WIN a Dyson DC25 Vacuum Cleaner! 4/5, US

Coupons For Wisconsin recently grew to 10,000 fans on Facebook, and it’s time to celebrate! As a “thank you” to all of the wonderful fans we are giving one lucky winner a Dyson DC25 Ball All-Floors Upright Vacuum Cleaner (valued at $499)! Many wonderful bloggers have joined CFW to make this giveaway possible!

The CFW 10K Fan Celebration Giveaway will be open for entries until April 6th at 10:59p CST. The giveaway is open to entrants 18 years old and over, in the continental United States. The winner will be drawn and emailed on the 7th.

To enter, log in below, and click the “Do It” buttons to get your instructions! If the Widget isn’t showing, please refresh your browser or click “Continue Reading” to enter. If you have any problems or questions with this giveaway, please contact CFW HERE.

Good Luck!

So are you ready for some spring cleaning?! Start sharing the giveaway and don't forget to share with your friends and family!

Equipped with Dyson Ball technology, this upright vacuum cleaner sits on a ball for easy twisting and turning around furniture and obstacles–no more missed angles or tiresome back-and-forth vacuuming. The ball also encapsulates the machine’s 11 amp motor, creating a low center of gravity for even easier maneuverability. The vacuum cleaner uses Root Cyclone technology to separate dirt from the air by centrifugal force, which ensures efficient cleaning with no clogging or loss of suction.

Product Features:

• Upright vacuum cleaner with Dyson Ball technology for smooth steering
• Root Cyclone technology ensures no clogging or loss of suction
• Effective for all floor types; motorized brushbar; Telescope Reach wand
• HEPA filter; certified asthma friendly; hygienic dust bin; on-board tools
• Measures 12-1/5 by 15-2/5 by 42-2/5 inches; 5-year parts-and-labor warranty

This giveaway is in no way associated or sponsored or endorsed by Dyson, Facebook, Twitter, Google or any other website. It is sponsored by the Bloggers listed on the Rafflecopter Entry Forms.

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Wexy Lunch & Munch Bags & a giveaway!

Review & Giveaway

Wexy Bags are a great idea for moms & dads who want to encourage their kids to eat healthy & a FUN way for adults who want to LIVEN up their lunches too! Designed and created by 2 Moms in the USA who wanted to encourage their kids to make good choices from whole foods - that means veggies, fruits, whole grain crackers and other treats that are nutritious and yummy.

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Wexy Bags:

• are Eco Friendly, Biodegradable, Disposable, Recyclable and Reusable!
• are made using 100% recycled material!
• Help kids learn and get excited about learning how to be environmentally friendly and using sustainable materials.
• Feature 4 different colored "monsters": Sammy Surfer is gluten & dairy FREE! Scout the Soccer Player loves healthy foods! Bailey the Bubble Blower loves organic foods and Dusty the Diver loves raw foods! Each of these little monsters help your child learn about lifelong healthy habits, good food choices AND your kid can have FUN picking out which bag they want - just like the other kids who have all the sweet cupcakes and chips!

Meet The Monsters
Each little moster has their own story and you can use these stories to teach your kids about healthy foods and how they help our bodies grow. 
Scout's favorite color is ORANGE and he loves learning how to cook and how healthy foods make him FEEL good! Scout says:
"When I don't eat healthy my body feels sluggish and I want to go to sleep ~ and that isn't good for sports!"
Visit each of the monsters and read their stories - just click on their pictures and learn each of their names. =D

You can purchase Wexy Bags on the website 3 boxes for $12.99 Click Here.

You might consider prepacking your snack bags if you use crackers, mini cookies, etc and then pack up healthy snacks like fruit, carrots, etc on a daily basis.

One of the Treats that WexyBags is offering you is a download of their e-book:

** Top 25 Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids **

You might also check out this link for ideas for balanced lunches for picky eaters. And if you see any bento box pins - a lot of those finger foods are great for these little eco-friendly bags!

