Announcing: The September Fitted Diaper Event

I am proud to OFFICIALLY announce the September Fitted Diaper Event!!!  You heard that right.  Here on Adventures In Fluff we will be dedicating an entire month exclusively to fitted diapers.  You can expect lots of fluffy reviews, informational posts, DIY projects, and giveaways pertaining to fitted diapers all month long.  My goal is to open up the world of fitted diapers to those that have not tried them yet, and to further excite those that already have the fitted diaper love.  I already have lots of fitted diaper companies on board for this awesome event and will still be accepting more till July 23rd.  Check out who's already jumped on board to show you what fitted diapers are all about!  All diaper lines listed below will be reviewed.  Diaper lines with a star have also graciously offered to sponsor a prize for the big giveaway at the conclusion of the event.  

Ari Safari

Baby BeeHinds

Barnyard Bummz

Bunnzoo Cloth Diapers

Cheeky Revolution 

* CutiePaTooties By Lauren *

* Dippee Dypees *

* Falling Star Crafts *

Goodmama

Green Scene Diapers

GMD Cloth-eez Workhorse

Hey Dude Diapers

itti bitti bitti boo - provided by Green Baby Goods

Juicytoots Cloth Diapers

* La Petite Krott Creations *

* Little Seedlings *

Mother-ease

* My Diaper Addiction *

One Lucky Baby

* Patty Pants Cloth Diapers *

* Poodelum & Missy Kate *

* PoopsieDoodles *

* Red Barn Cloth Diapers *

  Sustainablebabyish - provided by Planet Bambini

* Tangerine Baby *

Thirsties Duo Fitted

Bummis Tots Bots - provided by Kelly's Closet

Please contact me ASAP if you would like your company to be added to this event.  I will be accepting fitted diaper submissions for reviews till July 23rd and Giveaway submissions till August 31st.  You can reach me (Chana) at adventuresinfluff@hotmail.com.

If you would like to help spread the word about this great event please feel free to post this button on your site linking to this announcement post.

*Note: A few of these diapers are already in my stash and thus they are automatically placed in the event.

The July Upcycled Crafting Challenge #freefromtrash

Those of you that have been reading my blog awhile now already know that I'm a craft project freak. On top of that, you might know that I've raised two little craft project freaks. I guess you could say that Riley, Reagan, and I are a crazy crafting trio. That's my girls! Well I just heard this week that Calley, The Eco Chic, will be  hosting the Upcycled Crafting Challenge for the month of July. For each day in the month of July she will be creating a craft project that utilizes an item that would normally go in her trash and she's inviting others to do the same. Not only does this create an opportunity for the girls and I to get down and crafty, but it also gives me the chance to teach the girls how to be eco conscious and reuse the things we already have in our possession instead of adding to our earth's ever accumulating waste.  Bonus!  This is just what the girls and I need to bring us together while they're out of school for the summer!  Yay for mommy / daughter bonding time!

So what does this all mean?  Well I'll be taking a bit of a break from my usual cloth diapering posts for the month of July and bringing you all a whole lot of crafting projects instead.  Check out the list below to get a sneak peak at the items I'll be using in the upcoming DIY projects.  I might change out a few items that fit better into what I personally have in my trash, but for the most part the items will remain the same as scheduled.  Let's have fun together and get the kids involved too!  So dust the cobwebs off your sewing machine, break out the glue gun, and gather up all those things that you now call trash.  You're in for a whole lot of crafty fun!  Come join us and sign up for the Upcycled Crafting Challenge too!!!!  If you want to sign up just visit The Eco Chic's post (link below).  I'm still working on getting a list of those participating and will add it to this post later.

*This post is part of the Upcycled Crafting Challenge (#freefromtrash) hosted by Calley, The Eco Chic, and is part of a one month challenge to create from trash.  This challenge will hopefully open your eyes to the number of items that we still end up trashing every day that could be used by ourselves or our kids to create fun and useful items.  To find out more about the challenge and to see other projects click on over to Calley’s announcement post.*

GIVEAWAY #21 - Fluffy Butts Cloth Diapering Giveaway Hop $142 (Ends 6/15)

I'm so excited to say that the Fluffy Butts Cloth Diapering Giveaway Hop is finally here!!!  A big thanks to Fabulous Finds & Mama Chocolate for hosting this great event.  This giveaway hop features all cloth diaper themed giveaways ranging in value of $25 on up at each of the participating blogs and a grand prize totaling up to $518.73!  CLICK HERE to enter the grand prize.  Also be sure to visit each of the blogs in the linky at the bottom of this post for your chance to win lots of fluffy prizes!  This event will end on June 15th at 11:59pm EST.

