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FREE BONUS GIVEAWAY THIS WEEK!! The Toddler Cafe book!
Now, how cool is this... Not only does Chef Jen get to take credit for writing the most awesome children's' recipe book in the world, The Toddler Cafe... (yeah, i said it... ITS TRUE!) But she is also super rad! Yesterday after I wrote the blog featuring her book as one of the topics... I sent her an @ reply on twitter.... (@ChefJen) and a short little message on facebook letting her know about my post... Honestly - I didnt expect anything back... Her book gets blogged all the time... She has ALL sorts of press, and in no way did I actally think we were cool enough to get her attention, lol Well - we were... Because not only did she comment on the blog... which i totally LOVED... but she is offering up a book to giveaway to one lucky reader!!! How excited are you guys!? Im excited and its not even for me. Since she was so generous I wanted to sneak this post in early... This giveaway is gunna be EXTRA special and run for 2 whole weeks... So I want you guys twittering, posting, facebooking... whatever you can do to get this book out there... Why do you ask? Well... Lets talk about my love for it some more... :)
Reasons to love The Toddler Cafe:
#1 - Because Jen is awesome... theres a photo of her on facebook with Guy from Diners, Drive Ins & Dives.... one of mine & the hubby's favorite shows... JEALOUS!
#2 - BEcause she makes one of the hardest most stressful things about toddlers - feeding them - easier... and anything that can make my crazy day a little easier is 100% a-ok in my book...
#3 - Because her husband is the photographer... Not ONLY does he take all of the coolest most fun photos for the book, but he has his own site called 350 Degrees Photography and some of THOSE photos are just too cool to describe.
#4 - because she is a funny & witty writer and makes the book so much more than just a Cook Book... it really is an enjoyable read.
#5 - Because the kids look SOOO happy when they eat their grub. They have fun prepping it... cooking it... & eating it. Even if it does take an hour in the bath tub to get them clean :)
#6 - Because its not just a kids cool book... i am DYING to try these Pumpkin Raviolis.... YUM!
#7 - and probably the coolest of them all... because she loves all things Japanese & Kawii possibly as much as I do... ;) And that makes her more awesome than any other chef in the world, lol.
Now, I know you guys are probably like... Amber... Your Rambling again... and yes, yes, I am... but I really stand behind this book and I want you guys to get a chance to enjoy it as much as I do... weather you win it here, or go out and buy it. But, before we get to the giveaway... I want to share the Banana Hot Dog Recipe that I shared with you yesterday!! We are doing this right now, but with Hawaiian Sweet Bread instead of a bun (cuz I dont have one, lol)
"BANANA HOTDOG
Makes 1 serving
1 banana, peeled
1 whole-wheat hot dog bun (or slice of bread in a pinch)
Jelly
Creamy peanut butter
Place the peeled banana in a bun. Fill 2 zip-top baggies, 1 with jelly and the other with peanut butter. Cut a tiny hole in the corner of each bag, and squeeze out onto the banana as you would mustard and ketchup. Eat and enjoy."
This is totally the easiest one in the book and the boys are LOVING it... It was a ton of fun... Super cheap... and made with things that most people usually have laying around... Here is our little montage, lol
(click to open it up a little bigger)
The boys totally loved it... I did a couple things differently... the bread - not the best idea.... I would have been better off waiting for buns, the bread was falling apart... Score one for Jen, lol However... my little wheels were turning and Zave had some yogurt/oatmeal mix left over from breakfast so a smeared it on the bread like you would a condiment... it was a great way to use of the little bit of leftovers and add even more nutrition to it. Izzaq hates oatmeal but had he not been watching I would have done it on his too. He had a TON of fun squirting peanut butter all over the banana... & table... haha.. great project when theyre getting hungry & antsy... Last thing... I wish I would have cut the banana in half... the boys are only ages 2 & 3 and their little mouths cant wrap around the banana & bun... So halfway through zave ditched the bun. And it filled them up quick so they each only ate half... so had it been cut it would have been perfect... less mess & less left over. I hate wasting food. And a drool covered banana didnt sound so appetizing, haha
So thats it guys! Yes yes, it was a super long blog but worth it in the end! Cuz now its giveaway time... You want the book right?? Good, now go enter to win!
Extra entries?? But of course :)
EACH ENTRY MUST BE LEFT IN A SEPARATE COMMENT TO COUNT!!!!!
#1) Leave us a comment telling us your FAVORITE fun recipe that you use for your kids/relatives, etc. to get them to eat.
#2) Follow us publicly here on (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a (old or new) follower on our blog.
#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :) Just be sure to include @RockerByeBaby in the tweet so we get it!
#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.
#5) Follow @ChefJen on Twitter! Be sure to comment back here with the link and include @ChefJen in the tweet about the giveaway!
#6) Fan US on Facebook...
#7) Subscribe/Follow Chef Jens blog!
#8) Join "The Toddler Cafe" group on facebook!
GOOD LUCK!
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Reasons to love The Toddler Cafe:
#1 - Because Jen is awesome... theres a photo of her on facebook with Guy from Diners, Drive Ins & Dives.... one of mine & the hubby's favorite shows... JEALOUS!
#2 - BEcause she makes one of the hardest most stressful things about toddlers - feeding them - easier... and anything that can make my crazy day a little easier is 100% a-ok in my book...
#3 - Because her husband is the photographer... Not ONLY does he take all of the coolest most fun photos for the book, but he has his own site called 350 Degrees Photography and some of THOSE photos are just too cool to describe.
#4 - because she is a funny & witty writer and makes the book so much more than just a Cook Book... it really is an enjoyable read.
