tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79408765432847099332024-03-05T21:09:09.452-08:00Happy Cotton TailsWelcome to Happy Cotton Tails blog! Happy Cotton Tails is a mommy owned business specializing in natural and eco-friendly products for mommy and baby! Check out our shop at www.happycottontails.com.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-38316065109429750262012-10-23T21:52:00.000-07:002012-10-23T21:52:09.370-07:003200 Fans Giveaway!As always you all are amazing. Not only did we make it to the 3100 fans goal but you pushed passed that and made it to 3200 before I could get the giveaway up! You are awesome! If I haven't told you thank you yet please, please know that I am forever grateful for each and every one of you. You are what makes Happy Cotton Tails stay alive. You are the ones that share the word. You are the ones that show your products to other moms and tell them to come to me. Thank you. Thank you for supporting this little shop and not the big stores or big websites. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Now onto the prizes!
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<p>"Growing up, I have always had to battle eczema. Finding products that will not irritate my skin further has been quite an adventure throughout my lifetime. The wrong moisturizer or soap could easily leave me looking like a person with measles. My quest for finding the perfect lotion without having to use a prescription full of harsh chemicals, has been something I have done all of my life. </p>
<p>As the mother of a toddler with extreme eczema, I am always on the lookout for a great moisturizing product that won’t irritate my son’s skin. Like me, my little guy’s skin gets irritated easily and he can go from having skin “soft as a baby’s bottom,” to “skin like a fish’s body,” in one trip to the pool. Medical providers have told me to cut back on the number of bath’s for my son and to forget about letting him ever take a bubble bath. A bubble bath? That is one of the joys of bath time for a child! </p>
<p>Happy Cotton Tails has recently started carrying the Episencial brand of natural skin products. They range from lotions and body washes to bubble bath and sunscreen. Aside from the adorable design using “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” these products are the bomb.com! After giving you a little history, you can tell that I have tried many, many products for my family’s skin. The soothing cream is amazing! It is the denser product made for “itchy, bothered skin comfort.” Although it is thicker than the regular lotion, it does not feel heavy or greasy. A little of this product goes a long way. I saw a huge difference in my son’s skin within the first few days of use, and I haven’t stopped using it! After a week, I started using the product on myself as well and couldn’t be happier with the results! As most women know, you have to be extremely careful with products used on your face or your babies sensitive skin. I have no problem using the soothing cream on my face. Because it is all natural, my skin does not get irritated or break out. I keep a bottle of this lotion everywhere-the bathroom, the car, the pool bag, and even at grandma’s house! Because of this cream, I am able to let my son take longer, more frequent baths, and yes, he can even enjoy the bubble bath! I would highly recommend this soothing cream to any household whether you suffer from dry skin or not! </p>
<p>Thank you Happy Cotton Tails for carrying such a great product!"</p>
<p>Read more on Episencial's Soothing Cream and order it here - http://www.happycottontails.com/Episencial-Soothing-Cream_p_150.html</p>
<p>Enjoy $1 off a bottle of an Episencial product now until 8/15 with code TRYEPISENCIAL.</p>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-15561889809452258042012-06-06T12:42:00.002-07:002012-06-06T12:42:39.667-07:00Lunette Review By Honey Bump MaternityOur local maternity consignment shop graciously did a review of the Lunette Cup for us! Hop on over to her page and check it out!
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Wowzers, now that you know all these amazing deals, lets make sure you understand the rules. These sales are 1 per order. Meaning you can use one promo code per order. You are more than welcome to place multiple orders to get all the goodies you would like. All freebies are available while supplies last - if we run out you will be contacted in regards to a replacement product of equal or lesser value. All scents on freebies are selected by HCTs staff. Any returns placed on sale items will have the free item value deducted from the return. No additional discounts are allowed on the items (for example: Military) All sales are valid from Friday, May 25th until our birthday Thursday, May 31st at midnight. All minimum requirement sales are prior to tax and shipping. Any orders not meeting these requirements will be notified or canceled. Not valid on previous or pending orders.</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-79265404128111833482012-05-24T20:28:00.004-07:002012-05-24T20:28:53.232-07:00Healing Hazel Hazelwood<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Typically every item I carry I have tried and loved. Every once in awhile there is a product that I haven't had the opportunity to try but everyone raves about. This product was Hazelwood. Hazelwood is know for it's natural ability to fight acid reflux and calm eczema. If you haven't met my boys they are spitters. They are exorcist spitters. If you are sitting across the room, you will get spit up on you. With my first son Andrew I used to cry thinking he was spitting up his entire meal. Now that Isaac is 3 months old I figured it was time to give hazelwood the true test. If anyone could prove that these necklaces work... it was my kid. </div>
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It was around lunch time when I remembered to put it on him. As soon as it was on he was ready to eat. After nursing I burped him and he puked. Not the whole meal but he puked. Every other feeding that day was spit up free. Not even a dribble out the side of his mouth. It was amazing. </div>
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I took the necklace off of him while he slept and during his feeding throughout the night he spit. First thing in the morning I put the necklace back on. All day today he has been spit up free. Every burp I'm waiting for the shirt filled with puke or it all in my hair and it's clean. </div>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">For more information or to order a bumGenius Freetime Diaper click <a href="http://www.happycottontails.com/bumGenius-Freetime-AIO-All-In-One-Diaper_p_144.html">here.</a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><u><b>bumGenius Newborn Diaper (AIO) </b></u></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br />
