Green Grab Bag by White Apricot

Green Grab Bag is a monthly subscription service of natural, organic and vegan beauty samples. It is $15 a month for the subscription and shipping is free.

By joining Green Grab Bag, you will now get to experience an amazing array of natural, organic and/or vegan beauty products every month, delivered right to your door! Each month, you will get at least six samples of skin or hair care products, make-up, fragrances and more. Each box will also come with descriptions of the products inside and some guidance on how to use them.
It’s also important to note that all of our packaging is eco friendly, from the box, itself, made of 100% recycled content, to the shredded filler, tissue and and cards.
There are two ways to subscribe: You can go month-to-month for just $15 a month, or purchase an entire year for a 20% discount. If you choose to go month-to-month, your credit card will automatically be charged each month until you cancel, which you can do any time by filling out our cancellation form. Yearly subscriptions can’t be canceled, however, you can change the shipping address and recipient at any time.

Here is the box that I received.

The card lists every item inside the box and how much the full size product retails for. Here is what was included in this box.

Suntegrity 5 in 1 Natural Moisturizing Face Sunscreen
Eve Organics Vegan Lip Gloss
Purity Botanicals Purifying Bar Soap
Purity Botanicals Healing Mud Mask
Overall Beauty Eye Shadow
Kimberly Parry Organics Nourishing Serum
The Wonder Seed Hempseed Oil Facial Cream

These are a great mix of items and a great value to try new products you never know what will be in the next box.

I received this item for review purposes. My opinions are honest and I was not paid for this review.

Scarlet's Naturals Review

This is a review from Scarlet's Naturals. Scarlet’s Naturals is an all natural line of baby products that are gentle for kids with sensitive skin, and cloth diaper safe. We believe in using simple, natural ingredients that are safe for delicate skin. I was sent 2 of their products for review and here they are.

The first product I will talk about if the Lip Honey. It retails for $4.00 and comes in 4 flavors...coconut, strawberry, natural and vanilla mint. I was sent the Vanilla Mint for review.

Petroleum free lip balm with all the lip quenching benefits of shea butter and coconut oil.

This is an amazing product and I LOVE it! It makes my lips feel really soft and silky. If you know me you know that I am a lip product freak and I always have to have some type of lip product on my lips to feel normal. I keep this in my purse and it is my new go to item. My son Brendan also really likes it and we are always free of chapped lips in our house. I cant wait to try the strawberry one!

The next product I was sent to try is their Hiney Honey Cream and it retails for $9.00.

Hiney Honey Cream is an all natural diaper rash cream. It is cloth diaper safe, no barrier or liner needed. Just rub a pea size amount into your hand and apply liberally to affected skin. Works well for other skin problems, such as dry, sensitive skin or eczema. Using the power of coconut oil, Hiney Honey Cream is able to safely and effectively clear up skin.

This is great I am a mama cloth user and I recently ran out of my usual all natural soap to wash them with and I used whatever was on the washer and I guess I had some detergent burns you know and I used this and it went away very quickly! Like the same day. I wont make that same mistake twice so this will work miracles for your baby rashes. We also will use a tiny dab on our hands since Brendan and I both suffer from eczema a little goes a long way. They also make this is a stick form as well.

Visit their web site and give them a try if you don't love it for your baby you will love it for you.


I received this item for review purposes. My opinions are honest and I was not paid for this review.

Soda Stream Review

Today's review is from Soda Stream.  I was sent a machine and some flavors.

Making carbonated water and soft drinks is simple! Turn tap water into sparkling water in under 30 seconds, with no clean-up. Enjoy the freshness and convenience of homemade soda and protect the environment at the same time. No heavy bottles to carry, store at home or throw away. Fizz to your taste and add the flavor of your choice to make your favorite drink. Simple to clean and reuse. With a variety of colors and silhouettes, you'll be sure to find a soda maker to match with any decor.

I was sent the Fountain Jet - Seltzer Starter Kit which retails for $79.99.

This package includes everything you need to make fresh sparkling water in your own home.

This package includes:

• Fountain Jet Home Soda Maker
• 1 60 liter Carbonator
• 1 Carbonating Bottle
• Sodamix Variety 6 pack

I was sent some of their soda mix flavors.

The machine is easy to use. All you need to do is screw in the carbonator into the back. Then you fill the bottle to the line with water. I use the water from my refrigerator. Then you screw the bottle into the machine. You push the button at the top 3 times and then release. Then pick the flavor of your choice. Fill the liquid to the fill line.

Then you slowly pour the flavoring into the bottle since it will fizz.

That's all you need to do to enjoy a fresh natural glass of soda at home. Everyone in the house loves this. All of this talk makes me want to go make a bottle right now and I think I will.

I received this item for review purposes. My opinions are honest and I was not paid for this review.

