Friday, March 19, 2010

Diaper Kit Review and Giveaway!


"DiaperKit.com is a WAHM (work at home mom) owned business. I have five children, three of whom are old enough to be in homeschool.

I decided to start DiaperKit because I love cloth diapers and love to sew them. I have used cloth on all of our children and twice we have had two in diapers at the same time. I've tried many different patterns and fabrics. Through my sewing experiences I came to realize that I hate cutting out patterns. There is so much tedious work that often leads to a sore back and neck before you can even sit down to sew. Why not have someone else do all of the boring part and I could just sew! So, after much discussion and a lot of preliminary work, I designed my own pattern and moved forward with what has become DiaperKit.com."

As you know, we are a cloth diapering family. Not only does it help the environment, but the savings is a great bonus. The only problem is that some diapers can get a little expensive, especially if you are starting out on a budget. A lot of families have started making their own diapers because of this!

Now, this is a great option. Unless you are unsure with where to start or don't have fabric readily available. I ran into the second problem last fall, and pretty much gave up searching for a nice affordable PUL that I liked.

Then, Amber, of Diaper Kit contacted me last December and gave me the link to her site! I was super excited to see patterns and fabric all in one place! For a beginner level sewer like me, it was nice to have that all in one place. Amber even offered to send me one of Diaper Kit's own pre-sewn diapers to review!

I choose the red, since we didn't have any red diapers, and I could barely wait to get it on Lovebug when it got here! I was a little surprised that the medium looked so big. But once it was on, the fit of the Diaper Kits AIO, combined with the crossover tab, was good! Plus, there is lots of room to grow. We've been super happy with our diaper from Diaper Kits! If I get up the nerve, I may even purchase one to sew myself!

Like I mentioned, Diaper Kits has patterns, sewn diapers, sewn doublers, and so many more things! With the affordable price of everything, I will be keeping Diaper Kits in mind for any future diaper needs!

Diaper Kit has generously offered to give one Moma Lovebug reader a Pattern & Precut Diaper Kit!

Want to win?

You must first visit Diaper Kit and take a look around. Then come back and tell me another product you would like to try. This is a mandatory entry. If you do not complete this entry, all other entries will be disqualified.

Subscribe to my blog (by email OR a reader).

Follow my blog with Google Friend Connect.

Grab my button. The code has changed to redirect to my new site. Leave the link of where you placed it in your comment. (2 entries- this won't count if you don't relink it)

Follow me on Twitter. Please leave your Twitter name in your comment.

Tweet about the giveaway by using the following text- RT @MomaLovebug Diaper Kit Giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/yj9cw6s #clothdiapers You may tweet once per day for extra entries. Please leave the permalink of your tweet in your comment.

Blog about the giveaway. Please link back to Moma Lovebug and Diaper Kit. Leave the link to your blog in your comment. (5 entries)


You must leave your email in your comment so that I can contact you. Also, please remember to leave a separate comment for each of your entries. Otherwise they will not count.

Contest is open US & Canada. Contest will end 4/2/10 at 11:59 pm EST. A winner will be chosen by random.org and will be notified by email. I will also announce the winner in a separate post. You must contact me within 48 hours. If you fail to claim your prize, a new winner will be chosen by random.org and emailed. Please see my Disclosure.

*I received the diaper free of charge in exchange for this review. The opinions expressed are my own*

Aloha Friday #35



In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.

Are you planning to do an Easter Basket for your little ones? What types of things are you including?

We do an Easter Basket for Lovebug. Last year I stuck a few things like toys and clothes in it. This year though, I'm stumped! I did pick up some chalk and bubbles, but so far, that's it!

Ideas would be appreciated!

Head over to An Island Life for more Aloha Friday!!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Vapur Bottle Winners!

And the winners of the Vapur Giveaway are...

Numbers 235, 71, 126and!

Congrats to Anonymous, Alicia, and bloomerbear!







Anonymous, Alicia, and bloomerbear have 48 hours to reply to my email, or a new winner will be picked.

Thanks to all of you who entered and a special thanks to Vapur for sponsoring the giveaway!

