Trillium Organics, Review and Giveaway (Closed)

You probably read, maybe even here about the USDA law soon to apply to personal care just the same as food? Well Trillium Organics is listed as company to trust from OCA. And is on their BUYcot list. =)

Trillium Herbal Company, Incorporated was started in 1994 by Karen Ciesar. Since its inception, Trillium Organics has grown to include over fifteen different products, most notably Organic Body Polish. A majority of Trillium’s most popular products are listed on the Skin Deep website, which rates toxicity in cosmetics. Trillium regularly shows up as TOP RATED and are some of the safest products in any of the categories.

Trillium Herbal Company, Inc., a Certified Woman Owned Business located in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin has earned its Organic Certification from the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA). From the beginning, Trillium has sought to produce a beneficial product using honest organic ingredients while creating a positive impact on the planet.

Trillium earned the Leaping Bunny certification from PETA, which denotes that the operations are 100% Cruelty Free. To that end, all of Trillium’s products are carefully hand blended in small batches. Trillium works with local, domestic, and fair trading suppliers and its operations are designed to support purity, consistency and certifiable authenticity. Trillium is certified to be a sustainably managed business by Green America (formerly Co-op America). To lessen its carbon footprint, packaging is all coded #1 PETE, and is 100% recyclable.

Trillium *scent* me their Clementine and Clove Collection.  There is not a better scent for this time of year out on the market.  It is slightly warming, fresh and with a sweet & spicy kick. It energizing with the clementine and the clove, well clove is an aphrodisiac.  So yes, it is quite sexy.  The set included:

Botanical Body Soap
Organic Shea Butter
Organic Body Oil
Organic Body Polish

My favorite item?  of course the Body Polish.  It didn’t leave me too oily or greasy, yet left my skin so silky smooth!  I actually used it, then applied just a tad more of the Body Oil over it and went to watch movies the first day I had it!  I was as smooth as a babies bum for the longest time!  I have been using the Shea Butter on my feet since it has the awesome warming effect.  It is slight, but it helps take the chill out before I layer them up with socks!

Trillium truly specializes in organic bath products for Mom & Baby.

Their OGmama’s line includes:

Organic Belly Polish which helps to nurture and aid stretching skin.

Organic Moisture Oil, light and fast absorbing, healing for all skin types.

Organic Gentle Soap, just a simple, cleansing soap gel that cleans with out stripping.

Organic Belly Butter which is perfect for all areas of expanding skin, plus knees, elbows, cuticles and anywhere else you might need it!

Trillium carries two organic bath lines for babies.  OGbaby’s Really Fragrance Free and OGbaby’s Breathe Free Tea Tree.

I was able to try out the OGbaby BFTT is it ever so scented with just the right amount of Tea Tree.  Enough to enjoy it and breathe deeply, but not so much to overpower the littlest of noses.  The OGbaby’s BFTT carries an Organic Gentle Soap and an Organic Chest Rub.

The OGbaby RFF line does contain a very slight amount of essential oils, but no fragrance.  NONE.

The OGbaby line includes:

Organic Gentle Soap which doubles as a baby shampoo.

Organic Moisture Oil with chamomile, calendula and lavender.

And Organic Barrier Balm, a zinc free, castor oil formulation to prevent diaper rash.

Trillium doesn’t even stop there.  They have products for acne, eczema and skin care tips for anyone that needs a little steering in the right direction!

And Trillium would like to give one of you a chance to try their line out!  They are offering one Prissy Green reader:

OGbaby Really Fragrance Free
1 3oz Barrier Balm
1 8oz Gentle Soap
1 4oz Moisture Oil
16oz OGmama Belly Polish
Total retail value being $56.92

To enter, visit Trillium and tell me something you learned.  Be original.  =)

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Apericots Review and Giveaway (Organic Baby Clothes) (Closed)

I have 7 nieces and nephews and buying for them for the Holidays can about make me go broke.  And me being the good auntie that I am, have to get them GOOD gifts.  And to me good gifts=green gifts!  So imagine how thrilled I was when I was contacted to do a review for Apericots!  Organic Baby Clothing.

Many people understand the wisdom in choosing organic food, but why should we wear organic cotton clothing? Well, there are many good reasons:

Conventional cotton farming takes an enormous toll on the air, water, soil and people who live in cotton growing areas. In the United States, 1/3 Pound of agricultural chemicals are typically used in the production of a single cotton T-shirt.  (www.organicconsumers.org)

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, seven of the top 15 pesticides used on U.S. cotton crops are potential or known human carcinogens.

Organic cotton is, like all other organic fibers, grown without the use of toxic chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Farmers that grow organic cotton use crop rotation as an alternative to agrochemicals and artificial fertilizers. Organic cotton baby clothes are also manufactured without the use of toxic chemicals. This means that, while in the manufacturing process, the clothes will not be subjected to dyes or bleaches, nor will they be sprayed with formaldehyde to preserve their “fresh look” before shipping.

During the conversion of conventional cotton into clothing, numerous toxic chemicals are added at each stage – harsh petroleum scours, softeners, brighteners, heavy metals, flame and soil retardants, ammonia and formaldehyde – to name just a few. A baby’s skin is more porous and thinner than an adults. That means that their skin absorbs things very easily. Children are at greater risk for pesticide-related health problems than adults.

