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		<title>Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Plagentra Skin Care Products for Mom &amp; Baby {review and giveaway}</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My baby boy has sensitive skin so I&#8217;m always on the look out for ways and products to use that will ease any discomfort that he may have. I wash his clothes with special detergent. I use wipes specifically for sensitive skin to wipe his face and bottom. All my sons clothes are completely tag [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/plagenta.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20060" title="plagenta" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/plagenta.gif" alt="" width="229" height="55" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1000720.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-20071" title="P1000720" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/P1000720-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>My baby boy has sensitive skin so I&#8217;m always on the look out for ways and products to use that will ease any discomfort that he may have. I wash his clothes with special detergent. I use wipes specifically for sensitive skin to wipe his face and bottom. All my sons clothes are completely tag free. I apply lotion to his skin at least twice a day. And during bath time, I use products specifically created to gently cleanses and moisturizes itchy, extra dry skin.</p>
<p>My latest brag worthy skin care products for both mom and baby would have to be from the company <a href="http://www.myplagentra.com/"><strong>Plagentra</strong></a>.They have a entire skin and body product line created specifically to relieve common skin care issues such as eczema, stretch marks, and acne.</p>
<p><strong>This company won awards in&#8230;</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Number one in stretch mark care (2011 Korea Satisfaction Consumer Index)</li>
<li>Number one brand for moms and babies (2010 Korea Satisfaction Consumer Index)</li>
<li>2011 best luxury skincare brand (Korean Governments Department of Ministry of Women and Family)</li>
</ul>
<p>After seeing that these products contain absolutely no steroids, colorants, alcohol, or perfumes, I was quite excited to use them.  I was sent two full sized products to review from this company and several samples of their other products. I picked the <a href="http://www.myplagentra.com/index.php/for-mom/skin-care/plagentra-foam-facial-cleanser.html" target="_blank">Foaming Facial Wash</a> for myself and the <a href="http://www.myplagentra.com/index.php/for-baby/body-care/ato-plagentra-mild-wash.html" target="_blank">Mild Wash</a> to use for my son to share my thoughts on.</p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/plagentra_foam_cleanser_1_1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-20063 alignright" title="plagentra_foam_cleanser_1_1" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/plagentra_foam_cleanser_1_1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="240" /></a>The <a href="http://www.myplagentra.com/index.php/for-mom/skin-care/plagentra-foam-facial-cleanser.html" target="_blank">Foaming Facial Wash </a> is an excellent make up remover and my total go to wash at the end and the beginning of the day. This facial wash is easy to use and very gentle on my skin. It goes on smooth and rinses off very easily which is a must for any foaming cleansers. I can vouch to have had some bad experiences with foaming washes! I&#8217;m so glad I had a great experience with this one.</p>
<p>The fine micro beads in this cleanser do an excellent job of exfoliating skin without being to rough removing unwanted dead skin, dirt, and oils.  The scent of this product fragrance free so it&#8217;s great for those sensitive to certain smells. My skin looks and feels great after use without sacrificing a thing!  I would highly recommend using the <a href="http://www.myplagentra.com/index.php/for-mom/skin-care/plagentra-foam-facial-cleanser.html" target="_blank">Foaming Facial Wash</a> &amp; after such a great experience with it, I am excited about trying out and using the other Mom offered skin care products such as lotions and soaps!</p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ato_plagentra_mild_wash.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-20062 alignleft" title="ato_plagentra_mild_wash" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ato_plagentra_mild_wash.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>The <a href="http://www.myplagentra.com/index.php/for-baby/body-care/ato-plagentra-mild-wash.html" target="_blank">Mild Wash</a> I&#8217;ve been using on my 10 month old son for a week now and will have to vouch that his skin has been so much better! So much better that I&#8217;ve seen no itching or scratching of any kind! I don&#8217;t even have to use that much either. I simply use the handy pump top bottle to squeeze about a nickel size amount onto a cloth or my hand to cleanse my son. The wash lathers nicely and rinses just as well. And the scent is very refreshing!</p>
<p>This wash is a great supplemental treatment for moisturizing dry skin, such as atopic eczema in infants and adults, psoriasis, ichthyosis, senile pruritus. And it&#8217;s formulated to be the same PH as your skin, our body wash soothes skin while keeping it soft and supple. I would highly recommend this product and I plan on purchasing more soon to use on both my kids!</p>
<p>I would highly recommend checking out this company and am excited <a href="http://www.myplagentra.com/"><strong>Plagentra</strong></a> products are available in the US and Canada! Plagentra has an entire skin and body care system, from lotions to soaps, oils to creams, there&#8217;s something there for all your skin needs! If you&#8217;d like to try before you buy, you can request<a href="http://www.myplagentra.com/index.php/webforms/index/index/id/1/"><strong> FREE SAMPLES</strong></a> right from their website.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">I’m excited that one of my readers is going to get a chance to win a bottle<br />
of Plagentra <a href="http://www.myplagentra.com/index.php/for-baby/body-care/ato-plagentra-mild-wash.html" target="_blank">Mild Face and Body Wash</a> (retail value of $17.50) Enter below through Rafflecopter!</p>
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<small>Disclaimer: I was sent the above product mentioned for review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.</small></p>
