Winners!!! Extra entry opportunities!!

We have winners!!
Winner of the Econuts giveaway sponsored by For Mom and Keiki, is lucky number 25, Jessie who said “Id like to have some Rockin Green from Mom & Keiki.” Congrats!

Winner of the Applecheeks cloth diaper (in choice of color and size) and a roll of their flushable diaper liners is, lucky number 425, Katie Adams who said “tweet.”
You have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to contact me to claim your prizes!
Thanks to our amazing sponsors for hosting the giveaways and thanks to all of you who entered!

I will be out of town for a week or so and so my blog will be sitting on the back burner for a bit. I still have some great things in the works, to include a review and giveaway of Tillamook cheese (yum) and am also working on a review and giveaway for a Thirsties Duo wrap cloth diaper! These reviews will be posted when I get back from my week trip!

Until then, I would like to give you an opportunity to earn extra entries into these two upcoming giveaways. Here is what you need to do, simply go to my Facebook page and post giveaways. These can either be giveaways on your blog, or giveaways that you are currently entering. For each giveaway you post, you will get an extra entry! (so if you post 5 giveaways, you will get 5 extra entries)!
Be sure to leave the url/web address in the FB post, and the end date… don’t forget to include the item up for grabs too!
Good luck and have fun!
~Mama of the littles~

welcome, welcome, welcome!  you have stumbled upon (or purposely found) the third edition of the Military Monday Blog Hop!  while your gracious hosts are military wives and blogging connoisseurs, we invite all of you, military or not, to join in this great new blog hop to get your week started and your blog following grown!  feel free to link up as many blogs as you have - but please don't leave links to your facebook, twitter or other blog hops (those links will be deleted!).  you can also share this blog hop on your own blog, if you please.... we totally encourage it! 
the rules are quite simple here!

• grab the Military Monday Blog Hop button and post it as a new blog post or somewhere on your blog so we can be sure you are at the right hop!

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• follow all three hosts (the first three slots in the linky!) - we promise to follow back, just give us a few days to catch up with everyone!


• follow as many, or as few, of the linked blogs as you like - but remember, the more you follow, the more followers you will get in return! be sure to leave a comment that you stopped by from the Military Monday Blog Hop and leave your blog address!!

thanks for joining us, and we hope you make some great new blog friends today!  now, let's get hoppin'!

I am so thankful for so many different things!
I am thankful for my awesome life-mate and am thankful to God for binding us together.
I am thankful for the roof over our heads, and the food in our pantry! I am thankful for the military and thankful that my hubby will be home this year for Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I am thankful for my two little boys that give me so much joy and fill my days with laughter!
I am thankful to be hosting Thanksgiving this year! I am thankful that my mother in law, father in law, step-mother in law, and brother in law will be coming here to my humble abode to share Thanksgiving with us!
I am thankful that we have enough in the bank to purchase all of our Thanksgiving fixins! I am so thankful that my mom is flying in tonight from Oregon to spend a week with our family! It has been 10 long months since I have seen her!
As I type this, I am overwhelmed, and humbled. I do not deserve any of what I have! If you think about it, what we have does not really even belong to us. Our lives here on earth are but a moment in time, compared to the eternity that awaits us!
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful, and give thanks! Please won't you take a moment to count your blessings and give thanks to God for the gifts He has given you!
~Mama of the Littles~

Congratulations!!

We have won the Babykicks contest!
Do you know what that means???
For all your clicks from my blog to their website?
I get a Babykicks diaper to review and one to offer in a giveaway to one of you!
Thanks for all of your help and support!
~Mama of the Littles~

Welcome, welcome, welcome! you have stumbled upon (or purposely found) the second ever Military Monday Blog Hop! while your gracious hosts are military wives and blogging connoisseurs, we invite all of you, military or not, to join in this great new blog hop to get your week started and your blog following grown! feel free to link up as many blogs as you have - but please don't leave links to your facebook, twitter or other blog hops (those links will be deleted!). you can also share this blog hop on your own blog, if you please.... we totally encourage it!
the rules are quite simple here!

• grab the Military Monday Blog Hop button and post it as a new blog post or somewhere on your blog so we can be sure you are at the right hop!

<a href="http://marineparents.blogspot.com/2010/11/first-ever-military-monday-blog-hop.html"><img src="http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b422/taprilcrosier/MilitaryMondayButton1.jpg" alt="military monday blog hop" width="125" height="125" /></a>

• follow all three hosts (the first three slots in the linky!) - we promise to follow back, just give us a few days to catch up with everyone!


• follow as many, or as few, of the linked blogs as you like - but remember, the more you follow, the more followers you will get in return! be sure to leave a comment that you stopped by from the Military Monday Blog Hop and leave your blog address!!

thanks for joining us, and we hope you make some great new blog friends today! now, let's get hoppin'!

Much Ado about Monday!! Thankful!!

I am so thankful for so many different things!
I am thankful for my awesome life-mate and am thankful to God for binding us together.
I am thankful for the roof over our heads, and the food in our pantry! I am thankful for the military and thankful that my hubby will be home this year for Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I am thankful for my two little boys that give me so much joy and fill my days with laughter!
I am thankful to be hosting Thanksgiving this year! I am thankful that my mother in law, father in law, step-mother in law, and brother in law will be coming here to my humble abode to share Thanksgiving with us!
I am thankful that we have enough in the bank to purchase all of our Thanksgiving fixins! I am so thankful that my mom is flying in tonight from Oregon to spend a week with our family! It has been 10 long months since I have seen her!
As I type this, I am overwhelmed, and humbled. I do not deserve any of what I have! If you think about it, what we have does not really even belong to us. Our lives here on earth are but a moment in time, compared to the eternity that awaits us!
Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful, and give thanks! Please won't you take a moment to count your blessings and give thanks to God for the gifts He has given you!
~Mama of the Littles~

Bummis Fabulous Wet Bag Review and GIVEAWAY!!

