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I have another giveaway for you this week!  I recently learned about a new all-natural soap made by Alicia and Alan of Eco Natural Soap.  Now, let me say, I am not a “greenie” at all and I am only in favor of using an “eco” product if it works just as well or better than one that was cooked up in a lab. 
I was skeptical of this soap.  If it’s not better than Dove, I’m not going to use it. 
Well, I have to say…I’ve been using one of their soaps to wash my face every night for a few weeks and I absolutely love it.  The complexion bar, although it makes you smell a little like a Christmas tree, makes your skin feel amazing.  It can also diminish the appearance of age spots, cellulite and other imperfections in the skin. Of course, I have non of those, so I don’t know if it really works.  Just kidding.  What non-airbrushed, real human being doesn’t have imperfections? I’ll take smelling (a little) like a pine tree for amazing skin. 

Alan and Alicia have agreed to offer one of my readers their choice of two soaps and one balm for free! 

Here’s how to enter:
Visit Eco Natural Soap and review their products.  Come back here and leave a comment, telling me which balm and two soaps you would like to try.  That’s it!  The giveaway will run through midnight EST on Friday, October 22.  Good luck to everyone!
I’ve been a busy girl today making ornaments for my Christmas 2010 line.  I am so excited how it’s all coming together and I can’t wait to share it all.  I think my Christmas tree is going to go up in October, just so I can get photos of the ornaments, stockings, banners, and decor before I have to take them to the shop and barn.  I’m learning that the holidays start very early when you’re in retail.  Here’s a sneak peek of one the ornaments…

What is that girl up to?
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  1. Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled SKin Balm, Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar and Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm 2oz Jar. A girl can always use more primping.

  2. I would love to try the Seaweed & Cucumber balm, Seaweed & Cucumber Bar and the troubled skin bar. What a great giveaway. Thanks!

  5. I'd like to try the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar, the Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm 2oz Jar and the Bath & Body Bar both in Lavendar.
    I've got some age spots that are needin' so attention!

  6. I would really enjoy trying the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Balm. As far as the two soap bars go, I would like to try the Scalp & Hair Health Shampoo Bar and the Multi-Purpose Cleaning/Laundry Bar because I've been making my own laundry detergent lately and will continue doing that!

  8. The Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm, Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar, and the Bath & Body Bar both sound amazing. What a fun giveaway!
    -Aaron

  10. Oh gosh, they're stuff all looks great! I would have to go with the Sensitive Skin & Bikini Line Shaving Bar in Citrus Blend II, the Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm 2oz Jar in Peppermint, and the Bath & Body Bar also in Peppermint (I'm pregnant, and this baby has me obsessed with anything mint!). I hope I win!

  11. I'd love to try the Seaweed and Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar, the Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm, and the Tepezcohuite Acne and Trouble Skin bar.

  12. I'd definitely try Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar and Balm. It sounds amazing and something that might help me! So much fun! Love your blog btw!

  14. if i won/win, i'd like to try the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar, Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar and Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled SKin Balm

    kristinmik at gmail dot com

  17. I love this kind of stuff, except I usually can't afford to buy it. The pricing on this stuff seems pretty reasonable, so I'd be really interested in trying it. The ones that I want the most are the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar and Balm and then the Pumpkin Spice Bath and Body Bar.

  19. Scalp & Hair Health Shampoo Bar
    Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar
    Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm 2oz Jar

    This stuff looks great!

  20. Love your blog…would love to try the complexion bar and shampoo bar with the complexion balm. Turning 40 next month. Better get moving on that. : )

  21. ooo, I think I would want to try the bath and body bar in lavender and peppermint and the body balm in peppermint, but thry look to pretty to use so mine would probably end up in an apothecary jar for display!

  22. Neato giveaway! 🙂 I'd love an opportunity to try the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar, the Bath and Body Bar (in Lavendar) and, finally, the Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm (in Citrus Blend). And the scale in the picture. Heh. I know it's yours and not part of the giveaway, but whatevs 🙂

  23. Thank you! For your inspiration, great attitude, and the opportunity for a great giveaway! I think I would like to try the Citrus Blend and Pumpkin spice bars and the Seaweed and Cucumber Balm. Thanks again!

  24. Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled SKin Balm
    Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar
    Sensitive Skin & Bikini Line Shaving Bar
    these are my favorite!
    rwvanvoorhis at gmail dot com

  25. oh i would love to try anything with cucumber in it and i seen a few. Prices look fantastic i must save there site to favorites

  28. What a wonderful giveaway! I would love to try the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled SKin Balm, the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar and the Bath and Body Bar. I love natural soaps and the lady I used to purchase from has stopped making them. Thanks!

