Real Moms Real Views

Party Green-Style {GreenPartyGoods Review}

GreenPartyGoodsLogo I love parties…I love going to them and hosting them, with lots or a few people we love. But I’ve always felt bad about all those paper plates I used and plastic party favors I gave out. GreenPartyGoods can help you host your next party while taking less toll on the environment. Their website says it best:

GreenPartyGoods knows that parents and other celebrators, given the convenience of shopping for eco friendly products that are stylish and sensible, will embrace this option.

All of GreenPartyGoods’ products meet at least one of these criteria: recycled, re-useable, biodegradable, sustainable, or organic.

GreenPartyGoods also has quite a selection of eco-friendly gifts to give! I was sent an AluminumWaterBottle aluminum water bottle for review. I have been wanting one of these for a while to bring with me to refill my girls’ straw cups when we go out. I was tired of all the half-filled plastic bottles in my car and not knowing what really happens to them when I put them in the recycling bin. Now I just fill it up with filtered water from our fridge…this also will save us a lot of money! The bottle fits right in my bag and has a handy clip for hanging on the outside of my bag as well. And it’s soooo pretty! Many of their water bottles are adorned with prints from the Victoria and Albert Museum Archive in London. I would definitely love to receive this as a gift and will keep this in mind for upcoming birthdays and the holidays.

GreenPartyGoods completes your eco-friendly party with plates made from corn, utensils made of potatoes, non-toxic toys and games to entertain your little guests, the most adorable wooden party favors, biodegradable crepe paper streamers, cardboard but reusable (and very cute) cupcake towers and more.

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I’m glad to have found a convenient resource that will provide me with environmentally responsible but tasteful products for my next celebration. Visit GreenpartyGoods for more information, Like them on Facebook and subscribe to their email list for eco-friendly party ideas and to keep up with what’s new.

{Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks GreenPartyGoods for providing the Aluminum Water Bottle for this review. }

Stephanie

Earth-Friendly Learning and Fun {innovativeKids Review}

InnovativeKidsLogo innovativeKids celebrates its 10th birthday and continues its mission of bringing the best of fun and learning to children around the world. Recently innovativeKids launched a series of eco-friendly toys called green start™. Designed for ages 18 months to 6 years old, the green start™ series is designed to help give very young children an awareness of the natural world and an understanding of how people are interconnected with everything around them. innovativeKids believes that by giving preschoolers a green start, it will be that much easier for them to incorporate environmentally friendly practices into their everyday lives as they grow.

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I am always looking for more earth-friendly children’s items and was happy to review some green start™ products. We received the Puppy Palooza Giant Floor Puzzle, the Numbers in Nature Book & Game Set, and the Little Polar Bear Storybook and Plush Box set. I immediately fell in love with the adorable illustrations! My girls were eager to start playing with them as well…little did they know they were learning about numbers and the environment! These have   quickly become my girls’ favorites.

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The packaging of these products was beautiful as well as recyclable. I was also impressed that the memory cards in the Numbers in Nature Book and Game Set were so durable. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, my girls can be rough on their toys! I am confident that all of these books, toys, and games will withstand even them. And I love the convenience of their boxed gift sets! green start™ products are available at Barnes & Noble and Borders, as well as Amazon and the innovativeKids website.

It’s not surprising at all that innovativeKids has received all of these awards: Dr. Toy, Creative Child, iParenting Media Awards, Independent Publisher Book Awards, New
York Book Show Awards, Parents’ Choice Awards, The Lion & Lamb Project, Mom’s Choice Awards, NAPPA and named a 2007 Working Mother Best Small Company by Working Mother Magazine.

For more information, please visit innovativeKids.com.

{Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks innovativeKids for providing green start™ products for this review. }

Stephanie

A Wonderful Fruit (POM Wonderful Review}

POMblueberry The pomegranate has been around for centuries, but only recently have I heard of its nutritional qualities. POM Wonderful is the only company that grows, harvests, processes and ships their own pomegranates. Plus, they are the only pomegranate company whose  provided over $34M in funding to support scientific research on POM products at top institutions around the globe. POM Wonderful’s commitment to wellness also means caring about the well-being of our planet, using sustainable business practices.

