Bath & Body

100% Pure Brightening Skincare Gift Set {Green is Beautiful Sponsor Spotlight}

February 19, 2012

TweetAs a busy mom, it’s really hard to take the time to take care of ME some days. But it really is so important to take care of ourselves – even if it’s just for 5-10 minutes per day. So I’m always looking for ways to pamper myself that are also good for me. Most [...]

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BasaBody Organic Coconut Lotion Review {Sponsor Spotlight}

November 28, 2011

TweetOne of the most important qualities in a company is their integrity – and I was instantly impressed with the integrity of BasaBody. All BasaBody products are made with Virgin Organic Coconut Oil that is easily absorbed into the skin and has natural antioxidants that are antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal (I love, love, love coconut [...]

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A Natural Shampoo and Conditioner That Work!

August 12, 2011

Tweet In searching for natural and organic products to replace all of the chemical-based personal care products I was previously using, one of the hardest things to replace (for me) has been shampoo and conditioner. Either the label claims it’s natural or organic, but the ingredients list doesn’t support that claim (like the Simply Organic [...]

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100% Pure Richly Foaming Body Wash Review and Giveaway

March 7, 2011

TweetI shared a couple weeks ago that I accepted a position as a Founding Leader for alex+von. I have chosen to specialize in the 100% Pure brand because I strongly believe in the integrity of this product line. Everything is all natural—no chemicals, artificial fragrances or synthetics whatsoever. I’ll share information about some of these [...]

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How Organic is Simply Organic Moisture Wash and Rinse?

February 18, 2011

TweetOne of my biggest pet peeves is misleading advertising. And what could be more misleading than a product name that doesn’t accurately reflect the product? When I hear “Simply Organic,” I think of something that’s just that. Simply Organic. And nothing but organic. So, when I received the Simply Organic Moisture Wash and Rinse to [...]

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Motivating Toddlers to Brush Their Teeth

February 16, 2011

TweetLet’s face it. Toddlers have a mind all their own. If they want to do something, they really want to do it. If they don’t want to do something, they really don’t want to do it. Getting Zoë to brush her teeth every day was one of those battles that we fought constantly. We tried [...]

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Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash Review and Giveaway (Closed)

December 10, 2010

TweetWe have been using Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash since Zoë was born—we LOVE it (along with all of their other baby and mama products). So, I was thrilled when Earth Mama Angel Baby offered to send me a bottle to review (and one to giveaway!). The Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash has [...]

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Happy Mama Body Wash

April 21, 2010

TweetI try to be conscious of what I put in and on my family’s bodies. The only baby products I have ever used on my girls are Earth Mama Angel Baby products. (Read more about the ones we use here.) Brian and I typically use Dr. Bronner's Liquid Soap, which is great, but there are [...]

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How to Get a Good Shower with a New Baby

April 14, 2010

Tweet If you’re a new mom, then you understand the term, “good shower,” and just how hard it is to get one. When Zoë was born, she never slept for longer than 20-30 minutes at a time during the day. I was happy to get 5 minutes into shower before she started to scream. So, [...]

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Finding Non-Toxic Baby Products

July 15, 2009

TweetPhthalates. Parabens. Sodium Laurel Sulfate. Synthetic Preservatives. Unfortunately, most of the baby products sold at baby stores, supermarkets and pharmacies contain these ingredients. It’s so hard to find good, non-toxic baby products. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I came across the Cosmetics Database. This website rates cosmetics, including baby products, on a scale [...]

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