</h3><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">When considering a newborn diaper the bumGenius newborn diaper was one I was iffy on. My babies are typically 10lbs or more and I worried they would grow right out of it. The bumGenius Newborn Diaper was the first diaper my little man wore out of the womb. It fit great! I absolutely love these. They are easy to put on and a AIO which, when you are lacking on sleep, feeding and taking care of a baby all day on top of your other children and home the last thing you want to do is stuff diapers. Isaac is now close to 11lbs and they still fit him great.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Unfortunately due to being in the NICU wearing cloth just wasn't the easy option with having to weigh the diapers before and after. But I'm proud to say his first diaper was cloth. His second cloth diaper was a size 1 AppleCheeks diaper with a 2 pli insert. Let me say the fit was amazing!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is Isaac sporting a size 1 Delicious envelope cover. I trifolded the 2 pli insert and laid it on top. I could've got the diaper a little bit more snug but I was nervous with his umbilical cord. New mommy jitters! :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here is my little wiggle worm in a size 1 Limited Edition Orange Zest - here is a tissue for that drool! :) Yes the color is absolutely gorgeous. If you can ever get your hands on one - get it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> This is the fit that looked best on Isaac. He has very skinny legs. My husband calls them chicken legs. :) He is also approximately 9lbs here. The waist is snug but comfortable and the legs are tight enough to not cause leaks but also not cause indentions from being so snug. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">One thing I loved about the AppleCheeks is that it didn't rub or irritate his umbilical cord. I could fit the diaper a little higher in the back and it wouldn't hit the area. Another thing a lot of people don't know about AppleCheeks is the amazing elastic in the diapers. You simply pull the sides to "stretch" out the elastic to get a fabulous fit without it cutting into your babies legs. Here is a video to demonstrate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Overall I would definitely recommend and purchase AppleCheeks size 1 diapers for a newborn. Not only did I get a fabulous fit but the diaper will grow with the baby much longer then the newborn stage. When my little man is ready for a size 2 I can simply purchase the larger envelope cover and reuse the 2 pli insert! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-76339591356645151882011-09-12T06:40:00.000-07:002011-09-12T06:40:03.446-07:00bumGenius's NEW products and NEW colors and prints!I'm SO excited for these GREAT new colors and prints! What do you think?<br />
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</tbody></table> Order your Quilters Nappies today and take 10% off your order until 7/11/11with code NAPPIES. Also, make sure you stop by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quilters-Nappies/368155158776?ref=ts">Quilter's Nappies Facebook</a> and tell them how great their product is!Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-16419386228968232592011-05-25T22:12:00.000-07:002011-05-25T22:12:19.676-07:00How to Fold a Flat Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkT_CgqI4KhriN58ue0D8dPDsCUuktKTdZS_tvnoTvsrafqSPcWVf0lzKp_VkUyO6biq2M_TwhsKVl66WL0RaRmxoBh2L_xgBpIINKU7dKUxaTEZS5H_ivetXM25dlmWqZAZMsq-ixUgY/s1600/DSCN2896.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkT_CgqI4KhriN58ue0D8dPDsCUuktKTdZS_tvnoTvsrafqSPcWVf0lzKp_VkUyO6biq2M_TwhsKVl66WL0RaRmxoBh2L_xgBpIINKU7dKUxaTEZS5H_ivetXM25dlmWqZAZMsq-ixUgY/s320/DSCN2896.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">First, I start with the flat diaper folded into a square. (Fold it in half, then in half again) </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I then flip the whole flat over like this so that I have the extra fabric to work with.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I then begin to fold the extra fabric into thirds making it look like.....</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I like to then fold the corners in like this for a more snug fit around the legs.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I place Abby onto the diaper (with out the undies on of course) like this and....</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> ....begin to fold the bottom piece in between her leg.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Then I pull the diaper tabs over and finish up with......</div><br />
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</tbody></table><span id="goog_1260517905"></span><span id="goog_1260517906"></span>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-3207339557633109582011-05-17T12:44:00.000-07:002011-05-17T22:29:28.321-07:00CJ's BUTTer is BETTer for Baby's BOTTom<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVyO1nN1VABxiy2IA-5DWBApR75QmsIeNHTMHxcwRGYg8ttv4xSAaTCxfnJ1b0IJawk1n042ImQcJRrGVs6SV7ImbJIwzQVMe19uLIHdJ8FkZRKtHLjVCboohia_ym9-Gt1P5LOKTGEU/s1600/open-tub.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRVyO1nN1VABxiy2IA-5DWBApR75QmsIeNHTMHxcwRGYg8ttv4xSAaTCxfnJ1b0IJawk1n042ImQcJRrGVs6SV7ImbJIwzQVMe19uLIHdJ8FkZRKtHLjVCboohia_ym9-Gt1P5LOKTGEU/s320/open-tub.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">A few months ago, my daughter Abby had been having a reoccurring diaper rash that went on for about 2 months. She would break out in blisters sometimes after she had a bad acidic poo and would sometimes bleed after I wiped her area if I didn't catch it right away. I have used many different diaper rash creams that went from cloth diaper safe and "natural" to even buying a common diaper rash cream found in any store. None of them worked. The only thing that would work was</span> </span></span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">neosporin</span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">. So when I was given the opportunity to try </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">CJ's</span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"> BUTTer with her most recent diaper rash, I jumped at the chance right away.<br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">Abby's most recent rash was her normal "bad" rash that had been reoccurring! She had two open blisters at the top of her area and had a red hot bottom from the last acidic poo. I received </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">CJ's</span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"> </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">BUTTer</span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"> 4oz stick and the carcass cleanser in the mail and started using the products right away. First, I made some wipe solution with the carcass cleaner. At every diaper change I would clean the area with the carcass cleanser wipes and let the area air dry. After allowing the area to air dry, I would apply the </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">BUTTer</span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"> stick and then put her diaper back on. To maximize the healing process, I would also wash her diaper area with warm water and carcass cleanser at least three times a day.<br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">Thirty-six hours after we started using CJ's BUTTer stick and Carcus Cleanser, her bottom looked 60% better! The two open blisters that where on her area had closed completely and the redness had decreased to a slight pinkness. After 5 days of solely using CJ's BUTTer Carcass Cleaner and Stick, Abby's redness had completely disappeared and all that remained was slight pinkness from where her big blister where.<br />
