EcoSprout Review and Giveaway

EcoSprout is a new cloth diaper friendly laundry detergent.  I received two different scents, warm vanilla sugar and sandalwood vanilla.  I had such a hard time picking out which one I was going to try.  I ended up choosing the warm vanilla sugar....okay, I lie....my husband had to choose for me.

I loved this detergent.  It works VERY well.  I was able to use the whole sample size (2 oz) before I wrote this review and I'm telling ya, no stink issues here!  The diapers are ALWAYS smelling fresh!  Also, it just smells SO yummy!!!!

 

This detergent got out even the toughest poop marks, diarrhea from being sick.  I'm telling you, for real, I am IN LOVE with this product!

I also did a soak with this detergent.  Well, two soaks (because I have that many diapers lol)...and boy was that nasty!  The water was so brown and yuckie...ew...that's the only way I know how to describe it.  But, I loved it so much that I had to buy another batch of it.  I have to admit that this is the very first time I have ever committed to a laundry detergent.  It is the first full size bag I have ever bought, no joke.  I have been living off of samples that I purchased and stuff in hopes of finding one that I liked.  Well, I have been searching since August (when I realized how much I really didn't like Rockin' Green) and I have finally FINALLY found one!!!  So happy about this!!!

Because this is a new company, I am going to write all their background information also.  Please remember that these are not my own words, these are the words from the VERY talented maker, Jared (btw, amazing that a daddy is getting into this!  very exciting!):

"The company was started by myself, a WAHM.  I was looking for a cloth diaper detergent that was great for not just diapers, but for my entire family's laundry.  It was important to me that the detergent I used was non-toxic, natural, eco-friendly, and sensitive for my baby's bottom.  After experimenting for several months and doing a ton of research, Eco Sprout was born.

"I am still very small and manufacture the detergent myself.  The detergent is free from perfumes, dyes, brighteners, enzymes, phosphates, & is 100% biodegradable.  It is safe for cloth diapers, and they not only come out of the wash smelling clean, but so far, we have noticed zero to very little ammonia smell both when my son pees and even in the diaper pail 2 days later!

"We offer the following sents: Lavender Chamomile, Warm Vanilla Sugar, Fresh Linen, Vanilla Sandalwood, In The Buff, which is our Unscented version, and our seasonal scent which is currently Cinnamon Sticks.  The scents will wash out, so they are just for your enjoyment.

"Here is the pricing information:

Lrg. bags (48 oz) which will do 48-96 loads. Cost: $13.98

Sm. bags (24 oz) which will do 24-48 loads. Cost: $7.98

Sample bags (2 oz) which will do 2-4 loads. Cost: $1.75

Shipping is a flat rate $4.95 for 1 bag, and $9.95 for 2 bags

Shipping for a sample back is $0.80"

Would you like to win the other large sample bag!?!?!  Well....here ya go!!!

Giveaway Information

You can win a large sample size of Eco Sprout Detergent in Sandlewood Vanilla Scent!!!

Mandatory Entry: Visit Eco Sprout and tell me something that you learned from visiting their site.

Extra Entries:

1.       Become my follower and write your name below.

2.       Like me on facebook under Nicki’s Cloth Diaper Reviews

4.       Share this review/giveaway (put link in comment) 

7.  Like Eco Sprout on Facebook

This giveaway will end February 6, 2011 at 7:30 PM EST.  Winner will be posted ASAP after that.  Please remember to check back because you will only have 48 hours to reply back with your information to claim the giveaway.  If the winner does not contact me in that span of time, I will draw another winner.  Thank you!

AND THE CLOTHDIAPERFABRIC NURSING PAD WINNER IS....

ASHLEY R!!!!  Congrats girl!  Sabrina will be contacting you via email shortly about how to claim your prize!  Thank you everyone for participating and good luck on future giveaways! :-)

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47 

Timestamp: 2011-01-31 00:38:56 UTC

AND THE WINNER OF DANCING OWL CREATIONS IS......

Ross and Katy!!!!  WTG!!!!  I will be emailing you now and you will have 48 hours to email me back to claim your prize!!! :-D

Sorry so late again.......TEETHING SUCKS!!!!!!!!  lol

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Timestamp: 2011-01-27 18:20:21 UTC

Dustie Bottoms Review and Giveaway

I can say first hand that this mama is amazing at customer service.  Let me tell you everything this mama had to go through.  She sent me two diapers to review and giveaway...and guess what, they got lost in the mail!!!!  But, here goes this mama, DETERMINED mama, and makes two more and sends them out!  Now THAT is a super mama!  So, props to this mama for being...well, amazing!

So, I am going to start out with the info on this OS Fitted diapers that I received.  The one that I am reviewing is the Ooga and the one that is for the giveaway is the GHMILY! 

