tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36996709555379720312024-03-12T17:13:09.140-07:00Haute MommyHaute Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10558114892867007097noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699670955537972031.post-41093107973481005562012-11-20T12:44:00.000-08:002012-11-20T15:18:34.685-08:00Black Friday Cloth Diaper SalesBlack Friday is a popular shopping day for Christmas presents but a lot of people don't think of looking for cloth diaper sales & it seems one of the questions I get most often is how to save money on cloth diapers. I've had several people recently ask me to watch for cloth diapers sales for them so I thought I would turn this into a quick post. Below are some popular cloth diaper retailers (online) that are rumored to be having BIG sales for Black Friday:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.fuzzibunz.com/">FuzziBunz</a> - Buy 4 one-size diapers & get 2 one-size diapers FREE!</li>
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Kim from <a href="http://www.dirtydiaperlaundry.com/">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a> is also posting a COMPLETE list of Black Friday cloth diaper sales tomorrow & will be updating it with any "secret deals" at midnight Friday morning! I will update this post with the direct link to her post when it's available. In the meantime check out her page for over 140 video reviews of different cloth diapers & posts on just about everything relating to cloth diapering. Also if you like her site vote for her in the <a href="http://paddedtushstats.com/2012/11/20/2012-diaper-awards-voting-ballot/">Padded Tush Stats 2012 Diaper Awards</a> for Cloth Diaper Resource of the Year!</div>
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Spray paint your child's old plastic figurines for some trendy home decor accessories with sentimental meaning! (<a href="http://livinggazette.com/2012/08/decor-mania-mini-animais-em-dourado/">Image Source</a>)<br />
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Welcome to the <b>Mother's Day Cloth Diaper Giveaway Hop</b> hosted by <a href="http://www.dailymothering.com/" target="_blank">Daily Mothering</a>! Nearly 100 blogs have linked up to bring you dozens and dozens of exciting cloth diaper giveaways.<b> Enter my giveaway below and then hop to the other blogs listed at the bottom of this post to enter their fluffy giveaways too!</b> Each blog has a cloth diaper prize valued at $15 or more, and many blogs have prize packs worth over $100. And, don't forget to enter the <a href="http://www.dailymothering.com/1300-cloth-diaper-grand-prize-giveaway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>GRAND PRIZE</b></a> giveaway at Daily Mothering for your chance to win this amazing <b>$1300 Cloth Diaper Prize Pack</b>!<br />
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<b>Mother's Day and cloth diapers?</b> Sure, but Mother's Day and the Flats Challenge? The 2nd annual <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/second-annual-flats-and-handwashing-challenge-may-21-27-sign-up/">Flats & Handwashing Challenge</a> is happening May 21-27 and is organized by Kim Rosas of <a href="http://www.dirtydiaperlaundry.com/">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a>. Besides the perfect timing of this giveaway hop & the challenge, you may be wondering what the Flats Challenge really has to do with Mother's Day. During the holidays I try to think of people who are struggling more than we are & Mother's Day is no exception. I can't believe there are moms who can't afford disposable diapers and therefore leaving dirty diapers on longer and/or rinsing & reusing disposable diapers to save money (and thinking it's the only option) like mentioned in the <a href="http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/ny1_living/health/136289/high-cost-of-diapers-forces-some-parents-into-risky-practices?r=8793973370">article</a> that inspired the first Flats Challenge last year. <br />
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Haute Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10558114892867007097noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699670955537972031.post-13451378706828500672011-10-18T09:01:00.000-07:002011-10-18T17:04:41.181-07:00Haute Green GiveawayThe <a href="http://www.theecochic.com/conferences-sponsors/haute-green-social-hour/">Haute Green Social Hour</a> was a fun and exclusive <a href="http://www.blogher.com/conferences">BlogHer</a> 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 (<a href="http://www.theecochic.com/">The Eco Chic</a>), Kelly (<a href="http://www.kellywels.com/">Kelly Wels</a>), Katie (<a href="http://picklesandpaisleys.com/">Pickles & Paisleys</a>), Kim (<a href="http://www.dirtydiaperlaundry.com/">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a>), and Julie (<a href="http://www.clothdiapergeek.com/">Cloth Diaper Geek</a>) 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* <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/theecochicman">The Eco Chic Man</a>, kept confusing Calley and I?) and a chance to win one of two <a href="http://www.hautemommy.com/">Haute Mommy</a> "giftable swag bags" I put together from the contents of <i>my</i> swag bag from the event... minus a couple things I just had to keep ;)<br />
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*Thank you to <a href="http://www.conservingnow.com/shop">Conserving Now</a> for providing the tote bags for the event and be sure to visit their site for a <a href="http://www.conservingnow.com/content/get-free-static-window-cling-your-car">FREE window cling</a> that reminds you to bring your reusable bags! <br />