Now for the good part.  Adventures In Fluff is super excited to offer some super awesome prizes as a part of this great event!  Prize Pack #1 is a compilation of 5 great cloth diapering items.  Prize Pack #2 is an awesome prize all in it self that even the non-cloth diapering moms can appreciate.  Good Luck!!!

PRIZE PACK #1
OPEN TO THE US ONLY
***TOTAL: $101.90*** 

Swaddlebees

- Prize: Capri Diaper Cover (winner's choice of size & print)  Retail Value: $19.95

When I think Swaddlebees I think awesome diapers and awesome prints.  There is nothing boring about this line of diapers.  Also being a hook and loop closure lover, Swaddlebees makes me think GREAT hook and loop closures!  They're one of my favorite.  Recently I had the opportunity to test out their new diaper covers.  They do not dissapoint!  It's now my favorite cover.  Check out my Capri Diaper Cover & Inserts Review to read all about it.  One of my lucky winners will get to put this diaper cover to the test.  I guarantee you'll love it!  In addition to diaper covers Swaddlebees also carries All In One diapers, pocket diapers, wipes, wetbags, flats, prefolds, and much more!  To get more information you can visit the Swaddlebees Website, "Like" Swaddlebees on Facebook, or "Follow" Swaddlebees on Twitter.

Kawaii Baby Diapers

- Prize: Little Green Baby Bamboo Diaper  Retail Value: $9.95

If you're looking for good quality diapers in cute prints and at a great price, then Kawaii is for you!  I've tried several of the different diapers available from Kawaii and they really are a great product.  I especially love the Heavy Duty HD2 diapers.  They are awesome!!!  Check out my Kawaii Heavy Duty HD2 Diaper Review for more info.  Kawaii has a wide assoetment of affordable diapers ranging from pockets, to prefolds, to swim diapers, to training pants  Unfortunately I never got to try any of Kawaii's newborn diapers, but I've heard great things and Kawaii has been super generous to offer one of my readers one of their sought after Little Green Baby Bamboo Diapers.  To get more information you can visit the Kawaii Baby Diapers Website or "Like" Kawaii Baby Diapers on Facebook.

Half Pints Baby

- Prize: Smart Bottoms - Smart One 2.0 AIO (winner's choice of color)  Retail Value: $20.00

Half Pints Baby is a brand new cloth diaper and natural products online retail store run by a super sweet mamma.  I'm so glad that I came across Tara and her new company.  I love the cloth diapering and business philosophy behind Tara and her store.  A lot of the products that you will find at Half Pints Baby are made by hard working moms and/or represent cause driven businesses that support a specific mission and/or charity.  For example: For every Bee Changed Bamboo Pocket Diaper purchased another diaper gets donated to an orphan in need.  I don't know about you, but that makes me feel great.  She's also got lots of great products coming soon including Rockin' Baby Slings & Pouches which donates a sling to a mom in need for every sling sold.  You'll find a multitude of products in her store from cloth diapers, to bath & body products, bags, and more!  Another awesome tidbit... Half Pints Baby has FREE SHIPPING on orders over $40!  To get more information you can visit the Half Pints Baby Website or "Like"  Half Pints Baby on Facebook .

