Fresh Fluff Giveaway Hop: Tender Tushies Cloth Diaper Charcoal Bamboo diaper review/giveaway

Welcome to the Fresh Fluff Cloth Diaper Laundry Giveaway Hop, hosted by The Median Mommy, Zephyr Hill and Our Piece of Earth.  Over 30 blogs have teamed up to bring you some great cloth diaper+laundry giveaways in this hop!  We're offering you a little diaper laundry assistance with an

amazing grand prize, valued at over $220!




Today's review and giveaway as part of the Fresh Fluff giveaway hop is from Tender Tushies Cloth Diapers. I tried out a Coolababy Charcoal Bamboo One Size Pocket Diapers which retails for $8.00 in her store. I was also given a Charcoal Bamboo insert which retails for $2.50.

First off I love this print it is so cute. The snaps match the print and I love that as well.

The inside is made out of charcoal bamboo and it is super soft and seems like a very luxury inner.

This is a one size diaper that fits 7-35 lbs and gets a great fit with the snaps to adjust in the legs and waist. The outside fabric is PUL which is a waterproof fabric. The diaper has additional leg gussets that keep messes contained.

The insert that I used with it is a Charcoal Bamboo insert.

I washed the diapers and the inserts 5 times and I also dried them 5 times for maximum absorbancy. So lets see this diaper on my baby!

Now for the butt shot.

One Lucky TTGG follower will be winning a diaper and insert of their own as well as a $5 credit to her store Tender Tushies Cloth diapers for anything she sells minus the cost of shipping. Here is the diaper you will be winning.

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Simply Eyeglasses Review and Giveaway

My whole family wears glasses and when it is time for a new pair I found alot of frame options at a great price. I recently found Simply Eyeglasses a online store that carries glasses for the whole family. I found all of my favorite brands at great prices. Ordering a pair of glasses was super easy here is how my package looked. It came with the hard case, soft case, cleaning cloth and card.

I choose the D&G DD1227 Eyeglasses in the color 501 black.

They were just as pretty in person as they were online. The case was super nice and I immediately put them on. The ordering process was easy and quick all I needed was my prescription and my PD. Since I take a lot of photos for this blog and I make a lot of videos I love the anti-reflective coating to  prevent glares. This style also comes in 4 other colors if you do not like the black. I also love the Dark Grey and Havana.

They are very mom friendly but totally fashionable and I LOVE them and I wear them every day.

One lucky TTGG follower will be winning this same frame or equal or lesser value as well as single plastic vision lens for a total giveaway worth $176.00.



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“Are You a SuperStacker?” Chuggington Fans

They are having a exciting contest going on now for Chuggington fans. “Are You a SuperStacker?” invites Chuggington fans to show off their best build (using track they already own) for a chance to be featured in NYC’s Times Square!

The contest is open now through October 6, 2013. Per the official rules, only Chuggington StackTrack purchased prior to 12:01 a.m. CDT on September 24, 2013 can be used in this contest.

Enter HERE on their facebook.

The Ultimate in Disposable Protection for tablets

Don’t let scratches and spills limit you from using your new computer tablet! Protect your valuable electronics with our new Ultra Sleeves™ disposable, protective sleeves for computers tablet and e-readers such as iPads and Kindles.

Ultra Sleeves™ are designed to be economical solutions for using your computer tablet at the beach, with your kids, in the kitchen, at a barbeque… or whenever you want to protect against that OOPS situation!

Our sleeves are made from the same high quality, acid-free, and recyclable plastic film used in the collectibles industry, with added anti-static feature to better protect your expensive electronics. We use unique double adhesive strips which provides an improved seal and the resealable adhesivea lets you open and close it back up with ease for battery charging and adjusting.

All you need to do is slide your iPad inside face down.

Remove both adhesive strips.

Pull up the bottom and press down to form a tight seal.

Now you are waterproof and tight. I like these but the only thing that I can see as a negative is that I use my iPad everyday and I need to charge it and there is no hole to plug it in. So if I was on vacation I would have to use a new one every day. Other than that these are great and it doesn't affect the use of it and I know that it is protected. Follow them on FACEBOOK TWITTER and PINTEREST.



I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Step2 Any Toy Giveaway

Welcome to the Step2 ANY toy (up to $150 value) giveaway hosted by Thrifty Nifty Mommy and Viva Veltoro!

Play kitchens, art easels, workbenches, wagons, & even roller coasters, Step2 has it all! Every Fall, Step2 releases new items just in time for the holidays. Check out some of the cool new products that are just arriving in stores:

These are only a few of the great new items just released from Step2. Photo Credit: Step2

 Thrifty Nifty Mommy recently had the chance to review one of their new play kitchens (pictured above on the bottom left corner), the Busy Bake Shop Kitchen. This kitchen is designed for using with play dough. Her daughter loves this kitchen, and you can read all about it here. 

