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Organic Bug Control with EcoSMART Giveaway!!

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I have told you about EcoSMART before. It is one of my favorite eco-friendly companies! I have used many of their products and am always very pleased. EcoSMART was the first company to apply modern science to essential plant oils — creating the first 100% safe pesticides. Their products are based on the natural defenses that plants and trees have used for their self protection against insects and pathogens for millenia – essential oils.

So, this summer as my fruit trees were bursting with all kinds of wonderful treasures to go in my belly and in my freezer I went out to find that they were already covered in worms. Eeeeekkkk! That just wouldn’t do. I couldn’t let the worms have all my fruit. I just couldn’t. So, I turned to EcoSMART Garden Insect Killer. It works instantly, is totally environmentally safe. You can even use the insect killer and harvest your fruit on the same day…because it isn’t harmful at all, it’s just a great organic bug control

garden insect killer Another product that we use constantly is the EcoSMART Insect Repellent for personal use. This summer Erin has been working as a park ranger at our local lake. BUG CITY! She carries and uses the insect repellent every day. Some of the other park rangers have commented on how she never gets bug bites and when she showed them what she uses and told them why, they have all started using it as well. Their natural bug spray is safe to use on you and your children!

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Keeps bugs away for hours and is safe for the entire family. We don’t use DEET or other synthetic chemicals -our powerful, all-natural formula is made from organic plant oils, and repels mosquitoes, ticks, gnats and other annoying pests for hours.

EcoSMART would like to thank The Post-It Place readers for supporting their company by offering a great giveaway. One lucky reader will win any product or product bundle of their choice.

TO ENTER:

Visit EcoSMART and check out all of the great products that they have to offer. Leave a comment stating which product you would really like to try.

This giveaway is open to residents of the United States only.

All entries must be received by 11:59 PM EST on August 18 , 2010.

Winner will be selected via random drawing and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail or another winner will be selected.

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I was in no way compensated for this post. EcoSMART did provide some of the information and is also providing product for the giveaway. All opinions stated are those of my own and were in no way influenced by any outside source.

Hydrate Your Skin

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May 122010

Lately, I have been sharing with you some of the products from Caribbean Solutions. Today, I want to talk moisture. I have very dry skin…especially in the winter and the summer. And as you know, during the summer you want your skin to look fabulous since more of it shows than in the winter. I have tried MANY different lotions over the years, but the moisturizing line from Caribbean Solutions has been the best by far. I love the way their moisturizers feel and smell. They aren’t overly heavy, they aren’t greasy, yet they have staying power. My skin feels great for hours after using any of their moisturizers.

Included in Caribbean Solutions line to moisturize and hydrate your skin to help fight aging is:

You can now fight skin aging through nourishment and hydration with this rich crème that has generous amounts of Shea and Cocoa Butters, known for their ability to penetrate areas of the body that have consistently dry spots and bring the luster back, as well as nourish the tissue. Shea Butter has soothing, moisturizing, and protective effects. The Natural Latex contained in Shea Butter prevents certain sun allergies. It also helps cell regeneration and capillary circulation. This favors the healing of small wounds, skin cracks, and skin ulcers. All assets found in Shea Butter fight the skin aging process. Apply daily and liberally to your face, elbows, knees, heels and any place on the body that tends to be drier than normal.

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Their Natural Kukui Body Silk consists of ORGANIC ALOE LEAF, kukui pod oil, rosehips oil, and squalene oil from olives, along with other rich, tropical ingredients shown to replenish your skin with the moisture it needs to remain youthful and healthy. Drying elements, such as the sun and wind, chlorine and salt, dry heat from furnaces, and dry air from air conditioners cause the skin to age due to dehydration. Body Silk HEALS the skin by hydrating it immediately. Dry skin is dead skin / moist skin is young skin. Use Kukui Body Silk twice daily to replenish valuable nutrients and halt the skin’s aging process.

By combining ORGANIC Ocean Sea Plants from Hawaii and ORGANIC Aloe Vera, PLUS squalene oil from olives, we have created an anti-aging – moisturizing crème for the skin called BODY SATIN. The seaplant extracts are shown to have skin cleansing and bleaching effects, aiding in the removal of dead skin cells. Squalene oil and Aloe Vera are known for their moisturizing capabilities, heat elimination form the skin, and overall healing abilities. We use Melon extracts to reduce puffiness in the skin and also aid in skin hydration and tissue elasticity. Moist skin is young skin–dry skin is old skin. BODY SATIN caresses your skin while reviving its youthful look and glow. Use year round for optimum results.

