Cloth for a Cause ~ Grow Your Stash Bash {Giveaway} 2 Winners! US/CAN Ends 5/30

 

 

I enjoyed cloth diapering my kids for multiple reasons! I love that cloth diapers are reusable and create less waste. If I had another baby, I would do a better job at cloth diapering and try a variety of cloth diapers!

 

Parents decide to use cloth diapers for a multitude of reasons. Some choose cloth diapers because it is kinder to the environment. Others choose cloth diapers because of the long term cost savings. Some families, though, are truly struggling: they are part of the one in three families in the United States and Canada who have to choose between buying disposable diapers and buying food or paying rent. Regardless of why these families choose cloth, the start up costs can often be intimidating. For that 33%, the start up costs can be crippling and seemingly insurmountable. That’s where Cloth for a Cause, Cloth Diaper Addicts, Viva Veltoro, and Leettle Baby… and the Build Your Stash Bash comes into play.

 

Cloth for a Cause is a brand new Canadian charity. We’ve been operating since 2011 with a simple mission: to help those 33% get their babies in diapers. In the year and a half that we’ve been open, Cloth for a Cause has expanded from one little chapter here in Prince George to fourteen stretching across Canada. We’ve helped nearly 150 families get their babies in cloth. Last month, Cloth for a Cause became a legal charity. Not only does that mean that our ability to help struggling families has grown, it also means that our need for assistance has grown! You can help by donating to Cloth for a Cause through our PayPal account or by sending a cloth diaper donation to one of our chapters. (If you live in Canada and are making a donation of $20 or greater, we can issue a tax receipt!) If you’re near one of our local chapters, you can donate material goods and cash directly to the chapter. If you’re not and you’d like to donate some diapers, our Nova Scotia chapter has a large need for services!

 

Now for the Grow Your Stash part of the Grow Your Stash Bash!

Sponsors

 

Several wonderful companies have teamed up to put together to help us put together two awesome packages to Grow Your Stash!

 

Package #1 is open to Canada and the US:

 

Package #2 is open to Canada only:

  • Thirsties Package (Thirstiest Prefold, Thirsties Stay Dry insert, Thirsties Duo Cover, and Snappi pack) and a Rockin Green sample pack, all nicely bundled in a Cozy Bums shopping bag.
  • A fifty dollar gift certificate to Lagoon Baby
  • One Glow Bug Spectrum Package (six diapers, eight inserts, and a wetbag)
  • One pocket diaper and insert from Hunny Bunny Baby Wear
  • One fabulous bag of Rockin Green detergent!
  • One AppleCheeks swim diaper!
  • One diaper and wetbag from EcoWays!

 

Enter on the Rafflecopter form for a chance to win. There will be two winners! The giveaways are open to US/CAN and CAN only, respectively. The giveaway ends 5/30. Good Luck!

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30 Days of Etsy Giveaways #13 ~ CK Stitches Ends 5/14

 

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This review was done by BlendingFamilysBlog.

 

 

Adjustable Coffee Cup Sleeve - Baby Blue and Tan Flower Coffee Cozy

 

When I first found out about Ck Stitches on Etsy It caught my attention immediately, It was the first time I had seen reusable cup cozies. I have always had a love for coffee and tea and was even a barista for a period of time. I do not like using regular cup sleeves for my coffee. This was a wonderful green alternative!

 

Absolutely beautiful designs. These make great gifts and there is something for everyone!

 

 

Since using my cup cozy I have gotten compliments non stop. For the review I received the Baby Blue and Tan Flower Coffee Cozy. I was immediately impressed by the signature tag stitched on the inside and the quality of the work. I love that I could use the cozy with a variety of different cup sizes so I could take it with me on the go each time I went to work and these are easy to wash!

 

Here are some of my other favorites, I will be purchasing soon!

         

 

I love the crayon rolls she makes for children too!

Girl's Crayon Roll Up with Velcro or Ribbon Closure (You Choose) - Baby Blue and Purple Flowers

 

Enter on the rafflecopter form below for a chance to win a coffee cozy of their choice! Open to U.S. Giveaway ends 5/14. Good Luck!

