Green Cleaning AND Scott Naturals Kit Giveaway ~ Week 3

Posted by Jenna | Tuesday, April 26, 2011




For the past couple of weeks, I've been posting about Scott Naturals and their 4 Week Challenge. Through TheMotherhood, I have been given the opportunity to test drive their hybrid paper products: paper towels, facial tissue, napkins and flushable moist wipes...all made with recycled fiber. We've been very pleased with how well each of the products work and it feels good to know we're helping our earth at the same time! We've especially gotten a lot of use out of the Scott Naturals Towels!
As I have mentioned previously, Scott Naturals is also partnering with the National Wildlife Federation. For every unique click-thru from this link http://www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive, Scott Naturals will donate $1 (up to $25,000 total) to the National Wildlife Federation!!

Scott Naturals is challenging all Americans to pledge to go green. Between April 4 and September 30, anyone can go www.ScottBrand.com/Naturals/ and pledge to participate in the Scott Naturals 4-Week Challenge themselves! While you’re taking the pledge, you can enter for a chance to win a Ford Fusion hybrid sedan too!!

Earth Month for me, serves as a time to reevaluate the green choices my family is making. I think one of the biggest things we've started to do is embrace green cleaning and making several of our own cleaners. It wasn't until I became a mom that I really paid attention to labels and the harmful chemicals and toxins in the cleaners I was using. I wanted to find something that was not only better for our family, but also the environment.

I decided to start using things like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, etc. to do a lot of my cleaning (all purpose cleaners, furniture polish, stain removers,...even air fresheners). It's incredible how versatile products like these are. Vinegar is great for breaking down dirt and killing bacteria, germs, etc., and baking soda works as an abrasive cleaner and is great for fighting odors. Although I had heard of people using these products to clean for years, I was still amazed at how well they work. Not only does my house feel clean and fresh, but I immediately noticed that the surfaces I cleaned did not have a chemical build-up like they did before. I also am very sensitive to chemical smells and get headaches easily. In fact, it got to the point where anything with a chemical smell...my husband had to clean it. Now though, I don't mind the smell of these more natural, green cleaners and they don't cause headaches at all!

With it being Earth Month, I'm looking at ways I can continue to be more green and the changes we can make as a family. One thing I haven't done yet, but want to...is make my own laundry detergent/fabric softener and dishwasher soap.

In honor of Earth Month and Scott Naturals Hybrid Paper Products, Scott Naturals has offered one lucky reader a Scott Naturals Kit like the one we received! (Kit includes: Scott Naturals Tissue, Scott Naturals Towels, Scott Naturals Napkins, Scott Naturals Flushable Moist Wipes)! The winner of last week's Scott Naturals Kit giveaway is: commenter #52, furygirl3132. Congrats!


Win It: Scott Naturals is offering another reader a Scott Naturals Kit like the one we received. (Kit includes: Scott Naturals Tissue, Scott Naturals Towels, Scott Naturals Napkins, Scott Naturals Flushable Moist Wipes)!

Mandatory Entry - Visit www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive and make a virtual pledge to participate in the Scott Naturals 4 Week Challenge (It's super easy and fast)!
Extra Entries: (Only valid after the mandatory entry has been completed. Leave 1 comment for each extra entry)

1. 1 extra entry - Like Scott Naturals on Facebook

2. 2 extra entries - Click this unique donation link: www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive

3. 3 extra entries- Blog about Scott Naturals donating $1 (up to $25,000) for every unique click (using this URL - www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive) to the National Wildlife Federation and leave THREE comments with the URL to that post.

4. 1 extra entry- Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (You can tweet once a day for one extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste:

Short Giveaway! #Win a #ScottNaturals Kit! #momsbalancingact http://bit.ly/fCdxJm Ends 5/1

5. 1 extra entry- Share about this giveaway on your Facebook status by including a link back to this giveaway (you can do this once a day for an extra entry every day!)

6. 2 extra entries- Become a Fan/Like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

7. 1 extra entry - Let me know one (or more) of the green cleaners/homemade cleaners you use.
This giveaway will end May 1st and is open to US Only!

