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Smart Bottoms Review and Giveaway

Today I am going to review a Smart Bottoms 3.0 AIO diaper.

This is what Smart Bottoms has to say about their 3.0 diaper:

The Smart One 3.0 is a super trim, one-size, all-in-one diaper for babies 8-35lbs.  The high-quality, made in the USA PUL, offers a durable, leak-free outer cover for this super trim diaper.  Ten layers of certified organic cotton line the inside of the diaper.  Four rise settings allow for optimal adjustment and the diaper fastens with heavy-duty, poly resin snaps.

When I got the diaper, my first thought was how absolutely wonderful the color was to this diaper!  I received their Great Lake colored diaper.  This diaper is just so vibrant!  I love it.

The next thing I noticed was how incredibly soft this diaper was.  Even after it was prepped, it was super soft!

This diaper comes with a snake insert.  That means that you get to fold the insert whatever way would work best for you.  For a girl, you could fold it in the middle to fit your child's needs.  For a boy, I just folded it under where I needed to.

This diaper also fits extremely well, and as stated by Smart Bottoms, it is super trim!

The first time I tried this diaper was actually for overnight.  After reading about the diaper and how it is made, I figured it would be a wonderful overnight diaper!  And, I was correct!  The diaper lasted my son all night with no leaks!  Now that is a great diaper!  Now it is one of our first go to diapers even during the day!

BUT my favorite part about this diaper is that it is COMPLETELY USA made!!!!  Got to love USA made products!

And now, you have your chance to win a diaper as well!  How awesome is that!?!?

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*This review was written by Nicki*

Piggy Paint Review and Giveaway

Today I am going to talk to you about Piggy Paint.

Piggy Paint is an all natural nail polish that has basically no odors.  That is what they put on their website.  But, to be honest, I put the nail polish up to my nose to smell it and there was none...not basically no odors, there was no odor what-so-ever!  I love this.  This makes it safe to use around children, safe to use when you are pregnant, and safe to use on your children.  It is also hypoallergenic, which is a huge thing around this family that seems to be allergic to half of everything!

I was very happy with the colors as well.  I got the Birthday Bash set of nail polish.  It comes with a pink, blue, and purple.  And the pictures on the website do not do this justice!  These colors are so vibrant and so easy to use.  No need to do two or three applications.  Only one is needed with this nail polish!

All in all, this is now my favorite nail polish!  I have never really enjoyed painting my nails until now because of the smells associated with it, but now I am a nail polish fan!

And you also have a chance to win a $25 credit towards any Piggy Paint that you may want!




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Cow Patties Cloth Diapers Review and Giveaway

Here’s the review everybody has been waiting for!  When we found out we were expecting a girl, I knew immediately that we would need ruffle-butt diapers.  Little did I know that I would be offered the cutest one I've ever seen for a review and giveaway!  A big thank you to Megan over at Cow Patties Cloth Diapers for sending us this gem:

Are you in love yet?  For me, it was love at first site!  I was SO excited to get to try this one on our little princess that it went straight into the hospital bag.  Shortly after Charlotte Ross was born we put her in her first ruffle butt diaper and were instantly in love.  The fit was amazing and Megan has extra snaps so that the sides of the diaper don’t droop and it fits really securely.

All of the nurses and doctors at the hospital were amazed with our cloth diapers.  While they liked all of the ones that we brought with us, and thought that all of them were very cool, the favorite by FAR was the “ruffle-y” one as the nurses called it.  We actually had nurses stopping by our room ASKING us to see the “ruffle-y” diaper!

Are you ready for the best part?  Megan has offered up a one-size diaper to one of you and it can even be one with ruffles!  Just enter below and good luck :) 

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*This review was written by Katy*

Cherry Blossom Babies Review and Giveaway

Today I am going to review an AI2 diaper from Cherry Blossom Babies.

Cherry Blossom Babies is a WAHM shop on Hyena Cart.  She makes some wonderful, must see diapers!  