Visit the Step2 website to see all of the great products they have for sale. Also, you'll want to make sure that you sign up for their Birthday Club where you'll get great coupons before your child's birthday plus other special offers and deals, especially with the holidays coming up! Also, make sure you like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

Step2, Thrifty Nifty Mommy, Viva Veltoro, and a number of other great bloggers have teamed up to bring you a giveaway for ANY Step2 Toy (up to $150 value) so you can choose the toy that's best suited for your family! 

Giveaway open to the residents of the 48 contiguous US states, ages 18+. Ends 10/9/13 at 11:59 PM EST. Please enter using the Giveaway Tools form below. Good Luck!

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Disclosures: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Thrifty Nifty Mommy and the participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment. Giveaway is open to residents of the 48 contiguous US states, age 18+. Giveaway will close at 11:59PM EST on 10/09/13. One (1) winner will be selected randomly from all eligible entries. Winner may select any toy from the Step2 website that has an original price (MSRP) of $150 or less; shipping will also be provided free of charge. If the winner would like an item that is more than $150 ARV, he/she will be responsible for the difference plus applicable tax and shipping. Please note, this is valid for ONE item up to $150 original price, not a suite of products.  This post contains an affiliate link for Thrifty Nifty Mommy at the Step2 website. As a Step2 Ambassador, Thrifty Nifty Mommy will receive a small credit to spend at Step2.com for every new Birthday Club Subscriber.

Printerpix Groupon Deal!

There is a huge Groupon deal running right now, $17 for $70 Worth of Custom Photo Books, Canvas Calendars, Metals, or Phone Cases from Printerpix, at http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-printerpix.  They are offering the first 1,000 customers that post the link with hashtag: #70Pix on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram a FREE Custom Phone Case! That’s absolutely free, including free shipping, for a custom iPhone or Galaxy phone case! This must be posted publicly, so we can see it. Must be posted this week, or while the groupon deal is still live.


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Snack Taxi Sandwich-Sack Review & Giveaway

We all in the house have given up the Ziploc bags in our lunch boxes even the child and husband. I love Snack Taxi bags and they are one of our favorites and the first ones we reach for when they are clean. Here is what I received.

Here is some info about the company from their website.

SnackTAXI was invented way back in 2003 as a way to stem the tide of plastic ziplock bags that flowed from our house to the landfill when our 3 kids started school! We were packing over 500 lunches every year, and had definitely fallen prey to the easy appeal of the ziplock baggie. snackTAXIs are easy too - really! They are made in our rural Massachusetts workshop by talented (and fun!) local sewers - we are committed to keeping our business local, and will never outsource our labor.

The sandwich-sack is the perfect fit for a generous sandwich, bagel or wrap, or a hearty snack! Dimensions: 7.5" W x 6" H

These are great and I wash them in our washer and mostly air dry them. I always throw them in with our towels and they wash up great. I will turn them inside out and dump out all of the crumbs before I wash. We also use their snack bags too.


One lucky TTGG follower will be winning a Snack Taxi Sandwich-Sack of their own! Print to be chosen by the company.


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Spark Of Amber Teething Jewelry Review & Giveaway

When your babies start to teeth they are so fussy and you are in search of a way to help them out. For us I wanted to find something natural and not to medicate him. I was excited to try out Spark Of Amber. Here is what I received and how it came packaged.

 

Here is some info from their web site on their company.

We sell authentic, stunning natural Baltic Amber Teething Necklaces and bracelets. We also sell calming Baltic Amber earrings, pendants, bracelets, anklets, and rings from SparkofAmber. Only purchase from the best! At SparkofAmber.com, we bring you the best Amber from Lithuania and the Baltic region!

SHIPPING IS FAST AND FREE! Our items ship FREE via First Class mail. If you prefer priority, there will be an additional charge. Items are shipped from within the United States, within 3 days of payment, often sooner! All items are carefully packaged.  We currently only ship to customers within the United States. All our packages have delivery confirmation.

 

I received a necklace and a teething bracelet/anklet.

 

The necklace I tried is in the color Midnight.

The Midnight--This beautiful necklace represents the calm and beauty of midnight.

It is mysterious, peaceful, quiet, still!

Your child can enjoy this worn against the skin to get the most benefit from the natural Baltic Amber, or as an accessory to his or her favorite outfit. Amber is very light and comfortable to wear!