**I received a Scott Naturals 4 Week Test Drive Kit and a stipend from TheMotherhood and Scott Naturals for my participation. All opinions are my own and may differ from those of others.**



137 comments
  1. Shauna April 26, 2011 at 10:56 AM  

    SWEET~! I would LOVE to win this! I am a faithful follower here! Hope you are having an amazing day! Shauna from http://www.trying2staycalm.com/

  2. MrsScorziello April 26, 2011 at 11:03 AM  

    I took the challenge and would love to win this!

    Dscorziello@gmail.com

  3. MrsScorziello April 26, 2011 at 11:04 AM  

    I like Scott Naturals on FB

    Danielle S.

    Dscorziello@gmail.com

  4. MrsScorziello April 26, 2011 at 11:07 AM  

    I like you on fb

    Danielle S

    Dscorziello@gmail.com

  5. MrsScorziello April 26, 2011 at 11:08 AM  

    I like you on fb

    Danielle S

    Dscorziello@gmail.com.
    2

  6. Tamara B. April 26, 2011 at 6:21 PM  

    I made the pledge.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  7. Tamara B. April 26, 2011 at 6:27 PM  

    I Like Scott Naturals on Facebook
    (Tamara Bennington)
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  8. Tamara B. April 26, 2011 at 6:29 PM  

    #1, I Clicked the unique donation link
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  9. Tamara B. April 26, 2011 at 6:29 PM  

    #2, I Clicked the unique donation link
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  10. Tamara B. April 26, 2011 at 6:31 PM  

    Shared on my Facebook 4/26
    https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/tamara.bennington

    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  11. Tamara B. April 26, 2011 at 6:35 PM  

    I Like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook
    (Tamara Bennington)
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  12. Tamara B. April 26, 2011 at 6:36 PM  

    I use Seventh Generation Multi Purpose Cleaner
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  13. Anonymous April 26, 2011 at 6:49 PM  

    I made the pledge!

    jmcharries@cox.net

  14. Anonymous April 26, 2011 at 6:50 PM  

    I clicked on the donation link

    jmcharries@cox.net

  15. Anonymous April 26, 2011 at 6:52 PM  

    I follow you on Twitter under the name JCHARRIES and tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/JCHARRIES/status/63025112026324993

    jmcharries@cox.net

  16. Anonymous April 26, 2011 at 6:52 PM  

    I like you on Facebook and my homepage is http://www.facebook.com/jacob.charries

    Entry 1

    jmcharries@cox.net

  17. GoldenOrchard April 26, 2011 at 7:27 PM  

    Took Week 4 Challenge pledge

    goldengoddiss09(at)gmail(dot)com

  18. Unknown April 26, 2011 at 7:29 PM  

    I made the pledge!
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  19. Unknown April 26, 2011 at 7:30 PM  

    I liked Scott's on Facebook
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  20. Unknown April 26, 2011 at 7:31 PM  

    I clicked on the unique donation link
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  21. GoldenOrchard April 26, 2011 at 7:32 PM  

    Scott naturals FB Fan C.j. Jennings

    goldengoddiss09(at)gmail(dot)com

  22. GoldenOrchard April 26, 2011 at 7:33 PM  

    AMBA FB Fan C.j. Jennings #1

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  23. GoldenOrchard April 26, 2011 at 7:33 PM  

    AMBA FB Fan C.j. Jennings #2

    goldengoddiss09(at)gmail(dot)com

  24. Unknown April 26, 2011 at 7:34 PM  

    I follow you on Twitter and Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08/status/63037890845876224
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  25. s April 26, 2011 at 8:03 PM  

    Took the challenge.
    tnxns09 at gmail dot com

  26. s April 26, 2011 at 8:05 PM  

    Follow you on fb.
    tnxns09 at gmail dot com

  27. s April 26, 2011 at 8:05 PM  

    Follow you on fb 2
    tnxns09 at gmail dot com

  28. aperry April 26, 2011 at 8:56 PM  

    I made the virtual pledge
    missanneperry at gmail.com

  29. aperry April 26, 2011 at 8:57 PM  

    I Like Scott Naturals on Facebook
    Anne E. Perry
    missanneperry at gmail.com