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<b>Win one of two Haute Green/Haute Mommy swag bags from the #HauteGreen BlogHer event!</b><br />
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<b>Bag #1</b>- <a href="http://www.thirstiesbaby.com/products/diapers/duo-wrap/#">Thirsties Duo Wrap</a> (snaps) cloth diaper cover in Warm Stripes, CJ's Butter diaper cream (from <a href="http://www.modernclothdiapers.com/cjsbutter.html">Modern Cloth</a>), organic oatmeal sample (from <a href="http://www.happy-mothering.com/2011/07/06/happy-mothering-swag-bag-registration/">Happy Mothering</a>) & Willow Pads Mama Cloth plus a <a href="http://www.smartmomjewelry.com/">Teething Bling</a> necklace!<br />
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On April 23rd, the <a href="http://www.greatclothdiaperchange.com/">Great Cloth Diaper Change</a> 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 <a href="http://www.realdiaperassociation.org/">Real Diaper Association</a>. 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!<br />
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<b>Win your choice of a reversible Sprout Change cloth diaper or training pants from <a href="http://www.thewillowstore.com/">The Willow Store</a> plus a goody bag from our local GCDC event</b><b>! </b>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)<br />
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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!<br />
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Also <a href="http://www.facebook.com/changethreethings">Change 3 Things</a> 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! (<a href="http://hautemommyblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/diapers-etc-blog-party.html">How I started cloth diapering</a>) <br />
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<b>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!</b><br />
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#274 tubbytelly said...<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">#183 FreeIndeed said... </div>tweet http://twitter.com/#!/FreeIndeedBlog/status/76401192409907200<span class="comment-timestamp"> </span><br />
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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 <i>haute</i> 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!<br />
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"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."<br />
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<b>Win a Skoy Cloth 4-Pack! (mixed colors with flower print)</b><br />
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Mandatory Entry- Visit <a href="http://www.skoycloth.com/">Skoy Cloth's website</a> 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)<br />
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1. Like Haute Mommy on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hautemommyblog">Facebook</a><br />
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3. Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect (on the right-hand side).<br />
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4. Follow Haute Mommy on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/HauteMommyBlog">Twitter</a><br />
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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)<br />
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8. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post.<br />
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9. Vote for me in the <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/89059/voteable_entries/17421871?order=votes">Mom Central Grants</a> competition (you can do this once every 24 hours for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day) <b><span style="color: red;">Voting ends April 15th!</span></b> <br />
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<b>And the winner is... Virginia! Congratulations!</b><br />
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Virginia said...<br />
I already like Haute Mommy on FB!<span class="comment-timestamp"></span><span class="comment-timestamp"> </span><br />
<span class="comment-timestamp">April 26, 2011 8:50 PM</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Haute Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10558114892867007097noreply@blogger.com88tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699670955537972031.post-70000729498696630112011-03-15T08:18:00.000-07:002011-03-21T00:00:46.388-07:00Mom Central Grant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hM3_78jnLeM/TX2ngT3Ta9I/AAAAAAAAARg/xs07ut_eBZQ/s1600/grantprogram-header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hM3_78jnLeM/TX2ngT3Ta9I/AAAAAAAAARg/xs07ut_eBZQ/s400/grantprogram-header.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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As you may already know from our <a href="http://www.facebook..com/hautemommyblog">facebook page</a>, 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:<br />
<ul><li>Lisa Druxman, the founder of <a href="http://www.strollerstrides.com/">Stroller Strides</a></li>
</ul><ul><li>Mindee Doney & Julie Pickens aka "The Boogie Moms", the inventors of <a href="http://www.boggiewipes.com/">Boogie Wipes</a></li>
</ul><ul><li>Jana Francis, the founder of <a href="http://babysteals.com/">babysteals.com</a> </li>
</ul>My passion has become finding <i>haute</i> 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.<br />
