Bloggy Giveaway Carnival - Home Made Soaps
**This giveaway is now closed.**
The Bloggy Giveaway Carnival is in full swing so I thought I’d offer up a prize that reflects me here at Bringing Good Home.
Almost a year ago I started making my own laundry detergent and dishwasher detergent. The cost savings is amazing! Recently I attempted to make some bath gel, but I didn’t like the results so I’m going to try again with a different recipe. Soon I’ll also be attempting a batch of liquid dish soap.
So to my winner I’ll be giving one small bottle of liquid laundry soap (I’ll find a way to package it securely), one small container of powdered laundry detergent, and one small container of dishwasher detergent - complete with usage directions and instructions for making your own!
If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at making home made soaps to save money, but haven’t gotten around to it, haven’t been brave enough, or (fill in your excuse/doubt/worry here).. then this giveaway is an opportunity to give it try without any worry.
All you have to do to win is leave a comment on this post before 10pm CST, Saturday, April 26th.
Don’t forget to include your email address in the comment form so that I will be able to contact you!
Also, during the week of the carnival don’t forget to check your spam email regularly - they’re great at catching spam - and also winning emails!
The winner will be selected after 10m CST on Saturday and quickly notified. The winner will have 3 days to respond before a new winner is selected.
This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents alike. You do not have to have a blog to enter.
*NOTE: If for some reason there is an issue with shipping the liquid soap, that item will be replaced with the ingredients and directions to make your own small batch.
Don’t forget to check out the giveaway at my other blog, Imperishable Beauty, and then visit The Bloggy Giveaway Carnival to browse more giveaways!
Shane said,
April 23, 2008 @ 11:13 pm
Great giveaway. Thanks!
Terra Heck said,
April 24, 2008 @ 12:14 am
I’d love to try out these products.
acupofjoy said,
April 24, 2008 @ 12:59 am
I love soaps!
dbstout[at]juno[dot]com
Hey, don’t forget my giveaways!
comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com
acupofjoy.wordpress.com
thechocolistas.blogspot.com
Lesha said,
April 24, 2008 @ 1:01 am
I love handmade soap. This gives me inspiration to use the soapmaking supplies I got last year and never used.
sue bull said,
April 24, 2008 @ 1:52 am
hi there - looks great! i’m playing along too
Carolsue said,
April 24, 2008 @ 2:33 am
Can always use soap!
digicat@sbcglobal.net
Katy said,
April 24, 2008 @ 4:07 am
homemade soaps are the BEST! Thanks soo much!
denise said,
April 24, 2008 @ 4:59 am
I would love to get my hands on those recipes!! I love to save money any way I can! Thanks for a great giveaway!
The Happy Housewife said,
April 24, 2008 @ 6:11 am
I would love to try this! I have thought about making my own for a while but haven’t gotten around to it!
Carol Van Rooy said,
April 24, 2008 @ 6:39 am
Cool. I’m all about saving $$$.
daldak01@yahoo.ca
charmed said,
April 24, 2008 @ 7:00 am
I’ve always wanted to try making my own, this would be a great jump off to doing it!
Tammy said,
April 24, 2008 @ 7:08 am
I have wanted to make my own, but of course am scared it won’t turn out and I’ll make a mess of my kitchen. Thanks for the chance.
sara l. said,
April 24, 2008 @ 7:10 am
Oh, wow! I have been wanting to try this for months and have been researching recipes! I would love to win this since you have a tried and true recipe that works! Thanks so much for such a generous and useful giveaway!
Kristen M. said,
April 24, 2008 @ 7:16 am
I’ve seen these recipes floating around but never tried them. Thanks for the giveaway.
kristen said,
April 24, 2008 @ 7:25 am
Sounds great! I’d love to try them
Bodhi's Mom said,
April 24, 2008 @ 7:28 am
I would love to try out your products.
Diane said,
April 24, 2008 @ 7:36 am
Seriously, you make your own?? I’m really into making my own everything (see my blog too), but I’ve never known you could make dishwasher soap. I need this! I’ve had fits over dishwasher soap like you wouldn’t believe. Thanks for the great giveaway!!!
themommyspot(at)gmail(dot)com
Crystal B. said,
April 24, 2008 @ 7:36 am
I would like to try your products. I am always looking for ways to save money.
Nicol said,
April 24, 2008 @ 7:46 am
They sound delicious! I have always wanted to learn how to make homemade soaps. I think it would be such fun gifts to give friends for Birthdays or Christmas.