#5 - Because the kids look SOOO happy when they eat their grub. They have fun prepping it... cooking it... & eating it. Even if it does take an hour in the bath tub to get them clean :)
#6 - Because its not just a kids cool book... i am DYING to try these Pumpkin Raviolis.... YUM!
#7 - and probably the coolest of them all... because she loves all things Japanese & Kawii possibly as much as I do... ;) And that makes her more awesome than any other chef in the world, lol.
Now, I know you guys are probably like... Amber... Your Rambling again... and yes, yes, I am... but I really stand behind this book and I want you guys to get a chance to enjoy it as much as I do... weather you win it here, or go out and buy it. But, before we get to the giveaway... I want to share the Banana Hot Dog Recipe that I shared with you yesterday!! We are doing this right now, but with Hawaiian Sweet Bread instead of a bun (cuz I dont have one, lol)
"BANANA HOTDOG
Makes 1 serving
1 banana, peeled
1 whole-wheat hot dog bun (or slice of bread in a pinch)
Jelly
Creamy peanut butter
Place the peeled banana in a bun. Fill 2 zip-top baggies, 1 with jelly and the other with peanut butter. Cut a tiny hole in the corner of each bag, and squeeze out onto the banana as you would mustard and ketchup. Eat and enjoy."
This is totally the easiest one in the book and the boys are LOVING it... It was a ton of fun... Super cheap... and made with things that most people usually have laying around... Here is our little montage, lol
(click to open it up a little bigger)
The boys totally loved it... I did a couple things differently... the bread - not the best idea.... I would have been better off waiting for buns, the bread was falling apart... Score one for Jen, lol However... my little wheels were turning and Zave had some yogurt/oatmeal mix left over from breakfast so a smeared it on the bread like you would a condiment... it was a great way to use of the little bit of leftovers and add even more nutrition to it. Izzaq hates oatmeal but had he not been watching I would have done it on his too. He had a TON of fun squirting peanut butter all over the banana... & table... haha.. great project when theyre getting hungry & antsy... Last thing... I wish I would have cut the banana in half... the boys are only ages 2 & 3 and their little mouths cant wrap around the banana & bun... So halfway through zave ditched the bun. And it filled them up quick so they each only ate half... so had it been cut it would have been perfect... less mess & less left over. I hate wasting food. And a drool covered banana didnt sound so appetizing, haha
So thats it guys! Yes yes, it was a super long blog but worth it in the end! Cuz now its giveaway time... You want the book right?? Good, now go enter to win!
Extra entries?? But of course :)
EACH ENTRY MUST BE LEFT IN A SEPARATE COMMENT TO COUNT!!!!!
#1) Leave us a comment telling us your FAVORITE fun recipe that you use for your kids/relatives, etc. to get them to eat.
#2) Follow us publicly here on (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a (old or new) follower on our blog.
#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :) Just be sure to include @RockerByeBaby in the tweet so we get it!
#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.
#5) Follow @ChefJen on Twitter! Be sure to comment back here with the link and include @ChefJen in the tweet about the giveaway!
#6) Fan US on Facebook...
#7) Subscribe/Follow Chef Jens blog!
#8) Join "The Toddler Cafe" group on facebook!
GOOD LUCK!
Switchin things up... NEW GIVEAWAY! Rockin Green Soap!
As my son would say...
GEEZE LOUISE!!!
its busy around here...
And yes yes yes, Tuesday was supposed to be the new giveaway...
but alas, I failed...
but good news...
ITS GOING UP RIGHT NOW!!
This weeks giveaway is for all of you stinky, dirty punk rockers out there...
Be it stinky people with sensitive skin... hippies that are good to the earth...
or us cloth diapering mommies that are a little of all 3 rolled into one...
Rockin Green is just what you need.
Any of you that read my blog know a few key things about me...
#1. Im becoming like... 50% hippie...
just 50% because if I was 100% hippie, i think husband would file for divorce...
#2. Ive started cloth diapering...
#3. I love anything with a skull and crossbones on it.
And all of these things make me LOVE ROCKin Green Soaps...
Why else do I love them?
"Rockin’ Green is:
* Dye free
* Comes in several yummy scents (& an unscented version)
* No fillers
* No enzymes or optical brighteners
* 100% Phosphate free
* Vegan
* Great for sensitive skin
* Easy rinsing formula
* Approved for military use
* Works wonders on microfiber stink!
* Perfect for cloth diapers
* HE compatible
* Reusable packaging
* Great for all water types
* Economical at .13 cents a load!"
Now, I started using two different samples of detergents at the same time...
not the same load, duh... just trying out two different diaper soap brands...
the first one... whom i will not mention here :(
was SOOOOO overwhelmingly potent with smell hubby said he couldn't even breathe...
*dramatic, maybe... but it was pretty intense*
Not to mention... it was irritating Zaverys little... junk?
Then there was Rockin Green... sweet subtle scents...
A perfectly frothy sudz up in the wash...
And after a good cold pre-rinse & then wash with Rockin' Green...
The diapers came out fresh... and clean...
The second time around I used it as a pre-rinse first...
then a soak with a few scoops full...
and then the wash.
It worked GREAT! The diapers were SO clean...
and super super super absorbent from getting all the gunk out.
CHeck out this video for proof!
*this is NOT my video I borrowed it form YouTube*
Rockin Green is really the only Cloth Diapering detergent you will ever need.
Dont believe me? Ask my friend Brooke... she blogged about them too!
And guess what... you get to try it out for free!
Heck yes... I said ffffree!
Well, one of you anyways...
One lucky winner gets a Big 'Ol Bag of Detergent...
45 regular loads... 90 HE loads
Pick your strength... and your scent...