I was given a sample box of Wexy Bags to review on GivingNSharing. I was not required to post a positive review and no money exchanged hands. Thanks Wexy!

Found this while hopping the net...

I'm wandering the net entering giveaways which I don't do that often anymore. I'm just to swamped with my Usborne Books business, 2 blogs, etc and I just haven't seen that much that I feel I "gotta" have. I did find this awesome recipe that I definitely hafta have - I'm afraid I won't find it again.

I found this recipe on a darling blog I haven't been to before (can you imagine?). Kylie is a freelance natural health writer and the found of Everblossom - a blog with all kinds of great posts, recipes and thoughts like the "health benefits of coffee" (she's a coffee-a-holic), how to "brighten" someones day - with 17 ideas! And here is my new favorite - with my fibromyalgia I'd probably burn through a pot a week!

Homemade, All Natural Muscle Soother

Ingredients:

1/2 cup shea butter

1 T beeswax pastilles (can be omitted but balm will melt without it if it gets too warm, keep in a cool location - not in your purse!)

ginger essential oil

peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

1. Melt the shea butter in a double boiler until all chunks have disappeared.
Remove from the heat as quickly as possible to avoid cooking away nutrients.
It doesn't take long!

2. Stir in 10 drops of each oil.

3. Pour mixture into a metal or glass container. Can use a small tin or a mason
jar.

4. Let cool - stick it in the fridge or freezer to make it set up faster.

5. Rub into achy muscles.

If you need it stronger melt down and add 5 more drops of each oil until it's the 
strength you like. You can get all ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs per Kylie.


This recipe is from everblossom.net

Upcoming Giveaway: Coupons For Wisconsin 10K Celebration Dyson Giveaway

Coupons For Wisconsin recently grew to 10,000 fans on Facebook, and it's time to celebrate! As a "thank you" to all of the wonderful fans we will be giving one lucky winner a Dyson DC25 Ball All-Floors Upright Vacuum Cleaner (valued at $499)! Many wonderful bloggers have joined CFW to make this giveaway possible!

The giveaway will start Friday the 30th and run for a week. The winner will be emailed on the 31st.

So are you ready for some spring cleaning?! Start sharing the giveaway, and make sure to be ready to enter on the 30th!

Equipped with Dyson Ball technology, this upright vacuum cleaner sits on a ball for easy twisting and turning around furniture and obstacles--no more missed angles or tiresome back-and-forth vacuuming. The ball also encapsulates the machine's 11 amp motor, creating a low center of gravity for even easier maneuverability. The vacuum cleaner uses Root Cyclone technology to separate dirt from the air by centrifugal force, which ensures efficient cleaning with no clogging or loss of suction.

Product Features:

• Upright vacuum cleaner with Dyson Ball technology for smooth steering
• Root Cyclone technology ensures no clogging or loss of suction
• Effective for all floor types; motorized brushbar; Telescope Reach wand
• HEPA filter; certified asthma friendly; hygienic dust bin; on-board tools
• Measures 12-1/5 by 15-2/5 by 42-2/5 inches; 5-year parts-and-labor warranty

This giveaway is in no way associated or sponsored by Dyson

Monday's Hops - Life in General....

 

  

This week is going to be BUSY! I have 3 giveaways ending:

1) Spring Into Books Hop - War of the Seasons, Bk 1 (kids 15+ to adults) Fantasy, 3/31
2) Awesome book for bloggers & business people: The Quick and Easy Guide to Branding Your Business and Creating Massive Sales with Pinterest (click here), 3/31
3) Spring For Corsages Giveaway

Coming up THIS Wednesday:




I'd LUV some comments on this post if you have time. If you'd like a comment on a post just let me know - leave a comment below this post so I know. Thanks!

