Monday, April 30, 2012

The Bundle Borrow Winner

Congratulations to Sara Giresi! You are the winner of this giveaway! I've sent you an email with details on how to claim this prize. Enjoy!

Mom's the Word--Great Bags for Mom from eBags!

Mother's Day is just 2 weeks away!  eBags reached out to a select number of mommy bloggers and asked what they’d think would make the perfect Mother’s Day gift from their Bags by eBags collection. That led me to picking out an awesome present to give to my mom for Mother's Day this year! Here's what I picked:




This is the SOHO Leather Mobile Office Bag from the Bags by eBags collection.

See, my mom, even though she's in her 50's, has gone back to school to become a lawyer. She will be starting law school very soon and I thought one present that would be perfect for her this year is a really nice briefcase. Not only will she be able to use it when she is a lawyer, but she'll be able to use it during her schooling as well. She can store her laptop easily in this bag, along with her school books now and files/paperwork in the future! Not only is this bag practical, it's also very stylish and sophisticated. I want my mom to know I support her as she works hard at her schooling, so I thought this would be a great way to do so. It's PERFECT and I can't wait to give it to her this year! I know she'll love it! I love it so much, I was REALLY tempted to keep it for myself!!



Visit Bags by eBags on Twitter, on Facebook, and now on Pinterest too! Bags by eBags is publishing a “Mom’s the Word” Gift Guide this year on their blog. Check it out to find other great present ideas for moms, by moms, brought you by Bags by eBags!

Complete List of 10K Facebook Fans Winners!!

I reached my 10 thousand fans goal. Thank you SO much to everyone who has shared my page with their friends, family, customers, ect. I am so thankful for you! Without further wait, here are the winners for the big Facebook 10K giveaway! If you see your name below, you should have received an email from me to claim your prize. Check your SPAM folder if it's not in your Inbox!
  1. Lucky Lu Creations: Shawn Caddell
  2. Jessa's Sunshine Crochet: Brandi Labonte
  3. Cheep Boutique: Candy McCormick
  4. Bargain Bakers: Stephanie-Jean Weber
  5. Paci-Catchers: Amanda Moore Stevens
  6. Bippy Diapers: Rose Woods
  7. ButterBeans&ChicPeas: Jen Lorraine
  8. Belly Charms: Jolene Joy Messersidt
  9. A Happy Green Life: Kirstin Baron
  10. Pretty Princess Hair Clips: Jasmine Waltman
  11. The British Chick: Wendy Everett
  12. Katie's Charms: Sarah Brushaber
  13. Doll Baby Bowtique: Amanda Kaye Grant
  14. Laurie Light Scentsy: Amanda Payne
  15. Crazy Leggies (girl shoes): Sabrina Papineau
  16. Crazy Leggies (boy shoes): Missy Conner Spivey
  17. LooLeigh's Charm: Tabitha Black
  18. Fairytale Journeys by Nadine Wiggins: Amber Wilson
  19. Clair's Freebies: Alyshia Brazzell Fykes
  20. Buttercup Baby Store: Carly Glover
  21. Crowe's Nest: Kristie Morrison Donelson
  22. American Tutu: Virginia Horner
  23. Blooming Bums: Nicole Toscano
  24. Phix: Carrie Ann Cook
  25. Ooh La Leggies: Daisy Moreno
  26. Archive Gifts: Tracy Vallier
  27. Cozy's Fluff: Jessica Conkey
  28. LilyBug Baby Things: Heidi Gagne
  29. Willow's Nest Creations: Fern Tan
  30. Pink Apple Cache: Jennifer Fox
  31. Sunflower Radiant Love: Cherie McIntyre Mohr
  32. SayWhat Creations: Rose Hirschbach
  33. SWC Too: Becky English
  34. Wickless Scent Sprinkles: Rosina Hodges
  35. Punk Princess Creations: Lee Ann Sneed Durbin
  36. Lotus Bumz: Robin Garrett Sullivan
  37. BunsUpBaby: Victoria Lynn Snell
  38. Pictures to Pencil: Sarah Holtzclaw Boudreaux
  39. ABC: Audrey's Baby Creations: Lori Beth Carson
  40. Dearest Diapers: Nicole Persing-Wethington
  41. HHH Mama Boutique: Liz Smith
  42. Beautiful Butterfly Boutique: Amanda Bohrer Coburn
  43. Love and Luck Crochet: Aimee Murad
  44. Jackie's Sweetheart Crochet: Elizabeth King
  45. AdriannaKnits: Kristi Lanphear Fiedler
  46. Jitterbugs: Brooke Jelliebean Boyd
  47. Moms Crafts 4 U: Sachi Webb
  48. EcoFabMama: Rebecca Roland
  49. Lil' Purple Hippo: Sarah Newton Wilkey
  50. Jordan's Plugs: Isi Leyva
  51. Green Belle: Krystle Damion
  52. American Country Designs: Amy Bryan
  53. BB Butts: Teela Barron
  54. Mark.a.licious: Brandy Quinlisk
  55. Peanut's Treasures: Stac Nevinger
  56. StL & Associates: April Kennedy
  57. Scarlet Heart Creations: Tarah Mervau
  58. Little Bowtique Shop: Audrey McGee Griffis
  59. The Jerky Girl: Krystine Cantrell Turner
  60. Baby Bottles and Bubble Baths: Jessica Schwartz
  61. 9140 Designs: Angelique Goetsch
  62. Awesome Mixes and Scents: Kristy Felver
  63. Andrea's Pacifier Clips and More: Amy Kempen Hunt
  64. Wee Sing: Heather Ellifritz
  65. How Cute Couture: Amy Anderson

