spreading more organic love.
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hey guys!
i know i have bombarded the blog with giveaways lately. i usually don’t like to do so many in a row. i try to have a balance between meals, moves, random rambles, serious business, dogs, family, friends, product reviews, giveaways and meaningless riffraff… but when things like earth day roll around, there is a lot of organic-ness to be given away. who am i to say no to giving away products from solid companies? that’s what i thought. and the fact that i am hosting my own favorite things giveaway sponsored by myself just added to the whole jumble of giveaways. oh, and there are like 3 more coming up. hope you don’t mind, i will try to scale back sometime in june…
first things first, the winner of the nature’s path trio of goods is #60:
| Faith @ lovelyascharged |
Submitted on 2011/04/22 at 10:57 am
I recycle all of my printed documents at the office and keep my own ceramic mug at my desk instead of using paper cups each time I run up for a coffee break! |
congrats, faith! send me your mailing information.
if you didn’t win the last organic giveaway, don’t feel bad.. i have another one for you right now!
oikos organic greek yogurt, made by stonyfield farms, has recently come out with a new superfruit flavor that contains raspberry, pomegranate and acaí.
i haven’t had the chance to find it in stores yet, but as soon as i do, i will let you know how i like it. in the meantime, oikos wants to spread the organic superfruit love to one lucky winner. here are the giveaway goods:
– 2 free coupons for Oikos Organic Super Fruits Greek Yogurt
– Weleda All Natural Pomegranate Firming Day Cream and Pomegranate Firming Serum
– 2 free coupons for Crofters Organic Fruit Spreads
– Organic Pomegranate lip balm, made by Eco Lips
– 2 samples of Numi Organic Berry Black Tea (featuring organic raspberry and raspberry leaf)
– Simply Be Well Organic Pomegranate Moisturizing Body Bar
– RW Knudsen 32 oz Organic Just Pomegranate Juice
oiko’s wants to take a fun and light hearted approach to understanding organics! their CEO has made a fun and fantastic music video all about organics. check it out: their CE-Yo’s new music video.
now, onto the giveaway requirements…
to enter:
- leave a comment below telling me what organic products (if any) you purchase and why buying organic is important to you. if you don’t buy organic, leave a comment stating why you don’t.
- for an additional entry, follow oiko’s on facebook and write on their wall saying meals & moves sent you.. leave an additional comment below.
i will announce the giveaway winner in tomorrow’s post (sunday). get your entry in before then. and if you don’t, i probably will have another giveaway soon. just saying.
good luck!
xo. janetha g.
*per FTC requirements, stonyfield farms supplied items for review and giveaway. i was not paid to write this post and am not affiliated with the company.
meals & moves 
ohhh what a great giveaway! :)
I try to get organic version of the dirty dozen, peanut butter, and anything else that is reasonably priced! :)
i try to buy as much organic as possible. sometimes my wallet prohibits me from buying EVERYTHING organic but i know i *vote with my dollar* so i do my best.
I try to buy organic dairy, meats and produce. It’s scary to imagine what all of the pesticides, antibiotics and hormones in non-organic products are doing to our bodies!
i liked on fb!
I’m all about organics – one that I use that most people don’t think of is organic dog food (when he is not eating salmon and rice) I figure I feed the hubs and myself organically as much as possible pup ought to have it too!
Awesome giveaway Janetha! I buy organic when it comes to the dirty dozen list.
Nice giveaway!
I try to buy “the dirty dozen” (http://articles.cnn.com/2010-06-01/health/dirty.dozen.produce.pesticide_1_pesticide-residue-pesticide-tests-fruits-and-vegetables?_s=PM:HEALTH) organic to avoid those nasty pesticides as much as possible!
Most of the produce I buy is organic (since most of it is the same price as conventional in my grocery store) and I buy organic meat when the weather is nice from our public market. Most yogurt I eat is organic too.
I LOVE that video! Very clever and a cool way to get the CE-yo involved :) I eat as many organic foods as I can get at the grocery store! If they don’t have an organic option, I just get regular.
I try to stick with organic fruit, veggies, and meat as much as possible. It’s tough to go all organic (poor undergrad student), but I at least aim for buying “the dirty dozen” organic.
