Tuesday, January 31, 2012

"Birthday Blessings Bash" Abe's Market $25 GC #GIVEAWAY and 15% off coupon code!! {US only}



Have you heard of Abe's Market? I've been browsing Abe's Market's website all week! I'm amazed at how many natural items they offer! They have items for baby, #clothdiapers (they carry a cloth diaper from GreenTree Diapering, which is a diaper I will be reviewing during the Birthday Blessings Bash, and they also carry Babykicks cloth diapers) natural bath items, clothing and fashion accesories, food, toys, art items, pet care items, and the list goes on! I am sure if there is something you need, you will be able to find it at Abe's Market! Here are a few items that caught my eye this week: (images all taken from Abe's Market's website)





Did I mention that Abe's Market offers free shipping on orders over $49.00 (anything less is just $3.99)!

As a sponsor of the "Birthday Blessings Bash" event, Abe's Market has generously offered one LWML follower a $25 E-gift card and 15% off discount code! Enter "LWML15" from now until 10 Feb to received 15% off your whole order!

To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

This giveaway is open to US residents only!
Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Monday, January 30, 2012

"Birthday Blessings Bash" AMP One Size Duo diaper review and #GIVEAWAY {Sweet Cheeks Mommy and Baby Boutique}

Sweet Cheeks Mommy & Baby Boutique is a brick and mortar store that is located in Wichita Kansas! I came across Sweet Cheeks when I was searching online for AMP diapers. As it turns out, Sweet Cheeks is a new AMP diaper US retailer!
I contacted Sweet Cheeks about sponsoring this event, and Julie graciously sent me a one size AMP diaper in Yellow Ooga Booga print and a 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton insert for review. This is what I received:


What I really love about the AMP One Size Duo diaper is that it can be used two different ways. It can be used as an AI2 (as seen here):
Or as a pocket diaper:
Here is a bit more information on this fabulous diaper (taken from the AMP website):
"The new AMP one size Duo pocket diaper (patent pending) is a revolutionary new diaper that combines both the benefits of the AI2 diaper and the pocket diaper all in a one size. The intelligent snap placement allows this diaper to have three different rise options and multiple tummy and thigh settings for a custom fit from birth to potty training (7-38lbs). The outer waterproof layer is a soft durable laminated PUL and the inside is a dreamy soft layer of micro fleece that is designed to wick wetness away and keep baby dry and comfortable. The envelope opening is large enough for easy stuffing and is placed at the front of the diaper to make removing the insert easy and mess free.

To use snap the rise adjusting snaps to the appropriate setting and place insert inside the diaper. Place the diaper under baby and fasten the tummy and thigh snaps at a snug but comfortable position.

To use this diaper as an All in two diaper, place the insert on top of the fleece making sure that the absorbent insert is between the elastic gathers instead of placing the insert inside of the envelope opening. If the diaper is still dry replace the absorbent insert with a dry one and re-use the diaper."
AMP has a terrific instructional video featuring Annie herself (creator of AMP diapers) demonstrating the AMP One Size Duo diaper, which you can watch here!

These diapers come in an array of colors and some very adorable prints, you can see them here!
This diaper is AWESOME! It is one of my favorite diapers in my stash right now! I love that it is designed to fit babies from 7-38 lbs and that it's a pocket diaper with the ability to be used as an AI2! This is a very versatile diaper and it is made very well. This diaper has stood up to the rough play of both my boys and I have not had one single leak or blow out (lovin' the hemp insert)! I've even used this diaper (as a pocket) on my son at night and he woke up dry! The fleece lining is so soft and keeps your baby feeling dry!
This is the diaper on my 2 yo son:
The AMP One Size Duo Diaper and the hemp insert can be purchased (by phone or e-mail) from Sweet Cheeks for $28.00!
Phone: 316-347-5444
e-mail: sweetcheeksbabies@gmail.com
If you place an order with Sweet Cheeks either by phone or e-mail and mention "Life With My Littles" you will receive 10% off your total order!!

As a sponsor of the "Birthday Blessings Bash" event, Sweet Cheeks has generously offered one LWML follower an AMP One Size Duo Diaper with hemp insert (subject to in-stock availability)!
To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents!!
Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above in exchange for this review, thanks to Julie with Sweet Cheeks! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.

Friday, January 27, 2012

"Birthday Blessings Bash" for my Canadian peeps only! The Sling Sisters snack bags review and #GIVEAWAY {Canada Only}

Some of you may remember awhile back I won the photo contest at AMP diapers!
This is what I won:
A huge thank you to all of you for voting for my son Joshua so we could win this!
Do you see the floral print snack bags? Well, those are made by The Sling Sisters in Canada!

