WOW BABY BIBS N BURPS

Wow Baby is an award winning company that was recently featured on ABC for their innovative and fashionable bibs and burp cloths! Not your ordinary bib and burp cloth, Wow Baby products are double lined with cotton, bamboo and have removable waterproof liners underneath to keep your baby's clothes and your shoulder from being leaked on! So why not just a normal waterproof bib? Because they're not soft, pliable and they're generally not fashionable like these styles are! Wow Baby has changed the look of traditional bibs and burp cloths with style combined with function and are staples for moms who want to look hip and mod with a baby over their shoulder!

When Aidan was really little I didn't use burp cloths. They were either too small and/or not absorbent enough so I'd either end up with baby barf running down my back {oh the glamour, I know...} or I'd have a bulky receiving blanket draped over me that usually ended up leaking through no matter what. I reviewed Diamond Eye Bib and Burp Cloth Gift Set pictured on the left. I was completely surprised with the design of these products. The burp cloth is totally unique in that a) it has the removable waterproof liner underneath a super mod designer piece of fabric b) it's actually cushioned at the shoulder so when you have baby's head resting on you, it's as if there's a little pillow on your shoulder for them! The burp cloth is wide, contoured and it's actually large enough to double as a changing pad for a little newborn! I love that it's made with cotton and bamboo and is lead and phthalate free to keep toxins away from baby's face.

For gift giving, Wow Baby products are a great option. Gift sets come perfectly wrapped, complete with a beautiful satin bow and everything! All you need to do is drop it in a gift bag and you'll have one of the swankiest baby shower gifts at the party!

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Right now Wow Baby is having a 30% off sale with free shipping in celebration of their anniversary! Bibs are on for $21.95, Burp Cloths are $26.50 and Sets start at $50.25

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Wow Baby is giving 1 lucky reader a set of Diamond Eye Burp Cloths! ARV $67.55

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WINNERS

Genuine Health {3 winners} #34 Elizabeth, #331 Spamgirl and #462 Joannie, Nostalgia #67 Daer0n, Perricone MD #104 Lisa, Simply Good Stuff #183 Pish, Eleven #326 Littlemommyh

Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter and be a part of Natural Mommie! And a huge thank you to these great sponsors for providing some awesome prizes for my readers to enjoy! Winners are being emailed right now and have 72 hours to respond!

HAPPY GREEN BEE

I'm so excited to bring my Natural Mommie readers Happy Green Bee! This organic company was created by Roxanne Quimby - founder of Burt's Bees! After Roxanne sold Burt's Bees, she wanted to created another company that held organic integrity to the highest standards but that had a different direction. She wanted to promote healthy, organic living for kids through clothing that is safe, sustainable, soft and stretchy, super silly and that has simply sensation styles!

Happy Green Bee is a line of clothing that I am thrilled to promote on Natural Mommie. For review, Aidan received the 100% organic Reversible Hoodie and Leggings. The organic cotton is among the best I've reviewed...it's truly buttery soft, thick, cozy, stretchy and comfy. With the amount of running, jumping, kicking and climbing that my boy does in the run of the day, comfy joggers or "doggers" as Aidan calls them, are a must. It's fun to dress him up in little man clothes like cords and jeans, but in the real world he needs clothes that move with him that don't look saggy and baggy.

The reversible hoodie is super cute in solid sky blue on one side and a stripy navy blue/sky blue design on the other side. It's a pullover so there are no zippers, buttons, strings...just easy on and off. I decided on size XL {30-40lbs} which is normally suitable for kids 4 and up. Aidan is 2, but he's a tall boy at 36" and weighs 32lbs so size XL was a perfect fit with a teensy bit of growing room.

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Right now Happy Green Bee is having a huge inventory sale that ends in a week on November 15th. Click here to save 50% with the code BIGSALE

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One lucky reader will receive an Organic Reversible Hoodie! ARV $32

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Visit Happy Green Bee and tell me what size and color hoodie you'd choose if you won!

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THE INSANITY!

Seems like we always have something going on in our lives. We're either renovating, moving, pregnant, having a baby, running a toddler around, being run around {and being pummelled} by our toddler LOL, travelling, visiting - whatever the case it seems that our family is always on the go. We love it that way and wouldn't change a thing...maybe that's how I'm able to roll with all the changes that are going on around me right now!

So what am I up too? Still bringing you reviews & giveaways {almost} daily, dying with anticipation and preparing for a new baby boy, patiently waiting for my mom to fly in in about 3 weeks to help with the new baby who I hope doesn't decide to come before she gets here, getting ready to pack up our house and move {move date is December 18th} across the country to our hometown while my husband takes 9 months paternity leave! {PAID leave!! gotta love Canada!} AND the one of my favorite things that I'm doing right now? ...

