AND THE VIVA LA FLUFF WINNER IS.....

ASHLEY O!!!!  If you are counting the comments to make sure that it is right, please notice that Ashley posted all five of her entries as one comment, hence why she would be numbers 16-21.

The winner will be contacted via email by Sabrina and will have 48 hours to contact Sabrina back to claim her prize.  If she does not respond in that time period, a new winner will be chosen.  Thank you everyone for participating and good luck on future giveaways!!!

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Timestamp: 2011-03-31 00:45:34 UTC

BeFelt Review and Giveaway

This is one of the coolest fleece covers I have gotten so far.  I have never seen one before that had a design on it!  These are so adorable and made so well that if you didn't know better, you would think the fabric came like that.  This mama has some amazing skill on the sewing machine and a lot of precision.  I wish this was something I could do, but let me tell you that there is NO WAY I would be able to make anything this artsy on a fleece cover.

I got the size large for my son.  This seemed to fit perfectly for him.  Actually, I really love the fit!  It is not too fluffy and it is not too flat (if my son is going to have on cloth, I want the fluffy butt...don't judge, it's cute!!!).  Also, like I said before, the sewing on this is flawless.

When I was pulling this fleece cover on the first time, I did a test that I do with all of my fleece covers that I make.  None of my covers were able to withstand it, but I just wanted to try with this one, because I had a feeling it would be okay.  So, I had my son standing up and when I pulled them up over his fitted diaper, I tugged a little harder until it lifted my son off the ground just a bit (sort of like giving a wedgie but not as harsh lol).  But this fleece cover didn't rip at the seems like mine do!  I think I need to go take sewing classes wherever she learned!!!  My son is 32 lbs and those seems held that weight!  Impressive!

Giveaway Information

You could win your own fleece cover with a design on it!!!!

Mandatory Entry: Go to BeFelt and tell me what your favorite diaper is (feel free to also look in sold if her store is closed temporarily for Sabbath)

2. Like BeFelt on Facebook

3. Like Me on Facebook

4. Become a follower and write your GCF below

5. Share this review and giveaway and write the link below

This giveaway ends on April 3rd, 2011 at 7:30 EDT.  At that time I will choose a winner via random.org.  The winner will be emailed and will have 48 hours to email me back to claim their prize.  If the winner does not contact me back within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen.  Good luck!

*THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN BY NICKI*

AND THE QTBUNNS WINNER IS....

AMRC GIVEAWAYS!!!!  WTG!!!!  I will contact you via email shortly.  You will then have 48 hours to contact me back to "claim" your prize.  If I am not emailed back by that time, I will have to draw a new winner.  Thank you everyone for participating and good luck on future giveaways.

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Timestamp: 2011-03-28 00:58:47 UTC

Viva La Fluff Review and Giveaway

When I first started cloth diapering I had so many issues finding a diaper that fit my little guy correctly with his not so average body type.  I always thought to myself how awesome would it be if I had some talent I could design my own diapers and build them around my own baby?  Well that is exactly what Caitlin from Viva La Fluff did!  She started cloth diapering when her baby Cooper was 3 months old due to terrible rashes and disposables not being able to hold his blow outs.  After trying out several types of diapers and finding what she liked and didn’t like she decided to try to make her own diapers and it was a success!  She still uses the first diaper she made, it can be seen in her Facebook profile pictures actually; it is the Superman flannel print with two layers of fleece inside.  Too cute!  Caitlin tried a few free patterns but in the end she crafted her own.

Caitlin specializes in AI2 and fitted diapers, but also makes reversible covers, wipes and car seat covers as well.  She sent me an AI2 and a fitted and I had the tough decision to choose which one to review and which one would be the giveaway.  The AIO is an adorable animal print knit outer with two layers of water repelling anti-pill fleece while the fitted was a cute musical note flannel outer with a hidden layer of cotton fleece and a squishy soft cotton velour inner.  Both have a snap in snake style two layered soaker made of velour and cotton fleece.  All the diapers she makes have snap closure (my favorite!) that cross over and a snap down rise for tiny ones.

I chose the the fitted diaper to review, I figured the winner shouldn’t have to buy an additional cover for their prize.  I must say that my little guy wore the fitted without a cover several times and never completely saturated it and he is a very heavy wetter.  Little T has chunky thighs and the encased elastic never made marks on him which I love.  There was never any marks from the back elastic either.  I also love how the diaper is so soft and stretchy that I actually folded the rise down in between the snap down snaps and the fully unfolded largest setting for a perfect fit. The diaper has been washed and worn several times and is still super soft and it dries very quickly.  With spring and summer coming up I really like that Little T can run around without a cover on and air flows to his tush.

