❧❦ Eco-Emi Box December 2011 ❦

Eco Emi Box December 2011

 I was thrilled with my December Eco-Emi Box, although it appears that there were supposed to be candy canes in here and they are missing.

Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques Botanical Lip Gloss in Winterberry

 This month's box included a good selection of household products and body products.

Wyk candle - Whispering Pine

Hip Apotheca provided the John Masters Organics samples

Maggie's Functional Organics Cotton Socks

Green Shield Organic Free & Clear Laundry Detergent

Genesis Today Vitamin C with Zinc Super Chews

Artisana Raw Chocolate Coconut Butter

Zambeezi Organic Beeswax Lip Balm

The only problem I have with this box is that we got lip balm YET AGAIN!  They really need to stop including lip balms. Otherwise, it was a great box for winter - socks, vitamin C chews, a candle...


The December 2011 Eco Emi Box includes:


Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques Botanical Lip Gloss in Winterberry
Wyk candle - Whispering Pine
Hip Apotheca provided the John Masters Organics samples
Maggie's Functional Organics Cotton Socks
Artisana Raw Chocolate Coconut Butter
Green Shield Organic Fee & Clear Laundry Detergent
Genesis Today Vitamin C with Zinc Super Chews
Zambeezi Organic Beeswax Lip Balm

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Eco Emi Box November 2011 - Head to Toe Beauty Samples

November 2011 Eco-Emi Box

The 2011 November Eco-Emi Box arrived and as I opened it up I noticed something different - no fabric pouches to house the products.  Instead, the items were wrapped in green tissue paper tied with red ribbon, and placed into a plastic (Cough, cough.  How is that eco-friendly?) makeup bag.

On the accompanying product card Eco Emi states that this is the first of two holiday boxes!  Very nice.

Hugo Naturals Vanilla & Sweet Orange 

The Huge Natural Essential Mist in Vanilla & Sweet Orange is yummy - to me it smells like an orange cupcake!  It's actually a multi-use product - body spray, hair mist, linen spray.  Lovely.

Keeki - Lip Shimmer in Ooh La La

 A little diversion from the usual inclusion of lip balms is appreciated - this month they included a tinted "lip shimmer".  It's very nice and leaves a subtle sheen on the lips.

Sweet Riot Dark Riot

I have tried something from Sweet Riot from a Birchbox, but this particular chocolate bar was yummy!  It's 70% dark chocolate with cacao nibs and raisins and I ate the whole thing the day I got it!  It's 45 calories per block and there are 4 blocks per bar.

Blissoma Refine Clay Renewal Treatment

Earth's Beauty - Sunlight Eyeshadow

The eyeshadow is beautiful - a peachy gold color perfect for the holidays!

Organic Excellence Wild Mint Shampoo and Conditioner

Planet Botanicals Shea Butter Hand Cream in Cape Lavender 

Deep Steep Foot Cream in Candy Mint

Keeki Pure and Simple - Ooh La La organic Lip Shimmer

Earth's Beauty - Sunlight Eye Shadow

Deep Steep & Royal Labs Inc. - Candy Mint Foot Cream

Blissoma - Refine face mask

Sweet Riot - Dark Chocolate

Organic Excellence - Wild Mint Shampoo and Conditioner

Hugo - Vanilla & Sweet Orange Essential Mist

Planet Botanicals - Shea Butter Cream

Soul Flower - Button

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October 2011 Eco Emi Box

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Eco Emi October 2011 - Simply Organic Mulling Spice

Eco Emi October 2011 - Gin-Gins Boost Ginger Candies 

Eco Emi October 2011 - Big Dipper Wax Works Sweet Orange Candle

Eco Emi October 2011 - Herbaria Almond Spice Natural Soap

Eco Emi October 2011 - Neuma Hair Set

Eco Emi October 2011 - Zhena's Gypsy Tea Peach Blossom

Eco Emi October 2011- Rise Blueberry Coconut Energy Bar

Eco Emi October 2011 - Organic Vegan Lip Balm by Crazy Rumors in Peppermint Lemongrass

Eco Emi Ocober 2011 Gift Bag

The October 2011 Eco-Emi box was okay, but nothing particularly interesting.  The thing that really annoyed me was that there is yet ANOTHER lip balm in here!  Lip balms are nice and all, but I'm drowning in them - they are in Eco Emi every single month and it's getting to be a bit too much!  I have been giving them away and now I'll have to use this one as a stocking stuffer for someone, because I simply don't need any more lip balm!  No one can use a lip balm up in 1 month, even if you use it each and every day.

