It’s spring!  And, for some people – certain kinds of people, you know – spring means deep cleaning and airing out the bedding.

I’m not really one of those people.

But, living in a home with a half dozen humans, a dog and a new kitten (apparently) and a host of friends here and there, sometimes I have to sort of clean things up around here.  And if I am going to clean, I want to halfway enjoy the process and for me – that means using products that smell good and look pretty.  (Trust me, pleasing aromas and cute bottles go a long way toward motivating me.)

The Grove Collaborative is simply an online store that provides the supplies for getting the jobs done – also the supplies for necessary items like toothpaste and deodorant and shampoo and you name it.

The way it works is this:  

You sign up (and today’s deal is THE perfect time to sign up) on the website, and you fill your cart with stuff you want.  The box of goodies arrives at your door in the usual delivery style fashion that we’ve all grown accustomed to.  Each month you’ll get an email reminding you that you can reorder anything you’re out of, or anything new, and it will come to you.  If you need a new order before the month is up, go for it.  If you don’t need anything when your shipment date arrives, just log onto the website and push your order back a month – or two, or six, whatever works for you then.  (They’ll send you plenty of email reminders so all you have to do is read your email and respond appropriately.)

Here’s why I use Grove:

• It’s a good deal on stuff I already buy.  (Prices are lower than Target’s, which is where I usually buy my Mrs.Meyer’s products.  And where I usually waste money buying stuff I just don’t need – I’m looking at you, Dollar Spot.)
• It’s so incredibly convenient.  (I haven’t run out of dish detergent or hand soap or dish soap or sponges since I started using Grove Co. a few years ago.)
• It’s one less thing I have to think about and plan for and take care of.  (The work of remembering is already being done for me.)
• Their customer service is actually the best.  (They are speedy in responses and really nice and eager to help.  That’s unusual and I appreciate it.)
• When I don’t need an order for the month I can easily skip it.  (They remind me routinely through emails and I’ve never been surprised by receiving a box full of stuff I forgot to cancel.  Unlike that CD club I joined back in college and I kept ending up with CDs I never wanted and never listened to.  What was that club called anyway?  It was harder to get out of than prison.  I think.  I don’t know.)

I mainly stick to my orders of soaps and sponges and dish soap and toilet bowl cleaner, but I’ve branched out over the last year and tried shaving cream and face lotion and sunscreen and laundry stain remover and I can’t even remember what else.  I’ve never been displeased.

I love it.  For real.

This month’s giveaway is a good one – it covers all the basics and is pretty much a sampling of what I always have on hand at my house.  (You have until Sunday to make your big decision and receive this deal!)

Here’s what you get:

• Mrs. Meyer’s Hand Soap
• Mrs. Meyer’s Dish Soap
• Mrs. Meyer’s Multi Surface Spray
• Grove Collaborative Bubble Up
• Free Shipping & 60 Day VIP Trial

If you are already an existing customer, let’s be honest, the deals are never quite as exciting.  However, you do still get something for free as a bonus!

And, actually, this month it is a product I use every.single.day — Grove Walnut Scrubber Sponges.  Once upon a time my friend Rhonda told me to try these (after she tried them through my link here!).  I tossed out whatever I used before and became a die hard fan of these scrubbers.  They never stink.  It’s just true.  And they last a long time.  I use mine until the thicker brown side wears down and then I toss it and get a new one.

Order here:

• New Customers.
• Existing Customers. 

Also a reminder:

Now, these offers today really are all free.  But, as others have pointed out before, on your first Grove order, you will be asked to purchase a certain amount of other items to add to your cart.  So, again, these items are completely free, but your entire order is not completely free.  (Just like to be up front about these little details.)  You can choose whatever you want to buy of course.  I’m pretty confident there’s something on the website that you buy regularly and could use a restock of.  Or – something that you want to try.  You need to buy $20 worth of products to get your FREE stash listed above.

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