What is Coco-Zen?

Coco-Zen is a state of nirvana achieved by surrendering to the taste and aroma
of luscious, rich chocolate.

It's knowing that you are helping our planet and its people,
because all of our treats are handmade from organic and Fair Trade Certified™ chocolate.

A state of ecstasy, peace and harmony, Coco-Zen is oneness with chocolate.

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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Stuff We Found Today - 10.30.08

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

Food Stuff

Home Stuff

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

Tech & Science Stuff


Nature & Environment Stuff

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff
  • Still Rock N' Roll: The Balanced Stone Art of Shane Hart - (post from Eco-Chick) These images are for real. Joyce saw this guy balance rocks on top of each other years ago down in San Diego. Talk about being one with nature.
  • Whole Travel - "...a portal for discovering sustainable travel opportunities." Not just about booking flights and accomadations, but finding great travel experiences that are ecoo-friendly. Read more about them.

Website Stuff
  • CostToDrive.com - Ever wanted to know what it would cost to drive somewhere? Check out this site.
  • Hollywood Goes Green - Here's a site dedicated to getting the industry players in Hollywood to embrace sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint. Apparently the industry is not quite as green as some of its celebrities.

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Real Mothers

*This was originally posted on The Mom Entrepreneur.

Real Mothers
Real Mothers do not eat quiche; they do not have time to make it.

Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox.

Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy kids.

Real Mothers know that dried play dough does not come out of shag carpets.

Real Mothers do not want to know what the vacuum just sucked up.

Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?' and get their answer when a little voice says, 'Because I love you best'.

Real Mothers know that a child's growth is not measured by height or years or grade...
It is marked by the progression of Mama to Mom to Mother.


The Images of Mother
4 YEARS OF AGE - My Mama can do anything!
8 YEARS OF AGE - My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot!
12 YEARS OF AGE - My Mother doesn't really know quite everything.
14 YEARS OF AGE - Naturally, Mother doesn't know that either.
16 YEARS OF AGE - Mother? She has no clue!
18 YEARS OF AGE - That old woman? She's way out of date!
25 YEARS OF AGE - Well, she might know a little bit about it.
35 YEARS OF AGE - Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion.
45 YEARS OF AGE - Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?
65 YEARS OF AGE - Wish I could talk it over with Mom.


The beauty of a mama is not in the clothes she wears,
The figure that she carries,
Or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a mama must be seen from in her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart,
The place where love resides.
The beauty of a mama is not in a facial mole,
But true beauty is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring that she lovingly gives,
The passion that she shows,
And the beauty of a mama
With passing years only grows!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

VIDEO: PowerVote Webcast with Al Gore

In a webcast targeted to college students, Vice President Al Gore discuss how energy and climate are at the core of the economic and security issues we face...and why elections matter.

PowerVote Webcast

Stuff We Found Today - 10.29.08

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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Stuff We Found Today - 10.28.08

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VIDEO: Kids Speak Out On Fair Trade, Global Warming and the Environment

Although all of us are now beginning to realize and feel the impact of our actions on the world around us, it is our children and grandchildren that will have to truly bear the consequences of our actions. Well, these kids are speaking up!!

Elijah Harrison Gives a Fair Trade Pitch




An Inconvenient Youth - Trailer




Live Earth Children

Monday, October 27, 2008

Stuff We Found Today - 10.27.08

Food Stuff

Home Stuff

Beauty & Fashion Stuff
  • Reclaimed Chic: The Best Recycled Leather Bags - (post form Green Grechen) We admit - we're suckers for gorgeous leather bags. So we're thrilled to hear about these bags made from recycled/reclaimed leather (think old leather jackets, upholstery, etc).

Tech & Science Stuff


Work & Business Stuff

School, College & Student Stuff

Nature & Environment Stuff

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

Website Stuff
  • Inhabitots - "...a resource for parents, families, and anyone else interested in sustainable modern design for children." Sustainability, modern design, kid/family focused - we love it!
  • Google Earth Adds Underwater Ocean Element - (post from Planetsave) If you already love Google Earth, this is a whole new experience. Ocean lovers, you're going to dig this!
  • Vote For Me Because I Can't - An amazing site where children share their message to voters via vidoes (much like YouTube). Read a review of this site on TheDailyGreen's post.

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Sunday, October 26, 2008

Quote of the Week - 10.26.08

"There are only two mistakes one can make
along the road to truth;
not going all the way, and not starting."
~Buddha
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"There is only ONE mistake one can make
along the road to chocolate nirvana;
not buying Fair Trade."
~Coco-Zen

Stuff We Found This Weekend - 10.26.08

Family, Kids & Health Stuff
  • CPSC Issues Warning About Dangerous Onesies - (post from Eco Child's Play) "...the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) and Carter’s issued a formal advisory regarding the tag-less labels from Carters Fall 2007 line."
  • Chemicals and Children - (post from Green & Clean Mom) Webcast featuring Seventh Generation, Dr. Alan Greene and the Environmental Working Group.

