Featuring Diaper Sprayer ~ Giveaway & Coupon Code CLOSED

When I found out I would be receiving a Diaper Sprayer for review, I was thrilled, and also a bit skeptical to be honest! I had heard great things about these nifty little gadgets, but I really doubted that it could work as well as the hose on my back deck! However, I knew that hose would no longer be my friend in the dead of winter, so I was on board to figure out a new solution!

My biggest fear was that the water pressure wouldn't be strong enough to actually spray the poop off of the diaper-boy was I wrong...the pressure is awesome!!!! It is better than the hose on my deck!

My husband hooked it up (see directions here), and said it was pretty simple to do. He had it done in a matter of minutes. He's nice and handy like that!

Needless to say we are thrilled with our Diaper Sprayer, and are excited to be able to give one away here on our blog! This simple, yet amazing little gadget is a wonderful addition to the life of a cloth diaper-er.

You can buy your own Diaper Sprayer here. For a limited time you can receive a special discount of 15% & FREE Shipping in the USA! Enter code: tt15off

One of you will win your very own Diaper Sprayer!!!

Mandatory Entry:

Tell why you need a diaper sprayer in your 1st comment!

After you do that, you can gain some extra entries by any of the following, remember to leave an extra comment for each item so they will count as entries...

1. If you have a baby who is already wearing cloth diapers (or a baby on the way who will be in cloth), give yourself an extra entry (this is an honor thing, please don't lie).
2. If you follow me on Twitter, give yourself an extra entry.
3. If you Follow/Subscribe to Lil' Ladybug give yourself an extra entry (go here and look on the right sidebar for subscriber info).
4. If you visit my new website and browse around a bit, give yourself an extra entry by telling one thing you found on my website!
   

This Giveaway is open for USA only.
*$6 shipping fee for anyone outside the US-you can enter to win if you agree to pay the $6 fee.

I will select a winner using Random.org, so be sure you leave a separate comment for each entry, I will also be moderating comments to check that your entries are valid-please be honest!

Contest ENDS November 29, 2009. Winner will be announced here, and emailed (your email MUST be in each comment/or enabled in blogger). Winner must reply to my email within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.

Featuring Rockin' Green! CLOSED

I began using cloth diapers when Ladybug was around 7 weeks old. It was something I NEVER planned to do, but something I am so glad I tried! Awhile back I learned about a new detergent specifically for cloth diapers on the market...Rockin' Green. I was fortunate to recieve a free sample which allowed me to do about 5 loads of diapers to test it out.

Around the time I was sent the sample, I was battling with some major stinkies and I could just not get the ammonia smell out of her diapers. I used up my free sample, and didn't win the battle by that point...I wasn't yet using the right de-stinking method. I KNEW I liked the Rockin' Green detergent though so I went ahead and ordered a full size bag, with faith that I would figure out how to get my dipes smelling good again!

Finally I gave the soak method a try, which was recommended on the Rockin' Green site. I have a front loader, so I had to soak my diapers in a rubbermaid tub in the bathtub, but I did it. 3 tbsp of Rockin Green, stinky dipes and hot water...1 hour. Then I did a cold wash with no detergent, then a hot with 1 tbsp detergent, then a hot wash without, plus an extra rinse.

So far so good!!! The ammonia smell seems to finally be gone (for those of you not familiar with ammonia smell in cloth...the dipes don't actually smell until baby pees in them, then the buildup on the dipe mixes with the urine and produces a foul smell.)

I have made the official switch, using up the last of my old detergent (which I think is the cause of the ammonia stinkies). I am now the proud owner of a big ol bag of Classic Rock ~ Monkey Snacks!


Rockin' Green is giving one of YOU a 45/90 bag of detergent! You get to choose the formula and scent!

Visit Rockin' Green and leave a comment here telling what scent you would choose if you are the winner.

After you do that, you can gain some extra entries by any of the following, remember to leave an extra comment for each item so they will count as entries...

1. If you have a baby who is already wearing cloth diapers (or a baby on the way who will be in cloth), give yourself an extra entry (this is an honor thing, please don't lie).
2. If you follow Rockin' Green on Twitter, give yourself an extra entry.
   
