Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Bluum Baby Giveaway












 

Bluum is a new monthly subscription service for mom & baby wellness product samples. Each month they send out haute little boxes filled with 4-5 deluxe samples curated by the moms of Bluum and based on a monthly theme. I received the "girl talk" box which included:

  • Dr. Robbin sunscreen & daily moisture cream 
  • Baby Gourmet juicy pear & garden greens baby food
  • CJ's Butter creamy lotion
  • HuggaMind baby symbolizer iphone/ipad app
  • Strivectin wrinkle cream
  • (bonus) Limited edition collectable magnet



    Subscriptions are available monthly for $12/month, every 3 months for $11/month and yearly for $9/month. When you subscribe to Bluum you can review the samples on their website and earn points towards purchasing the full size versions (shipped free). Your subscription is also FREE for the month if you refer 10 friends to subscribe. Bluum is a great way for new moms to discover and try out new products both for their babies and themselves before purchasing the full size version. WIN IT:



    Monday, October 24, 2011

    DIY Fankenstein Door

    We just bought our first house last month and have heard that Halloween is a big deal in our development because it's the only place in our area where you can walk from house to house. (We moved from the city to the country) I wanted to do something cute to decorate our front door area for trick-or-treaters but didn't want it to be too scary for my 2 year old. I saw this idea posted on the Petunia Pickle Bottom Facebook page and decided to give it a try! It was SO easy!

    What you need:
    -green plastic tablecloth (unless your door happens to be green already)
    -black & white felt
    -glue & sissors


















    Cut the felt into the pieces shown above (the hair, 2 big white circles, 2 smaller black circles, black strips for the stitches, 2 small white rectangles & one larger black rectangle for the mouth) I found some "peel & stick" felt at Micheal's but only got it in white since I used the scraps from the hair for the rest of the black pieces. Cover the door with the tablecloth wrapping it all the way around and taping it to the inside of the door (the inside of my door doesn't look too pretty). This was the hardest part since I had to cut holes for the handle, hinges, etc. Then all you have to do is glue/stick the pieces to the tablecloth. And you have an adorable Halloween themed front door for under $10. Enjoy!

    I promise it's green in person :)



















    Update: Here's a better picture I took on Halloween!

    Tuesday, October 18, 2011

    Haute Green Giveaway

    The Haute Green Social Hour was a fun and exclusive BlogHer pre-party for cloth diapering, green & eco-friendly bloggers that I helped organize/co-host (and name if you didn't guess) back in August. Since I wasn't actually able to attend the conference, I'm so glad I was able to be involved in this event! I really enjoyed working with and then meeting Calley (The Eco Chic), Kelly (Kelly Wels), Katie (Pickles & Paisleys), Kim (Dirty Diaper Laundry), and Julie (Cloth Diaper Geek) who are all VERY inspiring to me. And I loved mingling with and meeting all the other like-minded bloggers at the event too! Here are a couple of my photos from the event (Can you see why people, *ahem* The Eco Chic Man, kept confusing Calley and I?) and a chance to win one of two Haute Mommy "giftable swag bags" I put together from the contents of my swag bag from the event... minus a couple things I just had to keep ;)

    My "twin" Calley & I (me in the tank dress)





















    The *huge* Haute Green Social Hour swag bags!


    *Thank you to Conserving Now for providing the tote bags for the event and be sure to visit their site for a FREE window cling that reminds you to bring your reusable bags!

    Win one of two Haute Green/Haute Mommy swag bags from the #HauteGreen BlogHer event!

    Bag #1- Thirsties Duo Wrap (snaps) cloth diaper cover in Warm Stripes, CJ's Butter diaper cream (from Modern Cloth), organic oatmeal sample (from Happy Mothering) & Willow Pads Mama Cloth plus a Teething Bling necklace!

    Bag #2- Baby Kicks 3G one-size cloth diaper in white, Rockin Green detergent sample, Grandma El's diaper cream sample & a Key Teether (from Happy Mothering) plus a Teething Bling necklace!

