I love organic cotton clothes and linens! My favorite set of sheets are made of organic cotton and I just love the way they feel on my skin. Organic cotton is safe to wear and free of toxins found in regular cotton harvest. Happy Green Bee sells a wonderful selection of baby and kids organic clothing and at a reasonable price. Make sure you check out their factory store online where they have discounted their outfits even more! I recently was able to try out an outfit from Happy Green Bee, an organic kids clothing line, the pumpkin/butterscotch skort and radish bean shirt (shown below). This outfit is so adorable and colorful. The colors are so vibrant and I haven't found them to fade with washing. The soft stretching and gender-free colors and outfits are wonderful and make excellent gifts. I love the chemise top with legging and the matching blanket!



You may be asking, " What is so special about organic clothing?" Well here's the skinny of it. "Conventionally grown cotton occupies only three percent of the world's farmland, but uses 25 percent of the world's chemical insecticides, including Parathion, which is at least 30 times more toxic than DDT! " If you've read any of my previous posts on chemical exposures you'd remember the risks involved with long term exposure to such toxic chemicals can lead to increased risks of certain cancers and birth defects. Pesticide and chemically-treated clothing traps heat and prevents skin from absorbing adequate moisture often causing rashes and eczema on sensitive skin. Whereas, organic cotton is natural and breathable. Children with allergies particularly benefit, as organic cotton does not have the residual toxic residues that linger on conventional cotton. Organic cotton is grown in soil free of herbicides, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers which in turn is healthier for us and the planet.

Happy Green Bee is dedicated to creating "cheerful gender-free organic kids clothing with sustainable earth friendly manufacturing practices in an effort to meet and increase the demand for organic children's clothing that not only looks and feels great but is contributing in positive ways to the welfare of our planet."

Win It: Happy Green Bee is giving away the same outfit pictured above: pumpkin/butterscotch/radish bean skort and radish bean shirt to one of my readers! Leave me a comment and let me know what size you'd want and what other items from Happy Green Bee you'd love to have!

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The Baby Dipper

Mahayla is 2 years old now and boy is she the most stubborn and independent child I know! We never taught her how to use a fork, spoon, etc because she wouldn't let us. She was very determined to learn herself and would freak out if we helped. She made quite the mess but she did learn. I recently was able to try out the baby dipper bowl and spoon. I wish I had this when Mahayla was learning the eat, but atleast I'll have it for peanut #2!

The Baby Dipper was created by a mommy of twins who searched for a one handed feeding system and found none. So she created the Baby Dipper! The Baby Dipper set is a wonderful feeding/learning tool for you child. The contoured edges help quide food onto the spoon, it has a non-skid base, and the spoon is curved to rest on the side so it never falls in. The product is Phthalate-free and lead-free. The Baby Dipper set is microwaveable and dishwasher safe.

The size is great for baby food and rice cereals but is alittle small for bigger portions of foods. Mahayla loves her bowl set and likes to use it to eat her yogurt and ice cream.

Win It: Barbara (creator of The Baby Dipper) is giving away a Baby Dipper Set to one of my readers!

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See Kai Run Giveaway!

I finally had the pleasure of reviewing a pair of shoes from See Kai Run and now I know what all the fuss is about! These children's shoes are absolutely wonderful. See Kai Run offers a wide variety of styles and sizes and they are sooooo cute. Some of the shoes can be little pricey if your on a budget, but they will last you longer than your average shoe so they are definitely worth the money. See Kai Run makes quality shoes that are fun and stylish. I specially love how soft the leather and insoles are. I was able to review the girls "Dorothy" shoe from See Kai Run. Mahayla loves her new shoes and wants to wear them all the time. I think I forgot to mention that my 2 year old is a little obsessed with shoes....not my fault I shall add.
Most importantly is that See Kai Run brand has the seal of approval from the APMA. The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the premier organization of physicians and surgeons who specialize in foot and ankle health. Their Seal of Acceptance certifies that See Kai Run and Smaller footwear meet their rigorous standards for healthy foot development, functionality and safety.

Win It: See Kai Run is offering one of my followers a pair of shoes of their choosing from the See Kai Run or Smaller line of shoes! Head over to their website and let me know which pair of shoes you would want to win!