I am always on the lookout for products that make my cloth diapering routine easier (and more fun)! I was recently looking to purchase a new wet bag, due to the fact that the two I already own are 2 years old and looking a bit drab! When I attended the Happy Fluff NTreat Twitter party I 'met' Shirley from Bummis. I reached out to Shirley and asked her about her products. She graciously offered to send me a large Fabulous Wet Bag for review!

This is what I received:

Isn't it beautiful? Not only is it beautiful, but it is very well made and is very large! Here is a picture of my older wet bag in a size comparison with this one:

Huge right? The measurements of the Bummis Large Fabulous Wet Bag are as follows: 24x24 inches! Wow! I am sure it can hold a lot of diapers, but why limit this beautiful bag to only dirty diapers? It can be used in so many other ways!! You can take it swimming and put your wet swimsuits in it, you can take it boating, or camping to ensure the contents inside the bag will remain dry!

Here is a little bit more information about the Bummis Large Fabulous Wet Bag taken from the Bummis Website:

"This bag will make your diapering routine chic as never before! Use it for diapers or for laundry, camping, boating, etc. It is endlessly and wonderfully versatile. A totally practical accessory in our fun and crazy Super Brite fabric.

The FABULOUS WET BAG is intended to be used either as a hanging diaper pail or as a great-fitting diaper pail liner. You can wash and dry it with your diapers - high heat will not damage this sturdy polyester bag with a tough waterproof layer. Double seamed on three sides, it is designed and constructed to be durable and leak resistant.

This is a generously-sized (24X24 inches) bag with two closure systems – a zipper and a drawstring. Using both systems ensures the containment of any odours within the bag. The drawstring can also be used to hang the bag or to cinch it around a pail.

Hang it on a hook or a doorknob – not only does our Fabulous wet bag do a great job as a diaper pail, but it will also look beautiful on any door knob and wake up your entire diaper changing area!

Turn bag inside out for proper washing. Wash and dry at normal temperatures in washer and dryer. Avoid fabric softeners, chlorine bleach, or any other whitening agents. Your FABULOUS WET BAG should not retain odours, and if it does, please check out the residue info on our website or call us for help!

Of course, as is true of all our own products, the FABULOUS WET BAG is made with careful attention to detail in our own wonderful factory in Montreal, so that we are assured of good quality and fair labour practices. The fabrics and components we produce with are all sourced in North America and are guaranteed lead, phthalate and BPA free.
Manufactured by: Bummis
Made in: Canada"

Do you know what I REALLY love about my new wet bag? I love the fact that it is lead, phthalate, and BPA free!!! Yes! Those are harmful chemicals that don't belong anywhere near your precious littles!!

Of course, Bummis makes all kinds of other awesome products, to include cloth diapers, diaper covers, loads of awesome cloth diaper accessories, swim diapers (swimmies), and training pants! Next I am hoping to get my hands on a Bummis Easy Fit Diaper!

And of course, there is the Bummis blog! I encourage you to take a gander... there is a lot of really good information on the blog!!

Buy it! You can purchase any of these awesome Bummis products by finding a local retailer!
Or you can win it here! Bummis has graciously offered one LWML follower a small (10x12") Fabulous Wet bag in choice of print!!
Mandatory Entries:
♥ You must follow my blog publicly via Google Friend Connect (1 entry)
♥ Visit Bummis and tell me another product (besides the wet bag) that you would like to have! (1 entry)

Optional/Extra Entries:
♥ Grab my button! (1 entry) *be sure to leave a link in your comment as to where I can find it*
♥ Like Bummis on Facebook (1 entry) and copy this note on their wall "Mama of the Littles sent me, thanks for the giveaway on her blog http://tiny.cc/5uzja" (1 entry)
♥ Become a fan of my FB page and leave a comment stating you are a fan. If you already are a fan, just state that you already are! Please include your facebook username in the comment! (1 entry)
♥ Subscribe to my blog via e-mail right sidebar *account must be activated* (2 entries)
♥ Follow Bummis on Twitter (1 entry)
♥ Follow me on Twitter (1 entry)
♥ Tweet about this giveaway. Tweet the following: "I entered to #win a @Bummis #clothdiaper from @oregongal1 and YOU can too! http://tiny.cc/5uzja #giveaway (7 Dec)" (can be tweeted once per day for 1 extra entry per day)! leave your status link and twitter id in comment

♥Giveaway will end on 7 December at midnight (EST). Winner will be chosen using random.org and will be notified by e-mail. The winner will also be posted on the blog. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck and Have fun!

~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above in exchange for this review, Thanks to Shirley at Bummis! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.

Want to win a Doopsy SD Cloth Diaper?

Go to Marine Parents HERE to enter to win!

Winner!!! Kickin Creations Sugar Scrub

Winner of the Kickin Creations Sugar Scrub:
#5 Lisanne who said “KC FB Fan”
Congratulations!
You have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to respond!
Thanks to Mandy of Kickin Creations for sponsoring this great giveaway and thanks to all of you who entered!
~Mama of the Littles~

Extra Giveaway Entries

If you would like to earn an extra entry into each of my current giveaways, simply click this link and then at the bottom click "sign up now" enter your information to create an account, and thats it, you're done. It only takes about 30 seconds to complete. If I refer 15 people, I can earn a $25.00 Amazon card!! By signing up under me, you can earn an extra entry into each one of my giveaways that I post from now until December 15th!! You don't need to do anything to the account once you create it! Just create one by clicking on the link above, and then click 'sign up now' It's too easy!
For your extra entries put in your comment "Amazon gift card." Please note this allows one extra entry per giveaway, not per day!
You must click on the link above in order for me to get credit for you signing up. I will be able to access the information of people that have signed up, so please be honest, and make these giveaway entries count!
Have fun and good luck!
~Mama of the Littles~
Just a reminder of the giveaways/reviews I am working on:
Bummis wet bag, Tillamook cheese prize pack, DinkleDooz cloth diaper, Thirsties Cloth diaper, and more!!

Winner!! Silpada Silver earrings!!

