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Thursday, January 7, 2010

H2O Naturals - Violetta's Garden Review and Giveaway -Ends Feb 23, 2010


H2O Naturals  
H2o-naturals is a division of Z-Distribution, Inc, a company that was created by Zsolt Tapaszto, Optom. FAAO, an optometrist with more 20 years of experience. When his wife began to complain of puffiness in the morning followed by dry eyes later in the day, they decided to investigate the cause. What they found was very interesting: As an avid fan of cosmetics, his wife used eye creams faithfully every night, then gels promising to get rid of puffiness every morning. She did experience some stinging and itching with some products she tried. Dr. Tapaszto decided to see if chemicals in the creams and gels were actually the root of the both problems. He believed that the puffy, swollen eyes his wife was experiencing in the morning was probably caused by an allergic reaction to the chemicals in the eye cream. The diuretic effect of the gels used during the day contributed to the dry eyes later on.

He then decided to try a completely natural formulation. He got together a wonderful research scientist, biologist, and proponent of natural and organic cosmetics in Hungary and they formulated the first two products in the Violetta's Garden line: Ginkgo Anti-Ageing Eye Contour Cream and Herbal Eye Contour Cream and Mask. The first time his wife used the Ginkgo Anti-Ageing Eye Contour Cream was the first time she woke up with absolutely no puffiness at all! She did not even have to try the Herbal Eye Contour Cream and Mask.
The trio created a complete line of facial cosmetics that became the Violetta's Garden line. All of the cosmetics are made using only natural ingredients, containing organic ingredients, with absolutely no chemicals or synthetic preservatives and are never tested on animals.
H2o-naturals also includes the Healing Springs line of products made with unique medicinal mineral waters, rich in naturally occurring minerals and trace elements, from 


Hungary. These waters have been used for centuries to help regenerate joints, heal and regenerate skin, and cure various other ailments. Although not natural cosmetics.

I was thrilled when Orsolya sent me some products from Violettas Garden products
 for 
Review. Violetta’s Garden is a range of exclusive hand-made natural cosmetics with 
organic ingredients. 
Their cosmetics are all made in small batches to ensure freshness.
They contain unique botanical extracts specially chosen to solve specific skin problems.
The majority of their ingredients are sourced from certified organic farms and

none of their products are tested on animals.
No ionizing radiation is used. Their cosmetics are manufactured according to the German natural products standards.
None of their products contain:
o   Mineral oils and waxes
o   Artificial colors
o   Artificial fragrances
o   Parabens
o   EDTA
o   Sodium laureth sulfate
o   Propylene glycol or butylene glycol
o   GMO ingredients
o   Ingredients of animal origin – with the exception of bees wax and honey (except wrinkle serum - see below)
o   Chemical sunscreens
Note to vegetarians/ vegans: Most of their products are free from all ingredients of animal origin. Some products do contain honey or beeswax. This is always clearly listed.

 The Ecinacea Oil free Hydrating Gel is a special daily hydrating gel with hydrating, 
anti-ageing ingredients as well as active ingredients to improve skin's natural resistance.
Evening primrose oil containing essential fatty acids, fast absorbing macadamia nut and 
sesame oils nourish skin. Vitamins A, C and E, and extracts of rosehip and sea buckhorn 
provide a strong anti-oxidant effect by fighting free radicals. 
Hyaluronic acid ensures hydration to imporove theapprearance of fine 
lines and wrinkles. I really like how this goes on your face. Very smooth 
and light it leaves your skin feeling great. Not oily this is great for skin
that is combined like mine. This a great moisturizer for
day use. The light fragrance makes this very natural.
Purple coneflower extract,tangerine and eucalyptus, essential oils have 
antiviral properties and help protect against 
verrucas. Contains natural sun protection pigments to provide moderat 
protection from 
sun damage. 
 
