The Modest Mom: Charlie's Soap Review and Giveaway!

Monday, January 31, 2011

Charlie's Soap Review and Giveaway!

I never knew that laundry soap would get me excited! After all, it just cleans dirty clothes. You would get excited also if you had struggled for quite a while to get your cloth diapers clean, only to find out that you just needed to switch laundry soaps!

Charlie's Soaps sent me some sample laundry powder to try, and let me tell you, this stuff is great! It has worked so well to clean my cloth diapers that I have reserved it just for that. I did try it on one heavily soiled load of clothes, and they came out perfect! So what is so wonderful about this laundry powder?

This laundry soap is biodegradable, hypo-allergenic, and phosphate free. You only have to use one tablespoon for a full load. It is super concentrated, yet chemical free making it perfect for babies and those with allergies. The laundry soap is made with a coconut-based detergents and green-river baking soda.

This powder can be put in a HE washer machine. I have a front loading machine and it worked great.

You can purchase the laundry soap for as little as .13 cents a load if you buy a big bucket. If you need to purchase a smaller size container it breaks down to .20 cents a load.

Besides selling the laundry powder, they also offer a liquid laundry soap, and an all purpose spray.

If you are struggling with your laundry not coming clean, or your cloth diapers smelling even after you wash them countless times, I would suggest trying some of this detergent!

Win It!

Charlie's Soap is giving away to one reader a 17 oz bottle of all purpose spray, an 80 load bag of laundry powder, and a grocery tote bag! To enter, go to the website and leave a comment about something you learned concerning a product they sell.

EXTRA ENTRIES!

You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do. Please leave a way to contact you if you win. If you currently follow in one of these ways, that still counts as an extra entry, even if you did it a while ago. Just make sure you are still following in that way (i.e via email, facebook, etc.).

1. Follow Charlie's Soap on facebook!

2. Subscribe to our blog via email.

3. Follow us on our blog using Google Friend connect!

4. Follow us on Facebook and leave a comment letting us know.

5. Share about this giveaway on your Facebook page, and leave a comment with the link.-earn 2 entries!

6. Follow us on Twitter and tweet using this link: http://clicktotweet.com/51dUb

7. Blog about this giveaway and leave the link.-2 extra entries (leave two comments saying you did this).

8. Place my blog button on your blog, leave a comment with the link and earn TWO extra entries for doing so!

This giveaway will end Monday, February 14th at midnight, and a winner will be posted the following morning. We will notify the winner and they will have 36 hours to respond! Open to US Only.

This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were used. The opinions are solely my own. Thank you to Charlie's Soap who supplied the product for the review and giveaway.

Labels: Giveaways, Reviews

143 Comments:

At January 31, 2011 at 11:13 PM , Katie said...: It leaves no residue on clothes, like most laundry detergents do.

katietamblingson@yahoo.com
At February 1, 2011 at 2:23 AM , Barefooted Mama said...: it removes most set in stains even tar... how cool!
At February 1, 2011 at 2:24 AM , Barefooted Mama said...: i follow you via the google thing-y!
At February 1, 2011 at 7:44 AM , JStacie said...: I don't think I knew they had an all purpose cleaner before. I have used their soap before and would like to try it again.
At February 1, 2011 at 7:57 AM , Klasse Woods Natural Farm said...: I would like to try Charlie's Soap-- maybe with this win??
I did not know it was coconut-based detergents.

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At February 1, 2011 at 7:59 AM , Klasse Woods Natural Farm said...: Following Charlie's on FB

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At February 1, 2011 at 8:00 AM , Klasse Woods Natural Farm said...: Subscribed to your blog.

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At February 1, 2011 at 8:28 AM , Ben and April said...: I did not realize they had an all purpose cleaner that removes stains as well! I love their laundry soap!!

