Plant a FREE Tree with Paul Mitchell #GreenTakeover

Green never goes out of style!!

Want to help make a huge difference?

Want to plant a tree without having to do the physical labor of actually planting that tree?

Paul Mitchell is on a mission to plant 500,000 trees by the end of 2016!  They have teamed up with Reforest Action and need your help!  Paul Mitchell is offering everyone a chance to plant a FREE tree to help them reach this goal!  All you have to do is go HERE, choose a country, and click select to plant the tree.  Then you must validate your entry either via Facebook or by creating a FREE account.  Basically it just wants to make sure you are a new user that hasn’t already planted a tree.  There are no fees or charges to participate.  All that is asked is to create a user name and provide your email address.  There are two options at the bottom to select to receive updates from Reforest Action and/or Paul Mitchell.  Neither is required or necessary to plant the FREE tree.  A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provide, but nothing needs to be clicked on to validate plant.

Right now 113,000 trees have been planted in the United States and 23,000 trees have been planted in Guatemala – both countries have reached their goal and are now closed.  But your help is still needed!  Haiti and Peru have not reached their goal.

Here's how your participation makes a difference:

• Rainforest conservation

• Better health and nutrition

• Soil protection

• 0.3 tons of CO2 sequestered over 30 years per tree

• Additional revenues from year 7 of approximately $3,000/ha. In year 15, revenues will be approximately $7,000/ha and will be more than $15,000/ha 5 years later

Currently Paul Mitchell has planted 340,995 trees.  Please help them reach their 500,000 tree goal!

Click below to plant your FREE tree:

http://www.reforestaction.com/en/Paul_Mitchell_Tea_Tree/Paul+Mitchell+Tea+Tree/TEATREE16/#planter_arbres

Murchison-Hume Home Starter Kit Giveaway - #MomsMeet - #MurchisonHume - Enter Daily!

Good evening lovelies!  Come check out this awesome new giveaway my blogger friends and I are having!  Enter below for your chance to win a Home Starter Kit from Murchison-Hume!  Be sure to enter daily for more chances to win!  Good luck!

Welcome To The Murchison-Hume Home Starter Kit Giveaway! #MomsMeet #MurchisonHume

Hosted by: Michigan Saving and More

Thanks to all the promoting blogs!

This contest ends 2/29!

1 winner will win

Murchison-Hume Home Starter Kit

$59.00 rv

See the review HERE.

Save 20% on any order at murchison-hume.com! Simply enter the code MomsMeet20 at checkout. (Valid through March 31, 2016)

This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. You are not eligible if you have won a prize from any of the sponsors in the last 12 month. This Giveaway is valid in the Continental United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 2/29/16. The winners will have 48 hours to email their information back to las93063 at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Laura Smith at las930 (at)gmail (dot) com.

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Holiday Gift Guide: Eco Conscious Mom Giveaway - Enter daily!

Hey lovelies!  The holidays are almost here so it's time to start thinking about what to get our loved ones.  This gift guide is for the Eco-Conscious Mom.  Know someone who fits that description?  These might just be the perfect gifts for her!  Check out the gift guide below for shopping ideas and be sure to enter the exciting giveaway!  Also, remember to enter daily for more chances to win!  Good luck!

Hello everybody and welcome to the 2015 Holiday Gift Guide for the Eco Conscious Mom hosted by Homeschoolin' Mommy Chronicles and Co-hosted by Forever Dreamin'! I would also like to thank all of the participating bloggers who are helping to promote this gift guide. Thank you all! ​This guide will list products that any green-living/eco-conscious Mamas out there would love. Stay tuned for an exciting giveaway below, as well!​

All Natural Soy Blend Candle from Midnight Owl Candle Co.

Midnight Owl Candle Co. sells strongly scented candles made with their secret wax blend which includes an all natural soy wax! All candles are made with the finest quality of ingredients and the freshest fragrances. The company strives to sell candles that smell so good, you crave more! Each candle is hand poured and made to last!

What else is great about Midnight Owl Candles? They never contain any phosphates, toxins, or lead. So, you can rest assured you are getting a candle made from the heart with a long lasting, clean burn! 

Plus, all of their candles are made in re-useable mason jars with screw top lids. Yay for minimal waste!

Buy It!

Midnight Owl Candle Co.

