Backer GiveAway #3

****GIVEAWAY CLOSED*****
Congrats to the winner of giveaway #3 -- chosen by Random.org -- Dezi1986 you are the winner of an Evolution Diaper!!!  Please email me your color choice and mailing address to SugarSnapPhoto@gmail.com!
Giveaway #4 is coming very soon!!!!
THANK YOU TO MY AMAZING BACKERS!!


It has been an exciting week for The Dirties on Diapering!!  We have some exciting new sponsors and MANY new backers!!  A special shout out and thanks to Evolution Diapers, Ju-Ju Monkey, Cloth Diapers To Go, Nifty Nappy, and Bitty Bottoms!  Also, thank you so much to all of the bloggers who have helped spread the word!  I am always amazed by all the great people willing to help!  It's YOU who is making this project possible!  THANK YOU!!

And of course, as a Thank You, I am doing Backer GiveAways throughout the course of fundraising!  Backer GiveAway #3 is for an Evolution ION One Size Diaper!!  I am very excited about this company!  They have many features on their diaper new to the cloth diaper world!
Here's what excites me about Evolution Diapers:
1.  Adjustable Let and Waist Elastic!  If One Size wasn't exciting enough, Evolution Diapers has taken it a step farther with adjustable elastic around the legs and waist!  Their amazing diaper can take your baby all the way from 5lbs to 40lbs!
2.  The Evolution ION uses CoolMax technology to keep your baby cool!  The system keeps moisture away from baby's bottoms and helps it stay below in the absorbant hemp&cotton pad below.  Also, hemp helps keep bacteria away!  Less bacteria & Less moisture on baby = less diaper rash!
3.  The CoolMax technology helps the fabric dry faster, using less energy in the dryer or making hanging dry easier!  ...which is great for travel!
4.  When you use Evolution Diapers, it's like recycling twice!  The diaper's material is made of recycled fiber, offsetting the need to use more crude oils!  There may even be some recycled water bottles in this diaper!
5.  This diaper is easy to use and wash too!  These diapers are all one peice, making them go on just like a disposable, using gentle snap closures.  They are machine washable and dryable too!

If you are equally excited about Evolution Diapers, head on over to their webpage and check them out: http://www.evolutiondiapers.com/ and try to win one right here on this blog post!

HERE'S HOW TO ENTER:

Mandatory Entries:
1.  These giveaways are my way of saying Thank You to my project backers!  So the first requirement to enter is that you become a backer!  It can be for any amount, even just $1.  Any backer of any dollar amount gets the same 1 entry, so the amount you pledge does not affect your chances.  Everything is done securely through Amazon.com and Kickstarter.com, so you can feel confident your pledge is safe -- and nobody is charged unless the project funding is successful.  Here's where you go: http://kck.st/hvm3LT
2.  Post a comment saying you are a backer, along with what color Evolution ION you would love!

Extra Entries:
1.  Post about The Dirties on Diapering w/ a link to the page anywhere on Facebook!  Comment that you did with the link!
2.  Like me on Facebook (above)!  Comment that you did!

3.  Tweet about The Dirties on Diapering w/ a link to the page!  Comment that you did with your handle.

4.  Follow me on Twitter!  Comment that you did with your handle.

5.  Sign up for the Red Tricycle newsletter, putting "Dirties on Diapering" in the referral box -- for every sign up they will donate $1 to the project!  Comment that you did!

6.  Follow THIS blog!  Comment that you do! 

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO MY BACKERS!  You have until March 16th to enter Backer Giveaway #3!  Good luck!! Tweet This

Backer GiveAway #2

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The winner of backer giveaway #2, according to Random.org, is Lara+Chis (aka @largirl)!  Congrats!!!  Please email your mailing address to SugarSnapPhoto@gmail.com to claim your prize!

Stay tuned for Backer GiveAway #3 REALLY SOON!!!

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Because GroVia was my very first major sponsor of The Dirties on Diapering during my very first round, I am excited to give away a GroVia AIO Diaper in my Backer GiveAway #2!!!  I hope that GroVia will notice that I am still very excited about them and would love to have them back for Round 3!

