Do you have the Camry Effect?

Toyota wants to share with you the reveal of the completely redesigned 2012 Camry that debuted via LIVE webcast, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific (PST). This first-of-its-kind reveal for Toyota included a presentation by Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager.  The event was live from Hollywood, CA.

The Camry Effect – It’s the best selling car in America

The Camry effect  has made it the best-selling car in America for nine years running, and 13 of the last 14 years. Since it was introduced in 1983, more than 8.5 million have been sold in the U.S. and 15 million worldwide. Designed to meet the needs of the 21st century driver, the 2012 Camry will provide technologically advanced features, a contemporary design inside and out, improved performance and fuel efficiency, as well as, a refined ride and handling. The all-new Camry and Camry Hybrid will arrive at Toyota dealerships this fall.

See the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry now

The Camry Effect is marking its 25th Anniversary of production

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Camry production and effects at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky.  The live webcast made a visit to Georgetown, KY to view the first vehicle coming off the assembly line driven by Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda.  In addition, Denny Hamlin, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver of the #11 Fedex Toyota Camry, also made a special appearance, with the announcement that the 2012 Camry will serve as the official pace car for next year’s DAYTONA 500®. That’s the Camry Effect!

Visit the Camry Effect:  Toyota has also recently launched a new dedicated online community built especially for new and previous Camry owners to connect with each other and with their brand.  It’s called the Camry Effect

Toyota has been here in the U.S for 30 years, equaling 8.5 million cars, and millions of lives changed.  More Americans have lived life with their Camry, than any other car in America.  This next generation of Camry will change millions more. So, what are those life stories? Toyota wants to know your story about your Camry.  Go here and share what you love about your Toyota.  First dates, first kisses, soccer practices, job interviews, fender benders, road trips, back seat driving, flat tires, late night snack runs, oil changes, and cracked windshields, Toyota wants to hear it all.  Life happens in the Camry; this is the Camry Effect.

Toyota wanted me to share with YOU, the first-look at the 2012 Camry reveal.  After taking a look at the New Camry let me know your story. With 6.8 million current Camry drivers on the road, I’ll bet some of you have been a part of the Camry Effect, and have a story to share.  I’d love to hear it.

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Soap Hope is working to end poverty

Soap Hope is a company with a purpose.  That purpose is ending global poverty. As a leading online retailer of premium, all-natural body care products, Soap Hope, invests 100 percent of its profits each year into anti-poverty organizations.  They enable women to start and grow their own businesses through micro lending.

Soap Hope offers healthful products online.  They deliver them in an eco-friendly “Ugly Box,” that they make themselves, to cut down on cost and waste.  Then, they invest every dollar of profit into programs that lift women up from poverty around the world. Not just a portion of proceeds, or a matching product, but, every single dollar of profit that their customers generate goes to lift women from poverty.

Soap Hope, operates a website store where they sell high quality, all-natural soaps,lotions, shampoo and other personal care products.  All Soap Hope products, are 100 percent natural and free of artificial preservatives, fragrances, and colors. There is NO use of paraben- and all products are cruelty-free.  Soap Hope’s operations have been designed to minimize its environmental impact. They even use reclaimed cardboard, to package (the ugly box) and ship customer orders, saving cost to you, and the company.

Soap Hope has integrated responsible business practices into every aspect of its operations. First of all, they offer top quality, name brand and amazing products.  Every product  is 100% natural, healthful, wholesome and top of the class.  They offer brands like, Indigo Wild, Pangea Organics and Zum, all names you will recognize, that offer top quality. Another comfort is, they do all the research for you, so you know you are getting the best products at the lowest prices.  Then, they offer real customer service, because YOU matter.  They also guarantee your satisfaction, with every purchase.

When I received my “ugly box,” I couldn’t believe the wonderful smell, before I even opened it up. It filled the room with wonderful, natural fragrance. The Lavender Mint soap bar, is heavenly.  It’s great knowing that you smell good and look good, while using all natural products. They even have “green” cleaning and laundry products.

Soap Hope has an Amazing Mission

Soap Hope is a for-profit company with a Heart and a Mind, and for this reason they operate with a non-profit mission.  They designed the Good Returns model on purpose, Read the rest of this entry »

GET- G-OIL® makers of “green” products

Back in late May 2011, Green Earth Technologies(GET), manufacturer of “green” products, wanted to let you know about their new environmentally friendly motor oil called, G-OIL®.  They (GET) ,were offering a mail in rebate for a free 5 quart bottle of 5W-30 so you could make the switch yourself, in honor of Earth Month, which was in June ! This,was the giveaway post.  I also received a 5 qt bottle of G-OIL®, for helping to get the word out about the product.

GET- G-OIL® is “green” oil

G-OIL®, is made of a blend of nature’s American grown base oils, and it’s the first U.S. produced ultimate biodegradable bio-based motor oil, to be approved by the American Petroleum Institute (API).

GET- G-OIL® offers performance without petroleum

At the time I did the post, I had recently had an oil change.  So, about three weeks ago, I made the switch to G-OIL®.  At first, I called my local mechanic that services my vehicle, to see what he would charge.  Much to my surprise, even though I was furnishing the oil, there was NO discount!  They wouldn’t be making any money.  The same story was true, for the mechanic shop that is only a mile from my house.  They wanted $32-$36, for an oil change , with my G-OIL®.

So, I called my local WalMart.  Much to my surprise, they didn’t have G-OIL® or sell it, but the tech noticed the bottle said WalMart, on it.  He thought it was pretty cool!  They took $9.75 off , on a $30 oil change.  So, my G-OIL® change, was $22.25 out the door.

Just last week, I called my Bremerton, WA. Walmart.  They carry the product .  It is $26, for a 5 quart bottle.  That’s enough for your oil change. I’m relieved and happy to know, that I will be able to get the product, without any problems.  I can say without hesitation, that I am glad I made the switch to G-Oil.  There have been, no problems, even though it is a lighter weight oil, than what is recommended for my vehicle.  There is NO engine noise, and overall, it runs much cleaner.  Performance is good, and gas mileage seems to be a little better.  I have reformed, and will stay with G-OIL®!

If dependency on foreign oil has you looking for sustainable, but high performance vehicle solutions, look no further than G-OIL®!

I’d love to hear your story. Let me know, if you  ‘go green’ this summer, with G-OIL®!