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Come Hang with Me at the Your Plant Based Guide Conference in Costa Mesa this Month! (Plus Promo Code for Tickets!)

5/5/2018

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ahimsa Essentials OM Whipped Body Butter Review + Coupon Code!

8/14/2017

cruelty free beauty body butter review

I met Sean and Queenie of ahimsa Essentials at SoCal VegFest in Orange County last October. Before I had even sampled any of their products, I knew this was going to be a special brand – just by how genuine and kind the two of them were.

A naturopathic doctor and an environmental engineer, they met during the Best Friends Animal Society’s Hurricane Katrina relief and later went on to launch ahimsa Essentials early in 2015. They dedicated their efforts to creating organic, all-natural, plant-based, cruelty-free products in an earth-friendly manner with no preservatives, synthetic fragrances, artificial ingredients or fillers. In fact, each of their handcrafted products has five ingredients or fewer, including essential oils blended with sustainable oils and butters.

Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word meaning non-violence, which they chose to express their mission to “cause no harm, do no harm in thoughts, words or actions to self, others, and the environment.”

All of their products are handmade in Phoenix using sustainable, plant-based, cruelty-free ingredients and are sold online, at farmers markets and festivals, and at local retailers in Arizona.

While they offer a full line of organic, vegan soaps, sugar scrubs, moisturizers, deodorants, bath bombs and more, this particular product review is for their Om Organic Whipped Body Butter.

ahimsa Essentials festival booth

Cruelty-Free, Vegan Beauty Product Review: Om Organic Whipped Body Butter

Most of you probably don’t know that I made and sold soaps, lotions, lip balms, bath bombs and other vegan personal care products crafted in my kitchen to help pay for my undergrad degree. The reason I bring it up now is just to show that I do know at least a little bit about handcrafting products and often think, “I could just make this at home,” when I see small-batch products at farmers markets or festivals. But I have to say, I would definitely have to do some research to even attempt to reproduce the absolutely heavenly, fluffy texture of this ahimsa Essentials whipped body butter.

This is, hands down, the most-decadent body butter I have ever used. It is easily a higher-quality and more luxurious product than more-expensive, vegan, organic body butters that I have found in well-known retailers made by well-known brands.

Every time I open the jar, it feels a bit like one of those products on which you decide to occasionally splurge, but it is surprisingly affordable and doesn’t have to be a splurge at all for most folks. At the time of this writing, their four-ounce body butters are just $12.95 on their website – plus, you get free shipping on orders of more than $50. (If you use the coupon code below, you will also get free shipping on orders of less than $50, plus you get 10% off your order!)

ahimsa Essentials cruelty free skincare products

I am actually quite surprised that it is this affordable, particularly when you consider the quality of the ingredients and care that goes into each handcrafted batch. Of course, you can find cheaper body butters and even cheap vegan body butters, but take a look at the ingredients list on those products or do a little research on the company making them, and I think you will see that the value just isn’t there. Plus, when you purchase from a company like ahimsa Essentials, you have the opportunity to support not only a small, local business, but a family business and a woman-owned business. Those are total pluses in my book.

So, if you noticed that I mentioned I met them last October, you might wonder why I’m only now doing this product review. There are a couple of reasons, one of which is that I reviewed another body butter a while ago and wanted to make sure I had plenty of space and blog posts between the two in order to be fair to both brands. The second reason is that I immediately fell in love with this product the first time I opened the jar, and I just had to be sure that it was going to retain its fragrance, texture and consistency over time and with varying temperatures.

Ten months after receiving it, I can safely say that the fragrance and fluffiness are fully intact and just as enjoyable now as they were the first day.

Om Organic Whipped Body Butter

I can also say that I love traveling with my ahimsa Essentials vegan, organic body butter. It is so nice to have with me after hours on a plane or train. When you travel a lot and like to travel light, it is important to have products that can serve more than one purpose. In the case of this whipped body butter made with food-grade ingredients, you can get four uses out of it: hand lotion, lip balm, facial moisturizer and your slightly heavier butter for things like elbows and heels. While the four-ounce jar is just a bit too large for TSA to allow it in your carry-on, it is easy to scoop out into a travel-size container when flying is part of your trip itinerary.

