Eco-Sprout Review & Giveaway

 Eco Sprout was created by a WAHD who was wanting a detergent that was environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and 100% natural not only for Cloth Diapers, but for all  laundry. Eco Sprout has no dyes, no brighteners, no enzymes, no phosphates.

Eco Sprout comes in a variety of scents, including Lavender Chamomile, Warm Vanilla Sugar, and even In the Buff (unscented!).  It is great for use with HE or regular machines, hard or soft water. We have a HE top loader and hard water we live in Texas.

Finding the right detergent can be a little challenging. Eco Sprout was kind enough to send me a bag to review. As I was opening up my package I could already smell the amazing scent. It comes in a very cute eco-friendly bag that you can use later for storage I now use it for my makeup.

I recently stripped my diapers so I didn't have to do a soak before using the EcoSprout. I started my wash with a quick wash using cold water, I then did a cold wash with detergent and an extra rinse lastly I did a hot wash with an extra rinse. My diapers didn't smell clean the first time I think I didn't use enough detergent I did two tablespoons. So I had to add another tablespoon of detergent after I did that cycle my diapers then smelled nice and clean. I do like the consistency of the detergent and the scent is amazing one thing I have noticed is that the scent does go away within a couple of weeks. My soap now doesn't have a scent which is not a big deal for the fact that it washes off anyways, but I do love my house to smell like an awesome detergent. Overall I liked Eco Sprout, as far as it taking ammonia away I can't say because we are not having that problem. I like having a routine with what I know works and my suggestion to you is just stick to what you know works. Its not fair to your little babies bum to go through a rash because of a detergent that doesn't work. 

Eco Sprout is a detergent I would use for Ashton's Diapers.

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Disclosure: I received this product for the purpose of review. I was not paid to write this review, the opinions on my review are totally mine and what works for me might not work for you. This was written by me Pollyanna Valenzuela. 

Summer Cloth Giveaway !!!#SummerCloth

Welcome to the Summer Cloth Diaper Giveaway Hop, hosted by Mommy's Favorite Things. Almost 50 blogs have linked up to bring you many exciting cloth diaper giveaways. Enter my giveaway below and then hop to the other blogs listed at the bottom of this post to enter their fluffy giveaways as well! Each blog has a cloth diaper prize valued at $25 or more and many blogs have prizes worth over $100.

My sponsor for this awesome event is (that's)THE BALM !! I would love to thank Malena Taylor the owner for sponsoring my blog. As you all may know I love their line of products, from the product to the packaging it comes in. All around eco-friendly.

3 Prizes

(thats) "THE BALM" FLUFF PACK 

Each Pack Includes

1 Diaper Balm  

1 Juice Those Wipes

1 Sanitize those hands

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"THE BALM" Sanitize Those Hands 

"THE BALM" Diaper Balm/1st Aid

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Bummas Review & Giveaway #FluffyButtsHop Spotlight

Do you use cloth wipe's on your baby?? 

If not after reading about Bummas wipes you will definitely want to.

Casey at Bummas sent me a pack of the Wild Ones.

Here is some bright facts about the Bummas 

• Eliminates the use of talcum powder. 
• 100% Cotton - Woven Velour Terry Cloth.  
• Variety of color combinations for nursery themes.
• Handy 5” x 7” size. Won’t pill, shrink, or fade. May need a little trim after washing.
• Wash in like colors before use. See Warranty here.
• Durable. Just throw them in the wash and use again. 
• They will last until your little one is out of diapers and beyond! 

Casey the mama behind Bummas designed these wipes as a drying wipe after changing your babies' diaper, normally there bum is still wet. So instead of using powder or anything that will harm your baby you would use a dry Bummas wipe. They are eco-friendly and you can re-use them as many times as you'd like. They also come in so many different colors.

Look at all those beautiful colors !!