...Planning my soon-to-be two year old's birthday party!!! My husband and I decided tonight that with all the commotion and changes coming over the next month and a half that Aidan deserves a day all about him. His first birthday party was so much fun but it was a full house with around 40 people! This year it'll be toned down a bit and thankfully my mom, Aidan's Grammie, will be here to celebrate with us! Birthday parties are so. much. fun!! Can't wait!

So the point of this post? Not sure..another update I guess. I've had a bunch of emails from my readers asking if I was going to put a hault on Natural Mommie once the baby is born. With the new addition and moving things are definitely going to be crazy but I'm busy writing reviews to cover me so I can take a couple weeks of "maternity leave" without leaving you high and dry. Since I've been through the newborn phase before, I'm not worried about not having enough time for Natural Mommie. Im a professional NAK'er {nursing at keyboard'er} so I still plan on writing while the baby is nursing when Aidan is napping or in bed. So stick around, there will still be regular posts.

Looks like everyone {in the bloggy world} is busy with their holiday gift guides. Just so you know, even though there isn't a Natural Mommie "gift guide", nearly every product that makes an appearance on this blog is gift worthy for someone in your life! If there's a review that you remember from Natural Mommie in the past but can't think of who the company was or if it's not coming up in my search tool, just drop me an email and I can point you in the right direction. And if you're starting to think about your shopping, make sure you stroll through some older posts for ideas!

One more thing - I was playing around with my blog and took off the "DYSON coming soon" image but don't think for a second that the review & giveaway is scrapped - I'll be posting it this week!

REVOLUTION ORGANICS

Organic Aloe. Organic Shea Butter. Organic Olive Oil. Organic Apricot Oil. Organic Cocoa Butter. Sound good? Just wait til you see what I have for you today!!

This amazing Canadian company, Revolution Organics, is changing the face of makeup and beauty products. This company is one of the best examples out there to prove that GREEN IS GLAM. Once you get your hands on these products, you'll never look back - betcha anything! What and who is behind Revolution Organics? Founded by Alexandra Zanella and Melissa Shabinsky, these two women were on a mission to create luxurious, beautifully formulated, healthy multi-purposed beauty products that made being glamorous guilt-free.

They also wanted to bring women products that do more with less. Products that are multi-taskers and some that are suitable for the entire family. Blush is lipstick is bronzer is eyeshadow and their skin creams are for the face, body and even your hair!

Santa came early for me this year! I had the opportunity to review every product from Revolution Organics!! I have been faithfully using my Revolution Organics products for almost a month now and I can honestly tell you I have no complaints! I reviewed:

• the entire line of Freedom Lip Glosses {$29ea}
• Freedom Glow Beauty Balm in two shades, Sunkissed and Bronzed {$37ea}
• All-Over Body Balm {$34}
• All-Over Body & Face Creme {$39}
• Lip Balm {$26}

My husband scooped the All Over Skin Creme and he can't get enough of it. There is no water in the formula making it super concentrated to get rid of dryness in a hurry and leave your skin feeling completely quenched and not greasy in the least. My husband has dry hands but hates using a hand cream because they leave him feeling greasy...once he tried the All Over Skin Creme he claimed it for himself. He loves the scent and I do too, which really does prove it's great for the entire family! His hands are soft, moisturized, not greasy and most importantly for him, don't smell like flowers!

The Revolution Organics Color Collection is called "FREEDOM" because the products are free of synthetics, chemicals, parabens, sulphates, artificial ingredients, petrochemicals and animal testing! Normally I'd use a bit of self-tanner when I feel like I need some color on my face but being pregnant I don't feel comfortable using it right now. The Freedom Glow Beauty is just what I needed to not look so pasty this time of year. I can tell you I've never used a cream blush but now I'm a fan! This super blendable formula is a multi-purpose blush/bronzer/lipstick/eyeshadow all in one! I put a dab on my temples, across my forehead, down my nose, on the apples of my cheeks and it looks like I have a nice sun kissed glow that's rosy and bronzed. Nothing orange, nothing streaky, just beautifully blended color that looks natural and fresh.

The Freedom Lip Gloss Collection is a favorite of mine now. I've tried each and every shade and they're all beautiful, glossy, smooth, non-sticky and feel like a nourishing lip treatment on my lips! The big thing with Revolution Organics is that their products are USDA Certified Organic, have the highest level of organic integrity and are completely toxin free which is super important in a product like lip gloss since you are ingesting quite a bit over your life time! These lip glosses not only look and feel great on my lips, they also have no icky taste that you find in store brands. Sometimes lip glosses taste chemicall-y or they have that gross lipstick taste and smell. Not with Revolution Organics! They gloss tastes sweet and smells very nice.

This is a really luxe line of upscale eco-chic products that I know you're going to love as much as I do! You can click here for a list of locations to purchase Revolution Organics.

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Visit Revolution Organics and tell me which shade of Freedom Glow you'd choose if you won and one other product you'd love to try!

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BUSY BUSY BEE!

You can't stop a nesting preggy lady!  Fun stuff posted later  :)

PEBBLE.COM {SHOPPING RESOURCE}

Get answers. Go shopping.

