CutiePaTooties By Lauren Cloth Diaper Review and Giveaway {Sponsor Spotlight} Mother's Day Event #clothdiaperhop

About Lauren:

How did you get started with your business?

I started cloth diapering my son and I wanted to provide affordable, high quality, adorable cloth diapers for everyone!

Who or what was your inspiration?

My inspiration is definitely my son! I wanted to cloth diaper him from the time he was born, but it was just way too much upfront money. Once I found affordable cloth diapers I wanted to share them with everyone! Even if it means I don't make much money, I just wanted to give everyone the opportunity to cloth diaper with affordable as well as high quality (and of course adorable!) cloth diapers.

How long have you been doing what you do?

I have been cloth diapering my son since he was about 15 months and he is now almost 2. I just started my business in January of 2012.

Celebration Day #10 - 2 Dryer Balls from Salt Air Studio

From: Stay At Home Cloth Diapering Mama

Not the exact ball winner will receive

Ali from Salt Air Studio is donating a set of 2 dryer balls for 1 lucky person to win!!!  Thank you so much Ali :)  Ali is allowing the winner of this awesome giveaway to chose their own colors (she will accommodate as best as possible) and scent!!  Ali has over 20 scents to chose from.  Thank you so much Ali for this wonderful giveaway and in helping to celebrate Baby K's 1st Birthday!

A Little About the Item

W o o l B a l l s . . . . . . . . . . . . . are super eco-friendly [not just regular eco-friendly]. are a totally renewable resource, ba aa aa. absorb moisture from your washed clothes, cuts drying time. bounce around with your clothes and beat them into softness. DO NOT emit chemicals when heated [like the plastic balls]. last for years, can use them with every load [never buy a dryer sheet again]. allow you to stop buying that annoying fabric softener. are naturally antibacterial,so they resist mildew. reduce static cling [separating the synthetic fibers from your cottons helps even more to avoid static]. come in FUN colors [they are color-fast, but if you don't trust me, you can always buy a set of neutrals].

Balls are approximately 8 inches circumference. About the size of a tennis ball. 

 R E M E M B E R

----/// The more balls you use, the shorter the drying time! ///----

Celebration Day #9 - Blue Snappi

From: Stay At Home Cloth Diapering Mama

 Snappi Baby has been kind enough to donate a Snappi Diaper Fastener for review as well as one to GIVEAWAY!! I would love to thank The Snappi Baby company for allowing SAH Cloth Diapering Mama to provide this wonderful giveaway for one of my wonderful fans!!! THANK YOU :)  I SAH CD Mama will provided ANOTHER Snappi Diaper Fastener in winners color choice if and ONLY IF this giveaway hits 10,000 entries!!! 

 A Little About The Product

The Snappi® Diaper Fastener has revolutionized cloth diapering! This PINLESS diaper fastener offers a practical and reliable way to fasten a cloth diaper and has become one of the most important cloth diapering accessories in the world.  Over 60 million have sold worldwide.  An EASY to use fastener that offers a PRACTICAL and RELIABLE way to fasten a cloth diaper, replacing the diaper pin. It comes in a variety of colors and is made from a stretchable non-toxic material, which is T-shaped with 'teeth' on each end. These 'teeth' hook into the diaper fabric to ensure a snug-fitting diaper with enough natural movement for the baby. Snappi® s have become the cloth diapering necessity that "pulls it all together" !

Celebration Day #8 - 1.5 Oz. Jar of WoollyMama Lanolin Soild from Milk Made Momma

From: Stay At Home Cloth Diapering Mama

Becca from Milk Made Momma has be kind enough to donate a 1.5 Oz. jar of Lanolin Solid for 1 lucky fan to win :)  Lanolin has a ton of uses and is something that no Momma ever wants to be without!  Thank you Becca for this wonderful giveaway!

A Little About The Product

Use this creamy, pure lanolin for wool washings, breast or lip care, or on dry baby skin! Lanolin is an amazing natural substance which comes from sheep wool. Not only is it a wonderful moisturizer, it has antimicrobial qualities and is the closest thing to the skins' own natural oils!

Indeed, no one does it better than Nature itself! *This bigger 1.5 oz. jar of Lanolin will lanolize dozens of pairs of longies and soakers if you use the recommended pea-sized amount per load!*

Celebration Day #7 - Burp Cloth Set from Peeptree

From: Stay At Home Cloth Diapering Mama

Winner will NOT receive this set.  You will get to chose boy, girl or GN

Jodi from Peeptree has been kind enough to donate a set of 2 burp cloths for 1 lucky fan!!  I would like to thank Jodi so much for her kindness and in helping celebrate Baby K's 1st Birthday!!  Peeptree is a little shop that makes baby blankets, burp cloths, cloth baby wipes, purses, toes, grocery bags, crocheted scarves, crocheted dishcloths and many other things.  Jodi has a wonderful selection of items that can be found one her website and also on Etsy.  Thank you so much Jodi :)

A little about the item!