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At February 1, 2011 at 8:28 AM , Ben and April said...: I follow Charlie's on FB : )

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At February 1, 2011 at 8:29 AM , Ben and April said...: I follow you on FB : )

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At February 1, 2011 at 8:29 AM , Ben and April said...: I subscribe to your blog : )

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At February 1, 2011 at 8:49 AM , greg&sarina said...: i learned that you have to clean out your machine before using charlie's soap
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At February 1, 2011 at 9:32 AM , A Restful Place said...: I learned that it doesn't cover up things like other detergents.
At February 1, 2011 at 9:32 AM , A Restful Place said...: I follow you via GFC.
At February 1, 2011 at 9:35 AM , A Restful Place said...: I added your button to my blog: http://arestful-place.blogspot.com/ Thanks so much!
At February 1, 2011 at 10:30 AM , delaney's mom said...: left comment on their website
At February 1, 2011 at 10:46 AM , Anonymous said...: it's coconut-based! like i love!
At February 1, 2011 at 10:47 AM , Anonymous said...: 1 button on blog
At February 1, 2011 at 10:47 AM , Anonymous said...: 2 button on blog
At February 1, 2011 at 10:48 AM , Anonymous said...: gfc friend
At February 1, 2011 at 10:48 AM , Anonymous said...: email subber
At February 1, 2011 at 10:49 AM , Anonymous said...: fb follower
At February 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM , Anonymous said...: 1 blogged http://agodlyhomemaker.blogspot.com/2011/02/charlies-soap-giveaway.html
At February 1, 2011 at 10:53 AM , Anonymous said...: 2 blogged http://agodlyhomemaker.blogspot.com/2011/02/charlies-soap-giveaway.html
At February 1, 2011 at 10:55 AM , Anonymous said...: 2 shared on fb http://www.facebook.com/agodlyhomemaker
At February 1, 2011 at 11:26 AM , Darcy Carmichael said...: I never knew you should wash the residue out of a machine! I have been thinking about trying Charlie's soap and if I win, it will be a great opportunity!
At February 1, 2011 at 11:27 AM , Darcy Carmichael said...: I subscribe via email!
At February 1, 2011 at 11:27 AM , Darcy Carmichael said...: I follow on FB!
At February 1, 2011 at 11:30 AM , Klasse Woods Natural Farm said...: Followed & tweeted this on Twitter.

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At February 1, 2011 at 11:32 AM , Klasse Woods Natural Farm said...: Follow you on FB.

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At February 1, 2011 at 11:35 AM , Jen said...: I learned that their soap is 97% biodegraded in 28 days
At February 1, 2011 at 11:36 AM , Jen said...: I follow via GFC
At February 1, 2011 at 11:36 AM , Jen said...: I subscribe via email.
At February 1, 2011 at 11:41 AM , Anonymous said...: Would love to win this! Our laundry could use the help - if it really does 1/2 of what it claims our laundry would smell a lot better. Even hanging it on the line does not seem to help as sometimes some of our clothes just stink.

threeoaks at juno dot com
At February 1, 2011 at 11:42 AM , Anonymous said...: I also subscribe to your e-mail updates.

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At February 1, 2011 at 11:42 AM , Kat said...: I subscribe to your blog via email
At February 1, 2011 at 11:43 AM , Kat said...: I learned that you can use the soap to clean animals and their cages as well!
At February 1, 2011 at 11:45 AM , The Tack Family said...: that's awesome that it takes only a tablespoon for a whole load! :)
At February 1, 2011 at 11:46 AM , Anonymous said...: I get your blog via email :)

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At February 1, 2011 at 11:47 AM , Anonymous said...: I follow you on facebook!

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At February 1, 2011 at 11:47 AM , Anonymous said...: I added charlie's soap on facebook!