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		<title>Sibu Beauty &#124;Sea Buckthorn Balancing Facial Cleanser {review}</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 13:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have a great new natural skin care product to introduce from a company called Sibu Beauty. This company prides itself on containing only the best ingredients such as the powerful and nutrient-rich sea buckthorn berry &#8211; harvested exclusively from the Himalayas. Each of their products are paraben-free, cruelty-free and preservative-free and promote improved skin tone, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/berry.png"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-17365" title="berry" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/berry.png" alt="" width="200" height="106" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/side-facial-cleanser.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-17363" title="side-facial-cleanser" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/side-facial-cleanser-102x300.jpg" alt="" width="102" height="300" /></a>I have a great new natural skin care product to introduce from a company called <a href="http://www.sibubeauty.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Sibu Beauty</strong></a>. This company prides itself on containing only the best ingredients such as the powerful  and nutrient-rich <strong>sea buckthorn berry</strong> &#8211; harvested exclusively  from the Himalayas. Each of their products are paraben-free, cruelty-free and  preservative-free and promote improved skin tone, texture and overall  healthy aging. I was very happy to see that all of their products rated fantastically on the <a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/">EWG Skin Deep Data Base</a> (0-1) which is the lowest and safest rating a product can get!</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve been using Sibu Beauty&#8217;s  <span>Sea Buckthorn Balancing</span> facial cleanser for a few days now and been quite satisfied with the results that I&#8217;ve been getting with the product. This particular product is deep yet gentle. The exfoliating properties are obviously there and are gentle enough to not agitate the skin in any way.</p>
<p>Sibu Beauty&#8217;s  detoxifying facial cleanser easily removes dirt, impurities and make-up while maintaining a healthy balance in   your skin without compromising its natural protective nutrients. After use my face felt fresh &amp; clean throughout the span of the day and I loved how easily it was to use and welcomed the fact that it was a  non-foaming gel. I&#8217;ve used other cleansers and the foaming was just a bit too much for my liking.</p>
<p>I found this product on sale for 8.98 on the <a href="http://www.supplementwarehouse.com/viewitem.asp?idproduct=203708&amp;pxc=4&amp;sh=4" target="_blank">Supplement Warehouse website </a>for a 4 ounce bottle. It usually retails for 17.99 at other places such as GNC and on the Sibu Beaty website.  On the <a href="http://www.sibubeauty.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Sibu Beauty</strong></a> site, you can purchase the product for 17.95 with free shipping and handling charges though if there&#8217;s a GNC around you can pop in and see if it&#8217;s available to save you the trouble of buying online. I would recommend this product if you are looking for an all natural facial cleanser that is safe for your skin and for the environment around you.</p>
<p><small>Disclaimer: I was sent the above mentioned product for review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.</small></p>
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		<title>Philips Norelco Qg3270/41 Multigroom Pro in Silver {Review}</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:05:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[**Guest review written by: Justin N. Lowmaster** Previous to the Norelco, I had a plug-in ConAir clippers. They cut my hair fine, but the cord was a bit of a bother. I’d normally have to use an extension cord to be able to use it where I would make the least amount of mess. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>**Guest review written by: Justin N. Lowmaster</strong>**</p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/norelco.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-16893" title="norelco" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/norelco.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Previous to the Norelco, I had a plug-in ConAir clippers. They cut my hair fine, but the cord was a bit of a bother. I’d normally have to use an extension cord to be able to use it where I would make the least amount of mess. The case it all came in wasn’t all that huge, but it contained a myriad of attachments and finding the right one was a bother. Cleaning the inside of the clippers was a real chore and took  far longer than it should. You had to remove the blades to do it. Enter the Norelco.</p>
<p>First thing I noticed was the size. It’s much more compact than my previous clippers. It plugs in to charge, so when I used it, I didn’t have to worry about the cable limiting me or getting in my way.</p>
<p>There are also only a total of 6 attachments, and all are small. There are two sized (width) of clippers, and one adjustable sizing attachment for each. No more digging around for that #2. The clippers and guides work together in harmony, with a pair of designators on the clippers that align with the guides so it’s very easy to see what setting it is on.</p>
<p>The clippers are also super easy to clean. You just take them off and can blow them out and use the included brush to remove the hair waste material. The brush has two different sides that reach and clean all the various bits you might want to clean.</p>
<p>There’s also a nose hair clipper attachment, and a mini shaver. I suggest keeping the latter on when you store the Norelco and attachments in the handy bag. If somehow the clipper gets turned on, it’s least likely to cause any damage. You should keep at least one attachment on to keep the Norelco clean and to keep the moving part grease on the moving parts from getting all over stuff.</p>
<p>The Norelco is a dream. There’s less bits to mess around with, and the bits there are all work fantastically. I cut my hair and beard in no time with none of the fuss of my previous clippers. I adore it.</p>
<p>If you are thinking about purchasing, The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QWPIO6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=connecte-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=B004QWPIO6">Philips Norelco Qg3270/41 Multigroom Pro, Silver</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B004QWPIO6&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> can be bought for $39.99  &amp; this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping on Amazon.com.</p>
<p><small>Disclaimer: I was sent the mentioned products for review through the Amazon Vine program. This  review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone.  I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.</small><br />
