Cuckoo for Cloth Giveaway Hop 2015

The 2nd annual Cuckoo for Cloth giveaway event, hosted by Zephyr Hill Blog and ConservaMom, starts today! It's a fun way to visit lots of different cloth diapering bloggers and enter to win some wonderful prizes. The grand prize package is worth over $150 and includes items from Funky Fluff, GroVia, Wink Diapers, Margaux & May, Zookaboo and Geffen Baby!

The Grand Prize!!!! Click on this photo to enter to win the grand prize!

That's not all!!! PatsycakeBaby is also giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to enjoy towards any Ready to Ship item in my shop - including cloth diapers, wipes, wool covers, bibs and wrap scrap items! Enter the giveaway see the rafflecopter giveaway below!

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Don't forget to hop on over to the other blogs celebrating cloth diapering! See the link below and click on the blog links for more prizes! Happy Diapering!

Cloth is Cool Giveaway Hop

PatsycakeBaby is proud to be a sponsor in the Cloth is Cool giveaway hop hosted by Zephyr Hill Blog and Cloth Diaper Addicts! Thank you to our hosts for also supporting small WAHM companies like PatsycakeBaby and making it possible to share our creations! 

To celebrate a new Diaper Cover Design PatsycakeBaby will be giving away a two pack of custom Diaper Covers in your choice of prints! FIRST, enter to win the Grand Prize from our hosts (see Below) and then scroll all the way down to the Rafflecopter form for your chance to win the PatsycakeBaby Prize (also open to US and Canada). 

Welcome to the first annual Cloth is Cool giveaway hop! Cloth is growing in popularity because of money savings, environmental benefits and just plain enjoyment (it's fun to pick from all the styles, prints and colors).

Check out the list below for all the cloth diaper giveaways you can enter during this hop. Your hosts, the Zephyr Hill Blog and Cloth Diaper Addicts, and all the participating bloggers and retailers, wish you a successful and enjoyable year of cloth diapering in 2015!

The grand prize giveaway, open to both US and Canadian residents, features a package containing several different styles to try out: One lucky winner will receive:

• Best Bottoms "Flurry" Cover and 3 Inserts (choose your size)
• bumGenius Limited Edition Elemental AIO Diaper
• Planet Wise Wet/Dry Bag
• Imagine One-Size Diaper Cover
• Imagine SmartFit Prefolds, 6-Pack (choose your size)
• Imagine Indigo Pocket Diaper

The Cloth is Cool giveaway hop runs from January 16th to January 26th. Good luck!

Don't forget to enter to win your PatsycakeBaby 2 pack of diaper covers here:
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Cuckoo for Cloth Giveaway Hop!!!!

 Cloth diapers are cute, reusable and can really help you save money. The Cuckoo for Cloth giveaway hop was started so you can enter to win some great cloth diaper prizes AND learn about some of the brands that your friends in the cloth diapering world are crazy about. Your hosts, the Zephyr Hill Blog and Irresistibly Green, and all the participating bloggers and retailers, wish you the best of luck with all the giveaways and a successful cloth diapering experience!

PatsycakeBaby is giving away a set of 3 Custom Diaper covers! Winner will receive a custom slot and 3 One-Size diaper covers with their choice of prints! Free shipping in the US. Enter to win this prize, and hop on over to the blogs listed below to learn more about cloth diapering and get a shot to win more prizes!

One size fits all, is the most economical way to go when it comes to Cloth Diapering! These one sized covers feature snaps along the front for an adjustable rise (up to 18") and waist for the littlest newbies all the way to potty trainers! Elastic at the legs and back help contain the mess too. Just add your favorite soaking layers - like the 4Leaf Clover Diaper in my shop made especially for this cover, prefolds or liners and this cover can be used through multiple changes. 

