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Thursday, April 1, 2010

ecostore USA Review and Giveaway~Closed~

This contest is now closed!

1 Winner, Ends 4/15 @ 10pm EST!



This is the first of many reviews and giveaways that I will be posting this month that are about environmentally friendly or "Green" products and companies in honor of Earth Day on April 22nd!

Here is a some information on ecostore USA that I found on their website:

ecostore NZ was founded more than 15 years ago by Melanie and Malcolm Rands from their home in an eco village in New Zealand. They now have a team in the USA called ecostore USA!

The team at ecostore USA loves making a difference in people’s lives. ecostore USA does not compromise on performance, so customers can be assured of the efficacy of the products - they truly work. We offer more than 100 products, each one meeting the most stringent environmental and sustainability standards. The guiding principle of every formulation is and will always be that the end product must not only be good for the user, but good for the planet.


I was excited when approached by ecostore USA. I have slowly been trying to be more "green" at home and the thought of using household cleaners that were plant based intrigued me! I have always just used whatever was on sale with no thought put into what chemicals I was spraying on my counters and washing my dishes with! Well, no more Nasty Chemicals for me!

The good people at ecostore USA sent me 2 products to try out and review. The first product is their Dishwash Liquid. It is a 17 fl.oz bottle and super concentrated. Being super concentrated, you don't need to add as much of the liquid to the water. The bottle last a long time. I have been using it daily for a few weeks now. Due to the unique eco properties you may notice less foam than regular dish soap. I did have a hard time at first with this because I think we are just programmed that the more suds and bubbles the better! This Dishwash Liquid works great! It cleaned my greasy, messy pans without any problems. I love the fact that my family is eating food out of pans that I have not washed in nasty, harsh chemicals!



The second product that I have been using is their Citrus Based Spray Cleaner. This comes in a 17 fl.oz. bottle and has an available refill. The Spray Cleaner works awesome! I have been using it on my new counter top in my kitchen for a few weeks now and it cleans great and does not have that nasty chemical smell! Once again I am happy that I am not spraying chemicals on the counter tops where I prepare food for my family.



ecostore USA not only sells household cleaners, they also offer hair care, baby care, bath & body and pet care! CLICK HERE to check out all their great plant based products!

I just found out that a special selection of ecostore USA household cleaning and Baby Care products is now available exclusively at Meijer stores throughout the Midwest ... that's all 185 Meijer locations in five states. CLICK HERE to read all about it!

GIVEAWAY: One lucky reader of Money Saving Mama in Michigan will win a $25 Gift Card to use on the ecostore USA website!


WAYS TO ENTER: Please leave a separate comment for each entry!! You can do as many as you like! There are 11 possible entries.

*Sign up for the ecostore USA No Nasty Chemicals newsletter over on their blog. This is a monthly newsletter with updates, coupons, deals and more! 2 entries

*Become a fan of ecostore USA on Facebook. 1 entry

*Become a follower of ecostore USA on Twitter. 1 entry

*Become a follower of Money Saving Mama in Michigan via Google Friend Connect. You can become a follower by clicking on the link on my right sidebar. If your already a follower that counts too! 1 entry

*Subscribe to Money Saving Mama in Michigan via Email. You can submit your email address on my right sidebar. 1 entry

*Become a fan of Money Saving Mama in Michigan on Facebook! Already a fan, that counts 1 entry

*Become a follower of Money Saving Mama in Michigan on Twitter! Already a follower, that counts! 1 entry

*Share this great giveaway with your friends! Blog about it, tweet it or share it on Facebook, either way gets you an entry in the giveaway! Do all 3 and you have 3 entries! Please come back and leave me the direct link. 1 entry each

Please leave me your email address with your comments so I can contact you if your the winner or make sure it is listed on your profile page.

All entries must be made by Thursday, April 15th @10pm EST. I will pick 1 lucky winner using Random.org and will post it on my blog as well as email the winner! If a winner does not contact me with their mailing info within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Any questions please contact me at moneysavingmamainmichigan@yahoo.com


I received products from ecostore USA to aid in my review. My thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by ecostore USA. ecostore USA is also providing the Gift Card for my giveaway. There was no monetary compensation for my review.

