What's In Your Bag? Check it out and you just might win a pretty awesome prize!

Those of you who have been following the blog for awhile know that I adore Hyland's Homeopathy and their products. I honestly don't know what I'd do without a whole slew of their products. My daughters depend on them as well to keep their own kiddos happy and healthy. That's why I didn't even hesitate when I was asked to help promote one of the most awesome giveaways ever! While this is sponsored content (I received some really great products in exchange for this post), I stand behind every product I'm introducing today on the blog. Seriously.

What's in your bag? Have you ever surveyed the stuff in your diaper bag, beach bag, or purse? How much of it is safe for your family? Knowing this audience, I imagine most of it is. But how would you like to WIN one of three bags that contain great products from companies like Hyland's, Noyah, SheaMoisture, Jack N Jill, Babyganics, Ella's Kitchen, Ishga Organic Skincare, and Goddess Garden? With Hyland's bag picks, you can wrap up summertime with natural, safe, effective, non toxic, paraben free products that are, simply stated, some of the best natural products around. 

What you want to do is head over to Hyland's Facebok page to check out each of the following bags. The bags shown there are super cool and interactive! It's unlike anything you've ever seen! When I checked them out, I was having such fun hovering over the products and clicking on the links for more information. I seriously wanted EVERYTHING in the Natural Fashionista Mom Bag (it's perfect for grandmas, too!). But I could imagine how amazing you moms with little ones would feel about the other two bags. After all, these bags were put together by Hyland's. And moms like you have been trusting Hyland's for over a century!

Let's start with my personal favorite: What's In Your Natural Fashionista Mom Bag? Click on the link and you can see for yourself. 

Check it out! There are beauty and skincare products from 

• Ishga Organic Seaweed Skincare for both women and men
• Natural sunscreen from Goddess Garden 
• Noyah Natural Lip Products. Can anyone say "Spearmint Lip Balm"? Ahhh. 
• A variety of Hyland's products for mom and the kiddos. And here's the thing: Hyland's understands that moms often miss having a good night's sleep. Often. So they came up with this wonderful product to help you out: Hyland's Good Morning. It's free of caffeine but just might replace your steaming mug of coffee (which you often don't get around to drinking until it's cold, right?) as your new best friend. It's in the bag, mama!
• Oh, and if all of that isn't enough for you, they've also thrown in a $100 VISA gift card! Woo hoo!

Then there's the What's In Your Day-Trip Kid Bag? Equally awesome.

Here's some of the goodies you'll find in this bag:

• First of all, it's not all kidstuff! How about some Nubian Heritage products, like hand cream? Nubian considers skin and hair problems and offers solutions. And, since I've been traveling so much lately, I especially like all of their travel size products. They sure beat the travel size product bins at the drug store!
• Noyah Natural Lip Products are tucked away in this bag, too.
• Goddess Garden is in there to keep your kiddos and you protected from the sun. 
• Curb the munchies with great organic snacks and nutritious smoothies from Ella's Kitchen! Every mom knows that snacks are a must in every day-trip bag, right?
• Hyland's comes to the rescue whether the little ones are sniffling, coughing, or restless, or when they trip and fall or get bitten by a nasty bug. I don't see why any mom would head out for the day without Hyland's 4 Kids Bumps 'n Bruises with Arnica anyway. It certainly belongs in this bag!
• Of course, there's a $100 VISA gift card floating around in there, too. How handy would that be on your day-trip to the zoo or amusement park?

And finally, we have the What's In Your Baby Beach Bag? 

My daughters and their families are heading to the beach this month. There will be two moms, two dads, and five little ones (God bless them), ages 7, nearly 6, 3, 18 months, and 9 months. They will understand clearly why this bag is a necessity! Here's what's packed inside:

• Babyganics goodies to keep the little ones safe and germ-free (well, as much as that's possible!)
• Jack N' Jill natural tooth products to keep teeth and gums healthy (from newborns on up).
• SheaMoisture baby products to nurture the delicate skin of your baby. 
• Ella's Kitchen will keep them hydrated and satisfied with some awesome smoothies.
• Noyah Natural Lip Products are tossed into the bag for mama, too.
• And, of course, what baby bag is complete without an assortment of Hyland's for infants? There's even some Nerve Tonic thrown in there in case you're having an especially frazzled day!
• Top it all off with another $100 VISA gift card. Didn't I tell you this was an amazing giveaway?!

