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By Laurie | April 20, 2010
It’s Spring! What does that mean? Besides tax season and flowers? CLEANING. Yeah, I hate it too, trust me. There is nothing more satisfying however, than a clean shower. Or getting anything in the bathroom really clean actually.
I took to the bathroom with a bucket full of new products from MyBlogSpark and Seventh Generation and you can too. Just follow the directions at the end of this post to win your very own Spring Cleaning prize pack that is pictured below complete with bathroom and kitchen sprays, wipes, paper towels, a handy tote and a copy of The Conscious Kitchen.
The best part? All of the products are Green and good for the Earth. What better present for Earth Day this Thursday than to start changing to products with less harsh chemicals that are better for you and for the planet? I especially liked that they did not smell like chemicals. The bathroom spray had a nice clean scent and the wipes worked just as well as the Clorox ones I usually buy (and love). The recycled paper towels were pretty awesome too, and cleaned my mirrors and left no streaks. I was definitely impressed.
Here is a before and after picture of my shower. We have a glass door that is always getting soap scum and has to be cleaned pretty regularly. It just took a little spray and some elbow grease and voila!
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See? You can actually see into the shower now! Also, as a Bzz Agent, I was sent a Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower cleaner which is now helping me keep that clean shower look. All you have to do is press the button once per day (after you shower) and it sprays clear cleaning solution in a 360 degree circle, reducing mold and soap scum buildup. It’s really kind of fabulous, people! If you want a $5 off coupon, follow the link. I can also send you a $3 coupon (snail mail) for future use. Just leave me a comment if you’d like one. You can also get Seventh Generation coupons on their website. |
Are you inspired to clean your bathroom now? Good! You can win your own Seventh Generation Spring Cleaning prize pack (see photo). Answer one of these two questions: 1) Go to Seventh Generation‘s website and tell me one thing you learned about their products or 2) Tell me what your plans for Earth Day are this year.
If you would like to earn extra entries:
1) Follow me @laurie_pooh and @SeventhGen on Twitter and send the following message:
I entered to win a Spring Cleaning gift pack from @laurie_pooh and @SeventhGen: http://tinyurl.com/SeventhGenGift
2) Follow my blog using the Google Connect in my sidebar to the right.
3) Subscribe to my blog in a reader.
You can also help me raise money for Susan G. Komen by:
4) Becoming a fan of Hotels Combined on Facebook. They will donate $5. You can mention in their comments that you are supporting Laurie B. and Susan G. Komen.
5) Tweet the following message from your Twitter account and they will donate $10:
Please RT @laurie_pooh: Check out HotelsCombined.com! I’m spreading the word and supporting Susan G Komen http://tinyurl.com/ao2rgj
U.S only, please. The winner will be selected randomly from all valid entries on or around May 3. You must leave a comment letting me know your answer to one of the two questions above, as well as additional comments letting me know what else you have done to earn extra entries. Please also use your real first name and leave a valid way for me to contact you should you be selected as the winner. You will have 48 hours to respond.
Disclosure: I received the Seventh Generation products pictured in order to write my review. The prize pack, information, and giveaway were provided by Seventh Generation through MyBlogSpark. In addition, I also received a Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower cleaner and coupons as part of my membership in Bzz Agent. I was not compensated monetarily for this post, nor was my opinion of the products mentioned altered.
Topics: Giveaways, Home Sweet Home, Me Me Me | 120 Comments »
I learned that Seventh Generation makes feminine care products. I never knew that!
Posted by: annullaI plan on planting a tree with my son in honor of Earth Day.
Posted by: HilLeshaI’m following via Google Friend Connect.
Posted by: HilLeshaThis earth day I plan on planning out my garden!
Posted by: AprilI learned that they are trying to take out the synthetic preservatives from their products that are allergens or formaldehyde donors.
Posted by: Sarah GI’m following you & Seventh Generation on Twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/hawaiismn/status/12515290607
Posted by: Sarah GI’m a blog follower, via Google Friend Connect.