The variety that I tried for this product review was the Om Body Butter, which is described on the website as a scent “dominated by Egyptian Rose Geranium with hints of Orange and Juniper Berry.” They report that it is their most popular scent with women, and I can see why. It is quite delightful, and I have definitely noticed myself holding my hand under my nose several times after application to breathe in the delicate, floral scent for a little aromatherapy.

Aside from Om, you can also choose ahimsa Essentials organic body butters in Rescue (rosemary + wintergreen), Sublime (key lime + bergamot), Zen (lavender + mint), Bliss (frankincense + clove), Glow (grapefruit + basil) or Pure (no essential oils added).

I definitely want to try Sublime and Glow, so I’m pretty sure those are the first two things I am going to order with the coupon code!

By the way – and I’m sure this won’t surprise you – each of their body butters comes in a recycled glass jar that is completely recyclable (although, I think I might reuse mine to hold small findings in my craft room).

Om Body Butter Vegan Ingredients

ahimsa Essentials body butter

Where to Buy ahimsa Essentials Products + Coupon Code

You can buy ahimsa Essentials organic, plant-based scrubs, body butters, soaps, deodorants and more online at the ahimsa Essentials website.

If you purchase products through the ahimsa Essentials website, be sure to use the coupon code CHEAPVEGANCHICK to save 10% and receive free shipping on your order.

If you live in or will be visiting the Phoenix area, you can find them at the Open Air Market at the Phoenix Public Market or at the Uptown Farmers Market on Saturdays. You can also check the website for upcoming pop up markets and a current list of retailers, or send Queenie an email to ask where they will be selling next.

But even if you are not in the Phoenix area, you may get lucky enough to meet them in person and try their products at another market or festival – like how I met them at the SoCal VegFest in Orange County (and I’m hoping to see them there again this year!).

When I met Sean and Queenie at the SoCal VegFest, they were kind enough to provide me with an Om Body Butter at no cost so that I could try it out and provide you with my honest opinion.

$1.00 Off Vegan Coupons for Follow Your Heart and Back to Nature

1/23/2017

Hi, all!

Here are links to two $1.00 off vegan coupons you can find online and print.

$1.00 off any one Back to Nature product (excluding macaroni and cheese)

$1.00 off any Follow Your Heart product

(If you have not yet had the opportunity to try the Follow Your Heart Chipotle Vegenaise, you might want to use this coupon to try it. I love it!)

Cyber Monday Deals for Eco, Green, Vegan People: Solar Charger, LifeStraw, Yoga Kit, Food Storage and More!

11/27/2016

Okay, my fellow cheap chickadees, I have found us some Cyber Monday deals on some super-cool stuff!

From the looks of things, most of them are right about 30% off of the regular price, which is a pretty good deal, particularly for things that are difficult to find on sale elsewhere.

This first one is the LifeStraw personal water filter. We already have one of these that we bought last year. We are going to buy at least one more at this great price!

Next up is this portable solar charger with two USB ports. You know we love a road trip and we love all things solar panel, so I ordered this one last night. Now I'm wondering if I should order another one before this deal disappears!

This is not the food sealer that I have, but I can tell you that I do not know how I ever lived without mine. If you are new to vacuum sealing and the high-priced machines have been scaring you off, now is the time to give it a try! Using a sealer is a great way to extend the life of your produce, so don't pass up this vacuum sealer deal!

Speaking of extending the life of your produce...you can reduce your food waste by switching to produce storage containers like these...

And, finally, I saw this yoga kit and thought it would be the perfect gift for someone just getting into yoga. If you know anyone like that (or are just getting into yoga yourself), you might want to grab this kit while it is a Cyber Monday deal!

These are just a handful of Amazon Cyber Monday deals I found that I thought you might like. There are hundreds more, so make sure you look around while you are there!

Save on Vegan, Cruelty Free Foods, Supplements, Cleaning, Baby & More at Vitacost Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale!

11/25/2016

First off, click on this link to sign up for a chance to win one of the awesome Vitacost holiday giveaways:

25 days of holiday giveaways! Enter daily to win fitness gear, kitchen appliances and more!

Or...you can click this link to get your shopping on and save up to $30 off your order of vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free or eco-friendly goodness. If you do this one, be sure to use the right promo code according to your order total:

SAVEMORE5 for $5 off $55
SAVEMORE15 for $15 off $100
SAVEMORE30 for $30 off $180 (I was out of almost all of my supplements, so I used this one!)

