CaFleureBon GO Green for the Holidays 2016 Beauty and Perfume Gift Guide Part 2 + 15 All Natural Prizes

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 I am dreaming of a GREEN Christmas; high on my personal gift list are all natural, organic and botanical Holiday goodies, stop by Part 1.   Here is Part 2; there is so much more on the list…naturally.

 

Best All Natural Holiday Gifts that aren’t perfume

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Strange Invisible Perfumes may be known for their iconic hydro distilled botanical fragrances, but Perfumer Alexandra Balahoutis Botanical Bath and Body products are some of the best around; I even travel with them.  Frankincense and Coriander Body Wash  is perfect for the season and is created using frankincense from Oman. 8 oz $75 www.siperfumes.com

JoAnne Bassett

What Does 2017 Hold in Store?  Perfumer JoAnne Bassett is clairvoyant and a medium has given accurate intuitive readings for many years. Your insightful reading can be by telephone or skype. I predict there is more natural perfume in your future. 30 minutes $100 Visit her Etsy Shop here

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There are bath people and shower people; most of us are a bit of both. Anya McCoy of Anya’s Garden and President of the Natural Perfumers Guild Silk Soaps are different from the most natural soaps: rounded, smooth, sensual, they cradle in your hand and are intensely fragranced with 100% natural aromatics, enriched with natural oils and butters, and not only clean your skin but leave it smooth, silky and scented. Spice Silk is my personal favorite, a sexy gourmand spicy with orange sweetness.  Just right for the holiday season. 6 oz Bath Bar $22 www.anyasgarden.com

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Francesca Brice of Fiji Spice Queen is one of the kindest and most generous people in perfume land.  Knowing I love Ylang –Ylang, Francesca created an all-natural version of her bestselling Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil exclusively for CaFleureBon  using six exotic natural oils that will leave your skin lushly replenished, reactivated and glowing .Made in Fiji, certified Cruelty Free and Vegan. 180 ML Bottle with Pump $30 www.fijispicequeen.com

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Many readers will recognize Maggie Mahboubian’s name from FRAGments, as the perfumer for Lalun Naturals and a yearly CaFleureBon Contributor. If you have met her, the first thing you notice is her skin, poreless and perfect. Lalun Seasonal Skincare line offers a simple regimen that honors the skin’s response to  the changing of the seasons. Like plants, Maggie believes we are affected by the seasons which can lead to imbalances as our skin works hard to regulate temperature, humidity and sunlight. All Maggie’s skincare is hand crafted in small batches, wild-grown in her biodynamic garden in West Hollywood or ethically wildcrafted from pristine sources in the Hudson Valley. Wild Rose Moisturizer is the anecdote to dry, parched or lackluster skin. High in vitamins E and C, GLA essential fatty acids and naturally occurring anti-oxidants Wild Rose Moisturizer nourishe skin with precious oils of Turkish rose otto, patchouli, rose geranium and cardamom.  Use it on your hands, neck and décolleté as well. One ounce/$44 www.lalunnaturals.com

 

Best Natural Perfumes to give as Gifts

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Darryl DO of Delbia Do in New York is a nose and is responsible for many niche synthetic and natural perfumes; he just doesn’t have his name on them. His Company located in The Bronx, is one of the few boutique facilities  in the world that has passed the stringent USDA regulations and Darryl has created a number of organic perfumes. Go bespoke and let a master create a natural perfume using up to ten natural essential oils.  Choose  from Agarwood (oud), Bergamot, Clove, Cinnamon, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmin, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Orange Oil, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Rose, Ylang for a 50ml EDP www.delbiado.com $195

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Irina Adam of Phoenix Botanicals hails from New York  and creates magical  natural perfumes and oils. But it is her beautiful solid perfume compact with a  etched floral motif that made the gift list this year. Lavande Noir is a smoky sultry take on lavender, and the oakmoss gives it a vintage vibe. Carry Summer in your pocket all Winter long. Not your father’s fougere. You can Visit her Etsy Shop here. .25 oz $58

-Michelyn Camen, Editor In Chief

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It's A GREAT Idea to GO GREEN

