tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37174040527659060222024-02-20T12:15:40.802-05:00Mountain Momma Musings~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-17915028741611717602012-09-18T13:17:00.000-04:002012-09-18T13:18:51.181-04:00Get UnJunked!<img src="https://img.bzzagent.com/image/unrealCandy.jpg?Type=activity&Activity=6106959830&Campaign=1567983861&Uid=394761&token=286fabbeb9b2b5e8a58031e56f1f62d7" alt=""/>
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Thanks to being a BzzAgent, I had the opportunity to try new UNREAL candy. This line of candy features no artificial flavors or dyes, no hydrogenated oil, and no corn syrup! With three little ones, we try to avoid these things as much as possible, and it's great to know we can splurge and have a yummy treat... without the junk!
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We've tried both the candy-coated chocolate (like M&Ms), and the peanut butter cups (like Reeses). Both were absolutely delicious! Another huge bonus is that they can be purchased in your local grocery store or drugstore. (Living in a rural area, I don't have access to a health food store... but I found these at CVS). AND they are about the same price as your typical candy.
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To learn more, check out http://getunreal.com/ ~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-52634939351157198122010-05-18T16:17:00.003-04:002010-05-18T16:27:45.313-04:00Win a bra makeover from Playtex!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.playtexbramakeover.com/img/playtex_bra_makeover_logo.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 328px; height: 92px;" src="http://www.playtexbramakeover.com/img/playtex_bra_makeover_logo.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><p><br />Who loves bra-shopping? Not many, I'm sure, because it's just so darn hard to find a decent bra that actually FITS! In fact, 7 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size bra- that's a lot of unhappy boobs out there (not to mention bruised shoulders and aching backs)!!<br /><p><br />Fortunately, 10 lucky winners of Playtex's Bra Makeover contest will win a trip to NYC and receive a Bra Makeover with style expert Alison Deyette! You can nominate yourself, a friend or family member by going to <a href="http://www.PlaytexBraMakeover.com">www.PlaytexBraMakeover.com</a>. <br /><p><br />The 10 winners selected for a Bra Makeover will also star in their very own webisode wherein a makeover candidate will receive a fitting with Deyette and walk away with the perfect Playtex products. A new webisode will premier on www.PlaytexBraMakeover.com every two weeks. <br /><p><br />So, get those entries in by Friday, May 21st... good luck!<br /><br><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">By posting this information, I am entered into a contest to win a free bra from Playtex. I did not receive any compensation for this post and thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.</span>~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-11727200103082554962010-02-05T19:55:00.004-05:002010-02-05T20:01:07.088-05:00Guess who has a Snowman Butt?According to Random.org, the winner of my first live giveaway for a Snowman Butt embellished fleece soaker is...<br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">83. Candace on February 5, 2010 6:12 PM said...</span><br />2 years! Wow.. I used sposies on my little girl when she was first born because she was 5lb 5oz and quickly dropped to 5lb and took her a couple months just to get up to around 8lbs! We started as soon as we could though. I am addicted and I loooove it! It has become just as easy as disposables, in my opinion. People should just give it some time!<br /></blockquote><br /><br />Lots of great cloth diaper tips were shared, so if you missed it, be sure to read through <a href="http://mountainmommareviews.blogspot.com/2010/02/snowman-butt-embellished-fleece-diaper.html?commentPage=1">the comments</a>. Thank you so much everyone for participating, and thanks for all the great soaker ideas! Look for them in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchanteddandelions">my Etsy Shop</a> over the next few weeks (and remember- if you just can't wait, custom orders are always welcomed!)~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-10188630393650087042010-02-04T17:17:00.007-05:002010-02-05T10:23:53.051-05:00Snowman Butt (embellished fleece diaper cover) LIVE Giveaway!Even though there is still a good six inches of snow on the ground from this past weekend, we're supposed to get 12-18 more inches tomorrow! Personally, I absolutely LOVE the snow, and am thoroughly enjoying this very snowy winter. It just makes me feel so peaceful and serene.