This guy knows how to have fun! Join us Thursday night at Eco Chic Parties for a Rump-a-Rooz Twitter Party where the winners of the YouTube video contest will be revealed.  Have you sent in your video yet?

Yes, you can win a Flip Ultra HD video camera! 

How? 

It’s simple really, just RSVP to the #GetRealDiapers party on Earth Day!  (Don’t register here…go to #GetRealDiapers on Eco Mom Media by clicking any of the links in this post!!)

Where is this party?  On Twitter…where else!  This way people all around the US and Canada (yes, even our Canadian friends can party and win) can learn about #GetRealDiapers at the same time and have all their burning questions answered LIVE by the experts in the cloth diaper industry! 

What is the party all about?  The goal of the party is to introduce cloth diapers to as many new parents as possible.  This is where most of my readers can help…we need to spread the word to parents who don’t already use cloth diapers.  Since we are the minority you should know at least one friend or family member with a baby in disposable diapers.  Or maybe you know someone who is currently expecting a baby.  We will share how today’s cloth diapers are easy, economical, and good for the enviornment.  There will be plenty of resources on hand to answer all the important questions like, “How do you wash cloth diapers?” and “How many cloth diapers do I need.”  

Prizes!  There are so many prizes for you to win.  Just for registering for the party and joining us on Twitter 4/22/10 you could win a Flip Ultra HD video camera (Retail price…$199.99).  And there’s more!  For those who are new to cloth diapers there are 3 great prize packages that will get you started with all the essentials (diapers, wipes, wet bags, and more).  You could win enough diapers to diaper you baby from birth to potty training…and you can use them on more than one baby too. 

More prizes!  Every time a friend (reader/follower/fan) of yours signs up and enters your name/username/blog name when registering you will be entered into a REFERRAL prize drawing.  Currently there are 2+ referral prize packages to win…and more to be announced!  Everyone can earn referral entries…whether you are using cloth diapers or not.  And you can earn as many referral entries as you have friends to enter! 

Want even more prizes?  Already using cloth diapers?  Help us spread the word and you can be entered into the CLOTH DIAPER ADVOCATEprize drawing!  Win one of two gift certificates for popular cloth diaper shops…and more prizes coming soon.  All you have to do is leave a comment on the main party page (not here) with a link to your blog, tweet, facebook status, etc.  Just tell us how you spread the word.  You can earn 2 advocate entries per day! 

There are 20 days until Earth Day so you could earn 40 extra entries just by tweeting about the party 2 times a day…every day!  Help us spread the word!  Be creative!  Just be sure to tell us what you did so you get credit for your effort!

GO!  Visit the party page at Eco Mom Media and start partying now!  REGISTER, TWEET, BLOG, SHARE, FORUMS, GROUPS, WORD OF MOUTH, TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW about Get Real – The Inside Poop on Cloth Diapers twitter party on Earth Day (4/22/10) at 9pm (EST).  

Have questions?  Leave a comment here, tweet me, or email me and I will by happy to clarify anything!  For a complete list of rules and prizes be sure to check out Eco Mom Media. 

New to Twitter?  Read my post on Eco Mom Media that tells you all you need to know about attending a Twitter Party!  It’s so easy that my baby could do it! (OK…maybe not my baby but my 7yr old could figure it out!)

Party hosts:  The Eco Chic and Eco Mom Media (both me!), Real Diaper Association, Bamboo Bums, and Diaper Daisy. 

Party sponsors:  Diaper Shops, Snooty Booty Diapers, Sugar Dipes, Rockin Green Soap, Cutey Baby, Soft Bums, Sweet Camo Baby, and many more to be announced!

Thanks for reading and I look forward to tweeting with you on Earth Day!   

Look at all of those adorable prints!  A CuteyBaby cloth diaper would be perfect on those spring and summer days with just a t-shirt or a dress.  They are so stylish and adorable!  I was super excited when CuteyBaby founder, Ada, and I began talking about partnering to do a review of her brand new cloth diaper.  I have a pretty boring stash with very little prints.  Honestly, this is my ONLY print diaper that I own.  I wasn’t prepared for the WOW factor when the diaper arrived.  Here is what WOW’d me: 

1.  The adorable purple and lime print.
2.  The soft fabric exterior. 
3.  All in one!  No stuffing required!
4.  Removable Velcro tabs. 