***FREE 4oz tube of CJ's BUTTer with an order of $50 or more. Code: ADVENTURES***

Scarlet's Naturals

- Prize: Scarlet's Gift Set includes Hiney Honey Cream, Hiney Honey Bites, Honey Wash, & Honey Lotion  (winner's choice of scent)  Retail Value: $22.00

Scarlet's Naturals is run and operated by Desiree, an awesome WAHM that started her business last year.  What started out as a solution to her daughter's sensitive skin quickly grew into a business that that keeps growing and growing.   I recently tested her products and LOVED her Hiney Honey Cream!!!  It's the best!  Check out my complete Scarlet's Naturals Review for more about this great product.  Desiree was so sweet to sponsor a complete Gift Set to one of my readers.  Currently in her store you'll find diaper rash cream, wipe solution cubes, bug spray, lotion, body wash, lip balm, detergent, and sunblock.  Also in the works is a wool care line and nursing products.  To get more information you can visit the Scarlet's Naturals Website or "Like" Scarlet's Naturals on Facebook.

Simplifi

- Prize: $30 Gift Certificate  Retail Value: $30

Simplifi is a new company run by a Canadian mom and daughter duo.  Their shop specializes is organic textiles that are perfect for your diaper making needs.  I could just drool for hours over all the super cute prints and textures.  They carry organic fleece, terry, velour, and more ... as well as PUL and KAM Snaps.  If you've got a diaper making project in mind then this is your first stop.  Some diaper making companies will even let you ship your own fabrics to them, so if you don't sew, then take advantage of these cute prints and ship them out to be made into fluffy masterpieces.  They pride themselves on superior customer service, great prices, and timely shipping (from both Canada & the US).  To get more information you can visit the Simplifi Fabric Etsy Store or "Like" Simplifi on Facebook.
***10% off for all Adventures In Fluff fans.  Code: FLUFF10OFF***
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PRIZE PACK #2
OPEN TO THE US ONLY

itti bitti . US

- Prize: Minkee Blankee (winner's choice of print)  Retail Value: $39.97

When I think of itti bitti I think of their super soft minkee diapers.  I personally have one of their itti bitti tutto diapers and just love the feel of Linc's booty in it.  You could only imagine my excitement when I found out that itti bitti also makes Minkee Blankees.  That's big news to a blankee-aholic like myself.  Check out my Review of the itti bitti Minkee Blankee to read more about this awesomely soft product.  itti bitti is offering one of my readers their very own Minkee Blankee to test out for themselves.  How awesome is that?!?!  In addition to the Minkee Blankee, itti bitti also carries a variety of cloth diapers, wetbags, wipes, change mats, & breast pads.  To get more information you can visit the itti bitti Website, "Like" itti bitti on Facebook Page, or "Follow" itti bitti on Twitter.

HOW TO ENTER: 
Entering is super easy!  Just complete the mandatory entry in the Rafflecopter form below and Poof!... you're entered.  If you'd like a better chance at winning you can also complete the optional entries on the Rafflecopter form as well.

See official Giveaway Rules for more information.

DEADLINE: All entries must be posted in the Rafflecopter by Friday, June 15th 2012 at 11:59pm EST.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Contest is open to US Residents over the age of 18 except where noted above.

THE WINNER: Winners will be chosen via Random.org and will be notified by e-mail as well as posted on a separate blog post on Saturday, June 16th 2012. The winners have 48 hours to contact me regarding their prize. If I have not heard from either winner then a new winner will be chosen.

Adventures In Fluff, Fabulous Finds, Mama Chocolate, and the Fluffy Butts Cloth Diapering giveaway hop bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that fail to fulfill their prizes.

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PLEASE HOP ON OVER TO ALL THE OTHER BLOGS BELOW TO WIN MORE GREAT FLUFFY PRIZES!!!

DAY 2 - DDL Flats & Handwashing Challenge - What I'm Using

Yay! It's Day 2 of the DDL Flats and Handwashing Challenge! I've got my diaper laundry going and I'm still having fun.  For those of you that have not been following my recent journey, I'm currently taking part in the Second Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge hosted by Dirty Diaper Laundry.  For 7 days I will be using only flat cloth diapers and handwashing them in an effort to prove that cloth diapering can be affordable and accessible to all.  You can learn more about the rules and why this challenge was started by visiting the announcement post.  This year there are over 450 participants from all over the world!  


 Today I've decided to share with you all what I'm using for this challenge. I've got way more than I need since I wanted to test several options, but better too much than too little. Here's a list of what we're using.



