GIVEAWAY TIME! AVNS x Seven Weeks Coffee

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We have a really exciting blog post today! Apple Valley Natural Soap and Seven Weeks Coffee are collaborating on a GIVEAWAY over on our Instagram and Facebook. In this blog post we are going to take an in-depth look at the products featured in this giveaway and a special feature on Seven Weeks Coffee. Details for how to enter the giveaway will be at the bottom of this blog.

Cafe Mocha Shampoo & Body Bar

One of the products featured in our giveaway is the Cafe Mocha Shampoo & Body Bar!

Do you love the scent of freshly ground coffee? Then you will LOVE this shampoo bar!!! Full of rich moisturizing oils and butters plus oodles of coffee essential oil, all of which have amazing benefits for both skin and hair. No soft water? No problem! due to the high quantity of moisturizing ingredients along with the added stimulating power of coffee, this soap makes an amazing body and even facial bar!

What Other People Are Saying:

“I want to let you know that it’s perfectly lovely! It smells wonderful, and I like how it makes my skin feel. It doesn’t dry it out, even on my face! I love it!”

Organic Argan Oil

The second product featured in this giveaway is 100% Pure Organic Moroccan Argan Oil!

One of the world’s most rare and potent beauty serums, this unrefined (virgin), certified organic, Moroccan Argan oil is rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. As a non-greasy, fast absorbing oil, it offers better protection for skin and hair than any other oil on the planet. Argan oil is high in something called oleic acid and even though it’s still considered a “dry” oil, meaning it won’t leave an oily residue and will absorb quickly, it’s an oil which will keep the skin moisturized, help battle the loss of elasticity and reduce inflammation. Oleic acid adds a richness to oils, making argan oil an excellent deep moisturizer. It penetrates easily and deeply into the skin’s surface, replenishing lost moisture that naturally comes with age, it also helps the moisture from evaporating.

What Other People Are Saying:

“This Moroccan Argan Oil is the real deal. I’ve tried others and immediately I noticed a huge difference when I applied this oil to my face. This is high quality and a little is all you need. My face is soft and those fine lines around the eyes are almost not there! I highly recommend buying it from AVNS.”

Seven Weeks Coffee

Who and what is Seven Weeks Coffee?

Seven Weeks Coffee is organically farmed, freshly roasted, mold and toxin free, and ultra-low acidity coffee with even more to offer. They also support pro-life organizations with every order. “When you drink our coffee you will help save lives because we donate 10% of every sale to pro-life pregnancy care centers—this is upwards of 50% of our profits. It’s simple: Drink Coffee, Save Lives.” Seven Weeks Coffee started in 2021 on a mission to save the unborn by providing the world’s best specialty coffee and donating 10% of every sale to pro-life pregnancy care centers across the nation. Seven Weeks Coffee proudly partners and supports over 850 pregnancy centers nationwide.

Seven Weeks Coffee gets its name because “At seven weeks of development a baby is the size of a coffee bean—and for the first time, a heartbeat is clearly detectable.”

“Not many coffee companies can trace their crops to the farmer level…we can. Through our sourcing partners we personally know every farmer who grows the coffee you drink. This type of sourcing is know as Direct Trade, which is the most ethical way to source coffee. It allows you to enjoy unparalleled quality and support local farmers. Furthermore, we pay our farmers 300% more than fair-trade coffee requires.”

You can shop their website for single origin coffee, coffee pods, premium blends, decaf coffee, and roasts all the way from light to espresso. You can also choose from one of their bundles of three coffees and save on your order.

Giveaway

So how do you enter this AMAZING giveaway? It is simple!

Head on over to our Instagram or Facebook and look for our AVNS x Seven Weeks Coffee Giveaway post. Then all you have to do to get entered to win the products listed above is:

  1. FOLLOW – Make sure you are following both Apple Valley Natural Soap and Seven Weeks Coffee
  2. LIKE – Like our giveaway post on Instagram or Facebook
  3. COMMENT & TAG – Comment on the post and tag a friend in the comments
  4. BONUS ENTRY – Share the post to your story and tag both accounts

Simple as that! Giveaway closes on Friday, June 21st at Midnight and there will be ONE winner chosen and announced the following week. GOOD LUCK! 