Yes, you heard me right…REMOVABLE Velcro tabs.  My primarily BG stash is just over a year old and our Velcro is showing it’s age.  I now open the washer (or dryer) and find the dreaded Velcro chain of diapers.  The Velcro is sticking to everything except the laundry tabs and probably needs to be replaced…but I’m lazy!  (Who am I kidding…I’m a busy working mom of 2!)  When I saw that the CuteyBaby Velcro tabs were removable I immediately wrote Ada and complimented her on the innovative design.  I then told a friend all about it…in total awe!  When it’s time to remove the diaper (or before you wash it) you simply remove the Velcro tabs (and remember where you put them!) so you avoid the wear and tear on your diapers.   

Removable Velcro Tab

So I’ve used our CuteyBabyfor several weeks now and I’m still in wow…but lower case wow.  I have a few issues with the diaper that I’ve brought to the attention of Ada.  (After all…part of reviewing these diapers is to be honest and not only educate you…but help improve the diaper in the future!)  The Velcro strip (in my opinion) is too high up on the front of the diaper.  Since the Velcro is removable the tabs bend outward leaving a bit of the Velcro exposed.  Since it sits so high on the front it rubs on Lil’ Bs belly.  Scratchy Velcro on soft baby belly isn’t pleasant.  Ada is actually looking at moving the strip down 1/4″ on the next production. 

The diaper that I was sent didn’t come with rise adjusting snaps.  Ada explained that the current version comes with snap adjustments that will allow this diaper to fit a newborn.  The version I reviewed (without snaps) is perfect for the larger baby but definitely not a newborn.  In fact, I almost needed at least one snap on ours to fit more snug.  But we’ve only had one leaky incident so I’m not that worried about it.  The current size recommendation is from 10-30lbs.   

As our lives continue to get busier and time is more valuable I appreciate the All-in-Ones a little more each day.  I am actually starting to dread the 30 minute stuff fest that occurs on wash day.  I have a drier full right now that needs stuffing.  Thankfully, I own a few AIO like the CuteyBaby that will make life easier.  

In addition to the CuteyBaby modern cloth diapers, CuteyBaby is expanding their line to include flushable liners and wetbags.  You can purchase CuteyBaby diapers at Amazon.com (I really should work on my affiliate link with them!) and most recently they are being added to Costco Wholesale Warehouses.  Here is a great video from a recent Costco event.      
 

Win It!  Want to win your very own CuteyBaby Modern Cloth Diaper?  Of course you do!  Go visit CuteyBaby online and tell me one thing you learned about CuteyBaby or Ada.  Leave your mandatory comment below with a valid email address to be entered into the drawing.  

Extra entries:  Leave an individual comment for each extra entry, with a maximum of 2 extra entries per day.  Please include a link for all blog posts, tweets, etc.  

1.  Follow @TheEcoChic @EcoMomMedia and @CuteyBaby on Twitter.
2.  Tweet about this giveaway including the @Usernames listed above and a link back here.
3.  Register for the #GetRealDiapers Twitter Party at Eco Mom Media.  Afterall, CuteyBaby is a sponsor and you could win some great diapers!!
4.  Follow my blog, subscribe to my blog, etc.  

Giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada.  Deadline for entering is Monday, March 29th (midnight EST).  At the close of the giveaway the winner will be emailed and will win a print of their choice from the current in-stock diapers at CuteyBaby.   

Giveaway closed! 

FTC Disclosure: Yes, we were provided the cute purple and lime diaper for review.  We will proudly wear it and show it off to all of our friends.  Thanks Ada!

Extra Bonus Giveaway!  Win a free 6 month trial membership to www.EcoBuddies.com. 

My son has been playing with EcoBuddies.com this week and really enjoys his Buddy, the dragonfly, and playing games like bowling.  He’s only 6 so we haven’t introduced the chat feature with him yet, however EcoBuddies does moderate the site to ensure it is a safe place for kids. 

EcoBuddies.com Gives Kids Opportunity to Support Baby Animals
 
Vancouver-based green virtual word for kids, EcoBuddies.com, just revealed today that it will be starting the initiative ‘Buddies for Baby Animals Day’ where kids will have an opportunity every month to support an endangered animal of their choice.  On the 20th day of each month, EcoBuddies will be donating 10% of the revenue made from new membership purchases to an organization that supports a baby animal of their players’ choosing. Kids will vote which animal they would like to support on EcoBuddies’ official blogs Go Green with EcoBuddies and EcoBuddies Blog. The company hopes that by giving kids the ability to help young animals it will empower them to believe that they can affect positive changes in the environment.   
EcoBuddies launched in October 2008 and is one of the leading eco-inspired virtual worlds for kids on the Internet.