 

Did you know that POM 100% Pomegranate Juice has the most potent antioxidants compared to other juices*? It’s really an “Antioxidant Superpower”!

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I received some POM Blueberry Juice to review. It is a luscious mix of POM pomegranate and blueberry juice. As I searched through the recipes on POM’s website, I came across the POM Passion Smoothie. I knew I had to try it! It was so pretty and tasted so good…great for breakfast. This is a super easy and yummy way to get your antioxidants.

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You can try out all the other recipes…some are from world-famous chefs. Yum.

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Head on over to POM Wonderful to find out more about this amazing fruit and the many ways you can incorporate it into your diet.

*N. Seeram, et al., Comparison of Antioxidant Potency of Commonly Consumed Polyphenol-Rich Beverages in the United States, Journal of Agricultural Food and Chemistry (2008).

{Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks POM Wonderful for providing samples of POM Blueberry Juice for this review. }

Stephanie

Purely Simple {Purely Products Giveaway} CLOSED

Germs come in all shapes and sizes…little boys, stinky shoes, dogs, sponges, and shopping carts.  Without germs our immune systems wouldn’t be strong and able to fight off diseases and sickness.  However, there are tons of germs that we should protect ourselves from.  E-coli, salmonella, mold, fungus and MRSA staph (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) can cause colds and flu.  Why would you not avoid getting sick if you could?  Well…TADA!  You can!

The Pocket Purifer is a lightweight, convenient, and handheld UV germ killer.  This little beauty will sanitize surfaces and objects with the same UV-C light that sterilizes surgical instruments.  Ultraviolet light and nanotechnology eliminate 99.9% of nasty germs.  Now you can kill germs without chemicals, isn’t that very green chic!?

Quick Facts on UV-C light:
–UV-C light is chemical free and odorless.
–UV-C light is invisible. The additional blue light is provided as a reference for the user but it is not the UV-C light itself.
–Indirectly viewing the blue light produced but the UV-C lamp does not cause exposure to UV-C light
–UV-C light sterilizes biological pollutants by penetrating the cell membranes of viruses, bacteria, mold spores and dust mite eggs and stopping their reproductive capabilities – eliminating the disease-causing microbes. (the DNA of cannot reproduce)
–UV disinfectant has been used in hospitals, food processing facilities, water treatment and HVAC systems for over 30 years.

With 4 AA batteries it can sanitize so many things!  It is suitable for purifying masks, kitchen counters, sinks and utensils, bathroom surfaces, computer keyboards, remote controls, cell phones, nail clippers, shoes, clothing, bags, scissors, baby toys, pacifiers, diaper pails, cribs, strollers – most everyday items.  UV light will not harm function of surfaces or items disinfected.  Use this light for 10-15 seconds on most everyday items and wah la!  Sanitized!

Purely Products sent me a cute pink ultraviolet light germ eliminator to test out.  Did I ever test it out!  I used it on my keyboard, my toothbrush, the sponge, my puppy’s toys, my cell…everything I could think of.  As a suggestion from Purely Products, I even used it on the cutting board after cutting raw meat on it.  I was a germ killing machine!  Then I stuck it in my purse to take to work the next day.  Later that night, I pulled it out to use the built in flashlight.  This dual purpose little gadget has a permanent place in my purse.

Even LPGA Tour Pro Natalie Gulbis, their spokesperson, keeps it in her golf bag and uses it all the time because she travels so much.

Another wonderful gadget Purely Products makes is the SunmateThis is a must have summer gadget for the outdoor loving family.  Now, you can quickly find out the intensity of ultraviolet rays so you can make decisions on skincare protection.

It is easy and simple to use.  Just press the little white button and LED indicators light up between 1 and 5 depending upon the intensity of the UV light.