Winner of the Silpada silver earrings:
#14 Khaymax who said “Tweet”
Congratulations!
You have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to respond!
Thanks to Laura Farmer for sponsoring this great giveaway and thanks to all of you who entered!
~Mama of the Littles~

Winner!! Abby's Lane $10.00 gift certificate!

Winner of the Abby’s Lane $10.00 gift certificate is:
Lucky comment #21 by lulusmama who said “Babykicks contest”
You have been e-mailed and you have 48 hours to respond.
A huge thank you to Abby’s Lane for sponsoring this giveaway and a huge thank you to all who entered!
~Mama of the Littles~

Doopsy SD Cloth Diaper Review and *GIVEAWAY*

Have you ever heard of Doopsy diapers? I have been dying to get my hands on one of these diapers to review and Joana at Doopsy diapers was kind enough to grant my wish!
I received a *new one size Doopsy SD Diaper in "Smiley Blue" as seen here!

New to Doopsy diapers? Let me tell you a little more about the Doopsy SD diaper!
*Taken from the Doopsy website found HERE)!*

The new version Doopsy™ One Size Pocket Diaper - style "SD"
Doopsy™ "SD" - The One Size Pocket Diaper with DOUBLE PROTECTION
One Layer of Waterproof Fabric (PUL) on the Diaper + One Layer of Waterproof Fabric (PUL) on the SUPER Doopsy™ Insert that includes a removable EXTRA Absorbency Pad.
The Doopsy™ "SD" Diaper comes with one totally unique SUPER Doopsy™ medium / large soaker with waterproof backing (US 61/339,054 patent pending) and one small microfiber insert!

Doopsy™ "SD" Diapers are adjustable in both size and absorbency and can be used on most babies that range from 10-35 lbs (4.5-16 kg). They feature the snap adjustment system that allows for a trim fit tailored to your baby´s body type.

Doopsy™ "SD" Diapers come in a variety of adorable colors, are made of quality breathable waterproof fabric to prevent leaking and have a soft microfleece inside layer to keep your baby dry and happy. The Doopsy™ Insert / Soaker that comes with the Doopsy™ "SD" Diaper offers the ultimate versatility, absorbency and leak protection!

The SUPER Doopsy™ Soaker / Insert Features:
- Fast drying insert due to its unique configuration and folding technique (patent pending No. US 61/339,054) - See Photos
- Exceptional leak protection - PUL layer included
- Super absorbency - In addition to the PUL layer, SUPER Doopsy™ Insert has 4 layers of Bamboo Double Loop Terry (70% Bamboo, 28% Organic Cotton, 2% Spandex) PLUS a removable Extra Absorbency Pad made out of 2 Bamboo Hemp Terry Layers (30% Hemp, 70% Bamboo).
- Trim design
- Fits all brands and styles of diapers, prefolds and diaper covers
- NO SNAPS to limit the usage in only certain brands of diapers.
- The removable Extra Absorbency pad offers the ultimate flexibility in adjusting the absorbency level.
- Placing the insert in the pocket, if desired, is a few seconds job or it can be laid on top of the micro fleece layer.

SUPER Doopsy™ is a truly universal soaker and it can also be used in prefolds or any other type of diaper on the market.

The small microfiber insert consists of 4 layers for use when your baby is at the smallest size setting. They can also be used as doublers when extra absorbency is desired.

These diapers come in the following beautiful colors:

Too cute right???

You know what I love about Doopsy diapers? They come with a highly absorbent extra insert made of bamboo and hemp! This diaper works great on my two boys for overnight protection. I have been searching for a night-time like this. I have been having issues with the microfiber terry inserts that come with my beloved Fuzzi Bunz diapers! Fuzzi Bunz work great for a daytime diaper, but for overnight protection.... not so much. I needed a highly absorbent diaper I could use at night and I think this fits the bill! Now all I need to do, is get my hands on more!! :)

Ok, so this is what the diaper looks like fully disassembled:

Included is the diaper, the SUPER Doopsy™ medium / large soaker with waterproof backing, and a removable Extra Absorbency Pad made out of 2 Bamboo Hemp Terry Layers! Which can be seen here:

Overall, I love this diaper. I would even go as far as to say they are quite comparable to Fuzzi Bunz! (y'all know how much I LOVE my Fuzzi Bunz)!

Here is the Doopsy fully assembled: (using both inserts)
Here is my little 10 month old (17+ lb) son wearing the Doopsy!

This diaper is a great fit for a little guy! *please note, these diapers are designed to fit babies 10- 35 lbs, so they may not be a good fit for your newborn baby!

I just love this diaper! It fits great, is highly absorbent, is trim, looks great, and the best deal it won't break the bank!!

You can purchase these diapers at Baby Eco Mart, or you can find an authorized retailer near you! I highly recommend Doopsy diapers. I am in the process of adding some of these to my stash!

Win it:

Doopsy has graciously offered 1 LWML follower a new SD Doopsy diaper in choice of color!

Mandatory Entries:
♥ You must follow my blog publicly via Google Friend Connect (1 entry)

Optional/Extra Entries:
♥ Grab my button! (1 entry) *be sure to leave a link in your comment as to where I can find it*
♥ Like Doopsy on Facebook and copy this note on their wall "Mama of the Littles sent me, thanks for the giveaway on her blog http://tiny.cc/5uzja" (1 entry)
♥ Become a friend/fan of Joana Weber on Facebook and copy this to her wall "Mama of the Littles sent me, thanks for the giveaway on her blog http://tiny.cc/5uzja" (1 entry)
♥ Become a fan of my FB page and leave a comment stating you are a fan. If you already are a fan, just state that you already are! Please include your facebook username in the comment! (1 entry)
♥ Subscribe to my blog via e-mail right sidebar *account must be activated* (2 entries)
♥ Follow Doopsy on Twitter (1 entry)
♥ Follow me on Twitter (1 entry)
♥ Tweet about this giveaway. Tweet the following: "I entered to #win a @doopsydiaper #clothdiaper from @oregongal1 and YOU can too! http://tiny.cc/5uzja #giveaway (30 Nov)" (can be tweeted once per day for 1 extra entry per day)! leave your status link and twitter id in comment

♥Giveaway will end on 30 November at midnight (EST). Winner will be chosen using random.org, and will be notified by e-mail. The winner will also be posted on the blog. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck and Have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above in exchange for this review, Thanks to Doopsy Diapers! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.

welcome, welcome, welcome!  you have stumbled upon (or purposely found) the very first Military Monday Blog Hop!  while your gracious hosts are military wives and blogging connoisseurs, we invite all of you, military or not, to join in this great new blog hop to get your week started and your blog following grown!  feel free to link up as many blogs as you have - but please don't leave links to your facebook, twitter or other blog hops (those links will be deleted!).  you can also share this blog hop on your own blog, if you please.... we totally encourage it! 
the rules are quite simple here!