    Monday, May 23, 2011

    The Willow Store Giveaway

    I'm so excited because cloth diapers are a hot (haute) topic right now... everyone seems to be talking about them. Last year CBS correspondent, Natali Morris, was challenged to try cloth diapers for 30 days after an Eye on Parenting segment about cloth diapers vs. disposable diapers. Now six months later she's a convert and has even canceled her diaper service to wash them herself. Many celebrities are choosing to cloth diaper their children too and there are also some exciting things happening in the cloth diaper community as well!


















    On April 23rd, the Great Cloth Diaper Change was a simultaneous cloth diaper changing event that took place at over 400 locations worldwide to put cloth diapers in the record books. So far the unofficial record is 6363 participants and the official Guinness Book of World Records(tm) total is expected to be announced any day now. I co-hosted and organized the San Diego location with Heather McNamara, the executive director of the Real Diaper Association. Our location had 35 babies changed and the three San Diego County locations combined had 128 babies changed. My son just barely made it to the Great Cloth Diaper Change, he turns 2 this week and we are in full-swing potty training now!

    Win your choice of a reversible Sprout Change cloth diaper or training pants from The Willow Store plus a goody bag from our local GCDC event! Two more winners will also win a goody bag from our local GCDC event! (All three goody bags include a set of cloth wipes from Sprout Change/The Willow Store too)















    How to Enter: 
    Mandatory Entry- Leave a comment saying what you love most about cloth diapers or why you want to try them and please specify if you would choose the cloth diaper or cloth training pants! (Make sure you include your email address if it isn’t visible on your profile)

    Additional Entries- Leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

    1. Like Haute Mommy on Facebook

    2. Like The Willow Store on Facebook

    3. Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect.

    4. Follow Haute Mommy on Twitter

    5. Follow The Willow Store on Twitter

    6. Tweet about this giveaway: “I just entered a haute #giveaway with @HauteMommyBlog to #win a #clothdiaper or training pants from @TheWillowStore! http://bit.ly/lvJQlW” (you can tweet once a day for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day)

    7. Grab my button and tell me where I can find it.

    8. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post.

    Giveaway will end June 7th at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be determined by Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner. Good luck!



    Also Change 3 Things is a movement to get parents currently using disposable diapers to pledge to use cloth 3 times a day. That's it. You can do it when you're home only and I promise you, it's easier than you think! (How I started cloth diapering)





    And the winners are... tubbytelly (Sprout Change cloth diaper or training pants & GCDC goody bag), FreeIndeed (GCDC goody bag) & Adelina Priddis (GCDC goody bag)! Congratulations!












    #274 tubbytelly said...
    http://twitter.com/#!/_tubbytelly/status/78272538123309056 
    June 7, 2011 6:32 PM











    #183 FreeIndeed said...
    tweet http://twitter.com/#!/FreeIndeedBlog/status/76401192409907200 
    June 2, 2011 2:34 PM












    #28 Adelina Priddis said...
    I like the willow store on facebook! 
    May 23, 2011 5:22 PM

    Saturday, April 23, 2011

    Coming Mother's Day 2011

    Giftable Swag Bags for new & expecting moms

    For more information and to pre-order please email info@hautemommy.com
    *Available now at www.hautemommy.com!

    Tuesday, April 12, 2011

    Skoy Cloth Giveaway









    SKOY is essentially a reusable paper towel. It's a brilliant idea from two local moms who discovered something similar in Europe and brought it to the US. Skoy cloths are made of natural cotton and wood-based cellulose pulp which makes them 100% biodegradable (you can compost them!). They are dishwasher and washer/dryer safe and have an absorption factor of 15x their own weight. SKOY is chlorine free and the haute designs use water-based colors and inks. You can even microwave your wet Skoy cloths to disinfect them and they dry quickly which keeps them from being a breeding ground for bacteria like a sponge. In an average household, each Skoy cloth saves 15 rolls of paper towels!













