G is for Green GIVEAWAY! Prize Package 1: A Greener Night's Sleep ARV:$459 4/25

3/31/2012

As promised, I have some great, green solutions for you all April long! Look for my tips, tricks, and reviews of must-have eco-friendly products throughout the month! I also have some AMAZING giveaway packages to be won, courtesy of the wonderful sponsors whose products I will be featuring throughout this event. I want to kick the event off with a bang, so I am starting my giveaways NOW!

This is going to work a little bit differently than most of my events. As I post sponsor spotlight reviews throughout the month of April, I will be adding those links to my G is for Green Event Page. You will be receiving extra entries for commenting on these posts, and there will be a separate Rafflecopter form to record these extra entries.

Prize Package 1: A Greener Night's Sleep

This prize package is truly amazing. It features innovative, eco-friendly products that ensure your little one will be getting a good night's sleep without being exposed to any chemicals or irritants. Yes, you really CAN go green in the nursery! Here's what you can win:

First, the awesome folks at Clouds and Stars are offering one of their Quick Zip Organic Crib Starter Sets! This contains one zipper base and one zipper top. This crib set makes changing crib sheets easier than ever! Did I mention that it's made of super-soft organic cotton? It doesn't get much better than that! Look for my review during the month of April!

Organic crib bedding is awesome...But something important is missing...What if I told you I also have a Naturepedic 2 in 1 Organic Cotton Ultra Crib Mattress to go along with it? This crib mattress is completely organic and actually grows with your child. It's amazing, and retails at $399! Look for my review coming soon during my G is for Green Sponsor Spotlight features!

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WIN IT!

I am thrilled to announce that one very lucky winner will receive a Naturepedic 2 in 1 Organic Cotton Ultra Crib Mattress and a Clouds and Stars Quick Zip Organic Crib Starter Set of their own!

Please use this easy Rafflecopter form to enter.

This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ until 11:59PM on April 25, 2012. No PO Boxes. Winner will be drawn using Rafflecopter's Random Number Generator. All entries will be verified, so play fair! I will notify winner via e-mail and they will have 48 hours to reply before I am forced to redraw winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. This contest is not affiliated with Facebook in any way. Thanks for entering, and Good Luck!

***Disclosure: I received complimentary product to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***

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169 Comments

Dona Richmond Kreutzer

3/31/2012 01:49:42 am

What an awesome giveaway. Thank you so much for doing this.

Katie VanRiper

3/31/2012 02:03:48 am

I love the organic cotton pillows from Naturepedic! My little one loves them too [:

3/31/2012 02:05:29 am

Also, I really like how Clouds and Stars has so many awards. I think it is great people get recoginized for everything great they do!

Becka link

3/31/2012 02:39:06 am

http://www.cloudsandstars.com/tristababytote.aspx

I LOVE this baby tote from Clouds and Stars.

3/31/2012 02:40:53 am

The concept of the airflow pad is awesome. Never saw one before!
http://naturepedic.com/products/pads/airflow.php

Courtney link

3/31/2012 05:22:17 am

I like their Organic Changing Pads! Looks much better than what I've seen in stores.

3/31/2012 05:23:48 am

I like clouds and stars Waterproof Organic Crib Mattress Protector Pad

Christina C

3/31/2012 06:03:02 am

I love that Naturepedic has a mattress with dial sided firmness, one for infants and one for toddlers!

3/31/2012 06:04:27 am

I love that Cloud and Stars sells sheets for playyards.

Chelsea Korth

3/31/2012 06:28:09 am

I just love this! Going green in the nursery is an important step to keep your kids away from harmful chemicals!

Jack Palmer

3/31/2012 07:07:35 am

cotton pillows by naturepedic.

Brittany Thomas link

3/31/2012 07:29:12 am

I love their changing pads! Just got one for my daughter and they are amazing.

3/31/2012 07:31:09 am

The zip off sheet concept really just amazes me!

