"Born mid-century in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Roxanne Quimby developed an early passion for the arts and nature that was to become the central theme of her future business philosophy. In 1975, after receiving her BFA in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute, Roxanne moved to a small town in central Maine, where she used her life savings to buy her first 30 acres of woods. She built a small cabin where she and her twins, Hannah and Lucas, lived in harmony with nature for almost fifteen years without electricity, running water or other modern conveniences.
In 1989, Roxanne and her partner Burt, a beekeeper and refugee from New York, started Burt's Bees, a cottage industry which quickly evolved into an internationally renowned personal care company with a core commitment to pure ingredients, naturally efficacious formulas and earth-friendly packaging. In 2003, Roxanne sold the now multimillion dollar company, while continuing to serve on the Board of Directors and helping ensure the company maintains its commitment to natural integrity.
With the proceeds of the sale Roxanne funded two foundations. The first awards grants to nonprofit organizations in support of the environment and the arts and the second, an operating foundation, owns and maintains 70,000 acres of wilderness in the North woods of Maine. Roxanne is also the cofounder of Maine Woods Forever, a heritage conservation organization dedicated to preserving the spirit and landscape of Maine Woods.
After a yearlong respite traveling from Antarctica to Paris, Roxanne began to crave a new challenge. As a mother, designer and lifelong environmentalist, Roxanne saw a void in children's clothing wear and a lack of awareness of the benefits of organic cotton. Thus she began to "sew" the seeds of her newest venture - happygreenbee, an all organic cotton clothing line created specifically for kids."
So there you have it..the history of Happy Green Bee. I have to say this is by far one of the most interesting ones I've ever read about a company and their start. I love how generous and caring Roxanne is and how much she really loves our environment.
I was so excited to get to do a review for this company. I LOVE all things organic. Especially clothes! I love how organically grown cotton does not retain the harmful toxic residue that cotton clothing does. Clothing made with organically grown cotton is pure and natural.
Pesticide and chemically treated clothing traps heat and prevents skin from absorbing adequate moisture. This often causes rashes and eczema on sensitive skin. Organic contton is very breathable. I know when Kylee has played outside while wearing this she doesn't get nearly as hot as she does in other clothing Also, children with allergies benefit from organic cotton since it does not retain residue like chemically treated cotton does. That's a winner in my book for sure!
So what do I love about
Happy Green Bee? I love their bright and fun colors! I also love how stretchy the material is. I know Kylee will be wearing her very cute sports suit for this summer and possibly next depending on how much she grows during the year. I've also had a great experience with customer service and have no complaints in that department. Their products are made with top quality material and are very well made. Kylee has put her outfit to the test.. and I have yet to see a single string come undone! I may have to start hiding her sports suit because she wants to wear it every single day all day long. It's cute but not something she should wear out to dinner with us! Thumbs WAY up to
Happy Green Bee !
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