#caringforcoen raffle winners!

The moment you have all been waiting for!
I would like to thank all of you for donating to Laura and her family!
We raised $457.00 for this family!
Thank you so much to all the awesome sponsors for making this all happen.
If you are a winner you have been e-mailed! Check your inbox!
Here we go!!
Prize Pack #1 winner “I’m Yuri” comment #31
Prize Pack #2 winner: “thecatsmeow” comment #19
Prize Pack #3 winner: “Mcmillan_jamie" comment #25
Prize Pack #4 winner: "I'm Yuri" comment #38
Prize Pack #5 winner: “Shannon" comment #4
Prize Pack #6 winner: “Amanda" comment #10
Prize Pack #7 winner: “Anonymous/Amanda W" comment #15
Prize Pack #8 winner: “Mrs Stethescope" comment #9
Prize Pack #9 winner: “Rhiana" comment #9
Prize Pack #10 winner: “JLJMommy" comment #7
Prize Pack #11 winner: “Mrs Stethescope" comment #1
Prize Pack #12 winner: “Lindsey" comment #4
Prize Pack #13 winner: “CrunchyKatie" comment #39
Prize Pack #14 winner: “Lindsey" comment #4
Prize Pack #15 winner: “JLJMommy" comment #14
Prize Pack #16 winner: “Melissa" comment #44
Prize Pack #17 winner: “AshleyS" comment #24
All winners have been e-mailed and have until 2 September at 3 pm EST to claim their prize before another winner is picked!
Whooo that was alot of work!
Thanks to all who participated and donated! You guys Rock!
xxoo
~Mama of the Littles~

All Things Diapers review!!

Have you heard of All Things Diapers? It's a great Cloth diapering shop located in Blaine, MN! All Things Diapers was started in 2009 by husband and wife team, Patti and Martin Cross!
Originally started as a cloth diaper service, All Things Diapers has grown into a brick and mortar and online shop! Some of the brands you'll find at All Things Diapers include:
AMP, Bonnie Baby, Bummis, Bumgenius, Econobum, Fuzzi Bunz, SoftBums, Tiny Tush, Rumparooz and the list goes on! A full list of brands carried by All Things Diapers can be seen here!
All Things Diapers carries a lot more than just cloth diapers (as if that weren't enough)! They also carry hand made baby cards <3 diapering kits, bio liners, boogy wipes, diaper cakes, swaddles and wraps, rockin green, charlie's soap and so much more!
All MN residents receive free shipping... and all other orders over $49.00 do too!

Not sure if cloth diapering is for you? No problem. At All Things Diapers you can take part in their 14-day diaper trial! *I wish I knew about something like this when I had my first child* You simply pay the deposit and the $10.00 trial fee, then you receive some awesome (brand new) diapers in the mail to try! If after 14 days you are not satisfied, simply mail the items back and receive a full refund, minus the $10.00 trial fee! More information about the 14 day trial can be found here!

All Things Diapers recently added newborn rental packages too! If you are expecting, I highly recommend you check out this awesome service!


Being a family friendly shop, All Things Diapers offer great workshops and events!
Some of the events offered include: Coffee Morning (free), Cloth diaper 101 (free), Mums and Tots music class ($15.00), Baby wearing workshop (free) and laundering your diapers workshop (free)!
*I feel as if I want to live in MN!!
This is a great, family owned and operated store!
I encourage you to check out All Things Diapers!

Happy Shopping!
~Mama of the Littles~

My son is a Rockstar!! $50.00 GC #giveaway to Hearthsong!

So as I am browsing cyber space, I've often come across many reviews of an online store called Hearthsong! Have you heard of them? I decided to investigate (after all, I did used to be a Military Police Officer)! I looked at their site and was amazed at all the awesomeness within! So I contacted the company and was given the go ahead with a review. Now, I had to choose which item I'd like to review.
There were so many things on their site that I really had a hard time deciding.
Here are some of the items I considered:

Then I started thinking about my 3 yo son, and how he has a passion for music. So I clicked on their music page and was amazed at all the instruments offered!
My heart began to beat faster and faster, I felt like the little boy in that movie when he thinks he is going to get a BB gun for Christmas... you know what I'm talking about (you'll shoot your eye out)!! Then I saw it! The perfect instrument for him! The Hohner 30" Beautiful Hardwood Student's guitar with sturdy polyester bag!

