Congratulations Deanna (comment #9) your name has been drawn as the winner of the Innobaby Din Din Smart Stainless Steel Bus Platter. Please e-mail me or I will try and track you down through facebook (no e-mail in profile?).
Thanks to everyone who entered and to Innobaby for sponsoring this giveaway.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Hopscotch Designs ~ Dress Review and Giveaway- CLOSED
Time to put on your party dress! Oh how I love a girly - twirly party dress and Hopscotch Designs makes the prettiest dresses around. This mom-owned business designs unique and fun dresses that are so classically beautiful. I especially love the unique fabric combinations Hopscotch Designs uses to make their heirloom quality dresses. And now, thanks to Silly Pants these sweet dresses are available in Canada.
We tried the Water Lily dress from Hopscotch Designs Charlotte Collection - a line that features classic and bright party dresses perfect for weddings, parties, or any special occasion. I completely love it and the timing couldn't be better because we have a big wedding coming up this fall. Hopscotch Designs dresses are great for photography and portraits as well. The bright colors and fun fabric combinations really look beautiful on film.
With three girls I have a lot of experience with dresses and the quality of the Hopscotch Design Dress is outstanding. The Charlotte Dress is designed beautifully with care given to every detail. I love the sweet extras, like the flower on the belt. These styles and colors will never go out of style either, making them perfect for passing on to future children. I also love that Hopscotch Designs clothing is all made in California, under fair working conditions, using 100% cotton. Hopscotch Design dresses are machine washable too, making them great for busy moms like me who never have time to hand wash or go to the dry cleaners. As you can tell I love everything about the Charlotte dress we tried and I completely recommends Hopscotch Designs.
The Giveaway: Silly Pants, the Canadian Distributor of Hopscotch Designs, has generously offered to give one of my readers a Hopscotch Designs dress too (winners choice of size- Lizzie or Jane Collection).
To Enter: Please visit Silly Pants and have a look at the lovely Hopscotch Designs dresses, coats, and kimonos- then comment below with your favorite style. (this first entry is mandatory and must be completed before addition entries will count)
Additional Entries:
~Follow my blog (two entries, leave two comments)
~Visit Silly Pants and tell me another one of their brands you would like to try
~Like Natural Mama Reviews on facebook and comment
~Follow me on Twitter and tweet " Win a Party Dress for Your Little Girl http://bit.ly/dbdJq7 @mamareviews #giveaway #win " (daily tweet) leave a link
~Subscribe to my blog on left and comment
~Grab my blog button on the left and comment
~Blog about this giveaway and comment with a link
~Enter another giveaway on my Blog and comment (one entry for each)
This Giveaway ends on September 16th at 9pm. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before a new name is drawn. One entry (plus mentioned additional entries) per household. US and Canadian residents only.
The opinions expressed in the above review are my honest experiences, and thoughts. I did not receive any money for writing this review.
We tried the Water Lily dress from Hopscotch Designs Charlotte Collection - a line that features classic and bright party dresses perfect for weddings, parties, or any special occasion. I completely love it and the timing couldn't be better because we have a big wedding coming up this fall. Hopscotch Designs dresses are great for photography and portraits as well. The bright colors and fun fabric combinations really look beautiful on film.
With three girls I have a lot of experience with dresses and the quality of the Hopscotch Design Dress is outstanding. The Charlotte Dress is designed beautifully with care given to every detail. I love the sweet extras, like the flower on the belt. These styles and colors will never go out of style either, making them perfect for passing on to future children. I also love that Hopscotch Designs clothing is all made in California, under fair working conditions, using 100% cotton. Hopscotch Design dresses are machine washable too, making them great for busy moms like me who never have time to hand wash or go to the dry cleaners. As you can tell I love everything about the Charlotte dress we tried and I completely recommends Hopscotch Designs.
My daughter completely adores her Charlotte Dress too, and dances around a feels like a faerie princess whenever she wears it. It has a wide sash and twirly full skirt (complete with crinoline) that makes this dress so fun to spin and dance in. It is also really comfortable, and unlike a lot of fancy dresses, she never wants to take it off.
Shop: Hopscotch Designs creates lovely dresses, kimonos, and coats in girls sizes 1-7. They are brand new to Canada, but will be avaiable online at Red Chair Kids in a couple of weeks (if you need one sooner just drop them a line and I'm sure they can help).
Shop: Hopscotch Designs creates lovely dresses, kimonos, and coats in girls sizes 1-7. They are brand new to Canada, but will be avaiable online at Red Chair Kids in a couple of weeks (if you need one sooner just drop them a line and I'm sure they can help).
The opinions expressed in the above review are my honest experiences, and thoughts. I did not receive any money for writing this review.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Silikids Siliskin Glass Review
Looking for a great alternative to plastic? If so you have to check out Silikids. This innovative company uses 100% food grade silicone to make a variety of baby and kid essentials such as cups, bibs, and baby bottles. Silicone is a wonderful alternative to plastic; its natural, safe, and easy to keep clean. Silikids designs are also so much fun in bright colors and polka-dot designs- love them!