Cloth Menstrual Pad from GladRags

 

GladRags sells re-usable cloth menstrual pads that are WAY comfortable and so environmentally friendly. Think about this, if you menstruate 340 times in your lifetime, using 20 disposables per period, that amounts to 6800 pads or tampons thrown away. Now consider all the women using disposables in the world. If 500 million women use disposables throughout their lifetime, that’s 3.4 trillion pads or tampons thrown away! Not only is landfill space taken up, but these materials cannot be reused and are no longer part of the resources available to us. And, that’s not even including packaging materials! You can read my full review here.

Buy It!

Use Code: homeschoolinmommy to get 10% off and free shipping on your order.

GladRags

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Kitchen Pack From Ecloth

 

Ecloth offers True Chemical Free Cleaning with their many wonderful products. This set includes one Kitchen Cloth and one Glass & Polishing Cloth. Together they offer perfect, chemical-free cleaning for all hard kitchen surfaces using just water! The unique non-scratching Scrubbing Pocket quickly and safely removes hardened messes using nothing but water. The Kitchen cloth fibers attract moisture and oil and trapping dirt/grease/grime and has been proven to remove over 99% of bacteria from hard surfaces with water alone. The Glass & Polishing Cloth is to be used dry on water dampened surfaces and brings a smear-free, lint-free finish to windows, mirrors, stainless steel, chrome, granite, marble, and all other shiny surfaces. Plus, they are guaranteed for 300 machine washings!

Buy It!

Ecloth Kitchen Pack

Cuppow Glass Travel Mug

 

Cuppow is an American company that develops everyday products that help us live a low-impact life. Their products are designed so we can have a lower impact on the world around us. They develop products that can be used everyday as alternatives to disposables. The Cuppow Glass Travel Mug is perfect for everything from coffee to cocktails. You can take it everywhere you go, every day, and enjoy it every time you do. It's 100% manufactured and assembled in the USA and includes original Cuppow jar drinking lid made from BPA-free recycled polypropylene and insulating coozie made from recycled plastic bottles.

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Cuppow Glass Travel Mug

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Cuppow Glass Travel Mug

The Clean Beauty Box by Art of Organics

 

The Clean Beauty Box is a subscription box whos belief is that beauty should not sacrifice health. Their mission is to connect people with the cleanest, most effective and luxe beauty products in existence. With many boxes to chose from-from makeup to hair- it could be perfect for many Mamas there.

Buy It!

The Clean Beauty Box

The giveaway/s associated with this post is Open to the US only. You must be age 18 and older to enter. None of the participating promotional bloggers are responsible for shipment of this prize package.

Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals Review

***I received this product for free using Tomoson.com.  However, my review, opinions, and thoughts are my own.  I only recommend products that I trust, personally use, and believe will be good for my readers***

Check out their Amazon page here:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/b00t0ubvx6/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=utf8&qid=1423780993&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=coconut+oil

Check out their company webpage here:
http://www.gopurenaturals.com

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gopure-Naturals/1532309590375841

Product Intro:

Heard the Benefits of Coconut Oil? goPURE© Fractionated Coconut Oil - extracts only the best part of coconut oil to create the best carrier oil and massage oil on the market! If You Don't Feel That This is the Best Carrier Oil and Moisturizer You have Ever Tried We Will Give You a 100% Refund.

goPURE Fractionated Coconut Oil Benefits:

    • Highly Stable for Use in Creams, Lotions and Any Cosmetic Preparations

    • Deeply Moisturizes and Seals in Moisture without Clogging Pores

    • 100% Natural, Paraben Free, Phthalate Free, Free of Any Fragrance 
      or Color

    • One of the hottest MCT Oils on the market today!

Product Details:

Premium Grade, Grade A - Fractionated Coconut Oil - the Best Carrier Oil and Moisturizer - Great for Delivery Essential Oils & Active Ingredients

FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL BENEFITS: FCO is a lightweight emollient that provides an effective barrier for the skin without clogging pores or causing breakouts. A must-have for dry or sensitive skin; it leaves you feeling smooth and hydrated, never sticky or greasy.

Each bottle contains 100% pure and natural fractionated coconut oil, ideal for use is soaps, lotions, hair care products, ointments and other DIY health and beauty treatments. Fractionated coconut oil offers all the benefits of coconut oil, with the added convenience of an indefinite shelf life, long term stability and resistance to rancidity.