My favourite organic to buy is organic cherry tomatoes I eat them like candy so I make sure they’re organic! And I really do try to buy organic when possible.
I try to buy organic fruits and vegetables but honestly it’s hard with a tight budget. So when I can’t manage it, I just try to be conscious of what I am consuming and where it came from.
PS. You can never have too many giveaways ;)
i usually buy mostly organic produce !
I look for organic produce, especially ones that I eat the skin of.
First of all, anything organic that is cheaper (or only marginally more expensive) than it’s non-organic conterport I’ll buy in a heartbeat. Beyond that, I make it a point to buy organic versions of the “dirty dozen” fruits and veggies. For my husband and I, that means apples, grapes, spinach, and lettuce on a regular basis.
I try to buy as much organic products as possible. Bring a grad student strapped for money inpedes this process. I try to buy the dirty dozen fruits organic and milk and eggs too!
I shop organic IF it is on sale….since I stay at home I have to set a budget. I buy all Organic greek yogurts with coupons. The fruit is a bigger deal b/c of my kids.
My first priority is the organic produce on the “Dirty Dozen” list. I love when I have organic produce that I can send through the juicer without peeling!
I try and get organic produce when possible.
it try to buy organic for most of the dirty dozen and always greek yogurt. I also love organic shampoos and conditioners
Organic dairy is important to me…fruits and veggies when the budget allows, or if they’re the same price/cheaper/nominally more $$ than conventional.
i buy organic pretty much whenever possible – i decided long ago that it is worth the extra money. in the summer, i usually make exceptions for small local farms who simply can’t afford to get certified but practice all the same farming as organic farms. love buying local!
I buy most of my produce organic when possible because I like to support organic farmers (and my own health). Organic farmers have to work so much harder AND pay extra fees to become certified organic. They have to work with smaller crops, and suffer lower sales because their end product has to be more expensive for them to make any profit. I hope that if we all buy more organic the government will eventually realize we need to lower the price!
I try to buy as much organic as possible, but eggs and dairy and soy especially. Although sometimes it just seems like grocery stores are just trying to make a huge profit from us, and double or triple the price of organic just because they can.. I certainly don’t make enough money to support all organic lifestyle!
We buy as much organic as possible. I have 2 little boys and we try our best to avoid putting any nasty chemicals into their bodies.
We try to buy organic 100% of the time if we can. We get our veggies from a local CSA and our meats from a reputable butcher. I also like organic skin products because my skinny is finicky and does better with the all natural stuff.
Posted on Oikos facebook page
I buy organic fruit because it just tastes better. It might all be in my head, but I don’t care as long as its yummo!
I did a whole post on why I buy organic.
One of the things I buy is Organic Apples!!! YUM! :D
I buy all the “dirty dozen” produce items organic…I also try to purchase grass-fed/free range meats/eggs when I can.
I have been slowly transitioning to organic foods… my first switch was milk because I think it’s one of the most important items to buy organic… that and it just tastes better :) Since first starting, I buy all my dairy, fruits and veggies organic. This is the perfect giveaway for me..organics and coupons… yay!
Anything I bake with is organic. Once I have a “Big girl job” I hope to be able to buy all organic fruits and vegetables. Its important to me to eat food that is natural and not containing pesticides.
I am now following Oikos on facebook!
I buy organic as much as I can, especially organic chicken. I also belong to a CSA which supports local and organic farming. But I can’t buy organic all the time because it’s expensive and we go through too much milk, ground turkey, yogurt, etc., to buy organic as much as I’d like!
the dirty dozen are why i buy organic, like many people! i’m a broke college student, though, so organic isn’t always possible….
and I just liked Oikos!
I don’t usually buy organic, but that’s only because I’m on a budget. I wish I could buy it more and when i’m done w/ grad school and not on limited funds, I plan on it :)
Liked Oikos on FB!
I try to buy organic and local when we can but its been a struggle with our budget lately.
I don’t buy organic currently but once we’re a TWO income household, I would like to switch my boyfriend over to organic milk, then eventually organic fruit/veg, at least the dirty dozen.
Oikos is my favorite!
