I was recently introduced to Essential Safe Products (ESP), a site started by a Florida mother of six who has always been dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for her family. She created ESP as a one-stop, easy and friendly resource for those looking to learn about and lead a non-toxic lifestyle in the kitchen and on-the-go. The site is great-offering a large selection of kitchenware and many other products that are free from toxic chemicals.
After spending far too much time ( I found so many things I wanted to buy!) browsing around ESP’s fantastic site there were a few selections that really stood out:
- Searching for food safe bakeware? ESP has a great selection.
- Thinking about or in the process of replacing your plastic food storage containers? They have a fabulous glass food storage containers and stainless steel food containers selection.
- Looking to replace your old, plastic cutting boards? ESP is the go-to for bamboo cutting boards.
The site is really much more than an online retail shop. They also want you to learn about the products through their Learn ESP section of their site. There’s even more information available on their Blog called “A Cup of ESP”.
Giveaway
Thanks to the kind people at ESP I was able to test out the two products that are up for Giveaway! Here’s what one lucky reader will receive:
- Lifefactory water bottles- 16 oz glass beverage bottle (retail value $19.99). I didn’t think I would like using a glass water bottle-I was concerned that it would break. The bottle is covered in a food-grade silicone sleeve that comes in an assortment of colors. I am shocked at how much I like this water bottle. It fits in my car cup holder and my water no longer has a stainless steel/metallic flavor. Most important: no BPA.
- Bambu-“Out n’ About” Bamboo Utensil Travel Set (Knife, Fork & Spoon valued at $15.50)
Made from organic bamboo, this set is perfect for travel or eating on the go. It goes in my purse and I use it instead of disposable plastic utensils.
- Leave me a comment in the blog comment section below letting me know what color Lifefactory bottle you would like to win.
- Be sure to include your name (first name and last initial are fine) and email so I can contact you if you win. Anonymous or SPAM-ish comments will be trashed.
- You must have a North American shipping address- no PO boxes.
- ONE lucky winner (drawn randomly via Random.org) will receive a Lifefactory water bottle- 16 oz glass beverage bottle (retail value $19.99) and Bambu Utensil Travel Set (retail value $15.50). The winner will be notified directly via e-mail, and then listed on this post using first name only.
- Contest closes at midnight EST, Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Winners will be announced on Thursday, November 10, 2011.
- By entering your name and any comments below you acknowledge that you have read and are agreeing to our Official Rules.
Additional Chances to Win
You can enter up to 4 time’s total. Please leave separate comments to let me know you have done any of the following:
- Follow @acupofESP on Twitter
- Follow @Groovygreenlivi on Twitter
- Subscribe to Groovy Green Livin via RSS feed or Email
- Like Groovy Green Livin on Facebook and then leave a comment here letting me know you did
- Like ESP on Facebook and then leave a comment here letting me know you did
Full Disclosure: I received a complimentary LifeFactory glass beverage bottle and Bambu Utensil Travel Set from ESP. ESP is sponsor of this site. The opinions expressed in this post are my very own.
The giveaway is now closed. The winner is Dina P.!! Congratulations and thank you to everyone who entered.
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Royal purple of course! I saw the glass bottles at the store and thought they were a great idea. However, I wasn’t so sure my 9yo could handle them. So I went with your other suggestion: Klean Kanteen. Thanks for the tip!
I like the Graphite color water bottle.
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Graphite.
Question: You turned me on to reuseit.com. How do these 2 sites compare?
Graphite. I LOVE the idea of a glass bottle, like you said, no metallic taste.
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I have the turquoise, and LOVE it. My son dropped this bottle on the concrete floor of the baseball dugout and it is still in tact. The sleeve isn’t even scuffed!
If I happen to win, I’d love the graphite, since my husband and I sort of fight over the one we have 🙂
I love RED!
I love the spring green bottle! I follow Groovy Green Livin on Facebook!
I’m in the process of trying to cut out plastics, but I seem to remember a time when we were supposed to be steering away form metals and tins too. are foil, aluminum and stainless safer than plastic? are we not worried about metals leeching into our food (truly asking here)?
