NaturOli Soap Nuts Giveaway - Win a 4 oz. Bag of Soap Nuts!

Over the past two weeks I have shared with you my experiences with NaturOli and their amazing soap nuts, soap bar and Extreme 18x detergent. When I received my NaturOli products in the mail, I thought I was about to discover some fabulous new green products. I didn't realize that I would actually discover a whole world of possibility revolving around this little dried berry. NaturOli's passion for consumer education is evident as soon as you visit their website. If you are interested in learning more, here are some of their articles that I would recommend:

It's Time for Change

The Power of Marketing

Soap Nuts and Soap Nuts Making


Win NaturOli Soap Nuts!

And now for the fun part! NaturOli is generously offering TWO lucky winners a 4 oz. bag of soap nuts. This bag will wash 40 loads of laundry!



To Enter:

Visit NaturOli's site and take a look around. Then come back here and tell me one thing that you learned about soap nuts or NaturOli that you like. This first step is mandatory and must be done before any additional entries are accepted.


For Additional Entries:

1. Join the NaturOli Revolution here and then leave a comment on this post telling me you did. Joining is free and painless and will give you access to their newsletter, special promotions and offers, bulletins and site updates. As a member you'll also be the first to know about special closeouts and discounts!

2. Become a follower of Spots On My Apples and then leave a comment telling me!

3. Subscribe to my blog, then leave a comment telling me you did!

4. Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment with your link.

5. Tell someone about this giveaway then leave a comment telling me!

6. Enter another one of my giveaways then leave a comment telling me which one you entered.



This giveaway is open to US residents and will close on January 16th at 11:59 PM CST. The winner will be announced on January 17th and will also receive an email from me that they must reply to by January 19th 11:59 PM CST or another winner will be chosen.


Good luck!

Extra Giveaway Entry Today Because I'm Feeling Jolly...

If you've already entered the $25 Alabu Gift Certificate Giveaway, today you can get one extra entry without having to do a thing! Just leave a comment saying Merry Christmas along with your email address on the giveaway post here. That's it! No work at all.

If you have not already entered the giveaway, what are you waiting for?! Enter here- it only takes a couple of minutes and you could win $25 worth of Alabu products of your choice!

**In order to get the extra Merry Christmas entry you must first complete the initial entry by visiting Alabu's site, picking out a product you really like and leaving it in a comment on the giveaway post. This is required before any additional entries are valid.

Have a wonderful day and, in honor of the season, do something nice for someone!

Organic Animals Dolls Giveaway at Organic Girl

Organic Girl is hosting this adorable green giveaway! I just entered it and, even though it means more competition for me, I thought I'd share it with you. These giant huggable dolls are so cute and 100% organic. The art is adorable (classic child drawings, over sized features and buggy mismatched eyes) and come with funny little notes that sound like my own daughter's messages when she dictates letters to people. Enter here for your chance to win one Animals plush doll of your choice.

Good luck!

Alabu Goats Milk Body Products Review & Giveaway

During these cold months you don't have to have sensitive skin to need gentle soaps. Cold air, blown heat, strong winds- everything is against us. The last thing you need is a soap that dries your skin out and leaves it feeling tight and flaky!

In November I had the chance to try out a line of goats milk products from a wonderful, family run company called Alabu. They offer a wide selection of soaps, lotions, balms, scrubs and even shaving products that are all natural.

Because of their moisturizing ingredients and absence of harsh chemicals and
detergents, they are the perfect choice for babies, people with sensitive
skin or simply anyone who hates coming out of the shower feeling tight skinned
and itchy!

I fell in love with their lavender soap bar. The scent is fabulous- subtle wafts of lavender softened by a clean, milky aroma. It leaves my skin literally squeaky clean without drying it out. My husband, who actually has oily skin, also loved it. He had never realized how harsh commercial soaps were until using Alabu! He began using the tea tree soap on his face and likes how it gives him a deep cleanse while still leaving his skin moisturized. The soap bars come beautifully wrapped and have a long "shower life." They will make excellent gifts for the holidays.

I also liked their shea butter and tea tree lotion sticks. While battling a nasty cold, the skin under my nose began to get dry and cracked from all the blowing. I used the tea tree and my skin was instantly soothed. I reapplied several times a day, relieving the chapped skin without causing a breakout! The scent was also soothing, similar to eucalyptus, and seemed to even help clear my congestion! The shea butter stick goes with me everywhere. It's so handy to apply- like a giant lip balm. I like to use it on my knees when I am wearing dresses or skirts. They get so ashy in the winter- not attractive. I can just give them a quick rub with the lotion stick and they're good to go!

