Giveaways

 Amber Artisans Teething Necklace Giveaway-ends 1/16

Do you have an uncomfortable teething baby on your hands?  If so, then you are going to love this review and giveaway.  Lithuanian Amber Artisans delicately and lovingly hand polished this teething necklace made from ancient, 45 million year old Baltic amber that has been shown to time and time again relieve the symptoms of teething in our little ones.

Amber Artisan's Baltic amber teething necklaces and bracelets are made from all natural amber.  Baltic amber is said to be associated with sunlight and warmth therefore producing a calming effect to those who adorn it.  It also contains analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties which works well with your child's body in reducing the discomfort associated with teething.  The Baltic amber necklace is a great alternative to soothe a teething child then over the counter drugs.  To learn more about Baltic amber's healing properties, go here.

I was so thrilled to do this review because not only have I heard how wonderful and effective this necklace is for teething babies but I also had a teething child on my own hands to try it out.  My son Jude began wearing Amber Artisan's Baltic amber teething necklace when I noticed he was about to begin teething his very first tooth.  He wore it throughout the week he teethed his two bottom teeth and we were happy to say the necklace definitely had a calming effect on our little boy.  He showed increased discomfort only one night, which was the night his first tooth emerged.  After his two bottom teeth were out, we removed the necklace for about a month.  


Then this past week, Jude grew fussy again but since our family was fighting off a stomach flu, I was convinced it had to be the flu irritating him.  Then one evening I just happened to catch a glimpse of the top of his mouth and noticed he has two more teeth creeping their way out so I put Amber Artisan's amber teething necklace back on.  He has worn it every day and night for the past three days and hasn't shown any more signs of discomfort.  The teeth have yet to emerge but are quite close.  I am so pleased that we have not needed to give little Jude any medicine to ease any pain or discomfort associated with teething. 


I do believe this beautifully made and hand crafted necklace has had an effect on our 10 month old and we are very satisfied with the product.  The necklace is the perfect size in that it's not long enough to be of any concern but something Jude can easily and comfortably wear throughout his teething experience.  Amber Artisan's teething necklace is a must have for those of you looking for a safer alternative in dealing with pain associated with teething.  And as a bonus, they look adorable wearing it!


I want to thank Amber Artisans for the opportunity to do this beautiful review of their teething necklace.  From my entire family, and especially from our little Jude, we thank you.

Buy it:

You can purchase Amber Artisan's teething necklace or any of their other products directly from their web site here.  The teething necklaces come in two sizes and cost approximately $23.

Win it:

Amber Artisans is giving away a teething necklace to one lucky reader of The Curious Case of Mommyhood!  The winner can choose any style, color and size they prefer.

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You have until January 16th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

Amber Artisan's teething necklace was provided to me by Amber Artisans for review.  All opinions on the products are purely my own (please see my disclosure on my "Reviews" page for more information).  

Eve Organic's "Balance" Line Review and Giveaway-Ends 11/16

I had the opportunity to review some wonderful, organic facial products from Eve Organics.  Eve Organics created a skin care line of pure, mineral makeup and organic skin care that provides products free of toxic ingredients that are harmful to your health.  I was super excited about reviewing their "balance" line following the birth of my second son since I am prone to unbalanced skin during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.  And I must say I have had the best experience with Eve Organic's products for my face.

Most facial/beauty products found on market shelves contain toxic ingredients that wreak havoc on your body.  Fortunately, there are companies such as Eve Organics that produces products that are safe.  However, it can be a challenge to find the right product that is effective for your particular skin. Eve Organic's products are free of:

• dyes
• synthetic fragrance
• bismuth oxychloride
• talc
• methylparaben
• propylparaben
• UREA
• sulfates
• phthalates

To those that are unaware, the above ingredients can cause everything from organ damage to cancer/tumors to Fibromyalgia (to name a few).  Fortunately, there are companies out there like Eve Organics that are committed to making safe and effective skin care.  I reviewed their "balance" line for combination skin.

Balance "Rejuv Skin Repair" Cleanser:

• white, green and South African Rooibos tea
• vitamins A, B5, C, E
• therapeutic grade essential oils of Bergomat, Roman and German Chamomile and Tea tree

Renew skin's defenses against oxidative stress and damage from aging.  Rejuv empowers skin to regenerate skin cells and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.  Expertly blended therapeutic grade essential oils support hormonal balance for a perfect women's formula.

I am undecided on whether I like this cleanser.  It seems to work well and it smells wonderful, but, it doesn't create a lather and I need a lather when washing my skin.  That is my only complaint.  I love the natural ingredients contained in this cleanser that are known to calm skin while cleansing.

Balance "Clear and Fresh Moisturizing" toner:

• organic Aloe Vera
• Rose distillate
• Black Willowbark
• therapeutic grade essential Tea Tree oil

Aloe and rose distillate make this gentle toner perfect for combination skin.

I love this toner!  It is a final cleanser following my face wash and does a great job wiping away any excess makeup, dirt or oil while toning my skin.  It makes my face feel fresh and tingles as it dries.  This is a great toner to use nightly following your wash.

Balance "Quantum Quencher" Facial Moisturizer:

• organic Jojoba
• organic Coconut and Avocado oils
• naturally derived DMAE and MSM
• therapeutic grade essential oils of Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Rose

This monumental moisturizing lotion has quantum qualities.  Aloe & South African Rooibos Tea soothe skin with anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants.  Naturally derived MSM feeds the formation of collagen and helps eliminate brown spots and wrinkles.  Naturally derived DMAE protects cell walls from free radicals and is known to tighten pores and reduce visible signs of aging.  With daily use, a cumulative skin tightening effect will be noticable.  Expertly blended therapeutic grade essential oils support hormonal balance for a perfect womens' formula.

You've got to try this moisturizer for any of you with combination skin!  I've been searching for a good moisturizer that wouldn't make my skin oily yet would bring the moisture to my face that it so desperately needs (from living in a dry environment).  And this is it!  It really works great.  My skin hasn't looked better since before I was pregnant with my first son.  I highly recommend this product to anyone.

I want to thank Eve Organics for the opportunity to review their balance line for skin care.  I appreciate your creative effort in making products that are safe and effective for use.

Buy it:

You can purchase Eve Organic products online here or at any participating retail store found here. 

Win it:

Eve Organics is graciously giving away their balance line skin care set to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood! Open to US residents only.

To Enter:

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You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

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• like Eve Organics on Facebook
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• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• tell me something else about Eve Organics
• subscribe to the Eve Organic's blog 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.Click here to post your comments!

You have until November 16th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 


Eve Organics Balance Line was provided to me by Eve Organics for review.  All opinions on the products are purely my own (please see my disclosure on my "Reviews" page for more information).  

Newman's Own Organics Review and Giveaway-ends 9/16

The Newman's Own Organics line began in 1993 by Nell Newman and her business partner, Paul Meehan when the company saw a demand for organic products in the market.  In just 8 years, the new line was so successful that it became its own independent company.  Peter Meehan said, "We focus on the kinds of products we loved as kids, but take them one step further by using the highest quality of available organic ingredients...".  And after reviewing many of their snacks I can attest that their products truly are made with the finest of ingredients.

I had the opportunity to review Newman's Own Organics pretzels, their signature chocolate line, their Fig Newman's, their chocolate chip and alphabet cookies, their Newman O's, a variety of licorice and mint flavors, their original and delicious Ginger O's, their "Hermits" and their dried fruit mix and raisins.  Needless to say, my family has been in heaven with our snacks since the review began earlier this summer!


Newman's Own Organics Pretzels

 
We tasted three different types of Newman's Own Organics pretzels: 

• Mighty Minis
• Honey Wheat
• Spelt

Their Mighty Minis were delicious.  We like the fact that the pretzels are made with basic ingredients that we all know.  The Mighty Minis are comparable to your basic pretzel on the market but are made with high quality ingredients...no fillers or questionable ingredients (also applies to their other pretzel flavors).  Their Spelt pretzels, which are made with spelt flour instead of the traditional unbleached wheat or white flour, are also great tasting.  The only difference I think is they taste a bit drier, due to the type of flour.  But, nonetheless tasty!  

Our absolute favorite was Newman's Own Organics Honey Wheat Pretzels.  Now I've never been much of a fan of pretzels for snacking but I really really love these.  The honey and the wheat have such bold flavor and combined make for a truly great snack!

Newman's Own Organics Mints  

• Cinnamon
• Wintergreen
• Peppermint
• Ginger

These are my husband's favorite!  For those who prefer mints over chewing gum, Newman's Own Organics Mints are for you.  Enjoy the peppermint and wintergreen flavors for an after dinner treat or the cinnamon flavor for when you are craving a treat (this flavor is my personal favorite).  The ginger is wonderful for those of you who are fans of the ginger flavor.  I am not much of a fan of snacking on ginger flavored items but have used them to help treat nausea associated with migraines or pregnancy sickness.  All in all, if you are looking for a good mint to have in your purse or pocket, you will love Newman's Own Organics Mints!

Newman's Own Organics Licorice

• Pomegranate
• Strawberry
• Tangerine
• Black

Based on the opinion of my husband, the best flavor was Newman's Own Organics black licorice.  The texture of their licorice seemed to be slightly tougher to eat than other licorice he has eaten but not by much.  The pomegranate flavor was "interesting...in a good way" but definitely for those who like that particular flavor.  The tangerine and strawberry licorice are also great flavors the whole family will enjoy.  I think it's great how creative Newman's Own Organics was when they created their variety of licorice flavors.  Who would have thought of such flavors as tangerine and pomegranate?  Well, that's Newman's Own Organics for you.  They are the quintessential creative masters!

Newman's Own Organics Dried Fruit

• Berry Blend
• Raisins

I absolutely love Newman's Own Organics Berry Blend of dried fruit.  In it contains raisins, cranberries, blueberries, and cherries.  The mix is a super healthy choice for snacking and good for my whole family.  The raisins are also excellent for snacking and in our home, baking.  Although my son and I are not big fans of raisins, my husband loves them and has enjoyed them as a snack to take with him to work or on the go.  I love that the Newman's Own Organics Dried Fruit snacks are pure, organic and wholesome.

Newman's Own Organics Cookies 

• Arrowroot Alphabet Cookies
• Cinnamon Graham Cookies
• Champion Chip (Chocolate Chocolate Chip) Cookies
• Champion Chip (Chocolate Chip) Cookies

Can I just say, more please!  These delicious snack cookies are truly a special treat.  Instead of using the traditional ingredient, butter, Newman's Own Organics opted for palm fruit oil; therefore, containing no hygrogenated oils and trans fats.  

Newman's Own Organics Champion Chip cookies are exactly that, the "champion" of all cookies.  Their "chocolate-chocolate chip" cookie is quite honestly the best tasting chocolate chip cookie that's ever hit my mouth.  This one is a must have for sure.  They are so tasty, I couldn't get enough of them...so much so that they weren't shared with my husband!  I did find, however, that much of the cookies in the bag were reduced to crumbles before I had the chance to eat them.  Although I appreciate that Newman's Own Organics uses as little packaging as possible, I would suggest that the cookies be placed in a safer bag so to preserve the cookie for eating.  

Newman's Own Organics alphabet cookies were also a delicious snack.  I enjoyed both of the flavors, my favorite being their cinnamon graham.  And for those who like arrowroot flour, their Arrowroot alphabet cookie is a great alternative to traditional flour cookies. 

Fig Newmans 

• original/low fat
• fat free

These are delicious!  I enjoyed both the low fat and fat free Fig Newmans.  (They also carry a wheat free and dairy free version but I didn't review this one).  To be honest, I couldn't tell which one was simply low fat versus the fat free...they both tasted great.  As a child I always loved the "fig newtons".  It had been a long time since I had tried this type of snack but once it hit my mouth, I was quickly brought back to my youth.  Filled with organic figs, these super soft and chewy snacks are not only super low in fat but taste great too.  They also include a hint of natural lemon flavor that adds to the brilliance of this snack.  The Fig Newmans are a great alternative to a cookie because they taste great and are, well, better for you! 

Hermits 

• original
• ginger 

The Newman's Own Organics "Hermits" are a complete original.  A cross between a soft cookie and a bar, the "Hermits" are decadent, rich, soft and chewy morsels of yummy goodness.  Both the original and ginger Hermits are made with organic raisins and organic molasses, a great recipe for success.  The ginger Hermits are for all the ginger lovers out there.  You have got to try these!

Newman's Own Organics Signature Series Chocolate Bars 

• Espresso Dark Chocolate
• Milk Chocolate
• Mocha Milk Chocolate
• Orange Dark Chocolate
• Dark Chocolate
• Super Dark Chocolate-70% Cocoa

Oh, the gourmet chocolate bars from Newman's Own Organics...where do I even begin?!  Newman's Own Organics have created a variety of flavors for their Signature Series of gourmet chocolates made from the finest organic cocoa beans grown on Rainforest Alliance certified farms.  With the variety of bars available, you are sure to find a chocolate to suit your liking with Newman's Own Organics.  I enjoyed these so much that I think these have single-handedly been the cause of me not losing the last 8 pounds of my baby weight, but well worth it!

Newman O's 

• Chocolate Creme
• Hint-o-mint
• Peanut Butter

And last, but certainly not the least, are the Newman O's (clever name right?!).  These cookies are chocolate creme filled chocolate cookies, creme filled mint cookies and peanut butter filled cookies...and it doesn't get any better than these!  Made with the finest organic ingredients and without hygrogenated oils and trans-fatty acids, these cookies will be a big hit in your home.  Try them alone or dip them in a glass of milk.  Crumble them over the top of your favorite ice cream.  They are delicious!  To check out their 6 different flavors, click here.

I want to say a special thank you to Newman's Own Organics for giving my family this great opportunity to review what they (and heaven) have to offer for review.  You really cannot go wrong when choosing one of Newman's Own Organics products.  They are made with the best of ingredients without the nasty fillers and by-products you find in regular snacks.

Buy it: 
You can purchase Newman's Own Organics products online here or at any participating grocery stores.  To view stores in your area, click here.  For those of you who this applies to, Newman's Own Organics have many foods to accommodate food sensitivities.

Win it:

Newman's Own Organics is graciously giving away my family's four favorite products we reviewed:

• Fig Newmans/low fat
• Newman-O's Chocolate Creme Filled Chocolate Cookies
• Alphabet Cookies-Cinnamon Graham
• Berry Blend Dried Fruit

Open to US residents only.
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You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

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You have until September 16th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

Newman's Own Organic food products were provided to me by Newman's Own Organics PR for review.  All opinions on the products are purely my own (please see my disclosure on my "Reviews" page for more information).  

