Hylunia Natural and Organic Skin Care | Review & Giveaway

Finding natural, organic skin care that works is a tricky fete. There are a lot of choices, and as I’ve been doing my research in effort to use healthier products on my body, I came upon Hylunia, which I must say carries some very unique and appealing products in their lineup. Their philosophy is two-fold: 1. Focus on Correction and Efficacy, and, 2. Focus on Prevention. This is quite a revelation in a skin care product because I always feel as though when purchasing products I can’t “have it all” with just one – I feel like I have to play “favorites” and choose between my two main skin concerns (acne-prone, oily skin and anti-aging). That said, I want it all in just one – why can’t a girl have the best of everything in a simple skin care routine? It’s not too much to ask and Hylunia is living proof.

colloidal silver mist with lavender hylunia

When I said that Hylunia offered unique products, I was speaking specifically of three of the handful I have tried over the last few weeks. Let me start by saying how in love I am with Colloidal Silver with Lavender Floral Water spray toner. First, anything with lavender in it, I’m sold, but I had no idea what Colloidal Silver is, let alone how great it is (btw, it’s a germ-fighter, which is so awesome I can hardly stand it). I spray this on in the morning after I cleanse my face and in the evening after I cleanse my skin. Sometimes I even spray it on throughout the day if I feel particularly oily or like I need a pick-me-up. The lavender provides not only soothing properties for the skin, but I feel as though I’ve stepped out of an aromatherapy spa treatment every time I use it! It follows Hylunia’s philosophy by helping heal my skin, works to combat my acne, as well as preventing any future skin damage from UV rays or inflammation. The Colloidal Silver with Lavender Floral Water facial spray toner is sold in two sizes, 2 ounces which retails for $11 and 5 ounces which retails for $28, both with free shipping on Hylunia.com. They offer other spray toner varieties, one of which is a Healing Vanilla Water Mist with Calendula and sounds equally fantastic.

Another stand-out product from Hylunia is their Facial Cleansing Lotion, which, in my experience with it, seems more like a gel than a lotion. In any case, it’s amazing! I really like the consistency and scent, as well as how easy it was to apply and use. I could use a little that would go a long way thanks to its foaming capabilities. It’s gentle, so I don’t overdo it on my skin, and I couldn’t be more pleased.  It also contains the very popular, and very effective, hyaluronic acid. Hylunia’s Facial Cleansing Lotion is sold for $27 for a 5.1 ounce bottle and you can read more about it here.

beyond complex c hylunia

One other Hylunia product I want to be sure to mention is their Beyond Complex C, which they have dubbed their “youth in a bottle.” I used it after cleansing and toning my skin and it’s really quite great. It has a very natural scent, which some might be put-off by, but I definitely care for it over a chemically-created scent. With ingredients like green tea, chrysanthemum, and turmeric, it’s a great anti-aging product that works. I really noticed and liked the look and feel of my skin after adding it to my beauty routine. I did not need an additional moisturizer after using it, which is great. Beyond Complex C is sold for $84 on the Hylunia site and is a great example of just how effective intelligently designed natural skin care can be.

hylunia products

One of the great things about Hylunia is that they don’t hide and aren’t ashamed of what’s in their products. In fact, they pretty much spell it out to you what each ingredient does. I encourage you to have a look around their website to see for yourself all that they offer and how much thought and effort is put into providing a skin care line of products that does it all without compromise. Also, even though Hylunia offers free shipping with no minimum purchase, you can have a look and see if Hylunia is carried at any of their partner locations across the country by clicking here. I love Hylunia and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

I’m so pleased to be able to offer a giveaway of Hylunia products! One winner will be chosen at random to receive a full-sized bottle of Beyond Complex C (valued at $84) and a Hylunia Travel Kit (valued at $60) which includes a travel-sized Facial Cleansing Lotion, a travel sized Colloidal Silver Mist with Lavender, a travel-sized Beyond Complex C, a travel-sized Super Moisturizing Facial Day Lotion, and a travel-sized Ultimate Anti-Oxidant Treatment. That’s a total value of $144! To enter to win, you can do any or all of the following, but please leave a comment for each as that will count as your entry:

  • Tell me in a comment below what other Hylunia product(s) you might like to try!
  • “Like” Hylunia on Facebook
  • Follow Hylunia on Twitter and leave your twitter username in your comment
  • Follow me on Twitter and leave your twitter username in your comment
  • Enter another current giveaway on this site -or- leave a comment on a non-giveaway post. Let me know what you did in your comment.
  • Share this giveaway on Twitter and leave the link to your tweet in your comment (can be done daily). You can use the Twitter button below or, if you would like, you can copy and paste the following for your tweet: I just entered to win a $144 @HyluniaSkinCare prize pack from @summerflood. You can, too! #Giveaway #Organic #Beauty http://www.amomlessordinary.com/?p=4780
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This giveaway will close on the evening of May 31st and a winner will be chosen at random using “And the Winner Is…” plug-in for WP. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only.

 Products were provided for review and giveaway. For further disclosure, click here.

Fiber One Chewy Granola Bars | Review & Giveaway

Looking for a snack that combines the taste kids’ love with the nutrients they need? There’s an all-new granola bar in town:  Fiber One® Chewy bars, the perfect wholesome snack that the whole family will enjoy! Available in Chocolate and Strawberry PB&J varieties, these chewy bars are perfect for in-the-house, on-the-go, and everywhere in between. Complete with a peanut butter or chocolate bottom and yummy drizzle in every bite, kids won’t be able to resist the taste and parents won’t be able to resist the nutrition of this enjoyable snack.

My kids, thank heavens(!), love granola bars. And, quite honestly, even if they didn’t, they’d be all over anything with chocolate. Needless to say, these have been a hit in out house. We usually get a different brand of chewy granola bars, but these new Fiber One Chewy Granola Bars contain 20% of the Daily Value of fiber and 10% of the Daily Value of calcium, which the others don’t offer. Also, as a snack for growing girls (and sometimes even mom and dad) these 100 or 110 calorie bars contain no high fructose corn syrup, and only 7 or 8 grams of sugar.

Want to win a Fiber One Chewy Family Fun Pack and get to try these new granola bars for yourself? To enter to win a prize that includes everything pictured above (one box of Fiber One Chewy Chocolate Bars, one box of Fiber One Chewy Strawberry PB&J Bars, Drawstring Sack Pack, Water Bottle, Flexi Flyer, Soccer Ball, and Sidewalk Chalk), you can do any or all of the following, but please leave a comment for each as it will count as your entry:

  • Tell me in a comment below which new Fiber One Chewy Bar you want to try!
  • “Like” Fiber One on Facebook
  • Follow me on Twitter and leave your twitter username in the comment
  • Enter another current giveaway on this site -or- leave a comment on a non-giveaway post. Let me know what you did in your comment.
  • Share this giveaway on Twitter and leave the link to your tweet in your comment (can be done daily). You can use the Twitter button below or, if you would like, you can copy and paste the following for your Tweet: I just entered to win a Fiber One Chewy Family Fun Pack from @summerflood, you can, too! #Giveaway #MyBlogSpark http://www.amomlessordinary.com/?p=4789
  • Share this giveaway on Facebook using the little FB share-link below (can be done daily)

This giveaway will close on the evening of June 1st and a winner will be chosen at random using “And the Winner Is…” plug-in for WP. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only.

The product, gift pack, information, and additional sample have all been
provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.
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NeoCell Collagen + C Pomegranate | Review & Giveaway

I have found the fountain of youth.

No joke, I feel like I’ve been missing out all these years by overlooking collagen supplements as a part of my beauty routine. I’ve recently begun using NeoCell Collagen + C Pomegranate liquid and I feel like I now have a secret weapon and want to tell everyone about it like it’s an undiscovered gem! This was cemented by the fact that last week a woman in the checkout aisle asked me how old my daughter was and, when I told her Emma’s age, she replied surprised, “You look too young to have an 8 year-old daughter!” No one has ever said that to me before! I could have hugged her there on the spot, but I really do believe that it was brought on by adding a collagen supplement in my life.