I occasionally buy organic products; especially if it dairy. I want my dairy products to be free of added hormones and any other drugs they add to cows and such. Also, while I don’t eat meat, I highly encourage others to buy organic meat just because it usually means the animal was grass fed and not treated inhumanely.
Oh, and I left a comment on their facebook. (:
i just recently have been trying to go organic. i try to buy fresh fruit and veggies organic and i’ve tried to start buying meat. i don’t know why, i just have tried to jump on the bandwagon. ;)
i liked them on fb!
i buy organic veggies and fruits especially berries, apples, and spinach.
left a comment on faacebook (special_cheese1984 account )
I mostly buy organic fruits and veggies. I think avoiding pesticides in my diet is pretty important regardless of the extra expense.
I buy as much organic food as I can, particularly produce and dairy
i always buy organic yogurt because I honestly think it not only tastes better but I LOVE COWS. In my culture, we believe cows have spirits, so letting them roam and treated well is important! I do not eat beef.
I usually don’t buy organic foods. I want to buy organic but since I’m a student, it can be expensive!
I usually buy organic fruits and veggies if they are on sale. :) (mostly berries, apples, broccoli, and lettuce.) Sometimes organic is cheaper when they’re on sale! Which is great for me since I spend way too much on groceries as it is… haha
i buy organic fruits/veggies that are on the dirty dozen list whenever possible
I buy oikos all the time! Definitely one of my favorite organic brands :)
I always buy organic eggs and dairy products!
I posted some love for you & me on Oikos’ wall – I like them a LONG time ago!
I try to get organic berries and peanut butter, but other than that I feel that I can’t afford much else. It is expensive but I think it’s worth it for the berries at least. I wish I could afford more organic products, although the lack of regulation makes me a little wary about what I’m actually getting, you know?
I always buy organic spinach. I think it’s important to go organic because then you can trust the food you love!
I definitely buy organic flavorings because then I know there aren’t any chemical additives in there. :)
I buy organic on everything I can, as long as it’s not too much more expensive.
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JANETHA BEAN!
i heart you.
i just caught up on ten posts (no judgment please) and realized i missed a bajillion good giveaways. i mean, how did that happen? anyways, moving on.
sooooo glad to hear momma b is doing well! love that peach.
also, i am sooooo commending you for getting up early to do insanity. i really don’t know how you are doing it. i am struggling to get up at 7:30am and get to work by 8:30am. i am lazy.
i want that avocado, cottage cheese, corn salsa concoction. i just bookmarked it, in fact.
HAPPY 2 YEAR BLOG ANNIVERSARY!
mine is today.
yup, great bloggers start blogging at the same time.
heart youuuuuu!
p.s. i buy all my dairy organic and shop at my co-op, so really almost everything i buy is organic. buying local and buying organic – it’s how i roll.
I buy organic fruits because I feel that the taste is better and there are less harmful chemicals! I love fruits and eat them all the time! So this is worth the extra money for me!
I mainly buy organic fruit and veggies.
I try to buy organic apples and dairy products because I consume them so frequently. It’s hard as a college student to justify buying organic because of the expense, but I think it’s worth it.
Buying organic is extremely important to me. I buy pretty much everything organic – it’s worth it to me to avoid chemicals, GMO foods, and to support the organic market. I am very frugal in most areas of my life but in my opinion organic foods definitely justify the expense.
All of the produce in our house is organic. Most of the yogurt,cheese and milk is as well but sometimes not. But the produce ALWAYS is. We get it from a local farm.
I will only buy organic when it’s the same or cheaper as the non-organic version. While I would love to eat organic food, this is a decision I make because I value getting through school with out debt or incurring very much of it over eating organic foods for several years. One of my roommates (a very obnoxious one at that) would hassle me about it but then he would eat portions way to big (and is borderline obese because of his food choices), doesn’t exercise, etc. Basically, I figure if I make healthy choices for me, which includes monetary decisions effecting my stress level, I am taking care of myself. Eating healthy, organic or not, exercising, getting enough sleep, and maintaining a healthy stress level are what I have decided is important.