Diapers are made with premium cotton on the outside, PUL on the inside with a double layer in the front to reinforce the snaps and prevent leaks, extra stretchy Braided diaper elastic at the legs and back. All turned and topstitched with high quality thread. 
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Besides all the giveaways listed below, be sure to enter to win the Grand Prize which is valued at over $175. It includes 3 Incredibum Bamboo AI2 diapers, 3 Diaper Safari pocket diapers, Grandma El's rash cream, a Wolbybug wet bag, a set of 3 Planet Wise snack bags, EcoSprout diaper liners, an EcoSprout Coconut Stick, and a pair of (gender-neutral) bumGenius BabyLegs!

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Seventh Generation Healthy Baby Home Party

A few months ago I got my regular newsletter from Seventh Generation (click on the link to read more about their products).  There was an open call to become a host for their new campaign for safer chemicals in the home.  I applied to become a hostess and was chosen to host my own Healthy Baby Home Party!
Last week I got a big box in the mail FULL of samples and some instructional materials and even a game for my party!  Look at all the stuff inside:

Fun, am I right?  Lots of fun for my friends that are coming to participate in the party that I'm hosting at my home.  But, I wanted to share all this with my online friends too!  So, this Friday, April 11th from 9am to 1pm Pacific I will be including all of you in my party!! All you have to do is join the event on my page: Healthy Baby Home Party - the online version hosted by PatsycakeBaby  and invite your friends so you can all stay up-to-date on the event and get a reminder to hurry over and play the games on my Facebook Page  to win the mailable goody bags I put together for the lucky winners!

In the meantime, I urge you to head on over to Healthy Child Healthy World's website and watch the video: "A Wake Up Story" to learn more about Seventh Generations campaign for Safer Chemicals in the Home.  Then you can sign the online petition to stand up for safer chemicals HERE.

I know that every parent wants to do what is safe and good for their child.  Some decisions and choices are difficult, but the good news is - this one is SIMPLE!  Have some fun, play the games and win prizes!!  Don't forget to keep your eye out for Seventh Generation, Happy Baby, and Zarbee's Naturals, in your local stores.  See you all on Friday!

Kim

Be My Valentine Vendor Spotlight and Review: Polder's Old World Market

This evening for our third and final spotlight in this series we have Polder's Old World Market.

Now, before I move any further I need to let you all know that they are one of the vendors in the Be My Valentine Giveaway.  The giveaway ends TONIGHT my friends, only a couple more hours to get in and get your chance to win one of 18 wonderful prizes! Click here to go to the giveaway.

Polder's Old World Market is offering up The Sweetheart Dish. It is an absolutely beautiful heart-shaped "dish" hand carved from Black Walnut.

I have known the Polder Family for quite a while now. I consider them dear friends. I have more Polder wooden spoons in my kitchen than any other utensil!! A few of my FAVORITE things can be found in their shop right now! The Pasta Salad Server is my newest set and definitely one of my very favorites.  The Simple Paddle spoon has an extra long handle and is very sturdy.  It has made lots of cookies and stirred lots of pasta in my home! And if I HAD to choose just one more, I would choose The Southern Hostess serving set. Oh but, the spatula, the spurtle, the sunrise scoop...they are staples in my kitchen too. They require very little care beyond any other utensil - we wash them up after use and every few weeks we oil them with a little bit of olive oil and let them dry. Every piece is a work of art, you will NOT be disappointed. I send my personal guarantee with that statement!

The Polder's Bakers Dozen
Photo Courtesy of the Polder's

The Polder's work as a family (a BIG family I might add) with lots of hands and hearts working in the work shop on their homestead in Tennessee.  

I love seeing the care, detail and love that go into creating each piece.

Here are a few words from the Polder's: 

“Polder's Old World Market emerged slowly out of two things: number one, a lifelong desire to get back to a simpler way of living, and number two, a need to turn our talents and available resources into a way to earn a living. 

