Spring Cleaning Tips from Ology

I've written about Walgreen's exclusive Ology line of eco-friendly cleaning products recently but I just came across these tips for spring cleaning and thought I should share. It is, after all, that time of year. In fact, I just vacuumed the house and used Ology glass cleaner to clean all the mirrors. Woo-hoo!

For more info:
www.walgreens.com/ology
www.facebook.com/OlogyBrand
www.twitter.com/OlogyBrand

In accordance to the FTC Guidelines and the WOMMA Code of Ethics, I am disclosing that no compensation was received in exchange for this post. I just thought it was pertinent.. As usual, all opinions are my own. 

Before + Again - Year-Round Comfort and Style, Made in America

Before + Again is a fashion brand based in St. Louis, MO. Their innovative designs blend the art of printmaking with classic shapes in ultra comfortable cottons. I was immediately taken with their bold use of colors and patterns and was fascinated to learn more about their printing process. 

Instead of using harsh chemicals to print their fabrics, each piece in the B+A collection is made to order in the good old US of A using a dye sublimation process and water-based inks. What this means is that no toxic runoff gets into the water supply AND each item of clothing is also100% unique– you can see the printing variations as white creases along seams and creases. All materials from the production process are recycled.

I received four pieces to try from Before + Again and they are all just fabulous. Soft, vibrant and eminently wearable. The Adagio Gold Thermal L/S Crew is a gussied-up version of your favorite thermal tee. It's lightweight but warm, with extra-long cuffs to push up or pull down over your chilly mitts. It looks equally great with yoga pants or a miniskirt and tights.

The Charcoal Caymus Classic Dress is as comfy as a nightgown but makes you look like you actually took some effort getting dressed. I love this with leggings and big boots right now but I can see that it will be my go-to summer staple, too. 

The Flowering Terracotta 3/4 Sleeve Buttersoft Knit Tunic is just gorgeous. It's also very sheer, so you may want a camisole or slip dress underneath. It is, as the name suggests, buttery soft. I want all my clothes to feel like this. Super comfy but cute!

The Kalei Lime Classic 3/4 Sleeve Sweet Heart V-neck Dress feels more summery to me, something about the crisp white and lime green. The dress I received has 3/4 sleeves but is not available on the website yet. It's a slightly thicker cotton but still soft and stretchy, with a notched neck and a-line shape that reminds me of Lilly Pulitzer. I really want to wear it to the beach ASAP!

I have worn all of the pieces several times and washed them, too, with no fading or shrinking. They retain their shape and don't pill. I get tons of compliments when I wear them. I think the prints make me happier, too! Here's proof:

I'd love to see Before + Again branch out into leggings and skirts. Roo would like to see them make clothing for tweens, too. 

Special Valentine's Day Offer: buy any two pieces online at Before + Again and receive a complimentary Valentine Rose tee of your choice, good through Feb 15th.

Keep in touch with Before + Again on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

In accordance to the FTC Guidelines and the WOMMA Code of Ethics, I am disclosing that I received the items shown in order to facilitate this review. No compensation was provided. All opinions are, as usual, entirely my own.

Ology - Well.Being., Exclusively at Walgreens

I'm pretty picky about the cleaning products I bring into the house. I try to choose things that are effective but also safe for my family and our pets. I don't usually think about Walgreens as a destination for eco-friendly shopping but their new line of Ology household products might very well change my mind.

All the liquid products are chemical-free, with no dyes, phosphates, chlorine bleach, artificial fragrances or formaldehyde. The paper products are made from readily-renewed sugar cane and are biodegradable and whitened without bleach. All of the packaging is recycled and recyclable, too, along with being oddly pleasant to the touch. I decided to try the Glass Cleaner and Laundry Liquid- two things we use a lot of in our household.

The Glass Cleaner was great, with no streaky aftermath. It had a lightly vinegary smell that didn't linger once wiped up. It did away with sticky fingerprints well. The big test was the laundry liquid. My kids both have sensitive skin so I usually steer clear of scented laundry detergents but I was unable to resist the lavender scented Ology. It worked well in my high-efficiency washer and left a very faint lavender fragrance on the laundry, which is especially nice on sheets and towels, in my opinion. More importantly, it doesn't give my kids a rash AND it does a good job on stains.

I'm glad to see a big chain like Walgreens taking the initiative to provide healthier products at a very affordable price. I hope they continue to add products to the Ology line.

For more info:
www.walgreens.com/ology
www.facebook.com/OlogyBrand
www.twitter.com/OlogyBrand

In accordance to the FTC Guidelines and the WOMMA Code of Ethics, I am disclosing that I received a Walgreens gift card to purchase Ology products to facilitate this review . As usual, all opinions are my own.