Hoover’s New Platinum Cyclonic Upright
April 18, 2009 by Karissa
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Dirt doesn’t stand a chance with the Cyclonic Bagless Upright. This vacuum removes more dirt from carpet than other cyclonic bagless upright, using a multi-stage cyclonic filtration system and Hoover’s Patented WindTunnel Technology â„¢ (Per ASTM F608) and also features a HEPA filter made with HEPA Media which traps 99.97% of dirt and pollen.
Do you still buy bags for your vacuum? Do find that you have to throw full bags out every week? If you don’t your probably aren’t changing them as often as you should. Or maybe yours aren’t full of dog hair! lol. you might want to think about a bagless vacuum! and instead of purchasing another $100-$200 disposable vacuum that lasts for a year or less, or maybe a couple months longer you should think about this lovely new line, called the Platinum Series from Hoover! They have a great Cyclonic Bagless Upright, one that would fit all of your families needs. No more messy bags, and no more buying a cheap vacuum every year!
Some of the features:
WindTunnel Technology, Multi-Stage Cyclonic Filtration, Electronic Height Adjust in the Handle, 8′ Stretch Hose, Light Weight Aluminum Wand, 40′ Power Cord, and a Lifetime LED Headlight
Keep Earth Clean and your home with Hoover!
A Few Winners! Congrats Everyone!
April 16, 2009 by Karissa
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Beau Bain Winner (I am jealous! teehee!) She chose the Lavender set and also Beau Bain was kind enough to also send her the Citrus Orange! Thanks Beau Bain!
Comment #243, Anonymous Chris said…
I’d love to try the Citrus Orange bath bomb. Sounds delightful!
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Honey Bee Garden Winner, Comment #114
ruppbc@yahoo.com said…
I subscribed! – I like the Gala style, among others!!!-ruppbc@yahoo.com
The EyeBuyDirect Winner is Comment #177:
Nina said…
Monday tweet:
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Congrats to all the winners! i hope you all enjoy your presents from the sponsors, please share their information and share the good word!
Bamboosa Review and Giveaway
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world – growing as fast as 47.6 inches in a 24-hour period. Bamboo can be selectively harvested every year after 7 years, compared to 30 to 50 years for trees, and bamboo regenerates without replanting. With a 10-30% annual increase in biomass versus 2-5% for trees, bamboo can yield 20 times more timber than trees on the same area.
The production of bamboo fiber can and should be improved. R&D is underway to improve the process. Hopefully, a process similar to lyocel using organic solvents will someday be the standard for bamboo production. In the meantime, to discount all of the known positives of bamboo because it is not the darkest shade of green or 100% eco-friendly would be as bad of a decision as saying that organic cotton is not green or eco-friendly because of the amount of water used to grow it or because caustic soda is used in the processing.
Some facts to consider about the greenness of bamboo would be:
- Bamboo is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers
- Bamboo requires no irrigation
- Bamboo rarely needs replanting
- Bamboo grows rapidly and can be harvested in 3-5 years
- Bamboo produces 35% more oxygen that an equivalent stand of trees
- Bamboo is a critical element in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
- Bamboo is an excellent soil erosion inhibitor
Additionally, bamboo fiber fabric is antimicrobial, thermal regulating, wicks moisture better than polyester performance fabrics, will not hold odor, is resistant to mold and mildew, and is absorbent and fast drying keeping you dryer and more comfortable than any cotton or polyester fabrics.
Bamboo is PERFECT for little babes!
Bamboo fiber does have natural UV protection. In April of 2005, we sent out our Purely Natural 100% bamboo jersey to the Suncare Research Laboratories in Winston Salem, N.C. for UV Protection testing. The UPF label rate is 15. The fabric scored 18.3 on the UPF scale with 94.15% UVA block and 93.17% UVB block.
Bamboosa has a wonderful selection of Bamboo products for the whole family!
Take these Bamboo Fine Jersey Contrast V-Neck. How adorable are they? Bamboo feels soft as silk and for $26 I don’t think silk can beat these! Especially since you wash them just like cotton! They offer other colors too!
Bamboosa sent me something from they baby line to review and i picked this sweet BambooBaby Cable Knit Blanket. It is the softest baby blanket EVER! and trust me, being a Catholic I have been to my fair share of baby showers! =) I picked green, because at the time no one was preggers and I i figured that was a neutral color. I just love it. It breathes too! I think anything that is antimicrobial, thermal regulating, wicks moisture better than polyester performance fabrics, will not hold odor, is resistant to mold and mildew just really can’t be beat for babies.
