Monday, January 4, 2010

I'm back...w/ a giveaway & review for ya!

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I'm back from a much needed break! I hope your Christmas was Merry & New Year Happy! My sweet little baby is now 5 weeks old, and the 2 other kiddos are adjusting well. We had a wonderful Christmas & it's now back to reality. Back to school, back to work. ~~Sigh~~

I would like to share with you a review & GIVEAWAY on some new products today! I had the opportunity to review the new line of Earth-Friendly bags from Ecotools, by Alicia Silverstone.

Launching in December 2009 at Walgreens and Target stores, the line includes a complete set of five cosmetic bags, ranging from a brush bag with a brush set to an overnight bag. Each bag is produced with a natural hemp material and uses a recycled PET lining.
What I liked about these Eco-Tools bags:
1. The 5 Piece Brush Set & Bag is my favorite. Priced at $15.99 it comes with 4 brushes. Also in the bag is a coupon & tips from Alicia Silverstone on how to get the most out of each brush. There is a finishing brush, blush brush, angles eye brow brush, & lash & brow groomer. The packaging of the set is made from 30% post-consumer recycled content. I love the natural colors & look of the brushes. It comes in a handy little zippered pouch and a spot for each brush, with a clear pocket on the other side.
2. My 2nd favorite bag is the Cosmetic Bag. All of the bags are earth friendly in that they are
  • Made with natural hemp material.
  • Lining is made with recycled plastic (PET).
  • Floral design is printed with non-toxic inks.
  • Hangtags printed on tree-free stone paper.
It's a great zippered bag, perfect size for your cosmetics & priced at $8.99
3. Another bag I will definitely use is the Train Case. It is only $14.99. It has a zip top. I love the removable clear compartment inside. It just Velcros in & out of the bag...very convenient!
4. And the last bag, which I have 3 extras to give away!!! - is the Overnight Bag. It retails for $19.99 & is the largest of the bags. It is still compact enough for traveling & has 2 clear removable small bags on 1 side, and a large clear zippered compartment on the other. I LOVE the idea of the removable compartments!




What I didn't like about the Eco-Tools bags by Alicia Silverstone:
1.As far as the quality of these bags, you can't beat it. Lots of great features in each bag & eco-friendly too! I personally, don't care for the look of the bags, but that's just a personal thing. I'd like a more sleek design & color. But if you like eco-friendly quality, functional, products, you will love these bags!!

Want It? Click here to visit Eco-Tools Website.

Win It! I am giving away 3 of the #4 bag above, the $19.99 Overnight Bag! How to enter to win:
1. Simply leave a comment here to enter. Be sure you include your email address if it is not on your profile. Winners will ONLY be contacted via email.
2. For an EXTRA entry, leave an additional comment & let me know your favorite thing about The Gift Closet. A little feedback, please. ;)
3. Contest ends Sunday January 10, 2010 @ midnight & is open to US residents only.

See you tomorrow for Tuesday's Tip!

157 comments:

Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? said...

A girl can always use a new travel makeup bag, right?

Thanks for the chance.

reallyareyouserious at gmail dot com

Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? said...

I like that you introduce me to new things that I never would have discovered.

reallyareyouserious at gmail dot com

Heather said...

I would love to use this great bag for some upcoming travels.

heatherdemke(at)gmail(dot)com

Heather said...

I really like the variety of products that you give away...i think you make a strong effort to meet the interests of lots of readers.

heatherdemke(at)gmail(dot)com

Kathy said...

I'm first! Love this overnight bag, great prize.

alouise6 said...

Very pretty!alm49325@gmail.com

Eric Rogers said...

I'd love to win it!
ericandsarita(at)gmail(dot)com

Eric Rogers said...

What I love about The Gift Closet are all the great products that are featured that I would never find myself.
ericandsarita(at)gmail(dot)com

peg42 said...

I love this travel bag. The fabric pattern is so pretty. Thanks so much for this giveaway.

peg42 said...

