Bee All Natural Review and Giveaway

Bee All Natural is a USDA Organic Skin Care Company. Right now they have a bunch of wonderful Organic baby products, some Organic Hand and Foot Salves, and Organic Lip Balms! 

From the Bee All Natural Website:

"Working independently, I researched, tested and developed each of my products from start to completion.  The ingredients are certified organic and are all "food grade" quality.  I make each product from scratch and never use pre-made bases.  Packaging each batch myself, I even design and print my own labels and carry each order to the post office or retail location!"

Bee All Natural will be giving away some Baby Products and a Lip Balm here at Mama's Sew Sweet Baby Blog! But First would you like to see and hear about what I received?

I received the Natural Baby Body Butter and I love it! It makes my daughter's skin so soft! I really love the Natural Smell (no sent)! In my opinion it smells like Shea Butter! And I LOVE that smell! 

This body butter, may I just add, isn't just for babies! ;-) I find myself rubbing it on my arms and hands as well, I love it that much! :-) 

I think I may have found my new favorite Baby oil! :-) Again I find myself rubbing this on my own arms as well! This oil is perfect for locking in that moisture just after a bath! Or even using in your diaper wipes solution! ;-) Again I love the smell of this Lavender one! I just want to smell it for hours (maybe that's the reason I rub it on my own arms)! :-) 

I think that this powder is without doubt my absolute favorite baby powder ever! :-) I love the smell, the way it heals diaper rash, and the ingredients (I'm a big ingredient reader! ;-) )! Did you know that this Powder is even recommended by FuzziBunz on how to treat diaper rash?

From the FuzziBunz website:

"DIAPER RASHES

Q. My baby has diaper rash. What do you recommend since I can’t use a diaper rash ointment with my FuzziBunz®?

A. While babies using FuzziBunz® generally will not experience diaper rashes, they can occur on occasion due to allergies, illness, etc. Do not use any diaper rash ointment while using FuzziBunz®, this will void your warranty and cause them to repel. We recommend changing the diaper often and allowing the baby to air dry as much as possible. You can also use a combination of a zinc oxide powder / cornstarch powder on baby's bottom to aid in healing. Bee All Natural baby powder is a great choice. If you need a “paste,” mix the powder with a little bit of water and rub onto the rash to give it more staying power."

 I am constantly having chapped lips. So I was pleased to try out several different scents of Lip Balms from Bee All Natural! I got to try:

~The Natural one! Which is great for those times when you just need a bit of healing power, but you don't want any smell!

~The Peppermint one which added not only a sent but also a feeling of healing. I could feel the peppermint on my lips! :-)  

~The Grapefruit one I LOVE LOVE LOVE the refreshing smell of the citrus grapefruit! This one was my favorite! I have a thing for Citrus! ;-)

And

~The Cinnamon one This one was without doubt great too! But I must say after trying the Grapefruit one first I found it to be just a 'tad' disappointing, but probably ONLY because I enjoy Citrus so much more! But if you love Cinnamon and don't care much for Citrus this would be the one for you! ;-)

My overall Opinion: I LOVE all of the Bee All Natural products I tried! They actually work, have amazing ingredients in them, and are certified organic! :-) You get to actually know what you are putting on your baby's (and yours) skin! Without doubt (and truly I am not just saying this) Bee All Natural is now my favorite baby products place! :-) If you don't believe me try the products for yourself!! I don't think you'll be disappointed AT all! ;-)

Buy it: If you are anxious and you want to buy some of these amazing products yourself visit the Bee All Natural website!

Win it: Would you like to win!? Bee All Natural will be giving away:

1 Baby Powder in winners Choice of Natural or Lavender

1 Baby Body Butter in winners Choice of Natural or Lavender

1 Baby Body Butter Stick in winners Choice of Natural or Lavender

and

1 Lip Balm in winners choice of sent: Natural, Peppermint, Chocolate, Grapefruit, or Cinnamon

One (1) Winner will be selected for each product! :-) Making a total of 4 winners! :-) 

Teething Bling Review and Giveaway

From Teething Bling Website:

"We all know how much babies love to grab and chew. For that reason, most moms don’t wear jewelry when their children are young. We are changing that!

Teething Bling^® is the original teething jewelry. Made from the same FDA-approved material as most teething toys, our pendants and bangles look great on the adult wearer but are safe for curious babies to handle and chew.

Our products are non-toxic, phthalate, BPA, PVC, latex and lead free and all pendants come with a breakaway clasp as an added safety measure."

My teething bling!

