Organic: the better option and safer...

I want safe foods for my family and I. I have been more and more careful with what I buy, and what "kinds" of foods I choose. Organic foods, ones that aren't loaded with pesticides or chemical, but that are naturally grown...are better, no doubt. I think our health and digestion is much better off when we choose healthier and safer foods to eat. Check out this video from Earthbound Farms:

Organic - Food, Farming and Health from Earthbound Farm on Vimeo.

jenerations Baby (hair and body care products)

My kids all have sensitive skin, and so I have to be careful what types of lotions, soaps, shampoos, etc. that I chose to use with them. I was excited to review a natural and organic line from Mom-Invented jenerations baby. I received the Seriously Sensitive Shampoo/Bodywash and the Hair gel for review.

Lately I have opted to give Cole his baths in our sink. This saves water, and it is easier on our back. I am not so sure it saves too much water, though, because he is loving to splash! Anyway, I tried out the Shampoo/body wash from jenerations baby, and we loved it! The smell is wonderful, and it is so gentle on his little skin. I love that jenerations baby is safe for my children's precious skin~no sulfates, parabens or tea tree oil and lavender. I recently found out that lavender can disrupt a child's hormone levels. Did you know that?
jenerations baby is a line of organic body and hair care products for babies and children founded by mompreneur Jennifer Reilly. Jennifer is a salon owner, and wanted to develop products to perform to salon standards, all the while being safe for children's skin~especially her own two children. The jenerations baby line is completely hypoallergenic (which totally excites me), physician-tested and includes two versions of children’s shampoo/body wash, detangling conditioner, moisturizing lotion, and even hair gel, all made with only the safest natural and organic ingredients.
Cole is really excited about the jenerations baby shampoo/wash, and our family gives the products two thumbs up! jenerations Baby Shampoo/Body wash is retailed at $13/8.5 oz. bottle. Nathaniel, my 11 year old, used the hair gel in his hair. It looked and worked great! NO offensive smell, no super crunchy hair, and it looked great in his hair. Another great product and made naturally and organically.

Products are available at http://www.jenerationsbaby.com/ , buy buy Baby, http://www.babiesrus.com/ and many other stores throughout the U.S.

Enter to win!
The company has offered to sponsor a giveaway for my readers! One winner will receive a duo set of shampoo/conditioner. This giveaway is open to residents of the USA (bloggers/non-bloggers), and will end on November 25th, 2009. TO ENTER: go to the website and find out something you find interesting about the company/products. For an additional entry, you can "become a friend of jenerations baby on facebook". You can come back once each day throughout the contest and enter again by just leaving a friendly comment relevant to the contest, but you MUST do the first entry.
**For extra chances you can: blog this contest, add my button to your site, subscribe to my blog, twitter this contest, and/or visit everyday and add another friendly comment. Lots of chances to win! Don't forget to put the extra comments for the "extra" work. Good luck!**

This review was sponsored by jenerations Baby. They have supplied me with free product to keep for my personal opinion and option to share with my readers. I was not compensated for my time or written review.

Give your kids healthier choices with Earthbound Farm this school year! (plus a contest)

It can be a challenge to send healthy options in our kid's lunches, whether it is to school, or for a picnic lunch. I know it can be hard to send fruits that are easy to eat (like cut up) and trying to keep them fresh! I was recently sent some samples from Earthbound Farm, and these products are not only healthy, but they stay fresh and taste super! From the samples, I had the baby carrots and the apple slices. I think it is great that Earthbound Farms offers individually wrapped apples and carrots in a single serving bag. This is so convenient and your child has their own bag of goodies. I was surprised that the apples and carrots stayed fresh, and didn't lose the coloring. The carrots and the apples were Very fresh, and crunchy! Best of all, my kids had no complaints when I handed them their "healthier" part of their picnic lunch. I am a big promoter of the Earthbound Farms Organic products. Our family buys the Spinach and Mixed salads all the time~ weekly, in fact, and we love the quality leaves! Now, you can get individual salads for when you are headed to the office, or a day trip. It sure is better than picking up a fast food meal, and healthier, too!