This is what I received:

It arrived very quickly, and very well packed!

The polyester case is very nice, and keeps it well protected!

It also came with a guitar pitch pipe for easy tuning!

You see, my son had a guitar. It was one I bought at a thrift store for $5.00. It was out of tune, and had a few broken strings, but he still played it!
This is him with his old guitar!

This is him with his new guitar from Hearthsong:

We've had this guitar for a few weeks now, and he has not put it down. He even asked to sleep with it at night! TRUE LOVE!
I am so thankful to Hearthsong for sending us this guitar!
It is a very well made guitar, perfect for beginner guitarists!
Now I just need to get him enrolled in lessons, or teach him myself :)
Did you see something on the Hearthsong website that your little one would LOVE??
Hearthsong has generously offered one LWML follower a chance to win a $50.00 GC to Hearthsong.com

To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!
Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the littles~

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

Extra entry opportunities!

Wanted to give you all a few extra entry opportunities!
It's a simple thing to do, and by doing this, you will be helping me, help out a dear friend of mine!
My friend Katie.
She and I have known each other for about a year and have become really close friends. We agree on many things in life (eating organically, using natural/non-toxic personal care items *hello Mama cloth* striving after God, trying to be better parents, oh, and the biggie... #clothdiapers! She is a brand new blogger and is going to be hosting her first giveaway here soon (some Rockin Green)!
Katie is currently expecting baby #5 and is going to cloth diaper!
So, if you'd like to earn two extra entries into all my current giveaways:
Itti Bitti Tutto cloth diaper (30 August)
Tropical Traditions powdered dish detergent (31 Aug)
$25.00 GC to The Ultimate Green Store (2 Sept)
$25.00 GC to Dandelion Baby (7 Sept)
Simply head over to her blog Crunchy Katie's Rants And Raves and follow her publicly via GFC. If you feel like it, you can leave her a comment and let her know I sent ya :)
In your comment just say "following Katie via GFC" and leave your GFC username! Easy Peasy!
Thanks all!
~Mama of the Littles~

Winners of the $20.00 GC to Fluffy Rump, and Eco Mom $15.00 GC

Out of 295 entries for the $20.00 GC to FluffyRump, random.org chose lucky #89 "Virginia Lee" Congrats!
Out of 103 comments for the $15.00 GC to Ecomom giveaway, random.org chose lucky #23 "Baby and the Chi's" Congrats!
The winners have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to respond to claim their prizes before another winner is drawn!
Don't forget about the other giveaways going on right now on the blog:
Itti Bitti Tutto cloth diaper (30 August)
Tropical Traditions powdered dish detergent (31 Aug)
$25.00 GC to The Ultimate Green Store (2 Sept)
$25.00 GC to Dandelion Baby (7 Sept)


I just wanted to send you a reminder to let you know I have an online raffle going on to support Coen and his family.
There are over $1400.00 up for grabs and low entries to boot!
You can see a list of prize packs HERE!!
The raffle will end 30 August at midnight (EST)!
Good luck and thank you for reaching out to help this family in need!

~Mama of the Littles~

Fuzzi Bunz!! China vs. Turkey

There is a GREAT deal going on right now if you are in the Market for some Fuzzi Bunz Diapers. Currently, you can purchase 6 Fuzzi Bunz diapers (one size or perfect size) and submit a rebate form and get two free diapers (a solid color and a mystery print)! You can read all about the deal HERE!
My sister is a recent cloth convert (thanks to yours truly) and she is expecting baby boy #2 this fall!
And, a dear friend of mine here on Fort Meade is expecting baby #5 due this spring! She is all about cloth diapering! So, I am thinking I am going to be buying some Fuzzi Bunz!
Then I remembered that Fuzzi Bunz has recently changed their diaper manufacturers from the plant in China, to a plant in Turkey, and that got me thinking! I had heard rumors that since the switch in 2010, the Fuzzi Bunz diapers I have come to know, and LOVE are different in certain ways. Someone said something about difference in the snaps and fleece lining!
I had to investigate. I mean, who wants to spend a couple hundred dollars on diapers that you are unfamiliar with? Not me!
So today I contacted Fuzzi Bunz and told them my dilemma! They graciously agreed to send me a Fuzzi Bunz for review.
So that is where I am!
I can get a great deal on Fuzzi Bunz one size diapers.
If you are interested in purchasing a one size Fuzzi Bunz diaper, for around $12.20 each (plus shipping which will be about $1.50/$2.00) let me know! I am going to be placing an order (provided the Fuzzi Bunz I receive for review are no different to the ones I know and LOVE) for Fuzzi Bunz diapers. I will be purchasing in bulk and can get these one size daipers for just over $12.00! So if you would like one, please e-mail me at angela_heffner at yahoo dot com and I will be glad to get you squared away.
~Mama of the Littles~