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Almost two years ago, a couple months after my son was born, I won a free ticket to the inaugural <a href="http://www.momsinbusinessunite.com/">Moms in Business Unite</a> conference from <a href="http://www.thebusinessofbeingamom.com/">The Boogie Moms</a> 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 :)<br />
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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!<br />
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From the <a href="http://www.momcentral.com/">Mom Central</a> grant description...<br />
"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!"<br />
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<div class="answer answer_79384783 answer_question_681973">Samples of my answers to the grant entry questions...<br />
"<i><label>The vision behind your personal brand:</label></i> 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. </div><div class="answer answer_79384784 answer_question_681974"><br />
<i><label>What do you aspire to do next?</label></i> 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."<br />
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I love supporting fellow mompreneurs! <a href="http://www.flowertots.ca/">Flower Tots</a> is a <i>haute</i> line of baby accessories handmade by a team of two moms. They have a wide variety of products such as, Tag Blankets, Crib Blankets, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1300070705_2" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Pacifier</span> 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.<br />
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"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.<br />
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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, <span style="color: black;">Flower Tots</span> was born!</div><div class="paragraph editable-text" style="display: block; text-align: left;"></div><br />
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!"<br />
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<b>Win a Forget-Me-Not Toy Tether of your choice AND Sophie the Giraffe too!</b><br />
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Mandatory Entry- Visit <a href="http://www.flowertots.ca/forget-me-not-toy-tethers.html">Flower Tot's website</a> 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)<br />
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1. Like Haute Mommy on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hautemommyblog">Facebook</a><br />
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2. Like Flower Tots on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FlowerTots.ca">Facebook</a><br />
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3. Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect (on the right-hand side).<br />
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4. Follow Haute Mommy on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/HauteMommyBlog">Twitter</a><br />
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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)<br />
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8. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post.<br />
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9. Vote for me in the <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/contestshq/contests/89059/voteable_entries/17421871?order=votes">Mom Central Grants</a> competition (you can do this once every 24 hours for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day) <br />
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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!<br />
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<b>And the winner is... Rebecca! Congratulations!</b><br />
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March 25, 2011 10:01 PMHaute Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10558114892867007097noreply@blogger.com137tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699670955537972031.post-34215333406481992152011-02-18T15:17:00.000-08:002011-03-21T00:00:46.389-07:00Diapers Etc Blog Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-76k-UcFX1WU/TV7vp8xiGCI/AAAAAAAAARA/JHj1AuJBorA/s1600/DiapersETC_BlogPrty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-76k-UcFX1WU/TV7vp8xiGCI/AAAAAAAAARA/JHj1AuJBorA/s320/DiapersETC_BlogPrty.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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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 <a href="http://ecochicparties.theecochic.com/">Eco Chic Parties</a> celebrating "the love of cloth diapers" and the re-launch of <a href="http://www.diapersetc.com/">Diapers Etc's website</a>. 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.<br />
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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 <a href="http://babysteals.com/">babysteals.com</a>. 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.<br />
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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:<br />
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<b>Win a $25 gift certificate to Diapers Etc! (Open to US only)</b><br />
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1. Like Haute Mommy on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hautemommyblog">Facebook</a><br />
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2. Like Diapers Etc on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/diapersetc">Facebook</a><br />
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3. Like Eco Chic Parties on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/EcoChicParties">Facebook</a> <br />
