RevitaPOP – the B12 Lollipop: Review
by Tania
Filed under Giveaways, Health & Wellness, Review & Giveaways, Reviews
Longtime readers will be familiar with my experience with Vitamin B12 or Methylcobalamin B12 (Melthylated B12 or MB12) is that it is Vitamin B12 that has been methylated to enable the body to absorb vitamin B12 better, in it’s regular form B12 doesn’t readily absorb.
For those who are not – B12 is one of my go to cold & flu remedies. There is no scientific data to my knowledge supporting it’s use. That said, I know when I get a sore throat – a dose of B12 and the sore throat is gone.
The challenge with this natural remedy is getting your hands on it in a way that our bodies will benefit from it. You can’t just take a tablet.
You can:
Order it from a compounding pharmacy in Georgia with a prescription. Make your own compound using 5000 mcg sublingual tablets crushed into .5 oz of water in a dropper or nasal spray bottle (Read Comments in Diva Cold & Flu Tool Kit). Find a Doctor who administers B12 shots. The B12 lollipop – revitaPOP – a delicious Lolli that no child will turn down.
In our family we use this remedy treating the common cold, but many say they have had great success using B12 with ADHD, Irritable Bowel, and autism to name a few of the symptoms they list on their site.
While their statements have not been evaluated by the FDA they do list numerous sources & studies pointing to it’s efficacy on their site. I know if I had a child that suffered from autism I would be willing to invest in a few lollipops to see if I noticed any improvement.
revitaPOP contains – no gluten, no casein, no Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’S), no FD & C Colors, no dairy, no artificial flavors, no dyes, no synthetics, no pesticides, no preservatives.
Ingredients – Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Rice Syrup, Organic Fruit Juice, Citric Acid & Natural Goji flavor.
Children may safely take 1 Revita Pop, adults may take 2.
My one wish was that they had formulated revitaPOP without Cane Juice – and that it was a little less expensive. Revita Pops are $34.99 (plus shipping) per bag of 30 lollipops.
Conclusion:
RevitaPOP is a great way to easily administer vitamin B12 and it’s so yummy no one will feel even know they are taking their “medicine”.
Ready to Try revitaPOP for Yourself?
Enter to win a One Month Supply of revitaPOP – A $45 value.
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- Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste “WIN a One Month Supply of revitaPOP Vitamin B12 Lollipops a $45 Value Diva Giveaway http://bit.ly/aFC7kB @purenaturaldiva”. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.
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This giveaway will run through midnight on April 10, 2010 PDT, with winner being announced April 12, 2010 in the PND Newsletter. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entriesl. Winner will have 24 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen.
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Seventh Generation: Diva Review
by Tania
Filed under Clean House, Giveaways, Review & Giveaways, Reviews
Regular readers already know I’m a big fan of making my own cleaning supplies. You just can’t beat the price!
I know that MANY of you are not ready to start mixing your own cleaners – clearly your sanity is still intact. That said – You do want to know the best options for non toxic cleaning in your own home.
When it comes to green home cleaning products you can’t get too far into any discussion without talking about Seventh Generation, a leader in the non toxic, greener household solutions industry.
What they have to say:
Seventh Generation is committed to being the most trusted brand of household and personal-care products for your living home. Our products are healthy and safe for the air, the surfaces, the fabrics, the pets, and the people within your home — and for the community and environment outside of it. Seventh Generation also offers products for baby that are safe for your children and the planet.
Seventh Generation is their committed to inspiring change – their product labels are clear and you can understand what you are reading. Their products will often include a statement about the eco impact of your purchasing decision. Statistics that have inspired me.
For Example
If every family replaced just one roll of virgin fiber 120 count Paper Towels with 100% recycled paper towels we would save 1 million trees!
If every family replace just one bottle of conventional liquid laundry detergent with a plant derived alternative we would save 466,000 Barrels of Oil!
Seventh Generation sent me their Free & Clear Home Started Kit to try out.
The kit includes:
Free & Clear Natural Glass & Surface Cleaner
Free & Clear Natural All Purpose Cleaner
Free & Clear Natural Dish Liquid
Free & Clear Natural Laundry Detergent, 32 oz
Free & Clear Fabric Softener, 50 oz
Natural Paper Towels (-1) 120 Count
Reusable Tote
If you haven’t ventured into non toxic, eco friendly cleaning & household products, this is a great company to try. As a leader in the “green household solutions’ market I’m proud to share their products with my readers. Seventh Generation is aware of the fact that if their products don’t do the job – people won’t use them! So the product effectiveness is imperative to them.
