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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Make Natural and Healthy Product Choices with @TheTrueClub

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I have lived a natural lifestyle for many years now - about seven years ago when my first son was born. It took many years of researching and many hours of searching ingredients to find trustworthy products and companies who make products I could trust for my family and for our health.

Over the last seven years, I sure wish I would have known about and been able to use True Club, the very first online store that lets you see how safe and healthy your product choices are as you shop. They independently rate each product so customers have all the information needed to make the right choice! Isn't that amazing!?? It makes buying natural and safe products SO MUCH EASIER for busy parents and health-conscious people...and people just starting to look into buying natural and safe products for their family.

They curate every product for you and they know them well. Trueclub.com has taken a significant amount of time and expertise to evaluate every product and do this homework, but to them, it’s important. And they understand it’s important to you, too. They’ve created a simple scale so you can see at a glance whether a product is right for you.



True Club uses a simple, five-step process:

1) They curate the safest and healthiest products for you.
2) They evaluate each product to determine its safety, nutritional value and sustainability.
3) They assign each product a score in those three, key areas.
4) They present that information simply—showing you the results and the results of the evaluation on a typical, supermarket product for comparison.
5) Lastly, they make it easy for you to get our products with our warehouse prices and fast delivery.

Besides evaluating and rating each great product on True Club, they also have great prices and delivery directly to your door—True Club is easy, one-click shopping.

I received several great products from them and I really appreciated the rating scale and the help it gave me when deciding on which brand to buy!

BIOKLEEN LAUNDRY POWDER ALL TEMPERATURE


Biokleen Laundry Powder with Oxygen Bleach and cleaning power from Grapefruit Seed and Orange Peel extracts, cleans, brightens whites and colors, and deodorizes without using harsh chemicals. Rinses clean, leaving clothes free of residue and harsh fumes.
  • 3X Concentrated- 50 loads
  • Kind to those with chemical sensitivities and allergies
  • No artificial fragrance, colors or preservatives
  • Safe for high-efficiency machines
  • Manufactured with 100% Green Energy
  • Rapidly biodegrades with no negative environmental effects
This product is rated 9 on the True Club website and I really appreciated knowing what this is rated and why. It really helped me make a decision about which brand I wanted when buying laundry detergent.

SEVENTH GENERATION AUTO DISH PACKS FREE AND CLEAR


These easy-to-use dishwasher packs give you the perfect amount of grease-fighting dishwasher detergent for a total clean the first time, leaving no iffy scents behind. We Care Our enzyme-rich formula cleans without chlorine, phosphates or synthetic fragrances.
  • Dishwasher Packs remove even dried, stuck-on food
  • Dishwasher Tabs for convenient, no-guess, no-waste single-pack dosing
  • Dish Packs contain no chlorine, phosphates or synthetic fragrances
  • Enzyme-rich, biodegradable dishwashing formula
  • Dish Packs in resealable, biodegradable outer pouch
These were rated 10 on the True Club website and knowing that made it so easy for me to choose this brand and see why I want to! It washes my dishes so well and I don't worry what it is leaving behind on them!

DEEP STEEP ORGANIC FOAMING HANDWASH 


Deep Steep's Foaming Hand Wash provides an instant burst of foam that gently cleanses hands, as natural extracts leave skin feeling soft and smooth. 

We LOVE this soap in our house and the foam makes washing fun for my children! The scents are amazing and refreshing too! Plus, I got to see what ingredients they DON'T include that keep my children safe thanks to True Club's rating scale!

At True Club, they select only the safest and highest-quality products. Period. They've researched each product to ensure there are no harmful ingredients and no GMO ingredients. This is by far the most helpful website I have ever come across when it comes to choosing natural and safe products and living a natural lifestyle. 

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You can purchase all these products and many more with ratings from TrueClub.com

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* Thank you to TrueClub.com for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Thursday, August 25, 2016

@BathtimeKids Safely Keeps Your Children Healthy & Clean!

