Loves Jurn3: September 2010

9.28.2010

Just out of curiosity

What made you have/want the amount of kids in your home? I am really shooting for a big family, but it's interesting the way people react to such a statement! Their first concern is of course always money, how will I pay for their college...etc. How do you counter these types of questions? Then people go on to ask where we would put them all. We only have 3 bedrooms in our home, so I guess that means we can only have two kids?! I see nothing wrong with having kids share rooms, until their teenagers I suppose. So just out of curiosity what made you decide on your 'number' even if that number is zero?

Little switcheroo...

Thanks to some awesome feedback from some awesome mama's I have figured out a way to make entering the giveaways a little simpler. At least I think it will be (please notify me if I'm wrong!!!).

I created a link at the bottom of each giveaway that will take you to a new page (just another blog I created that will host all of my entry forms) so that you are able to see the entire form. Some of the form was getting cut off on this page and often times it was difficult to find the submit button. I want everyone to have the same fair chance at entering and winning!!

If you have any advice or would like to see it done differently please let me know, I love feedback! I want entering the giveaways to be fun and simple not super stressful and time consuming!

Here's a cute smile to make you forget all about how stressful it was to enter before...his smile works for my stress all the time :o)

Our Experience: Love, love, love the fit of this diaper! I was a bit leery of the side snaps but I have to admit they really ended up being better than the front snaps. Why? The fit below Oreo's belly is usually pretty difficult to deal with while using Velcro or snaps because of his little pot belly. The Velcro usually ends up scratching him or the snaps leave little marks. With the snaps being on the side we had no problems trying to match up which snap goes where or how tight/lose to hook the Velcro. It made diaper changes super quick and easy with a wiggly always on the go little man. The absorbency of the Knickernappies loopy doo insert was great! We had no leaks or rashes and the elastic around the legs was tight enough to hold in messes, but not so tight that it left any red marks! I am considering switching to all side snaps with number two, maybe not in the very beginning, but when he becomes more mobile I'd say it's a must have for wiggle worms! The Knickernappies OS diaper fits babies from 8-40 lbs!

What Knickernappies Offers:

Knickernappies 2G Diapers	OneSize Diapers	Inserts & Doublers
Accessories	Feminine Products	Baltic Amber Teething
	Customs

Connect with Knickernappies:

Please RT Cloth Diaper Mamas! Win a Knickernappies Cloth Diaper!

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Purchase these fabulous diapers by clicking HERE

Your very own Knickernappies Diaper! The sized 2G Pocket Diaper w/ LoopyDo insert

Remember if you voted for my shoes during the Stride Rite Shoe Design contest you can earn 5 extra Entries! If you shared the link on your wall you can earn 5 more! For a total of 10 extra entries! This offer ends at midnight 9/20. Use the form to enter these extra entries!

Not sure how to enter blog giveaways? Read here for more information!

Giveaway ends Monday October 11th 2010 at 10:00 p.m.(E.S.T.) I will notify the winner via e-mail. Winner to be drawn by the random number generator at Random.org. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn.

Only open to US residents. Must be 18 years or older to win.

**Many thanks to Knickernappies for sponsoring this Review and Giveaway. I was given a product to review (no compensation) and all opinions are my own**

Good Luck!

Click HERE to Enter the Giveaway using the Easy Entry Form!

Have you heard?!

I won I won I won!

If you haven't seen on Facebook, or Twitter, or my mom's desk at work ( she's so great)!

I won the Stride Rite shoe Design contest!

Yep, that's right you will someday soon get to purchase a pair of kicks with MY design on them! How crazy it that?!

+Bonus+

You can totally claim that you know the designer, I will definitely have your back when your friends try to call you out on it!

I am beyond stoked and still can't believe it's real! It would not have been possible without all of your votes. Thank you SO much everyone, and if I could afford it I would buy each and every one of you a pair! How fun would it be to have a photo contest for everyone that has their kids in a pair of the shoes...hmm, ideas ideas!

Also did anyone notice I am only 5 followers away from 1,000?! Gah, when did that happen? Hopefully I can reach that extra stretch of 5, it seems when you get closer and start to count down you drop a few at the same time. So lets go back to ignoring it like we never even noticed, K?

Thanks again everyone...and Rock On!

Bum Essentials review and giveaway

Our Experience: The fit was great and if the diaper came in snaps I would definitely claim it as one of my favorites! Unfortunately Oreo has mastered unlatching hook and loop diapers, which is no fun at all. No leaking or rashes, and a very daddy friendly diaper. Big D loved how simple the Bum Essentials diaper was to slip on Oreo. You can choose from four vibrant color choices and each diaper comes with the shell and 1 set of the 'terry towel' bum pads. Each set of bum pads has two sizes so you can adjust according to baby's size or absorbency desired. The pads snap into the front of the diaper only. This makes it easy to clean and change the pads!

What Bum Essentials Offers:

Diapers, Bum Pads, Diaper Bags/ Pail Liners, or check out their Diaper Starter Kit for under $50!

Connect with Bum Essentials:

Please RT Cloth Diaper Mamas! Win a Bum Essentials Cloth Diaper! http://tinyurl.com/3579c8z ends 10/10

Purchase these fabulous diapers by clicking HERE

Your very own Bum Essentials Diaper!

Not sure how to enter blog giveaways? Read here for more information!

Giveaway ends Sunday October 10th 2010 at 10:00 p.m.(E.S.T.) I will notify the winner via e-mail. Winner to be drawn by the random number generator at Random.org. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn.