These lunch options are certified organic, fresh and ready to drop in a bag, bento box, tote or briefcase:
Organic Apple Slices – These fresh, crunchy apple slices are the perfect size and ready to eat. (5 2oz bags for $3.99)
Organic Mini-Peeled Carrots snack pack – (10 2oz bags for $2.99)
Organic Carrot Dippers with Ranch Dressing – This perfect combination will help sneak in that serving of veggies at lunch (3 packs for $2.89)
Grab & Go Salads: Caesar Salad, Mixed Baby Greens or Baby Spinach Kits ($3.69 a box and includes salad, dressing, topping, fork and the clamshell package can be used as a bowl)
Organic Raisin snack packs – A sweet treat in a little box (6 1.5oz boxes for $2.99)

I would highly suggest picking up the Earthbound Farms certified organic lunch options at your grocery store. These products are great for you and your kids! These would make a great "after school snack" for your kids, too!

Earthbound Farms has recently launched a web-based contest seeking quotes from children for the inside of its clamshell salad labels. Kids will be encouraged to submit quotes thanking those who purchase organic for helping protect the future. If you’re interested in posting this contest on your site for your readers participation please let me know.

For each child’s quote that is chosen, they have the opportunity to win:
1. A $500 US Savings Bond for your child’s future education

2. A $500 donation in your child’s name to their choice of one of these dedicated nonprofit environmental organizations:American ForestsBeyond PesticidesEnvironmental Working GroupHealthy Child Healthy World Natural Resources Defense CouncilOrganic Farming Research FoundationPesticide Action Network North AmericaUnion of Concerned Scientists

3. Winning quotes will appear on the back of our new salad labels and on the Earthbound Farm website!
They have switched to post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic for their salad containers, and they are designing new labels that carry the PCR symbol. Winning quotes will appear on the back of those labels, and on their website, too. They will select a new winner every month through the end of 2009!
To enter the contest, visit Earthbound Farms Kids quote contest
This contest is open to legal US residents who submit their entry with the permission of their parent or guardian, and who are 17 years of age or under at that time. Winning quotes will be identified by first name, age, and city/state on the Earthbound Farm website and on package labels. Parents or guardians must provide their name, e-mail address and daytime phone number in case their child’s entry is a winner. Either adult or child must provide their Social Security Number to receive their prize and register their bond. Earthbound Farm respects your privacy; we won’t share your personal information with anyone else.

K9 Cuisine! All around, Super!

My dog, Lena (half Pug, half Japanese Chin) loves to play. She is a very smart dog, and knows her toys by name. Seriously, we tell her to go get _(name of pet)_ and she will go find it. It is quite comical, and she really enjoys playing with her toys.
Lena got a new toy to try out from K9 Cuisine. This toy is a 22 inch plush caterpillar. This caterpillar is very big, even longer/bigger than Lena! The plush toy is very colorful and has two noise-makers on each end: duck call and squeaker. The caterpillar jingles and has ropes for legs. I think this toy is made very well, and I don't plan any "surgeries" in my future. (I have had to operate/sew up Lena's toys in the past due to injury from extended playtime).

We have named Lena's new toy Pillar, and she loves it! She loves chasing after it as we throw it down the steps to the family room. She runs down there, and carries her Pillar back up stairs. I am surprised that she can carry this big toy, and can manage to somewhat keep it away from us.

Lena is very happy with her new toy, and we applaud K9 Cuisine for having such a super toy for dogs! Lena will get many, MANY hours of playtime with her new pal.