I loved them so much that I contacted them asking if they would sponsor a giveaway along with my review. They said yes!
This is a review of the small and large snack bags:


These snack bags are perfect for taking along on outings with my boys. I simply stuff some snacks (raisins, granola bars, grapes, you name it) into these bags and head out the door!
Here is some more information about The Sling Sisters' Reuseable Snack Bags (taken from The Sling Sisters's website):
"Eco Friendly, Fun & Convenient!

Made from 100% cotton on the outside and 100% nylon with a polyurethane laminate on the inside, they are BPA, phlalate free and FDA approved food safe.

The zippered openings make these reusable snack bags super easy for little hands to open and close!

When snack time is done, simply turn inside out to wipe or machine wash on cold / low dry as needed.

These little bags are also handy for storing ipods, cell phones etc. Or create your own on the go activity pack with crayons and stickers!"
The Sling Sisters also carries organic wraps, wet bags, and organic washcloths!

As a sponsor of the "Birthday Blessings Bash" event The Sling Sisters has generously offered one LWML follower a small and large reuseable snack bag set (subject to what's available in stock)!

To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only!!
Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure:  No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Another round of #BITHDAYBLESSINGSBASH winners!

The winner of the $25 GC to Cherished Style is Alessandra P.

The winner of the amber teething necklace from Petite Bottoms is Julie K.

The winner of the Babykicks organic fitted diaper is Beth R.

The winner of the Rumparooz G2 Diaper is Tiffany!

The winner of the bag of Rockin Green soap is Alexis B.

The winner of the sweet peas one size pocket diaper is Brandi C.

The winner of the Hugo Naturals Baby products is “Lolli” Lauren S.

The winner of the $15 GC to Twin City Diaper Co. is Nikole.

The winner of the Baby Legs Prize pack is Maria K.

The winner of the Applecheeks little bundle (from Applecheeks) is Angelique K.

The winner of the Applecheeks little bundle with new microterry insert (from Teeny Turtle) is Christine L.



Congrats to all the winners and a HUGE thank you to all the wonderful sponsors!

Check your inbox/spam to confirm if you are a winner!

Didn’t win this time? No worries, click here to see a list of all my current giveaways!

~Mama of the Littles~

"Birthday Blessings Bash" Sew is Your Baby #clothdiaper review and #GIVEAWAY {US and Canada}


Sew is your Baby is an online shop that is choc-full of beautiful (and affordable) cloth diapers, baby legs, changing mats, wet bags, baby wipes, baby leggings, baby pants, cloth diaper safe detergent and so on!
You really need to check out this shop! I contacted Sew is Your Baby in hopes to receive sponsorship for this event! Michelle graciously sent me a royal blue one size pocket minky diaper for review. This is what I received:

The diaper came with one microfiber insert!
 The pocket opening is a nice size and I can easily fit my hands inside to put in the insert. The opening is quite stretchy:
This diaper is very soft (it's a minky fabric) and very affordable. The diaper I was sent only costs $13.00 and shipping within the US is free!! *does not apply to detergent orders*
I really like this diaper. It fits my 2 yo perfectly:
It is so easy to use and washes up really well!
Here are a few other things at Sew is Your Baby that really caught my eye:
Bee Baby pants <3
Camo minky pocket diapers (love this especially since we are Army)!
Gray Happy Children Minky
And probably my favorite (just in time for Valentine's day) Red hearts minky diaper:

As a sponsor of the "Birthday Blessings Bash" event, Sew is Your Baby has generously offered one LWML follower a diaper of choice in stock! If it's in stock, you can have it!

To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents!!
Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above in exchange for this review, thanks to Sew is Your Baby! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

"Birthday Blessings Bash" Grovia AI2 review and #GIVEAWAY {All Things Diapers} US and Canada




All Things Diapers is a brick and mortar store, as well as an online retailer located in MN. They run a cloth diapering service as well as offer many cloth-diapering related items for sale!
All Things Diapers graciously sent me a Grovia AI2 hybrid shell in "cloud" and an organic cotton soaker pad for review. This is what I received:
The other side of the soaker pad has two snaps:
So you can simply snap the soaker pad right into the shell:

As you can see from the picture above, the inside of the shell is made of a mesh-type fabric.
Here is some more information about the Grovia AI2 (taken from All Things Diapers' website):
"How does GroVia work?
GroVia is designed so that the outer shells may be used for multiple diaper changes. If the soaker pad is wet, simply snap in a fresh one and you are ready to go. If the shell is wet, allow it to air dry and use for the next diaper change. When your GroVia Shell is soiled or very saturated, start fresh with a new GroVia Shell.

