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Thursday, April 28, 2011

AND THE MAMATUTU WINNER IS......

BOBREYRUTH!!!!  CONGRATS!!!!  You will be contacted shortly by Sabrina on how to claim your prize.  You will have 48 hours after her email is sent out to respond to her before the prize is given to a new winner.  Thank you all for participating and good luck on future giveaways!



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71 
Timestamp: 2011-04-28 04:53:05 UTC

Monday, April 25, 2011

$20 Worth of Eco-Friendly Merchandise from ana k Children’s Boutique

I purchased this through a Mamapedia deal and I thought I would share it with you guys!!!  :-)


FOR THIS GIVEAWAY YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY SHIPPING....but you will be able to pick any products that you would like!!!


I LOVE Mamapedia and I find SO many great deals here.


Giveaway info:
Mandatory Entry: Become a follower and write your GFC name below
2. Share this giveaway and put the link below
3. Sign up for Mamapedia 
4. Like me on Facebook 

This giveaway ends on NEW ENDING DATE: MARCH 4,2011 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!

AND THE ZOOKIES WINNER IS....

MEGAN B!!!!  Congrats!!!!  I will be sending you an email and I need you to reply within 48 hours for you to claim your prize.  Thank you everyone for participating and good luck on future giveaways!


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Timestamp: 2011-04-25 13:36:48 UTC

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

MaMaTuTu Review and Giveaway

Tanya is the ‘Mama behind the machine’ and creator of MaMaTuTu diapers.   Tanya also makes ring slings, diaper covers, and wet bags-both for your kitchen and cloth diaper storage.   Tanya was sweet enough to send me one of her one size fitted diapers for a review.


When I received my MaMaTuTu one size fitted in the mail I thought it had to be the cutest thing ever.  This is the first Dr. Suess print diaper I have owned and it seriously is one of my favorites.   We have had some really nice days here lately and I have had the diaper on my little guy without a cover several times, and I only prep washed it one time before having him start wearing it (although Tanya suggest washing it 5-6 times to fully prep it).  The diaper is super absorbent and squishy soft on the inside and is very well made and fits very trimly for how absorbent it is.  It is made of cute woven print outer (she has so many adorable prints available!) that is turned and topstitched, hidden layer of bamboo fleece with a cotton/bamboo velour inner layer so the baby has a dry feeling against their skin.  Every diaper comes with snap closure-my favorite, and has a 2 layer snap in soaker that features 2 layers of organic bamboo fleece and is topped with a combination of organic bamboo velour and cotton velour.  The soaker is wonderfully long and contoured.  We have had a few diapers that had soakers that were so short they barely covered my little ones boy parts but as you can see from the picture this soaker offers great coverage.  The diaper is the perfect width in the crotch area as well, we have has a few diapers that are too wide or too narrow but this one is just right!  The diapers fit from about 12 pounds to 35 pounds and are super quick drying in the dryer. Tanya also has newborn diapers for 12 pounds and under.




We haven’t had any leaks and the elastic on the diaper is so perfectly done that there are no red marks on my little guy yet it can hold in a MAJOR mess.  I would like to add that the diaper also cleans up very nicely without even sunning.  The diaper has stayed super squishy soft after continued washings as whenever it is clean we use it so it gets washed a lot!



Giveaway Info:
One lucky reader will get a MaMaTuTu diaper of their own! 
Mandatory Entry: Drop by MaMaTuTu on facebook and thank her for her generosity!  
2. Tell me what you love from her Hyena Cart
3. Like me on facebook
4. Become a blog follower and write your GFC name below (your follower name)
5. Share this review and giveaway and post the link below

This giveaway ends on April 27, 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 SABRINA*

AND THE WINNER OF THE BLISSFUL BOOTY GIVEAWAY IS.....

JOY N!!!!  Congrats!!!  First let me say that I don't think I have ever seen this happen where the number generated was 1 so lucky Joy on being my first!!!!!  Sabrina will contact you shortly and you will have 48 hours to reply back to her to claim your prize, after that I will have another drawing if she has yet to reply.  Thank you all for participating and good luck on future giveaways!!!!


