CHEMISTRY WITHOUT CHEMICALS

Starting from scratch is liberating. It’s where innovation is born.
We use photo-protective organic botanicals to triple the SPF provided by our natural minerals while providing deep moisturization. We use potent antioxidants to aid skin before, during and after sun exposure. We removed water, fillers and all synthetics. We were left with the first 70% organic high performance and baby sunscreen on the market, which also happen to be…

• Stronger, with higher SPFs – by far – than all other all-natural sunscreens.
• Greener, being the first high performance and baby sunscreen with over 70% organic, sustainably-farmed ingredients, and using domestic, BPA-free packaging
• Clearer, due to relatively low mineral content and a high level of photo-protective organic botanicals
• Safer, without synthetics, phthalates, parabens, nanotechnology, plastic tubes, or anything at all from China.

Vive Sana comes in a tube and is more like a thick ointment than a thin, runny lotion. It covers well and lasts a long time. It also has a pleasant herbal scent, which is a nice departure from the coconut scent of most sunscreens. You can purchase the full line of Vive Sana products at their website. Or.. You can win a tube of Vive Sana Solar to Polar Baby Sunscreen SPF 42 from The Mom Maven.

How to Enter:

Visit the Vive Sana wbesite and look around. Then come back here and tell me one interesting thing you learned about Vive Sana. (this is mandatory and must be completed to be entered in the giveaway).

Bonus Entries: Leave a separate comment for each one you complete.

• Subscribe to my RSS feed (click on the orange heart shaped button)
• Follow my blog-sign in on my Google Friend Connect widget
• Do any or all of these-Tweet, Stumble, Digg and/or Prop this giveaway

This giveaway is for US residents only and will end on June 2, 2009 at 8:00pm

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There are two ways to enter, and you can enter once using each method for a total of two chances to win:

1. Leave a comment in this post telling me what you will do with your poster printing prize.
2. Write a post about the contest on your blog. Your post must include a link back to this post- http://themommaven.com/2009/05/win-a-16×20-poster-printwin-a-16×20-poster-print/, as well as one to the sponsor – http://www.uprinting.com/Poster-printing.html. (Leave a comment here with a link to your post)

The winner will be chosen Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 10:00am. The winner will receive the opportunity to print a poster for free using the sponsor’s website. Good Luck! Shipping and handling is free for the U.S. and Canada only. Winners from other countries will still receive a free print, but will be responsible for the shipping charges to their location.

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Treat yourself to Tart D’Amande Soufflé Riche Pour Le Corps day or night for luxurious moisture protection that’s never heavy or greasy, just divine. Almond Pie exudes a warm fragrance, rich with coveted and healthy ingredients to treat your whole body. Vitamins and tropical nut oils provide the ultimate in hydrated and sensuously silky skin. While rich with fatty acids and decadent aroma, there are no calories to be gained here. Guiltlessly dive into a big scoop of absolute deliciousness, and those lucky enough to be near you will savor the pleasure too. Apply liberally to the body and massage until absorbed. Perfect to wear anywhere!

0% Guilt. 100% Pleasure. Be Delicious. 6.76 fl. oz. $48.00 at Votre Vu.

Win it here at The Mom Maven! Mandatory 1st Entry-visit VotreVu and check out all of their great products. Then come back here and let me know which product is your favorite.

Bonus Entries: Leave me a separate comment for each one you complete

• Fave this blog on Technorati-you can use the button on my sidebar
• Tweet this giveaway
• Subscribe to my RSS feed

This contest is for US residents only and a winner will be drawn May 12, 2009 at 10:00pm. Good luck!

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Slavery is not legal anywhere in the world today. No where is it ok to own another human being. Modern day slavery a.k.a. human trafficking, is the 2nd largest criminal industry worldwide. There are an estimated 27 million victims of slavery on earth today. Of that 27 million, 70% are female and 50% are minors.

Human trafficking happens all over the world, even here in the United States. An estimated 15,000-18,000 people are trafficked into the U.S. annually. In the U.S. these slaves are used as domestic and field workers  or sold into the sex trade.

Sex slavery is big business. Worldwide it generates an estimated $7 billion annually. Destitute families around the world sell their children for as little as $150. The traffickers can turn around and sell the children to a brothel for $1000.

There are many organizations worldwide doing what they can to educate parents and rescue victims. One such agency is The Emancipation Network or TEN. They help rescued survivors rebuild their lives by education, training in handicrafts to create sustainable income, and reintegrating them into society. TEN offers shelters, healthcare and legal aid to survivors. Most victims who were sold or abducted into slavery cannot return to their family’s. When they are ready to move out and start fresh, TEN offers rent support, medical care and continuing education.

TEN helps prevent trafficking by working in high risk communities to train adults and create sustainable income. Often as little as $100 a year in addition income will allow a family to not need to sell a child into slavery!

What can you do to help?

• You can purchase the beautiful handmade products at Made by Survivors.
• You can host a home party or community awareness event. http://madebysurvivors.com/HowYouCanHelp
• Donate to The Emancipation Network via Just Give

Today’s giveaway is for a beautiful Eco-Chic Wood Handled Tote Bag in Blue and White

Ultra-green product!  This unique wood-handled purse from our Eco-chic collection measures 15″ x 15″ and is made from reclaimed garbage – plastic shopping bags that were littering the landscape of Ahmedabad India.  The bags have been collected, washed and woven on a loom to create the ultimate bag and matching small case, laptop case, and camera case. The bag sells for $24 at Made by Survivors.

How to Enter

Mandatory entry: Visit The Emancipation Network and learn more about the plight of human trafficking. Then come back here and leave me a comment about something you learned about this international crisis.

Bonus entries: You may chose to complete any or all of these after completing the mandatory entry. Leave a comment for each one you complete.

• 5 entries for making a purchase from the Made by Survivors store.
• Fave this blog on Technorati-click on the button in my sidebar
• Subscribe to my RSS feed
• Tweet this on Twitter “@MomMaven is hosting a giveaway to support the survivors of Human Trafficking. I entered, you can too! http://tinyurl.com/dm8suz” leave the URL of the tweet in your comment-you may do this 1X a day.

This contest is open to US residents only and the winner will be chosen by Random.org on May 9th at 5pm.

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Today’s giveaway is for 2 of Lou’s WDW Radio products first a copy of the third issue of Celebrations Magazine. This issue is sold out and no longer available to the general public-I wish I had one for myself-but this is for you. Check out the Celebrations Magazine website here.

The second item in this giveaway is a Disney Trivia Page-a-Day calendar.

How do you enter to win these 2 awesome Disney prizes?

Mandatory Entry:

Visit WDWradio.com and check out all that Lou has to offer. Since today is the Disney Hollywood Studios 20th anniversary, check out the DHS trivia section of the website and find out how many attractions there were on opening day 5/1/89. Leave your answer in the comments.

Bonus entries: Leave a separate comment for each one you complete.

• subscribe to my blog’s RSS feed
• fave this blog on MomFaves (click on the button in the right side bar)
• follow Lou @loumongello and I @MomMaven on Twitter

This giveaway is open to US Residents only. A winner will be chosen Friday, May 8th 8:00pm. Good luck!

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