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Looking into Contact Lenses or Need a New Prescription? Check out 1-800 Contacts

 

This is a sponsored post.

 

When I was younger, I never thought about people needing help with their vision as they got older. I just assumed that older people that wore glasses, had always worn glasses. Now that I am older, I realize that more and more of my friends and family members need glasses or contacts because they are just plain getting older! I currently don’t need any glasses or contacts for my eyes, but I may as I age for reading or driving. My dad currently wears contacts but never wore glasses when he was younger. Since I have never needed glasses, I would probably choose to go with contact lenses when I need help with my vision.

 

1-800 Contacts provides their customers with the best online shopping experience possible. They are dedicated to providing you with a simple, fast, and hassle-free way to order your contact lenses.

 

They have a 20/20 Guarantee, which means they have 20 promises that they will keep in order to ensure you are completely satisfied with your purchase. Some of these promises include: price match guarantees, 100% satisfaction guarantee, free replacements/exchanges, and excellent customer service. Every call placed to 1-800 Contacts will be answered by a real person, not an automated service. They have 24/7 customer service available by phone or chat, and you will be talking to a Contact Lens Expert.

 

If you currently use contact lenses and have a favorite brand, then you may be in luck. 1-800 Contacts keeps an inventory of nearly 10 million contact lenses, so they are pretty much guaranteed to have the right lenses for just about anyone. They carry popular brands including Acuvue, Pro Clear, FreshLook, SofLens and more, as well as specialty toric contact lenses, colored contacts, and bifocal lenses. And remember that they will match any contact lens price, so if you are looking for a new company to work with, try 1-800 Contacts.

 

 

1-800 Contacts is currently offering Free Shipping on ALL orders! There is also a new, limited time coupon page offering discounts exclusively to 1-800 Contacts customers. If you have an iPhone, you can download their app which allows you to manage your prescription profile, reorder, and track the life of your contact lens.

 

Check out 1-800-Contacts on Facebook and Twitter.

 

30 Days of Etsy Giveaways #8 ~ Love For Earth Ends 5/6

 

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When I first became pregnant with my daughter was when I really started to notice the importance of going green. I started to do my research and noticed there were many things in my life I needed to change. My parents had always done things the old fashioned way and It took me a long time to appreciate the lessons they taught me.

 

I took up cloth diapering, recycled, and did many more things to save me money and cause less waste. I noticed people bringing in reusable shopping bags as I had been doing my grocery shopping but did not want to make any changes.

 

It wasn’t until I saw a documentary on plastic waste that I started to bring in my own bags. What’s even better from my experience is reusable produce bags! They are breathable and since switching my veggies and fruit last longer and taste better. They are not stuck with all that extra moisture.

 

 

What I like about Love for Earth is they have a huge selection of items to choose from. The reusable produce bags are perfect for me in the fact they come in a variety of sizes and colors.

 

2 of the Gallon size  Zip it food storage bag Reusable and eco friendly
I also love the large reusable zip it bags!

 

See any thing you would like to purchase now? Use the code “Blending10″ and receive 10% off your order.

 

Enter to win a set of 7 produce bags in your choice of colors on the rafflecopter form below! Giveaway is open to US only and will end 5/6. Good Luck!

30 Days of Etsy Giveaways #5 ~ A Green Ladybug Ends 4/22

 

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Welcome to ’A Green Ladybug‘ where GREEN is our lucky color! There is always something special about a handmade item and even more so when it encourages green living. At A Green Ladybug you can always expect a handmade creation with the planet and your family in mind. You will find a variety of products made to reduce, reuse, and recycle. These will range from baby to home and personal to gifting items. 

 


Please check out my store and share with others!  If I don’t have something you like, let me know as I do custom work as well!  Use PROMO code: FREESHIP25 for free shipping on all orders over $25 for domestic delivery!

 

 

 


*All items will be shipped in the least amount of packaging needed or in recycled boxes if necessary in order to reduce waste and shipping costs.  Invoices are available through Paypal and Etsy and will not be sent with shipped packages again in efforts to reduce waste.  Any tags or labels will be made of recycled materials as well. 