I recommend Alabu for anyone, but if you have sensitive skin and are having trouble finding a natural product that works you definitely want to give them a try!

Win Alabu!

The nice family of Alabu are offering one lucky winner a $25 gift certificate redeemable at their website! This is such a generous giveaway and just in time for Christmas!

How to Enter

Entering to win is easy. Simply head over to Alabu's website and check out all of their fantastic products! Then come back to this post and leave a comment telling what you would buy with your gift certificate. Be sure to leave me your email so I can contact you if you win!

Additional Entries

You can increase your chances of winning by doing any of the following for additional entries:

• Follow my blog and leave me a comment telling me!


• Subscribe to my blog and leave me a comment telling me!


• Subscribe to the Alabu Blog and leave a comment here telling me!


• Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment with a link to your post!


• Spread the word about this giveaway (complete with link) through Twitter or Facebook and leave a comment telling me about it!


• Tell someone about this giveaway and leave me a comment telling me you did!


• Enter another one of my giveaways and leave a comment telling me! (Keep checking back as I will be posting a lot of giveaways over the next two weeks!)

**Please remember to post a separate comment for each entry. 1 comment = 1 entry!

This giveaway ends December 19th at 11:59 PM and is open to US residents only.

Good luck!

Green Giveaways Around the Blogoshphere

Good Luck!


eaurganic Shampoo and Conidtioner Giveaway at Sage and Savvy

STL Mommy $50 Target Giftcard Giveaway (ends 10/10)

Alaskan Bargain Hunter $10 Target Giftcard Giveaway (ends 9/28)

Green Smart Bottle and Tote Giveaway at Money Saving Tips for the Keeper at Home (ends 9/25)

KidsKonserve Giveaway from Green Organic Mama (ends 9/20)

Eco-Friendly All Modern Baby Toy at Babies Gotta Have It (ends 9/30)

Clean & Green Carpet Cleaner Giveaway at Momma In Flip Flops2 (ends 9/23)


Don't forget about my current giveaway for Higher Ground Organic, Fair Trade Coffee ending on Spetember 25th!

Green Giveaways

It's National Get Outdoors Day, so I am taking the day off and doing just that! But for those who still need their daily fix, here are a few green giveaways to check out. Good luck!

Green + Chic is hosting a wonderful green giveaway for those who have a baby on the way:

These adorable booties are hand made from soft designer organic, vegan fabric and come in an eco-friendly cloth bag. Naturally Trendy offers a variety of eco-friendly baby products that are equally unique and cute! You can enter to win these booties at Green + Chic. Enter soon! This giveaway ends on July 6th.

Karma Organic Spa Giveaway from Prissy Green:

Visit Prissy Green to enter for your chance to win:

• 2 Nail Polish colors of you choice



• Base Coat



• Top Coat



• Nail Polish Remover

from Karma Organic Spa. Ends 6/26.

Reusable Shopping Bag from Red Owl Designs:

Red Owl Designs makes all kinds of cute reusable things. I love their adorable reusable coffee cozies! For your chance to win one of their bags, visit their blog. This giveaway ends on 6/24!

Green Giveaways

My Giveaway Pledge

I value the trust you place in me and my blog when you share your personal information. I pledge to respect your privacy and protect your information. I do not share your contact details unless it is for the purpose of shipping your prize. Period.

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My Current Giveaways


Karma Organic Nail Polish Remover, Base Coat and Polish!
NaturOli Extreme 18x Laundry Detergent - TWO winners!
NaturOli Soap Nuts - 4 oz. Bag - TWO winners!


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Each comment is counted as one entry. I encourage multiple entries! I just ask that you do not try to include them all in one comment. This makes the drawing much more difficult for me! One comment = one entry.

Please make sure I have a way of contacting you by remembering to give your email address!

The first entry term must be completed in order to be eligible for additional entries.

Unless otherwise specified, Spotted Apple Giveaways are open to continental US residents only. (I do love Canadians and islanders, and will try to open a few giveaways to you now and again when I can.) :)

Giveaways close at 11:59 PM Central Time on the closing date given.

Winners will be contacted the following morning by email.

Please add lucky832@gmail.com to your list of trusted receivers so that you are sure to receive my email!

If the winner has not responded to my email within 72 hours of the contest closing, I will draw another winner.


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