Heather Graves said,
April 24, 2008 @ 7:58 am
I’d Love to try this, I’m a SAHM of 3 and trying to save money too!
sweetcountryangel2003@yahoo.com
Kimberly said,
April 24, 2008 @ 7:59 am
I LOVE HOME MADE BATH AND BODY PRODUCTS! I always think they are the best. Thanks for the awesome prize offer!
Chantel said,
April 24, 2008 @ 8:04 am
This sounds wonderful! I love beint thrifty and saving money.
alaskawildrose AT gmail.com I don’t check my blog much here on WP.
Christina said,
April 24, 2008 @ 8:33 am
I would love to win your soaps!
bimw said,
April 24, 2008 @ 8:51 am
Cool!! I want to win!! Can I enter?!!
Betsy said,
April 24, 2008 @ 9:02 am
I would love this!
Amanda Jo said,
April 24, 2008 @ 9:04 am
Sign me up for this! I’m all about homemade soaps and saving money!
theamandajo(at)gmail(dot)com
Heather said,
April 24, 2008 @ 9:12 am
I want to learn to do this..thanks!
Emily said,
April 24, 2008 @ 9:19 am
I’ve been wanting to try to make my own but I’m afraid! Seeing what it is supposed to be like first would be perfect!
Kathleen W. said,
April 24, 2008 @ 9:42 am
I love handmade cleaning products, so I’d love to win! Good for you that you are using homemade laundry products…better for the earth and your wallet.
Christie said,
April 24, 2008 @ 10:08 am
I would LOVE to try this! I’ve been wanting to make my own for a while, but 1) haven’t been able to find a recipe I wanted to attempt, and 2) wasn’t sure of the outcome!
Mo said,
April 24, 2008 @ 10:09 am
I would love to try these, so I’d love to win! Thank you for the chance.
Elizabeth said,
April 24, 2008 @ 10:19 am
Enter me in the contest…
Thanks for the opportunity to win,
Elizabeth
zizziehappenings.blogspot.com
janjanmom said,
April 24, 2008 @ 10:21 am
Sign me up!! Sign me up!! Thanks for doing this-I linked you on my blog!!
char said,
April 24, 2008 @ 10:25 am
what a neat idea.I’ve made my own shampoo and lotions before but never thought about making detergent and laundry soap.
Sharon D said,
April 24, 2008 @ 10:44 am
I would love to be entered. Thank you! Sharon
zokiemichael(at)sisna(dot)com
Jenna said,
April 24, 2008 @ 10:50 am
I would love to try out your products and more importantly learn how to make them myself. Do you know if the ingredients you make them with are septic system safe?
bobbie said,
April 24, 2008 @ 11:07 am
I would love to learn how to make it my self. Thank you for doing this giveaway.
galedrial@hotmail.com
Debbie said,
April 24, 2008 @ 11:09 am
These products sound wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win!
bren j. said,
April 24, 2008 @ 11:41 am
Oh this is cool! I’ve been thinking about experimenting lately but don’t really know where to start!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Tiffany said,
April 24, 2008 @ 12:10 pm
What a neat idea! I would love to switch to more natural products, I just didn’t want to pay the huge price! I had no idea more natural stuff could be made at home! I’d LOVE to try it!
THANKS!
Ruth said,
April 24, 2008 @ 12:15 pm
I am so inspired by your verse, title and followthrough on the concept. I have a friend who does these sorts of things and she made a very pretty little booklet of her recipes to give away.
Blessings to you!
Mattie said,
April 24, 2008 @ 12:48 pm
How cool…I’d love to try your creations! mengels[at]hotmail[dot]com
Juliana said,
April 24, 2008 @ 12:54 pm
Bring on the free stuff!
Amanda Moore said,
April 24, 2008 @ 12:59 pm
I would love to try your soap as well as get the recipe. What a money saver.
daisyqueen33(at)hotmail(dot)com
Andrea said,
April 24, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
Sounds great! Please count me in.
andraya3 at yahoo dot com
Julie said,
April 24, 2008 @ 1:25 pm
That sounds wonderful. I’ve wanted to make my own laundry soap, but haven’t gotten around to it. : )
Julie
3cookieday at gmail dot com
witchypoo said,
April 24, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
Home made soaps are the best!
I’m excited about this.
yourgrace2001ca at hotmail dot com
Christina said,
April 24, 2008 @ 1:58 pm
I have always been afraid of trying to make soaps for machines, I would love the chance to try some homemade varieties that work!
christinajane89@gmail.com
Nicole RJ said,
April 24, 2008 @ 2:24 pm
So very cool! I love the idea of making your own!