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I am pretty impressed with CJ's BUTTer. The only thing that I was too happy about with this product was the scents I received. I prefer more of the baby smells for my baby and felt that Love Spell was too much of a woman smell for my BABY girl, LOL. Besides the scent of the product, I was pleased to see my daughter's diaper area back to it's normal healthy self.</span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">CJ's BUTTer Stick is made with Olive Oil, Beeswax, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, and Vitamin E. While CJ's BUTTer Carcass Cleanser is made with Pure Olive Oil, Castile Soap, Water, Shea Butter, Aloe Butter, Castor Oil, and Xanthan Gum (Corn Sugar). </span><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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According to Manufacture, CJ's BUTTer Original and Stick can be used for:</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Eczema</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Rashes</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Dry/Chapped Skin</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Rug Burns (sore 'crawlers' knees)</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Mechanic's Hands and Cuticles</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Hang Nails</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Rub a small amount on your hands and use as a leave-in conditioner for your curls.</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Use it for black/mixed hair! Leaves hair soft, shiny and helps alleviate those 'owies' when trying to separate locks!</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Melt a dollop under running bath water for a relaxing, soothing, and anti-inflammatory soak-provies relief for post-partum soreness and hemorrhoids!</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">- Provies protection against windburned cheeks/face and helps to relieve windburn!</span></i></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><i>-Promotes healing and provides a non-stick barrier when used after a circumcision.</i> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">You can also make your own wipe solution or spray with the carcass cleanser. I added hot water to a small spray bottle and about 4-6 pumps of the carcass cleanser for an easy convenient way to clean her area on the go. </span><br />
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</span></div><i></i>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-23241518518631539642011-04-21T13:10:00.000-07:002011-05-02T18:18:52.739-07:00AppleCheeks, You're The Apple Of My Eye!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxB_130TJwCkZj0rrO9lGHDMTm8_OQP-6UV6wZW48xqzWa0yucOwfjXudxNSJteMGmykcvpICw7E4UD2KjLPpgJ57ndn1PJBLkoqqMyb5QQj30beZe214oQrVGbUbIMWys92pyAhbotI/s1600/DSCN0106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUxB_130TJwCkZj0rrO9lGHDMTm8_OQP-6UV6wZW48xqzWa0yucOwfjXudxNSJteMGmykcvpICw7E4UD2KjLPpgJ57ndn1PJBLkoqqMyb5QQj30beZe214oQrVGbUbIMWys92pyAhbotI/s320/DSCN0106.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Michael 8mo and Abby 18mo both wearing Size 2</span><br />
<u><span style="color: purple;"><strong>AppleCheeks, You're The Apple Of My Eye!</strong></span></u><br />
<span style="color: purple;"><strong> By: Noreen Smith</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">I had first heard of these Canadian Diapers while I was attending my weekly breastfeeding support group in Charleston SC. A fellow breastfeeding momma/friend had just received her <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1303316872_0">first Apple</span>Cheeks and was putting it on her baby. Whenever I see a new diaper I ask a ton of questions about them and usually end up buying one myself to try out. After listening to her tell me about how great and trim this diaper was for her sweet chubby little boy, I HAD to try one! As soon as I got home and laid all three of my children down for a nap, I hopped on the computer to order my first AppleCheeks. I ended up buying a size 2 periwinkle for my (at the time) 20lb short chubby 8month old girl! I only ordered the envelope cover and decided I could just use one of my extra microfiber inserts to stuff inside the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1303316872_2">Apple</span>Cheeks from another diaper. Of course when I first got it in the mail, it was my new favorite diaper like they all are for the first few weeks. But like most of the other diapers, I quickly lost interest in it because it didn't fit her right, especially with that other diaper insert inside it. It sagged down to her knees and was weird and bulky underneath her clothes.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHVZCF66UWGFV7MeMj7PO-nlPLvOV8_9OpJKbdDHUBugb7QPfKowNwN65jyl84uLmm506S8edQfcteOkHfCeZVjmOJ3IVGxLQLLI2IV4dFOgnp9d4YyCnaVWQRPTeBvoBnltCLF8Q030/s1600/untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHVZCF66UWGFV7MeMj7PO-nlPLvOV8_9OpJKbdDHUBugb7QPfKowNwN65jyl84uLmm506S8edQfcteOkHfCeZVjmOJ3IVGxLQLLI2IV4dFOgnp9d4YyCnaVWQRPTeBvoBnltCLF8Q030/s320/untitled.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Abby at 8mo in the Periwinkle Size 2 with other diaper insert</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">I ended up selling the envelope to my fellow breastfeeding momma/friend who loved these diapers so much and decided that this diaper was just not for me. Fast forward to four months later. After my best friend (Laura, owner of HCTs) had tried the whole little bundle, she was finally able to convince me to give AppleCheeks a second chance. Reluctantly, I bought another AppleCheeks, but this time a size 1 Raspberry Sorbet little bundle. As soon as I received AppleCheeks in the mail a few days later, I ripped open the package to try on my then 21.5lb skinnier 12mo old. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it fit her! It didn't sag down to her knees like the size 1 did and it was TRIM with that bamboo insert inside it!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Size 1 AppleCheeks became my favorite diaper that I was constantly reaching to in the diaper bin to use it over my other "favorites". I think this diaper spent more time in the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1303316872_3" style="border-bottom: rgb(54,99,136) 2px dotted; cursor: pointer;">diaper pail</span> then it did in the diaper bin! 5 months after I had purchased the diaper, it was still one of my favorites, but it was beginning to get tight on her at 17mo and 22.5lbs and leave uncomfortable red marks from the elastic, so I traded it in and bought 7 size 2 AppleCheeks. I am still in LOVE with this diaper 6 months later and can happily say that Abby has TONS of growing room in her size 2. I love the Size 2s on her as much as I loved the Size 1 on her!