Archives for July 2013

Is there a difference between Natural and Conventional Sunscreens? I really didn’t know the answer to this question until I heard about GODDESS GARDEN ORGANICS and had the opportunity to receive and review their products. I love that there are no harsh chemicals in the Natural Sunscreen! Only Natural sunscreen ingredients such as sunflower, radish, and active ingredients like zinc and titanium. We received the Sunny Kids Natural Sunscreen continuous spray (6 oz retails for $21.99) and we found that the natural ingredients are as effective as those found in conventional sunscreens. My son and I actually found it to be more effective because they seem to work right away. There is no waiting 15-20 minutes after you apply them before they start protecting from sunburn. The Natural Sunscreen is easy to apply and provides SPF 30 Broad-Spectrum UVA/UVB coverage without chemicals and is 94% certified organic.

Check out their website! They really have wonderful products for every day use for babies, kids and adults! I received samples of their products and loved them all! One of my favorites is the Natural Daily lotion-Lavender Mint: Goddess Garden’s Moisturizing Sun Body lotion with organic ingredients. It is great to use every day and left my skin soft and I loved the light lavender mint scent. This one retails for $18.99.

Check out all their products on their website!

More info: (Credit: GODDESS GARDEN ORGANICS website)

Goddess Garden, a Boulder-based skincare company, was founded in 2004 by Nova Covington, entrepreneur and mom. As a new mother, Nova was inspired to create organic skincare products initially for her daughter Paige, who was allergic to chemicals in traditional bath products. Motivated to develop safe skincare solutions, Nova launched natural products using pure minerals zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as the active agents for sun protection — the highest organic content of any sunscreen on the market.

In 2009, Goddess Garden launched a line of Organic Sunscreen products that protect and nourish without harsh sunscreen chemicals. This long-lasting SPF 30 sunscreen is made with sheer minerals that reflect 97% of the sun’s harmful UV rays. Goddess Garden’s line of organic sun care products is water resistant to 40 minutes, non-greasy, absorbs quickly and nourishes sensitive skin with the highest percentage of organic ingredients available in a sunscreen—up to 94 percent!

Goddess Garden continues to innovate by recently introducing the first organic, chemical-free sunscreen in a continuous spray. Currently, Goddess Garden’s family of sun care products include adult, kids, baby and facial sunscreens.

Goddess Garden was founded with a commitment to product excellence while maintaining a low carbon footprint. The woman-owned company provides safe and effective products using environmentally sustainable business practices. Goddess Garden supports organic farmers, local schools,  and family-friendly organizations.

* Photo: Nova Covington, entrepreneur and mom and her daughter Paige.

Self Disclosure: I received products to facilitate this feature but any opinions are my own. Photo Credit: GODDESS GARDEN ORGANICS.

Attention all avid and amateur chefs! Do you love to match taste with presentation? Not sure how to keep your cookies from spreading too thin? Are you looking for tips on the easiest way to peel garlic or make a fabulous chocolate torte with just four ingredients? I know that I have personally wondered these things!

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Binteo (www.binteo.com) is turning social networking upside down. It isn’t about connecting based on WHO you know, but WHAT you know – or want to learn about it. The site has several interest groups forming now, including cooking, with top experts in the field, as well as other enthusiasts like yourself, to offer great advice. The Binteo cooking community is where you can lead meaningful conversations, in real-time, with others that share your common interest. Is cooking breakfast more of your forte than making dinner entrees? You can connect with others who thrive on making top notch omelets rather than Pasta Bolognese!

Because the Binteo communities are specialized with people seeking specific topics, there is finally an online space where you can take your knowledge to the next level and help others, too, without fearing that your cooking questions or food pics are boring others (such as your Facebook pals).

You can even join sub-groups for specific cooking discussions – such as Mediterranean style cuisine, Italian style, BBQ tips & tricks, cupcakes and more – or start your own! The Binteo community has great communication options such as private chat/calls/video, public posts, group chat, video, photos and news feeds. Experts provide members with insights Q&A, one-on-one sessions and more!

Become one of the newest Binteo cooking community members to be automatically entered to win a $100 gift card to Chef Central, the culinary superstore!

 When you think of Binteo.com, think Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest all combined into ONE fabulous social space based on your specific interest, hobby or passion.  Currently the site is offering cooking, gardening, photography and Autism advocacy communities, but if you don’t see a group you want to join now, sign up and click on YOU DECIDE and tell us what you’d like to see next. Binteo will be launching many interest groups in the coming weeks and months as the new platform rolls out.

Learn more about Binteo in our short video:   http://www.youtube.com/binteoconnect

You can sign up now at www.binteo.com and help Binteo reach its new member milestone while it is still in beta! I just signed up and it really seems like a great new website!

Self Disclosure: Binteo sponsored Feature. I did not receive any compensation to feature.