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As I was looking for traditional Valentines Day gifts, I came across Planet One Gifts and was really taken back by their unique items. They sell fair trade, organic, and Eco-friendly products. I love that most fair trade items are handcrafted by artisans and the money usually goes toward a great cause. But what really stood out for me about Planet One Gifts is that at the end of the year they donate 10% of their profits to local charities! So not only do they support great causes by carrying fair trade items, they also give back to their own community.
Planet One Gifts carries bath and body items, products for the home, desk items, children toys, baby items, pet accessories, fair trade chocolate, coffee, and other specialty food items. Their site is easy to navigate and you can even narrow down your search by shopping by recipient.
Planet One Gifts sent me Lulu Life Nilotica Body Butter and Lulu Life Nilotica Lip Balm to review. Lulu, the nilotica variety of the shea nut tree, is indigenous to Africa. In response to the hunger in Sudan, a Lulu Livelihood program was founded by MEDIC to help bring profit to the area. The Lulu tree fruits around the same time that seasonal hunger begins in Sudan. The women of Sudan are now considered the Guardians of Life since they unearth and pass down the Lulu nuts. Over the past decade the Lulu Livelihoods have created a infrastructure for a sustainable Shea oil industry for the women of Sudan that provide for their families.
I thought this was an amazing story and the purity of the program to the purity of the nut makes it even more inspiring. I was sent the Lulu Love Body Butter and it’s like no other shea butter that I’ve used before. It’s slightly greasy, but smooths out rough, dry and cracked skin. It is helping to heal my cracked heels from this dry weather! The greasy feeling goes away after 5 minutes and it’s absorbed into the skin. The Lulu Love Body Butter is made with Virgin Shea Butter and Lulu Love fragrance. I can’t describe what the Love fragrance is because all I smell is the shea butter, which is very pleasant. You can get the Lulu Life Shea Butter in lavender, mystic mint, Lulu delight, Lulu love, sandalwood, and jasmine. Planet One Gifts sells the Lulu Life Shea Butter for $25 in a 3.4 oz container.
I also got to try the Lulu Life Nilotica Lip Balm which is outstanding! I love lip balms and am always in the search for the perfect balm that doesn’t leave your lips dry after 10 minutes. The Lulu keeps your lips moist without leaving them cracked later. The lip balm is made with virgin shea butter, beeswax, and the essential oil you choose. I received the Citrus Blast and I can slightly taste or smell the citrus. It’s not overpowering and I like the subtle scent. Vanilla, Spearmint, Pina Colada, and Strawberry are also available. You can purchase the Lulu Life Lip Balm for $9 at Planet One Gifts.
The Giveaway: Planet One Gifts would like to give 3 LUCKY winners a Lulu Life Lip Balm!!
Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST February 21, 2010 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
How to Enter: Tell me what Lulu Life Lip Balm flavor is your favorite. Make sure you leave your email address!! I cannot contact the winner without it!
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.
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New disclaimer: I was sent these items to review from Planet One Gifts. This in NO way changes my opinions about the products or company. These are my thoughts, opinions and results.
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I would love to try the Pina Colada
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I would definitely go for the strawberry flavor.
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and on facebook too 🙂
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I think my favorite flavor would be Vanilla. I make my own and they are all flavored with either Vanilla or Butter Cream 🙂 mmmmmmm
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I entered the Kelly Green-Way soybeam candle giveaway!
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I'd love the pina colada flavor!
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Great giveaway I love the vanilla and pina colada lip balm.Thanks Fingers crossed.Marian
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I signed up for the Planet One newsletter!
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I also like the Hand Painted Taper Candles from South Africa
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Entered Kelly Green-Way giveaway!
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Entered Play and Learn giveaway!
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I want to try Strawberry!
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i entered your Peeled snacks giveaway!
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i'd like to get a variety of the ART BARS chocolate bars, especially the Dark Chocolate with Quinoa Crisp!
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the Spearmint flavor sounds wonderful, and thank you for the chance!
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I signed up for the Planet One Gifts Newsletter.
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I follow Planet One Gifts on Twitter (MamandeEDS).
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I love the Large Blue Kenyan Soapstone Heart Box.
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I'm a subscriber.
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I entered the RCTEES giveaway.
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I follow you on Twitter (MamandeEDS).
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Pina Colada is my favorite.
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Another item I like is the Fair Trade African Bone Heart Earrings
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I entered the Play and Learn Toys giveaway
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I'd love to try the Citrus Blast. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
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I follow your blog.
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I'd like to try Citrus Blast. Thanks.
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I entered the Peeled Snacks giveaway!
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I also like the cute Jungle Animals bibs!
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The citrus blast flavor sounds great! peanut{at}nyc.rr.com
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The Citrus Blast sounds great!
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Another item I like is the Hemp Travel Duffel Bag! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
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Entered your Peeled Snacks giveaway! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
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