So you would like to win a $50 gift certificate to Bamboosa? Sure you would! I need you to go to Bamboosa and pick out any item not mentioned here already that you would love to own! Then simply come back here and leave it in a comment. You must do this to enter!
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Plum Organics Giveaway!
Plum Organics was started due to the lack of fresh natural baby foods as seen by the founder, Gigi Lee Chang. What a smart woman!
Using baby-approved recipes and the finest organic ingredients, our products are cooked to perfection and then flash frozen to lock in freshness and nutrients. That’s why our foods retain more of their rich flavors, vibrant colors and textures.
What I love about Plum Organics is that it isn’t just the regular baby food flavors, these are smart flavors to really play on your baby’s senses, not to turn their noses! and that goes along with their mission!
We are dedicated to offering the finest, best tasting and healthiest organic foods for babies, toddlers and children.
We believe that by exposing infants and children to authentic, minimally processed foods one can positively influence their taste buds and appreciation of healthy foods for life.
Plum Organics frozen baby food their new line of Tots snacks are the perfect additions to your families needs and have been thoughtfully put together.
Plum Organics is launching the first ever, complete line of organic snacks for toddlers that will be available in June debuting at Babies R Us!
• First 100% organic complete toddler snack line
• BPAâ€free packaging
• Each snack encourages independent eating
• Addresses the full range of usage/food needs including:
o Fruits
o Vegetables
o Grains
o Biscuits/crackers
Plum Organics has baby food as well, it is already on the shelves of Super Target, the company has been in business since 2005! See below for a full list of stores.
It is available in 3 stages, (6, 9, 12 month) Plum Organics is Convenient for mom and healthy for baby! Their delicious and nourishing organic baby food is packaged in two four ounce re-sealable and BPA-free containers for easy use at home and on the go!
Plum Organics even has Kids meals! They look DELICIOUS! the bow-tie pasta looks like a hit outta the ball park!
So how would you like to win some for your household? You can win a 1-month FREE supply of frozen, organic baby food to be redeemed at your nearest SuperTarget, Whole Foods and other leading grocer.
To enter, head on over to the Plum Organics website and tell me a fun fact about Plum Organics, or tell me your the flavor you would most like to get your child or baby to eat! You must do this to enter!
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Plum Organics is available in these fine stores!
Delight Eco-Friendly Products all month and Delight Blog!
April 15, 2009 by Karissa
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Maybe you remember the giveaway for the Delightful website Delight?
Well they are having a party every day in April for Earth day, and are highlighting eco-friendly items!
They also have a fantastic blog, in which I was featured! Go check it out! Delight Blog I am on the second page if you want to see what I had to say. =) I would appreciate it! leave a comment and share some love for me! I just saw it today! oops!
Oil Cleansing Method For Alll Skin Types! Especially Acne
April 14, 2009 by Karissa
Filed under Recipes: Home, Skin, Food
The Oil Cleansing Method aka OCM **update at bottom.
Preface
OK, this might sound scary to some of you but this cleansing method uses OIL directly applied to your face. Are you ready to close this page out yet like I was? Well please don’t. I know it sounds crazy but please give it a chance if you have troublesome skin. A common misconception concerning oil and acne is that oil causes acne. This is not true. Oil alone does not cause acne–other factors like age, hormones and prolonged clogging of the pores of trapped bacteria, dead skin cells and dirt are the actual contributors to acne. The sebum your skin naturally creates is there to protect and heal it. Ideally, oil is GOOD for your skin.
Water cannot dissolve oil, so the vast majority of today’s cleansers and toners use chemicals to strip your skin of its oil which irritates it and causes it to produce MORE oil as a result. So why do SO many acne-related products say “oil-free”? Because the oil-acne myth is universally celebrated and sworn by and selling their products using the “oil-free” gimmick makes companies more money. Now don’t just go out and buy any products that have oil and think that will work either, their still is a science to this.