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1 
Timestamp: 2011-04-21 00:22:55 UTC

Monday, April 18, 2011

Zookies Review and Giveaway

Zookies sent me a OS diaper cover to review.  This diaper cover is one of the cutest covers I have seen in a long time.  Not only that it is OS...not many people make OS covers anymore.  She also has where you can pick between snaps or hook and loop, which is awesome because people either love or hate one or the other haha.  


I had to snap a picture of how pretty it was wrapped when it came in!!!!


This diaper cover was the perfect size for my son.  I am having a harder time finding things that fit him well because of him being so huge (32 lbs now).  But this one fit him like a charm.  Not only that, like I said before, it is so adorable!  She has many different prints available in boys, girls, and gender neutral.  


So, this diaper cover works wonders too!  I use a lot of fitted diapers (they are my favorite kind of cloth!) and they work perfectly for it!  A lot of covers that I have used fit a little too snug with a fluffy fitted diaper, but not this one.  I use it during the day, nap time, and night time...never had any issues with it!!! (Picture of my son wearing it coming soon!)



Giveaway Info:
You can win a diaper cover too!!!!
Mandatory Entry: Go to Zookies and tell me what your favorite thing is in her shop.
4. Share this review and giveaway and place the link below.
5. Become a blog follower and write your GCF below.


This giveaway ends on April 24, 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!

Sunday, April 17, 2011

AND THE EARTHLY REMEDIES BY ERIN WINNER IS.....

AMANDA!!!!  Congrats!!!  You will be contacted shortly by Sabrina on how to claim your prize.  You will have 48 hours after her email is sent out to respond to her before the prize is given to a new winner.  Thank you all for participating and good luck on future giveaways!

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24 
Timestamp: 2011-04-18 00:16:56 UTC

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Blissful Booty Review and Giveaway


In 2006 when Cathy Brown’s youngest daughter was born with a congenital heart defect and super sensitive skin Cathy wasn’t able to use disposable diapers.  Cathy didn’t want to use prefolds like she had used with her oldest daughter so she studied her favorite disposable diapers features and started sewing with different types of cloth.  She was making them for friends and after so much encouragement from her husband and friends she left her Director of Operations in Finance job and Blissful Booty was born.  Cathy now offer my AIO diapers, Cloth Wipes, All Natural Wipe Water Concentrate, Booster Pads, Pail Liner Bags and Wet bags! (Very soon she will be offering flushable liners)

Cathy offered me one of her AIO diapers along with 2 booster pads as I told her my little guy was a very heavy wetter.  This is a great option for heavy wetters as it is made of super absorbent microfiber terry as the inner soaker material.  The boosters are made of the same thirsty material.  All Cathy needed was my guy’s weight and she sent out my fluffy package.  My first impressions were that this has to be the softest cloth diaper I had ever touched; I mean seriously my booty would be blissful in it!  I must say I have had no luck with sized diapers, everyone I have tried has not worked for some reason or another and I have to assume it is because my little guy has not so average measurements however the size large Cathy sent me fit great. Perfectly covered his chunky thighs without leaving a mark, super gentle back elastic that just cuddles his back and the front elastic is great for an unexpected explosion that you would think no diaper can handle! 

The overlapping aplix closure is great for kiddos that might be right around the size that you are unsure if you should size up or down (although Cathy is a great tool for sizing help!) and the laundry tabs really work (I have had several brands give out after a few washes however these are still going strong!).  I also have to point out that the crossover tabs are on both sides of the diaper which makes it especially great if you have a left handed mama and a right handed daddy.  The interior of the diaper has gussets that are so soft that there is no red marks on baby even after a long 12 hour (yes I said 12 hour!) sleep and NO leaks.  This diaper was so heavy when it was taken off it felt like a bowling ball but baby boy was dry, not red as the PUL is very soft and breathable and I have to say it again NO leaks!  We have been using this diaper for over 2 months now and it is really a favorite of mine and my husbands.  As I mentioned the laundry tabs are great, the diaper and boosters have been washed countless times and the inside (and outside) still look new and feel super soft too.

