Thursday, September 2, 2010

The Joy Of Soap Review And Giveaway

February 22, 2010 by Stefani  
Filed under Giveaways, Product Reviews

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For me, my shower time is my little getaway from everyone and everything. With having kids, sometimes mommy just needs a little time to herself each day to escape.

My little getaway is not complete unless I have a bathroom supplied with bath and body goodies to spoil  myself with. These last couple weeks I have been enjoying some wonderful soaps from The Joy Of Soap. I knew I was going to be in heaven as soon as I got the box. I could smell these delicious soaps from outside the box. Knowing what was inside, I hurried and opened the box to get a closer whiff of the soaps.  OMG, I LOVE THEM.

The Joys Of SoapI absolutely LOVE handmade soap. I prefer handmade soap over any bar of soap you can buy at a retail store. There is just something about them that gives me joy! Okay, so the The Joy Of Soap is such a perfect name for their soap. Not only do they smell wonderful, they give a good lather too! That is one thing I look for in soap. If a little goes a long way, its got my approval.

From their site:

All of our moisturizing spa soaps begin with a base of organic olive, coconut, and palm oils plus castor oil mixed with therapeutic grade essential oils and exfoliants. Our soaps are great for all skin types, and they are hand cut so the exact weight of each bar may vary slightly.

The Joys Of Soap is planning on carrying more wonderful bath and body products too! I would definitely bookmark this site or buy a few bars if you love handmade soap like me. I was lucky to try their Ginger Snap, All Night Almond, Peppermint Passion and Two In The Shower Tea Tree. All of these smelled wonderful, but the Ginger Snap was my favorite.

Ginger Snap Handmade soapI want to share some additional information about The Joy Of Soap you might find interesting. All their soaps are handmade, vegan and cruelty free. They make their soaps in small batches and  are suitable for any skin type. They believe in using Green Practices.  With that said, they use shipping materials that are made from recycled and recyclable materials.  Their soaps are wrapped in 100% cotton muslin bags and can be reused in many ways around the house. They use a printer and label provider is a certified green company in the state of California. They also use and recycle all of their paper in the office. This is an all around about NEAT company!

A Prizey Pick
Guess What?
The Joy Of Soap has offered to give one of my LUCKY readers a $40 gift certificate to use at their store to pamper yourself too!

How To Win! – Please leave individual comments for each of the following below. Be sure to also leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. Remember to follow the first rule or all the others will not count.

1) Visit The Joy Of Soap and tell me what you would use the $40 gift certificate for if you were to win.

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2) Subscribe to this blog and leave a comment telling me you have done so (MAKE SURE YOU ARE SUBSCRIBED)
3) Follow me on Twitter – leave your user name in your comment.
4) Send a Tweet with Twitter – leave a link to your Tweet. This can be done once daily!
5) Blog about this giveaway linking to this giveaway
6) Become a fan of Mommy Enterprises on Facebook.
7)Become a fan of The Joy Of Soap on Facebook.

This giveaway will run through midnight on March 8, 2010. The winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information before another winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only ages 18 years or older.

I received product samples to provide you with this review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.

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128 Comments

Comment by Emily Acker
2010-02-22 09:02:55

I would love to try one of each of the kinds of soap – but I think that Peppermint Passion sounds especially good. :)

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Comment by Emily Acker
2010-02-22 09:03:42

I subscribe to your blog.

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Comment by Jennifer H
2010-02-22 11:32:57

Lay me down lavendar sounds wonderful!

 
Comment by Jennifer H
2010-02-22 11:33:13

Fb fan of yours

 
Comment by Tishia Lee
2010-02-22 15:56:43

Oh I love handmade soaps! I have a list all picked out of what I would spend the gift certificate on if I were to win :-)

feeling frisky
Elizabeth’s Wild Hair Shaving Soap (I’d so have to try this because I’ve YET to find anything I can shave with that doesn’t leave me all ‘bumpy’ and irritated feeling!)
Rosy Cheeks Rosemary
Ginger Snap
All Night Almond
Jump Me Jasmine
Kiss Me Kiwi
Body Refining Scrubs that are coming Spring 2010

 
Comment by Tishia Lee
2010-02-22 15:58:55

I subscribed to your RSS feed.

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Comment by Tishia Lee
2010-02-22 16:01:01

I’m already a fan of Mommy Enterprises on FB so I became a fan of The Joy of Soap on FB.

 
Comment by Lane
2010-02-22 19:29:56

I would get the manly man soap and the lavender as well.

 
Comment by Bebemiqui
2010-02-23 13:18:19

I’d get the Rosy Cheeks Rosemary soap.
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Comment by Sara
2010-02-23 16:05:01

I’d get all night almond, the manly man, and the tea tree soap.

 
Comment by Katie
2010-02-23 18:44:45

I want to get the Rosy Cheeks Rosemary, Feeling Frisky and Ginger Snap!