As a company they have a goal of being as transparent as they can with consumers. They share both their victories and where they fall short of their goals on their website. Repeatedly their products lead the way for being some of the best choices from both an toxin standpoint and their environmental impact in the industry. Green is more than a marketing ploy, it is part of their corporate vision.
As a mother – one of the most compelling things I read on their entire site wasn’t statistic or figures, rather this story that was shared in their corporate consciousness report:
Dear Seventh Generation:
My heart has been overflowing with gratitude since Saturday night. I was emptying the
dishwasher, and hadn’t realized that it had malfunctioned (all of the dishwashing powder
was still in there). My daughter had opened the little detergent door when I wasn’t paying
attention. I looked down to see her with two handfuls and a mouthful of your dishwasher
powder. Frantic, I called Poison Control. “My daughter ate dishwasher powder.” They asked
what brand it was. “Seventh Generation.” “Oh, it’s fine then. Just wash it off her hands, and
give her a glass of water.” Thank you, thank you, thank you! — Gabrielle
From my perspective this letter illustrates so much of what motivates me to make better choices for my family and care more about the environment for the future. It’s about our children and their future.
Seventh Generation has a great website full of information & coupons. So don’t forget to take advantage and save a few dollars – it all adds up!
Seventh Generation is Giving One Lucky PND Reader a Home Starter Kit (Retail Value $42)
HOW TO ENTER:
There are a few ways you can enter, leave separate comments for each entry.
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- Become a Fan of Pure Natural Diva & Seventh Generation on Facebook. Post this giveaway as an update, leave your FB Name or Name with a copy of your update in a separate comment. One entry for each.
- Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste “WIN Free & Clear Home Starter Cleaning Kit!!! Diva Giveaway http://bit.ly/aFC7kB @purenaturaldiva”. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.
- Write a post on your blog linking to my blog and to the – Good for two entries. Leave this comment twice so you get both entries!
This giveaway will run through midnight on April 3, 2010 PDT, with winner being announced April 5, 2010 in the PND Newsletter. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries. Winner will have 24 hours to contact me before the contest is re-opened until the following weekend.
Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S.
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Vapour Organic Siren Lipstick: Diva Review
by Tania
Filed under Better Beauty, Reviews
Vapour Beauty is a New Mexico based company that joined forces with renowned make-up artist Erik Sakas. They created a line of organic beauty products that is made using food grade organic ingredients.
Vapours shares many of the values that we embrace here at PND. Acknowledging that as our largest organ; care should be taken with what we put on our skin. Topically applied products will be absorbed into our bodies! Adding toxins and chemicals will unduly burden our system, contributing to illness and disease.
They recently sent me a sample of their Siren Lipstick to review.
With a Diva Total of 14.8 out of 15 points this product is: Divaliscious!
Click here for review criteria:
8 Points for Skin Deep Low Hazard Rating of 1 - Excellent!
It should be noted that PND input the product ingredients and one item was not found in their database.
2 Points for being Organic – 95% organic content
2 Points for effectiveness – I was concerned that it wouldn’t have very good staying power and while it may not rival those in the extended wear lipstick category it’s certainly surprised me. It nicely made it through lunch with the girls. I also enjoyed the conditioning properties in the lipstick. These days most lipsticks feel very drying on my skin, but the Siren felt hydrating.
1 Point for Texture – The texture of their lipstick was really nice, not sticky or heavy.
1 Point for Fragrance - The fragrance is delicate and just a little fruity.
.4 Points for Packaging Appearance – Their lipstick comes in a tube and twirls out, much like chapstick. Part of me missed the conventional twirl out of a more traditional lipstick. However, when Lil’ Diva got her hands on the tube and I was able to “save” the tube by compacting all the lipstick back together again, I was VERY grateful!
.4 Points for Packaging Sustainability – Vapour uses wind power for all of their manufacturing. Packaging is either recyclable or made from recycled materials. We’d love to see all packaging made from post consumer materials, but they’ve made some great choices and hopefully will strive toward that goal.