When looking into adding collagen to my routine, I found out some interesting facts. For instance, collagen is the strong fiber that weaves throughout our body for strength and support holding the body together, similar to glue, yet stronger than steal wire. As we age, the body’s ability to make collagen protein and its different complexes slows down. This is important since collagen makes up around 30% of our protein content – the most abundant protein in our bodies!

NeoCell offers a wide variety of collagen supplements, from different ways to take it to special formulations, there is something for every need. I knew I wanted a multi-tasking product that was easy take and tolerable to the taste, so I opted for the Collagen + C Pomegranate liquid. Collagen + C Pomegranate combines the incredible skin & joint benefits of Super Collagen + C™ with a powerful combination of antioxidants in one delicious anti-aging elixir. It was important to me to have a liquid because I didn’t want to take time with mixing and too much measuring, with this I can simply pour what I need to take (1 tablespoon a day) into my cup and drink it. Here’s an idea of what something so simple can do:

  • Helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin elasticity, and holds moisture in the skin
  • Thickens fine hair and corrects split, rigid and weak nails
  • Strengthen and nourish ligaments, tendons and bones
  • Powerful antioxidants including pomegranate from the seed, elderberry, and cranberry.
  • Enhanced with ionic minerals for maximum absorption
The taste, texture, and experience of taking Collagen + C Pomegranate is great. I follow the instructions by having one tablespoon of the liquid first thing in the morning (about 20 minutes before eating). It’s pretty tart, which I don’t mind too much, so I swig it fast and after a couple weeks of use I definitely see a difference, particularly in my skin. I noticed right away an elasticity improvement and overall “glow” in my complexion that I lacked prior to using it. I did not, however, notice a difference in my weak nails – but that is something that my come with continued use, as the ends of my nails are what started growing before I started using this product. And aside from the beauty benefits, I also appreciate the dietary benefits of adding pomegranate, elderberry and cranberry to my diet on a daily basis.
One bottle of NeoCell Collagen + C Pomegranate will last about a month when used as instructed (there are 32 one-tablespoon servings in each bottle). You can find this, as well as other NeoCell products, online at stores such as GNC.com, Drugstore.com, and Amazon, among many others, for around $20-25. You can find out more about NeoCell and their products here, as well as “like” them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter to stay up to date on new products and promotions.
Want to win a bottle of your own? To enter to win a full-sized bottle of NeoCell Collagen + C Pomegranate, you can do any or all of the following, but please leave a comment for each as it counts as your entry:
  • Tell me you want to win!
  • “Like” NeoCell on Facebook
  • Follow NeoCell on Twitter and leave your twitter username in your comment
  • Follow me on Twitter and leave your twitter username in your comment
  • Enter another current giveaway on this site -or- leave a comment on a non-giveaway post. Let me know what you did in your comment.
  • Share this giveaway on Twitter and leave the link to your tweet in your comment (can be done daily). You can use the Twitter button below or, if you would like, you can copy and paste the following for your tweet: I just entered to win a both of @NeoCellHealth Collagen + C Pomegranate from @summerflood. You can, too! #Giveaway #Health #Beauty http://www.amomlessordinary.com/?p=4772
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This giveaway will close on the evening of June 2nd and a winner will be chosen at random using “And the Winner Is…” plug-in for WP. Winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only.

Product was provided for review. For further disclosure, click here.

Oransi Fridge Air Purifier | Review & Giveaway

I’m always on the hunt for fresh produce. Since we live in a rather isolated town in West Texas, I have few options for really good, fresh fruits and vegetables. There’s a certain store on the other side of town that I swear their produce lasts the longest of any that I’ve come across so far and that’s where we usually get our groceries. But sometimes, even the best intentions need a little help. I’ve recently come across the Oransi Fridge Air Purifier and I like to think of it as my little magician in the back of the fridge. Since using it, I’ve noticed that our produce stays crisper longer and our dairy stays fresher. We’ve got a little trip coming up and I full anticipate not coming home to spoiled food!

