Green Chic Links!
October 15, 2009 by Karissa
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The Fashionable Housewife is giving away a $50 Pre Paid Sears Christmas Club Card! Enter for a chance to win! Contest ends Oct 18th.
Fashionistas flocked to The Venue at Horseshoe Casino to get a glimpse of Pamela Anderson and her new eco-friendly clothing line.
Looking Sharp! scored some new eco-friendly wears from Pittsburgh-based designer Kelly Lane!
Posh Swaps is really excited about The next Posh Swaps clothes swap party in Bath a fun and frugal way to get some sustainable style.
The Fashionable Bambino shows you the best Safe, Lead-Free Toys from Green Toys, Inc.
Fashionable Media presents Fashionable Gals For A Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Fund Raiser and Giveaway. Help us raise money for BCA research and enter to win fabulous prizes from Elle Moss, Urban Decay, cashmere wraps, KC Tees, Laughing Vixen Pendants and more! We’re even giving away gift cards to TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Bare Necessities, and Super Shoes!
NaturaWorld Review, Giveaway and Discount
Between insomnia, and neck issues, I sometimes can go days with a couple hours sleep. Then I crash. Hard! So I have to have a good pillow to support me, for a long extended sleep. I am not the only one that stores the days tension in my neck and shoulders, most of us do. Sleeping on a pillow that doesn’t relieve stress exposes us to health issues as we age. A supportive pillow can relax muscles, buffer pressure points and help you get the rest we all need.
The pillow also needs to be temperature regulating. With NaturaWorld Wool pillows, I have found that I am no longer flipping the pillow around while I am trying to fall asleep, it always stays cool, even when I am warm and the room is warm. Remarkable.
I have always been the type to just go buy whatever pricey pillow a discount store has marked down cheap. well, that really isn’t the smartest thing. If they have them marked down, it is probably for a reason right?
Then my step-mom started getting them for us for Christmas. She is a diva-frugalista. She would find the coupons, the ads, rebates, and would buy us really nice pillows for a great price. Then LS Ayres left us. Now I have NaturaWorld!
Natura....Sleep Well For Life
Green Natural and Organic!
I had been eyeballing NaturaWorld ever since I saw them on a blog last year. I just knew their products would be a joy for me, and being natural and with a green heart just enforced that more and more. When they agreed to let me do a review for them, I was beyond thrilled. So imagine my surprise when not 1, not 2 but 4 pillows show up to my door for me to test. As my contact put it, “pillows are in intimate choice, you need options.”
We received an Ultimate, an Aloe Vera Dream Mate, an Organic Cloud Pillow Plus, and Dream Pillow. Now, I will be honest. It was harder then I expected to keep them all straight! They are all different, but yet, all pillows! I even thought I was using the Cloud Pillow for the last few weeks, but after looking closer, I am in love, lust and heaven with my Ultimate. Although the Cloud is my second pillow now.
The Ultimate:
Luxuriously soft, plush terry cotton cover, lined with a plush layer of Natura Wool™. The zip-off cover is completely removable for easy care. (this cover is awesome! like velvet almost)
Natura Wool™ Lining:
The Natura Wool lining creates an insulating layer that helps to regulate temperature next to the skin throughout the night, allowing you achieve longer periods of deep sleep. Natura Wool also wicks away excess moisture, creating a fresh, dry sleep environment that repels common allergens and bacteria that thrive in moist environments.
Talalay latex core:
Made with a 100% latex core, the Ultimate Pillow core provides resilient support that won’t clump or pack down. It instantly adjusts to contours of the head and neck, keeping the spine correctly aligned to provide tension-free comfort throughout the night. Naturally breathable and hypoallergenic, the Talalay latex core is also anti-microbial, inhibiting the presence of allergens such as mold, mildew and dust mites. Also available in a contour version.
I am a belly to side sleeper. I need support, but I also need comfort in the fact that I sleep in the worst position. my favorite thing, next to the cool temperature regulation, is that is is almost springy. No, not almost, it is! It conforms, but does so in a gentle way. It doesn’t flatten out.
