Sunday, October 18, 2009

Maxim Giveaway

This giveaway has ended. Thanks to all that entered!
When becoming Eco-friendly/organic it's easy to overlook things to switch. There are so many toxic products and trying to keep up with everything sometimes gives me a headache! When Aunt Flow came to visit me last month, it hit me that the products I was using probably weren't so safe. I started doing some research and wasn't too happy. A lot of feminine products contain dioxins, chlorine and synthetic fibers. The chlorine bleaching process isn't that safe and dioxin is a by-product of the process. Dioxin can stay within the fluff fibers of feminine products that come into contact with the most sensitive part of your body, and can lead to prolonged exposure to the toxic carcinogen- which is cancer causing. I wasn't able to find info about tampon plastic applicators, so who knows if they are BPA free.

I started looking at my alternatives and I'm still not too sure about reusable pads or cups- I'm kind of grossed out by them. Then I found a great safe company called Maxim. They sell 100% organic cotton tampons with applicators in Regular and Super sizes, without applicators in both sizes and Super Plus, organic and natural pantiliners, natural sanitary pads and maternity pads, and organic cotton balls. All of Maxim's feminine products have no carcinogens, they are synthetic and wood fluff pulp free, hypoallergenic and come with Eco-friendly biodegradable applicators. I was sent 2 types of tampons, pantiliners and cotton balls to review. They worked just as well as all of the other feminine hygiene products I've used in the past, but I liked them better knowing what I was using wasn't toxic. For a heavier flow, I recommend using a pantiliner with a tampon. I have been really happy with the products and plan to continue to use them! If you are still unsure, you can always get a free trial by registering here.

The Discount: You can get 10% off Maxim products until 11/30 by entering MKOKOPELLI at the checkout at Maxim's sister company www.organicpeak.com

The Giveaway: Maxim would like to give 1 lucky reader a box of tampons, sanitary pads, box of pantiliners and a pack of cotton puffs.
Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST November 2, 2009 to enter. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced after they respond to the winning email. The winner has 48 hours to respond to the winning email, or a new winner will be chosen. You must leave your email address! This contest is open to the US

How to Enter: Go to Maxim and tell me which product you'd like to try the most. Click on "Comments" to leave your post. Make sure to leave your email address!! I cannot contact the winner without it!

EXTRA entries: You must complete the "How To Enter" before making any extra entries. Make sure you leave a comment for each extra entry and tell me which one.

2. Become a fan of Mkokopelli on FB, Mkokopelli on Twitter, or Follow my blog
3. Subscribe to my blog by email (on the right sidebar) You must verify and be active at the time of the giveaway- those who are unverified will become disqualified
4. Blog, Tweet or send a message on FB and leave a link here (3 extra entries)
@Mkokopelli win organic feminine products set by Maxim! Ends 11/2 http://ow.ly/v7rn
5. Enter another giveaway I have going on and tell me which one or leave a comment on a non-giveaway post (1 extra entry total)

6. Tell me something else you learned about Maxim on their site
7. Join Maxim's group on Facebook or follow on Twitter
8. Tell me an ingredient you found on one of your products that shocked you- for details read this post
9. Grab the Eco-Personal Care Button and post on your blog or FB page!
Mkokopelli


*New disclaimer- I was sent Maxim feminine products for free to test. This is no way changed my opinion on their products. These are only my results, opinions and thoughts.

188 comments:

  1. I'd really like to try these. My favorite from the site are Maxim Ultra Thin Pantiliners

    j.mcdilda(@)gmail.com

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  2. Using reusables isn't gross. Altho there is a learning curve. :)

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  3. My favorite would be Super Organic "Cardboard Applicator" tampons.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Marj M.

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  4. email subscriber.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com
    Marj M.

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  5. Entered your Alchemilla giveaway.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com Marj M.

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  6. I'd really like to try their organic cotton balls.

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  7. Blog follower.

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  8. Twitter follower. (naughtynad)

    treflea4 at gmail dot com

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  9. I'd like to try this product the most (sounds similar to OB, which I use): Organic Cotton Non-Applicator Tampons, Regular.

    matt_owns_me{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  10. I follow your blog on Google FriendConnect.

    matt_owns_me{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  11. Email subscriber

    matt_owns_me{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  12. Tweet: http://twitter.com/BountyHunter338/status/4985611246

    Entry #1

    matt_owns_me{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  13. Tweet: http://twitter.com/BountyHunter338/status/4985611246

    Entry #2

    matt_owns_me{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  14. Tweet: http://twitter.com/BountyHunter338/status/4985611246