I was sent a Siliskin Glass to review and it has quickly become my little ones favorite glass. She likes to drink from "big-girl cups" now and Siliskin glasses are perfect for her. Siliskins are glass cups that come with a BPA free, non-slip silicone sleeve. The sleeve makes these cups easy to hold for little hands and less likely to break if dropped. In-fact ours has been dropped several times and has been holding up great. They are also hypoallergenic, can be sterilized, and are conveniently dishwasher safe. Siliskin Glasses are loved by moms and kids alike; Their convenience and safety makes them a hit with me and my daughter loves the bright colors and non-slip cover.
Silikids is a mom owned business, started by two moms who were concerned about all the toxic materials in kids products these days. After much research they discovered silicone was a perfect material for kids for so many reasons (see below). The moms now create fun and functional silicone items that they can trust to be safe. Silikids is also committed to caring for the planet; making re-usable products, using minimal packaging, and promoting recycling. Silikids will even take back your Silikids products and recycle them for you, so cool.
Why I love Silicone:
~Non-toxic and hypo-allergenic
~Does not harbor bacteria like plastic
~Easy to clean and sterilize
~Dishwasher safe
~BPA Free
~Free of lead, PVC, and Phthalates
~Inert and non-leaching
~Made from silicon (a natural element in sand)
~Recyclable
Shop: The Silikids Siliskin Glass reviewed above comes in four pack and is available in aqua, lime, red and purple. They can be bought online from Silikids.com and retail for $25.95 for a set of four.
Want to learn more? Silikids has some great videos that you can watch here. You can also stay up to date with their latest products, sales, and giveaways by visiting Silikids on facebook, following them on twitter, or by reading the Silikids Blog.
I was sent a Siliskin Glass to review and it has quickly become my little ones favorite glass. She likes to drink from "big-girl cups" now and Siliskin glasses are perfect for her. Siliskins are glass cups that come with a BPA free, non-slip silicone sleeve. The sleeve makes these cups easy to hold for little hands and less likely to break if dropped. In-fact ours has been dropped several times and has been holding up great. They are also hypoallergenic, can be sterilized, and are conveniently dishwasher safe. Siliskin Glasses are loved by moms and kids alike; Their convenience and safety makes them a hit with me and my daughter loves the bright colors and non-slip cover.
Silikids is a mom owned business, started by two moms who were concerned about all the toxic materials in kids products these days. After much research they discovered silicone was a perfect material for kids for so many reasons (see below). The moms now create fun and functional silicone items that they can trust to be safe. Silikids is also committed to caring for the planet; making re-usable products, using minimal packaging, and promoting recycling. Silikids will even take back your Silikids products and recycle them for you, so cool.
Why I love Silicone:
~Non-toxic and hypo-allergenic
~Does not harbor bacteria like plastic
~Easy to clean and sterilize
~Dishwasher safe
~BPA Free
~Free of lead, PVC, and Phthalates
~Inert and non-leaching
~Made from silicon (a natural element in sand)
~Recyclable
Shop: The Silikids Siliskin Glass reviewed above comes in four pack and is available in aqua, lime, red and purple. They can be bought online from Silikids.com and retail for $25.95 for a set of four.
Want to learn more? Silikids has some great videos that you can watch here. You can also stay up to date with their latest products, sales, and giveaways by visiting Silikids on facebook, following them on twitter, or by reading the Silikids Blog.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Bubble and Bee Winner
Congratulations Masquerade (comment 220) you have won a 35$ GC to Bubble and Bee. I love all of their natural products and hope you do to. I will e-mail you soon.
Special thanks to all who entered and to Bubble and Bee for sponsoring this giveaway.
Special thanks to all who entered and to Bubble and Bee for sponsoring this giveaway.
Instinctive Recycled Bags and Backpacks ~ Review and Giveaway
Back to school, outdoor mama, or a baby on the way? Instinctive Bags has six amazing eco-friendly options for all of your bag needs. Instinctive Bags has created stylish and functional bags that are environmentally responsible, wearable, and affordable. They are made using 100% recycled materials, and contain only non-toxic coatings. Instinctive Bags are also truly made to last and they even offer a Lifetime Takeback Policy.
We were sent two really great Instinctive Bags for Review and have been really happy with the styling, versatility, quality, and earth friendly aspect of these bags. I have been reviewing the ultra convenient Diaper Pack, while my 12 year old has claimed the Approaching Pack for back to school. We are both completely in love with these bags, keep reading to see why and to find out how you can win these two bags for yourself.
It can be hard to find eco-friendly items that meet my 12 year old's "cool standards", but Instinctive has done this and more. Their functional and cool Approaching Pack has everything you need for back to school, in one perfectly earth friendly bag. This bag is large and well designed to meet a variety of needs. It features a padded laptop sleeve, two large zippered compartments, a cellphone pocket, an organizer, and a reinforced bottom for durability. The Instinctive Pack is very comfortable with an ergonomically designed back panel and shoulder straps. My daughter is also crazy about the Sketchy Camo Print featuring artistically sketched rhinos and elephants - it looks hip and also shows off her love of animals. If you are looking for an eco-friendly pack that is functional and cool, the Instinctive Approaching Pack is the bag for you.
