Review and Giveaway from More Than Alive
Last year, I stumbled across a new company called More Than Alive. When I dug around their website, I was thoroughly impressed. Not only did they carry my favorite vitamins, they also had a large selection of other products, helpful articles, and delicious healthful recipes.
The owners, Vlad and Joy, contacted me a few months ago about possibly reviewing some of their products and you better believe I said "yes"!
I had been eyeing this Berkey water filter for some time so was thrilled to have an opportunity to try it out. After a few months of using this water filtration system, we are sold.
Not only does the Berkey do an incredible job of filtering, but it is so easy to take care of and refill. Since we only have a small family right now, the Berkey Light is perfect as it holds 2.75 gallons--we only have to refill it once every other day as opposed to multiple times per day like we had been doing with the Brita pitchers.
Best of all, for the price, this is an excellent deal--you no longer have to pay for bottled water and you don't have to worry about replacing filters! Plus, this system is much less expensive than water distillation systems or Reverse Osmosis systems:
Berkeys come in a variety of sizes, the largest of which holds up to six gallons of water so no matter your family size, there is a Berkey for you!
More Than Alive also sent me a bunch of their organic herbal teas to try out. As a tea aficionado, was I ever excited! And I have loved their teas--especially the Peppermint Leaf. I've never been much for peppermint tea, but there's something about this tea that I've become addicted to; in fact, I normally drink one to two cups of it everyday and have almost polished off the huge bag they sent me!
Once again, their tea prices are extremely reasonable--and they always give you a little extra just because they are generous like that. They just added some new flavors and, I must say, I think I'm going to have to buy some of this tea to drink the next time I'm having a "blah" day. Doesn't it just look like the perfect remedy?
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For those who are interested in placing an order, More Than Alive has graciously offered to give a 10% discount on any order placed through Saturday from my blog readers if you use coupon code k2c9w at checkout. I would heartily encourage you to check out their website--they have many, many wonderful products to choose from and their customer service is also excellent. You will not be disappointed in this company.
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And now for the giveaway... Who wants to win some delicious organic tea? Two winners will have the opportunity to choose two pounds of tea from More Than Alive. Here's how to enter to win:
The owners, Vlad and Joy, contacted me a few months ago about possibly reviewing some of their products and you better believe I said "yes"!
I had been eyeing this Berkey water filter for some time so was thrilled to have an opportunity to try it out. After a few months of using this water filtration system, we are sold.
Not only does the Berkey do an incredible job of filtering, but it is so easy to take care of and refill. Since we only have a small family right now, the Berkey Light is perfect as it holds 2.75 gallons--we only have to refill it once every other day as opposed to multiple times per day like we had been doing with the Brita pitchers.
Best of all, for the price, this is an excellent deal--you no longer have to pay for bottled water and you don't have to worry about replacing filters! Plus, this system is much less expensive than water distillation systems or Reverse Osmosis systems:
With respect to cost per gallon of water, calculated upon the cost per gallon for replacement filters and energy costs, Distillation systems and RO systems properly maintained typically cost between 35-65 cents per gallon. A Berkey system typically costs about 1.6 cents per gallon. (Read more here.)Water is so good for you, but water that contains harmful chemicals is not going to do you any good. Knowing that our water has been filtered through such a high-quality filter has brought great relief to me; I don't have to worry about nasty contaminants in our water anymore!
Berkeys come in a variety of sizes, the largest of which holds up to six gallons of water so no matter your family size, there is a Berkey for you!
More Than Alive also sent me a bunch of their organic herbal teas to try out. As a tea aficionado, was I ever excited! And I have loved their teas--especially the Peppermint Leaf. I've never been much for peppermint tea, but there's something about this tea that I've become addicted to; in fact, I normally drink one to two cups of it everyday and have almost polished off the huge bag they sent me!Once again, their tea prices are extremely reasonable--and they always give you a little extra just because they are generous like that. They just added some new flavors and, I must say, I think I'm going to have to buy some of this tea to drink the next time I'm having a "blah" day. Doesn't it just look like the perfect remedy?