Fact: Oil dissolves oil. One of the most basic principals of chemistry is that “like dissolves like.” The best way to dissolve a non-polar solvent like sebum/oil, is by using another non-polar solvent similar in composition: Other oils. By using the right oils, you can cleanse your pores of dirt and bacteria naturally, gently and effectively, while replacing the dirty oil with beneficial ones extracted from natural botanicals, vegetables and fruit that heal, protect and nourish your skin. When done properly and consistently, the OCM can clear the skin from issues like oily skin, dry skin, sensitive skin, blackheads, whiteheads and other problems caused by mild to moderate acne–while leaving your skin healthy, balanced and properly moisturized.
Getting Started
The basic OCM blend is of castor oil and extra virgin olive oil. Castor oil is fantastic at drawing dirt, bacteria and other nasty stuff trapped in your pores, while healing your skin.
The ratio of castor oil to EVOO will vary depending on the person. The typical starting ratio is 50/50 castor oil to EVOO. For oily or acne-prone skin, a ratio of 75% castor oil to 25% EVOO will work better. For dry or flaky skin, a ratio 25% castor oil to 75% EVOO is good.
However, you should find the right blend for you. A lot of OCM users cut out the EVOO all together–especially those with oily or acne-prone skin, since it is a heavier oil and in rare cases has even caused people to break out. Many people replace it with other oils like Grapeseed oil, which is light, quick to absorb and is known for its astringent properties. Jojoba oil is another popular choice because it is a great natural moisturizer, is non-comedogetic and mimics the skin’s own natural sebum. Other popular oils are Avocado oil, Apricot Kernal oil and Evening Primrose oil–all have extremely low pore-clogging probabilities. If you can find them Carrot Oil and Avocado oil are also great for acne prone skin.
Some use 60% castor oil, 20% grapeseed oil and 20% jojoba oil. Another great oil to use for
acne-prone/oily skin is Hazelnut oil. I use a 70/30 mix of cold pressed Castor oil and organic jojoba oil for my extremely Acne prone skin. i hate to jinx myself, but my skin has never been clearer! I have also since added a few drops of lavender and cedarwood essential oils. You don’t want to add much, just a couple drops of each to a 2 oz container mixed with your oils.
The Process
- You take some of your oil blend and massage it into your face (have you fainted, yet?). Do it gently and avoid scrubbing because that can be irritating to your skin. try to do this for a minute, but only for 30 seconds or so if you have makeup on, you don’t want to push makeup into your pores!
- Then, you take a washcloth dampened in warm to hot water (depending on your tolerance–but don’t burn yourself!) and drape it over/hold it up to your face and leave it there until it’s around room temperature. What you’re doing is steaming your face and opening your pores so the castor oil can draw out the dirt and dead skin cells and the other oil(s) can condition your skin. I use this time to stretch my neck!
- Wipe the oils off with the washcloth, GENTLY, no scrubbing! Massage some oil into your skin again and repeat. This can be repeated as many times as you like, depending on how much time you have on your hands. It may take you a few OCM sessions to get your routine down and maximize your time efficiency. I usually do this 3 or 4 times.
- When you’ve finished steaming, rinse off your washcloth, wring it out and gently start wiping the oil away. This gets rid of the dirt and dead skin cells you have freed that can lead to acne. Then, splash your face with almost cold water,(never completely cold, that can cause capillaries to break and you don’t want that!) close your pores and then pat your face dry.
After that I have started adding a touch of tea tree and Jojoba oil mixed to my skin. and that is that. I sincerely mean that this is the clearest my face has been! I had heard of this method before but didn’t want to try it because I didn’t want to give it a go for a few nights and then have 2 months of break outs as the aftermath! But nothing at all was working for me.
This is not just for acne prone skin, this will help with anyone looking for an overall glow or evening out their complexion, or for someone with oily or even dry skin!! Especially good for smokers since they always seem to have a dry layer of skin on top of an oily layer.
**update. I have since started doing this only twice a week. it eventually wasn’t doing as much good as before. I have adult acne, that starts at the chin, small white bumps and go clear up my cheeks, all the while getting larger in lesions. I finally tried something, and for the last month it has worked, see my results, before and after pictures! Still here on my blog.
I think the oil cleansing method works because it is taking us out of putting all the harsh chemicals that dry the crap out of our skin. That is the same concept with Carley’s. All Natural and doesn’t make your crack, peel or hurt.
Good For You Girls Earth Day Discount!
April 14, 2009 by Karissa
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In case you can’t see the tiny print coupon code EARTH is valid from 4.16 thru 4.30!