    Entry #3

    matt_owns_me{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  15. Following Maxim on Twitter (my id: BountyHunter338).

    matt_owns_me{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  16. I learned that Maxim's products are free of chlorine & dioxins (which I didn't know posed cancer risks until looking at their site).

    matt_owns_me{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  17. I entered the Eos giveaway.

    matt_owns_me{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  18. I was sad to see that Neutrogena acne rapid clear daily treatment pads include the carcinogenic chemical benzalkonium chloride.

    matt_owns_me{at}yahoo{dot}com

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  19. i'd try the overnight with wings

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  20. http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/4989481059 tweet

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  21. http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/4989481059 tweet 2

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  22. http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/4989481059 tweet 3

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  23. I learned about the "syngina" test...and how they passed very well

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  24. have eco button http://clarissaneiding.blogspot.com/

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  25. MY msascara has METHYLPARABEN which has a 8 on it

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  26. I want to try the Tampons
    copperllama at yahoo dot com

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  27. I am a follower on FB and Google
    copperllama at yahoo dot com

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  28. FB fan, twitter follower(@SliverStorm) and follow blog

    j.mcdilda(@)gmail.com

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  29. I subscribe to emails
    j.mcdilda(@)gmail.com

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  30. tweet
    http://twitter.com/SliverStorm/status/4998939829
    #1

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  31. tweet
    http://twitter.com/SliverStorm/status/4998939829
    #2

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  32. tweet
    http://twitter.com/SliverStorm/status/4998939829
    #3

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  33. The product I would most like to try is the regular tampons with applicator.

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  34. I'm a facebook fan of Mkokopelli.

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  35. I also entered your Bumkins Junior Apron giveaway.

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  36. I was shocked to find out that there are dioxins and chlorine in the sanitary products I use! Scary.

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  37. I would love to try the Organic Cotton Rounds.

    Thanks
    heidivargas [at] live dot com

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  38. Blogged about the giveaway @ http://theblackcell.com/blogs/index.php/maxim-giveaway-ends-11-02-2009/

    Thanks again!
    heidivargas [at] live dot com

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  39. I would like to try this....daesha37@yahoo.com

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  40. I'd like to try the regular cardboard applicator tampons
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  41. Following your blog
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  42. I entered your Juice Beauty giveaway
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  43. subscribed via email
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  44. Maxim's products are packed in recycled/recyclable cardboard packaging
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  45. Following Maxim on Twitter @jsoldham
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  46. I learned that the Ojon dry shampoo spray has silica, which can cause esophogeal cancer
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  47. I have your eco-personal care button
    http://unglamorousgiveaways.blogspot.com/

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  48. I blogged about this
    http://unglamorousgiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/10/giveaways-1020.html
    decadent87@gmail.com

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  49. Tampons with cardboard applicator would work for me.

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  50. the organic tampon with cardboard applicator would be what i would use the most - thanks
    melissa.barnes76 at yahoo dot com

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  51. tweeted http://twitter.com/lovinmykiddos/status/5051260071
    melissa.barnes76 at yahoo dot com

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  52. overnight with wings. thanks.
    magic5905@embarqmail.com

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  53. Organic tampons with cardboard applicator would be good to try. Thanks.
    emmy5905@embarqmail.com

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  54. i would love to try
    the organic cotton swabs.. i did not even know cotton swabs are made in organic
    extra_de2001@yahoo.com

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  55. Definately the tampons...something I put in my body should be safe!
    bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  56. I would like to try their Ultra Thin With Wings Pads, thanks!

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  57. I would like to try the Ultra Thin With Wings Daytime pads.

    khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  58. i'd really like to try the Organic Cotton Non-Applicator Tampons, Regular.

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

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  59. entered ecopiggy giveaway

    hockiemack at hotmail.com

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  60. I'd likr Natural Cotton Ultra Thin Winged Pads, Overnight, 10 Count Love orgnaic without chlorine!

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  61. I follow mkokopelli on twitter ( nankani)

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  62. i posted this on FB http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54264795924&ref=search&sid=746975169.3118977798..1#/profile.php?id=1119950148&ref=profile

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  63. tweeted http://twitter.com/Nankani/status/5092169828

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  64. I also entered organic Cleanser, Eye Rejuvenator, and Age Signs Corrector from organoderm

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  65. ive done both Join Maxim's group on Facebook or follow on Twitter

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  66. I would definitely use the tampons and panty liners. I've never seen this brand before and would certainly give it a try!

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  67. Tweet!
    http://twitter.com/MyDarlin/status/5097174945

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  68. Also entered the organoderm giveaway!