Shanna

3/31/2012 07:45:36 am

Also like the Organic Cotton Pillowcases

3/31/2012 07:47:37 am

Also love the Miracle Bedding Set

Leslie Guenther

3/31/2012 08:04:51 am

I love that they offer covers for the mattress. Always love a good water proof cover.

3/31/2012 08:09:06 am

Clouds and Stars uses high tread count and I love that.

Gladys Parker

3/31/2012 08:54:35 am

They specialize in organic baby and children's mattresses
Gladys P
sps1113 at yahoo dot com

3/31/2012 08:56:35 am

Made with 200+ thread-count cotton or polymink, our sheets are soft as, well, clouds.
Gladys P
sps1113 at yahoo dot com

HilLesha link

3/31/2012 10:49:26 am

All Naturepedic products are proudly manufactured by skilled craftsman in their eco-factory located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Quality, purity and customer service are their highest priorities.

3/31/2012 10:51:35 am

QuickZip® is an innovative sheet invented by moms for moms. It takes a chore we all hate — changing crib or bunk-bed sheets — and makes it, if not fun, at least painless.

Bert link

3/31/2012 10:56:33 am

I like that Naturepedic is organic and made in OH. And now I feel like I need to buy a different mattress!

sarah

3/31/2012 11:10:05 am

I like their Organic Cotton Pillows and Organic Cotton Pillowcases

3/31/2012 11:11:40 am

I like the Sateen Crib Pad from Clouds and Stars

naomi c

3/31/2012 12:59:10 pm

i love the naturepedic mattress line - i might even need one for myself

3/31/2012 01:00:11 pm

the zip sheets look so easy!

Kelly Nicholson

3/31/2012 05:00:21 pm

Please visit Naturepedic and find something you love or something you have learned. Let me know in the comments!

kinda cool..baby beds made right..i guess

3/31/2012 05:01:16 pm

Please visit Naturepedic and find something you love or something you have learned. Let me know in the comments!

looks cool..what else..im new to this stuff

Kristi C

3/31/2012 08:55:13 pm

I love the 3" Comfort Topper.

Kristen Jeffery

3/31/2012 09:25:29 pm

Naturepedic is made in MY state!!! LOVE the high thread count of the zip sheets

Sherry Conrad link

4/1/2012 01:14:30 am

I like the 3" comfort topper

4/1/2012 01:15:49 am

I like the portababy® safety sheet for play yards

Stacey

4/1/2012 01:55:35 am

I would like one of their baby & toddler mattress pads

Ashley B

4/1/2012 06:53:41 am

I love the Cloud and Stars sheets look so easy to change!

4/1/2012 06:54:45 am

I love that the mattress is organic!

Beth R

4/1/2012 11:54:39 am

I like the organic pillowcases!

4/1/2012 11:56:10 am

I love that they use 200+ thread-count cotton or polymink! Those would be so soft

cynthia engle

4/1/2012 02:02:47 pm

organic cotton pillows

jamie villari

4/2/2012 01:27:13 am

The products are organic. I would love the comfort topper king

4/2/2012 01:28:50 am

the sheets were invented by moms

Amy Zachek

4/2/2012 02:26:33 am

I learned that these products are made in Ohio - it's great to see something made in the USA.

4/2/2012 02:27:47 am

Oh my, I'm loving the organic crib starter set on Clouds and Stars.

Maggie

4/2/2012 07:09:20 am

Love any of the crib mattresses, of course! We want our little girl to be comfy and cozy when she arrives in August!

4/2/2012 07:10:43 am

Wow, the QuickZip sheets sound like such a great idea -- and major time saver!

Joanie

4/2/2012 07:28:39 am

What a neat giveaway!

Kate Keating

4/2/2012 09:37:47 am

Being a grandmother for the first time, I am really looking forward to using this mattress for my grandchild.
Kate Keating

Alex Liz Robinson

4/2/2012 09:21:12 pm

I like the 4 sided organic changing pad.