Rileyroos shoes review and $25.00 gc giveaway to Dandelion Baby

Have you heard of Dandelion - Cultivating Style for Baby, Toddler and Child (aka Dandelion Baby)?
It's an awesome on-line shop choc-full of fun, stylish, affordable, and unique items!
Here is a bit of information about Dandelion Baby
*following info taken from Dandelion Baby's website*
"Fun. Stylish. Affordable. Quality. Unique.

Dandelion Baby started with Monica's vision. As the mother of two little ones - bored with the predictability of children's clothing sold at the chain stores and never enough time or patience to travel from one kids boutique to another - Monica was inspired to create an online store with a European and urban touch, style without forgoing comfort and durability, offering unique prints and designs. Dandelion Baby has provided that unique shopping experience since 2005.

Monica's boys are older, and she herself has diversified her interests. With tender loving care, Dandelion Baby has been transported to two other visionaries; the inspired duo of mother and daughter - Judy and Jill. Having worked together in another industry for the past 20 years, both Judy and Jill are excited to expand on Monica's vision. In their roles of grandmother and mother, they are the perfect yin and yang to all aspects of what brings Dandelion Baby together.

At Dandelion Baby, we simplify your shopping experience by bringing together clothing, toys and accessories with the added assurance that they are carefully selected for their high quality and good value. As your baby blossoms into childhood we are sure you’ll find items that help nurture and cultivate your child’s unique style."

I browsed Dandelion Baby's website and found so many cute items!
Here are just a few of my favorites:

*oh I so NEED want a little girl! <3 Swoon!!I was sent a pair of Rileyroos Sportie in Tiger size 18-24 months!
This is what I received:

I LOVE these shoes! They are really well made and have a very flexible sole, perfect for littles just learning how to walk!
I tried these shoes on my 18 month old son and they were a bit big. He wears a size 5.5 in regular shoe size! I am convinced that he will grow into these shoes just in time for fall!
Did you check out Dandelion Baby? Did you see something that you just can't live without???
Dandelion Baby has graciously offered one LWML follower a chance to win a $25.00 GC to their store!
To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below!
Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the littles~

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above in exchange for this review, Thanks to Dandelion Baby! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.
To enter, simply click on "Read More" below to view the Rafflecopter widget!

Winners, and other news!!

Out of 25 entries for the Tropical Traditions gallon of dish liquid giveaway, random.org chose lucky #21 "Lilac" aka Amanda! Congrats!
Out of 349 comments for the Wahmies deluxe one size cloth diaper giveaway, random.org chose lucky #78 "Raquel"! Congrats!
The winners have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to respond to claim their winnings before another winner is drawn!
Don't forget about the other giveaways going on right now on the blog:
Itti Bitti Tutto cloth diaper (30 August)
Tropical Traditions powdered dish detergent (31 Aug)

I just wanted to send you a reminder to let you know I have an online raffle going on to support Coen and his family.
There are over $1400.00 up for grabs and low entries to boot!
You can see a list of prize packs HERE!!
The raffle will end 30 August at midnight (EST)!
Good luck and thank you for reaching out to help this family in need!

~Thanks for reading my blog!!

Switching from disposables to cloth!!

Amy, over at Grinning cheek to cheek is making the switch from disposables to cloth diapers!
She will be blogging about all the challenges faced when making the transition from sposies to cloth!
Don't forget to join her 21 Aug-11 Sept. for some great tips, tricks and giveaways!!