My Experience

I was very excited to try these bummas especially after reading that they will absorb a babies pee if they were to pee in one. Well without trying to do this little challenge it so happened to be at this precise diaper change my son got a little cold and started to pee I reached for a dry Bummas wipe I put it over his private part and sure enough the bummas wipe absorbed it well. Which I was very impressed. I use the bummas wipes as my regular diaper change wipes since I also cloth diaper my son. They work great for those "messy ones". The terry material makes them very soft on babies bum. These wipes also come in handy while trying to clean up a dirty face after eating. I would recommend you wash your wipes beforehand I didn't and had some bleed, the color washed off no problem but just in case. Overall I love the bummas wipes I would recommend to my readers, friends, and family.

Last note : Bummas was awarded the Seal of Approval from PTPA  

& Won an Eco-Excellence award too.

Casey the owner is awesome and has great customer service.

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                           *I would love to thank Casey at Bummas 

for giving me the opportunity to review her  awesome products.

Thank You, God Bless You

Disclosure: I received this product for the purpose of review. I was not paid to write this review, the opinions on my review are totally mine and what works for me might not work for you. This was written by me Pollyanna Valenzuela.

Switch 2 in 2 Challenge June 1 - 2

Alright mamas the Challenge is almost here are you ready????

Challenge will start June 1 & end June 2, 2012.

The challenge is to switch 2 plastic items you use in 2 days to more sustainable materials (glass, stainless steel, wood, aluminum, etc.)

Some ideas are: Plastic cups to glass or stainless steel, plastic hampers to wooden, plastic baskets to wicker, plastic diapers to cloth diapers, plastic grocery bags to cotton, etc.

When you sign up you will be entered to win a "THE" BALM! $50 Gift Card! "THE" BALM! products are always stored in sustainable containers.

By submitting this form, you are agreeing to participate in the Switch 2 in 2 Challenge. Hey..things happen, so please be honest; if for some reason you aren't able to participate after signing up, please email us so we can take you out of the giveaway & so we keep a correct count. (:

Click on the PictureWHY? Most people are unaware that plastic is a huge issue, not just to our planet, but our health.


Planet: Plastic will NEVER break down. 2oz. of plastic will ALWAYS be 2oz. of plastic & can only be recycled / up-cycled so many times.


Health: When plastic is used for food or skin care containers, there are health concerns because plastic can leech, especially when warmed up. BPA is not the only harmful chemical in plastic, it's just one that has come to the public's attention.

ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE???

Switch 2 in 2 Challenge !!

Alright Mamas So I'm teaming up with

 Malena Taylor Owner of (that's) "THE" BALM !!!

To bring awareness of to all of you about "Plastic" 

and how unhealthy & non-eco friendly it is.

So we would like to do a Challenge which will be called 

SWITCH 2 in 2 CHALLENGE!

We'll have a form & everyone who signs up for the challenge will be entered to win (that's) "THE" BALM! prize pack! You will just have to switch 2 plastic things in 2 days to a more sustainable material (glass, metal, stainless steel, etc.)

I have been trying to convert my home into a more 

Eco-Friendly home so this will be a great challenge for me. 

How about you?? Are you with me ?? Will you make the switch with me??

ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE???

More info coming soon... stay tuned.

A Happy Green Life Review

While passing by my laundry room I heard.. 

“mommy whats that smell?” what smell Adryana? 

I don’t know mammi, it just  smells super good right here?

 That my fellow readers is the reaction I got from my 5 yr. old daughter

 while passing by the laundry room and using

A Happy Green Life detergent.

There scents smell amazing, they make my laundry room smell Flufftastic !!!

The awesome part is that its all eco-friendly.. 

who knew natural stuff would be so amazing right??

I was given and opportunity to try this detergent and I'm so glad I did.  I received some samples one of the scents I chose was monkey farts, super amazing. I used A Happy Green Life on my cloth diapers and after the rinses they did not smell like nothing just plain clean diapers,  I did not experience any rash on Ashton's bum which was great. Also tried it out on our regulars clothes and let me say when I pulled them out of the washer and ready to line dry them they still had a hint of the monkey farts smell. Which I loved, for the simple fact that I love my clothes to smell good. I love that it is gentle on babies bum and can be used for cloth diapers but also effective on taking out dirt stains. I used it on my husbands military uniforms and it left them nice and fresh clean smelling. I can't say enough about A Happy Green Life. I love there detergent, would recommend to my readers, friends, and family.  