4/2/2012 09:23:31 pm

I like that clouds and stars was created by 1rst time moms.

susan varney

4/3/2012 03:26:26 am

All Clouds and Stars Zipper Sheets are interchangeable and can be used with any Zipper Base.

4/3/2012 03:27:56 am

i like the organic cotton pillows

Ashley turicik

4/3/2012 04:54:51 am

I would love to have an airflow topper from naturepedic

4/3/2012 04:58:01 am

I love the hipper zippers crib sheet

courtney b

4/3/2012 07:05:10 am

i really want the miracle bedding set looks amazing!

Danielle C

4/3/2012 02:24:45 pm

I love that the mattresses are madein the USA too! Quick Zip Sheets would definately help while changing the twins' beds in the middle of the night.

4/3/2012 10:44:24 pm

I like this because it's healthy for the baby.

brooke t

4/4/2012 01:07:27 am

Organic Bassinet, Cradle, & Mini / Portable Crib

4/4/2012 01:07:46 am

Sateen Play Yard Pad

Eileen Burke

4/4/2012 11:59:07 pm

I love their organic changing pads

4/4/2012 11:59:50 pm

I love cloud and stars quick zip design

Jessica Eaton Ledford

4/5/2012 03:15:59 am

I like the white/sage/brown print in the quickzip starter kit!

Ciara

4/5/2012 07:24:22 am

love the pillows that are resistant to dust mites and allergens

Jenafer Barker

4/5/2012 11:45:20 am

They sell mattresses in twin and full but the sheets are only in bassinet and crib sizes. That was kind of a disappointment because mommies like organic softness too.

4/5/2012 11:57:02 am

I love that clouds and stars has http://www.cloudsandstars.com/quickzip-twinxlfullqueenandking-1.aspx . Lets face it while changing a crib sheet can be a hassle a queen or king bed can be a back breaker. Especially if one side of the bed is up against a wall and your small like me with scoliosis and sciatica.

Jess Toothman link

4/5/2012 12:04:22 pm

I love that Naturepedic offers seamless matresses, it's so much smoother under crib sheets!

Stacey B

4/5/2012 03:17:59 pm

I like the Miracle bedding set

Estelle S

4/6/2012 04:00:35 am

I love the Quilted Organic Cotton Deluxe mattresses, especially the twin size one.

Anne N.

4/6/2012 04:22:58 am

I like the organic changing pads.

Danielle Davis/Grady

4/6/2012 01:51:17 pm

I love the Organic Cotton Pillows!
Thank you!

4/6/2012 01:52:48 pm

I love the Miracle Bedding Set!
Thank you!

Julie Lynn Bickham

4/7/2012 06:30:07 am

I like the Sleepi Crib Organic Oval Matteress.

4/7/2012 06:32:19 am

I like the Organic PortaBaby Play Yard Sheet.

Daniell

4/7/2012 10:31:03 am

I would really like to get an organic cotton pillow!!

daniell

4/7/2012 10:32:47 am

I need the hipper zipper - crib sheet set!

Kyle Prior

4/7/2012 03:08:49 pm

I LOVE ORGANIC AND THATS ITS MADE BY MOMS!

Jackie

4/7/2012 05:19:04 pm

Each mattress is handcrafted in ohio!! Yay, for the US of A!!

4/7/2012 05:22:33 pm

I really like the natural cotton play yard pad.. Makes the pack and play so much softer!

Jessica

4/7/2012 10:37:27 pm

I also love the Miracle Bedding Set from Clouds & Stars

4/7/2012 10:39:03 pm

I would also love the Standard Pillow in Organic Cotton from Naturepedic

Katye

4/9/2012 12:35:11 am

I would love this for my first child who is currently living in my belly! :)

Wendy

4/9/2012 04:03:04 pm

They have bassinet mattresses in a variety of shapes and sizes!

4/9/2012 04:05:28 pm

At Clouds and Stars I like the Hipper Zippers - Twin Starter Set.