Good luck and HAVE FUN!
~Mama of the Littles~

Bumgenius 3.0 Review and $25.00 GC GIVEAWAY to The Ultimate Green Store (RAFFLECOPTER)

Have you heard about The Ultimate Green Store? It is an awesome place to shop for all your online eco-friendly and green needs! They carry items such as organic bedding, eco-friendly furniture, organic pet items, organic bath and beauty items (think Mrs. Meyers, California Baby), a whole slew of awesome gifts, and last but not least tons of eco-friendly/organic items for baby, to include #clothdiapers!!
I was sent a Bumgenius 3.0 for review.
This is what I received:

The BG 3.0 comes with two inserts to adjust to meet your needs for absorbency:

It also has a large pocket opening:

I really like this diaper. It is a pocket diaper, and a one size diaper which will fit a baby from birth to potty. HOWEVER! The BG 3.0 have been replaced by the BG 4.0!
This may be the older version of the BG pocket diaper, but it gets the job done (for now, while my son is still little).
Here is this diaper on my 18 mo:

 You can see that it fits him quite well. The problem with the 3.0 version is that it was reported not fitting older babies/toddlers as promised. The new and improved BG 4.0 is said to be a bit bigger than the 3.0 to fit bigger babies (7-35+lbs)!
You can purchase the BG 3.0 from The Ultimate Green Store for $16.50!
The Ultimate Green Store also sells the BG 4.0 for $17.95 and the BG AIO elemental organic for $24.95!
The Ultimate Green Store has graciously offered one LWML follower a chance to win a $25.00 gc to be used towards anything in their store!
This is my first giveaway using rafflecopter. Please visit my friend Lindsey's blog over at So Easy Being Green. She has laid out a great tutorial on how readers (like you) can use rafflecopter! Here is the link!
If you are not familiar with rafflecopter, then I suggest you click on over and take a look. Even if you are familiar with it, it's very informative and well worth the read!

Giveaways at 29 diapers

Right now you can head over to 29 diapers and enter to win awesome prizes!
1. $100.00 gc to Tea Collection
2. $50.00 gc to Old Navy!
Hurry though, giveaways end 20 August midnight EST!

Rafflecopter entries... here I come!

Great news!! I have some really awesome giveaways coming up for you guys! I am changing things up a bit and am going to be using rafflecopter instead of comment-entry method!
My bloggy friend Lindsey over at So Easy Being Green has laid out a great tutorial on how readers (like you) can use rafflecopter! Here is the link!
If you are not familiar with rafflecopter, then I suggest you click on over and take a look. Even if you are familiar with it, it's very informative and well worth the read!
Stay tuned for my first official rafflecopter giveaway!
Who's excited!

~Mama of the Littles~

Household Traditions/Tropical Traditions Powdered Dish detergent review and GIVEAWAY!!

As many of you know, I have been working really hard to raise money for my friend Laura and her family. Are you not familiar with Laura and her story? You can read it HERE!
Right now, through 30 August midnight (EST) I am having an online raffle to benefit Laura and her family! There are over $1400.00 worth of prizes up for grabs. A list of prize packs can be found HERE, and the rules and guidelines for the raffle can be read HERE!
I sure hope you take the time to support this family and enter yourself to win some awesome prizes!

I love Tropical Traditions! I have tried out many of their products and have been impressed by each one! This time around I was sent 5 lbs of their powdered dish detergent!
This is what I received:

This stuff is REALLY GREAT!
It really gets my dishes clean! No residue at all!
You know what I really LOVE about this dish detergent?
It contains none of the following: Chlorine, Phosphates, fillers or fragrances. It's non-toxic and safe!

The following information taken from the Tropical Traditions website:
Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent With Enzymes is free of:

Chlorine
Phosphates
Fillers
Fragrances
Ultra concentrated!

Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent is non-toxic and environmentally safe with no harmful by-products upon decomposition. Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent does NOT contain chlorine, phosphates, fillers or fragrances. Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent rinses away completely leaving no residue on your dishes so you get a clean, safe sparkle.

Contains absolutely no phosphates!

Based on the same ingredients as our highly successful Powdered Laundry Detergent, Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent uses powerful, non-toxic ingredients to clean and sanitize your dishes, pots, and pans without the use of chlorine, phosphates, fillers or other harmful ingredients. It is guaranteed to work as well as the leading commercial products and it is economical to use.

Many states have now banned or severely limited the use of phosphates in automatic dish detergents. Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent contains absolutely no phosphates or other toxic materials like chlorine but still gets your dishes clean.

