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Free Diapers and Being Part of a Movement at the Seventh Generation Twitter Party!

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I participated in this program on behalf of Seventh Generation and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own, as always. 
Can we talk about something really important for a few minutes? Can we talk about the over-abundance of toxic chemicals in our homes and our world, and just how confusing it is to navigate what is safe and what might not be? This is an issue that concerns me, and also really confuses me. Just when I think I’ve got a handle on things, a new study will come out that gives new information and leaves me scratching my head. Healthy Child, Healthy World and Seventh Generation totally gets this, and they are starting a movement to help us all figure things out.

Some of the statistics are really alarming. Did you know the following, for example:

  • There are more than 80,000 chemicals registered for use in the U.S. Comprehensive pre-market safety testing of these chemicals is not required under any federal law.

  • The primary U.S. law that regulates chemicals in every day products hasn’t been updated in more than 35 years.

  • In the European Union (EU), 1,328 chemicals have been banned for use in personal care products. In the U.S., only 11 chemicals have been banned or restricted by the FDA.

  • Scientific evidence continues to point to the chemicals we are exposed to in our daily lives as causing or contributing to the rise in childhood behavioral disorders and diseases.

  • Cancer is now the leading cause of child-related death in the U.S., exceeded only by injury.

Parents Joining Forces

Trust me, I know that all the information out there is scary and confusing. I certainly have moments where I just want to plug up my ears and pretend I don’t know anything about this stuff. In the short run, that certainly would be the easier route to take! But I’ve also learned that by joining forces with the right educators and with other parents, developing a clear understanding of the problems AND a clear strategy for how to solve them is very doable. There is strength in numbers, and in knowledge!

Seventh Generation Twitter Party

Will you join me this Thursday, November 14th, at 1pm ET for a Twitter party with Seventh Generation? We’re going to talk about all-natural baby product options. Additionally, you’ll learn about an awesome opportunity called the Healthy Baby Home Party. This is something you can apply to host, and it gives moms and dads a really neat way to engage and educate your family and friends on topics like creating a healthy environment for the next generation. When you host a Healthy Baby Home Party, you also receive all sorts of fun samples and helpful information to distribute to your guests! Very fun!

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Free Diapers and Wipes!

I think I mentioned the free diapers, right? Yeah, there are going to be 5 lucky winners at the Twitter party, each of whom will win a month’s supply of Seventh Generation diapers and wipes! Woo hoo! All you have to do is be a U.S. participant at the party and correctly answer the Twitter party trivia questions. Winners will be randomly selected from everyone who provides the right answer. And if you have never tried Seventh Generation diapers, I’d like to personally recommend them. They work fantastic and they are totally free of bleach and other nasty chemicals. AND…you can find them at Target stores all over the nation! 🙂

How to Join Us

Follow the hashtag #HealthyBabyHome and also follow the hosts (@TheMotherhood25, @CooperMunroe, @EmilyMcKhann).  See you on Twitter this Thursday at 1pm ET!

 

 

Come Hang Out with Me and #7GenBabyFest on Twitter! Chat and Win Great Prizes!!!

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This mama loves a good Twitter party. Especially one with helpful information AND sweet prizes. I’m going to one this Thursday at 1pm ET called #7GenBabyFest sponsored by Seventh Generation, one of my very favorite eco-friendly companies, and The Motherhood. I hope you will join me!

And just in case hanging out with yours truly is not reason enough to get yourself signed up, here’s some more info on why this Twitter party is going to be worth your time!

We are going to be talking about everything you need to know about product ingredients, scents, packaging and labels related to baby personal care products (things like lotion and shampoo). What ingredients should give you pause? Why should they give you pause? What about sensitive skin?

You can get additional details about the party and RSVP so that you are eligible for prizes (oh heck yes!) here: http://twtvite.com/7genbabyfest2

During the party there will be four gift baskets containing the ENTIRE line of Seventh Generation baby care and home care products (wowzers!). The final prize will be a baby massage class in the winner’s area! I want to win that SOOO bad!! Winners will be chosen randomly from among participants who respond correctly to the trivia questions.