Choose from Soft Rock or Classic Rock...
and your favorite scent...
*I tried Buttercream & Monkey Snacks, yum!*
How do you win?
Duh, you know the drill... comment to win!
Tell us WHY YOU WANT IT & What scent you would pick.
Extra entries?? But of course :)
EACH ENTRY MUST BE LEFT IN A SEPARATE COMMENT TO COUNT!!!!!
#2) Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.
#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave a separate comment for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!
#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.
#5) Buy something from ROCKin Green! Tell us what you got!
#6) Fan US on Facebook...
#7) Fan THEM on Facebook...
#8) FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER!! @RockinGreenSoap
Alright... thats like... #8 entries possible... now get on it.
As always -
Thanks for reading and good luck!
Amber
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GEEZE LOUISE!!!
its busy around here...
And yes yes yes, Tuesday was supposed to be the new giveaway...
but alas, I failed...
but good news...
ITS GOING UP RIGHT NOW!!
This weeks giveaway is for all of you stinky, dirty punk rockers out there...
Be it stinky people with sensitive skin... hippies that are good to the earth...
or us cloth diapering mommies that are a little of all 3 rolled into one...
Rockin Green is just what you need.
Any of you that read my blog know a few key things about me...
#1. Im becoming like... 50% hippie...
just 50% because if I was 100% hippie, i think husband would file for divorce...
#2. Ive started cloth diapering...
#3. I love anything with a skull and crossbones on it.
And all of these things make me LOVE ROCKin Green Soaps...
Why else do I love them?
"Rockin’ Green is:
* Dye free
* Comes in several yummy scents (& an unscented version)
* No fillers
* No enzymes or optical brighteners
* 100% Phosphate free
* Vegan
* Great for sensitive skin
* Easy rinsing formula
* Approved for military use
* Works wonders on microfiber stink!
* Perfect for cloth diapers
* HE compatible
* Reusable packaging
* Great for all water types
* Economical at .13 cents a load!"
Now, I started using two different samples of detergents at the same time...
not the same load, duh... just trying out two different diaper soap brands...
the first one... whom i will not mention here :(
was SOOOOO overwhelmingly potent with smell hubby said he couldn't even breathe...
*dramatic, maybe... but it was pretty intense*
Not to mention... it was irritating Zaverys little... junk?
Then there was Rockin Green... sweet subtle scents...
A perfectly frothy sudz up in the wash...
And after a good cold pre-rinse & then wash with Rockin' Green...
The diapers came out fresh... and clean...
The second time around I used it as a pre-rinse first...
then a soak with a few scoops full...
and then the wash.
It worked GREAT! The diapers were SO clean...
and super super super absorbent from getting all the gunk out.
CHeck out this video for proof!
*this is NOT my video I borrowed it form YouTube*
Rockin Green is really the only Cloth Diapering detergent you will ever need.
Dont believe me? Ask my friend Brooke... she blogged about them too!
And guess what... you get to try it out for free!
Heck yes... I said ffffree!
Well, one of you anyways...
One lucky winner gets a Big 'Ol Bag of Detergent...
45 regular loads... 90 HE loads
Pick your strength... and your scent...
Choose from Soft Rock or Classic Rock...
and your favorite scent...
*I tried Buttercream & Monkey Snacks, yum!*
How do you win?
Duh, you know the drill... comment to win!
Tell us WHY YOU WANT IT & What scent you would pick.
Extra entries?? But of course :)
EACH ENTRY MUST BE LEFT IN A SEPARATE COMMENT TO COUNT!!!!!
#2) Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.
#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave a separate comment for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!
#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.
#5) Buy something from ROCKin Green! Tell us what you got!
#6) Fan US on Facebook...
#7) Fan THEM on Facebook...
#8) FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER!! @RockinGreenSoap
Alright... thats like... #8 entries possible... now get on it.
As always -
Thanks for reading and good luck!
Amber
Shayna Punam HUGE baby bath product giveaway DONT MISS THIS ONE!
When it comes to Shayna Punam...
I dont even know where to begin.
She is THE MOST under rated Etsy shop I have ever come across.
Her stuff is amazing... yet only 6 sales and 42 hearts :(
Well this week, we need to change that for her.
Before we get to the giveaway goodies, let me tell you a bit about her shop...
First off, she makes wonderful all natural body products for mommy & baby.
and Secondly, Shayna Punam stands for beautiful Face in Yiddish... awe...
well, a beautiful face is not all you will have with her stuff...
I wanna share with you the story of my son's beautiful Butt... yeah, thats right... BUTT!
The day my goodie bag showed up in the mail, my son had a HORRIBLE diaper rash...
the worst he has every had...
he was so red and raw just out of no where.
I didn't know what to do as the over the counter stuff like Balmex never worked for him...
and we didn't have any luck with Bordeaus Butt Paste either...
Well, Shayna Punam was the saving grace.
I pulled out the Butt Buster Bath Soaker and gave him a good soak.
You just drop it in and run the warm water.
The bath smelled wonderful...
full of all natural Oatmeal, calendula, chamomile and lemon balm...
After that I sat the bag out on the counter to dry (one pouch is good for 6 baths!!)
I dried him off and got him ready for bed...
but before I put on his diaper I gave him a good coating of the Butt Buster Balm.
By morning... it was half as red and irritated...
I continued to put the Balm on after every diaper change...
and repeated the soak and balm process over night...
and by the next morning it was gone.
I was absolutely blow away & i immediately wrote to her explaining our success w/ her products.
Part of me wishes the boys had a cold...
because Im sure the Cold & Cough soak works just as well...
No cold? Try out the Night Night Wash & the Night Night balm paired together...