Have you tried any of these products? Have you tried Seven Weeks Coffee before? Let us know what you thought in the comments below and let’s start a conversation. Be sure to head over to our Instagram and Facebook and get entered into our giveaway.

If you found this post interesting, learned something new, or think of someone who might enjoy reading it too, please share this blog post with your family and friends. It means the world to us! You can also leave us a comment to let us know what you learned or share one of your favorite hair care or skin care tips with us. We would love to hear from you!

All my love and have a happy week,

Amanda

4 Unique Eco-Friendly Father’s Day Gifts 2021

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I’ve been scouring the internet for 5 incredible father’s day gifts that are eco-friendly and sustainable. I found father’s day gifts for fathers who like to cook, father’s day gifts for dads who love camping, and father’s day gifts for fathers who enjoy coffee and a good shave! I’m super excited to share these gifts with you today and I hope they make your father’s day shopping just a bit easier.

5 Unique Father’s Day Gifts

1) CMTImpressions ECO FRIENDLY Father’s Day Gift- Vegan Leatherette Wallet $20

These customizable wallets are made mindfully with:

“- Office Equipment Powered With 100% Sustainable Solar Energy

– Shipped with Sustainable Packaging

– Small Solar Powered Office Reducing Carbon Footprint

– Products Purchased in Bulk to Reduced Incoming Shipping

– Engraved with top of the line Energy Efficient Lasers”

-CMTImpressions
photocredit to CMTImpressions

Pair one of these wallets with one of our vegan soaps, and maybe a giftcard to a vegan cafe or restaurant for a fun, vegan inspired gift-set!

2) Himalayanart Extra Soft High Quality Yak Wool Knitted GIFT Blanket $70

“The extra soft blanket is handwoven by the local artisan in the Himalayas. We only use ethically sourced yak wool blend from Nepal to create blankets that wrap around you like a warm hug. On winter nights when you’re away from your loved ones, gift them this blanket as a warm reminder of your love.”

photocredit to himalayanart

Pair this blanket with our Pink Himalayan Salt Bar to completely transport your man to the mountains!

3) Everythingsourdough San Francisco Sourdough Complete Bread Baking Kit and Dried Starter $38

This kit comes in reusable packaging and is the perfect gift for any dad that likes to cook or bake! Pair with one of our salt bars which is the perfect soap bar for your kitchen because it keeps your hands clean and moisturized!

photo credit to Everythingsourdough

“All the ingredients you need to make authentic sourdough bread. My sourdough starter is incredibly healthy and has produced many delicious loaves of sourdough bread, rolls, waffles and other items. Once reconstituted, and fed regularly, my starter has lived in my refrigerator for up to 3 weeks without feeding. Yes, it’s that healthy!”

4) Outdoor Shower Water Bag by Nueby $39

I’m super excited to share this gift idea because it is the perfect pairing to any of our shampoo bars, especially out camping bar!

photocredit to Nueby

“The Outdoor Shower Water Bag is amazing for hiking trips, camping, and outdoor adventures!

The water in the bag heats using solar energy. Get a hot shower even in the middle of the forest!

Comes with switchable shower heads for a personalized showering experience.

Right now, the Outdoor Shower Water Bag is on sale!”

Don’t Forget!

Comment below to let us know which gift the man in your life would love most!

Much Love,

Nora

Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gift Guide and Giveaway!

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Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gift Guide

We all know the perfect Mother’s Day gift is a beautiful bar of artisan soap paired with a sugary body scrub, lip balm, or custom scented jojoba oil, but did you know our soap bars also pair beautifully with other eco-friendly products? It’s true, which is why I hunted down some amazing little companies that strive to make products exist in harmony with the earth we love so you’ll have all the options when it comes to finding the perfect gift for your mom, aunt, grandma, cousin, sister, or just plain wonderful woman in your life this year!