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For those who are interested in placing an order, More Than Alive has graciously offered to give a 10% discount on any order placed through Saturday from my blog readers if you use coupon code k2c9w at checkout. I would heartily encourage you to check out their website--they have many, many wonderful products to choose from and their customer service is also excellent. You will not be disappointed in this company.
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And now for the giveaway... Who wants to win some delicious organic tea? Two winners will have the opportunity to choose two pounds of tea from More Than Alive. Here's how to enter to win:
::Visit More Than Alive and choose which two flavors of tea sound most tantalizing to you.
::Come back here and leave a comment with your top two tea picks (please include your name and email address or blog address so I can contact you if you win!).
:: I will randomly choose two winners on Monday and will announce them next Tuesday.
::This giveaway is only open to residents of the U.S.
posted by Crystal Paine at 5:17 PM
128 Comments:
Mmmm! Sounds great! Lemony Ginger and Citrus Mint for me!
Thanks!
tiffanyslack at gmail.com
The SOS for PMS and the Sleepy Time Tea!
The SOS sounds like a miracle. I've always struggled with that part of being a woman. Anything can help!
Thank you!
-Emily
el.stap at gmail.com
So many good ones to choose from! Thanks for sharing this with us. My favourites would be Emily's Lemony Ginger Tea, and The Blues Brew. Thanks for the great info and for the giveaway!
Blessings,
Jodie
These all look great and what a great way to start using them with a giveaway :) I choose the Children's composition and the Blues Brew. Thank you, Lisa lkanagy@excite.com
Citrus mint and blues brew. Mmm...
-Rachel
woolgypsy at gmail dot com
These sound wonderful! If I had to chose my two favorite they would be the Children's Composition and the Sweet Sleep Tea.
Sweet Sleep Tea and Sleepy Time Tea sound wonderfully soothing (and I always like to drink a cup of tea before going to bed). I would love to try these! Thanks!
dolphinplus@juno.com
Hi! Children's Blood Purifier and Peppermint- thanks for the link to this site!
-Nancy
schaeferclan at sbcglobal.net
Assuming they're all caffeine-free, I'd pick Emily's Lemony Ginger Tea and the Spring Sensations Tea. They all sound great and I love all the instructions for steeping! I love tea, but I've only ever done it in bags.
Both the Citrus Mint and the Immune Booster sound really good to me right now since I am fighting a cold.
Thank You!
Rebecca
tcahill9 at earthlink.net
immune booster for sure
kim@cagedata.com
Definitely the spiced licorice (I love anything licorice) and then it would be a toss-up between the peppermint ones you mentioned or their lemon lovers. They sound great!
stephanieshepherdATgmailDOTcom
I have totally been researching the Berkeleys. I'm glad to see your review. It's definitely on my wishlist. :)
Emily's Lemony Ginger Tea and the Citrus Mint Tea sound delicious. Thanks for hosting another giveaway!
Ana Marie Ort
www.ortfamily5.com
I would love some Spring Sensations and sweet Sleep Teas! They sound like just what I need to get through the second half of what is turning into a painful pregnancy.
Thanks Crystal!
Kristi Madrigal
Smiley2685@aol.com
I like the Blues Brew and Spring Sensations. I have just recently gotten really into hot teas and these sound really helpful and yummy!
Blues Brew and Daily Nourishment!
Thanks!
Tamara (AK)
http://waynehunt.com/happenings
Citrus mint tea & immunity booster would be my picks! Thanks!
My choices are The Blues Brew and Childrens Composition.
Thank you,
Melissa
red_olive@hotmail.com
I would choose sleepy time tea and
sleep sweet tea. chopf712@yahoo.com
SOS for PMS and The Blues Brew sound great to me!
Mrs. Jo
www.thekingsmissus.blogspot.com
I would love to try the Sweet Sleep tea and the Spring Tea! Both sound wonderful!