<br /><br />To celebrate all this white stuff, I thought I would give away a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35520790">Snowman Butt embellished fleece diaper cover/soaker</a>, handmade by me.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com//il_430xN.105923609.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com//il_430xN.105923609.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Fleece is super soft against baby's skin, and very breathable. It doesn't absorb moisture- it repels it, thus creating a barrier between baby's diaper and the outside world. Use it with your favorite prefolds and fitted cloth diapers, or even over disposable diapers for extra protection (and extra cuteness)!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com//il_430xN.105923720.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 418px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com//il_430xN.105923720.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The cover I'm giving away is a size MEDIUM, with the following measurements:<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Rise = 17"<br />Waist = 15-17"<br />Thigh = 9-10"<br /></div><br />You can find other <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EnchantedDandelions?section_id=6464937">embellished fleece soakers and longies</a>, as well as many other handmade eco-friendly goodies in my Etsy shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5153692">Enchanted Dandelions</a>. You can see other soakers I've made under my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop_sold.php?user_id=5153692">Sold Items</a>. Custom orders are always welcome!<br /><br />On to the giveaway! I thought I would do this one a little bit different. Instead of having it end on a certain date, I will draw a random winner when we reach 200 comments. And instead of having a maximum number of entries per person, you can enter as much as you want. Sound cool? ^.^ <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mandatory Entry:</span> Become a public follower of this blog (see right column). Be sure to include your email address where I may contact you if you win.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bonus Entries:</span> (leave a separate comment for each one)<br />* Comment with a design you'd like to see embellished on future fleece soakers - <span style="font-style:italic;">unlimited entries!</span><br />* Comment with anything related to cloth diapers: about your personal stash, why you love cloth diapers, about their many benefits, tricks and tips, diapers you'd like to try, etc. Doesn't have to be anything significant or long, just little blurbs that stay somewhat on topic ^.^ - <span style="font-style:italic;">unlimited entries!</span><br />* Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/magicdandelions">me on Twitter</a> (leave username)<br />* Tweet about this giveaway, including a link to this post - <span style="font-style:italic;">unlimited entries! (just don't annoy your twitter friends too much, *wink*)</span><br /><br />Good luck and just go nuts with the comments! Who knows... maybe if the person with the most comments doesn't win, I'll have to send them a little consolation prize. *wink* (In the meantime, I'll sit here and try my best not to join the conversation... it'll be hard- I'm such a cloth diaper fanatic. *grin*)~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com208tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-40747472325804543632010-02-03T10:31:00.002-05:002010-02-03T10:36:33.257-05:00Winner of the SproutBaby Giveaway!Scrub-a-dub-dub, the winner of the Episencial's Playful Foaming Wash from <a href="http://www.sproutbaby.com/">SproutBaby.com</a> is...<br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">2. rubynreba on January 26, 2010 4:47 PM said...<br />I would like the try the Loads of Love Laundry Detergent</span></blockquote><br /><br />Thank you to all those who entered, as well as to SproutBaby.com for letting me do this review & giveaway. <br /><br />Stay tuned for LOTS of great reviews and giveaways this week. Last week was crazy busy between a teething baby, my sister visiting, and being snowed in, so thanks for your patience!~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-7208704547257864932010-01-26T13:59:00.008-05:002010-01-26T16:50:02.436-05:00SproutBaby Review & Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sc-6dLYbHxo/S19AdhmmYdI/AAAAAAAAAOY/l5Dp33YPIyA/s1600-h/sproutbaby.