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		<title>Spongeables {review}</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently I was introduced to a really neat skin and body care product called Spongeables! This product most definitely has the ability to make your shower or bath experience that much better for many reasons! So what is a Spongeable? It&#8217;s basically a one of a kind all in one sponge that&#8217;s infused with cleansers [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a style="display: none;" href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=TOP3aa6ec91cddc6c724c24c73f92d21187"></a><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_wh10.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16711" title="img_wh10" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/img_wh10.jpg" alt="" width="498" height="151" /></a>Recently I was introduced to a really neat skin and body care product called <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.spongeables.com/web/home.php" target="_blank">Spongeables</a>! This product most definitely has the ability to make your shower or bath experience that much better for many reasons!</p>
<p>So what is a Spongeable? It&#8217;s basically a one of a kind all in one sponge that&#8217;s infused with cleansers and skin care ingredients that make for a superb cleansing, exfoliating, massaging, and moisturizing experience unlike any other!</p>
<p>Each <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.spongeables.com/web/home.php" target="_blank">Spongeable</a> is formulated with the finest skin care ingredients that include:</p>
<p><em>OLIVE OIL: The perfect hydration for all skin types.<br />
GLYCERIN: A gentle cleansing agent that prevents moisture loss &amp; helps skin maintain a good moisture balance<br />
SHEA BUTTER: The optimum daily moisturizer for dry skin<br />
VITAMINS A &amp; E: Two powerfully healing antioxidants prevent premature aging and skin damage</em><br />
each chosen to enhance the body&#8217;s complexion from neck to toe.</p>
<p><strong>My Experience&#8230;</strong></p>
<p>I was sent a Spongeables® Lavender Nectar in the 20+ uses 3.5 oz unit and a 1.2 oz, 5+ use travel size to share my thoughts on.  I found that this product lathered well and left my skin looking and feeling great. It made for a great shower experience and smelled so good without being over the top. I am usually pretty sensitive to smells so the fact that this product didn&#8217;t bother me was wonderful.</p>
<p>The exfoliating part of the sponge worked great on rough spots and I was really happy with the fact that I didn&#8217;t have to use multiple products while showering. Usually I have to reach for my body wash, sponge, and exfoliating things . The all in one properties of the Spongeables makes for great convenience in time saving and it&#8217;s perfect to carry a long when traveling! In fact, I am planning on taking a long the travel size Spongeable I received next month when we are on vacation!</p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/spongeables.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-16710" title="spongeables" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/spongeables-300x181.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="181" /></a>Spongeables® come in variety of designs and scents to meet the needs of everyone in the family. I&#8217;d be interested in trying out the Grapefruit Spongeable and perhaps getting the Ducky Duo for my kids!</p>
<p>If you are interested in purchasing Spongeables® for yourself you can purchase them from their <a href="http://www.spongeables.com/web/shop/index.php" target="_blank">website</a> and also from many well known retailers such as Walgreens, Amazon, and more. These products also are offered in already pre-made gift baskets that are great for giving to someone you love!</p>
<p><strong>Get Connected</strong>: Join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spongeables/55272289116" target="_blank">Spongeables® facebook page</a> &amp; twitter feed to  receive news of new products, press, and online-store coupons &amp;  discounts.</p>
<p>I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using <a href="http://www.tomoson.com/?code=BOTTOM3aa6ec91cddc6c724c24c73f92d21187">Tomoson.com</a> created by <a href="http://www.webbizideas.com">WebBizIdeas</a> a <a href="http://www.webbizideas.com/seo">Minneapolis SEO</a> and <a href="http://www.webbizideas.com/web-design">Web Design</a> firm. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson <a href="http://www.tomoson.com">Product review</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.tomoson.com">giveaway</a> Disclosure.</p>
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		<title>Honey Bee Holistics {review &amp; giveaway}</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m quite impressed with the love and care  that Melissa the mom and creator behind Honeybee Holistics has poured into the products she&#8217;s created. Visually I was drawn to her store and with my high standards in only using the best products for myself, my family, and the environment I knew I wouldn&#8217;t be disappointed. [...]]]></description>
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<p>I&#8217;m quite impressed with the love and care  that Melissa the mom and creator behind <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HoneyBeeHolistics" target="_blank">Honeybee Holistics</a></strong> has poured into the products she&#8217;s created. Visually I was drawn to her store and with my high standards in only using the best products for myself, my family, and the environment I knew I wouldn&#8217;t be disappointed.</p>
<p>Honeybee Holistics offers many wonderful skin care products each being handmade such as soaps, lotions, massage oils, teas, and much more. All products are 100% free of  harmful  parabens, petroleum derivatives, and chemicals. Melissa even uses wild-harvested herbs or herbs  that she grows on site!</p>
<p>Melissa was more than willing to answer my Etsy Meet and Greet questions! I enjoyed getting to know her and was pretty thrilled to be supporting a stay at home mother whom also plans on homeschooling her children like myself! Read on&#8230;<br />
<strong><br />
</strong><strong><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/BLOGREVIEW4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-16519" title="BLOGREVIEW" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/BLOGREVIEW4.jpg" alt="" width="179" height="480" /></a></strong><strong>1.Why did you decide to start doing this on Etsy and how long have you been?</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>~~ I chose to start selling on Etsy because I felt so at home selling my handmade goods with other artists who handmake their wares. I needed another way to get the word out about my business and my website I built <strong> </strong>www.honeybeeholistics.com I have been with Etsy for 1 year now.</p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>2. What do you enjoy the most when creating your products?</strong></p>