We also received dog food for our dog to review. I can't rave enough about K9 Cuisine's dog food! Lena eats the food as if it tasted like candy. She anxiously waits by her dish each day to get more. What I love most about K9 Cuisine's premium dog food is that it is made with natural foods, and not fillers or chemicals. K9 Cuisine cares about what our pets eat, and I appreciate that my dog gets the best with their products! It is a special bonus that Lena loves their food, too. She leads me to believe she is starving...because she eats the food so quickly.

I got a K9 scoop for the dog food, and that was a fun surprise, too! No more using Lena's dish, or my hands to feed her. Included in my order was a sample of the Legacy Dog food, and Lena loved that treat, too!

I also ordered the Lavender - Deodorizing Spritz and the Lavender and Mint Buddy Wash Pet Shampoo. The shampoo was wonderful~cleaned Lena very well and smelled great, too! The ingredients in the shampoo were easy to read: meaning...no harsh chemicals in that either! I felt like the shampoo was good enough for me to use (if I want to). I tried the Deodorizing Spritz on Lena, and she wasn't too fond of it. I think she felt a little threatened by it, or like she was in trouble for something. I think the spritz smells great, though, and I use it on her bed pillow.

K9 Cuisine offers many products for Dogs and Cats! You can find grooming products, food for cats and dogs, toys, supplements, travel supplies, stain/odor control and more! Check it out!

Thanks to Family Review Network, I was able to be apart of the review for K9 Cuisine! I am a big-time fan of their products and I HIGHLY recommend them to you!! Thank you K9 Cuisine for caring so much for our pets to offer only the best for them!

For the month of August ONLY~~

K9 Cuisine and Nature’s Instinct are giving away one free bag of Nature’s Instinct Organic dog food, if you use the code Instinct-e-0709…What a great deal~ YOUR DOG WILL LOVE YOU MORE!!

Sparklehearts (Organic Skincare) Review and Giveaway!

I love when Moms invent a great product that not only works great, but it is safe to use with our children. Moms know what is best, right? I was very anxious to review the new line of bath products from Sparklehearts! I was sent a bottle of Shine Shampoo and Rainbow Soft Conditioner. I love the smell, and so do my children! I think it smells like a sweet berry, like strawberries. We use the Shampoo every bath time, and the kids love pumping the soap into their own hands. The Shampoo lathers well, and after one pump, I even have enough to wash their ears and neck.
I love the Sparklehearts products because they are free of harmful ingredients that many other hair care, and body products carry. Sparklehearts products have real and natural ingredients like Shea Butter, coconut, essential oils, green tea extract and more. I can feel confident that the ingredients won't hurt my kids, or be harmful on their skin.
The other Sparklehearts product I tried was the Rainbow Soft Conditioner. I am also very impressed with it! My daughter's hair can get so snarly, especially in the morning after sleeping. She has such curly hair. I love putting the Rainbow Soft conditioner in her hair because it makes her hair silky-smooth. I think that the name is very fitting, because it does what it says..."soft." It even keeps her hair more manageable after hours of sleeping on it! That is impressive!
Sparklehearts was created by Moms for their daughters. After having a hard time finding good hair care products for their daughters, Hilary Orr and Darcy McMahon, researched and designed the Sparklehearts line. Hilary's daughter came up with the name, and it is quite fitting for the natural, chemical-free products!
Another great feature of the Sparklehearts products is they are USA made, never tested on animals and are packaged bottles using 100% post-consumer recycled materials. There are currently five Sparklehearts products to choose from: Shine Shampoo and Rainbow Soft Conditioner (I tested these two, and I absolutely love them....and so do my kids)!, Peace Out No Knots Hair Detangler, Bubbling Blooms Body Wash and Sweet Hearts Sparkly Body Lotion. Each of Sparklehearts products are $12.49.
Sparklehearts website can be a fun place for girls to check out for more than the products they carry! Girls can also log on to sparklehearts.com to read about their products, become a fan of them on Facebook or create their own Sparkleheart design, or create a Sparkleheart e-card. The free design program makes it easy for anyone to create their own colorful, personalized design. When they’re finished, users can either save it to their computer to use as wallpaper, or print it onto an iron-on transfer for a one-of-a-kind T-shirt!
Want to win some Sparklehearts? You can enter to win one of the 5 products available. Please go to the Sparklehearts site and pick out your favorite, or the one you would like to try most. For an extra chance to win, you can become a fan of theirs on facebook. (you can also do the "extra credits" I offer for my giveaways~see past contests). This contest is open to those in the USA and will end on June 30th.