Just wash up baby with the gentle lavender wash...
The take the balm, and just Rub gently on their Chest & Back...
and even under their nose if you want.
Feeling restless yourself? This is great for mommies as well.
Lavender is a natural stress reliever.
I could literally talk forever about all the amazing products that she has...
but you wont really know until you try them out yourself.
But I assure you... each item is worth the investment.
After all, its all natural ingredients for you and baby...
there's nothing more important than that...
Right now, you must be thinking, wow! It can't get an better than that!
Well, it can... ;)
She has a sister shop, ANNABELLA KNITS, that makes soakers, longies, skirties and more...
that she makes out of 100% hand dyed wool.
Guess what... she has sent us one of those too!
Now, I couldn't choose which one to review and which one to giveaway so Im letting the winner pick.
They are both around a size Large - that way most every mommy has a chance to win...
So - to the details...
The prize is valued @ almost $100
The soakers:
and the Travel Kit:
The winner will receive one of everything in the Travel Kit...
and ONE of the soakers...
How to win:
Leave us a comment here...
tell us why you want to win...
*AND* If you won... which soaker you would like to have... Blue or Skull
Extra Entries:
#2) Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.
#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave a separate comment for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!
#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.
#5) Buy something from one of the two stores - leave the link to the transaction in a separate comment.
#6) Give their shop a "heart" on etsy!! Leave a comment saying you hearted them!
As always -
Thanks for reading and good luck!
Amber
Read more →
I dont even know where to begin.
She is THE MOST under rated Etsy shop I have ever come across.
Her stuff is amazing... yet only 6 sales and 42 hearts :(
Well this week, we need to change that for her.
Before we get to the giveaway goodies, let me tell you a bit about her shop...
First off, she makes wonderful all natural body products for mommy & baby.
and Secondly, Shayna Punam stands for beautiful Face in Yiddish... awe...
well, a beautiful face is not all you will have with her stuff...
I wanna share with you the story of my son's beautiful Butt... yeah, thats right... BUTT!
The day my goodie bag showed up in the mail, my son had a HORRIBLE diaper rash...
the worst he has every had...
he was so red and raw just out of no where.
I didn't know what to do as the over the counter stuff like Balmex never worked for him...
and we didn't have any luck with Bordeaus Butt Paste either...
Well, Shayna Punam was the saving grace.
I pulled out the Butt Buster Bath Soaker and gave him a good soak.
You just drop it in and run the warm water.
The bath smelled wonderful...
full of all natural Oatmeal, calendula, chamomile and lemon balm...
After that I sat the bag out on the counter to dry (one pouch is good for 6 baths!!)
I dried him off and got him ready for bed...
but before I put on his diaper I gave him a good coating of the Butt Buster Balm.
By morning... it was half as red and irritated...
I continued to put the Balm on after every diaper change...
and repeated the soak and balm process over night...
and by the next morning it was gone.
I was absolutely blow away & i immediately wrote to her explaining our success w/ her products.
Part of me wishes the boys had a cold...
because Im sure the Cold & Cough soak works just as well...
No cold? Try out the Night Night Wash & the Night Night balm paired together...
Just wash up baby with the gentle lavender wash...
The take the balm, and just Rub gently on their Chest & Back...
and even under their nose if you want.
Feeling restless yourself? This is great for mommies as well.
Lavender is a natural stress reliever.
I could literally talk forever about all the amazing products that she has...
but you wont really know until you try them out yourself.
But I assure you... each item is worth the investment.
After all, its all natural ingredients for you and baby...
there's nothing more important than that...
Right now, you must be thinking, wow! It can't get an better than that!
Well, it can... ;)
She has a sister shop, ANNABELLA KNITS, that makes soakers, longies, skirties and more...
that she makes out of 100% hand dyed wool.
Guess what... she has sent us one of those too!
Now, I couldn't choose which one to review and which one to giveaway so Im letting the winner pick.
They are both around a size Large - that way most every mommy has a chance to win...
So - to the details...
The prize is valued @ almost $100
The soakers:
and the Travel Kit:
The winner will receive one of everything in the Travel Kit...
and ONE of the soakers...
How to win:
Leave us a comment here...
tell us why you want to win...
*AND* If you won... which soaker you would like to have... Blue or Skull
Extra Entries:
#2) Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.
#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave a separate comment for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!
#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.
#5) Buy something from one of the two stores - leave the link to the transaction in a separate comment.
#6) Give their shop a "heart" on etsy!! Leave a comment saying you hearted them!
As always -
Thanks for reading and good luck!
Amber
Carry me away, baby, carry me away - a new giveaway!
Hey guys!
I have a new super amazingly rad giveaway this week!
This one is great for future mommies, new mommies and mommies of toddlers!
And I promise, I wont mess this on up... :( sad.
This week, Mobile Mommy has hooked us up with an amazing sling!
Its totally gender neutral and comes in a stripey print in a rainbow of colors from green - orange - red....
And let me tell you, it totally blew my mind...
Now only does it look amazing, but its SO functional!
Let me preface this by saying, I made myself a sling a couple months ago..
I thought I pimped it out by adding a loop for a clip...
and some padding by his legs, HA!
Not even close...
This sling completely surpasses anything I have ever done...
Lets start with the specs.
"- Use from birth to 16 kg (35 lbs)"
I have two boys... I use it easily for both of them.
"- One size fits most sizing is great for multiple parents and caregivers"
Very very easy to slip from mommy to daddy to grandma... just pull the fabric to adjust!
"- Moulds to shoulder; pulls weight through the back not neck muscle"
I LOVE THIS FEATURE!! You carry all the weight on your shoulder and its not even a strain. No Rock neck!!