Posted by: Sarah GI’m a subscriber, via Google Reader.
Posted by: Sarah GI’m a Facebook fan of Hotels Combined. (Thrifty Sarah)
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Posted by: Sarah GI learned that their feminine products are chlorine free.
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Posted by: CarolI AM GOING TO HANG MY LAUNDRY OUT TO DRY
Posted by: EMMA L HORTONI will take the kids I work with outside to pick up trash around our campus.
I also tweeted and I subscribe thru my reader.
Posted by: AkirahWe are planning on working on the garden.
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I learned that they are trying to take out the synthetic preservatives from their products that are allergens or formaldehyde donors.
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Posted by: susan varneyI plan on going out to pick up trash strewn around the neighborhood.
Posted by: Melissa ZimmermanI plan to celebrate with only organic food!
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Posted by: Autumn B.For earth day I will be volunteering to clean up the nature trail at our local college. I will also be feeding the birds.
Posted by: Kelly Ann T.I tweeted http://twitter.com/cstironkat/status/12548846697
Posted by: Kelly Ann T.they are trying to take out the synthetic preservatives from their products that are allergens or formaldehyde donors.
Posted by: ChristineEarth day will be spent taking Ian to the dr.
Posted by: Bobbi Janay @When did I go from a kid to a grown up?I learned that they test their products against the most popular mainstream products and make sure they perform at least as well, if not better.
Posted by: Kimberly MTo celebrate Earth Day this year, we are planting a palm tree in our yard, and one in our neighbor’s yard!
Posted by: JoannieWe are celebrating by starting our garden! (If it doesn’t rain, that is!)
Posted by: Deborah WellensteinHey girlie – thanks for visiting me… I’m really diggin’ on the pic of your nice clean and shinny glass
And yes, I paint in my jewelry, because I never take my ring off
well I did when I was super preggers because I didn’t want them to have to cut it off or anything, does that count? 
Oh and Earth Day is also the mark of 100 more days till my baby is born
Posted by: Scrapping ServantFor Earth Day are this year I’ll be working on my garden (probably weeding).
Posted by: MKMy plans for Earth Day this year are to plant a bunch more edible goodies in my garden for summer veggies (zucchini, yellow squash, beans, bell peppers, lettuce….) AND do more research on how to build a french drain along the side of the house to capture rain water to water my garden!
Posted by: Suzanne KI learned that they offer coupons on their website.
Posted by: DeniseI found out theat their femine products are clorine free.
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Posted by: Mellissa CMy plans for Earth Day this year are to not drive my car
Posted by: Linda LansfordWe are starting our garden in honor of Earth Day
Posted by: Jean FFor Earth day, we are planting another tree this year..
Posted by: loniI enjoyed an earth day walk.
Posted by: momzniteThey disclose all their ingredients.
Posted by: dreegI learned that they offer coupons for their products on their website
Posted by: Karen PI learned that some conventional products that claim to be fragrance free actually have masking agents added in to disguise the real smell of their detergents? Ours don’t.
Thanks for the giveaway >^..^<
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Posted by: AliciaWe added some flowers to our garden , went on a nature walk.
Posted by: Jenn S.We had a great Earth Day, spent the afternoon cleaning up a local park and planting flowers
Posted by: LauraWe went as close to no impact as possible. No electricity during the day (except refrigerator/freezer), local grown food and candles.
Posted by: ky2hereFollowing both on twitter as ky2here1, here’s my tweet: http://twitter.com/ky2here1/status/13100694961
Posted by: ky2hereI took the kids to enjoy our local park on Earth Day.
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Posted by: Molly CapelMy plan for Earth day is to plant a vegetable garden.
Posted by: Katie R.1)I learned to ban aerosol spray products because these products contain toxic volatile organic compounds, which remain suspended as microscopic droplets in your home’s air for hours after use.
2) I spent a good part of the day outside hiking.