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 102px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sc-6dLYbHxo/S19AdhmmYdI/AAAAAAAAAOY/l5Dp33YPIyA/s320/sproutbaby.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431130551612760530" /></a><br />When I first stumbled across <a href="http://www.sproutbaby.com/">SproutBaby.com</a>, my interest was immediately piqued, and not just because I collectively call my children The Sprouts *grin*. It was because they carry SO many products for the eco- and health-conscious family. From <a href="http://store.sproutbaby.com/Organic-Gourmet-Baby-Food-Tyler-Florence-s/2.htm">yummy organic baby food</a> to <a href="http://store.sproutbaby.com/SproutBaby-com-Eco-friendly-Diapers-and-More-s/55.htm">squishy cloth diapers</a>, from <a href="http://store.sproutbaby.com/category-s/10.htm">gentle bath products</a> to <a href="http://store.sproutbaby.com/category-s/20.htm">imagination-enriching toys</a>, SproutBaby.com has it all! <br /><br />I thought the SproutBaby website was very easy to navigate. Another great feature is that in each category, there are helpful articles relevant to the products you are browsing. For example, before shopping for baby care products, you can read their <a href="http://store.sproutbaby.com/Articles.asp?ID=194">Guide to Personal Care Products for Babies and Kids</a>. <br /><br />Speaking of baby care products, SproutBaby.com sent me some samples of <a href="http://store.sproutbaby.com/product-p/ec-pfw.htm">Episencial Playful Foaming Wash</a>. The packaging is SO cute, featuring The Hungry Little Caterpillar. ^.^ The same day I received the samples, Oliver (my 18mo) decided he would give this wash the ultimate test by having a massive diaper blow out. I'll leave out the yucky details, but let's just say he was covered from knee to underarms. The Playful Foaming Wash certainly did the job, and it wasn't long before my littlest Sprout was clean again. The scent is very mild, and didn't leave any lingering scent on Oliver (although it smelled so pleasant, I wouldn't have minded if it did). It wasn't as "foaming" as I thought it would be, given the name, but still a great wash. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://store.sproutbaby.com/v/vspfiles/photos/EC-PFW-2T.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 250px;" src="http://store.sproutbaby.com/v/vspfiles/photos/EC-PFW-2T.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />You can purchase Playful Foaming Wash at <a href="http://www.sproutbaby.com/">SproutBaby.com</a>, along with tons of other products. AND Mountain Momma Musings readers (that's you!) can take 15% off their first order by using this coupon code: <span style="font-weight:bold;">SBBL135</span>. Valid until 2/28. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">WIN IT! Sproutbaby.com is letting me give away a full-size bottle of Episencial's Playful Foaming Wash! Simply enter below...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mandatory Entry:</span> Browse the <a href="http://www.sproutbaby.com/">SproutBaby website</a>, and leave a comment with which of their [many!] other products catch your attention. Be sure to include your email address where I may contact you if you win.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bonus Entries:</span> (leave a separate comment for each one)<br />* Sign up for <a href="http://store.sproutbaby.com/Articles.asp?ID=188">SproutBaby's newsletter</a><br />* Publicly follow my blog via Google Friend Connect (see side column)<br />* Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/magicdandelions">me on Twitter</a> (leave username)<br />* Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/sproutbabyclub">SproutBaby on Twitter</a> (leave username)<br />* Grab my button and post it on your blog (leave link)<br />* Blog about this giveaway with a link to this post (leave link)- <span style="font-style:italic;">worth 2 entries</span> <br />* Tweet the following (leave permalink) - <span style="font-style:italic;">can do once daily</span>: <br /><blockquote>Win a bottle of Episencial's Playful Foaming Wash from SproutBaby.com http://tinyurl.com/ygsax82 @magicdandelions</blockquote> <br /><br />This giveaway ends on February 2nd, at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn using random.org, and contacted via email. If I do not hear back within 72 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Only open to U.S. residents. Good luck!