 Prefense Review and Giveaway-ends 7/29

We all know as parents how important it is to keep our hands clean and our children's hands clean from those pesty germs that seem to get passed around so easily among our children.  Since we aren't capable of washing our hands after every time we touch a grocery cart or a door handle, it can get quite difficult protecting ourselves.  I don't know about your family but mine has hand sanitizer with us at all times.  And I must say that it's done a great job keeping my family healthy.  But have you ever noticed how all hand sanitizers are made with alcohol, leaving your hands dreadfully dry?  Luckily, Prefense has the solution.  Prefense is a water based hand sanitizer that's not only alcohol free but also leaves your hands feeling soft and protected.

Prefense is:

• alcohol free
• toxin/poison free
• safe for kids to use
• easy to apply

Prefense contains:

• Amosilq (Benzalkonium Chloride/Silica Complex)
• water
• Cocamidopropyl betaine
• essential oil
• citric acid

None of the above ingredients are shown to rate high for toxicity based on the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Database (which by the way is a fantastic source if you are ever wondering how safe a product is).  

Prefense is a really great product that keeps your family protected from dangerous germs, especially during the cold and flu season, without the use of alcohol based products over and over again.  Prefense doesn't have to be used as often as other hand sanitizers.  Just one application can protect your hands through 10 hand washings!  Isn't that incredible?  And how are you wondering that's possible?  It's the water and silica based formula that adheres to your skin, forming a strong barrier between you and germs.  There's no other product on the market like it!

Prefense not only offers a foaming hand sanitizer, they also carry hand wipes.

Buy it:

You can purchase Prefense products directly on their web site here or on amazon here.  One 1.5 oz. bottle of the foaming hand sanitizer is $6.99.

Win it:  

Prefense is giving away one 8 oz. bottle of their hand sanitizer, good for up to 2 years or 640 applications to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!  Open to US residents only.

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• follow Prefense on Twitter and let them know you are following them and learned about them from The Curious Case of Mommyhood

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until July 29th at midnight to enter.

I want to thank Prefense for the opportunity to do this review.  I really enjoy this product because it helps me keep my family healthy and safe....something we can all appreciate!

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

Prefense was provided to me by Prefense for review.  All opinions on the products are purely my own.  I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Sea-Band Review and Giveaway-ends 6/27

I was absolutely ecstatic when I learned I was going to do this review.  After many, many years of being a migraine sufferer, and after countless trials of prescription cures to alleviate the horrible pain and nausea associated with these headaches, FINALLY, a product safe to use to help ease the nausea that comes with these debilitating headaches.

Sea-Band International has devoted themselves for more than 20 years to providing natural, drug free products for the treatment of nausea.  Sea-Band created acupressure wristbands and anti-nausea ginger gum to work with the body in easing the discomfort associated with nausea from not only migraines but morning and motion sickness, chemotherapy and post operative surgery.

In a 2010 study conducted at a clinic in Germany, Sea-Band wristbands reduced nausea and vomiting in those who have suffered from migraines for more than 26 years.  The study found that 83% of patients noticed a marked reduction in nausea symptoms and 44% found their nausea largely reduced.   More information on the study is below:

A study conducted at the Berolina Clinik (which specializes in migraine and headache therapy) in Loehne, Germany, showed that 85% of chronic migraine sufferers who participated by wearing Sea-Band (acupressure wristbands better known for helping people with motion/travel sickness and morning sickness) during a migraine attack reported positive results:

• 41 patients participated in the test; participants had, on average, suffered from migraines for more than 26 years
• All participants had forgone the use of anti-emetics (anti-nausea drugs) for the purpose of this study
• 83% indicated a perceptible reduction in nausea associated with migraine as a result of wearing Sea-Band
• 44% indicated a significant reduction in overall (collective) migraine symptoms
• Relief was reported after an average of 28 minutes  of wearing the Sea-Bands
• Nearly all participants (98%) said they’d use Sea-Band again

How it works:

The Sea-Band wristbands work by using the ancient, healing Chinese principle behind acupressure.  The points on the wristbands exerts constant pressure on the P6 or the Nei-Kuan acupressure point on the inner wrist.  (See picture to the right.)  The wristband is supposed to take affect within five minutes of being applied to the wrist and can be worn as long as needed.

I've been waiting for a good time to review these products as I get migraines regularly but can only stand to not take my prescription medication when my husband is on hand to help tend to the children while I gain control over the pain and nausea. On Sunday, I found my perfect opportunity to give the wristbands and ginger gum a try.

The wristbands worked really well.  Since my migraines first begin with the loss of clear sight then the nausea, I was able to review the bands within minutes of the onset of my headache.  The wristbands did work well and took exactly 5 minutes to take affect, just like they said they would.  I kept them on until I could no longer take the headache and wanted to use my prescription medication to regain proper vision.  But the wristbands kept my nausea away the entire time.  They are also great because I can use them over and over again.  Machine washable too!

I also had the opportunity to review Sea-Band's ginger gum.  

How to use:

Each piece of gum is to be placed under the tongue, where it most effectively is delivered to the rest of body.  Each piece of gum contains 25 mg of ginger oil (equivalent to 8 grams of fresh ginger root). 

The ginger gum seemed to help out with the taste in my mouth too.  To be honest, it was difficult to tell if the gum helped take away the nausea as much as the wristbands or if it was more soothing to have the ginger taste in my mouth.  I know ginger is well known and well used to treat nausea symptoms but I have never been much of a fan of ginger products I've used in the past.  The ginger gum was really good tasting and helped take the focus off of my nausea.

 

Buy it:

Sea-Band products are available in the U.S. in Walmart, Target, CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, as well as in Canada in Overwaitea, IDA, Familiprix, Guardian and other independent drugstores or pharmacies throughout North America or online at drugstore.com and online here.  The Sea-Band wristbands retail for $10.99 in the US and $12.99 in Canada.  The anti-nausea Ginger Gum retails for $6.99 in the US.

Win it:

Sea-Band is graciously giving away their set of  a Sea Band for nausea relief AND their anti-nausea Ginger Gum away to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!  (open to US and Canada residents only)

To enter:

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me something what you currently use to combat motions sickness or nausea related to migraines.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway.  Click here to enter.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
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• tell me how long you have been suffering from migraine nausea and/or motion sickness
  
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• tell me something about Sea-Band's blog

Click here to enter.

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until June 27th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

Sea-Band products were provided to me by Robin Leedy and Associates, Inc. for review.  All opinions on the products are purely my own. (See my disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information)

Baby Bond Review and Giveaway-ends 6/3

Baby Bond was created by a mother of four who understands the importance of bonding, especially during the development of babies.  Missy (owner and developer) says: Preverbal skills, eye contact, and attention are vital to cognitive and language development...and after becoming a mother, she fully understood just how important this all was in raising and nurturing her little ones.  So she came up with the idea that would allow for continuous contact even while nursing.  The Baby Bond nursing cover is ideal for the nursing mother who likes to cover herself but not her baby.

I love the Baby Bond cover.  I had the opportunity to review the "Flex" Baby Bond cover.  

Details:

BabyBond Flex™ is worn like a sash, functioning like a nursing top. Nurse from the top of your shirt. Separate the layers of fabric to achieve latch on. Double panel keeps breast covered above & below. Belly & back remain covered with your own shirt. Removable 9 x 12″ double layer terry velour burp cloth. Able to attach any cloth or wear without cloth attached. Stores in matching pouch.

100% Cotton. Machine washable.

Made in USA.

While I don't think there is a need to cover up while nursing, it's a personal preference.  Although I don't feel the need to cover up in the comfort of my own home, I would prefer to cover up in public and what better way than to use this cute sash like cover that covers me but keeps my baby out and able to fully enjoy his experience of nursing and conversing! 

Baby Bond covers up the mom and not the baby all the while feeding and nurturing the relationship between mother and baby.  After all, like Baby Bond says, dining is social.  So often I see mothers trying to feed their babies but cannot see what they are doing and their baby is fighting the blanket completely covering their view of their mom.  That was once me!  I remember being in an airport trying to discretely feed my 2 month old but not having a good experience doing so.  I couldn't see what I was doing and neither could my baby...making it difficult for us both.  

However, alas...finally, a solution.  I love this nursing cover.  It allows for continuous bonding while nursing without the full exposure of breastfeeding and without the need to cover up your child.

Buy it:

You can purchase your very own Baby Bond nursing cover for only $35 from any of their online boutique locations here or at one of their retail stores.  Use the code "TCCOM" to get a 25% discount!!!

Thank you so much to Baby Bond for not only sponsoring this review and giveaway, but for creating a product that solves the frustration of nursing in public for those of us who like to be more discrete but fully enjoy and nurture the experience with our babies.

Win it:

Baby Bond is graciously giving away one of their nursing covers to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!  Contest is open worldwide.

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Mommy Bridget 

The Baby Bond nursing cover was provided to me by Baby Bond Nursing for review.  All opinions on the products are purely my own. 
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Ecoland's Baby Girl's Organic Cotton Flower Socks 

Review and Giveaway-ends 6/1/11

Ecoland Inc is a small, family owned and locally operated eco-conscious company devoted to environmentally sustainable practices that provides healthy products for its consumers.  They use organic cotton in all of their products and donate 3% of their proceeds to featured non-profit organizations.  Ecoland Inc is a model company and by supporting them through the purchases of their products, you are supporting environmentally safe practices with everyone's well being in mind.

Our dear little friend True had the opportunity to review Ecoland's Baby Girl's organic cotton flower ankle socks and here is what her mommy had to say about them:

I love these socks!  They are just the right thickness and my baby loves them on her tootsies.  And the best part is they stay on!  I especially love that they are organic...a great buy!

~Ginger H. (mother of 2) 

Product Details:

• cute and cozy baby girl’s organic cotton quarter socks
• soft and stay on baby’s feet
• lightweight and stretchability provides the perfect fit
• machine washable
• 76% organic cotton, 22% nylon, 2% Spandex
• Size: 0-12 months, 12-24 months
• made in Taiwan
• 3 pairs/pack

Buy it:

You can purchase these cute little girl's flower socks online here.  The price is $12 for a pack of 3 pairs.

Win it:

Ecoland is graciously giving away a set of these adorable socks to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!  (Open to US and Canada residents)

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You have until June 1st at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

Ecoland's Baby Girl's flower organic cotton socks were provided to me by Ecoland Inc. for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)  
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Lamaze Book Line by Learning Curve 

Review and Giveaway- ends 5/20

We had the wonderful opportunity to review the Lamaze book line of learning books by Learning Curve in our household.  I was so excited about reviewing these books since my son is obsessed with books these days and being the creative little guy he is with limited speaking skills for his age, I knew he would appreciate what the Lamaze book line had to offer him.

We reviewed the Captain Calamaris Color Adventure gift set, the Little Big Top Circus Board Book, as well as two books from their soft book line: the Peek-a-Boo Forest and The Tale of Sir Prance-a-Lot.  

Details:

Even at a very young age, children can begin to understand the process of reading. Reading fosters imagination and the idea of possible worlds. Through identification with characters in a book, children learn social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and cooperation. Reading also allows children to learn about their environment. As they begin to point out places and objects that are new, they learn the concepts of shape, color, and size. A child and caregiver bond in a warm and loving way through the experience of sharing a book.Lamaze Books are developed in conjunction with developmental experts. The back cover of each book includes play ideas, ways to use the book, the benefits of reading to your child, and developmental stages for that specific age.

Captain Calamaris Color Adventure Gift Set:

What a wonderful gift set this is and at a mere price of only $17.99!  Your child can read along while Captain Calamaris takes them on an adventure all  the while learning the colors of the rainbow.  And the Captain Calamaris doll utilizes the colors wheel to help your child learn colors that are tangible on the doll.  This gift set is a wonderful way for children to learn and understand through touch and sight.  





Little Big Top Circus Board Book:

The Lamaze board book line prices range from $6.99-$9.99.  I liked this book because it has a fun, creative way introducing opposites to a toddler through the awareness of objects they already understand.  My son thinks it's also funny and wants to read it daily.  I cannot blame him for that, what toddler could resist learning through circus pictures?  

Peek-a-Boo Forest and The Tale of Sir Prance-a-lot Soft Books:

The Lamaze Book Line by Learning Curve has wonderful books for babies from birth and up.  Prices of this book line range from $12.99-$14.99.  Their soft book line is a wonderful example of introductory books for your little ones.  The books are soft enough for 6 month old babies to hold and play with, even flip the pages.  The soft books have flip options built within the pages to make for a pleasant surprise for your wee ones and make the introduction to reading fun and exciting.

I want to thank Learning Curve for their great products we had the opportunity to review.  I commend their artistic design and their fun, approachable way to get kids learning through reading.

Buy it:
You can purchase the Lamaze book line by Learning Curve online here.

Win it:

Learning Curve is graciously giving away the Captain Calamaris  Color Adventure Gift Set to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!

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You have until May 20th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

The Lamaze book line was provided to me by Learning Curve for review.  All opinions on the products are purely my own.  (please see Disclosure under my Reviews page)

NEW BABY EVENT: Bella Mama's Bella New Bundle Gift Set Review and Giveaway-ends 5/6

The final review item for my New Baby Event comes from a company called Bella Mama.  Bella Mama created products to ease the discomfort associated with pregnancy.  As many of us know, pregnancy can be uncomfortable.  The transition our bodies take deserves much care.  What better way to ease that discomfort than to care and pamper your body with the best of products designed especially for you!  

Bella Mama's products are naturally derived.  The ingredients are blended by the care of a master herbalist, aroma therapist and natural skincare specialist.  So, you know that when using these products, the care of your body and mind are in the best of hands.

Bella Mama's products are each uniquely created with the perfect blend of healing herbal extracts and (pregnancy safe) essential oils.  For example, the item reviewed from Bella Mama...the Bella New Bundle Gift Set.  Details below: 

 

This travel size set contains all four of the Bella Mama products:   

• Belly Oil and Belly Butter soothes skin, reduce itchiness and minimize stretch marks. Belly Butter luxurious cream that nurtures the skin, Belly Oil leaves skin silky, satiny smooth.  
• Face and Body Spritzer, instant refreshment and hydration, take to the hospital great between contractions.  
• Foot Salts for tired swollen feet.

The pregnant mama who reviewed Bella Mama's Bella New Bundle gift set for me had a great experience in using the products.  Here is what she had to say about the kit:

Bella Mama knows how to pamper pregnant mamas! Their products soothe the skin and spirit and help ease some of the discomforts of pregnancy. Both the belly oil and belly butter feel so gentle and smooth on my growing, stretched belly. The foot salts are a perfect way to end a long day on tired feet. I especially loved the face & body spritzer; a quick pick-me-up throughout the day, that helps you feel refreshed and revitalized.