For the complete Green Gift offerings

WORLDWIDE: House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit

WORLDWIDE: April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray

WORLDWIDE: Aftelier Organic Aged Pu-erh Tea in Tangerine

WORLDWIDE: Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil

WORLDWIDE: DSH Perfumes Three Kings mini flask

WORLDWIDE: Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume in oval case

WORLDWIDE: Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil

USA ONLY:  Leonore Greyl Paris Huile Secret de Beauté 

USA ONLY: Providence Perfume Co Three Oil Custom Blending Set

USA ONLY: Tambela Natural Perfumes Rose Geranium or Frankincense Candle

USA ONLY:  Strange Invisible Perfumes Frankincense and Coriander Body Wash

USA ONLY: Custom Organic Perfume composed by Darryl Do of Delbia Do

USA ONLY: Psychic Reading with JoAnne Bassett

USA ONLY:  Anya’s Garden Spice Silk Soap

USA ONLY: LaLun Naturals Winter Rose Moisturizer

To be eligible you must be a registered reader (pesky, sorry but if you don’t do this your comment won’t count). Please tell us why you Go Green, or why you like natural perfume and beauty products, where you live and be sure to list all the prizes you want should you win (country restrictions).   Draw ends December 20, 2016

We announce the winners only on site and on our Facebook page, so Like Cafleurebon and use our RSS option…or your dream prize will be just spilled perfume.

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42 comments

  • GrandmaGaga says:

    I ‘go green’ because it is an absolute necessity if we want to pass on a healthy earth to our children and grandchildren. I am in the US and I would appreciate any and all of the listed gifts except for the psychic reading as I have little confidence in the process. Pessimistic, perhaps but I guess I place more emphasis on my own action rather than predictions made by others. Thank you for the opportunity and the wide variety of gift suggestions!

  • kate21 says:

    I just read this post, and am commenting just to also add that the Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil sounds amazing!

    I like to see how other cultures go green, they have such incredible innovations. It’s so interesting to see other points of view, other ideas. I myself like to ‘go green’ in several ways, the usual ones and trying to only buy from ‘green’ companies. It definitely feels more personal and makes the purchases feel more meaningful and special if you go to the trouble to search out incredible stuff.

    I would love the House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit, the candle or the April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray, or even the DSH Perfumes Three Kings mini Flask. I’m in the USA.

  • ringthing says:

    What a fabulous group of gifts, especially for myself! I especially like natural products for my skin which is very dry and reactive; all natural skin care is generally higher quality and more soothing. To my list from yesterday, I add SIP Frankincense and Coriander body wash, Anya’s Garden Spice Silk soap (yum) and LaLun Naturals Winter Rose Moisturizer. Thanks to all the contributors for your generosity and as always thanks, CaFleurebon, for bringing these products to light, I wouldn’t find them otherwise. I’m in the US.

  • Perry says:

    I go green because the earth is the only place we have and I am frightened that we are depleting our planet of its oceans and wildernesses
    I would love to win the wild rose moisturizer the bespoke perfume and the body wash
    Thanks
    Perry in the US

  • girasole638 says:

    I’ve been getting into natural skin and body care in a big way recently because I’ve discovered that I have pretty sensitive skin (especially in the winter) and natural products tend to be kinder and gentler. There are SO many things on the list I would love (like, all of them!), but I was particularly drawn to
    Leonore Greyl Paris Huile Secret de Beauté (I have huge static issues!)
    Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume
    Custom Organic Perfume composed by Darryl Do of Delbia Do
    LaLun Naturals Winter Rose Moisturizer
    DSH Perfumes Three Kings mini flask
    Tambela Natural Perfumes Rose Geranium Candle
    Anya’s Garden Spice Silk Soap
    Thanks for your commitment to natural products! (I’m in the US)

  • Francesca Brice says:

    Totally thrilled to be part of this wonderful Green showcase and to have the opportunity to do something beautiful for Michelyn who was the inspiration behind the name “Fiji Spice Queen’- True! We are also certified Cruelty Free and are Fiji’s first Skincare Company to be so- Good Luck, so many wonderful choices and we look forward to some lucky person becoming part of the Fiji Spice Queen world of skincare 🙂

  • taffyj says:

    I adore natural products because they adore me. I have fewer allergy issues; plus the products smell so wonderful. Plus I admire companies that are cruelty free.

    These are all wonderful choices; I would love to try:

    Strange Invisible Perfumes Frankincense and Coriander Body Wash
    LaLun Naturals Winter Rose Moisturizer
    Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil
    Anya’s Garden Spice Silk soap
    DSH Perfumes Three Kings mini flask

    (I did not include the House of Matriarch high perfumery discovery kit because I already own the kit. This is a fabulous prize.)

    I am in the U.S. Thank you for your generosity!

