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Ecocentric Mom Discovery Box Review + Coupon Code

I was excited to receive my Ecocentric Mom Box last month – OK, I am always excited to receive it. My favorite goodies in the box are always the beauty products – however, one of my favorite snacks was included too. Here’s a peek of what was inside of the box in June.

#1: Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques Lip Colour ($12)
This lip colour was smooth and kept my lips hydrated all afternoon. It was a little shiny for me, the color itself was really beautiful.

#2: Happy Seeds Watermelon Foaming Hand Soap ($5.45)
This hand soap smells super yummy – I put it in our main bathroom for guests and several friends and family member mentioned that it smelled wonderful.

#3: Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips ($1.29)
Our family is a fan of Food Should Taste Good Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips and we have enjoyed them several times before in our home. These were already a hit with us!

#4: Turtle Moon Health All Natural Mosquito and Tick Repellent ($12)
I usually make our mosquito repellent, however we haven’t had to use any so far this summer. When we go camping we usually run into mosquitoes, so I will be packing this toxic-free spray for our next trip.

#5: Brigit True Organics Magic Healing Skin Balm Stick ($5.50)
The eczema on the misters hands has been flaring up again so I immediately gave him this healing skin stick balm. It’s the perfect size to stash in his pocket for easy access at work.

#6: Essence of Antiquity Pomegranate Lip Scrub ($6.95)
I am a huge fan of lip scrubs and I think this product was my favorite in last month’s box. I keep it in the shower and scrub it on as soon as I step in, then rinse while washing my hair. My lips feel and taste amazing after using it. The mister isn’t complaining!

#7: Shea Terra Organics Rose Hip Black Soap Face Wash ($18)
I am loving this product – I have been using it to get rid of dead skin (especially after a week in the Florida Keys sun), it leaves my skin feeling clean, fresh and calm.

#8: Green Leaf Lotion Bar ($6)
I love small-batch, handcrafted lotion bars – they are easy to carry in my handbag (no spills) and these would make amazing gifts.

#9: Jenuinely Clean Laundry Power Wash ($9)
I thought this detergent smelled really good and it seemed to work as well as the other eco-friendly laundry detergents that I use.

#10: EcoTrek Fitness Whole Foods Bar ($3)
I rarely eat fitness bars since I work and exercise at home. However, these are great if I am venturing out for the day or if Eben is looking for a sweet treat around the house.

In total, June’s box retails for over $50 – yet costs only $21. 

SUBSCRIPTION DISCOUNT: You can get $3 off a monthly subscription by using the coupon code ECOMOM3OFF – bringing the total to $18! 

Deck Specks: Handmade Sunglasses from Recycled Skateboards

Living in Florida, I am a huge fan of sunglasses – I never leave home without a pair! Not only are they perfect for protecting your eyes, they are great at reducing wrinkles since you won’t be squinting all of the time. I was so excited to find Deck Specks, this Atlanta based company, started by a group of skateboarders takes broken skateboards and recycles the decks into sunglasses. Aren’t the colors and patterns fantastic! How would I choose just one?

Speaking of sunglasses, I still love these bio-based sunglasses from Knockaround.
Do you have a favorite?

7 Natural Grocery Store Stocking Stuffers for Green Guys

Hello, Friends! The holidays are quickly approaching. If you haven’t had time to find stocking stuffers for that wonderful man in your life, no worries just pick up these 7 natural stocking stuffers the next time you do your grocery shopping.

These 7 goodies are some of the misters favorites so I know that are sure to be a hit – check them out!

1. + Leap Organics Eucalpytus Bar Soap $5
2. + Peak Organic Winter Session Ale $2
3. + Burt’s Bees Natural Cologne $25 
4. + Organic Gojiberry, Pistacio, Mulberry Trail Mix $3.50
5. + Bean Martin Roast $15.95
6. + Czar’s Pinot Sauce 4-Pack $30
7. + 479° Popcorn $35

5 Natural Beauty Care Stocking Stuffers For Her

I  love natural beauty care products! I thought I would share five of my favorite natural beauty care products that will make perfect stocking stuffers this holiday season. You could also group a couple of them together as a fantastic gift for your mother, sister, or child’s teacher!

1. Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmers $10
2. Derma E Very Clear Cleansing Scrub $13.95
3. Dr. Hauschka Lavender Bath $32.95
4. Hand In Hand Soap $16
5. LVX Vegan Nail Polish $16

Do you have a favorite natural beauty care product that you give as holiday gifts? 
 

2012 Green Holiday Giveaway Week is in Full Swing! $2000 In Prizes!

Hello, Friends! It is official – the 2012 Sweet Greens Green Holiday Giveaway Week is in full swing! There are tons of eco-friendly goodies for everyone on your holiday shopping list – $2000 in total! The giveaways will begin to end on Monday – so don’t forget to enter!

Here are all of the giveaways!

#1: Modern Greeting Gift Certificate $100
#2: Stubby Pencil Studio Art Gift Bag $75!
#3: Eggling 12 Grow Plant Kits$120
#3: Monkey Shippon 12 Ceramic Planters $150
#4: SIRCUIT SKIN 7 Essentials + $50 Gift Card $120
#5: Eco Art Productions Handbag $80
#6: Naturepedia Organic Mattress Pad $140
#7: Zutano Gift Certificate $100
#8: Dr. Alkaitis Travel Kit $50
#10: Seedbombs 12 Seedbomb Packages $100
#11: Zuvo Water Filtration System $250
#12: Better Life Green Cleaning Products $150!
#13: Krimson Klover Seltic Bride Sweater $208!

Happy Holidays and Good Luck!

p.s. I will be hosting a few pop-up giveaways on Sweet Greens Facebook page next week! 

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