Eva and Ella by Upper Canada Soap {Review and Giveaway} - CLOSED

Eva and Ella is a fabulous new line from Upper Canada Soap that includes hand wash, hand lotion, counter spray, and dish soap. Each product is made using natural plant based ingredients and contain no synthetic dyes, parabens, or petroleum products. Best of all, Eva and Ella products smell amazing with scents such as: Cinnamon Orange, Herb Garden, Honey Tea and Lavender.

I was sent a bottle of Eva and Ella Honey Tea Counter Spray to review and I have been really happy with it. It cleans beautifully and has a sweet floral scent that leaves my kitchen smelling great. Eva and Ella Counter spray contains Tea Tree oil and Grapefruit seed extract to naturally clean and eliminate odor. We live in an older home, and the counters really hold onto food smells. I love that I can spray Eva and Ella Honey Tea Counter Spray when friends are coming over and the house smells fresh and clean.

The Packaging for the Eva and Ella line from Upper Canada is beautifully designed. These antique inspired bottles add charm to any room. I love the romantic colors and floral labels. The bottles are also 100% recyclable.

I have been a fan of Upper Canada Soap for years. This company started 40 years ago making hand-made soaps, and are continually adding new nature inspired products. They offer quality products for you and your home that are natural, eco-friendly, and a pleasure to use. I also love that everything from Upper Canada Soap is proudly made in Canada and is never tested on animals.

Shop: Eva and Ella is a great new line from Upper Canada Soap that includes Hand Wash, Lotion, Counter Spray, and Dish Soap in delicious scents. You can buy it online here and it is available in stores across Canada. Visit Upper Canada Soap to find a retailer near you.

The Giveaway: Upper Canada Soap has generously offered to give one of my readers an Eva and Ella Gift Pack that includes a bottle of Hand Wash, Hand Lotion, Counter Spray, and Dish Soap (all 4 products in this line).

 

To Enter: Please visit Upper Canada Soap and comment below with another one of their fabulous 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 Upper Canada Soap on facebook and comment

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~Follow Upper Canada Soap on twitter and comment

~Follow me on Twitter and tweet " Win a Gift Pack of Upper Canada Products http://bit.ly/en9mBs @mamareviews @uppercanadasoap #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 January 19th 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.  

Levana Naturals Review and Giveaway- CLOSED

If one of your New Years resolutions is to go green, I have a wonderful organic and ethical source for children and baby clothing: Levana Naturals. This family owned company has the sweetest organic clothes that are so soft and comfortable. Each piece is designed with your little one in mind- to be pure, natural, and fun. I also love that Levana Naturals clothing is versatile, wearable, and timelessly stylish.

Something that really sets Levana Naturals apart from other retailers of natural clothing, is that they offer clothing made from naturally colored cotton. The majority of their clothing is NOT dyed, instead gets its color from a variety of Peruvian cotton that grows naturally colored in beautiful tones of sage and cinnamon. This allows Levana Naturals to offer some of the most natural children's clothing on the market today.

We were sent an adorable Organic Hooded Kanga Dress from Levana Naturals. This velvety soft dress has quickly become a wardrobe staple for my daughter. The Organic Childrens Hooded Kanga Dress features a cozy hood and a generously sized kanga pouch to keep my daughters hands warm (or her treasures safe). It is very comfortable, made with organic velour that has some stretch making it very play-friendly. I also love that this dress is made with completely natural (undyed) color grown organic cotton.

I've mentioned before that I love high quality clothing that grows with your children. It makes sense to me to spend a little more for pieces that are well made and well designed, so they can  be worn for years. The Organic Children Hooded Kanga Dress from Levana Naturals definitely fits the bill. It is beautifully made in Germany and is designed to be very versatile. It fits my daughter now as a long dress and it can be worn shorter as she grows (and would even be cute as a mini/tunic dress). It also lasts from season to season: looking sweet with a long tee or sweater in the winter or on its own once the weather warms up. I should also mention Lavena Naturals clothing fits to size, unlike so many brands that fit small.

Levana Naturals is a parent owned company, that is ethical and environmentally responsible. The owners are inspired by their own children to offer clothing that is made in a way that shows love and respect for children, the planet, and our global society. Their fabrics are completely natural and gentle on the earth and the children who wear them; their cotton is 100% organic, non-toxic, and non-allergenic. Levana Naturals is also committed to sustainability and social responsibility, ensuring their materials are manufactured according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and meet Fair Trade criteria. This is definitely a company I feel great supporting and recommending.

