Ecostore USA REVIEW & GIVEAWAY
February 17, 2010 by Kasey
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It’s no secret that I LOVE green, healthy products for my family and my home and I LOVE trying new green, healthy products out! So, when a Green company comes knocking on my door (or in my inbox!) and asks me to test out a product and give my thoughts to all my friends (that would be YOU!)…I’m MORE than happy to do so!
Today I’m gonna introduce you to a great green company called ecostore USA….
ecostore NZ was founded more than 15 years ago by Melanie and Malcolm Rands from their home in an eco village in New Zealand.
All of the families that lived in the farm based eco village shared a commitment to organic growing and healthy living, making this an ideal environment in which a young, environmentally conscious business could thrive. Each household in the village was responsible for their own waste water, which quickly highlighted the problems caused by using regular supermarket cleaning products that relied heavily on cheap, petroleum-based, synthetic ingredients.
Faced with the challenge of protecting the pristine rural waterways of the eco village, Malcolm Rands began to research and seek expert help from scientists to develop household cleaning products using plant-based ingredients that would biodegrade safely and quickly. Achieving his goal, he eliminated the need to use toxic chemicals, leaving the eco villages water pure. His goal was more than accomplished as the product line of this home-based business began to grow, and an exciting future began to unfold.
Safe Products
ecostore USA has formulated its products without toxic petrochemicals, phosphates, nitrates, chlorine, ammonia, enzymes, synthetic perfumes, coloring or dyes, optical whiteners/brighteners or chemical preservatives. Instead, ecostore USA uses sustainable ingredients derived from plants and minerals, producing safer products that work equally as effectively as those that are chemical-based. Customers anecdotally have reported that, after using ecostore USA laundry products to wash clothes and linens, children’s eczema and dermatitis have disappeared, while allergies and asthma symptoms have decreased.
ecostore USA guarantees its products:
• are plant- and/or mineral-based and free of nasty chemicals (No nasty chemicals™)
• use safer ingredients from renewable resources
• are formulated with your health in mind
• are safely super-concentrated
• meet the highest environmental standards
• have not been tested on animals
• are GE free (free of genetically-engineered products)
• are packaged in recyclable packaging
Where to find ecostore USA
ecostore USA can be found online at www.ecostoreusa.com AND in exclusively in all 185 Meijer supercenters in five states.You can also connect with this amazing company online on Twitter, Facebook and their Blog.
MY THOUGHTS
I was given the choice of any 2 products ecostore USA has to offer to check out and being the green cleaning product lover that I am, I chose the Auto Dish Powder and Citrus Spray Cleaner.
I’m a real stickler when it comes to my dishes, so I was really checking the glasses and silverware as they came out of the dishwasher after using the Auto Dish Powder. (both that seem to come out yucky without a quality product) They were clean and spotless! I didn’t notice any food specs, film or streaks on any of the dishes. They were just as clean as when I used my regular brand. I loved that it was a powder that you only had to use a little bit of. Less product packaging, means less waste – and that’s a good thing!
The Citrus Spray Cleaner did an equally good job of cleaning off the stove, counter top, refrigerator doors and whatever else I could find to wipe down in the kitchen. The smell was very light and almost barely noticeable. There were no worries of using it around the kids or breathing it in while using it. It wiped away clean and didn’t leave a film or streaks. Everything “felt” clean after using it. No sticky residue like you get from some non-green products.
I was VERY pleased with the performance of both of these products. I would definitely recommend them to you and will be trying more from the ecostore USA line myself!
I would LOVE for you to be able to try them out as well and ecostore USA is giving 1 of you the change to try them out courtesy of their company!!
Here’s the deal:
WIN A $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE ECOSTORE USA WEBSITE!!
ecostore USA requires that you have not won a prize from them in the last 6 months to be eligible to win
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Build-A-Bear Workshop REVIEW & GIVEAWAY (CLOSED)
February 11, 2010 by Kasey
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CONGRATS TO HEIDI B!! COMMENT #174
Meet Tinky and Nut.
They are the first Build-A-Bear animals to join our family. Tinky came to join us for Ella’s 2nd Christmas from her Aunt Kari and Nut on Ella’s 3rd Birthday. Ella loved going to the Build-A-Bear store at the mall and picking out Nut to join Tinky at our home. She helped stuff her, put her little “beating” heart in, fluffed her up and dressed her in baby clothes! She has really enjoyed these two stuffed gals to death.