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At February 1, 2011 at 11:51 AM , Glenda A. said...: I use this soap because it is recommended for natural fibers. After that I ordered the liquid for our home wash. It really does get residues out of your washer with the first load of rags (recommended). Excellent product. Love it!
There are additional instructions on Charlie's site for how to use it in areas that have super hard water like we do.
At February 1, 2011 at 11:52 AM , Anonymous said...: Following Charlie's!
At February 1, 2011 at 11:54 AM , Brandi said...: Been wanting to try this.
At February 1, 2011 at 11:54 AM , Anonymous said...: Following MM!
At February 1, 2011 at 11:55 AM , Brandi said...: I subscribe to the blog.
At February 1, 2011 at 11:56 AM , Anonymous said...: I have wanted to try this for some time now! Thank you for the offer!
At February 1, 2011 at 11:56 AM , Karen F said...: I learned that 2.64 lbs. bag of laundry powder can do up to 80 full wash loads
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At February 1, 2011 at 11:58 AM , Karen F said...: I Follow Charlie's Soap on facebook!
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At February 1, 2011 at 11:58 AM , Karen F said...: I subscribe via email
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At February 1, 2011 at 11:59 AM , Karen F said...: I follow you on facebook
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At February 1, 2011 at 12:01 PM , Karen F said...: Shared on FB #1
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At February 1, 2011 at 12:01 PM , Karen F said...: Shared on FB #2
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At February 1, 2011 at 12:38 PM , Lisa Suit said...: I learned that washing children's pajamas in their soap helps retain the fire retardant properties, which is amazing!
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At February 1, 2011 at 12:39 PM , Lisa Suit said...: I like Charlie's Soap on Facebook
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At February 1, 2011 at 12:39 PM , Lisa Suit said...: I already subscribe to your blog via e-mail :)
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At February 1, 2011 at 12:40 PM , Lisa Suit said...: I already like you on Facebook, as well :)
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At February 1, 2011 at 12:41 PM , Lisa Suit said...: I shared the giveaway on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1152826442
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At February 1, 2011 at 12:41 PM , Lisa Suit said...: I follow you on Twitter (lisa_suit) and also shared the giveaway on there!
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At February 1, 2011 at 1:06 PM , Sharri said...: First, I didn't know that they also had a liquid laundry product...AND that it removes odors--w/no perfumes! :)
At February 1, 2011 at 1:07 PM , Sharri said...: I am following CS on fb!
At February 1, 2011 at 1:08 PM , Sharri said...: I am subscribed to MM via email
At February 1, 2011 at 1:09 PM , Sharri said...: I am following MM on fb
At February 1, 2011 at 1:11 PM , Sharri said...: I posted the giveaway on fb
http://www.facebook.com/search.php?q=charlie%27s+soap&init=quick&tas=search_preload#!/profile.php?id=1396976537
At February 1, 2011 at 2:06 PM , Hannah said...: It will clean carpets well! I have heard good things about this as a cloth diaper detergent and would love to win.
At February 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM , Klasse Woods Natural Farm said...: #1 - Shared on FB.

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At February 1, 2011 at 3:55 PM , Klasse Woods Natural Farm said...: #2 - Shared on FB.

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At February 1, 2011 at 4:00 PM , Klasse Woods Natural Farm said...: #1 - I've got your button on my blog.

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At February 1, 2011 at 4:01 PM , Klasse Woods Natural Farm said...: #2 - I've got your button on my blog.

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At February 1, 2011 at 4:06 PM , Debbie S. said...: I subscribe to your blog via email
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At February 1, 2011 at 7:19 PM , JaideyBug said...: I like that their all-purpose cleaner is safe for the environment by being biodegradable and non-toxic.
yay!
jacy468 at aim dot com
At February 1, 2011 at 7:21 PM , Anonymous said...: I have used Charlie's soap in the past and it is great. It does what they claim and the all-purpose cleaner really does get out tough stains. I like that it is coconut-based product. Great product and giveaway.

Nancy M. at fletcher6@dishmail.net
At February 1, 2011 at 9:36 PM , MegC said...: The liquid soap removes entrapped odors from microfiber athletic wear.
At February 1, 2011 at 9:37 PM , MegC said...: Following Charlie's Soap on FB.
At February 1, 2011 at 10:30 PM , Abbi said...: This biogrades so fast it is safe to use even in small lakes and streams. That is cool for our rustic camping.
At February 1, 2011 at 10:35 PM , Abby Falk said...: I didn't know it could clean carpets! We love their laundry detergent
At February 1, 2011 at 10:36 PM , Abby Falk said...: I'm subscribed to your blog :-)
At February 2, 2011 at 9:36 AM , A Restful Place said...: For second entry

I added your button to my blog: http://arestful-place.blogspot.com/ Thanks so much!