I hope you’ll come hang out with me this Thursday at 1pm ET on Twitter. Just follow the hashtag #7GenBabyFest and follow the hosts,  @theMotherhood, @CooperMunroe, @EmilyMcKhann. See you there?

 

I also wanted to mention that whether you attend the party or not, there’s another great Seventh Generation contest happening really soon. Starting December 14th, take an Instagram photo to illustrate how you practice natural parenting and tag @SeventhGeneration and use the hashtag #7GenBabyFest. There will be 7 winners each day for 3 days and they will each receive a Seventh Generation Baby gift basket. EEEE!!!

This post has been compensated through my involvement with The Motherhood. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own. 

Seventh Generation Cold Care Kit Review and GIVEAWAY!!!

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Halloween has come and gone, but that’s not when the scary monsters really come out to play, at least not in my experience. November is the time when the scariest creatures start to follow you, your spouse, and most definitely your kids home, with you totally unsuspecting.

I’m talking about germs. For being microscopic in size, they sure can bring us humans to our knees, and fast!

Seventh Generation is ready to help you prevent those nasty germs from crossing your doorstep. And if they are foolish enough to enter your lair, they won’t be alive long enough to wreak havoc on your immune system!

I’ve been using products from the Seventh Generation Cold Care kit and I’ve been really pleased with everything. I definitely feel well-equipped to handle the fall and winter months, and all the nasty germs that come along with this time of year.

I absolutely love their new hand washes. They smell great and they wash away all those gross germs without polluting the water. And when we finish up the box of tissues, Seventh Generation has a cute video tutorial that shows how I can turn that box into a monster (not a germ, but a cute, lovable monster).

And speaking of Seventh Generation products being safe and sound for the planet and for humans, can I just say that I’m so glad they are, and for many reasons! Not the least of which being that this totally happened…

Sheesh!

Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win a Cold Care kit from Seventh Generation!

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Be sure to enter all my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.

I received complimentary products for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

Seventh Generation Cleanhouse Challenge (GIVEAWAY!!!)

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I love Seventh Generation products. I’ve been using them in my home for over 2 years now and I find the quality to be top notch. Their home cleaning items, their feminine care items, their laundry items and even some of their baby care items are all used in my home regularly. I have yet to try a product from Seventh Generation that I didn’t like!

They have just released three new specialty cleaners, as well (wood, granite/stone and stainless steel) and I’m absolutely thrilled with them!

Here’s a shot of my dirty stainless steel microwave.

Here’s my Seventh Generation Stainless Steel cleaner attacking.

And here’s my bright and shiny microwave after just a few wipes. What a difference!

I’m so happy that Seventh Generation has launched these products. I have personally found it difficult to find eco-friendly products that are specially designed for these surfaces. Each product in this line is 18 oz, comes in a sleek design (I absolutely LOVE these see-through bottles) and is just $4.99. Gotta love that! Since they are new, you may have trouble finding them on your local store shelves. But not to worry, you can easily order them online!

I also want to highlight Seventh Generation’s Natural Laundry Detergent, which is available in convenient single-use packs. You just toss them directly into your wash and let it get to work on your dirty clothes! I’ve used them for the past 7 loads of laundry that I’ve done and every single load has come out looking great! You can purchase these online in 30 count for $9.99 or 50 count for $15.99.

In addition to all these great new products, Seventh Generation also has a super fun Facebook App that they have just launched in partnership with one of the very best magazines out there, Real Simple. It’s called the Cleanhouse Challenge, and it invites users to explore a virtual house and get great tips on how to keep a healthy and green home. And while you are poking around, you will discover coupons and maybe even a few prizes! FUN!!!