  30. Hey Miss Marian! I would love the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butter Complexion Bar, the Bath & Body Bar & the Exotic Butter Luxury Skin Balm!
    They sound lucious don't they?
    You know I'm anxious about those Christmas ornaments…ready to make mine too!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Tammy 🙂

  32. The Peppermint Bath and Body bar, Scalp and Hair Health Shampoo Bar and Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm…..I think….wow, it's hard to pick! What a great giveaway! Thank you!

  34. They sound good enough to EAT! I would say seaweed and cucumber bar, scalp and hair health bar, and maybe the citrus balm??!!!! 🙂

  35. I am a huge fan of homemade soaps. My choices would be Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar,Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm 2oz Jar,and Lavender Bath & Body Bar.

  37. I'd love to try the Tepezcohuite acne and troubled skin balm and face bar- they look great! I'd also love to try the shampoo bar and the bath and body bar. I can't handle the chemicals in most store-bought products, so I'm always looking for products that aren't full of chemicals. These look like I could actually use them!

  38. I'd like to try the Bath and Body Bar, the Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Bar and the Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Bar. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

  39. I'd love to try the Scalp & Hair Health Shampoo Bar, the Bath & Body Bar in lavender and the Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm also in lavender.

    Thanks for the contest!

  40. Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled SKin Balm, Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled
    Skin Face Bar, and Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar
    Well of course I want a great soap for my face, but the other two are for my daughter. We adopted her from Guatemala almost 5 years ago, but her skin still has not adjusted to the Mississippi climate! We are constantly battling her eczema! I hope this may be the solutions! Hope I win! Thanks!

  41. Ok, keep in mind I am not a spring chicken and need all the help I can get. So, I choose Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion balm and bar and the bath & body bar.

  44. My choices would be the Sensitive Skin & Bikini Shaving Bar; the Seaweed & Cucumber complexion bar & for the balm I would choose the Seaweed & Cucumber complexion balm. These look awesome!

  46. I would go for the seaweed and cucumber complexion bar and balm. My face needs a little help right now. I thought when I was on the verge of the big 50 you shouldn't have complexion issues. I would love to try it. Jackie

  48. All of the products sound worth a try. I would probably choose the complexion balm, the complexion bar, and the laundry bar. Can't wait to see your ornaments! Thanks for all your inspiring ideas. Karen

  49. I'd choose the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar for my teenagers, the Hair and Scalp Health Bar, and the Exotic Butters Skin Balm. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  51. It looks like they have a lot of great stuff! I would love to try the balm, and any of the soaps!! I am all about green products, but they have to work! Thanks for the chance!

  52. I albsolutely love handmade soaps. I would die for some Seaweed/Cuke Balm, Complextion bar and the Bath and Body Bar. Thanks for this opportunity.

  53. I think I'd like the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar along with the balm and possibly the shaving bar. I think homemade soaps are so cool!!

  54. I would love to try the Bath and Body Bar in lavender and peppermint, and the exotic luxury balm in lavender…of course! I really would be excited to use these products! I have sensitive skin! Thanks! ♥

  55. Wow! What a great find! I would absolutely love to try the Bath & Body Bar in the Citrus Blend, the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar, and the Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm in Peppermint! I actually love the smell of pine and peppermint so its perfect for the Christmas season! And I can't wait to see your ornaments! Thanks so much for the opportunity!

  58. Hello love!

    I would love to try the troubled skin and face bar! My neck and jaw break out because of my cell phone!! Weird huh

    And the sensitive skin one! I have very sensitive skin and hate shaving my legs because it burns! I'd love to see how this works!

    And then the seaweed and cucumber balm! I have stretch marks on my legs that I hate!!

  60. The Seeweed & Exotic Butters bar and Exotic Butters balm sound just like what my aging face needs, plus I'd love to try the Bath & Body bar as I love peppermint.

  62. The exotic butters balm, pet flea shampoo bar and the seaweed and cucumber bar.
    Golly what a great give away. If I don't win I will buy them myself! LOL, thank you!

  63. Sounds wonderful! One way or the other I am going to try Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar, Scalp & Hair Health Shampoo Bar and Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled SKin Balm.

  68. The Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Bar and Balm would be something I would try as well as the Shampoo Bar. Nice giveaway!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

  69. What a great idea…I love soaps! I would love to try the seaweed & cucumber complexion bar, lavender bath & body bar and the lavender exotic butters luxury skin balm.