Shop: Lavena Naturals clothing for children and babies can be bought online at LavenaNaturals.com. The adorable  Hooded Kanga Dress reviewed above is currently on sale for $46, and comes in Cinnamon or Sage (sizes 2t to 9).

The Giveaway: Levana Naturals has generously offered to give one of my readers a $30 Gift Code.


To Enter: Please visit Levana Naturals and tell me what you might buy if you win. (this first entry is mandatory and must be completed before addition entries will count)


Additional Entries:
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~Like Levana Naturals on facebook and comment
~Post a Status update on your Facebook profile about this giveaway and @ tag Levana Naturals (then comment)
~Like Natural Mama Reviews on facebook and comment
~Follow me on Twitter and tweet " Win a $30 GC from Lavena Naturals http://bit.ly/igU2qT @mamareviews #giveaway #organic #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
~Mention Levana Naturals to a local or online children’s store that carries ‘green’ items and comment below with the shop name (2 entries)


This Giveaway ends on January 15th 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.

Diane Lai Natural Skincare Winner

Congratulations Jessica (comment 162) you have won two wonderful natural lotions from Diane Lai. I will be in touch soon.

Thanks to everyone who entered and to Diane Lai.

Urban Hues Winner

Congratulations Stam-ish (comment #230) you have won a lovely organic crib sheet from Urban Hues. I will e-mail you soon.

Thanks to everyone who entered and to Urban Hues for Sponsoring this giveaway.

Happy Holidays

 (our newest Addition Georgia)

I hope everyone has a special time filled with love, peace, and happiness.

I am taking the next week off blogging- stepping away from the computer to spend time with my family. We have a birthday tomorrow, and then Christmas...so things are really piling up but we are having a great time. I will still be posting winners and moderating comments, but no new giveaways. I do have some great reviews and giveaways scheduled for the New Year though, so please stop by soon.

Gotta love Charlie Brown- this video always gets me in the Holiday mood:

DRUIDE Review (great last minute gift for him)

If your still driving around looking for a last minute gift idea for the hard to shop for man in your life, head to the local health food store and pick up some Druid Shampoo and Conditioner. I know my brother and husband love getting hair care items as gifts (because honestly they never know what kinds to buy). DRUIDE makes great guy-friendly products, that are wonderfully natural, organic, and eco-friendly. 

I was sent a bottle of  DRUIDE Balance Shampoo and DRUIDE Nourishing Conditioner and my husband has been loving it. I have wild hair that resists my attempts to go au-natural, so he gladly offered to be my guinea pig product tester. Here is what he thought:

Balance Shampoo by DRUIDE: This shampoo works great on my dry hair, and leaves it soft and healthy looking. I wash my hair more than once a day, and this PH balanced shampoo is gentle enough for frequent washes.  It never dries out my hair or scalp, like most shampoo. DRUIDE Balance Shampoo contains wheat and rice proteins to strengthen hair and Burdock root extract, which has long been used to promote a healthy scalp and shiny hair. It also has a great smell: an earthy natural scent that is great for men.

Nourishing Conditioner by DRUIDE: I have also been very happy with the Nourishing Condition that we tried. The second ingredient in this condition is Canadian Golden Rod, which is a natural anti-inflammatory that works great on irritated scalps.  It is also very moisturizing (with Shea and Jojoba) making my hair feel soft and taming frizz. Like the shampoo we tried, the Nourishing Conditioner also has a great natural scent.

DRUIDE is committed to producing products that are safe for you and your family. Besides a great line of haircare products, DRUIDE also has a great selection of body and personal care items for adults, kids, and even babies. DRUIDE is also a company that caress about our planet and all of its inhabitants - DRUIDE never tests on animals, promotes fair trade, uses recycled and recyclable packaging, and operates a completely non-polluting factory. DRUIDE is also proudly Canadian and all of their products are made right here in Canada.

Shop: The DRUIDE Balance Shampoo and DRUIDE Nourishing Conditioner can be found online at Druide.ca. Their site is informative and easy to use (they even have a live chat option to answer all of your questions). They also offer free shipping on all orders over $60.  If your out looking for last minute gifts, Druide.ca also has a store locator page where you can find a retailer near you.

Connect With DRUIDE: To learn more about the fabulous natural products from DRUIDE and to be the first to know about special promotions and sales follow DRUIDE on facebook, twitter, and check out The DRUIDE Blog.
 