~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-57444168322188041582010-01-26T08:09:00.001-05:002010-01-26T15:13:03.147-05:00The winner of the $25 GC to EcoStoreUSA is...Random.org has spoken, and the winner of my <a href="http://mountainmommareviews.blogspot.com/2010/01/ecostore-usa-review-and-giveaway.html#comments">$25 EcoStoreUSA GC giveaway</a> is...<br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">72. Laura on January 22, 2010 11:24 AM said...</span><br />daily tweet. http://twitter.com/ldafonte/status/8075052281</blockquote><br /><br />Congrats Laura! I hope you enjoy whatever awesome products you chose, and thanks for reading Mountain Momma Musings. :)~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-19296001065606369202010-01-23T10:00:00.003-05:002010-01-23T10:06:26.472-05:00Arrrrrr, and the winner be...According to random.org, the winner of the <a href="http://mountainmommareviews.blogspot.com/2010/01/pirates-booty-review-giveaway.html">Pirate's Booty giveaway</a> is...<br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;">10. motherdragon926 on January 15, 2010 8:29 PM said...</span><br />I am loyal to the white cheddar, but sour cream & onion sounds yummy! Or salt & vinegar. Mmmm...<br /></blockquote><br />Congrats matey and enjoy ye Pirate's Booty!~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-58573058949278228082010-01-18T09:35:00.004-05:002010-01-18T10:31:56.299-05:00EcoStore USA Review and GiveawayEcostore NZ was founded more than 15 years ago by Melanie & Malcolm Rands from their home in New Zealand. Living in an eco village, they were dedicated to their community's commitment to healthy living with minimal environmental impact. And thus their line of plant-based, bio-degradable household cleaners and bath/body products was born, and has continued to grow, including to here in the US. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.ecostoreusa.com/ecostoreusaproducts.aspx">EcoStore products</a> contain "No Nasty Chemicals". Here's a list of some of the things they avoid... <br />* NO toxic petrochemicals<br />* NO enzymes<br />* NO optical whiteners<br />* NO synthetic perfumes or dyes<br />* NO Sodium Lauryl Sulphate<br />* NO phosphates<br />* NO bleach<br />* NO ammonia or ammonia derivatives like TEA, DEA or MEA<br />* NO parabens<br />* No propylene glycol<br /><br />Yeah, that's a lot of nasty stuff, and you can read on <a href="http://www.ecostoreusa.com/nonastychemicals.aspx">their website</a> for specifics on WHY they avoid them, such as health complications and being detrimental to our water systems. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.ecostoreusa.com/">EcoStore USA</a> was gracious enough to let me chose two items from their store to try out. After much deliberating, I decided on their <a href="http://www.ecostoreusa.com/toiletcleaner.aspx">toilet cleaner</a> and <a href="http://www.ecostoreusa.com/spraycleaner.aspx">multi-purpose spray</a>. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sc-6dLYbHxo/S1R6tjuMrSI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/ijZjHvw-laU/s1600-h/IMG_0182+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 308px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sc-6dLYbHxo/S1R6tjuMrSI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/ijZjHvw-laU/s320/IMG_0182+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428098373990001954" /></a><br />I'm a little bit embarrassed to say how excited I was to try their toilet cleaner. Our water comes from a spring on our property, so we have some pretty hard water. This has left very stubborn, and very yucky-looking, stains in the toilet bowl. Not wanting to use mainstream toilet cleaners (containing those nasty chemicals listed above, and not sure if they'd even work), I've learned to live with them, after MUCH scrubbing to no avail. <br /><br />As soon as my package from EcoStore USA arrived, I ran to the bathroom to give the toilet cleaner a try. The Sprouts, being the curious creatures they are, crowded around me (and as there are no potent fumes in these products, I didn't mind). Ten minutes later, the toilet bowl looked 90% better. I haven't seen it so white since when the toilet was first installed. Absolutely amazing!!! I would post pictures, buuuut, it is a toilet bowl we're talking about. *wink*<br /><br />The multi-purpose spray is awesome as well. It's naturally anti-bacterial due to the citrus oils, so I've been using it a lot both in the bathroom and kitchen. Smells great too, without being too strong.