The Oransi Fridge Air Purifier is an economical way to refresh any kitchen. This small kitchen gadget (it’s only 2” x 4” – about the size of a large lemon) easily fits into any fridge and silently removes all bacteria and odors through ionic technology. As I mentioned, it helps fruits and veggies stay fresher longer and thus reduces food waste (and thereby saves money on your grocery bill!). Also, it eliminates the strange stink that can sometimes fill your fridge! There are no expensive filters to replace and it’s not harmful to the ozone. It takes 2 AA batteries (not included) which last up to 3 months on average. It’s particularly useful for people who have older refrigerators – it’s a very inexpensive way to boost your fridge’s power!

As you can see from the video, it’s small and convenient to use. You can see it doesn’t make any noise! In fact, I’ve been using it for a few weeks now and I completely forgot it was in there!  Click here to purchase the Oransi Fridge Air Purifier online for $29 with free shipping!

Oransi has generously offered to give away one Oransi Fridge Air Purifier to one lucky AMLO reader! To enter to win, you can do any or all of the following, but please leave a comment for each as it will count as your entry:

  • What other Oransi product would you like to try?
  • Follow me on Twitter
  • Enter another current giveaway on this site -or- leave a comment on a non-giveaway post. Let me know what you did in your comment.
  • Share this giveaway on Facebook using the “Facebook” link below
  • Tweet this giveaway (once daily is allowed) – you can simply copy and past the following if you would like, or use the twitter button below:  I just entered to win a #Oransi Fridge Air Purifier from @summerflood! You can, too! #giveaway http://www.amomlessordinary.com/?p=4732

This giveaway will close on the evening of May 21st and a winner will be chosen at random using “And The Winner Is…” plug-in for WP. Winner will have 48 hours to confirm or a new winner will be chosen. Open to U.S. residents only (no P.O. Boxes).

Product was provided for review. For full disclosure, click here.

Dreft Laundry Detergent | Review & Giveaway

If you’re anything like me, you did (or will) spend a good amount of time preparing for baby’s arrival. Washing all the clothes, bedding, blankets, towels, even the carseat covers and baby slings. Did you think about the laundry detergent you were using when you did that? There is nothing quite as soft and sensitive as a newborn’s skin and I wanted to be sure that nothing I did compromised that. For that very reason, one of the best things I got at my baby shower was a big bottle of Dreft laundry detergent.

Dreft is the baby laundry detergent most recommended by pediatricians and a brand that parents have trusted for over 75 years. Dreft is as gentle for baby’s skin as washing in water, and specially formulated for babies with a light baby scent that makes everything smell like a newborn baby! It’s powerful enough to get out baby spit up and toddler food mishaps, but gentle enough to not irritate baby’s skin. Even though I’m past the newborn stage and into the toddler dilemmas, I enjoy using it on our kids’ clothes and linens because I think it does a really good job at getting the dirt and stains out, won’t leave a harmful residue, and makes their things smell like my sweet little baby girls ;) Also, I think it’s a great and thoughtful baby shower gift! I know I really appreciated it when I received it.

You can find out more about Dreft on their site here, where you can also access a $2 off coupon (!) and like them on Facebook here to engage with a community of moms, receive laundry tips and learn about great giveaway opportunities (they just wrapped up a really amazing one, so keep your eyes peeled for more in the future)!

I’m really excited because our friends at Dreft have offered to give away a “new mom” prize pack to one lucky commenter! Winner will receive the items pictured above – Dreft Liquid Laundry Detergent, Dreft Powdered Laundry Detergent, and Dreft Laundry Stain Remover! To enter to win, you can do any or all of the following, but please leave a comment for each as it will count as your entry:

  • Tell me you want to win!
  • Like Dreft on Facebook
  • Follow me on Twitter
  • Enter another current giveaway on this site -or- leave a comment on a non-giveaway post. Let me know what you did in your comment.
  • Share this giveaway on Facebook using the “Facebook” link below
  • Tweet this giveaway (once daily is allowed) – you can simply copy and past the following if you would like, or use the twitter button below:  I just entered to win a #Dreft prize pack from @summerflood! You can, too! #giveaway http://www.amomlessordinary.com/?p=4674

This giveaway will close on the evening of May 13th and a winner will be chosen at random using “And The Winner Is…” plug-in for WP. Winner will have 48 hours to confirm or a new winner will be chosen. Open to U.S. residents only.

