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It’s time for another Twitter Party with The Cloth Diaper Geek!  Diane of Changing Times is putting on a great party for you!  We’ll be celebrating the new year and “turning over a new leaf” with green resolutions and eco-friendly discussions, including cloth diapers of course!

When: January 17, 2012
Time: 9:00-10:00 pm EST
Hashtag: #ChangingTimes
Where: Twitter, Tweetgrid, TweetChat, Hootsuite, Tweetdeck, etc.


Special Thanks to LolliDoo Diapers for partnering up with Diane to put on this great party!


Additional Sponsors: Kelly Wels, AppleCheeks, Little Beetle, Fluff Bling, Fluff Stash, and Knickernappies, Eco Sprout Soap.

How to RSVP: Enter your name, email and twitter id in the Rafflecopter form HERE and submit the extra entries for any you choose in order to increase your chances of winning!

Prizes: You can see a complete list of all the party prizes on the Rafflecopter form HERE!

Rules: Winners will be chosen at random and announced during the party. All winners will be verified after the party and must have tweeted at least once, with the hashtag #changingtimes, between the hours of 9-10pm EST. If they did not then an alternate winner will be chosen.

Participants with private twitter accounts must change to public for the duration of the party or else their participation will not be visible and verification of their involvement will not be possible.

Have you heard about Knickernappies Cloth Diaper Hunt? It’s an online Scavenger Hunt of EPIC proportions!

Nearly 30 Knickernappies Retailers are participating, and there are just as many awesome Knickernappies prizes to be won!

How does it work?
Each Knickernappies Retailer who is sponsoring can be found in an album on the Knickernappies Facebook page. Along with their URL, you’ll find a link to their Facebook page and the prize for their leg of the hunt. Visit their site and look for the icon with clue #1, there you’ll start your hunt.

After solving the clues you’ll find a final icon linked to an entry form. There you can enter to win that sponsor’s prize. *We suggest you then go back to the Knickernappies Sponsor Album and comment on the ones you’ve found so that you don’t lose track.

Each sponsor’s hunt that you solve will not only qualify you for an entry into their giveaway but it will also earn you an entry into the Grand Prize Giveaway! The more you solve, the greater your chances are of winning the Grand Prize, a 6 pack of Knickernappies Custom Fit Pocket Diapers with Micro Inserts in the color and size of your choice!

Entry into the Grand Prize Giveaway can be found on Knickernappies.com!

What if you need help?
Can’t figure out a clue? Need a hint or a little extra help? Each sponsor is responsible for helping hunters with their leg of the hunt. Please visit their Facebook Page and ask questions or contact them directly.

First thing you need to do is register to hunt!
Fill out the Rafflecopter form linked to below with your name and email address and LIKE each sponsors page.

*You have from December 1st-31st to figure out each sponsors clues and claim your entries into their giveaway and the Grand Prize Giveaway.

“Diapering Today DVD

The First of Its Kind 2-Disc DVD Guide

Diapering Today is the new film offering those interested in cloth diapering an easy to digest way to learn everything about modern diapering. Education is the key to getting more parents to try cloth, and Diapering Today takes interested parents through the process and turns them into informed consumers ready to use cloth successfully.
Created by Catherine Bolden, manufacturer of Sprout Change reusable diapers, and mother of four who has long been an advocate and user of cloth diapers.
The 2-disc set is conveniently priced at $17.95.  This original DVD production has real parents giving real advice about real diapers. For the first time on video, new parents h can learn everything they need to know before they try cloth diapers:
- Why Cloth Makes Sense
-How to Use Diapers
-Types of Cloth Diapers
-How to Get Started
-Troubleshooting, including Washing Tips
-Potty Training Help
-How to Make Cloth More Affordable
-Learn the Terms
 -And So Much More!
The film is separated into easy to use chapters so it’s quick to jump ahead to the section that you’re most interested in, or watch the whole thing.
To learn more, visit  www.diaperingtoday.com. A fully dedicated site is launching soon and will offer further information and website links about modern diapering.  Available now: http://ow.ly/7cwUC
 
The complete Diapering Today trailer can be found here:   http://ow.ly/7c84C

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
Thank you for supporting cloth diapers!
Catherine Bolden, owner
TheWillowStore.com
sales@theWillowStore.com
877-437-5973
“

Waterford, Maine (November 15, 2011) — Kelly Wels, founder of Green Team Enterprises and KellysCloset.com, is excited to announce that her new book Changing Diapers: The Hip Mom’s Guide to Modern Cloth Diapering has been awarded the PTPA Winner’s Seal of Approval.

Changing Diapers was among many entries from across North America competing to earn the PTPA™ Seal. Because independent parent volunteers evaluate these products in their own homes, PTPA winners are chosen based on merit and consumer experience – not on commercial considerations. As a result, the program has quickly gained recognition as an international leader in certifying consumer products for quality, effectiveness and value.

Being honored with the influential Seal of Approval from PTPA Media Inc. is a huge achievement for a product geared to families, children or parents. “I couldn’t be happier to have had my book chosen as a PTPA winner!” says Wels.