Over the summer I featured Pebble.com on Natural Mommie as a great comparative shopping resource. Now since it's the holidays, I thought I'd bring you a reminder about where to go when you're looking for the best deals for the products you're going to buy regardless, without having to drag yourself and your kids and your groaning husband from store to store to store. And no more waiting for the flyers to arrive! At Pebble.com you can literally search for the best prices on MILLIONS of products from your couch. And it's more than just a list of products with prices next to them. Pebble.com also has a forum where other shoppers have taken the time to write their opinions on products or if you have a question about the quality, function, etc., of a product you can post a question in the forum and you'll get an unbiased opinion right away. The members are not paid commission, don't need to impress their boss or co-workers {like the sales people do when you're asking questions in store} so you can feel confident about the knowledge other Pebble.com members are sharing with you.

For Christmas this year, my husband asked for a comfy, cozy blanket for the couch. I know where to find fabulous baby blankets, but where could I find a great organic throw blanket that's big enough for him?? I entered "organic throw blanket" into the search field on Pebble.com and it came back with a ton of options without even having to type in a specific name brand! See, the great thing about Pebble.com is that you don't need to know the brand of product you're looking for. So if you haven't yet narrowed it down to one or two brands, Pebble.com is really handy with bringing you multiple brands and from there you can ask questions, get answers and then go shopping!

Take advantage of Pebble.com so you won't lose your hair {or the cash in your wallet } trying to find those "perfect" gifts for everyone this year! Enjoy this great shopping resource!

LOTS OF WINNERS!

Glade #60 Silverneon2000, Natural Luxe #72 Michele P, Fierce Organic #156 Renee, Mothering Grace #270 Anonymous, Ready Go Baby #153 trixx

Congratulations everyone! I'm sending out emails right now so please get back to me within 72 hours!

JONESY

Jonesy was founded by Nina Jones - a Graphic Designer based in Toronto, Canada. Nina loves simple designs that pack a big punch which is why customers seek out her specifically and why Jonesy has been featured in Wedding Bells, Chateleine, Wish and LouLou magazines. Images are simple, yet captivating and they're printed with bright and vibrant colors. To stay true to her beliefs and passion for keeping the environment clean, Nina has made a committment to low environmental impact manufacturing. Everything from the power used at the printing facility to the chlorine free paper that is used...it's all green!

So, did you know that in the US alone 1.9 billion Christmas cards are sent out every year??? And that's just in the US! Imagine the impact that we could make by purchasing eco-friendly cards like the ones at Jonesy over traditional cards!?

Since it's that time of year {already!} I want to introduce you to Jonesy's fabulous line of holiday cards before you set out to buy your cards.  For review, I received a mixed set of holiday cards and set of 40 gifttags to take a peek at. Everything looked just like I expected it to, so no surprises with printing quality which was great! The only thing I wasn't sure of just from looking at the Jonesy shop was the weight/feel of the cards. This is one aspect of buying online that makes some of us a little weary and luckily I have the opportunity to tell you how they feel! The cards are printed on 100lb paper and they're not flimsy at all. They definitely won't lose their shape or start to curl and fall over on your mantel!

I LOVE the Jonesy gift tags. They're the size of a business card and are made of the same paper as the holiday cards and even have similar prints to match! There are no adhesive strips on the back, which I really like! I'll using a holepunch to add a piece of hemp or ribbon to wrap the tag around my gifts this year. There is ample room to write a note on the tag {bonus - you can write on the front and the back} without having to squish your writing. It's nice to be able to write something a little more heartfelt than you can on a taditional stick-on gifttag. And think about how many gift tags are used every year...it's time to shape up and do our part by using eco-friendly materials.

Right now Jonesy is having a sale on the Holiday Line: 10% off all holiday sets and free shipping when you spend over $25.

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Jonesy is giving 1 lucky reader TWO boxed sets of Holiday Cards and a package of Enclosures! ARV $38

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Visit Jonesy and tell me which set of Holiday Cards and Enclosure Set you would choose if you won!

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MRS. SMITH

I have been on a plane with my son Aidan more times than I can count. And every flight we've ever taken has been 6+ hours in the air, making it a full 12 hour day with stop overs, touch downs, and "oops, sorry folks we have to de-ice the plane"...been there? Yea, it's not fun when you're travelling by yourself let alone with a newborn or toddler!! Has anyone been lucky enough to fly with a two year old and a two week old like I'll be in a month and a half? Somebody hold me....

Rachael Smith was in my shoes two years ago, except she took the stressful {and flustering} experience of flying with her children and started brainstorming about how she could create the perfect diaper bag....and she did! The line of Mrs. Smith diaper bags are structured, ideal in size, super stylin' for modern mamas and are convertible to an over the shoulder or to a backpack using its own shoulder strap. So smart! Among all the compartments for storing the things your kids need, there's also designated pockets for moms that hold your keys, cell phone, sunglasses, credit cards, cash, ID and water bottle!