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Win $25 Disney Gift Card!

We are taking our first trip to Disney in Orlando this September! We are SO excited to go!! My daughter is really starting to love the Disney characters!! Are you planning a trip to Disney soon? If so, check out this giveaway for a $25 Disney Gift Card that the Disney Food Report is offering! Click here to go there now to enter! Good luck!

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Peter Thomas Senese Novel Winners

There were 3 winners for this giveaway. They are:
  • E-book copy of Chasing the Cyclone: Valerie Taylor Mabrey
  • Signed and dedicated copy of The Den of the Assassin: Hillary Clayton
  • Signed and dedicated copy of Cloning Christ: Debra Hall
Valerie, you should receive an email with details on claiming your ebook. Hillary and Debra, you already supplied your shipping info, so you'll have your books soon. Enjoy!

Friday, April 27, 2012

Cookie Dough Bites Review & Giveaway

Okay, admit it--you've dipped into the cookie dough batter at one point or another in your life! We've all heard the stories about people getting really sick from eating raw cookie dough (in fact, I know someone personally who ended up in the hospital for days because she ate raw cookie dough) but we STILL do it because cookie dough is just SO good! Did you know there is a way for you to enjoy the great taste of cookie dough without the risk of getting sick from eating raw eggs? I consider myself a candy connoisseur (my husband would agree!) so when I was contacted by Cookie Dough Bites, I was shocked I'd never heard of them before!

Luckily for me, Cookie Dough Bites was nice enough to send me a few boxes to try out myself. When they arrived, my husband saw them and wanted to test them out right away. He ate an entire box in less than 12 hours--no I'm not kidding!  Yes, I lectured him on eating so much of MY review item! Luckily I was sent 3 boxes, so there was still some left for me! If you like raw cookie dough, you will LOVE Cookie Dough Bites! This candy tastes exactly like the real thing, covered in chocolate. It's delicious! I had never noticed them in the store before, so the last time I went shopping I looked. Sure enough, there they were. They were just on the very bottom shelf at my local Walmart. Thank goodness! Now that I tried them, I want more. I already told my mother in law about them because she REALLY loves raw cookie dough, so I know she'll like this candy! Cookie Dough Bites has expanded their line of candies to include 9 total different "bites" including cupcake and cinnamon bites--among others! I can't wait to try some of the other Bites varieties!!

Not only does Cookie Dough Bites make a fabulous candy, they also have this really fun (and free!) App out right now! The App, "Cookie Dough Bites Factory" launched in January and had over 2.5 million downloads in just 10 weeks!


Publisher's description:

Welcome to Cookie Dough Bites Factory! Run a candy factory and play through all the steps in the process as you make your favorite flavors of Cookie Dough Bites.