Polder's Old World Market is a reflection of all of our dreams and interests put together- it truly is a slice of our life, and we count it as a special opportunity to share it with each of you. We combine our homesteading endeavors with our cottage industry- the one is entwined in and dependant on the other. We take so much delight in crafting our fine wooden kitchen utensils and other housewares! All of our utensils are crafted from a solid piece of (almost exclusively) a local fallen hardwood. They are 100% natural. Each one is sketched, rough cut and sanded to a silky smooth finish entirely by hand. Each one is made with lots of care and a personal interest in the home it will be going to. We love our customers, and next to making the products themselves, our favorite part of Polder’s Old World Market is being able to get to know our customers, and in some small way, share in their lives and interests.

For the most part, each of us tend to do what really interests us the most, or what we are the best at... many of us help design and produce our wooden kitchen ware, but only a few of us make candles, or sew aprons, or carve figurines J. We all do what we're good at, and we all add a unique element to Polder's Old World Market that it wouldn't have otherwise. 

We love being and working together on our farm! Homeschooling and homesteading has afforded us opportunities to learn and grow together that we are truly grateful for. We enjoy gardening, classic board games, old-fashioned instrumental music, Christmas, eating yummy baked treats and drinking fresh, creamy milk from our cow, among other things. It is our chief desire to truly honor the Lord Jesus Christ in all that we do- both on our homestead, and at Polder's Old World Market. He has made everything that we are doing possible. Thank you for your interest in our family owned, handcrafted in the USA Market!”

~The Polder Family”

I encourage EVERYONE to stop by the Polder's Facebook Page and show them some love. If you have a piece of their work, let them know how much you love it. Everyone in the family will get your message even their newest addition LindyAnn! :) If you don't have one of their utensils yet, I encourage you to take a look at their Etsy Shop! There is something for everyone and lots of gift giving potential including a new item, this Southern Rice Spoon!!

A special thank you to the Polder's from the bottom of my heart for your kindness, generosity, positive encouragement and friendship! 

Remember, head on over to the giveaway now to enter to win The Sweetheart Dish!!!

Enjoy!

Kim

Be My Valentine Vendor Spotlight and Review: Weensy Baby

Do you Cloth Diaper? Know someone who does? Or, maybe you just love CUTENESS??! 

I would love to introduce you all to my friend and fellow artisan Joanna.  On top of being a wonderful and hardworking mama, she makes MINIATURE cloth diapers. Just when I am tired of making another set of diapers, I think of Joanna sitting behind her machine making 2" pocket diapers with ruffles on the butt.  Thank you for the inspiration Joanna.  Now on to the cuteness factor.

HURRY - Run like the wind to my facebook page and enter to win this Adorable "Love and Kisses" Keychain.  The giveaway ends at midnight on January 22nd, 2014.  You can get a head start by Liking her Facebook page here.

How do I know how fabulous these keychains are??? well, I own several of them. Including this one below in a pocket style diaper with an insert.  It's attached to my wallet and my kids LOVE to play with it while they are in the shopping cart. It has been yanked, pulled, mauled, mutilated, chewed on, drooled on and loved.  But guess what - I just throw it in the washer with my other diapers and it's as good as new.  Her diaper key chains are made from the SAME high quality fabrics that regular diapers are made from.

And now, here's a few words from Joanna:

"My name is Joanna, and I am the WAHM behind Weensy Baby. I am married to my childhood sweetheart, and a stay at home, homeschooling mom to seven wonderful kids, from toddler to teen. When I am not sewing itty bitty diaper cuteness, I teach my kids, manage my home, and raise goats, chickens, and a large garden to help feed our growing family.

            I started sewing as a young teen, and have enjoyed creating new and fun things for my family and friends ever since. I cloth diapered all my children, starting out using flats, pins and plastic pants. When my sixth child was one year old, I really wanted to try something new, but the thrifty part of me could not bear to buy cloth diapers when I knew I could learn to make them my self. Learning, and then making and using them became a passion that I had not expected. I have been sewing diapers for 4 years, and have made just about every type known to man (or woman).