Not sure which bag you'd like? Good news! You can enter once for EACH BAG! Just click the bag links and hop on over to Hyland's FB page to enter. Cool beans, don't you think? I sure do. Whether we're talking SheaMoisture, Noyah, Jack N' Jill, Ella's Kitchen, Noyah, Goddess Garden, Ishga Organic Skincare, or Hyland's, these are all fantastic summertime picks for natural wellness. What's in your bag? Just make sure it's safe, effective, non toxic, and paraben free.

Contest is open to U.S. only. 18+. 

Good luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hyland's and the above promotional partners. Uses for Hyland's products are based on traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.

A review and a giveaway you don't want to miss!

Disclosure: I received product and/or compensation in exchange for this sponsored post.

Questions for this lovely Review It Wednesday:

1) Do you have dandruff or thinning hair?

2) Is your face dry and starting to show fine lines and wrinkles?

3) Does someone in your family have sensitive skin?

4) Are you losing the war against soap scum and grime?

5) Does springtime congestion keep you up at night?

If you answered 'yes' to any of the above, I have good news for you! I can recommend an effective product for each of the problems listed above. And each product is completely safe and natural!

Are you ready for the big reveal?

Here goes:

1) Radiantly You Tea Tree Shampoo Bar
  Why do I like it?

• Like no-pooing, washing with this shampoo bar eliminates the need for conditioner. It doesn't load up your hair with a bunch of crap (i.e. toxic chemicals and unnecessary fragrances and dyes). After shampooing with the bar, your hair is simply clean. Period.
• The tea tree oil acts as an antiseptic, eliminating dandruff and stimulating new hair growth as the dead skin cells are effectively washed off from the follicles.
• Unlike no-pooing, it lathers beautifully.
• The results are squeaky clean, manageable hair. YES.
• There is no plastic waste. None. No bottle means no bottle. Period. Ahhh.
• It's PERFECT for travel.

2) Radiantly You Antioxidant Facial Moisturizer

Why do I like it?

• It works to nourish skin on a cellular level
• The powerful antioxidants found in Pomegranate seeds and Aloe Vera serve to protect skin from free radicals and toxins.
• It gradually lessens fine lines and wrinkles.
• Skin is softened without the use of chemicals and fake stuff.

3) Radiantly You All Natural Laundry Soap (Available in Sweet Orange, Lavender, and Unscented)

Why do I like it?

• Simply put, it works. My clothes are clean.
• I love the scent of the Sweet Orange, but I like that you have a choice. 
• It's safe for top loading and HE washing machines.
• It's chemical-free. Yippee!!
• The all natural ingredients are perfect for anyone with sensitive skin. No more detergent-related skin rashes!
• One bottle lasts for over 32 wash loads!

4) Radiantly You All Natural Tub Scrub

Why do I like love it?

• I hate to scrub my bathtub. Hate it. But with this tub scrub, the job is so.much.easier. Really. 
• The scent is invigorating. No more toxic bleach nose burns. (Not that I use toxic cleaning products anymore, but I remember what it was like). And the sweet orange scent lingers.
• It's more effective than vinegar and baking soda. (Shhh... don't tell anyone I said that) The tea tree and sweet orange essential oils are antimicrobial, making it effective and safe.
• It really works to remove soap scum and grime and teeny tiny hairs from shaving and everything. Really.
• Everything looks sparkly when I'm done using it. And I don't need gloves to do it!

5) Radiantly You Natural Herbal Decongestant

Why do I like it? Well, I have to be honest here and tell you that I didn't actually have any reason to use this product yet. What can I say? I haven't had a cold or sinus condition. However, I can tell you that at the first sign of a sniffle, I'm reaching for this small jar. The decongestant is petroleum-free and completely safe for the entire family! It helps to ease cold/flu symptoms and sinus/respiratory congestion without the use of any harmful chemicals or toxins. You just put a thin layer of this natural vapor salve on your chest, throat, bottom of your feet or under your nose and, I strongly suspect, relief will come quickly.