Mrs.Pear (at) cox.net
Oh wow, it took me 10 minutes to choose. I think the Children's Composition and the Citrus Mint are my top 2 picks (finally). Thanks for the giveaway, and for pointing out a great resource!
mamalookingup (at) gmail (dot) com
I won't enter the giveaway, I just wanted to note that a water filter makes SO much more sense than a water filter. Buying bottled water really makes very little sense - you're paying for a resource that, lucky for us, is readily available in our homes! Bottled water is usually nothing more than filtered tap water, anyway. And when you consider the environmental costs of producing and recycling all of those plastic bottles, it's hard to justify buying bottled water. (Recycling is preferable to taking up room in landfills, but it also takes resources and fossil fuels.) If you need water on the go during the day, it's easy to buy a sturdy refillable water bottle.
This wasn't something I'd thought about until recently, and it seemed so obvious afterwards. I know you care a great deal about conscientious stewardship of the environment, and you've probably already considered this, but I thought I'd mention it on this post. Hopefully it's food for thought for your readers!
Peace,
Anna in Vermont
Children's Composition and spring sensations sound lovely!
The blues brew and citus mint!
The Immune Booster and Spring Sensations Tea.
http://www.myeverydayjoys.blogspot.com/
Thanks! Tania
Citrus Mint and Lemon Lover's Teas sound very good.
Thank you!
muntean@gmail.com
The Blues Brew
Citrus Mint
Thank you!
~Hannah
hannahef at gmail dot com
They all sound wonderful.:o) I guess I would choose Lemon lovers tea and Citrus mint tea. Thank you for your site, it is such a blessing.
yb@im4christ.net
What a great give-away, Crystal! Citrus Mint and Spring Sensations sound lovely to me... Thank you!
I just found your site last week - LOVE IT! I would like to try the Blue's Brew and the Daily Nourishment. I don't know if they'd be my favorites, but they sound helpful.
Stephenie
stephjem95@gmail.com
Ooh, how fun! I love More Than Alive! I'd choose Spring Sensations and Blues Brew teas. Thanks!
annaaho@arvig.net
I would pick Spring Sensations and Citrus Mint teas! Sounds like a good time to take advantage of the discount and order SuperMom Vitamins, too.
Andrea
AndreaWheeler@hotmail.com
I can't believe you posted about the Berkley Light. My husband and I have set aside some money to invest in a water filter, and this is the one we are looking at! I was just calling around (today) to different health food stores to get their take on the filter. So...thanks for your review!
One thing that I wonder about the filter is whether it's a good filter to use in a third world country (where we are planning to go as missionaries). I'm wondering if it'll filter out all of the bacteria that can be dangerous. If anyone knows, I'd love to hear!
As far as the giveaway goes, I love the sound of the Daily Nourishment Tea and the Herbal Bath Tea!
Thanks Crystal!
Boy, it's hard to choose. I guess I'd like to try the Spiced Licorice and Immune Booster.
Seriously, they all sound fantastic. I would really like to try the SOS for PMS and the Spring Sensations - these would be my top 2! Coming in a close 3rd would be the Blues Brew! Thanks for offering this!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com
Spring Sensations & Lemon Lovers Tea
michelle
dolls123[at]gmail[dot]com
I have been looking for a good drinking water solution... just one question for you:
If you had to pay full price (well, minus the 10% discount you just mentioned!) would you still consider the Berkey to be a fabulous product/price/deal/whatever?
If you say yes, I am definitely going to beg Joshua for one!! :)
Thank you for offering this! SOS for PMS and and Peppermint Leaf would be great!
Joyce
The Blues Brew, and Spring Sensations sound great to me!! Thanks for the opportunity and information!
Tonya Blevins
doug-tonya@sbcglobal.net
Hi! I'd love to try Emily's Lemony Ginger because our family loves ginger tea already. (We just mince it and steep in hot water 10 min.--wonderful!) We're also big fans of Sleepytime Teas and would love to try theirs. Thanks!
blessyourfamily@gmail.com
I really like the idea of a water filtration system, but I would be concerned about the water storage container used with this system (as well as many other systems out there). I checked the website and it is made out of Lexan, which is a type of polycarbonate. Lately, polycarbonate has been in the news because Bisphenol A (BPA) has been found to be released from it. If you do a search on BPA or polycarbonate, you'll find quite a few articles describing the research.