Click Here: Spring Reading For Kids 

A networking event to go to on Tuesday through Constant Contact at the Joslyn Castle here in Omaha:

A Bookfair to close:
It's NOT to late to order your books for Easter Baskets! Did you know you can fill those baskets with TREATS that are GOOD for your children ~ things don't break and fall apart 24 hours after your kids play with them? The Northwest Preschool Bookfair closes on Wednesday 3/29 and you'll have the books in time for Easter (in the continental states & HI/AK only please - I've never shipped to HI & AK so I don't know shipping times for there or for the APO's.)

If you'd like to order to help out the preschool & order books for Easter (or anytime), click the "Enter Here" button:

Are you a blogger?
Click here for a blogger opportunity you might be interested in!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I'll be by your place this week as I have time. Be sure to leave me a comment below so I can make sure I follow you back! Thx, Tina!

The Quick and Easy Guide to Branding Your Business and Creating Massive Sales with Pinterest

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Mom Blog Society. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Book Review & Giveaway

The Quick and Easy Guide to Branding Your Business and Creating Massive Sales with Pinterest

by Kim Garst

ASIN: B00792SJ0U

Size: 766 KB, English

Purchase on Amazon for $4.97: Ebook

About the book:
Pinterest, though rhyming with interest, is only loosely related! Basically, it’s a virtual pinboard just like the corkboards we had in our rooms as kids and you may still have in your home or office. Pinterest is a social networking site that allows users to create photo collections online – like online, upscale scrapbooking. It is primarily a photo sharing website where the members are allowed to create albums pertaining to a certain theme or pattern.

Over a very short period of time, Pinterest has become one of the leading social media networks. Fairly recently, given that it launched in early 2010, the site has grown in leaps and bounds and is viewed as a strong competitor to the older social media networking websites. At present, the website attracts over 11 million visits each week, placing it among the top 10 social networks.

Over the past few years, businesses have been using social media websites for promoting and boosting their businesses. The same is the case with Pinterest. You might be wondering how a photo sharing website can help your business become a success.

This book is intended to be a guide for using Pinterest to strengthen your business and brand.


My thoughts:
It seems "Branding" is the Buzz Word of 2012 doesn't it? Everywhere I turn I see another business changing their name, their colors, combining different stores all into one big store, changing their business cards, flyers, posters, etc - all to seem new and different to customers and hopefully bring in more revenue.


Is it working? How can you do the same for your home business - or even a big business that you work for? Well, you can do all the above - but there is another step that you can do to round out your online presence.


Pinterest.

Did you know? Women make up the largest percentage of shoppers. Why? They do the grocery shopping, the clothes shopping, pay the bills, take care of the kids, etc... So, by branding and building your business' presence on Pinterest - where 80% of users are 'WOMEN' (!) you are reaching a huge audience on a daily, weekly, monthly basis!

I was reading the book "The Quick and Easy Guide to Branding Your Business and Creating Massive Sales with Pinterest" by Kim Garst tonight. I've been wanting to feature the fundraisers Usborne Books has with Cards For A Cause Fundraisers and also my bookfairs. Kim shares ideas on how to start up your Pinterest Page and how to set it up to maximize your public reach which I'm going to definitely try. One thing I'm also definitely going to do is add a Pinterest button with my other Share This buttons. I've got a small list of actionable things I can do.

You can purchase the ebook here - it's only $4.97 (it's FREE for Prime Members) and well worth the money. Kim gives you so many tips that everyone from the beginner to the advanced marketing person can use. Some of the things she covers are:

1) Setting up your Pinterest Page  

Pinterest is a site that you can join only by invitation. 

2) How to know if your business can use Pinterest & how to use it to promote.

3) How to use Pinterest for "Customer Testimonials" - gotta check that one out!

4) Product Offers - available to Pinterest customers only. 

5) Setting up a Catalog of your products (she suggests to wait on this one until after you set up your following - you don't seem as "in your face" then).

