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Seventh Generation Review & Giveaway

“No, I will not clean my house with harsh chemicals that trigger my asthma and pollute the air my daughter breathes.” I made that pledge to myself and my family when I became pregnant with my daughter in 2007, and it has become increasingly easier to keep that pledge as more products come on the market made from natural, plant-based materials. And guess what – they work just as well as the harsh chemicals!

One of the leaders in environmentally-friendly cleaners and household products is Seventh Generation. Although I see its products everywhere, I have to admit I had never tried this brand. Seventh Generation was generous enough to send me a spring cleaning kit that included a Multi-Surface Cleaner, Bathroom Cleaner, Disinfecting Wipes, 2 rolls of paper towels, a cleaning supply caddy and a book “The Conscious Kitchen.”

The first test to me is always the smell test. While none of the products smell like roses…  I am happy to say they don’t have that harsh chemically smell that makes me gag and triggers my asthma problems. (All of the products I received have a Lemongrass & Thyme scent, but I could really only tell the wipes were scented.)

My one complaint about the products is the paper towels. I had high hopes for the paper towels, which are made of 100% recycled, unbleached paper. According to the package, “If every household in the U.S. replaced just one roll of 120 ct. virgin fiber paper towels with 100% recycled ones, we could save: 933,00 trees; 2.4 million cubic feet of landfill space, equal to 3,700 full garbage trucks; 305 million gallons of water, a year’s supply for 2,700 families of four; and avoid 59,600 tons of emissions.” All compelling reasons to switch. Unfortunately, as compelling as the packaging is – the actual towels were not. They don’t absorb water, and they shred with use. They give “green” products a bad name. The one positive feature to the towels, they last FOREVER. I don’t know why, maybe my husband was secretly using our standard towels somehow, but one roll has lasted a long time and we normally go through paper towels quick.

My favorite product was the wipes. I love the ease of disinfecting wipes, and I actually liked the light scent to these. I foresee more of these in our general supply. The next Seventh Generation product I want to try, the Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Pacs.

Oh, and of course, all Seventh Generation products are packaged in recyclable materials!

Buy it – You can buy Seventh Generation products at Babies R US, Toys R Us, Winn Dixie, Publix, Target and many more retailers. You can also buy them online on Amazon. If you are gonna buy, here is a link to lots of printable coupons. PLUS, right now there is a $5 rebate when you purchase any 3 Seventh Generation products.

Win it – Want to win your own Spring Cleaning pack from Seventh Generation? (Of course you do.)

Mandatory Entry – Leave a comment on this post tell me what you do to help make your home “green.”

More opportunities to win (leave a separate comment for each additional entry you do):

  • Follow TheSuburbanMom on Twitter (@SuburbanMomClub) and tweet about this give away. “I just entered to win a Seventh Generation spring cleaning kit from TheSuburbanMom at http://wp.me/pQHaE-rd” (Or just use the retweet button)
  • Become a fan of TheSuburbanMom on Facebook. (Already a fan, that counts too, just leave a comment.)
  • Enter any of my other giveaways! (1 entry for this giveaway per entry on another giveaway – leave a comment for each.)
  • Tell a friend! (I have to take your word on this one.) Tell a friend about TheSuburbanMom, this contest or to become a fan of my Facebook fan page and leave a comment telling me what you did to share. (1 entry only)

Sorry this giveaway is now closed, but feel free to enter any of my other current giveaways here.

Contest ends April 22, 2010 at 5 pm – EARTH DAY. Open to U.S. residents in the continental U.S. only. Winning comment will be chosen at random by Random.org and contacted for shipping information. Winner will have 72 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Discloser – I was given the spring cleaning kit from Seventh Generation to review for this post, all thoughts and opinions are expressly my own. No other compensation was received.

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  1. Michelle says

    April 9, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    I have two garbage cans side by side in my kitchen. One is for garbage and the other is for recycling. When we added the “recycle can”, the amount of stuff we recycle quadupled because the extra effort of walking out to the recycle bin in the garage was eliminated (makes us sound lazy, doesn’t it? Can I just blame my husband?).

    Just followed you on Twitter, already a FB fan, and I already recommended your fan page to lots of mom friends who were asking me how I found out about the Disney Live tickets. 🙂 Love your tips! Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Kelly-Ann says

    April 10, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    I recycle of course and we also have made it a policy to switch all bulbs to fluorescent bulbs when they go out. I am also an avid carpooler.

