Congrats to comment #135, Amy @ A Little Nosh, whose number was selected by random.org. She’ll be receiving a Summer in a Box!
Thanks to everyone that entered.
hot dog
Man. Talk about the dog days of summer.
It’s HOT and the weathermen are bandying about names for the current extended heatwave, à la the Snowpocalyse (current contenders include “TempeRapture,” “Saunathon” and “Sweat Ceiling”).
Rather than dwell on the fact that it feels like I’m living inside a pizza oven, and that my pores are producing enough oil to fuel a small car, I’m hosting a little “beat the heat” giveaway thanks to the folks at Stonyfield!
Stonyfield has a new sweet treat: organic frozen yogurt bars. They’re the first dark chocolate dipped frozen yogurt bars on the market and made with certified organic ingredients, meaning they’re produced without toxic pesticides, growth hormones, antibiotics or anything else that’s harmful to you, your kids, or the environment.
Plus, each bar only has 170 calories, if you keep track of that sort of thing.
GIVEAWAY:
My feeling is that when it’s so hot all you wanna do is hang in the hammock and sip lemonade all day, you deserve a few indulgences.
This Summer in a Box giveaway includes:
Two coupons for Stonyfield Frozen Yogurt Bars in two delicious flavors: Gotta Have Vanilla, and After Dark Chocolate. These bars are made with organic milk and dipped in rich dark chocolate. They contain four live and active cultures for healthy and tasty goodness.- Badger After-Sun Balm, a certified organic treat for sun-parched skin. It’s made with moisturizing plant butters and infused with Blue Tansy and Lavender to smooth skin and leave you feeling calm.
- Dr. Hauschka Melissa Day Cream, a new 100% natural moisturizer that “calms, balances, and manages shine”: perfect for combination skin. Formulated with extracts of melissa (lemon balm), it smells like fresh squeezed lemonade. Extracts of anthyllis, carrot, witch hazel and English daisy soothe, soften and even so shine is controlled while skin is moisturized.
- Coupon for Uncle Matt’s Organic Lemonade and Juices, perfect for hammock sipping. By buying Uncle Matt’s fresh fruit and juice you’re helping more than 20 small growers that make up their family of farms. That’s one of the reasons they’re proud to be family owned and organically grown.
- Tom’s of Maine Triple Whammy:
- Simply White, the first and only clinically proven natural whitening toothpaste to earn an ADA seal.
- A Daily Moisture Body Bar; its ultra-rich formula that contains premium moisturizing olive oil and natural vitamin E.
- Beautiful Earth Deodorant is aluminum-free and PG-free. Odor fighting hops and odor trapping zinc salts work to inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria, and the natural fragrance helps mask BO.
I received a Summer in a Box myself to review (pictured below) and I’ll post my reviews tomorrow. For now, I’ll just say that the box smells freaking delicious.
To enter:
Leave a comment telling me what organic means to you, or how you’re incorporating organic choices into your summer.
For an extra entry:
Follow me on Twitter (@robinelton) and leave me a comment letting me know you’re a follower. If you already follow just let me know that!
For a 3rd entry:
Tweet out this giveaway, just make sure to include the link and @robinelton. Leave me the URL for the tweet in a separate comment 🙂
Good luck! Keep cool!
This giveaway will close at noon on July 26th and the winner notified by the email given on the comment form. Winner has 24 hours to reply with US mailing address or new winner will be chosen.
Oh man, this sounds like a package I really want to win! We incorporate organic choices in all aspects of our lives from the vegetables we eat from our organic garden to the lotions we put on our faces.
This “Summer in a Box” seems too good to be true! I think the biggest way I’m incorporating organic into our summer is by finally volunteering at the Red Hook Community Farm in Brooklyn. I’m glad to put another connection to the physical world in our lives and we can buy super local produce from their farmer’s market.
Also, I’m going to start buying all-natural shampoo, which I’ve done for my son, but not for myself and my husband. I think slowly I’ll get to replacing all our personal care products from toxic and mainstream to organic and natural.
I’m eating more organic fruits and veggies this summer.
