Ella's Kitchen 8-Pack Giveaway (ends 3/14) U.S.

Ella's Kitchen makes tasty, healthy and 100% organic food for babies and kids. They are perfect for the times you are on-the-go or at home for easy clean-up! They have two kinds available: pouches and snacks! They have gluten free, lactose free and vegetarian options. How great is that?!

The pouches comes in a variety of flavors!

They have cookies and nibbly fingers. YUM!

What you may love most about their snacks is that they make certain all of their yummy, 100% organic baby food appeals to all of a child's senses, with bright, colorful, squeezy packs that your kids love to grab and squish!

You can check out all of their wonderful snacks on their website and one LUCKY Mommy Guru fan who is reading this post on my blog will win an 8-pack giveaway of pouches + snacks!

Giveaway ends March 14th at 11:59pm EST open to US residents only, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Yum Earth $100 Candy Giveaway (ends 2/14) U.S.

This Contest is brought to you by Taking Time for Mommy, Midwestern Moms, and YumEarth Organic Sweets This Valentine’s Day say “I love you” and “I care” with YumEarth Organics sweets. YumEarth all-natural and organic candy gives families the opportunity to give the gift of delicious treats made with real fruit juice, no artificial color or flavors, no high-fructose corn syrup and none of the common allergens, like gluten, soy and nuts. Let’s make a commitment this Valentine’s Day to write about and give out better-for-you Valentine’s Day candy, like YumEarth. Healthy lifestyle is not only hip but also mainstream: stores like ToysRUs, HomeGoods, and Target stores carry YumEarth Products. All 1,700 Targets will be carrying the gummy bears and lollipops for Valentine's Day. YumEarth was born out of our commitment to feed our families a diet rich in delicious healthful foods free of high fructose corn syrup and artificial dyes. YumEarth tastes better because we choose real fruit extracts and planet friendly ingredients grown on sustainable family farms to sweeten our lives and yours. YumEarth also has no gluten, peanuts, or tree-nuts, just award winning taste. Treat your children right this Valentine's Day with a healthy alternative. YumEarth is the #1 Organic Candy is America.
I have reviewed Yum Earth candies on my blog twice before, and I love them!  This company has high quality candy that you can feel good about eating and giving to your kids.

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Organic Rug Cleaning--Easier Than You Think!

By Harry Whittier Frees [Public domain or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

It seems like everyone wants to be more eco-friendly in this day and age, and this goes for everything.  Most of us still have some kind of carpeting or rugs, and using harsh chemicals to clean them does not seem very "green."  Too bad we can't get our animals to do it (like the picture you see above), but I know that not one of our fourteen cats would agree to help us clean in this manner.  And most of us don't even have the time nor resources to clean our rugs and/or carpet in this fashion.  So what are we to do?

If you are need of area rug cleaning in New York, you are in luck.  You can search for rug cleaning services who only use the high quality, organic cleaners, and be assured that you are not only getting your rugs cleaned in a superior fashion, but you are not harming the earth nor your families.  Although we don't always think about it, there are a lot of hidden dangers in our normal household cleaners that can harm our families and the environment.

If you choose a traditional carpet cleaning company, they are bound to use these harmful chemicals.  Granted, your carpet may feel nice and clean, but there is the great possibility that within your family, you may see reactions to these chemicals including upper respiratory and allergy issues.  In extreme cases, these chemicals can even permanently damage the nervous system.  I don't say all this to scare you but just to make you aware of your choices.

If you choose an organic rug cleaning company, you remove those dangers from your house.  There is so much out there that can harm your family, your children, and your pets.  There are enough things out there that can cause problems.  Isn't it nice to think that you can actually remove one of those dangers from your house by making a simple decision?

Of course, with the economy the way it is, you may be concerned about the cost of these services.  Usually, we tend to think that if we use a natural and/or organic product or service, it is going to cost us a lot more.  I am happy to report that according to customer reviews, it is not!  The prices are still reasonable, and the quality is much higher.  While it behooves you to check out the prices for yourself, I think you will discover that the prices are competitive and worth every penny.

