Once in a blue moon I like to trade with another etsy shop and a month or so ago, I received a package in the mail with several bars of soap and some lip balm. I liked it so much that I asked Julia from Belle Terre if she would be willing to share a set with my readers. Lucky you!
Belle Terre uses only organic oils in their soap and lip balm, they use minimal and recycled packaging, and they commit 5% of their sales to local charity. So far I have tried the Avocado Soap and the Vanilla Lip Balm. (I'm wearing the lip balm right now!)
Visit Belle Terre at their website, on etsy, at their blog, or on facebook.
Today's giveaway: Belle Terre Gift Set (your choice of one bar of handcrafted soap and one tube of lip balm).
Today's question: I love that Julia and Wayne of Belle Terre recognized what their priorities were and are committed to living sustainably. What is one belief or ideal you strive to live up to?
Reducing waste, recycling, and composting
Posted by: Carrie | May 20, 2011 at 12:27 AM
I aspire to be a good example to my children. Through my words, deeds and actions. Far more difficult than you would think.
Posted by: Katherine A | May 20, 2011 at 12:30 AM
To try and live a more authentic life. However, as I work on this, I realize that sometimes it takes a lot of work to discover what is truly authentic for me -- if that makes sense. I don't believe I'm living a fully authentic life, but I'm really working on uncovering what that might be. I'm hoping that if I get better, I will be able to help my children grow into more authentic joyful adults!
Posted by: Michael Nelson | May 20, 2011 at 09:13 AM
To be a kind and forgiving person.
Posted by: jen | May 20, 2011 at 01:16 PM
Though cliche, I often try to live each day as if it were my last.
Posted by: Sarah | May 20, 2011 at 02:48 PM
I strive to live simply, that my life and purchases do not exploit the earth, my fellow human beings, or animals unnecessarily.
Posted by: Jen | May 20, 2011 at 06:49 PM
To help others but not neglect myself or those I cherish.
Posted by: Theresa | May 20, 2011 at 09:18 PM
i strive to be patient, kind, and sincere.
Posted by: Emily | May 20, 2011 at 11:39 PM
We try so hard to never buy or use more than we need.
Posted by: Diana | May 21, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Some really nice ideas here. I agree with shana:
kindness: to people, to the earth, to myself. Especially to others--every one is fighting some kind of battle you could make or break someone else's day.
thank you.
Posted by: Krista | May 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Love. I really try hard to feel some kind of love for all mankind. (Phew, it's hard sometimes!)
Posted by: Monnah | May 22, 2011 at 03:59 PM