Product was provided for review and giveaway. For further disclosure, click here.

Live Clean Baby | Review & Giveaway

In celebration of Earth Day, I have a really special review and giveaway of Live Clean Baby, a new line of environmentally friendly personal care products that I’m particularly excited about! As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a big proponent of going “green” in ways that are convenient, affordable, and reasonable for your lifestyle, and I’m really thankful that it’s becoming easier than ever to do so. When my first daughter was an infant, I used baby products on her that I was raised on, I figured that if it’s been around that long then it must be good! As I started wising up and utilizing the Skin Deep Database, I was appalled and what was really in those baby products. Actually, I was nearly in tears that I had used them on my daughter! I resolved to always be aware of what I use on myself and my children, especially, and when my second daughter came into the world I was pleased that healthier, “greener” baby products were more readily available, and one of them has just hit US stores!

Live Clean, the Canadian brand of eco-friendly personal care products that has raised the bar and led the way for millions of Canadians to “go green,” shares my philosophy of taking baby steps towards making significant eco-conscious efforts in your life. They’ve now arrived in the US with Live Clean Baby, which offers all the good for baby care without all the bad! Available exclusively at Walgreens in the US, they are priced at $7.99 and come in a wide variety of products, from diaper ointment to baby lotion.

I have really enjoyed using the Live Clean Baby products on my girls this last week. The Shampoo and Wash is made of 98% plant ingredients and formulated using certified organic botanicals (as is the Baby Bath, Baby Lotion, and Diaper Ointment). They smell so good, too – just like little ones should smell after a bath :) Just as important, though, as what Live Clean Baby products are made with is what they are made without – and I’m pleased to say they DO NOT include: SLS/Sulfate, Petroleum, Phalates, DEA, Parabens, or Phosphates. It’s additionally important to note they are vegan-friendly with no animal ingredients used, cruelty-free as they’re never tested on animals, the packaging is recyclable, the product ingredients are biodegradable, and they’re pediatrician tested and hypoallergenic. So, not only are you being good to your baby, but you’re being good to the earth.

You can find out more about Live Clean, and Live Clean Baby, at their website here, and you can sign up for their newsletter here which will give you access to news and promotions, as well as a $1 off coupon to use on their products!

The nice folks at Live Clean have generously offered the complete line of their full-sized products for one lucky winner! One randomly selected commenter will receive a prize pack that includes: (1) 3-pack of Bar Soap (3 at 4 oz each), (1) Diaper Ointment (2.6 oz), (1) Non-Petroleum Jelly (4.2 oz), (1) Baby Bath (10 oz), (1) Baby Lotion (7.7 oz), and (1) Shampoo & Wash (10 oz)! To enter to win, you can do any or all of the following, but please leave a comment for each as it will count as your entry:

  • Tell me you want to win!
  • Like Live Clean on Facebook
  • Join the Live Clean newsletter and let me know you did in your comment
  • Follow me on Twitter
  • Enter another current giveaway on this site -or- leave a comment on a non-giveaway post. Let me know what you did in your comment.
  • Share this giveaway on Facebook using the “Facebook” link below
  • Tweet this giveaway (once daily is allowed) – you can simply copy and past the following if you would like, or use the twitter button below:  To celebrate #EarthMonth I’ve entered to win the Live Clean Baby collection from @summerflood. You can, too! #Giveaway  http://www.amomlessordinary.com/?p=4654

This giveaway will close on the evening of May 5th and a winner will be chosen at random using “And The Winner Is…” plug-in for WP. Winner will have 48 hours to confirm or a new winner will be chosen. Open to U.S. residents only.

Products were provided for review and giveaway. For complete disclosure, click here.

Pampers Team USA Sweeps and Limited Edition Team USA Diapers | Giveaway

As of today, the 2012 Olympics are exactly 100 days away! It’s always a very fun and patriotic time and we enjoy watching them together as a family – we’re constantly amazed at how talented people from all over the world are! But you know what? Even the littlest of people are talented on their own level. Pampers continues its commitment to the littlest of athletes – babies. From crawling and walking to balancing and tumbling, the efforts they go to in order to overcome everyday challenges are podium-topping in their determination and to celebrate Pampers has partnered with two-time Olympic Games Gold medalist (Beach Volleyball) and Team USA Hopeful, Kerri Walsh, to help introduce Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes, which will be hitting shelves soon, as well as a new sweepstakes just for Pampers Facebook fans!