1 winner will receive 1 Large (13x18) Diaper Burp Cloth (cotton print one side/cotton diaper other side) for boy or girl and 1 Medium (8x13) Cotton & Flannel Small Burp Cloth or Wipe (cotton print one side/cotton flannel other side) for boy or girl.

Celebration Day #6 - 3 Bamboo/Hemp Flats and 3 Bamboo Fleece Doublers from Hum Bums Diapers

From: Stay At Home Cloth Diapering Mama

This is not the exact set you will receive.

Ashley from Hum Bums Diapers is offering 1 lucky winner a set of 3 Bamboo/Hemp Flats and 3 Bamboo Fleece Doublers!!!  Ashley and Hum Bums Diapers support America's Armed Forces and offer a 10% military discount for soldiers and their families. :)  If you have any questions about this please send a message to Ashley glowinggnome@gmail.com.  Thank you so much Ashley for this wonderful giveaway!!!

Celebration Day #5 - Set of 2 Mama Cloth from Bravely Boutique

From Stay at Home Cloth Diapering Mama 
 

Not the ones you will receive :)

Brooke from Bravely Boutique has been kind enough to offer one lucky winner a set of 2 Mama cloth.  The winner will get to choice either 2 8", 2 10" or 1 of each.  You will also get to chose from any of Brooke's in stock fabrics.  Thank you so much for this awesome giveaway.

A Little About The Item

This Reusable Cloth Menstrual Pads can be used for medium to heavy flow. Great for post pardom and heavy days and nights. The pad is constructed from 100% cotton flannel, an internal core of two layers of two layers of ZORB for absorption . The wings are one layer of flannel on top with fleece bottom to make your pad “leakproof” both are are turned and top stitched for comfort and durability. The polyresin snaps are applied with a professional snap pliers and are secure against the skin.

Celebration Day #4- 3 pack of nursing pads from My Sunshine Designs

From Stay at Home Cloth Diapering Mama 

Chantel at My Sunshine Designs has been kind enough to donate a 3 Pack of Nursing Pads to help celebrate Baby K's 1st Birthday.  I want to start of by saying a special THANK YOU to Chantel for her kindness in helping celebrate!  My Sunshine Designs makes eco-friendly and affordable handmade items in Canada!  Chantel has been kind enough to open this giveaway item up WORLD WIDE!!!   

A Little About The Product

Nursing is a hard job and your body takes a lot of abuse. These pads are soft and will feel great against your tender skin. Made with multiple layers which include flannel, fleece and cotton. Machine washable and lay flat to dry. Eco friendly...no more throwing away used pads, just wash and reuse. Measure about 4" wide  

Green Your Mom Giveaway Hop (SIGN UPS CLOSED)

Happy Mothering, EcoCrazy Mom and Simple City Life are excited to bring you the Green Your Mom Giveaway Hop, which runs from May 1, 2012 12:01 AM EST to May 7, 2012 11:59 PM EST and are accepting signups now.

The theme for this event is green Mother's day gifts. I am excited to be part of this event because I am all about being green. I always give away handmade and eco friendly gifts! :)

To all my readers: Please come back to check out the giveaway(s) I will have for this event. Then you can hop from one blog to the next and discover new green products for yourself and/or your Mom!

I am accepting sponsors for this event and would love help from WAHM's!

Celebration Day # 2 - Hair bow Basket ($30 value) from SAH Cloth Diapering Mama and Cute as a Bow

From Stay at Home Cloth Diapering Mama
 
This giveaway is replacing the original Celebration Day #2.  I have created an adorable hair bow basket that is great for either your little or to give as a gift.  This adorable basket will consist of 4 Kaylie clippies, single layer flower bow, bottle cap bow, bug bow, Allie bow, big flower and a headband.  All bows have been handmade by ME :)  The winner will be able to chose ONLY their bottle cap bow and their bug bow.  All other bows will be the ones pictured (pictures coming later in the week).  If you have any questions about the bows or what is included please email me at my bow email Amy.Cute.As.A.Bow@gmail.com with the subject line Celebration #2.   