1 YEAR MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: This is Hands Down the Highest Quality Fractionated Coconut Oil on the Market Today.

It is a highly cost-effective oil, and because it will never go rancid, it can be mixed with other more expensive carrier oils to extend their shelf life. It is colorless and odorless, and it incorporates perfectly with other oils without altering their scent, appearance or effectiveness. Considered better than any of: Almond (Sweet), Apricot Kernel, Avocado, Camellia Seed, Coconut (Fractionated), Evening Primrose, Grapeseed, Hemp Seed, Jojoba, Macadamia Nut, Meadowfoam, Rosehip (Extra Virgin), Sesame Seed and Sunflower.

My Review:

This product, Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals came in a nice, large, clear bottle with a brown label.  This bottle is huge and will definitely last me several months.

Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals is a light oil that is colorless and fragrance free.  This product is not at all sticky, greasy, or slimy.

I love how well this product, Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals worked.  My elbows are always so rough and dry.  I could apply lotion five times a day, every day, and my elbows would still not be smooth.  So I used this product, Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals every day on my elbows for two full weeks.  The results were impressive as my elbows were finally smooth and soft.  I couldn't believe the difference Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals has made on my skin.  This was also not a quick, temporary fix.  My elbows continued to heal and stay soft.

Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals has made my skin feel velvety smooth and silky.  This product has also given my skin a healthy glow that looks and feels amazing.

I love using this product after I shave my legs.  Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals prevents my legs from that post shave itch and reduces redness and razor bumps.  Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals locked in the moisture and kept my legs looking sleek and sexy.

I totally love how versatile this product is!  I have used this product as part of my daily skincare routine.  I have used this product for touchups and deep skin treatments.  I have used this product as massage oil and as an after shave oil.  I have also used this product to treat scars and stretchmarks.  

Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals can also be combined with soaps, lotions, hair care products, ointments, and other DIY health and beauty treatments.  Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to play around with this, but I am definitely excited to experiment with it and check out all the possibilities.

I liked that this product is 100% pure and natural.  Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals has no additives, no preservatives, no fillers, is non-greasy, and is hypoallergenic.  I really liked that this oil is safe for sensitive skin and doesn't cause acne breakouts or clog pores.

I used this product while giving a massage to a friend who has very sensitive skin.  The oil felt buttery soft and was easy to work with.  The oil is so lightweight that it didn't cause my hands to slip or get sticky while I was rubbing it in.  Also the oil didn't run or spill; it quickly absorbed into the skin.  Even though the oil is colorless it wouldn't have stained her clothes.  I am so happy to have found a product that I can use on her, because of her sensitive skin I am unable to use any product on her so she doesn't break out.  I know her massage appointments would be so much better with an oil or lotion so I am glad that Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals worked out.

I will absolutely continue to use this product as it is so versatile, easy to use, and has amazing benefits.  I would also recommend this product, Fractionated Coconut Carrier Oil & Massage Oil by goPURE Naturals to everyone for the same reasons and as there are so many advantages to using this product.

Be sure to place your order on their Amazon page here:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/b00t0ubvx6/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=utf8&qid=1423780993&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=coconut+oil

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Crystal Wash Review + Giveaway

***I received this product for free using Tomoson.com.  However, my review, opinions, and thoughts are my own.  I only recommend products that I trust, personally use, and believe will be good for my readers***

Be sure to check out their company webpage here:

https://secure.crystalwash.com/

Product Intro:

Everyone has to do laundry… and we want to make it both new and exciting. Crystal Wash is something that works and we can make doing laundry easier for you, better for the environment and at the same time save you money.

Product Details:

Crystal Wash is a proven technology that literately lasts for at least 1000 loads of laundry.  It uses the power of Bio Ceramics from the earth, which naturally clean your clothes as effectively as laundry detergent.  It is better for your skin and more gentle on your fabrics.  It is also better for the environment because it reduces contaminated waste water filtered back into the water supply, saves water by lowering required rinse cycles, and effectively reduces CO2 production by requiring less energy than a traditional detergent based wash.

The pH level of laundry water impacts the wash greatly. If the water is overly acidic or alkaline it can damage delicate clothes and fabrics, cause colors to fade and cause clothing to still seem dirty even after washing.  Most detergents on the market are a pH level of 6.5 – 9, but they use chemicals to achieve these levels.

