Blossom-Pads Review

This review is going to be a great one for my Eco moms. This is going to be a cloth pad review. I have been really getting into these now that I am collecting cloth diapers. So I was sent over 3 of their pads for review. Blossom pads  are great for the mom that's wants to be a little bit greener and it doesn't help that they are super comfy also. They sent me their Intro to cloth set which comes with 3 different sized pads for $10.00.

Intro to Cloth Kit

Have you always wanted to try cloth menstrual pads but just weren't sure? Blossom Pads now offers and Intro to Cloth Kit that gives you a variety of sizes and absorbency for you to sample without breaking the bank! Our kit includes: 1 velour 6" panyliner 1 velour 8" pad with a bamboo/cotton core and moderate absorbency 1 flannel 10" flannel pad with a cotton core and super absorbency Information on how to care for your pads Pads are chosen at random and may or may not include the prints shown above. This kit may only be purchased once per customer. Their pads are one of the best design that I have come across. Their fabrics are so cute as well here are the ones they sent me. They also come cutely packaged. This is how they look after I have washed and dried them. They look good as new. Alot of people think that cloth pads are gross. But If you change them like your changing a cloth diaper they are really nice. I wore this one to bed and i didn't leak thru. I will be purchasing more of these to build a stash. Go visit their web site I received these items for review purposes. My opinions are honest and I was not paid for this review.

Lusso Bags Review & Giveaway

Today I want to tell you about a company called Lusso Bags. I want to start by telling you who they are and what they are about.

Bags for Women, Made by Women

Our featured shoe bag is made in Kolkata India, of eco-friendly and fair trade (ECOCERT) 100% organic cotton by women that have traded a life in the sex trade, for a new life as a seamstress. Each bag is sewn with love and care, and just five bags pays one day of honest wages, medical insurance, and childcare for one woman.

These versatile bags can shape up any suitcase; organize your shoes, lingerie, bathing suits, hair dryer, cosmetics/body care, accessories, and don't forget an empty for your laundry. This bag is machine washable, hang to dry.

Let us help you count the ways to...Shower your bridesmaids, organize your favorite mom on the go, help your jet-setting BFF and the most important...you!

Shoe Bags Many Uses:

• 1. Shoes
  2. High Heels
  3. Running Shoes
  4. Accessories
• 1. Lingerie
  2. Bikinis
  3. Hair Dryer
  4. Toiletries

Feel good about any Lusso Bags purchase as our company gives back 5% to help fight human trafficking. "Help a Little...Help a Lot" every time you purchase Lusso designs.

They sent me their Mrs. Bird bad which retails for $15.00

Shown in a natural color with a silk-screened turquoise bird, this bag is 100% cotton muslin, is fully lined, measures 10" x 16" and has a cotton drawstring closure.
I love this and I already have a pair of shoes inside.

RearZ Smitten Cloth Diaper Review & Giveaway WORLDWIDE! (OPEN)

I was also sent a Smitten Cloth Diaper from Rearz for revew. Their diapers are very brightly colored and are great in the washing machine They sent me over a red Smitten Diaper that retails for $14.49 and come in the colors red, orange, yellow, brown and green.

As Rearz unveils its seconds generation (G-2) of fitted diapers, be prepared for a unique and pleasant experience.  These new diapers are so vibrant they will make your mouth water.
This Green America Approved fitted diaper boasts several unique features in its class.
1. Only fitted on the market with a back opening, customisable back pocket opening
2. Certified organic dyes that are not food sourced (using up valuable food resources)
3. Oversize YKK brand Velcro tabs including the laundry tabs (1.5" of super grip which is 50% larger than average)
4. Comes in an XL size (not so unique until.. we added 2 extra layers of absorbency and is suitable for up to 6 years old in many cases without needing boosters. Many companies produce and XL but it fails to meet the
increased absorbency capacity of older children.
This 100% cotton diaper is very absorbent diaper is fairly made in Pakistan of luxurious velour
Other features include
•tongue design for faster drying time
•cross over velcro for a more customizable fit
•low lint design
•suitable for night time use

Manufactured to the strictest Oeko-tex 100 standards and are "Better Than Organic" and have no harmful chemical residues in the finished product. This means no chemicals from seed to packing! Green America Approved

Because these diapers are so thickly woven for softness and durability, you will notice that they take 5-6 washes to reach maximum absorbency, unlike cheaper diapers that will in 2 washes.  Prewash in hot water with vinegar the first time.

They come in 4 sizes
Small is 0-6 months or 6-15 pounds
Medium is 6-12m 14-22lbs
Large 11m-4yrs 22-40lbs
XL 3+ years or  41+ pounds

They fit well and Logan didn's seem to mind wearing it. I love their velcro closure and he didnt look like he was swimming in this one since it was a small 6-15 lbs. I used this with their diaper liners I reviewed in the last post.

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Emani Green Cosmetics Review

I have been reviewing a few products from Emani. I love these products and I want to share some information about Emani.

They sent me 3 products to try and they were all nicely packaged. I reviewed an eyeshadow, blush, and a brush.

First I am going to start with the brush. I had the chance to review their V-1 Vegan Powder/Foundation brush that retails for $24.00. Emani Vegan Makeup Brushes are entirely FREE of animal hair, for those that embrace the vegan lifestyle or simply seek the ultimate in precision makeup application. Each individual handle is hand-formed to a professional specification for ease of use.

This brush is very soft and it works very well. I like that i can use it as either a powder brush or a foundation brush.