Overall:
Vapour delivers a high quality organic lipstick using food grade ingredients. This is fantastic because we wear it on our lips which means we’ll likely be ingesting a little of it!
Siren lipstick is available in 5 colors, desire, hint, knockout, ravish and tempt and retails for $19.
Ready to try Vapor for yourself… find it on www.ShopNBC.com and www.VapourBeauty.com.
The Looking Book: Diva Review
We have made a real effort to curtail the amount of Television our children watch. Or at least I have, Dude and I aren’t exactly on the same page. He thinks I’m doing it the hard way. And he’s right, there are many times when turning the TV on would be much easier in the short run.
By leaving the Television off and limiting their exposure, I’m convinced they are developing their creativity and learning to come up with their own activities.
They also REALLY look forward to Saturday mornings with their father when they get to watch TV (and mom get’s to sleep in, so we all win!).
Recently, PND was asked to review The Looking Book by P.K. Hallinan. P.K. has spent his career writing books that help children and parents alike. With the Looking Book he continues on that path. His other books; Heartprints
and How Do I Love You?
are favorites in our family.
The story follows two brothers that go on a magical adventure in their own backyard. The Looking Book gently encourages young readers to get outside where they can get lost in nature.
Like other P.K. books I found it easy to get energetic and “into” reading this story. There were a number of places where it was easy to get excited with the kids, play and have fun. As they explore it was also easy to segway into a conversation with Lil Diva & Dude about all the things they love to do on their outside adventures.
I love reading stories to my children that reinforce the values that we are working hard to instill. It’s tough out there in this fast paced media driven world and anything that makes it a little easier to pry our children away from the electronics are much appreciated!
The book is fun to read, is the right length, and has a sweet message with a timeless feel. We’ll enjoy it for many a story time.
CLICK HERE to learn more about PK Hallinan.
Allison Mooney Design Jewelry: Review
by Tania
Filed under Fashion, Gift Guide, Reviews
By Tania Reuben
I love Etsy! Their motto is Buy, Sell and Live Handmade. Those who aren’t familiar need to check it out! Etsy is a site for designers and artists to list and sell their wares. One of the best parts about buying from an Etsy vendor is knowing that you are a part of truly supporting the person who made your item. My only problem with Etsy is there are so many vendors you can sometimes get lost browsing for hours.
One of my favorite finds on etsy this year is Allison Mooney Designs – CLICK HERE – to view her etsy shop. Allison creates beautiful Jewelry, browsing through her site I wish I had most of her designs in my collection.
When she sent me a pair of her White Topaz and Filigreed Sterling Silver Drop Earringsto review I was thrilled. So thrilled that I couldn’t chose on just one of her designs and had to order a pair of the Brushed Vermeil Trapeze Earrings too! I’m glad that I did, the Trapeze Earrings are comfortable enough to wear all day long, super light and delicate yet dressy enough to wear out for date night.
The Silver Drop Earrings are gorgeous. They are exrta light and comfortable. Dressy enough to wear at a cocktail party, but you could just as easily wear them with jeans and a t-shirt to add a little sparkle. You do need to take care with the drop earrings, they will tangle if not stored correctly and you may find yourself spending a minute or two setting the dangle straight, such is the life of any dangle earring.
Allison’s designs are whimsical, elegant and have a timeless feel to them. At the same time her pieces are perfectly current. Achieving that balance is a remarkable feet in design! I’m sure it was this balance that caught the eyes of Nordstrom buyers where her jewelry has sold.
Allison is a vendor with Nordstrom, but hasn’t shipped any new styles to them this year. Her focus has shifted from volume production to motherhood. She has missed attending Nordstrom trunk shows where she was able to meet her customers, socialize, and showcase over 200 pieces allowing her to show her full range.
Allison is thankful for the positive response to her jewelry & her etsy store. She loves having a creative outlet that allows her to help support her family while still enabling her to be with her daughter during the day.
The holidays are Allison’s busiest time of the year, so she is grateful to have a supportive husband who steps up to the plate. Taking care of the majority of the cooking, cleaning AND babywrangling. Allison claims he’s her biggest fan, but I might have to fight him for that position!