Wow! I would love this!!! I have been experimenting with recipes to make my own cleaners and laundry soap, trying to grow my own food (if only the weather would cooperate!), and trying to leave a smaller carbon footprint! Everyday is a learning experience for me and my children, and I pass the word of preservation to anyone who will listen 🙂
Twitter follower 🙂
I am now following you on twitter
We incorporare organic fruits, vegetables and products into pretty much all the food and consumer choices we make. We have an amazing farmers market in our neighborhood once a week, so that makes it very easy (especially in the summer when the fruit is so great!!!)
I follow you on Twitter. I am @purplelarkspur
I follow you on Twitter (@cherayn)
Organic means free of chemical pesticides, accelerants and toxins. This is important to me because no one truly understands the cumulative effect of adding these foreign elements to our bodies.
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Twitter follower ky2here1.
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PS honeybadger don’t give a %&$* about organic, but we do
ORGANIC MEANS NO PESTICIDES OR CHEMICAL INVOLVED WITH THE PRODUCT
I have been trying to incorporate more organic into my summer by buying more organic fruits and vegetables.
I love shopping at the local Farmer’s Market. They have a great assortment of fresh produce. I prefer organic.
I’m incorporating organic into my summer eating by shopping at farmer’s markets
We’re growing our own fruit and vegetables and purchasing more organic food from our local farmer’s market
caryn9802 at yahoo dot com
I tweeted, I’m @AmberGoo:
https://twitter.com/#!/AmberGoo/status/95134018265296896
Organic means to me… Natural, whole, living, life at it’s best! My Grandparents lived on a farm, and I try to live my life as “whole” as they did, each and every day!
organic means natural and healthy . we drink water from the faucet saving plastic bottles mverno@roadrunner.com
We bought an Earthbox this year for our vegetables. No more plastic water bottles and bought Klean Kanteens instead. Both are great. Switching over to Mrs Meyers cleaning.
following you by email. love this blog
We are buying more organic fruits and veggies this summer!
I buy organic milk to make ice cream.
follow you on twitter@Missybeez80
Using organic products is important to me all year round but in the summer it is a little easier as I go to the local farmers markets to shop and finding quality and affordable organic vegetables makes dinner choices easier. I also use organics for pest control in the summer-DE is effective and safe for my pets.
organic means living the way life intended to be lived: au natural. the earth gives what we need, why add to it? we visit the local farmer’s market weekly for local and organic produce.
i follow you on twitter
i tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/raggammuffin/status/95204892137897984
organic means buying local
We’re incorporating more organic foods into our meals by shopping locally as much as possible. We grow a few of our own veggie as well, always organically. Visiting Farmer’s Markets has turned out to be a lot of fun.
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@chrisdeglen Tweeted –
http://twitter.com/#!/chrisdeglen/status/95214064262856704
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This sounds divine!! My husband and I recently switched over all the products we use to clean (ourselves, our dog and our home) to a much healthier, completely natural product line. The home cleaning products are so good and doing their job, but also have applications for personal use! Amazing stuff.
Anyway, since I don’t tweet, I only get one entry so I thought I’d make it a good one. Thanks for such a cool giveaway. I’ll look for and follow you on Facebook, too.
I have been using organic products for years, whenever possible. I don’t want to use cleaning products made with chemicals, that are harmful for people and the environment. My flower and vegetable gardens are organic. I want healthy soil. I will not pollute and damage the Earth with pesticides and chemical fertilizers. At the grocery store, I try to buy organic produce and other products if they are available.
We love to garden and organic is the only way my kids can eat their veggies and fruits right from the vines.
Organic means all-natural, without any non-natural ways of growing. No fertilizers, no gmo’s and no chemical additives to make it taste different.
What a fun giveaway box! We’re trying to be more “organic” by buying local summer produce instead of buying so much food at the chain grocery stores.
We are eating organic yogurt for snacks this summer.
kport207 at gmail dot com
Go Green
As time has gone by I have been buying more and more organic products. With summer comes Farmers Markets and it becomes very easy to pick up organic produce and unusual things as well. Organic to me means less exposure to toxic chemicals and that means better health.
I go organic as much as possible! Got my whole family into it.
Im following you @couponerr
http://twitter.com/#!/couponerr/status/95256413676388353
we always eat at organic restaurants here in az… makes my tummy happy!
i follow via @theshineproject!
Organic means no gross chemicals!!
To me, organic means a product that has come to be naturally, without the aid of chemicals that may be harmful. It means more complete, healthy nutrition. wgbc1446[at]yahoo[dot]com
I buy more organic food and cleaning items this summer as more organic brands are available now.