These teething necklaces are made of Baltic Amber pieces, polished, but left in their natural “nugget” shapes, so you get the most calming benefit from these products!

Coloring may vary slightly from necklace to necklace, due to the natural variations in Baltic Amber.

This necklace is hand-crafted of authentic Baltic Amber “nuggets”. These amber nuggets come straight from Lithuania. Each individual bead/stone is unique and special, so the sizes and shapes of each bead may be different. Every necklace is its own unique work of art. It measures approximately 13” long. Necklaces are made with care and quality inspected before shipping!

Baltic Amber is a fossilized resin. Europeans greatly prize this beautiful stone for its claimed 100% natural anti-inflammatory, pain relieving, and calming properties. The healing oils of the Baltic Amber are said to relieve teething pain, tame baby’s irritability and relieve inflammation in the throat, ear, and stomach.

The calming properties of Baltic Amber may go a long way towards a calmer, happier child. The toddler years are full of turmoil, with lots of growth and change, so the natural analgesic of Baltic Amber is a wonderful gift!

NOTE: Baltic Amber jewelry is not designed for chewing or sucking. The oils are released through contact with the skin. Parents should always supervise their child when wearing any jewelry, including Baltic Amber jewelry, as there is always the chance of the jewelry breaking and baby/toddler putting a bead in their mouth. Baltic Amber jewelry should not be worn to bed. Spark of Amber is not liable for any direct or indirect damages or accidents that arise from use of our products, which the purchaser acknowledges by buying our product. As per US legislation, recommended for ages 3 and older, due to small pieces on necklace.

 

 

Next I tired their Seashore Anklet/bracelet.

The Seashore -- This unique bracelet/anklet represents the fun and relaxation of a day spent at the beach. It is colorful, memorable, refreshing, calming! Can be worn as either a bracelet or anklet!

Your child can enjoy this worn against the skin to get the most benefit from the natural Baltic Amber, or as an accessory to his or her favorite outfit. Amber is very light and comfortable to wear!

These teething bracelets/anklets are made of Baltic Amber pieces, polished, but left in their natural “nugget” shapes, so you get the most calming benefit from these products!"

We have been trying these out while baby is teething. I think they so help with the crankiness and they are so cute. I do not leave these the necklace on at night and the anklet I keep on only with a sock over it. It is a little large for his legs so it falls off.

One lucky TTGG follower will be winning a set of their own store owners choice of stock available.

 

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Yummi Pouch Review

Now that we are making our own baby food I am all about convience. We make all of our own for baby so far and it is so easy. I came into the problem with on the go feeding and I went to buy some of those pouches in the grocery store most of them are around $1.75 each and that's crazy! I am glad that I found Yummi Pouch reusable pouches.

This is their set of 6 that retails for $14.99. That is $2.49 each and you can use the over and over. My 10 year old also likes to use these. I find that he will eat more fruits and vegetables if they are mixed in here. I don't know if it is because homemade tastes better or if he does it because the baby does.

Yummi Pouch Features

Freezer Friendly

Yummi Pouches are freezer friendly. We recommend making batches of blended food and storing them in the freezer for quick grab-and-go snacks. Freezing our pouches full of pureed food will help the food stay cool for up to two hours during travel time between activities.

 

Dishwasher Friendly

Yummi Pouches are dishwasher friendly and easy to clean. Simply rinse out the food pouch with warm water to remove excess liquid and stand upside down in the dishwasher. We recommend opening our refillable food pouch for cleaning by expanding the bottom gusset area with a long handled cooking spoon before placing in the dishwasher. Once expanded the gusset area should stay expanded for optimal cleaning.

 

BPA & Phthalate FREE

Yummi Pouch reusable food pouches are made of safe food-grade polyethylene material which is BPA and Phthalate free. We are committed to bringing you the best quality and safest materials to use in feeding your children.

 

Reusable & Recyclable

Our reusable food pouches are made of high quality materials that will allow you to use them over and over again. Our pricing also makes them an affordable disposable eco-friendly container that is 100% recyclable.

I added our homemade applesauce that we canned. I added them to the freezer and he knows that he needs to put them in the refridgerator the night before if he wants them as a snack after school.

Each pouch holds up to 6 ounces of your favorite blended purees and smoothies.
- Food grade material is BPA-free and phthalate-free.
- Dishwasher safe, just expand the bottom and stand upside down on the top rack.
- Freezer safe.
- Reusable and recyclable.
- Great for kids taking yogurt and applesauce to school.
- Designed for little hands and easily fillable through strong top zipper seal.

They are easy to fill and I just used a spoon. The zipper is easy to close and they you are done. You can then put them in the refridgerator, freezer or eat right away.

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