<p>~~I enjoy the meditative properties of stirring my newest creation, or the excitement I feel when my newest creation turns out like I want it!! Plus the opportunities I have to help heal others with my herbs and spirit that I put into every product!</p>
<p><strong>3. Apart from creating things, what do you do?</strong></p>
<p>~~I am a Stay-at-home Mom to my beautiful baby girl Aria who has just turned 11 months! She is the reason I do what I do so I can continue to stay home with her as she grows. I plan to homeschool as well so it gives me the perfect opportunity to be the one who influences her life the most.</p>
<p><strong>4. What inspires you?</strong></p>
<p>~~My daughter, my herbs, my husband, my love for all things natural! It just feels good to be helping others through my products. Some people ask, &#8220;Why make soap &amp; lotion when everyone does?&#8221; I say to them, &#8220;Everyone might make products similar to mine, but NO ONE makes products with my spirit in it because I am the only one who can do that!&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>5.In five years you&#8217;d like to be&#8230;?</strong></p>
<p>~~I would like to have my business established well enough that I can offer jobs to some other stay-at-home Moms in my local community so they can make a way for their children too!</p>
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<p><strong>My Thoughts&#8230;</strong></p>
<p>I was sent three products from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HoneyBeeHolistics" target="_blank">Honeybee Holistics</a> to review. The Organic Baby Ease Massage Oil from the Mama Baby line, Organic Calendula Lotion from the Herbal lotion line, and from the Herbal soap line the Organic Sugar Cookie Soap made with Real Tahitian Vanilla Beans!</p>
<p><strong>The Organic Baby Ease Massage Oil from the Mama Baby line</strong>: My baby loves taking a bath and so much so that when bath time is over he gets extremely upset about it. So as much fun as bath time is after hasn&#8217;t been all that fun to handle until I tried something new following his bath times! After his bath, I started giving him a baby massage thanks to the Organic Baby Ease oil from Honey Bee Holistics. The included how to give your baby a massage pamphlet  has been super helpful in knowing exaclty what to do and how to do it!</p>
<p>The Baby Ease massage oil is deep  penetrating and absorbs fantastically into the skin. It really does help calm a fussy baby! This oils smells great with its added Calendula &amp; Chamomile! It&#8217;s 6.00 for 1 ounce but very little goes a long way. I love this product as it&#8217;s made my life and my sons a lot easier!</p>
<p><strong>Organic Calendula Lotion from the Herbal lotion line: </strong>A great smelling lotion to use on anyone in the family.  I love that this lotion comes in a convenient pump bottle. The lotion is light, creamy, and easily can be rubbed into and absorbs well leaving skin with no icky residue behind! Ideal for  healing irritated/extremely dry skin (ex. psoriasis/eczema sufferers) especially during wintertime.  I&#8217;ve used this on my 3 month old babies dry forehead and where he commonly has some dry skin spots and it was better the next day!<br />
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Organic Sugar Cookie Soap</strong>: This soap smells so good that you&#8217;ll want to eat it and though the ingredients are all natural, I wouldn&#8217;t recommend it! I love the smell of vanilla and was beyond thrilled to find out that the scent comes from Organic Vanilla Essential oil &amp; Real Organic  Tahitian Vanilla Bean  flecks. The Organic Tahitian Vanilla Beans were  hand scraped from their  pods and added to the moisturizing soap that  contains Organic Fair  Trade Shea Butter. These flecks impart a very  light vanilla fragrance  that is not overpowering at all. Each bar is  topped with Organic Raw  Sugar swirled throughout the tops!</p>
<p>I love this particular soap and have now found my new favorite place to purchase Organic soaps! I love that each of the soaps have special healing properties!</p>
<p>Overall I am very happy with the products I was able to review! And I&#8217;m excited to let you know about a special going on right now of  limited quantity of special gift certificates for  purchase! This would  be a perfect Mother&#8217;s Day gift&#8230; Can you believe it&#8217;s already coming up on May8th? You can purchase a 26.00 certificate for 15.00, click<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71135622/special-limited-time-gift-certificate-in"> here</a> for details! I personally took advantage of this offer because my mom could definitely use some pampering! <img src='http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><strong>Connect:</strong> <a href="http://www.honeybeeholistics.com/" target="_blank">Honey Bee Holistics.com </a>| <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/HoneyBeeHolistics" target="_blank">HBH on Facebook</a>| <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HoneyBeeHolistics" target="_blank">HBH on Etsy </a>|<a href="http://www.honeybeeholistics.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> HBH Blog</a></p>
<p><strong>Win It!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Melissa is offering one of my readers a set of the same three products I reviewed! </strong></p>
<p><strong>To Enter: Visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HoneyBeeHolistics" target="_blank">Honeybee Holistics</a> and tell me what you love!</strong></p>
<p>Extra Entries:</p>
<p>1. Blog this giveaway, link back to this post. (2 extra)</p>
<p>2. Follow on Twitter @erinlowmaster &amp; Tweet (daily entries available)</p>
<p>3. Post this giveaway on a Giveaway Linky/Site and let me know where!</p>
<p>4. Email a friend(s) about this giveaway. (Leave name of friend)</p>
<p>5. Subscribe to my blog by RSS or E-mail (Feed Burner) and let me know!</p>
<p>6. Become a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Connected2Christ/117574758259824?ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook Fan of Connected2Christ </a>and leave me a comment there letting me know you are coming from this giveaway.</p>
<p>7. <strong>Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/HoneyBeeHolistics" target="_blank">HBH on Facebook</a> *3 entries*</strong></p>
<p>Giveaway running till 05/04/11 . Winners will be notified shortly  afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your  prize to another participant. USA only.</p>
<p>DISCLAIMER: My thoughts are mine own opinion and have not been  altered by anyone else. I did not receive any compensation for hosting  this giveaway or review other than the sample above mentioned.</p>
