Anyone up for winning $70 worth of products?

1200 UN-GIVEAWAY SURPRISE from 

Eco Fab Mama 

 
Here's how it works....
To enter, go to my facebook page and 'like' it.. you can then click on this picture.  

You simply tag a friend in your comment below it (or if you are a mobile user and not able to tag, simply make a comment on the basket). Maximum entries 15 times per day, and only one tag per entry please... If you tag your friend & that entry is the winning one, your friend will also win a $25 mystery basket!! (Any questions please post in a separate post on my wall)
 

*Since this is an un-giveaway, the cost is a penny if you win ;)
 

*Draw Date: Sunday March 25th @ 8pm EST

Mama Pampering Basket Valued at $70.... Winner will receive:
Snack Bag, Fingerless Gloves, Soap Nuts Sample, Debit Card Holder, Funky Feet Soak, Exfoliating Scrubbie, Clay Facial Soap, Soap Sack, Bath Scrubbie, Raspberry Ba-Balm, Yum Bum Butter Sample, Cell Phone Cozy, Black Raspberry Vanilla Soap Sample, Swiss Mocha Gourmet Flavored Coffee, and Freaking Bath Soak

WAHM Holiday Shopping Guide 2011

Christmas Holidays are right around the corner... Have you started your shopping yet? Or are you still puzzled on that 'hard to buy for' someone?  Or maybe you just want to support handmade?  This handmade gift guide will be sure to help you and save you some cash!   
 
Here is how it works... Below you will see a list of Work-At-Home-Mom (WAHM) shops, you can click on the shop name & it will take you to their shop (or Facebook page where they sell).  It will also say 'Facebook' (click-able to their Facebook page). and lastly a coupon code & expiry for each shop.  In order to use the coupon code you must 'like' that WAHM's FB page AND follow this blog.... Lastly, have fun & enjoy the savings!
 
As a WAHM myself, I know how much time & love goes into each and every item I make, that is why I wanted to create a list of some amazing WAHM shops.   

Let's all support handmade this Christmas!
 



 Here is your 2011 WAHM Holiday Shopping Guide....

 
 

Moms Crafts 4 U - Mama items/ Items suited for women (Feminine Hygene Products, Wet Bags, Keypers, Fleece Socks, Fingerless Mittens) Facebook Page Coupon Code: CHRISTMAS2011 - Save 20% off everything in stock!  Expires Dec 31/11

Eco Fab Mama - Eco & Family friendly products from a variety of WAHM shops all over Canada & the US Some items include; Soaps, Cloth Diapers, Accessories, Feminine products, Outer wear, Toys, etc Facebook Page  Coupon Code:  CHRISTMAS2011 - Save 10% off any order over $15.00  Expires Dec 31/11 (PLUS Get a free sandwich bag with $40 purchase)

Loops in Loops - High quality crochet for the WHOLE family, Facebook Page COUPON CODE: ECOFABOMA for 22% off your OMA SLIPPER ORDER  (Limit of 10 pairs, so act fast on this one!) EXPIRES DEC 25, 2011 go through the checkout and pay to secure your spot. *This is only valid on the Oma slippers. If purchasing other items please do a separate transaction http://hyenacart.com/LoopsinLoops/mt/3350/89103/Oma-Slippers-To-Order Other Info: Loops in Loops is growing by leaps and bounds and has a very long wait list booking into 2012. GUARANTEED DELIVERY FOR CHRISTMAS is all sold out. Orders will be taken but will be created and delivered AFTER December 25th, 2011 and then shipped http://loopsinloops.shawwebspace.ca/ http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoopsInLoops

Little Miss TuTu- Boutique and handmade items (Just through Facebook),Coupon code:  tutus  it can be used for 10% off all orders from now until Dec 23rd/11

Family Funk  -  I crochet Woolies for our children and their dolls, Facebook Page Use coupon code WISHLIST for free shipping

The Vivid Peach I sell Pincushion/storage jars, Dog Treat Jars, Candy Jars and other fun stuff! Facebook Page Coupon Code: Holiday20 expires 12/8/11 ( 20% off all orders)

Bena's Boutique Sells handmade hair bows (Just through Facebook) Coupon code BB25 for 25% off a new order EXP 11/18/11, Also Free shipping on orders of $25+

 

Sing Me A Melody Facebook Page Coupon Code: SHESMOVING - no expiry date and it's 20% off....Everything must go!