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">The only thing that I wish was different was that there was a size between 1 and 2 as the Size 2 is a bit too big for her and the Size 1 is too small of her length wise.</span> <span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Complete Apple Cheeks Overview:</span></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Envelope Cover or</span></span></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"> outer shell of the AppleCheeks system consists of a waterproof outer layer of PUL and a buttery soft mircofleece lining on the inside. It has elastic on front and back that are great for infants learning how to sit up with out putting pressure on their precious belly or for toddlers who need the extra wiggle room. </span></span>Another great feature that the envelope offers is that the pocket opening is on the inside of the diaper so you will never have to touch the insert after it has been soiled!! The insert will magically agitate out of the diaper on it's own in the wash cycle!!! <span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Insert </span></span></span></span></span>is a 12"x15" that<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span></span></span>has two layers of ultra-soft 70% of rayon from bamboo and 30% of organic cotton fleece to give you the ultimate in comfort and absorbency. Fold this into thirds and you get six layers in the soak zone. Did I mention how soft this is? </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">You can also get extra accessories with your Apple Cheeks that include: <span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A Booster </span>that is made with two layers of 70% rayon and 30% of organic cotton. This is a great way to bump up your system's absorbency. Fold it in half and place in front of the diaper in the pee zone for extra absorbency right where he/she needs it.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Stay-Dry Bamboo Booster </span>combines in benifits of the stay-dry fleece layer with the added absorbency of two layers of super thirsty rayon. This grat accessory provides a great wetness barrier. <span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Plush Bamboo Wipes</span> can be used with Gentle Cleansing Solution for an easy clean-up. This product consist of 70% rayon and 30% cotton. <span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Storage Sacs </span>are designed to keep odor and moisture in. Like the Envelop System, this product comes in two sizes. Size 1 is 15.5" high, 11" wide, and 3"deep. Size 2 is 25" high, 20.5" wide, and "4.5" inches deep. You can just throw them into your washload with your <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1303316872_4" style="border-bottom: rgb(54,99,136) 2px dotted; cursor: pointer;">cloth diapers</span> and then hand dry or tumble dry low. <span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Washable Swim Diaper<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span>have two layers of 100% polyester Canadian-milled mesh that allows water to comforably move through the diaper while keeping any solids in. The swim diaper, like ALL swim diapers (disposable and washable) will not hold the pee in but are intended to hold the poo. <span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Washable Nursing Pads </span>are made of the same plush rayon from bamboo and cotton blend as the inserts are. The bottom half of the pad have three layers, while the top is tow layers, so that you get absorbency where you need it without added bulk. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><strong>My pros in the AppleCheeks Envelope system are:</strong> </span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">- Elastic on both front and back </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">- No pulling out a yucky soiled insert, it shimmies out on its own! </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">- Trim fitting for <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1303316872_5">skinny jeans</span>! </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">- Two options to choose from on how to use the diaper.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><strong>While my cons are:</strong> </span><br />
<span style="color: purple;">- Doesn't hold my heavy wetter as long as other diaper brands that come with 2 microfiber inserts. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">-You have to spend a little more money on two different sized diapers compared to a one time cost of a one sized diaper. (But it's worth it for the fantastic fit!) </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">All in all, this diaper is one of my favorite diaper brands. After I was given the chance to review this product, I ordered more AppleCheeks. I just can't help but love the trimness of this diaper, plus the elastic waist band on both sides, AND that I don't have to pull inserts out!!</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;">Happy Cotton Tails and AppleCheeks would love to give one lucky winner a HUGE AppleCheeks prize pack! This prize pack includes a AppleCheeks Little Bundle, AppleCheeks Diaper Liners, 6 Pack of AppleCheeks Plush Bamboo Wipes, 1 St Lucia Storage Sac & AppleCheeks Gentle Cleansing Solution! </span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b><span style="color: purple;">HOW TO ENTER:</span></b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b><span style="color: purple;"></span></b></u></div><ol style="text-align: center;"><li><span style="color: purple;">Read This Blog And Post Below Your Favorite Part Of The Review</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: purple;">Thank AppleCheeks For Sponsoring This Blog On Their </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/applecheeksdiapers"><span style="color: purple;">Facebook Page</span></a> </span></span></li>
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple;">Contest ends April 30, 2011 at 12 pm EST. All entries must be entered prior to this time to be valid. Happy Cotton Tails reserves the right to choose the color of the prize. Winner will be announced on the blog and the winner must notify Laura at Laura at happycottontails dot com within 48 hours of the winner being announced to claim the prize. After 48 hours a new winner will be chosen and the first winner will be disqualified. You may post all entries on one entry but it will be counted as one entry so I recommend doing a seperate entry for each available entry option. All entries will be verified!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: purple;">Good Luck And Happy Diapering! <3 HCTs!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div><br />