Celebration Day #3 - Set of 30 Cloth Wipes from Tender Bottoms on Etsy

From Stay at Home Cloth Diapering Mama

This is NOT the set the winner will receive but a look at what the product is

Tender Bottoms on Etsy has been kind enough to donate a set of 30 cloth wipes to help celebrate Baby K's 1st Birthday!!!  I would like to thank the wonderful owner, Kadi, at Tender Bottoms for her generosity.  The winner will get to chose any set of 30 cloth wipes in Kadi's store on Etsy that she has in stock.  There are no guarantees on what will be in stock when the winner is chosen.  So please do not get your hopes up for a particular set :)  Thank you Kadi!! 

Summer Lovin' Baby Basic Giveaway Hop (June 6-20, 2012) Sign ups are OPEN!

Booty Buns Cloth Diapers & Amy's Craft Bucket are collecting blogger sign-ups for the Summer Lovin' Baby Basics Giveaway Hop! This event takes place from June 6-20, 2012 & all prizes are valued at $25+. Sign up today!


I am so excited for this event. I am currently accepting sponsors. I would like to put together some handmade baby items for this event. Please contact me if you are interested in being a part of this!

Celebration Day #1 - $10 GC to The Green Baby Store

From Stay at Home Cloth Diapering Mama

Welcome to the 1st day of Baby K's 1st Birthday Celebration.  Today is the 1st of many giveaway items to make this wonderful event in my family.  I would like to thank The Green Baby Store for their wonderful generosity and thoughtfulness.  Thank you for participating in this wonderful event!!! The Green Baby Store is a wonderful CD store in Wisconsin!! They carry a ton of different products and they also offer newborn rental kits.  You have to check out their website!!  I know that you will find something you LOVE there!!!  Thanks so much The Green Baby Store for your wonderful giveaway :)

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Cashmere Scarf Review and Giveaway {Sponsor Spotlight} Earth Day Event

My Little Cashmere House has given me this lovely recycled cashmere scarf to review. What could be greener than recycling?

About:
It all started three years ago. Anne discovered how to felt cashmere sweaters. She pulled out all the cashmere sweaters she had in her closet and put together a lovely blanket for her father. Cashmere, being so soft and luxurious, was even better when it was felted. Everyone adored it. 
Anne Ligon and her sister started My little Cashmere House and have had their Etsy shop up for almost two years now.  Anne loves to create things that make people smile and keep them feeling warm. When she isn't scoping out thrift stores for sweater, she is spending time at Lake Tahoe; biking, hiking and kayaking.

This scarf is so unbelievably soft. As they say at My Little Cashmere House "It has to be FELT to be believed" It is very light and comfortable to wear. I am a big fan of wool. I have been using wool as a diaper cover for my baby at night. So, I know the power it has.

Did you know?


Cashmere is one of the best types of wool and it comes from a goat! It is more lightweight than other type of wool and it provides the best insulation.


This scarf was made from re-purposed cashmere wool sweaters. First it is felted, which is quite a process, turning it into a non-woven material. This makes it strong and machine washable. It also makes it even softer! Then each square is cut out and carefully serged together. The stitching on this scarf is beautiful.



What do I ♥ about it?


My favorite feature (besides how incredibly soft it is) is the stitching in contrasting color. Being a sewer myself I know how hard it is to keep the stitches nice and neat. I tend to use matching thread so you can't see my mistakes. I have yet to find a flaw on this scarf. You can tell that it was made with tender love and care.


What would I change?


Nothing!


Want to feel it for yourself?
Buy one here. My Little Cashmere House sells more then just scarves! They make safe kids toys and cozy blankets too!
Until June 1st, Earth Faerie Momma readers will get 10%off!! Just use the coupon code "10forearthday".

Win it!
Come back April 12th-22nd for the Earth Day event for a chance to win your very own scarf valued at $30.

*Disclaimer* I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free to review on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine. 

Happy Birthday Dad!

Dear Dad,

I know another birthday just makes you feel another year older... But to me, It is another year I have gotten to know you. I would not be where I am without you! I love you!

Clean+Green Safe Stain and Odor Remover Review and Giveaway {Sponsor Spotlight} Earth Day Event

I have received this can of Clean+Green by SeaYu.

About SeaYu:

SeaYu was founded by Quincy Yu and her adorable dog Simon. Quincy's goal is to provide a clean safe home. Being a mother and having a busy house full of kids and pets is what drove her to create her cleaning products. These products are safe for the whole family and help to preserve the earth. Not to mention, they are super easy to use! Quincy has formulated a line of products that you can use on all surfaces of your home. Each one of them passes Simon's "sniff" test.