Organic cotton has softer, longer fibers than conventional cotton, so the resulting fabric is softer, thicker, and more durable. Organic cotton is especially great for infants and children. Whereas pesticide and chemically-treated clothing traps heat and prevents skin from absorbing adequate moisture—often causing rashes and eczema on sensitive skin—organic cotton is natural and breathable.

Children with allergies particularly benefit, as organic cotton does not have the residual toxic residues that linger on conventional cotton. Even those without sensitive skin find organic cotton more comfortable and kid-friendly. (www.happygreenbee.com)

So now you know safety, precaution and the why’s so lets get to down to cuteness!

The only time little bums aren’t squeezably cute in these Bum Genius Cloth Diapers are when their stinky!  Love all the colors!

And the precious long sleeve tees in 100% Organic Cotton. (some are thermal!)

High-quality customizable shirts designed for maximum softness and comfort.
• 100% certified organic cotton
• Combed spun cotton for silky soft feel & comfort
• Heavy weight for warmth and durability
• Freshest colors
• Fully customizable using eco-friendly inks

and these Organic Cotton hats to keep little noggins warm

Apericots hats are made from 100% USDA Certified Organic and Pesticide Free Cotton, not to mention they only use eco-friendly inks!!

and last for here but not on their site, Organic cotton PANTS.  How fetching!

I got a SUPER Thermal in blue for my niece, she has the most gorgeous blue eyes.  and I know it is going to look stunning on her.  I also got her a pair of matching blue pants.  Because less then 2 years old, she is already getting her diva strut on!  Both the pants and the thermal are so very soft.  Better then any worn in shirt you can imagine.

At Apericots, you can either utilize their amazing designs OR you can create your own.  Now how fun is that?  Just go to the section that states,”design your own” and then

And Apericots would like to give one Prissy Green reader the chance to dress their baby organic!  One winner will receive a $25 gift card!

To enter, visit Apericots and tell me one item, color too, that you would like to see on your little one, or give as a gift!

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Natural Grace Review and Giveaway

Owner Heather McCoy first became interested in natural skin care in 1995 when her oldest daughter, “Grace” was born.  As a baby Grace’s skin was very sensitive and she was always breaking out with hive like patches all over her body which made her absolutely miserable!  After several trips to the Pediatrician her doctor concluded that “it could be anything” causing the breakouts.  Heather was desperate to find a solution so she began to research and learned about the dangers associated with the use of so many chemical ingredients found in most commercial or synthetic bath and body products.  She then began educating herself in herbal skin care and Aromatherapy and was hooked!  Once Heather started using quality natural products on her daughter’s skin she was happily cured of all the blotchy spots and a much happier baby.  From then on her little girl was a “Natural” Baby and a company was born.

The key to a great product is using the best ingredients. All of their products are Aloe Vera Based, Safe, Affordable, Fresh, Earth Friendly & Made in USA.

They never use any toxic ingredients, parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance oils (Phthalates), artificial colorants, retinols, petroleum and are never tested on Animals (Cruelty Free).

The excitement exudes from Heather’s emails to me.  It is so much more fun to work with an excited owner then a company just going through the steps of PR.  Don’t get me wrong there are some fantastic PR reps out there, but working with the owner of a company allows for more insight and chemistry for a great review and product response.

Heather sent me two products to test out.  I have to tell you.  I heart them both.  The first is a HUGE container of her Elegant Touch Perfume Balm Sensual.  I wish I could use a scratch n sniff webpage just this once.  The scent is alluring and yet so soft and light. Enriched with skin conditioning Cocoa Butter, Sweet Almond and Apricot Kernal Oils to sooth & an exotic blend of pure essential oils to entice the senses.

Scent: Exotic blend of Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Orange Sweet, Lavender, Sandalwood, and Jasmine.  There is no scent from these that seems to be the top note.  It is more like they all combine to make one sweet, exotic and sexy scent.  Because of the large 2 oz.  container, I have been using this as a cuticle cream too.  I have it in a basket I keep in the living room and reapply all day.  Not because the scent has left, but because I want to smell it all over again!

Heather also sent me Natural Grace’s Olive and Buttercream Body Whip with Aloe, Olive & Shea Butter. Finally, an incredibly moisturizing body cream, that I can dress immediately after applying. I don’t always shower in the morning, so being in the buff, an applying lotions can get chilly! I like to be able to throw on some clothes after, Or even use at night before dressing for bed, but the thoughts of getting cold is not always appealing. Knowing I can get dressed as I apply, helps keep my skin nice and moisturized! So far anyways! We’ll see if I still feel the same way come 20 degree highs!

With just a slight scent of Lavender, Rosemary and Citrus Essential Oils, you can layer with the Sensual Balm and really feel special! The Shea butter and aloe an truly healing, and feel so light and emollient. This may just become my go to moisturizer all year long!  In fact I love the line so much, they will be one of the select few I carry at the new Prissy Green store!  (coming soon!)

Natural Grace would like to offer one Prissy Green readers $25 gift certificate!  There is so much to Natural Grace’s shop then just this Sensual Balm and Buttercream Whip.

So to enter, visit Natural Grace and tell me what other product there you would like to own or give for the holidays.

Please choose something besides the two items reviewed.

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Disclaimer: Natural Grace provided me with a free samples of these producst to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

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