I absolutely love all of their moisturizers but have to say that the Body Satin is my favorite. I could wallow in the stuff. Talk about luxurious! It makes my skin look and feel fabulous..and it smells wonderful. And the body butter is fabulous for elbows, knees, heels, as well as for the face. LOVE it!

Caribbean Solutions is also safe for the environment and is never tested on animals. They are a company with a conscience. At Caribbean Solutions, they realize that the ability to achieve their goals will continue only if they sustain their core belief in maintaining the integrity of their initial mission statement. That core belief is the foundation of their commitment to you.

The CARIBBEAN SOLUTIONS Commitment to Sustainable Excellence:

1. REALLY NATURAL – All Caribbean Solutions products are free of harmful chemicals such as parabens; synthetics; petroleum derivatives; artificial fragrances; and are 100% natural.

2. ECO AND MARINE SAFE – We use only recyclable materials for packaging, ingredients are plant and mineral based, and there is NO testing on animals.

3. LUXURY & BEAUTY – All products are luxuriously smooth in texture and in scent. The products contain natural anti-aging ingredients, anti-oxidants, emollients, skin conditioners, and vitamins.

4. CUSTOMER HONESTY – Always use true communication through marketing and advertising, giving all ingredient listings and true benefits of usage.

CARIBBEAN SOLUTIONS IS 100% COMMITTED TO BEING THE FINEST ECO-NATURAL BRAND OF PERSONAL SUN & SKIN CARE ON THE MARKET-AND ON OUR PRISTINE PLANET.

Springfully SoftLips

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Apr 172010

I am so excited!!! Softlips has a FABULOUS new line…and it has tints! AND SPF!!!

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I have loved Softlips for years. I just like the way it makes my lips feel…well…soft. Yes, I truly have a way with words today don’t I? But it is the truth. And now the Mentholatum Company, marketer of the USDA-certified organic Softlips® PURE lip conditioning balm, is expanding its natural lip care line with the launch of new Softlips® PURE 100% Natural. The premium products couple 100% natural ingredients with light pleasant flavors and are available in several varieties – lip polish with a light coconut scent as well as lip glosses, lip butter and tinted balms, with a light vanilla-berry scent. All products are free from preservatives, phthalates, sulfates, parabens, mineral oil and gluten.

Softlips® PURE 100% Natural includes:

Softlips® PURE 100% Natural Lip Butter – tube applicator that provides hydrating SPF 15 protection for very dry lips with zinc oxide, shea butter, jojoba seed oil, beeswax (suggested retail price of $4.99)
Softlips® PURE 100% Natural Lip Gloss – a tube applicator that provides natural, glossy color with high shine in three shades – Shell Pink, Natural Honesty and Coral Charm – with natural seed oils and beeswax and provides hydrating SPF 15 protection for dry lips with zinc oxide (suggested retail price of $4.99)
Softlips® PURE 100% Natural Lip Tint – a balm/stick applicator that provides sheer, tinted color in three shades – Shell Pink, Natural Honesty and Coral Charm – with beeswax, coconut oil and other natural ingredients and provides hydrating SPF 15 protection for dry lips with zinc oxide (suggested retail price of $3.99)
Softlips® PURE 100% Natural Lip Polish – provides natural exfoliation for lips with organic coconut flakes and sugar and deeply moisturizes lips with bees wax and natural seed oils like safflower, mango and castor seed (suggested retail price of $5.99)

Softlips® PURE 100% Natural lip care products are available in the Naturals/Organic section at Target stores nationwide.

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Stephanie and Lacie were both over and we ended up just having a Pucker Party. We pampered our puckers and tried out all the new products that Softlips has to offer. Our resounding favorite? The Softlips® PURE 100% Natural Lip Polish. WOW, it truly does polish your lips, exfoliating all of the dead skin off…leaving lips soft and supple. It also smells and tastes wonderful, like a fresh summer day.

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The girls are just as crazy about Softlips as I am …of course with boyfriends in the picture for both of them they like to keep their lips pucker ready. Lacie is trying the Softlips® PURE 100% Natural Lip Tint in Shell Pink.

Thanks to Softlips you have the opportunity to enter to win the entire line of Softlips® PURE 100% Natural lip care products!!

TO ENTER: Leave a comment telling about your most memorable kissable moment. All entries must be received by April 23rd, 2010 at 5 PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address.Winner will be selected via random drawing.
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The Country Party!