Celebrate Life with Truffles!! ~Chocolate giveaway!!

I don't know what it is, but lately, I just love chocolate. I really didn't get cravings for chocolate, or really felt like I "need" chocolate. Things have changed. I admit, I love and crave chocolate. I think Family Review Network knew I was craving chocolates, because I was asked and selected to review for the company Celebrate Life Nutrition! I was sent some wonderful chocolate samples that were going to work for my good! I was sent 2 boxes of truffles to sample, and these truffles are made with the intent to satisfy and control my hunger! First of all, I love the taste of the Celebrate Chocolates! I had a variety pack that had 3 pieces of chocolate in it~ three different flavors, called the Celebrate Truffle Creations. I loved the design/look on the chocolates. There was a Cherry, Almond, and Raspberry chocolate. I think my favorite was the Raspberry. My kids tasted the chocolates, and loved the taste, too. My son said they had a weird after taste, but I didn't think so.
The other box of chocolates I got to review was the Celebrate Truffle Classics: which had 3 pieces of dark (73% cocoa) and light chocolate (62% cocoa). I am not usually a dark chocolate fan, but the dark chocolates from Celebrate Nutrition is really good. I love that the company uses natural products, and that I can read and understand the ingredients. No chemicals. Celebrate Nutrition uses a rare cocoa: Criollo cocoa. Along with the cocoa, they use a special blend of natural plant oils - Avocado, Macadamia nut, and Hemp seed oils.
Controlling your appetite can be a challenge, but Celebrate Nutrition offers a solution to controlling your hunger by eating a couple of pieces 15-20 minutes before meals, or when you feel hungry. I tried this out, and it seems to work pretty good. I am not sure if it is because I am eating a yummy chocolate, or if it is because the chocolate is somewhat filling. I didn't feel extremely hungry when we were sitting down to eat.
Either way, it was a great option to have a treat before a meal.
Celebrate Nutrition Chocolates are to savor, taste, think about, share (OK, maybe not share) but definitely enjoy! Speaking of sharing...
We get to host a giveaway here sponsored from Celebrate Nutrition!! One USA winner will receive: 2 boxes of chocolates (like the ones I got), plus samples of the new products. (lucky!) The rules are this: bookmark www.CelebrateLifeNutrition.com. Contest ends on June 16th, 2009.
You may enter again (for extra credits) AFTER you do the first rule.
More chances to win: blog this contest, add my button to your page, subscribe to sassyfrazz, follow me on twitter, visiting/commenting everyday, commenting on other posts, etc. Just leave separate comments for each "extra credit" you do, so you can get the credit.