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With three little children who are very active, we take baths and showers a lot. But what is most important is what is going on their skin to wash them at bath time! We choose only natural, organic and safe baby and kids bath products to put on our kids and I am so excited to share our newest favorite brand in the bathtub - Bathtime Baby and Bathtime Kids product lines!

The Bathtime Kids line features bubble bath, hand wash, body lotion, detangler spray, shampoo, conditioner, sun screen, and body wash. Parents love the sweet and simple packaging and feel confident knowing that bath time can be fun time with these safe, all-natural products.


Bathtime Kids & Bathtime Baby are a luxurious baby skincare line that is safe and gentle, formulated with organic plant and fruit extracts, along with skin nourishing vitamins and antioxidants that will protect and care for your baby's delicate skin.


I never worry when we are using Bathtime Baby or Kids products - I trust them and I trust their ingredients! They are Paraben-free, glycol-free, and sulfate-free, hypoallergenic, have No artificial fragrances or dyes and are Scented only with pure essential oils and extracts!! Plus, they even use BPA & phthalate free recyclable bottles!



I love that they offer such a great range of products from lotions to body wash to hand wash - our entire bathroom is now safe for sensitive skin thanks to Bathtime Baby & Kids!

Make sure to support this mom-invention by LIKING Bathtime Baby & Kids on Facebook!

And stay up-to-date with them also on these social media sites:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BathtimeKids
Instagram: http://instagram.com/bathtimebaby

Buy It:

You can purchase all Bathtime Baby & Kids products online or from a local store near you.


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* Thank you to Bathtime Baby for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Monday, April 18, 2016

Change the World & Fight Germs with SoapBox Soaps!

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Best way to fight and defend yourself from a spring cold or flu?

WASH HANDS WITH SOAP!!!

It seems like such a simple concept but one that often gets forgotten about or missed during a busy day...especially with children!

Another thing most families don't know is how important it is to know what ingredients are IN YOUR SOAP! There can be many ingredients in many soaps that you DON'T want ON your child's or your skin and it is important to be aware of safe ingredients in soap and body care products!


One company I have recently fallen in love with and trusted to take care of the germs in our house SAFELY is SoapBox! SoapBox’s products are made in the USA, and are free from EDTA, parabens, petrochemicals, sulfates, gluten, palm oil, and are certified vegan and non-GMO

They care about our skin BUT they also care about others! For every purchase, SoapBox donates a bar of soap or a month of clean water to a person in need! Each of their products has a Hope Code, a unique code that you can enter into the website and see where your donation went! That is so fun!


Plus, SoapBox Soaps has just released brand new bar soaps to their line of 1-for-1 soaps, haircare, and body washes! The newest bar soaps feature the amazing scents you love and expect from the do-good brand, with the good-for-skin ingredients that nourish and moisturize. Lather up with their Sea Minerals (for a thorough, deep clean), or Coconut Oil (for smooth, beautiful hands) bar soaps.

Another one of my favorite products are their SoapBox Elements soaps and Body Washes, especially the SoapBox Elements Lemongrass Liquid Hand Soap! They are just so refreshing and smell amazing! I look forward to using it every time not only for the safe, healthy ingredients but the refreshing smell uplifts me every time!

Brewed with aloe vera, coconut oil, olive oil, and essential oils, this soap exfoliates without stripping your skin, leaving it smooth and beautiful, just like Mother Nature intended. It is Non-GMO, Vegan, B Corp, EDTA Free, Gluten Free, Palm Oil Free, Paraben Free, Petrochemical Free, 100% Recyclable Materials, Made in the USA, and Sulfate Free!

So take care of germs, your body AND OTHERS with SoapBox soaps!

Buy It:

You can purchase SoapBox soaps and body washes at www.soapboxsoaps.com

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* Thank you to SoapBox for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Switch to Natural & Safe Household Products (Without Breaking the Bank!) with @RadiantlyYou!

