Archive for organic

h_logoI was so happy to find skin care products that are aimed at young girls.  Morgan has had some issues with breaking out lately and we have tried several different natural routes.  I didn’t want to buy her chemical based products for her young skin.  Good for you Girls is natural skincare without toxic chemicals!

DSC_0004DSC_0005

It arrives in this cute packaging I have pictured above.  Morgan got excited just seeing the packaging!  The bottles are cute too, very girlie! Better yetboxes are printed on recyclable material with safe, water-based inks. The bottles are also recyclable.

Good For You Girls skin care products are made with 100% Natural and Organic ingredients specifically formulated for the unique needs of young girls skin.  Some of the ingredients used are listed below:

  • Organic arnica extract – Chosen for its anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Organic lavender extract – Chosen for its antibacterial properties; it tones and revitalizes skin, and is well-known for its soothing, calming aromatherapy effect.
  • Organic chamomile extract – Chosen for its anti-inflammatory properties; it is very calming to the skin.
  • Organic calendula extract – Chosen for its anitmicrobial skin healing properties; it is also used as a humectant.
  • White/Green tea extracts – Chosen for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; they reduce free radical damage, and are healing to the skin.
  • Black tea – Chosen for its astringent and toning properties.
  • Comfrey extract (Allantoin) – Repairs skin tissue and promotes new cell growth.
  • Vitamin E (Tocopherol Acetate) – An antioxidant, moisturizer and stabilizer.
  • Organic olive oil – An antioxidant, moisturizer and skin smoother, rich in vitamins and minerals.
  • Organic avocado oil – Used as an emollient. Nourishes with Vitamins A & E; also considered an antioxidant.
  • Organic jojoba oil – A liquid plant wax that creates a protective film on skin to maintain moisture.
  • Organic sunflower seed oil – High in essential fatty acids. Moisturizes and conditions the skin.
  • Glycerin – Plant derived skin-softener and humectant.
  • Witch hazel distillate – A non-alcohol astringent, chosen for its antibacterial properties. It is cooling and soothing to the skin.
  • Organic aloe vera gel – Chosen for its anti-inflammatory properties, it is cooling to the skin, and stimulates repair to damaged skin.
  • Spirae ulmaria extract (Meadowsweet) – Targets clogged pores and reduces sebum.
  • Organic rose hip oil – Provides a natural moisture barrier to the skin; Tones and soothes.
  • Organic borage oil – Excellent for dry skin, acne, and dermatitis.
  • 100% Natural Aromatics – A combination of natural essential oils and aromatics. No synthetics.

I love the all natural ingredients of the products. It makes me feel safer letting my daughter use it. The kit we received is called the Complete Skincare Kit and had Gel Cleanser, Refreshing Toner and Oil-Free Moisturizer.  She loves the scent of the Cleanser and said the Toner was awesome because it did not make her skin burn at all.  The whole kit sells for only $24.99.

I’m happy to be able to have a company like this that I can feel safe buying their products for my children.  These are the types of companies I like to support and I hope you go check them out.

I was sent a sample from Good for you Girls to review with my daughter.  No other compensation was received.

2 Categories : Did You Know?

This giveaway has ended!

Winner is comment #1!

Stonyfield Farm is one of those brands that have been around a long time.  I remember when YoBaby Yogurt came out.  I bought it for my children and loved the banana flavor as much as they did.  It was something I felt good about feeding my kids.  The girls are now 11, 5 and 3 and still enjoy the banana and vanilla YoBaby Yogurt.

yobaby3in11Recently Stonyfield Farm added a new product for babies called YoBaby 3 in 1 Meals.  YoBaby Meals are 3-in-1 combination of protein-packed yogurt + fruit + veggie purée in one cup.  They currently come in 3 flavors, Pear & Green Bean, Peach & Squash and Apple & Sweet Potato. This is a brand new product and you may have a hard time finding it at the store, but keep watching for it and ask your grocer when they plan on getting it in!  Suggested retail price is $1.29 for a single 6-ounce serving.

A YoBaby meal provides 35% of a toddler’s daily protein and calcium needs in one grab-n-go cup! As you probably know, YoBaby is all natural and certified organic, made with milk from cows fed organic feed and not treated with antibiotics or artificial growth hormones!

About Stonyfield Farm

Stonyfield Farm, celebrating its 26th year, is the world’s leading organic yogurt company. Its all natural and certified organic yogurt, smoothies, milk, cultured soy, frozen yogurt and ice cream are distributed nationally. The company advocates that healthy food can only come from a healthy planet. Its organic ingredient purchases keep over 100,000 farm acres free of toxic, persistent pesticides and chemical fertilizers that can contaminate soil, rivers and drinking water. To help reduce global warming, Stonyfield offsets all of the C02 emissions generated from its facility energy use. The company also started a nonprofit called Climate Counts (climatecounts.org) which shows people how they can help fight climate change by the way they shop and invest. Stonyfield also donates 10% of its profits to efforts that help protect and restore the Earth. For more information about Stonyfield Farm, its products and initiatives, visit www.stonyfield.com .