<br /><br />You can purchase EcoStore USA products on <a href="http://www.ecostoreusa.com/ecostoreusaproducts.aspx">their website</a>. They offer FREE shipping on all orders over $25! Also, for the month of January, all of their baby products are 50% off. That means, you can get <a href="http://www.ecostoreusa.com/babybodywash.aspx">a bottle of baby body wash</a> for just $5, and their <a href="http://www.ecostoreusa.com/babysoap.aspx">lavender and chamomile baby soap</a> is only $2!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">EcoStore USA is also letting me give away a $25 gift certificate to their online shop on my blog! Simply enter below...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mandatory Entry:</span> Visit the <a href="http://www.ecostoreusa.com/ecostoreusaproducts.aspx">Ecostore USA website</a>, and leave a comment with which product(s) you would most likely spend your GC on if you won. Be sure to include your email address where I may contact you.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bonus Entries:</span> (leave a separate comment for each one)<br />* Sign up for <a href="http://blog.ecostoreusa.com/">EcoStore's newsletter, found on their blog</a><br />* Publicly follow my blog via Google Friend Connect (see side column)<br />* Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/magicdandelions">me on Twitter</a> (leave username)<br />* Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/ecostoreusa">EcoStoreUSA on Twitter</a> (leave username)<br />* Grab my button and post it on your blog (leave link) - <span style="font-style:italic;">worth 2 entries</span> <br />* Blog about this giveaway with a link to this post (leave link)- <span style="font-style:italic;">worth 2 entries</span> <br />* Tweet the following (leave permalink) - <span style="font-style:italic;">can do once daily</span>: <br /><blockquote>Win a $25 GC to EcoStore USA (all-natural household & bath/body products) http://tinyurl.com/yeyosgq Ends 1/25. @magicdandelions</blockquote> <br /><br />This giveaway ends on January 25th, at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn using random.org, and contacted via email. If I do not hear back within 72 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Only open to U.S. residents. Good luck!~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-37527681281691340432010-01-15T14:22:00.008-05:002010-01-16T09:58:19.268-05:00Pirate's Booty Review & Giveaway!<a href="http://www.piratesbooty.com">Pirate's Booty natural snacks</a> take the "junk" out of junk food. Compared to the mainstream "turn your fingers day-glo orange" brand of puffed corn snacks, Pirate's Booty has half the fat (5g a serving versus 10g) since they are baked. Pirate's Booty also has almost half the sodium as well. And that junk I mentioned? Pirate's Booty snacks contain NO trans fat, NO artificial colors, and NO artificial flavors. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.piratesbooty.com">Pirate's Booty</a> sent us a treasure chest full of their snacks to try out, and the Sprouts were so excited. We hardly ever buy chips and the sort, due to their tendencies to be full of hydrogenated oils and artificial junk, all of which we avoid. It's so great to have an alternative in which we can satisfy our snack cravings... and boy, do these ever!! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sc-6dLYbHxo/S1Dkq9NzgqI/AAAAAAAAAN8/j0EhRX42UlY/s1600-h/IMG_0107+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 169px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sc-6dLYbHxo/S1Dkq9NzgqI/AAAAAAAAAN8/j0EhRX42UlY/s200/IMG_0107+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427088977619550882" /></a> <br />Being a cheese fiend, my favorite so far has been the Aged White Cheddar flavor. The BBQ ones were really yummy as well- just enough flavor to give it a kick, but not <span style="font-style:italic;">too</span> much (no stinky breath afterward). The Sprouts seemed to enjoy the Veggie puffs the most... very unique, savory flavor. <br /><br />You can purchase Pirate's Booty <a href="http://piratesbooty.com/store/home.php">directly from their website</a>, or use their <a href="http://www.piratesbooty.com/products/locator">Store Locator</a> to find Pirate's Booty locally. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> You can also win Pirate's Booty by entering this giveaway! Winner of this giveaway will receive a treasure chest containing 6 bags of <a href="http://www.piratesbooty.com">Pirate's Booty natural snacks</a>!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mandatory Entry:</span> Visit the <a href="http://www.piratesbooty.com/products">Pirate's Booty website</a>, and leave a comment with which snack/flavor sounds the yummiest to you. Be sure to include your email address where I may contact you.