    Can't wait to see the Christmas ornaments…nice tease with the sheet music!

  72. I would love the seaweed & cucumber bar and the troubled skin. Also the cucumber balm. Oh yea….I'll take those scales too in the picture. Thanks

  73. I would like to try the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar and the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar, and the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled SKin Balm. I'm gonna have to bookmark this site.

  75. The Seaweed and Cucumber soap and balm claim some pretty great things. Who wouldn't like smoother and younger looking skin? Thanks!

  78. You can bet the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar, Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm 2oz Jar, not to mention the Bath & Body Bar in the Citrus Blend are at the top of my list! Although, with those prices, I may be trying many others! LOVE THIS!

  79. Oh,so many to choose from. The seaweed and cucumber bar, and the balm. Also the bath and body bar. Any help I can get for this ageing skin, would be a blessing!

  80. Lovely photos with your scale! Well, since I'm allergic to cocoa, I'm so thrilled to see their Luscious Lips Lip Balm. So I'd choose that, the Multi-Purpose Cleaning/Laundry Bar (I'm dying to try making my own detergent!), and the Shaving Bar for my husband.

  82. I would love the multi purpose cleaning/laundry bar, Bath and Body Bar in pumpkin spice, and the Seaweed and Cucumber complexion balm.

  84. Oh, I think I would love to try the Seaweek & Cucumber Complexion Bar and Balm, and also the Bath & Body Bar. In fact….I may go ahead and order the first two anyway. Great prices!! Thanks for sharing.

  85. Oh I love handmade and natural soaps! I would love to try the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Balm, with the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar. And the practical side of me says I would also like to try the Cleaning and Laundry Bar. It is wonderful that you host these giveaways.

    Christine

  86. I would love the "The complexion bar, although it makes you smell a little like a Christmas tree, makes your skin feel amazing. It can also diminish the appearance of age spots, cellulite and other imperfections in the skin. " since I don't have any imperfections either (ROFL)! and the Lavender bath & body bar. I would also like the Seaweed and Exotic cucumber complexion balm.

    Thanks, hope I win this time!!!!!!

  87. I've always struggled with acne, and unfortunately it did not go away when I became an adult. (Birth control helped, but that's no good when you're starting a family!) So, I'd love the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar and Balm. I'd also like to try the Multi-Purpose Cleaning/Laundry Bar.

  89. These look amazing. It's hard to choose, because I really want to try them all! I guess for starters I would have to go with:
    Scalp & Hair Health Shampoo Bar
    Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar
    Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm

    Tough decision!

  90. MMMMmmm. The Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Bar and the Peppermint Bath and Body Bar both sound wonderful to me. For a balm, I like the idea of the Exotic Butters Balm in Lavender. Sounds heavenly.

  91. I would like to try the exotic butters luxury skin balm, and the sea weed and cucumber complextion bar and the the laundry cleaning bar! Thanks!

  92. I would love to try them all…anything with the peppermint oil! I think I would love the troubled skin bar and balm, also the bath bar in peppermint! Thanks for such a great giveaway!

  93. Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar,Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar and the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled SKin Balm 2oz Jar. it looks like really great stuff!
    boon1211 at gmail dot com

  94. What fun !! It all looks great, to be honest, but I GUESS I would go for the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar
    and the Multi-Purpose Cleaning/Laundry Bar ( so handy !).
    Then some nice lavender smell- love it- with the Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm 2oz Jar- lavender……..

  97. Nifty giveway…

    I would try the

    Scalp and Hair Health Shampoo Bar…I am developing an allergy to the store brands. If it is all natural, maybe I wouldn't itch so much 🙂

    Multi Purpose Cleaning/Laundry Bar… been trying to make my own cleaners.

    I would try the Exoctic Butters Luxury Skin Balm…I though it would be a good try since I suffer from eczema.

    Thank you.

    Cheryl

  98. Great giveaway…I'd LOVE to try the Bath & Body Bar (in peppermint….Mmmm!!) and also the sensitive skin & bikini shave bar! Then I'd love to check out the cucumber and seaweed balm!

  99. I would so love to try the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar – I am fairly skeptical that any one bar of soap will do half of what is listed but I am always willing to give it a try!!

  101. I'd love to try the seaweed and cucumber soap, the laundry soap, and the seaweed and cucumber balm. Thanks for the giveaway!