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</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com197tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-14587318878753241752011-04-09T12:36:00.000-07:002011-04-09T12:36:04.430-07:00Great New bumGenius Video!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://0.gvt0.com/vi/i6KVXTo_zFw/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/i6KVXTo_zFw&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/i6KVXTo_zFw&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div>What do you think?Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-30564165827062872432011-03-07T16:20:00.000-08:002011-04-26T12:46:19.588-07:00HCT's 2000 Fan Giveaway!<div align="center">I've said this numerous times but without my awesome fans I would not have this number to celebrate! You all are fantastic and you sharing my information with your friends and family makes me feel very special and honored. I work very hard to keep my business ran exclusively by me, with the help of my little ones and also as personable as possible. I strive to maintain my same day shipping option because I love instant gratification when purchasing online - I want it right away! The faster the better! With the fantastic customers I have it makes all these goals easily attainable. So again, thank you for being so fabulous! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">As we approach this milestone I want to open up the giveaway for everyone to start entering! There will be multiple prizes and multiple winners! Below will be the rules, prizes and entry options. Please post your <span style="background-color: white;">entries in seperate posts, that way it ensures that you get all the entries you deserve.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><ol><li><div align="center"><span style="background-color: white;">Happy Cotton Tails reserves the right to change any prize to a prize of equal or lesser value as needed.</span></div></li>
<li><div align="center">You have 48 hours to respond to a prize notification via e-mail. The winner will be announced on this blog and on Happy Cotton Tails Facebook page.</div></li>
<li><div align="center">Multiple entries for the same item/entry option automatically disqualifies you from the giveaway in a whole.</div></li>
<li><div align="center">Happy Cotton Tails picks all colors, closures & options to the prize. </div></li>
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</div><div align="center">If you are interested in sponsoring a item for this giveaway please contact me at <a href="mailto:laura@happycottontails.com">laura@happycottontails.com</a></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><b><u>WAYS TO ENTER</u></b></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><ol><li><div align="center">Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/happycottontails">Happy Cotton Tails's Facebook Fan Page!</a></div></li>
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<li><div align="center">Tell a friend about this giveaway and when they enter let me know for an extra entry!</div></li>
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</div><div align="center">Make sure you check back frequently as I add more prizes and more ways to enter. And again, thank you so much for being my dedicated fans! :) </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com524tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-27343168370583032752011-02-22T08:59:00.000-08:002011-03-01T19:05:41.152-08:00Rockin The Funk Rock, a Natural Ammonia Bouncer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmA1zR2n-9NIP1KmDSwwiuObult5DvCTUPPTKluMIhaw_CdsDfAykAwIkZUF5WQ1n-zzBVKHLYSMsskZWVGAdYSg2KgKJdKMndp4-2GE4GSlFpQ67HFpzfO386Z43vCCJUemEix3UFVU/s1600/New+Image.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmA1zR2n-9NIP1KmDSwwiuObult5DvCTUPPTKluMIhaw_CdsDfAykAwIkZUF5WQ1n-zzBVKHLYSMsskZWVGAdYSg2KgKJdKMndp4-2GE4GSlFpQ67HFpzfO386Z43vCCJUemEix3UFVU/s320/New+Image.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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I have had some funky smells come out of my <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1298393068_1" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);">washer and dryer</span> since I have moved across the country and went from moderate water to <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1298393068_2">hard water</span>. I have done everything to get the funky smell out of my diapers. I have tried some different <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1298393068_3" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);">cloth diaper</span> safe and eco friendly options, but the smell would come right back each time. I had even gone as far as washing my diapers with a few tablespoons of bleach every other week just to get the funk out. So when I finally found an eco friendly solution to getting the funk out for good, I had mixed emotions from relief to doubt. I was afraid of getting my hopes up again just to find that ammonia smell back in my diapers.<br />
I began testing funk rock by following the directions on the package and added 4 tablespoons to a tub full of <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1298393068_4" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border-bottom: medium none;">hot water</span>. I then soaked 17 "clean" smelly diapers in the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1298393068_5">bath tub</span> for an hour. You can also let your diapers soak in your <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1298393068_6" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);">wash machine</span>, sink, or water bucket (keep out of reach of children). But since I have a front loader machine and more then a few diapers, I felt that soaking them in the tub would be best. After an hour of soaking, I hand rinsed each insert and diaper shell under the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1298393068_7">bath tub faucet</span> and then tossed them into the washer and washed them as I normally would with a 1 1/2 tablespoons of Rockin Green and did an extra rinse just incase. After the wash cycle was finished, I opened up the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1298393068_8">washing machine</span> expecting the worst and to smell the ammonia or funky smell still, but they smelled like water! Clean water!! Still doubtful, I tossed them into the dryer and hung dried the shells on the line. After all 17 diapers where stuffed and put away, I began using them on my daughter. I can say that the funky ammonia smell has vanished from diapers with no trace of funk or ammonia and I have used all 17 and washed them since. I am very impressed with this product!! Rockin Green recommends that you use a tablespoon of Funk Rock in your pre wash or pre rinse cycle before using Rockin Green <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1298393068_9" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);">Laundry Detergent</span> to keep the smells at bay. <br />
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Pros:<br />
No more funky smells!<br />
Softer and more fluffier d<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1298393068_10">iapers</span>.<br />
An Eco Friendly alternative to bleaching<br />
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Cons:<br />
You have to use lots of water, so it can be time consuming to soak them in a bathtub.<br />
Another product to buy to keep your diapers smelling good.<br />
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HCT's wants to give you a chance to win some Funk Rock to try out for yourself! Listed below are the ways for you to enter. Please do a seperate comment for each entry to ensure that you get the most entries as possible! Giveaway will close February 28th at midnight! <br />
