of the giveaways!

Bonus Entry ( 2 entries each, leave separate comments) 

- Tweet about this giveaway once a day ( Enter to win a Sprout Watch @TTByM- http://tinyurl.com/2wumwql #giveaway)

 

This Giveaway is open to US and Canada until Nov 22, 2010.Random Generator will choose a winner and winner will be announced on Nov 23, 2010.There is no limit to the no.of times that you can win on my blog! Feel free to enter all Giveaways even if you have won before!

(Disclaimer: Thanks to Sprout Watches for sending me the featured product for review purpose. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way.All opinions expressed here are only my own.)