Here is what Kelly has to say about her diapers:

They are OS AI2s, they have a fold down rise for sizing and a Lay in trifold soaker. My soakers have a top layer of bamboo velour and then two layers of either cotton-hemp French terry or bamboo French terry.

I am reviewing today this amazingly adorable penguin print AI2 diaper with a lay in soaker.  I was SO excited to see this print in the list of prints that Kelly offers because it is just so cute!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern so much that both my boy's have matching jammies made out of it!  Not only that, it is snuggle flannel.  Snuggle flannel is so soft on the outside instead of the PUL (which sometimes is very scratchy).  Not only is the outside soft, but the inside is super soft too!  This diaper is just amazingly soft everywhere.

I love that these diapers have a fold down rise.  To me, this is a great thing to have because it takes away all the snaps on the front.  I think it makes the diaper look so much better!  It also makes it MUCH less confusing for the first time cloth diapering mama.  I wish I knew about these when I first started to be honest.

Now, let's talk about that fit!  These diapers hug my son's legs and belly perfectly!!!!!  Now, that is the key to an amazing diaper!

The first time I decided to try this diaper out was for nap.  I was a little leery, but knowing what it is made out of, I was pretty sure that it would work great.  And, of course, I was right.  There was no leaks with this diaper or anything!   Actually, to be completely honest, I believe that it would work overnight just fine as well!

Also, for bamboo/cotton/hemp diapers, this diaper is at a great price!  I am just learning about how amazing bamboo is and wish it was more main-stream when I first started.  Bamboo is like the super amazing soaker item there is.  Hemp is just as great!  So, really, Kelly knows her diapers!

I hope you all go check out her Hyena Cart now and see all the great stuff she has to offer (there is even a SUPER cute Tinkerbell one up there right now!!!).  And, thanks to the amazing Kelly, we also have a giveaway for you to enter and try your luck to win one of these great diapers!

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Keurig Giveaway Week 4

Last week!!!  Good Luck!!!!

Have A Keurig Holiday Event

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Special thank you to our lovely co-hosts: Spend With Pennies and My Vegan Gluten-Free Life

The Keurig Platinum Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage at the touch of a button. With an award-winning design, this brewer features a blue, backlit LCD display that allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock, Auto On/Off and your favorite cup size. With the choice of five cup sizes, the Platinum brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.
Includes

• Keurig Platinum B70 brewer
• My K-Cup filter
• Removable drip tray
• Water filter kit
• Five brew sizes: 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz
• 72-oz water reservoir
• Measures 13-1/2"L x 9-3/4"W x 12-1/2"H
• 48 K-Cups to get you started

One lucky reader will receive a Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer with 48 K-Cups!

Giveaway ends November 30th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

My Memories Suite Review and Giveaway WITH coupon!

My Memories Suite is a great program that you can download off line to juice up your pictures and make wonderful scrapbooking pages!  Here is what they have to say about it:

MyMemories Suite v3 software is a complete digital scrapbooking solution that provides a comprehensive powerful set of creative tools no other scrapbook software can offer. With its intuitive workspace and enhanced time-saving features, this application is perfect for a beginner to create a complete album in minutes, or to empower the design pro to build a scrapbook album masterpiece.

Making a Scrapbook

MyMemories Suite will help you create your beautiful pages from scratch or build an entire album using one of the many professionally-designed scrapbook templates provided within the scrapbook software. A large collection of papers and embellishments are also included and available at your fingertips to help you make each page uniquely your own.

If this were any other scrapbooking software, you might be finished. But with My Memories Suite, the real power-and fun-of this software is just beginning. There are so many ways to save and share your memories, you will wonder how you ever got along without it.

Affordable

With over 1,500 papers, over 1,000 page elements, and over 30 album templates (including 10 new for v3), MyMemories Suite lets you hit the ground running with your very own scrapbook or photo album in a matter of minutes. It’s easy-to-use and affordable—and compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. Don’t put off your important memories any longer, add MyMemories Suite to your shopping cart now.