Lynn said,
April 24, 2008 @ 2:44 pm
Hi! I would love to learn how to make soaps too, it’s such a nice, but practical gift at the same time! Thanks for a chance to win!
lynnirenesa[at]gmail[dot]com
EG said,
April 24, 2008 @ 2:48 pm
Would love to try this out!
Amy said,
April 24, 2008 @ 2:50 pm
I would love to learn how to do that
Heather G said,
April 24, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
What a fantastic giveaway! Hope to win!!
Jenny said,
April 24, 2008 @ 3:19 pm
What great items to give away! I would love a chance to win them, thanks!!
Michelle Trost said,
April 24, 2008 @ 3:32 pm
Count me in! Sounds wonderful!
Matilda Sue said,
April 24, 2008 @ 3:55 pm
I am so intrigued - I haven’t heard of homemade laundry soap before! I wanna win so I can try it!!!
Tisha said,
April 24, 2008 @ 3:56 pm
I like using different kinds of soaps… great giveaway! Thanks!
ticole96(at)msn(dot)com
kristi mcdaniel said,
April 24, 2008 @ 4:01 pm
I would LOVE to give this a try. Tide is getting so expensive on our budget!
Thanks,
Kristi
myraggdyann@yahoo dot com
Elaine said,
April 24, 2008 @ 4:29 pm
This would be great! In case I don’t win, can we still get the recipes?
Bailey's Leaf said,
April 24, 2008 @ 4:56 pm
I made baby wipes when my daughter was a little little one. I loved them! I can only think that your product is fabulous!
Tami said,
April 24, 2008 @ 5:13 pm
I’d like to give this a try! Thanks!
Sara said,
April 24, 2008 @ 5:50 pm
Oh, I’m thrilled at this concept. I do a lot of “homemade” but never ventured this far! Sounds great.
Stephanie said,
April 24, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
I was recently reading about homemade soap on another blog and wanted to try it. I’d love to win a small sample first so I can see how I like it. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Audrey said,
April 24, 2008 @ 8:08 pm
What a fun giveaway. I’ve never made laundry detergent before. audreyoka at cox.net
Shilo Beedy said,
April 24, 2008 @ 8:36 pm
I never attempted to make laundry detergent and would love to get a chance to.
CanCan said,
April 24, 2008 @ 8:38 pm
I tried to make soap once…I did a terrible job! I’d rather win yours, since you are an expert!
AF said,
April 24, 2008 @ 8:39 pm
Neat idea! I’ve been wanting to try the homemade detergent, but I haven’t yet!
Worlds Greatest Mommy said,
April 24, 2008 @ 8:47 pm
Nice giveaway. I’d love to try this!
Tiffany Rosson said,
April 24, 2008 @ 9:55 pm
Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
Tiffany Rosson
tiffanyannrosson AT yahoo DOT com
Sarah Fischer said,
April 24, 2008 @ 10:14 pm
Trying handmade soaps sounds so nice!
Sarah
Bloominwild89@yahoo.com
Betsy said,
April 24, 2008 @ 10:20 pm
That is so cool! I am impressed that you do that. I would love to try it. Thanks for the fun giveaway!
jonamie said,
April 24, 2008 @ 11:00 pm
Home-made soap sounds great! Thanks for the opportunity!
Amie
breastblanket (at) gmail (dot) com
Sarah A. said,
April 24, 2008 @ 11:09 pm
Very cool! I would really be interested in learning to do this myself.
Adria said,
April 25, 2008 @ 12:16 am
I would love to win. Home made soaps ROCK. thank you!
Cindi said,
April 25, 2008 @ 1:09 am
Hi, There is nothing like hand made soap. I have tried making candles and candy, but never had the confidence to try soap making. Please enter me in your delightful giveaway. Many thanks,Cindi
Suzie said,
April 25, 2008 @ 3:56 am
What a great giveaway. I’ve been afraid to try making my own but would love to give it a shot!
katklaw777 said,
April 25, 2008 @ 4:42 am
MMMMMM that smells so goooood! love homemade soaps thnx for the sweet giveaway
Marcia said,
April 25, 2008 @ 4:46 am
I have been wanting to make my own soaps and detergents!! I am supporting my parents right now (I know, role reversal huh? And I’m only 22!) so any money saved is awesome for us!!
Kim said,
April 25, 2008 @ 5:18 am
I would love to try homemade laundry soap! Thanks for the giveaway!