Food Stuff

Home Stuff

Tech & Science Stuff

Nature & Environment Stuff

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

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Friday, October 24, 2008

VIDEO: Bye Bye Bottled Water - ZapRoot

Here's the latest from ZapRoot...

Bye Bye Bottled Water

Stuff We Found Today - 10.24.08

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School, College & Student Stuff

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Website Stuff
  • Goop - Gwyneth Paltrow has launched a new website where she shares personal experiences, advice tips and even recipes. The site's not yet fully complete, but you can sign up for the newsletter.
  • Best Buy's Vampire Awareness Day - Best Buys educates the public on vampire loads...and has a campy video to help illustrate.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008

Stuff We Found Today - 10.23.08

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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Joyce Interviewed On MOMboTV

Coco-Zen founder Joyce Kushner was recently interviewed on MOMboTV!! Here's the post:

How Does She MOMbo?...An Interview With Joyce Kushner

Stuff We Found Today - 10.22.08

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Stuff We Found Today - 10.21.08

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Monday, October 20, 2008

Eco-Chic Shopping Event in San Francisco



Hey all you eco-fashionistas in the SF Bay Area!

Don't forget that the Eco-Chic Shopping Event in San Francisco is being held this Thursday 10/23 at the Regency Center, featuring cutting edge green designers. Read the invite and pass along to your eco-chic friends. The first 300 guest will receive a gift bag full of sample goodies (including Coco-Zen truffles!!) - read the list of participating sponsors and partners.

Event hosted by Appel & Frank - visit www.appelandfrank.com to purchase tickets in advance.

Stuff We Found Today - 10.20.08

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Work & Business Stuff
  • How to Get a Mob of Customer to Your Liquor Stores - (post from EcoLocalizer) "Rather than using traditional, “stick” tactics (protesting, street theater, etc.), Carrotmob offers a “carrot” to businesses that commit to greening themselves..."

School, College & Student Stuff

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

Website Stuff
  • Earth Promise - Check out this "online community where environmentally conscious people use the site as a platform to document changes in their everyday lives." Read more about it.

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Sunday, October 19, 2008

Quote of the Week - 10.19.08

"Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love,
a gift to that person, a beautiful thing."
~Mother Theresa
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"Every time you give someone Fair Trade chocolate, ditto..."
~Coco-Zen

Stuff We Found Today - 10.19.08

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Stuff We Found Today - 10.18.08

Food Stuff

Tech & Science Stuff

Nature & Environment Stuff

Other Random Cool Stuff
  • October Is Fair Trade Month - (Coco-Zen repost) We're giving away free "I Support Fair Trade" kits all month long - get yours!! Plus, you can earn a $5 Coco-Zen gift certificate - get the details.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Truffles-To-Give is Editor's Pick in GourmetByMail


We are thrilled to announce that Coco-Zen's Truffles-To-Give was recently chosen as an Editor's Pick in GourmetByMail.com - an online publication that features online mail-order companies offering unique, gourmet items.

Stuff We Found Today - 10.17.08

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

Home Stuff
  • A Non-Toxic Bed - (post from Green & Clean Mom) A blogger mom's search for a "safe and non-toxic organic mattress and bedding" for her young child moving out of the crib.
  • Green Home Product Gift Ideas - (post from TheDailyGreen) "Stylish green products and decorations for the home."

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

Tech & Science Stuff


Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

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VIDEO: Killing Bambi For Your Salad - ZapRoot

Here's the latest from ZapRoot:

Killing Bambi For Your Salad

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Stuff We Found Today - 10.16.08

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

Food Stuff

Home Stuff
  • Alternative Construction & Energy Expo 2008 - Being held at Santa Cruz Fair Grounds October 25th and 26th. It is FREE. Construction, landscaping & water workshops for professionals and homeowners, the "Green Zone Family Area," and a "Green" Market Place, featuring over 50 vendors.
  • Greenspace - More that just a store, but a showroom and information source for green living. Read more about them.
  • A Paper Kitchen - (post from EcoSalon) Green kitchen fixtures with "doors, drawers, panels and counter tops produced from a composite material of 100% post-consumer recycled paper mixed with non-toxic, petroleum-free resin (made from crushed cashews)."

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

Tech & Science Stuff


Work & Business Stuff

Website Stuff
  • Kevin Bacon's SixDegrees.Org - (post from Ecorazzi) "...support your favorite charities by donating or creating fundraising badges — as well as check out the favorite causes of other people, including celebrities."

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Stuff We Found Today - 10.15.08

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Website Stuff
  • showtheLOVE - Make It All Better - Super cool website that's just the perfect combination of eco-friendly tips, articles and info, mixed with a little green celebrity gossip. "showtheLove.com provides escapism, optimism, activism and sarcasm." Just up our alley!! Read more about them.

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