Use Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent as you would your normal dishwashing detergent and follow recommended use instructions for the type of dishwasher you have. Depending on your dishwasher, you may be able to use half as much as you used before!

Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent dissolves easily and won't clump as some other brands might do. Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent can be used in hard or soft water.

Since Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent does not contain chlorine, you won't get that chlorine smell in your kitchen like other products might leave behind.

Though you can use a rinse aid with Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent, it is not necessary, as it leaves your dishes spotless and clean! (As with any dishwashing detergent, do not use on real silver as tarnishing may occur).

We have also improved our automatic dishwashing detergent by adding an enzyme package as well as a naturally derived rinse agent and hard water treatment additive.

Directions for use: (1 Scoop = 2 oz.)
Fill one dishwasher cup for regular loads. Fill both cups for tougher problems. Load according to dishwasher manufacturer's directions. It is recommended to wash silver articles by hand. Make sure all items are dish-washer safe. For really tough jobs, like baked-on food, soak item for 30 minutes or more in sink full of hot water and 1 scoop of Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent. Safe for septic tanks. Store in cool dry place.

Ingredients: Sodium citrate, sodium carbonate, sodium percarbonate, surfactants, rinse agents, silicate.

You can purchase this dish detergent right now for $19.99 from Tropical Traditions! *normally $32.00*
Or you can enter to win one here!

Household Traditions (Tropical Traditions) has generously offered 1- 5 lb container of dish detergent to 1 lucky LWML follower!

Mandatory Entry:
♥ You must follow my blog publicly via Google Friend Connect (1 entry)
♥ Optional/Extra Entries:
♥ Subscribe to my blog via e-mail (right side bar) *must be activated* (2 entries)
♥ Become a fan of Tropical Traditions on Facebook (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)
♥ Follow me on Twitter (1 entry) *include your twitter username in comment
♥ Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter (1 entry) *include your twitter username in comment
♥ Tweet about this giveaway. Tweet the following: "I entered to #win some dish detergent @troptraditions from @oregongal1 and YOU can too! http://tiny.cc/5uzja #giveaway (31 August)" (can be tweeted once per day for 1 extra entry per day)! leave your status link and twitter id in comment

Today's giveaway will end on 31 August at midnight (EST). Winner will be chosen using random.org. Winner will be e-mailed and announced on the blog, and 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 Tropical Traditions! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.

Rockin Green giveaway over at "Why I Cloth Diaper" blog

I just came accross this really cool blog called Why I Cloth Diaper!
Right now there is a giveaway going on for a bag of Rockin Green soap, but it ends today at 8 pm est!
So hurry on over HERE to enter to win!
Good Luck!

Itti Bitti Tutto review and GIVEAWAY *with a kick*

If you know me, which I think by now you do :) then you know that I am always on the lookout for new, affordable, and good quality diapers! I have really been wanting to try an Itti Bitti diaper for some time now, and the folks at Itti Bitti USA recently sent me an Itti Bittu Tutto in red!
This is what I received:

The back side:

This is a super soft diaper.
What makes this diaper unique? I'm glad you asked!
This is a one-size diaper that is designed to fit a child 8-44 lbs!

Here's some more information on the Itti Bitti Tutto (taken from the Itti Bitti website)

The bitti tutto has a complete internal gusset, protecting the sides and back – it’s our patented ‘poo fence’ which means you don’t need to worry about leaks and can use this diaper with confidence!

I love that this diaper has color coded snaps. To be hones, when I saw the 3 soaker pads, I was a bit confused at first.

(Info taken from the Itti Bitti Website)

Each diaper comes with three soaker pads, so you can customise the absorbency to suit your baby. PLUS bitti tutto is brilliantly economical, as you can buy extra soaker pads separately (in the original super absorbent bamboo viscose, or quick dry microfibre) and re-use the outer shell!

With luxurious, soft and waterproof minkee fabric on the outside for babies comfort, no cover is required.

But then I found this awesome video on YouTube that explains how to use the Tutto! There is also a "how to use the Itti Bittu Tutto" on the Itti Bitti website that I found very helpful!

There are hidden hip snaps that you can use to prevent wing droop!

I love this diaper. It is super soft and very absorbent!

This is the diaper on my 18 month old son:

This is a really awesome diaper!