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  69. ultrathin with wings fulfam@hotmail.com

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  70. I'd like to try the classic contour pantiliners.

    elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com

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  71. Blog follower.


    elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com

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  72. Tweet: http://twitter.com/Elkaye/status/5135542258


    elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com

    1

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  73. Tweet: http://twitter.com/Elkaye/status/5135542258


    elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com

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  74. Tweet: http://twitter.com/Elkaye/status/5135542258


    elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com

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  75. I occasionally used a clarifying shampoo and found out it has METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE which has Allergies/immunotoxicity conserns.

    Guess I won't be using it anymore.

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  76. I'd like to try the ultra thin sanitary pads.

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  77. I entered the eco piggy giveaway.

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  78. i would like to the the ultra thin with wings pads

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  79. fan of mkokopelli on facebook lorraine delarosa
    deefna at gmail dot com

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  80. following maximh on twitter @deefna
    deefna at gmail dot com

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  81. subscribed to your newsletter
    deefna at gmail dot com

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  82. I'd likr Natural Cotton Ultra Thin Winged Pads.

    jeanette huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  83. I'm a FB fan @gijeanie!

    Jeanette Huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  84. I entered this giveaway!

    just tomatoes etc giveaway.


    Jeanette Huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  85. I chose this product
    LIQUID SENSE BERRY MIST, BLUEBERRY

    ingrediants are linked to cancer
    here are the ingrdiants
    Blueberry and Distilled Water.


    Jeanette huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  86. I signed up with their twitter

    @gijeanie
    jeanette huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  87. I signed up with their facebook
    jeanette huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  88. Maxim's products are packed in recycled/recyclable cardboard packaging

    jeanette huston
    chewysmum79@yahoo.com

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  89. i would love to try the organic cotton balls. i use them to remove my eye makeup and i had no idea that i was rubbing on my eye could be so dangerous

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  90. I would like to try the regular tampons with applicator!

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  91. I entered the Fill your own giveaway!

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  92. I'd most like to try the Natural Cotton Classic Contour Sanitary Pads, Regular, 16 Count. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  93. email subscriber
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  94. I follow your blog.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  95. Entry #1..Support for Ella in the million baby crawl.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  96. Entry #2...Support for Ella in the million mile baby crawl.
    gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  97. I'd like to try the natural ultra thin pads with wings

    ktfereva22@aol.com

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  98. I learned that Each person’s body is unique in its composition and form :)

    ktfereva22@aol.com

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  99. I entered the air o swiss giveaway

    ktfereva22@aol.com

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  100. I learned that in my bath and body works lotion ther is an ingrediant called BROMELAIN that can cause brain damage

    ktfereva22@aol.com

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  101. Thank you for the giveaway. I'd love to try the feminine napkins the most.

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  102. The organic tampons would be an interesting try.

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  103. The Organic Cotton Cardboard Applicator Tampons, Regular would be my top pick.

    hebert024 at aol dotcom

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  104. The tampons are what I use most.

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  105. the ultra thin sanitary pads look good

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  106. I'd like to try the Natural Cotton Ultra Thin Winged Pads, Daytime, 10 Count.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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  107. Id like to try the ultra thin with wings!
    melis4745@yahoo.com

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  108. I'd try the Classic Contour pantiliners.

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  109. I'd love the organic cotton balls!

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  110. id like to try the tampons




    cpsnsamples@aol.com

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  111. I'd like to try the Organic Cotton Rounds.

    Thanks for the giveaway,
    gordyneve(at)yahoo.com

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  112. I'd like to try the Organic Cotton Swabs. Thanks!

    lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

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  113. I follow you on Twitter (MamandeEDS).

    lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

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  114. I'd like to try the Organic Cotton Non Applicator Tampons, Super Plus.
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  115. I'm a fan of Mkokopelli on Twitter.
    username: Fionen
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  116. I subscribe through email.
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  117. I also entered the Fill Your Own Giveaway - comment #167.
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  118. I learned that Maxim was started by a father who wanted safer and more natural products for his wife and daughters.
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  119. I follow Maxim on Twitter.
    username: Fionen
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  120. Your Eco-Personal Care Button is on my sidebar.
    http://fionen.com
    fionen_ftw AT fionen DOT com

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  121. I would use the organic cotton balls!
    gillhome(at)aoldotcom

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  122. I'd love to try the Organic Cotten Rounds. Thanks for the giveaway!
    Bridgette Groschen
    joeandbridge@aol.com

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  123. I am a Facebook Fan, Twitter and follow your blog. ThankS!
    fb name: bridgette.groschen
    @joeandbridge
    joeandbridge@aol.com