(I'm not trying to put a damper on your review, I just thought you'd want to know.)
Citrus Mint and Sweet Sleep get my vote. This is a great giveaway!
Miranda
bleucowgirl AT hotmail DOT com
You always have such fun contests! Citrus Mint and Blues Brew sound good to me. Thanks!
Yum! I'd love to try citrus mint and Spring Sensations!
What a great contest! I would love to try Children's Blood Purifier and Children's Composition. Thanks! dammi_g@yahoo.com
I agree with Jodie: Emily's lemony ginger and blues brew. :-)
Thanks!
~Harmony
I'd love the Children's Composition Tea and The Blues Brew if I win.
We also have had a Berkey Light for over a year now and LOVE it!
Thank you for this giveaway. The Blues Brew and Daily Nourishment sound good for us.
Thank you,
Dana
dlsbryant@hotmail.com
I would LOVE the SOS for PMS and the Sweet Sleep tea.
Thanks so much for another great giveaway Crystal!!!
comeapart2.blogspot.com
Citrus Mint and Spring Sensations.
Thanks!
Jessica P. in CA
Tammy: I would say yes because I've price-compared a lot of different models and kinds and this one seems to be the best bang for your buck, from what I've found. My only complaint would be that the water is not cold, so you'll want to add ice to it in the summer. We keep ours on the dryer--which is right off of our kitchen so that it's very handy. The nice thing is that Kathrynne can help herself to her own water, too, since the dispenser is where she can reach it.
I remember that you're buying water in big jugs (right?) so I'd do a cost analysis and see how long it might take for it to pay for itself. From the research I've done, I also believe that water filtered through the Berkey would be superior to water you'd buy at the store.
Hope that helps!
Spring Sensations and Immune Booster sound awesome!
mrssuth at yahoo.com
My husband and I have had the Berkey Light for about three years now and we love the filters. However, within the past week or two something surfaced which concerned us. The Berkey Light is container is made of Lexan, a #7 plastic that is suspected to leach bisphenol-A, which has been linked to cancer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexan
We have prayed and felt led to upgrade to a different Berkey model - the rest of the containers are stainless steel. I didn't think this was a coincidence so I wanted to pass this info on. Not bashing the product - the filters are GREAT! Just concerned about that plastic.
Oh, and Crystal, I just wanted to mention after reading your response to someone's comment...
My daughter (two months younger than Kathrynne) was helping herself and knocked ours over on herself. Granted, ours is up high and I think she may have tipped it because the bottom chamber was almost empty (she's seen me do that), but it broke one of our filters and water went everywhere. Praise God she was okay except for a little bump. I just thought I would mention that - not meaning to scare you or necessarily say that Kathrynne shouldn't help herself. Just wanted to mention what happened to us. :)
Hi- Citrus Mint and immune Booster for me! Looks delicious! Jennifer-
seanandjenni@hotmail.com
Crystal,
I'm so glad you did this review. I have considered ordering from More Than Alive many times...now I think I will :)
The tea that looks great to me is the Lemon Lover's Tea. Mind you, they all look pretty good. I love that they have tea for kids too.
Thanks again.
Have a great day!
Stacy
1. Blues Brew
2. Citrus Mint
Thanks for a link to a great site! I may just be placing an order with them shortly.
I just placed my first order from More than Alive. I ordered super mom & super dad vitamins and a maple syrup cookbook.
I think the herbal vaccines and sweet sleep teas look interesting and good.
Angela
Towanda PA
I need the SOS for PMS tea...badly! Since my last pregnancy nearly 2 years ago, I've been having lots of "female troubles". This tea sounds GREAT!
I also think the Sweet Sleep tea would be great for my husband. He has a hard time shutting down his mind at night.
Hugs & Blessings!
