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Vitabath Review

Posted by Brande on September 18, 2011
in Personal Care Products, Shopping

“More than fifty years afters its debut, Vitabath has revitalized its product line with the introduction of the Fragrance Collection – 16 sulfate and paraben free body washes that leave skin feeling clean, refreshed, and vibrant. Featuring fresh, playful fragrances, a nourishing blend of Vitamins A, B3, B5, C, & E, and an antioxidant superfruit blend, the Fragrance Collection moisturizes and revives skin with its rich, luxurious lather.”

The Vitabath Fragrance Collection offers four unique, youthful fragrance profiles:

Spa Day is available in Green Tea & Sage with Aloe Vera, Lavender Chamomile with Lavender Extract, Cucumber & White Tea with Cucumber Extract, Citron Leaves with Lemongrass Extract.

In Bloomis available is Beach Blossom with Passion Flower Extract, Nouveau Rose with Evening Primrose Oil, Ivy & Lily with Chamomile Extract, Asian Orchid & Coconut with Angelica Extract.

Fruit Fanatic is available in Grapefruit Vanilla with Grapefruit Extract, Green Apple & Lily with Coneflower Extract, Wild Red Cherry with Cherry Blossom Extract, Pomegranate & Blood Orange with Orange Peel Extract.

Cupcake Couture is available is Dreamy Pink Frosting with Sweet Almond Oil, Luscious Lemon Creme with Lemon Extract, Heavenly Coconut Creme with Coconut Oil, Scrumptious Vanilla Sugar with Shea Butter.

My review:

I received the Fruit Fanatics Pomegranate & Blood Orange with Orange Extract. It’s so refreshing to wake up to, with the fresh smell of oranges. It makes my skin feel smooth and clean. Wonderful product! I’m thinking about getting Cucumber & White Tea with Cucumber Extract and Heavenly Coconut Creme with Coconut Oil!

The Vitabath Fragrance Collection is available from www.myvitabath.comand national retailers including Fred Meyer, Ricky’s Beauty, Harmon Drugs, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Ulta Cosmetics, AAFES and Stages Stores.

Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

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Let’s Do Lunch

Posted by Theresa, Owner on April 12, 2011
in Eco Friendly Products, Food and Treats

This was a cool video done by Kelly Lester, of EasyLunchBoxes.com and celebrity guest, Sam Harris, thought it was worth sharing since we really like the EasyLunchboxes!

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Eco Tip

Posted by Theresa, Owner on April 12, 2011
in Eco Friendly Products, Tuesday Tip

Reuse!! There are several websites to help with this:

Ebay
Freecycle.org
Barter Bee
Recyclers World
Throwplace.com

Just to name a few:)

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Charm Factory Product Review

Posted by virtuous on September 1, 2010
in Eco Friendly Products, Fashion

I received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While I consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, my review is my honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

I was able to pick eight charms to add on to this bracelet. I picked the:

Love Charm- Because I wanted another faith charm.

Big Sister Charm- Because I love being the big sister of 8 children.

Amethyst Heart Charm- My birthstone.

Grand Piano Charm- Because I love playing piano.

Pink Crystal Music Note Charm- Because I love music.

Large Sewing Machine Charm- Because I love to sew!

Cross In Heart Charm- To show that I am a Christian

Large Dolphin Charm- Because I love dolphins!

When I got the charm bracelet I was REALLY excited. The bracelet was very well made, and has a adjustable length which fit my 7 1/2 inch wrist perfectly! I could not find any fault with this bracelet. And might be ordering a couple more charms to add on to the bracelet!

Here are some pictures of the bracelet:

I liked that the charms and beads are .925 sterling silver and manufactured in the United States, all lead and nickel free. Their pewter charms are also nickel and lead free. Charm Factory products do not contain cadmium, which is a concern with some products made in Asia. (The jump rings attached to their pewter charms do contain a small amount of nickel. A few imports that they do not make here, like some chains from Italy, are noted in product details.)