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5. Follow Haute Mommy on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/HauteMommyBlog">Twitter</a><br />
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6. Follow Diapers Etc on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/diapersetc">Twitter</a><br />
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8. Tweet about this giveaway: “I just entered a haute #giveaway with @HauteMommyBlog & @EcoChicParties to #win a $25 gift certificate to @DiapersEtc <a href="http://bit.ly/g06ROF">http://bit.ly/g06ROF</a>” (you can tweet once a day for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day)<br />
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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!<br />
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*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 <a href="mailto:hautemommyblog@gmail.com">hautemommyblog@gmail.com</a><br />
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</dl>Haute Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10558114892867007097noreply@blogger.com144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699670955537972031.post-62920311735831335372011-02-11T09:53:00.000-08:002011-03-01T11:24:08.858-08:00LunchBots Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>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. <a href="http://www.lunchbots.com/">LunchBots</a> offers a <i>haute</i> 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: <a href="http://www.lunchbots.com/whyavoidplastic.html">Why avoid plastic?</a> And a cute little commercial ;)<br />
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The LunchBots <a href="http://www.lunchbots.com/product.html">containers</a> 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 <a href="http://www.lunchbots.com/schoolfundraisers.html">school fundraiser</a> program.<br />
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Mandatory Entry- Visit <a href="http://www.lunchbots.com/product.html">LunchBot's website</a> 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)<br />
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<b>And the winner is... Saph! Congratulations!</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.funkylittlechicken.com/">Funky Little Chicken</a> 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.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/msmagpiegirl?ref=seller_info">Pixiekids Toys</a> 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!<br />
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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, <a href="http://www.fresh1blankies.com/">Fresh 1 Blankies</a>!<br />
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<b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.sweetsbyally.com/index.html">Sweets By Ally</a> is one of the many talents (and passions) of </span></b>Made By Moms founder Ally Lazare. <a href="http://www.madebymoms.ca/index.html">Made By Moms</a> 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 <a href="http://www.madebymoms.ca/mom-business-101.html" style="color: #663366;" title="">Mom Business 101</a> can help!<br />
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<b>Win a </b><b>custom <a href="http://www.funkylittlechicken.com/shop.html">nursery print</a></b><b> from Funky Little Chicken, an </b><b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64964944/hedgehog-eco-friendly-felt-recycled">eco-felt hedgehog</a> from Pixiekids Toys, a <a href="http://www.fresh1blankies.com/Shop.html">blankie set</a> from Fresh 1 Blankies AND a </b><b>bag of </b><a href="http://www.sweetsbyally.com/candy.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">butter toffee "cookie" bark</span></a><b> from Sweets By Ally! </b><br />
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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!<br />
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<b>And the winner is... Dominique! Congratulations!</b><br />
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Mandatory Entry- Visit <a href="http://www.charliebanana.com/products/nap_colour.html">Charlie Banana's website</a> 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)<br />
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<b>And the winner is... Heather M! Congratulations! </b><br />
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</dl>Haute Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10558114892867007097noreply@blogger.com261tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699670955537972031.post-16877187751055852122011-01-03T15:02:00.000-08:002011-01-14T10:34:40.506-08:00Teething Bling GiveawayWe're starting the New Year off right with something that's both eco-friendly AND fashionable! <a href="http://www.smartmomjewelry.com/">Teething Bling</a> is jewelry for mom and a teething toy for baby. How <i>haute</i> is that? Plus Teething Bling is made from food-grade silicone so it's completely non-toxic... phthalate, BPA, PVC and lead free!<br />
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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 <a href="http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/1328-0-1-11.html">Ergo carrier</a> 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. <br />
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Teething Bling is a fantastic company as well. They are mom owned and operated, have a great <a href="http://www.smartmomjewelry.com/web/page/14/sectionid/3/pagelevel/2/interior.asp">commitment to safety</a> and donate to <a href="http://www.curesearch.org/">Cure Search</a> and <a href="http://www.dressforsuccess.org/">Dress For Success</a> in honor of loved ones who inspired them to create the company.<br />