Allison squeezes in her business with support from her husband, between baby naps (she’s lucky that little Mooney continues to take 2 naps!) and by sacrificing sleep, often staying up till midnight to complete orders during the holidays.
Take a few minutes to browse Allison’s store – you’ll be sure to find something you can’t resist! If Santa didn’t bring you something shiny this year, pick out something yourself.
Congratulations to Carrie C, the winner of this great prize!
WIN a $30 Gift Certificate to Allison Mooney Designs!
HOW TO ENTER:
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5. Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste “WIN Gorgeous Handmade Baubles!!! Diva Giveaway: $30 Gift Certificate from Allison Mooney Designs http://bit.ly/52PMSh @purenaturaldiva”. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.
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This giveaway will run through midnight on Dec 30, 2009 PDT, with winner being announced December 30, 2009. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 24 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen.
Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S and Canada.
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Sprig Toys Dolphin Explorer Boat: Review
by Tania
Filed under Gift Guide, Reviews
Founded in 2007 by an award winning trio of toy veterans Sprig Toys set out to create toys that would inspire children’s imaginations, be responsibly manufactured and green. A tall order in the toy industry.
In a few short years they have made their mark. Winning prestigious awards like, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2009, Creative Toy Award from Creative Child Magazine, Dr. Toy’s 100 best toy products of 2008 and others. This company has had a busy few years!
Sprig toys are made from Sprigwood™ a proprietary bio-composite of recycled wood and reclaimed plastic. So it looks almost like a plastic toy, but not quite. They use Sprigwood™ to make an assortment of eco friedly toys that they have broken into Series:
Sprigwood is dishwasher safe on the top shelf, so their non electronic toys can get squeaky clean with a little help from one of my favorite kitchen appliances.
Eco-Trucks – Excavators, Dump Trucks, and loaders oh my. Playing in the sand and dirt is good clean fun with our affordable trucks.
Sprig Hallow - Join Bee & Butterfly and other characters on adventures in the sand, garden, or pool. Includes playsets, vehicles, and outdoor tools all in one!
Story Builders – allow children to build and tell their own stories. They are a complete building playset and classic storybook rolled together.
The Adventure Series – a world full of vehicles, characters, and animals to stimulate fun filled expeditions on both land and water.
They recently sent Little Diva and Dude The Dolphin Explorer Boat from their adventure series.
The set consists of:
2 boats – Explorer Boat (largest item in the set) and smaller Rescue Boat
1 Life Preserver
2 Dolphins – Mother and Baby
1 Adventure Guide – Captain Owen
1 Adventure Hat – Interchangeable!
1 Backpack Accessory
Little Diva exclaimed on seeing photos of the Dolphin Explorer set “dolphins are my most favorite ocean animal ever!!!” Picture the hands clasped over her chest. She was so excited when the actual package arrived.
When I opened the package for a sneak preview I was surprised to find the dolphin’s bottoms were hollowed out. But after observing it in action I can see how this helps them float. This also solves another common problem with toys that get water time… Mildew. We have had so many toys end up thrown out because they had been taken over by mildew. The open bottom of the dolphins enables for thorough cleaning.
The boat and dolphins float and their simple design allow your child’s imagination to dictate how they play with the set.
One Lucky Reader will win a Dolphin Explorer Boat, but if you just can’t wait find it on Amazon:
The winner has been announced in this weeks newsletter! Check your inbox!
HOW TO ENTER:
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5. Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste “Diva Giveaway: WIN the Dolphin Explorer Set from @Sprigtoys http://bit.ly/7pc4mK @purenaturaldiva”. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.
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This giveaway will run through midnight on Jan 3, 2010 PDT, with winner being announced on January 4, 2009. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries. Winner will be notified via PND Newsletter – Keep your eyes posted! Winner will have 24 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen.
Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S.
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Everyday Minerals: Make-Up Review
by Tania
Filed under Gift Guide, Reviews
By Tania Reuben
THIS IS A SPECIAL HOLIDAY ENCORE – I first posted this review in the fall and loved them so much I wanted to feature them again for the holidays!
NOTE ~ If you are thinking of giving the little princess in your life some girlie make up to play from Santa. Consider some of their shimmery light colors and be confident that you are giving your child a safer option for “play make up”.
Everyday Minerals offers a full line of Mineral Make Up. Their products are handmade in small batches to ensure product freshness. Stored correctly they should be safe for use for up to 2 years.