Beautiful Bugs Diapers (and this site too http://beautifulbugsdiapers.weebly.com/ ) Cloth Diapers, sock animals, and more, Facebook Page Coupon code email me at beautifulbugsdiapers@gmail.com, the code will be EFM15 for 15% off   .. All orders are custom so the turn around to shipping is 2 to 3 weeks
 

Chickadee Jewelry - I sell jewelry, including custom orders Facebook Page  Coupon code: 15OFF - 15% off, expiry date is Dec. 25/11.  I am a self-representing jewelry artist/designer (#3268). 10% of all sales are donated to a cat rescue organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of feral cats.

Brookieellen Designs diaper covers, lunch bags, sandwich/snack baggies, wetbags & pacifier clips Facebook Page Coupon code:HOLIDAY for 10% off total purchase, expires December 9th, 2011

Woolies Dryer Balls, I sell wool dryer balls (I just sell through Facebook)  Mention code WAHM and I will do 20% off of natural white woolies (scent included) expires December 24th 2011

Some Crafty or through Etsy  - quality handmade gifts and crafty Facebook Page  Etsy coupon code "ONEYEAR" for 10% off of any in stock item in my etsy shop good until Dec. 31, 2011

CC Bums Reusable family items, including cloth diapers, feminine products, toy bears and swifter pads. Facebook Page Coupon Code: yourholiday5 (5% off) expires Jan 1, 2012.  Remember to use this code, you have to like the fan page, and follow the blog

Allidawn's Mosaic Madness and Crafts Galore! (also selling from my FB page) Selling upcycled wool diaper covers, mosaic tile crafts and NEW! clutch purses upcycled from men's neckties and using vintage button closures.  Facebook Page Coupon Code: CYBERMONDAYFREESHIP - free shipping on all instock items in my etsy shop to Canadian and US addresses, coupon only valid on Cyber Monday (Nov 28th/11).

Knits N Knickers ... Cloth diapers and eco friendly items Facebook Page Coupon code:  20% off with code: thankyou20 exp. Jan 1st/12

 Pooky Packs (Just selling through facebook) – Snack/sandwich bags & wraps, unpaper towels, cloth wipes, bump bags.  Coupon code: HOLIDAYPOOKSTER EXPIRES DEC 31/11   for 10%.  Other info: melodij@telus.net
 

Kid-N-Around Creations    Eco friendly toys for children.  Lot's of felt play foods, puppets, games and felt story sets.  Facebook Page Coupon code: ECOFAB  Discount will be 15% off     EXP Nov 30, 2011  Other info:http://kidnaroundcreations.blogspot.com and http://twitter.com/kidnaroundcreat

Naturally Wise ~ Natural Products for Bath, Body, and Home Facebook Page Coupon Code: EcoFab (will get customer 10% off)  Please keep in mind, my Hyena Cart store is not completely up to date.  If you are looking for a specific item or grouping that's not listed, I'm happy to give the discount through Facebook.

Teensy Toes Boutique - Cozy baby booties handmade by Shelley Havens-Mills... Crochet/Knit using super soft local hand spun, hand-dyed wool... Perfect for little toes to curl up in.... Now offering big Kid booties and Adult Booties too!  (through Facebook Only)  Coupon Code:  FESTIVE2011 for $5 off each pair of booties From November 15 - December 31, 2011  Other info: Accept email money transfers & Paypal... Contact me for payment options and shipping/pick up options (TeensyToesDesigns@gmail.com)

Shannons Sweets And Treats. (I only sell on FB) I sell custon hairbows tutus anything girly. I also sell crochet work and custom made gift baskets Coupon code:  half off in title good until December 31/11

Divine Little Diva - gift sets, tutus, headbands, bows, flower clips, crocheted hats, tiaras, wands, dresses, boutique style diaper wipe cases Coupon code: CHRISTMASLIST expires Dec 14th/11  Always updating my inventory and adding new fresh items! Keep checking back for more great stuff!