Ashley BB said,
April 25, 2008 @ 5:55 am
I have tried homemade bar soap but nothing else. Sounds neat! Thanks for the chance to win.
chantelle said,
April 25, 2008 @ 6:49 am
how awesome! thank you! please enter me.
monica said,
April 25, 2008 @ 7:19 am
Would love to try this! monk5@charter.net
she said,
April 25, 2008 @ 7:26 am
oooh! i would love to try your homemade products! i’m all about saving money (as a single gal).
she
pookielocks@yahoo.com
enter mine as well: http://www.taking-back-control.com
it’s lonely over there.
Victoria Kondovski said,
April 25, 2008 @ 7:50 am
I love soap
Stephanie said,
April 25, 2008 @ 8:07 am
I love homemade cleaning products!!
Laura Delich said,
April 25, 2008 @ 9:18 am
I love your blog!
And I have been wanting to get into this venture of homemade detergent for my family’s allergies and eczema. Could you take a moment and let me know where you get your products and how much they cost you?
Thanks for the giveaway!
delichmail[at]cccinternet[net]
Dawn Bates said,
April 25, 2008 @ 9:23 am
Wow, this sounds intriguing.
Thanks for the giveaway!
dburdenbates (at) gmail (dot) com
taylor said,
April 25, 2008 @ 9:29 am
i have been wanting to try this for a long time now, i am just scared…..
thanks for the opportunity!
trepilynnell (at) juno (dot) com
Emily said,
April 25, 2008 @ 9:42 am
Love this giveaway! Thanks for the creativeness!
Tara said,
April 25, 2008 @ 10:28 am
I would love to win this! Please enter me.
taradawnrobertson[at]hotmail[dot]com
princessesindisguise said,
April 25, 2008 @ 10:53 am
I’d love to try some homemade soap! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Kathy
bigfamily8(at)yahoo(dot)com
Meredith A. said,
April 25, 2008 @ 11:18 am
I would LOVE to try this! I have been wanting to… but not brave enough to make my own!
Lindsie said,
April 25, 2008 @ 12:40 pm
I have been wanting to make my own soap for awhile, but haven’t found the time!
holly said,
April 25, 2008 @ 12:47 pm
I have been wanting to start doing this. It would be great to learn how! cookiecutter72 AT hotmail dot com
robin said,
April 25, 2008 @ 12:58 pm
I would love to try this. My kids and I made some at Christmas from a kit, and it was pretty cool.
Elena said,
April 25, 2008 @ 1:48 pm
This would be great to try. Thanks for the contest!
Ginny said,
April 25, 2008 @ 2:10 pm
Please count me in, love handmade soap!
nottryingforaboy said,
April 25, 2008 @ 2:20 pm
I’d love to try your soaps.
Marsha said,
April 25, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
Awesome giveaway and thanks for participating. Now I sure hope I win.
Jennifer B said,
April 25, 2008 @ 3:56 pm
What a neat giveaway! I would love to try your homemade soaps and detergents!
Momto2Boys said,
April 25, 2008 @ 4:03 pm
I’dlove to win. I’m forever trying to be frugal. And LOVE the blog. I’ve subscribed! Can’t wait to read more! Thanks!
Jessica said,
April 25, 2008 @ 4:03 pm
Please enter me in the giveaway! The products sound great!
Rita A. said,
April 25, 2008 @ 5:25 pm
Truly a money saving idea. I would love to know how to make my own.
Chrysa said,
April 25, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
Looks great! I would love to try them. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jennifer said,
April 25, 2008 @ 7:27 pm
Sounds great! We should get together so you can show me how to make them. The boys would like to do that. Thanks for the chance. God bless,
Jennifer T.
Susan Chester said,
April 25, 2008 @ 8:40 pm
I would love to try your soaps. What fun!
Beth said,
April 25, 2008 @ 9:59 pm
Great giveaway! I’d love to try your detergents and I’d be interested in learning how to make my own.
Meg said,
April 25, 2008 @ 10:16 pm
How neat! I’d love to try these. Thanks!
meg.wilson@gmail.com
Shama-Lama Mama said,
April 26, 2008 @ 2:25 am
Oooh, I have just recently learned about doing this. I would love to give it a try! Thanks!
Jane Swanson said,
April 26, 2008 @ 11:26 am
I’d love to try your products! They sound amazing!
Ilissa H. said,
April 26, 2008 @ 12:01 pm
This would be great to win. Seems like there is always more laundry to do. Thanks.
reeva said,
April 26, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
Great giveaway! I hope i’m the lucky winner!
Tamara (AK) said,
April 27, 2008 @ 1:03 pm
Squeaking in here… Neat idea! Thanks for offering it!
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