You’re welcome Robin!
They have some overlap Joan and some different products. It really depends what you are looking for. Both are great sites!
If I were to win, I’d like the Spring Green bottle, with Graphite running a close second. Thanks for the chance!
I now follow @acupofESP on Twitter.
I just “liked” Groovy Green Livin on Facebook.
I follow @Groovygreenlivi on Twitter.
Blue–my fav color since I was kid, it remind me blue sky and blue sea :))
If I were to win, I’d like the spring green bottle in Royal Purple…or Raspberry! Jloeb
Spring Green – nice and bright!
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I love that water bottle. I was just going to order one… we’ll see if I win. 🙂 I like Raspberry, royal purple and spring green.
I subscribe to Groovy Green Livin.
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I’ve heard a lot of great things about the water bottle. Great idea for the travel utensils too. Thanks for the opportunity to win these items.
Raspberry
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RASPBERRY! These look great. Would love to try one!
jennifer L hopes to win!! (purple or raspberry)
I like the groovy green.
🙂
Yeah!!! I like esp on FB and following on Twitter! you KNOW I follow Groovy Green Livin’ and subscribe!!! peace out!
Peace out 🙂
My favorite is the Raspberry color.
Ooh! The pink one is groovy. Stupid question: do you remove the glass bottle from the silicone cover to wash? I’ve always wondered that.
Of course I follow you on Twitter, too.
TURQUOISE!
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Hi Sarah-I just sent the question over to the company. Here’s the response:
The Lifefactory water bottle is dishwasher safe! The sleeve is made out of food-grade safe silicon, so it is also dishwasher safe and non-toxic. The lid is made from BPA free plastic, also dishwasher safe. I stick the entire bottle with the sleeve on in my dishwasher. The cap, although it is dishwasher safe, I wash by hand—just in case! I spoke with a rep from Lifefactory about the silicon sleeves and he said that you can leave the sleeve on the bottle and put the whole bottle in the dishwasher. However, if you would like to remove the sleeve, the best way to take it off is with warm, soapy water.
OH! And if your reader wants to wash the bottle by hand, they can use bottle washers. We have an eco-friendly one on our website: http://www.liveesp.com/accessories/eco-friendly-cleaning/l755-ecofriendly-bottle-brush.asp
I would like the spring green or red
I like the blue.
Love the groovy green water bottle
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Turquoise looks good. My wife would enjoy that color.
I liked ESP on Facebook.
I liked Groovy Green Livin on Facebook.
Grey
The spring green bottle is soo pretty.
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Graphite…I’m a fan or everything grey and of this bottle!
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Like on FB….Raspberry :O)
I would choose the royal purple bottle mystik2005 at hotmail dot com
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Turquoise
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i like Royal Purple
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I’d choose Turquoise
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Awesome giveaway! I would love graphite. my email is vigil001@msn.com
Thanks, Jamie
I like Spring Green
the Graphite color
I would choose Royal Purple
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I’m a Spring Green Girl!
I love the graphite color.
I follow acupofESP on twitter.
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I like ESP on Facebook.
I would love to win the Royal Purple.
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i like the blue
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I’d like a green bottle
I have been obsessed with these lifefactory bottles – so cool. would want the purple one, but would probably end up getting the grey in case my husband wanted to use it too.
I like the light blue color
I would love the Raspberry. Thanks for the awesome giveaway 🙂
Renee
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I am following @acupofESP on Twitter
Username: missreneer 🙂
Renee
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Renee
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I like Groovy Green Livin on Facebook
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Renee
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I like ESP ~ Essential Safe Products on Facebook
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Renee
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purple!
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I like the spring green!
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Spring green is my favourite!
id love the royal purple
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I love the Royal purple!!
I like Groovy Green Livin on FB
I like ESP on FB
ive liked you on facebook for a while now….and i do! Love the spring green color!
ESP has a. great page on facebook as well and really nice products. I have liked them there as well. Love less disposables
This is just perfect! I want this so badly for my son in graphite! Thanks!
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carol y l.
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I would like to win the royal purple.
Sand
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I like the graphite one best!! 😀