Protect Baby’s Delicate Skin and Nourish Your Hair with Organic Products from Boo Bamboo-Giveaway

I love eco-friendly hair and body care products because they’re as kind to my skin and hair as they are to the environment. I’ve had a chance to try a few different eco-friendly personal care products over the last few years, but one of the things that really gets me excited about the recent revolution of eco-friendly products is that there are constantly new and better formulas being developed. So when Boo Bamboo contacted me about reviewing its new line of baby skincare and adult haircare from bamboo, I was fascinated.

I received a great package containing Boo Bamboo Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairspray, Volumizing Mousse and Curl Defining Gel and Boo Bamboo Baby Body Wash, Body Lotion and Soothing Diaper Cream to review. The products contain all natural and organic ingredients and are free of parabens, DEA and gluten. Even though my boys are out of the baby stage, Benjamin’s sensitive skin means that I still prefer to use baby products to minimize the chance of a reaction whenever possible. The first thing I noticed about the Boo Bamboo Baby line was its absolutely wonderful smell. The line contains coconut oil and the smell of coconut really comes through especially in the Baby Lotion.

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Inspire Your Child and Make a Difference with Chooze Shoes-Giveaway

My youngest son has been a bit of a footwear aficionado every since he was a baby. From the time he first learned how to put on his shoes, he loved picking out his own footwear for whatever outfit he was wearing that day and he had quite a few pairs to choose from. Now, at three, he’s not quite as picky about his footwear as he once was. But he still gets excited every time he gets a new pair of shoes!

chooze shoes scout shred fabricSo when Chooze Canada contacted me and asked if I would be interested in reviewing the company’s innovative footwear, I requested a pair in Benjamin’s size so that he could enjoy a new pair of spring shoes. He couldn’t wait for his Chooze Shoes to arrive and when they finally did, he had them out of the box in no time.

Chooze Shoes are a unique new concept in children’s footwear. The sturdy canvas shoes are made with two different types of coordinating fabric so that each shoe is unique. It’s a way of celebrating the originality of every child and inspiring creativity and choice. But the Chooze Shoes difference doesn’t stop there! At the end of each year, Chooze Shoes invests its profits in anti-poverty programs that provide training, support and education to women to help permanently improve their quality of life. [Read more...]

Get Cooking with the Quick and Easy Vegan Series-All-Purpose Cupcakes

quick and easy vegan comfort food coverWhen I met my husband, I was a vegetarian and had been for almost eight years. It wasn’t a moral decision; I just felt much healthier when I didn’t eat meat. I gradually started adding chicken and fish to my diet and by the time my first son was born, I had resumed eating almost every kind of meat. But I still do serve a lot more vegetarian meals than most families and I love introducing vegetarian delicacies to my family. So when I received three of the cookbooks from the Quick and Easy Vegan series by Alicia C. Simpson to review, I was excited to discover some new meatless dishes to enjoy.

I received Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food, Quick and Easy Vegan Slow Cooking and Quick and Easy Vegan Low-Cal Comfort Food to review. I had a great time browsing through the cookbooks but I eventually decided to make the All-Purpose Cupcakes found in Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food. There are few things more comforting than a cupcake and I was in the mood for something sweet, so I couldn’t resist. [Read more...]