By Nature Kitten Food Review

When we think about being eco friendy or healthy some times we forget about our pets. This review is from By Nature and they carry organic and natural food for cats and dogs. I was sent 4 bags of  By Nature for kitten and it comes in a 8lb bag and it retails for around $10 per bag.

In this bag there is no corn, wheat or soy. This is a great food and my little kitty I bottle feed and I am fostering loves it. We found out that she has FIV which is feline aids so eating great food is very important. She will live a normal life as long as her immune system is well. Help keep your pet feeling young with a powerful mix of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to promote a strong immune system. Formulated to help support your pet's natural defenses against the effects of aging, illness, physical and environmental stress. This food has multiple protein sources, whole grains and natural fiber, fruits vegetables and flaxseed. I love this and it is little bites for the little kitties. Her coat is so soft, shiny and silky. I would recommend this kitten. 



Heirloom Soapworks Review

Heirloom Soapworks is a great local company to me. The carry natural and homemade soaps. I have reviewed 2 of their soaps that they have in their store. First is their Unscented soap which is called their Coconut Milk soap Unscented. The one I got that day was in cupcake form and was so cute.

Coconut palms and warm island breezes -perhaps we can't experience that everyday, but we can care for our skin the "island way": with pure coconut milk soap that's full of rich, tropical butters! Coconut milk makes such a lovely, moisturizing soap, and I've designed this one specifically for sensitive skin. It's 100% fragrance free and made with skin-pampering vegetable oils and butters. No animal products in this variety either, so it's vegan-friendly.

Enriched with skin-nourishing ingredients: coconut milk, mango butter & avocado butter, this 100% natural soap is spa-quality, and suitable for face and body.

Each bar is approx. 4.5-5 oz. and is minimally packaged using recycled materials.

Ingredients: saponified oils of olive, coconut & palm; filtered well water, coconut milk, mango butter & avocado butter.

No Animal Testing - No Synthetics - No Parabens - No SLS - No Petroleum. That's right, it's ALL good!

~Note: Because our soaps contains extra amounts of tropical butters it is especially important to keep your soap well-drained between uses. A wire rack or water-draining soap dish is highly recommended to extend the life of your soap.~
This bar Normally come in bar shape and retail for $6.00

This is a great soap and I think it would make a great soap for all of you that make your own laundry detergent.

Next soap that I have reviewed is their Cupcake soap which retails for $5.99.

All Natural Soap Cupcakes from Heirloom Soapworks can make bathing a bit more fun -for kids, and everyone in the family! You've probably seen soap "cupcakes" before, but 100% natural soap cupcakes can be hard to find.
We offer 100% natural vegan "soapcakes" in several varieties: Almond Oatmeal-Orange,(tan & orange color) Lavender Mint (pink with white tops) and Jasmine-Sandalwood-Lavender (white with pink tops)
Each "cupcake" is approx. 4.5 oz. and comes packaged in a clear plastic clamshell with coordinating bow -ready for gift-giving.
Ingredients: olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, filtered well water, sodium hydroxide, shea butter, mango butter, cocoa butter & essential oils. Note: Almond Oatmeal-Orange variety also contains oatmeal, and Lavender-Mint & Jasmine-Sandalwood-Lavender varieties contain French pink clay.

What a cute gift this would be a great item to get ahead of time for mothers day! I know my mom loves beautiful soaps that are all natural and great for the skin. They have other colors and smells in the cupcake as on their web site.

3 Lucky winners will win 1 bar of soap of their choice.

North Star Toys Review

I have a great review for you and it's coming from North Star Toys. Who is North Star Toys and what do they make and stand for?
Since 1979 our family has been making quality, non-toxic wooden toys at affordable prices for families like yours. Walnut, oak, alder and other fine woods are handcrafted into smooth, durable designs and rubbed with a non-toxic oil to allow the natural beauty to shine. Recycled materials are used whenever possible and top priority is given to environmental sustainability.
At North Star Toys we believe that conscious parenting is one of the most wonderful and challenging responsibilities on the planet. It is our hope to support this important endeavor by offering simple toys that stimulate creative, imaginative play. We truly care about the toys we make and hope that they add to the nurturing experiences of childhood.
Children deserve beautiful, functional toys. Our business is to provide you with them and follow up with responsive service. We hope our toys reflect a personal warmth and bring pleasure to you and your family.

They sent me a great hand crafted over for review and it was extremely nice! I got the opportunity to review their Happy Hybrid and it retails for $16.00.

A compact, easy rolling design with 5 rainbow passengers. This is a cutie. Hats off to an energy efficient vehicle that provides miles and miles of fun.
Let's go ... green!
Made of alder and birch, non-toxic paint. (Also available with natural people.)
5 inches long

Even my 8 year old son was playing with it and he thought it was a cool baby toy. They have many other great hand made toys available. These would make a great gift. I love giving hand made items for presents especially something with this quality you can tell they are made from the heart.


I received this item for review purposes. My opinions are honest and I was not paid for this review.