And when we traveled this past weekend, this baby came with me. I slept most of the way there (I am a total car sleeper!) I used my Ultimate, and instead of feeling the car buzzing along the highway, my head bounced a rocked a little bit. Not that it was uncomfortable, it was more like shock absorption. If you travel, you need one of these, period!
Our AC didn’t work very well in our hotel room. So while trying to sleep I was hot. We stayed with another couple, so stripping down wasn’t an option. The pillow kept my head nice and cool. I really had no idea how awesome a pillow could be. Saturday night, I went out with some friends, and Craig stayed with other friends at the hotel. When I got back, everyone was asleep, and Craig was using my pillow. I was crushed. It was hot, and I knew it was cool. I finally asked him to scooch over so we could both use it! I laid my head on my half, and I was out like a light.
I am telling yall, these pillows are the Mac Daddies of pillows.
Craig’s choice pillow is the Aloe Vera Dream Mate. I really thought this was going to be my pillow, and it was the first one I tried, but it didn’t have enough support or filling for me. Completely a personal choice. The Dream Mate pillows are actually more universal then the Ultimate. Go figure, I am even unique with pillows! =)
Aloe Enriched Cover:
Moisturizing, silky aloe infused cotton blend cover, lined with temperature regulating Natura smart Wool.
Natura Smart Wool™ Lining:
The Natura Wool lining creates an insulating layer that helps to regulate temperature next to the skin throughout the night, allowing you achieve longer periods of deep sleep. Natura Wool also wicks away excess moisture, creating a fresh, dry sleep environment that repels common allergens and bacteria that thrive in moist environments.
Granulated Talalay latex core:
The Aloe Dream Mate pillow’s granulated core mimics the feel of feathers and down but provides springy support that won’t pack down. The resilient latex granules move wherever you want them to for perfect, molding support and soothing pressure relief. Naturally breathable, the latex core guarantees maximum air circulation, eliminating excess humidity and repelling the presence of bacteria and common allergens.
Natura World wants to give each of you a chance to sleep sound, natural, green and organically! They have given us a 10% Discount of any and all products! This coupon code is, “Funky10″ and is good from 10/15/09 through 11/20/09!
And they stop trying to make the world sleep better there, they are also giving away an Aloe Vera Dream Mate Pillow to one Prissy Green Reader! This is over a $100 Value!
To enter, head over to the Natura World Blog, and tell me something you learned there. There is a wealth of sleep information, and I do hope you learn something to make your nights more peaceful!
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SoCal Cleanse, Start of Week 4.
**if you are reading about my 30 Day SoCal Cleanse for the first time, you may want to check out my first reviews, so you can follow along better.Detox Soap Review. Intro to SoCal Cleanse. Start of Cleanse>week one. End of Week 2. Full Cauldron: The 21-Day Consciousness Cleanse.
Well, I have to admit to a little more cheating, but all in all, I am very proud of myself. Going out of town, I somewhat had in mind the resturants on the way I would be able to eat at. Which I really thought would be helpful, but then we didn’t end up stopping on our way to Birmingham. Then my choice was left to barfood. blech. But I figured out a grilled chicken breast and a salad, was perfect!
But I am sure the cranberry and vodka wasn’t. Or the couple few that followed. I was smart enough to take some nuts, and fruits with me, so I didn’t get the urge to snack on chips while we were all hotel room hopping.
I should probably explain that I was in Birmingham to see the Allman Brother’s Band, and Widespread Panic. The rest of the hotel was about 75% people doing the same thing.
I had told you in my last SoCal Cleanse review, where I was starting week 3, that the cleanse was really getting to my core with emotional healing. That was extremely intense for about 3-4 days, then it relaxed from my mind. It was dare I say, life changing? yes. i dare do say that.