GroVia's AIO is exciting because of it's super absorbancy and ease of use!  It's made of organic cotton, which is my favorite part because cotton is so easy to wash!  There is no stuffing with this diaper and no need for a doubler!  This diaper is also a one size diaper, so it is made to grow and change with your baby.  You can change the snaps on the rise or the waist.  There is also a snap in soaker for overnights and heavy wetters -- and the fact that it snaps in assures that it doesn't bunch or move when your baby does!  And when your baby is ready for potty training, this diaper acutally works well as a pull up trainer too because of how stretchy the side panel is!  I know you can get excited about that!  A diaper that last from newborn through potty training!!  They have great colors and exciting new prints!  Check it out on their webpage: http://gro-via.com/product.php?pID=100421&cID=181

HERE'S HOW TO ENTER:

Mandatory Entries:
1.  These giveaways are my way of saying Thank You to my project backers!  So the first requirement to enter is that you become a backer!  It can be for any amount, even just $1.  Any backer of any dollar amount gets the same 1 entry, so the amount you pledge does not affect your chances.  Everything is done securely through Amazon.com and Kickstarter.com, so you can feel confident your pledge is safe -- and nobody is charged unless the project funding is successful.  Here's where you go: http://kck.st/hvm3LT
2.  Post a comment saying you are a backer, along with what size & color/print GroVia AIO you would love to win!

Extra Entries:
1.  Post about The Dirties on Diapering w/ a link to the page anywhere on Facebook!  Comment that you did with the link!
2.  Like me on Facebook (above)!  Comment that you did!
3.  Tweet about The Dirties on Diapering w/ a link to the page!  Comment that you did with your handle.
4.  Follow me on Twitter!  Comment that you did with your handle.
5.  Sign up for the Red Tricycle newsletter, putting "Dirties on Diapering" in the referral box -- for every sign up they will donate $1 to the project!  Comment that you did!
6.  Follow THIS blog!  Comment that you do! 

Thank you so much to all of my backers!  You have until Wednesday, March 2nd to enter!!!  Good luck!  More giveaways to come!

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First Backer Giveaway!

****GIVEAWAY CLOSED!****
The winner of the Thirsties Fab Fitted & Cover, according to Random.org (comment #15)  is The Dirties on Diapering backer MARIA MOSER!  Thank you so much for supporting this project!  Please send your mailing address to: SugarSnapPhoto@gmail.com w/ your color choice for the diaper and cover!
STAY TUNED!!  ANOTHER GIVEAWAY WILL BEGIN NEXT WEEK!


Yes!  I plan on giving away many exciting cloth diapers and accessories during the 90 days of The Dirties on Diapering 3 to my well deserving backers!  As requested by a Facebook Fan, my first giveaway is for a Fitted Diaper!!!  A Thirsties Fab Fitted Diaper and Cover (winner's choice colors)!

Many people love Fitted Diapers for their great personal fit for any baby!  Thirsties Fab Fitted are stretchy and soft, with a layer of stay dry micro-fleece so baby's skin is always dry!  Inside is micro-fiber terry that can absorb up to 7x its weight in liquid!  Wow!!  Plus, gentle enclosed elastic around legs and torso make sure nothing can leak from any direction!  And one of the best parts is -- this diaper is made 100% in the USA!

When a water tight system is needed, pair your Fitted Diapers with a cover!  Thirsties Diaper Covers are adorable, waterproof, breathable and comfortable for baby's skin!  Good bye rubber pants!!!

So... HOW CAN YOU WIN THIS SET?

Required To Win:
1.  This giveaway is a big Thank You to my backers of The Dirties on Diapering 3 -- helping more moms choose cloth diapering of any kind through a photo journalism project and published book.  So, the first requirement is that you must be a backer of my project!  Any amount gives you 1 entry, even just $1.  Here's the link: http://kck.st/hvm3LT
2.  After you become a backer, please leave a comment on this blog post telling me you are and what color Fab Fitted and Diaper Cover you would love to win!  Check out the variety at http://www.thirstiesbaby.com/!

After you are finished completing the required entry above, feel free to do any of these for an extra entry:
1.  Follow me on Twitter!  @SugarSnapPhoto  Comment Below That You Did!
2.  Tweet This: "Help More Moms Choose #ClothDiapers And Try To Win Some Of Your Own! http://kck.st/hvm3LT"  Leave a comment below saying you did with your Twitter handle.
3.  "Like" me on Facebook!  Comment Below That You Did!
4.  Post a link to my project http://kck.st/hvm3LT anywhere on Facebook -- your page, a friend's page, a green company's page, etc... Comment That You Did With the Link!
5.  Follow this blog!  Comment that you do!