3. If you follow me on Twitter, give yourself an extra entry.
4. If you are battling stinky diapers yourself, tell what the issue is in a comment and the brand of detergent you are using now for an extra entry.
   
5. If you Follow/Subscribe to Lil' Ladybug give yourself an extra entry (go here and look on the right sidebar for subscriber info).
   

This Giveaway is open for USA only.

I will select a winner using Random.org, so be sure you leave a separate comment for each entry, I will also be moderating comments to check that your entries are valid-please be honest!

Contest ENDS November 22, 2009. Winner will be announced here, and emailed (your email MUST be in each comment/or enabled in blogger). Winner must reply to my email within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.

Winner ~ AppleCheeks

Congratulations to the following winner! Thanks to all who entered this giveaway!

AppleCheeks...
Comment #145...Granola

Thanks to AppleCheeks for donating a Mini Test! If you didn't win, you can see where to buy them here!


I will be emailing you shortly, and will need to hear back from you within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.

Winner ~ PopATot

Congratulations to the following winner! Thanks to all who entered this giveaway!


PopATot...
Comment #125...Szogedi Home

Thanks to PopATot! If you didn't win, you can buy one here!
The new prints are in and they have FREE SHIPPING through New Years!!!!


I will be emailing you ladies shortly, and will need to hear back from you within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.

Featuring Apple Cheeks! CLOSED

I thought I already owned my favorite cloth diaper. When I got the chance to review an Apple Cheeks diaper, I was fairly certain it would become just one of the stash, but never expected to LOVE it more than my other diapers!!!! This diaper is completely different than any of the other brands we own and it is definitely my new favorite. I don't really even need to buy more diapers but I am planning to buy a few more of these!


Here is a brief description of an Apple Cheeks cloth diaper...

Apple Cheeks is a 2 sized envelope diaper. Ladybug is wearing the size 2 which will last through the end of diaper days. It is an envelope (pocket) diaper BUT you do NOT have to remove the insert if you use it this way-the insert falls out in the wash!!!!! YAY!!!! Although it is an envelope diaper, you can also use it as a cover/insert system, laying your insert right on the top of the dipe and reusing it until the cover is soiled (we used it this way 4 times)!! I LOVE the options of how to use this diaper, although I was a bit confused at first! Here is a great video tutorial of how this diapering system works.

Click to enlarge this awesome photo with details about this amazing diaper...


What I love...

• The Mini Test I received came with a size 2 cover, and 3 hemp inserts. I LOVE the hemp inserts and am now using them in other diapers as well!
  
• I used the cover and 1 hemp insert laid on top-3 times, and then put a microfiber in the pocket...then finally threw the cover in the laundry bag! It was awesome! 4 uses from one cover! AND for the final wear, I did NOT remove the insert and it DID fall out in the wash!
  
• The diaper fits Ladybug so well and snug, but not tight. It is adorable and I can tell it will grow well with her.
• The snaps are great, easy and snug. There are 2 rows, giving a great fit at both the belly and the leg.
• Elastic at the front and back...great for containing the mess!
• The color!!! I finally got a teal (St Lucia) diaper!!! The other colors are so beautiful too, I have no idea how I will decide when I do order some more!
  
• The customer service I received while working with AppleCheeks was awesome-I am very picky about this and it can make or break a company in my mind.
  

Yes this diaper is priced a bit higher than the others I like, specifically because you buy the cover and the inserts separately (unless you get the Mini Test). At first I was put off by this, but now I understand. You do not need as many covers with this system, buying 1 cover and several inserts is cheaper than buying several diapers that come with inserts. In my opinion it is worth the extra cost, if you're looking for a great diaper. All in all it isn't really extra cost, it's just a different way of diapering.

Apple Cheeks is based in Canada but they have retailers all over the world, you can find one near you by looking here.

Apple Cheeks is giving one of YOU a Mini Test, which includes a cover and 3 inserts (bamboo or hemp)!!!

If you'd like to win this awesome diaper (you choose the color and insert option) you can enter by doing the following...

Visit Apple Cheeks and leave a comment here telling what color is your favorite.

After you do that, you can gain some extra entries by any of the following, remember to leave an extra comment for each item so they will count as entries...