The key to Crystal Wash is the Bio Ceramics:

Deep Cleaning: As Crystal Wash moves around in your laundry machine during a cycle, it changes the chemistry and raises the pH balance of the water. The higher Alkaline water created by Crystal Wash enables dirts and soils to be soaked free naturally.

Disinfecting: This process creates a natural Hydrogen Peroxide which disinfects your clothes…killing bacteria and odors.

These special Bio Ceramics were developed using various minerals with very effective antibacterial and anti-oxidant properties.

As the Bio Ceramics collect odors, dirt and waste from your laundry, you simply put them in the sun for an afternoon to recharge them. You only need to do this approximately every 30 days (or laundry loads). There is nothing else you need to do. Just a little sun and they will be just as effective as their first wash.... now that’s nature working with nature!

My Review:

This is seriously one of the coolest concepts and inventions!  So when I first heard about Crystal Wash I couldn't wait to try it!

Yes, I know it sounds crazy to be excited to do laundry, but as soon as these two Crystal laundry balls arrived I was thrilled to test them out.

In the box was a set of two Crystal Wash balls.  The Crystal Wash balls are light blue and are much larger than I had expected.  One Crystal ball does fit in your hand, but it is definitely a bit bigger than the size of a baseball or tennis ball.  The Crystal Wash balls feel like a soft, plastic like material.  

Inside each Crystal Wash ball is dozens of tiny micro-beads called Bio Ceramics.  If you shake the Crystal Wash ball it sounds like a maraca.  Although you can't see the Bio Ceramics while looking at the Crystal Wash balls, there are pictures above and on the company webpage.  The Bio Ceramics were developed using various minerals with very effective antibacterial and anti-oxidant properties.

I loved that this product wasn't at all complicated to use.  All you have to do is toss them in to the washer with your dirty clothes and the Crystal Wash balls goes to work.  It is nice not having to measure laundry detergent or worrying whether to add the soap before or after the clothes are in the wash.  As the Bio Ceramics collect odors, dirt and waste from your laundry, they need to be ‘recharged’ in order to make sure the pH levels of the laundry water continue to be raised.   It is also very easy to recharge the Crystal Wash balls.  You simply put them in the sun for an afternoon.  This can be done by putting them outside or by putting them in your window.  You only need to do this approximately every 30 days or 30 laundry loads.

I love that Crystal Wash is completely sensitive skin friendly.  I occasionally suffer from sensitive skin and there actually are laundry detergents that I've learned the hard way I was allergic to.  My current roommate has massive skin allergies.  She uses some very expensive laundry soap since she has to be careful what she uses.  She has also tried the Crystal Wash system and has had no outbreaks or sensitivities to the product.  She has also become a huge fan of Crystal Wash.

I really like that Crystal Wash is eco friendly, natural, and non-toxic.  I like know that I’m

I like that Crystal Wash does not fade colors as it is completely color safe.  I often buy expensive, designer clothes and it’s very important to me that my clothes not get ruined in the wash.  I like being able to trust Crystal Wash and not have to worry about color fading or color distress to my clothes.  In addition, Crystal Wash balls were developed to be gentle on all clothes including delicates and intimates.

One of the features of Crystal Wash is that there are no perfumes or overbearing scents – it’s 100% fresh.  This is quite a change for me as I am so used to my clothes smelling like laundry soap.  At first, it seemed strange that were was no lingering scent on my clothes, but after a few washes I am still trying to get used to it.  Therefore, I have recently decided that I would prefer my clothes to have a light scent.  So I have been adding a very small amount of fabric softer into the washer for a light and pleasant scent.

Another incredible feature of Crystal Wash is all the money you can save while using this product.  Crystal Wash lasts for up to 1000 loads!  It is estimated that people spend about $300 per 1000 loads and Crystal offers the same amount of loads for only $50.  Therefore, that is a $250 savings!

I absolutely love the Crystal Wash system and will continue to use this product.  I would definitely recommend this product to everyone!  There are so many benefits to using Crystal Wash and it will help make doing laundry easier and more efficient.  