Susan
simply.susan.blog(at)gmail(dot)com
What great teas! I'm really interested in the Blues Brew, Daily Nourishment, Lemony Ginger and the Children's Composition- lol, too many, I know! But I really love good herbal teas, especially one's intended for healing or maintaining good health.
Thanks for letting us know about the Berkey. We are considering looking into a new water system, and it sounds great!
Stephanie
keeperofthehome@canada.com
SOS for PMS
Spring Sensations Tea
I am on a mission to make "that" time of month easier for me and my family . This sounds great.
Spring tea just sounds like something I want to try RIGHT NOW!! LOL
What a wonderful giveaway! I LOVE tea! Sleepy Time and Spring Sensations sound the best.
Thanks,
Erin
emessing2 at hotmail dot com
Red raspberry leaf and peppermint for me! Mmmm...yummy!
Thanks a "bulk" =)
I would love to try Lemon Lover's and the Peppermint.
Have a blessed day!!
Shelly
veryblessedmom@comcast.net
Cool idea!
I'd like to try the Citrus Mint tea and Emily's Lemony Ginger tea.
www.shabbatbride.blogspot.com
Thanks!
***Crystal, were you drinking a lot of the peppermint tea when you had your milk supply problems? I was cross-checking the herbs with kellymom.com to see which ones were OK and peppermint came up as NOT OK.
I think in small amounts it probably wouldn't hurt much (especially with an older baby) but something to consider.
That said, I'd love the Daily Nourishment and the Sleepy Time tea (of which I would partake in moderation). :>) Thanks!
I'd pick the sleeptime tea and the immune booster.
Lenetta: My milk supply problems were related to how sick I was because a few days of rest and good nourishment completely fixed it. From what I've studied a 1-2 cups of Peppermint tea won't hurt one's milk supply so I don't think there was any relation there, though I did stop drinking it for a few weeks just to make sure.
I think it would have to take an awful lot of peppermint tea to affect your milk supply! i have never had any trouble and I drink quite a bit of peppermint tea mixed with red raspberry during pregnancy and after.
Lemony Ginger tea sounds good!
I had the blessing to work with Vlad and Joy on a article and ad we did in TEACH magazine and I was so impressed with their site! Everyone needs to have a visit!
Lemon Ginger and Spring Sensations for me! Yum!
Thanks, Pam
They all sound so wonderful that it is hard to pick two! However, if hard pressed, I would choose Sleepy Time and Spring Sensations!
Top two for me!...Daily Nourishment Tea and Sweet sleep tea!
Amanda
amandadblevins@gmail.com
The Blues Brew and SOS sound very helpful to me.
Kim
kimkg@sbcglobal.net
I would love to try the inflammation tea out on my hubby - he works construction AND has arthritis in his feet! And I'd pick the Sweet Sleep Tea for myself - a nice relaxing way to end the day!
I'd chose lemony ginger and citrus mint! Thanks! jehoch@gmail.com
Sounds great!
The Blues Brew
Spring Sensations
(although they all sound yummy!!)
Thanks!
I'd pick the Spiced Licorice and who couldn't use the Immune Booster tea?
I'm a huge fan of tea and really love to stock up on organic bulk tea through my co-op but these teas really sound wonderful.
Thanks Crystal!
Babsi
www.gigglepeas.blogspot.com
1. Daily Nourishment Tea
2. Sweet Sleep Tea
Thanks so much for a fun contest!
amanda.roby@gmail.com
I'd like to be considered for the SOS for PMS and Spring Sensations. Thanks for a neat giveaway. :)
I'll think about getting one of those filter systems and do some research. We're supposed to move to a third world country next year, and I've been looking at filtration systems.
-Joelle
joelled at gmail dot com
I would love the SOS for PMS(or in my case, for nursing!) and the Herbal Vaccines. They all sound great!
-Rose
stuandfriends2002@yahoo.com
The Lemon Lover's Tea and Immune booster Tea definitely.
Thank You,
Wendy
Thanks for another great giveaway! I think I'd like the Citrus Mint and the SOS for PMS the best.