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<ul><li><div align="center">If you read this blog, tell me what your thoughts are!</div></li>
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<li><div align="center">Purchase Funk Rock and put your order number below! </div></li>
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</ul><div align="center">Good luck! If you can't wait to try Funk Rock enjoy 10% off while this review is active with code FUNKY -Noreen Smith<br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">Congratulations rdersham you are the winner of a clip! Please e-mail me at <a href="mailto:laura@happycottontails.com">laura@happycottontails.com</a> within 48 hrs to claim your prize! </span></strong></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-35817222968795884792011-01-31T22:20:00.000-08:002011-02-07T12:53:30.951-08:00Rockin The Rockin Green!<div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 18pt;"><div style="border: medium none;">Before I started cloth diapering, I was very intimidated on how to clean the diapers without ruining them. As a matter of fact, if there was something that was going to turn me away from cloth diapering it would have been the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296539595_0" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);"><span style="color: #366388;">laundry detergent</span></span>. I hated the fact that I couldn't just go to any grocery store and buy the detergent I needed. That it had to be "special" detergent or take the chance of my diapers repelling and getting ruined.<br />
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Before I gave Rockin' Green a try, I tried two other "safe" <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296539595_1" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);"><span style="color: #366388;">cloth diaper</span></span> detergents and I was doubtful that Rockin' Green would work better than what I was already using. But after washing just a few loads of dirty diapers, I fell in love with this product.<br />
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There are three different formulas that come in several different scents. The formulas are soft rock, classic rock, and hard rock. Soft rock is designed for people with sensitive skin, or those who are lucky enough to have <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296539595_2" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);"><span style="color: #366388;">soft water</span></span> or use a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296539595_3"><span style="color: #366388;">water softener</span></span>. <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296539595_4"><span style="color: #366388;">Classic rock</span></span> is for average homes with mild to moderate <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296539595_5" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);"><span style="color: #366388;">hard water</span></span> or those who are battling with stinkies. Last but not least is hard rock and it is for those with hard water and the most troubling water types.<br />
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The scents they come in are:<br />
-Mighty <span style="color: #366388;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296539595_6">Marshmallow</span></span>-Smashing Watermelons<br />
-The Plain Green Tea's<br />
-Rage Against the Raspberries<br />
-Motley Clean (My personal favorite!)<br />
-Lavender Mint Revival<br />
-Bare Naked Babies (unscented)<br />
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I used classic rock when I lived in Charleston, SC and hard rock while visiting my Mom in Missouri. My mom lives out in the country and has hard well water. Each time I've used Rockin' Green my diapers have came out fresh, clean, and for the most part, stainless.<br />
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When I first received Rockin' Green in the email in June 2010, I decided to do the ultimate test on a particularly stained white t-shirt. My daughter had smeared strawberries all over it, and I had given up and considered the shirt as a total loss. I forgot to pre-soak it and it sat in the bottom of the hamper for about a week before I finally got around to it. The detergent I was previously using did not get the stain out. So I decided to give this "Rockin A Soak" a try. On the Rockin' Green package, it states that if you have a bad stain or stinkies to soak the garments or diapers in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296539595_7"><span style="color: #366388;">hot water</span></span> with a few tablespoons of the product. So I filled my sink with hot water and tossed in 2 tablespoons of Rockin' Green. I swished the t-shirt in the solution and let it sit overnight for 12 hours. The next morning, I rinsed the shirt under the faucet and then ran it through a wash cycle with no detergent. I was surprised to pull out a clean white t-shirt that I thought for sure was ruined!! To my surprise, Rockin' Green got the stain out!<br />
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In my opinion, with Rockin' Green, not only are you getting a great all around detergent, but you are also getting a stain fighting detergent that will work miracles on your clothes and diapers. Since I have switched to Rockin' Green, I use it for all of my laundry and have not had any issues. I can honestly say that I can't think of one negative thing about this product, and I would recommend it to anyone whether they cloth diaper or not!</div><div style="border: medium none;"></div><div style="border: medium none;"><b> <u>BEFORE:</u></b></div></div><br />
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"Eco Nuts? What are Eco Nuts?" According to the manufacturer, Eco Nuts are:<br />
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</ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: small;">Hypoallergenic</span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: small;">Perfect for Sensitive Skin, Allergies, Eczema, Psoriasis</span></li>
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</ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: small;">100% Natural and Free From Manmade Chemicals </span></li>
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</ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: small;">Reusable</span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: small;">Vegan Friendly, Vegan Approved</span></li>
</ul><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: small;">Certified Organic By EcoCert and USDA at the Source</span></li>
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Eco Nuts are completely sustainable <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295298021_3" style="color: #366388;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295329441_4">dried fruit shells</span></span> that come from the Sapindus mukorossi tree in Nepal, India and Indonesia that have been used for centuries in India and China for laundering. <br />