When I received my Mrs. Smith Diaper Bag, I was really surprised at the look of it. It's not just a big bag that ends up being a catch-all for everything from diapers to cheese strings. It has pockets with purpose and that's what makes it different. It's organized, keeps everything neat and tidy and looks fantastic. It even has a drawer - yes, a drawer. This is what will save me on the plane next month. There's enough room for Aidan's snacks plus some baby items and snacks and drinks for myself. No more rummaging through a gigantic open pocket for everything {which drives my husband insane..he can never find anything in my purse or diaper bag}. And since I'll have a baby strapped to my front in a carrier the option to wear as a backpack is going to be priceless in keeping me handsfree and not having to fuss with a strap that won't stay on my shoulder.

On the site it states that the Mrs. Smith diaper bags will hold 4-5 changes of clothes, 6 diapers, two bottles and a sippy cup, snacks and toys, jars of baby food, etc., and it really does! You wouldn't think it could based on the size alone - it's not a huge diaper bag by any means...a massive diaper bag that could pose as a piece of luggage isn't necessary when you have something this well thought out.

The more I think about this bag, I can't believe that they start at $69.99. That's unheard of with a quality diaper bag...you definitely get MORE than your money's worth with a Mrs. Smith diaper bag. And with these color/print options...a hip mommie's dream!

You can click here for a list of retailers where you can purchase a Mrs. Smith bag aaaaand you can enter to win one at Natural Mommie!

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TWO very lucky winners will receive their own Mrs. Smith Diaper Bag!

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Visit Mrs. Smith Diaper Bags and tell me which bag you would choose if you won AND tell me why you would love to have this diaper bag!!

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UPDATE

Hi everyone! I just wanted to write a little note to keep you all in the loop {sponsors and readers}. I'm 36 weeks pregnant now and I've been having a lot of cramping/contractions yesterday and again today. We're hoping this baby wants to bake a little longer so I'm trying to stay laying down as much as possible which makes it hard to get anything done! So right now if I'm slow to reply to emails or get reviews, giveaways and winners posted on Natural Mommie, please bear with me.

My fantabulous girlfriend, Tenille from Feisty, Frugal and Fabulous will be posting on the Natural Mommie facebook wall when I go into labor so you'll know what's happening if I've dissapeared for 4 or 5 days!

Also, here are the giveaways ending tonight at 8pm MST:

• Mothering Grace: Wetbag & $25 Gift Certificate
• Ready Go Baby: Puke Purse & Bamboobs
• Fierce Organic: Any Organic Tee
• Natural Luxe: Choice of Mama Tote Bag

Thanks for your understanding, have a lovely day and happy entering!!

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GRAZE ORGANIC

Graze Organic is definitely reducing the amount of plastic bags we use in our house! These super cool, retro reusable sandwich and snack bags are so easy to use. The bright, bold prints are hand silk-screened with earth friendly water based inks and the cotton they're made of is organic, unbleached, undyed cotton! Making the switch to reusable food bags is hard to get used to...there's no doubt about it. It feels a little odd at first {storing my snacks in fabric??} but like anything else once you make it a habit, it sticks and it's like second nature.

When Leslie Sarracino and Heather Jacobs decided to bring Graze Organic to eco mamas, they didn't want to make them feel like had to be all or nothing. If you still use plastic bags here and there, and a bit of plastic wrap for your kid's pizza, it's not the end of the world. The point of Graze Organic bags is to reduce the amount of plastic contaminating our soil and floating around in our waterways. All or nothing doesn't work well for me so I love knowing that the faces behind this company feel the same way!

For review, we received the Deluxe Set of sandwich and snack bags. It includes one large sandwich bag and four smaller bags for fruits, veggies, crackers, almost anything really! My little Aidan loves these bags. The colorful images on the bags are perfect for toddlers and children to identify foods and learn the name associated with the picture. The velcro closures are strong enough to keep foods contained, but little hands can still open them. I love having these bags for snacks on the go - especially in the car. It's so wasteful to use a ziploc for Aidan to snack on pretzels while he's in his car seat...Graze Organic bags are a fantastic alternative.

If you prefer a simple look, Graze Organic also has a line reusable bags with minimalist designs for adults or . Also check out their awesome cloth napkins! I love the hip and mod designs like these dandelion ones!

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One lucky winner is going to receive a Set of 3 reusable bags! ARV $24.00

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Visit Graze Organic and tell me which set of 3 you'd love to have if you won!

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WINNERS!

Evening everyone! Here's a list of winners from October 31st and tonight:

Belle Baby Carriers #302 Carla, ErgoPouch #28 thesehappydays, Cranberries & Capers #118 Catherine E, CitiBlocs #148 Jennifer

Congratulations everyone! Winners have been emailed and have 72 hours to respond! Thanks to all of these fabulous companies for sponsoring the giveaways!