All of the charms where very beautiful, and makes such a nice accessory that goes with almost every outfit! Perfect for anyone who wants to have a bracelet that displays what they love!

Charm Factory’s costs vary on the charms that you decide to buy. They sell over 4,000 charms! And there is no limit to the amount of charms you can have! The charms range from pets, hobbies, to food charms.

I encourage you to check out charmfactory.com

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Eco Lips Review

Posted by virtuous on August 25, 2010
in All Natural Products, Personal Care Products

I paid $1 to receive a full size lip balm and here is my review.

I got the Eco Lips SPF 15 Berry Lip Balm and liked it. It smelled really nice. It wasn’t as waxy as other lip balms, so that was nice. And plus this lip balm has sunscreen powers in it to protect your lips. And it did protect my lips.

I really liked that it is all organic, and has no dyes or synthetic ingredients. It was a nice lip balm. But I still like my all time favorite lip balm. And in my mind nothing can beat that lip balm. (I won’t say which lip balm) I have tried a lot of organic lip balms. And I think this one is probably my 3rd favorite out of all of them.

I encourage you to check out Eco Lips. And all of their other great products!

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Back to School Product Guide: Eco-Friendly Backpacks

Posted by virtuous on August 12, 2010
in Eco Friendly Products, Product Guides 2010, School

1.)Vyandelle- Bog Pockets Reliving the classic book bag with a new twist – a perfect carry all bag. Made with certified 100% PET trim on the exterior and reclaimed billboard vinyl and 100% recycled PET on the inside. Includes 2″ heavy duty 3 color adjustable strap and four plastic feet for a perfect standing bag. Two front pockets with inside pockets for gadgets, ipods and MP3s. A larger pocket behind the front two pockets, and then a roomy compartment in the main body as well as a laptop protector padded sleeve. Exterior pocket on the back and on sides. $39.99

2.) Terra Cycle- Yack Pack This backpack stands out in a crowd because every billboard bag is one of-a-kind. Find one that fits your unique personality! This backpack features an integrated protective sleeve for laptop computers with screens up to 15.6″, adjustable straps, and its vinyl material can stand up to everyday wear-and-tear and is also water resistant. Specific billboard is subject to variability. A great recycled product!

4.) Hemp Sisters- Deluxe Hemp Backpack with Laptop Storage riple-stitched construction and heavy duty 17 oz hemp canvas give this backpack superior durability and strength. With its overall dimensions of 18 in. high by 13 in. wide and 9 in. deep (front to back), its six zippered compartments and nine pockets (as well as twin cargo straps and bottle pockets on each side), there’s room for all your gear. The back and bottom of the pack, as well as the shoulder straps, are padded for extra comfort. Additionally, the primary storage compartment boasts an additional padded panel secured by a velcro tab that will safely and securely accommodate most laptop computers. Whether it’s from class to class or track to trail, this backpack will get you where you need to go! ($57.99)

5.) Four Peas Chocolate and Lime Polka Dot Toddler Backpack- This adorable backpack is great for toddlers and preschoolers. Perfect for daycare or preschool. Toddler Backpacks are made with 600 denier plus nylon, and completely PVC free, and sturdy. The new toddler backpacks are 12.50″ tall X 10.5 inches wide by 5.5″ deep and are perfect for children 3 and over. They contain a zipper 3/4 around bag with a pocket on the front that is 5″ tall and a 3/4″ gusset with zipper. There are also 1 in. wide adjustable, padded shoulder straps and a padded carry handle on top. These backpacks are toddler sized and not intended for school books.

Happy Shopping!