    "Since SKOY is reusable and washable it can last a very long time, some people still use them after a year. A normal life cycle of a SKOY cloth starts in the kitchen to wipe counter tops and tabletops. After using the SKOY for a week or two in the kitchen, it can be renewed in the washer and 'downgraded' for indoor cleaning such as floors, bathrooms, etc. After a few months in this stage, being washed a couple of times, the SKOY can then be used for outdoor messes, such as wiping patio furniture as well as garage use. This is the great thing with SKOY it can be used over and over again."















    Win a Skoy Cloth 4-Pack! (mixed colors with flower print)

    How To Enter:

    Mandatory Entry- Visit Skoy Cloth's website and let me know your favorite thing about them by commenting below. (Make sure you include your email address if it isn’t visible on your profile)

    Additional Entries- Leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

    1. Like Haute Mommy on Facebook

    2. Like Skoy Cloth on Facebook

    3. Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect (on the right-hand side).

    4. Follow Haute Mommy on Twitter

    5. Follow Skoy Cloth on Twitter

    6. Tweet about this giveaway: “I just entered a haute #giveaway with @HauteMommyBlog to #win a 4-pack of @SkoyCloth reusable multi-use cloths http://bit.ly/e0fKxA” (you can tweet once a day for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day)

    7. Grab my button and tell me where I can find it.

    8. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post.

    9. Vote for me in the Mom Central Grants competition (you can do this once every 24 hours for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day) Voting ends April 15th! 

    Giveaway will end April 26th at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be determined by Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner. Good luck!













    And the winner is... Virginia! Congratulations!

    Virginia said...
    I already like Haute Mommy on FB! 
    April 26, 2011 8:50 PM

    Tuesday, March 15, 2011

    Mom Central Grant









    As you may already know from our facebook page, I've entered a grant competition in hopes of being able to get my business up and running. The Mom Central Grants Program is for mommy bloggers (like me) who want to expand their personal brand. I was so excited when I came across this because I've been planning something for a long time but I need a grant just like this one to get off the ground. Ever since my son was born, I've felt the urge to be a mompreneur. I've been inspired various people including:
    • Mindee Doney & Julie Pickens aka "The Boogie Moms", the inventors of Boogie Wipes
    My passion has become finding haute ways to be eco-friendly and use safer products for my son. I already share these ideas and products with other moms through this blog, but would like to expand my platform.

    Almost two years ago, a couple months after my son was born, I won a free ticket to the inaugural Moms in Business Unite conference from The Boogie Moms who were the key note speakers of the conference. I took my son with me and was really nervous about leaving him in the daycare they provided (even though it was wonderful) because I had never left him with anyone before so they were nice enough to let me take him around the conference with me. Thankfully, he was still in the sleeping-all-day stage and I nursed discretely at the back of the rooms when he woke, so I don't think he bothered anyone :)

    ♥ sleeping on the chair next to me ♥













    I learned so much from the conference and have been working on my business idea ever since. The conference encouraged me to blog in order to help grow my idea and brand. I would love to be able to attend the conference again this summer, this time with my business launched (or at least close)! But I need your votes to help me win... you can vote once every 24 hours. Thank you so much to everyone who takes the time to read this and vote (it only takes a minute to vote!) Please click the button at the bottom of this post to vote for me!

    My son with the MIBU chairwoman Randa Cote













    From the Mom Central grant description...
    "The Mom Blogosphere is brimming with talented, smart, passionate and ambitious women. We feel so grateful and want to do our part in helping take Moms’ personal brands to the next level: be that a broader audience, getting media exposure, becoming a spokesperson, starting a small business, or better monetizing your platform. The possibilities are endless, and tie inextricably to the vision you have for yourself. So whether media training, graphic or technical help, a site redesign, shared office space, some intern hours, new business cards, self-publishing a book, launching a new blog, or attending a key conference will help you get to the next level – we want to pitch in to provide the support. So tell us what inspired you in the first place, your journey to take, and what you aspire to do next – because we care, and we want to help!"

    Samples of my answers to the grant entry questions...
    " To help bring modern cloth diapers more mainstream by reaching moms who wouldn’t otherwise be exposed to them. I wasn’t exposed to modern cloth diapers and a lot of other great eco-friendly boutique baby products until after my son was born and I became an avid researcher of baby products online. I want to promote cloth diapering and other green living products to new and expecting moms in a fashionable manner.