 

"Ooga (yellow):
outer: cotton french terry/ooga, hidden heavy bamboo fleece, inner organic bamboo velour
soaker: lay in style three layer trifold consist of double loop terry, hemp fleece, and organic bamboo velour.

The soakers measure approximately 12x15 inches so they can pull double duty as a newborn/infant prefold. When used as a soaker you have 3 layers double loop terry, 3 layers velour, and 3 layers hemp fleece for a total of 9 thirsty layers. with the diaper you have 11 layers of absorbancy.

GHMILY:
outer: bamboo fleece with guess how much I love you, hidden heavy bamboo fleece, inner of organic bamboo velour.
soaker: lay in style three layer trifold consist of double loop terry, hemp fleece, and organic bamboo velour.

The soakers measure approximately 12x15 inches so they can pull double duty as a newborn/infant prefold. When used as a soaker you have 3 layers double loop terry, 3 layers velour, and 3 layers hemp fleece for a total of 9 thirsty layers. with the diaper you have 12 layers (because the bamboo fleece was used as an outer as well)of absorbancy. "

This diaper is not only super cute, but it works flawlessly.  It is not too bulky and with the OS open all the way up it fits my 32 pounder with room to grow!  When I was reviewing this diaper, I used it for in the day time.  The diaper was able to stay on for about 4 hours without a cover!  That is amazing and lots more air to my sensitive skinned baby!  Not only all that, but this is the SOFTEST diaper I have ever touched!  Now, the owner of the store was not sure if this diaper would fit a newborn at the smallest size, but without the soaker, I believe it would because it fit inside one of my newborn covers (I just bought a few hehe) and there was still room for the baby to fit.  I can't even explain in words how much I already LOVE this diaper, but this is SUCH a great diaper!!!!  I really truly am in love!!!!

I did not get a chance to try this diaper overnight before the review date, but I bet it would work WONDERS for over night.  The owner of the store told me that they work for her son's overnight with a wool cover!  I can't wait to try it overnight!  

This mama also included wipes!!  These wipes work wonderfully!  I really like them and if you win, you will also get 3 wipes with your diaper!!! 

Giveaway Info:

You could win the OS GHMILY fitted!

Not only this, but she is also offering ALL MY READERS a 15% off coupon!!!  I suggest you use it!!!!  Here is the coupon code: CLOTHREVIEW15

Mandatory Entry: Go to Dustie Bottoms on Etsy and tell me what your favorite print is

2. Like me on Facebook

3. Follow the blog and write your GCF below

4.  Share this review and giveaway and put the link below
5. Like Dustie Bottoms on Facebook

This giveaway will end on February 2, 2011 at 7:30 PM EST.  The winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize!  Good luck everyone!

AND THE MAC-A-DOODLE WINNER IS...

TARA!!!!  WTG!!!!  Stacey will send you an email on how to claim your prize.  You have 48 hrs to email her back when after she sends it out!  Thank you everyone for participating and good luck on future giveaways!

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Timestamp: 2011-01-24 17:07:06 UTC

ClothDiaperFabric Review and Giveaway

When I first contacted Anita the WAHM behind ClothDiaperFabric, she was more than willing to offer me a set of breast pads to review and offered a giveaway right off the bat! Imagine my surprise when I received 2 sets in the mail!  I received a set of flannel and a set of bamboo!  

I immediately noticed the minimal packaging which is so wonderful since one of the reasons behind me choosing to use reusable breast pads was my concern for the waste of everyday disposables. I opened them immediately and my first thoughts were how soft they were! The pads are hand serged and approximately 5” in diameter. I couldn’t wait to use them!

Both sets are so thin I was almost hesitant to use them, but they are both super absorbent! I used the bamboo for overnight and for my first 2 nursing sessions every day since that was my fullest time and the pads never leaked!  I used the flannel for daily wear and they were just as absorbent as I never had a leak.

I highly recommend both of the styles of pads for new moms and moms further along in their nursing journey.  I thoroughly enjoyed using them and will continue to use them daily.

Anita has a wonderful Etsy shop full of some great items other than breast pads such as diaper making supplies, wipes, diaper inserts and my favorite shaped crayons! Anita has offered one lucky follower the opportunity to win three sets (yes I said THREE!) of breast pads and a wash bag!

Giveaway Info

Mandatory Entry: Go to ClothDiaperFabric on Etsy and favorite her

Mandatory Entry 2: Like ClothDiaperFabric on Facebook

3. Like me on Facebook

4. Become a follower and write your GCF name below

5. Share this review/giveaway and provide the link below
6.  Follow ClothDiaperUtah's blog

This giveaway ends on January 30,2011 at 7:30PM EST.  The winner will be contacted by Sabrina, the writer of this review, and will have 48 hours to email her back for further instructions.  Good luck everyone and thank you for participating.