ELEVEN

I'm sure you're familiar with this hip and modern brand of children's shoes that our family is a huge fan of! Eleven Collection is a sister company of See Kai Run - a family run company based in Portland, Oregon. If you're already a Natural Mommie reader, you know that re-using clothing, especially products like infants and children's shoes is a priority of mine. I prefer to purchase higher quality pieces that can be passed down from child to child and Eleven is just the company to make that possible. When making a $50 purchase for a child's pair of shoes, that kiddo better be able to wear them for a few years {ha, yea right with with the way they grow!} and if not, then they had better be in good enough condition after a few months use to be stashed away for another sibling to wear without looking like they were put through the wringer!

Eleven creates quality footwear that is combined with modern styles that moms love! The shoes, sandals and boots are made of soft leather uppers, do not require a "breaking in" period {thank goodness - can you imagine a toddler with blisters on their heels?!?} and are super flexible and comfy. They feature durable rubber soles that are specifically made for kids on the go! Best part is every shoe has cushioned soles and easy off and on zippers and velcro closures. Just about every style can take your child from school to the playground to a special dinner at Grandma's or out to eat where a dressier look is required. That's what I love about these Dublin boots in particular! They can be worn casually with jeans or dressed up with nice pants a little dress shirt.

For review, I choose a pair of adorable little man boots for Aidan. The "Dublin" is a chocolate brown and baby blue suede ankle boot. Aidan is in a size 8 right now so size 9 is perfect to grow into over the winter months. As you can see in this pic, the stitching is immaculate and made with the same level of detail and care you'd expect to see in your own shoes. I expected a great pair of shoes from Eleven, but was blown away by these boots. I love them, Aidan loves them, and in a couple years his little brother will love them too! The Dublin boots are normally $58 but right now they're on sale for $42! The Eleven Collection is made for kids aged 3-8 years old and are available in sizes 9-3. I find that just like See Kai Run, the Eleven Collection runs true to size.

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Eleven is generously giving 1 reader their choice of any style/size available on the website! ARV $50-$58

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Visit Eleven and tell me which style you'd choose if you won!

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BOO!

I'm zonked from taking the little man out for halloween {or I'm crashing after the sugar high from all those mini chocolate bars!!} and from two major nesting sessions from the past couple days!! The baby has dropped and I have the feeling we might have a baby in a few weeks...we'll see!  Anyhow, I'll have winners posted and some new goodies to check out sometime tomorrow. Hope you all had a spooky and fun halloween!

SIMPLY GOOD STUFF

Simply Good Stuff is a family business that has been around for 15 years. They carry a ton of different products for the entire family and have recently brought in a great line of eco-friendly tableware for kids called Little Husks. Little Husks dishes are made of a natural fiber that is totally safe for people and better for the environment. It looks and feels like plastic, but is made from a unique natural material derived from....rice husks!! Seriously, the green technology available nowadays never fails to amaze me!! So what does a product like this made from rice mean for your family? No BPA, PVC, phthalates, or other scary chemicals around your little ones.

For review, we received the Little Husks set that included what is pictured below. Aidan is a typical boy and he's hard on everything he gets his hands on. Dishes, cups, forks and spoons have all been thrown across the room and not all of it has come out unscathed!! These dishes are plastic-like - if you told me they were made out of rice I wouldn't have believed you! They have a good weight to them and are DURABLE. They're super thick and virtually unbreakable making it the perfect option for toddlers and younger children. There's no etching from the dishwasher, no staining, no cracks, no nothing...and they've been put to the test I can assure you!

And guess what? They're all natural and 100% biodegradable yet they can be put in the dishwasher and the microwave!

Now, since these dishes are natural and biodegradable you don't want to leave them sitting in a sink of dishwater for 2 days or anything or it will start the biodegrade process. If you avoid this though, Little Husks will last for years and years. The only con, and it's not even really that huge of an issue was that the stickers on the dishes were hard to get off and took a lot of scrubbing to remove them. But other than that, they're great and the price is right - each piece is only $6.49 or less. Simply Good Stuff also offers discounts if your purchase several at the same time.

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Simply Good Stuff is giving away 1 set of Little Husks dishes to 1 lucky reader! ARV $26.95

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COLD PLASMA GIVEAWAY

Bringing consumers holistic skincare that works has been Dr. Perricone's misson. Over the past 5 years this anti-aging guru has been working on a special formulation specific to addressing what every woman is worried about: wrinkles, enlarged pores, dryness, redness, discoloration, uneven skin tone, impurities, loss of firmness, loss of smoothness and loss of radiance. Isn't aging lovely?

The new product that Perricone MD just released is called Cold Plasma. In clinicals, 79% said Cold Plasma worked better than anything else they have used and 89% said their skin never looked healthier or smoother. Cold Plasma has a lot to offer in its small size and chemicals, toxins and synthetics are not a part of its ingredients. You won't find any parabens, fragrance, sulfates, mineral oil, artificial colors and fillers in this product.