This wonderful Cream: 
  • For normal to oily skin
  •     Provides lasting hydration
  •     Contains anti-ageing ingredients
  •     Protects skin from the harmful effects of sun exposure
  •     Contains anti-oxidant vitamins
  •     Safe for those sensitive to apicultural products (e.g. honey)
  •     30 mL = 1 oz
Eyes are the focal point of your face. They also reveal a lot about you and your habits: too little sleep? too much sleep? like to sleep with your face in the pillow? Yup, it's all there!
So what can you do?
They have two great products you might like to try:

If you are bothered by puffiness and dark circles, you might want to try their Herbal Eye Contour Gel-Cream and Mask.
Fine lines? Try the Ginkgo Anti-Ageing Eye Contour Cream! I was sent some for review and I have to say this is my real favorite.  
Being over 30 now I do notice those wrinkles setting in and developing a lot more character. {ouch} So right now I am totally into eye creams, as you know it is never too late to start to improve your skin especially around the eyes. I like good habits and using this cream is a good habit to get into. It goes on super smooth, light, creamy and absorbs well making your face feel great around the sensitive eye area.

This is a great, fast absorbing cream that helps firm and tone the skin and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You can use it under make-up too! It nourishes with sesame and evening primrose oil, shea butter and hydrolyzed almond milk. Extracts of ginseng, ginkgo, hen & chicks plant, purple coneflower, cilantro, sage, eyebright, grape and sea buckthorn oil, plus a cocktail of anti-oxidant vitamins (B3, B5, C, E, Coenzyme Q10) and minerals make this a powerful cream to help protect from harmful environmental effects, tone and renew skin to make it (and you) look younger.
This Eye Cream is:

  •  For all skin types
  •   Minimizes the appearance of fine lines
  •   Moisturizes and tones delicate eye area
  •   Helps promote collagen and elastin biosynthesis and regenerate the eye area
  •   Tightens and revitalizes skin
  • Protects skin from harmful environmental effects
  •    15 mL = 0.5 oz
Not sure what will work best for you? Order samples! Both of my products from Violettas Garden are wonderful to have. If your not sure about a certain product and do not want to purchase a full size bottle. Violettas Garden has wonderful sample sizes that you can send for as well. I was sent a few of these nice little samples.I was sent a few of these nice little samples. I was sent samples of the Fenugreek Anti-Aging Cream Concentrate and a sample of the Purifying Moisturizing Gel {p.s this gel is super good for the odd blemish you may still happen to get- like me. Just a dab and it really works well}. There is enough to get a great idea how wonderful the products are.




 ~The Giveaway~
H2O Naturals is generously giving 3 Today's Diva Entrants a wonderful skin 
care package one each for the different skin types, include cleanser, toner and 
moisturizer, plus a couple of samples of other products like night cream. 
 
Oily skin: Lemon Balm-Mint Cleanser + Yellow Sweet Clover Toner + 
Echinacea gel  plus sample of Rosehip Gel, Sour Cherry Night Cream, 
Fenugreek Anti-Ageing Cream Concentrate
Normal skin: Hawthorn Cleansing Lotion + Blackthorn Flower Toner + Green 
Tea Protective Moisturizer plus sample of Rosehip Gel, Sour Cherry Night 
Cream, Fenugreek Anti-Ageing Cream ConcentrateDry Skin: Hawthorn Cleaning Lotion 
+ Blackthorn Flower Toner + Passion 
Flower Deep Moisturizing Cream, plus sample of Sea Buckthorn 
Revitalizing Night Cream, Fenugreek Anti-Ageing Cream Concentrate, 
Ginkgo Eye Cream
 ~To Enter~
Mandatory Entry
Visit H2O Naturals and choose Two other products you would also love to try 
and tell me 
why you love to win one of these awesome prize packages, come back 
here and leave your comment at the link below.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Skin MD Natural™ Review and Giveaway End Feb 9, 2010





