I’ve been in a constant battle with my 2 yr old princess over painting her fingernails since she still puts then in her mouth throughout the day. She doesn’t understand that Formaldehyde, Dibutyl phthalates, and toluene are horrible chemicals found in most nail polishes and they can hurt her. Hmmm… I wonder why?? 😉 Fortunately for the princess, Melanie Hurley came along and created Piggy Paint which is a non-toxic totally natural nail polish for kids. They come in vibrant colors with all of the cool names that nail polishes should have.
I will be back shortly with a review and giveaway 🙂 But until then, you can purchase any nail polish or remover from Piggy Paint and get 15% off by entering FLAG15L at the checkout. The coupon is even good on sale items! This offer expires August 31, 2009 so hurry over and check them out! Also, if you spend over $25, domestic shipping is FREE! And they ship worldwide.

This Contest is closed. The winner will be announced as soon as they respond. Thanks for entering!

When Ella was born I was oblivious to green living. I had no clue certain plastics contained cancer causing chemicals and that big name brand companies would sell me harmful products which could hurt my precious baby in the long run. I came across HealthyToys.org and my knowledge of chemicals took off. Then I started thinking if lead and mercury were in my child’s toys then I better start researching foods and other household items. This year I was appalled when I read on Safe Cosmetics that 1,4-dioxane and formaldehyde were in my daughter’s Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo. This is a brand my family has trusted since I was a child!

So, I started exploring organic and natural options for personal care items and I have been more than thrilled with my finds. This week Ella got to try Sum-Bo-Shine’s Aloe and Lavender Shampoo and Body Wash, Lotion and Diaper Ointment. I seriously could sit here and smell the shampoo for hours. It reminds me of being in a spa! There is no fragrance added to the shampoo. The aroma is all from the natural aloe, lavender, roman, chamomile, jojoba oil and rosehip oil. And even though we are potty training, the Diaper Ointment came in handy when E developed a rash from her bathing suit. I put it on her before bed, and the rash was gone by the morning! Ella has very sensitive skin and I’ve avoided applying lotions until now. The Aloe and Lavender lotion left no irritation or oily residue. Just a gentle softness that every baby should have. I highly recommend trying these amazing products and they are truly affordable. I’ve seen baby shampoo cost $15-$20, and you can get it at Sum-Bo-Shine for only $7.29.

Carolyn, the mastermind of these creations, has been in the health care industry for more than 20 years. Carolyn wanted to develop a product which was safe for her own grandchildren. Working with a FDA-registered lab to formulate and create the actual products, Carolyn built up a line of nine products including baby lotion, diaper ointment, shampoos, and bodywash all made with natural ingredients. All of her products come in recyclable packaging and you can even request an envelope back to ship back the empty bottles. Be sure to check out Sum-Bo-Shine to see all of her products and even some for adults!

The Discount:
Sum-Bo-Shine is offering all of my readers 10% off their purchase during the giveaway. Click on this link COUPON for your discount!

The Giveaway:

Sum-Bo-Shine is offering one of my lucky readers a bottle of Aloe and Lavender Body Wash & Shampoo and a bottle of Aloe and Lavender Baby Lotion. Both are fragrance free and certified Vegan.

Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. July 20, 2009 to enter. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced after they respond to the winning email. The winner has 48 hours to respond to winning email, or a new winner will be chosen. You must leave your email address! The contest is only open to USA residents.

How to Enter:

1. You must visit Sum-Bo-Shine and tell me your favorite product other than the ones listed above. Click on “Comments” to leave your post. Make sure to leave your email address!! I cannot contact the winner without it!

EXTRA entries: Make sure you leave a comment for each extra entry and tell me which one.

2. Become a fan of Mkokopelli on Facebook or Mkokopelli on Twitter
3. Follow or subscribe to my blog- tell me which
4. Blog, Twitter or leave a message on FB and leave a link here (3 extra entries)
5. Join Sum-Bo-Shine’s Email Newsletter or Blog
6. Tell me what you like about Sum-Bo-Shine’s products

Thanks to Sum-Bo-Shine for the great offer and I hope you love the products as much as I do!