"- Just the right amount of fabric keeps older infants and toddlers safe and secure, without overwhelming newborns"
Its so nice and lightweight... not too hot for baby AND it doesnt make mommy hot and sweaty. Its perfect.
"- The nylon rings are specifically manufactured for baby slings and will hold up to 500 pounds"
At first I was scared about this... but after using it, im TOTALLy comfortable and its passed the mommy test :)
"- Two hidden pockets are perfect for storing day to day necessities like diapers, wipes or a wallet all without interfering with comfort or style"
Too friggen cool... I always need extra pockets!
"- A convenient and expandable cell phone pocket is designed so the contents won’t dig into baby"
Again, awesome... they really thought of everything when putting this together.
"- A built-in key clip and the exclusive Toy Extender attaches most toys and pacifiers to the sling, allowing baby to play without loosing the toy or having the pacifier fall to the ground"
Genius... I love being able to attach my keys, I hate digging through my bags!
"- Easy care; just wash, dry and go"
Its washed up really well... no fading... no shrinking... just as I got it :)
"- Comes with an instructional DVD"
Its very very simple to figure out, but if your stuck, this is great...
As you see, I am so impressed with Mobile Mommy. Wait until you see it in person.
Im so happy to see such an amazing product come out of etsy.
(They also have a Mobile Mommy website...)
The winner will receive this amazing sling.
You just have to comment to win!
How to win:
Leave us a comment here...
tell us why you want to win this sling.
Extra Entries:
#2) Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.
#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave a separate comment for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!
#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.
#5) Buy something from one of the stores - leave the link to the transaction in a separate comment.
#6) Give their shop a "heart" on etsy!! Leave a comment saying you hearted them!
Read more →
I have a new super amazingly rad giveaway this week!
This one is great for future mommies, new mommies and mommies of toddlers!
And I promise, I wont mess this on up... :( sad.
This week, Mobile Mommy has hooked us up with an amazing sling!
Its totally gender neutral and comes in a stripey print in a rainbow of colors from green - orange - red....
And let me tell you, it totally blew my mind...
Now only does it look amazing, but its SO functional!
Let me preface this by saying, I made myself a sling a couple months ago..
I thought I pimped it out by adding a loop for a clip...
and some padding by his legs, HA!
Not even close...
This sling completely surpasses anything I have ever done...
Lets start with the specs.
"- Use from birth to 16 kg (35 lbs)"
I have two boys... I use it easily for both of them.
"- One size fits most sizing is great for multiple parents and caregivers"
Very very easy to slip from mommy to daddy to grandma... just pull the fabric to adjust!
"- Moulds to shoulder; pulls weight through the back not neck muscle"
I LOVE THIS FEATURE!! You carry all the weight on your shoulder and its not even a strain. No Rock neck!!
"- Just the right amount of fabric keeps older infants and toddlers safe and secure, without overwhelming newborns"
Its so nice and lightweight... not too hot for baby AND it doesnt make mommy hot and sweaty. Its perfect.
"- The nylon rings are specifically manufactured for baby slings and will hold up to 500 pounds"
At first I was scared about this... but after using it, im TOTALLy comfortable and its passed the mommy test :)
"- Two hidden pockets are perfect for storing day to day necessities like diapers, wipes or a wallet all without interfering with comfort or style"
Too friggen cool... I always need extra pockets!
"- A convenient and expandable cell phone pocket is designed so the contents won’t dig into baby"
Again, awesome... they really thought of everything when putting this together.
"- A built-in key clip and the exclusive Toy Extender attaches most toys and pacifiers to the sling, allowing baby to play without loosing the toy or having the pacifier fall to the ground"
Genius... I love being able to attach my keys, I hate digging through my bags!
"- Easy care; just wash, dry and go"
Its washed up really well... no fading... no shrinking... just as I got it :)
"- Comes with an instructional DVD"
Its very very simple to figure out, but if your stuck, this is great...
As you see, I am so impressed with Mobile Mommy. Wait until you see it in person.
Im so happy to see such an amazing product come out of etsy.
(They also have a Mobile Mommy website...)
The winner will receive this amazing sling.
You just have to comment to win!
How to win:
Leave us a comment here...
tell us why you want to win this sling.
Extra Entries:
#2) Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.
#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave a separate comment for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!
#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.
#5) Buy something from one of the stores - leave the link to the transaction in a separate comment.
#6) Give their shop a "heart" on etsy!! Leave a comment saying you hearted them!
The MOTHER of all giveaways! HUGE cloth diaper basket valued over $200!!
It is time...
I have been SO insanely busy and im SORRY SORRY SORRY...
BUT because of all the chaos, I have managed to put together the MOTHER of all giveaways.
You all know were trying to be more eco-friendly over here at RockerByeBaby...
I reuse all my boxes...
All my USPS packaging has been recycled...
The only paper I print is for my labels...
I buy locally as much as I can...
and the list goes on and on...
so when I had the idea to do a cloth diaper giveaway...
I totally ran with it.
One diaper turned into two... then four... and then seven...
and by the time I said, enough...
I had a total of 8 diapers (one AIO), 3 diaper covers a wet bag and a prefold.
Who's the best? I know, i know... you love me :)
And its ALLL for you...
Now, lets talk about all the goodies in store for you...
I have personally tried EACH one of these...
well, not these exactly, these are new for you...
but each seller sent one for me to review... and one for you...
anyways... back to business.
Each item has had a thorough review...
and Ill do my best to give you each and every detail that I can.
*DING DING* Round one :)
Starting with the first batch of closeups...
and well, kinda my favorites in the diaper world...