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Win a Blog Makeover

As most of you might have noticed, I recently had my blog redesigned by a professional. I liked my old design, which I did myself, but there was still a lot of things I didn't know how to do. So, I gave in and just decided to have a blog designer take a stab at it. Czianya with Czny "Blog" Designs did a wonderful job capturing everything that I wanted. She was very easy to work with and kept in contact with me almost daily. I just told her what colors I liked, my little fairy obsession, and which features I wanted on my page. She even threw in a few bonus items (Mr. Linky :). She can do both custom designs or you can pick from a digital scrapbook template. She has excellent prices compared to some other blog designers I've researched. Czianya is generously offering a special to my followers right now where they can get a custom blog design done for $35 and it includes free troubleshooting for 6 months. If you change your mind on the design, she will do a 2nd design within 1 year free of charge...So that's 2 custom designs in 1 year for $35. All you have to do is use the coupon code MAHMOM624. Hurry because this offer expires on August 15th!

Win It: Czianya is also offering one of my followers a free blog makeover! So head over her site and check out her portfolio!

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Win a $30 gift certificate to Skin Free

So most of you know by now that my daughter, Mahayla, suffers from severe eczema and dermatitis. I'm always looking for products that will help her skin look the best it can possibly be, limit the number of flares, and keep her moisturized all without using steroids. It's harder to do than it sounds. I found another wonderful company whose products are available at Walgreens and CVS, Skin Free!

Skin Free skincare products are specifically formulated for people with sensitive skin, allergies, eczema, psoriasis, and people with disease or conditions that lead to skin breakdown such as renal patients, post radiation and chemotherapy patients, and diabetics. Skin Free products are all natural, free of harmful chemicals or preservatives, fragrance, petroleum products, colorants, and steroids. Best of all, its safe to use on babies! Their products have received a Toxicity Rating of "O" from the Environmental Working Group and has received the National Eczema Associations Seal of Acceptance.

I've been using the Skin Free Extra Moisturizing Soap and Shampoo Bar and the After Shower Moisture Spritz on Mahayla. Both products are wonderful. The bar of soap seems to last long and leaves her clean without drying out her skin. The After Shower Moisture Spritz is also wonderful and you just spray it on when the skin is still warm and damp and towel it in. This product leaves her skin feeling softer than it ever has been before. Even her daycare teachers have noticed a difference in her skin texture and fewer eczema flares. I only wish the spritz came out more of spray than a stream for easier application. Their products are also affordable! Yes, I said affordable. I have found that most specialty creams, soaps, etc are expensive but Skin Free is actually affordable! The bar of soap runs about $3.99 ( I usually pay around $6.99 for another brand) and the spritz was around $11.99. I encourage you to head over to Skin Free or your local CVS or Walgreens and try Skin Free for yourself.

Win It: Skin Free is offering one of my followers a $30 gift certificate to Skin Free! Just leave me a comment telling me which one of their products you would want to try!

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Dreamsacks Giveaway

I recently got these wonderful gauchos from Dreamsacks BambooDreams line and I'm absolutely in love with them! Not only are they stylish but they are very soft and comfy....and fit my ever expanding belly. Dreamsacks products are made of 95% bamboo which makes them eco-friendly. The natural, breathable material is easy to care for with no fancy care instructions. They offer a wide variety of men, women, and baby styles and colors. I would also love to try their bamboo linens! If they are as soft as the pants I know I'll be able to sleep like a baby! The only down side I see is that some of the products are a little pricey but you get what you pay for! These are high quality products that are made for comfort and to last which makes them well worth the money.

The bamboo crops used to make their clothing and bedding are certified organic by the Organic Crop Improvement Association International (OCIA). In addition DreamSacks, Inc is a proud member of the Organic Trade Association (OTA) whose mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy. Stop by Dreamsacks and let me know which one of their wonderful products you would want for yourself!


Win It: Dreamsacks is offering one of my followers a silk eyeshade (color of choice) and a Dreamsacks logo bamboo tee! Just leave me a comment telling me which one of their products you would love to try.

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Submit your Giveaway on Mahayla's Mommy!

Thanks to my blog designer I now have Mr Linky!!! You can submit your giveaway by clicking on the Mr Linky tab on the navigation bar and filling in the Mr. Linky Magical Widget!

Cloud B Polar Cuddle Cub

Our daughter, Mahayla, has never been one much for stuffed animals. However, we recently got her the Polar Cuddle Cub from Cloud B and low and behold....she loves it. The Polar Cuddle Cub "shivers" when you hold him which Mahayla thinks if funny. The "heart" of the bear has several "shiver" options including a timer. The bear is made of eco-friendly anti-bacterial soy based fibers and memory foam. I think the coolest thing about the Polar Cuddle Cub is that it comes from Cloud B endangered species line. This awesome bear not only helps sooth your child but it also carries a message of awareness and conservation. A portion of the proceeds of sales of The Polar Cuddle Cub goes to Conservation International. The Polar Cuddle Cub comes with a little storybook and adoption papers. The storybook is informative yet age appropriate .