• grab the Military Monday Blog Hop button and post it as a new blog post or somewhere on your blog so we can be sure you are at the right hop!

<a href="http://marineparents.blogspot.com/2010/11/first-ever-military-monday-blog-hop.html"><img src="http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b422/taprilcrosier/MilitaryMondayButton1.jpg" alt="military monday blog hop" width="125" height="125" /></a>

• follow all three hosts (the first three slots in the linky!) - we promise to follow back, just give us a few days to catch up with everyone!


• follow as many, or as few, of the linked blogs as you like - but remember, the more you follow, the more followers you will get in return! be sure to leave a comment that you stopped by from the Military Monday Blog Hop and leave your blog address!!

thanks for joining us, and we hope you make some great new blog friends today!  now, let's get hoppin'! 

Applecheeks Cloth Diaper Review and *Giveaway*

I am always willing to try different cloth diapers, in fact, when I actually get excited when a new diaper arrives on my doorstep! As my boys get older, I am finding that their diapering needs are changing! My 2 year old is a heavy wetter at night and I am currently in search of a cloth diaper that will keep him dry! He is approximately 30+ lbs and not yet potty trained!
I have been working with Ilana over at Applecheeks and she was kind enough to send me a size 2 little bundle in Mrs. Robinson, and a roll of their new flushable diaper liners (center)! This diaper arrived super fast, and it is so beautiful and cute! See...
I couldn't wait to try it. It came with a brochure that gave detailed care instructions. So after washing and drying the diaper, insert and booster (right), I was ready to go! Now the great thing about Applecheeks diapers (in my opinion) is that they can be used as a pocket diaper, or they can be used as an All-in-two, with the insert simply lying on top of the diaper (no stuffing)!
I tried the Applecheeks first on my 2 year old son as a pocket!

It was a really nice fit! No leaks, no problems! I love, love, love how absorbent the bamboo insert is!

Next I tried this diaper on my 10 month old son. He is a smaller baby, with thin legs and weighs approximately 17 lbs. On him I also used the Applecheeks diaper as a pocket, and also used the booster as he was wearing it for his nap. He usually sleeps about 1 to 1.5 hrs at a time. When he woke up he was wet. Again, after talking with Ilana at Applecheeks and doing some trouble shooting, we decided he was probably too small for the size 2, or I didn't fasten the diaper tight enough and I decided to purchase a size 1 for him to wear. I did try the diaper on him again though, not as a pocket, but as an AIO and had no problems. I also changed the setting, instead of the second to tightest fitting, I used the tightest fitting and it worked like a charm!


I tell you... Ilana over at Applecheeks shared with me a wealth of information! She is great at answering any and all types of questions that relate to Applecheeks, and cloth diapering in general.

Here are a few very useful how to videos that Ilana shared with me.



These videos are chock-full of useful information, so I am passing them along to you :)

"How to use your Applecheeks"

"Frogs and Snails AKA Little boys of the Cloth (the boy fold)!"

"How to configure your inserts for your size 2 envelope covers!"

I just love my Applecheeks. Overall, I would say they are very easy to use, easy to care for and very practical. Oh, did I mention how stinkin' cute your littles are when they wear em'?

Do you want to give Applecheeks a try? I know you do!!
Buy it! You can purchase all your Applecheeks items at the Applecheeks store! Yes, they come from Canada, but the shipping is lightning fast. My diapers arrived at my front door within a matter of days!

Or you can win it here!

Ilana has graciously agreed to give one LWML follower a little bundle in your choice of color and size and a package of flushable diaper liners! (Thank you Ilana)!! xx

*you must put your e-mail address in all of your entries so I can contact you in case you win*

Mandatory Entries:
♥You must follow my blog publicly via Google Friend Connect (1 entry)
♥Visit the Applecheeks store and come back here and tell me what colour you would choose if you won! (1 entry)

Optional/Extra Entries:
♥Purchase anything from the Applecheeks store during this giveaway (5 entries) *e-mail a copy of your receipt to angela_heffner at yahoo dot com (must be purchased from Nov 12-28)
♥Grab my brand spankin' new blog button (Thanks Marah) and post it on your wall (1 entry) *be sure to leave a link in your comment as to where I can find it*
♥Like Applecheeks on Facebook, and copy this note on their wall "Mama of the Littles sent me, thanks for the giveaway on her blog http://tiny.cc/5uzja" (1 entry)
♥Become a fan of my FB page and leave a comment stating you are a fan. If you already are a fan, just state that you already are! Please include your facebook username in the comment! (1 entry)
♥Subscribe to my blog via e-mail right sidebar *account must be activated* (2 entries)
♥Subscribe to the Applecheeks Mailing List (2 entries)
♥Follow Applecheeks on Twitter (1 entry)
♥Follow me on Twitter (1 entry)
♥Tweet about this giveaway. Tweet the following: "I entered to #win an @applecheeksdipe #clothdiaper from @oregongal1 and YOU can too! http://tiny.cc/5uzja #giveaway (28 Nov)" (can be tweeted once per day for 1 extra entry per day)! leave your twitter id in comment

♥Giveaway is open to USA and Canadian residents! This giveaway will end on 28 November at midnight (EST). Winner will be chosen using random.org, and will be notified by e-mail. The winner will also be posted on the blog. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck and Have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above in exchange for this review, Thanks to Ilana at Applecheeks! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.