THANK YOU AGAIN TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Winner Will Be Picked by Random.org Using The Comments on THIS Blog Post on Friday, February 18th!  Good Luck! Tweet This

The Dirties On Diapering Photo Contest!

Get ready to get artistic with this photo contest! The theme, provided by Pamela Pilon and winner of $20 to CottonBabies.com, is "A Look At Cloth Through Modern Art." Art of course is in the eye of the beholder, so this is an exciting opportunity to be creative! The only rule is that there must be a depiction of a cloth diaper in the photo, be it a real one, a drawing of one, a clay one, etc. It's up to you!

So what's up for grabs for the winners???

FIRST PLACE: A GroVia AIO Print Diaper of your choice, a BumGenius Diaper Sprayer, and two Kissaluvs Designer Cloth Wipes.

SECOND PLACE: A FuzziBunz Perfect Size Diaper any color


THIRD PLACE: Your choice $20 gift certificate to either CottonBabies.com or DiaperJunction.com

TO ENTER:

Email your photo and name to SugarSnapPhoto@gmail.com! You may enter up to 3 times.

All photos will be uploaded to a folder on The Dirties On Diapering Facebook page where fans will be able to vote on their favorites! Photos may be entered until April 20, 2011.  Voting will continue until April 30, 2011.

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48 HOUR CLOTH DIAPER AUCTION!

AUCTION CLOSED. I am getting ready to re-launch my Kickstarter project: The Dirties on Diapering!!  If you don't already know, it's a photo journalism project that SHOWS why cloth diapering is so important!  I want to create a full color photo, coffee table style book creating a more visual way to show the environmental effects of disposables, health risks, financial impact on moms and dads, and of course why cloth is so much more wonderful than it used to be!
During my funding launch I want to be able to promote my project and have many giveaways!  In order to have a little extra to do that I am holding this wonderful cloth diaper auction via my Facebook page!
All of the photos of the diapers are uploaded into the Auction folder under my page's photos.  To bid, please just leave a comment with your bid.  Starting prices are in the photo descriptions.  Prices are starting amazingly low, so go grab some great deals!  All funds will be collected via PayPal to SugarSnapPhoto@gmail.com.  Winners of the auction will need to pay within 48hours and sellers are expected to ship within 3 business days of receiving funds.  First $5 will go to the seller for shipping costs, the rest will go toward my project!
Thank you again for all of your support!  I have an amazing group of followers!  Happy Bidding!
Sincerely, Jamie.

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Gently Used Cloth Diapers and Accessories Needed For Auction!

CLOTH DIAPER ENTRIES FOR THE AUCTION IS NOW CLOSED. THE AUCTION WILL BEGIN VIA MY FB PAGE TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 AND WILL LAST FOR 48 HOURS. THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION! I hope everyone is getting excited about the next Kickstarter re-launch for The Dirties on Diapering photo-journalism book project!  It's coming here soon this January 2011!  I'm going to re-launch this time for the maximum 90 days!!  I have a great feeling this time about the project's success -- being that the third time's a charm right!!??  Yeah!!!  Plus after the first couple attempts, with each one being improved upon with better information and planning, I have received much more public attention both online via blogs, facebook, etc. and even some attention in some local NW newspapers!
Before my third funding launch, I want to host an auction via my Facebook page in order to raise funds for giveaway goodies to give my amazing and loyal backers during the 90-day funding marathon!  So I am asking right now for anyone who has some gently used cloth diapers, accessories, or amazing green baby products to donate their goods for the cause.  No matter what the item, the first $5 for each item will be given to the person donating the item in order to cover shipping, anything beyond that will go to my project. If you are outside the US, you can request a higher shipping charge but please remember that your item must sell for at least $1 over shipping costs to sell.  All funds will be exchanged via paypal -- so you have to have a paypal account to place your item in the auction.  That being said, here's what you need to do to donate your item(s):
-- Email me!  SugarSnapPhoto@gmail.com the following information:
1.  What is your item?  Cloth Diaper Brand?  Type?
2.  How long it was used and any visable wear if any.
3.  What kind of detergent was used.(if known)
4.  ONE quality picture showing as much as you can via that photo for each item. If you want to sell more than one item as a set, use one photo.
5.  Your PayPal email address.
When your item sells, I will paypal you $5.  If your item does not sell for at least $6, nothing will happen and you will keep your item.  It is expected that you mail your item to the winner of the auction within 3 business days of the auction close.
Please try to have your items to me by January 16th. Thank you so much again to everyone for your help with this project!  I am excited to be working hard on it again!
Sincerely,
Jamie Wilkinson

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YoreGanics Review & Giveaway!