First, add just the right amount of ingredients to mix up the dough for your favorite flavor! Next, spray the bites with a sweet chocolate coating! And finally, package up the Bites but be sure to remove the bites which are defective!

Make all these fabulous real life flavors!
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
- Dark Chocolate Cookie Dough Bites
- Mint Cookie Dough Bites
- Fudge Cookie Dough Bites
- Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bites
- Cupcake Bite
- Red Velvet Cupcake Bites
- Cookies 'N Cream Bites

Incredible Candy Fun!
- Spray bites with chocolate, colored sprinkles or cookie bits!
- Mix the ingredients and be careful not to spill it on the floor!
- Watch for uncoated bites and throw them away or they could be packaged up!

Cool Factory Upgrades!
- Add a Robot Arm to help you sort the bites!
- Add super wide nozzle to spray chocolate even faster!
- Add a auto-mixer to mix the ingredients fast without spilling!



With this App, you run your own Cookie Dough Bites Factory. First you mix the ingredients together, next you use a spray gun to cover it with chocolate, and last of all you make sure that only the good Cookie Dough Bites make it to the customer. There is also a Cupcake Bites Factory and a Cookies and Cream Factory!




I downloaded the App and have had a lot of fun playing it! I have found it to be challenging and exciting running my own "factory!" Click here to go to iTunes and download the App for yourself! It's probably a little too challenging for younger kids, but I bet if your child is 4 years or older, they'll love this App too!

Stay up to date on all the lates Cookie Dough Bites news by visiting their website at www.cookiedoughbites.com, and following them on Facebook and Twitter!

WIN!

Cookie Dough Bites has offered to sponsor a fun giveaway for my fans! One lucky Thrifty Nifty Mommy reader will win a $25 iTunes gift card PLUS 3 boxes of Cookie Dough Bites so you can try them out yourself!



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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Life Manifestos Giveaway!

You want your family to be intentional, not accidental. You want to grow together, not grow apart.

So how do you do it? How can you create an intentional, loving, and inspiring family in the midst of chaos and societal pressure?

One simple yet effective tool is to prominently display a "family manifesto" in your home.

A family manifesto declares your values. It inspires confidence in your children by making your love and support a conscious part of their lives. It creates an atmosphere of love, comfort, and support.

The popular Family Manifesto poster created by Life Manifestos makes it easy.

Not only are the words beautiful, uplifting, and inspiring, but it's also typographically designed as a work of art. You'll be proud to make the 16" x 20" poster the centerpiece of your home decor.

It's also available in a personalized option to make it completely unique to your family.

Check out the poster here, and here are a few pictures:





Family Manifesto Text
"We are best friends. In our home you are loved, wanted, appreciated, and cherished no matter what. You are safe to be vulnerable. To be silly. To vent your frustrations. To share your emotions, struggles, and embarrassments. We encourage you to dream big, and we do everything possible to make your dreams come true. We give you confidence to venture into the world and get knocked down. Come back to us. We comfort, heal, and strengthen you. And whisk you back out the door with a smile on your face, the dream glistening in your eyes, courage beating in your heart. We believe in you. We're on your team. In your corner. Your biggest fans. Cheering our hearts out for you to reach, strive, leave it all on the field, become who you were born to become. We are family: united, unbreakable, eternal.
(© Copyright by Life Manifestos, LLC. Written by Stephen Palmer.)

WIN IT!

One of my lucky readers will win their own Family Manifestos Poster (frame not included)--a $25.96 value!

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New K'Nex Toys Review and Giveaway

Maggie loves building things with her hands! She has a couple of K'Nex kits already, so when two new ones arrived in the mail, she was SO excited when she saw them! I tried to take some pictures of her holding them, but she was so eager to open them up, I couldn't get her to hold still! Sorry, the pictures are fuzzy because of that!




Once I snapped a few pictures, we went out to the living room and she ripped open the boxes and started playing. The first set she played with was the Sesame Street Best Friends kit. She loves Sesame Street. This kit is so nice because there are only a 8 total pieces, making it really easy for children as young as Maggie to put together. She wants to do everything "self" now, and this kit enables her to do just that. She was so proud when she got Elmo and Cookie Monster put together!