What I like best about the Gift Closet is the reviews on products. Thanks so much.

Wehaf said...

I think the bag looks super convenient!

urchiken at gmail dot com

Euphoria13 said...

Awesome! Please enter me!

aqua_lily13@hotmail.com

Euphoria13 said...

What i love about The Gift Closet are the products that are featured and giveaways!

:)

aqua_lily13@hotmail.com

mar said...

This is a lovely overnight bag!

delphiandreams said...

Oooo I would love it. I travel a lot and my carryone bag is getting ratty.

scarflady@hotmail.com

Rhonda said...

Another great giveaway! Thanks!
rhondamm@windstream.net

Eileen said...

I would love this!

matthfam at gmail dot com

Eileen said...

I love the giveaways! You also feature some really great products. Thanks!

matthfam at gmail dot com

dawns41 said...

I can see I would love that bag.

dawns_horizen@yahoo.com

dawns41 said...

I love that you post a thought for the day!

dawns_horizen@yahoo.com

carissaad said...

Cute bag.

carissaad(at)gmail(dot)com

carissaad said...

Love all the great gift ideas.

carissaad(at)gmail(dot)com

TX_Jen34 said...

I think these bags are pretty cute.

Appleseed Gifts said...

Appleseedgifts@gmail.com

Love the bags...cute colors.

Appleseed Gifts said...

I like the The Gift Closet because it has inspired me to create my own online shop. Appleseed Gifts might never have happened if my mother hadn't forwarded me her site address. Thanks Heather!!

Missybeez said...

I could use this make up bag. Love the details.
honeybeez80@yahoo.com

cookiert said...

Looks nice! My travel cosmetic bags really get abused, would love to win a new one.

cookiert at yahoo

bayctygrl said...

I don't even have a makeup bag right now! What is wrong with me? lol
I adore these they are so cute!

hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com

Braley Mama said...

Congrats on the baby!!!!
Love the bags and brushes!

Julie, Aimee and Kristy said...

I love anything that helps me stay organized. New make up bags are great because they are clean and fresh!!

Julie, Aimee and Kristy said...

I love the all the give aways...even when I don't win!

MannaB said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win this!!

Amber said...

I would totally love to win!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

My favorite thing about gift closet is that you care about your readers and that your voice really comes through in your posts!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

robcallfamily said...

Lindsay Call
love the bag!!
lapoulsen@juno.com

Amanda said...

The bag is so pretty and I sure could use a weekend bag to put all my little things in there for a quick getaway.

Unknown said...

I love these travel sets - have seen featured on a couple of other blogs also. So feminine yet earthy.

Congrats on the baby!

Unknown said...

I love the giveaways :)

I also really like the "need a gift" feature.

nick said...

I WOULD LIKE TO WIN THIS AS A GIFT TO MY WIFE

Unknown said...

I could sure use this overnight bag...count me in on this one.

ohstac said...

My teen just started wearing makeup and this would be a great gift for her!

Darcie K. said...

This would be perfect for an upcoming trip that I am taking. Thanks for the chance!
dmkayes@gmail.com

Darcie K. said...

I love hearing your honest opinions about items!
dmkayes@gmail.com

Jessica said...

Thanks for the contest! These bags look so convenient!
jjak2003 at gmail dot com

Shooting Stars Mag said...

these look great. I'd love to be entered. a lot of my family will be traveling this year.

-Lauren
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

kimbo1970 said...

so cute, love it

eddingsfamily@prodigy.net

Snowflake07 said...

Sign me up; I've never had a decent bag to travel with. (My hubby is still complaining about the cat hair on the duffle bag I carry on day trips! lol)

Snowflake07 said...

Some of my favorite things about your site...I like your Thought of the Day area and I like that your site isn't too cluttered. It's easy to navigate around and I don't get hung up with hundreds of things trying to load at once. Congratulations on the newest addition to your family. :-)

Deborah Wellenstein said...