I have been trying out the Instinctive Diaper Pack and it is amazing! The quality and well thought out design makes it a great everyday bag for busy moms like myself. It allows me to be completely hands free, while still carrying all of the baby essentials. The Instinctive Diaper Pack features a removable padded changing mat, two large insulated bottle pockets (that also fit my sippy cups), and an organizer that is keeps everything easily on hand. The Instinctive Diaper Pack carries an amazing amount of stuff, and is especially great for traveling with babies or kids. It is also so much more gentle on my back than traditional tote style diaper bags, with wide padded straps and an ergonomic back panel. Best of all this Diaper Backpack is eco-friendly and safe - made with recycled materials and using non-toxic waterproof coatings.
Instinctive Bags is making the world a better place in so many ways. For one they have a Lifetime Take-back Policy, where they take full responsibility for the life cycle of every product they create. If your bag is damaged or you want a new look you can return it for repair or replacement. For replacement, Instinctive Bags will send you a new bag at a greatly reduced price and then donate your used bag to a child in need. They also take back any bag that is damaged- for life and repair it for you. This dedication to re-using is outstanding! As I have mentioned above, Instinctive Bags uses non-toxic and recycled materials too. I also love that Instinctive works closely with The Wild Foundation in their conservation efforts and donates 3% of sales to this internationally acclaimed organization. Instinctive is a company I feel great supporting, and I completely recommend them to everyone.
Shop: Instinctive Bags can be purchased online directly from Instinctivebags.com, and right now they are offering free shipping within the US. The Approaching Pack reviewed above retails for $44.99 and is available in Sketchy Camo or Bamplaidboo. The Diaper Pack retails for $54.99 and is available in Bamplaidboo.
The Giveaway: Instinctive has very generously offered to give one of my readers the same TWO packs reviewed above (the Approaching Pack and Diaper Pack).
To Enter: Visit Instinctive Bags and comment below telling me something you learned or loved from their site. (this first entry is mandatory and must be completed before addition entries will count)
Additional Entries:
~Follow my blog (two entries, leave two comments)
~Like Natural Mama Reviews on facebook and comment
~Follow Instinctive Bags on Twitter and comment
~Follow me on Twitter and tweet " Win TWO Backpacks from @instinctivebags http://bit.ly/9id4Y0 @mamareviews #backtoschool #recycled #giveaway " (daily tweet) leave a link
~Subscribe to my blog on left and comment
~Grab my blog button on the left and comment
~Blog about this giveaway and comment with a link
~Enter another giveaway on my Blog and comment
This Giveaway ends on September 12th at 9pm. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before a new name is drawn. One entry (plus mentioned additional entries) per household. US and Canadian residents only.
The opinions expressed in the above review are my honest experiences, and thoughts. I did not receive any money for writing this review.
We were sent two really great Instinctive Bags for Review and have been really happy with the styling, versatility, quality, and earth friendly aspect of these bags. I have been reviewing the ultra convenient Diaper Pack, while my 12 year old has claimed the Approaching Pack for back to school. We are both completely in love with these bags, keep reading to see why and to find out how you can win these two bags for yourself.
It can be hard to find eco-friendly items that meet my 12 year old's "cool standards", but Instinctive has done this and more. Their functional and cool Approaching Pack has everything you need for back to school, in one perfectly earth friendly bag. This bag is large and well designed to meet a variety of needs. It features a padded laptop sleeve, two large zippered compartments, a cellphone pocket, an organizer, and a reinforced bottom for durability. The Instinctive Pack is very comfortable with an ergonomically designed back panel and shoulder straps. My daughter is also crazy about the Sketchy Camo Print featuring artistically sketched rhinos and elephants - it looks hip and also shows off her love of animals. If you are looking for an eco-friendly pack that is functional and cool, the Instinctive Approaching Pack is the bag for you.
I have been trying out the Instinctive Diaper Pack and it is amazing! The quality and well thought out design makes it a great everyday bag for busy moms like myself. It allows me to be completely hands free, while still carrying all of the baby essentials. The Instinctive Diaper Pack features a removable padded changing mat, two large insulated bottle pockets (that also fit my sippy cups), and an organizer that is keeps everything easily on hand. The Instinctive Diaper Pack carries an amazing amount of stuff, and is especially great for traveling with babies or kids. It is also so much more gentle on my back than traditional tote style diaper bags, with wide padded straps and an ergonomic back panel. Best of all this Diaper Backpack is eco-friendly and safe - made with recycled materials and using non-toxic waterproof coatings.
Instinctive Bags is making the world a better place in so many ways. For one they have a Lifetime Take-back Policy, where they take full responsibility for the life cycle of every product they create. If your bag is damaged or you want a new look you can return it for repair or replacement. For replacement, Instinctive Bags will send you a new bag at a greatly reduced price and then donate your used bag to a child in need. They also take back any bag that is damaged- for life and repair it for you. This dedication to re-using is outstanding! As I have mentioned above, Instinctive Bags uses non-toxic and recycled materials too. I also love that Instinctive works closely with The Wild Foundation in their conservation efforts and donates 3% of sales to this internationally acclaimed organization. Instinctive is a company I feel great supporting, and I completely recommend them to everyone.