 
Comment by Elsie
2010-02-24 10:36:29

Ginger, lavender, rosemary, peppermint!

These soaps would be a delight to share
at an upcoming baby shower, and what fun and flair!

I’m sure everyone would want to know,
exactly where I found these… to make them glow!

 
Comment by Lisa
2010-02-25 08:42:15

I’d like to try a variety of their soaps. The Elizabeth’s Wild Hair Shaving Soap and the manly man soaps sound especially good.

 
Comment by Wehaf
2010-02-25 09:43:04

I would try a bunch of different soaps, but especially the Two in the Shower Tea Tree and Lay Me Down Lavender. The All Night Almond is also appealing!

 
Comment by Roxy
2010-02-25 13:20:06

I’d love to try the peppermint passion and the Lay me down lavender.

 
Comment by JeanineE
2010-02-25 16:11:43

I love homemade soaps! And these look so nice. I’d love to try the lavender soap. Thanks!

 
Comment by Angela P
2010-02-26 06:00:03

I would get Lay Me Down Lavender, Rosy Cheeks Rosemary, Feeling Frisky soaps.

 
Comment by Angela P
2010-02-26 06:00:31

I follow you on twitter under ChildrensNook

 
Comment by DogsMom
2010-02-26 07:47:33

I would like to try a lot of different things, but the new Body Butters sound perfect for a “Mom getaway.”

 
Comment by DogsMom
2010-02-26 07:51:08

Subscribed

 
Comment by DogsMom
2010-02-26 07:51:46

FB fan of this blog

 
Comment by DogsMom
2010-02-26 07:52:15

Telling about this contest on my blog, will be up this afternoon

 
Comment by Sarah
2010-02-26 08:38:41

They all look really incredible but I would definitely check out the Lay Me Down Lavender and
Peppermint Passion

 
Comment by Sarah
2010-02-26 20:52:42

I blogged about this at my Giveaway Roundup today! http://sarahsimplifies.blogspot.com/2010/02/give.html

 
Comment by Summer
2010-02-27 08:19:42

I’d get the lavender soap!

 
Comment by Tami
2010-02-27 08:36:00

I’ve just been to their site and 4 strikes out to me.Ginger Snap,Lavendar,Peppermint Passion and Feeling Frisky { HA!HA! } THANKS.

 
Comment by Tami
2010-02-27 11:35:36

Im a fan of MOMMY Enterprises on facebook!

 
Comment by Tami
2010-02-27 11:36:42

I’m an email subscriber! THANKS

 
Comment by Tami
2010-02-27 11:38:14

I’m also a Fan of The Joy Of Soap,on facebook!

 
Comment by Dina
2010-02-27 15:55:27

I would get two bars each of: All Night Almond, Cucumber Curious, and Perky Peaches! Too bad they are out of Sweet Morning Cuddles Mango, I really want to try that one, too.

 
Comment by Dina
2010-02-27 16:17:47

Subscribe to this blog

 
Comment by Dina
2010-02-27 16:20:16

Follow on Twitter – aitmama

 
Comment by Dina
 
Comment by Dina
2010-02-27 16:28:49

Became a fan of Mommy Enterprises on Facebook.

 
Comment by Dina
2010-02-27 16:29:45

a fan of The Joy Of Soap on Facebook.

 
Comment by Dinghy S
2010-02-28 03:18:46

I would use the $40 certificate to try out the following soaps: Feeling Frisky, Peppermint Passion, Ginger Snap, Rosy Cheeks Rosemary and the Manly Man soap for my hubby.

 
Comment by Dinghy S
2010-02-28 03:25:36

Twitter follower (@mandalarctic)

 
Comment by Ziner
2010-02-28 08:51:51

I’d love to try the Peppermint, Rosemary, and “Manly” Soaps! :) (and yes, I’d use the manly soap! I love the fresh clean smell of lemons!). Thanks for the opporunity to win! Handmade soaps do offer something you can’t find in a storebought brand…

 
Comment by Ziner
2010-02-28 08:52:38

I just subscribed to your blog. Thanks again!

 
Comment by Ziner
2010-02-28 08:54:08

I’m now following you on Twitter–I’m zinergrrl. :)

 
Comment by Ziner
2010-02-28 08:56:05

I became a fan of Mommy Enterprises on Facebook (Olga Von Vushigini). Thanks!

 
Comment by Ziner
2010-02-28 08:59:01

I became a fan of The Joy of Soap on Facebook! :)

 
Comment by Sunnie
2010-02-28 09:28:30

I would get the Lay me down Lavendar.

 
Comment by Sunnie
2010-02-28 09:28:53

I subscribe to your email newsletter

 
Comment by Maura
2010-02-28 11:48:51

I love handmade soaps and I’d love to try all of these soaps, especially the Lay Me Down Lavender, thanks!