63 comments:

  1. Signed up for the ecostore USA No Nasty Chemicals newsletter!

    radnascar at hotmail dot com

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  2. Signed up for the ecostore USA No Nasty Chemicals newsletter!

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  3. A fan of ecostore USA on Facebook!

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  4. A follower of ecostore USA on Twitter!

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  5. A follower of Money Saving Mama in Michigan via Google Friend Connect! Bogo Bandit

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  6. Subscribe to Money Saving Mama in Michigan via Email!

    radnascar at hotmail dot com

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  7. A fan of Money Saving Mama in Michigan on Facebook!

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  8. A follower of Money Saving Mama in Michigan on Twitter!

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  9. Shared Giveaway on Twitter!

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  10. Shared Giveaway on Facebook!

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  11. I signed up for the EcoStore newsletter. I already use "green" cleaners and soaps in my house, but always looking for new ones to try as some of the ones I have tried don't work good. These sound good!!

    Lisa
    Lrimerman at comcast dot net

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  12. I am a fan on facebook of Money Saving Mama in Michigan (I love your blog!!).

    Lisa
    Lrimerman at comcast dot net

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  13. Signed up for the ecostore USA No Nasty Chemicals newsletter (1)

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  14. Signed up for the ecostore USA No Nasty Chemicals newsletter (2)

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  15. Following you on Twitter (@mandalarctic)

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  16. Following Eco Store on Twitter (@mandalarctic)

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  17. Blog follower

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  18. E-mail subscriber

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  19. I get their newsletter 1

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  20. I get their newsletter 2

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  21. I am a facebook fan of eco

    sarah mansfield coulsey

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  22. I follow eco on Twitter

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  23. I am a follower of your blog

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  24. I am a facebook fan of yours

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  25. I follow you on twitter

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  26. I signed up for the ecostore newsletter
    Hannah
    psychopathicpixie @ yahoo

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  27. I signed up for the ecostore newsletter
    Hannah
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  28. I became a fan on facebook
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  29. I am a follower on google friend connect
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  30. I am a fan of moneysavingmama on facebook
    Hannah
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  31. I am an e-mail subscriber
    Hannah
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  32. I signed up for the EcoStore newsletter #1

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  33. I signed up for the EcoStore newsletter #2

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  34. FINALLY a money saving blog for MI! This is a great giveaway, thank you! m_amy28@yahoo.com

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  35. I signed up for the EcoStore newsletter #1

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  36. I signed up for the EcoStore newsletter #2

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  37. I am a fan of ecostore USA on Facebook.

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  38. I am a follower of Money Saving Mama in Michigan.

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  39. I am a fan of Money Saving Mama in Michigan on Facebook!

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  40. I am a subscriber to Money Saving Mama in Michigan via Email.

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  41. I am a follower of ecostore USA on Twitter

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  42. I am a follower of Money Saving Mama in Michigan on Twitter

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  43. Hi!
    I tweeted this giveaway: http://twitter.com/livelovelynn/status/11857724995
    Thanks for having this giveaway & supporting the eco movement! :)
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  44. I follow ecostore on Twitter. @condoblues

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  45. I signed up for their newsletter

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  46. I signed up for their newsletter

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  47. I'm a fan of ecostore USA on Facebook.

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  48. I follow ecostore USA on Twitter.

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  49. I follow Money Saving Mama in Michigan

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  50. Tweet http://twitter.com/joannej1982/status/11951228042

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  51. Blogged http://shining000.blogspot.com/2010/04/ecostore-usa-giveaway.html

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  52. Facebook

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  53. signed up for the newsletter. :)

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  54. i'm now a follower here

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  55. i'm now a subscriber

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  56. Love your site by the way....I Signed up for the ecostore USA No Nasty Chemicals newsletter!
    tinap
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  57. I signed up for their newsletter - LOVE their products!!

    (entry 1)

    jamieandandre at bellsouth dot net

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  58. I signed up for their newsletter - LOVE their products!!

    (entry 2)

    jamieandandre at bellsouth dot net

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  59. I'm following you - yay! :)

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  60. I follow ecostoreusa on twitter as @champagnewisdom

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  61. New twitter follower!! @champagnewisdom

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  62. I signed up for the Ecostore newsletter.

    Lisa

    Lrimerman at comcast dot net

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