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

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:

• GroVia Shells

• GroVia Inserts

• Charlie Banana

• bumGenius 4.0

• Planet Wise Wet/Dry Bag

• Rockin Green Detergent

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

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

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!



*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 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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...
Follow Haute Mommy on Twitter

@LilyBearLove   

January 6, 2011 12:53 PM

 

Virtual Healthy Home Party

Healthy Child Healthy World 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 Santee Stroller Strides for our Luna Moms Club. A Healthy Home Party is a haute way to share this important information with friends and family! You're invited to a "virtual" Healthy Home Party:

A Wake-Up Story

The 5 Easy Steps

1. Avoid Pesticides Pesticides have been linked to a wide range of health problems, including asthma and cancer.

2. Use Non-Toxic Products Everyday products like cleaners, cosmetics, and even furnishings contain thousands of chemicals- many linked to health risks.

3. Clean Up Indoor Air Indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air.

4. Eat Healthy Today's modern diet is laced with chemicals- from pesticides used on farms to synthetic additives and preservatives.

5. Be Wise With Plastics Many plastics are made with toxic chemicals that can be absorbed by your food and beverages or released into your air.

Healthy Child Healthy World believes that "No one can do everything, but everyone can do something."

What You Can Do

• Host your own Healthy Home Party
• Donate
• Sign up for the newsletter
• Volunteer
• Join a Luna Moms Club in your area

Win one of TWO Healthy Child Healthy World "swag bags". Each swag bag is full of samples and coupons PLUS these great prizes:

Healthy Baby Swag Bag-  Yes to Baby Carrots bubble bath, a twin pack of Born Free 9oz Eco-Friendly bottles, 12oz Klean Kanteen with sippy top AND a package of Dapple Toy & Surface Wipes.

Healthy Home Swag Bag- Mohawk Floorcare Starter Kit & SmartStrand carpet sample, Earth Friendly Products natural cleaning starter kit, 12oz Klean Kanteen with sippy top AND a package of Dapple Toy & Surface Wipes.

How To Enter:

Mandatory Entry- Visit Healthy Child's website 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)

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

1. Like Haute Mommy on Facebook

2. Like Healthy Child on Facebook

3. Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect.

4. Sign up for Healthy Child's newsletter

5. Follow Haute Mommy on Twitter

6. Follow Healthy Child on Twitter

7. Tweet about this giveaway: “I just entered a haute #giveaway with @HauteMommyBlog to #win one of TWO #healthychild swag bags http://bit.ly/fJ1GEp” (you can tweet once a day for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day)

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

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

10. Donate to Healthy Child during the entry period and get 3 entries! (Be sure to leave 3 seperate comments)

*Extended*
Giveaway will end December 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 winners are... Heather (Healthy Baby Swag Bag) & Chris (Healthy Home Swag Bag)! Congratulations!

Heather said...
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!
great giveaway! i use the born free bottles and they are the best!!

Chris said...
I like the shop healthy section
December 12, 2010 5:13 PM

*The first comment from Healthy Child Healthy World was not counted.