  30. aperry April 26, 2011 at 8:57 PM  

    Clicked the unique donation link:

    missanneperry at gmail.com

  31. aperry April 26, 2011 at 8:58 PM  

    Clicked the unique donation link:

    missanneperry at gmail.com

  32. aperry April 26, 2011 at 9:00 PM  

    I follow you on twitter aeperry
    http://twitter.com/#!/aeperry/status/63059583572250624
    missanneperry at gmail.com

  33. aperry April 26, 2011 at 9:01 PM  

    I am a a Fan/Like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook
    Anne E. Perry
    missanneperry at gmail.com

  34. aperry April 26, 2011 at 9:01 PM  

    I am a a Fan/Like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook
    Anne E. Perry
    missanneperry at gmail.com

  35. aperry April 26, 2011 at 9:02 PM  

    I use lemon juice/vinegar
    missanneperry at gmail.com

  36. catnap April 26, 2011 at 9:16 PM  

    I took the pledge
    cat.naps at yahoo period com

  37. catnap April 26, 2011 at 9:20 PM  

    I liked Scott on FB
    cat.naps at yahoo period com

  38. catnap April 26, 2011 at 9:21 PM  

    I liked AMBA on FB
    cat.naps at yahoo period com

  39. catnap April 26, 2011 at 9:22 PM  

    I liked AMBA on FB #2
    cat.naps at yahoo period com

  40. catnap April 26, 2011 at 9:24 PM  

    I make my own laundry detergent from Fels naphtha, borax and washing soda, and I use vinegar in the rinse water. Then I hang everything to dry it.
    cat.naps at yahoo period com

  41. Unknown April 26, 2011 at 9:32 PM  

    I took the Pledge and plan to follow through
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

  42. Unknown April 26, 2011 at 9:33 PM  

    I like scott naturals on facebook (Tanya Riley)
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

  43. Unknown April 26, 2011 at 9:33 PM  

    I clicked on the unique link
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

  44. Unknown April 26, 2011 at 9:34 PM  

    #2 I clicked on the unique link
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

  45. Unknown April 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM  

    I am a Mom's Balancing act facebook fan (Tanya Riley)
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

  46. Unknown April 26, 2011 at 9:35 PM  

    #2 I am a Mom's Balancing act facebook fan (Tanya Riley)
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

  47. Unknown April 26, 2011 at 9:36 PM  

    I use Terracycle all natural cleaner in my home
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

  48. steffie April 26, 2011 at 10:01 PM  

    i took the pledge! steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

  49. steffie April 26, 2011 at 10:02 PM  

    I like scott naturals on facebook, stephanie rowe miller, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

  50. steffie April 26, 2011 at 10:03 PM  

    I clicked on the unique link, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

  51. steffie April 26, 2011 at 10:03 PM  

    #2 I clicked on the unique link, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

  52. steffie April 26, 2011 at 10:04 PM  

    im a fan of moms balancing act on facebook, stephanie rowe miller, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

  53. steffie April 26, 2011 at 10:05 PM  

    #2 im a fan of moms balancing act on facebook, stephanie rowe miller, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

  54. MBR April 26, 2011 at 11:36 PM  

    I made the pledge. heinzmom at hotmail dot com

  55. MBR April 26, 2011 at 11:36 PM  

    I like Scotts Naturals on facebook. heinzmom at hotmail dot com

  56. MBR April 26, 2011 at 11:37 PM  

    I clicked on the donation link. heinzmom at hotmail dot com

  57. MBR April 26, 2011 at 11:37 PM  

    I like you on facebook. heinzmom at hotmail dot com

  58. bdiane34 April 26, 2011 at 11:57 PM  

    I pledged this week
    sweokgrl@gmail.com

  59. bdiane34 April 26, 2011 at 11:58 PM  

    I Like Scott Naturals on Facebook (Becky Horn)
    sweokgrl@gmail.com

  60. bdiane34 April 26, 2011 at 11:58 PM  

    I clicked the donation link #1
    sweokgrl@gmail.com

  61. bdiane34 April 26, 2011 at 11:59 PM  

    I clicked the donation link #2
    sweokgrl@gmail.com

  62. bdiane34 April 27, 2011 at 12:01 AM  

    I follow on twitter and tweeted
    sweokgrl@gmail.com
    http://twitter.com/bdiane34/status/63105227632553984

  63. bdiane34 April 27, 2011 at 12:02 AM  

    I shared on FB
    sweokgrl@gmail.com
    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=221415141207438&id=100000894830549

