Thankvember Blog Hop - Preview

SAH CD Mama will be involved in a wonderful event this November, Thankvember hosted by The Vagabond Studio.  This time of year we all get so wrapped up in everything that is going on and what will be happening in the next 2 months!  This year I have teamed up with some other wonderful blogs to make sure that we stay thankful this time of year!!

Each day for the month of November I will be posting what I am thankful for.  Some may be repeats of past days because of what happened on that particular day but I will try not to have many repeats!  And they will ALL be what I am truly thankful for and not just something made up so I can post :)

Wordless Wednesday 10/31 - With Linky

With Hurricane Sandy passing through where I live this week Hubby was home from work and we decided to have a movie day!!!  Luckily as of Monday afternoon we still have power!!!  I am writing this up on Monday afternoon but scheduled it to post on Tuesday afternoon (just in case we lose power)!!!  We decided that a jammie and movie day is just what was need to deal with all the rain and wind!

Little Comfort Diapers are making their USA debut

Green Team Enterprises Distribution, your source for quality eco-friendly family goods, is excited to announce their partnership with Little Comfort.

Little Comfort is a European line of cloth diapers and accessories that will be making their USA debut thanks to Green Team Enterprises Distribution.

Little Comfort is known for their trim fitting design and superb absorbency. Products from Little Comfort include a super absorbent Nighttime Prefold Booster, One Size Luxury Bamboo Fitted diaper with two boosters, and their popular Popeazy Mini and Maxi Pocket Diapers. Additional products by Little Comfort include a waterproof diaper cover, changing mat, cloth wipes, liners, wetbags and more!

WAHM Stocking List 10/26-11/1

Who doesn't LOVE a WAHM diaper? But who can keep up with when they are all stocking? I have made it easy :)  Each week I will go through the list of WAHMs I have and see when each one is stocking and link you directly to where they are stocking!!!  Now I know I do not have every WAHM there is on here (these are just the ones I could come up with on my own) and not every WAHM stocks every week.  But these are the ones I have compiled for this week!!! 

If you have a WAHM you would like to see added to the list please let me know with either a comment or email me at SAH.Cloth.Diapering.Mama@gmail.com.  Happy Stocking!!!

Also this week Sweet Pea Diapers is having a charity auction on HyenaCart for Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics.  The auction runs for 10/26-11-2 and 100% of money raised will be presented at the FAST Gala in Chicago in December.  You can find the auction HERE!!!

Friday 10/26/12


Wild Child for Babies                                                   12 PM EST
Bagshot Row Bamboo (Organic)                                   1 PM EST  (SOLD OUT)
Homestead Emporium (Mama items)                           2 PM EST 
LilyLouHoo                                                                   2:15 PM EST  (2 Available)
Little Fancy Pants Cloth Diapers                                  2:30 PM EST  (SOLD OUT)
BabyTork                                                                        8 PM EST
Baby Ten (Toddler Undies)                                            8 PM EST  (SOLD OUT)

Preview of November & December at SAH CD Mama!!!

So with the next 2 months coming up soon and lots of Holidays to be celebrated I thought I would give you a preview of what to expect!!!  This will also give me a guideline of what I want to do and you will expect to see :)  So here is what you can expect from now until the end of the year!!  Some more stuff may be added but this is what I have for now!!!

 What To Expect

Wordless Wednesday 10/24 - With Linky

The one and only way to watch a movie/cartoons :)  Baby K's favorite cartoon right now is Bubble Guppies!!!  Where A likes Jake and The Neverland Pirates and Dora and a ton of movies!!!  What is your little ones favorite thing to watch?

WAHM Stocking 10/19-10/25

Who doesn't LOVE a WAHM diaper? But who can keep up with when they are all stocking? I have made it easy :)  Each week I will go through the list of WAHMs I have and see when each one is stocking and link you directly to where they are stocking!!!  Now I know I do not have every WAHM there is on here (these are just the ones I could come up with on my own) and not every WAHM stocks every week.  But these are the ones I have compiled for this week!!! 

If you have a WAHM you would like to see added to the list please let me know with either a comment or email me at SAH.Cloth.Diapering.Mama@gmail.com.  Happy Stocking!!!