“At PTPA Media, we are proud to play a role in certifying innovative products that families can trust,” says Sharon Vinderine, CEO and founder of PTPA Media Inc. “When consumers search for our Seal of Approval on product packaging and web sites, they are essentially searching for validation from their peers.  Their peers will have objectively tested and approved these products based on their performance in a real-life environment. That type of resource for families is priceless.”

PTPA Media provides an objective framework for appraising and promoting new products designed to enrich family living. The company’s mission is to marry innovative companies with discerning consumers, to improve consumer access to quality products and services for their families and homes. For more information, visit www.PTPAMedia.com.

Changing Diapers discusses every aspect of modern cloth diapers. Today’s modern cloth diapers are a far cry from the white prefolds, sharp pins, and rubber pants many people envision. Cloth diapers today are easy, fun, fashionable, and budget friendly. A family can save up to $2,000 per child over disposables.

“As the depressed state of the economy butts up against the ecological green movement, more eco-friendly and cost-conscious moms tend to be looking at cloth diapers as a way to save money and the environment,” says Wels. “Modern cloth diapers are really hip, functional, and work just as well as, if not better than, disposables.”

Find Kelly Wels online at www.KellyWels.com. Order the book Changing Diapers, $17.95, at www.ChangingDiapersBook.com.

Don’t know about Mom’s Milk Boutique’s 1st Twitter Party?  Now you do!

Mom’s Milk Boutique‘s first ever Twitter Party Bash hosted by Cloth Diaper Geek and Dirty Diaper Laundry. It’s sure to be the Twitter Party of the Year!

At the party we will be celebrating the upcoming Black Friday promotions and kicking off the launch of our new Milk Miles Rewards Program!

The prizes and sponsors are POURING in so you don’t want to miss this amazing party!

The Details:

Date: Tuesday November 22, 2011

Time: 9:00pm-10:00pm Eastern

Hashtag: #MilkMiles

Platform: Twitter via Tweetgrid, TweetChat, Hootsuite, etc.

The Sponsors so far are amazing!

One Grand Prize:

• Grand Prize Package Includes 10 GroVia Shells, 5-Soaker Pads (2-pack), 2-Booster Pads (2-pack), and 1-50ct Pack of Bio Soakers! (valued at appx. $300) (one winner) from @GroVia

1st Prize:

• New Amazon Kindle Fire from Mom’s Milk Boutique (valued at $199)  (one winner)

2nd Prizes:

• 3 Pacifiers, 1 Clip, 1 Bag, 2 Panda Teethers, Bath Toy Set from Hevea Baby (valued $101.70) (one winner)
• $100 worth of Rockin’ Green from Rockin’ Green (one winner)

3rd Prize:

• Buggy Bag Original from Blueberrys (valued at $64.95) (one winner)

More Prizes:

• You! Lingerie Nursing Bra – choice of  Ella Rose, Bella Cerise or Amber Plum (2 winners)
• NEW PRODUCT (ssh…it’s a secret) from Swaddlebees (valued at $25.95) (3 winners)
• 2 Thirsties Duo Diaper & 1 Booty Love Cream (1 winner)
• 1 Booty Love / 2 Packs Wipes / 1 Booty Luster from Thirsties (1 winner)
• Holiday BabyLegs 3 Pack Gift Set (3 winners)
• ERGObaby Front Pouch (3 winners)
• bumGenius Elemental Diaper (Sassy) (1 winner)
• bumGenius 4.0 Diaper SNAP (Mirror) & a pair of Noodle BabyLegs (1 winner)
• bumGenius 4.0 Diaper H/L (Sassy) (1 winner)
• Changing Diapers Book by Kelly Wels (4 winners)

Additional Sponsors and Prizes:  (more details to come)

• CJs BUTTer
• Aden + Anais
• Tots Bots
• and more!

RSVP and enter to win via the Rafflecopter form here.  In order to be eligible to win you must have RSVPed and tweeted a minimum of (1) time during the party with the #milkmiles hashtag.

Are you a resident of O.C. (Orange County, CA)?  If you are or you know someone who is then you’re in luck!  Jamie, the mama behind Celtic Cloths is now offering In Home Cloth Diaper Consulting!

What is In-Home Cloth Diaper Consulting?
Cloth Diaper Consultations are a hands on cloth diaper demo that comes to you!  Perfect for expecting moms, for those interested in switching to cloth or those interested in seeing real cloth diapers in person before they buy.

From Jamie’s own site, here’s what she’s got to say about her Cloth Diaper Consultations.

Want to cloth diaper, but don’t sew and don’t know where to start?  Let me come to you and provide a one-on-one, in-depth cloth diaper consultation.  During our session, you will all about modern cloth diapers, the different types of cloth diapering systems, how to care for and wash diapers, and how to put on one a baby.

I will bring with me several different cloth diapers so that you can see, feel and try each one, along with information on each diaper.  I will also bring cloth wipes and wet bags and we will discuss how to set up your diapering station and how to pack the cloth diaper bag.