Right now I am at day 24. but I do think I am going to do an extra week. I want to make sure I flush this past weekend from my body. The memories are enough! =)
I really haven’t found anything too hard to do while doing the cleanse. The shakes are awesome, and as I told the owner, I would like to keep at doing the Protein Detox shakes, as well as the Detox Formula on a daily basis. Not only do I feel better, but I think it is important to realize, not matter how “clean” of a life I live, the air, water and food still have toxins in them, that I can’t avoid.
Don’t take my word for it alone, see who is supplementing their bodies with SoCal Cleanse. Impressive!
From the hottest couture to top fitness trainers, celebrities know the best of the best. To keep their bodies clean, lean, and full of energy Hollywood turns to SoCal Cleanse, a healthy detoxifying and cleansing collection that focuses on the whole body, inside and out. SoCal Cleanse is the world’s first USDA certified organic cleansing collection, which includes: washes, scrubs, soaks, teas and protein powders.
- Longtime fan, Hilary Duff takes two Organic Detox Formula capsules in the morning and afternoon to effectively support internal body detoxification. Ingredients like organic cinnamon, organic milk thistle, organic basil and organic green tea gently enhance the digestive system while creating numerous benefits like clearer skin, mental clarity and increased energy. SRP: $62.
- SoCal lover, Mena Suvari, is a fan of numerous products in the line. Whether she chooses to remove environmental pollutants from her skin with SoCal’s innovative Organic Charcoal Detox Soap, SRP: $22; or moisturize and tone with Organic Detox Salt Scrub (her favorite blend is Citrus!) SRP: $72, Mena knows keeping her body healthy inside and out is extremely important! Mena is also a fan of SoCal Cleanse’s Organic Detox Formula and Organic Detox Herbal Tea.
- Kim Kardashian, introduced to the line at West Hollywood’s “Bodyfactory”, walked away with the Organic Charcoal Detox Soap. SRP: $22 And fell in love with the Lavender Organic Detox Salt Scrub. SRP: $72
- Former Playboy girlfriend, recent newlywed and soon-to-be mom, Kendra Wilkinson, loves to soak
up the benefits of SoCal products. With hormones running wild, Kendra uses Organic Charcoal Detox Soap to diminish acne and moisturize the skin. SRP: $22. She also loves to add calming Lavender Organic Detox Bath Soak to her bath to cleanse her body and rejuvenate her mind. SRP: $52
- To make her body Playboy worthy, Lisa Rhinna, has added Organic Detox Formula to her daily regime to reduce the signs of cellulite and aid in a flatter tummy. SRP: $62
- On a new mission of health and wellness, Nick Carter, purchased Organic Detox Formula while in Hollywood. SRP: $62. (have you seen how much weight he has lost?)
SoCal Cleanse is an eco-luxury body care collection featuring a full line of products that are USDA certified organic and packaged in eco-friendly materials including boxes that grow wildflowers when you plant them and labels made from discarded quarry rocks. They focus on promoting wellness by offering a full product line that focuses exclusively on the whole body, inside and out, and uses only the purest ingredients.
I will keep you informed as I continue my transformation for the next 11 days!
Surf Sweets Have Made it National!
October 6, 2009 by Karissa
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Naturally Sweetened, Totally Delicious Surf Sweets Candy Now Available Nationally, AND It’s Corn Syrup-Free
Kids and moms love the all natural, Vitamin C-rich and fruity taste of Surf Sweets
Kids want candy. And so do I! And when moms want to indulge them, they’re challenged to find all-natural candy with high quality ingredients that’s free of corn syrup and tastes great. Now that Surf Sweets naturally sweetened, totally delicious candy is available in stores throughout the U.S., they need not look far.
Surf Sweets offers seven unique varieties of its mouth-watering organic and natural gummy candies and jelly beans, all of which are made with organic fruit juice and sweeteners:
- Gummy Bears
- Gummy Worms
- Organic Jelly Beans
- Sour Worms
- Organic Fruity Bears
- Gummy Swirls
- Sour Berry Bears
“Surf Sweets uses only the highest quality organic and natural ingredients for our candies, and they’re all free of artificial colors, flavors and GMOs,” says Bert Cohen, President and Founder of TruSweets, LLC, a socially responsible company dedicated to building, delicious sweet snack brands like Surf Sweets that are better for our families and our planet.