Posted by: lisaI follow you and Seventh Generation on Twitter(samasam). Tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/13188520995
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Posted by: lisaHotels Combined Facebook fan(lisa smith) and i wrote on their wall.
Posted by: lisa5) Tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/13188739379
Posted by: lisaCleaning the local park on Earth Day
Posted by: RebeccaI learned that they are working to ensure that our products have a circular lifecycle, meaning natural resources are being used and renewed at a rate that is always below their rate of depletion.
Posted by: ChristyI’m a google follower
Posted by: Christyfor earth day we started a garden
Posted by: AshleyFor Earth Day, my family and I planted blackberry plants.
Posted by: Melissa B.On Earth Day we cleaned up our neighborhood
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Posted by: CharleneOn Earth Day, we saw “Oceans” and got the vegetable garden ready!
Posted by: Ed NemmersOn earth day we went for a walk through the woods as a family.
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Posted by: ShawnWe planted new trees throughout our neighborhood for Earth Day.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
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Posted by: Jill MyrickI am following via Google Friends Connect.
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Posted by: Jill MyrickI am a fan of Hotels Combined via Facebook as Jill Myrick.
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Posted by: Jill MyrickWe didn’t do too much special on Earth Day, but Sat. May 8th, my teen son is doing his Eagle Scout project and planting 300 saplings. We’re very proud of him! Thanks.
Posted by: Pamela SSubscribed to feed with google reader. Thanks.
Posted by: Pamela SFollower GFC (pamelashockley)
Posted by: Pamela SFor Earth day, we worked outside in the garden.
Posted by: StormI learned that Seventh Generation sales 100% recycled napkins.
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Posted by: valanciaI’m following by google friend connect as valancia
Posted by: valanciaIm subscribed by rss in a google reader.
Posted by: valanciaI collected recyclables from my coworkers.
Posted by: Annette EI follow via GFC (AEKZ2).
Posted by: Annette EI learned that they “proudly donate 10% of our (their) profits to support organizations that work for positive change.”
Posted by: amy hI’m following your blog.
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Posted by: amy hWe bought good bikes for everyone in the family so that we could ride all over town.
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Posted by: Kathy Scotthotel tweet
The baby wipes are made with soft cloth that has not been processed with chemicals containing chlorine.
Posted by: JoAnn L.My plans? To weed my front yard, where there is no grass, by hand. No pesticides and it took two and 1/2 hours. What a job!
Posted by: carol y lWould love to win these natural cleaners!
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Posted by: carol y lI learned they make chlorine free maxi pads that are healthier to use. For earth day I worked in the garden.
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we as a family went to the park and helped clean up!
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Posted by: Amy DelongI spent earth day digging holes for a couple of trees and planning out a veggie garden.
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Posted by: Jill LI learned that Seventh Generation offers 5 different dishwashing products.
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I follow with google friend connect.
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Posted by: Betty Curranmy daughter was excited to learn they make feminine products
Posted by: Gayle LynchMy family planted our garden on Earth day
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Posted by: Susan SmithFor Earth Day my five year old son and I walked around our neighborhood and picked up trash we found and then came home and recycled it.
Posted by: Trina CI tweeted about HotelsCombined
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we went to farmers market downtown
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Posted by: Maja Mezai learned that Seventh Generation is proud to be recognized at the Champion level of the EPA’s Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative (SDSI), which is the highest recognition available.
Posted by: melissaThey make fragrance free products
Posted by: Vanessa RI went on a picnic for Earth Day.
Posted by: Lily KwanI subscribed to your blog.
Posted by: Lily KwanI became a fan of Hotels Combined on Facebook.
Posted by: Lily KwanCongratulations! You are the winner of the Seventh Generation prize pack on http://laviedelaurie.com! Please e-mail me with your full name and address so that I may pass it along to the sponsor to ship your prize. You will have 48 hours to respond before I select another winner. Thank you for entering and visiting!
Posted by: LaurieThanks! Now i can get my clean on.
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