  • fazalcheema says:

    I also go green because I am not responsible for myself only but also the communities and the planet earth I am part of. If my actions affect others, I have an obligation to be more responsible. Being green is my acknowledgement of the fact that we are standing at a critical stage where our actions have not only endangered the future of our own species but also other species on the planet. I go green in the hope that my actions my also affect others to be more responsible. My choices will be:

    House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit

    Providence Perfume Co Three Oil Custom Blending Set

    I am in the US.

  • Laurentiu says:

    So far I have tried natural fragrances only from April Aromatics and I like them because through them I feel the connection Tanja tries to make with Mother Earth. Her creations are linked to meditation, yoga and what’s better than trying to be at peace with yourself and with the Earth if not a perfume inspires by these two techniques of discovering one self?

    If I were to win, my prize would be, of course, Tanja’s Indian Forest Spray, for I love one of the other from the sprayer series: Lavander Mist.

    I live in Eu.

    Thanks!

  • Timea says:

    Wonderful review! I had always prefer the natural perfumes and products, because those are better for the skin and the health. And because those are so special in a very good way. I go green, because the nature is so perfect. If I would be one of the lucky winners, my choices are:
    – House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit
    – April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray
    – Aftelier Organic Aged Pu-erh Tea in Tangerine
    – Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil
    – DSH Perfumes Three Kings mini flask
    – Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume in oval case
    – Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil
    Thank you very much for the draw. I live in Europe.

  • Ingrid says:

    Love natural products so this is terrific
    So much time went Into the gift guide with these selections
    I would love to win sip body wash house of matriarch coffret
    Three kings dshperfumes Phoenix botanicals lavande noir
    Thanks so much from Canada

  • Iphigenia says:

    I love natural perfumes and skin products, because they are better for the skin due to their natural substances that have therapeutic qualities.
    I go green, because it’s the least I can do to pay my respect to mother nature and to all it’s offerings.
    If by chance I happen to be one of the very lucky winners, I would love to have any of the following:
    – House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit
    – April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray
    – DSH Perfumes Three Kings mini flask
    – Aftelier Organic Aged Pu-erh Tea in Tangerine
    – Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil
    – Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume in oval case
    Thank you very much for the draw.
    I am a registered reader living in EU.

  • Ellen M says:

    I go green by recycling and by using many organic products. We camp and hike as much as possible. If I was lucky enough to win, I’d love The House of Matriarch discovery kit, April Aromatics Indian forest spray, DSH Three Kings, Phoenix Botanical Lavande Noir Solid perfume. Thanks so much for the chance. I live in the USA.

  • Steve A says:

    If I were to do anything green it would be for the betterment of my health.
    1-House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit
    2-Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume in oval case
    3-DSH Perfumes Three Kings mini flask
    USA

  • Hikmat Sher Afridi says:

    The goal of Go Green is “reduce, reuse, recycle.”
    If I would be as lucky to win, my choices are:
    1) DSH Perfumes Three Kings mini flask
    2) Aftelier Organic Aged Pu-erh Tea in Tangerine
    3) April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray
    Thanks for the draw.
    Peshawar, Pakistan

  • Toblerone says:

    I try to go green because I am genuinely worried about nature being more and more destroyed by what we all (or at least most of us) do. Too much buying, too much waste, we consume and consume enormous amount of things and this is not making us any happpier or making the world any better place. This year I decided not to buy so many Christmas presents and do some of them myself from reusable or recycled materials (knitting, sewing, baking, etc.) or at least I try not to buy so many things that are to be thrown away so quickly.

    I love your choice of gifts! Let’s go green together 🙂 I would choose:
    1. Aftelier Organic Aged Pu-erh Tea in Tangerine
    2. DSH Three Kings dram flask
    3. Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume in oval case
    4. House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit
    5. April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray

    Thanks! I live in Europe.

  • aire says:

    As I get older, I am learning to appreciate natural products more and more. They are better for me and for our planet.
    My choices wuold be:
    -House of Matriarch discovery kit
    -Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir solid perfume
    -April Aromatics Indian forest spray

    I live in the EU. Thank you for so nice and so green draw.

  • Cynthia says:

    I think green face and hair care are great. Wish I’d started it a lot earlier. Perfumes, I still love both, but green products often impart a feeling of well being that I don’t get from synthetics. My choices would be
    _House of Matriach Discovery Kit
    –Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir
    _- Joanne Bassett reading

    Thank you and I live in the USA

  • psebi101 says:

    It might be a cliché, but I usually go green to try to preserve the planet as I can. I live in Europe so my choice, if I’ll win, is House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit. Thanks!