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Eco Emi September 2011

I usually do a video with an accompanying blog post about each Eco Emi box, Birchbox, or TestTube that I receive.  In August I uploaded my Eco Emi video on YouTube but the video was flickering badly and I had to take it down.  Then in September on the day my Eco Emi box arrived I had a dental emergency and so I never got around to filming the video.  I decided to post the September 2011 Eco Emi box anyway, because it's a good reference for me for future blog posts/videos.  And I enjoyed taking photos of this month's box because the colors are so pretty!

Inside Eco Emi September 2011

The September 2011 Eco Emi Box

Minteas Tea Mints

Aura Cacia Milk and Oat Bath

Bubble and Bee Lip Balm 

Juice Beauty Reflecting Lip Gloss

Eden Organic Vegetable Pasta Shells 

Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques Eyeshadow Sandalwood

Lauren Brookes Cosmetiques Enchant Perfume

Mighty Leaf Tea Co. Organic Tea

Honey Pax 100% Pure Raw Honey

If you are interested, visit the Eco-Emi website.  You can sign up for the EE Box for $15 including shipping.  Their website also allows you to purchase full size versions of the samples.  

They feature a blog, recipes, and advice on what man is really doing to the environment and to animals.   We can all be better informed and not support companies that add harmful chemicals to products we use, or abuse animals for the sake of cosmetics and household products.

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Eco Emi August 2011 - Pangea Organics

My Eco-Emi box arrived a bit squashed this month, but thankfully nothing inside was destroyed.

These little cotton pouches come in handy - they can be used to store jewelry, makeup, feminine products or cash, or you can use them as a gift bag for small gifts.

Eco Emi August 2011

Eco-Emi loves giving us lip balms!  This is the THIRD month in a row that Eco-Emi has included lip balms in their box.  And at this point, I am lip-balmed out.  I gave this one away to a friend of mine today.  I can't possibly use up the other two EE lip balms, plus the other Pangea Organics lip balm that I received in my Birchbox a few months ago, PLUS 4 others that I own, including two Eos balms, a Body Shop balm and a Fresh balm. Enter, lip balm fatigue...

Pangea Organics Lip Balm Italian Red Mandarin with Rose

I am joining a new gym in September, so I know that this vegan protein powder is going to come in handy when I start lifting weights again.  It is important to consume enough protein when exercising.

Warrior Power Nutritionals Warrior Food Protein Powder

Auromere Rejuvenating Hand & Body Lotion

Eco-Emi featured Dr. Hauschka body washes last month.  Although I did try them out, I felt that the amount of product wasn't enough for me to be able to make a determination if the body washes were any good or not.

This time around, the samples are larger, so I think I will be able to get a better idea of what exactly the Dr. Hauschka products are all about.

Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Cream

Dr. Hauschka Rejuvenating Mask

Included were some Organic Chai/Tea samples, including an interesting Green Tea with Spices.  

Organic Hojicha Chai

I don't care for Ranch flavored dips or salad dressings, but almost everyone I know does!  I was going to keep this seasoning mix for an end of summer barbecue, but within minutes of me walking away from the table where I had filmed my video, my cat jumped up onto the table, nosed out this packet and started do bite into it and drool all over it as if it was catnip!  Alas! I had to throw out the dip mix and no one got to appreciate it. R.I.P. Ranch Dip.

Simply Organic Ranch Dip

A friend of mine is really into Acai, so I gave him these vitamin chews.

Acai Vitamin Super Chews

Another body wash sample, this time from Gabriel Organics.  I really think that these small samples of body wash are completely ineffective and a waste of time.

Gabriel Organics Seaweed Revitalizing Bath & Shower Gel

So this completes my Eco-Emi box for August.  I enjoyed the products, but not as much as I enjoyed the July EE box.  I enjoy getting at least one cosmetic sample along with some skin care, a household product or two, and a food sample.  But this month, no cosmetics and no household product.  

If you are interested, visit the Eco-Emi website.  You can sign up for the EE Box for $15 including shipping.  Their website also allows you to purchase full size versions of the samples.  

They feature a blog, recipes, and advice on what man is really doing to the environment and to animals.   We can all be better informed and not support companies that add harmful chemicals to products we use, or abuse animals for the sake of cosmetics and household products.


See the July Eco-Emi Box here: July Eco Emi Box

See the June Eco-Emi Box here: June Eco Emi Box

See my Birchbox here: Birchbox Sample Program


Click here for a link to my YouTube Channel: The Sassi Wench

- The Sassi Wench