  64. bdiane34 April 27, 2011 at 12:04 AM  

    I am a FB fan (Becky Horn) #1
    sweokgrl@gmail.com

  65. bdiane34 April 27, 2011 at 12:05 AM  

    I am a FB fan (Becky Horn) #2
    sweokgrl@gmail.com

  66. Anonymous April 27, 2011 at 1:56 AM  

    I made the pledge.
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  67. Anonymous April 27, 2011 at 1:57 AM  

    I like Scott on facebook Rebecca Rps
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  68. Anonymous April 27, 2011 at 1:57 AM  

    I like You on facebook Rebecca Rps #1
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  69. Anonymous April 27, 2011 at 1:57 AM  

    I like You on facebook Rebecca Rps #2
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  70. Anonymous April 27, 2011 at 1:58 AM  

    I clicked on the donation. #1
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  71. Anonymous April 27, 2011 at 1:58 AM  

    I clicked on the donation. #2
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  72. Anonymous April 27, 2011 at 1:59 AM  

    Lemon juice and salt can be used to clean brass.
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  73. Erica best April 27, 2011 at 4:52 AM  

    i took the pledge

    purple_lover_04 at msn dot com

  74. Erica best April 27, 2011 at 4:52 AM  

    purple_lover_04 at msn dot com
    Like Scott Naturals on Facebook erica best

  75. Erica best April 27, 2011 at 4:54 AM  

    i click the link pt 1

  76. Erica best April 27, 2011 at 4:55 AM  

    i click the link pt 2

  77. Erica best April 27, 2011 at 4:56 AM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/purplelover04/status/63179364208095232

  78. Erica best April 27, 2011 at 4:57 AM  

    fan on fb of ur blog pt 1

  79. Erica best April 27, 2011 at 4:57 AM  

    fan on fb of ur blog pt 2

  80. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 7:04 AM  

    I took the pledge.

  81. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 7:04 AM  

    I like scott's on FB

  82. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 7:05 AM  

    I clicked the link 1

  83. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 7:05 AM  

    I clicked the link 2

  84. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 7:05 AM  

    http://twitter.com/avonproducts4me/status/63212202324279296

  85. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 7:06 AM  

    I like you on FB 2

  86. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 7:06 AM  

    I use baking soda a lot to clean up wet messes and make a fresher smell.

  87. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 9:55 AM  

    Tweet http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08/status/63254746559037440
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  88. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 9:57 AM  

    I liked you on Facebook (Rachel Honsvick DeMille)
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  89. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 9:58 AM  

    #2 I liked you on Facebook (Rachel Honsvick DeMille)
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  90. Tamara B. April 27, 2011 at 10:08 AM  

    Shared on Facebook 4/27
    https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/tamara.bennington

    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  91. Erin S. April 27, 2011 at 11:20 AM  

    Made a virtual pledge.

    erin.sidmore@gmail dot com

  92. Erin April 27, 2011 at 11:23 AM  

    Like Scott Naturals on fb.

    erin.sidmore@gmail dot com

  93. Erin April 27, 2011 at 11:24 AM  

    Clicked donation link 1

    erin.sidmore@gmail dot com

  94. Erin April 27, 2011 at 11:24 AM  

    Clicked donation link 2

    erin.sidmore@gmail dot com

  95. Erin April 27, 2011 at 11:26 AM  

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/#!/Savings1Galore/status/63277658204680193

    erin.sidmore@gmail dot com

  96. Erin April 27, 2011 at 11:26 AM  

    fan of mba on fb 1

    erin.sidmore@gmail dot com

  97. Erin April 27, 2011 at 11:27 AM  

    fan of mba on fb 2

    erin.sidmore@gmail dot com

  98. Erin April 27, 2011 at 11:27 AM  

    I like to use vinegar and water as a natural cleaner.

    erin.sidmore@gmail dot com

  99. BethElderton April 27, 2011 at 3:51 PM  

    I took the pledge!
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

  100. BethElderton April 27, 2011 at 3:53 PM  

    I clicked the unique donation link
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

  101. BethElderton April 27, 2011 at 3:53 PM  

    #2 clicked donation link
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

  102. BethElderton April 27, 2011 at 3:54 PM  

    I follow you on twitter as mbm218 and tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/#!/mbm218/status/63345124297547776
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