1. If you have a baby who is already wearing cloth diapers (or a baby on the way who will be in cloth), give yourself an extra entry (this is an honor thing, please don't lie).
2. Become a fan of Apple Cheeks on Facebook for an extra entry.
   
3. If you will take a photo of your baby and write a post on your blog about your win and Apple Cheeks, give yourself an extra entry (also an honor thing).
4. If you follow me on Twitter, give yourself an extra entry.
5. If you Follow/Subscribe to Lil' Ladybug give yourself an extra entry (go here and look on the right sidebar for subscriber info).
   

This Giveaway is open for ANYONE!!!!
~Anyone who has either won an AppleCheeks™ giveaway before or who has received a sample to review is not eligible to enter this contest.

I will select a winner using Random.org, so be sure you leave a separate comment for each entry, I will also be moderating comments to check that your entries are valid-please be honest!

Contest ENDS November 8, 2009. Winner will be announced here, and emailed (your email MUST be in each comment/or enabled in blogger). Winner must reply to my email within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.

Winner!

Congratulations to the following winner! Thanks to all who entered this giveaway!


PlasmaCar...
Comment #161...GranolaMom4God

Thanks to PlaSmart for providing the PlasmaCar! If you didn't win, you can buy one here!


I will be emailing you ladies shortly, and will need to hear back from you within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.

Grand Finale #4 ~ PopATot

When I found out we would be getting a PopATot for review I was excited! I knew before we even had it that we would like it, but I had no idea how much we would LOVE it! I am so excited to share this amazing product with you all!




PopATot was created by parents, Evan and Stacy, who have 5 children! I personally think this idea is wonderful. When I was trying to describe to my husband what was coming in the mail for Ladybug, I described it as a cross between a card table, an exersaucer, and a fabric folding chair. He sort of got it, but when he finally saw it he totally understood my references!!!

I will let our many photos of Ladybug speak mostly for themselves (she is 5 1/2-6 months in all of these photos). We use this thing every day now, and in many different places throughout each day-it is that easy to move around.

My absolute favorite use for the PopATot is in our schoolroom. We have a fairly small schoolroom and I only need to have Ladybug in there sometimes, so I don't want a big baby item in there. PopATot is perfect because I can set it up and take it down quickly!

My bedroom is another of those places! She hangs out in my room often like this now!!

We have a 2nd story deck off of our bedroom, and the PopATot is perfect for the deck!!! We can't fit anything else out the small door, let alone leave something big out there in the weather. This is wonderful!
I set Ladybug up in the middle and the boys ride all around her on their riding toys!
She's all smiles and cuteness!!!
Pac Man likes the PopATot too ;)
I am so excited that one of YOU is going to win this awesome baby item, just in time for the holiday season. Won't this be wonderful to have for Thanksgiving or Christmas, when you are away from home? I am looking forward to bringing ours with us to visit family for Christmas this year! It folds up so small and fits in it's own sling bag so it is very portable!

Visit PopATot and leave a comment here telling why you'd love to own a PopATot.

After you do that, you can gain some extra entries by any of the following, remember to leave an extra comment for each item so they will count as entries...

1. If you have a baby who you'd love to have this for, tell how old your baby is in a comment for an extra entry.
   
2. If you will take a photo of your baby in his/her new PopATot and write a post on your blog about your win and PopATot, give yourself an extra entry (also an honor thing).
3. Watch this video featuring the creator telling all about it...be sure to watch the entire segment to gain this extra entry!
4. Go here and tell about one of the photos you think is a great idea for a use of the PopATot, for an extra entry!
5. Become a Fan of PopATot on Facebook, for an extra entry!
6. If you Follow/Subscribe to Lil' Ladybug give yourself an extra entry (go here and look on the right sidebar for subscriber info).
   

This Giveaway is open for US (48) only
*International can pay actual shipping

I will select a winner using Random.org, so be sure you leave a separate comment for each entry, I will also be moderating comments to check that your entries are valid-please be honest! You MUST leave an email in your comment or have it enabled via your profile, or you CANNOT win.

Contest ENDS November 1, 2009. Winner will be announced here, and emailed (your email MUST be in each comment/or enabled in blogger). Winner must reply to my email within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.

See general 1000 Subscribers Celebration Guidelines Here! This is our final giveaway for the celebration!!