Buy more save more! $5 Off $55, $15 Off $100, and $30 Off $180.

If you don't spend quite enough to enjoy the above savings, here is one more promo code for 12% off your order of any size.

12% Off your entire order! Use promo code CYBERSALE.

Don't forget that you get free shipping if you spend at least $49!

Important: Make sure you are signed in to your Ebates account before you place your Vitacost order. That is the only way you can earn cash back from Ebates based on the amount you spend.

If you are not yet an Ebates member, it is fast and free to sign up and start earning cash back on online purchases. You can sign up here.

This post contains affiliate links. If you click on the links, you are taken directly to Vitacost to start saving on all sorts of vegan and organic awesomeness. You get the same great prices, but when you make a purchase, a small percentage goes to supporting this blog, which allows me to spend more time posting great deals and sales!

Save 45% on Mechaly Vegan Handbags and More with Promo Code this Weekend Only!

11/25/2016

Mechaly Black Friday Weekend Sale

Remember when I did the vegan product review for the Mechaly bag? Well, if you have been waiting for a sale to pick one up, now is your chance!

All this weekend, you can save 45% off their entire line of cruelty-free handbags and vegan fashion with this promo code:

BLKF45

You will find their sunglasses, hats, bandanas, scarves, purses, wallets and more on the Mechaly website.

(no affiliate links here -- just passing on an awesome deal!)

Cheap, Vegan, Cruelty-Free Skincare & Beauty Finds at T.J. Maxx

11/6/2016

Vegan Beauty Finds

There are always cheap, vegan, cruelty-free beauty products, skincare products and hair care products at T.J. Maxx. I don't think I have every been there when I have not seen some great deals on vegan personal care products that were pretty hard to pass up. But I do believe this is the biggest selection I have ever found at one time -- which was pretty awesome!

For me, this was even more exciting, because I use almost all of these brands, and this was a great opportunity to try some new products at a discount.

Alba Cruelty Free Skincare

So much Giovanni, Alba, Andalou Naturals, Reviva Labs and Avalon Organics goodness...

Avalon Organics Discount

I LOVE rosewater spray and every time I see one, I am tempted to buy it. I had to force myself to leave these at T.J. Maxx for someone else to enjoy, since I already have one in my bedroom, my office, my purse, my car and my travel kit. Sometimes a girl has to make tough choices!

Reviva Labs Discount Products at T.J. Maxx

I usually use witch hazel as a toner, but I did pick up this Elastin & Collagen Skin Toner from Reviva Labs on this trip. I've been using it for about a week now and am really enjoying it.

Cruelty Free Skincare Products

Okay, so now that you have seen some pics of the vegan, cruelty-free beauty products T.J. Maxx has right now...here is what I brought home with me...

Vegan Beauty Finds at T.J. Maxx

I haven't had the chance to try everything yet, but I am using the toner I mentioned above, as well as the Andalou Naturals Floral Toner and Pore Minimizer. So far, I'm loving all three products and can't wait to try the others!

If you find great deals on vegan or cruelty-free personal care products, please let me know so that I can help spread the word!

Save $1.00 on Follow Your Heart Products with this Online Vegan Coupon!

7/30/2016

If it is time to stock up on Vegenaise, vegan cheese or dairy-free salad dressing, then you definitely will want to print this vegan coupon!

Save $1.00 on Any Follow Your Heart Product

Save $1.00 on Sabra Veggie Fusions Guacamole with this Printable Coupon!

7/30/2016

Have any of you tried the Sabra Veggie Fusions Guacamole? I LOVE their Roasted Pine Nut Hummus, but haven't tried the guac. So, if you have, let me know what you thought of it!

For those of use who haven't tried it yet, now is our chance with this printable online coupon:

Save $1.00 on Veggie Fusions Guacamole (coupon no longer available)

Save $.75 on Any One Silk Half Gallon Non-Dairy Milk

7/24/2016

Silk Dairy Free Milk Coupon

It is time to stock up on vegan milks with these dairy free coupons!

Save $.75 on Any One Silk Half Gallon

You will need to either sign up or sign in to get these online coupons. Be sure to print it twice to save even more!