Winners!! Bumgenius 4.0 and Quilter's cloth wipes!!

We have winners!!
Winner of the Quilter’s nappies cloth wipes
# 23 Khaymax who said “Like Happy Baby Co. on FB and posted to their wall.”
and the winner of the Bumgenius 4.0 artist series cloth diaper
#4 Diaper Dad who said “The Babykicks Organic Fitted is our new can't live without product.”
*Just a reminder, you MUST complete the mandatory entries in order for all other entries to count! Your e-mail MUST be in atleast one of your comments so I can contact you if you win! I had to re-draw the winner of the Bumgenius because there was no e-mail address in any comment! Thanks all!!
Thanks to all who participated, and a huge thank you to Happy Baby Company for sponsoring this giveaway!
Congrats to the winners.
They have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to respond to claim their prize!
~Mama of the Littles~

Sweet Pea Diapers Twitter Party

On 11-19 at 9 pm eastern time you want to attend the sweetpea diapers twitter party!
Go here to rsvp!
When: Thursday, November 18, 2010

Time: 9-10 pm ET (6-7 pm PT)

Hashtag:#MeetSweetPea

Who to follow:@SweetPeaDiapers, @EcoChicParties, and @EcoChicSidekick

Tweetgrid: TBA
If you prefer an easier application try TweetChat: TBA

PRE-REGISTRATION PRIZE PACKAGE: One All-in-Three Sweet Pea, 1 pack of Sweet Pea wipes, and 1 Sweet Pea wetbag *Pre-registration prize will be selected from all of the comments and extra entries earned before 8:30pm on the evening of the event. You still must attend the party and tweet once during the party to be eligible to win.

DOOR PRIZES: Door prizes are compliments of our sponsor Sweet Pea Diapers.
#1: One one-size Sweet Pea with 2 microfiber inserts
#2: One one-size Sweet Pea with 1 microfiber insert and 1 hemp insert
#3: One all-in-three Sweet Pea
#4: One Sweet Pea Cover and 2 pre-folds

GRAND PRIZE BUNDLE: 2 one-size Sweet Peas, 1 Sweet Pea cover and pre-fold, 2 all-in-three Sweet Peas, 1 set nursing pads, and one set of Sweet Pea wipes.

Hope to tweet you there!
~Mama of the Littles~

EcoNuts Review and Giveaway!!

I know all us housewives are bombarded with laundry! Using cloth diapers and having messy littles does not take away from the loads of laundry that accumulate!
Recently I was honored to work with Gloria of For Mom and Keiki! She sent me a regular family sized package of EcoNuts!

What are EcoNuts??
In a nutshell (ha ha):
Eco Nuts™ are completely sustainable dried fruit shells that come from the Sapindus mukorossi tree in Nepal, India and Indonesia. The ones we harvest come from high up in the Himalayas and are the highest quality "soap nut" on the market. These fruit shells have been used in India and China for centuries, and are now gaining popularity in America and Europe as a renewable, biodegradable and organic alternative to chemical detergents and expensive “Green” laundry soaps.
Eco Nuts™ \ contain saponin, a natural cleaner that works as a surfactant, breaking the surface tension of the water to penetrate the fibers of your clothing, lifting stains from the fabric and leaving dirt suspended in the water that is rinsed away.
Eco Nuts™ are gentle on both clothes and skin, making them ideal for those with sensitive skin, eczema, allergies and psoriasis. Because they are so mild, they are perfect for baby clothes and cloth diapers. The antimicrobial properties of Eco Nuts™ also make them great for septic and grey water systems. But don’t expect these shells to foam up like commercial soaps, which have artificial foaming agents. Foam simply does not represent cleaning power.
Eco Nuts™ are wild-harvested meaning they are gathered from wild trees grown without any kind of chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides. The saponin actually tastes bad to insects so no pesticides are needed, and the trees naturally love poor uncultivated soil. They are organically grown naturally by mother earth. They are certified by EcoCert at their source.
More can be learned about Econuts HERE!

For Mom and Keiki is an online store that offers everything you need for yourself, and baby!

You can visit her store HERE!

Are you curious about Econuts? I sure was! I used them and I think that if you are looking for a cost efficient laundry alternative to commercial laundry soaps (that can contain harmful chemicals) then Econuts are definitely for you! The clothes came out clean and fresh!

Buy them!

You can purchase Econuts (in a trial size, for only $4.50, 5-7 loads in hot water, or up to 10 in cold) at For Mom and Keiki!!

Or you can win it here!

For Mom and Keiki has generously offered 1 LWML follower a regular family size (50 hot, 90 cold) package of Econuts!!

Mandatory Entries:

♥You must be a public follower of my blog via Google Friend Connect (1 entry)

♥Visit For Mom and Keiki find a product you would love to have, and come back here and tell me what that product is! (1 entry)

Optional/extra entries:

♥Become a fan of For Mom and Keiki on Facebook and copy the following to their wall "thank you for the giveaway at Life With My Littles http://tiny.cc/5uzja" (2 entries)

♥Become a fan of my FB page if you already are, just say so! (1 entry)

♥Follow me on twitter (1 entry)

♥Tweet the following: "I entered to #win a pkg of EcoNuts soap @oregongal1 and YOU can too! http://tiny.cc/5uzja #giveaway (ends 26 Nov)" (1 entry)

♥ Sign up to receive For Mom and Keiki's Newsletter *bottom left of page* (you will also receive a 10% off coupon) (1 entry)

Giveaway will end on 26 November at midnight (EST). Winner will be chosen using random.org, and will be notified by e-mail. The winner will also be posted on the blog. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck and Have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above in exchange for this review, Thanks to For Mom and Keiki! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours!

God Bless America and the men and women who have served her!