“Where most candy is sweetened with corn syrup, Surf Sweets is not,” Cohen adds. “They’re naturally sweet because they’re made with real organic fruit juice instead of corn syrup, and provide 100% of the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of antioxidant Vitamin C.”
Additionally, Surf Sweets candies are gluten free, casein free, and allergy friendly, meaning that they contain none of the most common food allergens (wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish, shellfish).
All Surf Sweets candy is produced and packaged in a dedicated nut-free facility. And
Surf Sweets has many delicious options for vegans and vegetarians as four of its candies are vegan (Fruity Bears, Gummy Swirls, Sour Berry Bears, Sour Worms) and five are vegetarian (Fruity Bears, Gummy Swirls, Jelly Beans, Sour Berry Bears, Sour Worms).
Each Surf Sweets 2.75-oz bag of candies contains only 120-140 calories per serving depending on the variety.
Surf Sweets also offer two .9-oz snack-size packs of its candy – Gummy Bears and Sour Berry Bears — that are perfect for on-the-go snacking or school lunches. Each .9-oz snack-size pack contains only 80 calories per package.
Unlike other candy brands, Surf Sweets proudly makes its products in the USA. They’re currently available in mainstream grocery and natural foods stores, online and at specialty retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Suggested retail price for 2.75-oz Surf Sweets is $1.99 and $.79 for its .9-oz snack-size packs. For more information on store locations, visit http://www.surfsweets.com/buy.php.
About Surf Sweets
Surf Sweets is the country’s leading maker of naturally sweetened, totally delicious gummy candies and jelly beans made with organic and natural ingredients and without any artificial colors and flavors. Surf Sweets is owned and operated by Prospect Heights, IL-based TruSweets, LLC, a socially responsible company dedicated to building delicious sweet snack brands that are better for our families and our planet. The company was founded in 2008 by Bert Cohen, an entrepreneur with a successful track record of building businesses in the natural foods industry. Surf Sweets currently offers seven unique varieties of mouth-watering gummy candies and jelly beans that are available at mainstream grocery and natural foods stores, online and at specialty retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Believe me when I say, these are worth the calories!
Amy’s Organics Review and 2 Day Contest
It’s delicious and it tastes homemade! Amy’s food tastes so good because it’s made from the kind of real food ingredients that people use in their own kitchens…no additives, no preservatives, no GMOs. If a child can’t pronounce it, you won’t find it on an Amy’s label. The cooking methods are like those used at home or in fine restaurants. For mashed potato dishes, fresh potatoes are cooked and mashed instead of being prepared with dehydrated flakes. Pizza crusts are shaped by hand. Sauces and gravies are made the old fashioned way, starting with a roux.
It’s made from organic ingredients. Fruits, vegetables and grains are grown organically, the way nature intended food to grow, without the use of insecticides and other harmful chemicals. This benefits the growers, the consumers, and the environment.
Everything is vegetarian. No meat, fish, poultry or eggs are used in any product. Cheeses are made with pasteurized rBST hormone free milk and do not contain animal enzymes or rennet.
You’ll never get bored. Amy’s has a large selection of meals! In this section, you will find quickly prepared fast food items from pockets, veggie burgers, pizzas and burritos to complete meals like Country Dinner and Enchilada Whole Meals. Some are gourmet, some just plain “down-home cooking.”
Maybe you have seen my Amy’s Review before? Amy’s Organics Wrap Review. Amy’s Organics Cake Review?
Amy’s has a few new items and once again I am pleased to say I got to try a couple, and so do you!
Well that cake is too much! It so completely delicious. I had the chance to re-evaluate my love for it right before I started this SoCal Cleanse. Previously I had tried her Orange Cake, this time I tried the new Lemon Poppyseed cake. It comes frozen, and to prepare, all you have to do is leave it in the fridge for a few hours. When you unwrap it, you will sincerely be amazed at how fresh, and moist it is. It truly tastes like something that was baked fresh that day. The flavor is spot on delish!