With a Diva Total of 13 points Everyday Minerals are: Divaliscious!
Click here for review criteria:
8 Points for Skin Deep Moderate Hazard Rating
0 Points for being Organic
2 Points for effectiveness:
I was easily able to achieve the looks I was going for with Everyday Minerals. For this review I used Everyday Minerals daily in lieu of my day to day make up. I had two functions to attend and I used Everyday Minerals for both. At a wedding I was told my skin was glowing!
1 Point for Texture:
Everyday Minerals Make Up was smooth, easy to apply and blended well. It felt light on my skin. I was also able to achieve a more dramatic look for evenings out.
1 Point for Fragrance:
I didn’t notice any smell or fragrance while using Everyday Minerals.
.5 Points for Packaging Appearance:
Everyday Minerals has simple, elegant packaging. Individual items are not re-packaged in a box. The containers themselves have inserts to limit the “flow” of your make up – making application easier. A few of the small sized containers I received had a clear film over the insert (to prevent the product from leaking) that was challenging to remove. I noticed that other similarly packaged products had a convenient pull tab. My guess is the “tab” is the new and improved film. If you happen run into the tab free film – you’ll want tweezers to remove the film.
.5 Points for Packaging Sustainability
The plastic used is recyclable. Everyday Minerals suggests saving the sample containers to use on the go touch ups.
OVERALL
Watch a full make up application using Everyday Minerals – Check this out:
I was nervous about trying a “full” Mineral make up regime. Worried I would have powder flying everywhere and it would take me forever to do get my make up done. As a mom of two toddlers, spending more time on make up is not an option! My mineral applications are quick and easy. Tip – I keep a piece of paper for blotting my colors, almost like an artist’s palette.
One appeal of Mineral make up is that overall the lines often have better safety scores in Skin Deep. Everyday Minerals scores top points here, nothing in their line scores higher that a 3 in the CD – for me that means I can shop with confidence and just have fun.
You can’t beat the value of Everyday Minerals. Their prices ranging from $2.50 to $12 for a full size foundation. They also over fantastic promotions with their Perks Program – order 5-11 products and get 25% off – order 12 or more products at 45% off!
Everyday Minerals makes it easy for you to find the right colors for your skin. They walk you through the basics of selecting the best shades and will even send you color samples for free (you pay shipping). Once you have the product – they walk you through the application.
While I was able to use my own Make Up brushes, they do offer a full line of Bamboo Vegan Brushes. If you use your own brushes be sure to clean them when your new make up arrives so you don’t cross contaminate.
Colors Used in the Video Application:
Golden Fair Foundation
Fresh Hydrating Concealer
Wild Flowers – Eye Shadow (as brow liner)
Everyday Resort – Eye Pallatte (as eyeliner and crease)
Apple – Blush (as blush and lip color on top of lip balm)
I also loved:
Champagne Lucent Powder – It has a gorgeous shimmer and I didn’t feel guilty dusting it on my daughter when she asked for some.
Dark Brown – Brow Color (as eyeliner) – created a nice dark liner for a more dramatic look.
Rare Silk – Eye Shadow – created a nice shimmer on for the eyes.
WINNER: Amy H Check your inbox!
Ready to try Everyday Minerals for yourself – Everyday Minerals has agreed to give a PND reader their choice of 4 Holiday Reissue Eyeshadows, blush & a 2 Lip Balms a $34 Value!
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5. Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste “Dive Giveaway – WIN $34 in Make Up from Everyday Minerals! http://bit.ly/6oBeCy @PureNaturalDiva “. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.
6. Write a post on your blog linking to PND and to Everyday Minerals website – Good for two entries. Leave this comment twice so you get both entries!
This giveaway will run through midnight on Dec 19, 2009 PDT, with winner being announced the morning of Dec 21, 2009. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 24 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen.
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Couture Cottons Organic Undies: Product Review
By Tania Reuben
Couture Cottons has a suggestion: Go Green Down Under.
I’ve recently began to add organic clothing & fashion to my list of area in my life I’d like to improve upon. To that end, my goal is to wear something organic, eco friendly or handmade every day. I’m not saying I succeed, but it is my goal Down under is a good place to start, but the choices in the marketplace are limited.