Jasmine W

4/10/2012 12:25:35 pm

I learned about the certification standards for an organic mattress

4/10/2012 12:31:04 pm

I also like the Organic Crib Zipper Sheet from Clouds and Stars

Sarh S link

4/10/2012 04:33:03 pm

Would love an airflow changing table pad

4/10/2012 04:35:01 pm

ZIPPER SHEETS?!?! Never knew they made those, they look/sound AMAZING!!!

PAIGE CHANDLER

4/12/2012 06:05:43 am

i like the Organic Cotton Pillows

4/12/2012 06:07:55 am

I like the quick zip queen sheets from Clouds and stars

Kelly

4/12/2012 07:36:57 am

I love that naturepedic used air core technology for thie rmatresses

Kelly Falcone

4/12/2012 07:38:16 am

I love the cloud and stars jungle print play yard sheet

Laura Nicholls

4/12/2012 10:23:29 am

I never knew that there were organic mattresses. Who knew that chemicals go into making a traditional mattress.

4/12/2012 10:31:53 am

Quickzip sheets? Who knew? It would be fun to use them!

Cindy B

4/13/2012 12:15:34 am

I learned naturpedic makes some great adult mattresses, too. Thanks for a great giveaway. I'm going to have to revisit these guys when we need a new mattress :)

4/13/2012 12:19:50 am

I watched the video at clouds and stars ~ what a smart idea for cribs and bunk beds especially... and we have both. thanks for a great giveaway.

jennifer laur

4/13/2012 01:39:45 am

i love that they offer a set for the playyard as well!

Kelly D

4/13/2012 07:45:48 am

At Cloud and Stars I learned that Quick Zip sheets were invented by moms for moms

4/13/2012 07:46:58 am

I like the Organic Cotton pillows at Naturepedic

Breanne

4/13/2012 07:34:06 pm

I like the Naturepedic 2 in 1 organic
cotton ultra

4/13/2012 07:35:02 pm

I like the Clouds and Stars Sateen Play Yard Pad

roberta molano morales link

4/13/2012 11:15:35 pm

I love the mattress and pillow at naturepedic at. Cloud I. Love the. Zip cotton sheets. Also. Love adult mattresses

Brianna Beers

4/14/2012 02:17:36 pm

As simple as a Organic Cotton Sheet and its truly custom:Organic Cotton Sheets from a trusted source. I likeee. Thankee. I love this for my precious Talia, so thank you for this chance!!
•100% Organically Grown Cotton•Luxurious 250 Thread Count Sateen or Soft Flannel•Fitted Design and Elastic Perimeter Provide Secure Fit•Machine Washable•Made in U.S.A
•Available Options:
Bassinet (15" x 30" x 2") (Also Fits Oval) - Ivory
Cradle (18" x 36" x 2") - Ivory
Portacrib (24" x 38" x 2") - Ivory
Crib (28" x 52" x 6") - Ivory
Crib (28" x 52" x 6") - White
Crib (28" x 52" x 6") - Flannel Ivory
I love this!

4/14/2012 05:29:35 pm

•They’re safe – QuickZip® fits snugly around your mattress, unlike loose-fitting sheets that can pose entanglement risks.
•They’re comfortable – all zippers are covered so they never make contact with your baby, and with choices of 220+ thread count cotton or the incredible softness of poly mink, these sheets are almost as soft as the skin of your little one.
•They’re sure to fit – our pre-shrunk 100% cotton sheet sets fit standard crib and toddler bed mattresses (52" x 27" and 4.5" to 7" thick) and are also available in a smaller size fit for mattresses that are 3" to 4.5" thick (in white and ecru only).
•They’re durable – QuickZip® Crib Sheets stand up to repeated washings and last for years – and from one child to the next.

Amy Poore

4/15/2012 10:51:24 pm

I learned that they sell the mattress at buy buy baby locally!