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Mandatory Entry- Visit <a href="http://www.smartmomjewelry.com/">Teething Bling's website</a> 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)<br />
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<dd class="comment-body " id="Blog1_cmt-8641591829806344551"> </dd></dl>Haute Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10558114892867007097noreply@blogger.com83tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699670955537972031.post-25393389773216610962010-12-02T11:52:00.000-08:002011-03-21T00:00:46.390-07:00Virtual Healthy Home Party<a href="http://healthychild.org/">Healthy Child Healthy World</a> is an organization that strives to inform parents and caregivers how they can protect children from common toxins. I recently co-hosted a Healthy Home Party with <a href="http://www.strollerstrides.net/santee">Santee Stroller Strides</a> for our Luna Moms Club. A Healthy Home Party is a <i>haute</i> way to share this important information with friends and family! You're invited to a "virtual" Healthy Home Party:<br />
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</div><div style="border: medium none;"><b>1. Avoid Pesticides</b> Pesticides have been linked to a wide range of health problems, including asthma and cancer.</div><div style="border: medium none;"><b>2. Use Non-Toxic Products </b>Everyday products like cleaners, cosmetics, and even furnishings contain thousands of chemicals- many linked to health risks.</div><div style="border: medium none;"><b>3. Clean Up Indoor Air</b> Indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air.</div><div style="border: medium none;"><b>4. Eat Healthy</b> Today's modern diet is laced with chemicals- from pesticides used on farms to synthetic additives and preservatives.</div><div style="border: medium none;"><b>5. Be Wise With Plastics </b>Many plastics are made with toxic chemicals that can be absorbed by your food and beverages or released into your air.</div><div style="border: medium none;"><br />
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<b><u>What You Can Do</u></b></div><ul><li><div style="border: medium none;">Host your own <a href="http://healthychild.org/get-involved/healthy_home_parties/">Healthy Home Party</a></div></li>
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Healthy Baby Swag Bag- <a href="http://www.yestocarrots.com/">Yes to Baby Carrots</a> bubble bath, a twin pack of <a href="http://www.newbornfree.com/">Born Free</a> 9oz Eco-Friendly bottles, 12oz <a href="http://www.kleankanteen.com/">Klean Kanteen</a> with sippy top AND a package of <a href="http://www.dapplebaby.com/">Dapple</a> Toy & Surface Wipes.<br />
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</div><div style="border: medium none;">Mandatory Entry- Visit Healthy Child's <a href="http://www.healthychild.org/">website</a> and let me know what stood out to you the most by commenting below. Also comment if you would like the Healthy Baby or Healthy Home Swag Bag. (Make sure you include your email address if it isn’t visible on your profile)</div><br />
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1. Like Haute Mommy on <a href="http://facebook.com/hautemommyblog">Facebook</a><br />
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<b>And the winners are... Heather (Healthy Baby Swag Bag) & Chris (Healthy Home Swag Bag)! Congratulations!</b><br />
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Heather said...<br />
Firstly, i'm sooo glad i came across your blog on GroVia's facebook page. I can't think of just one thing i liked about the healthy child website, it is all great and so informative! I loved the part on vaccines. I already read dr.mercola's newsletters and website, but healthychild.com is perfect info for children!<br />
great giveaway! i use the born free bottles and they are the best!!<br />
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Giveaway will end December 5th 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!<br />
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-If you blog about this, you get an extra entry. Email me to let me know you've posted about it with a link to the post. <br />
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</div>Haute Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10558114892867007097noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699670955537972031.post-16738489080697505042010-10-11T19:42:00.000-07:002010-11-13T12:07:11.825-08:00Mama WantsRecently I had the opportunity to attend a live seminar given by Lisa Druxman (the founder of <a href="http://www.strollerstrides.com/">Stroller Strides</a>) on her newest program Mama Wants. The DVD series, Mama Wants Her Body Back is different from Lisa's previous programs because it's just for mom! "The short 20 minute workouts take into account your busy lifestyle as a mom. Fit one in before your family wakes up, during a child's nap time or anytime that works for you. They're short but super efficient!" (If you're interested in learning how you can work out <strong>with</strong> your baby check out our giveaway of Lisa's book <a href="http://www.hautemommy.com/2010/09/lean-mommy-giveaway.html">Lean Mommy</a>) I just wanted to share some of the points from the seminar that have really stuck in my mind and that you can implement on your own.<br />
