FlushMe 2-Day Quick Cleanse

I received a sample of FlushMe in my May Conscious Box. According to Canfo's website, FlushMe is a blend of herbal extracts that support the cleansing and filtering functions of the liver, kidneys, colon, pancreas, spleen and skin by cleansing the blood.

This weekend I decided to do the 2-Day Quick Cleanse. All you do is take 3 capsules a time on Friday night, Saturday morning, Saturday night, and Sunday morning. Canfo suggests that these are taken after a meal.

I certainly felt cleaned out. Though the website says that these capsules contain no stimulants, I had to use the ladies' within 15 minutes each time I took these. I didn't feel any discomfort. There was no real benefit to the cleanse, except that possibly my blood was cleansed. In general, if I want to feel "cleansed" I eat salads, raw fruits and vegetables, and maybe take some fiber supplements.

Ingredients: Mangosteen Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Dandelion, Dong Quai, Fo-Ti, Cassia, Chinese Rhubarb, Licorice, Tienchi Ginseng, Bai-Zhu Atractylodes.

~ Susan

May 2012 Conscious Box

Conscious Box is a monthly subscription service that focuses on "sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility."

According to the Conscious Box Website each month subscribers:

• Get a variety of unique pure & natural products
• Sample organic food to vegan beauty products
• Discover ethical and purpose-driven businesses of all sizes
• Get content on daily living tips, exciting monthly themes, and creative ways to use the box

While month-by-month subscriptions costs $12 plus $7 shipping, I paid $64 for six months plus $7 per month for shipping. This comes out to about $17.67 per box.

The boxes usually ship around the 6th of each month, I received this box on the 10th.


The theme of this box is "Refresh."

My May box contained:

• Better Life - a nutrient-rich, hydrating body lotion that is free of parabens, silicones, and synthetic ingredients that has not been tested on animals
• CANFO Natural Products - Flush Me - pills to promote a body detox, they promise to "have you feeling lighter and more energetic in just one weekend"
• Good Nature Tea - this tea is grown in the mountains of Macedonia
• Mayesa - an organic cacao and hemp protein drink
• Natural Vitality - a liquid way to drink your vitamins that contains more than 200 antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and health-boosting enzymes
• Ultima Replenisher - a plant-based and naturally sweet ---- that provides a fresh boost of nutrients
• Mate Factor - Yerba Mate tea is rich in anti-oxidants
• Vaska - a hypoallergenic laundry soap that is free of NPEs, chlorine, phosphates, alcohol, and EPA-priority pollutants and dyes
• Bambooee - a sustainable alternative to paper towels, each sheet lasts up to a week and a half and is biodegradable when you're done
• Wembe - soap
• Dr. Tung's - toothbrush sanitizer that works by releasing essential oil vapors
• TDPO Unlimited - organic cedar wood soap that is blended with mandarin essential oils

~ Susan

April 2012 Conscious Box

Conscious Box is a monthly subscription service that focuses on "sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility."

According to the Conscious Box Website each month subscribers:

• Get a variety of unique pure & natural products
• Sample organic food to vegan beauty products
• Discover ethical and purpose-driven businesses of all sizes
• Get content on daily living tips, exciting monthly themes, and creative ways to use the box

I have actually been getting this box for a while. I love how many samples they include! Because there are so many, I usually end up forgetting some of the stuff I got. When I rediscover it, it's like I got a whole new sample. :) A month-by-month subscription costs $12 plus $7 shipping. I paid $64 for six months plus $7 per month for shipping. This comes out to about $17.67 per box. This seems like a lot, but I think it's a good deal. I feel like I get substantially more than I do in my Eco Emi  boxes for just $2.67 extra per box.

I boxes usually get sent out around the middle of each month. I received this one on the 19th. The theme of this month was"Earth Day." My box contained:

• Planet Dishwashing Soap - this eco-friendly dishwashing liquid is for hand-washing dishes
• Earth Friendly Products Parsley Plus All Surface Cleaner - this is free of ammonia, phosphates, and petrochemicals

•  Clandestino Banana Bar - this snack bar's only ingredient is: bananas
• Cloud 9 Raw Chocolate Fudge - made with 100% organic and vegan ingredients

•  The Original Himalayan Crystal Salt - this can be used as regular salt to season food - the difference lies in its mineral content and balanced ion form

•  Natural Joy Beauty (ColorFusion Lip Glaze) - Natural Joy Beauty is an eco-friendly online beauty and skin care store
• Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel - this is supposed to radically improve skin's texture
• Climb On! Intensive Skin Repair - this is an intensive moisturizer made with organic Shea butter, unrefined beeswax, and pure essential oils

•  Sparklehearts Conditioner - Sparklehearts is a company that makes natural beauty products
• Bare Body Soaps - this soap is vegan, certified organic, natural ingredients

•  Seedballz - these seed-loaded clay balls are made by people with developmental disabilities

•  generationMe Eco-safe Detergent
• Groovy Planet Worry Doll
• Glob Natural Paint - eco-friendly paint for use in arts and crafts

•  Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn - a "health-inspired" popcorn that is GMO-free

~ Susan

March 2012 Conscious Box

Conscious Box is a monthly subscription service that focuses on "sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility."

