Category Archives: Giveaways

Review: Nourish Your Skin With Bard & Finch Beauty Products

  By Donna DeForbes | July 7, 2015 - 5:00 am | , ,
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My awareness of my skin seems to increase in summer, the season of allergies, hearty UV rays and hungry little bugs. I used to throw on any old skin product, usually based on whatever was on sale. Since I entered my forties—and learned more about product ingredients—I’ve become more interested in nourishing my skin so that it thrives for the next forty years. Happily, through this blog, I’m frequently introduced to new companies and their fabulous products. Today I want to tell you about Bard & Finch, a family-owned company on the coast of Maine, surrounded by vibrant finches and chatty barred owls. Their focus? Harnessing nature’s nutrients to create nourishing products for healthy skin. The Importance of Our Skin Skin is our body’s largest organ and often reflects our health. The role of skin involves: Protecting our internal selves from bacteria and other environmental pollutants. Regulating our body temperature. Both … Continue reading →

Beauty Inside and Out: Goddess Garden Safe Sunscreen Review

  By Donna DeForbes | May 19, 2015 - 9:00 am | , ,
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This post is sponsored by Green Sisterhood but, as always, the opinion is my own. The recent beautiful New England weather has my family spending more time outdoors, which means it’s time to lather ourselves with Goddess Garden’s safe sunscreen. I learned about Goddess Garden last year, and it’s been our family’s go-to sunscreen ever since. (Scroll to bottom for details on 20% off Goddess Garden products!) As a forty-something woman who knows about the increased importance of skin protection, I want to avoid sun damage. I don’t want wrinkles and pigmentation to keep me from feeling beautiful on the outside. And I’ve learned how external beauty is often affected by what’s inside our personal care products. In the same way you want to fuel your body with healthy foods, you only want healthy products to soak into your skin—both have a direct impact on how you feel and how … Continue reading →

Safe Living with Ava Anderson Non Toxic Personal Care Products

  By Donna DeForbes | May 5, 2015 - 5:00 am | , ,
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Ava Anderson Non Toxic Products | Eco-Mothering.com

A typical fourteen-year-old likely spends her time shopping, sleeping in and socializing with friends, both in person and digitally. Ava Anderson was not your typical fourteen-year-old. At that age, horrified by an EWG report that discovered dangerous chemicals in teen urine, she began researching the health effects of the chemicals found in personal care products. She tossed her family’s supply of lotions, shampoos and makeup since they were not up to her newfound standards of safety. Unable to find products that were safe enough, Ava and her mom Kim founded Ava Anderson Non Toxic in 2009. The focus: Quality products WITHOUT harmful chemicals. Scroll to the bottom of this post for a $100 giveaway! What does that mean? It means NO parabens, synthetic fragrances, dyes, phthalates, formaldehyde, glycol, sodium laureth sulfate or petroleum byproducts. Why are these chemicals bad for you? Ava’s done the research. Learn what each chemical means, and … Continue reading →

Natural Parenting Convention: #MommyCon2014

  By Donna DeForbes | July 8, 2014 - 5:00 am | , ,
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MommyCon 2014 | Eco-Mothering.com

About MommyCon MommyCon is back for its second consecutive year! If you’ve never heard of MommyCon, it is a boutique-style convention focused on natural and organic parenting methods. But you don’t have to be an über-crunchy mom to attend… The organization prides themselves on being a judgment-free environment open to all parents or parents-to-be and a variety of perspectives. All you really need is to be passionate about parenting. 2014 events are being held in several cities across the U.S. Upcoming ones include Boston (Aug 2), Memphis (Aug 23), Philadelphia (Oct 5) and Newport Beach (Nov 1). While each city’s program differs, this year’s seminars and workshops generally cover the topics of breastfeeding, babywearing, car seat safety, cloth diapering, green-proofing and natural medicine. Discounted Tickets Click here to check out each city’s schedule and to purchase tickets. **Use the promo code: ECOMOTHERING at checkout for 10% off your ticket price — … Continue reading →

Product Review and Giveaway: Mother’s Therapy Organics Hand Sanitizer

  By Donna DeForbes | December 17, 2013 - 5:00 am | , ,
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Triclosan, that chemical found in many soaps, toothpaste and, mostly, hand sanitizers, has gotten a bad rap for years. Studies have linked it to thyroid malfunction, liver toxicity and muscle impairment (particularly around the heart). While the FDA is still researching the possible side effects of triclosan, why risk it? Especially when there are products out there without that superfluous, potentially harmful ingredient. One of those is Mother’s Therapy Organics, a women-owned company focused on non-toxic sanitizing products. Their items—currently a hand sanitizer, a germ-fighting lotion and a baby lotion—contain NO triclosan. Instead, they use natural ingredients such as aloe, alcohol, Echinacea, goldenseal and essential oils (lavender, lemon, clove, sweet orange, sweet almond). We’ve been using the hand sanitizer and germ-fightin’ lotion for a few weeks now, and I love the soothing cucumber scent. The lotion is non-greasy. The sanitizer dissolves into your skin without that goopiness some brands have. … Continue reading →

“The Magical World of Sebella” Children’s Book

  By Donna DeForbes | November 26, 2013 - 5:00 am | , ,
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The Magical World of Sebella | Eco-Mothering.com

This fall I started reading the Harry Potter books to my seven-year-old daughter. Like me, she quickly fell in love with the wizarding world of Hogwarts. Unfortunately, we had to stop after book three because I feel book four’s child death is too heavy for her to handle. The reading has not stopped, however. Sofie is now getting her magic fix with a chapter book called “The Magical World of Sebella: The Magic Castle” by Thea Berg. Geared for children ages 7-11, the book is about a young witch named Sebella who lives in a house once owned by an infamous magician. Naturally, strange things happen in the house: a statue comes to life; secret portals are revealed; and an All-Powerful Magician requests their services. Will Sebella and her friends save the Magic Castle? I love magical books for children. They usually maintain the belief that anything is possible, that … Continue reading →

MommyCon 2013 Natural Parenting Convention

  By Donna DeForbes | August 1, 2013 - 5:30 am | , ,
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MommyCon 2013 | Eco-Mothering.com

Sometimes I think I’m sleeping under a rock. I just found out about a fast-growing, natural parenting event called MommyCon. If I’d known about this months ago, I’d have arranged our family’s summer trip around the Philly convention. While I can’t make it for the inaugural year, it’s not too late for you to go. Scroll to the bottom for a ticket giveaway! What’s MommyCon? It is a boutique-style, traveling event with a focus on natural parenting techniques and products. Speakers range from local birthing experts to national bloggers on the topics of breastfeeding, cloth diapering, babywearing, green living and natural health and wellness. Discover new baby products from green companies. Feed your baby in the Nursing Lounge. Try on a variety of baby slings and carriers. Get to know other moms and mothers-to-be who share your family values. Win an awesome giveaway. MommyCon is a laid back convention open to … Continue reading →