I follow you on Twitter @ElenaIstomina
tweet:
http://twitter.com/#!/ElenaIstomina/status/95287078589444096
Organic means QAI certified. I have to get picky now because I bought something called certified humane yogurt the other night.
I follow you on twitter. You know my name.
http://twitter.com/#!/danielleliss/status/95296890639368194
I remind friends who have gardens that I’d love to take their surplus off their hands! Wish I could say I bought more organic veggies and fruits at the Farmer’s Market, but the prices per pound are typically so much higher than the stuff I get at the supermarket.
wolverina401 at gmail dot com
Organic means no chemicals and the few things I grow are organic and I try to buy local and organic.
I just bought a facewash that is lemongrass and smells amazing. We try to buy organic food as much as possible.
tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com
organic to me means without pesticides, chemicals or “extra” stuff
We enjoyed delicious organically grown local sweet corn for dinner tonight!
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Organic means no manmade chemicals used to grow or process the product.
I would prefer to buy organic foods, but the prices up our way are just too high.
I am following you on Twitter. My Twitter name is foodhistorian.
I Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/foodhistorian/status/95424886570360834
I like buying Organic Vegetable and Herb Seeds and giving them away for the holidays.When they grow them over the summer i help my family with Organic Gardening. Then they have vegetables and herbs all the way until winter,then it’s time to get more seeds:)
To me, “organic” means as close as possible to the earth. Of course, to farm, to stay clean and clothed, we have to make changes to the exact “natural” state of things. But, if we do those things “organically,” with as little change as possible, we can live in harmony with the world. As for organic clothing, my commitment for the moment is to use fewer things and own less stuff, including clothing. When I do need something, I try to find already made, gently used, rather than something new.
I joined you on twitter as mbm218
We try to eat organic whenever we can. To me, the investment in our health is worth it, despite the higher cost. Plus it’s better for our world!
PS I love all these brands…great companies.
Following you on Twitter @katydidandkid
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/#!/KatydidandKid/status/95478783544541184
Organic means healthy!!! 🙂
Organic to me means no chemical pesticides and knowing where my food comes.
Organic living is perfect for summer, so many fresh vegetables to choose from!
Organic means real, natural and chemical free. Hope to win 🙂
Organic means healthy and free of bad stuff-I’m trying to grow my veggie garden organically.
Organic means no itchy, irritated skin for my children and I. It means keeping our asthma at bay. Being Organic means buying from local farmers, which we can do here living in the country in Tennessee. Next year, we will be growing our own produce!
Heather K.
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To me organic is foods which are not processed. They also have not been grown with any pesticides sprayed to keep away bugs from the plants. We have a garden and never use any pesticides on it or our fruit trees. I am trying to go completely organic as I know it is so much healthier for my family and they are my heart and soul.
I like you on twitter-laurallee56
organic to me means no chemicals added through fertilizers, sprays, or whatever. And that means better for you!
Thanks for the giveaway!
tweet- http://twitter.com/js22222222/status/95566181582372864
i follow you on twitter – js22222222 .
I follow you on Twitter @matthewsmommy.
Heather K.
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I tweeted.
http://twitter.com/#!/matthewsmommy/status/95567213834145793
Heather K.
mysticbutterfly37 at yahoo.com
To me Organic means wholesome and unprocessed.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
What organic means to me… hmm. Organic, to me, means that it’s made all-naturally, without the involvement of pesticides or things harmful to the environment.
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Following you on Twitter (indieobscura)
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Tweeted about this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/indieobscura/status/95572595818250240
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Organic to me means earth and kid friendly.I am trying to use and consume more organic products in my home.Thanks!
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Organic means no chemicals and earth friendly.
Hi! Just recently got into natural and organic products… It just feels like the right thing to do, to buy organic, and it really makes me feel like I am making a difference, no matter how small!
I try to go organic all that I can. From having my own garden, recycling, composting, and not using fertilizer to purchasing organic foods whenever I can. Thanks for the chance!!
Being organic means back to earth, trying to use products that are simple. I love all of the products you are giving away!
its healthier
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To me, Organic means that something is made with natural ingredients and that it is free of chemicals and pesticides.
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I follow you on twitter as @AFTolar.