I like this! Thank you!

teddi said...

I like this product line and will try to purchase products that are conscious of our health and the environment. I actually bought some of her makeup brushes and love them.

teddi said...

I like the Gift Closet because I enjoy shopping for unique items and you have them. Thanks.

Mimilynn said...

This is a lovely quaint bag. I like it!

Karen P said...

thanks for the contest

Tracey said...

I am wowed by the pretty fabric on the bag. I'd use the bag for more than just an overnighter or cosmetics case.
traymona[at]aol.com

wildcat32 said...

I would love to win this. I think the bags are so pretty. Congrats on the baby.

GALENA said...

SWEET GIVE AWAY THAT I WOULD LOVE.

Unknown said...

im pregnant and due in march and would love to treat myself with this.thanks
amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

hbokor said...

I think this is a great giveaway and an awesome bag. I am actually entering to win this for my friend who is 2 months pregnant. I think it would be a nice surprise...something she can definitely use down the road. Thanks for the giveaway.

heidibokor @ yahoo . com

hbokor said...

I love the Scrabble Pendants in your Gift Closet. I think it's a genius idea. I love that you can make names and saying, as they pertain to the customer. I would have never thought that something like scrabble pieces could be used in such an extraordinary way. This is the first time I have heard of this idea. And it makes for a great gift. Thanks for sharing.

heidibokor @ yahoo . com

littlelatina said...

very nice well done

Terri Dell said...

I love all the compartments it has

Linda said...

I could really use this overnight bag, love the fabric!
lgrieser(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

mogrill said...

I really love the fabrics and I travel a lot. This would be lovely to win. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

McKim said...

The bag is so pretty. Much prettier than the ziplock plastic bag I carry my stuff in now!!

Leslie said...

I'd love to win this. Thanks for the chance!

Ken said...

My sister would love this bag. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

LissaL said...

I love this travel bag. Ready to take it on a gals only weekend:)

leapnlissa at yahoo dot com

LissaL said...

I love your giveaways, however I also like fun informative posts as well. Love your Tuesday Tip nursery post:)

leapnlissa at yahoo dot com

Sunnyvale said...

this is so pretty, I'd love to have it

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

These are gorgeous bags that I would be thrilled to travel with.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.

jweezie43[at]aol[dot]com

sharonjo said...

This would be great for travel. We are trying to get a cruise to Bermuda set up for this July so I could really use this beautiful bag! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

Kellie's Camera said...

This is an awesome bag..thanks for the giveaway!

kellierosewilson (@) hotmail.com

Emmy Coffee said...

I'd love to win this! I've been dying to try these tools`

Katrina said...

I could really use one of these and I really like the colors

ykatrina at hotmail dot com

sue14625 said...

bags are so pretty one thing i do not have is an overnight bag i use a duffle bag not a great choice

Erin E said...

Thank you for the lovely giveaway!
Hugs,
Erin

banquetbabe said...

what a cute set of make up bags!! would love them!!

Arkansas Regional Therapy Services, LLC said...

Thanks for another great giveaway!

Arkansas Regional Therapy Services, LLC said...

what do I love about your site? Easy to navigate and I like the reviews you give on produces. Really helps when shopping to eliminate useless trips to ONE place when the review is online!

Michelle said...

I could SO use this! Great giveaway! Thanks so much!!

mandm_2002 at hotmail dot com

Michelle said...

I love the product reviews! You introduce products that are new to me and are great finds!

mandm_2002 at hotmail dot com

Denice P- doozercries said...

i think what i love about the site is that ever so slowly it's been growing. i remember when you had the site design different. it's all good that it's growing and i like also how you tend to have a lot of natural home like gifts. :-)

Emily said...

Pick me I have never won anything from you. I would love to use this when we travel in Feb.

Amy said...

Useful giveaway!
laprochaine@gmail.com

Amy said...

I am new here and I really enjoyed your thought for the day! Nice scripture :D
laprochaine@gmail.com

Heather! said...