From now through May 19th parents can visit the “Team USA Sweeps” tab on the Pampers Facebook page and register for a chance to win a grand prize trip for a family of four to attend the London 2012 Olympic Games and attend the first ever Pampers Playground event alongside Team USA Hopeful, Kerri Walsh, and her husband and sons! The recipient of the grand prize trip to the London 2012 Olympic Games will be drawn on or around May 21st. But that’s not all! Additionally, Pampers will be randomly selecting weekly winners between now and August 12th to receive a prize pack consisting of one month’s supply of Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes as well as a souvenir volleyball signed by Kerri Walsh.

I don’t know about you, but I would love a trip for my family to go to the Olympics in London this summer! Keep your eyes peeled on your local superstore’s shelves for the Limited Edition Pampers Cruisers. The diapers feature an adorable “USA” logo print combined with red, white and blue stars and stripe designs while the wipes packaging pays tribute to Team USA with a similar design. Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes designs will be available in mid-April while supplies last at select stores nationwide. The diapers are available in Cruisers sizes 3 through 5.

And guess what?! To get you and your “little athlete” excited about the Pampers sweepstakes, I’m really pleased to be able to offer one lucky reader an economy size box of Pampers Cruiser Limited Edition Team USA Diapers (Size 3, approximately 140 diapers) and one Pampers Limited Edition Team USA Wipes (72 count)! To enter to win, you can do any or all of the following, but please leave a comment for each as it will count as your entry:

  • Tell me what your favorite Olympic sport to watch is!
  • Enter the Pampers Team USA Sweeps on Facebook and let me know you did in your comment
  • Follow Pampers on Twitter
  • Follow me on Twitter
  • “Like” Pampers on Facebook
  • Enter another current giveaway on this site -or- leave a comment on a non-giveaway post. Let me know what you did in your comment.
  • Share this giveaway on Facebook using the little “Facebook” button below
  • Tweet this giveaway (once daily is allowed) – you can simply copy and past the following if you would like, or use the twitter button below:  I’m on Team USA! I want to win Limited Edition Pampers from @summerflood and @pampers! You can enter, too! http://www.amomlessordinary.com/?p=4625

This giveaway will close on the evening of May 2nd and a winner will be chosen at random using “And The Winner Is…” plug-in for WP. Winner will have 48 hours to confirm or a new winner will be chosen. Open to U.S. residents only.

Product was provided for review and giveaway. For complete disclosure, click here.

Big G Curvy Straws | Giveaway

Did you know that simply drinking the leftover milk from cereal bowls may help kids work towards fulfilling their body’s daily dairy, calcium, and Vitamin D needs? And what better way to slurp down to the bottom of the bowl than with the new Curvy Straws, available in-pack of specially marked boxes of Big G cereal! With these collectable, connectable Curvy Straws, children of all ages can enjoy mixing and matching to build bigger, colorful straws all while helping them work towards stronger bones and muscles through increased calcium intake!

There’s something totally fun about curvy straws that make everything you drink exciting! You can collect all six different colorful straws featuring beloved Big G cereal characters from participating Big G cereals such as Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Honey Nut Cheerios, Trix, and Cocoa Puffs.

 

Whether you use one or connect them all, the fun with Big G Curvy Straws doesn’t have to stop when you reach the end of the bowl. Simply grab another serving of ice cold milk, and slurp away! Need more cereal to go with your milk? You can visit this link to download a printable coupon for $1.25 off of the purchase of (2) boxes of participating Big G cereal today!