Itchy dry skin is on all our minds right now as the temperature here in North America looks like it is going below freezing for the entire continent. So we fire up the furnace and it beats our skin with dry blown air till if you don't protect it, it will crack. I am already seeing split lips on people as the dry air and heat takes its toll on all of us. I was lucky and was sent a bottle of Skin MD Barrier Lotion to review. I wish I had this years ago when I used to insulate walls at work. This lotion seals your skin for protection from harsh irritants. I was very pleased with how this lotion goes on and what it did for my hands was much more than I expected. It is a usefull lotion to keep in your arsenal to keep your skin toxin free.
Even as far back as the time of the Egyptian Pharaohs who lived in an arid desert environment, there was a search for the solution to skin dehydration as Cleopatra was reputed to bathe in donkey's milk to try and retain her beauty. Modern day research and development created hundreds of skin care products to try and find a remedy to dry itchy skin, some of which served a short-term purpose.
There are thousands of skin irritants in our modern environment that didn't exist only 50 years ago. These irritants can strip the protective barrier off your skin causing dry skin, eczema and other skin problems. These changes in our environment have brought about the need for a new type of dry skin care solution – a shielding lotion.  Shampoos, antibacterial soaps, cosmetics, fragrances, colorants and other irritants bombard and penetrate the skin. These harsh chemicals and irritants can break down the skin's natural protective ability. Some strip away moisture, while others lodge in the pores where they cause irritation and other negative reactions. Unfortunately, traditional lotions have one basic goal - to simply make up for the moisture that our bodies are losing by adding an external source of moisture. Many common household products and even soaps are absorbed directly into your skin, causing skin disorders or just plain dry cracked skin. 

Also, when participating in other activities from gardening to painting, furniture restoration to fishing, or exposure to harsh weather, you are further drying and irritating your skin. Shielding lotions help prevent damage to the skin by bonding with and protecting the skin. "They not only add moisture, but also help stop the loss of your natural moisture." Skin needs help to keep out these moisture-robbing irritants. A fundamental difference between Shielding Lotions and traditional lotions is that a Shielding Lotion enhances the skin's own natural protective abilities by turning the outer layer of skin into what could be described as a hydrating invisible shield. This makes Shielding Lotions many times more effective than mere "protective lotions and moisturizing creams"

"Shielding lotion is a lotion that forms a protective barrier on the skin and keeps out irritants and chemicals. It also allows the natural oils and moisture to remain in the skin so it can heal better. It is a big advantage that shielding lotions are light and go on without a greasy mess," says Dr. Brian Zogg, a dermatologist in Albert Lea, MN  "When you have dry, itchy skin you know that the protective outer layer of skin has been stripped away. In southern Minnesota most people need to use a shielding lotion. In the winter they all get very dry skin. We also recommend shielding lotions for anyone who is exposed to chemicals in their work environment. Your skin is exposed to irritants and chemicals almost every day, even in a normal household environment, so a shielding lotion can be a useful dry skin care solution for most people.  And it won't create the negative moisture message skin can get from conventional lotions. 
The artificial moisturizers in conventional creams and lotions can send a signal to the moisture producing parts of your skin that enough moisture is present. Your skin then makes less of the natural moisture needed to resolve a dry skin problem. With a shielding lotion you protect your own natural oils and moisture in the skin, so it heals faster," says Dr. Zogg "A conventional lotion is not formulated to protect the skin like a shielding lotion does. Conventional lotions only add surface moisture to temporarily alleviate dry skin or itching. Shielding lotions stay on because they bond with the skin and protect it for long periods of time. With this protection in place your skin keeps its own moisture in and has a chance to use this natural moisture in the deep layers of the skin to heal itself," states Dr. Lisa Benest, a board certified dermatologist of Burbank, CA