Shop: Instinctive Bags can be purchased online directly from Instinctivebags.com, and right now they are offering free shipping within the US. The Approaching Pack reviewed above retails for $44.99 and is available in Sketchy Camo or Bamplaidboo. The Diaper Pack retails for $54.99 and is available in Bamplaidboo.
The Giveaway: Instinctive has very generously offered to give one of my readers the same TWO packs reviewed above (the Approaching Pack and Diaper Pack).
To Enter: Visit Instinctive Bags and comment below telling me something you learned or loved from their site. (this first entry is mandatory and must be completed before addition entries will count)
Additional Entries:
~Follow my blog (two entries, leave two comments)
~Like Natural Mama Reviews on facebook and comment
~Follow Instinctive Bags on Twitter and comment
~Follow me on Twitter and tweet " Win TWO Backpacks from @instinctivebags http://bit.ly/9id4Y0 @mamareviews #backtoschool #recycled #giveaway " (daily tweet) leave a link
~Subscribe to my blog on left and comment
~Grab my blog button on the left and comment
~Blog about this giveaway and comment with a link
~Enter another giveaway on my Blog and comment
This Giveaway ends on September 12th at 9pm. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before a new name is drawn. One entry (plus mentioned additional entries) per household. US and Canadian residents only.
The opinions expressed in the above review are my honest experiences, and thoughts. I did not receive any money for writing this review.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Make Back to School Green with Hilroy {Review and Giveaway}
I've been dragging my heals with this post, because honestly I cant believe summer is almost over and I have to start thinking about back to school. But since its inevitable, at least my girls can go back to school with some super stylish eco-friendly supplies thanks to Hilroy. I have been using Hilroy since I was in school and I know I can always trust their school supplies to be functional, fun, and quality made. Hilroy also has an amazing selection of eco-friendly school supplies made from recycled materials.
My girls have had the chance to try out several of Hilroy's new 2010 eco-friendly school supply line-up, and they are all wonderful. They are beautifully made, feature fun graphics, and best of all are all made with recycled materials. My older girls love knowing that their new school supplies are saving trees. They are also designed with school in mind, and meet all of our school supply list requirements (green and functional- yay).
We received several of Hilroy's new eco-friendly school supplies and have been completely happy with them all. Hilroy's 1 1/2 inch Recycled zipper binder is especially great. This 100% recycled binder comes in beautiful graphics (we tried the heart design) and is very well made. It also comes with a sweet matching pencil case that is made with 50% recycled PET materials. My older daughter immediately scooped up this binder, and completely loves its bright colors and cool design.
We also had a chance to try several other school essentials including; two Recycled Fashion Notebooks and two single subject notebooks. They are all made in Canada with 100% recycled paper. We also received two Recycled Fashion Pocket and Prong Folders made with 30% PCW Recycled paper. Both feature great nature themed graphics that my girls think are awesome. Everything is well made to school standards and will be a great addition to my girls school bags.
Finally we received two Hilroy Enviro Plus products to review. The 40 pack of Enviro Plus File folders are made with 100% Recycled paper and are perfect for school, office, or home files. We also received a 150 pack of Enviro Plus recycled Ruled Paper. This classic lined paper is made with 100% recycled paper and is on just about everyone's back to school list.
Using Recycled materials saves trees, conserves natural spaces, and reduces the waste that ends up in landfills. It also causes less pollution and uses less energy to create products from recycled materials than raw materials. By using Hilroy's recycled products this school year you can teach your children about the value of shopping green, while also ensuring the planet they inherit from us will be a more clean and healthy place to live.
Spread the Word: Hilroy has an very cool eco campaign- Spread The Word that focuses on educating Canadian students about environmental issues and teaching them how they can conserve Earth's precious resources. Spread the Word has a great interactive site where kids can play games, download posters, and more. My girls have had a great time checking out this fun and educational site.
More Ways to Win: Check out Hilroy's giveaways too, they have 20,000 in Visa gift cards up for grabs!
Shop: Hilroy Products are available In Canada only, where-ever school supplies are sold.
The Giveaway: Hilroy has generously offered to give away the same eco-friendly school supply pack reviewed above. (So one winner will receive a 1 1/2 inch Fashion Binder, two pocket and prong folders, four recycled notebooks, a recycled pencil case, A 150 pack of recycled lined paper, and 40 pack of enviro file folders.)
To Enter: Please visit Spread the Word and have a look around, then comment below with something you liked or learned. (this first entry is mandatory and must be completed before addition entries will count)
Additional Entries:
~Follow my blog (two entries, leave two comments)
~Like Natural Mama Reviews on facebook and comment
~Follow me on Twitter and tweet " Win Green School Supplies from Hilroy http://bit.ly/awn9aK @mamareviews #giveaway #recycled " (daily tweet) leave a link
~Subscribe to my blog on left and comment
~Grab my blog button on the left and comment
~Blog about this giveaway and comment with a link
~Enter another giveaway on my Blog and comment (once per contest entered)
This Giveaway ends on September 5th at 9pm. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before a new name is drawn. One entry (plus mentioned additional entries) per household. Canadian residents only.