Also would like to mention that the gals at 

A Happy Green Life are amazing, great customer service they have a variety of products from detergent to sprays to kitchen soap all around eco-friendly. They also have a Scent of the Month which I think is a awesome neat thing to have separates them from the other brands. 

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A Happy Green Life is  giving away 50/100 bag

scent of your choice to one lucky mama

you can submit your entries in the link below.

Mother's Day Giveaway

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If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask???
Just comment below and I will respond ASAP. 
Thank you for reading my Blog, hope its helpful.

                           *I would love to thank A Happy Green Life 

for giving me the opportunity to review her  awesome handmade products.

Thank You, God Bless You

"THE BALM" Sanitize Those Hands

Another awesome Review brought to you by 

"THE BALM" Taylor House Inc.

So I am a total germaphobe, 

I always carry a hand sanitizer in my diaper bag at all times.

My husband hates it when I use hand sanitizers because he hates the smell of alcohol and doesn't like that I use it very frequently 

because he said's my body will soon get immune to it.

I really don't use it that much, if I have a sink and soap I will do that first before spraying or grabbing my hand sanitizer. I had the opportunity to review "THE BALM" Sanitize those Hands and well along with all there other products its another favorite. They just make really amazing products, GOD has blessed Malena the owner with such a great talent to be able to share really her awesome products with all of us.

Here is some info regarding Sanitize those Hands.

Blended with one of our favorite Hawaiian oils, this sanitizer moisturizes & leaves hands feeling silky smooth! Kills 99.9% germs (and ONLY the “bad” ones)! SUPER easy & safe for little hands! Smells fantastic! A MUST for travel, schools, flu season & more!

Product Details

Fast.Easy.Effective.

• Quality, Inexpensive GIFT!

            • Kills 99.9% germs PLUS leave your hands silky smooth! 

• 2.7 oz / 80 ml Recycled Aluminum 

• Convenient Travel size spray perfect for the plane!

• Organic & Natural, Made in Hawaii, USA 

• Perfect for the diaper bag, purse, restaurants, public restrooms 

• Trips to the dumps, baby & children's hands 

• Naturally Defend during SICK/COLD/FLU season! 

• Vegan 

• Main ingredients come from a local Big Island Organic Farm! 

• Comes in Recycled Aluminum! 

• (Pretty Much, “THE” BALM!”)

Directions

DROP “THE” BALM! SANITIZE those HANDS! © 
         On those dirty, germy hands! And any other dirty stuff!

  For sanitizing objects, 

check out "THE" BALM! SANITIZE IT! Which is a GREAT household                                   sanitizer, and contains no oils.

Ingredients

Organic: 62% ethanol, macadamia nut oil**, lavender & orange oil

**This product contains nuts, so if there is a known topical (not internal) nut allergy, do not use (this is super rare though).

My Experience

"THE BALM" Sanitize those Hands is amazing it comes in the Recycled Aluminum can which is totally awesome, Eco-friendly. I love how there main ingredients are found at there local Organic Farm they use the same ingredients almost in all of there products which I Love for the fact that there scent is so unique. I've personally never smelled anything like this I love it. I'm so hooked on there smell that I want my entire house to smell like this!! Also the best part of this sanitizer is that it doesn't have that strong scent of alcohol 

actually I don't even smell it. 

I put it to the test I sprayed it in the car my husband did not see me and didn't say anything I was shocked. After I rubbed my hands together, I asked him "did you smell that"? he said what your lotion???  ("THE BALM Body Butter) I said really that's what you smell? "Babe I just sprayed "THE BALM" hand sanitizer on my hands and you didn't even notice ?? he was shocked and said "are you serious"? So that right there said's a lot my husband has a great smelling senses if it doesn't smell good to him he won't eat it, try it, and will pass. "THE BALM" Sanitize those Hands has passed my test! And is definitely a original, unique bottle of awesomeness. You definitely have to try some of this its great I love it.

I love "THE BALM" products.

Malena the owner is so amazing, I'm sure if you have any questions regarding "THE BALM" products she would be more then happy to answer any questions or concerns.

Below is "THE BALM" Facebook please LIKE 

We will be having a Giveaway at the end of the month on

"THE BALM" products so please stay tuned.

