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Deep Breaths And Sweet Smells ~ $180 Giveaway

in Lifestyle on 06/01/17

I have a very odd fear.  It’s a fear that my house smells like dog.  Gross.  The problem?  My house does smell like dog.  My “puppy” is a 200 pound Great Dane named Watson.  He bounds through the house with no cares that he’s leaving a trail of muddy paw prints, slobber and puppy smell every where he goes.  He’s full of joy, energy and that unmistakable puppy smell.  This little love  is pretty sure he’s a lap dog and his favourite place is cuddling with his people on the couch.  As much as I adore him, I don’t love his doggy smell.  We’ve tried doggy baths, vacuuming, scented candles and open windows, but I just know that doggy odour lingers.  So when I was asked if I wanted to review an aroma diffuser, I jumped at it!

Meet Julia by EcoBrandsNow.

Julia is an ultrasonic aroma diffuser that emits a generous mist while at the same time optimally distributing essential oils into a room using her unique directional and oscillating swing mode. In other words, Julia makes your house smell less like puppy, more like a spa.  Julia is one of the longest running diffusers available, operating 53 hours between fillings when using the interval mode.

  • Julia uses ultrasonic technology, blending water and pure essential oil, emitting your favorite fragrance
  • Operates in continuous mode, 18 hours on low and 12 hours on high. Or on interval mode (10 minutes on/ 20 minutes off), increasing running time to 53 hours on low and 36 hours on high.
  • Choose from 4 vibrant colors, giving you the option that will complement your surrounding decor and reflect your style
  • Automatically shuts off when water empties, giving you peace of mind

I set my new friend Julia up on the kitchen counter.  There wasn’t much in the way of directions, but it was fairly straight forward. A couple of clicks, add your water and your essential oil of choice.  There are three essential oils to choose from:

These oils are 100% Pure Essential Oils blended in the United States. Made from high-quality plant essences. They are pure essential oils, are hand-bottled, and contain no synthetic substances, pesticides, or parabens.   I was relieved to know they were safe for use in any aroma diffuser or applicable humidifiers/air cleaners.

I choose to try Refresh.  A pure essential oil said to energize your mind and body with a dynamic blend of citrus and herbal scents—grapefruit, rosemary, eucalyptus, peppermint, and lemongrass.

Here are my thoughts:

I liked the contemporary look of Julia, and that this small diffuser fit wonderfully into my decor.

I appreciated that when set to low Julia was able to scent my room for 53 hours without having to be refilled.

Bonus:  Julia shuts off when she runs out of water.

The smell was a perfect choice for our home. It reminded me of one of my favourite spas and helped with the eau du dog without being overpowering.

On to some exciting news.  One lucky reader of How To Survive Life In The Suburbs will WIN a Stadler Form JULIA Aroma Diffuser (139.99) + One essential Oil: Relax, Refresh or Revive (37.99)

ARV of this prize is $180.00!

Here’s how to enter: Comment below and answer this question; “Which room in the house would you put Julia?”

Then use the Rafflecopter form provided to earn those extra entries.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway is open to Canadians only, excluding Quebec, and to all those who have reached the age of majority in their Province. Limit of one entry form per household.  Closes June 22, 2017

Disclosure: I was pleased to partner with EcoBrandsnow in order to facilitate this post. As always, all opinions reflected on this blog are my own.
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    Comments

    1. Kelly says

      June 1, 2017 at 3:04 pm

      Julia would be fantastic in my den!

    2. Suzanne G says

      June 1, 2017 at 2:44 pm

      I would put it in my living room.

    3. jan says

      June 1, 2017 at 2:19 pm

      I would love to place this in the den which gets a very closed in smell.

    4. Florence Cochrane says

      June 1, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      I would put it in the most used room which is the living room.

    5. nicky says

      June 1, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      I would put it in the living room, so that it smells great when friends come over to visit!

    6. Cheryl says

      June 1, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      I would put Julia in my bedroom and and if I’m in love I’ll buy another for my office

    7. Mary says

      June 1, 2017 at 12:36 pm

      I’d put it in my living room since we spend more time there.

    8. wendy Hutton says

      June 1, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      I would put it in the living room,its the centre of the house and gets the most use

    9. Jennifer Kitt says

      June 1, 2017 at 11:11 am

      I would definitely put it in my kitchen. It’s where everyone hangs out 🙂

    10. Trisha Pedros says

      June 1, 2017 at 11:08 am

      I have been wanting to try a diffuser. My grown Son has one and loves it!! Awesome giveaway! Thank you 😊

    11. Stephanie LaPlante says

      June 1, 2017 at 11:04 am

      I would totally put Julia in my living room.

    12. Jeannie Lam says

      June 1, 2017 at 11:02 am

      I would put Julia in our livingroom!

    13. Judy Cowan says

      June 1, 2017 at 10:25 am

      The living room where our 2 cats and 2 dogs hang out all the time, love them all but I agree about not loving the pet smell!

    14. Adrienne De La Rosa says

      June 1, 2017 at 10:23 am

      Absolutely would be my bedroom. Anything to make it a more peaceful retreat would be amazing!

    15. Laurie P says

      June 1, 2017 at 10:21 am

      Definitely my living room! Love the look too!

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