**UPDATE #2**

Yay!!!  So, I actually ended up doing an overnight soak in the Brightener & Whitener using that same diaper with the old stain.  And most of it really did come out!  Wow!  Amazing!  There is barely a spot in the middle where the stain was really thick, but I am very impressed with the results!  In fact, impressed enough I'm getting out some of my old clothes to do it with too!  Here's the pic ---------->>

UPDATE:  I have been informed that the old stain will come out if I do a 6-hour soak w/the Brightens & Whitens!  The test is on!!  Results published tomorrow!

**GiveAway Closed: Congrats to the winner, Melissa Phinney!**

While searching for green giveaways from various companies to help support my Dirties on Diapering photo journalism project, I was approached by a company called YoreGanics to do a Review & Giveaway on their laundry products!  It says right on their product that it is great for cloth diapering, so I gave it a shot!  I tried three of their products -- soap nuts, stain remover, and the brightens & whitens.


I have to admit, I was a bit nervous about putting nuts straight from a tree in with my laundry!  Especially my cloth diapers, which cost more than most of my clothes!  I had never even heard of this!  But when I opened up the little cloth bag, I could see that you tie them up in a small pocket-size cloth pouch so nothing gets into your clothes!  These soap nuts come from trees in Northern India and Nepal and contain a natural soap when agitated in water.  There is nothing added to these nuts, they are 100% natural and free of chemicals and fragrances!

 

My current laundry soap is just the ALL Free & Clear from the Fred Meyer around the corner.  I've always noticed that my diapers are clean, but after a bit they start holding smells.  About once a month I run a little bleach through and it seems to help, but even with the double rinse it leaves a bit of bleach smell too!  My biggest compliment to using YoreGanics soap nuts is that not only is there no smell at all to the soap, but it leaves no smell at all!  I don't know how it does it, because even form experience with other brands of natural soap there is sooome sort of smell, be it from the soap or the laundry or the water.  With the soap nuts there was nothing!  It was like they were brand new!  The other great thing about the soap nuts is that you can re-use the same nuts for a few washes!  When they start getting thin, you just toss them and get a new set.  I think that you could get even more loads out of a bag than what it says!

 

I also tried the Brightens & Whitens pouch.  Also no smells!  You just soak your laundry in a bit, dissolved in water before washing.  I do feel like they brightned up a bit!  It wasn't significant, but I feel like if you used this over time that it would really help keep your clothes and diapers in shape!  There's no bleach, so you're not going to wear away at your fabric.  It was very gentle and I would definitely recommend trying this to those who don't like the harshness of bleach!

 

The last thing I tried was the stain remover!  There seems to be a slight but sweet scent, but nothing that stays through the wash.  It comes in a spray so it's easy to put on.  You just squirt a bit on the stain, let it sit a few minutes, scrub if needed, and throw it in the wash!  I tried it on two different diaper stains... one old, and one new.  The new one was after my girl at blue-berries, ew I know, but I had to try it!  Those are the ones that really stick around!  It got the new stain out no problem!  Yay!!!  However, the old stain stuck around.  I wish I would have had the stain remover 3 months ago and the old one would never have been there!  So, for the stain remover I would recommend as long as you spray it on right away!  You could even spray it on right before you threw it in the pail so that it would have already sat by the time you do laundry that night!


 

I'm so glad I gave YoreGanics laundry products a try!  I really do love them for my cloth diapers!  And you can too!!!  They are going to give one of my readers a trio to try also!  To enter the giveaway all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog saying why you are excited to try YoreGanics!  The winner will be chosen at random by Random.org Friday, 10/22/2010 at 4pm PST!  Thank you so much to YoreGanics and my readers for supporting The Dirties on Diapering!



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UPDATE -- 4 DAYS TO GO!