And, as my youngest is in cloth, you can see a cloth diaper in action!  I will bring a baby doll with me as well, so you can practice putting on the different diapers.

Already have children, and want to make the switch to cloth?  Great!  Any time is the right time!

I will provide resources on where to buy cloth diapers, both locally and online and will leave you with a Cloth Diapering Basics hand-out.

The Cloth Diaper Consultation will be approximately 60-90 minutes long.

Jamie’s located in Costa Mesa, CA.  Please contact her or visit her site for more details.

From a Cloth Diaper Service on the Big Island, HI to Cloth Diaper Stashes and sustainable Home Goods, we’re here to help your NOW FAM get 100% sustainable with products & services that are QUALITY, in order to REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE YOUR Resources (time and money), our PLANET’S Resources and our COMMUNITIES’ Resources!

More about the mamas behind The NOW Family…

We are based on the Big Island, HI.  We are 2 families who operate NOW Family, a business we created to help spread awareness on sustainability, community & connecting.  We operate a Diaper Service & a retail online shop that currently has mostly cloth diapers & supplies (but are adding family & personal goods continuously), run in house parties, free community workshops, family services and we’re working on building a wealth of information.  We support local & Family / Mah & Pah (Made At Home & Perfected At Home) products & network local family run service businesses.

So next time you’re in need of products for the whole family, including cloth diapers, visit The NOW Family and check out all they have to offer.  Perfect if you’re lucky enough to live on the Big Island, but they also ship worldwide.

You can also visit The NOW Family on FaceBook at Facebook.com/NOWFamily.

A fun way to fasten you diapers, the Boingo is a innovative patent pending fastener that grips when it should while maintaining flexibility for movement. Never struggle with difficult fasteners again! No old fashioned pins needed! It is simple and easy to use. Just hook on one side of the diaper, pull and grip,
and you done!
Boingo Fasteners grip on the sides of the diaper.This prevents uncomfortable
compression on the baby’s tummy and delicate areas.
Diapers fastened with Boingo do not need a cover because of its patent pending curved grips! It stays put and dose not pull off
during play like other products on the market.
The curved grips also help prevent accidental injury’s like poked fingers
and scratches.
www.boingobaby.com

October 21, 2011
Just Peachy”" Diaper Giveaway!
Peachy Green is giving away a Special Edition diaper! Enter to win an All in One diaper done up in Peachy Green signature colors.

This “”Just Peachy”" diaper is a perfectly gender neutral, easy to use cloth diaper. You can’t buy this Special Edition diaper anywhere – but you can win it! Just follow these three steps:

1. Like Peachy Green on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/PeachyGreenDiapers

2. Join the Peachy Green mailing list http://www.peachygreendiapers.com (look to left side of page)

3. Post a comment on Peachy Green Facebook (= 1 entry)

OR 3. [optional] Post a photo of your little one in a Bright Star Baby diaper or cover [because they are the same as Peachy Green] to Peachy Green facebook with age and weight (= 3 entries). Please note that we may add your photo to the Baby Gallery – it really helps parents see how the diapers fit on different babies.
Entries will be taken between October 21 and 31. The winner will be chosen on November 1 and will receive a “”Just Peachy”" diaper by mail, free!
http://www.peachygreendiapers.com

This website has everything you need to start cloth diapering and then some! They carry all types of cloth diapers including prefolds, pocket diapers and sized cloth and wool diapers. They have a great selection of new and used diapers from Bumgenius to Thirsties and everything in between!

Once you’ve decided on which diaper to try they sell great accessories like cloth wipes, wet bags ( to put your diapers in when out and about ) diaper sprayers, and cloth liners and pins if your brand requires them. They also sell natural laundry detergent which is highly recommended for cloth diapers! They have Rockin Green and detergent for wool diapers.
In addition to all the cloth diapers and accessories they also sell training pants, swimwear, baby legs ( which are baby leg warmers ) and baby carriers. They don’t have a huge selection of these since their main focus is fluff.

Here is the really cool stuff that got me hooked! They have a Rewards Program where you earn 1 point for every $1 spent. You save your points and once you have 100 points you get $5 dollars in a Rewards Certificate to use toward your purchase. If you save 200 points you get $10 and 450 points gets you $25!

They also have a layaway program which I have never seen before on a cloth diapering site! You pay 30% down and the rest over a 3 month period which really helps with the start up cost of using cloth! Send your friends over to Fluff Envy and you get 5% of their first purchase towards your purchase using their Referral Program!

To me the coolest thing by far is their Diaper of the Month Club! There are 3 tiers depending on how much you want to spend and you get a new diaper each month! It makes getting the mail so much more fun! When signing up for the club you specify boy or girl colors, snaps, hook and loop and more! I couldn’t help myself and signed up today even though I have fluff coming out of my ears!

I give this website a 10 out 10 for ease of use and all the amazing products they make available! The owner, Justine is so sweet and gets your fluff in the mail right away! She even offers beginner fluff classes if you are in the area! Check them out I’m sure you’ll fall in love just like I did!