What’s In My Sustainable Weekend Bag? + [GIVEAWAY CLOSED]
If you’re anything like me this summer, you’ve been on the go, non-stop. Weekend trips here, girls weekends there, brunch a little bit of everywhere! It’s easiest to pack up my Blue Avocado (eco) hip pod, throw in my Threads for Thought dress that can be casual or chic – keeping my entire bag “green” – and go! But what about my toiletries?
While I’m at home, I have my stockpile of sustainable, ethical and plant-based toiletries. I smell like I walked through a garden and just smushed roses all over my skin by the time I get out of the shower. I’m talking real rose plant extract in my body wash, lotion, and rose water to help tame my hair. It gets real botanical over here y’all. As much as I love my big rose bottles and other products, they’re just a tad too big for a quick weekend trip.
So what does Whole Foods go and do? They save the day with another one of their limited edition trial size kits. This time, a travel size, airplane friendly, green colored recycled Chico Bag with 6 sample sized goodies. I’ve already used my kit, and for the products that are new to me (Acure shampoo & conditioner and Juice Beauty Nutrient Moisturizer), I really loved them. Its hard for me to say I love a shampoo, and rarely is a sample size enough to wrestle with my curls, but I’ll be able to use the Acure shampoo and conditioner sample 3 times before it runs out (at which point I will quickly escort myself back to Whole Foods to purchase the real deal)! My curls will also be poppin’ afterwards. I swear by black soap, as I used to suffer from extremely bad acne, and it was only my black soap and shea butter regimen that cleared it up. I use the unscented Alaffia Authentic African Black Soap as a daily face wash, as well as a shampoo and body wash sometimes. The Tangerine Citrus scented sample is really invigorating when I use it to cleanse my face. Last, but not least, the Mineral Fusion nail polish is always a good idea – I’ve given away their polish before! Overall, I love this kit and the bag that it comes in. Oh, and did I mention the coupons? Take that, expensive organic prices! Whole Foods always wins with their limited edition Whole Body kits.
Do you want your own travel kit now? Good! I’m giving you all a chance to win this kit, and ONE lucky subscriber a kit to enjoy with me! All you have to do is follow these simple rules to enter:
- Subscribe to this blog by entering your email address in the box that reads “Subscribe” on the right-hand side of this page.
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This contest will be open Thursday August 27, 2015 upon publishing, and it will close Friday September 4, 2015 at 11:59 pm. A winner will be randomly chosen from the pool of entrant using random.org and announced by Monday September 7, 2015. If you are already subscribed, you are still eligible – just follow all rules. This contest is in no way sponsored or endorsed by Whole Foods.
I hope this post encourages you to invest in some sustainable, ethical, eco-friendly and/or plant based products. Skin is the largest organ, and everything you put ON it, affects your INSIDES, too. Be gentle, be good, be natural with your skin.
xoxo, dolls & dudes
The Comments
Vinna Keophetboon
I subscribed! 🙂
Addie
Vinna KeophetboonYaye, thank you, Vinna!
Amanda R
Such a great giveaway!! I’ve heard great things about the Tom’s products. I’ll have to try them out!! <3
xoxo,
Amanda | http://www.TheChambrayBunny.com
Addie
Amanda RThanks, Amanda! I hope you like them and that they work for you!
Maggie
I Subscribed!
Kyla Currier
I love those products this is a great giveaway!
xo, Kyla – KyMarieC / @kycurrierlewis
Addie
Kyla CurrierThank you, Kyla! 🙂
Tiffany
I subscribed
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TiffanyThank you, Tiffany! 🙂
Karen
LOVE learning of products that are eco-friendly and sustainable and all that good stuff!!
xx, Karen
Glam Karen
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KarenI hope you can try some and they help, Karen! Thanks for stopping by!
Daria
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DariaYayeeee, Daria! Thank you so much for your support!
Briana Anderson
Such a neat giveaway!! I love hearing about new products I haven’t tried!
xx Bri
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Addie
Briana AndersonThank you, Bri! 🙂
Meagan Faye
OOooo such a great idea!!
Addie
Meagan Faye😀
Amanda Marie
I subscribed…you know it!
Addie
Amanda MarieHehehe, thanks Amanda! You rock!
Shann Eva
I’ve heard such good things about the Whole Foods kit. I also love your bag. so cute!
bridget
I subscribed! looking forward to more!
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bridgetThank you so much, Bridget! I hope you enjoy!
Cynthia @craftoflaughter
What a great giveaway!
Caroline @ In Due Time
I subscribed!
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Caroline @ In Due TimeThank you so much, Caroline! I truly appreciate your support 😀
Katie
Oh wow what a cool product! Great giveaway!
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KatieThank you, Katie!
Caroline
I subscribed!
Love this giveaway 🙂
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CarolineThank you, Caroline! You rock!! 🙂 I hope you enjoy your subscription!
Kim Henrichs
I subscribed! What a fun bag!!
Addie
Kim HenrichsThank you Kim!! 🙂
Taylor
I’ve heard such good things about the Toms products! I haven’t heard of the others brands but I love that they’re eco friendly!
xo
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Addie
TaylorThey are pretty awesome products, Taylor!
Elle Spann
oh cool! I’ve never heard of that bag. thanks for introducing me to it! Oh and congrats on getting to go to NY!
elle
Southern Elle Style
Addie
Elle SpannThanks so much, Lauren! 🙂 They produce different types of bags throughout the year, they are all great!
Adaleta Avdic
Lovely kit! I’ve tried a few Tom’s products in the past & enjoyed them! xx, adaatude.com
Addie
Adaleta AvdicThey are pretty great products, Adaleta! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Christina
I have subscribed!
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ChristinaThank you so much, Christina! 🙂
Mary
So cool! I love all the products Whole Foods carries!
Sportsanista
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MaryMe, too Mary!! 🙂
Brooke
Thanks so much for sharing…I truly love learning about eco friendly products because often times they are under the radar unless sought out! Great giveaway too!
xo,
Brooke | KBStyled
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BrookeThank you, Brooke! 🙂
Darcy
I’ve never tried any products from Whole Foods before.. in fact I think I’ve only ever bought flowers from them!!
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Samantha
I subscribed! And these products look amazing.. fingers crossed!
Addie
SamanthaThank you so much, Samantha!! 🙂
Jennifer
I love ACURE products, they make my skin feel so good!
xoxo
Jennifer
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Addie
JenniferThey are great, Jennifer! 🙂
Christina Beauchamp
Love these sustainable items! I use Tom’s toothpaste and really like it!
xo, Christina
Fashion & Frills
Addie
Christina BeauchampI like that they offer different types/flavors of toothpaste, too, Christina. Thank you!
Maggie
Totally inspired to try some new products, thanks for sharing!
Addie
MaggieThat’s great Maggie! I hope you find some sustainable products that you love!
Ashleigh
I love all that’s in this bag! And thank you for the giveaway!!
Addie
AshleighThank you for stopping by, Ashleigh!
Brittany Koelmel
This bag has some great stuff! I subscribed!
Addie
Brittany KoelmelYou are awesome, Brittany, thank you for following along and I hope you love it here!
Amanda
This is neat! I haven’t heard of this bag before!
xx,
Amanda || @_fortheloveofglitter || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
Addie
AmandaIt is pretty cool, Amanda!
Cindy A.
I subscribed!
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Cindy A.Thanks, Cindy!!!
Edalia Perez
I subscribed 🙂
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Edalia PerezThank you, Edalia!! 🙂