Giveaway Info:  
Cathy has offered 1 lucky winner an AIO diaper in their choice of size and color (of in stock diapers).  
Mandatory Entry #1: Drop by Blissful Booty on Facebook and show her some love!  Cathy is always doing giveaways on her page!  She also has a special tab where she lists other places that she is sponsoring giveaways!  
Mandatory Entry #2: Follow Cathy’s blog.
4. Tell me what size and color you would choose from her online shop 
5. Tell me something you learned from the Blissful Booty information site.
6. Share this review and giveaway
7. Become a blog follower and write your GCF below

This giveaway ends on April 20, 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 SABRINA*

Monday, April 11, 2011

Earthly Remedies By Erin Review and Giveaway

Erin Ethier is the owner and creator behind Earthly Remedies By Erin; she got her start in 2009 after making hand salves for her family that worked for them all wonderfully she was encouraged to start selling her creation.  As a result she has a great natural product line and stands behind 100%.  



Erin’s products are sold in many locations in several states and online directly from her as well.  If you check out her contact page (http://www.earthlyremediesbyerin.com/contact.php) you will see lots of familiar names that sell her products.



Erin sent me some of her All-Purpose hand salve and some Baby’s Butt Balm.  I have to say that both of the ointments smell fabulous.  I am usually a fruity loving scent girl but these are not that at all, the hand salve has a ‘healthy for you’ smell as my 12 year old says (LOL!) and he was my guinea pig for this salve.  He absolutely hates putting lotion on so his hands are super dry and chaffed.  Not to mention he was recently diagnosed with eczema! After only a couple of uses, maybe 3 times in a day or two, his hands were noticeably better.  And he only had to use a small amount of the salve to get the job done which means it goes a long way.  Now the Baby’s butt balm has a slightly different fresh scent with a hint of clove (in my opinion) and worked great on my youngest son’s tushy.  He is teething and seems to have a diaper rash on and off for what seems like forever now and sometimes even cries when he is wiped (it breaks my heart) and the balm really seemed to calm his discomfort.  And just like the hand salve I only needed to use a thin layer which has made our adorable little chap stick size container last forever!  Both products are definitely a great value for your money and a great healer for your troubled skin.  I would recommend these for anyone that has a little one and any type of sensitive dry skin.

Giveaway Info:
Erin has generously offered a hand salve to one lucky winner, thanks Erin!  
Mandatory Entry: Please drop by Erin’s facebook page and thank her for the giveaway. 
Mandatory Entry 2: Let me know what other product(s) of hers you would like to try on her Facebook.   (While you are there you might want to check out her awesome clearance items!)
3. Like me on Facebook
4. Share this review and giveaway and place the link below.
5. Become a blog follower and write your GCF below.


Extra entries: Make a purchase from Erin http://www.earthlyremediesbyerin.com/index.php



This giveaway ends on April 17, 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 SABRINA*

Sunday, April 10, 2011

AND THE ITTI BITTI WINNER IS.....

MOONGLOW283!  CONGRATS ON THE WIN!  I am going to email you now, you will have 48 hours to respond back to me to claim your prize.  If the winner does not get back to me in that time frame, I will have to choose a new winner.  Thank you all for participating and good luck on future giveaways.

Upcoming: Tomorrow-Earthy Remedies by Erin
Thursday- Blissful Booty Diaper

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94 
Timestamp: 2011-04-10 23:30:56 UTC

Sunday, April 3, 2011

AND THE BEFELT WINNER IS.....

MRS. SMITTY!!!!  CONGRATS!!!!  I will email you now and then you will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim your prize.  If you do not email me back in the time frame, I will have to draw a new winner for the giveaway.  Thank you all for participating and good luck on future giveaways!!!