Most GroVia System users will find that using 2-4 GroVia Shells are enough per day, although newborn babies may need more.

How does the one-size feature on my GroVia work?
GroVia will fit MOST babies from 8-35 lbs. The GroVia Shell features three sets of rise snaps that adjust to fit your baby. Our unique one-size Organic Soaker Pad fits from 8-35 lbs as well.

1.Newborn/Small Infant Setting: Snap your GroVia Shell rise snaps on the lowest setting. Snap your soaker pad into the shell and simply flip the front of the soaker pad in towards baby. Fastened diaper on baby.

2.Infant Setting: Snap your GroVia Shell rise snaps on the middle setting. Snap your soaker pad into the shell. Tuck the front of your soaker pad down, while pulling the front panel up and fasten on baby.

3.Toddler Setting: Leave your GroVia Shell rise snaps unsnapped. Snap your soaker pad into the shell and fasten on baby."

I really like this diaper. It is different than anything I had tried before, but I really like the ease of snapping in the soaker pad to the shell and simply unsnapping the soaker pad for changes. You can use the same shell over again as long as it is not soiled.

This diaper fit my 2 yo very well:

We did not experience any red marks, leaks or any other issues with this diaper.

This diaper can also be used with a Grovia stay dry soaker pad which are made with a TPU outer, four layers of hemp/cotton blend topped with cozy micro fleece, and ultra soft leg gussets.
The Grovia AI2 shell can be purchased from All Things Diapers for $16.95. You can also purchase an organic cotton soaker pad 2-pack for $17.95! All Things Diapers offers free shipping to fellow Minnesota residents and free shipping elsewhere in the US on orders over $49.00!

As a sponsor of the "Birthday Blessings Bash" event, All Things Diapers has generously offered one LWML follower a Grovia AI2 in choice of color/print and closure with one soaker pad!

To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents!
Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

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

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

"Birthday Blessings Bash" Mambino Organics Little Bottoms Diaper Balm #GIVEAWAY and 15% off coupon code {Best Baby Organics} US and Canada

Best Baby Organics! They carry so many different organic items for nursing mamas, baby, postpartum mamas! From shopping cart covers, breast pumps to baby carriers, you will find what you need at Best Baby Organics!
As a sponsor of the "Birthday Blessings Bash" event, Best Baby Organics has generously offered one LWML follower a Little Bottoms Diaper Balm by Mambino Organics!
But that's now all, use the code "MYLITTLES" from now unitl 28 Feb to receive 15% off your total purchase! Happy Shopping!! Best Baby Organics also offers free shipping on orders over $35.00!

To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents!
Good Luck and have fun!

~Mama of the Littles~

"Birthday Blessings Bash" Thirsties Duo Diaper in SNAPS review and #GIVEAWAY {US and Canada}


I love Thirsties! I've done a few reviews on Thirsties before here on the blog! You can read those reviews here, here and here! When I read that Thirsties recently came out with their Duo diaper in snaps... I really wanted to try one! Jessica from Thirsties was kind enough to sponsor this event and she sent me a size 2 "mud" colored duo diaper in snaps!
This is what I received:

Here are a few more details about this fabulous diaper (taken from Thirsties' website):
Thirsties Duo Diapers are easy to use and even easier on your wallet! The adjustable rise of this diaper design means one size will last twice as long. In fact, you'll only need two sizes to cover your baby from birth all the way to potty-learning. Period!

Similar in feel and fit as our best selling Duo Wrap, Thirsties Duo Diapers are completely waterproof yet remain breathable, pliable, and very comfortable for your baby's delicate skin. The ultra-soft microfleece liner on the inside protects baby's skin from wetness and also resists staining. Our handy sleeve design features openings on both sides of the diaper between the microfleece and waterproof layer. The duo openings featured in Thirsties Duo Diaper enable easy insert stuffing from either side of the diaper and also make for easy cleaning. There is no need to remove the soiled inserts when washing-your hands will remain clean! Simply toss your soiled Thirsties Duo Diaper in the laundry and the inserts will agitate free from the diaper in the washing machine.
Our Duo Inserts provide double the duty as well! Thirsties' specialty inserts feature two layers of serged microfiber terry snapped together with five serged layers of hemp jersey; seven thirsty layers in all! Microfiber terry is a fast absorber designed to rest closest to your baby's skin (beneath the microfleece sleeve); hemp is a stable absorber and pairs perfectly behind the microfiber terry to add more absorbency and to prevent compression leaking.