    Thanks for the tips, SM.

    Reply
  3. Donna says

    April 10, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    I recycle and purchase organic fruits and veggies for my household. (I also look for the produce to be local, too, when available.) Thanks.

    Reply
  4. Donna says

    April 10, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    I am a fan of TheSuburbanMom on Facebook.

    Reply
  5. Vickie Bartlett says

    April 11, 2010 at 10:02 am

    We recycle. Actually we use a lot of white vinegar for cleaning
    .-= Vickie Bartlett´s last blog ..Soap Nuts Review and Giveaway =-.

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  6. Vickie Bartlett says

    April 11, 2010 at 10:04 am

    follow on Twitter and tweet http://twitter.com/vlbsweeps/status/11994688848
    .-= Vickie Bartlett´s last blog ..Soap Nuts Review and Giveaway =-.

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  7. Vickie Bartlett says

    April 11, 2010 at 10:05 am

    entered this http://www.thesuburbanmom.com/2010/04/07/ecosmart-natural-bug-killer-giveaway
    .-= Vickie Bartlett´s last blog ..Soap Nuts Review and Giveaway =-.

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  8. Vickie Bartlett says

    April 11, 2010 at 10:12 am

    Facebook Fan http://www.facebook.com/vlbsweeps
    .-= Vickie Bartlett´s last blog ..Soap Nuts Review and Giveaway =-.

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  9. Beth says

    April 11, 2010 at 10:23 am

    I am a fan on Facebook.

    Reply
  10. Beth says

    April 11, 2010 at 10:25 am

    I recycle, buy produce at a local farmers market and use reusable bags when I shop.

    Reply
  11. Kim says

    April 12, 2010 at 11:22 am

    I love 7th Generation! We are organic eating, recycling green geeks.
    .-= Kim´s last blog ..Menu Plan Monday =-.

    Reply
  12. Kim says

    April 12, 2010 at 11:23 am

    Also a facebook fan!
    .-= Kim´s last blog ..Menu Plan Monday =-.

    Reply
  13. Donna says

    April 13, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    I entered the Macy’s giveaway. Thanks.

    Reply
  14. Donna says

    April 14, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    I entered the Vistaprint giveaway.

    Reply
  15. Donna says

    April 14, 2010 at 5:27 pm

    I entered the EcoSmart giveaway.

    Reply
  16. Janel C says

    April 14, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    I plant a garden to be more green! We really enjoy it! I posted some pics about a week ago of my garden if you want to see!
    .-= Janel C´s last blog ..UBP 2010: Ultimate Blog Party!! Over 150 Prizes! One Week Only! =-.

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  17. Janel C says

    April 14, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    fb fan (a mom’s take)
    .-= Janel C´s last blog ..UBP 2010: Ultimate Blog Party!! Over 150 Prizes! One Week Only! =-.

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  18. Janel C says

    April 14, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    EcoSmart
    .-= Janel C´s last blog ..UBP 2010: Ultimate Blog Party!! Over 150 Prizes! One Week Only! =-.

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  19. Janel C says

    April 14, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    secrets of the mountain ga

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  20. Janel C says

    April 14, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    macys

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  21. Janel C says

    April 14, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    vista print

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  22. Jackie says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    To help make our home green, we recycle all we can…paper, plastic, aluminum, batteries. I also only do full loads of laundry to save water and energy. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

    Reply
  23. Jackie says

    April 14, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    I entered the Macy’s $25 Gift Card Giveaway

    Reply
  24. Heather @ One Take On Life says

    April 16, 2010 at 3:29 pm

    I Recycle and use a lot of white vinegar for cleaning purposes, the stuff works great and a lot cheaper than some cleaners.
    .-= Heather @ One Take On Life´s last blog ..Ultimate Blogging Party =-.

    Reply
  25. Shelly says

    April 16, 2010 at 3:55 pm

    I try to recycle as much plastic that I can!
    .-= Shelly´s last blog ..Yoplait Prize Pack Winner =-.

    Reply
  26. Shelly says

    April 16, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    I entered your Macy’s giveaway.
    .-= Shelly´s last blog ..Yoplait Prize Pack Winner =-.

    Reply
  27. Marci J says

    April 17, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    I store my kitchen food leftovers in reusable glass containers rather than plastic bags and containers.