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58 
Timestamp: 2011-04-04 00:44:00 UTC

Itti Bitti Review and Giveaway

This diaper is a bit confusing to explain with pictures and words, so, hang in there with me and feel free to ask any questions that you may have on my facebook page (link in the giveaway info) or to my email xxcoco86xx2003@yahoo.com

The first diaper I am going to review is called the Bitti Boo which is their name for their fitted diaper.  This diaper, is pretty much amazing.  It is perfect for longer car rides and also for nap times.  I have not tried this diaper over night yet, but I am almost positive that it would work with my son.

This diaper is so darn cute!!!  And it comes in a rainbow of colors!!!  My first impression of this diaper, well the other one too, would be how DARN SOFT these diapers are!!!  The two pictures below are of the inside of the diaper.  Each Bitti Boo comes with two bamboo inserts.  One of them is a trifold and one of them is a booster.  I use both of them for nap times and longer car rides. I use just the trifold when we are just playing during the day.  These are color coded, so it is easy to figure out where to snap each insert (colored snaps shown in the second picture).



But, not only are these soft AND absorbent, but they also have an amazing fit and are SO trim.  Honestly, when I put a cover on my son with this fitted on, I have to set it to medium instead of the large that he normally wears because it is so trim.  Here are some cute action shots of the Bitti Boo in action with both inserts snapped in because we were getting ready for nap time! :-)





So, that diaper wasn't too confusing to explain with words...but this one may be.  The next diaper I am reviewing today is the Bitti Tutto.  I am going to give my thoughts and opinions and then I am going to explain the diaper.  I am seriously IN LOVE with this diaper.  This diaper is so soft on the inside and outside!  It is also totally customizable with the different inserts.  I use one insert for play time,  one insert and the small booster for nap, and all three inserts for bed time.  It is seriously my favorite diaper ever right now!  The outside is made with minky and a hidden layer of PUL.  The inserts are made out of bamboo, which everyone knows how absorbent they are.  But you can also get microfiber inserts for this diaper too!!!  The amazing customization of this diaper makes it just simply a diaper for almost everyone.  The one thing to remember (well, at least this happens with me) is that it is so trim, that when I use only one insert or just the one insert and the small booster, I have to set it at the Large setting instead of having it all the way open at the X-Large setting that he uses when he has all three inserts in.  The "poo-fence" is amazing.  I almost...ALMOST...took a picture of my son's poop to show you how amazing it really is.  But I decided that you mama's would rather not see that, so I didn't :-( lol.  But, even after he did go poo in the diaper, I still could have changed out just the inserts and reused the shell, something that I have never been able to do with an AI2 before!  Here are some action shots of the diaper and then I will show you some features of the diaper.






PS...it was like SNOWING flower petals that day if you can't tell...so enjoy looking at all the beautiful flower petals....so odd lol.
So, one unique feature of this diaper is the newborn hip snaps.  These hip snaps are hidden by a piece of the diaper's inner fabric so that the snap does not irritate you child's hips when not in use.  The wonderful piece of fabric has another snap on it to get it to stay.  Then, if you are using the newborn hip snap, you just fold the fabric underneath and it tucks away nicely.  The first picture is of the fabric tucked in.  The second picture is of the snap un-snapped to the piece of fabric to show you the snap on both sides.  The third picture is with the hip snap covered up.




The other unique feature of this diaper is the insert options.  This diaper comes with three bamboo inserts.  There is the normal soaker (the fold over soaker) a small oval booster (snaps onto the fold over soaker) and a larger booster.  All of these are color coded for easy snap placement.  
(Showing off the color coding)
(Long normal soaker with the small oval booster snapped on)
(All three soakers snapped into the diaper and ready to go!)

Remember, if you have any questions about the use of this diaper, please feel free to contact me!

Giveaway Information:
One lucky winner will win a Bitti Boo and a Bitti Tutto!!!!

Mandatory Entry: Go to Itti Bitti's webpage and tell me what your favorite product is!
2. Like Itti Bitti on Facebook and tell them I sent ya!
3. Like me on Facebook
4.  Follow the blog and write your GFC below
 5.  Share this review and giveaway and put the link below (if using facebook to do this, make sure you tag both me and Itti Bitti in the post)

This giveaway ends on April 10, 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*