Thanks again,
ayuzzi(at)hotmail(dot)com
I think I would pick Blues Brew and Sweet Sleep teas. But their water purification system is what really is drawing me in. I wish the 10% promotion was for another week or so, I would use part of our stimulus check to buy one of them! I am really impressed with their claims. We use a cistern and have been looking for a way to purify our water at a reasonable cost.
i am so excited to see this site. i love tea. i would have to say the childrens composition and the blues brew. sometimes the two go hand in hand. sick baby=blue mommy. God bless-
sarah
1003.sarah@gmail.com
Hello, Thanks for introducing a new wonderful site to me. Their teas look wonderful. I choose "Spring Sensations" and "Citrus Mint" teas.
Please enter me in your wonderful drawing. Many thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
Emily's Lemony Ginger and Citrus Mint Tea sound wonderful. Thanks for your giveaway! nana1571@juno.com
Citrus Mint and Lemon Lovers sound great to me. I love to try new teas!
Jennifer
My first two choices would be Citrus Mint and Lemon Lovers. They all sound wonderful! Thanks.
kjkmom2boys at yahoo dot com
Oh the Citrus Mint and Immune Booster sound great!
michaelswadley at yahoo com
Sleepy Time Tea and Spring Sensations sound great to me!
I love trying new teas and I especailly love medicinal ones! I'd love the Children's Composition and the Citrus Mint. Thanks!
They all look interesting, but I think I'd have to go with SOS for PMS as my first choice, and Spiced Licorice. I'm sick of taking Zantac! ;-)
Definately Citrus Mint and Immune Booster.
Great giveaway! count me in. bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com
Sounds great! The Immune Booster and Herbal Vaccines.
Hil'Lesha
LilacButterfly [at] earthlink.net
Lemon Lovers and the Steve's anti-inflammatory teas sound like great help (and yumminess) for our household. Oh, and Lemony Ginger!
Oooh! The Blues Brew and Sleepy Time Tea sound good to me! Thank you!
~Jill
craig.jill.sink at gmail.com
citrus mint and lemony ginger are the 2 that grab me the most!
I think Citrus Mint and Blues Brew sound good. I"ve never heard of this company before. It is always good to get a recommendation from a trusted source. Thanks for the contest.
Children's Blood Purifier and Daily Nourishment are my picks.
The Blues Brew
Herbal Vaccines
Thanks, Crystal!
Chelsea
michal_c1984@hotmail.com
Lemon Lover's and Steve's Inflamation Teas are my choices!
Jessica Bernhardt
jessicanicole7@aol.com
I just stumbled on your site today and so far, I've found several helpful articles. I haven't had time to read alot but I will definately bookmark it and visit often.
As far as the tea contest goes, I think I need the Immune Booster and the Daily Nourishment. =-)
Thanks!
Char at genetoons.com
Thanks for again pointing us to their website--I think I'd seen an ad for More than Alive on your sidebar awhile back and had their site favorited, but now am enjoying reviewing what new they have since I last visited.
I will choose the Spring Sensations and the Citrus Mint.
Lemony Ginger and I am very curious about the Licorice one.
I'd love to try the Children's Blood Purifier & the peppermint one you mentioned! That site is great, looks like it has tons of info. I'm going back to dig around it right now!
I love tea. The Blues Brew sounds great as well as the Citrus Mint Blend. Looks like a great website.
Yum! Great give away.
My choices would sleepy time tea, and red rooibos tea.
Lemon Lovers & Blues Brew!
Thanks,
michelle@tolsondrug.com
The Citrus Mint and the Blues Brew sound wonderful!
Thank you!
Maggie
barrettfamily97@gmail.com
The Spingtime Sensation and the Blues Brew sound good. I love herbal tea! Thanks for the great new resource.
Blessings,
Carie
carie_shinn@hotmail.com
How do you pick just two? But Lemon Lovers and the Blues Brew look fantastic!
--SarahMay
sarahmaybergren (at) yahoo.com
they all look so good! i would love to try the children's composition and blues brew. thank you!
kcjenkey@charter.net
jen in al