For My Kids All-Natural Herbal Trio Giveaway
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Every parent has experienced this: You’re at the grocery store and have to put your child in the cart. But that cart handle looms at you. Did the last child sneeze all over it? Who sat there last? Or how about that dog you encountered on your walk? Your son just stuck his finger in Fido’s nose, and wiping his hands on your shirt doesn’t seem quite thorough enough. (Did you see the drool on that dog???) For My Kids is coming to the rescue with something a whole lot better than the average bleach-filled anti-bacterial sprays and hand cleaners.
For that drooling dog encounter, For My Kids has created a wonderful All-Natural Hand Wash that we’ve been putting to the test around here for awhile. It’s been traveling along in the diaper bag, in my purse, even in the car. My two-year-old son touches everything within reach, and believe me, there’s plenty in his reach I’d rather not talk about. I’ve been able to pull out this All-Natural Hand Wash on many occasions while out and about, away from soap and water. The combination of herbs, which includes lavender, is safe and pleasant smelling. During our vacation, I found this little bottle to be a relief to have along! You can’t imagine what that boy can find in a parking lot. Ick.
For those grocery cart handles, cutting boards, drinking faucets, and other scary germ-filled locations, For My Kids makes a Vinegar of the Four Thieves spray that you can take with you anywhere. (The 1-ounce and 2-ounce bottles are perfect for the purse or diaper bag. Bigger ones are available for the home.) Vinegar of the Four Thieves is a traditional blend that has the ability to stop those nasty germies in their tracks.
If you think For My Kids must have a great lineup of products, you’re right. The good news is, they’re going to share some of it with one lucky dkMommy Spot reader! I have here a great trio any natural mom or dad would drool over. (No references to the previous dog, please.) Here’s what you’ll get: One 2-ounce bottle of the Vinegar of the Four Thieves, one 1/2 ounce tin of Vanilla All-Natural Vegan Lip Balm, and one 1/2 ounce tin of All-Natural Comfrey Salve. That last one is a great addition to the purse as well; use it on cuts, burns, bug bites, and boo-boos in general. This set will come in handy for the whole family - as the mother of one son and two dogs, I speak from experience!
4 Ways to Enter:
1.) Just visit the For My Kids site and take a look around. Then come back here and tell me what you liked or learned there. Remember, leave an interesting comment. If I cannot contact the winner, you might be chosen instead based on your comment.
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3.) Blog about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post. Come back and leave me a Comment with a link to your blog post.
4.) It is NOT required to enter, but if you purchase something from For My Kids, come back and let me know. I will throw your name in the hat again.
Feel free to do all four, and you have four entries to win! You have until midnight EST on Sunday, August 31, 2008, to enter.
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August 28th, 2008 at 10:01 am
I’m particularly interested in the vegan lip balm. I was a little taken aback by the comment referring to some of the scary components of regular lip balms and I found that I was happy they didn’t list them but yet I did want to know too. Sometimes a shock to the system is what it takes, right? Anyhow, I’m always on the lookout for vegan items because my daughter is vegan. My awareness of product ingredients has increased tenfold because of that.
August 28th, 2008 at 11:31 am
This would be great to have around when my grandson comes to visit. But I also thought about myself. I go to a lot of flea markets, antique shops, and garage sales. After one afternoon of that, you realize just how many really icky things you have picked up and handled. I think this would be great to keep in the glove compartment for quick cleanups in between stops.
The My Kids web site also recommended kitchen uses such as counter tops and cutting boards. I like that idea too, instead of chemical sprays and cleaners.
Plese enter me, I’m also a subscriber. Thanks for the chance to win.
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August 28th, 2008 at 11:51 am
“The main reason why cancer is becoming a menace is the amount of toxins that accumulate in us throughout our lives. Although genes, hormones and infections contribute to certain cancers, the most important factor is the cumulative toxic damage to the cells.”— “The Toxic Body”, Art of Healing by Dr. Amir Farid Isahak (Published Feburary 17, 2008).