-Mel (mother of 2 with another on its way)

I want to thank Bella Mama for giving me the opportunity to learn more about their wonderful products for beautiful pregnant mothers and for sponsoring a review and giveaway for my New Baby Event.

Buy it:

You can purchase the Bella New Bundle gift set online here for $25. 

Win it:

Bella Mama is giving away your choice of either the Bella New Bundle Gift Set or Starter set for The Curious Case of Mommyhood's New Baby Event!!! (see pictures to right)

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You have until May 6th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

The Pregnancy Starter Kit was provided to me by Bella Mama for review.  All opinions on the products are purely my own.  (please see Disclosure under my Reviews page)

Envibum's Cloth Diaper Review and Giveaway-ends 5/3

The next item for review for my New Baby Event is from a sweet company called Envibum that makes beautiful cloth diapers for your babies.  Envibum is a Christian based group of stay at home moms, dads and grandparents that produce Envibum diapers and of course the children who review their cute cloth diapering system.  Their diapers are all made from high quality fabrics and are sewn with many years of experience and the love of doing so.

Envibum's diapering system is wonderfully considered.  All diapers are one size fits all (8-40 pounds).  The fabrics are extremely soft and gentle to your baby's sensitive skin.  There are many layers of absorbency to help ensure everything is contained and your baby stays dry.  And there are a multitude of different designs and styles to choose from!

The diaper we chose to review is in white, called the "Enviwhite" diaper.  For every Enviwhite diaper purchased, $2 is donated to Homes for Hope in Fiji.  To learn more about this, go here.  (For every Envibum diaper purchased, a donation is made.  I couldn't ask for a better way to support those in need!)

Product Details: 

• all-in-one 
• premium grade velcro for fastening diaper
• 100% unbleached cotton
• plush minkee
• soft belly panel
• newborn size adjuster
• hidden absorbency pocket with flip out pad for extra absorbency
• waterproof
• non-toxic
• PVC free inner layer
• vinyl free inner layer
• everything is adjustable according to the size of your child

I absolutely LOVE the Enviwhite all-in-one cloth diaper.  It fit my little baby's bum perfectly snug.  I felt comfortable with him wearing it knowing that the fabrics were soft yet absorbent enough for his sensitive baby skin.  The diaper worked really well, kept my son dry and comfortable all the while wearing it.  And it cleaned up in the washer perfect!  

The quality of workmanship of the diaper is really great.  You can tell that each diaper is sewn with the best of intentions.  In fact, Envibum is so proud of their products that they stand completely by their 100% money back guarantee should you not be satisfied with your product. 

Don't miss out.  One day only!!!

Special Easter Egg Hunt/Giveaway on www.envibum.com ends 4/22:

I want to thank Envibum for sponsoring one of their precious cloth diapers to my New Baby Event.  This has been a wonderful addition to my event and I love their diapering system and what it stands for dearly.

Buy it:
To purchase an Envibum cloth diaper of your own, go to their online store here or to one of their retailers found here.

Win it:
Envibum is graciously giving away their Envired diaper to one lucky winner for The Curious Case of Mommyhood's New Baby Event!!!

To enter:

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You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

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You have until May 3rd at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

The Envibum diaper was provided to me by Envibum for review.  All opinions on the diaper are purely my own.  (please see Disclosure under my Reviews page for more information)

NEW BABY EVENT: On the Fly Bottle Warmer Review and Giveaway-ends 4/28

The next item for review for my New Baby Event is the On the Fly Bottle Warmer, designed for parents "on the go".  This bottle warmer keeps your baby's milk warm for up to 12 hours and is perfect for those who breast or formula feed and are in need of the perfect way to keep milk warm for an extended period of time.

This unique way to keep a bottle warm was designed and developed with convenience for the busy mom and caregiver in mind.  It's super easy to use and can go wherever your bottle goes.  The On the Fly Bottle Warmer is a great portable bottle warmer and is hassle free.  It fits perfectly in your purse or diaper bag and doesn't take up any extra room.  No need for electricity, batteries or boiling water, this bottle warmer contains a bottle cover that fits perfectly for most brand bottles and small packets that keep the bottle warm and the milk fresh and at the correct temperature all day!  So whether you are traveling or out and about all day, this bottle warmer will ensure your baby's milk stays at the perfect temperature for feeding.

I tested it on a night I was out and about with my friends and left my baby home with his father to tend to him.  I pumped before I left the house and stored the milk in a bottle in the bottle warmer.  My husband was able to feed my son 2 hours after I left without the need to reheat my milk to the correct temperature.  The On the Fly Bottle Warmer did work well in keeping my milk warm just the way my son prefers.  

I want to thank Maureen Christy with On the Fly Bottle Warmer for giving me the opportunity to review her bottle warmer product.


Buy it:
To purchase the On the Fly Bottle Warmer, go to their online store here or find it at any of their participating retail locations found here (including Babies-r-us and Toys-r-us).  

Click here for a Mother's Day special of $5 off a purchase of $25 or more!
Win it:
On the Fly Bottle Warmer is giving away one of their bottle warmers ($20 value) to one lucky winner for The Curious Case of Mommyhood's New Baby Event!

To enter:

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me your method to warming bottles.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter giveaway.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
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• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• follow On the Fly Bottle Warmer on Twitter
• follow On the Fly Bottle Warmer's blog  

Click here to enter giveaway.

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until April 27th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

The On the Fly Bottle Warmer was provided to me by TresKoi for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

NEW BABY EVENT: Teething Bling Review and Giveaway-ends 4/25

The next item I reviewed for the New Baby Event was from a sweet company called SmartMom Jewelry.  This review is for those of you with teething babies or for those of you in preparation for this time in your future.  The period of teething in children can seem to take forever because of the frustration and pain your little one feels.  With so many products out there to help ease that discomfort your teething baby feels, it's difficult to know what product to buy to help with the process.  So SmartMom has just the solution for you, and it's called Teething Bling.

The inspiration behind SmartMom's Teething Bling came from watching children play with their mother's jewelry.  Teething Bling was designed with the curiosity of babies in mind.  Made for children to play with and chew on, babies can utilize this necklace to learn all awhile easing the discomfort of teething. And in doing so, you get to wear a stylish piece of "bling"!

Teething Bling is made with safe materials for your babies.  Detail include:

• silicone based
• phthalate and lead free
• non-toxic
• dishwasher safe
• FDA approved

And they come in many different colors and styles to choose from! In addition to carrying solid and patterned style pendant necklaces, they also offer "bangle" style bracelets, "tween bling" for the teenaged, "babe magnet ties" for men as well as clothing apparel.  With so much to choose from, it was really difficult to decide what to review.  Seeing as a mother and her daughter would be reviewing the teething bling, we went with the donut shaped pendant in bronze. 

To the right is our little model True.  True and her mother reviewed this piece of teething bling.  Her mother said:

True liked to wear the necklace and chew on it while she wore it.  I was surprised to find the soft texture of this piece when I got it.  It seemed like the perfect texture for teething.

True enjoyed playing with the teething bling herself and chew on it while doing so.  And how fun for little baby girls to teeth with this piece since they already like jewelry so much!

I want to thank SmartMom Jewelry for giving us the opportunity to review this unique line of teething products safe for our babies and for creating a product that we can all enjoy.

Buy it:

You can purchase Teething Bling or any of SmartMom's other products online here or at any of their retail partners.

Win it:

SmartMom Jewelry is giving away a Teething Bling necklace of choice to one lucky winner (about a $20 value) for The Curious Case of Mommyhood's New Baby Event!

To enter:

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me what your children (if you have them) used to help during the terrible teething time (if you don't have them, simply say you don't).  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter under giveaway post.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
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• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
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• follow Teething Bling on Twitter

Click here to enter under giveaway post. 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until April 25th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

Teething Bling was provided to me by SmartMom for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

Organic Baby Gift Boutique's Under the Nile Baby Set Review and $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway- ends 4/22

I just love Organic Baby Gift Boutique.  You can find anything organic and natural and BEAUTIFUL to meet your baby needs including baby clothes, skincare, gifts and baby gear, so what company better to review than this for my New Baby Event?!!  Organic Baby Gift Boutique supplied a beautiful baby organic top and pant set in sage from Under the Nile for my review, and I simply adore it.  I adore the care made in the product.  I adore my son wearing this product!

Product Details:

Long Sleeve Side Snap Organic Tee 

This favorite side snap organic tee w/ fold over cuffs makes dressing effortless! Everyday and every season comfort in an assortment of soft pastel colors. Great basics made with the finest 100% organic Egyptian cotton.

Under the Nile's organic top and footed pant set is made from 100% organic cotton, which is not only safe for your child but safe for the environment.  This means that the cotton was organically cultivated and made with all natural dye.  The cotton was grown and hand picked in in Egypt and fair traded, which means fair for all people involved in the production of the product.

I love this little baby set for my newborn.  It is super soft and plenty warm but breathable so I don't have to worry about keeping my baby covered with additional blankets at all times.  I also noticed that it runs on the big size so we should get a handful of months use out of it despite the 0-3 month size (you also might want to take note of this if you are in the market to purchase it).  And just to additionally note, my son is not small.  He is not a tiny infant, is definitely long and getting big all over.  I also like that the outfit comes in different colors, including those that can be used for a boy and a girl.  So if you are interested in getting a set that can be passed down to your next child, you have different colors to choose from.  And lastly, I love that it has a footed pant so we don't need to worry about his little feet getting cold or his pants (if the length is too short) exposing his skin.

Organic Baby Gift Boutique's Under the Nile top and footed pant set comes in 5 pastel colors: natural, ice blue, sage, lemon and  blush.  They also carry other Under the Nile clothing items which include: baby mittens, skull baby hats and long sleeve baby onesies all in matching colors and all on sale!

Buy it:

You can purchase Under the Nile's organic top (on sale for $9.80) and footed pant (on sale for $10.50) set or any of Organic Baby Gift Boutique's other fabulous items online here.  They even have a gift registry available for those mommies-to-be!  They have so many beautiful baby items, I've definitely got my eye on some precious little clothes for my sweet son.

Win it:

Organic Baby Gift Boutique is graciously giving away a $25 gift certificate to their lovely store for The Curious Case of Mommyhood's New Baby Event!

To enter:

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me another product from Organic Baby Gift Boutique you wish to have.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
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• like Organic Baby Gift Boutique on Facebook
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Click here to enter. 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until April 22nd at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

Under the Nile's organic top and pant set was provided to me by Organic Baby Gift Boutique for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

Bathing in Grace's Baby and Me Bath Towel Set Review and Giveaway-ends 4/19

The next product for the New Baby event I can't wait to tell you about is Bathing in Grace's Baby and Me Towel set.  This first time bath towel is perfectly designed for you and your baby and was recently given the coveted Seal of Approval from Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Media Inc.  After given the opportunity to use this as our towel set for our infant, I cannot imagine using anything else during our bath time!

Created for ease in bathing your infant, Baby and Me Bath Towel set was designed with the best of fabric and design.  The towel is made with 100% organic bamboo terry cloth to ensure the best of comfort for your little one's sensitive skin.  Naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial, this towel set creates less worry ensuring your child is more protected.  And the design is AMAZING!  One couldn't ask for a better way to make the transition from warm bath to towel less stressful.  The towel set contains a towel that fits and conforms to your baby's size.  It also has a hood to ensure your child is kept warm.  The next piece to the set is an apron style towel that the one bathing the child wears.  The way it works is you lift your infant out of the tub and can put the baby directly to your chest, where the baby feels the most secure.  Then the baby can be covered with his/her own towel.  Or in another order, you could first cover the baby with his/her own towel then bring the baby to your chest.  There is a button on the towel I wear that fastens to the baby's towel to create a sweet little sling.  I find this perfect to breast feed following bath time which is my son's favorite thing to do!  (See the picture of the mannequin here to view how this works).  And lastly, the set comes with a super soft hand wash towel to use for washing every little delicate part of your wee one.  I also use this to cover any part of my baby's skin that may be exposed to air to ensure he is pleasantly warm in his bath.  It's quite simple yet brilliant!  The child is kept warm throughout the process and feels secure during the transition which can sometimes be overwhelming.

View Bathing in Grace's demo on how to fasten the towels here.  This is VERY important in learning how to secure one another in the towels.

Product Details:

*Certified 100% Organic Bamboo Terry Cloth
*Certified 100% Organic Ribbed Cotton

- Bamboo wicking ability is 35% more than cotton
  (water absorbency)

- Bamboo is naturally antibacterial & antimicrobial
  (preventing skin irritations, allergies and odor)

- Bamboo has natural insulating properties
  (keeps baby cooler when hot & warmer
   when cold)

- Bamboo is naturally antistatic
  (no static cling on baby's delicate skin)

Care Instructions:

Launder in warm water with like colors. Gentle cycle. No bleach. No fabric softener. Tumble dry low.

My son loves his bath time experience, and I know the Baby and Me Towel set plays a big part in this experience for him.  I have to admit, I was a little frightened and hesitant to bathe my little one at home.  I hate to hear my child cry because he is cold or scared or unhappy for any reason.  I never had much luck with past experiences bathing my first child.  But Bathing in Grace definitely made this a pleasant task this time around and for everyone involved.  My infant now loves his bath time.  And I can rest assured knowing that every product I am using for this undertaking is the best!

Buy it:

You can purchase Bathing in Grace's Baby and Me Towel set online here or at any one of their store locations.

Win it:

Bathing in Grace is graciously giving away one of their Baby and Me towel sets (a $56 value) to one lucky winner for The Curious Case of Mommyhood's New Baby event!!!

To enter:

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me what tricks you use or used for an easy transition out of the bath for your infants.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• tell me something about Bathing in Grace
  
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• like Bathing in Grace on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• tell me something about Bathing in Grace's YouTube demo

Click here to enter.

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until April 19th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget
The Baby and Me Bath Towel set was provided to me by Bathing in Grace for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

Weleda's Calendula Baby Starter Kit Review and Giveaway- ends 4/15

On to the next wonderful item for my New Baby Event!  One can't live without a great baby cleanser, diaper cream and moisturizers for a new baby and why should you?  Weleda created the perfect starter kit made specifically with the new baby's sensitive skin in mind.  With a newborn baby, the proper baby wash is VERY important.  Weleda's Calendula Baby Starter Kit has everything you need to care for your new baby's skin.