My Opinion: My daughter chews on EVERYTHING! I think that there are few babies out there that don't chew. For those of you with chewing babies Teething Bling makes pretty accessories for mama that are safe for baby! :-) I do like to wear jewelry and pretty things, but I don't want something important, or expensive getting broken. For the most part we have trained our daughter to 'not touch' some jewelry, but accidents do happen nonetheless. However when wearing a Teething Bling Necklace you don't have to worry about it! They can chew away to their hearts content! :-) And you can look fashionable in the meantime! ;-) 

Buy it: Go to Teething Bling to purchase your own bling! :-)

Win it: Want your chance to win? Teething Bling is going to be giving away one (1) of Mama's Sew Sweet Baby readers their own Ring Pendant ! Enter through the rafflecopter form below (comments will not count as entries unless stated in the rafflecopter form):

Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey Review and Giveaway

From Tropical Traditions Website:

"A Raw Product from the Wilderness

Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey comes from the frontier areas of Canada, and is only harvested during a 6-week period in the summer. Tropical Traditions is the exclusive source of this premium organic honey in the U.S. Most commercial honeys available on the market today come from bee farms, where the bees are controlled within a certain area and get their pollen from usually only one kind of flower. Many of the plants that produce these flowers (clover, orange blossom, etc.) are grown with pesticides and fertilizers as well. In addition, almost all honeys on the market are pasteurized in high heat and filtered, removing many of the beneficial nutrients and enzymes.

Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey has not been subjected to the heat of processing, only warmed enough to flow (same temperatures the honey would see inside the hive). We select only premium honey that is pure, smooth and creamy, with the consistency of soft margarine at harvest. It contains live yeast and enzymes, because it has not been processed. It also contains pollen because it has not been filtered—merely screened.

Fine textured crystals are characteristic of totally pure, unheated, unprocessed, raw honey. Properly crystallized honey has a fine, smooth texture. Crystallized honey preserves natural goodness and doesn’t drip. The more rapidly honey crystallizes the finer the texture will be. It will also turn harder over time as it crystallizes. Truly raw honeys do not deteriorate with age, but like fine wines, continue to age and develop into more complex tastes."

My opinion:

I have been falling in love with all of Tropical Traditions products! I have not disliked anything I've tried from them so far! But I must say that I think that their Honey is by far my favorite product from them, not to mention my favorite honey ever! 

I am a HUGE honey eater! It's my favorite sweetener. I use it in canning (instead of sugar), I use it to sweeten my hot cereal for breakfast, I use it in desserts, tea, and much more! When I receive my honey from Tropical Traditions I was pretty excited to try it. I tasted it with a spoon and it was seriously amazing! It was so good I had to share it with my family! My mom and sisters loved it too! In fact my mom loved it so much she is planning on making an order to get some! 

If you get a chance you should order some! I don't think you would be disappointed! Especially if you are as much of a honey eater as I! ;-)

Buy it: The 17.6 oz. glass jar is on sale right now for $12.99

Organic Raw Honey - 17.6 oz. glass jar










Win it: Tropical Traditions is going to be giving away 1 (one) 17.6 oz glass jar to 1 (one) of Mama's Sew Sweet Baby readers! :-) Enter using the rafflecopter form below! :-)

Leading Lady review and giveaway

Warning: Links in this post do go to a site with ladies dressed in bras.

Leading Lady is a premiere intimate apparel company that has been dedicated to creating comfortably functional, remarkably affordable, stylish and easy-to-wear bras, camis and sleepwear since 1939. Leading Lady has been expertly tailoring nursing and full figure bras for top brands and retailers across North America for more than 70 years. Now, Leading Lady’s comprehensive line of nursing and full figure intimates – including stretch lace wire-free and underwire bras, supportive and seamless sport and yoga bras, and cozy sleep and leisure bras – can be purchased directly on LeadingLady.com.


My Opinion: As a nursing mama I had a really hard time finding bras that fit. Let alone a nursing bra that fit. Did you know that 7 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong sized bra? I must of been one of those 7. Thanks to Leading Lady and their find your fit tool I'm pretty sure I never have to worry about wearing the wrong size again! :-) Besides having found the right size, I have found their bras to be quit comfortable and pretty! They actually have Nursing bras with lace! :-) Which seams to be hard to come by. 


Buy it: Visit Leading Lady if you would like to purchase your own nursing bra from them!


Win it: One (1) of Mama's Sew Sweet Baby readers are going to win a promotional code redeemable for one (1) free item, plus free shipping! :-) Just enter using the rafflecopter form below!

~One Stop Christmas Hop~

Welcome to the One Stop Christmas Hop Event hosted by Mama to 4 Blessings ! Be sure to hop around to all of the participating blogs before 11:59 pm est on December 6th to see all the prizes they have to offer.

As I mentioned in my Sponsor Spotlight  post Kiki's Fashion Maternity Clothes is going to be giving away a $25 gift certificate to their website during this event! :-)

Enter to win through the rafflecopter form below!

Check out my other giveaways going on now here! 

Fairhaven Health Prenatal Vitamin REVIEW and GIVEAWAY 2 winners!!

From Fairhaven Health:

"Highlights

• Recommended Use: Take 1 tablet daily. Each bottle contains 60 tablets, a 2-month supply.

• Based on a “Just Right” formula developed by leading fertility expert Dr. Amos Grunebaum, ObGyn.

• Guaranteed for ingredient labeling, quality and potency.

• Just 1 tablet a day provides the ideal balance of key vitamins - including Folic Acid.

• All-natural and safe - contains no artificial dyes or colors, flavors or preservatives.