Skin MD Natural is a shielding lotion, a very special type of lotion helping the skin restore its integrity, enhance its protective functions so that the skin is able to heal naturally and regain its youthful appearance. Skin MD Natural works by bonding with cells of the skin's outermost layer to form what works as an invisible shield. This layer of protection prevents environmental irritants and pollutants from penetrating the skin, while sealing in the skin's own natural oils and moisture, helping resolve the dry skin condition.
"Shielding Lotions are a new type of skin care product based on years of research into how skin heals. They form a protective shield with the outer layer of skin and help keep out irritants. They allow the natural oils and moisture to remain in the skin so it can heal better and they're light in texture so they go on without a greasy mess. Your skin needs help to keep out these moisture-robbing irritants.
A fundamental difference between Shielding Lotions and traditional skin care lotions is that Shielding Lotions enhance the skin's own natural protective abilities by turning the outer layer of skin into what could be described as a hydrating invisible shield making them many times more effective than mere protective lotions and moisturizing creams." Skin MD Natural™ becomes part of the outer layer of skin to restore this natural function. It helps damaged skin by preventing moisture-robbing irritants from entering its deeper layers and helps reduce moisture loss.Skin MD Natural uses only the finest natural ingredients, and is focused on urging the skin to be active, and to use its own moisture to effectively heal itself. It is not oily or sticky, doesn't sit on top of your skin leaving a greasy residue on everything you touch, it doesn't rub or wash off easily, is hypoallergenic, fragrance, colorant and paraben free and dermatology tested.
It's for Moms, Dads and Kids of all ages.
It's an easy, safe and natural way to care for your skin throughout the day.
Every day.
Skin MDFace, Hand and Body Shielding Lotion
    Promply absorbs, transformth the outer layer of skin in a hydrating visible shield
    Finest natural ingredients together with a quantaam advance in skin hydration
     Regenerations is fully realized within a few days
     No animal products or testing. Dermatology tested, fragrance & colorante free, hypoallergenic


~The Giveaway~
Skin MD Natural™ is generously giving a Bottle of Skin MD Natural to One Lucky Organic Girl Reader. 
~To Enter~
Visit Skin MD Natural™ and tell me something about this product that you learned or how it could help your current skin condition, come back here and leave your comment at the link below
~Extra Entries~
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Follow @evyready on twitter and tweet this giveaway, leave me the link{1x day}
NEW!! Become a Fan of Organic Girl on Facebook{2 entries}
Blog this giveaway, leave me the link {4 entries}

This Giveaway is open to US and Canadians

Ends Feb 9, 2010
(Winners will have 48 hrs to respond to my email or new winner will be chosen)

Thank you Skin MD for this wonderful Review opportunity and for sponsoring this giveaway at Organic Girl.

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Off to the Eye Doctor






My oldest daughter has been bugging me that her eyes are bugging her in class this term. My parents all wear eyeglasses so I figure she may be right. We are going to get them examined here locally and then see what this great store GlassesUSA.com offers online. I always used to wear my reading glasses but luckily thanks to computers have just not needed them as much as I used to, to read.
           I am hoping the eye doctor will not think she needs prescription frames  but if she does the prices were surprisingly low compared to what I thought I would have to pay. They make both single vision and bifocals and offer  a wide selection of the newest styles.
           Eye Glasses USA has such a huge selection of eyeglass frames that I am sure even my picky teenager will have no problem finding just the pair for her. Are you an eyeglass wearer? Have you been to GlassesUSA.com to check out their huge selection? It is a great way to get stylish frames at low prices!


Wordless Wednesday - Fun in the Snow!!


Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Wee Rascals Review and Giveaway -Ends Feb 8, 2010



At Wee Rascals they design, sew and sell adorable custom made baby products in hand selected fabrics including 100% certified organic cotton, Bamboo Cotton interlock, Cotton flannelette and fleece. Their products include; extra large receiving blankets, infant sleep sacks, crib sheets, security blankies and more...


For each product they offer different choices of soft fabrics and cute prints which are just perfect for baby. Quality is number 1 to them and with 30 years of professional sewing expertise you'll see this in every item they create! If you're looking for something special for baby, boy or girl or gender neutral look no further! Wee Rascals has it!
About the Wee Rascals Owners
"As a mom of newborn twins I soon learned the benefits of swaddling, it kept my babies secure and warm throughout the night. However, I was suprised after just a few weeks that my babies had outgrown the many, many receiving blankets that I had been given as gifts and stocked up on myself. My mother, who is a professional seamstress with over 30 years experience made me some bigger ones. These were just perfect! and I continue to use them today for just about everything imaginable.My mother and I have always talked about starting a business together, but it was never the right idea or right time. When the twins were around 6 months we began talking about it again and selling the receiving blankets that had become so handy to me just seemed like the right idea. This is how Wee Rascals was formed. Soon, after talking to many of my girlfriends who were also new mothers the idea of sleep sacks came up. They were hard to buy in prints, or larger sizes or even organics. We knew we could fullfill this need too! Soon after we began working on this idea my twins started kicking their blankets off in the night and waking up because they were cold. I started using them myself and now I would never put them down for a nap or for nighttime without their sleep sac."