Weleda's Calendula Baby Starter Kit contains:

• Calendula Baby Cream, 0.34 oz. (10 g)
• Calendula Lotion, 0.34 oz. (10 g)
• Calendula Shampoo and Body Wash, 0.72 oz. (20.4 g)
• Calendula Oil, 0.34 fl. oz. (10 ml)
• Calendula Diaper Care, 0.4 oz. (10.8 g)

Product Details:

The Weleda Baby Starter Kit is a carefully formulated selection of our Weleda Calendula Baby Care products ideal for the care of the delicate skin of your baby, child and your own sensitive adult skin. Biodynamic^® and organic calendula extract inside each product in our Baby Starter Kit renders your baby’s skin soft and smooth, wrapping your child in a layer of warmth and protection, like a loving hug.

Calendula, a natural soothing agent, is the primary ingredient in Weleda's Calendula Baby Starter Kit's skin products.  And it's no wonder why, calendula is wonderful for your little one's sensitive skin.  According to Discovery Health online, the ingredient calendula has a long history of use as a wound-healing and skin-soothing botanical. This lovely marigoldlike flower (although called pot marigold, it is not a true marigold) is considered a vulnerary agent, a substance that promotes healing. Calendula also has anti-inflammatory and weak antimicrobial activity. It is most often used topically for lacerations, abrasions, and skin infections; less commonly, it is used internally to heal inflamed and infected mucous membranes. 

We have used no products other than Weleda's Calendula Baby products on our new baby.  We used it for his very first bath in the hospital, and have continued to do so in our home.  Because we live in an especially dry environment, we want nothing more than to protect our baby's skin by using a mild soap with soothing and extremely moisturizing products to help protect his precious skin and to ensure a pleasant bathing experience.  I love Weleda's calendula baby products...the smell alone is intoxicating!  They leave my son's skin feeling not only clean but very soft but luxuriously moisturized. And as you can see, my little one can agree.  He loves his bath time experience!!!

Buy it:

You can purchase Weleda's Calendula Baby Starter Kit (for only $13) or any of their other fabulous products online or at Target, Whole Foods or any one of their participating health food stores.  

Win it:

Weleda is giving away the Calendula Baby Starter Kit to one lucky winner for The Curious Case of Mommyhood's New Baby Event!

To enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me if your family has tried any of Weleda's products.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• tell me something about Weleda's products
  
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• like Weleda on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• follow Weleda on Twitter

Click here to enter. 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until April 15th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

Weleda's Calendula Baby Starter Kit was provided to me by Weleda for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

Modmum Hospital Delivery Gown Review and Giveaway-ends 4/11

Welcome to the New Baby Event on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!  I was so excited about doing this as it seemed quite appropriate since we recently welcomed a new baby into our family just a few weeks ago.  So to start off this event, I wanted to tell you all about a new product from Modmum.  

Modmum, a designer baby sling company, just introduced their new line of cute, fashionable, modern and MUCH needed change of hospital delivery gowns.  Your delivery day is one of the most important, memorable days of your life.  So why not enjoy your day in style!  Modmum's cute take on the hospital delivery gown has other moms and hospital staff commenting left and right at how beautiful they are and what a great idea it was to create something so important that in the past has been overlooked.

I was literally jumping up and down thrilled to have the opportunity to review this gown for my very important day.  I was able to wear a comfortable and stylish gown while laboring and delivering my sweet little Jude.  And because it was important for me not to feel like a "patient" while in the hospital...after all, I wasn't sick...I didn't feel the need to wear one of the usual dreadfully unattractive hospital gowns offered.  I wanted to wear something I felt comfortable and good in.  I wanted to wear something that was camera ready and looked cute during these very memorable moments.  And Modmum's hospital gown was PERFECT for the occasion!  (I wore the blue gown to the right:)

Product Info

Our designer hospital delivery gowns include snaps all the way down the back to ensure you will have full coverage from behind. I have also included snaps at the breastbone to help you breastfeed discretely and comfortably right after giving birth. Our ribbon sash can be tied in the back or the front to accent that beautiful belly.

Below is what Lisa, the owner and designer of Modmum slings and hospital deliver gowns, said about how she came up with this wonderful idea:

After giving birth to my son, and loathing all of the photos from the hospital, I wanted to design something beautiful that moms would be proud to wear on such a life changing day. I have designed our hospital gowns to make your feel comfortable and also covered! The design includes snaps all the way down the back to ensure you will have full coverage from behind. I have also included snaps at the breastbone to help you breastfeed discretely and comfortably right after giving birth. Our ribbon sash can be tied in the back or the front to accent that beautiful belly. Mom’s who have a c-section will love to continue recover in those few extra days in style after delivery! After you leave the hospital, use your gown as a nightgown. It is beautiful and comfortable as well as easy for breastfeeding in the middle of the night!

And we are so happy she did!!!

The gown was very comfortable to wear during my labor and delivery.  In fact, I didn't notice anything bothersome during that time with my clothing even though I was uncomfortable everywhere else!  And after my baby arrived, the gown's design was easy for immediate breastfeeding without hassle.  And despite the fact that I delivered in the gown, it was SUPER easy to clean in my washing machine.  I washed it on hot only one time and it looks as good as new.  I really love this gown and am saddened that I won't have the opportunity to wear it again in the future!

Buy it:

You can purchase Modmum hospital delivery gowns for (a mere) $45 online here.  Follow Modmum on Facebook and Twitter for updates on new products and special deals.

A special thank you to Modmum for supplying the hospital deliver gown for review for my New Baby Event and for making the day of my delivery even better!  I absolutely love the Modmum delivery gown and highly recommend it to anyone for their special delivery day!

Win it:

Modmum is graciously giving away a hospital delivery gown to one lucky winner for the New Baby Event!

To Enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

***Also, remember to leave your email address with your comments so you can be reached*** 

Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me which delivery gown pattern you would choose if you are the winner.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• subscribe to Modmum's newsletter
  
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook profile and include the link with your entry
• like Modmum on Facebook
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter 
• follow Modmum on Twitter 
• tell me something about Modmum's YouTube video

Click here to enter.

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until April 11th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget

Bridget James

Modmum's Hospital Delivery Gown was given to me by Modmum for review.  All opinions on the product are purely my own.  (please see disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

Eco Clean Review and Giveaway- ends 3/18

Having trouble finding good cleaning products that are safe to use in your home?  Are you also having trouble finding safe cleaning products that work well in cleaning even the dirtiest of jobs and are the cost of those cleaning products troubling to your wallet?  Eco Clean has a solution.  How about cleaning products made from plant and sugar based surfactants and essential oils that work exceptionally well AND are available at a reasonable cost!  Eco Clean's products were made with the heart of an individual devoted to creating sustainable and responsible products for you.  Eco Clean, a Scandinavian based company, is committed to their non-toxic and eco-friendly cleaning products for you and your home.

Eco Clean's products are manufactured in a SWAN certified factory:
 
The Swan is the symbol of the Nordic environmental labeling system and has been around since 1989. In Sweden SIS Miljömärkning AB is responsible for awarding the Nordic environmental symbol – the Swan. Nordic environmental labeling was set up to benefit the environment by providing guidelines for consumers that wish to buy products that have the least impact on the environment. The primary goal of the Swan Certificate is to promote the development of environmentally friendly products and services. Swan certified products must fulfill stringent criteria that guarantee that the products cause less negative impact on the environment than other similar products. The product’s entire lifespan is taken into account, from raw material to rubbish.

They are packaged in fully recyclable PET bottles, are biodegradable and safe to use in your home.  They contain no parabens, phosphates, bleach, ammonia or petro chemicals.  Eco Clean is truly a remarkable company that produces earth friendly remarkable products!

I had the wonderful opportunity to review these indigenous Denmark cleaning products in my home:

• Eco Clean Glass Cleaner
• Eco Clean Hand Wash in Grapefruit and Lemon
• Eco Clean All-Purpose Cleaner
• Eco Clean Kitchen Counter Top

And wow do these products work well!  The first product I tried was the glass cleaner.  I am constantly cleaning my mirrors, windows and stainless steel appliances of their tiny little toddler hand prints and am always on the lookout for an effective cleaner.  This is definitely one that gets the job done, and streak free no less!  Made with all natural, organic, vegan free and non toxic ingredients.  

Eco Clean's hand wash works well without drying out your hands.  They are free of allergens, are all natural, organic, vegan free, non toxic and biodegradable.  This hand wash comes in 3 scents:

• wild fruit
• grapefruit and lemon
• lavender

You will love to have this hand wash "handy" near your kitchen and bathroom sinks!

Eco Clean's kitchen counter top cleaner was also extremely effective in getting rid of those typical kitchen messes.  A good cleaner that works in wiping up countertops and stove tops from the cooking messes is a necessity and Eco Clean's kitchen cleaner definitely gets the job done!  Made from the highest quality sugar surfactant derived from the fatty acids of plants, D-Glucopyranose, this cleaner has exceptional cleaning properties, is compatible with sensitive skin and is pH balanced.  It works well on many surfaces including ceramic, stove tops, sinks, tile, cabinets, marble, glass and vinyl.

And Eco Clean's All-Purpose Cleaner is a suitable cleaner for all around your house!  I used this cleaner on my furniture, my bathroom counter tops, on my doors and anything else that needed dusting and a great wipe down.  This cleaner not only left my house cleaner, it also left a pleasant scent but without the harmful residue and gas vapors typically found in many common household cleaners. 

Buy it:
You can purchase Eco Clean products online at Alice.com, Amazon.com, Duane Reade Stores and at www.ecocleanscandinavia.com.


Win it:
Eco Clean is giving away an all-purpose cleaner, a glass cleaner and a hand soap to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!!!  Open to US residents only.


To Enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

***Also, remember to leave your email address with your comments so you can be reached*** 

Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me what all purpose cleaner you currently use in your home.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter under giveaway post.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• "like" Eco Clean on Facebook and tell them I sent you on their wall
• "like" The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your Facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• follow Eco Clean on Twitter

Click here to enter under giveaway post. 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.  This is the only way to ensure you are given credit for your entry on random.org.

You have until March 18th at midnight to enter.

I want to thank Eco Clean for the opportunity to review their really effective, non-toxic cleaning products.  I truly value companies such as Eco Clean for the devotion to creating sustainable and responsible products for our planet and its inhabitants.


Bridget James
(author of) The Curious Case of Mommyhood

 
(All products for this review were supplied to me by Eco Clean.  All opinions in this review are purely my own.  Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" Page for more information.)

Peter Rabbit Organic's Vegetable and Fruit Pouches

Review and Giveaway-ends 3/11

 

Peter Rabbit Organics continues to impress!  They now carry a line that's not only made with 100% organic fruit but also with 100% organic vegetables.  The all new organic fruit and veggie pouches from their puree pouch line is a fun and easy way to get your little ones to get their wholesome daily nutrition while enjoying their snack time.

Peter Rabbit Organic's new addition to their puree line comes in 3 flavors:

• Sweet Potato, Corn and Apple
• Pea, Spinach and Apple
• Carrot, Squash and Apple

These fruit and veggie pouches are super tasty snacks for your children and because they don't need to be refrigerated, are quite handy to take on the go.  My toddler reviewed the Sweet Potato, Corn and Apple snack and the Carrot, Squash and Apple snack and loved both of them.  He didn't set the pouch down until he finished it in its entirety (as you can see to the right).  I also had the opportunity to sample a little taste of each one and was very impressed!  They were both quite sweet and tasty...just perfect for a healthy snack choice.  A one and a half year old reviewed the Pea, Spinach and Apple pouch and here is what her mother said:

Jules just devoured the Peter Rabbit pea spinach and apple puree thing.  It took about 60 sec flat as I was helping her squeeze it out into her mouth....not a drip was lost.

(Heidi, mother of 2)

  

I was so thrilled about doing this review for Peter Rabbit Organics.  Every time my son and I make a trip to Starbucks, we can't leave the coffee shop without picking up one of Peter Rabbit Organic's organic fruit snacks.  I usually don't like to let my son have anything he wants when we go to stores but in this case, he can have as much of this wonderful treat as wishes!

Peter Rabbit Organics is a small, privately owned company based out of London.  The company decided to establish their business and produce such products because they found it difficult to find healthy, organic products for their families to consume.  And how did they know their products would be a hit?  They had the best taste testers and reviewers possible...their own families!

Buy it:

You can purchase Peter Rabbit Organic's fruit and vegetable snacks online and through Amazon.  I also came across this new line at our REI store in Salt Lake so keep your eye out!

Win it:

Peter Rabbit Organics is giving away a 12-pack (2 of each new flavor) assorted fruit and vegetable pouches to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!  Open to US residents.

To enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

***Also, remember to leave your email address with your comments so you can be reached*** 

Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me if your family has tried one of Peter Rabbit Organic's organic fruit and/or fruit and vegetable snacks or any of their other products.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter under giveaway post.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• tell me something about Peter Rabbit Organics
  
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• like Peter Rabbit Organics on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• follow Peter Rabbit Organics on Twitter

Click here to enter under giveaway post. 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until March 11th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

Peter Rabbit Organic's fruit and vegetable snacks were provided to me by Peter Rabbit Organics for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

SKOY Cloth Review and Giveaway- ends 2/25 at midnight

Are you one of the millions of consumers that cannot seem to live without paper towels in your household?  Although our household uses very little, I am guilty of this unearthly consumption.  According to Sam Greyhawk's "Paper Towels: 3,000 Tons of Landfill Waste Each Day", ...over 90% of US households... are taking advantage of the convenience of paper towels that reaches over 3,000 tons of extra landfill on any given day.  That is HUGE!  Not to mention that it also costs the lives of thousands of trees in paper towel production.  This is unacceptable.  However, the problem is not insurmountable.

If we replaced our paper towel usage with a better environmentally safe choice such as recycled paper towels or reusable, earth friendly cloths, the difference we could make would be astounding.  According to Greyhawk, if each home simply replaced one roll of their traditional paper towels with paper towels made from recycled paper, we could avoid wasting 3.4 million cubic feet of landfill space and prevent 864,000 trees from being cut down.  Are you interested in making this simple change?  I have just the answer for you:  SKOY Cloth's reusable cloth towels.

I had the opportunity to review SKOY Cloth's cleaning cloths and I am so happy I did.  SKOY Cloth's earth friendly, reusable cloths are 100% biodegradeable, absorbs 15 times its own weight, are made from natural ingredients and can be reused.  Just one SKOY cloth saves up to 15 rolls of paper towels!  After using them, simply drop them in the washing machine or the dishwasher to be reused again.  It's as simple as that!

Other SKOY cloth details:

• perfect for use anywhere in your home
• can be used in place of a paper towel, sponge or wash cloth
• European made
• made from natural cotton and wood-based cellulose pulp
• chlorine free using water based colors and inks
• highly durable and can last for months
• washer/dryer/dishwasher safe and extremely lightweight

Buy it:

And the cost savings alone when replacing your paper towels with a SKOY cloth is tremendous.  With the cost of paper towels being up to $2 per roll, you can replace up to 15 rolls with just one cloth.  And a 4-pack of SKOY cloths costs a mere $6.99 on Amazon!  Your savings per year would be great.