You can purchase the Itti Bitti Tutto for $26.95 on Amazon!

Or, you can enter to win one here!

Today's giveaway is a 'joint giveaway' with Nicki, The Eval Gal!

There are some extra entry opportunities, so pay attention!

As always, the mandatory entries must be complete before any other entries count!

You MUST leave your e-mail in EACH comment, so I can contact you if you win!

Mandatory Entries: ♥ You must follow my blog, and also follow Nicki, The Eval Gal's blog publicly via Google Friend Connect (2 entries)

♥ Optional/Extra Entries:
♥ Become a fan of Itti Bitti on Facebook (1 entry) *current fans count too, be sure to leave your facebook username in your comment
♥ Copy this note on their wall "Mama of the Littles sent me, thanks for the giveaway on her blog  http://tinyurl.com/3g4uvjm" (can be done once daily for 1 entry per day)
♥ Become a fan of my FB page and leave a leave me a note on my wall (can be anything, just say hi)!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)
♥ Become a fan of Nicki's Cloth Diaper Reviews on Facebook and write her a little note on her wall! Please include your facebook username in your comment! (1 entry)
♥ Follow me on Twitter (1 entry) *include your twitter username in comment
♥ Follow Itti Bitti on Twitter (1 entry) *include your twitter username in comment
♥ Tweet about this giveaway. Tweet the following: "I entered to #win an @ittibittius #clothdiapers from @oregongal1 and YOU can too! http://tinyurl.com/3g4uvjm  #giveaway /30 Aug" (can be tweeted once per day for 1 extra entry per day)! leave your status link and twitter id in comment

The Kicker:

♥ Head over to Nicki, The Eval Gal's blog and enter her giveaway for a pail liner in choice of color from Hannah's Toybox! Come back here and comment that you have entered (4 entries)

Today's giveaway will end on 30 August at midnight (EST). Winner will be chosen using random.org. Winners will have 48 hours to contact me to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen.

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

Good Luck and Have fun!

~Mama of the Littles~

Current LWML giveaways... have you entered??

Hey all!
I just wanted to make a post about my fabulous current giveaways!
Here is what I have going on right now:
$20.00 GC to Fluffyrump.com (ends 24 August)
$15.00 GC to Ecomom.com (ends 25 August)
Itti Bitti Tutto cloth diaper (30 August)
Tropical Traditions powdered dish detergent (31 Aug)

I just wanted to send you a reminder to let you know I have an online raffle going on to support Coen and his family.
There are over $1400.00 up for grabs and low entries to boot!
You can see a list of prize packs HERE!!
The raffle will end 30 August at midnight (EST)!
Good luck and thank you for reaching out to help this family in need!


~Thanks for reading my blog!!

Fuzzi Bunz giveaway at Nicki's diapers!

Tomorrow (16 Aug) is the last day to enter to win a Fuzzi Bunz light it up blue cloth diaper at Nicki's Diapers!

~Mama of the Littles~

#caringforcoen online raffle reminder

Hi all,
I just wanted to send you a reminder to let you know I have an online raffle going on to support Coen and his family.
There are over $1400.00 up for grabs and low entries to boot!
You can see a list of prize packs HERE!!
The raffle will end 30 August at midnight (EST)!
Good luck and thank you for reaching out to help this family in need!

~Mama of the Littles~

Eco Mom Approved Kit review and $15.00 gc giveaway!

I love EcoMom! Have you been to their website yet? The site is choc full of eco-friendly items for the whole family. I recently received the EcoMom Approved "On the Go" kit.
There were several kits offered:
Pregnancy, New Baby, Back to School, Yo' Drops, Clean and Healthy Home, Laundry Day, Dad's Shelf, Sexy Mama, On the Go Gear, and Pampered Mama!
This is what I received:

I know that I can throw all of these items into my diaper bag and use them when I am out and about and on the go. Need a healthy snack for your kids? You don't have to go through that drive-thru and get some cheap, processed food. You can simply reach for an organic Jammy Sammy (a snack-sized sandwich bar). Baby have a blowout at the zoo? No worries... simply reach for the Nature Babycare sensitive/fragrance free wipes... Maybe you are still at the zoo and just got done at the petting zoo portion and its time for lunch, with no bathroom in sight! What do you do, you can simply reach for a alcohol free clean well sanitizing wipe! How easy! Oh, so you decided to have a picnic in the park last minute and the sun is really shining? No worries, reach for your little bottle of Supergoop SFP 30 sunscreen!