I love that Alicia Silverstone is such a vocal supporter of green companies and vegetarians everywhere. She's a great role model...AND these are great bags! I love the design, and would LOVELOVELOVE to have one myself!
Thanks for the chance to win one!

h4schaffer at gmail dot com

Heather! said...

I love the background and style of your blog...it's really nice and welcoming and comfortable for the eyes. :) Obviously the content is helpful and fun, too. It's a bit like a gift I can give myself when I visit!
h4schaffer at gmail dot com

Candie L said...

Wow, this would make an amazing gift for a close family friend. Thank you

candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

turboterp said...

I travel a lot and I would get a lot of use out of this bag. Thanks!

DEBIJOT said...

I love the look of this bag. It would come in handy.

DEBIJOT said...

love your blog. It is easy on the eyes, has a look I love. It is also very easy to navigate.

colorfulcarla said...

I love Alicia Silverstone! I went from being a long-time vegetarian to a full fledged vegan because she inspired me so much. colorfulcarla@ gmail.com

Unknown said...

Wow, these bags are super cute! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

jilly82899@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I really like the unique products you showcase & also the great deals (i.e. free shipping)

jilly82899@yahoo.com

Sellswifey said...

Very cute, I would love to win!

Jen V said...

I recently read Alicia Silverstone's new book - The Kind Diet. Didn't know she had a line of bags out. I really like the look of these. Thanks for the chance to win.
ssovrnej (at) gmail.com

heymissvirginia said...

My daughter needs this. We travel a lot for softball.

Happi Shopr said...

This is exactly what I need to get my makeup organized (and marked of my things to do list to boot!). trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

nms147 said...

Love the design
nms147(at)hotmail(dot)com

Heidi said...

this would be great for me! it would help me stay organized..my husband would LOVE that!
heidilynndonahue@gmail.com

Heidi said...

i like that you find things and review them, that i would never even think about or see in my town :)
heidilynndonahue@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I like these bags. I would love to win.

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

Kimberly said...

I like the size of the overnight bag. It's big enough to hold everything and still have everything visible at once. That saves so much time. :)
kirbycolby at gmail dot com

Grace Wong said...

sweet, I love pampering myself with bags!
shou.milk@gmail.com

Grace Wong said...

I love that The Gift Closet introduces me to such amazing products that i never would've found myself!
shou.milk@gmail.com

Kerry said...

Super cute bags!

codi said...

I want to win this so badly! Please consider me entered to win this contest. Great Prize! Thanks! codisweepstakes2 (@) gmail.com

codi said...

My favorite thing about the Gift Closet is the giveaways & clean, smart, cute blog design. :)

erma said...

These are awesome.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

Unknown said...

My sister would love the look of this bag and does a lot of traveling. Would make a great gift for her.

Thanks for the opportunity!
tsue1136 at yahoo dot com

wgbc1446 said...

I would use this bag a lot. I go on a lot of overnight or 2-day trips for work. I like the removable compartments. wgbc1446[@]yahoo[dot]com

Unknown said...

I really like that I am introduced to different things and brands, thanks for the opportunity to win.
hfontana30@gmail.com

SeahorseLady said...

I like the print on these great looking bags.

SeahorseLady said...

Your blog is well written and I like that you find all of these great products for me that I probably wouldn't have heard of on my own.
Thanks for all of the hard work that you put into this.

Donna C. said...

I am glad to see eco friendly cosmetic companies. There are alot of really nice products on their site. Thanks for sharing.

Donna C. said...

I like that you find new products to review and giveaway. You reviews are very detailed. Enjoy reading them

ShesAnAngel said...

What a great bag, thanx for offering this to us!

justine417@comcast.net

llinda29 said...

Just what I need

Anonymous said...

Would love to win this!!

yellowlabs said...

I would love to have this for traveling and it is quite stylish too!

Sue Farrell said...

The overnight bag I have now is more than 40 years old--I think it's time for a new one.

farrell@crosslake.net

Julie Donahue said...