Next we put together the Silly Monsters Building Set. This set is slightly more challenging with 23 total pieces, (Recommended for ages 3 and up) so Daddy helped her put this one together. She had a blast crafting it with him. She decided that one of the pieces was a lollipop. She has been pretending that ever since and even takes it to bed with her! I love seeing her use her imagination!






Since Maggie has a few K'Nex sets, we've put all of the sets together in one tub for her, so now she can mix and match and create all sorts of fun pieces! K'Nex is a great way for kids to play and use their imaginations, and these 2 sets are no exception!

Buy Them

You can purchase either of these 2 sets and a TON of other sets from K'Nex directly from their website at http://knex.com/ or at lots of your favorite retailers!

WIN IT!

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The Three Stooges Giveaway Winner!

The winner of this giveaway is Michelle Hudak! You already supplied your shipping info, so I've forwarded it along for you. Congratulations!

New Year's Eve DVD Giveaway

Warner Bros. Pictures is proud to announce the release of the hit romantic comedy New Year’s Eve on DVD and Blu Ray May 1st!  This all star comedy stars Ashton Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer,  Katherine Heigl, Sofia Vergara, Hilary Swank, Sarah Jessica Parker, Zac Efron, Jon Bon Jovi, and Josh Duhamel!

April is a perfect time to think about all those resolutions you made that may have been placed on the backburner.  With the New Year’s Eve Resolution Reset Blog App you can double check and make sure you are on the right path to making your resolutions come true!





WHY You Will Love The New Year’s Eve Resolution Reset Blog App:


  • One of my readers will WIN a copy of New Years Eve on DVD!
  • Take The Quiz!  Are you on your way to making the most out of 2012? Take this quiz and find out if you are a Resolution Renegade!?
  • Personal New Years Eve Tips! We want you to make your resolutions come true, so to help you achieve your goal we will get you some awesome tips to jump-start your resolution this year!
  • Get Social! Spread the word about the New Years Eve. Tweet to your friends with the #ResolutionReset hashtag!

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American Country Designs Winner!

Christina Sylvester Skinner, Congratulations! You are the lucky winner of the American Country Designs Giveaway! You should be receiving an email from American Country Designs shortly!! Enjoy!

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Celebrate with Expression Giveaway





Celebrate with Expression is an online boutique with Eco-Friendly, American produced products.

Celebrate with Expression’s goal is to provide their customers with the highest quality products and the best customer service possible. They understand how frustrating it can be to be placed on hold for numerous minutes, be disrespected as a customer, or have orders lost or incomplete. Celebrate with Expression strives to meet your every need. If you have an inquiry about an item or an order, you will speak directly to the owners.

The most popular items are the Maggie Bags. They are made of genuine automotive seat belt webbing that is built to meet government safety standards. Due to high industry standards, millions of yards of seat belt webbing are rejected by automakers each year. Maggie Bags takes this high-quality material and gives it new life by creating a sophisticated line of handbags that are eco-friendly. It is called “eco-chic”! Maggie Bags are constructed with high quality components such as YKK zippers and nickel-plated hardware. Given the quality of material and craftsmen ship of the bags, they guarantee your Maggie Bag will be durable for life! If your Maggie Bag should require repair due to a manufacturing defect, they will replace your bag for free. Please see "Our Policies" for more information about the Warranty.
The Grow Bottles are American Made and handcrafted from recycled wine bottles. They combine smart and functionality with clean aesthetics that is respectful of the earth's resources. Using simple hydroponics, these durable glass vessels grow fresh culinary herbs indoors year-round. These indoor gardens are to be enjoyed again and again. Once the growing cycle is complete, simply wash out your bottle, rinse the clay pebbles and replant with another variety of herb. Check out the windowsill gardens and bamboo products as well. They offer a variety of gardening kits, which make great gift ideas.


All of the jewelry is made in the USA and handcrafted from recycled lead free pewter. Organic materials such as hemp, wood, and/or seeds are used as accessories. These products are designed to create a heartfelt message and a meaningful gift, great for any loved ones. The Blessing rings can be made into a necklace, bracelet or keychain. Tell a story by adding a variety of different charm blessings or key charms to show your celebration of life.