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1 – Low Less than 2 – Low Danger
2 – Moderate 3 to 5 – Moderate Risk
3 – High 6 to 7 – High Risk
4 – Very High 8 to 10 – Very High Risk
5 – Extreme 11 or Higher – Extreme Risk

Easy Peezie!  It slips right into a diaper bag, beach bag, purse, golf bag, backpack, anything. Use it for golfing, fishing, snow skiing, boating, softball – any sports; yard work, bicycling, walking, running, hiking, at the park with your kids or at baseball games – any outdoor activity, any day of the year.  Knowledge is power!

I used the SunMate when I recently went to an amusement park with my nieces and nephews.  Knowing what the suns rays were like helped us know to keep sunscreen on even though it was a little cloudy.  Wish I would have had one of these when I was six…long story short you CAN get VERY sunburned when you are at the beach when it is a little cool and overcast.

Purely Products gave each Giveaway Gal the chance to try both of these products.  Here are what the others had to say:

I received the Pocket Purifier and Sun Mate for review. I’ve read that the telephone, doorknobs and the computer keyboard are among the germiest places in your home. So I used the Pocket Purifier in these spots along with regular cleaning and I feel a bit better about our home being cleaner. This weekend, we used the Sun Mate when we went to the park with our girls. While we like to go earlier in the morning when it’s cooler, we used the Sun Mate to help us decide if it was time to head for shadier ground. Both of these products are a great companion to the things we do to keep our home and ourselves healthy.

With two children running around, I am constantly washing hands, toys, clothes, everything and anything that gets dirty and germy! I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the Pocket Purifier from Purely Products! This awesome little wand sanitizes surfaces and objects with the same UV-C light that sterilizes surgical instruments. Ultraviolet light and nanotechnology eliminate 99.9% of germs that cause colds and flu, plus e-coli, salmonella, mold, fungus and MRSA (staph). It’s small enough to keep in your purse or diaper bag to have with you to help de-germ that paci that always seems to fall on the ground at the worst possible moment or any other daily item that needs sanitizing! All you have to do is expose the item to the UV-C light for 10-12 seconds and the item or space will be disinfected! So cool and handy to have on-the-go! I have even used mine on my computer keyboard at the house…can’t even imagine all the germs hanging out there! Ewww! So glad to have the Pocket Purifier to help keep my family healthy!
We also received the SunMate from Purely Products! Love this, especially with the intense summer sun we get here in Texas! This little device alerts you of possible over-exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Of course, my children are always lathered up in sunscreen from the top of their heads to the tips of their toes, but it is still good to know when the ultraviolet rays are at their strongest! Perfect for days at the pool, playing outside, or even if we are just out running errands!

In the summer time we spend a lot of time outdoors. I am always concerned about the UV rays and how much sun exposure my family is getting. My little guy is very fair skinned like myself so we tend to get a sunburn very easily. I want to prevent that from happening as much as possible. So when I had the opportunity to test out the SunMate by Purely Products I was very excited. When it arrived I took it outdoors and tested it out. It is very simple to use: all you do is press the white button on the top of the unit and it will measure the UV index of the sun. Then you know just how much UV exposure you and your family are getting when outdoors. I love how small it is, so I can easily keep it in my purse or diaper bag when we travel.

Wait!  Purely Products continues to out due themselves.  They equipped a medical missions team going to Haiti after the earthquake with Pocket Purifiers to make their job in extreme conditions a bit easier. They had EMT teams using them.