August 28th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
I’m so happy to find a nice “santitizer” that isn’t so chemical laden.
thanks!
August 28th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
I love their shipping policy! Stated from their website - Although we prefer biodegradable cornstarch packing peanuts, your order may occasionally be packed using Styrofoam packing peanuts–this is because we firmly adhere to the policy of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (we’d rather reuse the Styrofoam peanuts that we’ve received in packages than put them in a landfill).
Very nice!
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August 28th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
I think disinfectants are so over used! But, I want some of the Vinegar of the Four Thieves! That looks wonderful!
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August 28th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
i like the For My Kids Herbal Insect Repellent
August 28th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
The vegan lip balm would help me the most. All the other products are very beneficial too! Thanks!
August 28th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Oh boy!!!!!!!! this stuff looks great.
August 28th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
I’m up for trying For My Kids Vinegar of the Four Thieves. I think an healthy antibacterial is a great idea. With kids and animals I’m always trying to keep thinks at least mostly clean.
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August 28th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
For My Kids All-Natural Hand Wash is my favorite.
August 28th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Oh man, the Herbal Insect Repellant sounds GREAT. Baby Man and I are both mosquito magnets but I don’t like putting the nasty stuff on either of us.
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August 28th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Natural insect repellant!! Yay!! I can never find a product that works and is safe for the kids. I’d love to try this! Thanks!
August 28th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
This would be wonderful in my diaper bag. I’d love to try the Natural Hand Wash, since there are so many moments when you’re on the go and your child gets dirty. Thanks for all of the great organic and natural giveaways!
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August 28th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I’m a subscriber
August 28th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
blogged you too
http://katydidandkid.blogspot.com/2008/08/natural-beauty-week-at-dkmommy-spot.html
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August 28th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
I found out that they have locations in both California and Texas.
August 28th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Natural products are all the rage and I appreciate that they are becoming easier to find!
August 28th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
The vegan lip balm would be great to keep me hydrated while flying. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
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August 28th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Im a subscriber
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August 28th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
I hate subjecting my children to too many chemicals and too much of a clean environment (which is lucky because I hate cleaning!). It would be great to have the benefits of antibacterial but without the harmful toxins. Lovely products!!
August 28th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
I love her honesty. She tells you upfront that the bug spray will need to be reapplied regularly and that the vinegar is not proven to be antibacterial/antifungal, etc.
ldsmom2201 at yahoo dot com
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August 28th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Its lovely to see products like these, made without chemicals. My skin is very sensitive as are my daughter’s and we have a tough time finding a lip balm that doesn’t end up burning our lips! We would very much love to try the lip balm especially, but everything sounds wonderful!
Thanks
and I am subscribed
anne_c_taylor@hotmail.com
August 28th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
if I win do I have to share the lip balm with my kids?
August 28th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Great products! I would love to try the vegan lip balms. Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
August 28th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
I am a subscriber!
August 28th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
The For My Kids Herbal Insect Repellent would have been helpful on our camping trip.
August 28th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
my kids always freak out when the boo-boo cleaner and salve comes out - would LOVE to try For My Kids All-Natural Comfrey Salve
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August 28th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
I was shocked to learn that household cleaners end up in women’s breast milk. No way! Thank you for this giveaway!
August 28th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Ooohhh I love the idea of an all natural hand wash! Much better than the smelly Purel!
Cheri D
August 28th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
I like the BPA-Free Reusable Bottle. I drink water constantly.
August 28th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
also subscriber
August 28th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
WOW!! It was an eye-opener for me to learn that, “there are over one million poisonings a year in North America, and 60 percent are children under six, most of whom have eaten household cleaners.” That’s pretty darn scary if you ask me!!! This is a great giveaway and a knowledgeable website to get the products from.
Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
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August 28th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
It was interesting to read about the Vinegar of the Four Thieves. I had never heard of it til I went to the website.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
i like the all-natural hand wash as we are always washing our hands and the milder the soap the better on those little hands
August 28th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I’d like to try the Herbal Insect Repellent–DEET is so nasty!
August 28th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
they are in both california and texas
August 28th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
I am very interested in the Herbal Insect Repellent. I have been looking for something I felt comfortable putting on my little ones to ward off the icky mosquitos!
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August 28th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
For the kids, heck I’d use it for me! I was on a plane this week and used a anti bacterial cloth to clean the seat belt and fold down table. If I had this product I’d use it to clean all those areas.
August 28th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
I’m a subscriber
August 28th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
I like the idea of using natural products instead of disinfectants. Our society overuses disinfectants.
August 28th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
love the BPA Free reusable bottle
August 28th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
I love their insect repellent - and it’s supposed to work better than DEET!! Yay!!
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August 28th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I was just wondering yesterday, I actually had left a comment on a blog about it - wondering if there was a natural hand sanitizer out there for me and my child. Fancy that you featured that very thing this evening.
I really liked the site because it promoted so many other like-minded companies and products.
jwalker8@canada.com
August 29th, 2008 at 12:14 am
I wasn’t aware that Household cleaners . . . persist in the blood and make their way into women’s breast milk. That is frightening!
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August 29th, 2008 at 12:15 am
I am also a subscriber!
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August 29th, 2008 at 12:20 am
I also blogged about this giveaway: Here
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August 29th, 2008 at 12:39 am
I had no clue about all the bad things in lip balm. I have never heard of a vegan lip balm. Very interesting.
August 29th, 2008 at 12:54 am
The analogy of our children being the canary in the coal mines is frightening. I worry that they are growing up in a toxic environment. Using natural products can be a great beginning to less toxins.
Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks very much…..Cindi
August 29th, 2008 at 2:42 am
I like the For My Kids All-Natural Vegan Lip Balm. Great giveaway, thanks!
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August 29th, 2008 at 2:46 am
Blogged it:
http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/08/for-my-kids-giveaway-at-dkmommy-spot.html
Thanks again!
August 29th, 2008 at 4:47 am
“Household cleaners . . . persist in the blood and make their way into women’s breast milk.” Wow, this is pretty scary. I also wonder if their Herbal Insect Repellant can be used for cats since it contains catnip oil.
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August 29th, 2008 at 7:28 am
“Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that nearly one of every 30 [personal care] products sold in the United States fails to meet one or more industry or governmental cosmetics safety standards.” Scary when they also mention that they investigated 23 000 products!!! It makes me think twice before randomly picking something off the shelf at the store ever again!
August 29th, 2008 at 7:29 am
I’m a subsriber
August 29th, 2008 at 8:54 am
I really liked the Herbal Insect Repellent. I was surprised to learn about catnip oil as a repellent that works better than DEET.
August 29th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Love the Herbal Insect Repellent!
August 29th, 2008 at 9:30 am
I love this site & have added it to my favs, Having breast fed my kids, I’m amazed that household cleaners persist in the bloodstream & come thru the breast milk! Even though my kids are grown I’m going to try these products myself, thanks!!
August 29th, 2008 at 9:50 am
I love the Herbal Insect Repellent and the All-Natural Comfrey Salve. The OFF stuff I put on my daughter didn’t seem to work and she is suffering a few bad bug bites from the weekend.
August 29th, 2008 at 10:15 am
There’s a CA and TX location.
August 29th, 2008 at 10:36 am
GREAT GIVEAWAY…PLEASE ENTER ME!
August 29th, 2008 at 11:12 am
I learned that in an investigation of the ingredients in more than 23,000 personal care products, Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that nearly one of every 30 products sold in the United States fails to meet one or more industry or governmental cosmetics safety standards.
August 29th, 2008 at 11:21 am
For My Kids Herbal Insect Repellent sounds great!!