Cloud B offers a wide range of award winning children's sleep aids such as the Sleep Sheep and the Twilight Sea Turtle. Each one of their collections soothes a different sense to help achieve a better, more peaceful sleep. Their prices are wonderful and I received my Polar Cuddle Cub within a few days. Check out Cloud B I know that they are sure to have a product that will help your little one have a more tranquil and restful sleep.

Eco-Store USA Giveaway

Our daughter, Mahayla, was born with severe atopic dermatitis and eczema. We have struggled over the past two years to find a product that would both moisturize her skin but also prevent/treat and not cause her eczema to flare. We have probably tried every product on the market both over-the-counter and prescription. Nothing really seemed to work well for all her skin issues just one or the other so we just settled. Well, we don't have to settle any longer!

I was recently able to review a couple of products from Eco-Store USA and we have fallen in love with them. We were able to try the aromatherapy baby body wash and moisturizer. The baby body wash makes her skin so soft and it smells like eucalyptus. It's gentle on her skin and safe to use on her face (very important since its almost impossible to not get soap or water in her eyes). We use the moisturizer after her bath when her skin is still somewhat wet and use the towel to saturate her skin well. Both products have shown improvement in her skin texture and fewer eczema flare ups! (Which equals happier baby)


Eco-Store USA specializes in Eco friendly, plant-based household cleaning products , body and baby care, and pet care products. Their products are made from plant and mineral based ingredients. They are free of toxic chemicals and environmentally safe. We all know how expensive organic products can be, Eco-Store has found the solution. Their products come in a super-concentrate formula that allows you to use less product each use which means it saves you money! Eco-Store is based and products made in New Zealand and recently have become available for sale in the United States.

"The original customer base of Eco-Store NZ was comprised of mostly ‘Greenies’ and organic gardeners. However, it was not long before testimonials from other parents (many of whom were unaware of the benefits of Eco-friendly products) began to pour in with wonderful news of their children's allergies and eczema clearing up. Many noted that any respiratory issues were healing, and many lingering chronic conditions were disappearing.By simply changing to the genuinely clean and green Eco-Store products, people were experiencing surprising and unexpected improvements in their health." Eco-Store was founded by Melanie and Malcolm Rand more than 15 years ago, who started their basement business that quickly turned into a store front in Auckland, New Zealand!

Have you ever really looked at the ingredients of some major bath and body supplies? It's scary! Eco-Store's product have no toxic chemicals. That means no chlorine, petrochemicals, TEA, DEA, MEA....thus no cancer causing agents!!!!As an Oncology Nurse that specializes in Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant this is especially critical because of the increasing number of cancers being seen due to lifetime exposures to such carcinogens.

Stop by Eco-Store USA and let me know which product you would like to try!Please go to their blog on www.ecostoreusa.com and read about the contest that they are running. It is an exciting opportunity for consumers to win a $500 Visa Card just for making a 30 second video on one of their products.

Win It: My friends at Eco-Store USA are offering one of my followers 2 (two) products of their choice from Eco-Store USA! All you have to do is let me know which of their wonderful products you want to try!

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My Conservation Baby

The new push now a days is for everyone to live as "green" as possible. Whether its buying a hybrid car, using eco-friendly cleaners, or using reusable grocery bags everyone is trying to do their part. I recently found this company, My Conservation Baby, based out of North Carolina that will help our little ones live "Eco-Friendly" as well. My Conservation Baby specializes in children's and adult apparel made of 100% certified Egyptian organic cotton that features green messages such as "Stop Global Warming." They carry a wide variety of onesie, bibs, hats, and tees in several colors (including camo) with different eco saving messages. I have found that their clothing is made of quality materials....several washes now and none of the lettering is peeling off. The organic cotton is soooo soft and I don't have to worry about it causing rashes or irritation to Mahayla's delicate skin. My Conservation Baby gift sets are wonderful and unique baby gift as well. Not only do they look great but they send a meaningful message as well.

Right now My Conservation Baby is holding a inventory clearance sale so you can save 50% or more on previously listed prices. They also offer a free gift for order of $100 or more and free shipping and free gift with purchases of $150 or more.


Win It:
My Conservation Baby is offering up some wonderful prizes for my followers! There will be six winners! The prize selections are a "Stop Global Warming" bib and hat (2 winners), "Eco-Friendly" black onesie size 3-6 months, "Environmentality" black onesie size 6-12 months, "Conserve" black toddler tee size 2T, and a "Stop Global Warming" grey toddler tee size 2T! Just leave me a comment telling me which prize you would want, one other My Conservation Baby product that you would like to have and your contact email!

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