There is so much more to this book. I will definitely be putting many of these ideas into motion. So watch and see....



For more information:
www.kimgarst.com
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/kimgarst
FB: www.facebook.com/kimgarst
Twitter: www.twitter.com/kimgarst

Articles you may be interested in:

How to get started with Pinterest

How to Add a Pinterest Tab to Your Facebook Fan Page

After you follow me - be sure to enter the $50 in FREE Books drawing right from my Pinterest Page! You can see my list of what I'd pick out if I win - what would you pick out?

Click here to purchase 

You can purchase your own copy of The Quick and Easy Guide to Branding Your Business and Creating Massive Sales with Pinterest by Kim Garst for $4.97.    

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SPRING FOR CORSAGES GIVEAWAY

SPRING FOR CORSAGES GIVEAWAY

Welcome to the Spring for Corsages Giveaway! I have teamed up with seventeen other bloggers to bring you this great giveaway from Sew Simple Designs.

  

This great company was established in July of 2011 when Rachel found her self unemployed and hours away from family and friends.  She has a variety of corsages, headbands barrettes and more!

Now we want to give you one of three corsages and one lucky winner will get a $10 credit to Sew Simple Designs to choose their own! Use the Rafflecopter below to enter.
Thanks for visiting and enjoy the giveaway!
Good luck!

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$100 Rainy Day Facebook Frenzy ~ Blogger Opportunities

 

FREE opportunity for bloggers to gain more followers. It's easy - all you need to do is a quick little blog post sharing this opportunity with the link for people to sign up. Bloggers get:

• More Facebook Followers!
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• and the list goes on....

Would YOU like more Facebook Followers? If so, sign up here:

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PS: the BEST part is that not only do you get more Facebook Followers (!) but you also get to enter the contest for....... 
 
$100! Wow!

Victory Gardens

WWI Victory Garden Poster

I was watching The Victory Garden tonight and it seems there is a movement in the US to encourage community gardening. You can actually join a website and commit to growing your own garden, sharing your produce and encouraging others in your neighborhood to plant, grow and share the produce with others in their community.

There have always been gardens and communities that need to grow food together to feed everyone but during World War I and II public food was severely rationed and available food was very limited. In 1917, Charles Lathrop Pack organized the National War Garden Commission and launched the war garden campaign in hopes to help raise food for people at home and loosen the purse strings for feeding the troops. Communities were encouraged to cultivate available private and public lands which meant over 5 million gardens were planted and food production exceeded $1.2 billion by the end of WWI.

By 1944, a poster campaign encouraged planting gardens and over 20 million Americans responded to the call. These gardens produced up to 40% of all the vegetable produce being consumed nationally.

Victory gardens were planted in backyards and on apartment-building rooftops, with the occasional vacant lot plowed to use as a cornfield or for vine growing plants. You could find gardens in New York around vacant "Riverside", San Francisco in the Golden Gate Park - most notably and Eleanor Roosevelt even planted one at the White House. In London, large sections of Hyde Park were plowed into plots.    

                         

                         A Victory Garden in San Francisco

There seems to be a new push toward Victory Gardens (is it because of the last 10 years of war? 9/11? or just a new found pride in our nation's health and wellness?). Most recently Michelle Obama, the presidents wife, planted a large kitchen garden on the grounds of the White House (2009). It's the first since Eleanor Roosevelt planted her garden in support of our nation's troops.

There are still 2 Victory Gardens around. The Fenway Victory Gardens in the Back Bay Fens of Boston, Massachusetts mostly features flowers now and the Dowling Community Garden in Minneapolis, Minnesota still focuses on vegetables.

I found this information on Wikipedia.

Terms:

Victory Gardens are individuals growing food at home while sharing experience and crops resulting in increasing individual and community involvement.

Victory Garden Networks are a collection of neighbors growing food at home and sharing together.

People's Victory Gardens are a collection of people growing food in a common space sharing the work, learning and harvest.