  102. I would like to try Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm, Bath & Body Bar, and the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar.

  103. Oh boy! What a deal… if i was to win I'd love the >>>> drum roll>>>>
    Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Bar and Balm and the Bath& Beauty Bar…Citrus Blend.

  106. I would love to try the bar for hair and the complexion bar and the complexion balm. Everything they sell sounds wonderful!

  107. Even if I don't win I'd still like to try the scalp & hair health bar, pet flea shampoo & conditioner bar, & the seaweed & cucumber balm. Thanks

  108. I'm going to try seaweed & cucumber exotic butters comp, the seaweed & cucumber balm & tepezohuite troubled skin face bar. I just don't know yet if I have to order it or you will! She can expect orders after the 22nd.

  111. Would like to try the Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm 2oz Jar; the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar; and the Citrus Blend Bath & Body Bar. They sound wonderful!
    Thanks! Amy

  112. -Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm
    -Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar
    -Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar

    Wow this giveaway is amazing. Thanks for sharing their website, I'm book marking them! 🙂

  114. How about the seaweed and cucumber soap and balm and the laundry soap? This site looks so good, I'm going to order some products.. Thank you for finding these sites for us. I never would have run across them.
    I think I love that little frilly music ornament. Is it a Christmas tree? Thanks Ann

  117. Oh,yummy! They all sound fantastic. I'd love to try the Seaweed and Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar, the Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm, and the Bath and Body Bar in the peppermint scent. I'm the sleepyhead here–so I need that one!

  118. well those sound very interesting. i have super super SUPER dry skin – so i think i'd like the exotic butters luxery skin balm..and the bath & body bar.
    one thing i like about those 2 is that they come in peppermint – i love that on mornings when its oh so hard to get moving!!
    the shampoo sounds very interesting too.
    fun stuff! thanks for the opportunity!

  119. Ooh, I'd pick the Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm, the Sensitive Skin Shaving Bar, and the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar. Very cool! 🙂

  120. I would choose the Bath and Body bar, the Seaweed and Cucumber Exotic Butters Complection Bar and hte Luxury Skin Balm.

  124. what lovely colors of soaps! i would love to try the seaweed & cumcumber complexion balm and bar, and the tepezcohuite acne &troubled; skin face bar.

  125. Oh for sure the Seaweed and Cucumber balm, the Seaweed and Cucumber bar, and…… the Pet Flea and Coat Conditioner bar, because my pups deserve a bunch of pampering, too. 🙂 Thanks very much!

  127. I've never tried homemade soap…I'd love to try Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm, Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar, and the Bath & Body Bar.

  128. I'd like to try the Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm, Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar, and the Bath & Body Bar. What a great gift! The lip balm also sounds really nice!

  129. Living in a super arid climate is prematurely aging my skin. I'd love to try the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar and the Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm. Thanks.
    April @ HomeHinges.com

  131. I'd try the Sensitive Skin & Bikini Line Shaving Bar, Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar and the Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm! Thanks!

  132. Hi! If I had my pick, I'd choose:

    Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm
    Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar
    Bath and Body Bar

    They all look awesome…

  133. There are a lot on the site that I would try. I love the flea and laundry bar…First time ever seeing something like that! Of Course I would have to try their complexion bar, hair and body bar, and the exotic butters luxury skim balm.

  134. I would love to try the Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled SKin Balm, Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face Bar and Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion bar, you gotta love acne at 30!

  135. I would love to try the Lucious Lips All-Natural lip balm because I'm ALWAYS looking for lip balm (and always applying it for that matter). And also the Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar and the Multi-Purpose Cleaning/Laundry Bar which just sounds like the craziest thing ever! Soap bar for laundry??

  136. The multi purpose cleaning/laundry bar sounds AMAZING!! I would also try the acne bar & balm. Sweet site – thanks! I'm excited that they're not super expensive either. 🙂

  138. Hmmm. This woman- closer to 50 than she is to 40- would like to stay looking like she has not reached her 40th birthday. I like things to look old- just not me!!!

    What would I appreciate receiving?
    *Exotic Butters Luxury Skin Balm *Sensitive Skin & Bikini Line Shaving Bar
    *Seaweed & Cucumber Exotic Butters Complexion Bar

  139. I use all-natural products when I can, so finding the Eco Natural Soap website was great!

    Their Seaweed and Cucumber Complexion Balm sounds amazing, as do their Multi-Purpose Cleaning/Laundry and Tepezcohuite Acne & Troubled Skin Face soap bars.

I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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