It gets better still!  The founder of Purely Products, Myron, and his wife, Megan, parents of toddlers, also founded diaperLove, a non profit that provides diapers to children in need.  The founder’s wife was on Craigslist one evening after their second child was born and stumbled upon plea after plea for diapers. As she began an email relationship with one mother new to their area, she was shocked to find out that neither Food Stamps nor WIC helps parents buy diapers. None of the churches or street ministries she tried had diapers.  Megan and Myron took diapers, wipes and some food to the young family. The mother told them she could only afford to change her baby after a bowel movement. Other than that, her toddler spent the day in a soiled, wet diaper.  It moved Myron and Megan beyond words. After helping more families on their own for several months, after prayerful consideration, they created the non-profit, diaperLove, to provide diapers to children in need.  diaperLove accepts donations, of course, but also a percentage of every Purely Products purchase goes to support www.diaperLove.org

Today Purely Products wants to keep doing good by giving one lucky winner…

a Pocket Purifier (a $29.95 value)!!

Want to win?  Here is how to enter.

Leave one comment for each eligible entry.

1st entry–MANDATORY–Go to Purely Products and tell us another item (besides the two mentioned above) that you would like to try

1 Entry–What would you use the Pocket Purifier on?

1 Entry–”Like” Purely Products on Facebook

1 Entry per day–Follow AGE and Purely Products on Twitter and tweet the following:

Win a Pocket Purifier @purelyproducts @agiveawaydaily http://tinyurl.com/pocketpurifier

2 Entries–Subscribe to Purely Products feed

2 Entries–Go to the Purely Product blog, leave a comment, and tell us where we can find it

2 Entries–Follow diaperLove on Twitter

2 Entries–”Like” diaperLove on Facebook

5 Entries–Make a purchase from Purely Products

5 Entries–Make a donation to diaperLove

28 possible entries!!

You have until July 29th @ 11:59 AM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be contacted by email after the giveaways close. The winner will then have 48 hours to claim their giveaway by email. If the winner does not claim their prize within their 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen. *All entries received after the cutoff time will be deleted prior to choosing a winner. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post.  Thank you Purely Products from providing the SunMates and Pocket Purifiers for this review and giveaway.  Also thank you for all you do to help struggling parents provide diapers for their little ones!!

Do You Drink Tap Water? {Zuvo Water Filtration System Giveaway} CLOSED

Are you drinking tap water?


I have never been a fan of tap water. First of all our tap water tastes gross disgusting. My hubby doesn’t mind it, but I do. So I never give it to my baby since I am not a fan. With this being said…I kind of became a water bottle snob.

When we were given the opportunity to test out the Zuvo water filtration system I was more than excited. See the Zuvo is hooked up to your tap line (either above the counter or below), which then filters the water and provides you with Safe Water to drink through your Tap. My hubby hooked it up and then we tasted the water. The taste was 100% better. Now, I use tap water for everyday drinking and I am definitely saving a bundle of cash not buying bottled water anymore or wasting plastic in which the bottle water came.

Here’s how it works (from the zuvo water website):

The Zuvo five-step precess

The Zuvo Water Purator™ uses a patented five-step process to produce clean, healthy, great tasting water…just the way nature intended!

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Step 1: Ozonation

In nature, ozone is generated by lightning and cleans the air where rainwater forms. The Zuvo Water Purator mixes ozone with incoming tap water to treat taste and odor contaminants and improve taste. Like chlorine, ozone is a powerful oxidizer. Unlike chlorine, ozone leaves no chemical residue.

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Step 2: Ultraviolet Light

The ozone saturated water is flooded with high-intensity UV light – the same as the solar energy that cleans water in the upper atmosphere.

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Step 3: Photo-oxidation

The Zuvo Water Purator combines UV and ozone in a patented process known as photo-oxidation which releases powerful oxidizers to further treat the water.

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Step 4: filtration with lead removal

Pure spring water is created by passing through fine particles in the earth. Zuvo uses the same principle by passing water through a Class 1 Particulate Reduction Filter, reducing chlorine taste and odor, lead, and tiny particulates.

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Step 5: post-filtration UV

The filtered water is again exposed to high-intensity UV light as it leaves the Zuvo Water Purator, ensuring that you get clean, healthy, great tasting water…just the way nature intended!

You can buy your own Zuvo Water Filtration System online!

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Guess what? Zuvo Water is giving away one…

Zuvo Water Filtration System to one of our readers!