 

A Green Ladybug is going to give one reader a choice of a pack of Peepee Teepee’s, Baby Knee Pads, a Wine Bag Set or Cloth Napkin Set to have of their own! Giveaway open to US only and ends 4/22. Good Luck!

Honor the Earth {Giveaway Hop} #HonorEarthHop Ends 4/22

 

Honor the Earth Giveaway

 

Welcome to the Honor the Earth Giveaway Hop, hosted by Happy Mothering and Brittleby’s Corner. Members of the Green Moms Network are excited to bring you great prizes to celebrate Earth Day, all valued at $25+. After entering my giveaway, be sure to visit the other blogs listed under the Rafflecopter form to enter more great Honor the Earth giveaways.

 

Earth day is approaching. This is the one day out of the year where people do something nice for the earth. Let’s change that! Every day our decisions affect the earth! We have learned to read ingredient labels, make our own natural products, and shop local when we can. It is important that we honor the earth all year long! Hopefully you will be introduced to new products and companies that are eco-friendly and respect the earth.

 

At Brittleby’s Corner you have a chance to win:

 

Core Bamboo ~ Large Bucket Bowl {$54}

Sponsor Spotlight

Core Bamboo Large Lilac Bucket Bowl

 

SnapSac Kiss the Sky Tote Collection {$26}

Sponsor Spotlight

SnapSac Kiss the Sky Collection

 

Worker B Lotion Bar {$20}

Sponsor Spotlight

Worker B Lotion Bar

 

Enter on the Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win this Honor the Earth prize pack valued at $100. The giveaway is open to US only and ends 4/22. Don’t forget to enter all the other Honor the Earth giveaways in the linky below. Good Luck!

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SnapSac ~ Fashionable Reusable Totes {Review/Sponsor Spotlight} #HonorEarthHop

 

Some people call me the bag lady! This is due to my collection of reusable bags. I use reusbale bags for everything and have some assigned for different uses. I have to admit that the trendiest and most fashionable reusable bags I own are from SnapSac.  You can read my two previous reviews Here and Here!

 

SnapSac bags are truly stylish and continually come out with new designs. They have also started double lining their bags. I was sent one of their new designs, the Kiss the Sky SuperTote. This tote unfolds to 24” inches wide and sits comfortably on the hip. It has two layers of fabric for durability and the handles extend to the bottom of the bag for strength. Did I mention that all SnapSacs folds into a neat clutch shape about the size of a notebook for storage?

 

SnapSac Kiss the Sky SuperTote

 

Some more features of the SuperTote are:

• two layers of premium fabric

• inside pocket

• foldable with a snap in three places: at folding, at the top, and at the pocket

• Machine wash cold, gentle cycle with like fabrics, line dry

 

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This bag is perfect for day trips, a day at the beach, a shopping trip, farmer’s market, diaper bag, and more. I also love the blue and gray colors and the hydrangea pattern. I used this bag recently for an overnight trip. The bag held my shoes, magazines, my makeup and toiletries, and a couple other random things.

 

If you are looking for a fashionable reusable bag, check out SnapSac and all the bags they have to offer. The SuperTote is $8.99.

 

Connect with SnapSac on Facebook and Twitter.

 

Honor the Earth Giveaway

 

SnapSac Kiss the Sky Collection

SnapSac is generously giving one of my readers the Kiss the Sky Collection in the Honor the Earth Giveaway Hop. This collection features three totes including MegaTote, SuperTote, and GroceryTote. Interested in an extra entry? Visit SnapSac and leave a comment about another bag you love from their collection!

 

 

Core Bamboo ~ Large Bucket Bowl {Review/Sponsor Spotlight} #HonorEarthHop

 

I enjoy entertaining and having people over for dinner. That means that I need to have serving platters and bowls . I have a couple “pretty” entertainment options, but I actually don’t have a functional bowl that is large enough for a party or get together with more than four people. I came across the Bucket Bowl from Core Bamboo and fell in love!