Dancing Owl Creations Review and Giveaway

This mama sent me like a whole care package for a review!  Look at the cute little package!

What was included in this package may you ask?  Well, there was an amazing cloth wipe.  This wipe has fleece on one side and flannel on the other side.  This wipe was amazing because I can use one side for wiping with a spray bottle of wipes solution and the other side (fleece) to dry.

 

Also what came was a fleece soaker.  This is one of the best fleece soakers I have ever tried.  It work 

amazing on keeping the wetness in!  And it's such a cute color combo!

Now we covered two of the three things in the care package, let's cover the last.  I also received a wonderful fitted diaper.  Now, this fitted diaper is not like any other fitted diaper I have ever used.  It is like an AI2, but its a fitted.  I will copy now from what she sent me to make sure I don't get anything wrong on this haha.  "This fitted diaper is made from 2 layers of Killington flannel and an outer layer of flannel print.  The soaker I included is also made from 2 layers of Killington flannel, one layer of the print, and features a strip of mirco chamois for a stay dry feel next to the skin.  That gives this diaper a total of 12 layers of flannel soaking power!" And what a power it is!  I first tried it during the day and it worked so well that I tried it for a nap with the cover for the next use.  I had no leaks that time so I decided to try the combo with my VERY HEAVY wetter overnight...and NO LEAKS!  I have such an issue with overnights that I usually pull out the PUL covers (even though DS is allergic) for overnight.  I am so happy that I have a better option!  Here are some pictures of the diaper and also of it in action!

(sorry for the very blurry last picture, sometimes I can't get my son to just stand still for a second)

Giveaway Info:

You can win a care package just like this also!!!

Mandatory Entry: Go to Dancing Owl Creations on Etsy and tell me what you love from her shop!

2. Like me on Facebook

3. Follow the blog and write your GCF name below

4.  Share this review/giveaway and put the link below

This giveaway will end on January 26, 2011 at 7:30 PM EST.  The winner will be contacted by me through email and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize.  Thank you all for participating and good luck!

AND THE FIDDY WINNER IS.....

Julia Spears!!!  WTG HUN!!!  I am off to message you on FB!

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Timestamp: 2011-01-20 01:38:24 UTC

Mac-a-doodle Review and Giveaway

Mac-a-doodle diapers are made by Gretchn, a stay at home mom of 3 kids that loves to sew diaper and accessories that are oh so cute!

 

This diaper fits lower on hips so it prevents drooping and provides a snug fit. I had no problem getting a good fit on his thin thighs but Gretchen also said it is a great fit on her chunky monkey. Her OS diapers fit up to 25 lbs. My little one is 17 lbs and it fits well but I don't know if it would fit him to 25 lbs because he is so long waisted.

 

This AI2 is very soft even after several washes, and it still looks new. I love the snap-in soakers that can be used together for heavy wetters. I always use both, I love a fluffy bum! Gretchen will also be offering trifold flat snap in inserts in her shop this year, and has included one for the winner.

 

The diaper has hidden PUL and I am glad to say that I did not have wicking issues that sometimes happen with hidden PUL. As a matter of fact he wore the diaper for 3 hours in his car seat and his clothing was not damp (granted he is not an extreme wetter). My little guy even wore the diaper for a nap and woke dry. I did not try this diaper over night because I love to see him running around during the day in the cute car print and because I usually use diapers that I can doulbe stuff for extra protection.

 

Mac-a-doodle diapers have inner gussets to help hold in the messes and they work wonderfully, believe me he sure tried them out. There is a single row of snaps to close the diaper, and 3 rise options for better fit.

 

Mac-a-doodle has offered a car print AI2 with orange snaps with snap in soaker and trifold snap in insert as well.

 

Giveaway Info:

Mandatory Entry: Go to Mac-a-doodlez and tell me what your fav product is (look through sales)

2. Like Me on facebook!

3. go like Mac a doodle on facebook http://www.etsy.com/shop/MacADoodleandMore?ref=pr_shop_more

 4. Become my follower and write your GFC name below

5. Share this review/giveaway and provide link to where you shared it.

This giveaway is open until January 23, 2011 at 7:30 PM EST.  The winner will be contacted via email by Stacey (she wrote this review) and will have 48 hrs to email her back to claim her prize and for further direction.  Good luck!

And the winner of the teething necklace is...

Jessica!  WTG Jessica!  You have already been emailed and you have 48 hours to reply to me to claim your prize! (Please note...if you are checking the number just to make sure I counted it right that Sabrina put 3 entries in one post on accident, so I had to count her post three times, not just once).