You can make a beautiful scrapbook an interactive memory experience for anyone who sees it. Use simple one-click options to enhance your scrapbooks, with music, narration, video, and even the Internet. Go beyond pictures by showing off video of the birthday party, or record a narration to capture the memories that pictures alone cannot. With My Memories Suite you simply don't look at a scrapbook-you experience it!

Now, I will be the first one to tell you that I am not technically inclined in anyway what-so-ever.  Honestly, I am STILL having a horrible time trying to figure out Twitter!  But this software is so easy to use!  I have never got into scrapbooking before because of the time it takes to do it.  I did maybe 5 pages then gave up.  But with this software, there is NO reason for me to not be able to make up the best scrapbook EVER!  You can print them out from home or put them on a DVD to share that way!  The great thing is they can even place it in a nice hardcover book for you!  Talk about easy peasy!!!!  I even made a family Thanksgiving card!  This is a print screen of what I did and this shows you what the program looks like better.  As you can probably see, it is pretty simple.  Just point and click.  There is a lot more that you can do to it too!  You can add embellishments, shapes, video and even music!!!  So much fun!

You can even upload them to CVS.com and have them print them out for you!  

Not only that, this software is ONLY $39.97!  But wait, there is even better news!  With the special Nicki, The Eval Gal coupon code, you can get it today for only $29.97!  On top of that, after you order, you will get ANOTHER $10 off coupon code!  Wow, what a deal!  

Here is the code for $10 off the My Memory Suite V3 Software: STMMMS84724

You can also enter for your chance to win one too!!!  Check it out below!

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*This review was written by Nicki*

Keurig Giveaway Week 3

Ready for week three!?!?!  Ahhh, this is so exciting!!! :-D

Have A Keurig Holiday Event

Hosted by Mom Powered Media

Special thank you to our lovely co-hosts: Spend With Pennies and My Vegan Gluten-Free Life

The Keurig Platinum Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage at the touch of a button. With an award-winning design, this brewer features a blue, backlit LCD display that allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock, Auto On/Off and your favorite cup size. With the choice of five cup sizes, the Platinum brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.
Includes

• Keurig Platinum B70 brewer
• My K-Cup filter
• Removable drip tray
• Water filter kit
• Five brew sizes: 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz
• 72-oz water reservoir
• Measures 13-1/2"L x 9-3/4"W x 12-1/2"H
• 48 K-Cups to get you started

One lucky reader will receive a Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer with 48 K-Cups!

Giveaway ends November 23rd at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Nicki, The Eval Gal is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. 

Crazy Leggies Black Friday

Here is what will be my Black Friday sales on my Etsy shop!   Sale will go live on Thanksgiving!


Specials include:
Buy one get one free of equal or lesser value on all cloth shoes
Buy two get one on all crochet shoes
Buy one get one free on leg warmers (VERY limited stock...may not carry anymore)
Buy two get one free on crochet diapering items
Tutus buy 2 get 1 free
Buy 2 hats get 1 free

Doorbusters---ONLY VALID UNTIL NOON EST ON FRIDAY
All products will be chosen by me on the free product received per order.  Must indicate size and gender of the free product you would like to receive.
Spend $40-49 get a free product(s) valued between $8-$12
Spend $50-59 get a free product(s) valued between $13-$15
Spend $60-69 get a free product(s) valued between $16-20
Spend $70-99 get a free product(s) valued between $21-30
Spend over $100 get a free product(s) valued up to $45

Tender Tushies Review and Giveaway

I was very fortunate to be able to review an awesome diaper recently by Tender Tushies.  When the diaper came in I was a little skeptical because even though it was a OS diaper, it looked a little big.  However, as soon as I put it on my son the first time I realized that looks can be deceiving and this is an amazing diaper.