 
Comment by Maura
2010-02-28 12:01:25

I subscribe to your blog, thanks!

 
Comment by jaime
2010-02-28 18:07:59

i absolutely love tea tree oil–so id buy the tea tree soap!

 
Comment by jaime
2010-02-28 18:08:29

subscribe

 
Comment by jaime
2010-02-28 18:09:08

fan

 
Comment by jaime
2010-02-28 18:09:59

fan2

 
Comment by Dina
 
Comment by Angie
2010-02-28 20:54:02

I’d have to have the Almond, Lavender and Rosemary soaps if I won!

 
Comment by Angie
2010-02-28 20:55:44

I’m following you on Twitter as amh615

 
Comment by Angie
2010-02-28 20:58:55

I tweeted about the contest at http://twitter.com/amh615/status/9811128464

 
Comment by Nicole-Lynn
2010-03-01 07:19:16

The Lay Me Down Lavender sounds great! If I won, I’d gift these to my bridesmaids and moms! :)

 
Comment by Nicole-Lynn
2010-03-01 07:20:06

I now subscribe via email!

Seasidesmitten@aol.com

 
Comment by We4ndy
2010-03-01 08:04:15

New subscriber!

 
Comment by valerie
2010-03-01 08:43:07

I would get the Two in the Shower Tea Tree soaps.

 
Comment by Jennifer
2010-03-01 09:12:56

I would love some Lavender soap!!!

 
Comment by DanielleJ
2010-03-01 13:39:08

I love peppermint so I would probably stock up on the peppermint passion! Thanks for the great giveaway!

 
Comment by Tina
2010-03-01 13:57:34

If I were to win the gift certificate I would buy both the ‘lay me down lavendar’ and the tea tree oil one. I love baths and I alwyas use lavendar and my husband uses nothing but tea tree oil products.

 
Comment by Grace Toy
2010-03-01 14:27:00

Love their Ginger Snap soap!

 
Comment by Grace Toy
2010-03-01 14:27:17

I also just became a fan of Joy of Soap on Facebook.

 
Comment by Wehaf
2010-03-01 14:59:32

I would buy a whole bunch of two in the shower tea tree soaps!

 
Comment by Dina
 
Comment by Julie Davis
2010-03-02 06:10:46

I would start using the 40 on lay me down lavendar. Love the scent!

 
Comment by Julie Davis
2010-03-02 06:12:43

subscribed to blog

 
Comment by Amy
2010-03-02 14:53:15

I would spend the $40 gift certificate on bars of Jump Me Jasmine, Elizabeth’s Wild Hair Shaving Soap, Lay Me Down Lavender, Rosy Cheeks Rosemary, Feeling Frisky and Ginger Snap!

They all sound so amazing. I want them all! :)

 
Comment by Amy
2010-03-02 14:54:36

I am subscribed to the mailing list of Moms Blog At Mommy Enterprises.

 
Comment by Amy
2010-03-02 14:55:01

I’m following on Twitter (http://twitter.com/neverdene).

 
Comment by Amy
 
Comment by Amy
2010-03-02 14:56:41

I am a fan on Facebook (Amy M-ce)

 
Comment by Amy
2010-03-02 14:57:13

I am a fan of the Joy of Soap on Facebook (Amy M-ce)

 
Comment by Shannon
2010-03-02 16:22:06

If I won, I would buy the “lay me down lavender”. yum!

 
Comment by Amanda Alexander
2010-03-05 08:38:56

Isn’t it great to see just how “sustainable” we can all be if we try and how we should follow the lead of this enterprising company. Working mums often have little time to spare to try and select the best product for their needs, but with a little ingenuity, see what you can find!

Amanda Alexander PCC (ICF)

Professional coaching for working mothers

 
Comment by Maria
2010-03-05 13:58:57

Feeling Frisky sounds like it would be totally invigorating!

 
Comment by Karen A
2010-03-05 19:01:32

I would buy the Jump Me Jasmine Soap!

 
Comment by Connie
2010-03-06 09:34:28

The Wild Hair Shaving Soap sounds tempting since it fits me to a tee. And of course the Manly Ma Soap for the hubby. Followed by some Ginger Snap since I love to cook with ginger. :)

 
Comment by Lisa B.
2010-03-06 13:33:42

I would get the Peppermint Passion, Lay Me Down Lavender, and the Rosy Cheeks Rosemary bar soaps!! I bet they smell wonderful!!

 
Comment by Lisa B.
2010-03-06 13:35:08

I subscribed in Google Reader!