These items are perfect for us busy moms that are (sometimes) caught off guard by what life throws our way!

I LOVE the little on the go kit! 

All of the items pictured have been approved by EcoMom. What exactly does that mean, you ask? Simple, "ecomom Approved is an authentic and credible review process that gives every mom key information she needs to know before buying something. We do the research on important product attributes, such as its ingredients and packaging materials, so that moms don’t have to. Handy Icons offer further description on product details, making it even easier for moms to make healthy choices. Once something is ecomom Approved, it means that we believe it is the safest and best in its category. While ecomom Approved status does not guarantee an item will be carried on our site, we will offer only ecomom Approved products to our customers."

I love the fact that the products offered on the EcoMom website have gone through rigorous testing to ensure they are safe for me and my family!

EcoMom also sells cloth diapers!! You should be, because EcoMom has generously offered one LWML follower the chance to win a $15.00 gc to Ecomom.com

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♥Giveaway will end on 25 August 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.

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

Good Luck and Have fun!

~Mama of the Littles~

Kissaluvs pocket trainers review!

As many of you know, I have been working really hard to raise money for my friend Laura and her family. Are you not familiar with Laura and her story? You can read it HERE!
Right now, through 30 August midnight (EST) I am having an online raffle to benefit Laura and her family! There are over $1400.00 worth of prizes up for grabs. A list of prize packs can be found HERE, and the rules and guidelines for the raffle can be read HERE!
I sure hope you take the time to support this family and enter yourself to win some awesome prizes!

No, onto the review!
The kind folks over at Kissaluvs sent me their brand new pocket trainer for review! This is what I received: (size 3t)

(inside of the diaper...so cute)!
I really like these trainers. They have a pocket in the back so if you need to add extra protection (if you are going out and about) you can!
Here is some more information on these wonderful trainers (the following information taken from the Kissaluvs website):
Waterproof, Stuffable & Kid friendly… lots to love!

Kids will enjoy the big kid underwear feel and the super cute prints inside. Along with the smart design that makes pulling them up and down easy, moms will love the convenience of side snaps that make accident clean ups a breeze! A pocket in the back ensures you can stuff them for night-time or long naps.

Psst.. we told our kids “don’t poop on your cycles or dinos!” which made transition so much quicker !
•Available in 2T and 3T
•Adjustable design with 4 snap settings- adjust legs and waist openings as needed.
•Designer printed flannel inner adds a cute factor and helps create the ‘wet’ feeling for quicker transition.
•Waterproof, durable PUL outer to contain small accidents.
•Convenient pocket opening to add absorbency when needed.
•Side snaps help make clean ups a breeze.
•Pull up or snap on.
•Doubles as a Pocket Diaper when stuffed!
•Available in 4 Colors with printed cotton flannel inside: Lagoon Blue and Gold w/Dino print inner, White & Chocolate w/ Cycles print inner

Sizing:
2T Fits 20-32lbs
3T Fits 28-40 lbs

Made in USA with love for babies and respect for Mother Earth.

Wash/Care
Wash/dry diapers on warm 2-3 times to reach initial absorbency. Use very little detergent during initial washes.
Was/dry on warm regularly as needed. No Fabric Softener or Bleach. For detailed instructions, click here.

Fabric Info:
Outer 100% custom milled PUL
Inner: 100% Cotton Flannel
Soaker: 2 layers of thirsty Microfiber

I really love these trainers. I LOVE that they are made in the good old USA!! My 3 yo has been recently potty training. We are at the point now where he can wear underwear all day long and have basically no accidents! We used the Kissaluvs pocket trainer before switching him to underwear and I must say they are a nice transition. They felt like big boy underwear, but still gave us the protection we needed if he peed his pants. He never pooed in his Kissaluvs trainers, so I can't vouch for how well they would hold up in that circumstance!
These are the size 3t trainers on my 3 yo:

Its a really nice fit. There are two sets of snaps so you can adjust for the perfect fit.

Want to try these cute pocket trainers? You can purchase these trainers from any one of these retailers... for a low price of $12.95!!