NthnButMoonshine - I sell a variety of handmade goodies. Facebook Page Coupon Code - Save5 for 5% off all orders expires November 20th/11  Other info; Im happy to ship international! Send me a message with your address and zipcode for a quote!

Krizzy Designs: Blog Designs, Business Card Designs, Birth Announcements and Christmas/Holiday Cards Facebook Page Coupon code: FREESHIPFB (when contacting me) and you will get free shipping on any order of cards over 100 prints.  Other info; The Christmas and Holiday cards are one of a kind created just for you.  They include 5x7 cards on 100lb matte cardstock printed in color on the front and the back as well as envelopes.

{scraps}  (I just sell through Facebook) I sell upcycled t-shirt scarves & necklaces, as well as duck tape koozies Coupon Code: JingleBells (expires 12/31/11) Customer will have to email/notify me of their coupon code since I sell only on FB
 

DeDa Studios  we are markers of Glass Art & Smelly Jellies  ( We sell on all links: Blog:  http://www.dedastudios.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/DeDa-Studio/122599651123368 and Etsy:http://www.etsy.com/shop/DedaStudios )  Coupon Code: MCRUB15 Expires December 15th, 2011  Other info: Customers can email us request:  dedastudios@yahoo.com 

KaKa's and YaYa's (we only have this facebook page). We sell hand knit and crocheted items for the whole family.  Coupon code will be merry20, expires December 15, 2011. Coupon is good for 20% off.  Other info: All items can be custom made. If there is something that a customer wants and does not see we would love to be able to work with them in creating what they want. To use coupon code please mention that you have seen us on the blog post or contact us through email at kakasandyayas@gmail.com.

MommaCricketz (only on facebook) - cloth wipes, fleece soakers, baby shoes, custon wipes cases, and more Coupon code: Expires 12/31/11 $5 off $20 or more purchase.  Other info: must email me with your order mommacricketz@gmail.com

Mommy Crochet Me. Handmade OOAK crocheted items for women and children.  Facebook Page Coupon code (including expiry date) Christmas11  24% off any order exp. 1/1/12.  Everything is handmade by me with love.

Friday's Child Boutique (Only have Facebook right now) I sell children's upcycled and new clothing, accessories and earth friendly items like reusable snack & sandwich bags, reusable flannel wipes( new and upcycled)  Coupon code:  FCBHOLIDAYS expiry Dec 15th, 2011 (Coupon will be for 10% off any product.)

Sweet Sparrow Design - Eco-friendly handmade products for baby and mom including cloth pads, cloth wipes, wetbags, cloth diapers, snack bags, toddler belts, mitten clips, pacifier clips, teethers, headbands, baby legs and more! Facebook Page Coupon Code: 10% off (not including shipping)  code: XMAS10. exp date: Nov 30/11
  

MariscasShop; Marisca's Bead Art (facebook). I sell French Beaded Flowers, Bottle Charms, Ornaments and Jewelry. Facebook Page Coupon code: CHRISTMAS exp. Dec. 15th. (40% off)

 Bouncing Woolies, LLC --- Handmade eco-friendly wool dryer balls  Facebook Page Coupon Code: Save10HolidayBW --- Save 10% on orders of $50 and up. That's also good for US and Canada. expire this coupon on Nov. 30/11

SoGa Soap & CupFakery - Simply Delicious Bodycare made just for you! Facebook Page Coupon Code: use "TSG4PINK" and it gives you 20% off any order during November and December this year

Kiddie Handknits is a small family business based in Ireland, specializing in hand knitted baby cardigans, designed for children from newborn age to three years old.  All materials used in our garments are chosen for their quality, beauty and of course comfort, as all garments are knitted by hand using the softest wool suitable for the most delicate skin.
 

Snickers~n~Snuggles sells knit diaper covers, round neck tops, "dolly and me" matching dress/top sets and pillow case dresses (HC isn't ready yet! So I'm just selling through Facebook)  Coupon Code: FBFan11 for 10% off Expires Dec. 31, 2011. To order: E-mail snickersnsnuggles@live.com or post for more info on the FB wall of Snickers ~n~ Snuggles
 
 
Please, Show all these shops some love.  