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Jan 222010

Kelli and Jyl will be in Nashville! We have worked hard to set up a really fun gathering for anyone attending the conference and/or bloggers that live near Nashville on Thursday, February 4th.

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The Country {INN}troduction Blog Party will be at Country Inns and Suites in Goodlettsville, TN on Thursday evening from 7 PM until approximately 11 PM. Country Inns and Suites will provide transportation to and from the Gaylord Hotel from 6 pm until midnight and also offers the {INN}troduction Party attendees free parking during the event!The transportation will work like this: To catch the first shuttle, just be at the Cascades entrance of the Gaylord at 6PM. Miss the first one or want to grab something to eat, change clothes, whatever…the shuttle will be there every 45 minutes. So, 6:00…6:45…7:30, etc. That way you don’t have to stand around waiting. You will know when you can catch a ride. And, you can return whenever as well all the way up till Midnight…then we turn into pumpkins and the shuttle will be no more.

Emily, the face of Country Inns and Suites will be in attendance to talk to us about our wants as bloggers and their wants in Social Media from a Corporate view. Emily is not only THE corporate contact for Country Inns and Suites, but she runs their Twitter account (@countryinns).

Heidi and Dave of Axiom PR will also be in attendance to talk with us about their tips and wishes from a Marketing Company’s point of view.

The Country Inns and Suites will have a conference room available simply for us to give out and receive swag! So, if you have been racking your brain to think of another way to represent your company to hundreds of influential bloggers during the conference weekend, this is your chance! Even if you aren’t bringing any swag make sure you swing by the room to pick up your bag of goodies to take home. You will be thrilled with some of the great things we have to offer you.

Country Inns and Suites will be running a room special for $69.99 per night for up to 4 adults! Unfortunately we have to do things the old fashioned way and you actually have to use the phone. All you have to do is call the property– 615 851 4444–and ask for the Country Inn(troduction) Party rate. It is $69.99 for a standard guest room. They are ready to take calls and get you the rate!

Country Inns and Suites, Jyl and Kelli will be hosting a Twitter Party on Jan 26th from 8-9 EST… more details and a sign-up list to follow soon!

If you wish to attend, please fill out the following form to R.S.V.P for the event. Oh, BTW… the party is FREE! If the form below is not loading correctly you can send an e-mail to thepost-itplace @ hotmail . com with your name and e-mail address in order to RSVP.

We will be giving away a 2 night stay to any Country Inns and Suites as a door prize! How awesome is that?

There is even more! Country Bobs (@countrybobs)will be offering door prizes! 2 winners will each receive a Country Bob’s Gift Set:

AND, they will be supplying sauces galore for all attendees to try on some good old fashioned Southern Style BBQ sandwiches!

Firefly Vodka (@Fireflyvodka) will also be supplying drinks at the party. That folks is why we provide the transportation! We want everyone to be able to have a good time.

Created in South Carolina, distilled 4 times, infused with tea grown locally…they are a huge hit and continue to amaze everyone that tries Firefly Vodkas!

For those non-alcoholic drinkers we will have Steaz Organic Teas available (@steaz) .

Steaz, The Healthy Beverage Company (www.steaz.com ) is the maker of USDA Certified Organic and Fair Trade Certified Steaz Organic Iced Teaz, Steaz Sparkling Green Teas, Steaz Diet Sparkling Green Teas, and Steaz Energy, named Energy Drink of the Year by BevNet.com. Steaz is dedicated to developing products and practices that benefit people, planet, and profits. Strong community involvement, offsetting the carbon emissions, being Fair TradeTM Certified and USDA Certified Organic are all key elements of who Steaz is as a company and as part of the global community.

AND, we will also have the NEW to the US Sweetbird! (@sweetbirdusa)

Sweetbird is a 100% all natural smoothie. Not quite juice, not quite fruit, this delicious blend sits happily between the two. It has not officially been launched in the US yet, meaning that the attendees of the Country Inn(troduction) party will be the first to get a sip of the new Sweetbird in three flavors, Mango & Orange, Apple & Blackcurrant and Pineapple & Passionfruit. They are vegan and vegetarian friendly too…meaning they are a perfect fit in all of our lives.

Are you a connoisseur of wine? We have you covered as well!

Cohutta Springs Winery located right here in my backyard almost is supplying several different wines for your sipping pleasure.

So, lots of food (BBQ, beans, slaw, etc…lots of drinks….AND (yes, there is even more) for those of you with a sweet tooth. Country Inns and Suites will be providing us with their famous hot, fresh baked cookies. Yummm! I don’t know about you…but I can’t wait!