Sunday, January 10, 2010

Shaklee review and giveaway!!! CLOSED


My first priority is my family. Two very special people in my family are my children. I want what is best for them and their health. This is why this year I am decided to use more "Natural" and "Green" products. This last year I went to a bloggers convention in Florida and stayed with my cousin. While staying with her I learned a lot about Shaklee and their natural products. After hearing all about the benefits and the money I could save, I decided to purchase my own products. Yes, I payed for these myself. First let me share a little more about Shaklee.

Shaklee is the number one natural nutrition company in the U.S. and has been around for over 50 years. Shaklee has made it part of their job to make the planet healthier along the way.

"We were doing it back when green was just a color and biodegradable was barely a word. In fact, as early as 1960, we made one of the first biodegradable household cleaners ever. And we were the first company in the world to obtain Climate Neutral™ certification and totally offset our CO2 emissions, resulting in a net zero impact on the environment.

We do what we do because we think it's essential to do our small part as part of the movement to make people and the planet healthier. In doing so, we believe each of our contributions put together will create the major change we wish to see in the world."


*Note to Oprah Fans: Shaklee's "Get Clean" products were on Oprah's favorite things.

Review:
Too many times you hear of these companies who provide opportunity for you to earn income if you sale their product. Many times they try to sell you on the money you can make by leveraging your friends rather than the product itself. Doesn't that make you questions the product? These type of companies totally make me skeptical. However, Shaklee sales the product and it's product could basically sale itself. You can order the product without becoming a distributor. Or to save money you can sign up for a "Lifetime" membership for only $19.95. Yes, this is a lifetime membership and you will not have to pay it again, plus you will save 20% on all Shaklee products. Because Shaklee has been around for over 50 years, you don't have to worry about ever losing your membership.

After using Shaklee products for a couple of months, I am sold on Shaklee. Knowing I will continue to purchase Shaklee Products, I payed the $19.95 to become a member. Now I save even more on these awesome products.

Basic H2
I LOVE this product. I ordered the Basic H2 16 FL. OZ. bottle. Since the Basic H2 is concentrate, this one bottle makes "48 Gallons" of different cleaning solutions. Basic H20 can create an All-Purpose cleaner, Window and Glass Cleaner and a Degreaser with just a small amount of solution and water. I have had my bottle since Beginning of November and still have most of my bottle left. This has saved me so much money!

Picture of my Basic H2 before opening it


Picture of my Basic H2 after opening it and creating three different 16 oz. solutions (All-Purpose, Windows & Glasss Cleaner and Degreaser). As you can see I still have the full bottle left after one use.



I love the Basic H2 for wiping down tables, spells and smudge marks. It works wonderfully. I also highly recommend this solution for windows, glass and dusting. It works just as good as all the other cleaning products I have used. The only difference is it is all natural, it is safe for your children to be around and can be used as a multiple cleaner with just changing the amount of solution added. If you have wood floors or tile this is a natural product that will do the job without damaging the beauty of your home.

If you choose to order the Basic H2 I also recommend getting the Get Clean® 16 oz. Spray Bottle 3-Pack. This way you have 3 spray bottles for three of the main solutions you use in your home and they are already marked for you.

Basic H2 is $12.15 or if you become a lifetime member you only pay $10.35
Remember this comes concentrate and one 16 oz. bottle makes up to 48 Gallons of cleaning solutions!

Get Clean® Super Microfiber Window Cloth
I need to get more of these. They are great for wiping down windows and I even use it on my granite counters in my kitchen. This cloth absorbs water and doesn't leave water marks. It is also washable so it saves me from using too many paper towels.

Nature Bright Laundry Booster
Once again, I loved this product as well. I use this in all of my loads of laundry. They come out looking just as bright as before and smell so fresh. This has even been great to use to get stains off of clothes such as ketchup, chocolate and more. Directions on using for laundry, soaking and stain removal are found on back of the bag.

Scour Off Heavy Duty Paste
What is the number one reason you hate cleaning your oven? I can say mine is the harsh chemicals used and smell it spreads. You are not going to believe it but Scour Off has no smell. Not only does it have no smell, you can use it without gloves. Other things you may want to use Scour Off on are for cleaning tubs, sinks, and tiles.

I loved cleaning the oven for the first time in my life. I also could do it with my youngest awake and didn't have to worry about her trying to help and getting too close to any chemicals. Scour Off is like all of Shaklee products...

Nontoxic
Natural abrasives
No harsh chemicals
Biodegradable surfactants
No phosphates

This has got to be one of my longest reviews yet. I am so happy I made the switch to Shaklee. I feel more comforted knowing my son who has asthma won't be exposed to harsh chemicals and my youngest isn't in any danger if she come in contact of them. Last, but not least, Shaklee has a 100% money back guarantee (You can try the whole thing and decide you don't like
it and get all of your money back). Shaklee is one company that stands behind their products.

