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Maria is an aspiring "fit mom" of 3 children, writing about cloth diapers, going green, and her life as a single mom. Maria works with many companies within the cloth diaper industry and beyond, providing social media management, product development, and other services.
A Year of Fluff Giveaway

Abby’s Lane $20 Gift Certificate Giveaway (CLOSED 11/2)

Oct 26,2010 / By / 16 Comments

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Abby’s Lane is one of my favorite cloth diaper retailers, so it makes me warm & fuzzy that they are one of my “A Year of Fluff” sponsors!
 
So, why are they one of my favorites?  They have a wide selection of cloth diapers, accessories, and even baby carriers and pediped baby shoes.  They offer free shipping always, on every U.S. order.  Before I found Abby’s Lane, I would try to keep a list of what I wanted to order, and wait until I had $50 or whatever I needed to get free shipping.  Then half the time, something I wanted was out of stock, so I was having to wait to order (only to have another item out of stock) or be faced with paying shipping, or ordering something I didn’t really want, to get up to the free shipping minimum.
 
Speaking of stock, I’ve never run into an item I wanted being out of stock at Abby’s Lane.  I’m sure it happens, but it’s never happened to me.  They update their Facebook page when they restock items (which is pretty quickly in my opnion!) and they look to their customers for what they should add to their wide selection.
 
Abby’s lane also offers “Abby’s Lane Dollars” which rewards you for money you spend.  They have a gift registry and an easily accessible page of sale items.  If you sign up for their newsletter or the Abby’s Lane Yahoo Group, you get a 5% discount on every order (excluding Ergo.)  Be sure to also check out the Abby’s Lane Blog for news, tips, reviews and some blog chat parties.  I won my Kissaluvs Fitted from their blog chat!
 
Abby’s Lane is also somewhat “local” to me, since they are in Virginia and I’m in Maryland.  I am anxiously awaiting a Brick & Mortar store so I can finally see all that fluff in person, and hopefully meet the great Mama behind the company!
 
Giveaway: Abby’s Lane is offering a $20 gift certificate to one of my readers!!
 
Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form.  I love comments, but comments won’t be counted as entries.  Mandatory entries include your name, email address and your favorite item that Abby’s Lane sells.  You may receive a bonus entry for “liking” Abby’s Lane on Facebook and/or following Abby’s Lane on Twitter.  This post will be updated regularly with the # of entries received.
 
I will accept entries until Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 at 9 P.M. Eastern.  I will select a winner using random.org’s true random number generator and notify him/her by email.  Winner has 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is chosen.  View my giveaway rules page for complete details.  This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Entries as of November 2nd, 2010 at 9:00 P.M.: 275

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FTC Compliance: I was not compensated for this post and no links within this post are affiliate links.  All opinions are my own.

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Mailbox Mondays

Mailbox Mondays 10/25/10

Oct 25,2010 / By / 10 Comments

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{{tumbleweeds and spooky abandoned ghost town noises}}
Well, since I didn’t get a single Mailbox Mondays submission for this week, I’m going to ask you a question instead.
{{crickets chirping}}
OK, here goes.  Has anyone noticed a color difference between the tabs on their bumgenius 4.0 compared to the body of the diaper?
Bumgenius 4.0 Tabs
I didn’t notice this with my 3.0s, or my “sweet” or “grasshopper” 4.0.  So, I was wondering if this is just how they are, if I got one with two different dye lots, or if maybe I received a “second” since this was a replacement of a 3.0 under warranty.
Anyone?  I know it doesn’t matter but it bugs me darn it!!
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A Year of Fluff Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Kissaluvs Fitted Winners

Oct 24,2010 / By / 1 Comment

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119 people entered the main giveaway, for a total of 263 entries.
kissaluvs winner 2
18 people entered the bonus giveaway, for a total of 39 entries.
The winner of the main giveaway is #163, which is Jeanine.  The winner of the bonus giveaway is #10, which is Erika Frank-Poletto. 
Congratulations to the two winners, I’m emailing you both now!
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A Year of Fluff All In One Diapers Cloth Diapers Giveaway Made in the USA Review Sized Diapers Velcro/Aplix Closure WAHM made

Designs by Cace AIO Diaper Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 10/30)

Oct 23,2010 / By / 8 Comments

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Designs By Cace AIO Diaper

Designs by Cace is another WAHM brand, making sized fitteds, all-in-ones (AIOs) and covers, as well as nursing covers and slings.

Rear of Diaper front of diaper

I received a size medium AIO, which is estimated to fit 10-22 pounds.  Small fits about 5-10 pounds, and large about 20-35 pounds.

diaper innerlaundry tabs

front velcro back

The diaper has a soft minky inner, a 3 layer sewn in soaker (very trim, but probably best just for daytime) and velcro closures with laundry tabs.  I really like the black velcro closures, it’s a nice contrast and it’s different than other diapers.  I did notice a few areas where the stitching could have been a little tighter/neater, but it didn’t affect the function of the diaper at all.

The diaper is a smidge smaller than some other mediums I have; here it is compared to a one-size diaper on the medium setting:

Med designs by cace vs medium one size diaper

Here it is measured folded and stretched:

folded stretched

It fit my 18.5 pound guy just fine with plenty of room to grow.

diaper on 18.5 lb baby back of diaper

We didn’t have any leak or fit issues, and though it looks like it was digging into his belly, it’s just the way he was sitting.

front of diaper diaper on baby

A solid color medium AIO like I received, is just $10!  Wow!  Medium prints are $10-12.   A large AIO is $12, with prints ranging from $12-$15.  Smalls are a little less at $9 each.  Fleece covers are just $5-8!  These are very Daddy friendly and affordable enough to buy several and support a WAHM.

