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Seventh Generation Back-to-School *REVIEW & GIVEAWAY*

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Monday We started back to school!  I will admit this year I really wasn’t ready for my kids to go back.  Dre started middle school and Jada started Kindergarten with Jasmine becoming a 5th grader!  My Emotions have been everywhere.   Back to school also brings Germs! I hate Germs and What I hate most is when my kids catch some nasty bug from another child at school.

With nearly 22 million school days lost each year due to the common cold and flu (CDC) and as many as 2.7 million bacterial found per square inch on common school surfaces (NSF International), it´s no wonder that 82 percent of parents with kids in grades K-5 fret about the germs in their children´s classrooms (according to a survey conducted by Seventh Generation).

Seventh Generation is a company that has been using the natural disinfecting power of thyme without using harmful chemicals in your home for over 20 years.  According to their website, these products kill over 99.99 percent of germs naturally and are effective against the Influenza a Virus, including H1N1.
This school year, Seventh Generation is sharing tips from best-selling author and pediatrician, Dr. Alan Greene, to help parents protect their child´s health during back-to-school season. Dr. Greene suggests taking the following precautions:

Optimize the immune system

  • Reap the benefits of probiotics like those found in yogurt. A recent study showed that children who received enough probiotics daily throughout the cold and flu season had a significant reduction in the number of illnesses they had and, when they did get sick, the symptoms were both milder and didn’t last as long.
  • Be sure your child is getting plenty of vitamin D from the sun, from food, or from a supplement.
  • Build a strong foundation. Good food, good sleep, and good physical activity all help the immune system to flourish.

Be wise about reducing unnecessary exposure to harmful germs

  • Teach children the key times to clean their hands in the classroom. The most important times include after sneezing, coughing or using the restroom, upon leaving “high-risk” places (recess, naptime, play stations) and before meals or snacks.
  • Sixty percent of teachers surveyed said that they request that parents donate disinfecting wipes to the classroom. Seventh Generation´s disinfecting wipes kill 99.99% of germs* naturally using the active ingredient thyme, a component of thyme oil which is derived from the herb thyme.
  • Stress the importance of not touching their eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • Demonstrate to your children how to cover their mouth and nose for every cough and sneeze. This simple maneuver has spectacular results in decreasing the spread of viruses and bacteria floating about the room, waiting to be inhaled.

*Refer to disinfecting product labels for full details

I was able to Review disinfecting wipes, disinfecting multi-surface spray cleaner, facial tissue and paper towels Thanks to Seventh Generation and Blogsparks.  I really liked the products. I  also was able to send one canister of the disinfecting wipes and the box facial tissue to Jada’s Kindergarten class and the teacher loved the both!

Win It! One Lucky winner will receive a Seventh Generation “Back-to-School” kit that includes a Seventh Generation backpack, two canisters of Seventh Generation disinfecting wipes (one for home and one to donate to your child´s classroom), disinfecting multi-surface spray cleaner, facial tissue and paper towels.

TO ENTER: Head On Over to Seventh Generation and tell me what Product you would like to try the most and why. I will pick the lucky winner 8/27 @ 11:59 PM EST


Extra Entries

1. Follow Me and Seventh Generation on twitter (1 entry)

2. Tweet this Giveaway (1 entry,tweet per day)

I just entered to win @SeventhGen Back-to-School” kit @ mommy’s hangout

3. Follow my Blog on Google or network blogs or fan my facebook page (1 entry for each!)

4. Subscribe to my blog either by reader or email (2 Entries)

5.  Become a Seventh Generation facebook fan and let them know I sent you.

I just entered to win @SeventhGen Back-to-School” kit @ mommy’s hangout

6.  Comment on the ways you keep your  household clean during the school year (DAILY)

*Seventh Generation product, gift pack, and additional gift pack to give away were all given to me from Seventh Generation through MyBlogSpark*

WINNER


Comments

  9. I make of list of things I need to clean thoroughly and check at least one item off daily; it makes me feel I’ve accomplished something even if I can’t do it all at once.