The opinions expressed in the above review are my honest experiences and thoughts. I did not receive any money for writing this review.
My girls have had the chance to try out several of Hilroy's new 2010 eco-friendly school supply line-up, and they are all wonderful. They are beautifully made, feature fun graphics, and best of all are all made with recycled materials. My older girls love knowing that their new school supplies are saving trees. They are also designed with school in mind, and meet all of our school supply list requirements (green and functional- yay).
We received several of Hilroy's new eco-friendly school supplies and have been completely happy with them all. Hilroy's 1 1/2 inch Recycled zipper binder is especially great. This 100% recycled binder comes in beautiful graphics (we tried the heart design) and is very well made. It also comes with a sweet matching pencil case that is made with 50% recycled PET materials. My older daughter immediately scooped up this binder, and completely loves its bright colors and cool design.
We also had a chance to try several other school essentials including; two Recycled Fashion Notebooks and two single subject notebooks. They are all made in Canada with 100% recycled paper. We also received two Recycled Fashion Pocket and Prong Folders made with 30% PCW Recycled paper. Both feature great nature themed graphics that my girls think are awesome. Everything is well made to school standards and will be a great addition to my girls school bags.
Finally we received two Hilroy Enviro Plus products to review. The 40 pack of Enviro Plus File folders are made with 100% Recycled paper and are perfect for school, office, or home files. We also received a 150 pack of Enviro Plus recycled Ruled Paper. This classic lined paper is made with 100% recycled paper and is on just about everyone's back to school list.
Using Recycled materials saves trees, conserves natural spaces, and reduces the waste that ends up in landfills. It also causes less pollution and uses less energy to create products from recycled materials than raw materials. By using Hilroy's recycled products this school year you can teach your children about the value of shopping green, while also ensuring the planet they inherit from us will be a more clean and healthy place to live.
Spread the Word: Hilroy has an very cool eco campaign- Spread The Word that focuses on educating Canadian students about environmental issues and teaching them how they can conserve Earth's precious resources. Spread the Word has a great interactive site where kids can play games, download posters, and more. My girls have had a great time checking out this fun and educational site.
More Ways to Win: Check out Hilroy's giveaways too, they have 20,000 in Visa gift cards up for grabs!
Shop: Hilroy Products are available In Canada only, where-ever school supplies are sold.
The Giveaway: Hilroy has generously offered to give away the same eco-friendly school supply pack reviewed above. (So one winner will receive a 1 1/2 inch Fashion Binder, two pocket and prong folders, four recycled notebooks, a recycled pencil case, A 150 pack of recycled lined paper, and 40 pack of enviro file folders.)
To Enter: Please visit Spread the Word and have a look around, then comment below with something you liked or learned. (this first entry is mandatory and must be completed before addition entries will count)
Additional Entries:
~Follow my blog (two entries, leave two comments)
~Like Natural Mama Reviews on facebook and comment
~Follow me on Twitter and tweet " Win Green School Supplies from Hilroy http://bit.ly/awn9aK @mamareviews #giveaway #recycled " (daily tweet) leave a link
~Subscribe to my blog on left and comment
~Grab my blog button on the left and comment
~Blog about this giveaway and comment with a link
~Enter another giveaway on my Blog and comment (once per contest entered)
This Giveaway ends on September 5th at 9pm. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before a new name is drawn. One entry (plus mentioned additional entries) per household. Canadian residents only.
The opinions expressed in the above review are my honest experiences and thoughts. I did not receive any money for writing this review.
Maple Landmark Shape Sorter Bench Winner
Congratulations Yuki (comment #99) you have won a lovely wooden shape sorting bench from Maple Landmark. My daughter adores this toy and I hope your little one does too. I will e-mail you soon.
Thanks to everyone who entered and Silly Pants for sponsoring this giveaway
Thanks to everyone who entered and Silly Pants for sponsoring this giveaway
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Tiny Tongs Review
My toddler loves to feed herself, and my latest find makes mealtime so easy and fun. Tiny Tongs are safe mealtime tongs that babies and kids use in place of forks. They are cleverly made for wee hands to grip and pinch food. My independent little eater loves the freedom these tongs give her.
Tiny Tongs is a family owned business was started by a mom of three who was looking to make meal time less stressful, less messy, and more fun for her kids. Since its launch, this great new mealtime essential has been catching on like wildfire and I can see why. Its truly an innovative product and I completely recommend it for all moms looking to make mealtime more fun and successful.
Shop: Tiny Tongs can be bought online at Tinytongs.com for $7.99 US.
Connect With Tiny Tongs: To hear about latest giveaways and promotions check out Tiny Tongs on Facebook.
Tiny Tongs are ergonomically designed to be completely child friendly. They feature proper tension for tiny hands, non-slip gripping ridges, and a small end that easily fits in your little ones mouth. All of this means more food in your kids mouth and less mess for mom to clean up- very cool. My two year old learned to use them in minutes and they have quickly become her favorite utensil. They are much easier for her to maneuver than traditional forks and spoons and they give her a great sense of accomplishment while helping to develop her fine motor skills. They are also great fun, and she especially loves using them for fruit salad and noodles.