In MY experience... for MY kids...
these two worked best.
But, dont get me wrong, they're all great or I wouldn't be representing them!
In the Top left hand corner we have The Eli Monster
Steph makes the most awesome AIO diapers...
She has all the coolest prints...
does lots of cool custom screen printing...
and her AIO's stand up to the test.
They're easy to use... no snaps to adjust...
no inserts to mess with... just put it on and your done.
And the best part - When you wash it it dries in one cycle.
Most AIO diapers take 2 or three!
Want your own Custom diaper from The Eli Monster? Click here.
She also sent a prefold! (shown in the wetbag)
They're great for using as a diaper with a diaper cover over top...
Or even as an insert for some extra protection.
Next we have a diaper by Dish Rag Baby.
Super cool zebra print and you know me, I love the Rock n Roll style...
It has a cotton zebra outer...
anti-pill fleece inner, sandwiched PUL...
and a snap in 15.5" x 15.5" microfiber rag as a soaker.
She is a total rockstar when it comes to diapering.
And its my favorite diaper for nap time.
I have used it multiple times and it only leaked once.
Thats pretty amazing in the cloth diapering world.
Scared you won't win the zebra diaper and want to buy one?
Well you can click here to buy one yourself.
They're on Clearance for just $12!!
Now last but totally not least in this photo is the Wet Bag!!
Its made by Evie Hearts Milo
So cool, so punk rock... so much skully goodness :)
And so FUNCTIONAL!
There is usually no nice way to ditch a dirty diaper...
But this wet bag makes it easy.
It holds about 3 to 4 diapers depending on the size.
And keeps in all the ooey-gooey grossness.
This is an absolute necessity for all cloth diaper-ers :)
Want to buy one? Click here...
and check it out!
She has lots of other awesome-ness too! T-shirts, onesies, and more!
Round Two!
Top Left & Right Corners: Happy Baby Cloth Diapers
Now this is another set of great diapers.
Im a big fan of HBClothDiapers.
AND theyre big "tweeters"! Follow them @HBClothDiapers
Their diapers are perfect.
Basic PUL to make them waterproof...
snaps to make them one size fits all...
and inserts too!
Now, they worked best for me when I doubled up the inserts.
Otherwise, he soaked through really fast... but with two he lasted a couple hours!
So, I highly recommend that.
They come in lots of great colors and her customer service is great.
Oh, also - probably TMI but Im gunna tell you anyways.
These were great for poopy diapers...
I just flipped the diaper and it popped out.
ALSO washed great - not a single poop streak! hahaha
*Note to self: son will hate me in the future for talking of his poops to the world*
Below the Happy Baby Diapers we have CUSHY TOOSH!
Greatest name every right? too cute...
THere are so many amazing things coming out of this shop...
I dont even know where to start...
well, I have to...
so lets start here... Snack Bags, Baby Wipes, LINERS...
and of course - diapers.
They come in all different colors and even prints if you check the site.
They're super absorbent - and if you need, you can always add extra inserts.
Check out this listing here and you can customize your own perfect diaper.
These really are great diapers.
When there is PUL in a diaper it makes a world of difference.
You just bulk up the pockets depending on what you "need"
and the diaper does the rest!
Round Three!
Top Left corner - we have the diaper for the SmartiPants
Now, this diaper is a bit different than the rest.
Its similar in thickness and style to the CushyToosh and Happy Baby...
But there are a few things that make it stick out.
#1 - its totally affordable. A 3 pack is just $39.95
#2 - its completely one size fits all with all the snaps.
#3 - The have a special patented pocket...
Its open on both ends so you can pull out the insert at either end.
Now, at first we had trouble with this diaper.
It took a few tries to figure out what worked best for us...
but now we have no troubles.
First, I used it as a cover with one liner dropped inside.
That didnt work for me and was my mistake.
Second we use the soaker inside the pocket, that worked better...
but he leaked after about 45. minutes...
Finally we learned that we need two soakers in the pocket, and then we were fine.
Now it is our trusty diaper that we wear when running errands...
throw in two soakers and he is good for a couple hours!
Check out Smarti Pants on Twitter! @thesmartipants
Next in this photo round we have Wild Child for Babies!
Totally awesome diapers. The red is such a great red, I love it!
Now, lets not forget the inside a soft micro suede...
It also comes with a liner to help flip out those messy poops.
ALL diapers should come with this...
It makes life much much easier.
Poopy diaper? Just take the liner flip it into the toilet...
flush, and toss the liner into your wetbag.
Its SO much easier than trying to dump a diaper.
The diaper is super absorbent and has a bamboo fleece insert that you can fold up.
It starts out as one bid two layer square...
you can fold it into halves or thirds depending on what you need.
Get your own red diaper here! Just $15!!
Or check out the rest of her shop for a ton of cool prints and styles!
Im headed there right now to buy another one i loved it so much...
and she has one of my favorite prints, Ooga Booga that i just gotta have!
Last but not least we have the Nifty Nappy!
The craftsmanship is amazing.
I love the look of the surged edges on the outside...
and she has a ton of cute prints!
She has bibs, swim diapers, and my new favorite, the Trainers!
I LOVE the design of her new training pants... SO CUTE!
Now lets talk diapers...
Its a little different from the others.
IT does not have PUL and requires a cover, but it is totally awesome.
She uses lots of Organic/Bamboo/Hemp fabrics...
She recommends using one of her Wool Covers over the diaper.
Or, you can do what I did, and use one of the covers from the basket!
There are three to choose from!!!
FINAL ROUND!
In the top left hand corner we have another treat from The Eli Monster
Everyone knows Im a big fan of Steph...
and this cover just stays true to that.