I'm so thrilled to see a high end product like this that is free of all the junk you find in other anti-aging regimes. It's not hard to use either - just apply morning and night to cleansed skin and if you need, follow with an additional moisturizer. This product feels much like a serum but absorbs instantly, isn't heavy and feels light on the skin while leaving it baby smooth.

Interestingly enough, Cold Plasma adapts to any skin type and because of this, Dr. Perricone is so sure you'll love it that there is a 100% money back guarantee if you're not satisfied with your purchase - no questions asked! Dr. Perricone is the skin doctor for the stars. His following includes celebrities like Courtney Cox, Oprah Winfrey, Matt Lauer, Usher and Paris Hilton! Want to join in?

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One lucky US reader {sorry Canadians...} is going to receive a jar of Cold Plasma ARV $150!!

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NOSTALGIA ORGANIC SOAPS & TOILETRIES

I fell in love with Nostalgia even before I was lucky to review their products!! Natural Mommies, prepare yourself to fall head over heels!!

Nostalgia Organic Soaps & Toiletries was created by Elea Lutz. Elea designs all of her luxurious products herself, in small batches to ensure the highest quality {not quantity} and everything is natural, made with organics, botanicals and do not include parabens, synthetics, artificial colors or fragrances, detergents, sulfates. Elea supports fair trade, recycling, and sourcing out sustainable materials in order to do her part. The labels are printed with vegetable-based inks on post consumer recycled paper and fabric packaging is used to encourage upcycling instead of using plastics to package her products.

Nostalgia isn't any ordinary "natural" soap company - products are packed with antioxidants and aromatic plant oils that nurture your body and your soul. Elea wanted to give a little slice of happiness to her customers that went beyond a piece of soap. It wasn't just about starting a profitable business, it was to create elegant products that are inspiring, uplifting, refreshing and enlivening and that genuinely make you feel good!

As a busy mom of a toddler, I cherish my time alone in the bathtub and shower. Even if it's only 5 or 10 minutes to myself, I always make the best of it and use luxurious scrubs, fluffy loofahs, and nice soaps. And although my bathroom might look like it belongs to a two year old most days with bath toys, potties and tiny socks laying around, for those few minutes in the tub the world is mine and it makes me happy.

For review, I received the Happy Days Pink Grapefruit Lemongrass soap, Sweet Orange Soap Sack soap and the Twirl and Ruffles Aromatherapy Balms. I wish that I could reach through my computer so you could smell these products because I really don't know how to explain them other than absolutely DIVINE. I find that many natural soaps smell the same...you might be able to pick up a note here and there, but overall they're pretty similar. Elea has obviously mastered her craft because there is no question that my Sweet Orange soap is made with wild orange and cinnamon sprinkles in a blend of creamy coconut milk {like that package states}. The scent is so cozy, fresh and just that sort of "yummmmmm!" smell that reminds me of those warm and cuddly moments during the holidays. Happy Days is fresh, fun and a wake up for your senses with citrus, lemongrass and a little bit of oatmeal to exfoliate your skin. The lather is beautiful, the scent is perfect for both hubby and wife to enjoy and like all of the Nostalgia soaps, it's over sized and made to last.

I'm loving the Aromatherapy Parfum Balms SO much. First of all, they're packaged adorable in old fashioned vintage looking recyclable tins that are beautifully unique. Don't let the size fool you either - these little balms are super concentrated and will last you for quite a while. The formula is packed with therapeutic essential oils that truly work to soften dry, chapped skin. I've been dutifully applying the Twirl body balm {which is a lovely, uplifting sweet citrus scent} to my cuticles and in between my fingers every night for a couple weeks and it looks like I haven't even used it yet and my nails are showing no signs of winter - even with 4 inches of snow outside! The Ruffles balm is just what I needed to relax. Just a little dab on my pulse points helps to calm and de-stress - just what a mommie {especially pregnant mommie!} needs!

Both Elea and I invite you to grab a cup of tea and enjoy browsing the Nostalgia shop and blog...I promise you're going to love what you see! You'll even get to take a peek at the new holiday gift collection!

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Natural Mommies can save 20% on your order from now until November 30th using the code "naturalmommie" at the checkout.

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Nostalgia is generously offering 1 Natural Mommie reader the same products that I reveiewed! This set includes the Sweet Orange Soap Sack Soap, Happy Days Soap and 2 Aromatherapy Parfum Body Balms! ARV $38

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READY GO BABY

It all started with the Puke Purse. The Puke Purse?? Yes, the Puke Purse. The husband-wife duo behind Ready Go Baby realized they needed something more efficient to use for cleaning up those pukey messes that are non-stop with babies - especially at inopportune times like while driving, eating out, running errands, etc. Colin and Nancy Roth put their heads together and with the inspiration of their children, they created a line of practical, high quality, eco-friendly and stylish products to give other moms and dads a hand. And one of those items is called the Puke Purse! It might not be the most glamorous thing to chat about, but it's reality for us mommies and to be honest it feels like the only thing you talk about with your girlfriends in the first 6 months of having a newborn is puke and poop!