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		<title>San Francisco Bath Salt Company {review &amp; giveaway}</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing that is at the top of my list to treat myself to at the end of the day when I am feeling the need to be pampered is warm soothing bath. A bath gives you the ability to relax and unwind at the end of the day and it also gives a good, [...]]]></description>
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<div><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bath-salt-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16259" title="bath salt 2" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bath-salt-2.jpg" alt="" width="191" height="83" /></a></div>
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</strong></em><em><strong> </strong></em><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bath-salt-1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-16258 alignright" title="bath salt 1" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/bath-salt-1.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="148" /></a>One thing that is at the top of my list to treat myself to at the end of the day when I am feeling the need to be pampered is warm soothing bath. A bath gives you the ability to relax and unwind at the end of the day and it also gives a good, sound, restful sleep at night.<em><strong> </strong></em><em><strong> </strong></em>The San Francisco Bath Salt Company knows how important caring for the body can be as they offer the very best of all sorts of bath salts, scrubs, and gourmet salts.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><strong> </strong></em>Some of the benefits of bath salts are helping to ease stiff, sore, muscles and aching feet and legs.They can  open the pores, purifying the skin, cleansing away dirt,  sweat, and  toxins. They also help to heal dry skin, making skin softer  and more  supple. Salts can also help improve irritations such as rashes, eczema, insect bites, etc. They can improve the appearance of scars. Salts  made with essential oils offer the added benefit of aromatherapy  with  their pleasant, soothing scents and have been shown to induce  calmness  and promote relaxation.</p>
<p>I was overjoyed when this company gave me the <em><strong> </strong></em>opportunity to review a 16 ounce jar of their <a href="http://www.sfbsc.com/muscle-soak-bath-salts?b=1"><strong>Muscle Soak Bath Salts</strong></a>. The Muscle Soak salt blend is the perfect treat for your tired and achy    muscles. Made with pure Epsom Salt and eucalyptus and peppermint    essential oils the Muscle Soak salts are sure to relieve even the most  overworked muscles.   This is the ideal salt for people with physical jobs, athletes, and for anyone who needs to give their muscles a pick me up. Trust me, after delivering a baby not to long ago by body needs this pick me up as it&#8217;s getting back into a routine! I didn&#8217;t have to use very much in my bath to feel  and know that the salts were working!  My body not only felt great after  my bath but my skin smelled nice and felt softer too!</p>
<p><em><strong><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/MUSCLE-SOAK.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-16260 alignright" title="MUSCLE SOAK" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/MUSCLE-SOAK.jpg" alt="" width="158" height="158" /></a></strong></em>I sent the link to this site to my husband for a  <a href="http://www.sfbsc.com/retail---gift-ideas">gift idea</a>! I would love to receive more bath salts! There are so many different scents and different types of salts available. And hey Mother&#8217;s Day is coming up soon! Trust me, any mom would love to receive a gift that has the power to rejuvenate the body and lift the spirits.  I think the  <strong> </strong><strong><a href="http://www.sfbsc.com/bamboo-jar-bath-salts?b=1">San Francisco Bath Salt Company&#8217;s Bamboo Refillable Jars</a> </strong>are really cute! You can order just the container empty or have it filled with one of their Signature Salts <a href="http://www.sfbsc.com/inc/sdetail/127676">here</a>!</p>
<p>If you are thinking about making a purchase of<strong> <a href="http://www.sfbsc.com/bath-salts/?xtr=connected2christ" target="_blank">bath salts</a></strong> from the  <strong> </strong>San Francisco Bath Salt Company , you can recieve 5% off your order by using the code &#8220;<strong>connecte2christ</strong>&#8221; at check out!  (one  time discount, first time customers only)</p>
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<p><strong> </strong>Be sure to sign up for San Francisco Bath Salt Company&#8217;s <a href="http://www.sfbsc.com/home">NEWSLETTER </a>and receive exclusive specials and get your FREE report &#8220;8 Secrets to enjoying the Perfect Bath&#8221;.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>-Win It-</strong></p>
<p><strong>One lucky reader will when  16 oz jar of one of their most popular bath salts: Muscle Soak (Epsom  Salt infused with Eucalyptus &amp; Peppermint Essential Oils). US only</strong></p>
<p><strong>To Enter: Visit the San Francisco <a href="http://www.sfbsc.com/bath-salts/?xtr=connected2christ" target="_blank">bath salts</a> page and let me know what salt you&#8217;d love to try or have!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Extra Entries:</strong></p>
<p>1. Blog this giveaway, link back to this post. (2 extra)</p>
<p>2. Follow on Twitter @erinlowmaster &amp; Tweet (daily entries available)</p>
<p>3. Post this giveaway on a Giveaway Linky/Site and let me know where!</p>
<p>4. Email a friend(s) about this giveaway. (Leave name of friend)</p>
<p>5. Subscribe to my blog by RSS or E-mail (Feed Burner) and let me know!</p>
<p>6. Become a Facebook Fan of Connected2Christ and leave me a comment there letting me know you are coming from this giveaway.</p>
<p>7. Follow SFBSC on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sfsaltcompany" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/sfsaltcompany</a></p>
<p>8. Like SFBSC on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SanFranciscoSaltCompany" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/SanFranciscoSaltCompany</a> &amp; mention you are visiting from my blog (3 extra entries)<a href="http://www.facebook.com/SanFranciscoSaltCompany" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p>9. Join SFBSC&#8217;s Newsletter for (2 extra entries!)</p>
<p>Giveaway running till 04/24/11 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant.</p>
<p>DISCLAIMER: My thoughts are mine own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any compensation for hosting this giveaway or review other than the sample above mentioned.</p>
