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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jeannie
Florida
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 Posted - Mar 09 2008 : 7:39:21 PM
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Just heard on Tv that Burt's Bees Company has been bought out by Clorox.
It started out so small and good and true with all good intentions but, like all other grass roots companies, it has become the result of big business. I guess there is no way around it.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
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Posted - Mar 09 2008 : 7:43:23 PM
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I don't think it is inevitable that _all_ companies get bought out by bigger companies. I think that there will always be some grassroots companies that stay true to their roots. And while it is disappointing to see yet another great company get bought out, I certainly sympathize with the original owners in deciding to sell out in the face of this economic recession that the country is facing. Many small companies are finding it hard to survive without a huge bankroll behind them.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
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Posted - Mar 09 2008 : 7:50:08 PM
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Alee - I agree - they made the right decision. Job well done for them! For some reason, it makes me sad.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
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Zan
New York
New York
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2008 : 7:57:11 PM
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Darn!!! I love their products!! Ugh!!
Cheers,
Heather
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Mar 09 2008 : 8:34:19 PM
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Burt's Bees was actually purchased by Clorox back in October 2007. What has happened is the completion of the merger. Burts Bees was however under another large company previous to the Clorox buyout. Burts Bees hasn't been a privately owned company for MANY years.
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2008 : 08:43:45 AM
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Yes, Tom's has been owned by Colgate for quite some time as well.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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kissmekate
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kate
Delano
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Posted - Mar 10 2008 : 12:22:55 PM
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Burt's has been a staple at our house for a while. I was bummed to find this out on another thread. I see that Burt's is already sneaking "Fragrance" onto some products. Fragrance covers a multitude of costmetic industry "sins" and may or may not be natural in any way shape or form.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Mar 10 2008 : 2:23:44 PM
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Just read the label, as always. Most cosmetic type things are really hard to make totally natural because preservatives are required if for no other reason than our fingers, lips, etc. aren't germ-free. Fragrance just is something that isn't necessarily only essential oil. BTW, they use peppermint probably mostly to cover any rancidity issues with lip products sitting around on the shelf, just my guess.
Crunchy crafty goodness and psychoses...;-)http://nashbabe.blogspot.com
groovy stuff 2 buy...http://www.alittlesplurge.etsy.com |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2008 : 4:35:25 PM
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Just goes to show - the big companies are far from dumb. They know good products when they see them, and then they go after them when the time is right. I realize this is capitalism and that is one thing that has made our country strong and it is one of our freedoms. But still to see the "small" guy go away.....but others will spring up! That is the American Way. We are creative and resourceful!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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Posted - Mar 10 2008 : 5:23:54 PM
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I know a lot of our farmgirls here on the forum make items that can match the Burt's Bee's items and even exceed them. Maybe it is time to buy from the truly little guy and support those who work from home? Hehehe I can just imagine the call one day "Hi Alee, Clorox would like to buy your recipe for your Milk Bath Soak" LOL
I agree- It is sad to see the little guys get eaten up by the bigger guys. I am trying this year to make my money do the most talking for me by avoiding buying products that have bad manufacturing processes and buying organic handmade when possible. It truly is a grassroots movement but I think like an ant...even the smallest can accomplish much!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Edited by - Alee on Mar 10 2008 5:26:28 PM |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Texas
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Posted - Mar 10 2008 : 5:59:42 PM
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Does anyone on here make anything comparable to their Orange Essence Facial Cleanser, because that is my favorite!!!
Thanks.
Cheers,
Heather
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Iowa
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Mar 10 2008 : 7:23:44 PM
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I know that if you taking Baking Soda and add enough drops of essential oil- like peppermint or Lavender, you will get that taste instead of the baking soda taste. I do make my own peppermint toothpaste this way. I like it lots better!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anna
Seagrove
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USA
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Posted - Mar 11 2008 : 03:58:47 AM
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Sad to see small companies get bought out, but nice to know Clorox also has a "green" lone out now too. The pengelem swings in both directions now!
My only regret is that I love off the wall and unusual and non mainstream.
Kind of weird to see Burt's Bees almost mainstream in places like Target
Sad to know my all natural store may drop them
Keep an eye on the ingredient lists
I'd be more afraid if they were bought out by some entity as unscrupulous as Wal Mart
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