Win it:

That's not all.  SKOY cloth was kind enough to supply a 4-pack of their reusable earth friendly cloths for giveaway to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!
Open to US only.

To Enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

***Also, remember to leave your email address with your comments so you can be reached*** 

Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me if you too are a paper towel consumer.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• follow SKOY cloth on Facebook and tell them I sent you on their wall
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• follow SKOY cloth on Twitter

Click here to enter. 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until February 25th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget


SKOY cloth's products were provided to me by SKOY cloth for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

NRG Kitchen and Bathroom Water Saver Eco-kit- ends 2/4

 

It's that time again, the one where I tell each and every one of you about another water and energy saving product.  New Resources Group is giving away their indoor water saving Kitchen and Bathroom Eco-Kit. (Valued at $27.99). This great giveaway is easy to assemble/install, is beneficial to the environment and lighter on your wallet.  Who could resist right?

This kit includes:

Item Descriptions: 2.0 GPM Shower Pro Massage is our most popular shower head. Select from gentle rain, combination and massage settings.Durable and resilient white plastic body means no corrosion. Energy efficient. Save money and conserve water.Non-removable Neoperl pressure compensating flow controller produces steady low flow rate no matter what the water pressure. 

1.5 gpm-Swivel Spray/ Stream aerator with an on/off lever. This low flow aerator helps save water and save money as less hot water is used.

Toilet Displacement Bag FlushLess heavy gauge water saving displacement bag. Simply fill bag with water, hang in toilet tank and start saving up to 2 1/2 quarts with every flush.

Shower/Faucet flow measuring bag. Test your shower heads and sinks for maximum flow efficiency. Save money, save water, save energy - knowing you have the right fixture is the first step in making upgrades.

WaterSense Listed. Neoperl 1.0 gpm, dual thread aerator. Best quality and performance at a lower cost. NSF 61 approved.Aerated stream produces a larger and whiter stream that is soft to the touch and non-splashing. Pressure compensating for a consistently even flow.

Leak detecting dye tablets: Save money and save water by detecting silent leaks with our package of 2 dye tablets. Simply drop tablet in tank and know in a few moments if a repair needs to be made. Tablets are non-toxic and FD&C safe.

Drip gauge water measuring vial helps build awareness of what tiny leaks really cost. Simply collect water for 15 seconds in the plastic vial to see what's being lost per day or per year!

Teflon tape for installation and instructions.

To Enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

***Also, remember to leave your email address with your comments so you can be reached*** 

Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me another product from NRG you would love to try (they have so many to choose from!).  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway.  Click here to enter under giveaway post.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• follow NRG on Facebook and tell them on their wall that I sent you 
• tell me if you already have a leak in your kitchen or bathroom
  
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• follow NRG on Twitter

Click here to enter. 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until February 4th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget


New Resources Group's product, the Kitchen and Bathroom Eco-kit, was provided to me by New Resources Group for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

 Lilac Denim Review and Giveaway-ends 1/29

In light of my current pregnancy, I had the wonderful opportunity to review a pair of Lilac clothing's denim to fit with my ever growing waistband.  Lilac clothing is a company dedicated to creating clothing for women of all shapes and sizes, whether looking for maternity pants to accommodate your changing body shape or seeking out clothing to make you feel the best you can be at any size.  

I had the opportunity to review Lilac clothing's Straight Leg Tummy Trimmer Denim.  The denim jeans are not only super cute and fashionable but also made me feel great despite this extra weight around my waist.  Being pregnant can get not only a little uncomfortable at times but make it difficult no matter what you are wearing to feel fashionably dressed and still with the style of the times.  

Tummy Trimmer Denim details:

• Holds in your midsection and doubles as a panel for a great pregnancy fit
  
• Extra stretchy denim that doesn't "stretch out" and retains its shape perfectly
• Internal adjustable waistband to tailor the jeans to YOUR body
• When bending over it looks like a shirt is tucked in  - not your underwear hanging out
• 33.5" inseam

I absolutely love my Straight Leg Tummy Trimmer denim jeans!  The waistband is an excellent fit for my growing belly and they look fabulous.  I also appreciate that the band is long enough so not to uncomfortably cut off my belly but not too long that it feels like they reach up too high.  I also don't feel like I need to readjust the waistband like I so often do with my other maternity denim pants.  The fit is secure and comfortable.

Since I have only worn these while pregnant, I am unable to tell you how they work as a "tummy trimmer" but I cannot wait to try these out after the baby has arrived!  I can, however, tell those that are pregnant that these would be an excellent addition to your wardrobe.  And they have so many different styles and colors to choose from! 

Not only does Lilac Clothing carry denim, they also carry a variety of other apparel.  Check out their Fall/Winter 2010 line!  And about their upcoming 2011 Spring/Summer line, Lilac clothing says:

This year's new line is all about fun, bright colors!  From Dresses and skirts, to Shorts and Cami's, comfort and style can be achieve at the same time!  All our tops and dresses are made with comfortable, breathable material that will keep you feeling comfortable while still looking fashionable.  Many of our pieces can be dressed up or down, and is designed to be worn before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after pregnancy.  Lilac is a great buy for all types of women at any stage of life, and is perfect for those who want high quality items that can be worn again and again to make those dollars stretch.

Buy it:
You can purchase Lilac clothing online here or at any one of the many stores that carry Lilac's line.  To view a full listing of stores across the US, click here. 

Also, don't miss out:  Lilac Clothing frequently offers "Deals of the Day" on their Facebook page that gives out exclusive savings of 50% off items to their Facebook friends.  What a steal!


Win it:
Lilac clothing is generously giving away one pair of their Tuck Flap ($92 value) or Straight Leg Denim ($90 value) AND...drum roll please...you also have the chance to win (if you enter below) your favorite Lilac Clothing piece if you comment what that piece is on their Facebook wall!!!  Does that make sense?  Enter below for your chance to win a pair of denim.  If you do so, and you become a "friend" of Lilac Clothing on Facebook, then you can also enter to win a piece from their line you wish to have.  But you must post that piece on their wall. (if you have any questions about this, please let me know)

Open to US and Canada residents only.

Thank you to Lilac Clothing for the wonderful opportunity to review their beautifully and artfully made denim and for so generously offering one of my lucky readers a chance to win more of their cute clothing pieces.

Bridget James

 

To Enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

***Also, remember to leave your email address with your comments so you can be reached*** 

Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me another product from Lilac Clothing you would love to try (they have so many to choose from!).  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• follow Lilac Clothing on Facebook AND comment on their wall your favorite Lilac piece which you will ALSO win if your entry is chosen!!! 
• tell me if Lilac Clothing is carried in a store near you
  
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter

Click here to enter at bottom of post.

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until January 29th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget

Lilac Clothing's product, the Straight Leg Tummy Trimmer denim, as provided to me by Lilac Clothing for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

Diaper Envy's Bummis Swim Diaper Review and $10 Gift Certificate Giveaway-ends 1/21

Diaper Envy, an online cloth diapering store, carries everything you need to effectively cloth diaper your little ones.  Along with popular cloth diapering systems, they also carry products to ease your cloth diapering experience.  They carry cloth diapering accessories such as wet/dry bags and effective cloth diapering laundry soap and for those of you who need assistance in your laundering needs, they also offer a cloth diapering cleaning service in the state of New York.  What a great idea!  

Diaper Envy carries top name brand cloth diapering products such as Fuzzibunz, Bummis, Happy Heinys, Allens Naturally, Rockin' Green, OsoCozy, Snappi and Planet Wise.  Diaper Envy truly is a one stop shopping experience that covers all your cloth diapering needs.  What more could you ask for?!

Diaper Envy was established in 2009 by two new parents who believed that cloth diapering was a safer alternative from using disposable diapers.  They also found that cloth diapering was significantly less in overall cost and had less of an environmental impact than traditional disposable diapers.  After finding cloth diapering was a win-win situation, they wanted to share their experience with other parents.  What better way than to have an online store that helps with all cloth diapering needs!

Diaper Envy answers all of your cloth diapering questions and provides answers from those experienced in cloth diapering.  They also offer an online community of others who cloth diaper.  By becoming a "member" of Diaper Envy, you can join a social cloth diapering network of other like minded individuals.  And believe me when I say speaking to others with cloth diapering experience is a crucial part to successful cloth diapering.  In my experience I still need all the support I can get!

 

Park and I had the opportunity to review one of Diaper Envy's products, the Bummis Swimmi Diaper during our recent weekend trip to a pool.  The Bummis Swim Diaper is a reusable cloth diaper than fits securely and can be used without any additional covers.  It is made with an interior polyester layer that catches any mess and has adjustable straps to fit your child's size and shape, which is very important to us because we have run into trouble finding a diaper that fits just right as my little guy's shape is very unique.  I love how snug this diaper fits and how effective the diaper works during our swimming experience. 

Diaper Envy's Product Description

The grooviest swimsuit in the universe - baby fashion will never be the same!

From the Riviera to the neighborhood kiddie pool, your baby will have the cutest bum around. And rest assured - nobody will ever have to empty the pool because of your little darling! Fashion and peace of mind - what better combination can there be in a baby swimsuit ....

Engineered with painstaking attention to detail and functionality:

*A trim and attractive design that has a terrific fit on any baby

*Interior polyester mesh for easy clean ups

*Coated nylon layer sandwiched inside that will hold in the messiest stuff a baby can throw at you!

*Fun, unisex cotton prints on the outside

*Adjustable hook and loop closures for a snug and comfortable fit

*Stretchy soft lycra bindings to protect baby’s tender skin

Frequently asked questions (also by Diaper Envy):

What should you put inside the SWIMMI?

Absolutely nothing!

Can you use this pant as a waterproof diaper cover as well?

No! You can use the Swimmi as a cloth diaper cover, but you should not use the same pant for both cloth diapers and swimming. Size up for use as a diaper cover, and use with flat cloth diapers only.

I would recommend the Bummis Swimmi diaper to anyone looking for an effective yet comfortable and cute cloth swim diaper.  At a low price of only $12.75, this reusable swim diaper makes sense for not only the environment but also your wallet!  For instructions on how to clean your Bummis Swimmi cloth diaper at home, click here.  Or if you are interested in learning more about Diaper Envy's online cleaning service in the state of New York, click here.

Thank you to Diaper Envy for letting us review one of their many wonderful products available online!

Mommy Bridget

Buy it:

You can purchase the Bummis Swimmi diaper from Diaper Envy online here.  For a full list of their online products available, click here.

Win it:

Diaper Envy wants is offering a $10 gift certificate to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!

To Enter:

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me another product from Diaper Envy you would love to try (they have so many to choose from!).  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter below the giveaway post.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• follow Diaper Envy on Google Follower
• tell me something else about Diaper Envy's products
  
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• like Diaper Envy on Facebook
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Click here to enter below the giveaway post.

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until January 21st at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget

Diaper Envy's product, the Bummis Swimmi Diaper, weas provided to me by Diaper Envy for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

 The Dream Maker Book Review and Giveaway- ends 12/27

I've decided that this will be my last review and giveaway before the holidays.  And like the saying goes, I've truly saved the best for last.  This book is near and very dear to my heart as it is a biography of the life of an extraordinary man, a man that exemplifies in his life what it means to help those in need, to sacrifice for the good of others and to live showing others what we are capable of achieving if only we believe.

Patrick Atkinson, born and raised in my hometown of Bismarck, North Dakota grew up a curious young boy with endless amounts of energy and a heart filled with the passion for his religious beliefs.  As a young adult, Atkinson experienced a near death encounter while on a boy scouting canoe trip.  His book tells the story of being drug down into watery depths where he struggles to break loose and ultimately gives in to what he foresees as no hope for survival, and begins to die.  This is where his faith in his religion is deepened and when pulled out of the water to be brought back to survival, realized his soul purpose in life was to serve God through others.

What Atkinson has accomplished in his life so far is nothing short of a dream.  He has remarkably saved hundreds if not thousands of lives, all awhile nearly losing his own time and time again.  Reading The Dream Maker (written by Monica Hannan) is an inspiring true story of a hero living among us.  And by reading this, you are reminded of our moral obligation to help others less fortunate, to serve our life and other lives with a purpose whether it be through your faith in your religion or your faith in humanity.  

Patrick Atkinson founded, among other organizations, The God's Child Project: 

Since its founding, The GOD'S CHILD Project has grown, through the grace of God and the support of thousands of volunteers and benefactors worldwide, to where it now cares for and educates 5,000 orphaned, abandoned, and poverty-stricken children, and nearly 8,700 widowed, abandoned, and single mothers and their dependents in many of our world's poorest neighborhoods.

The Dream Maker tells about much of this organization and the lives affected by Patrick Atkinson, volunteers and benefactors who help to continue The God's Child Project's works.

If you are interested in learning more about The God's Child Project, click here.  

How you can help:

With the holidays right around the corner, there is never a better time than right now to give to those who truly are in need.  The God's Child Project has a "Christmas Wish List" for needy families around the globe.  For example, for only $9 you can purchase two meals a day for a student for an entire month.  Or for only $8, you can provide full time care for an AIDS orphan for an entire week in AIDS stricken Malawi.  This is a great way to not only help others who are in dire need of your help, but to get your family involved to show what it truly means to give during this giving season.

Thank you so much to Patrick Atkinson and E.T. Nedder Publishing for letting me review The Dream Maker and for hosting such a wonderful giveaway on my blog.

Win it:

Although I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to read and review this remarkable book about Patrick Atkinson's life, his stories of trials and success and of the wonderful organizations he has lived day in day out to care for, I was also provided another copy of The Dream Maker for one of my lucky readers to win on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!  

To enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me if you have heard of The God's Child Project.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway.  Click here to enter.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• tell me something else about Patrick Atkinson, his book The Dream Maker or anything else about his organizations
  
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• like Patrick Atkinson on Facebook
• like The God's Child Project on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
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Click here to enter. 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until December 27th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget

The Dream Maker was provided to me by E. T. Nedder Publishing for review.  All opinions on the book are purely my own.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

Druide Review and Giveaway- ends 12/17

Druide, a Canadian based company, carries natural and organic products certified by ECOCERT for you and your family.  They carry everything from baby care products to hair care products to a line of hygienic products safe to use in the great outdoors!  Druide carries everything you might want or need in and around your home or while traveling. And with a mission to commit their company to surpass the strictest of ecological standards across the globe, you cannot go wrong supporting them.

