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Hey, y’all.

AppleCheeks has come back to A la Mama to give a lucky winner the following amazing cloth diapering bonanza:

1. An AppleCheeks Little Bundle (contains 1 AppleCheeks Envelope Cover in size 1 or 2 in red or blue, and 1 one-size insert

2. One bamboo booster
3. A zipper bag
4. a 6-pack of plush bamboo wipes
5. a bottle of Apple Cheeks Gentle Cleansing Solution

To enter the contest, please leave a comment below with your size and color preference. For second chance to win, follow this link to AppleCheek’s facebook page and “like” them. Then come back here and leave a second comment telling me that you did so.

Learn more about AppleCheek’s Envelope Cover system here.

We’re giving away TWO Domino Pads variety packs: regular and petite.

(Hey, now I get it–the name comes from those cute white snaps on the black background. It’s amazing what that second cup of coffee does for me.)

Domino Pads are luxuriously soft, absorbent and comfortable resuable cloth menstrual pads. They are PUL free. Domino Pads are made exclusively with bamboo fabrics for the absorbent layers. Unlike PUL, the WindPro fleece that provides the leak-proof barrier is breathable, making for a much more comfortable wear experience, especially in warmer climes. Read more at the Domino Pads website.

Domino Pads are available in a wide range of sizing. The colorful pads are dyed using a low water immersion techinique that yields beautiful variations. Because of this, each pad is one-of-a-kind–and I venture, a work of art. Let the Jackson Pollocking begin.

Here’s a coupon code Domino Pads made just for us: LaMama for 5% off ANYTHING on the site, even already discounted items such as package deals and starter kits, stash orders (pad orders of 10 or more pads are already discounted 10%), co-op orders (pad orders of 20 pads or more are already discounted 15%). Shweet!

Here’s how you enter to win:
1) Leave a comment below with your size and color preference:
Regular or Petite
Colorful or Un-Dyed
2) For a second chance to win, click HERE to go to Domino Pads’ Facebook Page, like them on Facebook, and then come back and leave a comment letting me know you did so.

Cycle on, mamas!

During the course of the back to school giveaways, I’ve been so inspired by your voices as you make the pledge to make zero-waste, earth-friendly lunches for your kids. Here’s another great tool: beautiful Abeego wraps, made of hemp/cotton fabric infused with a blend of beeswax and plant extracts. And aren’t they so pretty?

FIVE winners will win TWO Abeego wraps each. I’ll pick winners on this Friday, August 27th.

Here’s how you enter to win:

1) Leave a comment below (feel free to share lunch ideas)

2) For a second chance to win, like Abeego’s facebook page. Click here: Abeego facebook page link
to go to Abeego’s facebook page and “like” it. Then come back here and leave a second comment reporting “I liked them on facebook” or something to that effect.

From Abeego:

“Forget plastic, pack a wholesome lunch naturally with the delightful Abeego Wrap! The natural, fluid resistant coating keeps lunch fresh and is easy to clean. Hand wash in COLD, soapy water. The spacious, versatile design of the Abeego Wrap allows for a various wrapping techniques and a wide range of foods. Wrap sandwiches, wraps, muffins, vegetables and much more.”

Visit www.abeego.ca to discover their line of natural food storage solutions.

Drumroll…

Laptop Lunchbox: Kimberley W. (Comment #18)
Orbit Lunchbox: Christine Smith (Comment #97)

Fleurville Cocoa Stripe Lunch Buddy: Susan Ramdorsingh

Charlie Banana Diapers:

The One-Size: Lynsey Clayton
The Pink Small: Angela Anderson

Congratulations to the winners, and a heartfelt thanks from me to all who participated.

Vyssan Lull, a Swedish brand of very hip kids’ clothing, is offering two zip-up jackets for our latest A la Mama giveaway. They are lightweight: perfect for in-betweensy fall weather.

The Peace Please Zip Up Hoodie in blue:

Incredibly soft and lightweight cotton zip up hoodie in Scuba Blue and Red trim.
Awesome happy design with Peace scribbles in different languages, and an
occasional fluffy cloud and scribbly peace sign makes this zip up so much fun.
Two front pockets, top zip cover for protection and no scratchy neck labels
are extra clever bonuses. Great unisex design to match just about anything….Peace Please!

100% oekotex certified organic cotton
ECO friendly chemical free colors
Designed in Denmark. Ethically Produced In Turkey
Machine Washable, Hang to Dry

and the Purple Clover Zip Up Jacket:

Comfy velour jacket in fuschia with dark purple cuffs, two side pockets and a lovely retro inspired heart-shaped clover print. Soft organic cotton, comfortable and easy to wear with just about anything.

100% oekotex certified organic cotton
ECO friendly chemical free colors
Designed in Denmark. Ethically Produced In India

Here’s how you enter to win:

1. leave a comment below with your preference of jacket and size.
Available sizes are 18-24 months, size 3-4, and size 5-6.

2. To double your chance of winning, go to

VYSSAN LULL’s Facebook Page

and “like” their page on Facebook. After you do that, you can leave another comment HERE with the message “I liked them on Facebook” which will increase your chances of being one of the lucky winners.

Thanks for participating! : )