~Shop handmade ... Support a Work-At-Home-Mom~

ATTN: Any WAHM Shops....

I have a Holiday 'event' idea up my sleeve, any WAHM's that would like to be included please feel free to email me at momscrafts4u@hotmail.com for more details!  There are no costs involved & will only take a few mins of your time .... There are a ton of shops already on board :)

 Let's make this Christmas a 'Handmade Christmas'!

Environmental Footprint

Since Earth day is coming up I thought I'd give you a brief overview on some of the guidelines that Moms Crafts 4 U is committed to.   

• Using eco-friendly products whenever possible
• Stationery and supplies are only used when necessary 
• Equipment is only to be powered on when in use
• Recycling & Minimal waste are top priority

I will keep improving upon my environmental footprint wherever I am able to.

Past & Current Reviews/Giveaways

Here is a list of some blog postings about Moms Crafts 4 U products.. I will try to keep up on all current postings in the future, but I am sure I will miss a lot along the way haha!

May 2012 - Renewable Mommy
May 2012 - Renewable Mommy
April 2012 - Becoming Crunchy
March 2012 - Freebies & Giveaways
February 2012 - Mommy Adventure
January 2012 - Glimpse
September 2011 - Thifty Nifty Mommy
August 2011 - Smiley Knows Best
July 2011 - Natural Parents Network
July 2011 - The Artful Mama

May 2011 - Kerrific Online 
April 2011 - Becoming Crunchy
April 2011 - The Little Hedgehog

April 2011 - Made By Mamas 

February 2011 - Mom to bed by 8

January 2011 - Measuring Flower

November 2010 - Life Semi Crunchy

November 2010 - A Heart For Home

November 2010 - Cloth Diapering Momma 

October 2010 - Nicki's Cloth Diaper Reviews 

August 2010 - West Coast Mama

August 2010 - 3am Cloth Diapers

July 2010 - DIBS

I know there are more too (just forgot to bookmark them) 

Special thank you to the many ladies who have made these review/giveaways possible!

A bit about myself.....

The past few months there have been numerous customers/followers that have asked me to share some info on myself.  So, here it is...

Name: Veronica Perrin

How many etsy shops do you have? I have 4 shops, listed below

• www.momscrafts4u.etsy.com
• www.boutiquelittlepeople.etsy.com

Who works for/runs the above shops? Just me

Do you work outside the home? Yes, I have 2 part time jobs (while my kiddos are at school)

How many years have you been sewing?  My mother and grandmother taught me when I was little, but I really did not get into  it until I had my own kiddos to sew for.  I can remember quilting when I was 7 or 8 years old, I am sure I was rolling the thread back & forth on the quilt more than I was quilting though.

How long have you been crafting? I think I have been crafting since I was first walking!  I can remember spilling paints on my Grandmothers rug and painting the side of the house with devil's paint brush when I was 4 or 5 years old.  Growing up I was very creative, making things with straws, wood, flowers, etc.  I have a love of all crafts & have a deep appreciation of the time and love that goes into handmade.


Favorite Fabric: Oh, that is a loaded question!  I have a love for all fabrics.  My fave to sew with is cotton woven (Quilters Cotton), but I would love to curl up into a bolt of Bamboo Velour.  So soft & yummy!



Do you sell locally?  I do sell a bit locally, but most of my sales are online.  I do some Christmas Craft shows where I sell Fleece Hats, Mittens, Scarves, Socks and numerous other small items.

Favorite Color: I can't decide between brown & purple, I love them both.

Favorite TV Shows: Grey's Anatomy, No Ordinary Family, Wizards of Waverly Place (yep, I watch it even when my kids are not here), House, Survivor

What is your pet peeve? Oh, don't get me started..... The worst one is kitchen cupboard doors being left open.  Believe me I could go on, but I won't ;o)


What is you favorite food? Chocolate, I know it's not a 'food' but I could totally eat it for one! 

Enough about me.... How about my readers/followers?  Tell me about yourself!