  • Mujo says:

    I go green mainly because it makes me feel better! I’d be happy with each of the worldwide gifts. I live in EU. Thanks for this wonderful draw

  • mozaik says:

    My skin and my nose love all natural products. Some of the synthetic ones are also among my favorites, like Iso E Super, but nothing compares to raw smelling, natural herbs, woods and oils.
    I go green because I love green color and I hope we will manage to preserve everything that’s green on Earth.

    What I would like to win:
    – Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume in oval case
    – House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit
    – April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray

    Thank you for the draw. EU.

  • echinacea says:

    I try to be as green as possible – I feel we owe it to our planet which gives us so many wonderful things. I would be happy to win any of the prizes. I live in Europe, thanks!

  • Patty P. says:

    I like to go green when using cleaning products so as not to breathe in nasty things. I’d like to win one of these: House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit or the DSH Three Kings dram flask. 🙂 usa

  • Filip__ says:

    I’ve worked for a long time as an environment protection inspector and I know all too well how important it is to “go green” and protect our natural resources, so I strongly support the initiative.

    I’d like to win Aprol Aromatics Indian Forest spray, Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume, DSH Three Kings or House of Matriarch discovery kit. I live in the EU.

  • MariaA says:

    It’s very important to focus on the “Green” aspect of everything really from food, energy, cleaning products and of course sustainability and preservation of our natural resources. I try my best to incorporate as much as I can in my daily lifestyle, consume less and smart!
    I’d love to win any of the below:
    House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit
    April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray
    Aftelier Organic Aged Pu-erh Tea in Tangerine
    Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil
    DSH Perfumes Three Kings mini flask
    Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume in oval case
    Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil

    I am in the UK
    Happy Holidays!

  • cinnamon tree says:

    I started using natural cosmetics while desperately trying to protect my skin from endless allergies. After that, I became more and more interested in green ways of living and now I am much happier with my choices. Reusing and recycling save me a lot of money, too.

    I would like to win:
    House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit
    Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume in oval case
    April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray
    Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil

    Thank you for so nice draw. I live in Europe.

  • sillage8 says:

    While not a purist, I do try to go green whenever possible as a general ethic. I find it easiest to accomplish in face and hair oils, like rose hip and kukui nut. Lately persistent allergies have me taking natural botanicals more seriously than ever.

    I’m in the USA and my preferences are for:

    -Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil
    -Leonore Greyl Paris Huile Secret de Beauté
    -Providence Perfume Co Three Oil Custom Blending Set
    -Strange Invisible Perfumes Frankincense and Coriander Body Wash
    -Anya’s Garden Spice Silk Soap
    -LaLun Naturals Winter Rose Moisturizer

    Thanks for the generous drawing!

  • openmind says:

    I know it is important to go green for the planet and preserving natural resources, but first thing that comes to mind when I think of using natural perfumes and oils is that I love their smell and the way I feel using them! I’d choose Lavande Noir solid perfume, House of Matriarch Discovery Kit or April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray. Thank you for the draw. I live in EU.

  • Lubulla says:

    I am a member of the environmental NGO. We cares about untouched natural sites in our town and we are also involved in local water conservation and management policy. It is very important in our overpopulated Europe. I would choose House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit or Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume. Thanks.

  • Francesca Brice says:

    I had to enter! House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit + April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray + DSH Perfumes Three Kings mini flask are all so beckoning 🙂 Going green is a necessity but I choose it willingly. Our planet is such a precious place and so many of its wildlife are threatened by human greed I can’t stand by and see this happen. To make my existence more justifiable I choose not to eat a living creature ( eating meat makes your carbon footprint soar!) I recycle religiously and try my best to make as many decisions as possible based on sustainability. In my work we try to educate people about this.It can feel overwhelming when faced with some of the practises we see happening in the world but I still believe every positive action is a step forward.I am in NZ

  • doveskylark says:

    I think when we go green we live simply and we reject most forms of consumption and materialism. We realize that so many unnecessary things are leading to the destruction of the earth. Going green helps to maintain the earth.
    If I were to win, I’d like to be considered for:
    –House of Matriarch discovery kit
    –Fiji Spice Queen body/ hair oil
    –Anya’s Garden Spice Silk Soap
    –Strange Invisible Frankincense and Coriander body wash
    I live in the USA.