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I had no clue what Eco Nuts were when I was first asked to review them by a good friend. I was very skeptical of this product. I mean, how can <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295298021_4" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); color: #366388; cursor: pointer;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295329441_5" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);">dried fruit</span></span></span> shells clean your laundry?! Especially diapers? <br />
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I received a small box of these dried fruit shells in the mail a few days later that can wash 50 hot washes or 90 cold washes. The box was little bigger then a watch box. It came with 2 small cloth bags that hold your soap nuts in the wash cycle. 4-5 soap nuts can wash 5-7 washes on hot and up to 9 washes on cold. I wanted to know exactly how many times I could use the same 5 soap nuts before having to throw them out so I put new nuts in the bag and proceeded to wash a weeks worth of clothes like I normally do with a combination of hot, warm, and cold washes. <br />
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First up came a load of 12 Fuzzi Bunz, 4 prefolds, and a fitted. As soon as the load of diapers were finished, I ran into the <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295298021_5" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); color: #366388; cursor: pointer;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295329441_6" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);">laundry room</span></span></span> and swung the wash machine's door open and grabbed the closest insert and took a deep inhale. NOTHING! It smelled like nothing! I couldn't believe it! I grabbed another insert, and another, and another! Still, they smelled clean! After carefully removing every diaper shell and insert and taking a deep inhale into every single one of them and not finding even the hint of ammonia or poo, I was sold on this fabulous product!<br />
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After the diapers, I washed a load of towels on hot/cold that consisted of 4 body towels, 2 hand towels, and 6 wash clothes. Next came a load of 6 pairs of jeans on cold/cold. Then a medium load of colors on warm/cold. After the load of colors came a smaller load of whites on warm/warm. Then I washed our king sized sheets on hot/cold. And finally I washed my husband's work uniforms that had a particular "boat smell" to them on cold/cold. EVERYTHING came out smelling fresh and clean including the boat smell uniform. If your husband is in the navy, you know exactly what I am talking about! <br />
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I was able to to wash 7 loads of laundry with the same Eco Nuts before having to replace the used soap nuts with fresh ones. Eco Nuts work best for small to medium loads of laundry with no major stains. The manufacturer says that it will not get stains out of your clothes. However, not one of my diaper shells or inserts had a stain on them when I pulled them out of the washer. <br />
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Some Pros to Eco Nuts:<br />
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-They are eco friendly with no additives or dies<br />
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-All of my clothes and diapers came out smelling fresh and clean<br />
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-I don't have to worry about detergent build-up.<br />
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Cons to Eco Nuts:<br />
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-They cannot clean large loads of clothes<br />
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-They seemed to work better in hot or warm water vs. cold water.<br />
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I recommend this product to anyone who has <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295298021_6" style="color: #366388;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295329441_7">sensitive skin</span></span>, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295298021_7" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); color: #366388; cursor: pointer;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295329441_8" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);">hard water</span></span>, and someone who is looking for a completely eco friendly detergent.</div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1AOXBKhkJ9ppXwvr0SuufaKvx96k3p5bXt91TvZF1TgtDgdHmTvHGsElQv5f5Ui9HSQf2-aj8nFkJQlwJrVNk-qjIAqG7hmS7Y_ZjoRJaP2xM64LYHOiqOzJByfMHgjhD6T-djjTIbtQ/s1600/DSCN2428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1AOXBKhkJ9ppXwvr0SuufaKvx96k3p5bXt91TvZF1TgtDgdHmTvHGsElQv5f5Ui9HSQf2-aj8nFkJQlwJrVNk-qjIAqG7hmS7Y_ZjoRJaP2xM64LYHOiqOzJByfMHgjhD6T-djjTIbtQ/s320/DSCN2428.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">WAYS TO ENTER</div><ol><li><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">If you read this review, you can put in a entry! :)</div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Become a fan of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/happycottontails">Happy Cotton Tails Facebook Fan Page</a></div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Become a fan of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/econuts">EcoNuts Facebook Fan Page</a> and send them some love from HCT's!</div></li>
<li><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Purchase Some EcoNuts from <a href="http://www.happycottontails.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=681&category_id=46&manufacturer_id=22&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=58">Happy Cotton Tails</a> and place your order number below.</div></li>
</ol><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you enjoyed our first blog review, there will be lots more to come. HCT's would like to give a great big THANK YOU to Eco Nuts for sponsoring this giveaway! - Noreen Smith</div><div class="separator" style="border: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-48854020414971141222011-01-14T14:51:00.000-08:002011-01-31T23:01:19.870-08:00Meet Our New Blogger, Noreen!<div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-style: italic;">A Little About Me and My Cloth Diapering Journey</span><br />
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Ronnie, Noah, Noreen, Abby & Kaleb</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border: medium none;"></div><div style="border: medium none;"></div><div style="border: medium none;"></div><div style="border: medium none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">My name is Noreen Smith but I am also known as Mommy or <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295045014_0">Momma</span> to my three children, Kaleb 6, Noah 4, and Abby 15 months. I have been married to my best friend and High School Sweetheart, Ronnie for almost 7 years. We are all originally from Hillsboro, Missouri. In 2006 a month after Noah was born my husband joined the Navy and left for boot camp. After graduating boot camp we all moved to Charleston, South Carolina and lived there for 4 years while he was went through different schools and did some shore duty there. We have just recently moved to San Diego, California and are projected to be here for the next 4 years.<br />