I love that Tiny Tongs is committed to creating a safe product. They are completely non-toxic and contain no Lead, BPA, and Phthalates. I also like that unlike forks, tiny tongs don't have any sharp parts. Tiny Tongs are easy to keep clean too and are conveniently dishwasher safe.
Shop: Tiny Tongs can be bought online at Tinytongs.com for $7.99 US.
Connect With Tiny Tongs: To hear about latest giveaways and promotions check out Tiny Tongs on Facebook.
Monday, August 16, 2010
EMK Bag Winner
Congratulations WaitingForBaby (comment #87) you have won the EMK Bag Giveaway. I love my bag and hope you like yours too. I will be in touch soon.
Thanks to all who entered and to EMK for sponsoring this giveaway.
Kate Quinn Organics Has come to Canada ~ Review and Giveaway
Do you love Kate Quinn Organics as much as I do? If so I have some great news: Kate Quinn Organics has now come to Canada! So Canadian moms can now get amazing organic styles directly from Kate Quinn Organics Canada. To help celebrate this awesome news, I have teamed up with Kate Quinn Organics Canada to offer a giveaway-yay.
I have been a fan of Kate Quinn Organics for years- their clothing is beautifully designed and is always classically stylish and fun. My girls also love Kate Quinn Organics because it is so comfortable and is perfect for all of their fun adventures. Best of all, Kate Quinn Organics is committed to the health of your little ones and the planet and uses only the purest 100% organic fabrics.
My daughter has the adorable and hip Sleeveless Bubble Dress from Kate Quinn Organics Canada and we completely love it. It has a great fun cut, and is so pretty in purple. It also has two big pockets that make this dress a favorite with my little one (she loves anything with pockets for her treasures). We also love that the Sleeveless Bubble Dress is made with the softest organic cotton ever and it is so comfortable. It is a great essential for summer, and is also easily layered for when the weather turns cold.
As you can see Kate Quinn makes beautiful kids clothes, but the designer actually got her start creating essentials for baby. She continues to design luxuriously soft baby basics out of pure and natural organic cotton. Two of Kate Quinn Organics most popular items are the Infant Sacque and the Knotted Hat. Both are a must have for new babies, and are so sweet and cozy. The Infant Sacque is a unisex gown that features an elasticized bottom for easy diaper changes and is great for the upcoming cooler months. The Knotted Hat is a classic knotted beanie that comes in a variety of colors and is perfect for babies first outings. To find out how you can win both of these great newborn essentials, read on.
Shop: Kate Quinn Organics Canada carries a lovely selection of clothing, accessories, and bedding for your wee one. The Sleeveless Bubble Dress is available in seizes 3 mo- 4T and retails for $32 CAD.
The Giveaway: Kate Quinn Organics Canada has generously offered to give one of my readers a lovely Infant Sacque and a Knotted Hat in Clover/Basil (size 3-6 months).
To Enter: Please visit Kate Quinn Organics Canada and comment below telling me what else you love.(this first entry is mandatory and must be completed before addition entries will count)
Additional Entries:
~Follow my blog (two entries, leave two comments)
~Like Kate Quinn Organics on facebook and comment
~Like Natural Mama Reviews on facebook and comment
~Follow me on Twitter and tweet " Win some Kate Quinn Organics http://bit.ly/bjqRVP @mamareviews #giveaway #win #organic " (daily tweet) leave a link
~Subscribe to my blog on left and comment
~Grab my blog button on the left and comment
~Blog about this giveaway and comment with a link
~Enter another giveaway on my Blog and comment
This Giveaway ends on September 5th at 9pm. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before a new name is drawn. One entry (plus mentioned additional entries) per household. US and Canadian residents only.
The opinions expressed in the above review are my honest experiences, and thoughts. I did not receive any money for writing this review.
Friday, August 13, 2010
file this under things my kids have ruined....
I'm away from my blog for a couple of days due to unforeseen circumstances. My two year old thought it would be funny to pour juice on moms new laptop- errrr. So I will be offline until I get home from vacation and commandeer my husbands computer.
I'm crossing my fingers that I can get my laptop fixed too, its less than 3 weeks old! So rest assured winners will be announced and new posts will begin early next week.
Thanks for understanding and here is a picture of the culprit with our foster puppy:
she's too cute to stay mad at for long :)
I'm crossing my fingers that I can get my laptop fixed too, its less than 3 weeks old! So rest assured winners will be announced and new posts will begin early next week.
Thanks for understanding and here is a picture of the culprit with our foster puppy:
she's too cute to stay mad at for long :)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Be Present Yoga Top Winner
Congratulations Roswell (comment #104) you have won a lovely Renew Drape Front Cardigan from Be Present. I will be in touch soon.
Thanks to everyone who entered and to Be Present for sponsoring this giveaway.
Thanks to everyone who entered and to Be Present for sponsoring this giveaway.