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Back to School Product Guide: Eco-Friendly Fashion Products

Posted by Theresa, Owner on August 12, 2010
in Eco Friendly Products, Fashion, Product Guides 2010

Eco-Friendly Fashion Product

1.) Five ACCESSORIES- Messenger Bag this multi purpose bag is wonderful for school! A great laptop, book bag,overnight bag, gym bag, bicycle bag, beach bag a great bag for any high school student! Perfect for boys and girls. Meant to be worn cross body or over one shoulder, the bag closes in front with a big, sturdy buckle. Adjustable strap drop to 57”, with bag dimensions of 15.5” x 15” x 4.5. Interior pockets keeps everything organized. ($75)

2.) Global Goods- Green Hand Embroidered Bag carry the hope and determination of strong Peruvian women on your shoulder this season while being original and fashion-forward. This embroidered bag showcases traditional Peruvian design and is stitched with sheep wool. High quality leather accents this purse in warm olive and orange tones. The bag features a Fully lined, 100% cotton fabric, a Magnetic closure, a Inside Pocket, Real Leather straps and top detail. The Size: 12” x 16” x 5” base. Full strap length 19 ½”.

3.) Charm Factory Charm Bracelet- We chose this company because we thought it was cool they have over 4,000 charms to choose from! You can pick the charms you want online pick a chain and they will make it for you! You can pick as many charms as you want. With charms from animals, to sports, to fashion accessories! These would be perfect for any fashion loving young woman. They have a variety of prices.

Almost every product is made in the USA. They are a green company and all their charms are nickel and lead free. Charm Factory products do not contain cadmium. The jump rings attached to pewter charms do contain a small amount of nickel.

5.) Global Goods- The Lightweight Gauze Scarf is a perfectly versatile accessory. The open weave of the gauze makes the scarf perfect for summer nights and can also be warm enough for those chilly fall evenings. You can even wear it as a sarong for those summer beach outings! The gauze scarf is hand-woven on a traditional foot loom in Guatemala.

Come back tomorrow for our Back To School Product Guide 2010: Technology and Electronics Feature!

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Product Review: Eco Jot!

Posted by virtuous on August 12, 2010
in Eco Friendly Products

I received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While I consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, my review is my honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

I received the “Happiness Is A Form” journal from Eco Jot to review and really, really liked it! It was very nice as it didn’t make my pen skip like some journals and the pages do not come out easily. The binding is really nice and the pages are not too thin but they are not to thick either. I liked the cover design it was cute! It was very colorful and since I like (okay LOVE) bright things that was a bonus feature

The journal itself retails for $15-16.

Some pictures of the journal:

There are two cool things about Eco Jot

1. They have this policy called “Buy 1 We Give 1″ so each time you buy a product they will send a product to Africa. ( I think!)

2. And the other cool thing is that they are all Eco-Friendly! They even don’t use chlorine bleach and they recycle. How cool is that? Eco Jot has a lot of cool products so take a look at them!

Check out their blog Jot and Dot and check them out on Facebook.

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Back To School Product Guide 2010: Lunches Part 2

Posted by virtuous on August 10, 2010
in Product Guides 2010, School, Shopping

1.) E-Mealz- This neat company creates meal menus for your family. All you have to do is sign up! Meal plans are $1.25 per week. You choose the store. They provide the plan! Each week you will receive a brand new plan AND a complete aisle-by-aisle grocery list.

2.) ReUsies- This company makes sandwich and snack bags that are made from fabric and that you can re-use! How cool is that? The snack ReUsies are $6.95 and the sandwich ReUsies are $8.75. There are 34 sandwich ReUsies to choose from and 43 snack ReUsies to choose from! Wow! What a lot of choices huh?

We like the Bubblelicious Sandwich ReUsie

And the Batter Up Snack Size ReUsie

3.)Eco-Lunch Boxes- They use traditional materials: stainless steel food containers packed in handmade cotton lunchbags. Their ECOlunchbox Kit contains a machine washable lunch bag, three matching cloth napkins, a stainless steel lunchbox and a bamboo spork. They believe that lunch by lunch we can green our world a whole bunch! The lunch kit is $50.00.