Now, meet Holly and Hal. They are the two newest members of our family!
Holly & Hal
So adorable! Both dressed for winter and ready to go!
I was so excited to be asked by Build-A-Bear to welcome these adorable moose into our family. I just knew Ella and Andrew would love them!
We saved them for Christmas morning and put them under the tree from Santa. You should have seen the look on Ella’s face when she saw the signature boxes sitting there! She ripped right into them and they’ve been hanging out with Tinky and Nut ever since.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop has been named one of the “Best 100 Companies To Work For” and is backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal of approval. Good to know that you’re supporting a wonderful business when you spend your dollars in one of their many stores!
When you go to a Build-A-Bear store, it’s so much more than just walking into a store and buying a toy…it’s an experience that your child will remember for a long time. The child-friendly staff welcomes your family to the store and walks you through each step of building your child’s new best friend. It’s amazing to watch as your child’s face lights up as their new toy is brought to life by stuffing and a little love.
But, don’t worry if you don’t have a Build-A-Bear Workshop near your house…you can order right online!! They have the same items online as in the store.
Once you take home your new friend, the experience is not over. You can return to the store at anytime to buy new outfits, inset new stuffing once your little guy is a little flat from all the hugs, and now you can bring your pal to life for by visiting buildabearville.com, a fun and safe virtual world!
Can you tell that I’m a BIG fan of Build-A-Bear? AND I want you to be as well! So….thanks to Build-A-Bear…I’m giving away 1 Holly and 1 Hal to two different readers! YAY!
I just know that you’re going to fall in love with them! (and I’m positive that your child will as well!)
Want to win?
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Here’s the deal:
WIN YOUR VERY OWN BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP’S HOLLY AND HAL
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Leapfrog Leapster2 and Zippity REVIEW & GIVEAWAY (CLOSED)
February 10, 2010 by Kasey
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CONGRATS TO SUSAN COMMENT # 75 – YOU WIN THE LEAPSTER2!!
CONGRATS TO MANDA PEEL COMMENT # 28 – YOU WIN THE ZIPPITY!!
As a mom of 2 small children, my experience with electronic games has been “zero”. I have not even picked up an electronic game since the Nintendo Gameboy YEARS ago. So, when Leapfrog contacted me and offered to send the Leapfrog Leapster2 and the Zippity Learning System for my family to try out AND 1 of each to giveaway here at All Things Mamma – I was all game!
First off, the Leapster2 is not your Gameboy, by any stretch. It has wonderful color graphics, sound that is actually easy to understand, a touch screen and comes with educational, yet FUN games.
From the Leapfrog Website:
“With built-in tutorials and levels that adapt automatically to each child’s pace, the Leapster2 system helps children get practice with school skills.”
“As children play on the go, they can earn rewards, then connect online to explore additional games, activities or the creativity studio. And Leapster2 is the only handheld preschool gaming system that connects to the LeapFrog® Learning Path — a free, online interactive tool that allows parents to receive detailed updates on the skills, games and even questions their child has been exploring.”
So, not only are your children entertained for hours (or not if you don’t let them play until they can’t hold their head up anymore!) but they are learning solid school skills that will take them through preschool into elementary school! I was amazed at how fast Ella picked up on playing the game and playing it well! She has learned to determine uppercase letters from lowercase letters, counting, order of events, and responsibility.
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We have not even began to explore the online resources, but have set it up. I am looking forward to checking it all out!
This is definitely a “toy” that you will want to purchase for your child that will give back to them in many ways that you can be proud of!
The new Zippity Learning system is a fun, interactive game that your children play while hooked up to your TV. Think of it as a Wii for kids. Jumping, hopping, running and dancing all while learning are all part of this fun game!
From the Leapster Website:
“The Zippity system comes with eight built-in games featuring the popular Playhouse Disney characters from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, My Friends Tigger & Pooh, Little Einsteins and Handy Manny. All eight built-in learning activities bring the characters to life on your TV through high-quality animations and feature two levels of play for hours of active learning fun.”
“A built-in Learning Path lets parents see the skills their child is exploring as they play, or parents can create a personal LeapFrog® Learning Path online for more in-depth insights and learning ideas.”
While using the interactive bopper and mat, your child can stomp, swing, bop and march while playing along with the onscreen characters. While there are the 8 built in learning activities, you can also buy additional games and activities to go along with it with your child’s favorite characters such as Disney Princesses and Cars.