Essentially the Puke Purse is a reversible wipe. After cleaning the baby's mess, it turns inside out. It contains the mess so your diaper bag stays clean and best of all it can be washed and used again! The concept of this is incredible - no more smelly receiving blankets that you used to dab off a bit of mess and no more using five or ten nonabsorbent disposable wipes while trying to soak up baby barf from your own clothes or baby's clothes.


Along with a few Puke Purses to stash in my diaper bag, I also received a pair of Bamboobs {love the names of these products!!} Bamboobs are nursing pads made with bamboo fleece and organic cotton. They're super soft, ultra absorbent, hypoallergenic, antibacterial and breathable. They're large enough that you can't notice the nursing pads under your clothes. Bamboo gets softer and more absorbent the more they are washed and dried, so expect to wash these 3-5 times before you reach maximum absorbency. This time around will be my first experience with re-usable nursing pads and I'm thrilled to start things right with my bamboobs ! They are also wonderfully priced at $5.99 a pair or 3 pairs for $15.25.

Another product that I would love to get my hands on is the Bath Time Set that includes luxe, plush washclothes and a hooded towel. I LOVE the prints on these fabrics!

Check out this fabulous Canadian company! All products are available online here and will be instore shortly!

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Ready Go Baby is giving 1 lucky reader a Puke Purse, a set of Handi Hankies and a set of Bamboobs!

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Visit Ready Go Baby and tell me which print you'd love to have for your set!

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MOMAGENDA

No matter how hard I try, I just can't get used to an online calender even though my laptop is always open and available. I need to put pen to paper and actually write out my days in order to feel organized. I'm a list queen and have little pieces of paper stashed all over my house with reminders, grocery lists, to do {and honey do} lists, appointments, phone numbers....you get the point.

Nina Restieri realized there were many women in my situation {including herself!} so she came up with the momAgenda. The momAgenda cannot be described like any ordinary day planner. It's a complete system that moms live by. Whether you stay at home or work, this planner will fit perfectly into your life and ultimately make things a lot less hectic, more organized help make moms feel like they have their head screwed on straight!

For review, I chose the new 2009-2010 Faux Crocodile momAgenda Desktop planner. The calender runs for 17 months from August 09 to December 2010. It's functional with large writing spaces, a separate {removable} momEssentials notebook to store phone numbers, addresses and birthdays, important information, Internet passwords and user names. The color choices are gorgeous...in this style, you can choose from Rose-Pink and Spring-Green. When it comes down to it, I'm going to reach for the pretty pink planner over one that looks like it was issued to me at work from the supplies closet! It's little treats like this beauty of a planner that makes mommies smile - and believe me I was ear to ear with grins when I opened it for the first time and I still love reaching for it!!

For me there is nothing more frustrating than a planner that is too small. I always have a huge purse or diaper bag with my, so size isn't an issue. This momAgenda is 7x9x1 which is perfect to me! If you prefer a smaller size, there is also the mini daily planner in 5x7x1.

momAgenda is going to be launching a recycling program in the new year so moms can feel better about using a paper planner. Stay tuned to Natural Mommie and I'll keep you up to date for when this is an option!

Right now momAgenda is having a fantastic sale! Save 25% and receive free shipping over $75. Please check out momAgenda online here , make sure you join the facebook fan page and follow momAgenda on twitter! I know you'll love this product as much as I do!!

WINNERS!

Be Nice {108 entries} #69 Emma & #30 Anonymous, Earthlust {585 entries} #424 Amanda and LuvLoo {162 entries} #26 vgi

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MOTHERING GRACE

Owner of Mothering Grace, Sara Arrigoni, spent hours upon hours doing cloth diapering research trying to find answers to which detergent, which diapers, which ointments, dry or wet pail?? and which washing method to use when it came to preparing herself to be the cloth diaperin' mama she set out to be for when her little baby girl Grace was born. Like many of us who sit on the laptop all night trying to figure out the difference between a flatfold and prefold, an all in one and an all in two...she ended up feeling overwhelmed and set out to give parents {and grandparents} the information, resources and products they needed to make cloth diapering a breeze.

Mothering Grace is a brand new online cloth diapering boutique where customer service is #1. First and foremost Sara is a mom and completely understands that you're only free hour might be at 5am...she welcomes you to take advantage of whatever time you have available to call or email if you have questions no matter what the clock says. It's hard to schedule time to chat on the phone with anyone when you're a mom so an email is a great way to get in touch with Mothering Grace - Sara is always quick to respond!