Giveaway: Designs by Cace is offering a winner any one in-stock item!


Here’s how to enter: All entries go in the form below.  Mandatory entries include name, email address, and your favorite Designs by Cace item.  Please feel free to leave a comment, but comments will not count as entries.  Post will be updated daily with the # of entries received.


I will accept entries until Saturday, October 30th 2010 at 9 P.M. Eastern.  I will select a winner using random.org’s true random number generator and notify him/her by email.  Winner has 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is chosen.  View my giveaway rules page for complete details.  This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Entries as of October 30th, 2010 at 9:00 P.M.: 97

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FTC Compliance: I received the above diaper at no charge in order to review it.  I was not compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.

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Friday Giveaway Linky Giveaways Linky

Weekly Friday Giveaway Roundup for October 22nd, 2010

Oct 22,2010 / By / 8 Comments

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Each Friday, I will post cloth diaper and babywearing giveaways that I’ve found, or that readers have submitted. The post will be accompanied by a linky where you may enter any family friendly (no “adult” products please!) giveaways, they do not need to be diaper related.

If you have a cloth diaper/accessory/babywearing giveaway you would like to be listed in the next giveaway roundup post, please email a link, blog name, giveaway title, end date and photo (if applicable) to maria at change-diapers dot com. I want to keep the featured giveaways to cloth, accessories & babywearing only please.

This week’s giveaway finds:

The Cloth Diaper Whisperer

a year of fluff cloth diaper event

More giveaways coming during my “Year of Fluff” event!

kissaluvs 0 fitted

My Kissaluvs Fitted Giveaway ends tomorrow, 10/23

wee bonnie botts aio

My Wee Bonnie Botts Giveaway ends 10/26

eli monster aio

My Eli Monster Giveaway ends 10/27

Plump O/S AI2

My PLUMP giveaway ends 10/28

Mom’s Best Bests is giving away an American Girl Felicity Doll ending 11/18.  This is totally un-diaper related and most of you have no interest, but I want to get an extra entry for blogging about the giveaway.  Anyway, if you have a little girl she will be big someday, hard as that is to believe, so you might want to enter and hang on to the doll if you win.  But you better not win, because that would mean I didn’t.  Hee.  Sorry folks.  moving right along!  🙂

Tidbit Couture Wool AI2 Diaper Cover Set from Wishing Penny Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/30)

Bummas Wipes from Your World: Healthy and Natural  (ends 10/29)

$20 credit to Wee Little Changes from Children Teaching Mama (ends 11/3)

$10 Gift Certificate to Abby’s Lane from Monkey Tales mandatory GFC follow (ends 11/18)

Thirsties Duo Wrap and Hemp Prefold from The Small Town Mom (ends 10/29)

Mother-Ease Fitted and Cover from A Mommy’s Blessings Mandatory GFC follow (ends 10/29)

Boba 2G Classic Carrier from Giveaways and More (ends 10/30)

Boba Organic Baby Carrier from A Mom’s Balancing Act (ends 11/7)

Boba Classic Baby Carrier from Jolly Mom (ends 11/2)

Ergo Baby Carrier from Homegrown Families Mandatory Facebook Like, comment and GFC follow (ends 11/10)

Ergo Baby Carrier from Familylicious Reviews Mandatory GFC follow (ends 11/14)

Rethink Crafts Diaper Cover from Life of a Slightly Crunchy SAHM of Drama Queens (ends 11/7)

The Baby Store Plus $25 Gift Card from Children Teaching Mama (ends 11/6)

Sprout Change Super Saver Starter Kit from Baby Making Machine and The Willow Store (ends 10/27)

Doopsy SD Diaper from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 11/1)

Thirsties Duo Wrap and Hemp Prefold from Cakeblast (ends 11/5)

Snap EZ Trainers from The Cloth Diaper Report (ends 10/28)

Planet Wise hanging wet/dry bag from Monkey Tales Mandatory GFC follow (ends 11/18)

Bummas Wipes from Biehl Adventures (ends 10/28)

AMP Duo Diaper from Chubby Cheeks Thinks (ends 11/4)

Mother-Ease Fitted and Cover from A Mom’s Take (ends 11/5)

Bum Essentials AI2 from Mama to 4 Blessings Mandatory GFC follow (ends 11/4)

Giveaways still running from last week:

fleece diaper covers

3 diaper covers by Zizzies and Izzies from Rachel’s Reviews and Giveaways (ends 11/4) Mandatory GFC follow

amber teething necklace

Bouncing Woolies Dryer Balls from Happily Southern (ends tomorrow, 10/23) Mandatory Facebook like, Facebook wall comment AND Twitter like so this will turn many off, but it means your odds should be pretty good!
Ergo Baby Carrier from The Marci Factor (ends 10/28) Mandatory GFC blog follow and Ergo Facebook like

Kissaluvs Marvels AIO from Shining to Save (ends 10/30)

$10 Gift Certificate to Snuggle Hugs from Snuggle Hugs & The Cloth Diaper Retailer Cooperative (ends 10/30) – rules are a little confusing, looks like they are allowing entries on Facebook as well?
Ergo Baby Carrier from Connected Mom (have to follow the blog and/or join their community) (ends…?  10/31??)

You may enter any family friendly giveaway in the linky below. The form Blog name – Giveaway Item – Ending date works well. At a minimum, please include the item and end date, and link directly to the giveaway.

Please view my post on where I list my giveaways to find more great places to link up!

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