***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples for review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** ***WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS TMI *** (What can I say, I am not too shy when it comes to discussing things of a personal nature!) Okay...Let's be real here. I know what some of you must me thinking. "Those are CLOTH menstrual pads?! Ummm...No thank you!" Really, I understand. I truly do. Before I actually tried such products, I was a bit put off to the whole concept as well. The idea of re-using something that came into contact with menstrual fluids just didn't appeal to me at all, even though I do make many efforts to make more environmentally conscious choices for my family. But then things changed. After I had my youngest child, Xander, I had my tubes tied. (BIG mistake, but that's a whole other post entirely.) I started to experience extremely heavy bleeding every month, and would saturate a super-absorbency tampon in less than an hour. Every hour. For 5 days. Not a nice scenario. And it got very expensive, very quickly. So I started looking for ways to combat this issue, without breaking the bank. A good friend of mine suggested I try the Diva Cup, which is re-usable in nature. Once I got the hang of it, I found there were a lot less leaks than with a tampon. Still, I felt I needed some added protection. That's when I finally broke down and tried cloth pads. After all, I am experienced with cloth-diapering, so why not give cloth pads a shot? Fast forward a bit...I have switched from the Diva Cup to Softcup, and I am an avid user of cloth pads for added protection and overnight use. Really, it's not as bad as you'd think. Sure, it takes some getting used to, and you do need to take measures to prevent staining. (I just rinse soiled pads right away in cold water, as it completely removes the blood. I also use a wet-bag just like I use for my cloth diapers.) So when the awesome folks at Peepods asked me to review their line of cloth pads, I hopped right on board. These pads definitely caught my attention because they come in different sizes and absorbencies, and they also have very trend-forward, elegant prints. And let's face it: Women like to feel pretty, so the feminine styling of Peepods is definitely a plus...even if the whole world won't see them! Not only does Peepods carry period pads, they also have incontinence pads, post-partum pads, and even nursing pads! Another thing that got me interested in Peepods right away is that Amber Givens, the owner, has a huge heart and donates product to women in need. Here's more about Amber and her mission: (taken from the Peepods website.)
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Welcome to the Nuby Flash and Share Giveaway with Blessed Domestic Diva and other great bloggers! (Like me!) Erin at Blessed Domestic Diva is my REAL LIFE best friend, who I have known since I was 13, and she is celebrating her 2 year twitter anniversary! All month, she's got great giveaways, twitter parties, and more! Nuby is going to giving away a great prize package with a Flip Flop Teether Book and a Zany Zooz! Remember this is a FLASH Giveaway so it ends on the 30th!!! Don't forget to join all of us on the 23rd at 8 PM EST for more great prizes from Nuby! Please send this tweet to RSVP! You are invited to join @nubyusa for a great Twitter Party 5/23 @ 8 PM EST!! Talking about #children, #nuby, and #prizes! RT to RSVP Hope to see you there! Fill out the Rafflecopter Below for a chance to win! Good Luck Everyone! Disclosure: Blessed Domestic Diva is not responsible for prize shipment! This is part of a group giveaway and there is no compensation in any form! For more information please see my Disclosure Policy. ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** As you may recall, I was in Hollywood for the red carpet premiere of Iron Man 3 at the world famous El Capitan Theater. Yes, I was feet away from Robert Downey, Jr. I got to walk the red carpet right alongside the stars! (I am still pinching myself to make sure it wasn't all some fabulous dream!) So of course, when the folks at Cafe Press contacted me about their great selection of Iron Man 3 merchandise, I was pretty excited. I was already familiar with this great company, so I was definitely eager to see what they've created to celebrate this mega-blockbuster that is breaking records worldwide. To my delight, I saw tons of great offerings...From phone cases to serving platters to apparel and even some super-hot men's boxer-briefs, they've got a ton of options. I especially love their Iron Man 3 hoodies & sweatshirts. Of course, I chose something special for myself that I was totally drooling over. I will be the proud owner of this awesome War Machine iPhone Charger Case. This will definitely come in handy when I am traveling for the blog and find my phone dying in the middle of some random airport somewhere! I don't know about you, but I love yogurt. A lot. (Actually I love all dairy products a lot, which is probably part of the reason I count on Activia to help keep me regular, if you know what I mean!) Recently, I saw a commercial for Dannon's newest creation, Activia Greek. I was so excited, because while I love regular Activia, I have always had a "thing" for Greek yogurt. Perhaps it's the tanginess. Maybe it's the creaminess. Maybe it's the mere fact that I am a huge fan of Greek