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Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month With Tom’s of Maine

February 24, 2014 0
Hello, Friends! There is still time to download the Tom’s of Maine’s “Brushing Fun,” activity book which supports Oral Health America, a national nonprofit dedicated to oral care and prevention. Remember, with each free coloring book download, Tom’s of Maine will donate 10 tubes of its Wicked Cool! natural toothpaste (up to 200,000 tubes) to children in OHA’s Smiles Across America program. You can find OHA Health America on Facebook and Twitter too!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parents, you can show off your kiddo’s creativity and inspire others to get involved by sharing a photo of a completed page from the coloring book on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #NaturalSmiles (You can see our’s here!) You will also have a chance to win a Tom’s of Maine natural oral care prize pack and a $100 Utrecht Art Store gift card to foster your child’s creativity. Yay!

Full Disclosure: This information was provided through a #NaturalSmiles paid partnership. 

SkinnyLimits Delivers Juice Cleanses + Cold-Pressed Juices to Your Front Door

February 19, 2014 0
As you already know, our family is really big into juicing. The mister and I usually do a juice cleanse every few months. So, I was excited when SkinnyLimits asked me to give their juice cleanse a try.

Skinnylimits offers juice cleanses and cold-pressed juices that are delivered to your front door – I couldn’t resist! I am doing a 3-day cleanse and started this morning. So far, I can tell you the juices are good (they taste almost identical to the juices that we make at home), the program is easy to follow (the juices come with a quick-start guide that outlines everything you need to know), and you get to drink a lot of juice (6 bottles a day!).

Stay tuned – I will be going into a lot of detail as to what I thought of the entire experience next week. I can’t wait to share!

YOUR TURN: Do you juice? Have you tried a juice delivery service?

 

Talking Produce? Your Produce Can Tell You if It is Genetically Modified

February 18, 2014 2

Did you know that those annoying little stickers that come on your produce really do have a great purpose? Those stickers, also known as PLU codes can actually tell you whether your produce was grown conventionally, organically or if it has been genetically modified. Here is how it works:

1. Conventional Produce:
You will find a four digit PLU code on the sticker.
2. Organic Produce:
You will find a five digit PLU code that starts with the number 9 on the sticker.
3. Genetically Modified Produce (GMO):
You will find a five digit PLU code that starts with the number 8 on the sticker.

Let’s break it down with some examples.

– A conventional apple would have the PLU code: 5454
– An organic apple would have the PLU code: 95454
– A genetically modified (GMO) apple would have the PLU code 85454

How great is that? Next time you are shopping, take a look to see how your favorite produce was grown.

Do You Bulk Up at the Natural Bulk Bins?

February 17, 2014 0
Do you buy in bulk from your local natural grocer? If you do, you already know how affordable it can be, right?  However, do you realize that shopping in bulk is also great for the environment? When you buy in bulk, you are only purchasing the exact quantity that you need – which means nothing goes to waste. If you bring your own reusable containers, you eliminate the need for packaging too. There are tons of organic options available in the bulk bins including; cereals, snacks, dried fruits, spices, nuts, seeds, and even peanut butter and honey. Plus, many co-ops offer personal care items such as soap, shampoo, and condition in bulk too.


YOUR TURN: Do you shop in bulk? What are your favorite items to buy? What are your favorite stores to bulk shop at?

photo via bcmom

Faire Collection Monroe Necklace Giveaway for Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2014 0

Today’s giveaway is sponsored by Faire Collection one of my all-time favorite companies. I love every single thing about them, from their ethics to their beautiful, eco-friendly jewelry and accessories. They are offering a beautiful Monroe Necklace to one lucky reader!

Faire Collection’s newest collection Horizons has me smitten and right in time for Valentine’s Day! Isn’t it yummy? I love mix of colors and textures! If you are looking for the perfect gift, check out these 7 on-trend, perfect for Valentine’s Day pieces. And if you hurray and order today, you can still receive these goodies in time for Valentine’s Day.

Or, enter the giveaway below – for your chance at my favorite piece the Monroe Necklace! 

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