You can learn more about Victory Gardens at http://www.victorygardenfoundation.org/ where you can sign up, find a garden near you, commit to starting or participating in a Network and find help or suggestions for any questions you might have. You might also check out The Victory Garden page on PBS - click here.

I thought you might like this video - I found it very interesting:




Hints for a Complete GOURMET GARDEN, on the cheap! - More cool how to projects

Other articles you might enjoy:

• Vegetable Growing Guide

Song of My Heart ~ Blog Tour

 

Review & Blog Tour

Song of My Heart

by Kim Vogel Sawyer

ISBN: 978-0764207860

$10.19 (paperback)

$8.99 (kindle)

About the book:

Sadie Wagner has always been devoted to her family. So when her stepfather is injured and can't work, she decides to leave home and accept a position as a clerk at the mercantile in Goldtree, Kansas. Goldtree also offers the opportunity to use her God-given singing talent--though the promised opera house is far different from what she imagined. With her family needing every cent she can provide, Sadie will do anything to keep her job.

McKane comes to Goldtree at the request of the town council. The town has been plagued by bootlegging operations, and Thad believes he can find the culprit. 

After he earns enough money doing sheriff work, he wants to use it to pay for his training to become a minister.

Thad is immediately attracted to the beautiful singer who performs in Asa Baxter's unusual opera house, but when he hears her practicing bawdy tunes, he begins to wonder if she's far less innocent than she seems. And when Sadie appears to be part of the very crimes he's come to investigate, is there any hope the love blossoming between them will survive?

My thoughts:

Kim has created another winner!  Song of My Heart  is about love - love for family, love for others and fear - fear of doing the wrong thing and not knowing how to fix it.


With characters like Shelva & Melva (that takes imagination!) who add some comedy, Sadie who is innocent and naive, Thad the Sheriff with dreams of becoming a minister (he's a little "strait-laced" & was hired to investigate signs of bootlegging) and Sid. Sid is the "bad-boy" - the one who helps Sadie find a job and then starts acting strangely. 


I usually have problems reading books like this, particularly christian fiction because they end up "sappy" or too sweet and naive. But I didn't find Song of My Heart to be like this at all. I enjoyed reading a book that I almost felt a part of - I got to know the characters and it felt like the story was unfolding right in front of me. The story flows from one scene to the next seamlessly and kept me "hooked" from start to finish. I recommend this book for families. It's a great book for mother/daughter reading and book clubs too. 


Kim has this verse at the bottom of her website and when I read it I thought that this could of been the theme verse for the book. One that the lead character, Sadie, could have used to lead and guide her instead of not trusting God to help her with decisions and going down the wrong path as she does. Things would of been a lot less stressful for her in the long run. It would for all of us "characters" - real and fictional.


The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deut 31:8 (NIV)


Thanks Kim for a very enjoyable story!

 About the author:

Kim Vogel Sawyer is the author of nineteen novels, including several CBA and ECPA bestsellers. Her books have won the ACFW Book of the Year Award, the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, and the Inspirational Readers Choice Award. Kim is active in her church, where she leads women's fellowship and participates in both voice and bell choirs. In her spare time, she enjoys drama, quilting, and calligraphy. Kim and her husband, Don, reside in central Kansas, and have three daughters and six grandchildren.

She invites you to visit her Web site at www.kimvogelsawyer.com for more information. 

Please Tweet:

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Celebrate with Kim by entering to win a Nook Tablet and connecting with her at the Book Chat Party on 3/29!

One "songbird" winner will receive:

A Nook Tablet

Song of My Heart by Kim Vogel Sawyer

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends 3/28/12. Winner will be announced at Kim's Book Chat Facebook Party on 3/29. Kim will be hosting an evening of chat, fun trivia and more! She'll also be giving away some GREAT prizes: gift certificates, books, and much more!