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		<title>Luma Tweeze {Review &amp; Giveaway}</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that tweezers are known to have been used in predynastic Egypt?  Tweezers are something that most everyone has on hand for many needs such as  personal grooming, removing insect stingers &#38; splinters, crafting, and even for working on computers. I recently was given the opportunity to review the Luma Tweeze from As [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Luma-Tweeze-Pro.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-15971" title="Luma Tweeze Pro" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Luma-Tweeze-Pro-300x207.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="207" /></a>Did you know that tweezers are known to have been used in predynastic Egypt?  Tweezers are something that most everyone has on hand for many needs such as  personal grooming, removing insect stingers &amp; splinters, crafting, and even for working on computers.</p>
<p>I recently was given the opportunity to review the <a href=" http://www.tvtopten.com/lumatweeze.html" target="_blank">Luma Tweeze </a>from As Seen on Tv. And though I personally won&#8217;t be working on any computers with these, I believe they are very handy when it comes to using them for my own personal grooming needs and removing unwanted objects from the skin.</p>
<p>So what&#8217;s so special about Luma Tweeze compared to the regular run of the mill tweezers you can pick up in any store? Well, these tweezers are the only 			precision lighted tweezers with a built-in LED light and magnifier! These features, combined with the 			stainless steel precision tips, make Luma Tweeze the easiest to use tweezers ever created!</p>
<p>I like that these tweezers give me the wanted magnification and the precision when tweezing. It&#8217;s so much nicer than getting blinded by one of those large magnified, very brightly lighted bathroom mirrors! These are great to keep one for around the house and I can throw one in my purse for on the go fashion or bug stinging emergencies. And no worries about  these tweezers damaging anything else whether in my bathroom draw or in my purse with the tips because there&#8217;s a cap to go on the the Luma Tweeze when you are through.</p>
<p>Overall,I am pretty happy with this product as it&#8217;s very easy to handle!  I consider it a must have for all your tweezing needs.</p>
<p><strong>Get Connected!</strong></p>
<p>Connect with TvTopTen on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/tvtopten">Twitter</a> &amp;<a href=" http://www.facebook.com/pages/TV-Top-Ten/173391492702350"> Facebook</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>-WIN IT-</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">How would you like to win you own Luma Tweeze set?<br />
(One winner will win two  Luma Tweeze lighted tweezers, as well as an illuminated 5x 			magnification mirror. )<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>To Enter: Visit TV Top Ten and tell me another product they have the interest you!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Extra Entries:</strong></p>
<p>1. Blog this giveaway, link back to this post. (2 extra)</p>
<p>2. Follow on Twitter @erinlowmaster &amp; Tweet (daily entries available)</p>
<p>3. Post this giveaway on a Giveaway Linky/Site and let me know where!</p>
<p>4. Email a friend(s) about this giveaway. (Leave name of friend)</p>
<p>5. Subscribe to my blog by RSS or E-mail (Feed Burner) and let me know! ( one entry for each)</p>
<p>6. Become a Facebook Fan of Connected2Christ and leave me a comment there letting me know you are coming from this giveaway.</p>
<p>7. <a title="Bookmark" href="http://del.icio.us/post?url=http://www.tvtopten.com&amp;title=Infomercial%20Products">Bookmark TVTopTen</a> on Delicious</p>
<p>8.<a title="Digg" href="http://digg.com/submit?phase=2&amp;url=http://www.tvtopten.com">Digg TVTopTen</a></p>
<p>Giveaway running till 04/18/11 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant. USA only.</p>
<p>DISCLAIMER: My thoughts are mine own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any compensation for hosting this giveaway or review other than the sample above mentioned.</p>
<p>Disclaimer: I was sent this product for review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.</p>
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		<title>Motherlove {Review + Giveaway}</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;d like to introduce you to Motherlove, a herbal company that just celebrated it&#8217;s 20th birthday. This company is dedicated to making and offering  naturally safe and effective products for mothers. Products available at Motherlove include those for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and babies, which are all formulated to soothe and nurture both body and soul. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/logo_motherlove.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16059" title="logo_motherlove" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/logo_motherlove.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="90" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/motherlove2.jpg"><span style="color: #000080;"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-16019" title="motherlove2" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/motherlove2.jpg" alt="" width="235" height="206" /></span></a>I&#8217;d like to introduce you to <strong><a href="http://www.motherlove.com" target="_blank">Motherlove</a></strong>, a herbal company that just celebrated it&#8217;s 20th birthday. This company is dedicated to making and offering  naturally safe and effective products for mothers.</p>
<p>Products available at Motherlove include those for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and babies, which are all formulated to soothe and nurture both body and soul. I was very pleased to see that all of their products rated zero on Skin Deep for toxicity which is the lowest possible rating!</p>
<p>This is a company that also gives back to the community by offering over 10% of after tax profits to the <strong><a href="http://www.nuturinglifefoundation.org/" target="_blank">Nurturing Life Foundation</a></strong>. This foundation is set to assist mothers in need promoting benefits of breastfeeding and create greater opportunities for children.</p>
<h5><strong>Our Thoughts&#8230;</strong></h5>
<p>Being one to lean toward using skin care products that use organic ingredients  I was given the opportunity to review a couple of products from  Motherlove to not only use for myself but to also share with my readers here at Connecte2Christ.</p>
<p>The two products I&#8217;m here to share my thoughts on today are Motherlove&#8217;s Diaper Rash and Thrush Salve and Green Salve. One is a must have product if you have a little one in your home and the other is perfect for the entire family.</p>
