Designs Review and Giveaway!!

I am so excited to introduce this next Etsy shop to all of you. WestMama Designs is an ADORABLE little shop that features all sorts of earth and people friendly apparel and gifts.

Kimberly kindly sent Miss C a 100% organic cotton t-shirt in her unique giraffe design. WestMama Designs uses only non-toxic inks and people friendly materials. Kimberly cares about the people behind the materials she chooses in her shop.

Onto the review of this cute t-shirt. First thing that I noticed is that this t-shirt is SO SOFT. It has a silky, light feeling to it. The color is beautiful. It is a muted orange that is ideal for a boy or a girl. But, what really impressed me about this shirt was the unique design. At first glance, you see a giraffe, but then you notice that the giraffe has stars for spots. I think it adds a touch of whimsy to this children's shirt and makes it special. Miss C loved her giraffe shirt and kept growling at it (she isn't so great with animal sounds just yet, haha). This shirt is nice and light, so it is perfect for layering in the spring and fall when you aren't quite sure what the day will bring. It also works great for summertime, because the light soft material is so breathable.

WestMama Designs caters to a natural parenting crowd. She uses phrases and images that tie us to our earth and one another. Here are a few that I know the more "crunchy" crowd would love:

I had the chance to talk with Kimberly and get some insight on her business and her inspirations.

How did you get your start in green clothing and accessories?

I have always been a creative person and for long time wanted to start a business on Etsy. After my daughter was born I knew I needed a an outlet for my creativity to help combat my ppd. Act of going green was a no-brainer for me. It is very important to me that the product I use treat people and the earth kindly. It's that simple.

Where does your inspiration come from?

My inspiration comes from my immediate environment. Often my back yard or my son's interests. The Bird and Tree design is from a dogwood in my back yard. It is the lone tree back there and brings me a lot of joy. I also want to create items that are different from the mass produced gender specific stuff.

What is your favorite item in your shop?

It is hard for me to pick a favorite. I'd say my bird and tree shirt is up there.

My little bird card set, because they were inspired by a great late winter day in Oregon.

And my cuttlefish because I LOVE cephalopods.

What are you hopes for your business over the next five years?

My hope is that I'm still in business. That my products are in more stores locally and that I can earn enough income to stay at home with my kids as long as possible.

Well, I for one, certainly hope that WestMama Designs sticks around because the quality and caring behind each item is certainly going to make this shop popular for any baby presents I need to buy!

WIN IT!

Kimberly has generously offered to host a giveaway for one LUCKY Baby To Green reader! The winner will get to choose a shirt in the size and style of their choice!! What a great prize!

To enter each entry must have an email address in the comment or visible in your public profile. No email address = no winning. Each comment is worth 1 entry into the drawing.

Mandatory Entry: You must be a follower of Baby To Green via Google Friend Connect and you must become a fan of WestMama Designs On Facebook. After we are all friends, leave a comment saying that you will be our friend forever! That counts as your mandatory first entry.

Extra Entries (only after Mandatory Entry has been entered):

• Fan me on Facebook.
• Follow me on Twitter and leave a comment with your Twitter ID.
• Follow WestMama Designs on Twitter and leave a comment with your Twitter ID.
• Tweet this ONCE per day and leave the permalink in your comment. "Win an organic tee from @WestMamaDesigns and @Baby2Green http://bit.ly/bcSS3J #eco #giveaway"
• Go to WestMama Designs Etsy Shop and pick one item you LOVE and come back here to tell me what it is.
• Become a follower of WestMama Designs Blog

So that is at least SEVEN chances to win. Be sure to pay attention on Twitter and Facebook. I may or may not be giving out bonus entries throughout the week.

Deadline for entries is Friday, April 23th at noon Eastern Time. All entries will be checked and any entry that doesn't qualify will be removed before the drawing. The winner will be drawn via Random.org for fairness. Winner will be notified and has 48 hours to respond. If winner does not respond, a second drawing will be held.

Disclaimer: I did receive a sample product for review.

This does not affect the review of this product. I was not paid for this review and the opinions are mine and mine alone.

Soap Nuts and Extreme 18 Laundry Detergent Review and Giveaway

Erica over at ChildOrganics.com generously offered to let me review Soap Nuts and the Extreme 18X Liquid. I am always looking for ways to keep my laundry routine earth friendly, so I was very excited to try our both the Soap Nuts and the Extreme 18X.


First, I tried the Soap Nuts. Soap Nuts are the most natural way to do laundry. These funny looking little fruits are eco-friendly, biodegradable, hypoallergenic, unscented and highly effective. I think they are super easy to use. You just tie them into the teeny little muslin bag and toss them in the wash. This same little bag of Soap Nuts can be used for 4 - 5 loads of laundry or diapers.

When the diapers came out of the washer, they smelled like NOTHING! Which is perfect for us. I loathe artificial fragrances and cringe when I wonder what it takes to make chemicals smell like flowers. Scary stuff.

The Soap Nuts left the diapers clean, residue free, and soft. Just what I want for a cloth diaper routine -- easy to use, rinses clean, and all natural. Perfection.

The Extreme 18X is a concentrated liquid version of Soap Nuts. Just 8oz does 96 he loads! Can you imagine how efficient it is? It is great for the earth because it is all natural and it is so concentrated that one small bottle that can be recycled later can do up to 96 loads. I just used a 1/2 teaspoon in my washer and the laundry came out perfect. The results were just as wonderful as with the Soap Nuts.

WIN IT!

Erica has generously offered to host a giveaway for one LUCKY Baby To Green reader! The winner will get an 8oz. bottle of the Extreme 18X! That is enough for 96 he loads!!

To enter each entry must have an email address in the comment or visible in your public profile. No email address = no winning. Each comment is worth 1 entry into the drawing.

Mandatory Entry: You must be a follower of Baby To Green via Google Friend Connect and you must be a follower of Child Organic's Blog. After we are all friends, leave a comment saying that you will be our friend forever!That counts as your mandatory first entry.

Extra Entries (only after Mandatory Entry has been entered):

• Fan me on Facebook.
• Follow me on Twitter and leave a comment with your Twitter ID.
• Tweet this ONCE per day and leave the permalink in your comment. "Win Extreme 18X from ChildOrganics and @Baby2Green http://bit.ly/aL18H4 #clothdiaper #giveaway"
• Go to ChildOrganics.com and pick one item you LOVE and come back here to tell me what it is.
• Become a fan of Child Organics on Facebook.
• Stop by Child Organic's Blog and comment on any post.

So that is at least SEVEN chances to win. Be sure to pay attention on Twitter and Facebook. I may or may not be giving out bonus entries throughout the week.

Deadline for entries is Friday, April 23rd at noon Eastern Time. All entries will be checked and any entry that doesn't qualify will be removed before the drawing. The winner will be drawn via Random.org for fairness. Winner will be notified and has 48 hours to respond. If winner does not respond, a second drawing will be held.

Disclaimer: I did receive a sample product for review.

This does not affect the review of this product. I was not paid for this review and the opinions are mine and mine alone.