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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Saturday, January 31, 2009

"Coco-Zen...Beauty and Chocolate have come together!"

The supercool mommy blogger at Keeper of the Cheerios recently posted an amazing review of our Chocolate Body Treats. After trying our Chocolate Lip Balm, she said she was "in 7th Heaven smelling that chocolate all day."

Wanna win a $25 Coco-Zen gift certificate? Check out the review to enter! (click on the link below)


Friday, January 30, 2009

Global Exchange in Berkeley Now Carries Coco-Zen

The Global Exchange Store is the retail venue for Global Exhange, an amazing organization that for almost two decades was been promoting a global economy based not just on profit, but on people, community and planet (read more about Global Exhange). Their physical and online stores carry only Fair Trade items from around the world.

We were so excited when this giant of the Fair Trade movement contacted us and told us that they wanted to carry our Truffles-To-Go. We're honored to be represented in their Berkeley, CA location.

Global Exchange Fair Trade Store - Berkeley, CA
2840 College Avenue (at Russell)
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 548-0370
storemaster@globalexchange.org

VIDEO: People & Power - Hot Chocolate


As if economic imbalance and child labor aren't bad enough in the cocoa industry, this report by Al Jazeera shows how cocoa also play a large role in the violent conflicts of the Ivory Coast. Like conflict diamonds, there is conflict cocoa.

Part 1


Part 2

Thursday, January 29, 2009

CouponDivas' Main Diva Says She'd Bathe in Chocolate



So would we!

CouponDivas recently reviewed some of our Chocolate Body Treats and gave them the thumbs up, calling the collection the "perfect gift for the chocoholic in your life. Spoil your loved one from head to toe in chocolate." There's even a little contest where you can win a $25 gift certificate for Coco-Zen...but you have to read the review to enter! (click on the link below)


Coco-Zen Body Treats Review and Giveaway

The owner and writer of this great website, Kitty, is a fellow mom entrepreneur. She posts all sorts of great deals and discounts that cover a whole variety of categories - we love her Kids Eat Free List. It's definitely a site worth checking out!

Kitty also has a couple of other website where she lists all sort of giveaways and contests (we're listed on those too):

Stuff We Found Today - 01.29.09



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Food Stuff

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Beauty & Fashion Stuff

Tech & Science Stuff


Work & Business Stuff
  • Green Chamber of Commerce - "The Green Chamber of Commerce is a national, membership-based organization that is dedicated to fostering the success of businesses large and small that are committed to environmental and social responsibility." Wonder how this compares to Coop America/Green America (of which Coco-Zen is a member)??
  • Gig List - Jan. 29, 2009 - (Green Gigs) Here's today's list of green job postings.

School, College & Student Stuff


Nature & Environment Stuff

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

International Stuff

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Stuff We Found Today - 01.28.09



Family, Kids & Health Stuff

  • Toxic Retainers? - (showtheLOVE) "...the retainer that my child wears is made from acrylic plastic like the kind thats smells so bad at the nail salons (no joke)."

Food Stuff

Home Stuff
  • BabyGap: Organic polka-dot fitted crib sheet - Great prices on organic cotton crib sheets from $12.99 - 19.50. How great would it be if Gap could stand for "casual American ORGANIC style"?! Yo, Gap - still trying to figure out your brand identity??

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

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Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff
  • 7 Unique Airport Hotels - (Environmental Graffiti) Not really a green post, but thought this was kind of interesting and fun to look at.
  • Earth Cinema Circle - "The only DVD club dedicated to increasing social & environmental awareness through entertaining films." Think of it as an eco-Netflicks, except that you get to keep the DVDs and the packaging is made from 100% recycled paper pulp that's biodegradable.

International Stuff

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Other Random Cool Stuff

VIDEO: Kate Winslet Tricked into Fur - ZapRoot



"Kate Winslets Vanity Fair photos cause a stir over fur. Is faux fur really faux? Ocean Acidification is becoming a problem for the survival of oceanic life. And, check out new Totally Useless Crap."

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Coco-Zen Truffles Hit the Shelves of Fair & Green in Truckee, CA

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In downtown Truckee, CA you'll find a wonderful little shop called Fair & Green. Like it's name indicates, their "goal is to be a center for responsible consumerism" by featuring Fair Trade, organic and sustainable products from around the world. In addition, Fair & Green also hosts several events each month in their courtyard to both entertain and educate consumers.

We're thrilled to have Coco-Zen's Truffles-To-Go in a retail store that shares our same commitment and passion for planet & people.

Fair & Green - Affordable Gifts with Conscience
10382 Donner Pass Road, Suite 1
Truckee, CA
(530) 582-0908

Stuff We Found Today (and yesterday) - 01.27.09



Family, Kids & Health Stuff

Food Stuff

Home Stuff

Beauty & Fashion Stuff
  • H&M Gets Recycled - (EcoSalon) '...announced its plans to not only incorporate more organic cotton in their spring collection, but also recycled cotton, wool, polyester and PET bottles from fabric remnants in production." Woohoo! If more big companies start offering organic/sustainable clothing, the prices should start to come down.
  • Bubble and Bee Organic Deodorant Keeps You Fresh and Dry - (Feelgood Style) Anyone try this yet?? Wonder if it really keeps you dry.
  • Unwired organic cotton bra: Great to wear with organic T-shirts - (green LA girl) One of the few "functional" everyday (read as no bows and frills) eco-friendly bras we've seen. Check out the post for more "green" bras.

Tech & Science Stuff


Work & Business Stuff
  • Fair Trade Internship Opportunity - (Change.org: Fair Trade) "...looking for a college student or recent graduate with an interest in expanding the market for Fair Trade products. The Fair Trade program is focused on expanding availability and sales of Fair Trade products in retail stores."
  • Gig List - Jan. 26, 2009 - (Green Gigs) Yesterday's list of green jobs.