Super awesome Regent Skulls print (a favorite of mine)
These covers are great over diapers like the one from The Nifty Nappy above...
Or you can use it as a swim diaper!
Perfect for summer!
If you look to the right we have a cover from BrookieBaby
The design a little different from Steph's
There is a cool elastic visible trim all around the outside...
and little velcro tabs to keep it together.
She sent one of my all time favorite Michael Miller Prints...
its bright and colorful and stylish.
Another great way to use this cover is with a prefold diaper.
I sell them in my shop here.
You just wrap the prefold around babies bottom... pin with diaper pins.
Then put the cover on over top and ta-da! Diaper :)
And, totally affordable.
If you have a second, follow Brooke on twitter! @Brookiellen
Last but not least in our goodie box of treasures...
We have another diaper cover by ReThink Crafts
Her covers are great.
They still feature the PUL fabric that we all know and love...
Nice thick durable velcro to keep things secure...
and of course, tons of fun prints to choose from.
Like the others, this could be used as a swim diaper...
a cover for an existing diaper, or even a cover over a prefold or soaker.
Covers are a great affordable way to cloth diaper.
You can buy a 12 pack of Gerber prefolds for $11 @ Walmart.
Buy a hand full of diaper covers and just interchange them all.
I highly recommend picking some up from these sellers.
They are a GREAT investment.
So thats it!
What does everything think?
If you put all of these goodies together we are looking at over $200 in value.
So naturally... there will be LOTS of comments.
As usual, there are lots of extra ways for you to get entries...
and will all of these sellers... even more than usual!
How to win:
Leave us a comment here...
tell us why you want to win this basket & Which diaper/seller (from sight) is your favorite.
Extra Entries:
#2) Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.
#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave a separate comment for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!
#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.
#5) Buy something from one of the stores - leave the link to the transaction in a separate comment.
#6) Give any of these shops a "heart" on etsy!! Only one extra entry per seller.
(Leaving 5 hearts on The Eli Monster shop only gets you one entry, but leaving 1 heart on The Eli Monster, and one on BrookieBaby gets you two... SPREAD THE LOVE!)
#7) Bump this etsy thread for an extra entry...
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6242737
Just comment and say, I BUMPED the thread and Ill go back and check.
GOOD LUCK!!! PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW!
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I have been SO insanely busy and im SORRY SORRY SORRY...
BUT because of all the chaos, I have managed to put together the MOTHER of all giveaways.
You all know were trying to be more eco-friendly over here at RockerByeBaby...
I reuse all my boxes...
All my USPS packaging has been recycled...
The only paper I print is for my labels...
I buy locally as much as I can...
and the list goes on and on...
so when I had the idea to do a cloth diaper giveaway...
I totally ran with it.
One diaper turned into two... then four... and then seven...
and by the time I said, enough...
I had a total of 8 diapers (one AIO), 3 diaper covers a wet bag and a prefold.
Who's the best? I know, i know... you love me :)
And its ALLL for you...
Now, lets talk about all the goodies in store for you...
I have personally tried EACH one of these...
well, not these exactly, these are new for you...
but each seller sent one for me to review... and one for you...
anyways... back to business.
Each item has had a thorough review...
and Ill do my best to give you each and every detail that I can.
*DING DING* Round one :)
Starting with the first batch of closeups...
and well, kinda my favorites in the diaper world...
In MY experience... for MY kids...
these two worked best.
But, dont get me wrong, they're all great or I wouldn't be representing them!
In the Top left hand corner we have The Eli Monster
Steph makes the most awesome AIO diapers...
She has all the coolest prints...
does lots of cool custom screen printing...
and her AIO's stand up to the test.
They're easy to use... no snaps to adjust...
no inserts to mess with... just put it on and your done.
And the best part - When you wash it it dries in one cycle.
Most AIO diapers take 2 or three!
Want your own Custom diaper from The Eli Monster? Click here.
She also sent a prefold! (shown in the wetbag)
They're great for using as a diaper with a diaper cover over top...
Or even as an insert for some extra protection.
Next we have a diaper by Dish Rag Baby.
Super cool zebra print and you know me, I love the Rock n Roll style...
It has a cotton zebra outer...
anti-pill fleece inner, sandwiched PUL...
and a snap in 15.5" x 15.5" microfiber rag as a soaker.
She is a total rockstar when it comes to diapering.
And its my favorite diaper for nap time.
I have used it multiple times and it only leaked once.
Thats pretty amazing in the cloth diapering world.
Scared you won't win the zebra diaper and want to buy one?
Well you can click here to buy one yourself.
They're on Clearance for just $12!!
Now last but totally not least in this photo is the Wet Bag!!
Its made by Evie Hearts Milo
So cool, so punk rock... so much skully goodness :)
And so FUNCTIONAL!
There is usually no nice way to ditch a dirty diaper...
But this wet bag makes it easy.
It holds about 3 to 4 diapers depending on the size.
And keeps in all the ooey-gooey grossness.
This is an absolute necessity for all cloth diaper-ers :)
Want to buy one? Click here...
and check it out!
She has lots of other awesome-ness too! T-shirts, onesies, and more!
Round Two!
Top Left & Right Corners: Happy Baby Cloth Diapers
Now this is another set of great diapers.
Im a big fan of HBClothDiapers.
AND theyre big "tweeters"! Follow them @HBClothDiapers
Their diapers are perfect.
Basic PUL to make them waterproof...
snaps to make them one size fits all...
and inserts too!
Now, they worked best for me when I doubled up the inserts.
Otherwise, he soaked through really fast... but with two he lasted a couple hours!
So, I highly recommend that.