MY FLATS CHALLENGE SUPPLIES:

Diapers:
6 - Green Mountain Diapers Cloth-eez Flats (Small
4 - Green Mountain Diapers Cloth-eez Flats (Large)
4 - OsoCozy Unbleached Flats
2 - Hemp Babies Flat Weeds
1 - Orange Diaper Company Bamboo Terry Square (Infant)
1 - Orange Diaper Company Bamboo Terry Square (Toddler)
4 - Target Flour Sack Towels
12 - Gerber Flats
1 - T-Shirt
3 - Receiving Blankets

Covers:
Thirsties Duo Wrap (size 2)
Blueberry Coverall
SwaddleBees Capri (size 2)
Gen-Y Universal Cover (size small)
Gro-Via Shell
SoftBums Echo Cover
Baby BeeHinds Wool Wrap (size medium)
Disana Wool Soaker
Homemade Wool Longies

Accessories:
2 - Snappis
4 - Pins
Various Cloth Wipes

Cleaning Supplies:
Diaper Sprayer
5 Gallon Bucket
Lid For Bucket (broke after first wash)
Plunger w/ Holes Drilled In
Various Detergents (Tide, Eco Sprout, Rockin' Green)
Clothes Line
Clothes Pins

DAY 2 NOTES:
- Last night went really well.  I used two of the Hemp Babies Flat Weeds folded up into an origami fold.  They were soaked in the morning, but absolutely no leaks!  Oh, and I used a Blueberry Coverall on top.
- Washing yesterday went well.  I washed 5 flats, 2 washcloths, and 3 diaper covers (some of these were from the weekend).  They all washed up very nicely.  The birdseye flats dried the fastest (1hr).  The hemp and bamboo terry flats took 2 hours.  The covers and wipes (double sided wipes) took three hours.  Just for reference I live in CA with a dry temp of about 95 degrees.
- Today I plan on trying some different folds.  I need to try more than just the padfold and the Origami fold.

A LITTLE DIAPER HUMOR FOR THE DAY:

And the winning diaper is...

Created with a bib, scarf, & napkins.

Want to read more great posts from other bloggers taking the same challenge.  Check out the links below.

The Flats & Handwashing Challenge 2012 - Are You In?

The Second Annual Flats and Handwashing Challenge is coming up soon May 21-27th. Are you up for the challenge??? I am!!! I've been waiting all year for this. Last year I was pregnant with Lincoln and still clicking away on all my cloth diaper research when the first challenge took place, but I just knew that in a years time I too would be joining the masses in this wonderful tribute to the days of old and your most economical choice when it comes to diapering your child. So are you ready to pack away those All In Ones, brush up on (or in my case learn for the first time) your flat folds, and get to washing? Great! Well roll up your sleeves, give your arm muscles a pep talk, and let's get started!

The Flats & Handwashing Challenge is an event put on by Dirty Diaper Laundry that challenges families to use flat diapers exclusively (some exceptions apply) for a whole week. In addition to using flats, you also must refrain from using your washer or dryer. All diaper laundry must be done by hand. Sounds simple enough right? Haha! Maybe not, but then if it was simple it wouldn't be called a challenge.

So what's the point of this you ask? Well there are lots to speak of. The main point is to show families in need that there are other options out there when it comes to diapering that can cost you as little as $50 to diaper your child over the course of their diapering years. The second point is to raise money for various cloth diaper charities. Kim Rosas of Dirty Diaper Laundry is personally pledging $1 per participant (up to $200) who completes the challenge, to Giving Diapers, Giving Hope. She's also asking that other businesses do the same to help raise money for other cloth diaper charities. If you're not a business or can't afford to pledge, then you can also help by signing one or both of the following petitions. The first petition is to get WIC to cover cloth diapers or cloth diaper education. The second petition supports the DIAPER ACT (H.R.3134) and helps to get more babies access to cloth diapers. So much good is coming out of this event!

So if you're pumped and ready to dive in diapers first, then head on over to Dirty Diaper Laundry to sign up for the Flats & Handwashing Challenge and to read the official rules.  I'll be there along with several other moms and dads across the world to show my support. Leading up to the challenge I'll be discussing various topics on flats and hand washing. In addition I'll be blogging & vlogging (on YouTube) my experience each day of the challenge. It's going to be a great event. Hope to see you there!!!