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Timestamp: 2011-01-17 02:18:09 UTC

Fiddy123 Review and Giveaway

I found this mama right when I needed her the most...when I found out my son was allergic to PUL.  I knew about fleece and it working well because of my dealings with other WAHMs.  This mama was ready to help.  She also only uses fleece so she was helpful in figuring out how many I would need.  She also had amazing low prices (which is amazing when your are buying a few) and fast out the door time.  Not only that, but they are cute, and work wonders.  I bought a lot from her (and I'm sure I got very confusing to her because I was kind of frantic by the time I found her lol) and she got it to me in about a week I believe.  She has some ADORABLE prints, you really need to check her out!  I'm not joking...like adorable.  Here are the ones that I got.

So now that you saw how adorable they are....look at how amazing they fit!

Please keep in mind that right now he has a horrible blistery rash so the pants and soakers look a little bit in the front, but they are not really big.  It is because he is wearing disposables to get over the rash (hangs my head in shame).  So, how would you LOVE to win a pair of longies or a soaker???

Giveaway Info

You can win your choice fabric, size, and style (longies or soaker)

Mandatory Entry: Go over to Fiddy123 and tell me what fabric you LOVE

2. Like me on Facebook

3. Become my follower and write your GFC name below

4. Share this review and giveaway and put the link below
5. Like her on Facebook

This giveaway ends January 19th at 7:30 PM EST.  I will draw a winner via random.org and then email the winner, so please provide your email address.  If no email address is provided, you will have 48 hours to contact me to accept your winnings.  Thanks for participating!

AmberForSale Review and Giveaway

I received the most adorable amber teething necklace I have ever seen.  I have to say, I was a bit skeptical about these actually working, but I heard many great things about them.  I was amazed by the effectiveness of this necklace.  It reduced my son's fussiness and drooling!  I am also sure that it helped out a lot with his pain, but of course, my son is too young to let me know about all of that right now.  It is also super cute!  It looks good with everything he wears.  In between my son's teething, my neighbor borrowed it to use on her 2 1/2 year old who was getting in her back molars and she said it worked wonderfully for her daughter also.  Her daughter is able to verbalize about how much it helped her.  She would start saying, "Mommy, my mouth hurts."  When my friend put it on her daughter, about half an hour later, she was saying about how her mouth didn't hurt as much.  So, it seems to not be instant, but it does help.  Here is a picture that I took off their website of the necklace that I received.

 

Giveaway Info:

You can win an amber teething necklace also!

Mandatory Entry: Go to AmberForSale's web page and tell me what your favorite necklace is

2. Like me on Facebook

3.  Follow my blog and write your GCF below

4.  Share this review/giveaway and put the link below

This giveaway ends January 16th at 7:30 PM EST.  I will email the winner at that time and the winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email to claim their prize.  If the prize is not claimed in that time period, I will have to choose a new winner. 

New Year's Giveaway winners!!!!!!

Wee Expressions winner: Kristen Jeffery (3rd comment)

Happy Earth Creations winner:  Libby Hunt (44th comment)

Waterford Bag Lady winner:  Julia (12th comment)

Snugglie Bebe winner:  Julia (18th comment)

RCD Boutique winner: LuLu's Mom (47th comment)

Mama Runs with Scissors winner:  Dana White (5th comment)

Earth to Gert winner:  LuLu's Mom (48th comment)

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Timestamp: 2011-01-10 01:07:34 UTC


These winners need to contact me within a week (yes I am giving you a lot of time) because a lot of you didn't leave email addresses and it's a lot to keep control of.  Please email me with the subject title being the one that you won (or for two of you, the two that you won)! :-)

AND THE BOODLE BOTTOMS WINNER IS....

LIFE OF THE LEATHERBERRY'S!!!!   WTG!  I am off to email you now and you will have 48 hrs to email me back to claim your prize!

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46 

Timestamp: 2011-01-06 00:42:34 UTC

Snuggli Bebe Winner....

Congrats Amanda!  You have already been emailed and you have 48 hours to contact me to claim your prize.

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Timestamp: 2011-01-02 05:12:47 UTC

BLAST OFF TO THE NEW YEAR!!!!!!

I decided that a perfect way to start the New Year would be do do a flashback of the previous year!  In this giveaway, all you will have to do is write your name down below and pay attention to Facebook for extra entries.  You may want to go through all the sponsors reviews and giveaways to remind yourself of what was said about the products from all these amazing sponsors to be able to snag up extra entries during the games on Facebook.  Each sponsor is contributing a $10 credit to their stores (not including shipping) and you can win more than once if you get extra entries on Facebook!  Here is a list of sponsors:

• Wee Expressions
• Happy Earth Creations
• Waterford Bag Lady
• Snuggli Bebe
• RCD Boutique
• Mama Runs with Scissors 
• Earth to Gert (min of $20 purchase on this one)

So, again, write your name below for your first entry, look back through these sponsors to refresh your minds, and play the daily extra entry games for more chances to win!!!

These giveaways will end on January 9th, 2011 at 7:30PM EST!