  • hugogrotius says:

    I go green because I am conscious about our impact on Earth. There is a beautiful ancient greek proverb, which says that a society grows great, when old wise men plant trees, whose shade they know the will never sit it . I found it very touching and moving, because it show a concern for generations to come. I love natural perfumes, because they make me be connected: to the divine, to nature, to myself.
    I chose House of Matriarch samples kit. I live in the EU.

  • Laurels says:

    I like natural perfume and beauty products because they’re usually better for both the earth and my skin. I’d love to win any of these prizes, but especially a Custom Organic Perfume composed by Darryl Do of Delbia Do, Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume, or Lalun Naturals Winter Rose Moisturizer. I’m in the US. Thanks, and have a lovely Green Christmas!

  • Precious says:

    I go green because I prefer natural non chemical perfumes
    I would like to win the House of Matriarch perfumes or lavande noir Phoenix

  • Andy says:

    I only eat food that is grown or made without additives or hormones I also follow the Rs reduce reuse recycle Great post My choices would be the frankincense candle house of matriarch perfume the aftelierperfume tea leonore greyl and Dsh three kings

  • Laura says:

    I go green for my health, and truly, natural fragrances seem to agree with my skin chemistry best. I’ve smelled (and purchased) many wonderful synthetics, but they never smell as wonderful on my skin as they do in the bottle. Natural scent develops in a way that I prefer. And I really enjoy purchasing oils and learning about scent through making my own blends too! I recently started making my own hydrosols as well 🙂 I also appreciate that many natural perfumers care about preserving the natural environment and using sustainable (and ethically sourced) materials.

    I live in the US, and I’d love to win:

    Providence Perfume Co Three Oil Custom Blending Set
    House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit
    Strange Invisible Perfumes Frankincense and Coriander Body Wash

    Thank you for such a generous giveaway, and for highlighting the world of green beauty.

  • Hootlia says:

    I go green because I believe everyone has to do their part to slow down climate change and to protect the environment. I live in Canada and would love to win any of these:

    WORLDWIDE: House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit
    WORLDWIDE: Aftelier Organic Aged Pu-erh Tea in Tangerine
    WORLDWIDE: Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil
    WORLDWIDE: DSH Perfumes Three Kings mini flask
    WORLDWIDE: Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume in oval case

  • teresa310 says:

    I go green to stay healthier and the same applies to the planet: I would love it to be healthy, beautiful and green.
    Besides, I love natural-smelling products.

    Thank you for the draw! If I win, I would like to get:

    House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit
    Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume in oval case
    April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray
    Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil
    Aftelier Organic Aged Pu-erh Tea in Tangerine

    (EU)

  • laureneboucher says:

    Hi – I use natural body products because my skin has issues with the non-natural kinds. Plus generally speaking I enjoy natural fragrances.

    You have quite the list for this giveaway! Here are some that looked interesting to me:
    House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit
    LaLun Naturals Winter Rose Moisturizer
    Strange Invisible Perfumes Frankincense and Coriander Body Wash
    April Aromatics Indian Forest Spray
    Custom Organic Perfume composed by Darryl Do of Delbia Do

    I am in the US. Thanks for the draw!

  • hofken says:

    I like natural perfume and beauty products because they’re not only better for me but for the planet. I live in the US and would love to win:
    House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit
    Providence Perfume Co Three Oil Custom Blending Set
    Tambela Natural Perfumes Frankincense Candle
    Phoenix Botanicals Lavande Noir Solid Perfume in oval case

  • rodelinda says:

    Wow, there are some great offerings this year! Thank you for your generosity. I like using natural products when I can because I enjoy recognizing the name of various ingredients versus a list of chemicals produced in a lab. I’m in the US and would be thrilled with any of the prizes, but my special picks would be the Strange Invisible Perfumes Frankincense and Coriander Body Wash, the House of Matriarch High Perfumery Discovery Kit, Fiji Spice Queen Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Body And Hair Oil, Tambela Natural Perfumes Frankincense Candle, Custom Organic Perfume composed by Darryl Do of Delbia Do, or a Psychic Reading with JoAnne Bassett, because c’mon, how fun does that sound?!?! Happy holidays to all.

  • Greg Sh says:

    I grew up in a green household, so going green is natural for me. I love nature and the environment and it doesn’t take much effort to go green. I’m in Canada and I’d love to win any of the worldwide gifts. Thanks!