<p>Motherlove&#8217;s <strong><a href="http://www.motherlove.com/product/2301-Diaper-Rash-and-Thrush.html" target="_blank">Diaper Rash and Thrush Salve</a></strong> is a product I plan on turning to for all my diaper rash needs! I cloth diaper baby so we rarely see rashes but on occasion a little redness can occur which is quite undesirable for my little guy.  A need to know is that typical diaper rash creams on the market aren&#8217;t recommended for cloth diapering because it can cause unwanted build up on your diapers because of the zinc they contain. It&#8217;s just really difficult to get that stuff to wash out and it&#8217;ll leave diapers needing to be stripped and having to be replaced a lot sooner than it should be!</p>
<p>The Diaper Rash salve from Motherlove is completely cloth diaper safe as it contains no zinc whatsoever. I used this on my son last week and the redness on his little bum cleared up within a few hours, talk about fast and super effective! This salve is available in a 1 ounce container making it the perfect size to just throw in a diaper bag without taking up much space. And though it only comes in 1 ounce know that a little will most definitely go a long way.</p>
<p>The <strong><a href="http://www.motherlove.com/product/1101_GS-Green-Salve.html" target="_blank">Green Salve</a></strong> from Motherlove, I&#8217;m equally impressed with! This product works well for taking the itch out of insect bites, bee stings  and poison ivy. It also is great for soothing the discomforts of rashes, chapped  and irritated skin.</p>
<p>During the winter, my lips get pretty chapped so I decided to try the Green Salve out on my lips. It worked wonderfully re hydrating my lips and easing any discomfort I had! I honestly am very glad to have the salve on hand for when any bug bites occur and also for any other unwanted skin discomfort my family and I may suffer from.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Overall I encourage you to check out <strong><a href="http://www.motherlove.com/" target="_blank">Motherlove</a></strong> for a number of great products for mothers and babies. I found everything reasonably priced starting at $8.50 and up. They have a nice set up whether you want to purchase one product or a gift set for yourself or for someone you know.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>-Win it!-</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.motherlove.com/" target="_blank">Motherlove</a> is generously offering two of my readers either the Green Salve or the Diaper Rash and Thrush salve. Winners choice! US only please.</strong></p>
<p><strong>To Enter:  Visit </strong><strong><a href="http://www.motherlove.com/" target="_blank">Motherlove</a> and let me know another product that interests you. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Extra Entries:</strong></p>
<p>1. Blog this giveaway, link back to this post. Please leave URL. (2 extra entries)</p>
<p>2. Follow on Twitter @erinlowmaster &amp; Tweet (daily entries available).</p>
<p>3. Post this giveaway on a Giveaway Linky/Site and let me know where!</p>
<p>4. Email a friend(s) about this giveaway. (Leave name of friend)</p>
<p>5. Subscribe to my blog by RSS or E-mail (Feed Burner) and let me know! (1 extra entry for each)</p>
<p>6. Become a Facebook Fan of Connected2Christ and leave me a comment there letting me know you are coming from this giveaway.</p>
<p>Giveaway running till 04/13/11 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant. USA only.</p>
<p>DISCLAIMER: My thoughts are mine own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any compensation for hosting this giveaway or review other than the sample above mentioned.</p>
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		<title>TruKid Natural Skin Care {Review and Giveaway}</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Have you heard about TruKid? This company offers natural and organic hair, body, and skin care products for kids! All products are 100% free from Parabens, Phthalates, Gluten, BPA, SLS, 1-4 Diozane and Fragrances that can be potentially harmful to our children. Trukid is pretty unique as each of their products has a learning [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/trukid.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15906" title="trukid" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/trukid.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="128" /></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/100_1835-1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-15917" style="margin: 5px;" title="100_1835-1" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/100_1835-1.jpg" alt="" width="257" height="346" /></a>Have you heard about TruKid? This company offers natural and organic hair,  body, and skin care products for kids! All products are 100% free from Parabens, Phthalates, Gluten, BPA, SLS, 1-4 Diozane and  Fragrances that can be potentially harmful to our children.</p>
<p>Trukid is pretty unique as each of their products has a learning system, coding each bottle with a  picture of the part of the body the product is intended for making it both parent and kid friendly! I also really love the bright and bold color used in presenting their products just perfect for children!</p>
<p>I was sent Sunny Days SPF 30+ Face Stick, Happy Face &amp; Body Lotion, &amp;  Helping Hand Wash to review for my daughter. I was pretty excited because I am always looking for great new naturally safe skin and body care products for myself and my children.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s start with the <strong><a href="http://trukid.3dcartstores.com/TruKid-Happy-Face-Body-Lotion--new-super-sensitive-formula-now-shipping_p_20.html">Happy Face &amp; Body Lotion. </a></strong>This lotion smells divine with hints of chamomile and lavender! It&#8217;s works well absorbing quickly into the skin and has left my daughter and my own hands and face feeling soft and smooth! I also like that there&#8217;s a pump top and that I can lock and unlock it as needed. <a href="http://trukid.3dcartstores.com/TruKid-Happy-Face-Body-Lotion--new-super-sensitive-formula-now-shipping_p_20.html"></a></p>
<p>The <strong><a href="http://trukid.3dcartstores.com/NEW-Helping-Hand-Wash_p_41.html">Helping Hand Wash</a> </strong>is a great way to teach kids all about personal hygiene and my daughter is loving the fact that this soap is all hers! The directions I found pretty cute as they inform your child to wash their hands for at least twenty seconds or as long as a it takes to sing their ABC&#8217;s slowly! This soap smell as equally as good as the lotion we reviewed. I detected a sweet smell of grapefruit! It&#8217;s not often I find organically natural products that smell good enough to eat!</p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/100_1826-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-15921 alignleft" style="margin: 5px;" title="100_1826-1" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/100_1826-1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>We were also sent the<strong> Sunny Days SPF 30+ Face Stick</strong>. I haven&#8217;t got to try this one out yet as it&#8217;s still pretty early in the year here in Oregon to actually see the sunshine. I did learn that this product does not contain vitamin A which can accelerate skin cancer. This product is highly rated for safety on SkinDeep/EWG/Cosmetic Database. It&#8217;s water resistant, easy to apply, and   non-greasy. It&#8217;s truly  all natural as this mineral-based sunscreen protects from both UVA/UVB   rays. I honestly can&#8217;t wait to use it. I&#8217;m glad it&#8217;s an easy stick format as I know how messy using sun lotion with wiggly giggly kids can be!</p>