The Wee Rascals Sleep Sac 
Sleep sacks are sleeveless allowing for airflow and layering for comfort.
Opening at shoulder to allow for easy access to baby for dressing and changing
Snaps are extra long pronged to provide strength and durability
Sleep sacks (fleece) are bound with 100% Certified Organic Cotton for extra stretch and comfort. (no binding required on interlock fabrics)
Zipper Tab closure for comfort and to conceal zipper tab or can be used to attach soother.
All seams are sewn and serged for extra long wearabilty
Their Sleep Sacks are designed to allow maximum ease in length and stretch  Based on popular customer requests they offer optional features which can be added while ordering..... or simply leave blank if you do not require them. I really like this service of custom work as everyone is different. Check out all different optional features HERE.
Extra Large Receiving Blankets  

There are so many benefits to swaddling, but the most important is that a swaddled newborn with sleep longer and cry less. Their receiving blankets are extra large 42"X 42" so your baby will not outgrow them like most department store blankets. In addition to swaddling their receiving blankets have so many other uses including; stroller blankets, nursing covers, play mats ect.  Their blankets come in 100% Cotton Flannellette , lightweight Fleece,100% Organic Cotton interlock and Bamboo/Cotton Interlock with various prints and solids to choose from! You can also choose from our predetermined packs

Organic receiving blankets are available in 2 different fabrics choices; 100% SKAL certified organic cotton interlock and a 70% Bamboo/30%cotton interlock. Both fabrics are a environmentally conscious choice, extremely breathable, naturally hypo-allergenic and very soft to the touch.

I was sent an Extra Large Chocolate Bamboo/Cotton receiving blanket for Emma for review. Its is super soft, big and stretchy and she loves its.  It is such a wonderful receiving  blanket. From bedtime to nap, to the Diaper bag, this has been a handy blanket to have. It rolls up so easily that it fits very well in even a small backpack.  The Bamboo/Cotton Interlock fabric they use is so soft it`s unbelievable and it keeps getting softer the more it is washed. Bamboo is one of the most sustainable crops we can get fiber from. The raw material for this Bamboo comes from wild crops in non-polluted areas so it is naturally and organically grown and ecologically friendly. The dyes used are certified by Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 for textiles, which means that there are no harmful substances or toxins in the dyes or finished product. Lastly their Bamboo/Cotton interlock has anti-bacterial and anti-UV properties. Thank you Wee Rascals for the wonderful Review opportunity!!
To purchase any of the above mentioned products visit Wee Rascals HERE 
Save 15% when you purchase $50 and over. Use Code: SAVE15
~The Giveaway~
Wee Rascals is generously giving a $40 Gift Certificate to One Lucky Organic Girl Reader.  
~To Enter~
Visit Wee Rascals and choose your favorite product{s} and pattern, come back here and leave your comment at the link below
~Extra Entries~

Sign up to Wee Rascals Newsletter{1 entry}

Follow Wee Rascals on Facebook { 1 entry}
Follow Wee Rascals on Twitter{1 entry}

Follow Organic Girl's Blog {1 entry}
Subscribe to Organic Girl{1 entry}
Grab my blog button{1 entry}
Follow @evyready on twitter and tweet this giveaway, leave me the link{1x day}
Become a friend of Organic Girl on Facebook{1 entry}
Blog this giveaway, leave me the link {4 entries}

This Giveaway is open to US and Canadians

Ends Feb 8, 2010
(Winners will have 48 hrs to respond to my email or new winner will be chosen)

Thank you Wee Rascals for this wonderful Review opportunity and for sponsoring this giveaway at Organic Girl.