Here’s how to enter to win:

1st Entry {Mandatory}:  Visit Zuvo Water and tell us something you learned.

Additional Entries-Please leave a separate comment for each entry:

1 Entry per day: Follow Zuvo Water on Twitter and Tweet the following:

Win a Zuvo Water Filtration System $300 value @ZuvoWater over @agiveawaydaily http://goo.gl/fb/LxMfz

1 Entry: Like Zuvo Water on Facebook.

1 Entry: Leave a comment on our Facebook Wall. (you can leave up to 3 comments for 3 entries!)

5 Entries: Make a purchase from Zuvo Water.

You have until July 22nd @ 11:59 AM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be contacted by email after the giveaways close. The winner will then have 48 hours to claim their giveaway by email. If the winner does not claim their prize within their 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen. *All entries received after the cutoff time will be deleted prior to choosing a winner. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks Zuvo Water for providing the items for this review and giveaway.

Ode to a Tote Bag {Twisted Orchid Giveaway} CLOSED

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Oh Fleur De Lis Eco-Green Canvas Tote from Twisted Orchid, how do I love thee?

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Let me count the ways:

1. You are big and roomy enough to fit sippy cups, snacks, supplies and toys for two.

2. You have lots of pockets inside and out to keep my hand sanitizer, cell phone, lip gloss, and my girls’ little dollies all within reach.

3. You are so pretty with your chocolate brown and cream pattern.

4. Your durable straps stay snugly on my shoulder, even with two little ones tugging at my sleeves.

5. You are so easy to clean, inside and out.

6. You were made with post-industrial reclaimed canvas so my girls’ planet would be a healthier, cleaner place to live.

7. You have lots of accessories at Twisted Orchid that match you, like key fobs, wristlets, messenger bags, shopping bags, and duffle bags.

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8. You come in many other colors and patterns to suit everyone’s taste.

9. You are on sale right now at Twisted Orchid for just $24.00 so that many can enjoy you.

10. You and all the handbags on Twisted Orchid are shipped for free in the Continental US.

The Eco-Green Canvas collection is not all that’s available at Twisted Orchid. Visit their site for so many other styles made of shell, bamboo, animal-friendly leathers, and hand-woven taffeta silk by Mad by Design. You’ll fall in love with the unique, artistic styles of these eco-conscious bags. There is seriously something for every woman!

**Right now, Real Moms Real Views readers can receive 20% off of your total purchase at Twisted Orchid. Just enter the promo code “TWISTED” at checkout. You’ll still get free shipping within the Continental US.**

Today, One Real Moms Real Views Reader Can Win…

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…An Item of Your Choice From Mad by Design

(up to $80!)

Want to enter to win? Here’s how:

1st Entry {Mandatory}: Visit Twisted Orchid and tell us which bag you love!

Additional Entries {Please leave one comment per entry}:

1 Entry: Like Twisted Orchid on Facebook

2 Entries: Leve a comment on Twisted Orchid’s Facebook Page mentioning this giveaway on Real Moms Real Views.

1 Entry: Follow AGE on Twitter

1 Entry: Like AGE on Facebook

1 Entry per day: Tweet the following and leave us the link: Win a handbag of your choice from Twisted Orchid (up to $80) @agiveawaydaily http://tinyurl.com/2fxw5pd

1 Entry: Follow Real Moms Real Views on Google Friends Connect, subscribe in a reader or join the email list

2 Entries: Add the Real Moms Real Views button to your blog and leave us the link

5 Entries: Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link

You have until July 12 @ 11:59 AM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be contacted by email after the giveaways close. The winner will then have 48 hours to claim their giveaway by email. If the winner does not claim their prize within their 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen. *All entries received after the cutoff time will be deleted prior to choosing a winner. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks Mad by Design LLC for providing the Eco-Green Canvas Tote for this review.