  10. All the products are interesting but I would like to try the Delicate Care Laundry Detergent first.

  12. I WOULD LIKE TO TRY THE DISENFECTING BATHROOM CLEANER BECAUSE IT Kills over 99.99% of household germs, specifically: Influenza A, H1N1, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli on hard, nonporous surfaces. Powered By CleanWell™

  23. I’d like to try the Natural Dish Liquid – Lemongrass & Clementine Zest – because it’s not made from petrolium based products and would smell fantastic!

  25. I would like to try the Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Pacs. The detergent I’m now using just is not doing the job. Thanks!

  27. How I keep the house clean: I don’t let messes accumulate. I take care of little messes before they become big messes!

  28. I like all natural products, so the Free & Clear Natural Dish Liquid, would work well washing my dishes.

  30. I like the Natural Multi-Surface Concentrated Cleaner because it cuts grease and grime, is non-toxic and biodegradable.

  46. I would like to try their Disinfecting Wipes because I am a crazy nut about always wiping things down to keep my family healthy. Plus I could keep a canister in my car.

  51. I am a Seventh Generation facebook fan and posted on their wall you sent and the link.
    (Tamara Bennington)

  52. I want to try the Natural Multi-Surface Concentrated Cleaner because it effectively cuts through grease and grime and lets you control the power and concentration specific to each cleaning job.

  54. I’d love to try the All Purpose Cleaner and the liquid laundry soap.
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

  58. I keep my home clean by encouraging lots of hand washing and change hand towels frequently.

  66. Become a Seventh Generation facebook fan and let them know I sent you.

    bethsbookreviewblog2 AT gmail DOT com

  69. I’d love to try the Natural 2X Concentrated Laundry Liquid. I really appreciate everything the seventh generation label is about and fully support it. ….Tiffypoot @ (aol.com)

  78. Usually I don’t get anything done around the house during the day while I’m playing on my computer but while kids are in school, I clean up while they get ready. Then when they are off at school, I can play…..Tiffypoot @ (aol.com)

  86. id like the automatic dishwashing liquid because i hate the thought of putting harsh chemicals on something i’m going to be eating and drinking off of

  87. I’d love to try the liquid laundry detergent. Mainstream laundry detergents always smell horrible. I bet this smells good.

  89. I would love to try the Eucalyptus and Lavender Natural Dryer Sheets because I think they will make the clothes smell wonderful.

  91. The Shower Cleaner — Green Mandarin & Leaf would be nice try….no more yucky bleachy cleaners!

  96. I’d like to try the Natural Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets, I love that it’s compostable after I use them!

  100. I’d like to try the recycled paper towels. I feel so wasteful if I buy paper towels. I wouldn’t feel that way if I knew I was reusing and recycling!

  107. I try to wash doorknobs and cupboard handles at least twice a week. They are a haven for germs!

  108. I most want to try their baby wipes because my daughter is very prone to diaper rashes due to scented wipes.

  113. I keep my house clean by having a weekly schedule so that I know that each room of our house is at least freshened up twice a week.

  114. I’d love to try the Seventh Generation disinfecting wipes because they would be handy for quick clean up jobs

  120. I would love to try the chlorine-free diapers because they are environmentally friendly and have less chemicals

  122. I’d like to try the disinfecting wipes because everything needs wiped down in my house, I’m a germ freak

  131. i would like to try the chlorine free maxi pads because they are better for our mother earth

  132. I wouldn’t mind trying the All-Purpose Cleaner!

    jessicanunemaker at littleindiana dot com

  134. How do I keep my household clean during the school year? Toys get picked up each night so I can vacuum while hubs does the dishes! It’s one (small) way to keep the house from getting too out of control!

    jessicanunemaker at littleindiana dot com

  145. I keep my house clean during the school year by trying to never get behind in housework. Just doing a little each day helps with not falling behind and then there being so much housework to be done.

  147. id love to try the Natural Fabric Softener Sheets because my clothese are always so stiff these sound great

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