 
Comment by Carolsue
2010-03-07 19:10:51

I would get several bars of Feeling Frisky, Peppermint Passion, and Two In the Shower Tea Tree
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Comment by Carolsue
2010-03-07 19:11:22

I follow you on Twitter @cezovski
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Comment by Carolsue
2010-03-07 19:11:42

I am a Friend/Fan of yours on Facebook
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Comment by Carolsue
2010-03-07 19:12:09

I follow Joy of Soap on Twitter @cezovski
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Comment by vickie
2010-03-07 21:45:07

lavender for me!!

 
Comment by Brandy
2010-03-08 03:42:07

I love their bar soaps, but I might also try one of their cleansers to come this spring! Since it’s just about spring, I’m interested.

–Brandy

fosterbrandy(at)msn(dot)com

 
Comment by Brandy
2010-03-08 03:42:59

Fan of The Joy of Soap on FB.

–Brandy

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Comment by angie
2010-03-08 08:48:45

ooooo I would hold out for the new Rejuvenating Body Wash
and Cleansers coming this spring!!!!

 
Comment by angie
2010-03-08 08:49:31

I get your emails -1-

 
Comment by angie
2010-03-08 08:49:46

I get your emails -2-

 
Comment by angie
2010-03-08 08:50:04

I follow you on Twitter as FotoMacro.

 
Comment by angie
2010-03-08 08:50:24

I tweeted this giveaway here: http://twitter.com/FotoMacro/status/10178274445

 
Comment by angie
2010-03-08 08:50:46

I am your FB fan, Tofu Fairy.

 
Comment by angie
2010-03-08 08:51:11

I am their FB fan, Tofu Fairy.

 
Comment by scott
2010-03-08 10:47:06

All Night Almond, Ginger Snap!, Manly Man Soap, and Peppermint Passion are all soaps I would like to try!

 
Comment by scott
2010-03-08 10:47:56

1) getting your emails

 
Comment by scott
2010-03-08 10:48:26

2) getting your emails

 
Comment by scott
2010-03-08 10:53:29

follow you on twitter under repurrpussed

 
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Comment by scott
2010-03-08 10:54:13

fanned them on facebook under Heath Cole

 
Comment by Quanda
2010-03-08 11:32:05

I’d get the All Night Almond, Cranky Pants Pear, and Cucumber Curious soaps.

 
Comment by Quanda
2010-03-08 11:33:01

Follow on Twitter- Naddez.

 
Comment by Quanda
2010-03-08 11:34:16

FB fan. (Quanda)

 
Comment by Quanda
2010-03-08 11:34:37

Became a fan of The Joy Of Soap on Facebook. (Quanda)

 
Comment by Quanda
2010-03-08 11:35:55
 
Comment by Connie Subscribed to comments via email
2010-03-08 12:08:15

I would probably spend it on something fruity like Perky Peaches or Kiss Me Kiwi. Thanks for the giveaway!

 
Comment by leslie
2010-03-08 12:55:43

I would love to try the Lay Me Down Lavender as well as the Wild Hair Shaving Soap. Yum! These soaps look wonderful.

 
Comment by Melissa W.
2010-03-08 13:29:23

If I won, I’d get Ginger Snap!, Lay Me Down Lavender,Two in the Shower Tea Tree, and Feeling Frisky

 
Comment by Marci
2010-03-08 14:18:44

I would buy a variety of soaps, especially manly man soap and peppermint passion.

 
Comment by Melissa W.
2010-03-08 14:38:44

Subscribe to this blog via Google Reader

 
Comment by Melissa W.
2010-03-08 14:39:17

follow you on twitter @matt4melis

 
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Comment by Melissa W.
2010-03-08 14:40:59

fan of The Joy Of Soap on Facebook

 
Comment by Trina
2010-03-08 14:49:31

I would purchase Lay ME Down Lavender and Perky Peaches soaps.

 
Comment by YVETTE
2010-03-08 15:02:48

OH I’M LIKING THAT “TWO IN THE SHOWER TEA TREE”

AND WHY NOT TOP IT OFF WITH THE “FEELING FRISKEY” FROM YOUR HANDMADE SOAP COLLECTION ;P

I WOULD ALSO USE IT FOR THE CREAM COLLECTION COMING OUT IN THE SPRING

THANKS!

 
Comment by Alli
2010-03-08 16:57:22

I would get the Kiss Me Kiwi and Cucumber Curious soaps!

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Comment by Alli
2010-03-08 16:59:11

I subscribe via email

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Comment by Alli
2010-03-08 16:59:37

following you on twitter – @alitsao

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Comment by Alli
2010-03-08 17:00:22

Facebook fan of Mommy Enterprises – Alli Tsao

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Comment by Alli
2010-03-08 17:00:46

Facebook fan of The Joy of Soap – Alli Tsao

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Comment by tina reynolds
2010-03-08 21:45:20

I would for sure get a peppermint passion soap and kiss me kiwi thanks for the chance

 
Comment by tina reynolds
2010-03-08 21:45:37

i subscribe by email

 

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