4/15/2012 10:53:13 pm

LOVE that they support newborns in need!

Sharon

4/15/2012 11:54:57 pm

I like the 4 sided organic changing pad

4/15/2012 11:56:28 pm

I like the organic portababy play yard sheet from Clouds and Stars

Serena Ames

4/18/2012 12:37:10 pm

I like the 4 side contour changing pad

4/18/2012 12:37:42 pm

i also like the organic portababy play yard sheet

s riches

4/18/2012 09:12:03 pm

Naturepedic was founded by Barry A Cik.

4/18/2012 09:19:05 pm

Consumer Reports gave Clouds and Stars a very good review.

Rachel link

4/19/2012 02:56:25 am

I love how much thought goes into Naturepedic mattresses.

Sonya Morris

4/19/2012 11:10:03 pm

I love the 4 sided contoured changing pad!

4/19/2012 11:10:52 pm

I love the sateen play yard pad from Clouds and Stars.

Joye

4/21/2012 02:50:54 am

Wow - eazy zip on and zip off sheets. A clever idea. joyedevive@gmail.com

Joyce

4/21/2012 02:57:58 am

I love the non-toxic mattresses at Naturepedic. joyedevive@gmail.com

kelly

4/22/2012 02:56:01 am

the zip off sheets

coriandben5_12_07@yahoo.com

4/22/2012 05:21:40 am

I love that everything at naturpedic is organic, non-toxic and high quality.

Cori

4/22/2012 05:23:33 am

I love the zipper sheet idea. I had never seen anything like that before.

christine jessamine

4/23/2012 06:50:42 am

i love the quilted organic
cotton deluxe mattresses from natureedic

4/23/2012 06:50:54 am

from clouds and stars i love the portababy playyard!

Rebecca

4/23/2012 10:35:52 am

I love the ultra series organic baby crib mattresses!

4/23/2012 10:36:40 am

I also love the 4 sided changing pads!

krystle s

4/23/2012 04:48:30 pm

i really like the fact that the matress is organic and not plastic and i love the pre-shrunken sheets. i hate fightng ti get them on after i dry them.

Alexa B.

4/24/2012 12:28:59 am

from http://naturepedic.com/ i learned that all of their mattresses are made with organic materials.

4/24/2012 12:30:32 am

i think this is soo cute! http://www.cloudsandstars.com/twilightturtle.aspx

Jeniffer Smith link

4/24/2012 01:27:55 am

I love that the mattress is waterproof and easy to clean! That's awesome!

Saebbe Reidhead

4/24/2012 02:50:48 am

I didn't know that baby mattresses were really that dangerous.

4/24/2012 02:54:10 am

I like the 4 sided changing pad, what a great item.

Jessica Hays

4/24/2012 03:53:28 am

I love the organic cotton pillows!

jessicaahays at hotmail dot ocm

4/24/2012 03:57:09 am

I love the Waterproof Organic Crib Mattress Protector Pad from clouds and stars!

jessicaahays at hotmail dot com

Roxann Clark

4/24/2012 07:41:52 am

I like their Organic Changing Pads!

Tian

4/24/2012 09:00:11 am

I like Organic Changing Pads, thank you.

Leanne Hill

4/24/2012 10:53:44 am

Ilove that everything is organic and non-toxic!

4/24/2012 10:55:11 am

I love the quickzip feature! makes it so much easier to change!

julie hawkins

4/24/2012 11:52:34 am

I like the organic changing pads

4/24/2012 11:53:29 am

I learned clouds and stars products use 200+ thread counts

Lisa Williams link

4/24/2012 12:13:13 pm

Ashley Hughes

4/24/2012 12:55:39 pm

I want the Quilted Deluxe Organic Cotton Mattress for myself!!

