For some time, I have been trying to user safer products for both the environment and my family. My children have never had any major problems with skin sensitivity, but I have and I want to protect them from that discomfort. In addition, household cleaners with toxins are a major concern for me since I have a crawling baby and numerous pets.
From the ecostore USA website:
ecostore USA (www.ecostore USA.com) loves making a difference in people’s lives. We are passionate about improving the planet and bringing you everyday household products that are safer and healthier for you and your family. ecostore USA has formulated its products without toxic petrochemicals, phosphates, nitrates, chlorine, ammonia, enzymes, synthetic perfumes, coloring or dyes, optical whiteners/brighteners or chemical preservatives. Instead, ecostore USA uses sustainable ingredients derived from plants and minerals, producing safer products that work equally as effectively as those that are chemical-based. Customers anecdotally have reported that, after using ecostore USA laundry products to wash clothes and linens, children’s eczema and dermatitis have disappeared, while allergies and asthma symptoms have decreased.
ecostore USA guarantees its products:• are plant- and/or mineral-based and free of nasty chemicals (No nasty chemicals™)• use safer ingredients from renewable resources
• are formulated with your health in mind• are safely super-concentrated• meet the highest environmental standards• have not been tested on animals• are GE free (free of genetically-engineered products)• are packaged in recyclable packaging
I was given the opportunity to review two ecostore USA products recently. I have a slight obsession with laundry detergent liquid so I was thrilled to review Laundry Liquid. In addition, both of my children suffer from diaper rash from time to time and I have yet to find anything that soothes their discomfort quickly so I was also pleased to review the Baby Nappy Balm.
We have had a handful of occasions to try the Baby Nappy Balm on both of my diaper wearers. It is non-greasy and doesn’t have an offending smell. It has done a fantastic job of clearing up the redness from Joley’s bottom and Johnny as well. Johnny asks for the Baby Nappy Balm when we change his diaper because he said it “doesn’t hurt”. I am assuming that without the chemicals normally found in diaper rash creams, Baby Nappy Balm is just soothing on his bottom. You can use it on other conditions besides diaper rash though! If your baby has cradle cap, try to use some of this product. Any other skin irritations? Give this a try. It is made with natural ingredients making it safe and soothing! You can purchase Baby Nappy Balm for only $10 for 2 ounces.
ecostore USA has a lot of great products I would love to try besides those listed above. I am especially interested in the Rosemary Orange Shampoo and Vanilla Soap. I bet my dogs would be pleased if I bought some Herbal Fresh Shampoo and Leave-in Conditioner for them too! I encourage you to check out their wide array of products because I am sure you will find something that you “can’t live without” too.
You can purchase items for your baby, yourself, your home and your pets. These are all high-quality, safe products and I am more than pleased with my two review items. If you have a Meijer Store near you, you may be able to find some of the ecostore USA products there as well as online! What is even better??? From November 23rd until the end of 2009, ecostore USA is having a holiday sale! Be sure to get in on the sale!
ecostore USA has kindly agreed to offer one of you a $25 e-commerce gift certificate! That means, you can buy exactly what you want! How wonderful!
notice: entry requirements have changed. Please pay attention to your entries!
Here is how to enter:
1. Visit ecostore USA and come back to tell me what you would buy with your $25 gift card.
After the first required entry, you can do any (or all) of the following for one entry each!
2. Subscribe to I Thode You So (in left sidebar) by email or Reader. Leave me a comment that you did or if you already are!
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4. Subscribe by email to my main blog, ToBeThode. Leave a comment letting me know that you did or if you already are. You must respond to the verification email and confirm your subscription. Leave your email address in your comment.
5. Follow me and ecostore USA on Twitter AND tweet about this giveaway. Leave me a comment with your status update! You can tweet once daily for an extra entry but be sure to come back and leave me a link!
feel free to copy and paste this tweet:
Win a $25 GC to @ecostoreusa from @ToBeThode! For baby, adults, pets or the house. You choose! http://bit.ly/GnZmG #giveaway PLS RT!!
5. Sign up for the ecostore USA newsletter by going to their blog. Please let me know the email address you signed up with.
6. For 2 entries, grab my button and put it on your blog. Be sure to leave two comments and include your URL in your comment.
7. For 2 entries, blog about this giveaway and link to ecostore USA and I Thode You So and leave a link to your blog post in the comments. Be sure to leave two comments.
8. Stumble this post (the post, not the site). Leave me your Stumble Name and/or URL. (You can Stumble with the options below each post)
Entries will be accepted until 11:59pm (CST) on November 27, 2009. Winner will be drawn by random generator and posted. The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond in order to claim their prize. This giveaway is open for residents of the U.S. and Canada only.
Winner was #43, Jessca. CLAIMED
disclosure: We were given items mentioned for the purpose of reviewing them. I did not receive monetary compensation and all thoughts and opinions are mine. If applicable, quotes were taken directly from the website mentioned.
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i would have to try afew of the soaps,expecially lemon grass and Citrus Spray Cleaner …
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Citrus spray cleaner and Dishwash liquid!
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I would buy some Vanilla shampoo and conditioner and some of that baby balm.
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i;d get a baby soap, baby shampoo and a nappy balm
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I would get some baby wash and shampoo!
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I buy the soaps, like the Goat Milk Baby Soap and the Coconut soap. brownatural at gmail dot com
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I would get the bath soaps, Lemongrass and Coconut
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I would get the Vanilla Shampoo
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i would get the coconut soap for myself and the itrus spray for the house
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I want to try the baby body wash!
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I really want to try out the Citrus Spray Cleaner and the Vanilla Soap! I hope that I get the chance! bekki1820cb@gmail.com
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I'd buy Cream Cleanser, Laundry Liquid, and Lemon Rinse Aid 🙂 *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Possibly the dog shampoo. Several of the household items look good.
I would try the laundry detergent for sure! I love safe products.
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oh I would buy front loader laundry powder and diswash liquid.
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Karen says
I don't even have kids and it seems like my laundry is never done!
Thank you so much for stopping in last week on my SITS day!
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I follow you and ecostore USA on Twitter AND heres my tweet…
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So much to choose…a bunch of soap, shampoo or conditioner.
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Debbie says
I would love to try that laundry liquid. I do so much laundry!
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I would get the Pure Oxygen Whitener and toilet cleaner
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