    Launch an online baby gift bag business and expand that business over the years to include more options and products. I would also like to find creative ways to get involved with certain organizations that share my vision."




    Monday, March 14, 2011

    Flower Tots Giveaway














    I love supporting fellow mompreneurs! Flower Tots is a haute line of baby accessories handmade by a team of two moms. They have a wide variety of products such as, Tag Blankets, Crib Blankets, Pacifier Straps, Toy Tethers, Mitten Clips and Pant Clips; and are working on several new and innovative ideas such as toddler and kids aprons as well.

    "Like most gardens, Flower Tots started in the spring when new moms Ally and Lisa began taking morning walks with their babies and noticed that they spent more time stopping to pick up tossed toys, blankets and pacifiers than they did actually walking. So they started thinking about fun, functional and beautiful ways to secure these necessities to their babies' strollers so that they could enjoy a beautiful stroll instead of staring at the ground.

    After searching high and low, they couldn't find anything that would suit their needs and stay true to their sense of style: bright colors, fashionable patterns and sophisticated styles. Because, after all, not everything "baby" has to be covered in teddy bears, right?  So they put their years of expertise in manufacturing, marketing and business together and began sourcing high quality materials, creating patterns and building a plan.  A short while later, Flower Tots was born!

    All Flower Tots accessories are carefully handcrafted using lush, high quality fabrics and ribbons, and non-toxic, lead-free metal hardware. We strive to create bright, exciting designs that both mom and baby will love!"

    Win a Forget-Me-Not Toy Tether of your choice AND Sophie the Giraffe too!


















    How To Enter:

    Mandatory Entry- Visit Flower Tot's website and let me know which pattern you would choose by commenting below. (Make sure you include your email address if it isn’t visible on your profile)

    Additional Entries- Leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

    1. Like Haute Mommy on Facebook

    2. Like Flower Tots on Facebook

    3. Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect (on the right-hand side).

    4. Follow Haute Mommy on Twitter

    5. Follow Flower Tots on Twitter

    6. Tweet about this giveaway: “I just entered a haute #giveaway with @HauteMommyBlog to #win a Toy Tether & Sophie the Giraffe from @FlowerTotsCA http://bit.ly/eOb8sS” (you can tweet once a day for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day)

    7. Grab my button and tell me where I can find it.

    8. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post.

    9. Vote for me in the Mom Central Grants competition (you can do this once every 24 hours for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day) 

    Giveaway will end March 28th at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be determined by Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner. Good luck!












    And the winner is... Rebecca! Congratulations!

    Rebecca said...    
    Like Haute Mommy on Facebook  
    March 25, 2011 10:01 PM

    Friday, February 18, 2011

    Diapers Etc Blog Party


















    I've wanted to write a post on cloth diapers for a while now and this was the perfect excuse! The Diapers Etc Blog Party is an event organized by Eco Chic Parties celebrating "the love of cloth diapers" and the re-launch of Diapers Etc's website. I started cloth diapering when I started this blog (about 7 months ago) and it has since inspired me to become more "green" in other areas as well. As someone who never thought I would cloth diaper, I'm truly amazed and excited by how much I love it. Even though I hate doing regular laundry, washing our diapers is weirdly fun and coincidentally that's what scared me the most about cloth diapering! I had met a couple moms though mom's groups who were cloth diapering and I was intrigued but couldn't imagine actually doing it. Still I spent months researching it and asking questions. The more I learned the more I wanted to switch but I just wasn't brave enough to take the plunge.