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To me being organic means using products that are not processed or made with chemicals.
We are eating organic yogurt for snacks this summer
I’m trying to up the amount of organic vegetables and fruits on the worst offenders list this summer.
organic without chemicals
our fruit around here tries to do their best
To me organic means better for our earth and it also means it’s free of man made chemicals so I can use it without worrying about having a reaction. I’m super sensitive to many man made cleaners and scents.
Following on Twitter @linetteg
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/Linetteg/status/95676940085772289
organic means fewer added chemicals
Having my own vegetable garden or buying from my local farmer is what organic means to me.
chipper101(at)hotmail(dot)com
To me, organic means that I don’t panic if my cat starts to eat it!
I follow you on twitter as avroradavidovna.
I tweeted (I think! I’m still learning):
https://twitter.com/#!/avroradavidovna/status/95707271601987585
Organic means: good for me and good for the planet.
Thanks for the contest.
Twitter follow you: slehan
http://twitter.com/slehan/status/95743935938441216
To me organic means a healthier option. i know what i am putting in my body as opposed to the scary stuff i could be eating or using. i try and buy organic fruit whenever possible but it is difficult.
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twitter follower @xferriza2
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I’m eating organic fruits and vegetables.
I follow you on Twitter @RazzMyBerry.
Organic to me means synthetic pesticide free.
Organic to me means free from pesticides, growth hormones and other yucky, unhealthy stuff.
Following you on Twitter @sarohioan
http://twitter.com/#!/sarohioan/status/95773573448343552
Thanks for the giveaway…we are growing vegetables & flowers in containers on our patio this summer without using chemical fertilizers or pesticides !
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Following YOU via Twitter: @brianpiero
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we have grown our own vegetables this summer (tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, eggplant) and for a long time have made our own household cleaners using a solution of half vinegar half water. and we buy organic fruits and vegetables if they are on the “dirty dozen” list
following you on twitter @heyfrugalmommy
I try to buy my fruits and vegetables from a local farmer who grows organice produce. Organic to me means products without chemicals
follow via twitter susan1215
https://twitter.com/#!/susan1215/status/95840594831745024
Organic to me means none of those irritating pesticides. It means better health. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
To me organic means natural products that arn’t saddled with added chemicals. It means products that are produced naturally. This summer I am using natural sun protection products.
Since I’m pregnant this summer, I’ve been trying to incorperate as many oragnic and natural products as possible. I have been getting all of my fruit and veggies from the farmers market and using organic sunscreen and bug spray. I want to make sure I’m not passing any harmful chemicals onto my daughter.
I follow you on twitter @Aerated.
organic means better for us and more expensive. we try to always buy organic but sometimes we can’t afford it.
tweet! thank you!
http://twitter.com/Aerated/status/95860551695085568
Oh, GREAT giveaway! Love Badger products!! Organic is a must for ours and our childrens health! And that of our planet! Now more than EVER!! @littleislandstu
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I’m trying to buy more organic fruits and veggies from the farmer’s market this summer.
I follow you on Twitter (@amylisawins)
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/AmyLisaWins/status/95864137711763456
We camp a lot &for I’ve been keeping an eye out for enviro friendly products that won’t be waste in campground as well as tring to be as organic as possible w breakfast for the boys erinnsluka@gmail.com
Twitter follower @3sonshavei
Organic to me means food naturally made without pesticides and/or chemicals and antibiotics!
I have been using organic sunscreen on my daughter before we visit the pool.
awesome prize
back to shopping at Whole Foods and Trader joes for more organic choices
i have been growing my own tomatoes,peppers and lettuce this summer
twitter follower phxbne
https://twitter.com/#!/klp1965/status/95879456404676608
We’re incorporating organic choices into our summer with lots of tasty organic fruit
I follow you on twitter (dvice1)
Here’s my tweet – https://twitter.com/#!/dvice1/status/95884250477375489
What a wonderful giveaway- I LOVE TOMS 🙂
Organic to me is natural and chemical free- healthy for my family and the planet.
Organic is most important for me when eating fresh produce, especially apples, grapes, and peaches. I don’t want pesticides consumed by my daughter’s.
your twitter follower @dearandrea
Organic means all natural.
Organic means no harmful chemicals for my family.
We are growing an “organic” garden this year in the backyard. We’re loving it!
organic means wholesome clean food