4.) Easy Lunch Boxes- Check out these great back to school lunch boxes! They’re BPA-free, SAFE and environmentally friendly, too! You’ll find it easy to ‘go green’ by using EasyLunchboxes for a waste-free lunch. You can buy a set of 4 lunch boxes for $13.95 and a lunch box cooler for $7.95.

We will be posting a review of the Easy Lunch Boxes at a later date, so stay tuned!

Reduce- Water Week Kids Water Bottles ($17.99) WaterWeek™ offers the ONLY true solution to end the costly and wasteful purchasing of bottled water without giving up convenience. Just fill, chill & go! They are: BPA free, 10oz capacity, Saves consumers an average of $500 per year!, Includes fridge tray that slides neatly into your fridge, Dishwasher and freezer safe, This size is perfect for school lunches. Choose from 3 sets: girls, boys, and sports.

Reduce Everyday has a special running on their Facebook page for $5.00 off any of their water bottle sets. Go here to learn more.

Look for part 3 this afternoon featuring Disney Lunch Box products!

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Product Review: Alabu Soap

Posted by virtuous on August 6, 2010
in Eco Friendly Products, Handmade Items, Personal Care Products

I received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While I consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, my review is my honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

The owners just wrote and told me that they have a coupon code for you all! Here it is!

It’s good for 15% off any order of $10 or more (can only be used once per customer) at www.alabu.com. The coupon code is below: COUPON-VGHOOD-15

I recently received some product from Alabu Natural Goat Milk Soap and liked it alot! The product that I received was:

Organic All Natural Shea Body Butter: This body butter was very nice to use as it helped take away some of my eczema on my arm. I really liked that it is all natural and comes in 2 kinds of ‘scents’ the product that type that I received is the Original with jojoba oil. The other scent is: Tea Tree. It is defiantly really nice for dry skin when you don’t have any hand-cream on hand or after a shower! It is priced at: $4.90 for Original but the Tea Tree is priced at $6.90. Very reasonable for all natural shea body butter.

Organic All Natural Lip Balm: The lip balm comes in 3 different flavors so to speak and I received mint. I liked the scent and “flavor” it helps chapped lips but, I didn’t find that it made any drastic changes for my lips. But I thought that it was a nice lip balm. The scents are: Mint, Tea Tree, Vanilla, and Natural. They are all priced at $3.50

Organic All Natural Neem Essential Oil Soap: Neem oil contributes conditioning properties and a wonderful lather to this soap, making it a good choice for dry and problem skin. The neem oil is not added for the great scent (it actually smells terrible, and they add lavender essential oil to help tone down the scent). It’s in the soap because it’s great for your skin. So I just wanted you to be informed: don’t judge it for it’s smell! I didn’t really smell anything that bad, it smelled like lavender to me. I found it a very nice soap and it made my skin VERY soft! It must be the goat soap that does that! It is priced at: $6.30.

Organic All Natural Baby Me Ultra-Moisturizing cleansing Bar:I really liked this soap and it is all the name says it is! It too makes my skin feel soft and silky! It smells nice and I think it was my favorite of the two soap. Extra special handmade soap for anyone with extra sensitive skin. I found it lathered nicely and was a great bath bar! It made my hands very soft after working in the garden all day. It is reasonably priced at: $5.15

All in all I would highly recommend Alabu products. Here is a little bit about Alabu:

” A Brief History:

After making goat milk soap for a home-school chemistry project, we quickly realized how drying and harsh commercial soap was to our skin. We found that handmade natural soap (made with the “cold process” soap method) retains the naturally occurring glycerin that is very beneficial to your skin. Family and friends told us how our soap was a great skin care product, and how it did not leave their skin feeling dry and itchy like commercial soap did and helped with their eczema treatment. That is when Alabu Soap was born. Now we have retail and wholesale soap customers world wide.” (My note, the Alabu company was founded by a Christian Home-Schooling family.)

Happy Shopping!

~Miss RJ

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