Be sure to place your order on their webpage here:

https://secure.crystalwash.com/

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

pureSOL Konjac Facial Sponge Review

pureSOL Konjac Facial Sponge

***I received this product for free using Tomoson.com.  However, my review, opinions, and thoughts are my own.  I only recommend products that I trust, personally use, and believe will be good for my readers***

  

Be sure to check out their Amazon page here: 

http://www.amazon.com/just-released-eco-friendly-hypoallergenic-biodegradable/dp/b00mgvka4c/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Product Intro:

Konjac is a moisture rich plant fiber which is by nature alkaline, and thus balances the acidity of the skin's impurities and oils. The unique net like structure of the sponge gently massages the skin, breaks down dirt, stimulates blood flow and new growth of skin cells. Leaving the skin extremely clean and refreshed!

pureSOL Konjac Sponge is unbelievably soft and excellent for all skin types! It is made of 100% pure vegetable fiber and processed without any coloring or additives, great for hypersensitive skin! Even gentle enough for babies!

Product Details:

IMPROVES SKIN TEXTURE: pureSOL Konjac Facial Sponge gently exfoliates while deep cleansing and removing any toxins and impurities, leaving you with a radiant complexion. It is extremely soft and gentle for everyday skin care. Great for all skin types.

BRIGHTER LOOKING SKIN: The natural woven fibers of the sponge gently massage the skin and stimulate blood flow. It detoxifies and encourages skin renewal while balancing the skins pH, leaving your skin extremely clean and refreshed!

100% NATURAL AND ECO-FRIENDLY: Why compromise your health with products that contain harsh chemicals and additives on your skin? pureSOL Konjac Sponge is completely natural, eco-friendly and free of parabens, sulphates & chemicals. It is biodegrade, cruelty free and vegan. After use, you can compost the sponge and feel good about the environment! You can even add it to your flower pot! At pureSOL our packaging is 90% compostable.

EASY-TO- HANG SUCTION HOOK: A must have for you konjac sponge! Perfect for hanging in a well-ventilated space so it's dry and ready for you to use the following day. No more searching for something to hang your pureSOL Konjac Sponge on!

My Review:

I will be honest I was a little nervous about trying this product as the sponge was hard and didn't seem like it would feel good on my skin.  However, this is not at all the case; after you wet the sponge it becomes super soft.  So I read the directions and soaked the sponge under water until it became soft, which took about a minute.  For my first use I used the Konjac sponge without adding cleanser.  I wanted to be able to really try the sponge.  I massaged the sponge in a circular motion on my face.  It felt extremely soft and was very gentle on my skin.  After I finished using it I rinsed it off and then palmed the sponge pressing it until it was dry.  The pureSOL Konjac Sponge came with a hook which is perfect for storing it in the shower.  From the second use on forward I used this product with my daily cleanser.  This sponge was perfect for deep cleansing, detoxifying, and hydrating my skin while it balanced my pH levels.  After the first use I noticed a difference as my skin was softer and smoother.  After a week of use I noticed an even bigger difference as my skin tone was more even, I was having less acne outbreaks, and my dark spots and acne scars were more faded.  I also noticed that I had more of a healthy glow, looked more awake, and fresher.

In addition to the awesome skin results the pureSOL Konjac Sponge helped me save money.  I use a different wash cloth each time I wash my face.  So that’s at least two washcloths a day, let’s just say laundry really piles up fast.  However, now that I use pureSOL’s Konjac Sponge I am using less towels which then leads to less laundry which then leads to saving money.  Unfortunately, for the first time I am in an apartment that doesn't have a washer and dryer in the unit.  There is a laundry on site which costs so since I have less laundry to do now I am saving money.  Even if you are lucky enough to have your own washer and dryer you'll still be saving money by doing less laundry you'll save on your utilities bill.

I was truly impressed with this product, pureSOL Konjac Sponge.  It was very easy to use, and felt extremely soft on my skin.  I love that this product is 100% natural and biodegradable.  pureSOL Konjac Sponge is free of parabens, sulphates, and phthalates.  I will continue to use this product on a daily basis.  I would absolutely recommend this product to EVERYONE as it helps keep your skin healthy and soft.  pureSOL Konjac Sponge is a simple product to use that offers fantastic benefits and results!  Plus this product is ideal for delicate and sensitive skin; therefore, everyone can feel safe when using this product.

Be sure to place your order on Amazon here: 

http://www.amazon.com/just-released-eco-friendly-hypoallergenic-biodegradable/dp/b00mgvka4c/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.