    When I finally did go for it, mainly to save money and partially on impulse (you know what I'm talking about if you're familiar with deal-a-day type websites), I bought a set of 3 GroBaby (now re-branded GroVia) shells and a couple boxes of disposable inserts from babysteals.com. I thought that the disposable inserts would help me "ease" into cloth diapering but what they actually did was throw me into the obsession ;) I ended up selling the boxes of disposable inserts to a friend because once I tried them I decided they were pointless (for me at least) since you're still washing shells and still throwing something away too. Then I bought some of the cloth inserts, also from babysteals, and started cloth diapering at home only. That really did help me "ease" into it. I used cloth diapers at home and disposables while we were out (and overnight until I found a cloth diaper that worked well enough). Once I was used to cloth diapering in general, I switched to full time and we haven't used a single disposable diaper since.

    How it all started in our house...














     Starting gradually was perfect for us; it also gave us time to buy diapers slowly over time rather than making a huge investment upfront. I've tried quite a few brands and styles but I've narrowed it down to the perfect stash for us. I use GroVia AI2 diapers during the day at home, Charlie Banana one size for naps and when we go out, and bumGenius 4.0 for overnight. This is my personal cloth diapering "must haves" list:


    Win a $25 gift certificate to Diapers Etc! (Open to US only)

    How To Enter:

    Mandatory Entry- Visit Diapers Etc's website and let me know how you would spend your gift certificate by commenting below. (If you sign up for their newsletter while you're there please leave a separate comment for a bonus entry but this is not mandatory) Make sure you include your email address if it isn’t visible on your profile!

    Additional Entries- Leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

    1. Like Haute Mommy on Facebook

    2. Like Diapers Etc on Facebook

    3. Like Eco Chic Parties on Facebook

    4. Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect.

    5. Follow Haute Mommy on Twitter

    6. Follow Diapers Etc on Twitter

    7. Follow Eco Chic Parties on Twitter 

    8. Tweet about this giveaway: “I just entered a haute #giveaway with @HauteMommyBlog & @EcoChicParties to #win a $25 gift certificate to @DiapersEtc http://bit.ly/g06ROF” (you can tweet once a day for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day)

    9. Grab my button and tell me where I can find it.

    10. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post.

    Giveaway will end March 7th at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be determined by Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner. Good luck!

    The haute airplane shell I chose from Diapers Etc


















    *This is my personal story/experience with starting cloth diapering. I definitely don't consider myself an expert but would love to be called an activist. I've helped several friends (and online acquaintances) start cloth diapering and I would love to help anyone else who is considering it. Please feel free to email me at hautemommyblog@gmail.com


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    And the winner is... Heather! Congratulations!

    Heather said... 
    I would use it on either a Thirsties duo diaper or BG Elemental.  
    March 5, 2011 7:30 AM

    Friday, February 11, 2011

    LunchBots Giveaway

    One of our New Years resolutions was to continue trying to be more "green" and one of the easiest changes is to use reusable food and drink containers. LunchBots offers a haute alternative way to pack lunches/snacks! "LunchBots are stainless steel lunch and snack containers that are healthier than plastic and better for the environment. Both the container and the lid are made from the highest quality, 18/8 stainless steel. LunchBots are safe, eco-friendly, and durable." Their website also has a great write-up: Why avoid plastic? And a cute little commercial ;)



    The LunchBots containers are available in four sizes; the Uno, Duo, Pico, and Eco. The Uno and Eco are both single compartment (for sandwiches and larger items) and the Duo and Pico have two compartments. They also have round containers for liquids and a children's dish set. I use the Pico for my son's snacks and it's the perfect size for a toddler! LunchBots are lead-free and dishwasher safe. They also have a fantastic school fundraiser program.

    Use coupon code HAUTE for 15% off at LunchBots.com













    Win a LunchBots container of your choice!

    How To Enter:

    Mandatory Entry- Visit LunchBot's website and let me know which LunchBots container you would choose by commenting below. (Make sure you include your email address if it isn’t visible on your profile)

    Additional Entries- Leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

    1. Like Haute Mommy on Facebook

    2. Like LunchBots on Facebook

    3. Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect (on the right-hand side).

    4. Follow Haute Mommy on Twitter

    5. Follow LunchBots on Twitter

    6. Tweet about this giveaway: “I just entered a haute #giveaway with @HauteMommyBlog to #win a @lunchbot stainless steel food container http://bit.ly/eQSfRk” (you can tweet once a day for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day)

    7. Grab my button and tell me where I can find it.

    8. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post.