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The Zippity was enjoyed by all of us! From my 19 month old who could easily “bop” the bopper or jump up and down like a frog to my husband who was getting down with Goofy’s dance moves! Definitely a fun, interactive game that will keep your kids moving and grooving!
Would you like to win a Leapster2 or a Zippity? WELL, YOU ARE IN LUCK! I have one of each to giveaway! (courtesy of Leapfrog) I will choose two winners by random and will send them either a Leapster2 OR a Zippity!
Here’s the deal:
WIN YOUR VERY OWN LEAPSTER 2 OR ZIPPITY LEARNING SYSTEM
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Fabulous Fun February at All Things Mamma!
February 3, 2010 by Kasey
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It’s time for some Fabulous Fun at All Things Mamma in February!
We have some great reviews, giveaways and guest posts to keep you coming back each day!
Here’s a peek at what’s coming up….
Reviews and Giveaways
Leapfrog Leapster2 AND Zippity
Build-A-Bear Holly and Hal
Soapnuts
Baby’s 1st Phone Call
Skin MD Natural
Evenflo Triumph Advance Carseat
EcoSmart
Cafe Press
EcoStore USA
Pom Juice
Holgate Toys
Viva Boxes
Be on the lookout for special surprise giveaways…you never know when just by commenting on a post if you’ll win a prize!
Stop back by tomorrow to see what’s in store!!
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It’s Game Time at Walmart! $50 Gift Card GIVEAWAY!!(CLOSED)
February 3, 2010 by Kasey
Filed under Frugal Living, Home & Garden, Reviews, Reviews & Promotions, Uncategorized
CONGRATS TO SARA FROM ALL IN AN IOWA MOM’S DAY!!
THANKS TO ALL FOR GIVING YOUR AMAZING TIPS…I SEE A POST TO COME! COME BACK TOMORROW FOR A NEW AND FUN GIVEAWAY THAT IS SURE TO PLEASE!!
The Colts or the Saints, commercials or the half time show…it doesn’t matter what you love about SuperBowl Sunday, but what does matter is how you celebrate.
Walmart’s Game Time website has all your Game Time Fun, recipes, party tips, shopping tools and of course, products to make your party a hit! Head to Walmart for all your game time snacks for as low as $44 for a party of 8!
Check out recipes for appetizers, burgers, chili and more!
Right now, Walmart also has special deals on electronics to make your SuperBowl viewing a pleasure!
Walmart even offers special home installation on entertainment packages. Check out Walmart.com or your local store for more info!
Are you planning a SuperBowl party with your friends and family this year? Do you have any of your own money saving tips when it comes to feeding a crowd? Share some of your money-saving tips right here on All Things Mamma and you could win your very own $50 Giftcard from Walmart!!
Leave your comment below to be entered to win! 1 winner will be chosen on SuperBowl Sunday AFTER the game! Have fun and keep those tips coming! UNLIMITED entries!
*I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Walmart. In addition, I received a Walmart gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate and one to offer as a giveaway.
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VitaminID.com REVIEW and GIVEAWAY (CLOSED)
January 24, 2010 by Kasey
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CONGRATS TO #9 ALE O FOR WINNING THE VITAMINID GIVEAWAY!
I don’t know about you, but I get very confused and overwhelmed when I hit the vitamin isle at Target each time I head down it. Multi vitamins with iron, multi vitamin without, Vitamin B, C, E, Folic acid, vegetable supplements, etc, etc…. The list can go on and on and on! So, I end up picking up a regular mulit vitamin and feel more confused then when I entered the isle.
Well, you don’t have to feel confused anymore! Nature’s Made has taken the guess work out of your daily vitamin routine with their new Vitamin ID website! Vitamin ID.com is customized daily vitamin plan that is made just for you and it’s EASY too!
Once you take the FREE online survey based on your age, weight, lifestyle and habits, you can order a 1- month kit that was created by a nutritionist. Each kit contains a 4-week supply of daily packets that is formulated for your needs and it comes in a nice box that can be refilled each month with your new packets, should you choose to order again. There’s even 3 Designs to choose from so that you can match it up to your kitchen or bathroom to sit on your counters.
I was really excited to be given a free month to try out the online survey and receive the vitamins in the mail and I think you’ll really enjoy it as well! So easy, convenient and easily understood.