Friday 10/19/12

Bagshot Row Bamboo (Organic)                                   1 PM EST  (5 Available)
Click-a-Doo Dipes                                                       1 PM EST  (2 Available)  
Homestead Emporium (Mama items)                           2 PM EST
Bitty Fluff (ALL Newborn Congo)                                  2 PM EST
Little Fancy Pants Cloth Diapers                                  2:30 PM EST  (SOLD OUT)
Wild Coconut Wear (hand-dyed t-shirts)                      3:30 PM EST 
The Fluff Wagon                                                        4 PM EST
Soft and Sweet Bottoms                                             5 PM EST  (9 Available)

Fluffy Bottoms (via Facebook)                                    8 PM EST
Rock Star Designs                                                      8 PM EST
Pirate Booty Fluff                                                       9 PM EST  (SOLD OUT)  

100th Store Celebration Contest - Genghis Grill

You may remember when I told you all about Genghis Grill a couple weeks ago and how I love to go eat there :)  Well I am now here to tell you that they are celebrating the Grand Opening of their 100th store this month!!!  But instead of just telling people they are opening their 100th store they are going to do it with style :)  They are having an awesome contest where a  winner is chosen EVERYDAY and then a grand prize winner will be chosen on November 9th.

Set of 12 Cloth Wipes from Oliver's Treasure Chest - Giveaway

So I know you love when you get the chance to enter giveaways :)  So here is your chance to win an awesome WAHM set of 12 cloth wipes!!!  Who doesn't love WAHMs and who doesn't love cloth wipes?!?!  This wonderful giveaway is being sponsored by Ashley who has her own blog Little Willow Tree that deals with her being SAHM of two beautiful kids and her sewing adventures in the midst of it all.  While keeping up with her blog she also has 3 different Esty stores!!!  I don't know where she finds the time :)  She has JoviLane, which is vintage, vintage inspired, and retro items lovingly handpicked at local antique shops, estate sales and yard sales.  The Little Willow Tree, which carries bags, bookmarks, unpaper towels, and more.  And then she has Oliver's Treasure Chest, which has everything for baby and mama and where you can find awesome cloth wipes :)  Make sure to check out Ashley, her blog and all 3 of her stores on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!!!

Fluff and Fitness - All About Cloth Giveaway!!!

Vote for Bert, Cloth Diaper Blogger

A Cloth Diaper Contest and Inspirational Message!

Remember how, after your baby came along, you had to weed through your closet to find clothes that still fit? If you had a hard time getting back in your favorite jeans, you're definitely not alone! Most of us have been there! Babies change your life for the better, but it can be so hard to find time for a shower, let alone a work-out!


Every now and then, someone comes into your life, and reminds you that taking care of yourself is important, too! For many of us, that person is Elizabeth "Bert" Anderson! Bert is participating in the Steele Fitness Challenge, and what she's doing has been so inspirational!

Bert Anderson, image from

Steele Fitness Challenge

Homeschooling Week 5

Week 5 has been the hardest week yet for us.  With some major personal trials going on since September it has taken us over 3 weeks to get through 1 week of schooling :(  Since A still naps in the afternoon (yippee!) we only have mornings to really do our school work.  And sadly just about every morning has started with a phone call that has lead to my whole morning being taken up :(

Things are finally getting back to normal and I will have everything set to go for next Monday!!!  I am looking forward to getting back into a regular school routine and for A to be more engaged.  We have 2-3 extra weeks worth of schooling to fit in somewhere.  And with holidays coming up I would really love to have some extra time to add in some holiday crafts, for both kids!!!  Here is to hoping things get back on track next week!!!  And stay on track :)

WAHM Stocking 10/12-10/18

Who doesn't LOVE a WAHM diaper? But who can keep up with when they are all stocking? I have made it easy :)  Each week I will go through the list of WAHMs I have and see when each one is stocking and link you directly to where they are stocking!!!  Now I know I do not have every WAHM there is on here (these are just the ones I could come up with on my own) and not every WAHM stocks every week.  But these are the ones I have compiled for this week!!! 

If you have a WAHM you would like to see added to the list please let me know with either a comment or email me at SAH.Cloth.Diapering.Mama@gmail.com.  Happy Stocking!!!

Friday 10/12/12

Mommy Loves Mandy                                                  12 PM EST
Bagshot Row Bamboo (Organic)                                   1 PM EST  (SOLD OUT)
Homestead Emporium (Mama items)                           2 PM EST
Little Fancy Pants Cloth Diapers                                  2:30 PM EST  (SOLD OUT)
Mama's Simple Solutions (wet bags, diapers,etc)        5 PM EST

Fluffy Bottoms (via Facebook)                                    8 PM EST  

Irresistibly Green October Giveaway

Are you ready for an awesome October giveaway sponsored by Irresistibly Green?!?!  The giveaway for the month of October is all about wipes!  Not disposable wipes but cloth wipes!!  Do you currently use cloth wipes or would you like to be enticed to switch to cloth wipes?  If so then this is the giveaway for you :)  If you currently cloth diaper then switching to cloth wipes just makes sense!  They work better than disposable wipes, often only needing one or two wipes for big messes. Plus, you can roll them right up in the diaper and drop them in the diaper pail or wet bag.