Another concern is how well these organic cleansers work on tough stains.  You may be surprised.  Again, customer reviews claim that the organic cleaners work as well if not better than the traditional cleaners.  I can go a step further here.  I myself have found that organic, natural cleaners generally do work just as well and sometimes better than those other cleaners.  I can remember using all those harsh chemicals and not getting the stain out, but when I used the "green" cleaners, it magically came out!

In short, the next time you need your rugs or carpets cleaned, don't go the traditional route.  Remember to be kind to the earth, your family, and your house.  Go with an organic rug cleaning service, and I can almost guarantee that you will not be sorry!

Have a Spooktacular Halloween (Ends 10/24) U.S.

Welcome to the "Have a Spooktacular Halloween" Giveaway Hop! Brought to you by Super Events Media & Social Marketing Mom! This event runs from 12:01am October 10th till 11:59pm on October 24th. At the bottom of this post you will find links to all of the participating blogs where you can enter to win a fun fall related prize with a value over $25! This super cool giveaway is hosted by Full Price? Never! & MyCraftyLife!

I am quite pleased to be giving away two fantastic packages of candy.  The first is one that I promoted (and will eventually review) on my blog:

Package of 30 Sparx Halloween Candy

I will also be giving away a package of Yummy Earth Organics Gummy Bears.

I had heard of Yummy Earth Organics before, but I honestly never had tried anything from the company.  They are the #1 Organic Candy Company in America, and it is easy to see why.  I didn't know they did anything except lollipops.  I was sure wrong!  My mom and I enjoyed them (I didn't think my daughter would like them, and now she is upset that they are all gone.  I will have to get some more!)

These were, by far, the best gummy bears I have ever tasted!  They are made with organic fruit juice, and that does make a difference.  The flavors are Pomegranate Pucker, Strawberry Smash, and Sour Apple Tart.  In each package, you will find four to five bears, and that is the ideal size.  I found this was the perfect snack when I just needed a little something to tide me over.  I loved the fact that they were not too sweet and tasted just like real fruit--which they are.  

As far as I am concerned, these gummy bears are absolutely amazing, and I love the fact that the packaging is perfect for giving as treats at Halloween.  I think I definitely need to purchase these very soon!  And  I don't think I mentioned that my truly favorite thing is that per bag, they are about 44 calories!  Woo-hoo!  The perfect dessert!

Be sure to follow them on facebook and twitter!

So are you ready to enter?  Fill out the rafflecopter by October 24 at 9 P.M. Pacific time.  

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  Don't forget to stop by these other awesome blogs & enter to win their great prizes too!

The Halloween Eco-Friendly Giveaway Hop (Ends 10/5) U.S./Canada

Welcome to the fantastic Halloween Eco-Friendly Giveaway Hop hosted by BuzzWorthy Freebies and Mommy’s Favorite Things .

There is a fantastic grand prize that you will want to enter--check out what it will include!

• Pocket Cloth diaper and 1 pair of shoes from MyCreativeCorner Etsy store
• AI1 Pocket OS Cloth Diaper from Nana Pants By Betsy
• AI1 OS Cloth Diaper from Sweet Lovey Baby
• AI2 OSCloth Diaper from Lovely Fluff
• 2 Pocket NewBorn Cloth diapers and 6 inserts from Tipu Tap
• Bib, 2 Burp cloths and 2 wash cloths from Rock A By Baby Designs
• Kidz Wiz Padz from KidzWizPadz Etsy store
• 10 Cloth Napkins/Wipes and a snack/sandwich bag set from Moja Creations Etsy online store
• Pack of 6 OsoCozy Unbleached Flat Diapers, Birdseye Weave from BuzzWorthyFreebies
• Pack of 3 mint color Snappi from BuzzWorhtyFreebies
• winners choice of a onesie (or shirt) and warmer combo from mamarunswithscissors
• 6 Thirsties Duo Diapers
• $25 Amazon Gift Card
• 5 Nursing Pads By: swircles.com
• Bib and Pacifier Clip from Kadydiddesigns.etsy.coom
• Wee Drool Bib

Sound good to you?  Be sure to enter it below:

http://buzzworthyfreebies.blogspot.com/p/halloween-eco-friendly-giveaway-hop.html

Now, I am also entering a giveaway, and I think you are really going to like it.  About a year ago, I won a great gift card (that has no expiration date) to a store that is nowhere close to me.  Okay, I could drive nearly two hours, but I won't.  And so I have decided to give it to one of my U.S.Canada readers.  And this store is definitely eco-friendly and natural.  So what store is it?