 

Core Bamboo

Core Bamboo creates a variety of kitchen and home products made from 100% organically grown bamboo. They use food safe water based adhesives and finish the products with top grade natural oils. The lacquer even comes from natural cashew trees! Every product adheres to the standards of the FDA and European equivalent. And wherever possible the use recycled and eco-friendly packaging. Bamboo is also one of the most sustainable products on earth!

 

teal bamboo bowlI was sent the Large Lilac Bucket Bowl to review. This bowl is amazing! It is very big and will definitely be the centerpiece at upcoming get togethers! The bowl is perfect for salads, chips, breads and more. It has unique handles that allow for easy transportation. I like how practical the bowl is and that it can be used everyday, but also can be used for a party! It comes in a variety of colors and you can buy matching bowls and serving utensils, or mix and match!

 

When I first opened the box containing the bowl, I was surprised at how big it was. I knew it would be large, but it is really a great size. I am a huge fan of Core Bamboo’s products and I would love to get some small bowls to go along with the bucket bowl. I like the handles too because it is easy to move around and convenient to pick up. As you can see below, the inside design is beautiful as well. Overall, this bowl is both functional and beautiful! If you like bamboo products then you will love Core Bamboo and if you have never tried a bamboo product, browse through their selection and I am sure you will be impressed.

 

Core Bamboo Large Lilac Bucket Bowl

 

You can purchase all Core Bamboo products online. The Bucket Bowl is $54.

 

Connect with Core Bamboo on Facebook and Twitter.

 

Honor the Earth Giveaway

 

Core Bamboo will be giving away a Bamboo Bucket Bowl in the Honor the Earth Giveaway Hop! Come back on April 9th to enter to win! Interested in getting an early entry? Visit Core Bamboo and leave a comment telling me another item you like from their shop.

 

Wealth of Health {Giveaway #2}

 

 

Over 15 wonderful sponsored prizes are available in this Wealth of Health Giveaway. So many participated we have to split it into two giveaways. Not just one person will win all of this. A new name will be pulled for each item so your chances of winning something just increased drastically!!!

 

The Wealth of Health Giveaway includes:

 

Blender Bottle

 

32 oz. Solstice water bottle from Cool Gear (2 winners)

 

Boogie Wipes

 

Bondibands

 

Sweaty Bands

 

Zaggora Hot Pants

 

Spi Belt

 

Quantum Scale

 

Precision Pro Digital Kitchen scale

 

 

Be sure to enter the Wealth of Health – Goin’ Green Giveaway. You can click HERE once you are finished with the giveaway below.

 


Enter on the Rafflecopter form below for a chance to win one of ten prizes. The Giveaway is open to US only and will end on 4/8. Don’t forget to enter the other giveaway! You can win more than once! Good Luck!

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Wealth of Health {Giveaway #1}

 

 

Over 15 wonderful sponsored prizes are available in this Wealth of Health Giveaway. So many participated we have to split it into two giveaways. Not just one person will win all of this. A new name will be pulled for each item so your chances of winning something just increased drastically!!!

 

 

The Wealth of Health – Goin’ Green Giveaway includes:

 

4 pc. Blemish relief kit from Skin Free

 

Chop Savers lip protection (2 pc)

 

Source Toothbrush from Radius

 

PrinceReigns ingrown hair serum (4 Winners)

 

Softish throat drops from Pine Bros. (3 pc)

 

Laundry Soda from Nellies All Natural

 

Toe Juice combo pack

 

Fridge purifier and laundry ball from Oransi

 

$25 gift voucher to Glass Dharma (2 winners)

 

Rockin’ Green laundry detergent, dog house rock and odor neutralizer

(3 pc)

 

Naturally Fresh Deoderant Crystals, spray mist and MoistStic lip protection

(3 pc)

 

Be sure to enter the other Wealth of Health Giveaway #2 as well. You can click HERE once you are finished with the giveaway below.
 

Enter on the Rafflecopter form below for a chance to win one of fifteen prizes. The Giveaway is open to US only and will end on 4/8. Don’t forget to enter the other giveaway! You can win more than once! Good Luck!


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