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bonus Entries:</span> (leave a separate comment for each one)<br />* Publicly follow my blog via Google Friend Connect (see side column)<br />* Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/magicdandelions">me on Twitter</a> (leave username)<br />* Grab my button and post it on your blog (leave link) - <span style="font-style:italic;">worth 2 entries</span> <br />* Blog about this giveaway with a link to this post (leave link)- <span style="font-style:italic;">worth 2 entries</span> <br />* Tweet the following (leave permalink) - <span style="font-style:italic;">can do once daily</span>: <br /><blockquote>Win a treasure chest full of Pirate's Booty natural snacks from @magicdandelions http://tinyurl.com/yfhg23x Ends 1/22</blockquote> <br /><br />This giveaway ends on January 22nd, at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn using random.org, and contacted via email. If I do not hear back within 72 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Only open to U.S. residents. Good luck!~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com114tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-56235538475342623182010-01-09T10:48:00.004-05:002010-01-09T10:58:36.718-05:00Winner of the WeeEssentials sampler pack...Alright, ready for the winner of a <a href="http://mountainmommareviews.blogspot.com/2010/01/weeessentials-review-giveaway.html">WeeEssentials baby soap sampler pack</a>? Random.com has chosen ...<br /><blockquote>29. Perfect Blue Moon on January 3, 2010 12:42 PM said...<br /> I'm a subscriber!<br /> Anna</blockquote><br />For those that didn't win, WeeEssential has baby soap bits for as low as $3 a pack, so be sure to check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WeeEssentials?section_id=5664940">her Etsy shop</a>!<br /><br />As you can see under the "Coming Soon" spot, I have lots of awesome reviews and giveaways coming up, so stay tuned!~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-21702941172561978442010-01-06T12:28:00.004-05:002010-01-06T12:37:38.709-05:00Winner of the Swami Baby t-shirt....According to random.org, our winner, who will be receiving a <a href="http://mountainmommareviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/swami-baby-review-giveaway.html">"Same Diaper, Different Day" organic baby t-shirt</a> from <a href="http://www.swamibabyboutique.com/shopbaby2.html">Swami Baby</a>, is... <br /><br /><blockquote>1. Slee on December 28, 2009 11:36 PM said...<br />i love the earth design.</blockquote><br /><br />Thank you to all those who participated in my first giveaway here at Mountain Momma Musings!! I'm already having so much fun, and I can't wait to bring you more great reviews and giveaways.~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-4592176770801034592010-01-01T15:51:00.007-05:002010-01-01T17:26:44.472-05:00WeeEssentials Review & GiveawayI first stumbled across <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WeeEssentials">WeeEssentials</a> when looking for soap bits to tuck into my cloth diaper cakes. After absolutely falling in love with her shop, I ordered a couple packs to try out. I'm now proud to say not only do her soap bits find a place in my diaper cakes, but also permanent residence on my bathroom counter. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sc-6dLYbHxo/Sz5s1sYWY0I/AAAAAAAAANk/0tKAHLbwl58/s1600-h/IMG_0003+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sc-6dLYbHxo/Sz5s1sYWY0I/AAAAAAAAANk/0tKAHLbwl58/s200/IMG_0003+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421890671102812994" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WeeEssentials?section_id=5664940">Her soap bits</a> are either 99% natural (those with fragrance oils), or 100% natural (those with essential oils). However, you can rest assured that ALL of them are SLS (sodium laureth sulfate) free, and contain only the highest quality ingredients. <br /><br />How do you use them? Simply dissolve 1 cube in 1 cup of heated water. How easy is that?! You can then use the resulting soapy solution for moistening cloth wipes (for cleaning just about anything!). Other suggestions for the solid cubes are using them as single-use guest soap, or taking them along with you to use in public restrooms. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sc-6dLYbHxo/Sz5s1rnZ5uI/AAAAAAAAANs/I2RxQhXkPPk/s1600-h/IMG_0004+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sc-6dLYbHxo/Sz5s1rnZ5uI/AAAAAAAAANs/I2RxQhXkPPk/s200/IMG_0004+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421890670897522402" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">My thoughts?</span> Like I said, I've been using <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WeeEssentials">WeeEssential soap bits</a> for quite a while now, and I just <span style="font-style:italic;">love</span> them. The scents smell fantastic- strong enough to make stinky diaper changes a little more pleasant, but not enough to be overwhelming. I also think the owner, a mother of two (soon to be three!), is just the sweetest person, and doing business with her has been nothing but wonderful. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> Want to try WeeEssentials soap bits for yourself? Winner of this giveaway will receive a small pack of Lavender Chamomile (12 soap bits), a sampler pack of Energize! (3 bits) and a sampler pack of Witches' Brew (3 bits). </span> (Note: she now packs her soap bits in cute jars, but these particular soap bits will arrive in her previous packaging of little labled baggies). <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mandatory Entry:</span> Visit the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WeeEssentials">WeeEssentials' Etsy shop</a>, and leave a comment with your favorite scent. Be sure to include your email address where I may contact you.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bonus Entries:</span> (leave a separate comment for each one)<br />* Publicly follow my blog via Google Friend Connect<br />* Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/magcidandelions">me on Twitter</a> (leave username)<br />* Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/weeessentials">WeeEssentials on Twitter</a> (leave username)<br />* Sign up for my email updates (be sure to validate)<br />* Grab my button and post it on your blog - <span style="font-style:italic;">worth 2 entries</span> (leave link)<br />* Blog about this giveaway, with both a link to the sponsor's site as well as this blog post (leave link) - <span style="font-style:italic;">worth 2 entries</span><br />* Tweet the following (leave permalink) - <span style="font-style:italic;">can do once daily</span>: <br /><blockquote>Win a sampler pack of WeeEssentials soap bits from @magicdandelions http://tinyurl.com/yft8g9c Ends 1/8 #clothdiapers</blockquote> <br /><br />This giveaway ends on January 8th, at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn using random.org, and contacted via email. If I do not hear back within 72 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Good luck!~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com99tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-60417064925442618652009-12-28T22:06:00.014-05:002010-01-26T15:03:10.557-05:00Swami Baby Review & Giveaway!A few months ago, I won a <a href="http://www.swamibabyboutique.com/shopbaby2.html">Swami Baby t-shirt</a> from <a href="http://momalovebug.blogspot.com/">MomaLoveBug's blog</a>. Unfortunately, they didn't have Oliver's size, so the tiny shirt has been tucked away, unworn. However, since Ollie isn't getting any smaller, I would love to give it away to someone who can use it. <br /><br />A little about the <a href="http://www.swamibabyboutique.com/about.html">Swami Baby</a> company... it's owned by a mother of three, who is also a yoga teacher. Her unique designs reflect a child's inner teacher, and remind us all to just breathe and enjoy life. She offers clothing for <a href="http://www.swamibabyboutique.com/shopbaby.html">babies</a>, <a href="http://www.swamibabyboutique.com/shopbaby.html">children</a> and <a href="http://www.swamibabyboutique.com/adults.html">adults</a> alike. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">My thoughts?</span> The t-shirt I received is so, so soft, and although I haven't washed it, the design looks very durable and like it would last a very long time. As a cloth-diaper fanatic, I only wish they offered the "Same Diaper, Different Day" shirt in larger sizes. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.swamibabyboutique.com/images/irecycleorganickids_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 328px; height: 244px;" src="http://www.swamibabyboutique.com/images/irecycleorganickids_02.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> Want to win a Swami Baby organic t-shirt, in the "Same Diaper, Different Day" design (size 3-6m)? </span><br /><br />Mandatory Entry: Visit the <a href="http://www.swamibabyboutique.com/shopbaby2.html">Swami Baby website</a>, and leave a comment with your favorite design. Be sure to include your email address where I may contact you.