    Giveaway will end February 28th at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be determined by Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner. Good luck!














    And the winner is... Saph! Congratulations!
    Saph said... 
    following you on twitter  
    February 18, 2011 10:12 AM

    Tuesday, February 1, 2011

    Haute Handmade Giveaway















    Funky Little Chicken is hip. Funky Little Chicken is cool. Funky Little Chicken is some seriously cute art designed to rock your nursery. Created by a mom with a passion and flair for graphic design, and a desire to create a nursery for her "chicken" that was stylish - not babyish, Funky Little Chicken is a collection of art designed to add sophisticated, personalized style to your baby's nursery.

    Pixiekids Toys


















    Pixiekids Toys are handmade out of Eco-felt, which is felt manufactured from recycled plastic bottles! We believe that toys are more meaningful when they are handmade with love, and ecologically sound. Our mission is to inspire the imagination, promote healthy eating habits, and encourage language development through creative and dramatic play!

    Fresh 1 Blankies


















    The Original Grab & Go Blankie System. Soft, durable, luxurious blankies at an affordable price. Have you grabbed a Fresh 1 yet? Snuggly blankies are not cheap, so this crafty mom made 6 small ones. Once a blankie became soiled, she would tell her little one, "let's get a fresh one." As her baby girl learned to talk, she would request a "fresh one," referring to a newly washed blankie. Hence the name, Fresh 1 Blankies!


    Sweets By Ally


















    Sweets By Ally is one of the many talents (and passions) of Made By Moms founder Ally Lazare. Made By Moms connects moms and mom-entrepreneurs. A place to share ideas, ask questions and discover great new products for babies and kids – all made with love and affection by a Mom. Need help getting your online mom business started? Made By Mom's Mom Business 101 can help!

    Win a custom nursery print from Funky Little Chicken, an eco-felt hedgehog from Pixiekids Toys, a blankie set from Fresh 1 Blankies AND a bag of butter toffee "cookie" bark from Sweets By Ally! 


    How To Enter:

    Mandatory Entry- Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect. (Make sure you include your email address if it isn’t visible on your profile)

    Additional Entries- Leave a separate comment for each additional entry.
    1. Like Haute Mommy on Facebook
    2. Like Funky Little Chicken on Facebook
    3. Like PixieKids Toys on Facebook
    4. Like Fresh 1 Blankies on Facebook
    5. Like Made By Moms on Facebook

    Giveaway will end February 6th at 11:59 PM EST (10:59 pm CST / 9:59 pm MST / 8:59 pm PST). The winner will be determined by Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner. Good luck!

    Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway

    *This giveaway is part of the Handmade With Love Winter Giveaway blog hop organized by Simply Stacie and is open to US and Canada residents. (Please click the button above to see a list of all 140+ blogs participating in the hop and enter their giveaways too)

    And the winner is... Dominique! Congratulations!
    Dominique said... 
    I follow you on GFC. 
    February 4, 2011 1:25 AM 
     
     




    Tuesday, January 18, 2011

    Charlie Banana Giveaway

    Charlie Banana is a haute new cloth diaper taking the market by storm. "Established in 2010, Charlie Banana is the international luxury brand of cloth diapers and organic baby products. Charlie Banana was created out of love for eco friendliness, quality and design by cloth diaper industry experts with more than 12 years combined experience. The Winc Design Ltd family and children are the inspiration behind Charlie Banana- with the desire to design products that individuals feel confident to use on their babies and themselves."

    Charlie Banana won the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval in September and is already available at major retailers Target, Amazon and Babies R Us as well as a growing number of boutiques. Charlie Banana's goal is to convince 50% of parents to use reusable diapers and products for their children... and they seem to be well on their way!