Nature's Inventory: review & giveaway

I have trouble falling asleep, unless I am completely exhausted. I was thrilled with how the Sleep Aid Wellness Oil from Nature's Inventory worked for me! I just shook up the bottle, squired a dose on my arms, and fell asleep quickly. The relaxing scents of lavender soothed me to sleep. I love the smell, and it helps me relax. So many times my mind is racing with so much when I try to go to sleep. Sleep Aid Wellness Oil helped me to relax and calm my thoughts.
I love that Nature's Inventory's Wellness Oils are natural, and organic.
My husband gave me a relaxing massage using the Muscle Relaxation Wellness Oil. The smells were invigorating, calming, and the oils soaked into my sore and tight muscles. I just had a baby 7 weeks ago, and the Muscle Relaxation Oil from Nature's Inventory was just what my muscle's needed. I also got to sample the Sensual Massage Oil and the Bug Be Gone from Nature's Inventory. The Sensual Massage Oil worked fantastic, and that is all I need to say about that. It speaks for it's self. I am anxious to try the Bug Be Gone on my children this summer! Living in MN, we deal with a ton of mosquitoes and bugs! Nature's Inventory's Bug Repellent alternative is a natural and safe product for our children's sensitive skin. DEET can be dangerous to use on our children, but you can rest assured using Nature's Inventory's Bug Be Gone! Plus, the smell of the Bug Be Gone is not repulsive...it has a citronella scent.
Nature's Inventory carries wellness oils to help everyone: men, women, children, Senior citizens, babies, and even pets!
From Nature's Inventory site:
All natural Nature’s Wellness Oils are specially formulated topical oils designed to address physical and emotional needs. All of our Wellness Oils are a blend of various therapeutic grade essential oils blended in a base of organic jojoba oil. When applied to the skin, the botanical properties of the essential oils are easily absorbed directly into the bloodstream where they are transported to the organs and systems of the body. Essential oils have differing rates of absorption, generally between 20 minutes and 2 hours, so it is best not to bathe or shower directly following an application to ensure maximum effectiveness.
Most people know essential oils for their relaxing properties of aromatherapy but few people understand that essential oils contribute to our physical health as well. On a physical level, essential oils are the most potent form of herbal energy available. Essential oils have the ability to actually get oxygen to your cells and, when that happens, your body can release toxins and pull much needed potassium back into the cell. Many essential oils have qualities that make them anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic, thus helping to reduce pain, and relax muscles on a much deeper level. On a cellular level, essential oils are good for wound healing, scar repairing, tissue stimulating, and barrier regulating . They help maintain the optimum moisture level in skin and protect it from infection. Geranium and lavender are examples of oils that work on this cellular level.
On an emotional level, essential oils stimulate memories (both consciously and subconsciously), basic drives, and hormones. They can combat depression, grief, and stress related disorders. On an "energy" level, essential oils can be used on acupuncture meridians, chakras, and subtle energy points
Many massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and spas already use our oils in their treatments.


Now you can enter to win 2 natural oils from Nature's Inventory! The company is offering a lucky SassyFrazz reader the choice to win either a package of sleep aid, back soothe or you can pick two of your choice from the site list! Isn't that generous! So, here is what you need to do to enter the contest: To get your first entry, go to Nature's Inventory and pick out two oils that sound like something you would like to try! Also, in your comment, let me know what you would like to win from the options. Then, you may come back each day and enter (again) after you do the first rule, just tweet about this giveaway and leave the url in your comment AND/OR Click here to see how you can earn even more extra credits to win!! Click here to see guidelines and the official rules. Contest will end on March 19th, 2009 at 11:59 PM CST. GOOD LUCK!

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Nature's Baby Organics products: Review and Giveaway!