DRUIDE Giveaway- Right now DRUIDE is are having a wonderful giveaway for 2 bottles of their new Raw Shea Butter Lotion - enter here.

Happy Solstice

Did anyone see the moon tonight? It was far to cloudy in my corner of the world to see anything, but I'm sure it was beautiful!

I had scheduled to write a review tonight, but spent the night making gifts and wrapping, wrapping, wrapping. So I'm just checking in to wish everyone a Happy Solstice.

Photo credit: AP FILE

iQ Cleaner Winner

Congratulations to Auqakuh (comment #14) you have won a iQ Bundle from Planet People co. You will love these natural cleaners! I will e-mail you soon.

Thanks so much to everyone who entered and to Planet People co for sponsoring this giveaway.

PINK Espresso Review and Jewelry Giveaway -CLOSED

PINK Espresso has everything you need to get glam this holiday season. This fab Canadian shop specializes in jewelry that is pretty and sparkly, while also being very reasonably priced. They also offer a great selection of natural (and cruelty free) make-up and skincare products. I love to get dressed up for holiday parties and have been having so much fun trying out the beautiful jewelry and natural make-up from PINK Espresso. Keep reading to see what items are my favorites, and for your chance to enter to win a lovely jewelry prize-pack.

Organic Lip Gloss: PINK Espresso has a really great selection of natural lip-glosses. I tried some wonderful Cheeky Lip Gloss (in First Kiss) and I completely love it. This pretty pink shade is perfect for everyday use, and leaves my lips shinny and smooth. It contains organic Castor oil for shine and nourishing jojoba oil to moisturize your lips. It has a delicious peppermint flavor, and is also never sticky. Best of all Cheeky Lip Gloss is locally made, vegan,  and certified cruelty free by PETA.

Cheeky Peppermint Lip Balm: As I've mentioned often on my blog I am crazy about peppermint, so I am really loving the Cheeky Peppermint Lip Balm from PINK Espresso. It has a tasty and refreshing flavor and also makes my lips feel great. It contains organic almond oil,  jojoba, and vitamin E to keep lips smooth and healthy all winter long. Cheeky lip balm is also very natural and gentle, and even works great on kids. Like the gloss, this balm is also hand-made in Canada and is completely vegan and cruelty free.

Crystal Citrus /18K White Gold GP Pendant: I completely love this sweet heart shaped pendant. I am giving it to  my daughter as a gift for her upcoming 13th birthday and I just know she will love it. It is so sparkly and features a pretty orange colored Crystal Citrus Cubic Zirconia that reflects the light beautifully. It also has a pretty and sparkly (lab created) diamond encrusted accent that gives this piece great shape. We were also sent 18K White Gold GP Chain with our pendant which is also very well made, pretty, and so shiny. This pendant and chain look lovely with a dress or for everyday wear, and is an especially fabulous gift idea for the teen on your list.

1.75Ct. 18K White Gold GP Solitaire Pendant - I was also sent  a beautifully simple solitaire pendant and white gold chain from PINK Espresso. This classic piece is perfect for everyday wear and goes with everything. It is also a great pendant to wear for a date-night or your holiday party- adding instant sparkle and shine to any outfit. The Clear White Cubic Zirconia (Lab Created Diamond) is very clear and bright, and looks amazingly like a real diamond, but at a fraction of the price.

PINK Espresso is such a fun place to shop. The site is bright and easy to navigate, with shopping by price, category, new items, or by brand.  The shipping is very fast and the customer service is truly wonderful. I also really love that PINK Espresso is committed to local sourcing- selling mostly products made in Canada or from Canadian companies. Check out their Media Page to see what others are saying about this fabulous new shop.

Shop: Everything reviewed above and so much more can be bought online at PinkEspresso.com. It is an especially great place to shop for the hard to shop for teen on your list.  Right now they are offering free shipping on all orders over $75.

The Giveaway: PINK Espresso generously allowed me to put together a jewelry gift pack for one of my readers. I choose the lovely Crystal Citrus /18K White Gold GP Pendant, 18K White Gold GP chain, and a pair of Chic~ Blin-N Hoop Earrings (pictured above).

To Enter: Please visit PINK Espresso and have a look at all of the lovely jewelry and natural beauty products. Then comment below telling me something that you love from PINK Espresso. (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 PINK Espresso on facebook and comment

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~Follow PINK Espresso on Twitter and comment
~Follow me on Twitter and tweet " Win a Jewelry Gift Pack from @pinkespressoltd http://bit.ly/fEhB0H @mamareviews #giveaway #jewelry #win" (daily tweet) leave a link

~Sign up for the PINK Espresso mailing list and comment

~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 January 6th 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.