• Small, easy-to-swallow tablets are perfect for sensitive stomachs.

• One bottle provides a two-month supply of 60 nutrient-filled tablets."

My Opinion:

Before trying these vitamins I thought that I had found the perfect vitamin. Well simply put: I was wrong. This vitamin I love far more! It is small in size and super easy to swallow. My last vitamins were horse sized and got stuck most of the time on the way down. The first time I swallowed one of these vitamins I then looked at my husband and with amazement said "It went down SO smooth!" I only have to take 1 of these small tablets a day as opposed to the 2 horsed sized tablets I was used to! That was a BIG hit for me! Even tho it's so small and you only have to take 1, your still getting the great vitamins you need! I found this tablet to have the perfect amount of every vitamin needed for expecting mothers, postpartum mothers, or any other mothers! ;-) The vitamin does have a bit of a vitamin flavor when you first put it on your tongue, but as soon as you swallow the tablet the flavor gets swallowed right along with it. 


Buy it: Visit Fairhaven Health Prenatal Vitamin to purchase your own prenatal vitamins!  Visit Fairhaven Health to find other products they carry too!


Win it: Fairhaven Health is going to give 2 (two) of Mama's Sew Sweet Baby readers 1 (one) bottle of Pregnancy Plus Prenatal Vitamin! That is a 2 months supply! 


Check out my other giveaways going on now here! 

Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent REVEIW and GIVEAWAY

From Household Traditions:

"Ultra concentrated!

Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent is non-toxic and environmentally safe with no harmful by-products upon decomposition. Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent does NOT contain chlorine, phosphates, fillers or fragrances. Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent rinses away completely leaving no residue on your dishes so you get a clean, safe sparkle."

I found the following to be TRUE! To which I was very happy about:

"Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent dissolves easily and won't clump as some other brands might do. Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent can be used in hard or soft water." 

This is a BIG plus to me since I get a headache from the smell of chlorine:

"Since Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent does not contain chlorine, you won't get that chlorine smell in your kitchen like other products might leave behind."

My opinion:

As you all probably already know I love to use non-toxic and environmentally safe products! But I was having a really hard time finding a good dishwasher detergent that would actually clean the glasses. My homemade detergent I love, but it made the glasses look dirty and grimy. Who would want to drink out of a glass that looks dirty? Defiantly not me or anyone I know. I started to wash the glasses, by hand before using them. UGH! Can anyone say WHAT A PAIN? So I'm pretty happy to announce that I've been using Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent for over 2 weeks and I LOVE it! At first it didn't make much of a difference. I think that was due to far to much build up from my homemade detergent. But now I am starting to notice a big difference! :D YAY no more build up on the glasses! I put them in the cupboard now and just stand there looking at them sparkle! 

Buy it:

Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent With Enzymes - 5 lb.










Win it:
Household Traditions is giving one (1) Mama's Sew Sweet Baby reader their own Powdered Dishwasher Detergent (5 lbs)! Enter by the rafflecopter form below:

Check out my other giveaways going on now here!

Tropical Traditions Palm Shortening REVIEW and GIVEAWAY!

From Tropical Traditions website:

"What is Palm Shortening?

Palm shortening is derived from palm oil (read about Virgin Palm Oil here). In its natural state, palm oil is a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, with most of the unsaturated fat being monounsaturated fat. Palm shortening is palm oil that has some of its unsaturated fats removed, giving it a very firm texture, and high melting point. The melting point of our Organic Palm Shortening is 97 degrees F., making it very shelf stable. It is NOT hydrogenised, and contains NO trans fats! It is great for deep-fat frying and baking, and is not prone to rancidity. Since it has been separated from some of the unsaturated portion of the oil, it is colorless and odorless, and will not affect the taste of foods like Virgin Palm Oil does."

"Tropical Traditions Organic Palm Shortening comes from small scale family farms in South America. These farmers are certified by ProForest, which ensures that they meet strict social, environmental and technical criteria. With regard to environmental criteria, the assessments are carried out at the landscape and operational level at both the farms and processing facilities. These assessments cover environmental impact on the soil, water, air, biodiversity and local communities. The lands the farmers use are not lands that were deforested. The lands used to grow the palm fruit are lands previously used for agricultural purposes (cattle, rice, banana)."

My Opinion: Let me just clarify something with my readers... Crisco and I have a little problem with each other. I refuse to use it in my cooking. I half expected this shortening to at least be a bit like Crisco. BUT I must say Palm Shortening surprised me to the fullest! I LOVE it!!! Really I do! I am  amazed at how it works, tastes, and looks! I've been using it in my cooking, frying, and even some baking! I didn't know I would like a shortening this much! It is virtually tasteless, melts nicely, and when your using it for frying it does an amazing job! I've even used it a few times to replace butter!

Wanna buy? Click this link:

Special Price! - 1 Gallon Organic Palm Shortening - 112 oz.

          Wanna win? Tropical Traditions is going to give one (1) Mama's Sew Sweet Baby reader their very own 112 oz bucket of Palm Shortening! Enter by the easy rafflecopter form below:

Check out my other giveaways going on now here!