fantastic anti-plastic dishes by zoë b I'm a big fan of the zoe b company and their anti-plastic line of BPA-free products made from corn. We love their anti-plastic beach toys and now we have matching anti-plastic dishes! Lil' B has the most fashionable plates in the cabinet with the turquoise and lime palette. We've had our dishes set for several months now and both of my kids fight over who gets to use this set. I guess that means I need to order a second set so the battles can cease! I've even found my hubs pulling out the bowl for his morning cereal. What makes these dishes so special? They are BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and made from corn! This makes these products eco-friendly and safe for the entire family. Oh, and guess what? They are made in the USA! Curious to hear more? Watch this adorable video featuring zoe - the inspiration behind zoe b organic as she tells us a little more about the fantastic anti-plastic dishes. Where ... [ Read More ]
Hiney Lineys Versa Cloth Diapering System
Giveaway alert - see the details below on how to enter to win your very own Hiney Lineys Versa sytem. Hiney Lineys! I have found another new cloth diapering system that I want to share with you. Do you like covers and pre-folds but want the stay-dry option that pockets provide you? Then you'll love Hiney Lineys! The Hiney Lineys system is a 3 part system (sometimes referred to as an all-in-three or AI3) consisting of the Versa cover, snap in Liney, and an insert. Let's talk about each piece individually: Versa Cover: Available in one-size, newborn, or toddler/big kig sizes the cover is very similar to most diaper covers on the market. It is available in both hook & loop and in a side snapping option. The one-size diaper offers a 2 step rise adjusting snap. The one-size diaper is rated at 12-35lbs and I think that's very accurate to how it will fit (my tot is 25-ish pounds and it fits nicely with some extra room to grow). The cover is made of water-proof PUL ... [ Read More ]
Tie on a Tushie Ties Cloth Diaper & Win
Giveaway Alert! Read to the bottom to win your own Tushie Ties cloth diaper! Have you heard of Tushie Ties yet? They aren't new but they are a small mom owned and operated company that is local to my area (Tampa Bay, FL). I had the honor of meeting Crystal (the owner) in the spring at the Great Cloth Diaper Change Tampa Bay. In fact, we're already planning to work together on the 2012 GCDC and have some big surprises in store for our local friends. I had coffee a few months back with Crystal and she offered me one of her diapers to test out. If you know me I love new diapers but I usually stick with pockets and simple diapers. The Tushie Tie diaper is similar to a prefold but instead of using a pin or snappi you tie it on with a piece of ribbon that is sewn on the diaper. The ribbon is sewn on the front and there are two small reinforced holes at the top. You lay the diaper down like a prefold (angel fold style) and simple lace the ribbon through the holes and tie it on. ... [ Read More ]
Diapering Today – the Video Review
What type of learner are you? Do you learn things best by reading them? Or are you an auditory or visual learner? I actually learn best by watching videos and seeing pictures (or touching the real product). That is one reason that cloth diapering can be so intimidating to many parents. While some brick and mortar stores exist most of us learn about cloth diapering online and shop online. It's very challenging to learn about the different diapers and how to actually use them until you get them in your hands. Nevermind all the crazy terminology and techniques that come along with it. Enter The Willow Store and Catherine Bolden. Her and her family decided that they would create an instructional video, Diapering Today, that would help parents understand cloth diapering from a real parents perspective. They used local cloth diapering parents (young and old) to share their personal experiences as if they were sitting in the room with you. You almost get the feel that by the end ... [ Read More ]
Oh Katy – Cloth Diaper Featured Product
Have you heard of Oh Katy cloth diapers yet? We received ours a few months ago shortly after I met the owner Katie at the spring ABC Kids Expo. Katie had a very modern and hit booth at the ABC expo and her personality was adorable. She was very personable and the one word that keeps coming to mind is "cute" - she just had that trendy, sweet, and cute feel about her. The Oh Katy diaper is a one-sized (8-35lbs) pocket diaper that is very similar to what you may already be familiar with (as compared to other pocket style diapers). It does have some unique characteristics that stand out to me. Front opening pocket - only a few brands are moving the pocket to the front. Depends on the day if I like it or not - where does your little one's poop end up? Front or back? Micro-fleece lining - very common actually but I prefer it to the suede cloth linings. Newborn hip snaps - prevents wing droop! A must have if you have a small newborn or skinny toddler. TPU - it's a heat ... [ Read More ]