PlanetBox Review

I am always excited to find green lunch options for my girls and PlanetBox has become an instant favorite. This stainless steel compartmentalized lunchbox is wonderfully designed to encourage well balanced lunches while offering a completely waste-free lunch option. It features several different compartments for a variety of lunch and snack options, comes with fun magnets, and is dishwasher safe. PlanetBox is definitely the future in lunch transportation- great for the planet, non-toxic, and so fun!

PlanetBox is 100% kid friendly and my girls have been having so much fun trying it out. To start with, it has cool magnets that come in a variety of different themes to suit your child's tastes and ages. My girls are crazy about the Retro-Kitty box we tried. PlanetBox also features 5 separate compartments, perfect for picky eaters (like my girls) who prefer snack-like lunches and foods that don't touch. I have found by offering lots of variety, my girls are much more likely to eat a healthy and balanced meal. The Bento-Box inspired design also keeps food fresh and prevents squishing. The Box is much bigger than other boxes I have tried, yet is still light and easy to use. The Dippers are also very handy for including dips and I love how they seal once the PlanetBox is closed.

PlanetBox offers some great extras like a Carry Bag and Dippers. The Carry Bag fits perfectly around our PlanetBox and has a handy drink pouch and extra pockets that we use for utensils and cloth napkins. It is super eco-friendly too (made from recycled plastic bottles) and is well insulated to keep food temperates the same all day. The Carry Bag also contains no lead, PVC, phthalates, or BPA- making it completely safe.  The Dippers by PlanetBox are also safe and so well designed. They come in two sizes and are great for dips or food that needs sealing like pasta or yogurt. Best of all, these containers fit inside your PlanetBox and don't spill a drop.

My girls safety is always number one with me and I have been so impressed with  PlanetBox's dedication to safety. The box (and carrying case) are BPA free, Lead Free, and are completely non-leaching. The Box is made with 400 series food-grade stainless steel, that is safe, strong, and easy to wash. The Dippers are plastic free too, and contain seals that are made from safe non-leaching silicone. The Magnets are also free of PVC/vinyl and are instead made with safe rubber. As you can see PlanetBox is a company that strives to make the safest possible products and I completely recommend them for all of your green lunch needs.

Shop: Looking for Green Gift Ideas that are useful and fun? Planet Box will be shipping right up until Christmas Day! PlanetBox products can be purchased online at PlanetBox.com.  The basic box comes with your choice of magnets retails for just 34.95.

Connect with PlanetBox on facebook and twitter to stay up to date on latest products and promotions.

Mudpuppy Wooden Magnetic Letters {Review and Giveaway} CLOSED

Learning should be colorful and fun, and my little one is having a blast playing with her new magnetic alphabet letters from Mudpuppy. These bright wooden letters are illustrated by Helen Dardik, with modern and funky patterns. The Playful Patterns Wooden Magnetic Letters brighten up our kitchen with their unique and cool designs and offer my girls a chance to be creative and practice spelling. They are also non-toxic and eco-friendly.

All three of my girls love to play with letter magnets and has been having so much fun spelling with the Playful Patterns Wooden Magnetic Letters from Mudpuppy. I love all the sweet messages that end up on our fridge, and my youngest is learning lots about how letters work. This set comes with 40 letters, with doubles of all of the most commonly used letters so you can easily spell almost any word. The set comes in a sturdy re-usable carton that has close-able snaps, making it easy to store when not in use. Not only are the magnets so much fun, but the quality is also great. They are fully backed with high quality magnets, and are made from sturdy wood.

The Playful Patterns Wooden Magnetic Letters from Mudpuppy are also safe for kids and gentle on the planet. The wooden letters are made with 80% recycled wood and the the packaging contains 85% recycled paper. The magnets and packaging are also printed with non-toxic inks. As mentioned, the carton packaging is also sturdy enough to use as a storage container and will easily last for years.

Mudpuppy - Galison has an amazing selection of beautifully made eco-friendly toys for kids of all ages, including  puzzles, magnetic dolls, children's stationary, and flashcards just to name a few. They have won a ton of top toy awards, and have the nicest puzzles I have ever seen. Check out their Gift Guide for some wonderful last minute gift ideas.