As you all know, my son is an incredibly heavy wetter and he also has skinny baby legs.  For being 16 months old, he should be able to have his diapers on a bigger rise setting, but for the most part, he’s still on newborn/small.  This can be a challenge with a lot of OS diapers because they are made for bigger children.  I personally think that Tender Tushies has done an excellent job in making sure that this diaper can fit a wide variety of babies.  I’ve tried to get some close-up pictures for you to see.

I also have to say that this diaper held up incredibly well for my little heavy wetter.  We change my sons’ diapers usually every two hours and all of his diapers are double stuffed.  I’m always nervous when trying a new diaper out since not all diapers are made the same.  I have to admit that I was once again very pleased with the quality of the Tender Tushies and would not hesitate to recommend their diapers to anyone.

Not only were the lovely ladies behind Tender Tushies nice enough to send me such a cute (and boyish!) diaper to review, but they are offering up a $10 gift card to one lucky reader!  Just enter below and good luck :)

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*This review was written by Katy*

Freakers USA Review and Giveaway

Welcome to the wonderful world of Freakers USA!  Where everything fits into a small package....well, not everything, but pretty darn close!

You may have heard of this company from The Shark Tank.  If you watched it, then you know what a character the owner of this store is!  Ever since I watched that I really wanted a grilled cheese party!  It sounded like so much fun!

Now, after hearing what an awesome character Zach is, I know you want some Freakers!  Well, what is a Freaker you might ask.  Well, that is a great question!  A Freaker is an insulated cup/bottle cozy kind of thing that is made right here in the US of A!  Okay, so it is not just that.  You get this one Freaker and it can do some amazing things!  You can stretch it like CRAZY and it just goes right back the way it was again.  It is kinda awesome.  I had SO much fun playing with it!  So...here is what I did with it....

Freaker fits over a soda bottle....

Freaker fits over a Smirnoff...

Freaker fits over a WHOLE wine bottle....you know for those kind of days...

So....this is when I started having fun with it...maybe too much...for giggles....Freaker fits over a ketchup bottle...

Freakers also fits over my 3 year old's arm...

Freakers also fits as a knee high leg warmer for my 3 year old...

Yup...the possibilities are THAT endless.  You really need to get a Freaker even if it is just to see what you can fit it over...I am telling ya, it was seriously fun!

 Not only that, they REALLY work!  Freaker's really keep my Smirnoff cold while I drunk it!  I will definitely remember this for the next hot day out! :-D  Not only does it keep your drink cold/hot...you can also hide what you are really drinking from your kids!  Don't want your kids knowing that you are drinking soda, hide it!  Don't want your kids to know you needed a beer, hide it!  These are seriously an amazing thing to have around the house!

Also, my Freaker and the giveaway Freakers, came with a note!  It says:

Hi Nicole!

What's the difference between a tuna fish and a guitar?  You can't tune a fish!

Haha, I love it!

And to end everything, Freakers sell for only $8 a piece!  Freak on and enter the giveaway below!

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*THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN BY NICKI*

Master Moves Mickey Giveaway

Here is yet another chance to try and get some Christmas shopping done for free!!!
 Kmart recently released a Fab 15 holiday toy list with hot new toys like the Furby and the Holiday 2012 Barbie Doll. Included on the list is Master Moves Mickey from Mattel Disney. This brother to Dance Star Mickey, one of the hottest toys released just a couple years ago, takes dancing to a new level. With a simple squeeze of his nose, Mickey breaks out into 15 different dance moves within his own unique combinations. During Mickey's funky dance moves like "The Windmill" and "The Mouska Mix", you will hear original music tracks. This toy is a sure pleaser for your little ones. It makes a great addition to family room dance parties. Watch Mickey go from a handstand into a 360 turn. Included with Mickey are 6 AA batteries. Purchase this Fab15 toy at Kmart stores this holiday season! Read Kara's full review here.


Giveaway: One lucky winner will receive their own Master Moves Mickey! This giveaway is open to U.S. residents and will end on November 24th at 11:59 p.m. ET. Please enter on the Rafflecopter below. Good luck!