The diaper is super easy to prep, only takes one washing and is a super quick dryer with the snap in separate soaker and again is super soft after several washings. 

Giveaway Info:

Now for the FUN~one Nicki’s follower will win a one sized all in one, the animal print in the picture! There are a few steps to qualify so please make sure you read carefully and do each step and comment in one comment.   

1. Become a facebook fan of Viva La Fluff 

2.  Tell me what is your favorite print she carries right now (see facebook photos) 

3. Blog, post on a discussion board or update your facebook status with a link to the Viva La Fluff facebook page and leave the link in the comment. 

4. Become a follower of the blog and write your GFC name below

5. Like Me on Facebook 

This giveaway ends March 30, 2011 at 7:30 PM EST.  At that time I will choose a winner via random.org.  The winner will be emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize.  If the winner does not contact me back within 48 hours then a new winner will be drawn.  Good luck!

*A special note, Caitlin is having an AI2 giveaway when she reaches 300 facebook fans and she is super close so watch her page carefully for your chance to win maybe again if you are lucky :o)

*THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN BY SABRINA*

qtbunns Review and Giveaway

Qtbunns sells many different things in her Etsy shop.  She has something for everyone.  She sells nursing pads, AIOs, wipes, mama cloth, doll diapers, and potty trainers.  I love her shop.  She has so many different choices for fabrics and so many different items.  It is a great go to shop for anything cloth!

I tried one of her AIOs in size large.  When I first got it, I just had to smile.  The diaper was so incredibly cute!  These diapers have a hidden layer of PUL, so if there is anyone like me out there that has a child with a PUL sensitivity, this would be a great diaper for your baby!

This diaper was one of the best fitting AIO diapers I have ever tried.  Luke didn't get any red marks from it and it fits snug to where there are no leaks.  We wore this diaper out to a doctor's appointment (sorry, I had to show this one off haha) and I didn't have to change him the whole time we were out!  That was a total of about 3 hours!  So that is one super duper diaper.

Qtbunns also sent me a doubler soaker pad with this AIO diaper.  These soaker pads will no longer come with the diaper, but you will have to purchase them separately as she is changing the diapers over to some new kinds of diapers.  The one that I am reviewing is the new kind of diaper.  This doubler soaker pad would make this wonderful AIO into an overnight diaper perfectly!

All together, this diaper is amazing!  I hope everyone thinks of trying one!  They are pretty cheap too ($10ish on her Etsy) and she has AMAZING shipping time.  Not to mention, she's one very sweet mama!

Giveaway Info:

You can win an AIO in the size of your choice, fabric of your choice, and including a doubler soaker pad!

Mandatory Entry: Go to Qtbunns and tell me what you love from her shop

2. Favorite her shop

3. Like me on Facebook

4. Follow the blog and write your GCF below

5. Share this review/giveaway and post the link below

This giveaway ends March 27, 2011 at 7:30 PM EST.  At that time I will choose a winner via random.org.  The winner will be emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize.  If the winner does not contact me back within 48 hours then a new winner will be drawn.  Good luck!

*THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN BY NICKI*

AND THE WINNER FOR INSPIRED BY FINN IS....

MEIGHAN T!!!!  CONGRATS!!!!  I will email you and I just need you to respond to my email within 48 hours to claim your prize.  Thank you everyone for participating and good luck on future giveaways!!!

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Timestamp: 2011-03-21 00:17:30 UTC

AND THE HIP HOOTERS WINNER IS.....

APRIL G!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!   Sabrina will email you asap then you will have 48 hours to respond to her email to claim your prize.  If April does not claim her prize on time, then a new winner will be chosen.  Thank you everyone for participating and good luck on future giveaways!!! :-)

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Timestamp: 2011-03-17 03:10:37 UTC

Inspired By Finn Review and Giveaway

Inspired By Finn is a HyenaCart store that sells many different amber necklaces.  These have been said to reduce "relieve or prevent ailments such as ulcers, acid reflux, heartburn, skin problems (psoriasis, eczema, acne), arthritis, constipation, migraines, sensitive & bleeding gums, can reduce the occurrence of dental cavities, and more.  These necklaces are a great remedy for heartburn and morning sickness during pregnancy!"-as stated by Inspired By Finn.

These necklaces will work the best if they are in direct, constant contact with the skin.  So what I do with them is put them on my son's neck and leave it there (under the shirt, if he is even wearing one) until he goes to sleep.  When he is asleep, I wrap it around his ankle.