  103. BethElderton April 27, 2011 at 3:56 PM  

    I save lemon or orange halves after squeezing/eating to use with a sprinkle of salt to scour the countertops.
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

  104. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 9:18 PM  

    I pledged!
    theblackat at hotmail dot com

  105. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 9:21 PM  

    I like Scott Naturals on Facebook. ('Crismon' Philips)
    theblackat at hotmail dot com

  106. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 9:23 PM  

    I went to the unique donation link.
    theblackat at hotmail dot com

  107. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 9:24 PM  

    I went to the unique donation link. #2
    theblackat at hotmail dot com

  108. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 9:27 PM  

    I follow you on twitter, and tweeted.
    theblackat at hotmail dot com

  109. Unknown April 27, 2011 at 9:29 PM  

    I use vinegar to clean alot of things. It works really well on windows!
    theblackat at hotmail dot com

  110. moonsword April 28, 2011 at 3:19 AM  

    I pledged...thank you!

  111. Lina April 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM  

    I've made a virtual pledge

  112. Lina April 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM  

    Follow & tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/lkim496/status/63625337212379136

  113. Tamara B. April 28, 2011 at 6:29 PM  

    Shared on Facebook 4/28
    https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/tamara.bennington

    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  114. Unknown April 28, 2011 at 8:59 PM  

    We use Seventh Generation cleaners which are green products
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  115. Unknown April 28, 2011 at 9:00 PM  

    Tweet http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08/status/63784096974913536
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  116. Erica best April 28, 2011 at 9:40 PM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/purplelover04/status/63753335777394688

  117. Unknown April 29, 2011 at 9:28 AM  

    entered impel

  118. Anonymous April 29, 2011 at 12:21 PM  

    I took the pledge!!

    gmmerrell@yahoo.com

  119. Anonymous April 29, 2011 at 12:22 PM  

    I clicked to donate #1

    gmmerrell@yahoo.com

  120. Anonymous April 29, 2011 at 12:22 PM  

    I clicked to donate #2

    gmmerrell@yahoo.com

  121. Anonymous April 29, 2011 at 12:23 PM  

    I follow you on Twitter (@GMERRELL) and tweeted at http://twitter.com/GMERRELL/status/64016862303883264

    gmmerrell@yahoo.com

  122. Unknown April 29, 2011 at 1:53 PM  

    Tweet http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08/status/64039343848824834
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  123. Tamara B. April 29, 2011 at 9:48 PM  

    Shared on Facebook 4/29
    https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/tamara.bennington

    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  124. Erica best April 29, 2011 at 10:55 PM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/purplelover04/status/64154392890322944

  125. eclairre April 30, 2011 at 1:22 PM  

    i pledged. (e-mail in my profile)

  126. Tamara B. April 30, 2011 at 6:49 PM  

    Shared on my Facebook 4/30
    https://www.facebook.com/tamara.bennington

    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  127. Unknown April 30, 2011 at 8:59 PM  

    Tweet http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08/status/64509082266120192
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  128. Erica best April 30, 2011 at 10:15 PM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/purplelover04/status/64500598019604480

  129. Tamara B. May 1, 2011 at 10:59 AM  

    Shared on my Facebook
    5/1
    https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/tamara.bennington

    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  130. kolpin May 1, 2011 at 4:34 PM  

    took the pledge
    kolpin4680 at gmail dot com

  131. kolpin May 1, 2011 at 4:36 PM  

    clicked the donation link
    kolpin4680 at gmail dot com

  132. kolpin May 1, 2011 at 4:36 PM  

    clicked the donation link
    kolpin4680 at gmail dot com
    2

  133. Unknown May 1, 2011 at 10:48 PM  

    Tweet http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08/status/64898586218999809
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  134. Erica best May 1, 2011 at 10:53 PM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/purplelover04/status/64875910255476736

  135. Unknown May 1, 2011 at 10:56 PM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/SCMOMOF2BOYS/status/64900974120153088

  136. Stuff Parents Need May 5, 2011 at 12:34 PM  

    I made the pledge a few weeks ago. hope it counts!

  137. Stuff Parents Need May 5, 2011 at 12:34 PM  

    like scott on fb

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