My family gets organic eggs, milk, and most of our produce. Also, products like cookies (Newman O’s!) and cereal. All the extra additives are nasty, and plus, the organic version usually tastes better!
I’ve had Stonyfield’s regular organic yogurt but never the Greek.
I try to always buy organic when I’m purchasing the dirty dozen as well as dairy.
I try to buy most of my foods organic.
Some things that I will buy organic no matter what are : bananas, spinach, bread, peanut butter, and yogurt!
I only eat chicken about once a week, but I always make sure it’s organic, free-range chicken. I don’t want any nasty antibiotics in my dinner! I buy as many organic fruits and veggies as my checkbook allows too!
I try to buy organic as much as possible – especially fruits and veggies!
I never buy organic if I can have the regular, just because of money issue. Although I do believe that organic bananas taste far better than regular Dole bananas. Sometimes, the product is organic and there’s only one brand, so I buy it organic (like Inari Coconut flour).
Of course, if I had the money, I would buy organic as much as possible: it’s better for the environnement!
The one thing I try to always buy organic are tomatoes. I’ve heard it’s one of those items that really should be purchased organic since they grow above ground and since the skin is so thin the spray just goes right into the flesh of the tomato :)
I would love to buy everything organic but my wallet doesn’t always allow it. Plus, it’s not always easy to find organic products where we live. I do already buy Stonyfield Oikos yogurt though and REALLY like it!
I also liked Stonyfield Oikos on Facebook.
I only buy organic when I can afford it :(
I know I left a comment but I’m not seeing it! I recently bought (if I can remember now) organic whole wheat flour, organic strawberries, grapes, olive oil, lentils, popping corn, and … some other stuff. I try to buy organic as often as possible. I buy it because I want to protect my son (both directly through what he eats and through breast milk) from dangerous pesticides and chemicals, and because I want to support organic farmers and sustainable farming practices. Great giveaway, I’m excited!!
I buy as much as I can. Organic spinach from Costco is a staple!
I try to buy organic produce, especially the dirty dozen, when possible. My school buys a lot of local & sustainable products for campus food, so it’s awesome that I can buy organic food on campus.
I buy organic if it’s offered. Some things I’ll go to a specific store for organic (any juices, milk, eggs, cereal..) and I get my veggies from my local CSA box every Wednesday! :)
Awesome giveaway! I try to buy as many organic items as possible. Some things that I always buy organic are milk, eggs, apples, and carrots.
I Dont always buy organic food, but when it is on sale i will buy it.
i LOVE buying organic- mainly veggies and milk. its so important to me because of everything it does for my body AND the environment!
i follow them on facebook!
I often buy organic carrots, romaine lettuce, and mushrooms.
I don’t buy organic (yet) because as a poor college student, there are certain things I need to eliminate from the need and the want! Good post idea for the future: budget friendly organic purchases. What’s necessary, what’s not, what’s easiest on the wallet, etc.
I like Oikos on Facebook and left a comment.
I buy organic whenever I can. Currently though, I eat a bunch at my school’s cafeteria, which has a very limited organic fruit and veggie supply!
The dirty dozen!
I don’t think eating organic means you are healthier than the average joe…I’m not against it I just don’t go out of my way to only buy it. My grandma didn’t eat organic and she’s 103!
I try to buy organic when it is a fruit of veggie that I’ll eat the skin of…like pears, apples, grapes, etc.
i try to buy organic on certain items. Apples, cucumbers, kale and all that good stuff is always organic. Items with a thicker skin like squash and bananas I just buy regular. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I am gradually buying more and more organic. The more I learn, the more I try to do this. Thanks for sharing this giveaway :)
I buy organic yogurt and most times organic when they are on sale.
I try to buy organic when I can but it can get so expensive :(
I also buy as much of my regular stuff organic as possible. I think it is worth the extra dough to not have the extra crap in there. Especially produce.
I also “liked” Oikos!
We belong to a CSA so we get all of our produce grown organically and locally
although i would love to buy everything organic, my wallet begs to differ. i try to get all my dairy from organic sources and the “dirty dozen” veggies and fruit i almost always buy organic. unfortunately, when my husband’s doing the shopping, his concern is cost over health, so it’s always a crap-shoot as to what we get. gotta love him :)
I try and buy organic produce when my wallets says it’s ok. :)
I buy organic apples. I eat a LOT of apples and the organic ones are pretty close in price to the conventionally-grown ones, so it’s an easy switch!