Another new product I was able to taste drive, is their new Whole Meals! I was lucky enough to be sent the Tamale Verde Meal. This was nearly too good to be true.
Just listen read their description: All the ingredients for our Cheese Tamales are carefully selected and prepared. The organic masa (ground and cooked corn) is poured onto individual parchments, filled with a mixture of Monterey Jack cheese, chilis and jalapeos, and then folded and steamed. The tamales are then unwrapped by hand, topped with our delicious verde sauce and served with a side of Spanish rice made from organic brown rice and organic black beans.
umm, yea that one had me at Tamale! All for only 390 calories too!
Amy’s also has kid meals, hot cereal breakfast bowls, as well as low sodium meals, and all sorts of new soups! Veggie Shephard pie, and Veggie Pot Pies are calling my name as they weather is starting to turn cool.
So I mentioned that you would get to try? Yes, 3 of you Prissy Green Readers will get a chance to win FIVE FREE product coupons! Anything your heart desires, for free! Plus a super chic Amy’s Organic Kitchen Tote Bag! All in all, at least a $45 each!
To enter, please go on over to Amy’s Organic Kitchen and tell me another item, not mentioned here, that you would love to try this fall.
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KOA Clothing Review and Giveaway
I never used to be much of a T-shirt gal, but now that I work at home, I would have to call myself one! I don’t want to be labeled as a Pajama wearer! Love my cute t-shirts and yoga pants to pieces!
When I stumbled across KOA I was thrilled! It seems like most of the cute tee’s I see around blogland are geared towards mothers, or maternity type wear. KOA Organic Clothing has cool, fresh designs, and they are all organic and the inks used are all water based. Bonus points!
The idea and the creations come from the KOA sisters, and they admit, the designs come from nature, ideals and even random thoughts.
An extra little bonus of fresh squeezed loved from the KOA gals, they sew a fortune into every shirt design. Hoping the fortune makes a few smiles work their magic in that beautiful circle.
I choose to review the Lion Tee. I have so many girly colored tees, I thought I would rock out some red! Isn’t he sweet? The tee fits great, I always get a large for the girls, but I could probably handle a medium, they are ladies sizes, not mens! The cotton is soft and plush, not overly thin, great for under a sweater in the fall!
If you do have a man in your life, KOA does have some nice shirts for him too!
KOA has generously offered up TWO organic t-shirts for two Prissy Green Readers! You select the style, and the size! Men or Women’s! To enter, simply head over to KOA Clothing, and pick out a shirt that you would love to be wearing right now!
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Morris Organics Wins 2009 Top Gear Award!
September 22, 2009 by Karissa
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Hey all! I just wanted to share some really amazing news that came in from Avocate Skincare, you know the Morris Organics Giveaway I have going on?
Well they just won a Top Gear Award from Shapeyou.com!! isn’t that fantastic! So along with them being winners this week, they want to extend a thank you, by offering an additional 15% off all indiviual products at Morris Organics!
That amazing Skin Glow that I told you about, yep, that one infused with Jasmine, that glides like a dream, for face and body moisture (even for acneic skin)? get it now, for $38.25 PLUS free shipping! No code needed!
see all the other great deals at Morris Organics!
Ayala’s Herbal Water Review and 2 Day Giveaway
I know plastic bottles are bad. I really never have them in the house, but I break the rules for reviews, and really we all do need something besides plain ol water every once in awhile.
I have found my match. I literally drank all 12 bottles that I had for this review in 2 days. I probably would have drank them in 1 day, but I didn’t want Craig to think I had lost my mind, he thinks that enough as it is.
It was Ayala’s Herbal Water. No Preservatives, No Calories, Nothing Artificial. Pure goodness.