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If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask??? 
Just comment below and I will respond ASAP. 
Thank you for reading my Blog, hope its helpful.

*I would love to Thank "THE BALM" Taylor House Inc.

for giving me the opportunity to review there awesome products.
Thank You, God Bless You

                                                                      

Disclosure: I received this product for the purpose of review. I was not paid to write this review, the opinions on my review are totally mine and what works for me might not work for you. This was written by me Pollyanna Valenzuela.

Waxelene Review & Giveaway

Waxelene is the petroleum jelly alternative. 

NO petroleum. Only natural & organic ingredients.

Moisturize, protect, and soothe skin all in one!

I had the pleasure of reviewing Waxelene a petroleum Jelly alternative that is eco-friendly and biodegradable. What's not to love about that?

Waxelene is like petroleum jelly except 10 times better its Natural, eco- friendly, Its made in the US. Waxelene is eco-friendly down to the glass jars they DO NOT use plastic which is awesome!! Waxelene contains no petroleum or paragons they also don't do animal testing. It smells amazing and it goes on so nicely, its not greasy which I love. Really only need a small amount it goes a long way, so your jar will last you longer. 

Also only contains four amazing ingredients Organic Soybean Oil, 100% Natural Beeswax,Organic Rosemary Oil, 100% Natural Vitamin E. Take a look below to see what each ingredients in tails. 

 

Organic Soybean Oil

Non-hydrogenated, non-GMO, and of the absolute highest quality, our certified-organic soy oil is full of anti-oxidants, soy isoflavones, and unsaturated fatty acids. Fatty acids are extremely important in maintaining and restoring the health and the balance of the skin. Anti-oxidants such as Vitamin E and Vitamin B complex are fantastic for helping to keep the skin naturally beautiful and to prevent the development of wrinkles. Soy isoflavones such as Genisten help to increase the firmness, elasticity, and suppleness of skin.

100% Natural Beeswax

 Our natural beeswax locks in moisture, which protects, softens and regenerates skin. Beeswax also provides superior and lasting chafe/friction prevention for sports such as running and surfing as well as restrictive clothing/diapers, etc. We use only unbleached raw beeswax so it retains all of its beneficial natural qualities. It is naturally anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant. According to the Food and Agriculture Association (FAO), "even small quantities show effects of improvement...". The Mayo clinic recommends balms made from beeswax for prevention and care of chapped lips. It has been used in skin balms for centuries because it works beautifully

Organic Rosemary Oil

 A touch of Certified Organic, non-GMO Rosemary Oil rejuvenates skin by providing natural anti-oxidant properties and improves blood circulation. It also works as a natural preservative and anti-bacterial for Waxelene without having to use synthetic preservatives like paragons.

100% Natural Vitamin E Oil

Distilled from non-GMO soybeans, our natural unrefined Vitamin E oil (also known as mixed tocopherols) is wonderful for the skin. We don't use synthetic Vitamin E such as Tocopherol Acetate. Its renowned anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help to protect and regenerate skin cells.

There is so many uses for Waxelene you can use it for Soothing and moisturizing chapped, dry skin,Make-up & removing make-up, hands and feet, on babies, hair, after shave. Its nice to be know that you are using something natural on your body, face that won't harm you now or later down the line. 

My Experience 

Waxelene is amazing I used it on my lips, its been really cold here in Texas and chaps sticks don't do much for me. So I went ahead and used it on my lips and yes sure enough the next morning my lips felt soft and didn't hurt anymore, I also still had some on even after having it on all night. It last for a long time which is also super awesome. 

I also used it for my heels I wear sandals a lot and I always get the cracked heel effect from it. Which if you have not experienced that (your not missing out) it hurts and your heels crack and they also get hard and it hurts a lot. Well I figured I try it on my heels at night with a sock over it so that it wouldn't smear all over my blankets the next morning my heals were a lot better so Ive been using it a lot on my heals I want them to get better. Definitely a must have in my house now. 

 Waxelene can be found in stores like Whole Foods search there Retail Locations nearest you

Waxelene 2oz Jar

$ 6.99

Waxelene 9oz Jar

$ 15.99

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