I am giving away a $40 virtual gift card to Whole Foods Market!  That's right!  And it never expires.  So all you need to do is enter the rafflecopter below by 9 P.M. Pacific time on October 5.  And don't forget to hop on to the other blogs for the chance to win even more prizes!

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Newman's Own Organics Review

Well, school is either in session for you or about to be in session, and now is the time to be sure you have healthy snacks in the house for you and your kids.  Going to the store and looking for healthy, natural, organic snacks can be a daunting task.  When you look at the ingredients of so many supposed "healthy" or "natural" snacks, it can be pretty upsetting.  You may find all sorts of additives and ingredients that you could never pronounce or understand.

If you have never heard of Newman's Own Organics, allow me to introduce them to you.  The make healthy snacking fun and easy.  Originally, they were started as a division of Newman's Own back in 1993, but since 2001, they have been a separate company.  It's easy to confuse the two companies (I did not realize they were two separate companies until I was told), so be sure to look for "Pa" Newman and Nell on the front of each package.

Newman's Own Organics is certified organic by Oregon Tilth.  That may not mean much to you, but let me explain.  This means no pesticides, no synthetic chemicals for at least three years, and reviewed by an independent agent.  This means that all of their products are truly organic.  I could say more, but I'll cut this short because you can check out more on their site.

When I agreed to review their products, I had no idea how big the box would be that they sent me!  I am so sorry I did not even think about taking a picture of the contents.  I dove in and began trying the snacks.  They had fantastic creme cookies, pretzels, licorice, mini cookies, mints, fig cookies, prunes, chocolate bars, and more!  The company was very generous, and almost everything we tried, we liked.

My mom and I enjoyed the Newman O's in the following flavors:  Peanut Butter, Hint 'O Mint, and Ginger 'n' Cream.  The Peanut Butter was our favorite, but all the flavors were fantastic.  The mint was mild, and the ginger has a unique flavor we have never tried before.

The licorice was enjoyed much by my mother and daughter.  The sour flavors were a favorite for all three of us, and our only complaint was how messy the sugar was on our fingers afterwards.  We just licked it off.  What made the licorice nice was that it flavored with real ingredients rather than artificially.  I had forgotten just how good licorice like that can be.

I have only tried the wintergreen mints, but I find myself taking one now and then for fresh breath and sour stomach.  They take care of both.  I look forward to trying the others.  The flavor of the wintergreen is not too strong and is very pleasing.

I also have not tried the pretzels nor the prunes (my dad will be trying those soon).  However, the Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies are absolutely unbelievable!  And I have never tasted better "Fig Newmans."  We still have a few things to try, but this company has got fantastic food that tastes good and is actually good for you!  (That does not mean you get to eat a whole bag of cookies at once!)

Be sure to follow them on facebook for the latest news and specials.

And also keep your eyes out for a special giveaway coming soon.

I was sent products from Newman's Own Organics in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

Just Natural Organic Care Giveaway (Ends 7/9) U.S.

A blogger friend of mine discovered Just Natural Organic Care a couple weeks ago and fell in love with this company. They have so many amazing organic products, and like her, I try to use organic when I can. She was able to review their skin and hair line.

Just Natural has agreed to do a giveaway. One winner will receive four of their amazing product to try for free (if you're the winner)!





Moisturizer hair pomade!







Peppermint foot lotion, my favorite!









Facial lotion







Soap is the winners choice :)


I have an amazing team of blogger who are helping me promote this giveaway. Thanks to you all!!!!
Are you excited yet???????? I would be, I can't enter this one, but you sure can!!!! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Come on you know you want to, so enter the easy Rafflecopter Form below and GOOD LUCK!

SO sorry you must be 18+ to enter and open to US only.

Disclosure:
"Kimberly's Thought is not responsible for mailing out the products to the winner. They will be sent by Just Natural"
My Devotional Thoughts is not responsible either.

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