Wordless Wednesday
She's been gone for almost 2 weeks and I'm missing her badly. She comes home tomorrow from her road trip with Grandma & Papa. She said, "No go home!" on the phone today but that she missed her "Bubba & Champ!" (big brother and the puppy). She saw the bag sitting on the floor and hopped right in. It's a perfect beach bag and held all 4 of our towels plus our snacks for the day. Now it's sitting under my desk holding a few other goodies I have to share with you. It's also been used to tote toys back to the tots room and to tote clean diapers to their shelf. How would you use a bag this big? Scout by Bungalow: Scout is a line of durable and adorable totes, lunch bags, storage tools and much more - unlike canvas, these can be wiped down and are perfect for kids (and outdoor activities). By being affordable, durable and stylish, these are reusable bags that you'll want to be seen with. This bag is called the Deano. Follow Scout on Facebook or ... [ Read More ]
Breastfeeding & the Cover Me Strap Review
I hope you enjoy my first video blog (vlog) and bear with me as I learn new tools. Today I wanted to give you a quick review of the new Cover Me Strap. For more information on the Cover Me Strap please visit: www.covermestrap.com What did you think of my vlog? Want to see more? Share you tips and suggestions with me if you've done a vlog before. Thanks! ... [ Read More ]
FuzziBunz One-Size Hemp Cloth Diaper Review (and Giveaway)
Giveaway Alert! Win a FuzziBunz One-Sized Hemp Cloth Diaper by following the simple details at the bottom of this review. CONGRATS KAREN with winning comment #549! Almost two years into our cloth diapering journey and I still haven't written aboutFuzziBunz until now. We received one last spring, one at BlogHer in August (thanks Gina @ Feminist Breeder) and now our Fuzzi stash is up to three. The FuzziBunz system is a great one-sized pocket diaper that uses the interior elastic to adjust the rise and waist to fit your baby perfectly. This makes for a very smooth and trim look without tons of snaps cluttering up the front of the diaper. The regular FuzziBunz comes with two microfiber inserts while the Hemp comes with one hemp insert (actually it's 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton). There are advantages to choose the newest hemp variety. Hemp is more absorbent than microfiber, more environmentally friendly, and has a natural anitmicrobial property. Hemp is also trimmer ... [ Read More ]
Sweet Pea Diapers Review & Giveaway
Giveaway alert! Be sure to read the details at the bottom of this post on how you could be one of THREE lucky winners from Sweet Pea Diapers. *Open to residents of the US, Canada, and Australia! CONGRATS TO #215, 57, and 84 - Kristin, Angela, and Susan - please check your emails for information on how to claim your Sweet Pea Diapers! Did you attend the Eco Chic Parties a few weeks ago? We met Nancy of Sweet Pea Diapers and the entire fluffy stash. I have been honored to try the one-size with microfiber inserts, the one-size with hemp and microfiber inserts, and the adorable Sweet Pea one-size cover. They have been added to our regular fluffy rotation and are here to stay! In addition to these items Sweet Pea also makes an All-in-three system and a wet bag. The Sweet Pea is a modern cloth diapering system with a few interesting features. (Blue and White pictured above) The one-size is a traditional pocket diaper with snap closures and snap rise adjusters. The ... [ Read More ]
Sprout Change by The Willow Store – Cloth Diapers Review
Have you ever heard of a reversible cloth diapering system? No - that's not a typo - I meant reversible! The Sprout Change system is a one-size diaper cover that is reversible. The sweet pea color combination I received to review is a sweet pale pink and pale green. It comes with a hemp insert that is super absorbent and allows for a trim fitting diaper. Depending on which side (color) is on the outside you can snap the diaper in side snap fashion or front snap fashion. There are no rise or waist snap adjustments which helps keep the diaper trim. Instead it has an inner elastic with easy to adjust buttons that allow you to fit the diaper to your babies exact size. The Sprout Change system fits most babies from 8lbs to 40lbs. I personally love that there are no pockets to stuff and no snaps to adjust - a very easy and simple system! The Willow Store also offers other great products: Training pants Organic wipes Pre-folds Nursing pads Feminine pads and panty ... [ Read More ]