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Lean Mommy is written by Lisa Druxman, the founder of <a href="http://www.strollerstrides.com/">Stroller Strides</a>. The Lean Mommy program is a combination of L.E.A.N. (a program Lisa created before getting pregnant that stands for Learn Eating Awareness and Nutrition) and the Stroller Strides program. It's a new (or not so new) mom's guide to working out <strong>with</strong> your baby and without a gym or any equipment other than your stroller, exercise tubing and a baby carrier.<br />
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However Lean Mommy is about more than just getting in physical shape. It's a full mind and body rehab to help you beat all the postpartum issues. The "What You Eat/How You Eat" section is tailored to give you more energy and help combat mood swings. There are also "Mommy Meditations" throughout the book to help you relax and de-stress. The main goal of the program is to become happy, healthy and comfortable with your body <strong>during</strong> the weight-loss process.<br />
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I just started the Lean Mommy program a couple weeks ago and also started attending Stroller Strides <a href="http://www.strollerstrides.com/search.php">classes</a>. The exercises in the book are the same as what's done in the classes so while you don't have to attend classes to follow the program it gives me a sense of accountablility. Which is exactly what I was missing when I was procrastinating starting the program. It's impossible to fully review a program like this after just a couple weeks but so far I'm loving it! I can't wait to be a Lean Mommy!<br />
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Mandatory Entry- Comment below how you think this book could help you and/or why you want to become a "Lean Mommy". (Make sure you include your email address if it isn’t visible on your profile)<br />
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1. Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/HauteMommyBlog">Haute Mommy</a> on Facebook<br />
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Giveaway will end October 14th 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!<br />
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<strong>And the winner is... Heather! Congratulations!</strong><br />
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*Late entries were not countedHaute Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10558114892867007097noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699670955537972031.post-7949935493343716592010-09-20T15:30:00.000-07:002010-11-13T12:08:07.952-08:00Amazon Mom<span style="color: black;">Amazon.com has a new program just for moms (and dads)! "Join <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/mom/signup/welcome">Amazon Mom</a> and get up to a year of FREE 2-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime benefits, 30% off diapers and wipes, as well as exclusive offers for the whole family."</span><br />
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• FREE 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime: When you join Amazon Mom, you will receive FREE Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime for the first 3 months of your membership. For each $25 you spend within a single order in the Baby store, we’ll grant you an additional month of Amazon Prime shipping benefits. You can earn up to one year from the date you joined Amazon Mom.<br />
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I love that they even feature coffee and coffee maker deals on the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/mom/signup/welcome">Amazon Mom</a> home page! What Haute Mommy doesn't need caffine once in a while? Or maybe every day ;)Haute Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10558114892867007097noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3699670955537972031.post-60091099353985200652010-09-09T13:50:00.000-07:002010-09-15T21:19:16.206-07:00IsaJay GiveawayThis one's for mommy! We're giving away a <em>haute</em> handcrafted <a href="http://www.isajay.com/rosette-necklaces.html">Rosette Necklace</a> (as pictured below) from IsaJay! To enter simply "like" both <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Haute-Mommy/107129579339700">Haute Mommy</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/IsaJay/117471181635260?v=wall&ref=ts">IsaJay</a> on Facebook and comment here that you did so. <br />
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"Accessories complete an outfit. Whether you coordinate your outfit around the perfect accessory or use an accessory to accent the perfect outfit, IsaJay has something unique for you. IsaJay offers lovingly handcrafted, made-to-order accessories to fit any occasion. Each and every product is unique and no two are exactly alike, just like the person wearing it."<br />
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The winner will be chosen by Random.org when we reach 400 "likes" and IsaJay reaches 200 "likes". Be sure to check out IsaJay's <a href="http://www.isajay.com/">website</a> for more <em>haute</em> accessories for mom and baby!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0U5E7Swwi-c/TIk_jcm0waI/AAAAAAAAALo/92oGsbRxYYo/s1600/isajayhead.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_0U5E7Swwi-c/TIk_jcm0waI/AAAAAAAAALo/92oGsbRxYYo/s320/isajayhead.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>And the winner is... Kasey Goodnough! Congratulations!</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kasey Goodnough said... </div>I like you both on facebook. <br />
September 10, 2010 10:29 PM <br />
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