So what can you find in this fabulous boutique? A manageable collection of brands that Sara has tried herself and stands behind 100%. You'll also see chic wetbags, diaper brands that you're familiar with and that have been featured on Natural Mommie in the past like AppleCheeks and even the tried and true classic {and a favorite of mine} unbleached 4x8x4 indian prefolds! * If you're looking into prefolds, make sure you go with the 4x8x4 instead of the 4x6x4 {just a little tidbit of info from me to you!}

Mothering Grace also has gift certificates available, holds Diaper Showers & Parties in the Seattle area and you can even create an online registry to ensure you'll receive items you'll actually use for the new baby!

As part of the Mothering Grace opening Natural Mommie readers can receive either free shipping or 10% off your entire order until November 30th.

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1 lucky reader will receive a $25 gift certificate, free shipping AND this pretty wetbag that can be used to store wipes, toiletries, hand sanitizer, makeup - anything!

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GENUINE HEALTH

If you don't already have Genuine Health products in your home I bet you've noticed them on the shelves while you shopped! Genuine Health has had a presence in the market for over 10 years and there's a reason they continue to be a favorite of consumers, health food stores, grocery stores and doctors/naturopaths across Canada and the United States. Genuine Health believes everyone deserves a healthy, vibrant life – and a lean, well nourished body is the best way to get there. They're best know for their Greens+ {which is the #1 research proven superfood} but have grown their line to over 50 nourishing, healthful products.

Their criteria for ingredients is held to a high standard and is always constant: Products must be pure and natural, research-proven, safe and effective. Their formulas do not contain artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or preservatives, corn, dairy, egg, gluten, yeast, GMO or animal products.

It's no wonder with the rushed hustle and bustle of our day to day lives as mommies {and daddies} that many of us end up feeling symptoms of stress, worry, seasonal affective disorder and even baby-blues. The one aspect we tend to overlook before running to the doctor for a prescription, is our diet being a contributing culprit – particularly if it lacks wild salmon, sardines or anchovies regularly.

Sound fishy? Not according to leading, international studies which show the Omega-3 fatty acids {EPA and DHA} found primarily in wild, fish oils can increase our health in a variety of ways - including our mood and mental outlook! According to leading health expert and author of The Brain Diet, Dr. Alan Logan, there is significant evidence to show the fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid {EPA} in particular can be beneficial for those who experience mood disorders including seasonal affective disorder and depression. This includes population studies showing countries who consume fatty wild fish regularly do not suffer nearly close the depression rates compared to North America – nor do they experience symptoms related to SAD or post-partum depression.

So what do you do if you don’t eat fish, or worry about toxins? Look to o3mega+ joy made by Genuine Health for your answer. Based on leading research, o3mega+ joy contains a research-proven dosage of EPA concentrate derived from wild, pure and strictly tested fish oils including anchovy and sardines.

Benefits of taking o3mega+ joy include:

- Improved mood and mental outlook
- Decreased symptoms of seasonal blues
- Decreased inflammation, including joint health and mobility
- Strictly tested to ensure purity, with no trace of toxins, dioxins, pesticides or heavy metals {including mercury}
- All-natural, safe ingredients with no fishy taste, repeat or odour

Available in enteric-coated softgels or natural orange flavour, simply take 2 softgels daily or try adding its liquid form to your morning smoothie, in yogurt or with juice.

Genuine Health believes in the power of 21 days. Many people begin to see and feel the effects immediately but if you don't see them right away, sticking it out for 21 days isn't asking much! This website is a fabulous online resource for research {check out their Health Library here}, genuine advice and answers to your questions. Their panel of advisers are experts in their field and are genuinely interested in your well-being from a natural standpoint.

Right now Genuine Health is running a promotion called "Share Your Happy Place". Help save our oceans, get a natural mood makeover and be entered to win 1 of 20 Genuine Health prize packs, just by sharing your happy place!

They've also teamed up with Natural Mommie to bring my lovely readers a huge Huge HUGE! giveaway!

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Genuine Health is giving away a $450 prize! THREE lucky readers will receive a gift basket full of GH goodies worth $150 each!!!!

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FIERCE ORGANIC

Fierce Organic is an eco-friendly, organic company who specializes in graphic tees for men and women. All of their tees are printed with safe, water based inks on a 100% organic cotton tee.

For review, I went with the Heart Organic Tee which is a snug fit. The sizing is accurate - I choose small and it fits everywhere perfectly except for over my preggy belly. I'm looking forward to wearing this tee when my body is back to normal! I love the design on this shirt. It's unique yet doesn't scream "ORGANIC!" I like being able to wear a message that people might be curious about without having to wear a completely crunchy granola style wardrobe to get the message across. The softness of these tees is divine. They feel like they're already "worked in" as your favorite tee...not too thick, not too thin. Each tee has a different fit {snug, loose, average, etc.} so depending on what you're looking for, pay attention to this detail.

Fierce Organic Tees are available in size small to extra large and are $29 each. Shipping is a flat rate of $4 within the US.

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Fierce Organic is giving 1 reader the choice of any in-stock men or women's tee!

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