Stephanie

Home Piggy Home {This Little Piggys House Review}

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This Little Piggy’s House is an eco-friendly playhouse made of strong cardboard to encourage playful interaction between children and parents during this important, yet fleeting time in our children’s lives. Their houses were created by a group of architects, graphic designers, digital artists and a park ranger, resulting in a contemporary and architecturally detailed design to fit into any style of home.

PiggyHouse_1The houses come in either brown kraft (pictured above) or white cardboard. I received a white one. The great thing about these houses is that the possibilities are endless. I used several of my favorite fabrics and spray adhesive to give it some colorful accents, and left the rest blank for my girls to add their own crayon designs. The spray adhesive I used (Elmer’s) can be non-permanent, so if we get tired of these colors, all I have to do is peel off the fabric and we can start all over again.

It was easy to apply the fabric to the cardboard. I laid out the individual pieces that I wanted to cover up and cut the fabric a little bit bigger. Then I sprayed the adhesive onto the fabric. The spray adhesive is very forgiving and you just smooth out any creases with your hands. As for the edges, I folded over the excess fabric where I could to create a clean edge, and sometimes I simply trimmed it. I also added a heart monogram with their initials above the mailbox (so the mail carrier knows it’s their house), and some fabric flowers in the back yard.

My two piggies love their little house! They’ve curled up in there with books and had tea parties with their dolls. It is great for our playroom, yet it folds back up for when we need extra room (this is also our guest room/office/craft room). So not only is it easy to store, but it literally takes a minute to put together.

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I love that This Little Piggy’s House is made of cardboard because when we are done with it, we can recycle it so it won’t take up space in a landfill. But just because it’s made of cardboard doesn’t mean the Big Bad Wolf can easily blow it down. My girls may be girls, but they are very rough with their toys! And it’s held up even to them. When they are too big for the house, we will probably use it as a cute way to store their toys.PiggyHouse_3PiggyHouse_4

This Little Piggy’s House is made in the USA and is available for through their website for $59.99. Once you buy your This Little Piggy’s House, you can decorate it and send in pictures of your own piggy kiddos playing with it to receive 50% off. This Little Piggy’s House donates 5% of their profits to organizations that feed hungry children around the world.

We give This Little Piggy’s House two hooves up!

{Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks This Little Piggy’s House for providing a Cardboard Playhouse for this review.}

Stephanie

Makes Perfect Scents {Butterfly Effects Giveaway} CLOSED

ButterflyEffectsLogo Butterfly Effects was founded by Tylesha Dobson when she was inspired by memories of sunny, breezy childhood days to make an all-natural, eco-friendly, and fresh-smelling line of natural soy candles and home fragrances.

I received a Fresh and Clean Simply Square Recycled Glass Soy Candle and Room and Linen Spray for review. I love the packaging and therefore have displayed them in my guest bathroom for all to enjoy. The scent is light but refreshing, which is great because in the guest bathroom, there are no windows and smells tend to, um, stagnate in one spot and takes forever to get rid of it. The Room Spray works wonderfully to quickly freshen the room, and while I can’t keep the candle burning (with my little girls running around), I have snuck the candle up to my bathroom for a quick bubble bath while my husband kept the girls occupied…a lovely and relaxing five-minute indulgence!

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Besides the Fresh and Clean Collection, there are several others such as Farmer’s Market and Spa Retreat, and within each collection are a selection of ButterflyEffects_Scentdifferent scents from which you can choose your soy candles and room fragrances. For example, the Fresh and Clean Collection comes in five scents…mine was Sun-Washed Linen, which I knew would be perfect for me as I love subtle and clean scents. In addition, the candles and room spray come in two different sizes, and if you can’t decide which scent you’d like, each collection has a sampler of scents to figure out which is your favorite!

Butterfly Effects’ philosophy is to produce these beautiful scents for your home while preserving our fragile environment. The products do not contain color additives or dyes, GMOs, paraffin, pesticides or herbicides, and are packaged in recyclable materials. Butterfly Effects believe that while while “we cannot completely eliminate the presence of harmful substances in the air, we can focus on the lingering impression just one candle can make.”