Whenever I buy flavored greek yogurt I tend to get organic (usually Oikos) simply because it has less sketchy sweetening ingredients. To be honest, I could do with being more responsible and purchasing organic stuff because I usually just purchase organic stuff inadvertently if the food I prefer happens to be organic (e.g. TJ’s organic brown rice and organic quinoa). Seeing as I still live at home and my parents pay for my grocery bills (which already are expensive for them since I tend to eat verryyy different from how they do), buying organic wholesale is just too dang expensive =(
Nicole G
I always buy organic spinach, lettuce, and strawberries. Because they aren’t too much more expensive and are all on the dirty dozen list.
I buy organic whenever possible, but especially if its a food that is high in fat. Pesticides and toxins are fat soluble so they will be more concentrated in high fat foods like nuts and seeds. I can’t always afford organic, but I’ve learned a lot about the difference between organic farming and conventional, and there IS a big difference, so buying organic is important to me. I also try not to sweat it too much though. It is very difficult to live in this world if you have extreme views, as in ONLY eating/using 100% organic.
I try to stick to organic as often as I can, but as student it’s not always practical :(
I try to buy mostly organic, if only it wasn’t so costly! But I always buy organic sauces, soups & prepared meals because I know that they are all natural and do not contain all the scary processed ingredients in regular food!
I try to buy most everything organic, but like a lot of us sometimes it just isn’t in the “funds”
I am now a follower of Oikos on Facebook
I try and get the “dirty dozen” organic! I also use organic lip balm and some showering/cleaning products (Dr. Bronners).
I mainly try to get organic greens – other than that I don’t worry about it too much…
If there is an organic option- that’s the one I buy! If organic isn’t available I may buy conventional, but only if it isn’t on the dirty dozen list.
I always buy organic berries, as they are the most poreous fruit. Also cleaning products and dog food!
I always try to buy organic apples and all other produce that is on sale! This is such a great giveaway!!
What a great giveaway! (And the blog, as always, is fabulous!!) I rarely buy organic, since I’m a poor grad student, but I have a feeling that’s going to change – I’m pregnant with my first little one and I don’t want my kiddo exposed to all the bad crap! Plus, I try to grow what I can organically, which helps stretch the buck!
I think most organic products are a crock! The organic industry isn’t as well maintained and regimented as we all would like to think … there are a lot of companies that can just slap an Organic label on there and up their selling price … I like organic veggies, but otherwise, I only watch out for my meats and eggs, hormone free!
I love Oikos! I buy organic meats, milk, eggs, and yogurt in addition to produce and most grains. My grocery bill has gotten a bit larger, but buying organic is something I believe in!
even though i’m on a meager college budget, i always buy organic tomatoes, apples, and spinach. the taste is so much better!
I buy as much produce as possible organic although I can usually only afford to choose a few things a week. Always buy organic greek yogurt though..so good!
I don’t buy organic because I am really not sure what the difference is. I understand its better for me but I feel as if everything in life is going to hurt me—I am interested in doing a organic vs non organic taste test to see if there is a difference. And Im a student on a tight budget, but I am sure down the road I will definitely be more likely to buy organic staples.
Wow…giveaway extravaganza (or eggs-travaganza since it IS Easter). I try to go organic but only if I can afford it. Though organic dairy is more of a priority since I hate the thought of all those hormones (eggs too!). Ideally organic and Local if I can…yay farmer’s markets :)
FYI: I got three Chobani coupons from Emily who wrote a PS> “Isn’t Janetha the best?”
I was really impressed that she took the time to send them and write a personal note. Thanks for actually following up on that…hope I can find the lemon flavor!
I love organic spinach-buy it all the time :) YAh for giveaways!!!
I try to buy as mainly organic, but on a college student’s budget, it’s often difficult to. Some items that I always buy organic no matter what: blueberries, apples, eggs, almond/rice/coconut milk, and any other item that is on the “Dirty Dozen” when an organic option is available.
i love organic spinach and berries!!!
