Spring cleaning the natural way with Household Tradtions, review/giveaway

It's an unusually warm day at my house. Who would think that the end of January/beginning of February would bring spring like weather. All this nice weather is reminding me that my house needs some help.

Living in the Midwest, winter is harsh on our house. Between the snow, salt and being cooped up in the house, the grime can be overwhelming. Since it's still a little cool, I can't open my windows to air out the house. Even though I want a clean house, I don't want my environment full of chemicals and their odors.

Household Traditions Glass and Surface Cleaner - 32 oz.

One of the direst areas in my house are the windows. Looking at them you may not see the fine film of salt, dirt and ick stuck on all the windows. This cleaning season, I'm using the Household Traditions Glass and Surface cleaner.

Unlike other cleaners, the Household Traditions Glass and Surface cleaner contains no ammonia, alcohol, or harsh volatile solvents. Also it contains no fragrances or dyes. For me, there's nothing worse than your "clean" house smelling like a chemical factory. Plus, I encourage (or bribe) my kids to help with all the cleaning. I don't want them handling lots of chemicals. This glass and surface cleaner is perfect for the whole family to get the house sparkling clean.

 Check out all the uses:  ALL glass including treated glass, auto windshields, Plexiglas, light fixtures, and mirrors. It can also be used on chrome, appliances, vinyl, stainless steel, plastic, porcelain, countertops, walls, floors and more! It is ideal for computers and computer screens (spray onto cloth and wipe).

Are you ready to get your house sparkling clean?  I have a bottle of Household Traditions Glass and Surface Cleaner to giveaway. Please use the Rafflecopter form to enter.

Disclosure: I received a bottle of Glass and Surface cleaner to use and one to giveaway. For my complete disclosure policy, please see www.more4momsbuck.com/disclosure. 

Congrats to the Tropical Traditions Raw Honey winner

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Tropical Traditions Raw Honey giveaway.

The lucky winner was Cathy W. 

You should have an email from me about claiming your prize. Please respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.

Tropical Traditions Certified Organic Raw Canadian Honey review/giveaway

My son loves peanut butter and honey sandwiches. My biggest problem with other honey products is that the honey drips, is gooey, and is over processed. Did you know that almost all honeys on the market are pasteurized in high heat and filtered, removing many of the beneficial nutrients and enzymes? I prefer to give my family organic, less processed products when available.

One great option for our family is the Tropical Traditions Certified Organic Raw Canadian honey. This honey "has not been subjected to the heat of processing, only warmed enough to flow (same temperatures the honey would see inside the hive)"

What I love about the raw honey is that I can easily spread it on sandwiches and baked goods. This honey has lots of fine textured crystals, which give it the smooth texture. I can't wait to use it on freshly made scones on Christmas morning.

Also, did you know that honey is the only food that will never spoil?  The Tropical Traditions Raw Honey will age and develop more flavor over time (similar to a fine wine).

The Tropical Traditions Raw Honey can be purchased on the website in a 17.6 oz jar for $12.99 or a 15 lb pail for $135.99.


Would your family like to try some Canadian Raw honey from Tropical Traditions? Please use the Rafflecopter form below to enter.

Household traditions all purpose cleaner review / giveaway

Everyone wants a clean house. But do you ever think about how the chemicals use to clean the house affect your family and the environment? If an all cleaner could as good or better job than the chemical version wouldn't you want to use it?


Household Traditions, part of Tropical Traditions, has an all purpose cleaner that is free from harmful detergents, solvents, perfumes and dyes. Household Traditions All Purpose Cleaner is an enzyme-based botanical formula that can cut through the toughest grease or dirt, and is completely non-toxic.

What is great about Household Traditions all purpose cleaner is all the uses around the house. With just one, non-toxic household cleaner you can clean the whole house.

Here are just a few of the possibilities.

Kitchen: counter tops, stove tops, ovens, refrigerators and sinks and wipe clean. Can be used as dishwashing liquid in the sink or dishwasher. Put in soap dispenser or foamer and use for hand soap. Cuts grease, wax and oil.

Bathroom: bathtub, sink and toilet spray on soap scum, mold and mildew.

Automobiles. 1 gallon of water when washing car, can be used on the exterior, tires and engine.

Fruit and vegetable wash. Spray on fruits/vegetables, then rinse clean.

Laundry. Pre-spray stains and spots Works great for removing blood, grease, wax, dirt and oil.

Other uses can be used on carpets, walls, and floors. May also be used as carpet shampoo.

All of these uses with one non-toxic household cleaner. Just think of the money savings as well as the benefit to the environment.

Would you like to win a bottle of Household Traditions All Purpose Cleaner?  Household Traditions has graciously given me one to give away.

This is a Rafflecopter giveaway. Please use the form to enter.









Disclosure: I was given one bottle of Household Traditions All Purpose Cleaner to use and one to give away. All opinions are 100% and were not influenced by any person or entity. For my complete disclosure policy, please see www.more4momsbuck.com/disclosure.

Tropical Traditions Whole Golden Flax Seed, review & giveaway

We all know that good nutrition is key to keeping healthy and strong. But incorporating all the nutrients, fiber and vitamins that we should eat in our food can be a difficult job. That's why some helpful nutritional supplements can aid in our goals to be healthy.

For me, adding flax seed to my diet is an important and easy way to increase my fiber intake. Luckily, Tropical Traditions, a leader in organic products, has a great whole golden flax seed.

What is flax seed? It's a source of fatty acid and protein. Many studies have shown flax seed can be an added benefit to a balanced diet.

Why use whole flax seed?  Once flax seed is exposed to light and oxygen it breaks down. Heat and exposure harms flax seed and can make it toxic. Grinding flax seed, in a simple coffee grinder, can help maximize the most nutritional benefits. In our house, we have an inexpensive coffee grinder dedicated for flax seed. I throw a few in the grinder as I'm making my morning cereal. I add the flax seed on top of my cereal. It's a great way for me to have some additional fiber.

Flax seed can easily be hidden in a variety of foods. From sprinkling it in yogurt or adding it to cereal flax seed provide some added nutrition to a variety of foods. The extra fiber from flax seed can be a benefit to many people's diets.

Would you like to try Tropical Traditions Whole Golden Flax Seed? Tell me if you have a recipe/food that you use or would like to use flax seed with.

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One entry (plus bonus entries) per person, per email address. This giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years old or older. This giveaway will end on June 15, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. C.S.T.  One winner will be chosen by random.org from all valid entries. The winner will be contacted via email. Please leave a valid email address if your email is not available in your profile. The potential winners will have 48 hours to respond by email or another potential winner will be chosen.


Disclosure: I was provided with the Tropical Traditions Whole Golden Flax Seed and one to giveaway. All opinions are 100% mine and are not influenced by any person or entity. For my complete disclosure policy, please see www.more4momsbuck.com/disclosure.