We had the opportunity to review some of Druide's wonderful body care products for babies.  We reviewed their Baby Starter Kit:

• Calming baby soap (100g)
• Baby shampoo (175ml)
• Baby protecting balm (60g)
• Baby soothing lotion (175ml)
• Travel Kit / a long-lasting pouch that will be very useful in many occasions

And Druide's Banana Toothpaste specially made for first teeth:

•  In harmony with oral flora and natural pH levels. 
• Free from sugar and Xyllitol
• Free from artificial flavors and colors.
• Based on bamboo silica, that eliminates/reduces the buildup of plaque and tartar deposits.
• Very gentle and effective (as opposed to calcium in conventional toothpaste).
• Strengthens gum tissue due to plant-derived calcium lactate.
• Reduces teeth sensitivity; diminishes and prevents spots thanks to the sanitizing effect of the natural ingredients. 
• Irritant-free:

1. Free from irritating soap agent; Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
2. No petrochemicals or synthetic agents. Free from chlorine, fluoride (sodium fluoride).

• Guaranteed 100% non-toxic vegetable derived Sorbitol. Does not inflame the mouth or the palate. Enjoy your food directly after brushing. 
• 100% recyclable container made with 100% HDPE, with low environmental impact

I absolutely love Druide's baby starter kit.  I have mentioned time and time again how dry our environment is and therefore how dry my son's sensitive skin is.  Druide's baby calming soap and hair wash are perfect for my son's needs.  With its mild soap and very light and mild texture, my son's skin was clean and left feeling already moisturized even before I applied his nightly lotion!

Druide's protecting balm and soothing lotion was a great addition to our nighttime routine.  Following bath time, we always cover our son's sensitive skin in a great moisturizer from head to toe and use a bit of balm to protect his bottom from the effects of diaper use.  We also liked these two products very much and can depend on using the same products on the even more sensitive skin of our infant who is arriving soon!

Druide's protective lotion and balm are free from:

• Gluten
• Nuts and nut traces
• Animal derivatives
• Petroleum derivatives and other mineral oils
• Talc

And their products are guaranteed to not contain estrogens and GMO's so you can rest assured these products are nothing but the best for your little ones!

Druide's toothpastes are certified organic and made free of:

• sulfates
• saccharin
• flouride

My son reviewed their Banana Toothpaste, which is derived from natural ingredients and free from sugar, artificial colors and flavors.  It is extremely gentle for your little one's first teeth and irritant free.  I am very fond of this toothpaste for first toothpaste users.  However, my son did not take a liking to it.  I'm assuming that it was the banana flavor that through him off.  I'm sure if we tried another flavor he would find one he enjoyed.

Thank you so much to Druide for letting us review their eco-conscious and healthy products for my son and for giving us the chance to learn more about their wonderful company.

Buy it:

You can purchase Druide's products online.

Orders over $60 have no shipping charge.

If you are located in Quebec or Ontario, click here to find a store nearest you.

Win it:

Druide wants to know what product of theirs you would like to try and is offering to give away that product to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!
To Enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me another Druide product you would love to have (they have so many to choose from!).  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. 
Click here to post your entry at bottom of giveaway.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• tell me something else about Druide's products
  
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• like Druide on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• follow Druide on Twitter

Click here to enter at bottom of giveaway post. 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until December 17th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget

Druide's products were provided to me by Druide for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

Ecoland Review and Giveaway-ends 12/10

Ecoland Inc is a small, family owned and locally operated eco-conscious company devoted to environmentally sustainable practices that provides healthy products for its consumers.  They use organic cotton in all of their products and donate 3% of their proceeds to featured non-profit organizations.  Ecoland Inc is a model company and by supporting them through the purchases of their products, you are supporting environmentally safe practices with everyone's well being in mind.

My son had the opportunity to review Ecoland's Boy's Striped Quarter Socks and their Boy's Tanks.

And we love them!  They are so soft and luxurious to the touch, and I didn't realize until we reviewed them how fortunate we are to have these as a part of Park's wardrobe.  We have a set of clothes for casual wear around the house or underneath other clothing to keep warm, and this was a beautiful addition to our collection.  And it's a pleasant reminder to know that what is closest to his sensitive skin is nothing but the best of fabric, made from 100% organic cotton fibers (nothing made with the use of pesticides or other harmful toxic chemicals) and made from a wonderful company.

Ecoland Inc. not only makes clothing apparel for our little ones, they also offer socks, underwear, intimates for women, spa and baby accessories and even gift sets...just perfect for your holiday gift list!  

Buy it:

You can purchase Ecoland products at their online store by clicking here.

Win it:
Ecoland is giving away their Toddler's Combo Crew Socks (set of 3) to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!  (Open to US and Canada residents only)

To Enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me another Ecoland product you would love to have.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• tell me something else about Ecoland Inc's products
  
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• like Ecoland Inc on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• follow Ecoland Inc on Twitter

Click here to enter.  

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until December 10th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

Ecoland's products were provided to me by Ecoland Inc. for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

Peter Rabbit Organic's Review and Giveaway-ends 12/3

I was so thrilled about doing this review for Peter Rabbit Organics.  Every time my son and I make a trip to Starbucks, we can't leave the coffee shop without picking up one of Peter Rabbit Organic's organic fruit snacks.  I usually don't like to let my son have anything he wants when we go to stores but in this case, he can have as much of this wonderful treat as wishes!

Peter Rabbit Organics is a small, privately owned company based out of London.  The company decided to establish their business and produce such products because they found it difficult to find healthy, organic products for their families to consume.  And how did they know their products would be a hit?  They had the best taste testers and reviewers possible...their own families!

We reviewed (and when I say we I mean Park ate and I observed and wrote:) Peter Rabbit Organic's Fruit Snacks.  These fruit snacks are not your typical fruit snacks, but are made with pure, organic fruit.  They contain no additional sugar or preservatives, and they taste delectable!  


Peter Rabbit Organic's fruit snacks can be eaten as soon as your child is eating solids.  Children of all ages can enjoy this snack and because they are made with pure fruit, one not need to worry about what they are feeding their little ones.  And to top it off, the food is contained in these super handy little pouches that are also BPA-free!


Peter Rabbit Organics fruit snacks come in three yummy flavors, which include:

• Strawberry and Banana
• Apple and Grape
• Mango, Banana and Orange

And my son's favorite flavor?  The mango, banana and orange.  Personally, this is my favorite too!  Like mother like son...

Buy it:

You can purchase Peter Rabbit Organic's fruit snacks online or at any local Starbucks coffee shop.

Win it:

Peter Rabbit Organics is giving away 10 assorted fruit pouches to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!  

To enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me if your family has tried one of Peter Rabbit Organic's organic fruit snacks or any of their other products.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway.  Click here to post your entry.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• tell me something about Peter Rabbit Organics
  
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• like Peter Rabbit Organics on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• follow Peter Rabbit Organics on Twitter

Click here post your entries. 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until December 3rd at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

Peter Rabbit Organic's fruit snacks were provided to me by Peter Rabbit Organics for review.  (Please see my Disclosure under my "Reviews" page for more information.)

Abby's Lane's Planet Wise Wet Bag Review and Giveaway

I was so excited about reviewing one of Abby's Lane's products for our cloth diapering system.  When asked which product I would like to review, I knew a wet bag was the perfect item since we have yet to have one.  I chose Planet Wise's wet bag since the description fit everything we were looking for for our needs.  And much to our delight, Planet Wise's wet bag lived up to our every expectation!

Abby's Lane is an online store that carries everything from clothing and baby carriers to cute gift packages for moms and children alike.  They even offer a gift registry for your one stop shopping for new mommies to be!  And with so many cloth diaper brands and complete systems to choose from, they have everything to fit your cloth diapering needs.

The Planet Wise wet bag can be used for everything from your used cloth diapers to wet swim wear, gym wear and dirty shoes.  It is a practical must have item to include in your diaper bag, purse or gym bag when on the go.  I can't believe I've gone this long without one!  We love it and don't go anywhere without it.  Not only have we used it for our son's used cloth diapers but we have also used it after swimming.  And it's so easy to clean following each use...simply throw it into your wash with the rest of your items.  Then hang to dry.

The Planet Wise wet bag is completely water proof and locks securely to keep the dirty and wet items in.  It's also made from PVC free materials so one not need to worry about washing it with other items.  And best of all, there are NO excuses now to not exclusively cloth diaper your little ones!  (Not to mention save the need for plastic garbage bags to contain dirty diapers while on the go.)  This reusable bag is sure to have many uses and will help save the head ache of needing "garbage" bags for the above needs.

Buy it:

You can purchase Planet Wise's wet bag or many other items online here.  Also, check out Abby's Lane's great sale items here.  And be sure to check out their fantastic deals and other fan news on Abby's Lane's Facebook page or on Twitter.

Win it:

Abby's Lane is giving away a $10 gift certificate to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!

To enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

***Also, remember to leave your email address with your comments so you can be reached*** 

Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me what you use for diapering on the go.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter the giveaway.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• tell me another product you would like to try from Abby's Lane
  
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• follow Abby's Lane on Twitter

Click here to enter. 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until November 28th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget 

Rockin' Green Review and Giveaway-ends 11/19

For all of you who cloth diaper and/or for those who prefer all natural laundry detergent, you will love what Rockin' Green has to offer.  Rockin' Green makes everything from laundry soaps and pail fresheners to skin care and clothing.  I recently had the opportunity to review Rockin' Green's laundry soap and was very impressed by the power of the Rockin' Green.  

With their 3 types of formula and variety of natural scents to choose from, Rockin' Green has the laundry detergent to fit your household needs.  Rockin' Green's detergent is made from natural ingredients, is biodegradable, phosphate and dioxin free, petroleum free, free of animal by-products, SLS free, and even HE compatible!  Those of you with not only your family's safety in mind, can also rest assured that Rockin' Green's products are made with the environment in mind.  We LOVE Rockin' Green! 

Rockin' Green specially designed their formulas for the different types of needs in your home.  Their formulas include:

• Soft - this formula is designed for those that have sensitive little ones or soft water.
• Classic - this is the original formula, and is great for those with moderate hard water, or just those that are battling with stinkies. Comes in unscented and scented varieties.
• Hard - This formula is designed for the most troubling of water types.

Rockin' Green's scent choices include:

• Orangevana
• Smashing Watermelons
• Rage Against the Rasberries
• Motley Clean
• The Plain Green Tea's
• Lavender Mint Revival
• Mighty Mighty Marshmallow
• Bare Naked Babies (unscented)

So when you place your order, you choose the formula you are looking for in any scent you prefer...how cool is that?!

It was so much fun reviewing Rockin' Green.  The detergent really did clean my son's cloth diapers the way anyone would want them to be cleaned.  The lingering odor I've been struggling with dissipated and everything was left with a nice fresh scent of "orangevana".  I love the smell of citrus so this was a sure pleaser in our home.  I also reviewed the detergent on our regular clothes and our bedding and remained impressed with the power of Rockin' Green's detergent.  I highly recommend this for anyone looking for an all natural detergent for all of their laundry needs.

Thank you to Rockin' Green for the opportunity to review their rockin' laundry soaps.

For more information or for any answers to questions you may have for Rockin' Green, click here.

Buy it:  You can purchase Rockin' Green's products online here or to find a retailer nearest you, click here.

Win it:  Rockin' Green is giving away a 45/90 load bag of laundry detergent in your choice of scent and formula!

To enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

***Also, remember to leave your email address with your comments so you can be reached*** 

Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me what detergent you are currently using for your household needs.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway.  Click here to enter your comment.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:  click here to post your comment

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• tell me something about Rockin' Green on YouTube
  
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• fan Rockin' Green on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• follow Rockin' Green on Twitter

Click here to post your comment. 

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until November 19th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget

Tommee Tippee's

Closer To Nature Bottle Review and Giveaway- ends 11/5

Tommee Tippee is a company that promotes products to help ease the transition of caring for babies.  From newborn feeding products to weaning products to all the unanswered questions you may have about breast and bottle feeding, weaning  and support with your little one, Tommee Tippee has everything to assist you along the way.

We had the opportunity review the Closer to Nature newborn feeding bottle 260 ml 9 fl oz.  Below is more product information:

• Nipple mimics natural feel, flex and movement of breastfeeding
• Allows for easy transition between breast and bottle
• Wide neck nipple for easier latch on
• Anti-colic, anti-gas, advanced easi-vent™ valve
• BPA & Phthalate Free
• Graduations in mls and ounces
• Hygiene Cap seals the nipple for travel

Tommee Tippee understands the importance of breastfeeding our babies and that is why they created products such as the Closer to Nature bottle to assist in breastfeeding.  There are times when a breastfeeding mother needs to be away from her child during a feeding time and what better way to help the mother-child than to create a product that better helps in the transition from breast to bottle feeding?

The Closer to Nature bottle is so appropriately named as it was designed for an easy transition between breastfeeding to bottle feeding.  In order for this transition to go smoothly, the nipple and the flow must also be similar to that of the breast.  Tommee Tippee designed their bottle just right to make this transition as smooth as possible.

To do this, Tommee Tippee made the neck of the bottle wide, mimicking the breast, for an easy latch on.  The feel of the nipple also mimics the breast as it feels and moves very similar to that of a real breast.

The two month old baby that reviewed the Closer to Nature bottle for us had a successful experience.  The Daddy feeding his son commented on how easy the bottle was to hold.  The little boy latched on to the bottle immediately and drank away.  For an infant that exclusively breastfeeds, this transition to a bottle was an easy and enjoyable experience for both baby and Daddy.  It will definitely be used as an alternative to breastfeeding in the future! 

Speaking of Dads, Tommee Tippee also understands the importance of support from the fathers or other caregivers of our breastfeeding babies.  Want to know how you can help?  Click here for Tommee Tippee's advice on support.  

Thank you to Tommee Tippee for giving us the opportunity to review their wonderful product.

Buy it:  Tommee Tippee's products can be purchased exclusively at any Babies R' Us or Toys R' Us stores.  To find a location near you, click here.

Win it:  One lucky winner will win their choice of either a Closer to Nature feeding bottle, a Closer to Nature weening cup or a Closer to Nature Sippy Cup.

To enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

***Also, remember to leave your email address with your comments so you can be reached*** 

Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me a product of Tommee Tippee's you would most like to try.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway.  Click here to enter.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• tell me something about Tommee Tippee on YouTube
  
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• fan Tommee Tippee on Facebook
• repost this giveaway on your facebook page and post the link with your entry
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter
• follow Tommee Tippee on Twitter 

Click here to enter the giveaway.  
Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until November 5th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget

Charlie's Soap Products Giveaway- ends 10/15

I had the great opportunity to review Charlie's Laundry Powder and handy stain remover/All-Purpose Cleaner.  When I began cloth diapering my son, I also began my search for safe to use products to clean his diapers.  During a play date with a friend, I asked her what product she used to clean her diapering system and she told me about Charlie's Soap.  That was the day I was introduced to their wonderful products.