Moon Pads Winner!

And the winners of the Moon Pads Giveaway are...

Numbers 117 and 9!

Congrats to Slee and Sarah!






Slee and Sarah have 48 hours to reply to my email, or a new winner will be picked.

Thanks to all of you who entered and a special thanks to Moon Pads for sponsoring the giveaway!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

CleanWell Review and Giveaway!

"Hands down, personal hygiene is top of mind and bacteria is about to face some clean competition. Hand sanitizers and soaps are quickly selling out on shelves nationwide, almost as fast as they are fighting against microbes and bacteria on your skin. On the natural front, CleanWell is the only range of hand sanitizers proven to kill 99.99% of germs without using alcohol, Benzalkonium Chloride, Triclosan or other toxic chemicals.
CleanWell travel friendly hand sanitizing sprays and wipes are made with ingredients from renewable plants, primarily thyme. With a first-of-its-kind natural chemistry, CleanWell proudly introduces a unique formulation of plant essential oils proven to meet FDA standards for 99.99% germ killing efficacy, and a safe and effective natural alternative to the toxic ingredients found in most antibacterial and sanitizing products. CleanWell products also do not include the controversial ingredient, Triclosan, widely used as an antibacterial in household hand sterilization products. Triclosan is a known endocrine disruptor, a synthetic chemical that when absorbed into the body either mimics or blocks hormones and disrupts the body’s normal functions."

I've mentioned before that I'm a germ freak. I wash my hands a lot and am always wiping off Lovebug's. I was sick a lot as a child and teenager, and I hate the thought of Lovebug getting sick like I used to.
I always have a bottle of hand sanitizer on me. And it wasn't until Lovebug was born that I realized how bad some of the chemicals in them really are. I didn't want that stuff to be on my hands if I touched her. But it wasn't always convenient to get to a sink to wash with water and soap.

A quick internet search led me to CleanWell. After checking out their site and seeing that the products are natural and use Thyme as an antiseptic, rather than alcohol, I contacted them. They were sweet enough to send me a couple of their hand sanitizers, which I have been using daily and keep in the car, diaper bag, etc.

  • Kills 99.99% of germs
  • No alcohol
  • Safe for kids
  • Leaves hands sof
  • Cruelty free (not tested on animals)
The above reasons help me to love CleanWell! Two quick sprays is more than enough to cover my hands and keep me germ free. I don't feel bad about using it on Lovebug either! I still prefer soap and water, but if we aren't near it, CleanWell is a great substitute. Plus, their spray gets 4x more uses than a gel sanitizer!

The only thing that took a little time to grow on me was the smell. It's not your normal sanitizer smell. It doesn't smell bad by any means, just different than what I'm used to. In this case though different = better for everyone!

CleanWell is so much more than just Spray Hand Sanitizers. They also sell Hand Sanitizer Wipes and Hand Soap in some really great scents. Everything is very affordable too! I look forward to using CleanWell for a very long time!



CleanWell has generously offered to give FIVE Moma Lovebug readers a travel size CleanWell Hand Sanitizer!


Want to win?

You must first visit CleanWell and take a look around. Then come back and tell something you learned. This is a mandatory entry. If you do not complete this entry, all other entries will be disqualified.

Let me know what product you'd like to try from CleanWell.

Become a follower of CleanWell on Twitter.

Become a fan of CleanWell on Facebook.

Subscribe to my blog (by email OR a reader).

Follow my blog with Google Friend Connect.

Grab my button. The code has changed to redirect to my new site. Leave the link of where you placed it in your comment. (2 entries- this won't count if you don't relink it)

Follow me on Twitter. Please leave your Twitter name in your comment.

Tweet about the giveaway by using the following text- RT @MomaLovebug CleanWell Giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/yh23uz4 5 winners! You may tweet once per day for extra entries. Please leave the permalink of your tweet in your comment.

Blog about the giveaway. Please link back to Moma Lovebug and CleanWell. Leave the link to your blog in your comment. (5 entries)


You must leave your email in your comment so that I can contact you. Also, please remember to leave a separate comment for each of your entries. Otherwise they will not count.