*If any of you have questions on Shaklee you can contact Gretchen Henderson at steadyclimb@mindspring.com

Giveaway:
After falling in love with Shaklee I asked my cousin if she wanted to do a giveaway. I told her of my review and thought a giveaway would make it that much better. She agreed and one lucky winner will win a 16oz. Basic h2, 3 spray bottles and mirror cloth.

To Enter you MUST:
Visit Shaklee, go to "Shopping" and look around at all of their products. Keep in mind that they have much more than cleaning products. Come back and tell me what product you would like to try!

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Rules:
Be sure to leave a comment telling me what the entry is for. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Also be sure to leave an email address for me to contact you. A winner will be selected randomly using Random.org. They will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. US only!

Giveaway Ends: Jan. 25, 2009

198 comments:

Deborah said...

Rats! Looks like my first comment didn't "take." I'd like to try their Cinch Starter Kit, Chocolate & Vanilla. asthenight at gmail dot com

Deborah said...

Tweet: http://twitter.com/AsTheNight/status/7674176501. asthenight at gmail dot com

Angela said...

I would love to try the shakleebaby massage oil.
veniceangel@hotmail.com

Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.com said...

I have tried their cleaning products. I would like to next try their hair care products.

Angela said...

I have all HE appliances and we recycle. We shop at the farmers market often and try to buy organic products. I also started replacing our old light bulbs with HE light bulbs, and started using more natural cleaning products.
veniceangel@hotmail.com

Deborah said...

I grow some of our own veggies and fruits organically; I compost and I preserve a lot of our food. asthenight at gmail dot com

Jennifer H said...

I like the look of the products in the giveaway. I really would love to own this: AirSource® 3000 Replacement Module
Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

Jennifer H said...

I recycle every day. I even take bottles/cans from family's house that do not recycle and put them in my overflowing bin. It's just too hard to watch someone throw something away that can be recycled! :) Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

one frugal lady said...

I follow catch the drift via google friend connect!
onecheaplady@yahoo.com

Sylvia said...

I would like to try the ShakleebabyTM Soothing Lotion
sylviawhit@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would love to try the Scour off. I think this could help me a great deal. trishbazin@yahoo.com

Terra Heck said...

I'd like to try the Nourishing Scalp Treatment. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

The revitalizing shampoo is something I would like to try. semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

To save our planet - Use "green" stuff as much as possible..cleaners, containers, etc. semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com

mary said...

I'm interested in the Enfuselle Nutrition Therapy Skin Care System for normal to dry skin. My skin needs help.

mary said...

We recycle all our paper and metal garbage. And the plastic that is accepted at our local recycling center.

Sarah G said...

I would love to try the Shaklee Baby Gentle Wash. We're always looking for soaps that are gentle for my toddler.

hawaiismn(at)gmail(dot)com

Sarah G said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/hawaiismn/status/7686090536

hawaiismn(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

(Shaklee giveaway) Since I made a New Year's resolution to lose weight, I would be interested in trying their Cinch weight management products.
bkittie@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would love to win the Shaklee products!I would also love to try the Hand and Body lotion.
monk5 at charter dot net

Andrea Hatfield said...

I would love to try the Vita-Lea® with Iron Formula and the Cinch Starter Kit.

Stephanie Grant said...

I blogged:
http://thegrantsgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/catch-drift-with-mama-snow-shaklee.html
thegrants(at)live(dot)com

Kristina said...

I would like to try their Purifying Cleansing Gel- I didn't know Shaklee does body products!
khsavings@ gmail dot com

Kristina said...

I recycle! I also use reusable containers and bottles whenever possible. I love natural cleaning products!
khsavings@ gmail dot com

Hollowsins said...

I want to try the Vivix® Cellular Anti-Aging Tonic
hollow_sins(at)yahoo.com

JuliaGulia said...

I've never tried Shaklee products before, but one of our new years resolutions is to try to go more "natural" in our products around the house. I'd like to try the basic H2!

Shelly T. said...

I would like to try the NutriWhiteTM Daytime Whitening Lotion.

s-tay(at)cox(dot)net

Cassie, Jase and Kirsten said...

I remember going to a Shaklee house party probably 12+ years ago with my mom. All of the other kids went and played outside but I stayed inside with the adults, because I thought their products were the coolest. I never knew you could order them yourself! I thought you had to find someone that sold them. I think we would love to try the Mighty Smart DHA Supplements!

Maria's Space said...

I would love to try a starter kit or a laundry detergent like Fresh Laundry Liquid.

Maria's Space said...