So grab your copy of Song of My Heart and join Kim and friends on the evening of March 29th for an evening of fun.

Don't miss a moment of the fun. RSVP TODAY and tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 29th!

Sixty Acres and a Bride

Blog Tour ~ Review & Giveaway Notes

 

Sixty Acres and a Bride

by Regina Jennings

ISBN: 978-0764209901

$10.19 (paperback)

$6.29 (kindle)

She's Finally Found a Place to Call Home... How Far Will She Go to Save It?

With nothing to their names, young widow Rosa Garner and her mother-in-law return to their Texas family ranch. Only now the county is demanding back taxes and the women have just three months to pay.

Though facing eviction, Rosa falls in love with the countryside and the wonderful extended family who want only her best. They welcome her vivacious spirit and try to help her navigate puzzling American customs. She can't help but stand out, though, and her beauty captures attention.

Where some offer help with dangerous strings attached, only one man seems honorable. But when Weston Garner, still grieving his own lost love, is unprepared to give his heart, Rosa must decide to what lengths she will go to save her future. Read an excerpt: http://ow.ly/9sK2C.

My Thoughts:
I loved this book! Rosa is a young bride whose husband and father in law dies in a mining accident. Her husband's family introduced her to the Lord while they were still in Mexico and helped her grow in her faith. After her family threw her out of the house because she chooses to become a Christian and not follow the family religion they take her in as a daughter and she ends up marrying their son not for love but because he had taken her in and was protecting her.


Rosa and her Mother in Law return to Texas to the family farm and find out that the taxes have not been paid for several years and they are in danger of losing their home if $160 is not paid within 3 months (can you imagine?). Between planting a garden, sewing/embroidery, raising chickens and keeping sheep that a family member has given them they hope they will have the money and be able to stay. Of course, men from town have noticed Rosa who is beautiful and single, a nasty neighbor starts stalking her and Rosa turns to Weston (her deceased husband's cousin) for help with protection and the farm.


The story takes place in the 1800's and you see some discrimination against Rosa who is Hispanic & a Mexican Indian. You also see her struggle as she learns American customs and the language (although her English is impeccable), her fear of the neighbor and her struggle with another loveless marriage and her pride in paying her debt and not relying on Weston beyond what he has done for her family. 


The author does a wonderful job showing the difference in the Mexican and Texan customs and the story is very well told. The situation with the neighbor is tastefully done and while there is a section at the end of the book that's a bit scary there are no graphic scenes. It will be a good opportunity for you moms to discuss safety and trusting their feelings about others with your daughters. I look forward to reading more of Regina Jennings books!

About the author:

Regina Jennings is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English and a history minor. She has worked at The Mustang News and First Baptist Church of Mustang, along with time at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and various livestock shows. She now lives outside Oklahoma City with her husband and four children. Meet Regina here.

Learn more about Regina by visiting her website: www.reginajennings.com.

Be sure to visit the Blog Tour to read other blogger's reviews 

and find other blogs you LUV as much as GivingNSharing! 

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Celebrate with Regina by entering to win a Kindle Fire and coming to her Author Chat Party on 3/27!



One fortunate winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire
• Sixty Acres and a Bride by Regina Jennings

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends 3/26/12. Winner will be announced at Regina's Author Chat Facebook Party on 3/27. Regina will be hosting an evening of chat, fun trivia and more!  She'll also be giving away some GREAT prizes: gift certificates, books, and some beautiful silver jewerly!

So grab your copy of Sixty Acres and a Bride and join Regina and friends on the evening of March 27th for an evening of fun.

Don't miss a moment of the fun. RSVP TODAY and tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 27th!

What's for Dinner tonight?

 

Parmesan Crusted Bruschetta Chicken

(YUM!)

Serves 4 * Cook Time: 20 minutes

1/2 cup Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lbs)

4 tsp Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup Wish-Bone Robusto Italian Dressing or Wish-Bone Italian Dressing

1 Tb chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tsp dried basil leaves, crushed

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Combine Mayonnaise with cheese in a medium bowl. Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Even top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.