The fine folks at Radiantly You are giving away my favorite 3 products to one of you. The only hard part for me is deciding which 3 products to include. So here goes:

The winner will receive 

• All Natural Tub Scrub
• All Natural Laundry Soap (in your choice of scents)
• Tea Tree Shampoo Bar

The giveaway is open Worldwide and will end at 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, April 14th. Winner will be announced on April 15th and will have 48 hours to respond before an alternate winner is chosen. 

Good luck!


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Where would I be without my sponsors? Last day to enter the blogiversary giveaway

Today is the last day to enter The Big 5 Year Blogiversary Giveaway with a prize package valued at over $500! If you haven't entered yet, what are you waiting for? 

I had some really great sponsors for this giveaway, and for that, I'm grateful. I've already given you some insight into some of the prizes and sponsors. I featured Funkins on Friday and interviews with Katie Vance of Wise Wife Soaps on Tuesday and Will Reynolds Young of SKINourishment on Thursday.

Tomorrow, I'll be reviewing some products by Ava Anderson Non-Toxic. We have a $25 gift certificate to Ava Anderson included in the prize package. There's also a $25 gift certificate to Happy Baby Company, which is local to Pittsburgh, but they have a great website as well, and will happily ship merchandise to the winner.

I also decided to throw in a $50 VISA gift card and a couple of copies of my book, VINEGAR FRIDAYS (one for the winner, one for a friend). Other books in the giveaway include my friend, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino's PERCOLATE. I'm part way through the book right now and am loving it! Elizabeth is sending two books as well -- one for the winner and one for sharing. Elizabeth exudes generosity and does her best to make sure everyone around her is the best ever, too. Just visit her community, The Best Ever You, to see what I mean.

 
There are also two books for the kiddos in the prize package, as award winning children's author, 
Lynne Dempsey, is sending a copy of both of her books to the winner. Her first book, TAKE THE DOG OUT, just won the prestigious Readers' Favorite 2014 International Book Awards! Congratulations, Lynne. Also included is her second book, TAKE THE DOG OUT: NUMBERS.

In addition to the basket of goodies from Wise Wife Soaps, there are a few other collections in the prize package. SoapBox Soaps is sending a trio of products including a bar of soap, liquid hand soap, and a body wash. I reviewed their products a couple of months ago. Click here to find out what I think of their soaps and their company.

Natural Products Network has offered to send a mystery basket of natural beauty products valued at $50. How much fun is that? In addition to all the other goodies the winner will receive, they'll get one package in the mail that will be like a birthday present -- surprises inside!

Of course, I would be remiss if I didn't mention a company whose mamas have been one of my biggest supporters throughout the past five years -- Earth Mama Angel Baby® . When I told them it was my blogiversary, they didn't hesitate to offer something for the prize package. The lucky winner will receive the Herbal First Aid Bundle from EMAB. 

The Herbal First Aid Bundle includes

• Organic Milkmaid Tea (perfect for bouts of gas, bloating, heartburn, or indigestion whether you're pregnant, nursing, or neither)
• Natural Nipple Butter (great for rashes anywhere on the body or even as a lip balm)
• Angel Baby Bottom Balm (they even tout this as good for new tattoos, so creativity is the key if you want to use this on anything else but your baby's bottom)
• New Mama Bottom Spray (spray away the sting of shaving, sunburn, whatever... while perfect for a new mama after delivery, it's perfect for a whole lot more)
•  Happy Mama Spray (great at fending off nausea, but I keep it on my desk to spray throughout the day because, hey, it just makes me happy!)
• Mama-To-Be Tea Sampler (four teas guaranteed to treat whatever ails you -- within reason, of course)
• All packaged in a lovely organic cotton tote

This bundle alone makes entering a no brainer.

The fun doesn't stop here. The prize package also includes goodies from HankyBook, Bandy Woodworks, Holistic Parenting Magazine, Petbrosia, and Eat Cleaner. 

