Mandi's Menagerie - A Giveaway!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Because of the article that was printed in my local paper, back before Christmas, I met one of the sweetest moms one could ever meet! Her name is Amanda, and she has two adorable children. Oh, and she makes the most incredible cloth diapers, accessories, and even infant and children's clothing!
After I told her that I wanted to give cloth diapers a try, she offered to make some especially for little Noah. (They are so adorable!) I tried them out, on a few different days, and I must say that I could certainly get used to this cloth diapering thing....
If nothing else, it certainly has been a learning experience... I've discovered that I need a whole lot more than two fitted diapers, three all-in-ones, and four hemp inserts!! I've discovered that "when Noah wears cloth diapers, he looks like he has a big butt"!! And, I've discovered that I would have to do a whole lot more laundry, if I decided to use cloth diapers full-time!
Do you use cloth diapers? Do you have any tips for this cloth-diapering wanna-be?
How about trying Amanda's cloth diapers? Go visit her at Mandi's Menagerie... Did I mention that she makes clothes, too?
Guess what? I have a brand new fitted newborn (small) diaper and snappy cover, from Amanda, for one lucky cloth diaperin' Mama to win!
Here's what you have to do to enter:
Visit Mandi's Menagerie, and browse around... There is so much to see! Then come back and leave a comment here, by midnight April 6th, mentioning your favorite item in her shop. A winner will be chosen, at random, notified, and announced here on Monday, April 7th. (Please make sure you leave me an email address or blog address, otherwise your entry will be deleted!)
And, if you would like an extra entry, you can spread the word by linking to this giveaway and to Mandi's Menagerie. Make sure you sign the Mr. Linky (only if you decide to help spread the word) with the exact link to your post to receive the second entry.
Good luck!
March 27, 2008 11:45 PM
Cool. I did not know that some moms still use cloth diapers.
March 28, 2008 6:28 AM
I really like the fitted diapers, and custom.. wow. The prices are fabulous, the inserts are so cute and colorful and I LOVE the dresses!
March 28, 2008 6:47 AM
I love the fitted diapers - my favorite one is the froggy one! :)
March 28, 2008 8:17 AM
the diaper covers are so cute. I like the floral dresses too.
taradawnrobertson at hotmail dot com
March 28, 2008 12:26 PM
I think the eyelet baby bonnet is super cute! Very feminine and classic. Strangely enough, one of the fabrics of the diapers and inserts is something that I just picked up at Joann Fabrics to play around with on my sewing machine because it is so darn cute!!!! I'd love to win a diaper for a friend of mine who is a cloth-diapering mama! Thanks! :)
March 28, 2008 12:39 PM
I have been seriously thinking about making the big switch to cloth diapers for my little guy! These look great! Id love to try any of them, but overall I like the ease of an All In One! Glad to see that she makes those too!
dansan826 at yahoo.com
March 28, 2008 1:44 PM
oh how cute i could realy use some its would save me some money in the long run but do thay come in a size 12 to 24 mo old? any way i also love every thing over at that site even the little dress's as to what one? all of then please enter me in to the contest thanks jenny9675309(a+)y*H**(d@t)c0m
March 28, 2008 7:49 PM
My favs are the AIO diapers. I'm slowly building my collection. Since I'm new at cloth diapering, I figure I should choose the easiest kind to use!
March 28, 2008 11:24 PM
Oh I love this beautiful dressy top!
http://hyenacart.com/mandismenagerie/index.php?c=20&p=90781
sarahmarie dot pemberton at gmail dot com
http://www.mymommyology.blogspot.com
March 28, 2008 11:28 PM
I love the skull & crossbones diaper!
mcginnisfamily5(at)gmail(dot)com
March 29, 2008 3:54 AM
i love the trainer for my boy. :)
ivan[dot]manalansan[at]gmail[dot]com
March 29, 2008 5:54 AM
Oh, how gorgeous. I love TONS of stuff on her site. I really, really fell for the wool cover with the fish on it... how adorable!
Tips for people interested in cloth:
*Mothering magazine's current issue has an overview of all the major type of cloth diapers. It's comprehensive and helpful.
*Cloth can save you big $ in the long run... or it can become an expensive hobby! ;)
*Cloth diapers are so different from 10, 20, 30 years ago - they are cute, simple, and easy to care for.
*If you try it and hate it you can resell your diapers on Craigslist or a forum like DiaperSwappers... you have very little to lose!
*Parents who use cloth are almost always happy to share their knowledge. You can find lots of helpful info online or if you see someone using cloth in real life, feel free to ask away!