Sadie B

4/24/2012 12:57:19 pm

Naturepedic has a mattress with dial sided firmness

4/24/2012 12:58:28 pm

I love the zipper on and off sheets

Deborah Hogue

4/24/2012 02:34:17 pm

I loved learning that Naturepedic was founded by parents, grandparents and scientist that understand the potential harm that can come from toxic chemicals

Melissa Bush

4/24/2012 02:35:36 pm

I love the Organtic Pillow's.

4/24/2012 02:36:14 pm

I love the Quick Zip Crib Sheets!!

Gianna

4/24/2012 03:31:31 pm

Organic Changing Pad.

4/24/2012 03:32:00 pm

PortaBaby® Safety Sheet.

Dawn Reid

4/24/2012 04:55:34 pm

Made with 200+ thread-count cotton or polymink.
mightynaynay(at)cs.com

4/24/2012 04:57:50 pm

I love the organic cotton pillows from Naturepedic
mightynaynay(at)cs.com

kathy pease

4/24/2012 09:59:00 pm

Naturepedic understands the harm that can come from toxic chemicals and allergenic materials, and is dedicated to the continual development of innovative high quality products that eliminate these risks. Naturepedic carries the most awards and endorsements of any children’s mattress company, as well as the best warranty in the industry.

4/24/2012 10:01:10 pm

Joan sewed the first prototype, a local seamstress perfected it and the QuickZip® sheet was born. We had good luck with an early mention in Good Housekeeping, and we took an auspicious trip to the country's biggest baby-and-kid-stuff trade show, where One Step Ahead® catalog saw (and loved) QuickZip®.

Louise A Brouillette

4/24/2012 11:03:18 pm

I like the dual sided firmness for infants and toddlers.

Rosey

4/25/2012 12:04:12 am

All Naturepedic products are proudly manufactured by skilled craftsman in our eco-factory located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

Read more: http://naturepedic.com/#ixzz1t3pJSfEF

Michelle Tucker

4/25/2012 12:42:45 am

I'd love to have the Organic Cotton Sheets .

4/25/2012 12:43:48 am

I'd really like to have the QuickZip® - Queen and King.

Danielle Oyen

4/25/2012 01:29:44 am

This looks and sounds so nice I would like the Quilted All Around
Queen Mattress

4/25/2012 01:31:31 am

No lifting mattress corners or moving bed frames or calling for help, now that's what I'm talking about!!!

Marissa Oachs link

4/25/2012 02:02:14 am

I love the Naturepedic Changing Table pad!

4/25/2012 02:03:09 am

I would love to get the Organic Twin zipper set for my son's bed!

Erica link

4/25/2012 02:12:06 am

Oh I love that their products are organic!

4/25/2012 02:13:17 am

I am buying their sheets if I don't win!

4/25/2012 02:52:23 am

i love the waterproof organic play yard mattress protector pad

Marie Gonzalez

4/25/2012 06:07:21 am

I learned that "eco" and "green" are not the same as "organic" because they're not regulated

4/25/2012 06:10:02 am

I sooo want/need/REALLY WANT the quick zip matress cover!!!

Lyndsey R.

4/25/2012 07:11:32 am

I learned that the location closest to me that sells their products is Buy Buy Baby Store.

lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com

4/25/2012 07:12:53 am

I would love to have the Miracle Bedding Set from Clouds & Stars.

carol lewis

4/25/2012 09:56:48 am

Naturepedic has cotton pillows which I really would love to have for my son!

4/25/2012 09:58:01 am

"The QuickZip® Crib Sheet is actually two pieces – a zipper base and a zipper sheet – and that’s what makes changing a crib fast and easy." How neat is that?!

Ann Council

4/25/2012 10:42:50 am

I like their products are chemical free.

R Hicks

4/25/2012 12:05:52 pm

Love their Organic Bassinet, Cradle, & Mini / Portable Crib

brich22 at earthlink dot net

DanV

4/25/2012 01:07:20 pm

I like PortaBaby® Safety Sheet

Deborah Wallin

4/25/2012 01:51:49 pm

I learned When the bed needs changing, you simply zip off the zipper sheet and zip another into place.

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