Now, for the giveaway!

One lucky reader (US only) will get a reusable YoBaby Bag, an Eric Carl Growth Chart, a YoBaby travel bowl with lid and utensils, an organic YoBaby bib, and a bundle of 5 Free YoBaby coupons!

YB Meals GiveawayMain Entry: Tell me in a comment what your baby or toddlers favorite food is!

Bonus Entries: You must complete the main entry before any bonus entries!

  • Subscribe to my Enews and Updates leave a comment telling me you have done so, good for 5 entries so leave 5 comments!
  • Follow me on Twitter @stitchblade, leave a comment for your entry
  • Tweet this giveaway @stitchblade, leave a comment with your tweet status URL, you can do this once daily.  Leave a comment each time.

This giveaway ends Sept 16, 2009

18 Categories : Contests

Raw Honey?

by Brandy

This giveaway has ended!

The Winner is comment #54!   I have notified them and they have 48 hours to respond.

Have you ever experienced real raw organic honey? The taste and texture is different than processed honey that you can buy in the store.  I was so surprised at the difference in it.  I love it!

HoneyWe have been using Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey in everything!  We put it in our oatmeal, tea, smoothies, etc! Tropical Traditions gets their honey from beehives placed in isolated areas miles anything! These keeps the honey from being tainted by by products of dense populated areas that are full of industry waste or even traffic pollution.  Areas like this are hard to come by and Tropical Traditions gets it from the frontier areas of Canada!

Science lesson: Did you know that a bee’s flying range is determined by their natural instinct which tells them to stay within their natural four mile range from the hive location?

Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey has not been subjected to the heat of processing, only warmed enough to flow (same temperatures the honey would see inside the hive). We select only premium honey that is pure, smooth and creamy, with the consistency of soft margarine at harvest. It contains live yeast and enzymes, because it has not been processed. It also contains pollen because it has not been filtered—merely screened.

I am happy to be able to give this pure natural product to my children. Being free of chemicals and other by products makes me feel better about what I am feeding my children as well as myself!

17.6 oz. glass jar-Retail: $17.50

Would you like a chance to try it out yourself?  Then enter the giveaway!

Main Entry: Visit Tropical Traditions and sign up for the Newsletter! Comment here and let me know.  It’s THAT simple!  I will confirm this before announcing a winner, so don’t cheat…it’s tacky!

Bonus Entries:

  • Follow me on Twitter @stitchblade, post your twitter name here in a comment. 1 entry
  • Tweet this giveaway @stitchblade.  Comment here with the tweet status.  You can do this once daily!
  • Subscribe to my Enews and Updates, comment letting me know for 5 entries! Be sure to leave 5 comments!

Giveaway Ends August 29, 2009

95 Categories : Contests

_images_product_medium_F659_Monkeys_1Thanks to Rosie Hippo and Buzz Mommy, my little ones now have two new best friends!  I am truly in love with these little critters just as much as Lauren and Emma are!

I love real toys.  I’m not a big fan of today’s toys.  I like toys that encourage imagination and real play.  I think imagination is something that needs to be fed.  Toys that are electronic or digital can not meet those needs the way a real toy can.

This set of two Monkeys is handmade of soft wool yarn with felt eyes,  They retail for $65.  They are sure to be an instant favorite for anyone!  They have such an awesome selection of stuffed animals.  These toys are are extremely well made from quality materials.

Browsing the site and the catalog I have on hand, I can find many other items I would love to buy for my girls!  They have a huge selection of Wooden Toys. The toys they sell are Earth Friendly, Unique, Natural and Handmade.

Rosie Hippo’s awesome selection of imaginative toys are primarily manufactured in Europe, the United States, or as part of fair trade operations, and are made of quality materials, such as sustainable wood and organic cotton.

Rosie Hippo is owned by Kim Bloom. I love that this is a family-owned and operated business! Kim is a cancer survivor who left the corporate world to focus on parenting and running an independent toy boutique and her commitment to cancer, children’s, and environmental foundations. I admire that tremendously!

Thanks so much Rosie Hippo and Buzz Mommy for letting us try out these wonderful products!F659_Monkeys_2

Rosie Hippo has provided a coupon code for me to share with my readers! 15% OFF: NOTSOAVERAGE0709 (good through 09/15/09).

If you are looking for a high quality, unique gift…then Rosie Hippo is the place to be!

0 Categories : Did You Know?