March 29, 2008 5:56 AM
Ooops... forgot my email address in the post above: cdmamas [a t] gmail [d o t] com
Again, I love cloth diapering and the choices on Amanda's site... especially the wool cover with the fish on it! :)
March 29, 2008 6:23 AM
I think the little trainers are adorable! My 2 year old could certainly use those. And our 11 month old would look so cute in the diapers too.
March 29, 2008 6:43 AM
I think her diaper covers are so cute! Way cuter than the disposables!
March 29, 2008 7:01 AM
I like the Newborn Wool Cloth Diaper in brown with the little paw print on the back. It's very cute.
Molly
momabr@yahoo.com
March 29, 2008 8:22 AM
We use cloth with our son- it's so much easier than it seems, especially with really fun and cute options like Amanda has. I especially like her pocket diapers- the most convenient way to use cloth diapers because they are easy, but dry fast, unlike all-in-ones. Thanks for this giveaway!
March 29, 2008 9:53 AM
I love them! y favorite is the Small Gender Neutral Fitted Cloth Diaper 7-16 lbs. WITH Doubler! Thanks!
March 29, 2008 10:08 AM
I love the wool diaper cover with the paw print!
elkmeese at yahoo.com
March 29, 2008 11:49 AM
Would love to try them for Ms.Kai Blogged about you cause I lover the Mommies!
http://kailasmommy.blogspot.com/2008/03/new-giveaway-at-dates-to-diapers.html
March 29, 2008 12:45 PM
Hi there,
My favorite item in the shop is the butterfly girls dress and top. I'm a big fan of cloth diapers. I'd love to win some to use on my baby boy due in June!
Thanks
disarray at onebox dot com
March 29, 2008 12:49 PM
Her training pants look really good to me---anything to help the process along! Thanks for the giveaway and the introduction to this great little business!
emhagedon at gmail
March 29, 2008 1:17 PM
I love the fitted diapers...they don't look too bulky and they have the velcro so they are easy to put on. I don't have good luck with the pins and my squirmy little boy!! Thank you!!
March 29, 2008 1:28 PM
Would love to win some of these. My cousin is having a boy! Great baby gift. I prefer their Girls Dress & top 3t-6x, floral on green
My daughter is only 2.5, but she wears a 5t.
March 29, 2008 1:52 PM
Fitted cloth diaper,NAP TIME/NIGHT TIME diaper, Trim cut have the nicest print!
My mom always used cloth diapers with us and i would like to do the same.
amiramurphy at gmail dot com
March 29, 2008 4:40 PM
I cloth diapered twins and it really didn't give me that much more laundry at all. I always thought it would, but it didn't, especially if I used covers and liners. Then you can always reuse the covers.
That website is a little difficult to maneuver. Once I was able to find my way around, the only thing I found that would work for my kids (they're all out of diapers now) is the Girls Dress & top 3t-6x, floral on green.
March 29, 2008 6:28 PM
Cloth diapers interest me as well. Haven't tried any but am willing to give them a go.
The floral girls dress/top is beautiful. I like that it can get lots of wear throughout the years, dress to a top.
March 29, 2008 7:13 PM
I love so much of what she offers in her store! I especially love all the adorable cloth diapers and doublers/inserts she has. I am currently expecting (my second pregnancy, but first to carry to term) and definitely plan on cloth diapering my baby. These would be awesome to use and super cute too!
March 29, 2008 7:29 PM
Oooh, pretty dresses. I have a boy, so I only get to admire pretty dresses from afar!
March 29, 2008 9:00 PM
The clothes are cute, but I LOVE the idea of cloth trainers! Fab!
hellerfam(at)yahoo(dot)com
March 29, 2008 9:37 PM
All her items are so cute, but I especially like the wool covers (there was one w/ a fish on it - cute!)
And I LOVE cloth diapering. I've been cloth diapering my 14 month old since she was born (I am lucky enough to have a diaper service) and plan on cloth diapering w/ my next one (due in June). This time around though I'll be using my own diapers.
I did spend a week w/ a friend who washes all her cloth diapers and I was pleasantly surprised to see that it's not TOO hard to do - she had a system going and it made me realize that it doesn't have to be overwhelming!
March 29, 2008 10:38 PM
I'm due in two months, and we're planning on cloth diapering. (If I can afford to buy enough diapers all at once to get me started!)
I haven't seen the side snapping diaper design, so my fave item is the side snapping pocket AI2 diaper.
nifferjeno at gmail dot com
March 30, 2008 5:59 AM
I'm not necessarily a huge fan of the skull trend sweeping the nation, but the skull and crossbones cloth diapers are really too perfect. Gives you a little laugh during the unpleasentries!
laurachilton AT hotmail DOT com
March 30, 2008 1:57 PM
Using cloth diapers saves a heck of a lot of money and saves the environment! Although it is a bit more work. My favorite item is the BUTTERFLY Girls dress & top although I like the little white bonnet they are selling as well. Very cute.