If you would love to start using cloth wipes or need to add more to your stash, you are in luck!

We are giving away a set of 10 Planet Wise Flannel Wipes in winner's choice of color, PLUS a pack of Baby Bum Drops Wipe Solution cubes!

Planet Wise Flannel wipes are soft, cotton flannel and measure 8x8 inches to fit perfectly in your wipe warmer or wipe box. Each 10 pack has five wipes in two coordinating colors.

Travelin' With Baby Giveaway Hop - Organic Ergobaby Carrier

Welcome to the Travelin’ With Baby Giveaway Hop Event, hosted by So Easy Being Green and According to Jenny! This Event will run from October 10th - 24th with a Twitter Party Grand Finale on October 25th from 9-10 PM EST!


In this Hop, each blogger has a great prize, worth at least $25, to make traveling with your baby easy and fun! Don’t miss out on the fabulous TWO Grand Prizes worth over $550 EACH - featuring the best, must-have Baby Travel Products - including a Britax Car Seat, QuickSmart Backpack Stroller, Beco Baby Carrier and MUCH more!

Organic Ergo Baby Carrier - Review

I sent Ergo Baby an email back before my Baby K's 1st birthday event to see if they wanted to be a sponsor.  Sadly I never heard back from them.  I figured since I was just starting out and I didn't have awesome numbers, at the time, that they did not want to work with me at that time.  I was fine with that :)  Then at the end of July I got the coolest email EVER!!!  It was from Ergo!!  They had switched a bunch of stuff around in the last few months and came across my request for a review and giveaway!!

I was so super excited that I screamed and scared the Hubby :)  He wanted to know what was up and I told him.  He knew that it was a big deal and was super excited for me!  I could not believe that an awesome company like Ergo was willing to work with SAH CD Mama!!!  So I received my awesome Ergo in the mail and have had the best contact emails with Christina from Ergo about the carrier!!  She sent me a Black Organic Ergo Baby Carrier ( super soft)!!  I was super happy for the Black carrier because now Hubby LOVES to carry Baby K every once in a while!  And I have loved following them everywhere :)  They keep me up to date on all their awesome products, giveaways and information on Baby Wearing on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!!!

Sweet Pea Prints Release!!!

 If you not seen ANYWHERE yet that Sweet Pea is release new prints TODAY then you get to see it here 1st!!!  I was given an exclusive 1st look at the new newborn cover and 2 new prints that hit selves TODAY!!!  You can find the new Sweet Pea prints at your favorite CD stores!!!  Make sure to follow Sweet Pea Diapers on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!!!  By following Sweet Pea Diapers you will always be up to date on what they are planning :)  Now for a 1st look at the NEW stuff!!!

New Year New Fluff Stash Sign Ups

We're Parents!? is hosting an event to help you start a fluffy stash or to grow your current stash for the New Year. The event will run from December 1st - 22nd and showcase some amazing companies, including some great WAHMs. 

Some of the amazing sponsors already committed are: HipKiddo, Timbuttoos, Scarlet's Naturals, Glow Bugs, Bundles and Buzz, LooHoo Dryer Balls, TenderTushies, and Rockin' Green.

Bloggers!!! If you would like to participate in these Rafflecopter giveaways, please Sign up here.  All giveaways will be open to the United States and many will be open to both Canada and the United States. You have the option to participate or opt out of any giveaway, but it is our goal for you to participate in every one of them.  You will get one Facebook or Twitter link for FREE.  If you would like additional links, they will be $1 each and money must be sent via PayPal.

Companies & PR Firms!!! If you are a cloth diaper company or PR firm representing a CD company and would like for your products to be included in the event please contact us at wereparentsnj1@gmail.com for information about participating. We are looking for anything cloth diaper related (i.e., diapers, covers, longies, skirties, wipes, laundry detergent, creams, wet bags, inserts, sprayers, solutions, pails, dryer balls, etc.)

If you have a blog/website and would like to post the button, but not participate as a blogger please grab the button code below:

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Smoobee Magic No Cry Brush - Giveaway

It is now your chance to win your very own Smoobee Magic No Cry Brush for your little one!!  She will have a blast decorating her brush with adorable stickers.  She will love to have her hair brushed and you will love not having to chase her to brush it :)  If you haven't done so already make sure to check out the review of this innovative brush!  Also make sure to check out Smoobee on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest to keep up to date on all the awesome hair happenings!