Today, Butterfly Effects is Giving Away

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One Simply Square Recycled Glass Soy Candle

(8.5 oz, a $20.00 value!)

Want to enter to win? Here’s how:

1st Entry {Mandatory}: Visit Butterfly Effects and tell us which soy candle scent sounds like something you’d like!

Additional Entries {Please leave one comment per entry}:

2 Entries: Like Butterfly Effects on Facebook

2 Entries: Follow Butterfly Effects on Twitter

3 Entries: Subscribe to the Butterfly Effects newsletter

2 Entries: Follow AGE on Twitter

2 Entries: Like AGE on Facebook

2 Entries per day: Tweet the following and leave us the link: Win a recycled glass natural soy candle from Butterfly Effects @agiveawaydaily @ButterflyE http://tinyurl.com/25r3j4g

1 Entry: Follow Real Moms Real Views on Google Friends Connect, subscribe in a reader or join the email list

3 Entries: Add the Real Moms Real Views button to your blog and leave us the link

5 Entries: Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link

You have until July 5 @ 11:59 AM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be contacted by email after the giveaways close. The winner will then have 48 hours to claim their giveaway by email. If the winner does not claim their prize within their 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen. *All entries received after the cutoff time will be deleted prior to choosing a winner. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks Butterfly Effects for providing the Simply Square Recycled Glass Soy Candle and Room and Linen Spray for review.

Stephanie

Responsible Clean {Seventh Generation Giveaway} CLOSED

box_mission_logo I’m always looking for products that are safe for my family, as well as easy to use. My search is over…I can’t say enough great things about Seventh Generation!

I received their Healthy Home Starter Pack to review, SeventhGeneration_HealthyHomewhich consists of several cleaners for all over the house, plus a reusable shopping bag and roll of recycled paper towels to try out.

I’ve always been skeptical of “natural” cleaners…do they do a good job cleaning and disinfecting? I think that these Seventh Generation cleaners do a great job with both. I especially like that I can just spray the cleaner on my bathtub, sink and toilet seat and just leave it there to dry. In 10 minutes it is disinfected, botanically! The all-purpose cleaner is great for getting rid of greasy splatters on my stove (surprise, I’m a messy cook). But the biggest surprise of all is I never had to hold my breath when using all these cleaners. It’s funny…my nose automatically closes when I have a spray bottle in my hand. Now my nose and I can relax…there is either no scent, or a very light herbal or citrus scent that doesn’t make you run out of the room.

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Seventh Generation’s mission is “To inspire a more conscious and sustainable world by being an authentic force for positive change.” They are living up to their mission with their wide range of products, as well as valuable information on their website. For example I found their Guide to Protecting Planet Home really useful…it breaks down small to big steps you can take to slowly but surely make your home greener and healthier. Seventh Generation inspires others through “innovation, education, and interaction”, as well as by donating 10% of profits to organizations that share their vision.

Today, Seventh Generation is Giving Away…

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A Healthy Home Starter Kit!

The Healthy Home Starter Kit Includes: Disinfecting Multi-Surface, Disinfecting Bathroom Cleaner, Disinfecting Wipes, All-Purpose Cleaner, Glass Cleaner, Shower cleaner, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Tub and Tile Cleaner, Natural Paper Towels, and Seventh Generation Recycled Bag.

Want to Enter to Win? Here’s How…

1st Entry {Mandatory}: Visit Seventh Generation and tell us which product you’d like to try.

Additional Entries {Please leave one comment per entry}:

2 Entries: Like Seventh Generation of Facebook

2 Entries: Follow Seventh Generation on Twitter

3 Entries: Join the Seventh Generation Nation for coupons, forums, and more.

2 Entries: Follow AGE on Twitter

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2 Entries per day: Tweet the following and leave us the link: Win a Healthy Home Starter Kit From Seventh Generation @agiveawaydaily http://tinyurl.com/2dz3ygv

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You have until June 25nd @ 11:59 AM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be contacted by email after the giveaways close. The winner will then have 48 hours to claim their giveaway by email. If the winner does not claim their prize within their 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen. *All entries received after the cutoff time will be deleted prior to choosing a winner. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks Seventh Generation for providing the Healthy Home Starter Kit for this review.