March 30, 2008 4:11 PM
All of your produts are cute but I think my favorite is the blue AIO with the turtle fabric on the inside!
March 30, 2008 6:15 PM
I love the rocket print diapers! Funky, AND OK for a girl OR boy in my book. With CDing, everything's free after #1! Except detergent, that is. My trick for my little girl is to buy capri pants in a size larger than her tops. They fit over giant diapers and aren't too long.
March 30, 2008 6:17 PM
I have been looking at cloth diapers for some time. I love the wool diaper cover...the brown one with the dog paw print on it.
March 30, 2008 10:51 PM
Honestly I have never done any cloth diapering but I would LOVE to start!
I blogged your contest on prizeatron!
http://www.prizeatron.com
March 31, 2008 5:58 AM
I love the wool diaper covers!! What a great site. We cloth diaper here and have another little one due in the next couple of weeks!
March 31, 2008 6:47 AM
I love the pink AIO's!
Carrie
mountainrailway at gmail dot com
March 31, 2008 8:18 AM
I love the big girl's floral top. So pretty! Thanks for the diaper contest. I'd love to try these out.
March 31, 2008 9:29 AM
I would love to win one of her AIO's (any color!). They look so well made!
Adrianne
adgeonmyspace (at) yahoo (dot) com
March 31, 2008 10:44 AM
PINK!! Awe.... count me in.
March 31, 2008 12:27 PM
The 3 Xsmall fitteds with side snapping purple waterproof cover are a great starter set!
March 31, 2008 1:17 PM
Loved the newborn baby bonnet and a lot of other things on their site. Thanks
Martha
ki4ggs(at)yahoo(dot)com
March 31, 2008 1:35 PM
I love the butterfly girls dress and top. great giveaway, thanks! hellomary018 AT yahoo DOT com
April 2, 2008 11:16 AM
I love the Newborn Baby Bonnet! My twin girls would look so adorable in those!!
April 2, 2008 7:28 PM
Cloth diapers are the only way to go - of course only if you are not on the go....
April 3, 2008 7:52 AM
I like the side snapping pocket diapers...I've yet to try one of those.
teriannm@gmail.com
April 3, 2008 11:45 AM
The butterfly girls dress and top is fantastic! I also like the fitted cloth diapers and the inserts - love all the many prints
April 3, 2008 12:15 PM
I LOVE the all in one diapers! So cute, and the colors are adorable!!!
April 3, 2008 12:22 PM
Tooo cute!!!
I luv the beautiful 100 cotton flower print dress.
Nichole:)
nicholeblennert@charter.net
April 3, 2008 5:12 PM
Hi I love the trainers and fitted diapers. i made a post about it. Here's the URL
http://www.ignaciomatilde.com/2008/04/coth-diapers.html
April 3, 2008 5:12 PM
opppss I forgot my email ad..
mginah_lp@yahoo.com
April 4, 2008 2:08 PM
I love the floral and polka dot dress. So simple and cute!
lily_fair@excite.com
April 5, 2008 12:56 AM
My son is having their first child so I need all the baby gear and mommy to be items, that I can win to help them out and make me the greatest grammy....
So Please be kind and help this unemployed granny out..
Thank you for offering such unique and awesome gifts to win...
I really like the 2T 2 piece outfit(flowers, bugs and butterfly smocking)
My daughter in law loves butterflys so if she has a girl this would be adorable.
I like the stars, moon diaper cover too....
April 5, 2008 7:32 AM
I really like the rockets fitted diaper. Thank you!
MLgrandma at yahoo dot com
April 5, 2008 9:54 AM
we use cloth diapers, and her designs are THE CUTEST i have seen! rock on!
love the FITTED CLOTH DIAPER in Rockets.
April 6, 2008 2:35 PM
Wow, this is an excellent contest. Thank you for the opportunity for us to be able to win something so nice!
We're not sure if we're havin' another baby soon or not, but this would an excellent gift for Momma. :) I like this item: Large fitted cloth diaper, Dainty Roses. Very cute! We've been using cloth diapers for several years and these look like ones with great quaility!
My little sister will be turning 1 tomorrow!
Thank you!
Miss Jocelyn
email: Missjocelyn AT kconline DOT com
April 6, 2008 7:17 PM
I like the pirate diaper :)
Hope I win! I CD DS but we started at 7 months and now we're TTC #2 and I don't have any little dipes!
April 6, 2008 8:26 PM
I use cloth diapers! I started when my youngest was 6 months old (she's 16 months now) and plan to start from the beginning with my little guy who is due in August. I love knowing I am not creating more garbage...and just love buying such cute diapers.
I'd love to win. I like her wool diaper covers, especially the newborn one with the paw print.