Hello dear friends! 

I hope this little guide can help you as you shop the many sales this weekend. I love sharing products that our family uses and that I have personally researched and vetted for ourselves. I know how difficult it can be to navigate so many options to find things that are good and beautiful and clean! So I hope this helps those of you looking for the same. It’s nice to have options already vetted! 

Personally, the products I bring into my home must be truly nontoxic (none of the greenwashing garbage), perform excellently, be from a morally neutral or good company (supporting USA made whenever possible), and also traditionally solidly Catholic (for books and gifts faith related). I shop for as much natural fibers and organic whenever possible and opt for wholistic healing for my family as we grow more and more “crunchy” every year. 

Please reach out to me with any questions and if there’s an area I didn’t cover here that you’re curious about, and I will happily send any options that I know. God bless, and thank you for shopping with the affiliate links I’ve shared here (Crunchi, Earthley, Oremus Homegoods and Everylife), as it blesses our family with a little commission. Every little bit goes a long way during this season! 

1 & 2. Crunchi – This is my favorite brand for skincare and makeup and the one I use every day. I love it! Their Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are the best sales of the year so if you’ve been wanting to switch out to cleaner, safer skincare/makeup that performs beautifully, this is a wonderful time to do so. Nearly all of their products are EWG certified, and they are all gluten-free, vegan, and Leaping Bunny Certified, 3rd party tested and screened meticulously for purity. If you aren’t sure where to start, email or text me and I will be more than happy to help with a few suggestions!

There’s free shipping at $50+ so you can shop all 3 sales without paying shipping costs over and over and over!

 Black Friday Skincare Sale: Right now – 11/30 at midnight in your time zone Up to 50% Off ALL Skincare – individual and in sets  Black Friday Bonus (stacking on top of Black Friday deals): 11/28 8am EST – 11/30 midnight in your time zone  Primer & Foundation Duo = 40% Off = only $61.20  Concealer & Tinted SPF Duo = 40% Off = only $51.60 These are the the LOWEST prices you’ll see for these four products  Cyber Monday Details: 12/1 8am EST – 12/3 midnight in your time zone Up to 50% of all color cosmetics – individually

I’ll be around to help shade match you or a friend/family member that you want to gift – just send a text (412-892-6311) or email me! If anything in your cart is full price, you can stack the code ADVOCATE10 to save on those items too.  Thank you for shopping my link – it means the world to me! www.crunchi.com/mariabrown 

3. Kossma: After years of searching and trying different clean options, I finally found a shampoo that I love and works for everyone in the family!! Just look at that ingredients list. Amazing. Also no waste. No SLS or fragrances or chemical names I can’t pronounce. It lasts a good while (when kept dry), works for both fine and thick hair and really lathers beautifully. Sale begins Thanksgiving day beginning 9pm EST with promo code: bf2025. 20% off site-wide. Don’t sleep on this if you want to order. It’s a small shop and they do run out of stock.

4. Truly Free: A laundry detergent that actually works and is also nontoxic! I tested so many before this and they just didn’t perform how I wanted. Truly Free works beautifully, is an American brand, ships to home, is sustainable and they carry scent-free options which we love as we are a scent-free home. Their other cleaning products are so easy to use and give me peace of mind even when my kids are using them. Entire site is 35% off right now (no code needed).  

5. Earthley Wellness: We have so many of their tinctures and use their Goodnight Lotion every night with our baby and toddler who need a little extra help to fall asleep. Some of my favorite tinctures to have on hand are: Feel Better Fast, Teeth Tamer, Elderberry Elixir, and Sinus Saver. Entire site is 20% off from Nov 28- Dec 1. Use promo code: BF2025

6. Oremus Homegoods: Their hand-tossed mugs are my favorite to use and gift. They also carry other goods for the home like candles and scents. From Nov 24-Dec 1 use promo code SAVE for 25% off. 

7. Senn Studio: Advent Sale through Nov 30. 15% off spinners, 20% off books & Advent items, 25% off Swaddles, blankets, keychains, and fuzzy posters. 40% off original and digital art. No code needed.

8.Voyage Comics: We have the Catholic Comic Collection 1 and 2. The kids get so many giggles from them! Christmas sale runs through Nov 28 11:59 CST. 40% all coloring books. 20% off all comics and books. 5% off all art, apparel and gear. Discounts are automatic and while supplies last. 

9. Gather and Pray: Her planner is my favorite and she carries one with the Traditional 1962 Calendar which is amazing. She also carries wonderful gifts for children from rosary poppers, water-reveal books to reusable placemats to puzzles and things to help them meditate on the rosary. Entire site is up to 60% off. No code needed. Now through Cyber Monday

10. The Ember Collective: Catholic. Holistic wellness and beauty. My MIL gifts has been gifting me the journal subscription for the last 2 years for my birthday and it’s the best! There are deals on subscriptions, journals, their new snail-mail postcard subscription (let me know if anyone wants to get one and we can go halfsies!), and market goods. Use promo code: MERRY20 for 20% off at checkout for the shop.

*Honorable mention of Everylife Diapers for those with babies who would appreciate a deliver-to-home service of clean, non-toxic diapers/wipes from a company that is truly prolife. They also now carry baby wash/lotion and women period products too. Use promo code: BF2025 for 20% off diapers and training pants. Ends 11/29. Use promo code: MARIAB10 for 10% off everything else. 

That’s it! I hope this is helpful and I am here for any questions. If I didn’t share a category you’re looking for a swap for, reach out! Chances are I have a few options for you. I love sharing what works for us and helping you all to choose a more vibrant, clean lifestyle. I am so thankful for your friendship and will be praying for you and your family tomorrow. May God bless you! 

Yours in the heart of Jesus and Mary,

Maria