~Tabitha
At February 2, 2011 at 10:39 AM , Emma said...: I love their soap -- it's great for cleaning my daughter's cloth diapers. I love that it's safe to use on anything I need to wash! =) Thanks!
At February 2, 2011 at 12:45 PM , jdjmcc said...: I learned you can use the Charlie's Soap All Purpose Cleaner to spot clean carpets and clean your pets!
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At February 2, 2011 at 12:46 PM , jdjmcc said...: I subscribe via email to your blog!
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At February 2, 2011 at 5:31 PM , kmogilevski said...: Visited website, learned that it is necessary to clean out the machine to get rid of additives
kmogilevski at gmail dot com
At February 2, 2011 at 5:31 PM , kmogilevski said...: Like Charlie on Facebook (katie schneider)
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At February 2, 2011 at 5:32 PM , kmogilevski said...: Shared giveaway on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=179434665427508&id=100001060104795) - 1
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At February 2, 2011 at 5:32 PM , kmogilevski said...: Shared giveaway on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=179434665427508&id=100001060104795) - 2
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At February 2, 2011 at 5:32 PM , kmogilevski said...: Follow you on Twitter (kmogilevski) and tweeted (http://twitter.com/#!/kmogilevski/status/32943855057764352)
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At February 2, 2011 at 8:01 PM , Sharon said...: I love the no perfumes; learned that it can be used in FDA approved meat-packing plants and that they are listed on the BBB list. Neat!
At February 2, 2011 at 8:12 PM , badhabetz said...: I learned that it only takes 1 TABLESPOON per large washload!
At February 2, 2011 at 8:12 PM , badhabetz said...: I am a facebook fan!
At February 2, 2011 at 8:13 PM , badhabetz said...: I am now a charlies soap fan on facebook.
At February 2, 2011 at 8:15 PM , itsme said...: the liquid detergent says it will release trapped oders in workout wear
At February 2, 2011 at 8:16 PM , itsme said...: charlie soap facebook like
At February 2, 2011 at 8:16 PM , itsme said...: subscriber
At February 2, 2011 at 8:18 PM , itsme said...: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=107778455965285&id=1127787789 facebooked it
At February 2, 2011 at 8:19 PM , itsme said...: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=107778455965285&id=1127787789 facebooked it 2
At February 2, 2011 at 8:21 PM , itsme said...: http://twitter.com/#!/cneiding/status/32986843020529664 tweet
At February 2, 2011 at 11:06 PM , Mindy said...: This product will not burn. I found that funny, don't ask me why. lol!
At February 3, 2011 at 4:00 PM , Gabe said...: I did not realize they had a liquid version.
At February 3, 2011 at 6:21 PM , Craig and Bethany said...: I didn't know you have to clean out your machine to use Charlie's Soap!
At February 3, 2011 at 6:38 PM , Anonymous said...: I LOVE Charlies soap!! It has done wonders on our cloth diapers and all our other washables. I can only get it online which is sad, but I would love to win some. I have never tried any of their other products, but I bet their all purpose cleaner would work great. I am glad to now see that you can get a package deal (3 pack) of the powder for cheaper than paying per one bag/jar from an Amazon shop.
At February 4, 2011 at 5:57 AM , Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage said...: I didn't know regular detergent was designed to leave a residue.
At February 4, 2011 at 9:50 AM , Frugal Tumbleweed Acres said...: The All Purpose cleaner is non-toxic and completely biodegradable.
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At February 4, 2011 at 9:51 AM , Frugal Tumbleweed Acres said...: I'm an email subscriber to the modest mom blog.
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At February 4, 2011 at 11:56 AM , Anonymous said...: My husband and kids are very sensative. I would love to try this soap. I didn't know it came in liquid. that is great! I subscribe to your blog emails. Please enter me in the giveaway!

Michelle
mjordan87@hotmail.com
At February 4, 2011 at 11:58 AM , Anonymous said...: I would love to try this laundry soap and the purpose spray. I follow you on facebook. Please enter me in the giveaway!

mjordan87@hotmail.com
At February 4, 2011 at 7:02 PM , Nancy said...: I learned that Charlie's Soap keeps my child's pjs flam resistant, unlike the brand I use now.
At February 4, 2011 at 7:03 PM , Nancy said...: I like Charlie's Soap on Facebook.
At February 4, 2011 at 7:04 PM , Nancy said...: Subscribed to your blog
At February 4, 2011 at 7:04 PM , Nancy said...: Follow you on facebook
At February 4, 2011 at 7:05 PM , Nancy said...: Follow you on Google Friend Connect
At February 4, 2011 at 7:06 PM , Nancy said...: Follow you on twitter, posted link.
At February 5, 2011 at 11:02 AM , Kat said...: I never knew typical laundry detergents left so much gunk inside your washing machine. The concept of washing the washing machine to get rid of these perfumes was foreign to me
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At February 5, 2011 at 11:03 AM , Kat said...: I follow charlie's soaps on face book
At February 5, 2011 at 11:03 AM , Kat said...: I subscribe to your blog via GFC
At February 5, 2011 at 5:39 PM , Laurel said...: I read that I could use the soap in a carpet cleaner.