Beautiful bags!
juliesweep at hotmail.com

Lisa R said...

What a pretty set of bags

sibabe64 at ptd dot net

Lily said...

i would absolutely love to win this!!

Sheila Hickmon said...

Thanks for the chance, it's such a cute bag!
hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com

Sheila Hickmon said...

I like all the great things you show everyone, and of course your giveaways rock too!
hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com

Leslie S. said...

I love the design of theses bags.Thanks!

Maja said...

such a cool prize

Maja said...

i like your giveaways

wendy wallach said...

As someone who travels a lot this would be well used and appreciated.

madamerkf at aol dot com

Kathy P said...

Thank you for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY.. Please count me in :)

Kathy P said...

i love all the great reviews and generous giveaways you have :)

EllieB said...

Thanks so much for this giveaway! It would be a great win for me.

EllieB said...

I love that they have so much to choose from!. I love the print! I am a girly girl and love my makeup accessories! I also love bath gels, soaps, etc. Basically I would love to win this!

CLP said...

These bags are so pretty--I'd love to win! :)
melababy at gmail

degood said...

I like that these are very eco friendly bags. I will have to look for them at my Walgreens!

kerrie@mayansfamily.com

degood said...

My favorite thing about your blog is that you always have neat things on your blog that I think various members of my family would love but I probably wouldn't come up with that as a gift idea on my own.

kerrie@mayansfamily.com

mail4rosey said...

The collection looks great, but I agree with you on the design and hope there are more avaiable soon. Thank you for the great giveaway, I love that these are eco-friendly, and that they look like they are created with the true travler in mind.

msurosey@yahoo.com

giggling kids said...

I would love to win!
heatherstamper09@aol.com

Deb Anderson said...

I wasn't really impressed with the style at first, but ya know... it kinda grows on you. :) At least it is unique and not like every other carry case out there!

tnshadylady at gmail.com

Deb Anderson said...

I like your blog because I know you will showcase things that are unique, and not the same things a thousand other blogs showcase. Kudos for keeping it original!

carolpie said...

These are cute and very useful! It would be a great item to have!

carolpie said...

I like how you have the giveaways, of course, but that you have things I am interested in. I like how you tell about gifts that I would never think about or even know about! And that is cool because there are some people that I just don't KNOW what to give as a present.
I really like the Thought for the Day such as today's:Return to the Lord, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love... Joel 2:13
Excellent!
Your site is fun to read, and you do a great job!

Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

This is a very useful item and very pretty too! Thanks for the giveaway!

Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

I like your blog because is very clean and not cluttered. I like your giveaways! Your thought of the day is great!! I like the bible passage.

Summer said...

The bags are beautiful!! I would love to have the overnight bag. It would get a lot of use.

summer.tidmore@yahoo.com

susansmoaks said...

welcome back, these bags look so nice!

Summer said...

I love the Gift Closet because of the wonderful and beautiful ideas that you have to give as gifts. Also, the great giveaways.

summer.tidmore@yahoo.com

~*~lilshuga2001~*~ said...

Thanks for the chance!

Id love to win! :)

Holly G. said...

These are bags I'd be proud to own. Thanks for a great giveaway!

Holly G. said...

I like that your giveaways are unique. This is the first time I've seen these beautiful bags.

Unknown said...

I would love to win the Overnight Bag. It wuld be great. garrettsambo@aol.com

Liz Mays said...

That's a great bag and heaven knows makeup needs to be separated from clothing!
doot65[at]comcast{dot}net

Liz Mays said...

I love your giveaways because you share such great new products!
doot65[at]comcast{dot}net

Jennifer said...

This looks like a great bag, thanks for the giveaway!

mattandjen[at]gmail.com

lilyk said...

My favorite thing about The Gift Closet is your great contests. =)

Nancye said...

I would love to win this bag! Nice!

nancyecdavis AT bellsouth DOT net

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