Charlie's Soap company began in the 1970's in an old barn where two brothers came up with the soap's simple and natural ingredients.  Today, Charlie's Soap can be found all over the globe. From the US to Japan to the UK, Charlie's Soap has proven to be an effective natural laundry soap that's safe to use for you and the environment.

Charlie's Laundry Powder is safe even for sensitive skin so it's safe to use on everything including your baby's goods.  It's also hypoallergenic, biodegradable, and HE compatible.  Only one tablespoon is needed of Charlie's Laundry Powder to effectively clean a large load of wash!  Unlike many laundry detergents that only cover up stains and bad odors, Charlie's Soap's coconut based ingredients and Green River washing soda effectively lifts stains, brightens colors and removes nasty odor.  


I used Charlie's Laundry Powder for one week on all of our laundry items including our whites, our linens and our cloth diapers.  After washing, our clothes and linens were crisp and clean without the leftover soapy residue and artificial smell of perfume (which my entire family is sensitive to).  Charlie's Laundry Powder lives up to the test of being a great laundry soap for all of my family's laundry needs!

I also had the opportunity to review Charlie's Soap's All-Purpose Cleaner and stain remover.  This 4 oz. bottle is just the perfect size for my purse...as soon as a stain appears on a clothing item or on my car seats, I can pull it out and use it immediately.  In the wash, the stain remover adds to the power of Charlie's Laundry Powder to  help lift those stubborn stains.  

Charlie's Soap products are a proven effective method for cleaning your laundry items and removing stains.  Non-toxic, environmentally friendly and easy on your wallet, Charlie's Soap products are a must have item for all your household's laundry needs.

Thank you to Charlie's Soap for the wonderful opportunity to review their natural products made in the US.  I highly recommend, just as my friend did to me, that you give their products a try.  You will be amazed at the results!

Buy it:    
You can purchase Charlie's Soap online here or at any one of their retail locations.  To find a location near you, click here.  

Win it:  

Charlie's Soap is giving away a 17 oz. bottle of All-Purpose Cleaner, an 80 load bag of laundry powder, and a grocery tote bag to one lucky winner on The Curious Case of Mommyhood!

To enter:

***REMEMBER: POST A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY***

***Also, remember to leave your email address with your comments so you can be reached*** 

Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me what laundry soap you currently use.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to post your entries.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

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• tell me why Charlie's Soap is better for the environment than regular detergent
  
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You have until October 15th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget

Mother-Ease Cloth Diaper Review and Giveaway- ends 9/24

 

I had the opportunity to review a wonderful all in one cloth diaper from Mother-ease.  Mother-ease, a company that began designing, manufacturing and selling cloth diapers almost 20 years ago, carries a high quality diapering system met to fit all of your diapering needs AND your budget.  They carry everything from the All in One diaper I reviewed to One Size diapers to fit as your child grows to their Rikki Wrap cover for extra leak protection.  So if you prefer an "All in One" or a "One Size Fits All" diaper, they've got you covered.

Mother-ease uses 100% organic cotton and bamboo terry in their diapering system in combination to create a highly absorbent diaper that is also effectively leak proof.  Mother-ease cloth diapers have your child's comfort in mind.  They are very comfortable for your little ones because of their design and the sensitive fabrics.  The dyes used to color the diapers are also rated eco-friendly so you don't need to worry about nasty chemicals.

Mother-ease is also a socially responsible company that not only treats their employees with fair wages and benefits but is also a proud green company run by 100% green energy, making less of an environmental impact.

We reviewed Mother-ease's All in One cloth diaper.  This was the first cloth all in one diaper we've used on our son and would like to say how much we appreciate Mother-ease's All in One diaper's effectiveness and the "ease" or convenience of the diaper.  The fabrics are great against my son's sensitive skin, the diaper can quickly be put on and taken off and it washes easily (big bonus!).  Click here for their simple washing instructions.

Buy it:

You can buy a Mother-ease cloth diaper directly from their web site.  Click here to shop online.

Win it:

One lucky winner will receive a Mother-ease All in One cloth diaper.  Open to US and Canada residents.

 

To enter:

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• fan Mother-ease on Facebook
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• like Mother-ease on Twitter
• sign up for Mother-ease's forum

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until September 24th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget

Natracare Giveaway-ends 9/17

I had the opportunity to review Natracare's new mommy products which contained their nursing pads, maternity pads and baby wipes.  Natracare, a role model company and winner of an ethical award from the Ethical Company Organisation, is committed to your health and the health of the environment through sharing organic farming principles, taking toxic chemicals and hazards our of your personal care and by reducing the "plastic burden" created by most feminine hygiene products used today.

I'll never forget the day 10 years ago that I came across detailed information listing the ingredients in most feminine hygiene products.  Pesticides, herbicides and dioxins (such as chlorine), all toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer, are the same ingredients you will find in most feminine hygiene products found on supermarket shelves.  I couldn't believe that product companies would produce and promote such products and not worry about the harm they would cause to women across the globe!

So during my next shopping trip I looked at the ingredients on the back of all the feminine hygiene product's boxes to find the list of ingredients and sure enough...they all contained harmful ingredients.  My next stop...a natural foods market to see the feminine hygiene products they carry and look to see if they were safe to use.  Low and behold...I found Natracare!  And I've been a loyal customer ever since that day.  

I should also note, the price of Natracare and other natural feminine hygiene products are comparable to those found at other stores.   I know the price of products we use today are very important to many of us.

Natracare's products are totally chlorine free, made from all natural materials and organic cotton, contain no additives such as dyes or perfumes, biodegradable and free from plastics.  It's no wonder why Natracare is the choice for so many women!

Natracare's mother and baby products were the winner of TIPS best eco-friendly products.  Midwife tested and approved, Natracare's products are a safe choice for new moms and their little ones.  

Their nursing pads are soft, comfortable and very absorent to use and kinder to breastfeeding moms and babies because they are safe against our skin.  

Natracare's maternity pads are also soft and contain no polyacrylate super absorbents or other synthetics.  

Suggestion:

The new mommy who reviewed the maternity pads said they were thicker than she would have liked...making sitting down a little uncomfortable.  A maternity pad that is less dense would be more comfortable to use while healing from the side effects of birthing.

Natracare's baby wipes are so great!  They are very gentle to the touch, making it the perfect wipe for your baby's sensitive skin.  They are made from pure, organic plant extracts and oils in combination with other natural plant ingredients.  I highly recommend trying Natracare's baby wipes.

Buy it:

You can purchase Natracare's products all over the globe!  For retail store and online purchase listings in the US, click here.

Win it:

One lucky winner will win Natracare's new mom and baby products package which includes nursing pads, maternity pads and baby wipes) and their limited edition canvas tote bag (a $40 retail value!) and two lucky winners will each receive a package of Natracare's baby wipes.

To enter:

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• tell me why Natracare's products are healthier for you and/or the environment
  
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You have until September 17th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget

EcoMom Giveaway-ends 9/10

I have an exciting new eco-conscious company to share with you...they are called Ecomom and they carry all the splendid natural products for you and your little ones to enjoy.  Ecomom researches and tests all of their products before they promote them to sell to the public.  That means Ecomom has YOU in mind when providing the best quality products for you and your little one's needs.

Not only does Ecomom provide a variety of eco-friendly products for you and your family, Ecomom is committed to making eco-conscious living easy, affordable, and awarding through education and support!  They have everything from money saving tips to healthy living tips to product ideas for you and your home.  This world needs more companies such as Ecomom that we can trust to provide us with the best products with our health and environment in mind.

We had the opportunity to review Ecomom's Plum Organics Sampler/Revolution Foods Sampler. 

Plum Baby Organics Sampler:

Description:

Second Blends Organic Baby Food in a Premium Spouted Pouch & Mish Mash Organic Fruit Snacks

Second Blends available in 7 yummy blends.
Mish Mash available in 3 fruit blends.

This Sampler features 1 Organic Baby Spinach, Peas & Pears, 1 Organic Baby Pumpkin Banana, 1 Tots Organic Strawberry Mish Mash, and 1 Tots Organic Peach Mish Mash +  I received one box of Tots apple-carrot fiddlesticks

Second Blends are 100% pure fruit and veggie blends, perfect for introducing baby to a mix of flavors
Certified organic non-GMO ingredients
Simple blends & smooth textures - the second step in developing baby's palate
Innovative shelf stable pouch - gentle cooking retains freshness, flavor & nutrients
No mess solution - resealable, convenient & portable
Baby friendly package - child safe cap, no sharp edges
100% BPA-free packaging & recyclable cap - an eco-friendly alternative to the glass jar

Mish Mash fruit snacks are 100% organic fruit purees
No added sugar, juice, colors or flavors
Naturally high in vitamin C from acerola berries
Mild flavors for little palates
Easy squeezy pouch for self feeding
Resealable, child safe cap
BPA-free packaging
No mess solution

SPINACH, PEAS & PEARS INGREDIENTS: Organic Pears, Organic spinach, Organic peas, Organic lemon juice concentrate

PUMPKIN & BANANA INGREDIENTS: Organic bananas, Organic pumpkin, Organic lemon juice concentrate, citric acid
STRAWBERRY MISH MASH INGREDIENTS: Organic apples, Organic pears, Organic strawberries, Organic acerola fruit (a natural source of vitamin c)
PEACH MISH MASH INGREDIENTS: Organic apples, Organic pears, Organic peaches, Organic apricots, Organic acerola fruit (a natural source of vitamin c) 

Plum Organics Fiddlesticks Organic Fruit & Grain Snack Sticks

100% organic
Gluten-free
Baked with real fruits & veggies
A grab-able snack for little hands
No mess snack
Quickly dissolves into soft bites
Easy to hold & easy to chew
BPA free packaging
INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC BROWN RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC TAPIOCA FLOUR, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC GARBANZO BEAN FLOUR, ORGANIC EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, ORGANIC TAPIOCA DEXTROSE, ORGANIC NONFAT DRY MILK, ORGANIC DRIED APPLES, ORGANIC POTATO STARCH, ORGANIC EGGS, NATURAL FLAVOR, BAKING SODA, BAKING POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, ORGANIC CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE, ANNATTO USED FOR COLOR. CONTAINS MILK AND EGGS. PRODUCED ON EQUIPMENT THAT ALSO PROCESSES SOY, WHEAT, PEANUTS AND TREENUTS.
Each carton is 2.12 oz.

Ecomom also included the Plum Spoon by Plum Organics for those of us feeding on the go or for those who don't want to use any unnecessary dishware.

Description:

Developed exclusively for Plum Organics in partnership with Boon
Spoon easily attaches to all Plum baby spouted pouches to make one-handed feeding a snap.  Simply attach, squeeze & feed
Convenient & portable dispensing spoon that is great for on-the-go feeding.  Sold in carrying case that can be attached to diaper bag
Reusable spoon is dishwasher safe and is 100% BPA-free, Phthalate-free and PVC free
Works with Plum Organics Baby Food: Stage 1 Just Fruit and Stage 2 Second Blends lines

2 spoons to a case, green and purple

Revolution Foods Sampler:

(sampler not pictured but "sammy jammy" bars to the right)

Description:

• 4-"Grammy Sammys" (all organic, yogurt filled mini sandwich bars)
• 1-"Jammy Sammy" (organic, peanut butter and jelly mini sandwich bar

Jammy Sammy's are Wheat Free
Filled with Organic Fruit Spread
No Trans Fats, No High Fructose Corn Syrup
Grab-and-Go
Balanced Nutrition for Steady Energy
100% Whole Grains and Organic Fruit Spread
Sized with Snacktime in Mind (100-110 calories per serving)
Meets the Highest Gov't Standards for School Nutrition

Grammy Sammy's are 100% Whole Grain Filled with Organic Yogurt Filling
No Trans Fats, No High Fructose Corn Syrup and No Artificial Ingredients
Grab-and-Go
Balanced Nutrition for Steady Energy
100% Whole Grains and Organic Yogurt Filling
Sized with Snack Time in Mind (110-120 Calories Per Serving)
Meets the Highest Gov’t Standards for School Nutrition 

JAMMY SAMMY INGREDIENTS:Organic strawberry filling (organic evaporated cane juice, organic apple powder, organic strawberry puree, organic rice starch, natural flavor, pectin, citric acid, red cabbage extract for color), organic whole grain oats, organic whole grain barley flour, organic peanut butter, organic agave, organic evaporated cane juice, organic sunflower oil and/or organic safflower oil, organic peanut oil, organic peanut flour,baking soda, sea salt. GRAMMY SAMMY INGREDIENTS: Organic Yogurt Filling [Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Yogurt Powder (Organic Nonfat Dry Milk, Lactic Acid), Organic Apple Powder, Organic Rice Starch, Organic Strawberries, Water, Pectin, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Red Cabbage Extract For Color], Organic Whole Grain Barley Flour, Organic Whole Grain Wheat Flour, Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic Sunflower Oil And/Or Organic Safflower Oil, Organic Honey, Water, Organic Molasses, Baking Soda, Natural Flavor, Sea Salt. Contains Gluten, Wheat and Milk. Produced in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, soy and eggs 

First and foremost, I love and appreciate the all natural and organic ingredients in each and every food product we sampled and reviewed! You know food is good for you when you can understand the ingredients on the food label not to mention that they are organic!  Plum Organics and Revolution foods are a mother's dream for feeding her little ones the best possible nutritious meals possible.  And my favorite part, the convenience of everything sampled!  

When we travel anywhere, my purse is loaded with enough snacks to keep my child fed and happy. Everything we sampled was perfect to take on the go.  My son really loved the fruit pouches by Plum Organics not only because of the taste but that he could hold it himself and squeeze out more "mish mash" when he wanted more.  Even though they are meant for children under the age of 1, a 2 year old can enjoy them too!  For a 2 year old, this is a very easy and a very fun new way to feed oneself.  The 1-year old that sampled the mish mash pouches also enjoyed this Plum Organics product.  His mommy felt the Boon Spoon attached to the pouches was unnecessary while feeding at home.  One the go, however, it would be a magnificent convenience!

Plum Organic's Apple-Carrot Fiddlesticks are perfect for a child just beginning to eat solids up to a toddler aged child.  They are nutritious, easy to hold and melt in the mouth for those with only a few teeth.  And they taste great too! (By the way, everything was not only sampled by little ones but by their parents as well.)