    Reply
  28. Marci J says

    April 17, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    entered Macy’s gift card giveaway

    Reply
  29. Marci J says

    April 17, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    entered ecosmart giveaway

    Reply
  30. Betsy says

    April 19, 2010 at 11:02 am

    We recycle and plant a garden.

    Reply
  31. Susan says

    April 19, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    Have used their products before and would love to try more!

    Reply
  32. Susan says

    April 19, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    Recycle madness in our house!

    Reply
  33. Stephanie says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:18 am

    I use natural cleaners for our bodies and our house.

    Reply
  34. Stephanie says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:18 am

    I entered the EcoSmart giveaway.

    Reply
  35. Harmati, Tonya says

    April 20, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    I recycled all the products in my house to be recycled. I mainly use vinegar to clean my household and water. We also go green by bringing our own shopping bags

    Reply
  36. Amy V says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    We use energy efficient lights in all our bulbs, as of this year.

    Reply
  37. Amy V says

    April 20, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    I entered the Ecosmart giveaway

    Reply
  38. pixie13 says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    We recycle, use reusable grocery bags, use low energy light bulbs & I’ve started using green cleaners.

    Reply
  39. pixie13 says

    April 20, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Following you on twitter & tweeted
    http://twitter.com/pixie13sweeps/status/12552399098

    Reply
  40. Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug} says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    We make our life greener by regularly recycling everything possible. We also use CFLs, Energy Star appliances, and reusable shopping bags. We combine driving trips to save mileage — and turn things like lights off when not in use. *Thanks* for the giveaway!

    Reply
  41. Laura says

    April 21, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    I use vinegar for cleaning the floors. I also use it in the laundry. If you have ever left your laundry and the washer too long and it gets musty. It completely removes the smell. We recycle as much as possible and are trying not to use bottled water anymore.

    Reply
  42. Kendyl says

    April 21, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    We make our house a little greener by cloth diapering our 13 son!

    Reply
  43. Amanda A says

    April 21, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    We have a separate trash can in the kitchen for recycling – our trash has really been reduced! I also use a vinegar solution to clean many things in the kitchen!

    Reply
  44. Amanda A says

    April 21, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    I entered your Ecosmart giveaway!

    Reply
  45. Amanda A says

    April 21, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    I entered your Ouchies giveaway

    Reply
  46. Amanda A says

    April 21, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    I entered your vistaprint birthday invite giveaway!

    Reply
  47. Amanda A says

    April 21, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    I entered your Macy’s GC giveaway!

    Reply
  48. Susan says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    We recycle as much as we can. The grandkids love helping us take the recycleables to the bins.

    We started using cloth napkins instead of paper napkins.

    We take our own bags to the store when we shop.

    susan56bft at gmail dot com

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  49. Susan says

    April 21, 2010 at 9:56 pm

    The Suburban Mom fan on Facebook

    susan56bft at gmail dot com

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  50. jgos says

    April 21, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    To help make your home “green” I recycle newspapers. jgs0925 at gmail dot com

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  51. jgos says

    April 21, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    I also entered the EcoSmart Natural Bug Killer giveaway. jgs0925 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  52. amy h says

    April 22, 2010 at 6:22 am

    We’ve made recycling easy in our house. We have a container for each type of item we recycle. Reusable shopping totes are also used when we go shopping instead of bring paper/plastic bags home. We also donate used clothing to shelters. Thanks!

    Reply
  53. amy h says

    April 22, 2010 at 6:23 am

    I’m your fan on FB.

    Reply
  54. amy h says

    April 22, 2010 at 6:25 am

    I emailed my sister about your giveaway.

    Reply
  55. amy h says

    April 22, 2010 at 6:32 am

    Entered your Macy’s GC giveaway.

    Reply
  56. Jenny @ Freebie Spot says

    April 22, 2010 at 9:19 am

    I use green cleaning products all the time!
    .-= Jenny @ Freebie Spot´s last blog ..Giveaway – I Has a Hotdog (3 Winners) *Ends 5/1* =-.

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  57. Jenny @ Freebie Spot says

    April 22, 2010 at 9:21 am

    I entered your macy’s giveaway
    .-= Jenny @ Freebie Spot´s last blog ..Free Folded Mother’s Day Photo Card from PhotoWorks =-.

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