Only open to US residents. Must be 18 years or older to win.

**Many thanks to Bum Essentials for sponsoring this Review and Giveaway. I was given a product to review (no compensation) and all opinions are my own**

Good Luck!

Click HERE to enter the giveaway using the Easy Entry Form!

The Diaper Wagon $15 gift certificate Giveaway

Looking for a Cloth Diaper retailer that offers FREE shipping? Check out The Diaper Wagon! They have extraordinary customer service and I love the organization of their website, it was very easy to find what I was looking for.

Our Experience: I was able to review the Sprout Change OneSize diapering system. The color choices are all really pretty gender neutral and the diaper shell is reversible so you have 5 different color combinations from which to choose. It also comes with the option of choosing an organic cotton softsleeve or microfleece softsleeve! We are big fans of side snapping diapers because they are so much quicker to snap on during diaper changes! We had no leak or rash issues, and it withheld through nap time! The Sprout Change One-Size Diapering System (fits 5-40 lbs) offers the perfect custom fit without the hassle & without any scratchy velcro to harm your baby. Sprout Change Reversible Diaper Shells use hidden buttonhole elastic to achieve the perfect fit: snug for baby, without the red marks! Parents can choose the perfect setting for baby, and then wash, and reuse, and wash again, without endlessly searching for the proper setting at every diaper change. You only need to adjust the fit at each growth spurt (typically only four times from birth to potty learning), NOT at each diapering. Simplicity at its best! Overall a great diaper!

Also since my review a new version of the Sprout Change diaper has been introduced! Introducing Version 2, which offers an easier size adjustment and additional color combinations! Read more about these changes HERE!

What The Diaper Wagon Offers: Cloth Diapers, Diaper Covers (All), Cloth Diaper Accessories, Cloth Training Pants, Swim Diapers, Laundry & Wool Care, Natural Baby Care, Mama Products, Clothing, Gifts & Gear also check out their Sale Items page too!

Connect with The Diaper Wagon:

Please RT Cloth Diaper Mamas! Win $15 to The Diaper Wagon! Eeek Fluffy Money! http://tinyurl.com/39qvnw2 ends 10/9

Purchase these fabulous diapers by clicking HERE

A $15 gift certificate to The Diaper Wagon!

Remember if you voted for my shoes during the Stride Rite Shoe Design contest you can earn 5 extra Entries! If you shared the link on your wall you can earn 5 more! For a total of 10 extra entries! This offer ended at midnight 9/20. Use the form to enter these extra entries!

Not sure how to enter blog giveaways? Read here for more information!

Giveaway ends Saturday October 9th 2010 at 10:00 p.m.(E.S.T.) I will notify the winner via e-mail. Winner to be drawn by the random number generator at Random.org. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn.

Only open to US residents. Must be 18 years or older to win.
Note: By using The Diaper Wagon, LLC blog and/or participating in Giveaways hosted by The Diaper Wagon, LLC on other websites, you accept and agree to adhere to all Terms and Conditions of Use of The Diaper Wagon, LLC, including all numbered items listed under“Policies”.

**Many thanks to The Diaper Wagon for sponsoring this Review and Giveaway. I was given a product to review (no compensation) and all opinions are my own**

Good Luck!

Click HERE to enter this giveaway using the Easy Entry Form!

Prestons Pants Review and $25 giftcard Giveaway

Our Experience: I am in absolute love with the fit and feel of the Preston's Pants Breathable Pockets!

{Light-Midweight, Zen Windpro fleece outer....turquoise fleece inner and turquiose snaps! This diaper is great for day use or naptime! A breathable fleece pocket, NO PUL LAYER, No cover needed!}

Fabulous mix! We had no problems with leaks, rashes, or bulkiness. We swapped it out for the Preston's Pants One- Size pocket diaper {Soft polyester knit in 1 mil pul. Just like our 2mil solid pul diapers, but a bit softer in 1 mil pul. Baby blue fleece inner and white snaps!} during bedtime, sweet perfection. I like having the extra layer of PUL for bedtime and the soft fleece makes it easy on baby's skin, a perfect combination!

What Preston's Pants Offers: One Size Diapers, Perfect Size Diapers, and Custom Embroidered Diapers! Also a few diapering accessories. Check out her 'Seconds' page and 'Clearance' page too!

Connect with Preston's Pants:

Please RT Cloth Diaper Mamas! Win $25 of Preston's Pants Fluffy Money! http://tinyurl.com/3yeq8vb ends 10/8

Purchase these fabulous diapers by clicking HERE.

A $25 gift certificate to the Preston's Pants Shop!

Remember if you vote for my shoes during the Stride Rite Shoe Design contest you can earn 5 extra Entries! If you shared the link on your wall you can earn 5 more! For a total of 10 extra entries! This offer ends at midnight 9/20. Use the form to enter these extra entries!

Not sure how to enter blog giveaways? Read here for more information!

Giveaway ends Friday October 8th 2010 at 10:00 p.m.(E.S.T.) I will notify the winner via e-mail. Winner to be drawn by the random number generator at Random.org. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn.

Only open to US residents. Must be 18 years or older to win.

**Many thanks to Preston's Pants for sponsoring this Review and Giveaway. I was given a product to review (no compensation) and all opinions are my own**

Good Luck!

Click HERE to enter this Giveaway using the Easy Entry Form!