Sandra Richards created Couture Cottons after an extensive hunt for cotton underwear left her wanting more, more style, more comfort, more coverage without being a “granny panty”.
Sandra recently sent me a pair of their boy shorts in Midnight Black to take for a test drive. There will be no photos of my tush in this review, so you can relax.
The panties are made in the USA out of an organic cotton/bamboo blend, are super comfortable and deliciously soft. For those of you that don’t know, I’m an S Factor girl and we tend to wear a lot of boy shorts! I wear a size 6 and the small they sent fit me perfectly with no unsightly boy short bulge or roll from the band being too tight.
From a style perspective, I would pick the lace thong over this boy short. My boy shorts tend to be a little on the tinier side, but that is my taste. I’m sure they reach a broader audience by adding that little extra coverage. For women wanting attractive styling details with more coverage you’ll love this short.
Women with latex allergies will be glad to know, all their elastic is latex free.
The Couture Cottons site has this to say about the benefits of choosing organic underpinnings:
Wearing Couture Cottons lingerie has some great health benefits! Couture Cottons selected fabrics that were superior to conventional fabrics because they have considerably less chemicals and toxins that have the potential to be absorbed through the skin. Also, the attributes are healthier for women with health issues than conventional fabrics:
Organic cotton is breathable, allergen-free fabric is a better product for women who have sensitivities to toxins in fabrics that can absorb through the skin.
Doctors recommend women who suffer from urinary tract infections and yeast infections to wear breathable fabrics to help prevent reoccurring infections.
Couture Cottons offers the perfect type of fabrics for lingerie products that are free from harmful chemicals and toxins in a “couture design”.
Couture Cotton panties retail for $26.99 a pair or 3 pair for $75. This might be higher than we’re used to paying, but consider a Victoria’s Secret boy short retails between $10-14 a pair and they are neither organic, nor Made in America.
WINNER: Jessica K check your inbox!
Couture Cottons is giving one Lucky PND reader a super cute set of Organic Cotton Pajamas
Retail Value $70.
HOW TO ENTER:
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1. Go to www.CoutureCottons.com and share your favorite style here!
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3. Follow @purenaturaldiva on twitter. Leave your twittername in a separate comment.
4. Become a Fan of Pure Natural Diva & Couture Cottons on Facebook. Post this giveaway as an update, leave your FB Name or Name with a copy of your update in a separate comment. One entry for each.
5. Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste “WIN Super Cute Organic Cotton PJ’s!!! Diva Giveaway: a $70 Value from Couture Cotton http://bit.ly/6b2cGM @purenaturaldiva”. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.
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This giveaway will run through midnight on Dec 19, 2009 PDT, with winner being announced December 21, 2009. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 24 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen.
Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S.
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Green Toys: Diva Review
by Tania
Filed under Gift Guide, Giveaways, Holidays, Reviews
By Tania Reuben
Green Toys makes a line of toys made in the USA from recycled milk jugs! Very few toys are Made in the USA and even fewer are made from primarily reclaimed ingredients!
Most PND readers know that I’m not a big fan of plastic. Green Toys are part of the solution. They use recycled plastic milk jugs, turning waste into fun, high quality, safe toys. The milk jugs are high-density polyethylene (or HDPE), the safest plastic option in the marketplace today.
Green Toys has some great basics in their line-up. Everything from jump ropes & eco saucer (think frisbee) to a 15 piece tool set, 4 piece Sand Set and a 27 piece Cookware & Dining Set.
Green Toys recently sent me a couple of their toys to check out:
The Tea Set – 17 pieces of food safe tea fun!
Their Tea Set is great, and I’m not the only one who think so. At the time of writing this post this set had 78 reviews on Amazon and a 5 star rating!
The set is sturdy, the colors are pale pastel and the size of the cups and plates are just right. Not too big, not too small.
One of the best things about this set is that it IS food safe. Now this might seem like a basic criteria for a children’s tea set, but surprisingly it’s not. Most of the tea sets in the marketplace for children are not food safe. Yet I bet everyone of them is used to hold many a thimbleful of water that that will be refilled and consumed throughout every tea party.