I’m lucky to still live with my mother because she buys an abundance of organic foods, such as natural peanut butters, spinach, apples, chips, and other random organic products that go up on sale. I would love to start buying organic meats though.
After watching a documentary about the poultry industry, I only buy organic, free range (NOT just “cage free”) chicken and eggs. If I can’t cut poultry from my diet completely then I have to at least feel good about where it came from and how it was raised.
And I left a message for Oikos on FB!
Great give-a-way woman!
I always buy organic milk. It last longer for me :)
I make a point to buy organic carrots, apples, and celery. I also buy only locally produced eggs that are usually organic too.
I don’t at the moment, it’s too expensive :( Waiting till I get a job!
feel free to host as many giveaways as you like, janetha! too much fun! and thanks!
i buy organic spinach, mostly. i buy other veg and fruit randomly, when the price is ok and the product looks fresh. it’s a hit and miss approach!
I always buy organic dairy and coffee
I buy organic when the fruit or veggie I want is a member of the “dirty dozen”. Also whatever organics I can find on sale at Whole Foods as I am on a budget!
I try to buy organic fruits and vegetables. Who wants to eat all those pesticides? I also try and buy organic juice. Keep up the good work on the blog. I am loving it.
I liked Oikos on facebook.
I buy my greek yogurt and granola in the organic form!
I try to buy all of my meat organic whenever possible. Berries, too.
I try to buy organic, but I’m on a grad student budget and it’s hard!
I try to buy organic meat and produce whenever possible. It may be more expensive today but it’ll pay off in the future when I’m older and still very healthy!
I usually get organic spinach, so my green smoothies can be as “clean” as I can make it ( no pesticide smoothies- yuck!) but most of the other organic stuff I want are pretty pricey, so I just stick with what we can afford :)
Unfortunately, I’m on a tight budget so I can only purchase organic when it’s on sale! :( Otherwise I’d buy it up!!
I started buying organic carrots. I want to reduce the amount of chemicals/pesticides I am exposed to. Trying to take baby steps until I can buy everything organic.
Fantastic giveaway! I buy the dirty dozen organic, because I think the prices are really not that high considering you do something awesome for your health. Recently I also started buying all my grains organic and even they taste much better!
Our family is on a tight budget, so organic isn’t always an option. We eat a lot of produce, so I do buy organic greens, apples and berries since we eat those the most. I recently found a farm in our area which sells grass fed beef and organic eggs that are also wallet friendly. :)
Thanks for the great giveaway and fantastic blog! I did BFL a few years ago and found your blog while searching for motivation to do another 12 week round.
I like Oikos on FB!
I try to buy organic produce as much as possible (ie when I can afford it). I just feel better doing it and know that it is better for me.
I buy organic meat and veggies and fruit. Buying organic builds your immune system!
I try to buy organic whenever possible, I like to help keep pesticides and other nasty chemicals out of the environment if I can. But I’m a college student so sometimes my tiny budget doesn’t allow for it, but I try to buy organic when I have the money.
I try to eat organic whenever possible. I usually buy organic fruit and vegetables.
i buy organic whenever its not outrageously expensive.
its always for the dirty dozen, milk&eggs, and peanut butter :)
also posted on the oikos wall :)
I try to buy as much organic produce as i can–apples, broccoli, spinach–and save my money by going non organic on cereals and crackers, etc. Buying fresh organic goods just seems so much better for you, you know? none of those pesticides or growth hormones going on. just pure, unadulterated food. :)
I try to buy as much organic as I possibly can, but produce (especially apples, lettuce, grapes, and celery!), peanut butter (they get sprayed pretty heavily with pesticides conventionally), and soy (to avoid GMOs) are really important ones for me to always buy organic!
I always get organic yogurt and eggs. I swear they taste better! Love Oikos!
it’s tough to buy organic regularly (food is expensive enough in NYC), but i try to for dairy
I try to buy as much organic produce that I can. I also always buy organic milk for my daughter.
I am trying to be more concious about what I am putting in my body and learning WHERE the food actually comes from. So many of our food can/is comtaminated with pestisides and poor handling… I would love to win!!
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