It's been a bit since I've been able to update everyone, but now it is time for a 4-day marathon!  The end of Round 2 funding is coming to an end this Saturday at 12pm/PST.
Today I am working on a winner's list so people have a place to go check if they have won!  We have been giving away lots of goodies, and there are more to come!  If you are a company with a giveaway, it's not too late!  Just let me know what you would love to give one of my backers and I will be sure to post it and get you the winner's information!
Also today, I am working on a general break-down of the project costs so that everyone knows where the money is going!  I've had a few questions about publishing and production costs.
If you live in the Portland, OR area be on the lookout for the Gresham Outlook tomorrow!  Wednesday's paper will have a story about this project!  I hope that will bring in the much needed last minute pledges!
I definitely need everyone's help spreading the word about this project!  I'm working hard to keep up with both the project deadline and my family.  I would really love to see us make it this time around!  I know we can do it!  Thank you again to everyone for your amazing support! Tweet This

Updates, Giveaways, Blogs -- OH MY!

It's been an exciting Round 2 with lots of give aways and more to come! We are already down to 16 days left, and funding is starting to slowww again! Let's get out there and spread the word any way we can! Here's what I have going right now...
I'm still nudging last time's major sponsors -- they haven't responded yet, so I'm thinking they are just very busy (especially BG with their exciting new prints). So I could use all the help you can with nudging them! Major sponsors from Round 1 were: GroVia, BumGenius, & Diaper Junction. Don't forget to remind them that they have to RE-pledge because nobody was charged during the first try and all pledges were void. And of course keep nudging ALL of your favorite cloth diaper and green baby companies! Anyone is potential major sponsor!
I've been talking to a local newspaper about an article about it! That's exciting! The Gresham Outlook -- a Portland suburb newspaper is interested in the story, but it probably won't be published until toward the end since the reporter writing about it won't be back in town until the 18th.
And of course, keep tweeting and writing about it! We've made it to $800+ with just small pledges! That's impressive! Every little bit counts!! Here's some links to a few recent blogs:
Mirthful Motherhood:
http://mirthful-motherhood.blogspot.com/2010/09/dirties-on-diapering.html
http://mirthful-motherhood.blogspot.com/2010/09/bonus-entry-opportunity.html
SAPsMaMa:
http://sapsmama.blogspot.com/2010/10/dirties-on-diapering-tons-of-extra.html
Diaper Parties by Tanya:
http://diaperpartiesbytanya.blogspot.com/2010/09/dirties-on-diapering.html
Thank you so much for spreading the word!!!! You guys are amazing!
Also, if you are in the Portland area, don't forget this Saturday I am teaching a Cloth Diapering 101 Class at Eco Baby Gear on Division at 1pm. Give them a ring to reserve your spot!
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One Person CAN Make a Difference!

Yeah!! We reached $800 today, and that's without the major sponsors adding their pledges back on yet! That means it's all been from the little guys -- which proves that every little bit adds up! Thank you guys for your support! I am so excited, that I am going to buy a random backer a $20 gift certificate to Cottonbabies.com when we reach $1,000! So go spread the word! Because every bit counts!  Thank you again!!!  You guys rock! Tweet This

Giveaway #2!

I'm excited to do another giveaway tomorrow!!!  Details on what in the morning!  Get your pledge in of any amount (even just $1) to qualify!  Giveaways during funding will be to random backers, each backer gets one entry per giveaway.  So the sooner you pledge, the more giveaways you will qualify for!
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GIVEAWAYS!

I am excited about the giveaways during round two of The Dirties on Diapering!  We started the week yesterday with the first random backer giveaway!

The first two backers to win free loot were Heather McNamara and Kassey Whiteford!  Congrats to them!!  They both won a set of Recycled Wool Dryer Balls from Kat Pittman -- a green SAHM and owner of The Yarn Box on etsy.com!  You should check out all of the great items she makes!  http://www.etsy.com/shop/theyarnbox?ref=top_trail 

I will be giving away lots of different green products, including diapers, along the way!  So get your pledges in today to be eligible for drawings!  Every backer gets one entry every giveaway automatically!  Even just $1 will qualify you!  You can make your pledge here: http://kck.st/aHh49E

And if you are a green company interested in giving away your product, please email me SugarSnapPhoto@gmail.com

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