To enter CLICK HERE and leave a comment about EcoBuddies.  CONTEST EXTENDED!  NOW ENDS JULY 31, 2009!!

…the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.  Psalm 118:24

Win It!!  Learn how to register to win your copy of This is the Day.  Details at end of post.  Congratulations to Megan, June, and PsuKlinke!  Watch your inbox for details on how to claim your book!  Thanks for reading!

While this may be one of my favorite Bible verses it is also a title of a new children’s book.  This is the Day is written by Seattle-based author, Nancy White Carlstrom and teaches children ages 4-7 to protect our Earth and its creatures.  This beautifully illustrated book takes you on a daily walk with God as you admire the ladybugs, eagles, and orca whales that He has created.  I had the pleasure of reading it with Big B last night and he really enjoyed the illustrations and couldn’t wait to see what each new day brought.  This is the Day encourages our children to recognize that creation-care is God’s calling for us to take care of the environment. 

I have often struggled with the controversy between evolution and creationism.  As a Biology student in college I was required to take a course in evolution.  There was a prominent line drawn down the middle of the classroom.  On one side there were those students who believed that creation is the only way and that by studying or believing in evolution they were betraying God.  On the other side there were those students who believed in the theory of evolution and the studies of Charles Darwin.  These students were typically not involved in church and didn’t believe in God…or chose not to follow Him.  There were also a few of us who thought the two ideas were separate and could both be correct.  I strongly believe that our God created everything that is in existence today but that doesn’t mean that our physical world cannot naturally evolve and change.  I still hold these thoughts and beliefs close to my heart today. 

The one thing I have learned from our current Pastor is that regardless of your thoughts, beliefs, values, and sins that we are all on this planet for one reason…to LOVE!  To love yourself, to love one another, and to love all the wonderful plants and animals that He has created. ” This is the day the Lord has made, rejoice and be glad in it.” 

Win it!  Register to win your own copy of This is the Day by leaving me a comment below.  Share with me how you are spending/spent your Earth Day. 

For extra chances to win; 1) subscribe to The Eco Chic by email, 2) link back to this post on your blog, and/or 3) follow The Eco Chic on Twitter.  Leave me a comment letting me know if you need to be registered for an extra chance so I can confirm your efforts! 

I have 3 copies of This is the Day to giveaway!  Contest is open to all residents in the United States.  Winners will be chosen using www.Random.org.  Contest ends next Wednesday at midnight (EST).  Good Luck!

And Happy Earth Day 2009!  Love to all!

The final product that ECO Store USA sent me to review was their Laundry Liquid. I’ve now washed 5 loads of laundry and I’m impressed. I think I’m in love with the eucalyptus that’s in each of the products that I’ve tested. It’s not a strong scent but it’s nice and you can’t smell it after the clothes are dried. The Laundry Liquid is super concentrated and it only takes 3-5 tbls of liquid to wash a load of clothes. Much better than the cup of traditional laundry detergent that is required to get the laundry clean.

The Laundry Liquid is made of all plant-based ingredients including; Palm and Coconut based non-ionic and anionic surfactants, fatty acid derivative, mineral hydroxide, and certified organic Eucalyptus oil. It’s all natural and non-toxic and perfect for your children’s clothes.  I washed several loads of Little B’s laundry including pee soaked changing pads and reflux drenched clothes.  Her laundry all came out clean and smelling fresh. 

I really wish I had received some of their Pure Oxygen Whitener to see how well that worked to keep clothes brighter.  I’m not a big fan of bleach so I suffer from dingy whites.   

Now it’s your turn.  Do you want to receive a $25 gift certificate from ECO Store USA so you too can try their products?  Here are the rules:  Read all of my product reviews for the ECO Store USA products and post a comment on at least one review.  Then visit ECO Store USA and answer the following questions.  1) What retail chain launched the ECO Store USA products in their store earlier this year?  2) Which product would you most like to try?  Leave your answers in the comments section of this post. 

Want more chances to win?  Add The EcoChic to your blogroll or mention me in one of your blog postings.  Leave a link to your blog or posting in the comments so you can get the extra entry. 

Giveaway open to all residents in the United States.  Winner will be chosen at random on April 1st…no fooling!

I wrote a great blog about this new product, WysiWipes, I found and have been using around the house.  I have 12 free samples of their product still available for free.  Just leave me a comment here about where you would use your WysiWipes to be entered into the drawing.  Deadline has been extended until May 15th.