food in general. I don't know how to pinpoint it, but Greek yogurt is one of my guilty pleasures. So to see that Activia is now offering this decadent variety in their line of yogurt made me very, very happy. And it made me drool. Not gonna lie. Do you know what dad wants for Father's Day? MyPerfectGift.com lets you buy the gift your loved ones really want. Have him create a FREE MyPerfectGift.com registry and you will know exactly what to get him! How to be Eligible to WinCreate a registry with at least 3 gifts or add to an existing registry. {sign-up with one click using your Facebook info} ~ When you sign up please use the letters “MPM” in the “Referred By” box. One lucky winner will receive the Coleman Road Trip Collapsible Grill LXE*!!Organized by: Mom Powered Media Hosted by: Baby Costcutters, Mom to Bed By 8, Powered by Mom, Giveaway Booster, and Filipino Pork Recipes Giveaway ends June 14th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck! *Sponsor substitute similar item is prize item is not available Disclosure: To be eligible to win this giveaway you must create an account and add at least three items in your registry. If you already have a MyPerfectGift registry just add a gift to your existing registry to be eligible for this giveaway. I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Newly Crunchy Mama Of 3 is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. This event was organized by MomPoweredMedia please contact tina@babycostcutters.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event! Welcome to the Mohawk Carpet Giveaway EventHosted by Budget Earth & A Spectacled Owl Sponsored by Mohawk Carpets
Are you considering redoing a room in your house or just recently purchased a home that needs some decorating TLC? Even worse, trying to figure out a way to add some color to a drab apartment without going against your leasing terms? Even though many of us don't consider it, a great way to add color to a room and give it a new look is with a fun, colorful area carpet! Traditionally, area rugs were only used on hardwood floors, but today, you they can be used just about anywhere, allowing you to makeover just about any room in your home without spending a small fortune! This is exactly what Susan at Budget Earth did when she added a beautiful 5' x 8' Mohawk rug to her living room and office. One of the best manufacturers in the United States that makes amazing and fashionable is Mohawk Carpet. This well known brand has been around for over 125 years and is still proud to be one of the few rug manufacturers that still makes rugs here in the United States. When you purchase from Mohawk, you are supporting jobs right here in the United States, without paying a ridiculous amount of money, and receiving high quality products. Want to see more of their carpets and see how they can help you redecorate your home on a budget? Check out Mohawk's website to see their full selection of carpets which can be purchased at many well known retailers, including Macy's, KOHLS, Target, Home Depot, Lowes, and many other well known retailers. Ready to redecorate one of your rooms now? If so, we have a real surprise for you that could save you up to $100 on a new area rug! We are teaming up with Budget Earth and Mohawk Carpet to bring you this awesome Mohawk Carpet Giveaway, where one lucky ready will win a Mohawk home rug! Excited? So are we! Before entering the Rafflecopter, just make sure to read all the rules below! Remember, our hosts do check entries so make sure you follow the rules for your entries carefully! Mohawk Carpet Giveaway Event
Disclosure: Newly Crunchy Mama Of 3 did not receive monetary compensation for this giveaway, and is not responsible for prize shipment. All opinions may differ from other blogs in this giveaway. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and all social networks are in no way associated with this giveaway. Welcome to the Britax Summer Travels GiveawayOrganized by Mom to Bed by 8 and co-hosted by Plum Crazy About Coupons and Stay a Stay at Home Mom. I am super excited about this event, aren't you? Britax is one of the BEST brands in the industry, and I have been coveting their products for years now!One lucky winner will receive a Britax B-Ready Stroller and B-Safe Infant Carseat!Giveaway ends June 17th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck. Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Newly Crunchy Mama Of 3 is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event! ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** There seems to be a huge increase in subscription services. Whether you want wine, chocolate, fruit, or even underwear, there's a service that will deliver them right to your door each and every month, like clockwork. (Now if I could find a cheese-of-the-month club box, I'd be in Heaven!) Recently, I learned about a great monthly subscription service that caters to the kiddos. WummelBox offers themed boxes with several different arts and crafts projects that revolve around whichever theme you happen to get that month. It's a really neat concept, especially for those with preschool aged kids, or even for homeschooling families. Since school is about to let out for the summer, WummelBox would be the ideal cure for summer boredom or the inevitable rainy days when kids tend to get restless. |
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