Shop: The Playful Patterns Wooden Magnetic Letters retail for $18 and can be purchased online at Galison.com. You still have time to order for Christmas, but hurry the deadline is December 15th for air delivery.

Discount: Mudpuppy  has offered my readers a 15% discount for any order placed at http://www.galison.com/ by entering the code ZZZ2 at checkout.

The Giveaway: Mudpuppy - Galison has generously offered to give one of my readers their choice of Wooden Magnetic Sets (Letters or Numbers).


To Enter: Please visit Mudpuppy and comment below with your favorite item. (this first entry is mandatory and must be completed before addition entries will count)


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This Giveaway ends on January 1st 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.

Winners {Otterbottle and Sofia's Dream}

Congratulations to Pamalot (comment #90) you have won the wonderful children's book Sofia's Dream by Land Wilson.

Congratulations to Yoga Mama (comment #95) you have won an insulated tote from Otterbottle.

I will e-mail you both very soon.

Thanks to everyone who entered and to the sponsors: Little Pickle Press and Otterbottle.

Jasper Hearts Wren Review

Kids clothes should always be fun and comfortable, so I love my latest clothing find: Jasper Hearts Wren. This wonderful eco-business offers play-clothes with style, including adorable onesies, tees, hoodies, and dresses. Each piece is hand-appliqued with felt made from recycled bottles and features hip and unique designs such as owls, birds, and robots.

I really love birds, so I was thrilled when Jasper Hearts Wren sent my little one a Birdie Legs Hoodie to review. This hoodie is so cute, with a beautiful and bright hand appliqued long legged bird design and a fun button eye. Hearts Wren clothing uses American Apparel garments, which I love for their durability, high quality, and easy washability.

Jasper Hearts Wren designs clothing for children to play and live in. Our Jasper Hearts Wren Hoodie is so very comfortable, and is unbelievably soft on the inside. My daughter (who doesn't like most clothes) wants to wear this velvety soft hoodie all the time. It also has nice big pockets and a cozy hood to keep her warm now that the weather is chilly. I know my daughter will get a ton of wear out of her Jasper Hearts Wren hoodie, which is so versatile and well made.

Jasper Hearts Wren is a mom owned and operated business, consisting of two super cool moms who work from home. They use USA made American Apparel Garments, and their felt designs are sewn locally by professional seamstresses ( fair-wages and factory free). They also strive to follow green business practices such as eliminating paper use, sourcing local seamstresses, and using felt made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles.

Shop: The Jasper Hearst Wren Hoodie I tried Retails for $52 US and is available in sizes 2T - 6T. They also offer clothing in sizes for wee ones as young as 3 months. You can shop online at JasperHeartsWren.com or at these select stores.

Connect: To see the latest designs, learn about sales, and promotions Like Jasper Hearts Wren on Facebook.

Diane Lai Lotion Review and Giveaway

As someone who has sensitive- rash prone skin, I have really been enjoying the new line of skincare by Diane Lai. Their all natural lotions are made especially for highly sensitive skin and are even gentle enough for babies. This Canadian company is passionate about producing skincare that is made with natural, organic, and fair trade ingredients.

You can rest assured Diane Lai lotions never contain parabens, phthalates, Formaldehyde, artificial fragrance, sulfates, or petrochemicals- just pure ingredients carefully chosen to be safe and gentle on even the most sensitive skin. They are also packaged in BPA free bottles. We tried both the Soothe and the Rejuvenate daily moisturizing lotions and really enjoyed them both, they are especially great for eczema. Read on to learn more and for your chance to win some wonderful lotions from Diane Lai.

Soothe - Soothe is designed to be used on dry inflamed skin. It contains natural oils and anti-itch remedies that are effective for soothing rashes and inflammation. I used it on a very itchy rash and it made the itch disappear and helped heal the redness.  It also works great for sunburn, itchy pregnancy belly, and insect bites. Best of all, Soothe by Diane Lai is very gentle making it ideal for anyone with sensitive skin.

Rejuvenate- This all natural moisturizer is wonderful for daily use on sensitive skin. I have been using this ultra moisturizing lotion on my dry winter skin and it feels great. It also works great on kids. It has a calming lavender smell making it  ideal for infant massage or after an evening bath. I especially love that it only contains ingredients from nature such as organic grape seed oil, organic Shea butter, and organic jojoba seed oil.

