Winner! Organic Sugar Scrub Giveaway!

Congrats to Kirstin A. from NYC! She's the winner of an Artistic AYA Organic Sugar Scrub. Kirstin selected the fabulous Organic Cotton Poppyseed scrub.

To view the selections, visit http://www.organicallyhappy.com/m21/Artistic-AYA/index.html.

Giveaway! Win one of Artistic AYA Organic Body Scrubs

Last night I was using one of Artistic AYA's organic sugar scrubs (I love the black sesame rose), and thought it was time to share the magic and give away some scrubs to lucky readers. These amazing scrubs are brought to you by Organically Happy from DC-based (local for us) artist and designer, Dana Ayanna Greaves. Artistic AYA Sugar scrubs are packed with an exotic recipe of organic ingredients and essential oils that produce powerful results.

“Artistic AYA Sugar comes from my love of art, theater, and experimentation. From the intense aroma to the texture, I’ve created a sensory experience in a jar” ~Ayanna.

The organic sugar scrubs (100ml) are handmade and come in: Black Sesame Rose, Cotton Poppyseed, and Sweet Coconut.

Featured on NBC's Today Show and Lucky magazine (July 2008)

"...ingredients and scents that not only leave the skin clean and smooth but also evoke a sensory response." -DC Magazine

GIVEAWAY! WIN ONE OF THESE SCRUBS!
We're giving away one scrub of the winners choice (a $30 value). To enter, send me an email (debra@organicallyhappy.com).

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If you do any of these, be sure to let me know in your entry email/tweet!

I'll announce the winner on Monday, Nov. 24 so stay tuned.

Hey Green--Time to Lose the Granola Edge

Why must the green movement continue to present itself as fringe? Sure, for years the greenies have been mostly the granola crunchers. But now that the rest of the world is finally catching on, Green is still presenting itself as only for the hardcore.

An example, you say? No better example can be had than the food area at the Green Festival in DC. Green Festival open to all, lots of cool stuff--and great, 100% vegan food?? Must Green be synonymous with mystery-TVP loaf and soy cheese? My parents came to the festival--as it is I have a challenging time convincing my dad to do Green anytime. But lunch--this was a true deal breaker. When we hit the spinach cheese lasagna that wasn't, lunch was over before it started. No way was he gonna eat that--he ended up with fruit (note: it was delicious!).

Of course there were options and plenty we could find--but why set an unattainable expectation that everyone Green should eat vegan? There are many green farmers and dairies out there, in fact several were exhibitors! It's time to show the world that it isn't a huge sacrifice to go green, it can be easy changes that make a big difference. Sure, the serious devotees may always do more. But don't turn off those that are harder to convert. TVP has a way of doing that.

Green Festivus for the Rest of Us!

The DC Green Festival was this past weekend, and it was just wonderful. I didn't see nearly as much as I would have liked--the place was packed and there was so much great stuff. It was just amazing. My 5-year old was in heaven with all of the kids programs. He is now on a personal mission to build a rain barrel. It must be decorated.

OrganicallyHappy.com represented well with a packed booth and lots of great organic, chemical-free products. I was so amazed at the response to what we're trying to do. There is definitely a need and appreciation for chemical-free, organic products and companies like us showing a commitment to the products. Our focus on microproducers also seemed to be a big deal for folks. Here's what got people talking:

Adara Coconut Oil
People just loved this! It's just pure organic coconut oil with essential oils to fragrance, and it feels so nice on the skin.

Artistic AYA Sugar Scrubs
These are handmade by a DC artist and come in yummy flavors. Attendees wanted to support the local talent, and enjoy these special treats.

Eco-Listening
There seemed to be a huge desire for meditation music and learning CDs.

Raw Gaia--the living ingredient line
People were very intrigued by this hip, raw line. They cold-press everything, so none of the ingredients are heat treated. Great stuff like their Raw Chocolate Face Mask.

Trevarno Organic Skincare--good for troubled skin
Many folks popped into the booth looking for solutions for eczema, extremely dry skin, and needing something soothing. This line was perfect--there is nothing in here except great ingredients.

Other items were popular, but these were some of the hits. I'd love to hear what you need so that we can work to include it in the store.