Ecopiggy Natural Pacifier Giveaway- CLOSED
When it comes to babies, it is so important to avoid exposure to toxins that can upset their delicate systems. So when you are looking for a pacifier for your wee one, Ecopiggy Natural Pacifiers are a great choice. Ecopiggy has developed a wonderfully natural pacifier that is completely chemical and plastic free. They are made with pure natural rubber harvested from actual rubber trees. How cool is that?
Ecopiggy Natural Pacifiers are completely safe and pure. They are sustainably made without chemical softeners or colorants. The natural rubber feels soft naturally and comes in a nice amber color. Ecopiggy Natural Pacifiers are also free of BPA, Parbens, phthalates, PVC, and any other scary chemicals that are bad for babies to suck on. I also love that Ecopiggy has designed their pacifiers to be one molded piece. The one piece design makes them easy to keep clean and less of a choking hazard then traditional pacifiers.
Why go natural?
By choosing Ecopiggy Natural Pacifiers you avoid many of the scary things found in traditional pacifiers such as:
- parabens, PVC, and phthalates
-BPA
-allergens
-artificial dyes
-chemical softeners
-toxic plastics and paints
You don't have to sacrifice quality or design in your quest to be natural. Ecopiggy's Natural Pacifiers are made to the highest standards and are available in two designs; Rounded and Orthodontic. The rounded pacifier has been carefully designed to be the same shape as a mothers nipple. This promotes a healthy latch is great for mothers who are dedicated to breastfeeding. The Orthodontic pacifier has been orthodontic-ally designed to be good for babies jaw and palate development. This nipple option also simulates the shape of mothers nipple when flattened in the mouth, encouraging natural sucking and proper oral development. Both options are great for breastfed or bottle fed babies.
Ecopiggy is a lovey family owned business that distributes fair trade, organic, and natural products for children and babies. Besides offering great products that are gentle on your little ones and the planet, Eccopiggy donates 3% of profits to children advocacy groups and volunteers their time at several community organizations. I love when companies make ethical choices and give back to their community and I feel great recommending Ecopiggy.
Shop: Ecopiggy Natural Pacifiers come in two styles and two sizes and retail for $7.49 for a single pack and $19.99 for a three pack. They can be bought online at Ecopiggy.com.
The opinions expressed in the above review are my honest experiences and thoughts.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Innobaby Din Din Smart Stainless Steel Bus Platter Review and Giveaway
Meal time has just become a lot more fun at our home thanks to our Innobaby Din Din Smart Stainless Steel Bus Platter. This divided plate is perfect for kids of all ages, featuring a sweet school bus shape and 5 food compartments. It is made with the highest food grade stainless steel, so it is safe and durable. My youngest daughter loves this tray, read on to find out why and to learn how you can win a Bus Platter for your little one.
The Innobaby Din Din Smart Stainless Steel Bus Platter has become an instant favorite in our home. My youngest daughter, who has recently become a very picky eater and who adores buses, especially enjoys this tray. She will eat just about anything if its served in her Bus Platter. She seems to enjoy meals that have a lot of variety that she can pick and choose from, and the five compartments of this platter are perfect. I love that I can teach her about the five food groups with this tray- with a compartment for each group.The Innobaby Din Din Smart Stainless Steel Bus Platter would work great for younger children practicing baby led weaning as well.
As a mom, I love that the Innobaby Din Din Smart Stainless Steel Bus Platter is convenient, safe, and plastic free. We stay away from plastic in our kitchen and this platter is a great alternative. The Innobaby Bus Platter is made of food grade stainless steel that is non-leaching and free of BPA, Phthalates, PVC and lead. It is so easy to care for, doesn't stain, and is completely dishwasher safe. It also seems very durable and still looks new after a month of use and abuse from my girls. Overall I have been really happy with the Innobaby Din Din Smart Bus Platter and I completely recommend it to everyone.
Innobaby was started by two moms who wanted to bring innovation, safety, and convenience to today's busy parents. They have 6 smart lines that include products for food storage, food on the go, a silicone nursing system, Din Din platters, organic bedding, and natural seat toppers. Everything at Innobaby is well deigned, eco-friendly and non-toxic.
The Giveaway: Innobaby has offered to give one of my readers a Din Din Smart Stainless Steel Bus Platter, just like the one reviewed above.
To Enter: Visit Innobaby and comment below with another one of their great products that you would like to try.(this first entry is mandatory and must be completed before addition entries will count)
Additional Entries:
~Follow my blog (two entries, leave two comments)
~Like Innobaby on facebook and comment
~Like Natural Mama Reviews on facebook and comment
~Follow Innobaby on Twitter and comment
~Follow me on Twitter and tweet " Win an Innobaby Stainless Steel Bus Platter http://bit.ly/bdgskE @mamareviews @innobaby #giveaway " (daily tweet) leave a link
~Subscribe to my blog on left and comment
~Sign up for innobabies newsletter and comment.
~Grab my blog button on the left and comment
~Blog about this giveaway and comment with a link
~Enter another giveaway on my Blog and comment
This Giveaway ends on August 30th at 9pm. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before a new name is drawn. One entry (plus mentioned additional entries) per household. Canadian residents only.
The opinions expressed in the above review are my honest experiences, and thoughts. I did not receive any money for writing this review.