Like all of the best innovations, Diane Lai lotion was born out of need. The founder has a son with highly sensitive and inflamed skin that needed moisturizer to sooth his itching. However, all of the lotions she found on shelves were full of harsh chemicals such as parabens, lanolin, paraffin, mineral oil, and phthalates. She saw a need for natural lotions that worked to sooth eczema and inflammation with only pure ingredients and developed Diane Lai Lotions. She now not only makes pure hypoallergenic lotions, but also continues to work hard to educate and raise awareness about the importance of natural skincare. Diane Lai also has a very good information page that is a must read for anyone who's child suffers from eczema.

Shop: Diane Lai Lotions can be purchased online at DianeLai.com and at these retailers.

Giveaway: Diane Lai has generously offered to give one of my readers both of the lotions reviewed above (Soothe and Rejuvenate) a $79 value.

To enter: Please visit Diane Lai and comment below telling me something that you learned about their products. (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 Diane Lai on facebook and comment
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~Follow me on Twitter and tweet " Win natural skincare from Diane Lai http://bit.ly/fdGmB6 @mamareviews @dianelai  #giveaway #organic " (daily tweet) leave a link
~Subscribe to my blog on left and comment
~Subscribe to the Diane Lai newsletter and comment
~Grab my blog button on the left and comment
~Blog about this giveaway and comment with a link
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This Giveaway ends on December 28th 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.

Goats Milk Soap Winner

Congratulations Katie Schneider (comment 205) you have won the gift pack of natural soap from Goats Milk Goods. We love this soap and hope you do too. I will be in touch soon.

Thanks to everyone who entered and to Goats Milk Goods for sponsoring this giveaway.

Urban Hues Organic Bedding Review and Giveaway

You don't have to sacrifice design to go green- Urban Hues has created a beautiful designer collection of organic handmade bed-linens. Their crib sheets, bed sheet sets, duvet covers, and handkerchiefs come in modern prints and bright colors.  They feature handcrafted block print designs inspired by the creators childhood in India. I especially love that each set is quality made with GOTS certified organic cotton, and adheres to fair labor practices.

I was sent a lovely Sateen Sheet Set to review and was immediately impressed with the amazing quality. The set is made with ultra soft organic cotton with a 400 thread count weave. It feels great to sleep on and is thick and cozy. We have a pillow top bed, and I was very impressed that this sheet sets fits large- easily covering my over-sized mattress. It also washes beautifully with no noticeable shrinking. The Sateen sheets are currently available in a calming light blue and come in  twin, queen king, and Cal king sizes. Like all Urban Hues bedding these sheets are made in India under fair working conditions and have been dyed using low impact fiber reactive dyes.

The founder of Urban Hues, began creating beautiful organics after the birth of her daughter. Like a many of us, becoming a mother awoke her to the importance of buying organic and making healthy and ethical consumer choices.  She also had a longtime desire to support the talented artisans from her native India. These two passions came together when she recently started Urban Hues. This ethical and environmentally responsible company supports fair trade, packages sheets in re-usable organic bags, and ensures all materials are chemical/ pesticide free from seed to sheet. Urban Hue's quality and dedication to natural products has really impressed me, and I'm excited to see new collections as this fabulous business grows.

If you are looking for an organic crib set that belong in the modern nursery- you will love Urban Hues Crib Set Collections. They feature unique and hip block printed designs including an Owl print, Elephant print, Flower Print, and Stars and Dots. They are made from ultra soft organic cotton that is natural and gentle next to babies delicate skin. Each set includes a comforter, a fitted sheet, and a bumper (although sets without bumpers are available too).

Shop: Urban Hues bedding can be purchased online direct from UrbanHues.com and at these fine boutiques.

The Giveaway: Urban Hues has offered to give one of my readers the lovely Organic dots crib sheet pictured above.

To Enter: Please visit Urban Hues and have a look at their lovely bedding. Then Comment below with something that caught your eye. (this first entry is mandatory and must be completed before addition entries will count)

Additional Entries:
~Follow my blog (two entries, leave two comments)
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This Giveaway ends on December 22nd 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.

Holiday Gift Hop Winner

...and the winner is Billie (comment #70) Congratulations!!!! You have won $140 in GC's to some of my favorite online shops. I will be in touch soon :)

Thanks so much to the awesome gals who organized this Blog Hop, and to everyone who entered. Thank you also to the fabulous sponsors;Balance Bikes Canada,  Bumblebee Toys, Mon Petit Shoo and Raspberry Kids.