Contest is open Internationally. Contest will end 3/31/10 at 11:59 pm EST. A winner will be chosen by random.org and will be notified by email. I will also announce the winner in a separate post. You must contact me within 48 hours. If you fail to claim your prize, a new winner will be chosen by random.org and emailed. Please see my Disclosure.

*I received the CleanWell Products free of charge in exchange for this review. The opinions expressed are my own*

Wordless Wednesday- 1 Year ago

This was taken one year ago. The weather was so nice out that we went to the park down the street to sun a little. It's hard to believe how much Lovebug has grown since then!

Go here for more Wordless Wednesday

Monday, March 15, 2010

Orglamix Review and Giveaway!


Let me start off by saying, I hate makeup. I don't know how to do it, nor do I have the time to do it. I usually like the look, but am typically disappointed when I try to replicate it.

What first drew me to Orglamix's etsy shop was their Mom Essentials kit, and that it could be done in 5 minutes or less. While I haven't been able to try this kit out yet, it's on my list for when I have some extra cash! And after being able to try out Orglamix's eye colors, I'm even more excited to try their other products!

What do I like best about Orglamix? I like what it doesn't have.

- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petro-Chemicals
- Phthalates

All of those nasty chemicals that are in a lot of other make ups. Gross, right? It makes my skin crawl to think that's what I was putting on my face before. I prefer healthy looking skin and who knows what other brands will do to your skin after long periods of use. Using Orglamix though, I feel safe about what is going on my skin, and near my daughter's skin.

I first tried Orglamix Eye Color in January, when we were in New York for the Martha Show. Cheri, the creator, was kind enough to send me three beautiful shades. Now, I occasionally have a problem with eye shadows. For whatever reason, they fade and crease really fast. I'm talking minutes, fast. So I planned to test drive it in the hotel room for a little bit before heading out to the show. I figured I'd need to reapply before we left though.

Surprise, surprise! I checked my eye color a few minutes before heading out the door. Not only were there no creases, but the color looked like it was brand spanking new. Not, it's been on for awhile already color. I.was.amazed. This is the first eye color that has ever been so kind to me! And hours later, after the show? No creases at all. Totally awesome.

Orglamix doesn't just have eye color. They also have mineral for your face, cheeks, eco brushes, and starter kits! Like I mentioned, I can't wait to get my hands on the Mom Essentials kit! The brushes that come with it look wonderful!


Orglamix has generously offered to give two Moma Lovebug readers their pick of three Orglamix Eye Colors!

Want to win?

You must first visit Orglamix and take a look around. Then come back and tell what three eye colors you would choose if you won. This is a mandatory entry. If you do not complete this entry, all other entries will be disqualified.

Become a follower of Orglamix on Twitter.

Become a fan of Orglamix on Facebook.

Heart Orglamix's Etsy shop. (Leave your etsy name)

Subscribe to my blog (by email OR a reader).

Follow my blog with Google Friend Connect.

Grab my button. The code has changed to redirect to my new site. Leave the link of where you placed it in your comment. (2 entries- this won't count if you don't relink it)

Follow me on Twitter. Please leave your Twitter name in your comment.

Tweet about the giveaway by using the following text- RT @MomaLovebug Orglamix Giveaway! http://tinyurl.com/yatfkfp 2 winners! You may tweet once per day for extra entries. Please leave the permalink of your tweet in your comment.

Blog about the giveaway. Please link back to Moma Lovebug and Orglamix. Leave the link to your blog in your comment. (5 entries)


You must leave your email in your comment so that I can contact you. Also, please remember to leave a separate comment for each of your entries. Otherwise they will not count.

Contest is open Internationally. Contest will end 3/28/10 at 11:59 pm EST. A winner will be chosen by random.org and will be notified by email. I will also announce the winner in a separate post. You must contact me within 48 hours. If you fail to claim your prize, a new winner will be chosen by random.org and emailed. Please see my Disclosure.

*I received the orglamix free of charge in exchange for this review. The opinions expressed are my own*
 

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