To save the planet. We recycle, post on freecycle and conserve energy as much as possible.
ree026@optonline.net

maureen73 said...

Wow! Thanks for sharing because I only thought the company sold cleaning products. I have three toddlers and I thought the Mighty Smart supplements were great!
maureenruble@yahoo.comaffin

Karen said...

Their minerelles makeup looks interesting

karenfronk at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I would like to try the automatic dishwasher powder-it looks super concentrated!
darrell
miamichickens at yahoo dot com

Heidi Lassila said...

You've sold me on the basic H2! Even if you hadn't, my Grandma (in-law?) used Shaklee products and was telling me about all the uses for basic H including an insect repellent! I would LOVE to win this!

Thanks for a great giveaway!

Heidi Lassila said...

I help take care of our Earth by using a water filter and stainless steel water bottle rather than using disposable plastic bottles. I also use minimal paper products in the kitchen. I stopped buying paper towel and I would like to make cloth napkins so I can stop buying paper ones!
Just as soon as we get a house I am also planning on switching my son over to cloth diapers!

The King's Kids said...

Wow! I didn't know they made hair care products-I would love to try!
momsbestbets at gmail dot com

Kari said...

I've always wanted to try the Scour Off Heavy Duty Paste, for those tough stains that dont' ever seem to come out except with a heavy duty toxic cleaner!

Laura said...

I really just want to try the Basic H2 concentrate. You aren't the first blogger I've heard rave about the products--I'm really curious to try them!

Laura said...

We switched to cloth napkins years ago and never looked back. I just bought some Skoy cloths, so we're hoping to eliminate paper towels, as well!

Unknown said...

I have used this product and can tell you I LOVE IT! I usually scent it per my mood with essential oils, a few drops will last weeks! What else do I want to try?... Hmmm...

Overnight renewal whitening cream! I love anything for my skin!

Tina said...

The revitalizing shampoo looks like something I would try.
tinap
tinajanet1@verizon.net

Stephanie said...

would like to try Enfuselle® Repair System
tvollowitz at aol dot com

Deborah Wellenstein said...

As far as saving the planet, I line dry my laundry when possible, I have changed most of my light bulbs to the curlicue kind (3 years now, not a single burn-out!), and we recycle everything we can. Thanks!

Amber said...

I'd love to get there Get Clean starter pack. I'd love to find some laundry products that actually get my whites WHITE!

Jamie said...

I'd love to try the dish wash concentrate...thanks!

savvyhousewife @ yahoo . com

Bryn said...

I would love to try the face/soaps and lotions. Maybe the Hydrating Cleansing Lotion.

Anonymous said...

I'd love to try the Purifying Cleansing Gel.

Marci
june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I collect bottles and cans in my workplace, in parks, along the side of the road. It cleans up my neighborhood and I send all the stuff to the recycle center.

Marci
june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

CinnamonAndSass said...

I'd like to try the Nourishing Scalp Treatment!

katiecitrowske at hotmail dot com

Melissa said...

I would love the Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate--since Oprah uses if, of course. ;-)

Melissa said...

Hmmm...what I do to save the planet...I recycle, recycle, recycle. And I give things to Goodwill instead of throwing them away.

Amy said...

Fresh Laundry concentrate, or the get clean starter kit.

aaschw (at) ufl (dot) edu

Unknown said...

Our school sells their products. They all sound wonderful! I'd like to try the dish wash (automatic) cleaner.

katidyd said...

I'd like to try the fragrance free disinfecting wipes, as I react to most fragrances. katidyd at hotmail dot com

katidyd said...

I recycle as much as I can easily recycle (I wish I could go out of my way for it, but I've got a 2 year old and one on the way and relish my time before things change too much) and I am weaning my family's (mainly my husband, who grew up with them) dependence on paper plates. It's easy to pull them out and rationalize that it'll save you time but, really, what's a couple more dishes when you've still got to clean all the dinner dishes? (Can you tell we don't have a dishwasher??) katidyd at hotmail dot com

Kristen G. said...

I would like to have the Get Clean Super Microfiber Cleaning Cloth.

krissygrl84@yahoo.com

Sarah said...

I think I'd really like to try their hair products

stewart dot holland at gmail dot com

Vittoria said...

i love the black clutch cosmetics case for breast cancer awareness!

DolphinV27@aol.com

Vittoria said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/DolphinV27/status/8060895542


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Vittoria said...

i save the planet by always using reusable bags not the plastic ones!

DolphinV27@aol.com

pinkveganmiso said...

I'd like to try the laundry concentrate powder

pinkveganmiso(at)yahoo(dot)com

pinkveganmiso said...

I save the planet by choosing not to have a car

pinkveganmiso(at)yahoo(dot)com

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I would love to try one of their perfect pitchers!