    • Winc Design’s president, Gaelle Wizenberg, was inspired by her son Zachary and daughter Charlie ("Charlie Banana" as Zachary calls her)
    • Charlie Banana diapers are manufactured in Hong Kong and 1% of all sales worldwide is donated to Operation Smile.
    • Charlie Banana is Natali Morris (who was challenged to try cloth diapers for 30 days) from CNET/CBS' favorite brand in her interview with The Eco Chic  
    • Charlie Banana also makes cloth wipes, reusable swim diapers, cloth training pants, reusable feminine pads, reusable nursing pads and more 











        With the haute packaging, nearly 20 colors and prints to choose from (including black and some of the best "boy prints" I've seen), ultra-trim fit, affordable price and all around ease of use Charlie Banana is a true modern, hybrid cloth diaper! Each diaper comes with two reusable inserts and disposable inserts are also available. Not only are these diapers luxuriously soft but they have never leaked either! They are my go-to diapers for naptime and on the go. My only complaint is that I don't have more of them in my stash!

        Win a "2 in 1" sized diaper of your choice! (see size chart here)

        How To Enter:

        Mandatory Entry- Visit Charlie Banana's website and let me know which color or print you would choose by commenting below. (Make sure you include your email address if it isn’t visible on your profile)

        Additional Entries- Leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

        1. Like Haute Mommy on Facebook

        2. Like Charlie Banana on Facebook

        3. Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect (on the right-hand side).

        4. Follow Haute Mommy on Twitter

        5. Follow Charlie Banana on Twitter

        6. Tweet about this giveaway: “I just entered a haute #giveaway with @HauteMommyBlog to #win a @CharlieBanana #clothdiaper http://bit.ly/icWuwk” (you can tweet once a day for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day)

        7. Grab my button and tell me where I can find it.

        8. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post.

        Giveaway will end January 31st at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be determined by Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner. Good luck!















        And the winner is... Heather M! Congratulations!  
        Heather M said... 
        I would get a small in Shanghai Green  
        January 20, 2011 7:51 AM
         
         
         
         

        Monday, January 3, 2011

        Teething Bling Giveaway

        We're starting the New Year off right with something that's both eco-friendly AND fashionable! Teething Bling is jewelry for mom and a teething toy for baby. How haute is that? Plus Teething Bling is made from food-grade silicone so it's completely non-toxic... phthalate, BPA, PVC and lead free!

        The original Teething Bling necklace is a donut shaped pendant on a silk cord with a breakaway clasp. I loved this necklace when my son was getting his first teeth! It was perfect for when I had him in the Ergo carrier and he couldn't hold a teething toy very easily. Teething Bling also makes a bangle that is great for teething molars because the shape allows it to reach the back of baby's mouth without them being able to choke themselves with it.













        Teething Bling is a fantastic company as well. They are mom owned and operated, have a great commitment to safety and donate to Cure Search and Dress For Success in honor of loved ones who inspired them to create the company.

        "A lot of companies say they’re ‘family friendly.’ We are actually walking the walk. We give our team members their assignments and let them go, allowing them to work around their family schedules. We welcome children in our offices (you may hear crying babies in the background here, too!) We are always looking for ways to help other Moms and are happy to donate to worthy causes."









        Win a necklace and bangle set of your choice (mix and match any colors)!

        How To Enter:

        Mandatory Entry- Visit Teething Bling's website and let me know which necklace and bangle you would choose by commenting below. (Make sure you include your email address if it isn’t visible on your profile)

        Additional Entries- Leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

        1. Like Haute Mommy on Facebook

        2. Like Teething Bling on Facebook

        3. Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect (on the right-hand side).

        4. Follow Haute Mommy on Twitter

        5. Follow Teething Bling on Twitter

        6. Tweet about this giveaway: “I just entered a haute #giveaway with @HauteMommyBlog to #win a @TeethingBling necklace and bangle set http://bit.ly/dEPZ1P” (you can tweet once a day for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day)

        7. Grab my button and tell me where I can find it.

        8. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post.

        Giveaway will end January 13th at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be determined by Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner. Good luck!

        Tori Spelling loves Teething Bling!




















         And the winner is... Rebecca Smith! Congratulations!

        Rebecca (Mrs. Smitty) said...
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        January 6, 2011 12:53 PM