1) Natural Coconut Bowls Paired with an AVNS Coconut Bar

This zero waste, eco-friendly gift is as vegan as our coconut bars! Fill one of these bowls with a bunch of half-sized coconut bars for an adorable presentation! Check out Jungle Culture’s website with all their amazing products here!

Photo credit for coconut bowls: jungleculture

Product Information

“Our coconut shell boho bowls are sourced directly from rural farms which allows us to work closely with local communities in order to create interesting and unique designs. We go direct to the farmers and each sale helps to support local industry in the region.

Jungle Culture is a proud member of the 1% for the Planet global organisation & movement. We pledge 1% of our sales to the preservation & restoration of the natural environment. We donate to domestic & international grassroots & environmental groups which helps make a difference in their local communities.”

-Jungleculture

2) Wildflower Seed Bombs paired with a Wildflowers Coconut Bar

Okay, I know I already talked about coconut bars, but this pairing is just too perfect! Every time you wash your hands you’ll be reminded of the flowery explosion about to burst in your backyard!

photo credit for wildflower bombs: Makersofhyssoplane

Product Information

“Embedded with prolific self-seeding annual and perennial wildflower seeds grown on our solar-powered Virginia farm, including coreopsis, baby’s breath, larkspur, poppy, wallflower, daisy, cornflower, zinnia, black-eyed Susan – these seed bombs gives both humans and pollinators plenty to be excited about.

Our zero waste, small batch paper is handmade with a process that is respectful to water resources, using 100% post-consumer material as a base. No chemicals are used, ever.

Plant in a sunny spot. Push the seed bomb gently into lose, moist soil, leaving the top uncovered. Water well, especially during germination which can take 10-30 days.”

–MakersOfHyssopLane

3) Simply Organic Bamboo Bedding paired with a Bamboo Shampoo Bar

The amazing woman in your life will feel even more amazing as she climbs into a soft set of bamboo sheets after taking a shower and lathering up with our fresh and peppery Bamboo Shampoo Bar. No plastic allowed!

Photo credit for bamboo sheets: Simply Organic Bamboo

Product Information

“Simply Organic Bamboo is proud to provide bedding crafted from organically grown 100% bamboo viscose. All of our products are designed and manufactured responsibly by expert craftspeople.

We can change the world one small step at a time by making responsible decisions. That’s why every day we consciously choose to reduce our ecological footprint and protect the health of our customers because we believe it’s the right thing to do. Sustainability is at the core of how we operate – from sourcing eco-friendly & renewable materials, minimizing waste, recycling, and partnering with like minded suppliers who refuse to use harmful chemicals.

We respect our planet and its environment and only want the best for our family, friends and customers.  The earth is our home and we share the air, water, and sunshine with everyone.  Organic bamboo grows naturally and provides a beautiful fiber for our products unlike any other.  It helps us sleep and rejuvenate in the way nature intended…without toxic chemicals or their byproducts.  When we spend a third of our life in bed we want that time to be as healthy as possible.  Our Simply Organic Bamboo bedding gives us maximum comfort and the restful sense of knowing that we start each new day in good health and respect for our global home.”

–Simply Organic Bamboo

4) Organic Mixed Citrus Box paired with a Mixed Citrus Soap Set!

Is your mother a citrus lover? Get her a box of delicious organic citrus fruits that are seasonal and sensational! Pair it with a set of four citrus half-sized bars that will provide her with lasting citrus joy long after she’s peeled her last orange! Pick from our citrus soaps here!

Photo credit for citrus in a box: Frog Hollow Farm

Product Information

“Enjoy a mix of seasonal, certified organic citrus. Boxes are packed with 2-3 different varieties of  what’s currently available and may include juicy delicious navel oranges, blood oranges, Meyer lemons, mandarins, tangerines or Minneola. We partner with other local, organic producers to bring you a fresh, rejuvenating mix of the best citrus.”

–Frog Hollow Farm

Happy Mother’s Day!

I hope you’ve been inspired by these unique and personal gift ideas!

Much Love,

Nora