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  124. I subscribe to your blog by email. Thanks!
    joeandbridge@aol.com

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  125. **Tweet**
    http://twitter.com/joeandbridge/status/5364046646

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  126. **Facebook Post**
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/posted.php?id=100000184415722&share_id=323885205331&comments=1#s323885205331

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  127. I learned that other feminie product companies use Chlorine to bleach the raw materials contained in their standard feminine hygiene products. The purpose of bleaching is to disinfect and whiten the color of these materials. Dioxin is a chemical substance or resulting residue of the Chlorine bleaching process. It can stay within the fluff fibers of the product materials that come in contact with your body, leading to prolonged exposure to this toxic carcinogen (cancer-causing substance).
    A little scary!

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  128. I joined Maxim on Facebook and Twitter. Thanks
    fb name: bridgette.groschen
    twitter: @joeandbridge

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  129. I entered your ecopiggy giveaway. Thanks!

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  130. I would like to try the super plus nonapplicator tampons

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

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  131. #1 I tweeted http://twitter.com/kmayans/status/5365108056

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

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  132. #2 I tweeted http://twitter.com/kmayans/status/5365108056

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

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  133. #3 I tweeted http://twitter.com/kmayans/status/5365108056

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

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  134. I'd most like to try the Organic Cotton Cardboard Applicator Tampons.

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  135. I'm following on twitter as yadgirl

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  136. tweet
    http://twitter.com/yadgirl/status/5365559794

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  137. Maxim Ultra Thin Pantiliners is something I'd like to try the most.

    kngmckellar@hotmail.com

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  138. http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/5368244624

    tweeted
    #1
    kngmckellar@hotmail.com

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  139. http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/5368244624

    tweeted
    #2
    kngmckellar@hotmail.com

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  140. http://twitter.com/kngmckellar/status/5368244624

    tweeted
    #3
    kngmckellar@hotmail.com

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  141. I learned that Maxim was developed after twenty-five years of manufacturing and distribution experience in the feminine hygiene industry, held by company Founder, Kenneth Alvandi.

    kngmckellar@hotmail.com

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  142. http://kngmckellar-glorias.blogspot.com/

    have your Eco button

    kngmckellar@hotmail.com

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  143. Organic Cotton Cardboard Applicator tampons

    s2s2(at)comcast(dot)net

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  144. The Organic Cotton Swabs

    nov231973 at gmail dot com

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  145. The organic tampons look like something to try!

    strycker@slu.edu

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  146. I would love to try the Natural Cotton Classic Contour Sanitary Pads, Regular. Thanks


    charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  147. I already follow your blog. charity/ccboobooy


    charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  148. tweeted. #1

    http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/5379094603

    charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  149. tweeted. #2

    http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/5379094603

    charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  150. tweeted. #3

    http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/5379094603

    charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  151. I learned Maxim products supplement harsh chemical ingredients found in your every day products with the naturally unique characteristics of cotton in order to address and resolve major health and environmental concerns associated with the use and production of conventional feminine hygiene and cotton products.

    charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  152. Joined Maxim facebook group. charity/ccboobooy


    charisscharity [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  153. I would like to try the Super Organic "Cardboard Applicator" tampons.

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  154. Natural Cotton Ultra Thin Winged Pads, Daytime, 10 Count :)

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  155. I'd like 2 try the overnight with wings:)

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  156. I would probably try the super tampons. Thanks!
    rlgrady[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  157. I'd like to try the regular tampons with cardboard applicator.

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  158. The Organic Cotton Cardboard Applicator tampons look very nice!

    lilyk@mail2world.com

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  159. I became your Facebook fan.

    lilyk@mail2world.com

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  160. I subscribed by email.

    lilyk@mail2world.com

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  161. I joined Maxim's group on Facebook.

    lilyk@mail2world.com

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  162. I learned that Maxim products supplement harsh chemical ingredients found in your every day products with the naturally unique characteristics of cotton in order to address and resolve major health and environmental concerns associated with the use and production of conventional feminine hygiene and cotton products.

    lilyk@mail2world.com

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  163. I would like to use the Ultra Thin with Wings Daytime Pads.

    mattandjen[at]gmail.com

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  164. I would like to try the organic cotton balls.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  165. follow your blog.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  166. follow on twitter.(donnak4)
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  167. subscriber
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  168. I follow them on twitter.(donnak4)
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  169. I entered the ecopiggy giveaway.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  170. I would most love to try the Overnight Pads with wings!
    zestywonderland@gmail.com

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