<br /><br />Bonus Entries (leave a separate comment for each one):<br />* Publicly follow my blog via Google Friend Connect<br />* Follow me on Twitter (leave username)<br />* Tweet the following (up to once per day; leave permalink): <blockquote>Win a Swami Baby "Same Diaper, Different Day" organic t-shirt from @magicdandelions http://tinyurl.com/y8jzjsd #clothdiapers</blockquote><br />* Sign up for my email updates (be sure to validate)<br />* Grab my button and post it on your blog - <span style="font-style:italic;">worth 2 entries</span> (leave link)<br />* Blog about this giveaway, with both a link to the sponsor's site as well as this blog post (leave link) )- <span style="font-style:italic;">worth 2 entries</span><br /><br />This giveaway ends on January 5th, at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn using random.org, and contacted via email. If I do not hear back within 72 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Good luck!~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-71014531492818000342009-12-28T09:58:00.004-05:002009-12-28T10:33:44.550-05:00Disclosure PolicyThe products that are featured on Mountain Momma Musings are provided to me free of charge by their respective companies, as means for my family to be able to give a review based on our first-hand experience. We are NOT paid, or otherwise compensated, in any way. There is also no obligation to provide a "glowing" review in exchange for the products- <span style="font-weight:bold;">all reviews posted on this blog are my honest-to-goodness thoughts and opinions</span>.~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3717404052765906022.post-27496633965067311112009-12-27T13:18:00.001-05:002010-01-01T14:14:48.716-05:00PR InfoAs mother to three young children, I'm constantly striving to lead a more natural lifestyle and seek out healthier alternatives to mainstream products. Of course, it's not always easy, and I don't claim to be perfect, but I feel that even baby steps can make a big difference. My main reason for starting this blog is to help spread the word about the many wonderful eco-friendly, family-oriented, and/or handmade products out there to help others on their journey.<br /><br /><a href="http://mountainmommareviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/disclosure-policy.html">I promise to give honest reviews</a>, based on our first-hand experience with said products. I will incorporate the products into our everyday life, as crazy and chaotic as it may be at times. That way, my readers will not only be able to read about my opinions, but the reactions of my children (ages 4y, 3y and 18m) as well.<br /><br />In the interest of being able to experience the products to their fullest, and give relevant, knowledgeable reviews, I will only accept products that are applicable to our family and lifestyle. Here is a [partial] list of products we would be interested in reviewing...<br /><blockquote>* natural cleaning products (with three little ones, the house is always in need of cleaning!)<br />* natural bath and body products (for baby, young children, and/or adults)<br />* healthy foods and snacks (nothing with HFCS or artificial colors, please)<br />* BPA-free products such as sippy cups, bowls, etc.<br />* cloth diapers and accessories (Been using them for 4 years on 3 children - we are CD fanatics here)<br />* Homeschool paraphernalia & children's craft supplies (geared toward preschool level)<br />* Special needs products (My 3yo son has a significant speech delay, sensory processing disorder, as well as a few other issues. While we obviously wouldn't radically change his therapy for the sake of a review, we are always keeping our eyes open for things that could help him)<br />* craft/sewing/WAHM supplies (<a href="http://www.enchanteddandelions.com/">I run my own Etsy shop</a>, and am always looking for new products/materials to utilize in my business, and just for fun)<br />* almost any handmade wares (I heart handmade, and try to support independent artists and crafters whenever possible)</blockquote><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">If you have any questions, such as current blog stats, or if you would like to discuss me reviewing your product/company, please don't hesitate to email me at <a href="mailto:enchanteddandelions@gmail.com">EnchantedDandelions@gmail.com</a> </span>~ April ~ EnchantedDandelionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10447208479972343818noreply@blogger.com0