Come Join My Earth Day Party Week!
April 14, 2009 by Karissa
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Gaylord Nelson may not be a household name, but his environmental achievement certainly is. Considered the grandfather of Earth Day, Nelson, a
then Wisconsin senator, was troubled that the degradation of the environment was a political non-issue. Following a national conservation tour lead by President Kennedy in 1963, one that sparked minimal political interest, Nelson took to a grassroots effort to mobilize a nationwide environmental protest.
Six years later, at a Seattle conference, Nelson announced that in the spring of 1970 there would be a nationwide demonstration on behalf of the environment and urged everyone to participate. His vision swept across our nation and finally gave people a voice to express their concerns about our land, oceans, forests and lakes. In its inaugural year, 20 million people participated in Earth Day, which has now grown to an estimated 500 million in 175 countries.
As i am sure some of you have realized this sunday is going to make the begining of Earth Day week here at Prissy Green and well everywhere really! For some this is Earth Month and some just celebrate Earth Day! I wanted to make this first Prissy Green Earth Day something special so I have teamed up with some very special sponsors and have some extra special “green and eco-friendly” giveaways to share with you!
Some include, Kimberly Parry Organics, I have 5 fantastic travel kits (these are amazing!)
A FULL YEAR SUPPLY of PEVONIA BONTANICA! (up to $5,000 worth!) Holy Moses!)
A Year Supply of ONE Water featuring Coconut and Cashew Fruit water and more!
Several gift Certificates for the NEW Green Line at PayLess Shoes Source!
I also have giveaways for Soda Stream, ErbaOrganics, PRIIA, TARTE, Envirosax, Floc Designs- the pocket flip flops!, Eclipse Spa, Leaky, Swami Baby, Marina, Simple Green Naturals, and Mystic Wonders!
That is 17 giveaways and 34 prizes! So please help spread the word! the giveaways will start Sunday!
Green Party Goods Giveaway
I have completely fallen head over heels for this shop! it almost (almost but not quite) makes me want to have a little one to throw a birthday part for! 
Green Party Goods has it all, from tableware to green toys and decor, and take home goodie bags! You don’t have to have a kiddie party either!
They have hand dyed and hand painted garland that are just gorgeous! Color fast bio-degradable crepe paper in tons of colors. Green Toys and Games for either the goodie bags or for play at the party, I am telling you they have it all! and it is all beautiful too!
What I really want to feature today is their new items for April, Cupcake Craze! Whoohoo! I mean who doesn’t like a cupcake! I think this might be the first contest my mom enters! lol!
The cupcake carrier is made from partial post consumer paper, and is recyclable. (i would like to think you could get a couple uses at least!)
Then we have the liners that you bake in, which are full recycled and also the wraps which are also fully recycled! how adorable are those? I think they are fantastic!
The cupcake tree is my favorite! It is fully recycled and looks amazing filled with cupcakes! It only takes about 5-10 minutes to assemble and I bet it can take as little as 30 seconds to disassemble!
All PrissyGreen readers can receive a wonderful discount of 10% off any order by entering code PRISY10 at checkout! Thank you Green Party Goods!
Now how would you like to win a set of these lovelies? You can win a mini cupcake tree (8×11x14 and retails for $18), a cupcake carrier and a set of wraps of your choice! Just head over to Green Party Goods and tell me something other then these that you would like to have at your next party. Don’t forget to come back! You might get lost, she has a ton of fantastic stuff over there! You must do this to enter!
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Backyard Medicine (book) Review and Giveaway
Backyard Medicine, Harvest and Make Your Own Herbal Remedies, how very exciting! I have tried a few of these in my lifetime but I have always been a little more of an aromatherapy girl. and a bath salt soak girl and well frankly that will not cure all! (duh)
So when I found this book, I was thrilled, it is not really your beginners book, but you can certainly use it as one.
Backyard Medicine is a beautiful book, packed with nearly 300 color photographs and over 120 herbal remedies that you can make yourself. It gives a fasci-nating insight into the literary, historic, and world-wide application of the fifty common plants that it covers. It is the sort of book you can enjoy as an armchair reader or use to harvest and make your own herbal remedies from wild plants. Anyone who wants to improve his or her health in the same way that human-kind has done for centuries around the world, by using local wild plants and herbs, will find this book fascinating and useful.
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I’d try the Luscious Lip Gloss in Innocence.