I just took the Cleanhouse Challenge, myself, and I learned some really great tips! I also got a BUNCH of coupons (I honestly lost count of the total!) AND when I finished the entire challenge, Seventh Generation committed to making a $10 donation on my behalf to 350.org, which is an environmental organization focused on solving the climate crisis. Not bad for 15 minutes of my time, I think! Also, there were some really good videos made by fellow mom bloggers and that was probably my favorite thing. I am a regular reader of some of then, which made it especially fun to watch!

So hop on over to the Facebook app and learn some good tips, score some great coupons, and make a $10 donation to a great organization without spending a dime!

Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win all the cleaning products I featured here today!

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Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.

I received complimentary products for review purposes. All thoughts expressed here are strictly my own. 



Seventh Generation Partners with The Lorax! GIVEAWAY!!!


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I’m all geared up to go cloth from the start with baby #2. I plan to go cloth as soon as the umbilical cord falls off! I’ll have a few days where I need to use disposables, and about 2 weeks after baby is born, we’ll be hitting the road for a few days to go to my sister’s wedding. Cloth is totally doable on the road, but I just don’t want to mess with it in the midst of trying to enjoy Laura’s big day. So I’ll be taking some disposables. But I still want to keep all those nasty chemicals away from my newborn, so I’m being quite choosy about which disposables I will be using. Seventh Generation is what I’m going to use!



		
		
			
			
		
	


They have actually just released a new and improved Free & Clear diaper product line, and are launching these products with a little help from Dr. Suess’ “The Lorax!” The Lorax is the “Speaker for the Trees” in this classic tale, which Universal Studios’ has now released as a motion picture. He is a great advocate for those who may not be able to advocate for themselves (the earth, the animals, the air). Seventh Generation will feature limited edition Lorax prints on all diapers and training pants. This is such a great way to remind parents and caregivers that we are responsible for caring for the earth, and we don’t speak up, who will?


Seventh Generation has an entire line of Free & Clear baby products that your family is sure to love, including brand new overnight diapers. Hooray! Free & Clear diapers also have improved tabs for a better fit and the training pants have an absorbant core made with more renewable materials. Seventh Generation truly listens to feedback from its customers to ensure that they put the very best products possible on the shelves. Furthermore, these products are free of chlorine, fragrance, petroleum-based lotions or latex and they are hypo-allergenic.


Beginning March 2nd, if you purchase any 3 Free & Clear diaper products, you can register for a FREE The Lorax scrapbook! Fun!


Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader is going to win a prize pack with the following great items:


    

  • A copy of Dr. Seuss´s The Lorax storybook
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  • One package of new Seventh Generation Free & Clear diaper product
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Seventh Generation: Let’s Talk Period (GIVEAWAY!!!)


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I love Seventh Generation. It is a company that is doing well by doing good, and I totally support that! The majority of our household cleaners are Seventh Generation products, and we’ve been very pleased with their ability to tackle dirt and grime of various sorts.


Did you know that Seventh Generation also makes feminine hygiene products? I didn’t know until just a few days ago that they made organic tampons. Organic tampons don’t contain rayon, which is typically treated with chlorine dioxide, a chemical commonly used in pesticides! Yuck!


Here’s another reason that Seventh Generation rocks: right now, they have a program going on called “Let’s Talk Period,” and it is a wonderful site dedicated to informing people about ovarian cancer, the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women.


Seventh Generation is committed to donating $1 for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund for every person that signs up at Let’s Talk Period (up to $10,000). Funds will be used for programs supporting women fighting ovarian cancer.


To help get the word out, Seventh Generation wants to give one lucky Stuff Parents Need reader a Feminine Care Starter Kit! The contest will run until September 21st at 11:59pm EST when a winner will be selected using Random.org. Open to residents of the United States.


Mandatory entry: Sign up for Let’s Talk Period. You’ll get some great information about Ovarian Cancer, the Ovarian Cancer Fund will get $1 donated to them and you’ll have a chance to win some great Seventh Generation products! Let me know in the comments below that you signed up, and that will count as your contest entry.