The Herbal Water story begins in the spring of 2005, in the garden of Dr. Ayala. A passionate cook, trained pediatrician, talented artist and lifelong vegetarian, Dr. Ayala has spent years exploring healthy, tasty ways to feed children and adults.
Seeking an alternative to sugar-laden and artificially flavored beverages, Dr. Ayala created her own blends of herb infused waters that magically satisfy thirst and restore the spirit. Among her family and friends, Dr. Ayala’s herbal waters became famous for their uniquely refreshing tastes and aromas.
Full of flavor yet free of calories, artificial sweeteners and artificial chemicals, these naturally fragrant beverages evoke happy feelings, like a breeze in a sunny garden.
The growing demand for these tasty herbal waters led Dr. Ayala and her husband Albert to bring Ayala’s Herbal Water to everyone.
Ayala’s Herbal Water is the first nationally available organically certified enhanced flavored water made with all organic ingredients. Each Herbal Water blend is all-natural and sets a new standard for healthy beverages: zero calories, zero artificial sweeteners, flavors and colors, and zero chemical preservatives. Our water comes from an Artesian Well in Virginia.
Nothing but great taste from pure water, infused with the finest natural herbs from around the world, kept fresh in a beautiful bottle for your enjoyment.
ECOCERT certified ORGANIC. gotta love that. And if you friend them on Facebook or on Twitter you get a code to get $5 off your order. Plus they do free ground shipping, so you will get a case for $19.00. Not too shabby for organic, naturally flavored healthy, water. I mean they can’t say it, but I can, there has to be some health benefits to herbally infused water right? People take herbs to fight illness, and ward off illness and an innumerable amount of things.
I am completely hooked on the Lavender Mint. It is fresh, has a great flavor, that really has incredible depth that I wasn’t expecting. How I described it to a friend over the phone, was that it tastes like what holy water at Yoga Class should taste like. not that there is such a thing, but if there was…. This drink would be it!
The Lavender Mint is so great to make tea with. Really spruced up my teas from Mountain Rose Herbs. Not that needed it, but it was a refreshing change of pace.
There other flavors are:
Lemongrass Mint Vanilla
Lemon Verbena Geranium
Cloves Cardamon Cinnamon
Cinnamon Orange Peel
Ginger Lemon Peel
I didn’t do this, but I bet the Cloves Caradmon Cinnamon would be GREAT to make a pot of coffee with. YUM!
I can say that I truly enjoyed them all, but I probably wouldn’t buy the Lemon Verbena Geranium again. It was a little flowery for me. I think second choice would be a toss up between the Lemongrass Mint Vanilla and the Ginger LemonPeel. They all just taste really clean, not earthy in a bad way, just in a clean fresh way. I think they are drinks that after a long hard day, give you some comfort and allows you to you relax and unwind. I don’t get that with other waters. But then again, most waters don’t have herbs to flavor them, they have artificial sweetners, and fake vitamins!
And of course, Ayala’s Herbal Water wants to give you a chance to try it as well! They are offering a Tye Dye T-shirt (you pick your size) and gift boxed 6 pack of Herbal Water! To enter, tell me how you try to get your 8 glasses of H2O a day!
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Buddha Nose Wins The Beauty With a Conscience Award!
September 15, 2009 by Karissa
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See my review of Buddha Nose.
Buddha Nose Lip Balm wins Beauty With A Conscience Award
Buddha Nose Launches Handmade Paper Gift Boxes for Holidays!
Simply Organic Review and Giveaway
Simply Organic is a family owner and run business that supplies it’s plant based hair care, skin care, bath & body and lifestyle accessories to some of the finest salons, boutiques, hotels and spas around the world! The are based and created out of Spring Park, Minnesota. (I love Minnesota!) Each product seems to have Olive Leaf Leaf Extract in it, and their label has a photo of the Olive tree, stating “The Tree of Life.”
Simply Organics Mission is to to share with their clients new ways to incorporate healthier choices into their everyday lives. They are consistently striving to research and develop the safest, highest quality products available while introducing unparalleled wellness information to the professional salon and spa community. All of their products are certifies organic.