Happy Veterans day! As a veteran of the US Army, I can honestly say that the Army has helped shape me into who I am today! As a military wife, I can also attest to how much our men and women sacrifice daily for the luxuries we sometimes take for granted!
I wish military members were honored nationally more than just once or twice a year! They don't quit when the going gets tough. There are numerous members of the military that miss huge occasions in life (birth of a baby, wedding, etc.) because they chose to serve our wonderful country and are stationed overseas!
Do me a favor, thank a veteran! Not only today, but every time you see one!
You know, who they are. They are usually the elderly men sitting down outside just people watching. They wear their WWII and Vietnam Vet hats proudly, but don't boast about their service. Get them into a conversation with you, and that's another story! They are wise beyond their years and full of wisdom and stories!
I love our country and I love the men and women who sacrifice daily so that we can remain free!

God Bless America!!!
~Mama of the Littles~

Winners Rockin Green Pail Fresheners

Congratulations to lucky comment numbers 130 “Carlaboo11” who said “I get your e-mails #2”
and number 66 “Ashley” who said “I subscribe by e-mail”
You both have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to claim your prize!
Thanks to everyone who participated and a huge thank you to our sponsor Rockin Green soap!
~Mama of the Littles~

Wordless Wednesday!!

And the Winners Are:

The moment you have been waiting for :)
Random.org did all the work.
For the Ergo baby carrier, lucky # 234 Lulusmama who said "Daily Tweet"
For the bummas wipes, lucky # 222 Isha who said "GFC Follower"
You both have been e-mailed and the winner of the Ergo carrier has 24 hrs to respond, and the winner of the Bummas has 48 hrs to respond to claim your prize!
Congrats to the winners and a huge thank you to our awesome sponsors!
~Mama of the Littles~

Ruby Moon Gift Certificate Winner!!

And the winner is...
Lucky number 47
Mommy Trenches said "FB Status"
Congrats!
You have been e-mailed!
Thanks to all who participated. Don't forget about these other current giveaways ending soon:
*Closed*Ergo Baby Carrier (8 November)

*Closed*Bummas Wipes (8 November)

*Closed*Rockin Green Pail Freshener *2 Winners* (9 November)

BumGenius 4.0 Artist Series and A 4-Pack of Cloth wipes (12 November)

BumGenius 4.0 Review and $10.00 Abby's Lane gift certificate giveaway (16 November)

Silpada Sterling Silver Jewelry (18 November)

Kickin' Creations Sugar Scrub Review and Giveaway (19 November)

Don't forget to visit and click the links right HERE to go to the Babykicks Test Lab!
Click HERE to watch the "Ease of Use" You Tube video!
I am trying to win a babykicks diaper to give away to one of you!!
You can click as many times a day as you'd like, but only claim it for 1 extra entry per day! Click away from now until November 8th!!
~Mama of the Littles~

Reminder Current Giveaways

Current Giveaways:

*Closed* Boiron Homeopathic Medicine 2 winners (27 October)

*Closed* Ruby Moon $10.00 Gift Certificate (4 November)

Ergo Baby Carrier (8 November)

Bummas Wipes (8 November)

Rockin Green Pail Freshener *2 Winners* (9 November)

BumGenius 4.0 Artist Series and A 4-Pack of Cloth wipes (12 November)

BumGenius 4.0 Review and $10.00 Abby's Lane gift certificate giveaway (16 November)

Silpada Sterling Silver Jewelry (18 November)

Kickin' Creations Sugar Scrub Review and Giveaway (19 November)

"Babykicks Contest" ~earn extra giveaway entries here~

Want to learn about Babykicks 3g cloth diapers, and help me earn one to give away to one of you?
Sure you do!
Click HERE to go to the Babykicks Test Lab!
Click HERE to watch the "Ease of Use" You Tube video! *note the video will not be launched until sometime today 2 November* so keep checking back!
You can come back here as many times a day as you'd like to click the links and learn some good info and hopfully win us some cool diapers!
Enjoy!!
~Mama of the Littles~

Remembering!!

Tonight is the night, two years ago that my dad passed away!
I feel anxious! Don't know why! But I do.
I remember it clearly! My eldest was just 9 months old. My husband Troy and I had flown to Oregon as a result of a phone call from my oldest brother. He told us that dad was in the hospital, and had told the nurses that he wanted to go home to be with his family to die! The day we arrived he checked out of the hospital to come home. The nurse burst into tears as she said goodbye. Perhaps it was because she knew that he was going home to die, and that his time left on earth would not be prolonged much longer. I remember seeing that nurse, a perfect stranger hug my frail father and tell him goodbye... tears welled up in her eyes. My dad had that effect on people! To know him was the greatest gift of all! He immediately captured your attention and your heart. He was true to his word and was kind to everyone he met! His legacy lives on.
This night, two years ago, all 4 children gathered around my dad. It was pretty graphic. He vomited blood and could not leave the couch. Eventually my oldest brother Travis hooked up the morphine pump. My sister, mother and I sat around my father and sang hymns to him as he drifted in and out of consciousness! I remember sitting beside him, alone, he appeared to be sleeping and I started to cry. I said "I love you Dad" and he answered me back and said "I love you too Angie." The joy filled my heart! He was still with me. Even though he appeared to be unconscious, he still heard me and he answered! Praise God!
I stayed up quite late and was determined not to leave his side. I finally went to bed about 11 pm or so. Then at about 2 am my brother called up the stairs "dad is gone." I rushed down stairs to be near him. Hoping to hear his voice one last time, but there was nothing. Just his earthly tent resting peacefully!
Even as I type this it seems so surreal. I mean, I have not been home back to Oregon since the funeral. Have not walked into my childhood home and realized he was missing. Have I really dealt with his death? I feel such an ache in my heart. I wonder if it will ever go away?
I wonder if my missing him will ever cease?
I know that he is with Jesus. Of this I am sure! I praise God in the peace that comes with knowing that Truth!
On this night, as I remember him, I look at my own life, and my family and I cannot bear to think of a day going by without them in my life!
Cherish what you are given. Be thankful for what you have. Know that your kids are entrusted to you for a season, and that eventually you have to let go and let God! Enjoy them while they are small, cherish every day. Even the days that seem to run on and on. The days that it seems like you are just doing the same things you did yesterday, and the day before. Know that your family is your God-given gift! The gift that is meant to be lived, loved, cherished and treasured! Remember that life on this earth is fleeting, make the most of what you have!