August 29th, 2008 at 11:24 am
I know that the cosmetics industry is not well regulated, but I was surprised to find that, according to the Environmental Working Group, many products fail even the basic safety standards. The story from last year about lead in lipsticks comes to mind.
August 29th, 2008 at 11:51 am
I loved everything I saw at For My Kids — I try to live a green and a clean life and I have great respect for companies that try to make this easier!
August 29th, 2008 at 11:59 am
I’d like to try these products. I learned on the website that the main reason why cancer is becoming a menace is the amount of toxins that accumulate in us throughout our lives. Pretty scary!
August 29th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
I would be most interested in trying the All-Natural Hand Wash. I have recently heard that ordinary alcohol-based hand sanitizers were supposed to contain chemicals that weren’t good for you, but I had never sought out an alternative before.
August 29th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I couldn’t believe the quote about household cleaners making their way into breast milk. That is really scary! Thanks for the information and the giveaway!
August 29th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Thank you for having this. I would love to win. I also like the For My Kids Herbal Insect Repellent. Thank you!
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
August 29th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
I would love the all-natural, lavender-scented hand spray for when we are on-the-go!
August 29th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
I love the idea of the All-Natural Hand Wash. I would carry this in my purse to spray on the kids hands after a shopping trip and before we it if at a resturant and unable to wash with soap and water.
August 29th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
The insect repellent sounds great. The bugs were very bad here this year. I would have loved some of this.
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August 29th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
It freaked me out to learn that household cleaners can make their way into breast milk, that’s horrible! Thanks for the giveaway!
August 29th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
this sounds different
August 29th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I like the sound of herbal insect repellant.
August 29th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Really liked that they listed ingredients, what types of bottles they use and even give options as to what type of bottle you prefer–great customer service!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
August 29th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
I’m also a subscriber!
August 29th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
The one thing that caught my eye was this comment: “Household cleaners . . . persist in the blood and make their way into women’s breast milk. Goodness I had no idea.
August 29th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
I am also a subscriber
August 29th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
i never knew household cleaners were THAT bad for you. It makes me sad that I never really paid attention to what I’m exposing myself to (considering that I’m the one who does most of the cleaning in the house) and just seeing the statistics of cancer and other illnesses on the rise doesn’t surprise me. I was just going to go clean the bathroom but err…now I don’t know. *sigh*
August 29th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
The all natural handwash is my favorite as our family is quite outdoorsy and sometimes water isn’t very handy to wash three pairs of kids’ hands. I could see it be quite useful out running errands too and I love that it’s not harmful like other hand sanitizers! Thanks!
August 29th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
For My Kids All-Natural Hand Wash is great… I like how it has no chemicals and air drys!
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August 29th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
I learned that There are over one million poisonings a year in North America, and 60 percent are children under six, most of whom have eaten household cleaners. Scary!
August 29th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Good luck to everyone
August 29th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
The Herbal Insect Repellent sounds wonderful and I love that its full of natural products and not a bunch of bad stuff, living in wi we have a ton of bugs here! And the Vegan All Natural Vanilla Lip Balm that you mentioned in this blog sounds soooo good!
August 29th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
For My Kids All-Natural Hand Wash is my favorite
August 29th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
i like the natural insect repellant.
August 29th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
perfect for new [and green] moms
August 29th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
I really like the For My Kids All-Natural Hand Wash. Great item to keep in the car!
August 29th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
I am a subscriber.
August 29th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
I blogged about your giveaway here: http://everythingupclose.blogspot.com/2008/08/new-giveaways-at-dkmommy-spot.html
August 29th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
I didn’t realize than cleaning products were the leading source of toxic chemicals in the air in our homes! This stuff looks great, I’d love to try it.
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August 29th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
We need their insect repellent.
August 29th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
‘American children are growing up in a toxic environment, a chemical soup sensitizing them to even the common foods they need to grow and thrive.’ Maybe my grandchildren won’t have to grow up like this if more people are made aware of this fact. Thanks for the giveaway
August 29th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
YIkes thats pretty scary how residues of chemicals from household cleaner are being found in blood..