            Early in 2013,  I was part of an online discussion about cloth diaper key chains, and I decided I wanted to try and make one for myself. I had seen many simple ones, but I wanted to challenge myself and try making a miniature cloth diaper with all the details. I found that I really enjoyed the challenge, and it turned out so cute that I had to share it online. The response was overwhelming, and I had several requests to buy one. Weensy Baby was born shortly there after, and I have found my own “little” niche in the cloth diapering world.

            Since the beginning of Weensy Baby I have continued to experiment, challenge myself, and develop new products for my fans. I make a variety of cloth diaper styles including most of the popular types of cloth diapers on the market. I have even made replicas of a customer's favorite diaper style and brand.

            People have, at times, asked “Why key chain diapers? They are adorable, but what's the point?” It is a great question, and I will share my thoughts. Many people out in society have not heard of cloth diapers, or if they have, they have a picture in their mind of soggy, saggy prefolds and pins, covered by poofy plastic pants. These cute little key chains are a great conversation starter that allow you to show others what modern cloth is, how cute and convenient it can be, and just how modern cloth diapers work. They are portable, visible, and are kind of like a bumper sticker for your keys, diaper bag, or purse, allowing you to share your love of cloth, and, perhaps, introduce others to modern cloth diapers."

Thank you Joanna.

More samples of her work.

Adorable right?  

By now, you just have to get your hands on a couple of these beautiful diaper keychains. You can head over to her Etsy Shop: Weensy Baby and let her know we sent you.

One last reminder, you can enter to win through our giveaway ending tonight!

Enjoy! Kim

Be My Valentine Giveaway Vendor Spotlight: Ileena Zamfino Tastefully Simple

Many of the Vendors in the Be My Valentine Giveaway by PatsycakeBaby are handmade vendors, but one thing that we all have in common is the fact that we are all hard working mom's and families. And my first vendor spotlight is one of those moms.

I would like to introduce you all to Ileena Zamfino.  In addition to being a consultant for Jamberry Nails (have you seen those amazing nail designs????) she just started with a new company called Tastefully Simple.

Before this giveaway, I had never even heard of Tastefully Simple.  But a little bit of info off of Ileena's Tastefully Simple Website will introduce you to the delicious world of TS.

"We offer a wide selection of convenient, easy-to-prepare foods designed to help people spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the rest of their lives. Our products are available through independent Tastefully Simple consultants primarily at home taste-testing parties nationwide." - Tastefully Simple.

On Ileena's end, she hosts parties and introduces groups of busy people to simple, easy foods that can be ordered directly from her website and shipped to your home. Bread mixes, drinks, appetizers, marinades and rubs and much more. My eye stopped at the My Mug cake in a mug. YUM and you don't have to share LOL!

Here are a few words from Ileena,

"I just started with the company about 2 weeks ago but have been using the products for years! I decreased my hours at my boring job to stay home more with my son whom just started kindergarten.  I decided now was a perfect time to start a new business with a company I love. 

Tastefully Simple offers an amazing guarantee on all their products so its pretty much risk free. With all recipes needing just one or two items added i am now a master in the kitchen! :] "

For our giveaway, Ileena is offering a $15 gift certificate to Tastefully Simple. Valid only through ileena zamfino's website. All orders must be placed through the consultant directly.

You can also connect with Ileena through her Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/tsbyileena

So, hurry over to the Be My Valentine Giveaway and Enter to win your Gift Certificate Today.  Thank you Ileena!!!

WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!! Be My Valentine GIVEAWAY Hosted by PatsycakeBaby!

WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED! Check below each photo to see if you have won a prize in our giveaway! All winners have been emailed. If your name is listed, please check your email for instructions on  how to claim your prize!!!
Questions? Please feel free to contact me via email or facebook!

Round 1: All Winners have 48 Hours to claim their prize, cut off is SATURDAY JANUARY 25th at 9:00AM Pacific Time. New winners will be announced if prizes are not claimed.