Recycle Truck – Boys (and girls) loves trucks and choosing a recycling truck gives another tool for eco teaching the child in your life
The Truck is a good size, similar to those you’ll see in a sandbox or playground. It has a door that opens on the back so it can be filled with treasures – important in the Diva home. We also liked that the side of the truck had small openings that the children use to stash coins or rocks.
It’s worth noting that the doors to the cabin of the truck don’t open and close and which is fine with me, one less thing to break off and fall apart.
A Special Not About Packaging! Have you ever had to spend more time wresting to get your toys out of their excessive packaging? You won’t have that experience with green toys. They don’t use any cellophane, plastic, or twist ties! They also use all 100% recyclable corrugated cardboard to package their toys. Open the box and play! Just like it should be!
We loved the Green Toys so much that I added a few of their items to the children’s wishlist for their grandparents! I added the cookware set and the tool box.
WINNER: Samantha C Check your inbox!
Are Green Toys on your wishlist?
You’re in luck. One lucky PND reader will win The Green Toys Dish Set!
HOW TO ENTER:
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– Already a confirmed Subscriber. Complete any one of the additional entries options – Leave a comment letting Diva know you’re subscriber name and the entry option you selected.
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1. Share your favorite Toy from Green Toys!
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3. Follow @purenaturaldiva (use link on the sidebar) & @greentoyspr on twitter. Leave your twittername in a separate comment.
4. Become a Fan of Pure Natural Diva & Green Toys on Facebook. Post this giveaway as an update, leave your FB Name or Name with a copy of your update in a separate comment. One entry for each.
5. Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste “GREEN TOYS Diva Giveaway – Win a Children’s Play Dish Set http://bit.ly/4KRHql@purenaturaldiva”. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.
6. Write a post on your blog linking to my blog and to the – Good for two entries. Leave this comment twice so you get both entries!
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This giveaway will run through midnight on Dec 19, 2009 PDT, with winner being announced December 21, 2009. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 24 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen.
Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S!
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Urth Handbags: Product Review
By Tania Reuben
Looking for the ultimate eco accessory? Look no further than UrthBags.
This is a company that creates something from nothing (or most peoples trash). They actually have an entire line made out of recycled juice boxes and old magazines! Additionally they use biodegradable materials for some styles.
Urth also works with Fair Trade organizations to manufacture their bags. Their mission is to promote a hip, earth-friendly lifestyle and provide opportunities to those who are less fortunate. Their goal is to inspire more people to recycle, reuse & become more Eco-minded in our overly ‘disposable’ world.
They recently sent me one of their “juice box” handbags to try. So far not one toddler has asked for a drink from my purse.
They sent over the “Monica” which I knew I would love for evening wear because of the matte silver color. I was really surprised at how good the bag looked.
I left some lovely designer bags at home to take the “Monica” out to a fancy Hollywood fundraiser! I kept hoping someone would pay it a compliment so I could brag that it was made of juice boxes! I’m taking it out a few times this holiday season so cross your fingers!
Take a minute to look through all the great styles they offer and next time you want to add a handbag to your collection, consider helping the earth by selecting an Urth Handbag.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Laurie – Check your inbox!
One lucky PND reader will win a $75 UrthBags Gift Certificate!
HOW TO ENTER:
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– Already a confirmed Subscriber. Complete any one of the additional entries options – Leave a comment letting Diva know you’re subscriber name and the entry option you selected.
Additional Entries
1. Go to www.UrthBags.com and share your favorite handbag here!
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3. Follow @purenaturaldiva (use link on the sidebar) & @UrthBags on twitter. Leave your twittername in a separate comment.
4. Become a Fan of Pure Natural Diva & UrthBags on Facebook. Post this giveaway as an update, leave your FB Name or Name with a copy of your update in a separate comment. One entry for each.
5. Tweet this giveaway. Copy and paste “WIN AN ECO Handbag!!! Diva Giveaway: $75 Gift Certificate from UrthBags http://bit.ly/5zAl6x @purenaturaldiva”. Then come back and leave the direct link to your tweet (go to your twitter account, click on the words when your tweet was sent (ie. 5 seconds ago) and copy and paste that link in comments.
6. Write a post on your blog linking to my blog and to the – Good for two entries. Leave this comment twice so you get both entries!
This giveaway will run through midnight on Dec 12, 2009 PDT, with winner being announced December 14, 2009. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 24 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen.
Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S.
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