This giveaway has ended. Thanks to all that entered!
When becoming Eco-friendly/organic it’s easy to overlook things to switch. There are so many toxic products and trying to keep up with everything sometimes gives me a headache! When Aunt Flow came to visit me last month, it hit me that the products I was using probably weren’t so safe. I started doing some research and wasn’t too happy. A lot of feminine products contain dioxins, chlorine and synthetic fibers. The chlorine bleaching process isn’t that safe and dioxin is a by-product of the process. Dioxin can stay within the fluff fibers of feminine products that come into contact with the most sensitive part of your body, and can lead to prolonged exposure to the toxic carcinogen- which is cancer causing. I wasn’t able to find info about tampon plastic applicators, so who knows if they are BPA free.
I started looking at my alternatives and I’m still not too sure about reusable pads or cups- I’m kind of grossed out by them. Then I found a great safe company called Maxim. They sell 100% organic cotton tampons with applicators in Regular and Super sizes, without applicators in both sizes and Super Plus, organic and natural pantiliners, natural sanitary pads and maternity pads, and organic cotton balls. All of Maxim’s feminine products have no carcinogens, they are synthetic and wood fluff pulp free, hypoallergenic and come with Eco-friendly biodegradable applicators. I was sent 2 types of tampons, pantiliners and cotton balls to review. They worked just as well as all of the other feminine hygiene products I’ve used in the past, but I liked them better knowing what I was using wasn’t toxic. For a heavier flow, I recommend using a pantiliner with a tampon. I have been really happy with the products and plan to continue to use them! If you are still unsure, you can always get a free trial by registering here.
The Discount: You can get 10% off Maxim products until 11/30 by entering MKOKOPELLI at the checkout at Maxim’s sister company www.organicpeak.com
The Giveaway: Maxim would like to give 1 lucky reader a box of tampons, sanitary pads, box of pantiliners and a pack of cotton puffs. BODY,.aolmailheader {font-size:10pt; color:black; font-family:Arial;} a.aolmailheader:link {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:visited {color:magenta; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:active {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;} a.aolmailheader:hover {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; font-weight:normal;}
Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST November 2, 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 the winning email, or a new winner will be chosen. You must leave your email address! This contest is open to the US
EXTRA entries: You must complete the “How To Enter” before making any extra entries. Make sure you leave a comment for each extra entry and tell me which one.
2. Become a fan of Mkokopelli on FB, Mkokopelli on Twitter, or Follow my blog
3. Subscribe to my blog by email (on the right sidebar) You must verify and be active at the time of the giveaway- those who are unverified will become disqualified4. Blog, Tweet or send a message on FB and leave a link here (3 extra entries)
@Mkokopelli win organic feminine products set by Maxim! Ends 11/2 http://ow.ly/v7rn
5. Enter another giveaway I have going on and tell me which one or leave a comment on a non-giveaway post (1 extra entry total)
6. Tell me something else you learned about Maxim on their site
7. Join Maxim’s group on Facebook or follow on Twitter
8. Tell me an ingredient you found on one of your products that shocked you- for details read this post
9. Grab the Eco-Personal Care Button and post on your blog or FB page!

*New disclaimer- I was sent Maxim feminine products for free to test. This is no way changed my opinion on their products. These are only my results, opinions and thoughts. 
I joined Maxim's group on Facebook.
lilyk@mail2world.com
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I subscribed by email.
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I became your Facebook fan.
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The Organic Cotton Cardboard Applicator tampons look very nice!
lilyk@mail2world.com
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I'd like to try the regular tampons with cardboard applicator.
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I would probably try the super tampons. Thanks!
rlgrady[at]yahoo[dot]com
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I'm a follower:)
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I'd like 2 try the overnight with wings:)
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Natural Cotton Ultra Thin Winged Pads, Daytime, 10 Count 🙂
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I would like to try the Super Organic “Cardboard Applicator” tampons.
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Joined Maxim facebook group. charity/ccboobooy
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I learned Maxim products supplement harsh chemical ingredients found in your every day products with the naturally unique characteristics of cotton in order to address and resolve major health and environmental concerns associated with the use and production of conventional feminine hygiene and cotton products.
charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com
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tweeted. #3
http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/5379094603
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tweeted. #2
http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/5379094603
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tweeted. #1
http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/5379094603
charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com
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I already follow your blog. charity/ccboobooy
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I would love to try the Natural Cotton Classic Contour Sanitary Pads, Regular. Thanks
charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com
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The organic tampons look like something to try!
strycker@slu.edu
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The Organic Cotton Swabs
nov231973 at gmail dot com
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Organic Cotton Cardboard Applicator tampons
s2s2(at)comcast(dot)net
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http://kngmckellar-glorias.blogspot.com/
have your Eco button
kngmckellar@hotmail.com
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I learned that Maxim was developed after twenty-five years of manufacturing and distribution experience in the feminine hygiene industry, held by company Founder, Kenneth Alvandi.
kngmckellar@hotmail.com
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http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/5368244624
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http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/5368244624
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http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/5368244624
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email subscriber
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facebook fan – gloria mckellar
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Maxim Ultra Thin Pantiliners is something I'd like to try the most.
kngmckellar@hotmail.com
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tweet
http://twitter.com/yadgirl/status/5365559794
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I'm following on twitter as yadgirl
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I'd most like to try the Organic Cotton Cardboard Applicator Tampons.
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#3 I tweeted http://twitter.com/kmayans/status/5365108056
kerrie@mayansfamily.com
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#2 I tweeted http://twitter.com/kmayans/status/5365108056
kerrie@mayansfamily.com
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#1 I tweeted http://twitter.com/kmayans/status/5365108056
kerrie@mayansfamily.com
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I follow you on twitter as kmayans
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I would like to try the super plus nonapplicator tampons
kerrie@mayansfamily.com
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I entered your ecopiggy giveaway. Thanks!
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I joined Maxim on Facebook and Twitter. Thanks
fb name: bridgette.groschen
twitter: @joeandbridge
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I learned that other feminie product companies use Chlorine to bleach the raw materials contained in their standard feminine hygiene products. The purpose of bleaching is to disinfect and whiten the color of these materials. Dioxin is a chemical substance or resulting residue of the Chlorine bleaching process. It can stay within the fluff fibers of the product materials that come in contact with your body, leading to prolonged exposure to this toxic carcinogen (cancer-causing substance).
A little scary!
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**Facebook Post**
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/posted.php?id=100000184415722&share_id=323885205331&comments=1#s323885205331
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**Tweet**
http://twitter.com/joeandbridge/status/5364046646
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I subscribe to your blog by email. Thanks!
joeandbridge@aol.com
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I am a Facebook Fan, Twitter and follow your blog. ThankS!
fb name: bridgette.groschen
@joeandbridge
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I'd love to try the Organic Cotten Rounds. Thanks for the giveaway!
Bridgette Groschen
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I would use the organic cotton balls!
gillhome(at)aoldotcom
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Your Eco-Personal Care Button is on my sidebar.
http://fionen.com
fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com
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I follow Maxim on Twitter.
username: Fionen
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I learned that Maxim was started by a father who wanted safer and more natural products for his wife and daughters.
fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com
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I also entered the Fill Your Own Giveaway – comment #167.
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I subscribe through email.
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