Stephanie

So Fresh and So Clean {Robby Ball Giveaway} CLOSED

Laundry isn’t the lowest thing on the list of “Things I Hate to Do Around the House.”  It isn’t at the top of the list either though.  Sorting clothes, washing, hanging them dry, folding, and putting away.  It is a lot of work and can be quite time consuming.  Not to mention the cost.  Thank goodness I don’t have messy kids that wear three outfits before noon.  I would be doing wash non-stop and be broke.

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Robby Wash helps make the chore of laundry a little more bearable.  The Robby Wash laundry ball is an ultra high efficiency laundry solution with no need to add any detergent.  It makes doing the laundry very easy and saves you the hassle of lugging home large containers of laundry detergent.  Plus, no more detergent spills in the laundry room!!

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Inside the ball are maco-molecule pellets.  These are your detergent.  They are gradually released through the wash, dissolving dried-in stains by generating ions which activate the water molecules.  This increase in the pH enables the activated molecules to penetrate deep into the fabrics and attach themselves to the stains. As the motion of the drum agitates the clothes, the stains come away easily from the fabric and dissolve in the water.  This is a hypoallergenic product and a great choice as a baby laundry detergent cleaner or for someone with sensitive skin.  Not only does it clean and protect your clothes, it guards fabrics against oxidation and discoloration caused by chlorine in the water, and maintains your clothes’ springiness.  And of course, it eliminates unpleasant smells thanks to its antibacterial action.  Just toss it in the washer and leave it.  Refill as needed.  No thinking necessary!image

Use the blue Robby Wash ball for both cold and hot water.  Use the pink Robby Wash ball for advanced cleaning on dark clothes and is for use in cooler water temperatures.

Here is the best part…10 oz of the maco-molecule pellets lasts for an average of 12 months!!  This is equivalent to 1200+ ounces (75+ lbs) of washing powder.  Consider what you are no longer dumping down the drain.  Not to mention you can save $100+ on over 200 washes.  One package of Robby Wash includes a washing ball, a stain stick and three extra packets of macro-molecule pellets and cost ONLY $32.95.  (Use 2 balls for over-sized washing machines.)  PLUS!  You can use one ball for 2-3 years!!  24 months refill package is only $49.

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When was last time you spent $82 on THREE YEARS worth of laundry detergent??!!  Pretty great huh!?  The laundry soap I buy is $12 for 60 loads.  This lasts us…my hubby and I…6 weeks.  Laundry soap for three years would cost me $324!!  Going with the Robby Wash ball would save us $242!!!  Need I say more?

Today Robby Wash is giving one lucky winner…

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a Robby Wash Laundry Ball Pack (includes wash ball loaded with macro-molecule pellets, a stain stick, 3 extra packets of macro-molecule pellets and retails for $32.95)

Want to win?  Here is how to enter…
(Leave one comment for each eligible entry)

1st Entry—MANDATORY—Go to the “Top 11 Robby Wash Benefits” and tell me what benefit is #1 to you.

1 Entry for each—“Like” AGE on Facebook, follow AGE on Twitter, follow AGE via Google Friend Connect or in a reader

2 Entries—Subscribe to receive Real Moms Real Views (AGE) newsletter

5 Entries—Purchase a Robby Wash ball

You have until June 24th @ 11:59 AM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be contacted by email after the giveaways close. The winner will then have 48 hours to claim their giveaway by email. If the winner does not claim their prize within their 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen. *All entries received after the cutoff time will be deleted prior to choosing a winner. OpinionsCrissa expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks Robby Wash for providing products for this review and giveaway.

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