I chose to try the carpet and upholstery cleaner. I have a problem cat that does not always go in the litter box. I have tried numerous products for the urine smell. When I first tried Clean+Green, I was very impressed. I made sure the area was dry and I sprayed it on. That was it! No soaking, extracting, rinsing or scrubbing. The stream came out fast and strong. I bent down and gave the carpet a sniff. The smell was gone instantly. The odor was not masked by nasty fragrances either. It left a sort of sweet refreshing smell. So, I left the spot to dry and came back the next day. There was still a faint odor because I am sure the cat urine was pretty deep into the carpet. I gave it another round and that took care of the odor in that area, so I moved on to another spot.

Here is where I put it to the real test. Our cat has his favorite "go to" area (more like "go pee" area). Thankfully, I am able to lift up the carpet. I found that he has peed there more than once and it is going through to the carpet padding. I started by soaking up what I could with a towel and making sure it was dry. Then I carefully sprayed each layer. Right away Clean+Green helped to take away some of the discoloration in the padding. After one more application it has helped take away most of the smell. It has done better than any other product I have tried. We have a wood floor under the carpet. I have been pouring other cleaners onto the stains repeatedly, which is keeping the carpet and padding in a continuous wet state. That is not good news for the wood underneath. With Clean+Green, I don’t have that problem. I think with the propellant spray design it is more concentrated and needs less water. Therefore, it cuts down on cleaning and drying time.

Cleaning cat pee is only one of the many uses. You can choose from 17 different cans of Clean+Green on their website http://www.odorandstainremover.com 

Here are the products they carry:

1. Carpet & Upholstery Stain, Odor Eliminator, Cleaner & Stain Remover (for Cats, Dogs and Dogs/Cats)

2. Concrete Odor Eliminator, Cleaner& Stain Remover (for Cats and Dogs)

3. Furniture Refresher (for Cats, Dogs and Dogs/Cats)

4. Wood& Tile Odor Eliminator, Cleaner & Stain Remover (for Cats, Dogs and Dogs/Cats)

5. Auto

6. De-Skunk Coat Cleaner

7. Litter Box Odor Eliminator and Cleaner

8. Small Animal- All Purpose Odor Eliminator and Cleaner

9. Cage Odor Eliminator & Cleaner (for Birds and Ferret) Spray

The product I chose, which is the carpet and upholstery cleaner, can be used on any water safe surface. That means it can be used on beds, couches, chairs and carpets.

What do I ♥ about it?

I love that it is natural and safe. It is biodegradable, water soluble and fragrance free! The ingredients are: Cane sugar derivatives, proprietary blend of botanical extracts, hydrated cellulose (cleaning agents) purified water and nitrogen. 

I love how easy it is to use! With a toddler running around it is hard to find time to clean up such a stinky mess. With Clean+Green I was able to pull up the carpet, spray, and be done in less than 15 minutes.

What would I change?

I would like to see larger sizes available in the future. It says the can is recyclable but I don't know how I would do that where I live. Most consumers tend to throw bottles and cans away if they don't know how to recycle them. So, larger cans would mean less waste and more wonderful product!

What do I think overall?

It is nice to find someone who is dedicated enough to create and share great products (ones that are safe and efficient). I highly recommend Clean+Green and plan to use it again in the future. I would like to try the Auto Cleaner and the Litter Box Order Eliminator.

BUY IT:

At http://www.odorandstainremover.com you can get free shipping. A 14 oz. can runs about $10-$13.

WIN IT:

Come back April 12th-22nd for the Earth Day event for a chance to win 3 cans of Clean+Green!

*Disclaimer* I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free to review on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine. 

Booty Buns Cloth Diaper Giveaway Event- Win $500+ in cloth diapers! (CLOSED)

Thanks for joining me today! I know you have all been anticipating this event as much as me. Now is your chance to win! If you have never heard of Booty Buns cloth diapers then please read on!

Why I choose cloth diapers

Besides  the fact that cloth diapering saves money and is better for the environment, I also have control over what goes on my babies bum. It doesn't seem like an extra chore for me. When I pull out dirty inserts and wash diapers I am happy knowing I am doing the best I can for my baby. I couldn't think of using disposables again.

I am currently cloth diapering our second child who is 3 months now. It's going so great that I got some cloth trainers for our 3 year old. Chase has two pairs of super undies and we just got his new flip trainer pack in the mail yesterday. Vallon has a flip cover with organic inserts. The inserts are so soft and absorbent. So, I knew right away that the flip trainer with organic inserts would be great. Here are the boys with their green diapers, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

If you enjoy cloth diapering as much as I do, then show your love and post a picture of your cuties on my facebook page, Earth Faerie Momma!

How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer Recipe

This post can now be found at Organic Eco Baby. How to make homemade hand sanitizer.