It is said that the lighter the color the better the necklace will work.  I got the "yellow" necklace, so it is not the lightest, but it worked fabulously at reducing my son's teething pains.  You can tell just by how much he is not whinning!  When he is teething and wearing the necklace, it doesn't even seem to bother him at all.  He plays and acts as if nothing is going on!  Thank goodness, right!  Haha.

Inspired By Finn offers many different sizes, colors of the beads, and shape of the beads!  This is a must check out shop if you are wanting to purchase a teething necklace or any kind of baltic necklace for anyone!

 

Giveaway Info:

You can win a baltic necklace also!

Mandatory Entry: Go to Inspired By Finn and tell me what your favorite necklace is!

2. Like Me on Facebook

3. Like Inspired By Finn on Facebook

4.  Become a blog follower and write your GCF below

5. Share this review and giveaway and post the link to where you shared it below

This giveaway ends on March 20th, 2011 at 7:30 PM EST.  Once a winner is chosen via random.org I will email you and you will have 48 hours to claim your prize.  If the prize is not claimed in that time period, I will be choosing another winner.  Good luck!

*THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN BY NICKI*

AND THE WINNER FOR ZIZZIE AND IZZIES IS....

JOY N!!!  CONGRATS!!!!  I will be contacting you via email and then you will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim your prize.  Thank you everyone for participating and good luck on future giveaways!

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Timestamp: 2011-03-13 23:40:03 UTC

Hip Hooters Review and Giveaway

I recently had the opportunity to review 2 sets of breast pads from Hip Hooters-My Organic Breast Pads.  There are so many pretty fabrics available it was hard for me to choose.  I chose Lullaby and milk machine-isn’t the print name the cutest?

The pads are incredibly soft and I love the pretty scalloped edges. The pads are made of several layers, flannel backing, organic bamboo and cotton, and PUL to protect you from any unsightly leaks.  The pads are also very easy to care for, they are machine washable and you can lay them flat to dry or toss them in the dryer.  Slight fraying of the edges is normal and they get softer with every wash.

I was very comfortable knowing there was a hidden layer of PUL and that the pads were made of bamboo so I used them overnight and all day with no issues at all, they were great and I highly recommend them to every mom.  I would actually recommend having a few sets so you are never without a clean pair!

Nicole is the creator of My Organic Breast Pads/Hip Hooters and has designed them with her own experiences through breastfeeding 3 children.  You can find Nicole’s etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/myorganicbreastpads?ref=pr_shop_more to buy your own pads.

Hip Hooters are fashionable and functional!  Available in a variety of fun prints for a great price.  One lucky reader will win 3 sets of these great nursing pads!   

Giveaway Info:

Mandatory Entry: Go to Hip Hooters and tell me what your favorite item is

2. Be a fan of Hip Hooters on Facebook

3. Like me on Facebook

4. Share this review and giveaway and post the link below

5. Follow the blog and write your GCF below

This giveaway ends on March 16th, 2011 at 7:30 PM EST.  A winner will be chosen randomly via random.org and the winner will be emailed asap after the drawing.  The winner will then have 48 hours to respond to the email before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is chosen.

 

*THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN BY SABRINA*

AND THE SWIMSPOT WINNERS ARE

SHAWNA for the $100 GC

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Timestamp: 2011-03-09 13:09:44 UTC

and MEIGHAN T for the T-Shirt!

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Congrats girls!!!  Shawna, you need to contact me within 48 hours to claim your prize because you didn't leave an email address!  Meighan, I will get in contact with you shortly!

Zizzie and Izzies Review and Giveaway

Zizzie and Izzies is an Esty shop that has a lot of diversity.  This shop carries many different products, a lot you will see here on the review.  Shelly, the owner of this shop, has so wonderfully supplied a hat, cloth wipes, and a fleece soaker to review.  

This hat was so adorable!  I hope the next baby is a girl so I can get some use out of it!  It comes with a removable flower on a pin for the hat.  It is one of the cutest things ever.  I tried it on my son who is 19 months old and it fit him perfectly!  I love it so much and wish I could just wear it on my son's head all the time...but then I think people would get him mixed up for a girl even more then haha.

See...isn't that just ADORABLE!?!?!?!?!?

Shelly also sent me some cloth wipes to try out.  These are some of the largest wipes I have seen and they are amazing for the huge messes my son makes!!!  They are super soft and they hold the cloth wipe solution very well (believe it or not, that seems to be a problem with some wipes that I have purchased in the past).  These are also super cute and could be totally gender neutral (not that I am very picky about the color of the wipes...we have some that are pink sheep).