It was so nice to have the individual packets for each day so that you don’t have to remember if you took a pill or not – if it is in the packet, you know to take it. I liked this service so much, that I paid for my dad to get his very own monthly supply for Christmas!
This is a really nice service that I think you’ll find using over and over again! There’s even a live consultant to chat with if you have questions at anytime. (which I did!!)
Thanks to Nature Made, I have 1 kit to give away to one of you lovely readers of mine!!!
Here’s the deal:
WIN YOUR OWN NATURE’S MADE VITAMIN ID 1 – MONTH SUPPLY
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Toys For Tots and 1-800-Flowers.com Secret Santa Gift
December 17, 2009 by Kasey
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Let’s help spread the word so that 1-800-FLOWERS.com reaches their 10,000 gift goal and is able to donate to the Toys for Tots program.
1-800-flowers.com will donate $5,000 to Toys for Tots if the “warm and fuzzy” Secret Santa gift is sent 10,000 times, so we’re trying to get the word out! The direct link to the Secret Santa application is http://bit.ly/warmfuzzy
Have some fun with your friends and family and also spread some holiday cheer by visiting 1-800-flowers.com’s Facebook page!
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Williams-Sonoma & Listerine: Eat Your Sweets and Keep Your Teeth Too! *Giveaway*(CLOSED)
December 17, 2009 by Kasey
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CONGRATS ALLI ‘N SON!!
Eat Your Sweets and Keep Your Teeth Too!
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Get in the Christmas Spirit: Williams-Sonoma No-Bake Winter Wonderland Gingerbread House Kit
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Make Holiday Brushing Fun: *NEW* REACH® by Design™
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For the Holiday Party: LISTERINE® PocketPaks®
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Take Care of That Sweet Tooth: LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE and LISTERINE® Antiseptic
WIN this fun, festive and healthy kit from Williams-Sonoma and Listerine!!Mandatory Entry: Tweet this post by just hitting the RETWEET button above – easy one! * Subscribe to All Things Mamma through RSS feed or by email above. * Follow me on Twitter @AllThingsMamma * Become my Fan on Facebook and on Networked Blogs Make sure to leave a comment on each of the entries you complete above. The contest will run through Sunday, DECEMBER 20th. The winner will be chosen by random.org and contacted by email. The winner will then have 48hours to respond. At that time if no response has been given, a new winner will be chosen. Good luck to everyone!! |
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Lil’ Sugarplum Baby & Girl’s Hair Clips
December 17, 2009 by Kasey
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Lil’ Sugarplum was started by a stay at home mom and creates handmade baby, toddler and girls hair clips. If your baby girl has fine hair, you are all too familiar with the struggle to find hair clips that stay in place while not overpowering her head. Lil’ Sugarplum’s all snap and alligator clips are lined with Velcro for added hold to solve this problem. Their hair clips only require a few strands of superfine baby hair or peach fuzz to stay in place and are proportional to her head size. Obviously, this is a great solution for curbing those ‘Is he or she a boy or girl?’questions that are constantly asked during the early months.
These unique hair clips are also popular in the celebrity world. Celebrities Jason Priestley and Brooke Burke have their baby’s in Lil’ Sugarplum hair clips. In addition to hair clips for baby girls, Lil’ Sugarplum also offers cute baby headbands, adorable holiday hair clips, baby ponytail holders.
Another reason we love Lil’ Sugarplum and highly suggest you purchase their popular baby products is because 2% of every sale is donated to support The March of Dimes. The March of Dimes seeks to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. They do this through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies’ lives.
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Affordable Organic Jewelry by Little Ella Bug
December 14, 2009 by Kasey
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Little Ella Bug is owned by the mother of an 18-month old named Amber. Amber started her business/website after her daughter Ella was born. Her daughter has been the inspiration and driving force behind this dream in hopes to help supplement her income. Amber has recently added a line of beautiful all natural recycled silver fingerprint jewelry. Little Ella Bug has discovered a way to cherish those closest to us and keep them closer to our hearts with fingerprint jewelry. Amber will send you a molding kit to capture your baby’s fingerprint or if you live in the area Amber can make an appointment to obtain the impression herself. Once Little Ella Bug has received your baby’s impression it will take about 1-2 weeks to complete your piece. But it is a memory that will last you a lifetime. With the Holidays drawing near this would be an ideal gift for any parent or grandparent. Visit Little Ella Bug or email Amber for more information.
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