~Mama of the Littles~ (and daughter of one great man)

Kickin' Creations Sugar Scrub Review and Giveaway!!

Okay, so I am liking these posts and giveaways that give us busy Mama's some much needed 'Me' time! I recently received a jar of Peppermint Mocha sugar scrub from Mandy of Kickin' Creations!
Instant Love!!! Are any of you coffee drinkers? Well, being from the west coast near where Starbucks was born (Seattle), I am a coffee Connoisseur! I absolutely adore Starbucks and LOVE coffee! Day, night, winter, heat of summer... I am always in the mood for a perfect cup of coffee! When I opened my jar of Peppermint Mocha sugar scrub I immediately thought of one of my favorite drinks from Starbucks... yes, you guessed it, a Peppermint Mocha! This scrub smelled so yummy! I couldn't wait to try it out.
Kickin' Creations scrubs are made with all natural ingredients such as olive oil, sugar, brown sugar, and depending on the variety/scent other ingredients include: coffee, 100% vanilla extract, 100% almond extract, cocoa, cinnamon, peppermint essential oil, lavender essential oil and orange essential oil to name a few!! They are also available in the following scents:
Available Scents:
Chocolate
Ultimate (chocolate, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla, coffee)
Lavender
Vanilla Latte
Cinnamon Dulce Latte
Almond
Lavender Peppermint
Peppermint
Vanilla
Lavender Vanilla
Vanilla Peppermint
Peppermint Patty (chocolate/peppermint)
I absolutely love my new scrub. It not only smells decadent, but leaves your skin fully hydrated and feeling silky smooth. No need to slather on lotion after your shower, the oils inside this scrub do the trick!
Want to try it for yourself? These scrubs are very affordable (at $6.00 per jar) and can be purchased at Kickin' Creations's online store! She offers other adorable items there too. You can find Lavender bath grains, cloth diaper safe laundry detergent, toddler animal shaped crayons (too cute), reusable swiffer pads and flannel swaddling blankets (to name a few).
Win it:
Mandy has generously offered 1 LWML follower a jar of the Peppermint Mocha Sugar Scrub!

Mandatory Entries:
♥You must be a public follower of my blog via Google Friend Connect (1 entry)
♥Kickin' Creations Online store and take a look around. Come back here and comment on something you saw that you liked, or something that you learned! (1 entry)

Optional/extra entries:
♥Become a fan of Kickin Creations on Facebook, and leave a note! (2 entries)
♥Become a fan of my Facebook page (or if you already are, comment that you are) (1 entry)
♥Follow me on twitter (1 entry)
♥Tweet the following: "I entered to #win some awesome sugar scrub @oregongal1 and YOU can too! http://tiny.cc/5uzja (ends 19 Nov)" (1 entry)
♥Visit my "Babykicks contest" page each day from now until 12 November and click on both links (1 will take you to the babykicks website, the other to their You Tube video). Come back daily and click on the links. You can earn 1 comment per day by clicking on the links. Simply put "Babykicks contest" and your e-mail in your comment!

Giveaway will end on 19 November at midnight (EST). Winner will be chosen using random.org, and will be notified by e-mail. The winner will also be posted on the blog. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck and Have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above in exchange for this review, Thanks to Mandy at Kickin Creations! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours!

Giveaways Reminder

Hi all,
I see that many people are entering my new giveaways to get their extra Ergo baby carrier giveaways in!
Please note, that the mandatory entry to each giveaway *must* be completed in order for any other entry to count! Hope this clears things! I would hate to have to re-pick a winner due to an invalid entry!
Good luck, and get to clicking!! HERE!!
Warmly,
~Mama of the Littles~

Silpada Sterling Silver Review and Giveaway!!!

I have been having a lot of giveaways for loads of cute baby things! Now, I am all about taking some time for "me" and that is why my next giveaway is for some beautiful Silpada jewelry! Have you ever heard of Silpada? My friend Laura Farmer is an "Independent Silpada Designs Representative." In other words, she sells this beautiful jewelry! Each piece of extraordinary jewelry is handcrafted from the highest quality .925 Sterling Silver. It is also backed by a lifetime guarantee! You can browse their latest catalog HERE! I own several pieces of Silpada jewelry and love every single one!
Laura has graciously offered one LWML follower a beautiful pair of these sterling silver and freshwater pearl earrings ($29.00 retail value):

I love these earrings! They are so beautifully made and can be worn with just about anything!
Laura has also generously offered a very great discount! From now until this giveaway expires (November 18) you can purchase anything from Laura's site and get 20% off! In order to take advantage of this awesome deal, you will need to call her (360) 256-4567 and mention this blog, or my name!! ;)

Giveaway!! Please leave your e-mail in each comment. If the entry is worth 3, leave 3 separate comments!

Mandatory Entry: (must be completed in order for other entries to count)
♥You must be a public follower of my blog via Google Friend Connect (1 entry)
♥Visit Laura's Silpada website and find a piece of jewelry you cannot live without, come back here and tell me what it is! (1 entry)

Optional/extra entries:

♥Follow me on twitter leave your twitter id (1 entry)
♥Tweet the following: "I entered to #win a pair of Silpada earrings @oregongal1 and YOU can too! http://tiny.cc/5uzja #giveaway #jewlery #silpada (ends 18 Nov)"
♥Become a fan of my Facebook page, or if you already are a fan, comment and say so (1 entry)
♥Purchase some beautiful jewelry from Laura (use your 20% discount) during the time of this giveaway (now until 18 November) (10 entries)
♥ Sign up to receive Laura's FREE jewlery catalog (2 entries)
♥Visit my "Babykicks contest" page each day from now until 12 November and click on both links (1 will take you to the babykicks website, the other to their You Tube video). You can earn 1 comment per day by clicking on the links. Simply put "Babykicks contest" and your e-mail in your comment!