School, College & Student Stuff


Nature & Environment Stuff

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

Website Stuff

International Stuff

Political & Social Stuff

Other Random Cool Stuff

VIDEO: Evolution of Dance

Don't know who this guy is, but this is hilarious! Took us down memory lane of all those funny, yet iconic, dance moves in pop culture...and yeah, we admit to bustin' a couple of these moves back in the day.


Evolution of Dance 1



Evolution of Dance 2



Evolution of Dance For the Rest of Us (parody)

Monday, January 26, 2009

Quote of the Week - 01.25.09

"A superior man is modest in his speech,
but exceeds in his actions."
~Confucious
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"A superior chocolate is bold in its taste,
and is Fair Trade in its actions."
~Coco-Zen

VIDEO: We Need a New Engine - Repower America

Love these new ads..

VIDEO: Song Around the World "Let's Don't Worry" - Playing For Change

"Playing For Change is a movement to connect the world through music..."

Here's the 2nd song to be released (follow up to "Stand By Me")

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Stuff We Found This Weekend - 01.25.09

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Friday, January 23, 2009

VIDEO: X Games Go Green - ZapRoot

Winter X Games go green with the Trashed Recycling Store. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act will soon come into effect. Find out what it means for new and old products. Check out new Alternative Autos.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Stuff We Found Today - 01.22.09

Family, Kids & Health Stuff
  • Ziggity Zoom - Here's a fun website for kids and parents to explore. There are games, pictures to color, stories to read and listen to and many other activities - all to encourage reading, creativity and imagination.
  • Can antibacterial cleansers actually make bacteria stronger? - (Ideal Bite) "Scientists say it's no more effective than regular soap and can make germs more resistant, so go for hand cleansers that do the job without questionable chems." Our personal fave natural sanitizer is CleanWell.
  • It's Hip Hop Baby - Super cool children's DVD for ages 2 to 6 "that educates toddlers and preschoolers with fun child-friendly hip hop music."

Food Stuff
  • Plum Organics Kids Meals - (EcoStiletto) No time to make the kiddies' organic dinner?? Here's a line of frozen ones that also come in a biodegradable/compostable tray and box made of 100% recycled materials.
  • Fair Trade Morning Per: Underdog to Top Banana - (Change.org: Fair Trade) "Banana companies have been accused of horrible abuses for almost a century. Oké USA is a new kind of company, one that brings good, healthy food to people here and enhances the lives and communities where bananas are grown."
  • How Green Is My Orange? - (NYTimes.com) "How much does your morning glass of orange juice contribute to global warming? PepsiCo, which owns the Tropicana brand, decided to try to answer that question."
  • Miso Happy - (Eat. Drink. Better.) "Miso is a traditional fermented Japanese food with amazing health benefits."

Home Stuff

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

Nature & Environment Stuff

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

Website Stuff

International Stuff

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Other Random Cool Stuff

Valentine Discounts from MOM Entrepreneur Co-op Shop


Need a Valentine's Day gift??

Check out these great discounts and deals at the MOM Entrepreneur Co-op Shop. Not only can you choose from a whole host of gift ideas, you'll be supporting a mom-owned business (something we're a little partial to). There's even a special Valentine's Day discount from us...but you'll have to visit the shop to find out about it!!

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Stuff We Found Today - 01.21.09

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

Food Stuff

Home Stuff

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

Work & Business Stuff

School, College & Student Stuff


Nature & Environment Stuff

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

Website Stuff
  • Green America's Responsible Shopper - "...provides you with the real story about abuses by well-known companies,gives you actions to promote corporate responsibility, and helps you green your life and world."

International Stuff

Political & Social Stuff

Other Random Cool Stuff

Coupon Divas is Diggin' on Coco-Zen



Check out a recent review of our truffles on CouponDivas. There's even a little contest where you can win a $25 gift certificate for Coco-Zen...but you have to read the review to enter!

The owner and writer of this great website, Kitty, is a fellow mom entrepreneur. She posts all sorts of great deals and discounts that cover a whole variety of categories - we love her Kids Eat Free List. It's definitely a site worth checking out!

Kitty also has a couple of other website where she lists all sort of giveaways and contests (we're listed on those too):

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Stuff We Found Today - 01.20.09

Congratulations to our new President, Barack Obama...and congratulations to us as a society for electing him.

Happy Inauguration Day!


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Monday, January 19, 2009

VIDEO: The Cove Trailer

The Cove (2009 Sundance Film Selection) exposes a yearly dolphin slaughter in Japan committed without knowledge of the general Japanese public. This highly-toxic mercury-laden dolphin meat is then disguised as fish and sold to schools and local supermarkets.

Stuff We Found Today - 01.19.09

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

Food Stuff

Home Stuff

Beauty & Fashion Stuff
  • Pretty panties sans pesticides - (green LA girl) Funny, we often forget about making our undies organic as well too. Post include video (a little racy - NOT for kids).
  • crocs, Rock - (Recycle Your Day) We're not exactly fans of Croc over here at Coco-Zen, but good to know that they're recyclable...especially since we see sooooo many of these shoes everywhere.

Tech & Science Stuff


School, College & Student Stuff

Nature & Environment Stuff

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

International Stuff

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Sunday, January 18, 2009

Stuff We Found This Weekend - 01.18.09

Family, Kids & Health Stuff

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  • Celeb Storytellers - (Eco Child's Play) A website where celebrities narrarate children's stories.

Political & Social Stuff

Other Random Cool Stuff