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Two years ago I made the switch to living a green more healthier lifestyle. I have started using reusable grocery bags, recycling, using natural cleaners (I've even attempted to make my own. That was interesting!) eating more healthy organic whole foods, and of course, cloth diapering! </span></span></div><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"></span></span></div><div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwEewYLcbnKreDGF38gs6uJlAIGb0ZFL_LCyR1I8vrkFQebdXwPEEC6xnmrcjs8jYsn7llcF0UevktPrVXtFA6u_buOMprQTk-ZN4iLrJBDuZyrh3Nd9hh2WCOnqwWHrkoeyZccO0S04/s1600/abby2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwEewYLcbnKreDGF38gs6uJlAIGb0ZFL_LCyR1I8vrkFQebdXwPEEC6xnmrcjs8jYsn7llcF0UevktPrVXtFA6u_buOMprQTk-ZN4iLrJBDuZyrh3Nd9hh2WCOnqwWHrkoeyZccO0S04/s320/abby2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border: medium none;"><br />
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I didn't learn about the modern day <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295045014_1" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);">cloth diapers</span> like <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295045014_2" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);">Bum Genius</span> or Fuzzi Bunz until my son Noah was about 18 months old. What I thought was cloth diapering consisted of gerber prefolds that you see at Walmart or Target that you had to pin with <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295045014_3">safety pins</span> and then put the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295045014_4" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136);">plastic pants</span> over them so they would leak. And then when the baby makes a mess in the diaper, you had to throw them into a wet pail after twirling them into the toilet first. GROSS! Atleast, that is how my mother cloth diapered us. So for my boys, I was all about the easy way, disposables.<br />
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A mom I knew at a local mom's group (MOPS) cloth diapered her two younger boys. I remember sitting at the table in amazement as she stuffed some cloth stuff inside a navy blue diaper. I asked her a few question about the diaper and how it could fit both her 2 year old and her infant sons. After the MOPS meeting, I went home and Googled <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295045014_5">cloth diapers</span>. I was very quickly overwelmed with all the information on the computer. There where pockets, one size diapers, all in ones, sized diapers and you had to wash them a certain way with "special" detergent that I wouldn't be able to find at the grocery store. And the price! They seemed so expensive! By this time, Noah was 18 months. He would be potty training soon and it didn't seem like it would be worth the initial cost to start. So then, I made the promise to myself that if I was to have another, I would <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295045014_6">cloth diaper</span>. And it is all thanks to this one Mom at MOPS who did things out of the "norm" that had influenced me to change for the better.</div><div style="border: medium none;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfolbaUA-Alcj4J8ganioNqRO-6X0haM8ZHlR1C5pCcNlgHu9AThEpcBHndpy-p4F4Z4CXm66sF1Mc8EJtBEM1pYSgecQmQHUGKPssZUcarZe3IrdAmjc5F-Ff03rXSvgQy-WrLeKwYwo/s1600/abby3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfolbaUA-Alcj4J8ganioNqRO-6X0haM8ZHlR1C5pCcNlgHu9AThEpcBHndpy-p4F4Z4CXm66sF1Mc8EJtBEM1pYSgecQmQHUGKPssZUcarZe3IrdAmjc5F-Ff03rXSvgQy-WrLeKwYwo/s320/abby3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border: medium none;"><br />
I was ecstatic when I found out I was pregnant and going to get to <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295045014_7">cloth diaper</span>! As soon as I got past the 12week pregnancy mark I started researching all the cloth diapers that I could! A close friend of mine had recently had a baby and had me come to her house so she could show me the ropes on how to clean, stuff, and put them on a baby. She also showed me how to make my own cloth wipe solution and some different cool cloth diapering accessories. I will admit, I was VERY overwhelmed! She is a type A personality and was so organized. I am type B personality and NOT very organized. How was I ever going to do this? I doubted that I would be able to stick with cloth diapering.<br />
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Half way through my pregnancy I took the risk and bought all 24 one size diapers that I was going to need to cloth diaper this baby until potty training. I even decided to not use disposable at birth and bought some newborn diapers to get me through until she would fit into her one sizes. As soon as she came home she went into her first cloth diaper. I only had 14 so I was washing daily. I was amazed at how easy it was to cloth diaper! They all came out clean, I didn't ruin any of them, and I was able to stay organized with them! The BEST perk about cloth diapering a breastfeeding newborn was that I did not have one single mustard seed blow out while using cloth diapers! THEY HELD EVERYTHING IN! Amazing!!<br />
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Fifteen and a half months later I am OBSESSED with my daughter's diaper bottom! I went from 24 Bum Genius 3.0's to a staggering 55 different types of diapers that include; Bum Genius 4.0's and one 3.0, Fuzzi Bunz, Happy Heiny's, Rumparooz, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1295045014_8">Apple</span> Cheeks, Thristie's Duo Diapers, Goodmamas, and a handful of prefolds. Not only have I saved $1,200 by cloth diapering, I have also saved an average of 4,032 diapers from going into the landfills and sitting there for fifty years before biodegrading. -Noreen Smith </div></span></span></div><br />
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Happy Cotton Tails is growing and I'm so happy to be a part of this and to have all the amazing fans and customers that I do. For that I say THANK YOU! As I grow I need feedback on what to change and what you love. If you will go to the survey below and complete it then comment on this post that you did I will give someone a $20 gift certificate! This will end December 1st at midnight MST. <br />
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Here is the link to the survey: <a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFBpUGhuWC03RXdDU0F4NzE3UWQ4Y0E6MQ">http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFBpUGhuWC03RXdDU0F4NzE3UWQ4Y0E6MQ</a><br />
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Thank you so much and good luck!Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7940876543284709933.post-70254079602397643672010-10-02T20:16:00.000-07:002010-10-02T20:16:35.901-07:00My FIRST Blog Post!!!!I'm SO very excited to post my first blog post! I'm not a very good writer or "blogger", infact I've never done it before but I'm hoping this will allow for more giveaways and reviews of the products I am carrying! Say yay if your excited! :)Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731977212395055844noreply@blogger.com12