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At February 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM , Laurel said...: I follow you on FB
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At February 5, 2011 at 5:41 PM , Laurel said...: I follow your blog through Google
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At February 6, 2011 at 4:45 PM , Miss Sarah said...: I learned that it works on everything - even cloth diapers! :)

Thanks for the giveaway!
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At February 6, 2011 at 4:46 PM , Miss Sarah said...: I follow on GFC.

misterjimmy at sbcglobal dot net
At February 7, 2011 at 8:05 AM , Nathan Marr said...: I learned that you just need 1 TBL soup per load
At February 7, 2011 at 8:06 AM , Nathan Marr said...: Following Charlies on FB
At February 7, 2011 at 8:07 AM , Nathan Marr said...: Google Friend
At February 7, 2011 at 8:07 AM , Nathan Marr said...: Facebook
At February 7, 2011 at 8:07 AM , Nathan Marr said...: Twitter
At February 7, 2011 at 8:07 AM , Nathan Marr said...: button
At February 7, 2011 at 8:09 AM , Nathan Marr said...: Blog
At February 7, 2011 at 8:09 AM , Nathan Marr said...: Blog
At February 8, 2011 at 10:19 AM , Anonymous said...: It is so high-test that you can dilute it with water, which means this soap will be around for a long time. Good thing, because our cloth diapers need to be washed daily.

Thanks,
D
dbyrne1[at]gmail[dot]com
At February 8, 2011 at 1:27 PM , Anonymous said...: Charlie's Soap degraded over 97% in soil in 28 days and is certified safe for use in small lakes and streams.

bonnie
cookiebonster at mac.com
At February 8, 2011 at 8:00 PM , Anonymous said...: I have been wanting to try this soap.. I didn't realize it was made from coconuts.
At February 8, 2011 at 10:35 PM , Liesl said...: I have been wanting to try this for cloth diapering...have heard such great things about it!

I did not know, however, that it was coconut-based. How cool!

Liesl :)

liesllynn (at) hotmail (dot) com
At February 8, 2011 at 10:42 PM , Anonymous said...: I learned that I can buy their products at Amazing Grains in North Dakota.
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At February 8, 2011 at 11:17 PM , Anonymous said...: I learned that Charlie's soap will clean the gunk from my washing machine! Woo HOO!!
Blessings,
~Mrs. R
At February 8, 2011 at 11:19 PM , Anonymous said...: I'm following Charlie's soap on facebook!
Blessings,
~Mrs. R

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At February 11, 2011 at 8:43 PM , Nancy said...: http://www.facebook.com/NancyMcCulloughTheodosiou/posts/188662164500598
At February 11, 2011 at 8:44 PM , Nancy said...: http://www.facebook.com/NancyMcCulloughTheodosiou/posts/188662164500598
At February 12, 2011 at 7:10 PM , Lois S said...: Using the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Test 16 CFR 1615/1616 and ASTM Test D4723 Charlie's Soap continued to improve the flame retardant properties after each washing
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At February 12, 2011 at 7:12 PM , Lois S said...: I shared on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ljsin2win/posts/191730827517226
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At February 12, 2011 at 7:13 PM , Lois S said...: 2 I shared on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ljsin2win/posts/191730827517226
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At February 12, 2011 at 7:28 PM , Lois S said...: tweet http://twitter.com/#!/ljshores/status/36594451467997184
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At February 14, 2011 at 12:25 PM , Melanie Johnson said...: Liked Charlie's on Facebook.

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At February 14, 2011 at 12:26 PM , Melanie Johnson said...: Follow & love your blog!

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At August 22, 2011 at 8:41 AM , Dottie said...: I heart Charlie's soap! It's the only soap I can use that does not break me out in a rash.

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