The Innobaby Din Din Smart Stainless Steel Bus Platter has become an instant favorite in our home. My youngest daughter, who has recently become a very picky eater and who adores buses, especially enjoys this tray. She will eat just about anything if its served in her Bus Platter. She seems to enjoy meals that have a lot of variety that she can pick and choose from, and the five compartments of this platter are perfect. I love that I can teach her about the five food groups with this tray- with a compartment for each group.The Innobaby Din Din Smart Stainless Steel Bus Platter would work great for younger children practicing baby led weaning as well.
As a mom, I love that the Innobaby Din Din Smart Stainless Steel Bus Platter is convenient, safe, and plastic free. We stay away from plastic in our kitchen and this platter is a great alternative. The Innobaby Bus Platter is made of food grade stainless steel that is non-leaching and free of BPA, Phthalates, PVC and lead. It is so easy to care for, doesn't stain, and is completely dishwasher safe. It also seems very durable and still looks new after a month of use and abuse from my girls. Overall I have been really happy with the Innobaby Din Din Smart Bus Platter and I completely recommend it to everyone.
Innobaby was started by two moms who wanted to bring innovation, safety, and convenience to today's busy parents. They have 6 smart lines that include products for food storage, food on the go, a silicone nursing system, Din Din platters, organic bedding, and natural seat toppers. Everything at Innobaby is well deigned, eco-friendly and non-toxic.
Shop: The Innobaby Din Din Smart Stainless Steel Bus Platter reviewed above can be purchased online from Innobaby.com. This awesome platter retails for $17.99 for one tray and $30 for two trays.
The Giveaway: Innobaby has offered to give one of my readers a Din Din Smart Stainless Steel Bus Platter, just like the one reviewed above.
To Enter: Visit Innobaby and comment below with another one of their great products that you would like to try.(this first entry is mandatory and must be completed before addition entries will count)
Additional Entries:
~Follow my blog (two entries, leave two comments)
~Like Innobaby on facebook and comment
~Like Natural Mama Reviews on facebook and comment
~Follow Innobaby on Twitter and comment
~Follow me on Twitter and tweet " Win an Innobaby Stainless Steel Bus Platter http://bit.ly/bdgskE @mamareviews @innobaby #giveaway " (daily tweet) leave a link
~Subscribe to my blog on left and comment
~Sign up for innobabies newsletter and comment.
~Grab my blog button on the left and comment
~Blog about this giveaway and comment with a link
~Enter another giveaway on my Blog and comment
This Giveaway ends on August 30th at 9pm. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before a new name is drawn. One entry (plus mentioned additional entries) per household. Canadian residents only.
The opinions expressed in the above review are my honest experiences, and thoughts. I did not receive any money for writing this review.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Modern-twist Winner
Congratulations Jackies Mom (comment #219) you have won a beautiful prize pack from Modern-twist, that includes two natural silicone color-able mats and a set of dry-erase markers. I will be in touch soon.
Thanks so much to Modern-twist for sponsoring this giveaway and to everyone who entered.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Pediped Flex Review
One thing I really value for my girls is quality footwear. Good fitting and well made shoes play an important role to your child's foot development and growth, which is why I love pediped. They are recognized by the American Pediatric Medical Association for creating shoes that promote healthy foot development. Pediped Footwear infuses the latest shoe technology with the cutest styles to create amazing shoes for babies and kids.
I had the chance to try a pair of Abigail Flex pedipeds on my little one, and they are wonderful! These sweet pink Mary Janes are so comfortable and my daughter loves to run and play in them. Their unique memory foam inserts, shock absorbing heal cushion, and super flexible soles make these shoes perfect for little ones like mine who run full speed through life. Since I am a pretty frugal mom I also love how these shoes have a removable secondary insert that is meant to be taken out as your children's feet grow. This patented Flex Fit System extends the life of your kids shoes, allowing them to grow with your child's feet.
Pediped takes comfort and fit to the next level with memory foam technology. Pediped's memory foam insoles mold to fit your child's feet, yet spring back when pressure is applied. This makes them super comfy and great at absorbing shock as your little one jumps and plays. Pediped insoles also respond to body temperature, distribute weight evenly, and provide support where it is needed most. Pediped has worked hard to bring the latest technology to their flex line, creating shoes that are comfortable, supportive, and that promote healthy foot development. I completely recommend pediped Flex to parents looking for quality shoes that both you and your kids will love.
Pediped also carries some really great machine washable styles. Any of the shoes that feature pediped's Dryz technology can be tossed in the machine and washed again and again- so cool. I am also loving pediped's new tights and socks line. They are so sweet and include a couple of great organic cotton options.
Shop: All of pediped's great styles can be found online at Pediped.com. The Flex line reviewed above fits sizes 5 - 13.5 and pediped's Originals line fits little ones from 0-24 months. The Abigail Flex shoes that we tried retails for $45 US.
Connect with pediped: To stay up to date with pediped's latest styles, sales, and giveaways follow them on facebook and twitter.
The opinions expressed in the above review are my honest experiences and thoughts. I did not receive any money for writing it.
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