Giveaway Prize Results

As most of you know Facebook will not allow me to post the winners name on my page, so I will post the prize winners here (I will only post part of the email addresses for confidentiality reasons)  All of the winners  have been notifed via email so please check (including in your junk mail folder in case it went there)  Email address it will be coming from is momscrafts4u@hotmail.com

Winners, feel free to post your name here or on facebook (or both!)  You are allowed to do so :o)

Here we goooooooo.....

Addie-Kae Snaps Girl Plushie - Je*6**2*@a*l.com

Addie-Kae Snaps Boy Plushie - ce**hl**@g*ail.com

ali AND swan - bo*se**la***ou*@ya*o*.com

Angela's Handmade Photography Props - ke***u*@co*c**t.net

Boutique Little People - em**yn**m**7*@ya**o.com

Darling Dilemma - je**g**@su**e**i*k.net

FluffaLumps - **l*y**tt*2@cf*.r*.com 

Hippo Bottoms - m****rf**h**n@aol.com
 
Mommy-cart - lo**s**l***s@sh**.ca

Moms Crafts 4 U -  c**o***e**ar**@ya**o.com

Ruby Moon - n**b***um***ra**in*@ya**o.com

Sarahsewta - l****ug_**9@yah**.com


CONGRATS all & a *very* special thank you to ALL of our great sponsors!

Free Cloth Pad Anyone???? CLOSED Winner announced in comments

I don't know what I was thinking!! I put a snap on backwards so I had to take it back out... when I did it make a slight hole on the cotton (top) layer of the pad by the snap.  I do not want to sell a pad like this as it will fray a bit around the snap soooooooooo I would love to give it away.

I do not have a picture, but it is similar to these pads.... Slightly different coloration & print though

All you have to do is enter your email below & I will choose a winner through random.org on Thursday Jan. 27th, 2011.  Please only enter one time to make it fair to all.

Mama Cloth GIVEAWAY!!! (CLOSED)

I have one very generous customer who ordered some mama cloths from me.... She wants to share a 'pink breast cancer' topped pad with a SEATTLE, WA area lady (She would prefer to keep this local)... First comment gets it!!

Rules
* Must give you email address in your comment
* Must be 18 years of age or older
* Must live in the Seattle, WA Area

Pad will look similar to these except have pink ribbon breast cancer fabric on it

Doing their part....

My daughters grade 3 class has been affixed to the news on the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. Being here in Canada, there is not a whole lot that anyone can do except sit & watch... so, when Craft Hope launched Project 8 I had to email my daughters teacher! Her teacher & I both agreed it would be a great way for these children to feel like they could help in some way (even if it is a small way). On Tuesday (June 15/20) the children each brought in some cotton fabric (Old t-shirts, blankets, towels, etc). Each child cut as many wash cloths and hand towels as they could, we then sewed them up & voila ready to be shipped off. (Brianna helped me finish off the rest at home) Since this is such an easy project the kids loved helping out & doing everything they could to help. Some of the children wrote messages on the cloth stating their thank yous to the many workers involved, how much they love animals etc... One little girl even told me that she wants to help keep the environment & animals clean so her kids will have a brighter tomorrow. Another boy said that the wildlife may become extinct, some species never to be brought back... amazing at 8-9 years old how much they understand about the situation..These will be shipped shortly to Kimberly Davion who will be separating them accordingly for The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, the Audubon Nature Institute, and the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. These amazing people will cleaning oiled dolphins, other marine mammals, sea turtles & birds. Special Thanks to Craft Hope for getting this information out for all to help!!

Why use Cloth Pads??

As most of you know, I sell cloth menstrual pads in my shop Moms Crafts 4 U. With this post, I want to inform the public about these pads, why to use them, how to use them, etc...

Materials Used: The Mama Pads that I make can consist of multiple fabrics, depending on the coverage required. These are all very soft and super comfortable, you will not mind wearing these! I use the flowing fabrics in my Mama Pads; 100% Cotton, 100% Cotton Flannel, ZORB (a super absorbent layer that holds 10x it's weight in less than half a second), PUL (an anti-leak fabric that does not allow liquid to go through) and Fleece (the fleece is not only used as an anti-leak layer, but it also helps them stay in place well, they don't slip around) On each winged pad you will find Poly Resin Snaps for their closure. These are applied with a professional snap press to ensure quality workmanship. These snaps are very durable, they are much better than metal snaps which will rust, chip and fade.