We were also able to test out one of her soakers.  We got the size large for our 32 pound boy of 27 inches tall.  It fit perfectly (to kind of show you what the large fits).  I love this fleece soaker.  It is probably one of my favorites, a long with my husbands.  It not only has a wonderful fit, but it looks wonderful too.  It is put together so well that no matter how much I tug on it, the stitching doesn't look like it will ever come loose!  This mama really knows how to sew and how to do it very well!  The prints that she carries are just plain adorable!!!!!  In the picture, he is wearing a disposable underneath because we were getting ready for bedtime.  Please remember this when you look at the picture of him wearing it and how it looks a little larger on him.  When he is wearing a fitted or a prefold underneath, it fits much better without the extra in the front.

Giveaway Info:

You can win 2 soakers in your choice of gender and size!
She has also provided a coupon code for 15% off anything in her Etsy shop.  The coupon code is NICKI

Mandatory Entry: Go to Zizzie and Izzies shop and tell me what soaker you like the most.

2. Like Zizzies Britches on Facebook

3. Like me on Facebook

4. Share this review and giveaway and post the link below

5. Follow the blog and write your GCF below

This giveaway ends on March 9th, 2011 at 7:30 PM EST.  A winner will be chosen randomly via random.org and the winner will be emailed asap after the drawing.  The winner will then have 48 hours to respond to the email before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is chosen.

*THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN BY NICKI*

AND THE BABY ROO WINNER IS.......

AMANDA!!!!!  WTG!!!!  I am going to send your email address off to the sponsor.  If you don't hear from them within a week, let me know.  Also, if you don't respond to her email within a timely manner, a new winner will be chosen.  Thank you all for participating and good luck on future giveaways!

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Timestamp: 2011-03-07 01:06:23 UTC

Ali and Swan Review and Coupon Code!

 I just started using cloth wipes recently and have had some issues with finding a good wipe solution.  I have tried several things including my own recipes (mental note don’t get creative anymore! LOL!) and have yet to find something that worked for us.  Enter PureBebe Super Stars Cloth wipes solution.  Ali is not only the founder of Ali and Swan but also the maker of these cute stars.  They are so easy to use; simply add water and heat to dissolve.  Personally I drop 2 stars in a large glass bowl and pour 2 cups boiling water on top and stir.  Once the stars dissolve and the water cools I dunk 9 rolled up cloth wipes in the solution and toss them in my wipes warmer.  That’s it!  So simple and hello moms who can’t use a simple solution (no pun intended)!

Pure Bebe Super Stars are:

• Natural
• Available in a variety of scents
• Easy to use
• Quick
• Unique
• Packaged in reusable container
• Made without dyes

I tried the honey almond essential oil blend and oh my goodness they are AMAZING smelling.  And in my wipes warmer they make my sons entire room smell fabulous!  I love that they are all natural, I don’t worry about grabbing a wipe and using on my sons face and this is the first solution I have found that hasn’t made my cloth wipes bleed in my warmer.  The solution rinses clean from my wipes after use before I toss them in my wet bag and the stars are cloth diaper safe.

As I have mentioned before I love supporting WAHM’s and Ali is a special WAHM in my heart, her shop Ali and Swam only sells WAHM items!  Everything on her site is WAHM made and the store offers quite an array of items, everything from cloth diapers and diapering accessories to baby bedding, baby carriers and even makeup.  Ali and Swan offers a rewards program, military discount, and free shipping with any order over $40.   As a special thank you all orders receive either a discount code for your next purchase or a sample of a product that is carried in the store.  Ali also features “WAHM Wednesday” on the Ali and Swan facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/aliandswan?sk=wall) where she highlights a WAHM and their work.  What a great way to get to know new WAHM’s!

Ali has generously offered Nicki’s readers an exclusive discount for 15% off your ENTIRE order from http://www.aliandswan.com/ with the code NICKI. Hurry on over and check her out and shop your heart out!

*THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN BY SABRINA*

AND THE WINNER FOR BAKER BABY IS....

ADDICTED TO CLOTH!!!!  WTG!!!  Sabrina will contact you via email asap.  After the email is sent you will then have 48 hours to contact her back to claim your prize.  At that point a new winner will be chosen if that winner does not contact her back.  Thank you all for participating and good luck on future giveaways!

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Timestamp: 2011-03-03 02:05:29 UTC

KellyWels.com BumGenius Sweepstakes

Did you hear that they are giving away 18 bumgenius diapers, 1 diaper sprayer, and 1 pail liner?  This is one of the best giveaways I have seen so far! 

You can find the giveaway here: http://www.kellywels.com/kellywels-com-bumgenius-4-0-sweepstakes-kick-off#comment-10165

You can find the Sweepstakes entry form here: http://www.facebook.com/Kellywels?sk=app_28134323652

Good luck!