According to the Conscious Box Website each month subscribers:

• Get a variety of unique pure & natural products
• Sample organic food to vegan beauty products
• Discover ethical and purpose-driven businesses of all sizes
• Get content on daily living tips, exciting monthly themes, and creative ways to use the box

While month-by-month subscriptions costs $12 plus $7 shipping, I paid $64 for six months plus $7 per month for shipping. This comes out to about $17.67 per box.

There were lots of food samples in this box, plus a few coupons as opposed to actual products. I was a little disappointed because I prefer beauty/skincare items.

Not my favorite Conscious Box so far, but still a nice introduction to some eco-friendly brands and items.

~ Susan

February 2012 Conscious Box

Conscious Box is a monthly subscription service that focuses on "sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility."

According to the Conscious Box Website each month subscribers:

• Get a variety of unique pure & natural products
• Sample organic food to vegan beauty products
• Discover ethical and purpose-driven businesses of all sizes
• Get content on daily living tips, exciting monthly themes, and creative ways to use the box

I have actually been getting this box for a while. I love how many samples they include! Because there are so many, I usually end up forgetting some of the stuff I got. When I rediscover it, it's like I got a whole new sample. :) A month-by-month subscription costs $12 plus $7 shipping. I paid $64 for six months plus $7 per month for shipping. This comes out to about $17.67per box. This seems like a lot, but I think it's a good deal. I feel like I get substantially more than I do in my Eco Emi  boxes for just $2.67 extra per box.

I believe boxes usually get sent out around the 10th of each month. I received this one on the 13th. The theme of this month was "Unwrap An Open Heart." 

My box, opened up. Underneath all the samples are little flyers/brochures that contain more information on the products as well as some coupon codes.

Inside was:

• Bloomin Seed Paper - adorable, yes?  This pink heart is made of paper embedded with annual and perennial wildflower seeds; all you have to do is plant it under a thin layer of soil and water daily. It came with a coupon code "CB2012" that gives you 10% off your first order from www.bloomin.com.

• Dr. Cleangreen Instand Hand Purifier - this is the same sample that I received in my January Eco-Emi box.  Though it doesn't contain any harsh chemicals, this kills 99.99% of germs on contact. It's 100% natural and 99% organic. It also smells like cinnamon. :)
• Badger Balm Lip Tint and Shimmer - though I've tried Badger Balms, I don't have any Badger lip products. This smells strongly of cocoa, which I don't really like.
• Soapbox Soap - this smells like lavender. For every bar of soap of theirs that it purchased, Soapbox donates one to people in need. For now I'm sticking this in my drawer to make my clothes smell good.
• Scientific Organics Kombucha Cleanser - this cleanser is suitable for all skin types.  

• Agape Oils Frankincense Moisturizing Serum - this is an organic, highly-concentrated moisturizer
• Mayron's Goods Barrier & Diaper Cream - I don't have a baby, so at first I was "huh..." However, it was accompanied by a sheet that listed adult uses for the cream. It can be used to soothe chafing, bug bites, excema, and dogs' hot spots. 

• C3* for Stress - this sample contains two packets of all-natural, sugar-free, effervescent drink mix in the flavor lemon lime.These are meant to "clear away tension, restore calm, and connect you to your natural energy."
• Natural Vitality Natural Calm - this is a raspberry-lemon flavored "anti-stress drink." It combats stress by supplementing your magnesium intake.
• Himala Salt Himalayan Pink Salt Shaker -  this is pure Himalayan Salt with no additives but plenty of essential trace elements.
• Nutcase Crunch - this is a "nut-based, naturally gluten free cereal" made of almonds, pecans, coconut, and pine nuts. I think I'll stick to regular cereal, but I will use this for the apple crisp recipe that was included with the product.
• Love Grown Foods Simply Oats - this granola-like snack is made with gluten-free oats with organic agave syrup. 

• ResVes WineTime Resveratrol Bar - this is a Chocolate-Raspberry flavored snack bar which contains "more Resveratrol than 50 glasses of red wine."
• Nature Crops Quinoa and Prunes Bar - hmmmm... I like quinoa, and I like prunes, but somehow this sounds less than delicious. I will give it a try, but I find this bar a bit dubious.
• Treehouse Herbs Organic Vitality & Energy Tea - I love tea, I always have at least a cup a day. It has an interesting blend of ingredients including alfalfa and St. John's Wort.
• Olbas Pastilles - these are maximum strength herbal cough drops made with menthol to help clear the head and soothe the throat.

*******************************ADULT PRODUCTS********************************

These were discreetly packaged in the burgundy tissue paper in the first picture above. Conscious Box sent us an email before the boxes were shipped to warn us these were included. I thought that these were an odd addition to the box, but I suppose it went with the love theme of February.

• Good Clean Love Personal Lubricant - this lubricant is organic and free of petrochemicals, parabens, and glycerin
• Blossom Organics Natural Moisturizing Lubricant & Pure Pleasure Arousal Gel - these are pH balanced, latex-friendly, glycerin-free, and aloe-based

And on that note, this post is done!

~ Susan