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ecoSTORE USA – Dramatically lowered prices (permanently)!

02-01-2012 ** Categories: Baby, Health and Beauty, Product Reviews /

A few weeks ago I posted my ecoSTORE USA baby wash review. I especially loved their Baby Body Wash formulation, and have read good things about their fabric softener as well. (If you are using Tide or other mainstream fabric softeners, I suggest that you do some research into those products and see if you don’t immediately want to stop using them.) I loved everything about the ecoSTORE USA products we reviewed, from the cute packaging to the subtle herbal scents.

As of today ecoSTORE USA has permanently reduced all of their pricing by upwards of 50%. This includes products in all categories, including the Baby and Pet Care products that I reviewed items from as well as their Household and Personal Care lines. ecoSTORE USA’s products were already competitively priced against other eco-friendly brands and this really pushes them to the top in my opinion. I love that they are working to make truly safe family products available to everyone, regardless of income.

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I was not in any way compensated for this post – The news was just too great not to share. If you haven’t made the switch to natural, toxin-free personal care products, this is a great time to start!

Keep your family safe and clean with ecoSTORE USA

01-03-2012 ** Categories: Baby, Health and Beauty, Product Reviews / Tags: ,

My family received the Baby Body Wash and Herbal Fresh Dog Shampoo to review, and we love the both! At just $8.50, the Baby Body Wash is competitively priced against mainstream baby products but much safer. You have probably heard by now about the drama with a popular baby bath care brand… ecoSTORE USA’s products contain no parabens, no dyes, no artifical perfumes, not to mention no formaldehyde, something that was recently found in that popular brand’s formula. ecoSTORE USA discloses all ingredients on their website.ecoSTORE USA Natural Dog Shampoo

With ingredient selection, we take a precautionary approach. This means if there is any doubt about the safety of an ingredient, we find a safer alternative. That is why ecoSTORE USA remains completely transparent to its customers … and competitors … by listing each and every ingredient contained in the products we manufacture.

ecoSTORE USA’s Baby Body Wash smells and works great. We used ours for shampoo as well as body wash and Sebastian’s curls always came out lovely. :)

The Herbal Fresh Shampoo for dogs is fabulous as well. Dogs spend a lot of time licking themselves so it really is important to skip the chemicals! Like their baby items, ecoSTORE USA’s dog products are affordably priced, maybe even cheaper than the more mainstream options. I really love how budget-friendly everything on their site is. I am a firm believer that no one should have to pay extra just to keep their families safe.

Glasses USA Eyeglasses Review & Discounts

12-30-2011 ** Categories: Fashion and Shopping, Health and Beauty / Tags:

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I know firsthand that when you’re on a tight budget, contacts or new prescription glasses can easily be pushed to the bottom of your necessities list. It’s easy to make do with that old pair of beater glasses, even if they are an older prescription or just plain ugly. Buying glasses from your doctor’s office can be super expensive and the selection is often small and outdated. Luckily, GlassesUSA.com offers affordable eyewear with just a click. Glasses USA understands that seeing properly shouldn’t be a luxury.

I received a pair of eyeglasses to review and I am very happy with them! The site offered many options to choose from and even has a “Try on” feature that allows you to see how each pair will look on your face, helping you buy glasses online with confidence. The virtual try-on was very helpful and is ultimately how I based my decision of which frames to select. I love that this pair has just enough vintage flair to keep me looking stylish no matter what I’m wearing. For just $10 extra you can add on a protective lens coating, and they offer prescription sunglasses as well. Typing in my prescription and checking out was a breeze and standard delivery was very quick.

Along with high quality frames and lenses, Glasses USA offers a 110% lowest price guarantee and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. They also have a refer-a-friend program which allows you to earn $30 for each referral’s first purchase, and they offer exclusive discounts via Facebook and Twitter.

Current specials: Take 30% off any pair of eyeglasses and get free US shipping with the code Holiday11. You can also get 10% off of any order using the code Blog10. Happy shopping!

Review and GIVEAWAY: Harvey Prince AGELESS Fragrance

12-27-2011 ** Categories: Health and Beauty, Product Reviews / Tags: ,

This giveaway is now closed ~ Congratulations, Sujaan!

I recently received a set of fragrances by Harvey Prince to review. While great for all seasons, I found these scents to be a great pick-me-up for winter. Just a dab lasts all day long and best of all, all of their fragrances are completely free of parabens and toxins. As a mom, having a totally safe go-to scent is important, and I love that I can confidently recommend this brand to my readers.

Who is Harvey Prince?

Our mother is our inspiration: she radiates warmth and turns heads wherever she goes. Harvey Prince is a salute to breathing magic into every moment, and taking on every day with confidence. We hope your new fragrance will bring out the magic you have inside of you.

Harvey Prince fragrance review

Harvey Prince scents are crafted using high-quality, eco-friendly ingredients. Most mainstream perfumes are loaded with chemicals – When you see “fragrance” listed on any product, that term is completely unregulated and is often the most toxic component in beauty items. Harvey Prince fragrances contain NO parabens, phthalates, PCBs, BPAs, GMOs, or sulfates. I am constantly cuddling my son, not to mention nursing and sharing a bed with him, so having a safe scent is very important to me. (Those chemicals can stay in your body for years – It is recommended that you start avoiding them before you even think about trying to conceive. They are especially dangerous for little developing bodies but by no means safe for adults either.) I love that Harvey Prince cares about their customers and the environment as well as their product. The result is a guilt-free everyday fragrance.

I spent a few weeks sampling six of Harvey Prince’s fabulous scents and trying to determine my favorite. After lots of smelling and much deliberation, my husband and toddler helped me decide on my fave fragrance. (Sebastian loves to smell things for me – He even has a baby sign to ask for a sniff.) It was close, but our top pick was… AGELESS.

About Ageless

You can read more about the science of Harvey Prince anti-age perfume – I just love the way it smells! The scent is mostly light, slightly fruity and floral, but just musky enough to smell grown-up. Ageless uses pink grapefruit and mango to counteract smells of aging, and also carries notes of jasmine, tuberose, ylang ylang, and sandalwood.

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Why did I spend so much time choosing my favorite Harvey Prince fragrance? Because I am giving away a bottle!

Win a bottle of Harvey Prince’s AGELESS anti-age perfume

Win a bottle of Ageless by Harvey Prince!Harvey Prince is giving one 1.7 oz bottle of Ageless anti-age perfume to one Alternative Housewife reader!

To enter: Leave one comment per entry. Mandatory entry must be completed for any other entries to count. I will randomly select the winner at the end of the day – Midnight PST – on January 9, 2012. Start off the new year with a lovely new safe & eco-friendly perfume!

Mandatory entry:

- ‘Like’ Harvey Prince on Facebook and/or Follow Harvey Prince on Twitter. (You may do both for two entries – Please leave one comment for each.)

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- ‘Like’ Alternative Housewife on Facebook.

- Tweet about this giveaway with a link back to this post. (You may use the button at the bottom of this post.) You may tweet once per day up to five total tweets.

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That’s up to 10 entries per person – Be sure to leave a separate comment for each! Good luck and thanks for reading.♥

I received a set of Harvey Prince scents for the purpose of this review – All opinions are completely my own. This giveaway is sponsored by Harvey Prince.

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