By the way...did you know that Thirsties' new hemp jersey is like no other on the market!?! We (finally) found a knitter right here in the USA to custom knit the hemp textile to our specifications. You will find this hemp is thicker, softer, and holds-up better than any other on the market.

Plus, Thirsties Duo Diapers are a cinch to use...even for the occasional caretaker. Simply stuff the insert in the sleeve of the diaper and wrap around your baby. The durable hook-and-loop closures of Thirsties Duo Diaper provide a perfect and secure fit at every diaper change. Thirsties' signature leg gussets provide advanced leak-proof protection and our bindings are super soft against your baby's skin. Both Duo sizes offer convenient fold-over laundry tabs to protect your hook-and-loop closures from trapping lint in the wash.
Each of the two sizes of Thirsties Duo Diaper feature three rows of snaps to adjust the rise to your baby's shape; it really is like having THREE sizes in one. Pairing such adjustability in rise with our signature leg gussets make this diaper the most versatile on the market. Whether your baby is tall or short, thin or chunky, this cover will keep those messes contained!

Let's face it...'one-size' options tend to be too big on the average newborn and too small for most toddlers over two years of age. What this means is that the 'one-size' option truly only fits your baby properly when he/she weighs between 10 lbs to 32 lbs. Alas, our findings confirm that the diaper label 'one-size' simply does not live up to its claim. Most families purchasing a 'one size' diaper would actually end up purchasing a newborn size, a 'one-size', and a toddler size: THREE sizes from birth to potty! Not ONE.

Therefore, in the end, Thirsties Duo Diapers are truly the more reliable and more affordable option when comparing to a 'one-size' system.

Duo Sizing Options:

In an effort to maximize affordability of cloth diapering Thirsties created our Duo line. This means all Duo products are available in 2 sizes which will cover your baby from birth to potty. Each of the two sizes in the Thirsties Duo line feature three rows of snaps to adjust the rise to your baby’s shape; it is like having THREE sizes in one."

These diapers are amazing!
Here are some pics I took so you could get the whole picture (pun intended):



This diaper is bullet-proof! I LOVE it!
You can see how well this diaper fits on my 2 yo son!


You can purchase this Duo Diaper for $18.50 (solids) or $19.50 (prints).
Or, you can enter to win one here!
As a sponsor of the "Birthday Blessings Bash" event, Thirsties has generously offered one LWML follower a Thirsties Duo Diaper in choice of color/print, size and closure!

To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents! Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~

Disclosure: I received the product(s) mentioned above in exchange for this review, thanks to Jessica at Thirsties! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Welcome to the Military Monday Blog Hop!

We invite all of you, military or not, to join in this great blog hop. Would you like to be connected to other blogs? Would you like to increase your number of blog followers via Google Friend Connect? Then this hop is for you. No, you don't have to be affiliated with the Military, you just have to have a blog!  Please don't leave links to your Facebook, Twitter, or other blog hops. Those links will be deleted.

The guidelines are quite simple here!
  • Grab the Military Monday Blog Hop button and post it as a new blog post or on your blog's sidebar! 
  • Follow the hosts publicly via Google Friend Connect {just click the buttons below!}.  Be sure to leave a comment on this post that you stopped by from the Military Monday Blog Hop in order for us to follow you back. The hosts will follow you back, as long as you leave a comment on this post with your blog address. Just give us a few days to catch up with everyone!

    Semper Wifey



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  • Follow as many of the linked blogs as you'd like!  But remember...the more you follow, the more followers you will get in return! 
*Please note, this linky will close on Monday at 11:59 pm (EST). But don't worry...we'll be back next week!

Have a great week!

"Birthday Blessings Bash" Earth Mama Angel Baby oil 4 oz #GIVEAWAY {Natural Pure Essentials}


Natural Pure Essentials, you one stop shopping place for all natural items for mom and baby! As a sponsor of the "Birthday Blessings Bash" event, Navine has generously offered one LWML follower a 4 oz jar of Earth Mama Angel Baby oil!
To enter, simply use the rafflecopter form below, you may have to click on "read more" to see the rafflecopter entry form!

This giveaway is open to US residents only!
Good Luck and have fun!
~Mama of the Littles~