Giveaway will end on 18 November at midnight (EST). Winner will be chosen using random.org, and will be notified by e-mail. The winner will also be posted on the blog. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck and Have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above in exchange for this review, Thanks to Laura Farmer!! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours!

BumGenius 4.0 Review and $10.00 Abby's Lane gift certificate giveaway!

I graciously received a Bumgenius 4.0 cloth diaper from Abby's Lane for review! I really like the Bumgenius 4.0 cloth diaper (as can be read in my previous review of this same diaper)!

This is what I received:

This is my little 2 year old 30+ lb son wearing the diaper!

I wanted to shift the focus of this review from the product, to the company!

Abby's Lane is a great store! They offer everything from cloth diapers, baby carriers, baby shoes, and of course... natural laundry products like Rockin' Green soap!

Abby's Lane operates out of Bristow, Virginia and is owned and operated by Stephanie and her husband Phillip. The on-line boutiqe has been opened since September 2004. They offer free shipping on all* US orders, and they have very reasonable prices!

They also have a great page called "Cloth 101." This page offers a wealth of knowledge ranging from how to get started with cloth to potty training questions answered! This is another family-owned and operated "mom and pop" store! I am a huge supporter of such stores/shops! That is why I asked Abby's Lane if they would sponsor a review and/or giveaway on my blog! They said yes!!!

Up for grabs is a $10.00 Abby's Lane gift certificate which can be used towards anything in their store! *be sure to leave your e-mail in each comment you make. If you make a comment about twitter, leave your twitter id.

Mandatory Entry:

♥You must be a public follower of my blog via Google Friend Connect (1 entry)

♥Visit Abby's Lane, find a product you would love to have, and come back here and comment. You MUST leave the hyperlink to that product in your comment! (1 entry) example: "I would love to have a bag of Rockin Green soap http://www.abbyslane.com/catalog.php?item=6225&ret=catalog.php

Optional/extra entries:

♥Stop by Abby's Lane Blog and leave a comment about something that you learned or found interesting!

♥Become a fan of Abby's Lane on Facebook

♥Follow me on twitter

♥Follow Abby's Lane on Twitter

♥Tweet the following: "I entered to #win a $10.00 gift card to @abbyslane @oregongal1 and YOU can too! http://tiny.cc/5uzja #clothdiaper #giveaway (ends 16 Nov)"

♥Visit my "Babykicks contest" page each day from now until 12 November and click on both links (1 will take you to the babykicks website, the other to their You Tube video). Come back daily and click on the links. You can earn 1 comment per day by clicking on the links. Simply put "Babykicks contest" and your e-mail in your comment!

Giveaway will end on 16 November at midnight (EST). Winner will be chosen using random.org, and will be notified by e-mail. The winner will also be posted on the blog. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.
Good Luck and Have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above in exchange for this review, Thanks to Abbys Lane! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours!

Winner!! Blog/Facebook Bumessentials giveaway!

Wow, thank you all so much! My blog followers are over 200 and my FB page is at 152! WOW! Thank you!
I picked a winner last night from both the FB fans and Blog followers combined (it was tricky)!
The winner is....
Tara S (Twitter wvgirl82)
Please contact me (angela_heffner at yahoo dot com) with your mailing address!
Thanks to all of you for helping me build my FB page and blog!
I have some more great giveaways lined up so stay tuned!
Why not subscribe to my blog via e-mail so you can be the first to know when they are up and running!?
~Mama of the Littles~

"Babykicks Contest" ~earn extra giveaway entries here~

Want to learn about Babykicks 3g cloth diapers, and help me earn one to give away to one of you?
Sure you do!
Click HERE to go to the Babykicks Test Lab!
Click HERE to watch the "Ease of Use" You Tube video! *note the video will not be launched until sometime today 2 November* so keep checking back!
You can come back here as many times a day as you'd like to click the links and learn some good info and hopfully win us some cool diapers!
Enjoy!!
~Mama of the Littles~

Want Extra Giveaway Entries?

So here's the deal, I am competing in a contest for Babykicks cloth diapers! I am going to publish a blog post tomorrow (2 November) titled "Babykicks Contest." The post will contain 2 links one to the Babykicks website and 1 to their new You Tube Video Titled "Ease of Use." I need you to visit my blog once a day and click on the links (the one to their site, and to the video on You Tube).

Why? The blog that generates the most traffic to their sites gets 2 free Babykicks 3g cloth diapers, 1 to keep and 1 to give away!
So by helping me out, you are increasing the chance we will be able to have a Babykicks cloth diaper giveaway here at LWML!! *you will also be earning extra giveaway entries to my current giveaways*

Here is what I need you to do:
Visit my blog everyday from Tuesday, 2 November through Monday, 8 November and go to the post titled "Babykicks Contest!" Then I need you to click on the two links on that page! 1 link will send you to the Babykicks website, and the other will send you to their You Tube video!

What's in it for you?
You can visit the blog and click on the links several times a day! I am offering you 1 extra giveaway entry per day (per giveaway)! Make sense? So lets say on Tuesday you visit my blog and click on both links under the post titled "Babykicks Contest" by doing so, you have earned 1 extra entry into ALL of my current giveaways that you are entering for that day!! So you can comment on all of my giveaways and simply state "Babykicks Contest" (be sure to leave your e-mail address and date in the comment as well).
The Babykicks folks are able to track who viewed their website and You Tube video, so please be honest with your entries!
You can come back to the blog every day, or several times a day and click on the links! But you will only earn 1 entry into each giveaway per day! We will have 6 days to get this thing done, that means 6 extra entries for you... one per day!
Come back here tomorrow (Tuesday, 2 November) to start earning your extra entries!
Tell your friends... Leave the blog link so your friends can click and help us get a Babykicks 3g diaper for a giveaway of our own!
Thanks in advance for your help!!
~Mama of the Littles~