August 29th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
I would love to try the Herbal Insect Repellent.
August 29th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
The Vinegar of the Four Thieves sounds very interesting. I’d love to give that a try.
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August 30th, 2008 at 12:56 am
I love how completely natural and environmentally everything is, all the way down to the shipping products. That might be my favorite thing, all companies should try to use biodegradable shipping products and only use styrofoam as a recyclible material and NEVER purchase it.
August 30th, 2008 at 1:20 am
I’m especially interested in the Vinegar of the Four Thieves, and from the description of it I learned that elecampane has been shown to be effective against MRSA (I just hope it doesn’t get overused enough to promote resistance). I’m also interested in the insect repellent, and I wonder if growing catnip would discourage the mosquitoes in my yard because we are on the alert for the arrival of West Nile virus here.
August 30th, 2008 at 7:36 am
The All-Natural Hand Wash would be perfect for my classroom!
August 30th, 2008 at 11:42 am
I like the For My Kids Vinegar of the Four Thieves. Wonder drug.
August 30th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I learned that vinegar has been used for centuries as an antiseptic and that is why the Kids Vinegar of the Four Thieves is made from it.
August 30th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Nice prizes. My friend swears by vinegar.
August 30th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I didn’t know that household cleaners perrsist in the body and in breast milk. Thats scary.
August 30th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I’m subscribed
August 30th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
under the title-Why Use Natural Cleaners and Personal Care Products? The comment about cancer and the amount of toxins that accumulate in us
August 30th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
I love how everything is natural, especially that there is a place here in Texas that I can go and get some from!
August 30th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I was surprised that the insect repellent was made from essential catnip oils!
August 30th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
i am such a worry wart when it comes to harmful chemicals in everyday products. i love the all natural hand wash…that product would be so handy to take where you may not have access to soap and water.
August 30th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
I like the All-Natural Hand Wash.
August 31st, 2008 at 2:27 am
Herbal Insect Repellent for hiking
August 31st, 2008 at 7:14 am
let ne win
August 31st, 2008 at 9:12 am
With my granddaughters, everything becomes a hands-on experience. This would be great!
August 31st, 2008 at 1:24 pm
There are over a million poisonings a year in North America and 60 percent are children under six most of whom have eaten household cleaners. Cleaning products and services are the leading source of toxic air pollution in homes.
August 31st, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I learned that household cleaners are much more dangerous than I ever knew!
August 31st, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I visited For My Kids and clicked on “Free Stuff.” How wonderful that they post info and links for all the giveaways they’re sponsoring out in the blogosphere! Great publicity opp for you, too!
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August 31st, 2008 at 3:52 pm
For My Kids Herbal Insect Repellent looks good.
August 31st, 2008 at 4:33 pm
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August 31st, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I like how I can feel safer using these products around my kids, such as the Vegan lip balm.
August 31st, 2008 at 4:48 pm
I love how everything is all natural with no chemicals, thats really great!
August 31st, 2008 at 5:28 pm
I found out that: Nepetalactone, which gives catnip its odor, was found to be 10 times more effective than the popular insect repellent diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) without the harmful side effects. That’s awesome. Why aren’t we spreading the word worldwide?
August 31st, 2008 at 6:16 pm
I like the For My Kids All-Natural Comfrey Salve. You don’t see enough comfrey in stuff and it is a great herb!
August 31st, 2008 at 7:21 pm
I would like to try the natural hand wash!
August 31st, 2008 at 7:48 pm
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August 31st, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Scary. Human tests have never been conducted on most of the 18,000 chemicals. I need to know what I am using.
August 31st, 2008 at 10:59 pm
The My Kids web site also recommended kitchen uses such as counter tops and cutting boards
August 31st, 2008 at 11:00 pm
I am a subscriber
August 31st, 2008 at 11:41 pm
I like the kids all natural hand wash…trying to get away from antibacterials
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