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

Tylerpants said...

Besides recycling, we also compost to do our part! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

Katie said...

The New Concept® Organic Dentifrice sounds great!
katiekarr at gmail dot com

Katie said...

To save the planet the first thing I try to do is "Reduce." I try to keep from using new things in the first place to save resources.
katiekarr at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I'd like to try the ProSanté® Hair Care.
jubilant_health at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

ShakleebabyTM Gentle Wash is something I would love to try.
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

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Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I am your FB fan, Tofu Fairy.
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I tweeted this giveaway here: http://twitter.com/FotoMacro/status/8127732899
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I recycled, am a vegetarian, compost, conserve water and electricity, harvest rain water for my garden usage, eat organic and local whenever possible, etc.
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I would like to try the Herbal Blend® Multi-Purpose Cream.
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

follow on twitter under repurrpussed
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

tweeted http://twitter.com/RePurrPussed/status/8127743623
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I help to save the planet by driving a Prius, only using eco-friendly household cleaning products, using pine litter for my cats instead of clay, garden organically, do not treat my lawn with chemicals, and pick up litter when I see it.
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com

Ann said...

My mom raves about the Shaklee laundry detergent, so I would like to try that!

maureen73 said...

I would love to try the children's Vitamins and supplements...the ingredients look to be a high quality. I didn't even know that Shaklee carried nutritional supplements. Thanks...
maureenruble@yahoo.com

Amanda D. said...

I'd like to try the Enfuselle® Repair System

macd82 at gmail dot com

erma said...

I'd like to try the ProSanté® Product System.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

Amanda said...

I'd like to try the Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate (powder) and get sparkling dishes.

Amanda
dixdais(at)gmail(dot)com

Nanette said...

The ShakleebabyTM Soothing Lotion sounds good.
nanoarta1 at gmail dot com

trixx said...

I try to buy my fruits and veggies locally, preferably at a Farmer's Market.

Darcie K. said...

I would love to try the Cinch® Energy Tea Mix, Pomegranate
dmkayes@gmail.com

Darcie K. said...

I always use totes for my groceries and recycle more than I throw away.
dmkayes@gmail.com

Tom Shewbridge said...

As far as saving the planet, I help recycle all cardboard and plastic at our medical facility..

Heidi said...

I would like to try the Shakleebaby Soothing Lotion.

writeme at heidimail dot com

Heidi said...

To save our planet I make sure to always recycle... even though it certainly isn't always convenient. I also reuse as much as possible.

writeme at heidimail dot com

bargainmom10 said...

I would love to try the Vitalizer and the Vitalizer Gold. As a disabled woman with many health issues, I am constantly on the lookout for things that can build up my stamina and help me feel better. Shaklee products have been around for many years and I KNOW they are good products with a lot of testing to back them up. That is important in today's world where some things aren't really safe at all.

Lifeofkaylen said...

I love microfiber window cloths-we have tons of windows in need.
But I also would love to try the hair care products....

rlgrady said...

I would like to try the Enfuselle® Nutrition Therapy Skin Care System™. Thanks!
rlgrady[at]yahoo[dot]com

Nicole said...

i would love to try the nutri-white [i think thats what it was called!] skincare set!

vballrocker1@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I like the Lip Treatment SPF 15. Thanks for the chance!
Kelly Deaton - secrets_girl23@yahoo.com (aka)
dkad23@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I'm an email subscriber.
Kelly Deaton - secrets_girl23@yahoo.com (aka)
dkad23@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I'm a facebook fan.
Kelly Deaton - secrets_girl23@yahoo.com (aka)
dkad23@gmail.com

Courtney said...

i like the clean home starter kit. thought free! my email is mccann.courtney@gmail.com

thanks for hosting this giveaway!

theolotto said...

I always need more Hand and Body lotion to try.

theolotto@yahoo.com.au

Anonymous said...

I would love to try the Enfuselle® Nutrition Therapy Skin Care SystemTM and the BestWater®
Perfect Pitcher. Thanks.

president(dot)peaches(at)hotmail(dot)com

Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

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Donna said...

I would like to try the Cinch® Starter Kit, Chocolate & Vanilla
donna444444@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I would love to try the Organic Dentifrice!

Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I would like to try the NutraWhite Skin Care Kit. garrettsambo@aol.com

Ann Harrison said...

I'm very interested in there weight loss "Cinch" drink. I love the idea of the Cinch cup. Measurements right on the side! Great.

annharrison@comcast.net

Cal said...

Love microfiber cloths! Use them around the house on many things they are fantastic. from their site I would like to try the Vita-Lea Ocean Wonders® multi vitamin for kids.

lilyk said...

The Black Clutch Cosmetic Bag looks very nice!

lilyk@mail2world.com