They come in lots of great colors and her customer service is great.
Oh, also - probably TMI but Im gunna tell you anyways.
These were great for poopy diapers...
I just flipped the diaper and it popped out.
ALSO washed great - not a single poop streak! hahaha
*Note to self: son will hate me in the future for talking of his poops to the world*
Below the Happy Baby Diapers we have CUSHY TOOSH!
Greatest name every right? too cute...
THere are so many amazing things coming out of this shop...
I dont even know where to start...
well, I have to...
so lets start here... Snack Bags, Baby Wipes, LINERS...
and of course - diapers.
They come in all different colors and even prints if you check the site.
They're super absorbent - and if you need, you can always add extra inserts.
Check out this listing here and you can customize your own perfect diaper.
These really are great diapers.
When there is PUL in a diaper it makes a world of difference.
You just bulk up the pockets depending on what you "need"
and the diaper does the rest!
Round Three!
Top Left corner - we have the diaper for the SmartiPants
Now, this diaper is a bit different than the rest.
Its similar in thickness and style to the CushyToosh and Happy Baby...
But there are a few things that make it stick out.
#1 - its totally affordable. A 3 pack is just $39.95
#2 - its completely one size fits all with all the snaps.
#3 - The have a special patented pocket...
Its open on both ends so you can pull out the insert at either end.
Now, at first we had trouble with this diaper.
It took a few tries to figure out what worked best for us...
but now we have no troubles.
First, I used it as a cover with one liner dropped inside.
That didnt work for me and was my mistake.
Second we use the soaker inside the pocket, that worked better...
but he leaked after about 45. minutes...
Finally we learned that we need two soakers in the pocket, and then we were fine.
Now it is our trusty diaper that we wear when running errands...
throw in two soakers and he is good for a couple hours!
Check out Smarti Pants on Twitter! @thesmartipants
Next in this photo round we have Wild Child for Babies!
Totally awesome diapers. The red is such a great red, I love it!
Now, lets not forget the inside a soft micro suede...
It also comes with a liner to help flip out those messy poops.
ALL diapers should come with this...
It makes life much much easier.
Poopy diaper? Just take the liner flip it into the toilet...
flush, and toss the liner into your wetbag.
Its SO much easier than trying to dump a diaper.
The diaper is super absorbent and has a bamboo fleece insert that you can fold up.
It starts out as one bid two layer square...
you can fold it into halves or thirds depending on what you need.
Get your own red diaper here! Just $15!!
Or check out the rest of her shop for a ton of cool prints and styles!
Im headed there right now to buy another one i loved it so much...
and she has one of my favorite prints, Ooga Booga that i just gotta have!
Last but not least we have the Nifty Nappy!
The craftsmanship is amazing.
I love the look of the surged edges on the outside...
and she has a ton of cute prints!
She has bibs, swim diapers, and my new favorite, the Trainers!
I LOVE the design of her new training pants... SO CUTE!
Now lets talk diapers...
Its a little different from the others.
IT does not have PUL and requires a cover, but it is totally awesome.
She uses lots of Organic/Bamboo/Hemp fabrics...
She recommends using one of her Wool Covers over the diaper.
Or, you can do what I did, and use one of the covers from the basket!
There are three to choose from!!!
FINAL ROUND!
In the top left hand corner we have another treat from The Eli Monster
Everyone knows Im a big fan of Steph...
and this cover just stays true to that.
Super awesome Regent Skulls print (a favorite of mine)
These covers are great over diapers like the one from The Nifty Nappy above...
Or you can use it as a swim diaper!
Perfect for summer!
If you look to the right we have a cover from BrookieBaby
The design a little different from Steph's
There is a cool elastic visible trim all around the outside...
and little velcro tabs to keep it together.
She sent one of my all time favorite Michael Miller Prints...
its bright and colorful and stylish.
Another great way to use this cover is with a prefold diaper.
I sell them in my shop here.
You just wrap the prefold around babies bottom... pin with diaper pins.
Then put the cover on over top and ta-da! Diaper :)
And, totally affordable.
If you have a second, follow Brooke on twitter! @Brookiellen
Last but not least in our goodie box of treasures...
We have another diaper cover by ReThink Crafts
Her covers are great.
They still feature the PUL fabric that we all know and love...
Nice thick durable velcro to keep things secure...
and of course, tons of fun prints to choose from.
Like the others, this could be used as a swim diaper...
a cover for an existing diaper, or even a cover over a prefold or soaker.
Covers are a great affordable way to cloth diaper.
You can buy a 12 pack of Gerber prefolds for $11 @ Walmart.
Buy a hand full of diaper covers and just interchange them all.
I highly recommend picking some up from these sellers.
They are a GREAT investment.
So thats it!
What does everything think?
If you put all of these goodies together we are looking at over $200 in value.
So naturally... there will be LOTS of comments.
As usual, there are lots of extra ways for you to get entries...
and will all of these sellers... even more than usual!
How to win:
Leave us a comment here...
tell us why you want to win this basket & Which diaper/seller (from sight) is your favorite.
Extra Entries:
#2) Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.
#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave a separate comment for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!
#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.
#5) Buy something from one of the stores - leave the link to the transaction in a separate comment.
#6) Give any of these shops a "heart" on etsy!! Only one extra entry per seller.
(Leaving 5 hearts on The Eli Monster shop only gets you one entry, but leaving 1 heart on The Eli Monster, and one on BrookieBaby gets you two... SPREAD THE LOVE!)
#7) Bump this etsy thread for an extra entry...
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6242737
Just comment and say, I BUMPED the thread and Ill go back and check.
GOOD LUCK!!! PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW!