I’m happy to help one lucky reader get their family’s day off to a fun and healthy start! I’m giving away a Big G Curvy Straw prize pack that features 1 box of a participating Big G cereal, 1 Curvy Straw, 1 ‘spilt’ milk bowl, 2 glow cups, and 2 tangle toys! Our family has had so much fun with the tangle toys and straw, I am sure your family is going to love this set! To enter, you can do any or all of the following, but please leave a comment for each as it will count as your entry:

  • Tell me what your favorite cereal is!
  • Follow me on Twitter
  • Enter another current giveaway on this site -or- leave a comment on a non-giveaway post. Let me know what you did in your comment.
  • Share this giveaway on Facebook using the “Facebook” link below
  • Tweet this giveaway (once daily is allowed) – you can simply copy and past the following if you would like, or use the twitter button below:  Cereal and milk? My favorite! Enter to win a Big G Curvy Straws prize pack from @summerflood – I did! #MyBlogSpark #Giveaway http://www.amomlessordinary.com/?p=4573

This giveaway will close on the evening of April 28th and a winner will be chosen at random using “And The Winner Is…” plug-in for WP. Winner will have 48 hours to confirm or a new winner will be chosen. Open to U.S. residents only.

 The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.
For complete disclosure policy, click here.

Patagonia Shoes, OnlineShoes.com & Healthy Child Healthy World | Review & Giveaway

As a parent, I try to make informed choices for my children and find ways to enrich their lives. In doing those things my hope is that they will be healthy, happy, and make valuable contributions to society. One of the most useful ways to stay informed is by using Healthy Child Healthy World as a resource for information and ideas. I’ve said a lot about Healthy Child Healthy World over the last few months, but it just goes to show how important and effective I think their organization is. Just as they help others, we can help them, and it’s easier than you think! One of Healthy Child Healthy World’s partners is Patagonia, a shoe, clothing, and outdoor gear company with a conscience, and Patagonia has teamed up with OnlineShoes.com to offer a $10 donation to Healthy Child Healthy World with every Patagonia shoe purchase on their site!

Patagonia offers shoes for both men and women at OnlineShoes.com and one of the unique aspects of their company is that they believe (and practice) that what they make and how they make it must cause the least harm to the environment. From vegan-friendly materials to technologies that reduce resource consumption and harm from fabric dyes and finishes and so much more, it makes perfect sense that they would team up to help support Healthy Child Healthy World.

I have loved wearing my Patagonia Release shoes the last few days. They’re a trail runner shoe that is sturdy, comfortable, and make me feel good on the “inside.” We’ve had a few days of stormy weather, so I’ve worn them around town while running my errands. I think these are going to be perfect for camping this summer and, when the weather finally improves, all the days I run around with the kids at the park. Because of their structure, I have every confidence that they will last me a long time!

Because I feel so passionately about the little things we can do in our lives that can add up to big things in the long run, I’m really excited to spread the word about the partnership of these three companies and the valuable opportunity to contribute to their efforts. The weather is getting better across the country and now is the time to do your shoe shopping – whether it’s sandals, hiking or water shoes, or even dress shoes, from now through April 23rd your purchase of Patagonia shoes at OnlineShoes.com is going to make a difference with their $10 donation! You don’t need a special code or any other special instructions – just head on over to OnlineShoes.com and buy a pair of Patagonia shoes :)

I’m excited to be able to offer one lucky reader one pair of Patagonia shoes of their choice! With thanks to OnlineShoes.com and Patagonia for this amazing giveaway, you can do any or all of the following, but please leave a comment for each as it will count as your entry:

  • Tell me what Patagonia shoes you would choose!
  • “Like” Patagonia, OnlineShoes.com, and Healthy Child Healthy World on Facebook
  • Follow Patagonia, OnlineShoes.com, and Healthy Child Healthy World on Twitter
  • Follow me on Twitter
  • Enter another current giveaway on this site -or- leave a comment on a non-giveaway post. Let me know what you did in your comment.
  • Share this giveaway on Facebook using the “Facebook” link below
  • Tweet this giveaway (once daily is allowed) – you can simply copy and past the following if you would like (there are two tweet choices!), or use the twitter button below: Thanks @Patagonia & @OnlineShoes_com 4 making a difference 4 @Healthy_Child w a $10 donation w purchase! #giveaway http://tinyurl.com/6pd46bp          —–OR—–       Enter to win a pair of @Patagonia shoes from @OnlineShoes_com & @summerflood – I did! #giveaway #earthday #shoes http://www.amomlessordinary.com/?p=4545

One winner will be chosen at random from all entries on the evening of April 26th using the “And the Winner Is…” Plug-in from WP. Winner notified via email provided and will 48 hours to respond to confirm prizing or a new winner will be chosen. Open to U.S. residents only.