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I have come a long way in my journey to be a more natural mother and a more natural family in the last six years. Six years ago before my first child I wouldn't read ingredients, had no idea about high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, phthalates, triclosan, chlorine, SLS and other harmful and toxic ingredients in common foods, body care and household supplies.

Now, I read every label on every item from food to household supplies to body care products. I know what to look out for and I know what companies make quality products that are safe for my family and for our health.

One of those companies I have trusted for a few years now is Radiantly You.

Radiantly You's most important purpose is to bring awareness to the chemicals used and their effects on our bodies - offering a cost-effective, healthier alternative for those ready to switch. Radiantly You is proud to be a family-owned business. Built literally from the kitchen (and garage) of the Brown family, RY now operates in Western New York, maintaining the integrity of handcrafted products at a much larger scale.


I love that the ingredients of every product are right on the product and I know every ingredient that is included. I also love that the products are not expensive so it makes it easy to switch to a healthy lifestyle! Check out some of my favorites below:

All Natural Laundry Soap


Custom choose your laundry detergent scent (Lavender, Sweet Orange and Unscented) and enjoy peace of mind knowing it's chemical free. This laundry detergent is made with all natural, organic ingredients. Perfect for skin sensitivities and works in HE washers! One bottle washes over 32 loads of laundry.

I love the sweet orange smell of this laundry soap and even more I love that the label is displayed and isn't about 100 ingredients long! I know each ingredient, I trust each ingredient and I love using this soap to clean our laundry!

Natural Herbal Decongestant


Perfect for year round, this petroleum free, 100% natural vapor salve is safe for the entire family. Great for easing cold/flu symptoms and sinus/respiratory congestion.

Let me tell you something...I have been using this Natural Herbal Decongestant for my kids and us parents for YEARS whenever there is a stuffy nose, cold or cough in our house and it works wonders! I apply it to the chest and feet and my children sleep so much better at night when they are sick! It is one of my favorite products!

Essential Oil Bug Away


Keep those nasty bugs away naturally! Effective against ticks too! Chemical, toxin and DEET free.

One thing we learned last summer in our new house is we have a lot of bugs and mosquitoes in our backyard which can make it hard for the children to enjoy themselves outside! I have been searching for a safe and effective bug spray and I have found it with this one! 


Hand Soap


Wash away the grit, grime and grease powerfully with the awesome scent of Grapefruit and Lemon while knowing that no toxins are going down the drain with it!

With winter germs in full force, I am constantly stocking the soap in our house to ensure the germs don't get the best of us! I love the scents of these soaps and it makes washing hands several times a day enjoyable! :) The lack of toxic ingredients helps too!

So if you are looking to switch to natural and safe products in your house, check out Radiantly You products! They are ones you can trust and they won't break the bank!

Buy It:

You can purchase all Radiantly You products from their online store.


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* Thank you to Radiantly You for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Fight Dry Winter Skin with Noodle & Boo & Giveaway

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With winter coming up, my children's skin just gets drier and drier. So I have to ensure that I have a quality but safe and natural lotion on hand at all times!

This winter, my lotion of choice will be from Noodle & Boo®. They are the premier leader in luxury maternity and baby skin care. Noodle & Boo offers a comprehensive line of bath care, hair care and skin care products that nourish and protect sensitive skin. Products are made in the USA with the finest ingredients, and are safe and gentle enough to be used on newborns and during pregnancy.
Their complete-care approach ensures that each part of baby is carefully tended to with products that are safe, effective and specially created to work together for exceptional results. Nourishing hair care, natural skin care and ultimate bottom care offer the finest personal care available for little ones. Plus, they are all Pediatrician-tested and hypoallergenic and they contain no:

• Parabens
• Phthalates
• Sulfates
• PPG's
• Dyes
• GMO's
• Triclosan
• Formaldehyde Donors
• Bisphenol A (BPA)
• Essential Oils

Check out some of our favorite products:

Essential Care Kit


I love this great set for traveling. I hate having to throw in full size products when I am packing so this is perfect for throwing in our travel bags.