Simply Organics main focus is hair care, and after sampling thier Everyday Hair & Scalp Wash and Everyday Hair & Scalp Rinse I know why!
It is gentle, I can use it all the way down to my ends (which for black and blue reasons is important right now). It is a remarkable shampoo for every other day use, and my hair is illustrious and shiny even on that second day! Truth be told, it is even shiny (not from oil) on the third day before I hope in the shower. I can tell it has been giving some life and strength back to my hair, plus it gives added protection even before applying conditioner. It smells delicious, like a a vanilla wafer dipped in lemon pie. Plus being certified organic isn’t too shabby either right?
So I have been following that up with a dose of their Everyday Hair & Scalp Rinse. I think it is far to often that women don’t nourish their scalps. I apply a natural oil to my scalp at least one night a week, and let it soak in over night, and when i condition, I apply a little to my roots too, close the cuticle baby! The conditioner is responsible for replacing any essential oils that might be lost in washing your hair. So important. Plus, any moisture that might be lost on your scalp, after all the scalp is skin, and you always moisturize your skin right? It also aides in protecting and strengthening. I can feel it working, love the avocado oil in it. Normally if I were to pick out my own conditioner, I always go for the heavy hitters. But this was actually spot on for my hair right now. There is so much added weight to my ends with the crappy color, that my hair is weighed down. This conditioner is effective, but yet light weight, plus it smells like oranges.
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A few days ago I told you that I had stopped using body washes altogether, for a couple of reasons, one was the waste, I don’t need an extra bottle being thrown in the recycling bin, but two, I love handmade bar soap! I would take a picture of how many I am using, or rather how many I have opened right now, but it is embarrassing! After using Simply Organics Everyday Moisurizing Body Wash those bar soaps are getting a new partner in the rotation game! Great “latherablity” (nice word) and leaves my skin nice and balanced. A little pricey for my pocket book at $34 for 16.5 oz. It did win a 2009 Natural Solutions, Beauty with a Conscience Award though, so that tells you how good it is! They do have Shea Bar soap, but I haven’t gotten a chance to try it out.
The Everyday Moisturizing Body Lotion. I use a lot of oils at night to keep my dry skin hydrated, but during the day, I want something less greasy! This is deep moisture, with out the heaviness and greasiness. Made with olive oil, shea butter and safflower oil it is great that they were able to keep it that way!
I have TWO prizes to giveaway. Each will receive an Amenity Gift Set which is a great way to try all the products listed above plus the Lavender bar soap, you will receive:
Everyday Hair & Scalp Wash (2 oz)
Everyday Hair & Scalp Rinse (2 oz)
Everyday Moisturizing Body Wash (2 oz)
Everyday Moisturizing Body Lotion (2 oz)
Oatmeal Lavender Bar Soap .75oz
Simply Organic Lip Balm (0.15 oz)
To purchase all the items in this kit, it would cost $47! You can purchase this kit for only $25.75! To enter, head on over to the Simply Organic Beauty Website, and browse around, and pick out an item or more! (something not reviewed here!) and come back here and tell me what item you most like to try and why. You must do this correctly, you can’t just say I want to try one of their shampoos, that doesn’t count.
Extra Entries:
~ Subscribe to Prissy Updates (emails) You must must validate the email that is sent to you!!!
~Sign up for me RSS feed.
~Use the Share button below, Stumble, Kirtsy, Fave on Technorati, Digg etc. Leave a link or User name. Do as many or as few as you like.
~Follow me on Twitter and Tweet the contest. You can do this daily.
~Grab my button, it is on the very top, you have to go to “my button” page.
~Blog about this contest for THREE entries, you have to use LINKS, and you must link to this contest, as well as to me and the sponsor.
Contest winners are always chosen by random.org and verified per rules. Contest ends at 11:59pm EST, on 9/29. Open to US and Canada!
Make sure you check out all of my other Eco-Friendly Giveaways!