Types Of Pads: Light Coverage , Medium Coverage, and Heavy Coverage. There are also variety packs in case you are not sure what coverage/type you need Light Coverage is panty liner thickness, you can use these as a back-up to a tampon, or for everyday leakage protection (incontinence pad). Medium Coverage is similar to the regular maxi that you would buy during your period (normal flow). Heavy Coverage is a postpartum style that would be used for heavy flow (super absorbent).

How to use/How they feel: Simply wrap around your panties and snap underneath. The fleece (fuzzy) side goes next to your panties & the cotton or flannel side goes next to your skin. These are soft & much more breathable than disposables, no more sweaty feel or chafing!

Simple Laundering Instructions/Sanitizing: You can soak your pads, but not necessary! Simply throw them in your laundry & wash on cold cycle (hot water will set in any stains, this is why I suggest cold). You can use your normal laundry soap brand, no special soap needed. Throw in the drier (heat can go up as high as 160 degrees before shrinkage will occur) and you are done. Simply launder and these will be sanitized & ready for wear :)

How long will they last: These will last you many, many years, You can Reuse over & over. Average life of a cloth pad is 6-7 years.

How many should I have: You will want 10-20 cloth pads to go completely disposable free (depending on your flow)

Saving Money: You will have to spend a little up front, but the return is amazing!! You can always start out with a few cloth pads & build up your stash slowly a couple every month. On average a woman pays $10-15 every period...That is $120-$180/year!!

Do you know how many chemicals are in your store bought disposables? Companies are NOT required to list the ingredients on the labels. Some toxic ingredients found in disposables include, aluminum, alcohol's, fragrance additives, and hydrocarbons. Worst of all, tampon bleaching processes leave behind dioxin. Dioxin is a toxic chemical (chlorine-compound) linked to cancer, immune system suppression, ulceration, pelvic inflammatory disease, reduced fertility, changes in hormone levels & even endometriosis. (Simple test: put a regular tampon in galss of water & come back in a few hours, you will find the water cloudy & filled with residue)

Environmental Impact: Minimal Packaging, so it lowers fossil fuel cost for transportation of disposables. With an average of 20-25 pads per cycle, that means 8,000-10,000 pads in 33 yrs (avg woman's menstruation time) About 300 lbs worth in our landfills!! That will NEVER go away!!

Additional Facts:

• Sewn with care and decorative top stitched for extra absorbency & leak protection.
• Less bacterial & yeast infections, because cloth is more breathable than disposables.
• In hospitals blood contaminated waste is handled as a bio-hazard (as it should be) due to the potential for transfer of blood borne illnesses. In our home and businesses these are not handled any differently than any other waste.
• No more running out of pads are the worst possible time!
  

I am sure once you try them, you will never go back to those store-bought, disposable pads.

**Contact info:
Email address: momscrafts4u@hotmail.com 
Facebook Fanpage: www.facebook.com/MomsCrafts4U
Etsy Shop: www.momscrafts4u.etsy.com

Intro..

As many of you may know this is the first blog I have even done, so please bear with me. To start off I think I will just link you to my 2 etsy shops... Moms Crafts 4 U and Boutique Little People these shops are filled with amazing products specifically with the everyday family in mind.

Moms Crafts 4 U has many useful products for a mothers everyday use such as; Check Book Covers, Cloth Mama Pads, DS Cases, Fleece Socks, Wallets/Purses/Totes, and Wipes / Cloth Tissues!

Boutique Little People is inspired by my darling daughter... all of these items have a touch of her. From designing, creating, all details that are centered around her & what she loves. There you will find; Baby Items, Childrens Clothing, Winter Hats, Mitts & Armwarmers, Comfy Panties/Undies, reusable snack bags and misc other handcrafted items.



I also do custom made items, just send me an email at momscrafts4u@hotmail.com and I can help you out.