Park also REALLY liked Revolution Food's yogurt filled sandwich bars.  And they are so handy to drop in my purse or even stick in my pocket on our way out the door!  They are made in such a way that any little hands could hold the sandwich bar without the bar falling or crumbling apart.  They are so great!  The peanut butter and jelly or "Jammy Slammys" were my choice of favorite bar.  So I guess you could say there really is something for everyone here to enjoy!

Plum Organics and Revolution foods offer not only a variety of food products but also other items such as high chairs and children's lunch boxes...all available for purchase through Ecomom.

Buy it:

To get discounted prices on all the above items, go to www.ecomom.com and join today.  Ecomom has a new program called Ecopass, which allows readers to purchase a $99 annual membership (includes a 15% discount on every order) and free shipping.  Ecopass pays for itself in as little as 4 orders!

Win it:

Ecomom is giving away a $15 gift card free to one lucky winner!

(available for US and Canada residents)

To Enter:

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me if you have tried any of the Plum or Revolution products.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter at bottom of post.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

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You have until September 10th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget

Modmum Giveaway-ends 8/27

As many of you know, the invention (many many MANY years ago) of the baby carrier/baby sling was a lifesaver for moms, dads and caregivers alike.  Not only are carriers convenient for us and babies because of all we do on a daily basis, but the positive emotional and psychological effects baby slings have for us and our little ones are, to sum it up in one word, profound!  

I seriously don't know what my son and I would have done without a carrier these past few years.  Who wants to push around their infant in a stroller or carry a car seat everywhere they go?  My life was so much easier with our baby carriers.  I was able to continue doing so many of my daily duties with my child safely and cozy next to my chest or on my hip.  All the while my hands free.  Park never cried because he was right there with me.  It just makes sense.  I can't imagine what I would have done without one.  

Here's another questions for you, what baby would rather be pushed around in a stroller or carried in a car seat instead of laying in a comfortable carrier next to their mother?!!!  I would say probably next to none.

Modmum, one of my absolute favorite sling companies, is giving away a free sling to one lucky winner!  The winner can pick any sling of their choice.  There are a great variety of colors, patterns, and fabrics to choose from. Something for everyone!  They even have a man sling which my husband rocked for sometime.  It is super handy..especially if you have more than one child.

But it:

Go to www.modmum.com and shop away!

Win it:

To Enter:

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me if you currently use a baby carrier and what brand.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter at bottom of post.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

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Click here to enter at bottom of post.

Again, please be sure to leave your email address with each entry.

You have until August 27th at midnight to enter.

Good luck to you all,

Mommy Bridget

Ecousable Review and Giveaway- ends 8/20

Ecousable's filtered and non-filtered stainless steel water bottles are some of the best storage containers for your cold drinks available on the market shelves today.  With a strong goal to help in the elimination of plastic water bottles everywhere, Ecousable provides the safest alternative out there...BPA free stainless steel!

EcoUsable, Pioneers Of The World’s First BPA-Free, Stainless Steel, Filtered Water Bottle Launch Their “Make The Switch” Campaign

EcoUsable Offers The Safe Alternative To Aluminum Water Bottles EcoUsable, Pioneers Of The World’s First BPA-Free, Stainless Steel, Filtered Water Bottle Launch Their “Make The Switch” Campaign Los Angeles, CA (September 23, 2009)
In recent news, aluminum water bottle makers Sigg and Laken have publicly acknowledged that water bottles made and sold by their companies prior to August 2008 were lined with an epoxy resin containing Bisphenol-A (BPA.)
In scientific studies, BPA is often linked to health issues such as heart disease, cancers, infertility, obesity, and diabetes.
In response to this news, EcoUsable, pioneers of the world’s first stainless filtered water bottle, are excited to launch the “Make The Switch” campaign. This campaign encourages consumers with aluminum water bottles to “Make The Switch" to EcoUsable stainless steel, BPA-free water bottles produced with no lining at all.
“Our customers’ health is the number one concern,” said Joey Mendelsohn, President and CEO of EcoUsable, Inc. “The news about our competitors has been disturbing, however, we’re proud to offer consumers a safe way to live a healthier, eco-friendly lifestyle.” 


What a wonderful way to promote healthy drinking!

Each member of my family had the pleasure to review one of Ecousable's BPA-free stainless steel water bottles and we absolutely love them!  Not only do we NOT have to worry about the safety of using Ecousable's products, our cold drinks stay chilled in the containers for a long period of time and they look great too!  Park loves his "Doodle Water Bottle" as seen to the right.  It's just the perfect size for toddler size hands.  It holds 10 oz. of water and as shown, is fun for him to look at.  There are a huge variety of styles to choose from..something for everyone in your home!


Ecousable has spent over 3 years improving the quality of their bottles...and their effort has paid off!   Ecousable's products are currently sold in more than 1,500 retailers nationwide including the likes of Whole Foods Markets, Hallmark Stores, Vitamin Shoppes, Gelsons and Quiksilver to name a few. With our strong retail presence, our brand recognition has lead to our growing custom bottle division which has quickly become the top promotional item on the market replacing the typical hat or t-shirts from the past. With the immeasurable PR Value and the immediate eco-friendly identity the custom bottle provide, we’ve produced custom bottles to hundreds of schools, musicians, corporations and small to large companies like of New York University, EA Sports, The 2010 Grammys, The 2010 BET Awards, NBC Universal, Fox, Jack Johnson, Sting and many more… We also support numerous charity and non-profit organizations like the NRDC,  KidShape and Algalita Marine Research Foundation.


I really recommend Ecousable products to everyone.  They are truly great, long lasting, safe and sustainable products for your whole family to enjoy.


Buy it:
Ecousable wants to extend a 10% discount to any of you interested in purchasing one of their bottles directly from their web site: www.ecousable.com  Enter in code: ECO10


Win it:
Ecousable wants to share their great bottles with you!  Ecousable is giving away one 16 oz. purple water bottle and one 33 oz. stainless steel water bottle with 2 sport drinking tops and a water wrap free to one lucky winner!

To Enter:

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me what you currently use to store cold drinks on the go.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway. Click here to enter at bottom of post.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• sign up for Ecousable's exclusive sales and offers email list
• like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• like Ecousable on Facebook
• follow The Curious Mommy on Twitter 
• follow Ecousable on Twitter 
• tell me something else you find interesting about Ecousable's products 
• tell me something else you find interesting about Ecousable as a company

Click here to enter at bottom of post.

This giveaway ends 8/20 at midnight.

Good luck to you all!

~Mommy Bridget 

July 23rd, 2010

Yoreganic's Laundry Trio Sampler and Lip Balm-ends 8/7 

Like the soap used during the simple days of yore, Yoreganic's laundry products and lip balm are all natural and prove environmentally responsible and effective.  I had the opportunity to review Yoreganic's trio sampler of soap nuts, stain remover, and brightens and whightens as well as their yummy smelling lip balm.

Yoreganic's laundry soap nuts come from the dried fruit berries that fall from the soapberry tree.  The soapberries contain saponin, which is the ingredient used as soap to wash, soften, and remove odor from your laundry. 
Soap nuts are hypoallergenic, sustainable, biodegradable, antimicrobial, and best of all...non-toxic!
They are so safe to use that you can wash all your baby's laundry (including cloth diapers) too without the fear of harmful ingredients.
Soap nuts can be used in standard and high efficiency washing machines. 
For directions in using Yoreganic's soap nuts, click here.
Yoreganic's stain remover can remove anything from red wine to ink to grass stains.  Hypoallergenic, biodegradable, non-toxic and totally organic, Yoreganic's stain remover is also safe to use on all of your laundry items.  It smells refreshing and is made from all natural, simple ingredients.  Ingredients include:

• saponified organic coconut, olive, and jojoba oils
• organic aloe vera
• organic blend of essential oils
• rosemary extract

Yoreganic's stain remover is a wonderfully simple way to remove those troublesome stains and not feel guilty about the product you are using while doing so.
Yoreganic's brightens and whitens  is a great way to brighten your whites and remove stains without having to use harmful chlorine bleach.  Also environmentally safe, biodegradable and non-toxic, brightens and whitens  worked really well on washing our whites and removing food and dirt stains from our laundry items.  It can also safely be used on standard and HE washing machines.
Yoreganic's lip balm  is currently working in healing my dry, cracked lips that seem so inevitable living in my dry desert environment.  With a minty scent, Yoreganics lip balm contains only a few simple ingredients:

• organic palm oil
• beeswax
• organic extra virgin olive oil
• organic peppermint and spearmint oils
• organic hemp seed oil
• vitamin E

Isn't it great when you know the ingredients of a product you are using?! And so simple...just like products used in the days of yore...


Buy it:  You can purchase these or any other Yoreganic's products here.
Win it:  Yoreganics is graciously giving away the same items above (lip balm and laundry trio sampler) to one lucky winner!

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Subscribe to my blog (located on the left side of my home page) and tell me another product of Yoreganics you would like to try.  This is MANDATORY to enter the giveaway.Click here to enter comment at bottom of post.

You also have the opportunity for additional entries (one each) if you do any of the following:  

• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Google Follower
• follow The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Twitter
• retweet this giveaway and add the link to your post (one entry per day)
• follow/like The Curious Case of Mommyhood on Facebook
• tell me something else you found interesting about Yoreganic's products
• follow/like Yoreganics on Facebook
• follow Yoreganics on Twitter
• tell me about Yoreganics YouTube page  

Click here to post comment to enter at bottom of post.

This giveaway ends Saturday, August 7th at midnight.


Good luck to you all!!!


~Mommy Bridget

July 14, 2010

Maggie's Pureland Review and Giveaway-ends 7/25

I had another wonderful opportunity to review a laundry soap that is more pure and environmental friendly than most you will find on the supermarket shelves.  Maggie's Pureland offers consumers a biodegradable and hypoallergenic product completely free of chemicals.  Their products are made from the dried soap nuts that grow directly from the Chinese Soapberry tree.  Even better, they also created a liquid soap made from the soap nuts, as well as lavender, lemongrass, and tea tree essential oils! It smells so yummy!

For 5000 years, humans have been safely using Soap Nuts as a cleanser.  Because of its natural sudsing power. Soap Nuts can be used for all your laundry needs.  100% all natural and biodegradable, Maggie's Pureland is safe to use for everyone in the family...including your little ones!  The soap nuts are super concentrated, so they can be used over and over again.  Just one 10.5 oz. box of Maggie's Pureland Soap Nuts can be used for up to 80 loads of laundry!  And for the price of $18.99, that's quite the bargain!


Maggie's Pureland not only cares about the importance of chemical free laundry products in your home, they care about the families in the Indian and Indonesian jungles that harvest and provide the Soap Nuts.  By purchasing Maggie's Pureland's products, you are providing the families that harvest the Soap Nuts with fair income.

Uses:

• Made for the use in regular and HE washing machines, Maggie's Pureland Soap Nuts can be used as a laundry soap, a natural fabric softener, and for washing silk and wool fabrics.  Maggie's Pureland Soap Nuts laundry liquid works the same as the Soap Nuts but is made for those who prefer a liquid soap.   

•  Maggie's Pureland is safe to use for all of your baby items, including your cloth diapering systems!  

•  It can also be used as a skin and body cleanser. 

• It is safe to use as a soap for your furry animal family members.  

•  In Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Soap Nuts are used traditionally to treat skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis.  

•  The soap nuts can be used as a fruit and vegetable wash.

• And you can also use it as a surfactant cleaner!  I used it to wipe down my bathroom from floor to ceiling, without the worry of my son in the room I might add, and loved the natural cleaning power of the Soapberry nuts with the essential oils.  The lemongrass scent is the best!  It left my bathroom smelling oh so fresh...

(Note: Although the name contains the word "nut", the Soapberry Nut is actually a fruit so those with nut allergies can safely use this product.)


Environmental Impact (according to Maggie's Pureland):

Our Factory is a Tree – Preserving Trees 

And it is a wild tree.  Maggie’s Soap Nuts are harvested from trees growing wild in the forests of India, Indonesia and Nepal.  The trees are naturally occurring.  No fertilizer or pesticides are used.  Soap nuts have been used as soap for thousands of years.  The booming of the chemical industries after World War II brought low priced detergents filled with fragrance, dyes and optical brighteners.  These “modern” chemicals drowned out the old fashioned organic ways.  Soap Nut trees became more valuable as lumber than as soap producing trees.  Many trees were (and still are) cut for lumber and to clear ground for coconut and other crops. 

Your purchase of Maggie’s Soap Nuts provides income to thousands of folks in our producing areas.  And your purchase saves thousands of trees.  No one cuts down a tree that gives fruit every year. 

Our Factory is a Tree – Processing Maggie’s Soap Nuts 

Maggie’s Soap Nuts really aren’t processed.  We take the seeds out by hand and let the fruit dry in the sun.  When it is dried, we put it in a recyclable box and send it to market.  It is natural, wholly natural.

There is no waste.  No waste water, no toxic byproducts.  Everything is used.  We even make jewelry and “marbles” from the little hard black seeds.  All packaging is either recycled, recyclable, or re-usable. 

Our Factory is a Tree – Carbon Footprint 

Our product is shipped to the United States and Canada by the lowest carbon cost methods available.  Then we fully offset the carbon cost by doing the obvious.  We plant trees.  We plant forests.  Join us.  Buy Maggie’s Soap Nuts and you will help plant a tree.  

Trees for the Future 

Soap nut trees require a totally frost free environment.  As they can fruit over 100 years, they have to have a very special climate.  This climate exists in three tiny areas of the United States.  In 2007 we started our first seedlings and in 2008 we will plant our first trees.  They should bear first fruit in 2016 and continue to after the year 2100.  The will be providing soap, shade and sequestering carbon for many generations to come.

Directions:

It is very important to note why the soap nuts do not suds.  Most laboratory cleaners contain foaming agents to “trick” consumers that the product is working.  In truth, the quantity of bubbles does not tell you if a cleaner is effective!  Maggie’s Soap Nuts keep you clean without phony bubbles.  Because they are low sudsing, Soap Nuts are ideal for H.E. and front loader machines. 

Click here for directions of how to use Maggie's Pureland Soap Nuts.

Suggestions:
I love using Maggie's Pureland for my laundry needs AND as a surfactant cleaner.  I recommend noting that you can use it as both on the bottle somewhere.

Buy it: Click here to view products and pricing to purchase online OR you can purchase Maggie's Pureland products in over 900 stores nationwide. 

Win it:  Maggies Pureland is giving away your choice of either an 8 load liquid sample or a 5 load raw soap nut sample!

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This giveaway ends Sunday, July 25th at midnight.


Good luck to you all!!!


~Mommy Bridget
June 18th, 2010