This Set includes Super Soft Lotion, Extra Gentle Shampoo and Soothing Body Wash. 3 products, 2 ounces each.

Ultimate Cleansing Cloths


I am always searching for some wipes that I can use on my children's hands and faces when on-the-go that I can trust!

I have finally found it with these wipes from Noodle & Boo! These petal-soft cloths are soaked in a mild, alcohol-free, no-rinse solution and gently cleans and hydrates sensitive skin. I love that they are safe to use on baby's face, body and bottom!

72 cloths (7"W x 8"L)

Healthy Hand Wash


Safe hand washes are a must in our house so we are loving the Healthy Hand Wash! It is a gentle wash for little hands and makes good hygiene fun and help keep little ones germ-free and healthy.

Soap-free formula is fortified with vitamins A, C and E, which nourish skin between washings.

12 ounce bottle

Wholesome Hand Lotion

And for the dry hands that are sure to be here soon, we have this Hand Lotion ready! The lightweight formula absorbs quickly and leaves hands smooth and non-greasy. It is perfect to put right in the bathroom or other frequent wash environment.

12 ounce bottle

Baby Balm


And when the dry skin gets out of control, I reach for the Baby Balm! It provides long-lasting moisture and intensive care for extra dry skin. The Calendula provides natural soothing and comforting properties for irritated skin.

4.5 ounce tube

These Noodle & Boo products are all favorites in our house and I love that I can trust their ingredients on my children's sensitive skin!

Buy It:

You can purchase Noodle & Boo products from their website.

Win It:

Noodle & Boo is generously offering (1) Soothing Body Wash to a lucky winner!



Enter here for a chance to win:
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* Thank you to Noodle & Boo for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Friday, May 1, 2015

Pamper Your Loved Ones with Glow-ology!

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If you’re in need of gift ideas for Mom, Dad or grad, Glow-ology has you covered this spring and summer! Spring is a big gift giving season and if you are running out of ideas for Mom, Dad, or Grad, let me recommend Glow-ology!

Made with organic and natural ingredients and 100 percent biodegradable, Glow-ology luxury bath and body products provide the perfect gift to pamper those we love in an environmentally friendly, socially responsible way for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations and bridal showers!

Formulated for sensitive skin, Glow-ology features luxurious body lotions, refreshing body washes and gentle hand creams that feature skin-nurturing formulas with uplifting scents and elegant recyclable gift packaging with inspiring sentiments and quotes by beloved authors and poets.


The debut Glow-ology collection includes hand balm, hand lotion, hand wash, body butter, body lotion and body wash. All formulas are available in four exclusive, uplifting scents and sentiments including:
· Smile. Wish. Believe.: A fresh blend of juniper and pineapple. Perfect for moms and grads. 
· Imagine. Discover. Begin.: Crisp white cotton and ocean notes. Great, clean scent for dads. 
· Renew. Thrive. Flourish.: Ocean breeze and fresh airy energy. Refreshing, versatile for anyone. 
· Heart. Soul. Mind.: Sweet cherry blossom and leafy greens. With packaging featuring inspiring quotes about love, it’s ideal for brides and bridesmaids.
The Glow-ology hand wash are some of our favorites ever used in our house! They not only smell A-MAZING but they are also made in the U.S. (California) with natural and organic ingredients carefully selected based on proven historical data and sourced from around the world. Each formula took more than two years to perfect, using organic ingredients such as white tea, chamomile, clover, calendula, oat, lavender, sweet almond and comfrey, as well as protective vitamins B5 and E.


PLUS, the Glow-ology collection is animal friendly, contains no animal ingredients (except beeswax, wildflower honey and milk,) and is never tested on animals. Glow-ology products never contain parabens, dyes, petrochemicals, GMOs, sulfates, triclosan, phthalates or formaldehyde donors. Formulated for the utmost sensitive skin, Glow-ology skin care products are clinically tested and hypoallergenic.