3. Bake 20 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.

meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in medium bowl.

4. To serve, evenly top chicken with bruschetta mixture.

Thanks Hellmann's for another great chicken dish! 

EcoStoreUSA ~ review

Prior to beginning my blog and getting to read all the wonderful "green" and "natural" blogs that are out there I really hadn't gotten involved in the organic, natural scene other than to try to get foods from the farmer's market and using whole food supplements from JP+.  One of the benefits has been getting to try and use products that I know are high quality, natural, have No Nasty Chemicals^TM  and ultimately I can feel good about standing behind and suggesting to my friends.

Today I have a review of 2 of EcoStoreUSA's household products. EcoStoreUSA has made an effort to make a difference in the community through education and challenges each of us to Join The Movement. You stay informed and able to help educate the world about eco-friendly products that contribute to healthy lifestyles & you will automatically be entered to WIN exclusive product promotions, join their valued supporter list and receive updates on New Products, Special Promotions and Sales. Click here to Join the Movement!

~ Product Review

If you have sensitive skin like I do you may want to consider trying the Coconut & Vanilla Body Wash. I loved how it smelled and it sudded up really nice using one of those mesh pouf balls we all love. The only thing I didn't really care for is when you pour it out the body wash is very thin and you can waste it if you aren't careful and it also makes the bottle pretty slippery so it is a little easy to drop. On the other hand due to it being so thin you don't have to use as much, you don't end up with soapy crud on the walls and surfaces of your tub or shower. To me that is a HUGE blessing! It would be wonderful if the body wash was packaged in a bottle that we could add a pump to so it's not wasted and you can control it easier.

If you don't care for coconut you might look at the Orange & Patchouli or the Rose & Cardamon Body Washes and if you prefer bar soaps there are several kinds like Vanilla, Manuka Honey & Kelp, Lemongrass and Coconut for you to choose from.

Prices:

Body Washes - $4.75 for a 13.5 oz bottle (it's big!)

Hand Washes - $3.40 for a 8.5 oz bottle w/ pump

Bar Soaps - $1.80 for a 2.8 oz bar

Note: ecoSTORE USA body care products do not contain Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, artificial dyes, perfumes or preservatives, which means they are extremely kind to sensitive skin. All of their soaps are created from pure vegetable oils and natural fragrances.  

Pure Oxygen Whitener:

I also received a bottle of the Pure Oxygen Whitener ($7.85 35 oz!!) which when I ordered it I was thinking it was similar to a bleach for laundry - and it is - but it does so much more than that! It can be used for diapers as well as everyday cleaning - toilets, sinks, anything that you would normally use Comet on it will do. Basically the Whitener is a powdered cleaner made from mineral salts and plant based ingredients. You just pour it on the surface (a little goes a long way) and then add a little water to your scouring pad (or sponge if using that) and scour it on. Once it dissolves in water oxygen is released and it gently lifts stains and dirt to clean and whiten whatever your using it on.

I have a very old porcelain sink in my kitchen that is really stained and scratched and I thought I would try the Whitener on that just to see if it might help clean up my sink a little bit. I scoured the sink and left a fairly thick coating on the sink and then left it overnight. Normally you won't need to do that - but that sink was nasty looking! The next morning I went to check it out and I was really surprised how much of the stains had been lifted up (really wish I had taken pictures of this!). 

You can also use the Whitener on colored clothing without worrying about it "bleaching" white spots through and ruining your clothes. It's Enzyme Free formula helps keep Whites -WHITE and if your whites are old and dingy looking it lighten up any stains if not get rid of them altogether.

Other Cleaning products you might be interested in:

 

I received actual products from EcoStoreUSA to review. I was not required to write a positive review and no money exchanged hands. All comments and thoughts within this review are my own.