Will you Be My Valentine?
That is the question we are asking, and we hope the answer is YES!
Lots of fabulous vendors have come together for this giveaway.  Sweet handmade gifts and a few more to choose from - there's something for every sweet Valentine. Winners will also be announced here at the end of the giveaway!

WINNER: ELIZABETH FULLER STREBECK
$20 Shop Credit to Patsycakebaby.Etsy.com

WINNER: SHAWNEE ROBINSON POLING
Polder's Old World Market Free 4x4 Sweetheart Dish in Black Walnut.  

Free Shipping in the US

WINNER: KATIE SHESKO
Weensy Baby: Free "Love and Kisses" 2" fitted style cloth diaper keychain. 

Free Shipping in the US

WINNER:ANGELA HOLLINGSWORTH
Faded Leaves Naturals: Hand sanitizer and lotion bar 

(you choose of apple, orange, peppermint, or unscented) from Faded Leaves Naturals

WINNER: JENNIFER GIERHART GRACE
Add-A-Tutu:Tutu Set including US shipping $25.00 Value

WINNER: AMBER BROWNING
An Enchanted Affair: A Valentine Greeting from An Enchanted Affair ~ Your little one will receive a special greeting in the mail from their favorite fairytale princess...Includes a Personalized Card and Autographed Photo of the Princess. Postage includes; US only, please.

WINNER: MELODY TINSLEY GAY
Kween Karol's Boutique: Handmade tutu up to a size 6 from Kween Karols Boutique. 

Free US Shipping

WINNER: CARLA GRIFFIN
Two Two Cute Designs: Free Chunky Necklace

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WINNER: ASHLEY FOSKEY
Become ACEmazing with Shayna: Free 1 week supply of ACE or X-treme 5000- 

or receive a $15 credit good toward any Saba product!

WINNER: SARAHANDSAUL STILWELL
Misty Lady Beading: Blue crystal heart/key earrings and necklace set. Chain is 18-20 inches 

Free US Shipping

WINNER: EMILY ELDRIDGE
Two Hearts: Hello Kitty Valentine Pillowcase Dress 

available in sizes 6 months to 4T.

WINNER: JISELLE PARKIN-LOTZ
Witt's End Design: Pink polka dot super absorbent 

white cotton chenille burp cloth and matching elastic knot headband. 

$15.50 retail + free US shipping!

WINNER: LYNSAY LEITNER
Crafty Creations By LB: 

A $15.00 gift certificate to Crafty Creations By LB. 

Handmade scarves, cowls, beanies, hair bows, and burp cloths.

WINNER: ROBIN CLINTON
Harper's Treasures: A $15 gift certificate to Harper's Treasures. 

We specialize in boutique bows. 

We love custom orders so if you don't see what you are looking for just ask!

WINNER: HOLLY RODRIGUEZ
Spitties4kiddies:$15 Gift Certificate to Spitties4Kiddies

We make MINKLES!!! Animal shaped blankies made out of minky fabric. 

They have taggies on their toes and knots on the legs!

WINNER: SHAWNA ANNMARIE JANUSIS
Ileena's Jamberry Nails: $15 Jamberry Gift Certificate. 

Valid only through ileena zamfino's jamberry site. 

ileena.jamberrynails.com

WINNER: KIMBERLY PARKER BENTON
Lisas Lifetime Memories: Large Valentine's Day Bow from 

Lisa's Lifetime Memories!!

WINNER: BETH EMELANDER
Tastefully Simple: $15 gift certificate to Tastefully Simple. 

Valid only through ileena zamfino's website. 

all orders must be placed through the consultant directly.

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Merry Christmas 2013

Merry Christmas to you all from PatsycakeBaby - Kim, Alex, Ellie and Maddox! ;)

Great things are planned for 2014 - new diaper designs, new bibs, and maybe bringing back a couple of things from the past!  Join us on Facebook in our new group: PatsycakeBaby Diaperworks.  You may be chosen to be a tester for one of my items, participate in special giveaways, heads up on sales and just chat!!