The Glow-ology soaps are at every sink in our house and I feel great having my children use it for their sensitive skin as well as my guests! Everyone comments on the great smell!

The body washes are also in our showers and baths and provide a luxurious experience every time!

Buy It: 

You can purchase The Glow-ology collection from www.GlowologySkincare.com and in more than 1,300 gift shops across the country, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas, Austin and other cities. 

Prices of the debut Glow-ology collection are as follows: hand balm (3 oz./$12 SRP), hand lotion (11.8 oz./$18 SRP), hand wash (11.8 oz./$16 SRP), body butter (8 oz./$22 SRP), body lotion (8.4 oz./$18 SRP) and body wash (8.4 oz./$16 SRP). 


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* Thank you to Glow-ology for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Herbal Choice Mari Soaps & Body Washes

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Your skin absorbs everything that it comes in contact with including your lotions, gels, soaps and shampoos. That is why we have chosen to go all-natural and toxin-free with our body care products!

One company that we are loving and using these days is Nature's Brands and their Herbal Choice Mari line of soaps and body washes. They are changing the way the beauty industry is making products by creating safe USDA Organic, 100% natural bath and body line that is made in the USA! Nature’s Brands is chemical/additive/filler free, paraben/phthalate/sulfate free, GMO/gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and finally detergent and synthetic/fragrance free. With facial cleansers, tooth care, hair care, moisturizers, body wash, soaps and deodorants, Herbal Choice Mari is changing the landscape of the skincare industry by designing products for purists and those who want to look great and make a smart decision about their beauty choices.

Unlike other so called "organic skin care products" that are NOT certified and are illegally called organic or made with organic under the rules of the National Organic Program (NOP), Herbal Choice Mari is legally USDA certified as Organic and Made with Organic Ingredients. Their manufacturing facility is also certified as organic in addition to over a hundred USDA certified skin care products (with the USDA Seal) and another fifty body care products certified as Made with Organic. Herbal Choice Mari has one of the largest and most comprehensive Organic Skin and Body Care ranges on the market.

We received two soaps and a body wash and we use them on a daily basis with peace of mind and we really enjoy the wonderful scents!


We are lovin' the Natural Citrus Pine Organic Hand Soap and Mountain Mint Natural Liquid Dry Skin Soap not only for the great scents but what they DON'T have in them!

These are Pure Hand Soaps with Organic Essential Oils and Plant Ingredients Without the Chemicals!


- 100% pure and natural
- USDA Certified as Made with Organic
- Cruelty-free, vegan and vegetarian
- No Ammonium LS or propylene glycol
- SLS free, paraben free, preservative free
- Free from gluten, dairy, soy, corn, NO GMO
- Free of Cocamidopropyl Betaine or Coco-Betain
- Free from fragrance, synthetic chemicals or dyes


We also have piece of mind every time we use the Natural Sweet Orange Dry Skin Body Wash!

The Natural Sweet Orange Dry Skin Body Wash is 100% Natural Liquid Bath Soap, SLS Free with Organic Ingredients

- With organic ingredients
- Free from Cocomethyl Betain
- No petroleum based ingredients
- Free from SLS and Ammonium LS
- Cruelty-free, vegan and vegetarian
- Free from parabens, preservatives
- Free from gluten, dairy, corn, no GMO
- Free from beeswax or petrochemicals
- Free from triclosan, synthetic fragrances or dyes

This Sweet Orange Shower Gel is certified as “Made with Organic Oils”. Unlike other skin care products that claim to be organic but are not, all Herbal Choice Mari Organic Skin Care products are certified under the National Organic Program. See our organic certification for each product;

Plus, I love the glass bottles that they use for these products - we try to stay away from plastics whenever we can so I really appreciate this extra step!

Buy It: You can purchase all Nature's Brands soaps and body washes from the Herbal Choice Mari website.

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* Thank you to Herbal Choice Mari for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*