Next is their eye shadow duo in the color Mercedez which retails for $16.00. Creative combinations, ideal for all eye colors, take the guesswork out of pairing the perfect shades. Emani Duos contain a high concentration level of pigment which results in vibrant blends for every look.

Lastly I had the chance to review one of their blushes. I choose the color Ay Pappi which retails for $16.00. A mineral based pressed blush collection consisting of natural hues and highlighting shimmers fit for cheeks and all over. Entirely free of talc or parabens, our universally flattering shades are suited for all skin tones and types.

These colors are so beautiful and I love everything that their company stands for. We should be worried about what we are putting on our faces.

I received these items for review purposes only. My opinions are honest and I was not paid for this review.

Full Circle Review & Giveaway(CLOSED)

I received three items from Full Circle home for review. They are a green company with a great mission.
What is their mission?
It’s a simple reality: our product choices are limited to what we can find on store shelves. And more often than not, products that are the most accessible aren’t always the most eco-friendly. Or good looking. That’s just the way it’s been for ages.
But the game has changed—with Full Circle’s line of stylish, functional products made from sustainable and renewable resources. Like scrub brushes with sleek, bamboo handles and sponges made from cellulose, a plant-based fiber. We’ve even made pot scrubbers that fully biodegrade! (As you can see, we’re really into this stuff.)
Important behind-the-scenes changes are happening here, too—such as improved working conditions, cleaner manufacturing methods and higher environmental standards. Even our suppliers have come around to our way of thinking. (We’re kind of persuasive that way.)
At Full Circle, we believe in constantly striving to do things better. Because while there may be a finite number of resources in the world, there’s an infinite number of ways to use them more wisely.
And figuring out how to do that is what gets us up every morning


The first item I have been reviewing is their Laid Back Dish Brush. which retails for $7.99 which is refillable. The refills retail for $3.99 for 2.
This brush really cleans the stuck on pieces of food. I also like how long the handles are I can scrub the dishes in the hot water with out burning my hands in the water.

All-natural bristles absorb and hold soap; recycled bristles provide tough scrubbing action. With a stylish bamboo handle and biodegradable Bonterra™ — this brush feels good in your hand, looks good on your counter and it’s extra-good for the earth.

Materials: bamboo, natural bristles, recycled plastic bristles, biodegradable Bonterra™ (a plant-based plastic)

• Bamboo is finished with natural oils to withstand water
• Arch shape looks great and keeps the bristles off your counter top
• Replaceable brush head reduces waste
• Patent Pending

The next item I reviewed was the Laid Back Dish Sponge which retails for $6.99 and is refillable. The refills retail for $2.99 for 2.

Keep your dishes clean with the cellulose sponge. Keep the earth clean with the biodegradable sponge clip. Snap on a new one. Repeat.

Materials: bamboo, cellulose, biodegradable Bonterra™ (a plant-based plastic)

• Stylish bamboo handle is finished with natural oils to withstand water
• Arch shape looks great and keeps the sponge off your counter
• Replaceable cellulose sponge reduces waste and is completely biodegradable
• Patent Pending

And lastly I reviewed their Scrap Happy Scrap Collector and Freezer Compost Bin which retails for $14.95 and comes in three colors Orange, Green and brown

No Yard? No worries. Our Scrap Happy scrap collector & freezer compost bin makes counter clean up easy and allows you to collect compostables even in the smallest apartment, without the mess and smell- because you can store you compost in your freezer! Simply hang the wire rim over a drawer, scoop your scraps into the bin, and pop it in the freezer. Doing you part for the planet was never this low-maintenance.

• Wire rim attaches to drawer to easily scoop scraps off your counter
• Pop in freezer- scraps remain frozen until compost time- no mess, no smell, no flies
• Flexible silicone fits anywhere in the freezer and still keeps its shape
• Easy to empty- simply invert and push on bottom of bin
• 100% dishwasher safe

When it gets full we dump it into our compost bin outside. With all of the recycling and composting we do each week we hardly have any trash on trash day.

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I received these items for review purposes. My opinions are honest and i was not paid for this review.

Way Basic Storage Cube Review

I was sent a Way Basic Storage Cube for review. It came really quickly and i will be showing step by step how easy it was to put together with no tools necessary for assembly. This product retails for $20.00

I first laid out all the pieces and looked at the directions because this looked to easy. Then i started the first step.

The edges have double sided tape to hold the pieces together.

Take the bottom piece and lay it down the 4 holes should be facing up. Also making sure that all from edges are the right side with the white facing you. Then in the left side you insert 4 cylinder pieces in the two top and two bottom holes. Then you pull off the tape on the bottom piece and you push them together.

Next do the same for the right side making sure that the white edge is facing you.

Now take the top piece and pull the tape off both sides making sure the white boarder is showing and press down on it.

Lastly add on the back piece by pulling off the tape. Now you have a great accent piece that will look great in any room.

They also have other great pieces such as a modern bookcase Retail price $79.00

You can also get a double cube. It retails for $39.00

I love these Eco friendly cubes made with Zboard.

zBoards are made almost entirely (99%) from post-consumer recycled paper, and do not consume additional natural resources like trees and the enormous amounts of water needed to make virgin paper. While very strong, paper zBoards are made from the lightest form of wood byproduct.  Our patented, environmentally sound manufacturing process turns this post-consumer recycled paper into superbly strong boards that weigh 62% less than particle board with unmatched quality and durability. zBoards are the wave of the future thanks to the basic principles of being simple, fun, practical, and made from one of the simplest materials ever - paper.

Thanks to the PR company or representative who sent this product for review. My opinions are honest and i was not paid for this review.