Going on Now through my Birthday on January 4th, enjoy free domestic shipping on any order in my shop!! Use code: seasonsgreetings at checkout!

 

 

Stay safe everyone and Seasons Greetings!

Kim

WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!! PatsycakeBaby Winter Giveaway!

 

 

Winners listed in bold under the Prize Photo!!! Winners have 48 hours to claim their prizes or a new winner will be drawn!  Please contact your vendor through their facebook page link to claim your prize!!
Congratulations to all the winners!!!

Is this the most wonderful time of year, or what??? Tis the season of giving and that is just what all of these wonderful vendors are doing.  Beginning December 4th through December 11th, enter to win one of these 15 fabulous prizes.  You can meet some of these vendors in the Vendor Spotlights. They are all very talented crafters! To enter the giveaway, you can Click on the GIVEAWAY tab, or go to www.facebook.com/patsycakebaby and enter through the rafflecopter widget.  It's super easy to like 15 vendors, and you won't be disappointed! You can even get a few extra entries by entering in the optional entries, or by leaving a blog post comment below!

Here are the prizes:

 

 

WINNER: Chris Celia

Woods End all natural Handmade soap winner will get four 1 inch bars of any of the scents available, it will also include a wash cloth pouch for each soap!

 

WINNER: Cristino y Carie Soto
Stitches by Moonlight Mickey and Minnie Hat Set

 

WINNER: Janet Smith
Natures Nurture Lion Wildling Outfit Fits 10m to 18m (depending on infant) Retail value is 40 USD. Winner pays only for shipping (8 USD shipping in the US)

 

WINNER: Amanda Stovall
Cloth Creations and More Custom Toolbelt/Apron or Crayon Roll winner pays $3 shipping

 

WINNER: Ginger McClung

Two Two Cute Designs $20 Shop Credit

 

WINNER: Heather Luchi
IsabellaeRia RED Crochet Handbag. 10” long (not counting the straps), 16.5” long (counting the straps), 9"- 10" wide

 

WINNER: Jen Prieskorn
An Enchanted Affair Warm Winter Wish. Includes a personalized card and keepsake and Autographed photo of the princess. Postage Included.

 

WINNER: Tiffany Madden
Magnificent Chaos Small sized nappy bag with girl power fabric

 

WINNER: Krystal Pastrana
Sweet P's Boutique hat/bow combo set. Wear the hat with the bow or with out. Wear the bow in your hair or anywhere else you'd like to clip it. Giveaway value is $17 (shipping included).

WINNER: Carla Young Franklin
Wonder Stitch Mom choose one of four designs: small Crochet Baby hat

 

WINNER: Lindsay Michelle Sadler
Sugar Shock Creations $20 Store Credit.winner pays no shipping.

 

WINNER: Valerie Hernandez
VINESnIVY Christmas Who Loves You Ornaments Can choose Holiday fabric or Fur. Please specify Fur Belly or 2013 Belly for each of the 3. Shipping is absolutely free within the US.

 

WINNER: Jennifer Ritsch
PatsycakeBaby $25 Store Credit

 

 

WINNER: Candie Wolbert
Eeko Designs Snow White fitted diaper valued at $15 PLUS a $5 store credit to my Etsy shop, Eeko Designs. This fitted diaper is made from an organic cotton jersey Lillestoff print in Snow White and is lined with gray bamboo velour. It features a lay in soaker made from 2 layers of heavy organic bamboo fleece topped with matching velour. Includes a velour-topped doubler for extra absorbency power. Free shipping to U.S. only.

 

WINNER: Stacey Sugg
Inspired by Two Birds: A Breastfeeding & Babywearing necklace by Two Birds One Stone. Pretty for you and safe fun for your baby or toddler. And as with every TBOS necklace, it includes the signature 2 birds and 1 stone- lead and nickel free! Giveaway value of $18.50 (including shipping)

 

 

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year (and more) and I hope you all have a warm and wonderful winter season!!!

Kim