Tiny Toes.ca Gift Certificate Giveaway Ends Feb 8, 2010



TinyToes is an online baby boutique located in Listowel , Ontario, Canada. Tiny Toes.ca  is a based out of their home where they raise their daughter so being parents themselves they strive to carry only the best products, many of which they have put to the test.
Most products are kept in stock to ensure that they can get you your orders as quickly as possible, so that you can start to enjoy your TinyToes products right away! You'll find all kinds of unique and trendy baby gifts and accessories.  All of TinyToes products feature a hip and modern approach to items that are essential for any new family. TinyToes has baby gifts at every price point from blankets to bedding and soothers to baby toys.

 


At TinyToes.ca you will receive great service, quality products and quick shipping!
 Whether you are looking for the perfect gift to send to a friend, or something for your own little one, TinyToes has a wide variety of the coolest products.

Melissa & Doug Baby Toy From organics, to gorgeous blankets, and glass bottles to unique toys, TinyToes offers the essentials for today's parents. They carry products for newborns up to 18 months. Even though TinyToes.ca specializes in baby gifts and accessories they also do carry some toys that are recommended up to age 3! From Manhattan Toy Company to Melissa and Doug, TinyToes has a selection of popular trendy brands that we all love. The selection of toys is wonderful for any parent or loved one with young toddlers in the family. 
The best part is, you can keep it for yourself, or have it sent as a gift to a new parent! They will wrap the product, and have it delivered directly to the recipient (which we all know, it's nice to receive gifts without having to entertain in those early days).

If you are local to the Listowel area and would like to pick up your order you can save on shipping!  Just place your order and they will contact you to arrange a pick up time and provide you our address.  They also are happy to take orders over the phone.  Send an email with your information and when it is most convenient to call you and they can speak to you about your order and receive payment over the phone! 
Expecting a baby?  Create a registry of all of your favourite TinyToes items and send to your family and friends or have them view your list online by searching for your shopping list! TinyToes.ca has a variety of modern baby items where you will be sure to find the perfect shower gift!
TinyToes.ca is now offering online parties.  
What a great way to share TinyToes.ca unique baby gifts and accessories with your friends!
As a host you invite your friends to shop online at TinyToes.ca within the dates of your online party and for every $150.00 in products (before tax and shipping) ordered you will receive a $25.00 gift certificate as a hostess gift! If your party total exceeds $500.00 you will also receive any 1 item for 1/2 price*!


Interested?  Here is how you can host your own online party:

~Email TinyToes your name and the date you would like your party to run.  All parties can run for 7 days.
~They will send you an email invitation that you can email to your friends.

~For every $150.00 in products** that are ordered you will receive a $25.00 gift certificate and the bonus hostess gift 1/2 price item if your party exceeds $500.00. 

~All orders will be shipped directly to the customer or can be picked up if you are local to Listowel, Ontario.

~After the end party date your gift certificate code will be emailed to you.

Interested in the traditional in home parties?  TinyToes.ca would love to offer the same hostess savings for this as well.  If you are local to the Listowel area and are interested in having us come to your home or baby group we can happily arrange a party!

~The Giveaway~
Tiny Toes is generously giving a $25 Gift Certificate to One Lucky Organic Girl Entrants!! 
~To Enter~
Visit Tiny Toes and choose another favorite product, come back here and leave your comment at the link below
~Extra Entries~
Join the Tiny Toes Mailing List {1 entry}

Become a fan of Tiny Toes on Facebook{1 entry}
Follow Organic Girl's Blog {1 entry}
Subscribe to Organic Girl{1 entry}
Grab my blog button{1 entry}
Follow @evyready on twitter and tweet this giveaway, leave me the link{1x day}
Become a friend of Organic Girl on Facebook{1 entry}
Blog this giveaway, leave me the link {4 entries}

This Giveaway is open to US and Canadians
Ends Feb 8, 2010
(Winners will have 48 hrs to respond to my email or new winner will be chosen)


Thank you TinyToes for sponsoring this giveaway at Organic Girl.

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