<p>Overall we&#8217;d recommend <a href="http://trukid.com/index.asp" target="_blank">TruKid</a> and have been very happy with the results we&#8217;ve been getting! These products are available on their website for purchase as well as  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26redirect%3Dtrue%26ref_%3Da9_sc_1%26keywords%3Dtrukid%26qid%3D1300478612%26rh%3Di%253Abeauty%252Ck%253Atrukid&amp;tag=connecte-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957">Trukid at Amazon.com</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=connecte-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />.</p>
<p><strong>Get Connected!</strong></p>
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<div>You can follow TruKid&#8217;s <a href="http://trukid.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> and find TruKid on <a href="http://twitter.com/TruKid" target="_blank">Twitter</a>!</div>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>-Win it-</strong></h3>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>How would you like to win a </strong><strong>shampoo, happy face and body lotion and a hand wash from Trukid?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>To Enter: Visit <a href="http://trukid.com/index.asp" target="_blank">TruKid</a> and let me know another product that you would be interested in trying!</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/groupline.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-15907" title="groupline" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/groupline.png" alt="" width="290" height="216" /></a><strong>Extra Entries</strong></p>
<p>1. Blog this giveaway, link back to this post. (2 extra)</p>
<p>2. Follow on Twitter @erinlowmaster &amp; Tweet (daily entries available)</p>
<p>3. Post this giveaway on a Giveaway Linky/Site and let me know where!</p>
<p>4. Email a friend(s) about this giveaway. (Leave name of friend)</p>
<p>5. Subscribe to my blog by RSS or E-mail (Feed Burner) and let me know!</p>
<p>6. Become a Facebook Fan of Connected2Christ and leave me a comment there letting me know you are coming from this giveaway.</p>
<p>Giveaway running till 04/09/11 . Winners will be notified shortly     afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your     prize to another participant. USA/Canada only.</p>
<p>DISCLAIMER: My thoughts are mine own opinion and have not been     altered by anyone else. I did not receive any compensation for hosting     this giveaway or review other than the sample above mentioned.</p>
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		<title>Dr. Hess Products {review}</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Erin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For over 100 years, Dr. Hess Products have been providing relief for all skin needs. Originally developed for cow&#8217;s udders in the early 1900&#8242;s, farmers were soon remarking on the incredible healing effects it was having on their own skin. Soon it was a staple in every medicine cabinet. I can&#8217;t say enough good things [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Center-Brand-COW-FaceR.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15348" title="Center-Brand-COW-FaceR" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Center-Brand-COW-FaceR.gif" alt="" width="300" height="182" /></a>For over  100 years, Dr. Hess Products have been providing relief for all skin  needs. Originally developed for cow&#8217;s udders in the early 1900&#8242;s,  farmers were soon remarking on the incredible healing effects it was  having on their own skin. Soon it was a staple in every medicine  cabinet.</em></p>
<p><em></em><a href="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/All-ProductsSmall.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-15347" title="All-ProductsSmall" src="http://connected2christ.com/theblog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/All-ProductsSmall-300x206.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="206" /></a>I can&#8217;t say enough good things about the skin care products offered by Dr. Hess! These products are<br />
less greasy, absorbs quicker and smells better than other comparable products on the market!</p>
<p>One of the <em></em><a href="http://www.udderointment.com/">Dr. Hess</a> products that my husband and I use daily is the <a href="http://www.udderointment.com/Products.html">Udder Sticks</a>. These lip balms come in four flavors: Original, Mango, Mint and Pomegranate!<br />
I personally love the mango flavor but they are all great! I love how they leave my lips with tingling feeling so I know the balm is working! They also SPF  15, so they not only heal chapped lips, but protect them  from the sun!</p>
<p><em></em><a href="http://www.udderointment.com/Products.html">Dr. Hess Udder Ointment</a> has been a life saver during these chilly months in which the weather can be pretty hard on the skin! Just a little bit of this stuff goes a long way and always leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth! It&#8217;s great for all over, especially on elbows, knees, and feet where skin can get pretty rough!</p>
<p>**Pharmacist recommended skin cream for dry or suffering skin, chapped  lips, cracked heels, athletic chafing, eczema, burns, abrasions,  diabetic damaged skin and more! **</p>
<p><strong>Buy it:</strong> They also have products specifically for diabetics and for babies! You can purchase <a href="http://www.udderointment.com/index.html">Udder Ointment</a> directly off of their site or look for a retailer near you! A great deal to mention is that you can sign up for a MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION for only $12.99 each for a 6 ounce container of the Udder Ointment. (Save $2.00 on every order!)</p>
<p><strong>Connect! </strong></p>
<p>If you&#8217;d like to try Dr. Hess Udder Ointment, you can <a href="http://www.udderointment.com/Contact.html">subscribe to their  mailing list</a> to receive coupons and request a free sample (pay $1.32 for shipping and handling). Also I encourage you to connect with the company on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Hess-Products/172359615672">Facebook</a>.</p>
<p><em>I received this product free of charge  for review on my blog. No  other compensation was received. The views  and opinions are my own and  were not influenced in any way.</em></p>
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