When it comes to organic body care products, the one item that my family goes through the quickest is bar soap. It is my favorite body care product to purchase, there are so many excellent choices available and sometimes I admit I pick up soaps based completely on the package design such as these ones, these ones, these ones and these ones.
When I received a package of bar soaps from Soaps to Live By I was excited to try them out! Besides being super pretty, each organic bar soap is handcrafted from natural and organic ingredients like moisturizing coconut oil, sustainable palm oil, pure essential oils, and organic and natural ingredients that nurture your skin and your soul. Each batch is hand poured, hand mixed and hand cut with love right here in the USA. They are rich, creamy and smell so good. You can purchase them separately (think stocking stuffers!) or as a packaged set. Wouldn’t they make a great gift for the holidays?
September is Special Needs Month. In conjunction, a new school year has just commenced, and all of us who have children with special needs know how important it is to start the school year off on the right foot. While school can be tough for any child, a child with special needs will have different challenges — and once those are addressed it can have a huge impact on the type of school year that they will have.
There are many different things you can do to make school more successful for your child. Any parent can implement the 7 suggestions I wrote about over at Inhabitots — they don’t take a lot of time, and they will help ensure the happiness and health of your child.
Today’s giveaway is wicked cool and perfect for back to school. It’s sponsored by Tom’s of Maine – one lucky reader will win a $150 basket full of a year’s supply of Tom’s of Maine Wicked Cool toothpaste, Juicy Mint mouthwash and a bunch of other great school supplies!
If you are like most parents, you are looking for new and innovative ways to be more earth friendly. If you have an older child like I do, you are looking for eco-conscious items that can make back to school a breeze. In fact, switching from conventional essentials to innovative products like a water-powered alarm clock, all-stainless lunchbox, backpack made entirely from recycled materials and Tom’s of Maine’s new Wicked Cool! natural toothpaste (designed without any artificial ingredients and especially for ages 8 and up) can be healthy, smart ways to help your child prepare for the day, while minimizing the impact on the environment. And one lucky winner will win it all! Hooray!
Here are a few ways that we are greening our back to school routine:
So, I am wondering how to green your back to school routine? Leave a comment below for your chance to win a Tom’s of Maine Wicked Cool! Back to School Giveaway basket. Good Luck!
* Full Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tom’s of Maine – we received samples of Tom’s of Maine, however I would have told you about them anyway, they are our favorite toothpaste!
It was another fun month at the mailbox with Ecocentric Mom. August’s Mom Box was packed full of goodies that would make any mother swoon. Take a peek, see what you are missing, then sign up for your own Ecocentric Mom subscription and join in on the fun with coupon code ECOMOM10.
1. ips All Natural Chips $2 These puffed chips are made using non-GMO corn, egg whites and other all-natural ingredients. They are packed with protein and half the fat of regular chips. Eben was a huge fan of both the cheese and cinnamon flavors! 2. Suncoat Girl Nail Polish $8 Suncoat Girl is the cleanest nail polish on Earth – it contains zero harmful chemicals and releases only water vapor when applied. Suncoat Girl nail polishes are colored with natural mineral pigments and ingredients. I received a bottle of pink nail polish – while not my color, it will be perfect for my niece! 3. Untrash Compostable Bags $5 Untrash makes a selection of compostable bags ranging in size including; 3 gallon, 13 gallon and sandwich bags. They are 100% compostable and can help the Earth by eliminating plastic gabage bags! 4. Truebar by Bakery on Main $2 Truebar is made using low glycemic index ingredients, 5% chia seeds for a good source of Omega-3 and is dairy free making them great for vegans and those lactose intolerant. They are also gluten-free, Kosher and Non-GMO.
5. MacroLife Natural Coco Greens + Berri Reds Nutrient Rich Super Foods $23 Looking to add more super foods to your child’s diet – check out MacroLife. The have a great chocolate and berry taste that kids love,a nd are great for getting more fruits and vegetables into your child’s diet (if they don’t eat enough!)
7. Possom Hollow Farm Soap $5.50 Possum Hollow Farm Soap is a family fun business in Pennsyvania. The soup is moisturizing and gentle with a fresh, clean scent – we really enjoyed the soap.
8. Suncoat Sugar Based Natural Mascara $15 This vegan mascara was one of my favorite items in the box – made using biodegradable ingredients, the mascara was very wearable and didn’t smudge. My eyes are very senstive and this mascara didn’t bother mine – however, I did have long, lucisous lashes when I wore it! 9. Moontine Tea’s Organic Fertility Blend $20 I love tea – especially caffeine free variety – Moontime tea comes in an assortment of flavors that support reproductive function: organic red raspberry, organic nettles, organic red clover and organic peppermind! 10. $10 Gift Card for The Keeper or The Moon Cup These innovative feminine hygeine products are worn internally and made using all natural materials. They remove the need for wasteful paper-based products! 11. $5 Instagrad Gift Give the gift of education with an Instagrad Gift Card – It only takes 60 seconds to give someone the gift of funds for college for their birthday, graduation or holiday gift. Yay for college education – we love this product!
Whether your child will be going to a new school because you recently moved, they are moving up to middle or high school, or they just need a fresh start somewhere else, it can be very difficult and overwhelming for some children to adjust to an entirely different environment. Not only is the setting unknown, there are also new friends to be made, new subjects to learn and new teachers to get to know.
As the mother of a little boy who has transferred schools many times, I completely understand how difficult this transition can be for some kids. However, there are things you can do before the first day of school to alleviate some of your child’s anxiety and stress over starting a new school. Jump over to Inhabitots to learn my 7 tried and true tips to helping your child adjust to a new school — and breathe easy.
