Boy we had many entries for this contest – and some people really were very creative in their responses! Even though the drawing is random, I really love reading the fun things that people write. Some people already are Garden Girl customers and others are hoping to try our products for the first time. But don’t forget, if you didn’t win, you can always try Garden Girl without any risk – we have an excellent return policy (which we can do because we are so confident you’ll love the products!)

OK, I know you’ve probably already skipped down to see the winner’s name anyway, so here it is:

Caroline Scannell of Massachusetts (no, I didn’t play favorites for the “local gal” to win!)

Caroline – I have your email address so I will be in touch. For everyone else, be sure to sign up for our email list (you can do that on our home page at www.gardengirlskincare.com). Not only do you save $5 on your first order as a “thank you” for signing up, but you also get special offers and early notification of our contests. Also – if you’re on Twitter you can follow me @GdnGrl and also get updates. So sign up, then stay tuned for another contest coming soon!

Celebrating the luck o’ the Irish this week! Feeling lucky? You should – even if you’re not Irish. This week Garden Girl has decided to extend the One Day sale to a One Week sale. We realize that times are very tough out there in this wild world we’re living in. And sometimes, it’s hard to get your act in gear to make it for the Monday sale – so we have decided to extend it through Fridays for awhile. At least until things start settling down a bit!

In December I did a drawing for a free product and it was so much fun that I thought I’d do it again. This time, with a Valentine’s Day theme!

All you have to do to enter is post a comment below, give your email address and the reason why you’d like to be the winner. Also – let me know if you’ prefer Hugs vanilla or Smooches chocolate/mandarin 4 oz body butter. Either one is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for you or a loved one! They are super rich and deeply hydrating. Oh – and very yummy smelling!

You have from now until Friday night at midnight to enter. I will draw the winner and announce it on the blog on Saturday. Don’t forget to give your email address so I can contact you!

Not sure what Hugs and Smooches are? Click here to find out more!

Don’t know much about Garden Girl? Well for starters: Garden Girl’s unique products have been carefully formulated, using the highest quality natural ingredients, to be highly effective while also eco-friendly. Garden Girl promotes a healthy lifestyle, and each of our unique products reflects this vision effectively.

Garden Girl’s mission is to provide superior quality natural skin care products free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, petroleum and unnecessary chemicals. Through our products, website, blog and emails we strive to offer helpful information that encourages consumers to use natural skin care products to enhance their beauty and promote a healthy lifestyle. Garden Girl maintains a commitment to provide earth-friendly products that are never tested on animals and that utilize minimal, earth-friendly packaging. Our aim is to demonstrate socially responsible and ethical business practices while providing effective products with a little spunk and personality.

But you can also check out our FAQ’s to find out more: www.gardengirlskincare.com/faqs

Have fun and I can’t wait to see who wins!

I’m writing this as I watch the Red Sox play Tampa Bay. I honestly didn’t expect them to get this far (I set my expectations low this year due to player injuries and other things). It is so exciting – AND nerve wracking. So – this is serving as my distraction!

This week’s special is focusing on FREE. Always a good thing, right? (Ok – assuming it’s for something that you like or want to try. Free garbage or free asbestos, for example, might not be that great, but I digress…)

Many of you have probably picked up on the fact that I throw in a travel/sample sized product with every order. I have always loved getting little freebies. And I always appreciate companies that give you that little extra something. So I wanted to be sure Garden Girl fell into that category.

But this week, I want to give you double the “extra something”. Every order placed by midnight Monday will include one sample of MY choice and one sample of YOUR choice. To get this special deal – simply indicate in the comments section of your order, your choice of one of the following:

No Worries face cream
Nature Nurture face cream
Starting Over microdermabrasion
Cookies + Cream face masque
Oasis for Faces face wash for sensitive skin
You’re Fresh face wash for normal/oily skin
Hand it to You hand cream
Chill Out body lotion
Jump Start body lotion
Mellow body lotion
Alive body lotion
Pucker Up Coconut sugar scrub

Those are the only choices available at this time, so please be sure to choose one from the list. And I will surprise you with ANOTHER one! Super bonus day

Don’t forget – all Garden Girl products are paraben-free, sulfate-free, petroleum-free and phthalate-free. Oh – and guilt-free too!

Ok – time to pay attention to the game again. We’re still up 1-0 – fingers crossed! Go Red Sox!!

Weeeee. Since last week’s offer was a success, I am going to continue with my “one day sale” thing. This week’s offer is a FREE travel sized You’re Fresh face was AND Even Ste(pH)en toner. Each is a 1 oz. bottle perfect for traveling.

To get your very own set – just put the words “DEC 17″ in the comments section when you order (you don’t need to use a coupon code since these are freebies).

To get to the website, just click here: www.gardengirlskincare.com

Have fun and may your face be happy and fresh