Product was provided for review and giveaway. For further disclosure, click here.

What’s Under Your Sink? | Shaklee Review & Giveaway

I am a sucker when it comes to cleaning products. I like to try the newest and most promising products, and as a result, my cleaning stash under my sink is a little ridiculous, not to mention hazardous. I’m slowly making the effort to cut the clutter and live a more green lifestyle, and Shaklee has made doing so easy, affordable, and liberating. Shaklee is the producer of a line of natural and non-toxic cleaning choices that are safer for you, your home, and the planet, plus they’ve been tested and endorsed by Healthy Child Healthy World ( you know what a big fan I am of them!), and what better time to get started with a cleaner, greener, healthier home that Earth Month!

The Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit has everything I need to get my home in order, clean, and under control…without the clutter and without the bad-for-you chemicals (ingredients such as ammonia and formaldehyde? seriously? what was I thinking??). The Get Clean Starter Kit has lightened my load substantially, and I don’t mean just what’s physically and chemically under my sink. Because of the way Shaklee’s cleaning products are formulated, a little goes a long way, and I mean that in all seriousness. The fundamental product you use is the Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate and, depending on if you are making window cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, or a degreaser, you will measure a certain very small amount and mix with water to get your basic cleaning system started. I foresee the Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit lasting me a long, long time, which lightens my budget, the landfills, and the environment because of these key factors:

  • With the Basic H2® Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate just 1/4 tsp. makes 16oz. of all-purpose cleaner for only 3 cents
  • Keep 108 pounds of packaging waste from landfills
  • Eliminate 248 pounds of greenhouse gas

As you can see I rid my under-sink cleaner storage of all the nasty chemicals I don’t need (or want) and replaced them with the Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit. Doesn’t it just scream better?? The Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit also included laundry detergent, oxygen whitener, and laundry sheets, so I swapped out what was in our laundry room for those and I feel the same way – woo-hoo!

If you’re like me, you might be wondering how something so simple could really get the job done. I put the Shaklee degreaser to the test on my stove after an afternoon I spent making lasagna. In my kitchen it doesn’t get much messier than that – grease splatters from the ground beef and pasta sauce spills. Part of making my under-the-sink less cluttered and more friendly was getting rid of all my scrubbers, sponges, and brushes, and using what was in my Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit. I was skeptical that a soft cloth sponge could tackle the mess on my stove. But, sure enough, with just the degreaser and the sponge I had my stovetop shiny in no time. I really didn’t have to use a lot of elbow grease, and I was simply amazed at how well that little scrub sponge worked!

What do you think? Are you ready to take a look at what’s really under your sink and make a change for the better? I bet you don’t need half of what’s there! I’m so happy to be able to offer a giveaway of a Shaklee Mini Household Kit to one lucky reader! The Shaklee Mini Household Kit includes the Basic H2® Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate, Basic H2® Wipes, Germ Off Wipes, Scour Off, Measuring Spoon, Dropper Pipette, and a 3-pack of Spray Bottles and retails for $46.95! To enter to win, you can do any or all of the following, but please leave a comment for each as it will count as your entry:

  • What’s under your sink? Tell me one of the nasty chemicals under there you need to replace!
  • “Like” Shaklee on Facebook
  • Follow Shaklee on Twitter
  • Follow me on Twitter
  • Enter another current giveaway on this site -or- leave a comment on a non-giveaway post. Let me know what you did in your comment.

One winner will be chosen at random from all entries on the evening of April 24th using the “And the Winner Is…” Plug-in from WP. Winner notified via email provided and will 48 hours to respond to confirm prizing or a new winner will be chosen. Open to U.S. residents only.

This review and giveaway was made possible by the Shaklee Corporation & Mom Spark Media.
Incentives, product and support were provided. Thoughts are my own. For further disclosure, click here.