Smoobee Magic No Cry Brush - Review

Our brush with stickers!

I really don't remember how I came across the Smoobee Magic No Cry Brush :)  I know it was on someones Facebook page but sadly I can't remember what page.  And I really wish I did remember because I would like to thank them for turning me on to this awesome product!!

When I first saw the Smoobee brush I thought that it could be really cool and hopefully make my life easier.  A has beautiful, long, "Rapunzel" hair (as she calls it).  But it is super fine and knots quickly and horribly.  It is a fight with her every time to brush her hair and it ALWAYS ends in screaming and tears :(  It drives me crazy but I don't want her to walk out of the house with her hair a disaster :)

Smoobee's Facebook page is full of wonderful testimonies and adorable pictures.  They love hearing your thoughts on their product!  And you can see some adorable brushes that little girls created.  As well as get some awesome advice!!!  You can also check them out on Twitter and Pinterest!  

WAHM Stocking 10/5-10/11

Who doesn't LOVE a WAHM diaper? But who can keep up with when they are all stocking? I have made it easy :)  Each week I will go through the list of WAHMs I have and see when each one is stocking and link you directly to where they are stocking!!!  Now I know I do not have every WAHM there is on here (these are just the ones I could come up with on my own) and not every WAHM stocks every week.  But these are the ones I have compiled for this week!!! 

If you have a WAHM you would like to see added to the list please let me know with either a comment or email me at SAH.Cloth.Diapering.Mama@gmail.com.  Happy Stocking!!!

Friday 10/05/12

Dolce Sorpresa (various items)                                   12 PM EST
Bagshot Row Bamboo (Organic)                                   1 PM EST  (SOLD OUT)
Bitty Fluff (all newborn)                                              2 PM EST
Homestead Emporium (Mama items)                           2 PM EST
Day Dreams (multiple vendors)                                    2 PM EST
Scarlett F.L.U.F.F.                                                     2 PM EST  (4 Available)
Little Fancy Pants Cloth Diapers                                  2:30 PM EST  (SOLD OUT)
Wild Coconut Wear (all WOOL)                                   2:30 PM EST
LilyLouHoo                                                                4:45 PM EST  (1 Available)
Coco's Fluff (spooky-esque ALL hybrids)                      8 PM EST  (2 Available)
Fluffy Bottoms (via Facebook)                                    8 PM EST  
Pirate Booty                                                              9 PM EST (SOLD OUT)

Oooh! Ergo Giveaway from Abby's Lane!!! Plus a $25 GC

 

Open October 5-18th

What happens when you combine two things you really love into one MEGA Giveaway? You get the Abby's Lane Ooh! Ergo Giveaway!

If there's one thing that Abby's Lane takes seriously it's pleasing their fans and one of you will be really pleased if you win.

Ten different and equally amazing blogs are co-hosting this giveaway with Abby's Lane. One giveaway, one rafflecopter, ten places to enter though you need only choose one.

There's a lot at stake so make sure you come back daily to grab those extra entries.

Homeschooling Week 4

Week 4 went well :)  Still having a really hard time getting in a good grove :(  I am hoping it comes soon!!!  We are having a hard time right now actually completing everything we need to do in a day.  And honestly it is not that much that we are suppose to do :(  The problem comes when Baby K wants to stand at the table and scream or when A feels like being a 4 year old and gives me problems.

Her newest excuse is my hand is tired from coloring (after coloring for 30 seconds) or I am tired today.  I keep asking her if she wants me to send her somewhere for school or if she wants to continue school at home.  Her answer is ALWAYS I want to stay home and do Mommy School.  And when Hubby gets home and she learned something really cool she is super excited to share it with him.  I think if I had a better routine things would go a lot smoother :(  Here is hoping I can get things scheduled!

Homeschooling Week 3!!!

Week 3 went fairly well!  We are still having a hard time getting in a good grove and coming up with a schedule that works for us :(  Baby K has done away with a morning nap now.  She really needed to be done with it a month or 2 ago but I tried to hold on!!!  But now that she is not napping in the morning A and I have lost our "alone" school time.

We need to figure out another solution for when to do school or something to keep Baby K entertained with while we do school.  Right now she usually stands at my chair and just screams at me :(  Which makes teaching and learning very difficult.  Hopefully in the coming weeks I will be able to really set a schedule and have it work!!!  Do you have something that works well for you while teaching an older one with a baby in the house?  All suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

So what did we learn this week?!!?  And what did we read?