 Disclosure: Kara's Deals and Steals received a free Mattel Disney Master Moves Mickey from Kmart in exchange for a review. Nicki, The Eval Gal is not responsible for prize shipment or delivery.

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Step2 Deluxe Art Master Desk

  Here is your chance to get a head start on Christmas gifts and win a Step 2 Art Easel! Sponsored by: Mom Blog Society | Geeky Gamer Mom | Mom Does Reviews | Route 249 | Libby's Library | My Boys and Their Toys | Mommie Again | Ice Fairy's Treasure Chest | Dirty Truth Reviews | Burning Moons Inside Advice | Spend With Pennies | Freebie Spot | Happy Home and Family | Building Carpenters | Heartfelt Balance Handmade Life | As Mom Sees It | Spoiled Not Rotten |

 Event dates: 11/10 - 12/1 Open to World Wide Prize: Step2 Deluxe Art Master Desk Sturdy art desk provides plenty of storage. Features large work surface with molded-in compartments and hinged dry-erase writing surface that wipes clean easily and opensto storage area underneath. Includes a push-button light, and its raised shelf keeps art supplies organized. Item requires 3 “AAA” batteries, not included. Its four large bins hold art supplies within easy reach. The desk's vertical compartments store coloring books and tablets, while its coloring coordinates with playrooms and bedrooms. Item includes one New Traditions Chair. For a chance to win, enter via the Rafflecopter below. GOOD LUCK!  

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Keurig Giveaway Week 2

Another week, another chance!!!  Enter for a wonderful chance to win a Keurig!

Have A Keurig Holiday Event

Hosted by Mom Powered Media

Special thank you to our lovely co-hosts: Spend With Pennies and My Vegan Gluten-Free Life

The Keurig Platinum Brewing System brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or iced beverage at the touch of a button. With an award-winning design, this brewer features a blue, backlit LCD display that allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock, Auto On/Off and your favorite cup size. With the choice of five cup sizes, the Platinum brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.
Includes

• Keurig Platinum B70 brewer
• My K-Cup filter
• Removable drip tray
• Water filter kit
• Five brew sizes: 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz
• 72-oz water reservoir
• Measures 13-1/2"L x 9-3/4"W x 12-1/2"H
• 48 K-Cups to get you started

One lucky reader will receive a Keurig Platinum B70 Brewer with 48 K-Cups!

Giveaway ends November 16th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Cheap and Green Baby Review and Giveaway

Today I am going to review a Cheap and Green Baby diaper. I received a minky giraffe print to review.

 The first thing I am going to have to say about this diaper is that it is super cute! I love all the animal prints. I think they are super fun! Not only that, this diaper is super soft! I love it!

 Not only do I love the print, but I LOVE the price of these diapers!!! At only $12 for solid colors and $13 for prints, how can you go wrong!?!? I love finding great deals on diapers! So, this diaper comes with two microfiber inserts. They are not one full one and one doubler, they are two full microfiber inserts. I love it because usually the doubler doesn't even really help that much. I usually take those and cut them up for mama pads :-) But this one is not going to get cut up! I used one insert for during the day and both inserts for a nap. Both times it worked perfectly with no leaks. I have not tried it overnight yet, but I think it would work just fine with either a hemp or bamboo insert also. My son is a super heavy wetter, especially at night, so I always have to put on his (what I call) turtle butt diapers. That is how super stuffed I usually have to make him. Just to give you an example, when I use prefolds for overnight, I have to use three...ekk! LOL. 

Anyways, back to the diaper! This diaper fits wonderfully. It hugs the legs and the waist perfectly and does not leave horrible red marks. I definitely give this diaper an A+! It is one of my more favorite pocket diapers in my stash now!

 And, thanks to Cheap and Green Baby, you now have a chance to win this cute green pocket diaper! Just enter below!

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*THIS REVIEW WAS WRITTEN BY NICKI*