Hi Mamacitas and Papacitos…
How would you like to win 2 one-size, all-in one Rumparooz cloth diapers? I’ve got one Kangarooz print and one solid (in Root Beer). THe snap-in doublers make the AIOs quick-dry.
Please leave a comment below to enter the contest. Thanks!
Candace
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One of my best memories from childhood: picking out my Aladdin lunchbox each year of elementary school. I especially loved my metal Popeye lunchbox…although I’m pretty sure it’s now moldering in some landfill, because my mom was not the type to keep things hanging around, and it was the ’70s…the decade when there was actually a commercial that urged people to throw their empties into the nearest pond.
I’ve grown up, but Aladdin has along with me…they have a great line of recycled and recyclable reusable food storage containers.
And they’ve launched the Do the Reuse Challenge. I just accepted the challenge this morning to pack zero-waste lunches for my kids every day. You can do that, pledge that you’ll stop using disposable water bottles, or coffee in disposable takeout cups–or all three 
Making the investment in reusable containers is key, if you aren’t already stocked. So here’s what Aladdin’s going to do to take the edge off. There’s a giveaway below, and if you join the challenge, you’ll get a discount code for 30% off, plus free shipping. That’s significant, given that their stuff is so darn affordable in the first place.
1. Aladdin is giving away 3 sets of the following to A la Mama blog readers:
The BPA-free Revive & Refresh Water Bottle, the Travel Mug, and the Snack Container. They’re made from eCycle®, Aladdin’s proprietary mix of recycled plastics, and are recyclable wherever #5 plastic is accepted.
Side note: In Santa Fe, my recycling program only accepts #1 and #2, so I did some research and discovered that the local Whole Foods accept #5 through their Take 5 program with Preserve. (And now I know where to recycle yogurt and hummus containers, too. YAY!) Click here to see if this program serves your area.
So here’s how you enter the giveaway:
1) leave a comment below (if you have time, mention your favorite childhood lunch box)
2) For a second chance to win, sign up for the Do the Reuse challenge, and then come back here, and leave another comment to let me know that you did. Plus, you get that amazing 30% off code, with free shipping (It’s quick).
Good luck!
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You don’t have to be Goldilocks to be psyched about this one: BABYBEARSHOP is giving away a beautiful selection of their wonderful products:
-the brand new Organic Earthy Wishy Wash Baby Wash + Shampoo
-their beloved Organic Mama Belly Oil
-and my personal favorite, Organic Cheeky Baby Butter (I used it on my baby’s bum, but now it’s my family’s absolute go-to for healing dry, chapped skin.
Here’s how you enter:
1. Leave a comment below.
2. For an extra chance to win, click here to go to their facebook page, “like” them on facebook, and then come back and leave another comment letting me know that you did.
BABYBEARSHOP has also created a coupon code just for A la Mama readers: in celebration of the launch of their new Wishy Wash, use the code “wishywash10″ to get 10% off your purchase of this 100% USDA certified organic baby wash and shampoo. The code expires October 1, 2010.
From BABYBEARSHOP:
Mama Belly Oil from BABYBEARSHOP is an organic body oil that can be used to help prevent stretch marks during pregnancy, to hydrate dry skin, or as a massage oil for mamas, babies, or anyone who loves a relaxing, luxurious massage. Made from USDA certified ingredients and 100% natural ingredients, Mama Belly Oil contains organic essential oils such as organic lavender, organic chamomile and organic red mandarin to calm, relax and pamper your growing belly & comfort tired muscles.
Product Features:
• USDA certified organic; 100% Natural; No artificial anything
• Aromatherapy essential oils of lavender, chamomile + red mandarin
• For protection against stretchmarks, relaxing baths, skin hydration, and massage
• Absorbs into skin without leaving oily residue
• No parabens, no synthetic fragrance, no artificial colors
• Cruelty-Free, not tested on animals
• Vegan Product
• Recyclable, amber glass bottle, 8 oz.
• A tree planted with every bottle purchased
• Made in USA
BABYBEARSHOP Organic Earthy Wishy Wash Baby Wash + Shampoo
BABYBEARSHOP is proud to announce its newest addition to its lineup of USDA Certified Organic goodies, WISHY WASH. With an earthy aroma, BABYBEARSHOP babies smell like they just returned from the spa, which helps mama to relax with every delicious sniff of baby. Made of 100% organic ingredients.
• 100% USDA certified organic
• 100% Natural; No artificial anything; No common allergens
• No parabens, no synthetic fragrance, no artificial colors
• Cruelty-Free, not tested on animals; Vegan Product
• 8.7 oz. Recyclable bottle
• Made in USA
BABYBEARSHOP Organic Cheeky Baby Butter
BABYBEARSHOP’s signature product and best-seller, Cheeky Baby Butter is USDA certified organic with 100% all-natural ingredients and is an all purpose, nutrient-rich organic baby butter. It is hydrating, exceptionally gentle and calming, excellent for dry skin, hands, feet, knees and elbows. Originally formulated for babies, Cheeky Baby Butter can be used by children and adults. For parched mamas; use on dry skin, wrinkles, scars, stretch marks and dry hands. For tired mamas + babies use as a nutrient-rich hydrating massage cream.
Product Features:
• USDA Certified Organic
• 100% Natural; No artificial anything; No common allergens
• Aromatherapy lavender, chamomile + red mandarin; relaxing, yet uplifting
• For baby massage, chapped cheeks, dry skin, and to soothe eczema
• No parabens, no synthetic fragrance, no artificial colors
• Cruelty-Free, not tested on animals
• Recyclable amber glass jar, 4 oz.
• A tree planted with every jar purchased
• Made in USA
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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! : )
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Dixon Ticonderoga designed a truly epic green school supplies giveaway for one lucky A la Mama reader. The lucky winner will receive a cornucopia of school supplies in a fab organic cotton backpack. Here’s what’s included:
1. Lyra Groove Colored Pencils
2. RENEW Recycled Tire Pencils
3. Prang Art Markers
4. Dixon Soy Crayons
5. Dixon EnviroStiks Pencils
6. Prang Oval Pan Watercolor Set
7. Prang Metallic Markers
8. Dixon Ticonderoga #2 pencils
and, last but not least, the Ecozoo Panda backpack.
All together now…
“Awwwww….”
Features:
Organically-grown cotton canvas & rope materials
Non-toxic dyes
Recycled plastic components
Sustainable wood accents
Padded shoulder straps
Also available in Pig, Elephant and Puppy
Machine washable
14 in. x 10 in. x 5 in.
To enter to win, please leave a comment below. Good luck!
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This is my kids’ last week of day camp, which leads me to really grok that school is indeed right around the corner. In the spirit of back-to-school prep, I’ve rustled up some truly snazzy reusable lunch box-n-bag options as part of today’s A la Mama blog giveaway.
1. Laptop Lunch 2.0 “Alien” Bento Box set:
2. Fleurville Cocoa Stripe Lunch Buddy:
3. And the “Orbit” Go Green Lunch Box:
To enter, please leave a comment below, with your preference (you can list all three in order of preference, too). Good luck!
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