“Like” Celebrate with Expression on Facebook and you will be entered to win contests and stay current with new products and sales. Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter to receive special promotions and discount offers. www.celebratewithexpression.com

Use code "thriftyniftymommy" until 5/8/12 to save 10% on your next order from Celebrate with Expression!

Celebrate with Expression has also been nice enough to offer a giveaway to my readers! One lucky Thrifty Nifty Mommy fan will win this beautiful "Heart of Gold" bracelet! Retail value is $23.95!

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Fresh Produce

I am less than three weeks away from my due date now! I am so excited to meet our little bundle of joy, but I'm also excited about getting out of these maternity clothes--can I get an Amen?!?

I was contacted by Fresh Produce to review one of their new Summer clothing items. I mentioned that I was expecting but they were happy to still send me a dress to look forward to wearing AFTER baby arrives. I obviously can't model it for you, since I'm huge right now, so I'm going to share a picture of the dress from their site:


I guess you could say I'm going through a dress phase right now. I've been wanting to wear them more and more but I don't have many summer dresses, so I was really excited to find this dress! I love the colors and the cut of this dress. It's so fun! The dress is very soft and even better looking in person than in the picture! I love it SO much and now I just can't wait to wear it!!

Whether you're looking for a cotton beach dress, maxi beach dresses, or any type of vacation clothes for women, check out Fresh Produce for some great looks this Summer! Don't live in the US? That's okay--most likely they can ship to you! Fresh Produce ships to over 200 countries, so there's a good chance you can enjoy their clothing line too! Visit them at http://freshproduceclothes.com/

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Monday, April 23, 2012

Flicka Horse Care Checklist



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Meredith Clark Jewelry Winner!

Congratulations to Marcie Wahrer! You are the winner of this giveaway! You already supplied your prize choice and shipping info, so I've forwarded it on for you. Enjoy your prize and thanks for being a fan!

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GSP Rushfit

*Thanks to my wonderful husband, AKA Thrifty Nifty Daddy, for this review.*

GSP Rushfit was kind enough to send my wide rear end the complete Georges St-Pierre RUSHFIT 8 Week Ultimate Home Training Program. I was so psyched! I am a huge MMA fan and the thought of getting into the same kind of shape as Georges St-Pierre (GSP) was exciting. While I am certain that these aren't the workouts that GSP does during his training routine the program (if followed properly) will net you some serious results!

When I started the program I was 25 years old and weighed in at 170 lbs at a height of 5'7”. Yeah... not great. I was at the very top of my Body Mass Index rating. Not exactly good shape, right?

There is no shortage of DVD workout programs out there so why should you choose RUSHFIT to begin with? First, it is much less expensive than programs like P90x or Insanity. Second, the workouts are much shorter. Don't misunderstand “short” as “easy”. These workouts are intense and effective. It just takes less time out of your day, which for most of us is a good thing.

So how does the program work? The basic flow is as follows:
  • 10 minute warmup
  • 25 minute workout broken down into 5 5-minute sets with a small rest period between each set
  • 7 minute cool down

The exception to this is the Bonus DVD which you measure your physical ability against GSP himself to show how you're improving throughout the program. This is done 6 times during the 8 weeks in the beginner workout schedule. If you are out of shape like I was you will probably find that even the warmups are tiring. Just stick with it! It's worth it!

Honestly this isn't a program for the dude who wants to look like Ronnie from Jersey Shore, while I'm sure you will get some muscles from it. The program's for overall fitness. As far as straight strength, disc 1 has 3 rounds where you use dumbbells, and outside of a a bit on disc 5 everything else uses just body weight. I would say this program's sort of a lite version combo of p90x + Insanity. And I don't mean lite in a bad way, this is actually a very solid program, and if you put your all into it you will see results. The main instructor here is GSP's real life trainer, and ex MMA fighter, Erik Owings. He's very serious and to the point, so if you like a more light-hearted approach, look elsewhere. While GSP's in every workout, he's not really there for much else than than the fact that he's GSP and the workout has his name on it. He does toss in bits of wisdom here and there, and reminds you you need to push harder.