What a way to celebrate 5 years of sharing myself with you, the best of the best when it comes to blog communities. Good luck with the giveaway, everyone. I wish I could pull an Oprah and give everything to everybody, but, let's face it... I'm not Oprah. But for one of you, I just might resemble Santa Claus! Click here for your chance to win.

Ever thankful for my sponsors and all of you,

The Big 5 Year Blogiversary Giveaway!

What do you get when you combine 

16 awesome sponsors and a 5 year blogiversary? 

A GIANT GIVEAWAY!

Sponsored by 

Natural Products Network

and

Earth Mama Angel Baby

with donated prizes from:

Funkins

Holistic Parenting Magazine

Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino

Wise Wife Soaps

SKINourishment

Happy Baby Company

Ava Anderson Non-Toxic

 HankyBook

Soapbox Soaps

Lynne Dempsey

BANDY Woodworks

Petbrosia

Eat Cleaner

So here's the deal. I launched this blog on August 20, 2009. Since then, the community has grown and changed. I am ever grateful to all the new members, and enormously thankful to those of you who've been with me from the start (and have chosen to stick around!). 

To honor all of you, I joined with the above sponsors to offer you a one-of-a-kind giveaway. Unfortunately, and sadly, because of some of the sponsors stipulations, this giveaway is open to those of you in the US only. Of course, if my Canadian friends, and there are quite a few of you, have US connections, you can always enter and have your prizes shipped to a US address.

Rather than giving away various items to various people, this year, I'm offering the entire prize package to ONE lucky community member. The winner will be chosen via Random.org and Rafflecopter and announced here on the blog on Wednesday, September 3rd. I will also email the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond. If I do not receive a reply by then, an alternate winner will be chosen. Fair enough?

And to sweeten the pot, I am including a $50 VISA gift card, taking the value of the giveaway to over $500! 

Here are the prizes:

• Natural Products Network -- a mystery box of natural beauty products valued at $50
• Earth Mama Angel Baby -- Herbal First Aid Bundle
• Funkins -- 5 Funkins (cloth napkins for kids)
• Holistic Parenting Magazine -- a one year subscription
• Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino of the Best Ever You Network -- 2 copies of her inspirational book, Percolate (1 for you and 1 for a friend)
• Wise Wife Soaps -- a basket of toxic-free goodies, including soaps, a lavender roll on perfume, spicy bay rum roll on perfume, and lavender beeswax lotion
• SKINourishment -- a $25 gift certificate
• Happy Baby Company -- a $25 gift certificate
• Ava Anderson Non Toxic -- a $25 gift certificate 
• HankyBook -- a three-pack of HankyBooks  
• Soapbox Soaps -- body wash, liquid soap, and a bar of soap
• Lynne Dempsey -- 2 books signed by the author -- Take the Dog Out (#1 Best Seller in Children's Pet Books) and Numbers! Take the Dog Out (Volume Two)
• BANDY Woodworks -- Party of Four hardwood rack for wine bottle and four glasses (wine and glasses not included)
• Petbrosia -- a 3 lb. bag of customized dog or cat food
• Eat Cleaner -- a 32 ct. bag of travel wipes and an 8 oz. bottle of fruit and vegetable wash
• Green Grandma -- 2 copies of Vinegar Fridays (1 for you and 1 for a friend) and a $50 VISA card

Didn't I tell you it was an awesome giveaway?! Enter on the Rafflecopter below. The contest runs through midnight on September 2, 2014. Entering is simple. You get one entry for each page you like or account you follow. Grab 1 or all 32 entries. Then get an extra 10 for sharing the giveaway on Twitter and another 10 for commenting below. While I don't usually do mandatory entries, I'm making an exception for this giveaway and am requiring everyone who enters to join the Green Grandma FB community. For those of you who are already part of the community, this is a freebie for you.

I hope you will discover some amazing new products by visiting the sponsors' websites.

Have fun and 

Good Luck!

When you're done with all these entries, make sure you enter to win 

a $500 Southwest Gift Card by clicking here.

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Disclaimer: No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. Winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsors will be responsible for product shipment to winner of this sweepstakes. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest, or Instagram. Contact greengrandma@comcast.net if you have any additional questions or comments.