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

~Mama of the Littles~

Why I cloth Diaper

Just wanted to let you all know why I made the choice to cloth diaper (yes, this counts for an entry into a giveaway I am enterering :) *wink*
Several reasons really! Here are just a few:
To save money
To help keep disposables out of landfills
To put non-toxic diapers on my babies
Because the fluff is so stinking cute, and my boys look so cute with cloth on!
Have you seen the great assortment of cloth diapering items at Nicki's Diapers?
You should check them out.
Until next time!
Fluffy Love...
~Mama of the Littles~

Another giveaway!! Rockin Green Remix review and $20.00 gc giveaway to Fluffyrump!!

As many of you know, I have been working really hard to raise money for my friend Laura and her family. Are you not familiar with Laura and her story? You can read it HERE!
Right now, through 30 August midnight (EST) I am having an online raffle to benefit Laura and her family! There are over $1400.00 worth of prizes up for grabs. A list of prize packs can be found HERE, and the rules and guidelines for the raffle can be read HERE!
I sure hope you take the time to support this family and enter yourself to win some awesome prizes!

No, onto the next review and giveaway!
I recently came across FluffyRump. FluffyRump is a great online store that sells cloth diapers, and so much more! Their motto "One-stop shopping to keep your baby's rump fluffed! Cloth diapers and green accessories"
Their goal: *taken from the FluffyRump website*
At FluffyRump.com, our goal is to provide parents, caretakers, and gift givers all the cloth diaper products, eco-friendly accessories and information they need for the babies in their lives. We are also proud to provide you with other “green” products that we have personally found to beautifully compliment your purposes for choosing green. Check out glass baby bottles and adult water bottles from lifefactory, wet/dry bags and reusable sandwich bags from Planet Wise, reusable shopping bags from Baggu and all natural skin care products for baby, mom and dad from CJ's.

At FluffyRump.com you will find cloth diaper brands: Fuzzibunz pocket diapers, Bummis prefolds and wraps, and Gro-Via AIO and hybrid diapers. No matter which style you choose, there is a perfect fit for your baby. FluffyRump.com also offers arguably the #1 cloth diapering detergent, Rockin’ Green! Rock out your laundry with their many scrumptious scent options. Be sure to check out their latest remix, Earth, Wind, & Orchid! We use it at home and from comparison testing, it is #1!

If you’re new to cloth diapering, or you’re looking for ways to live a “greener” lifestyle, this is the website for you! Please see our product descriptions, FAQ and Information pages for all of the information you need. If you need to contact us with questions or suggestions, please do so at info@fluffyrump.com. We would love to hear what you have to say. Make sure to become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FluffyRump to be one of the first to know about our latest products and specials.


I was sent a bag of Rockin Green's Remix soap in classic rock, Earth, Wind and Orchids scent for review!
This is what I received:

I was quite surprised at how quickly my Rockin Green got here. FluffyRump is based out of Puerto Rico, and they sent the package via priority mail, and it was here within a matter of days. Super fast shipping!
I was really excited to try the new Remix formula. So excited that I had to go out and purchase a new Rockin Green soap holder:

Isn't it pretty? I found that at Target for about ten bucks!
Okay, so the first thing I noticed when I opened the bag (before I took a huge whiff) was the texture of the powder. It used to be a real dry, find powder, but the new soap is more dense, and a bit wet looking! It smells awesome!
Here are a few pics of the powder to try and show you the texture:
Old formula:

Remix:

Can you see the difference in texture?
I tried the soap on a load of dipes:

And let them soak for about an hour!
LOVE the way the soap cleaned the diapers. They are so new and fresh smelling!
I thought if the new Rockin Green soap can do that to my dipes, how will it work on regular clothes? So I did a load...  and I am in LOVE! So much in fact that I am going to place an order for a large bundle of Wind, Earth, Orchids today! *I may even treat myself and get a magnetic scoop and pail freshener too*
This stuff is awesome! I love Rockin Green!
Have you tried the new Remix yet? You can purchase it at FluffyRump for $14.95! Oh, did I also mention that they offer free shipping on orders over $49.00!!
Fluffyrump has generously offered one lucky LWML follower a $20.00 gift certificate to be used towards the purchase of anything in their shop! The winner will also receive free shipping! 
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♥Giveaway will end on 24 August 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.

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

Good Luck and Have fun!

~Mama of the Littles~