Here are the pros of the RUSHFIT program:
  • The workouts are much shorter than p90x or Insanity, but when you finish one you'll still feel you had a great workout, you don't need to work out for 1.5 hours to get results. I was pouring sweat after every workout.
  • GSP himself struggles with some of the exercises. I like this because it adds a bit of humanity to the program. You aren't just watching a ripped individual mentally beat you down because you can't do a certain exercise.
  • The program can be re-done on intermediate and advanced. You're doing the same workouts, just more frequently. Because you're suppose to push to your max intensity, there's really no reason you couldn't go back and do this program a dozen times and still see results. It's just a good set of basic workouts.
  • It costs a whole lot less than p90x or Insanity.
  • All you need is 2 dumbbells. No expensive equipment.
Cons:
  • This isn't necessarily a bad thing but some people might not like the fitness test portion of the program where you test your ability against GSP. GSP can pound out some huge numbers which may dishearten some people. Just remind yourself that he's in peak physical condition.

Now for the best part: my results!

I started the program at 170lbs (I'm 5'7”) which is overweight for my Body Mass Index scale. I am now at 152lbs and went from size 34 jeans to size 29! Check out the pic below!


This program really does work! The only limitation is your own motivation! I am looking forward to seeing the results I get as a move into the intermediate and advanced workout schedules!

Visit www.gsprushfit.com to get this program for yourself!

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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Wooly Rounds Dryer Balls Review and Giveaway


I stopped using fabric softener with our laundry shortly before Maggie was born. Not only was I tired of paying the extra cost of buying it every month, but I found out that there are a lot of chemicals in dryer sheets and liquid fabric softener that I didn't want to keep using in our house. Have you ever heard to use dryer sheets to keep bugs away from you while you're outside--well, that trick really works--but I'm sure the reason it works is that THEY know to stay away from the chemicals in them!

As I learned more about using cloth diapers with Maggie, I also learned about wool dryer balls. Have you heard of them or tried them yet? While great for cloth diapers, wool dryer balls are great for all of your laundry!

What are wool dryer balls?

A wool dryer ball is a felted ball of wool that you use in your clothes dryer to help separate your clothes. Having several in your dryer creates a constant motion that allows for more air to circulate around your wet laundry so your clothes will dry faster. The more dryer balls you use, the less time it takes to dry a load.

 Why use wool dryer balls?

  • help reduce static – wool fibers can absorb static cling
  • naturally soften clothes due to the friction of the balls against the fabric
  • makes clothes fresher and smell cleaner – since wool has the ability to absorb toxins and odors
  • reduce your dry time by 10 –25%
I got my first set of dryer balls about a year and a half ago and I've been using wool dryer balls and loving their benefits ever since!


Wooly Rounds is a wool dryer ball company from Camden, Maine. Wooly Rounds are felted balls of wool made individually, by hand, using 100% wool from a historic mill in Maine. I was sent 4 Wooly Rounds to try out and have been using them for about a week now with all of our laundry. The balls arrived in this super cute bag and are blue. Maggie loves to help me toss them into the dryer. These wool dryer balls are slightly bigger than my previous dryer balls and I love how well they work! I definitely agree that the more dryer balls you use, the better they work. Our clothes have been softer and I'd say that it has shortened the drying time of our laundry by about 10%.  They have worked especially great with out towels! I love 'em!


Wooly Rounds are better for the environment AND your wallet! I'm pleased to have them bouncing around my dryer!!

Buy Them!

Whether you already use wool dryer balls and would like to add to your stash, or you are new to the world of wool dryer balls, I'd highly recommend checking out Wooly Rounds! Wooly Rounds are sold online at www.woolyrounds.com and also at the following retail stores:

Clean Bee Laundry, Camden, Maine
Home Remedies, Portland, Maine
Maine Cloth Diaper, Damariscotta, Maine
Jo Ellen Designs, Camden, Maine
Ruby Moon Laundry
Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique
Diapershops.com
Everything Birth
For Mom and Keiki
Bippy Diapers
ecomom
Diaper Junction
Bean Tree Baby

Win Them!

One of my lucky fans will win a set of 3 dryer balls from Wooly Rounds for their own home!  If you'd like a chance to win, just fill out the easy Rafflecopter entry form below. Don't see it? Click "read more" to bring it up! Good luck!

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