Our children's skin is so precious and tender, and I know that dealing with skin irritations and allergies, our family should use only the best products on our skin! I was very impressed with the Nature's Baby Organics products! I deal with Eczema to extremes, sometimes, and using the Face & Body moisturizer from Nature's Baby was so soothing to my skin! The ingredients in the moisturizer is made with 70-95% certified organic ingredients and it is paraben, SLS, Phthalate and Propylene Glycol free! Nature's Baby Organics moisturizer is certified from the company's own Aloe farm so they can be sure they have Aloe without pre-preserved Methylparabens and Phenoxythanol! I was very impressed at how it instantly felt like the moisture was back in my dry hands. I am confident that this moisturizer will be a great product to use on my kids through these cold, dry winter months.
Nature's Baby Shampoo & Body wash is a luxurious product! I love the smell of the Lavender and Chamomile! My kids liked the smells, too! The Shampoo gave a great shine to my kids hair. I am anxious to use this product on my new baby, because it will help prevent cradle cap (dry scalp) with the moisturizers. Nature's Baby Shampoo & Body wash is made with the highest quality botanicals, essential oils and luxurious moisturizers ( shea butter & kukui nut oil). Great product! I highly recommend it!
When our children get that terrible diaper rash, it can be so painful for them! I know that I have a hard time knowing if the diaper cream I am using is helping or creating more tears. Nature's Baby Organics offers a diaper cream that is made with Organic Sunflower, Cocoa Butter, & Castor Seed Oil for thevery sensitive skin! I am really excited about this, because I can rest assured that their diaper cream with sooth my baby's bottom! Nature's Baby Organics diaper cream is Preservative Free & Fragrance Free, too, which adds a sense of relief.
I recommend the great products that Nature's Baby Organics offers! You can see their great products here (click link).
Nature's Baby is a family owned and operated company. Adena Surabian is the developer of Nature's Baby Organic products, and she did it with the drive to find the best products for her daughter, who broke out in a rash from other products. Nature's Baby Organics is dedicated to bringing you and your family only the finest and purest products available. I can attest to their products being a superior product and safe to use on your children and entire family!

Adena has offered to sponsor a giveaway to my readers for your chance to win 3 of their amazing products! This contest is open to all readers living in the Continental United States. To get your first entry, you need to go to the Nature's Baby Organics website, and look at all the great products they offer. Pick out 3 of the products that interest you the most. You must Tweet this giveaway to get your first entry, and leave a comment about the Tweet! Also, in your comment let me know the 3 products you would like to win, if your name is the chosen winner. If you do not do the first required entry, you will be disqualified. You may come back each day and enter (again) after you do the first rule, just leave a comment about what you like about the Nature's Baby Organics products. Click here to see how you can earn extra credits to win, and click here to see guidelines and the official rules. Contest will end on January 1, 2009 at 11:59PM CST. GOOD LUCK!

Organic Cottontail...Pure and Natural

I love the Organic Welcome Baby Blocks from Organic Cottontail! These adorable blocks are made from artisans in fair trade workshops, and a portion of the proceeds gets reinvested into the villages that make those products. The manufacturers of Organic Cottontail ensure that the workers receive fair compensation and that they work in a safe environment.

Each box is made from wild grass (tree free) paper. When the blocks arrive in your home, they are stacked and tied with raffia, and each piece of clothing is inside each block. I think the blocks are super cute, and so creative! I know I can find several things to put in these and decorate my baby's room. The letters feel like felt, and there is a button in the front that you wind the twine around to close the lid. Inside the blocks you will find an adorable hat, a long sleeve onesie, and pants with little feet. The Organic material is so soft, and you can rest assured that it is certified organic cotton. The material is harvested without the use of harmful pesticides and chemicals, and the dyes used on the clothing are all natural vegetable dyes, too. These blocks come with various size options: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-12 months.

Along with the handmade blocks, and the Organic clothing, Organic Cottontail tops this great gift set with a seeded card in which you can plant and receive wild flowers. What an ingenious creation! I am very excited to try this out, but I would like to wait until spring because it is winter here, and the temperatures can get pretty cold. I like the idea of growing flowers from a gift for the baby (grown out of paper, too). Total, this gift is like 3 gifts in one: organic outfit, blocks and flowers.

Organic Cottontail has several other products available: Baby bath & body, Organic Baby Clothes, Natural Baby Toys, Shoes, Socks and Leggings, Gifts Ideas, For Mom, Nursery Furniture and Accessories, Receiving Blankets, Organic Bedding and Blankets, Baby Carriers and Slings. What a great selection of high quality products to pick from!

Susan Mussaffi, owner of Organic Cottontail, wants your baby to have the best possible start in life. Her company is dedicated to provide the highest quality products that our friendly to us and our environment. Thank you, Susan, for making such quality products and taking special care to design/create them!