Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Sweet Bobbins Review & Giveaway*CLOSED


Back in February I found an article on
Family Cloth that I shared with you readers.
(HERE)
It raised the question, 'How green are you willing to go?'
and I have pondered on that thought for the past few months.
Really.. How green am I willing to go??

I have to admit the thought of not using toilet paper
took a bit of an adjustment.
The initial ick factor was the biggest hurdle
but then it dawned on me:
'I use cloth wipes on my girls,
what is the big deal?'

My hubby was much more open to the
idea than I was. He had made
comments in the past about using our
diaper sprayer as a bidet..
which is actually a great idea.
 So when I told him I wanted to switch
over to family cloth, for real, he was very supportive.

I know a lot of families make their own family cloth
out of old receiving blankets, t-shirts, or rags;
or you can purchase them from a shop like Sweet Bobbins.

Sweet Bobbins is family owned and operated by two
WAHM cousins, Angela and Rene,
that live on opposite sides of the country
but run the company as one!
How impressive is that!?

Sweet Bobbins' Etsy shop is full of wonderful
handmade cloth wipes, pail liners, bibs and you guessed it...
family cloth! (Plus much more)





When I contacted Sweet Bobbins with the idea
of doing a family cloth review, Angela was immediately on board!
She generously sent me a set of family
cloth and a small hanging wetbag.

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The Sweet Bobbins wet bag is the perfect size
for family cloth, mama cloth, wet wipes
while traveling, or could even hold 1-2 dirty diapers.
(measuring 8"x10")


It features a handle that snaps and easily
attaches to wherever you need it to!
The inner PUL is very thick and durable and keeps
moisture and odor in, where they belong.
The zipper is easy to open and close,
not to big but not too small.
PUL inner of wetbag
Sweet Bobbins wipes/family cloth are the cream of the crop.
A set of 25, gender neutral, 6x8" wipes.
I chose to get a mix of double layer flannel 
and OBV (Organic Bamboo Velour);
(Angela said that some prefer flannel 
for #1 and OBV for #2.)
The size is perfect, fits in the palm of your hand!
They are very thick but not as thick as a wash cloth.
Both fabrics are soft but the OBV is buttery soft, 
although Angela said some prefer OBV over flannel-
I seem to prefer the flannel.

Flannel on Left and OBV on Right

Transitioning over to family cloth has been easier
than I could have ever imagined.
We have two bathrooms that get used equally,
so in the master bath I hang the wet bag from the
tiolet paper holder and stack a few wipes on top
and put the rest on the back of the toilet in an old
wipes container. In our hallway bath or 'guest' bath
I use the diaper pail for family cloth used in there
and come diaper washing day.. they all get washed together.
I treat the family cloth just as I do the cloth wipes we use
for diaper changes.. If there is a huge mess on them I spray
with the diaper sprayer but mostly they get
used and then tossed in with the others! Just that easy!

Family cloth set up in master bathroom
I wish I would have made the switch a long time ago
but really, just like I was clueless about cloth diapering,
I was also naive and unaware about family cloth.
If you have a television, you have more than
likely seen the toilet paper commercial with
the bears for Charmin. Even they know that
when using toilet paper, there are often 'pieces left behind'.



How nasty is that? Pieces of dirty, used, paper left behind-
that sure does gross me out.
But with family cloth, I have never felt cleaner!
No more flakes of TP left behind and I don't know
about you but when I want to freshen up.. a wash cloth is
what I reach for, not a piece of TP.
Why not freshen up every time??

We still have TP in the house for guest or for back-up
but we prefer Sweet Bobbins family cloth!
Still curious to try it out at your house?

BUY:
You can purchase a set of family cloth and wetbag
like the ones I reviewed from Sweet Bobbins' Etsy Shop.
8x10'' wetbag=$14.00
Set of 25 Family Cloth/Cloth wipes= $30.00

WIN:
Sweet Bobbins would like to give one LUCKY reader
a 7x9" wetbag and 6 family cloth/cloth wipes. 
Valued at $21

GIVEAWAY:
Mandatory Entry: 
This counts as ONE entry and must be completed before all other entries! 
**Make sure to include your email with all entries** 
Follow Crazy 4 Fluff blog via Google Friend Connect
THEN
Head over to Sweet Bobbins' Etsy Shop and tell me
you FAVORITE item(s) available.

Extra Entries:
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*Please thank them for this giveaway*
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**Heart Sweet Bobbins on Etsy(Leave your Etsy ID) (+2)
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**Grab my button. Leave a link so I can find it (+3)  
**Tweet about this giveaway. 
You must include
@crazy4fluff and @sweetbobbins
You can tweet once daily. Include a permalink in your entry. (+1)
**Share this giveaway on Facebook, 
tagging both  & Crazy 4 Fluff and Sweet Bobbins
You can share once per day.(+1)
*Blog about this giveaway, leave me a link so I can find it. (+2)
**We're on the fence. Vote for Crazy 4 Fluff. 
You can vote once per day! (+2)

**Enter another one of my giveaways. Additional entry for each entered.

**Make a purchase from Sweet Bobbins
For every $1 that you spend you get ONE extra entry. 
Purchase is on valid if made during this giveaway.
Email me an invoice at crazy4fluff@yahoo.com



**I am only human and a busy mama of two girls,
I strive to fix all grammar errors in my reviews

but I occasionally miss some. If you find an error

Email me at crazy4fluff@yahoo.com
and earn some extra entries! 


This giveaway will end  July 11, 2011 at 11:59pm CST.
                    Winner will be notified by email and posted on my blog!
Winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.


**This is not a paid post. The opinions of this product are strictly that of my own and completely unbiased!
**Thank you to the sponsor for the chance to review this product and for giving one lucky fan a prize!




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Retro ReDesign said...

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Shared on FB.
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Voted on Picket Fence 7/10 #1.
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I follow using GFC as Andrea G.

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I hearted Sweet Bobbins on Etsy (as akg0053).

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I voted for you on Picket Fence.

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picket fence vote 7/11 - #1
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graceInk said...

tweet (7/11)

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Daily Picket Fence vote (7/11)

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Voted on Picket Fence 7/11 #1.
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Carrie Phelps said...

I publicly follow you on GFC; Carriedust & my favorite item is the Paris Eiffle Towers Girly Wet Bag
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Carrie Phelps said...

I follow Sweet Bobbins on FB; Carrie Phelps
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Carrie Phelps said...

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Amanda Brooke said...

Voted on We're on The Fence!

Carrie Phelps said...

I "hearted" Sweet Bobbins on Etsy.
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I "hearted" Sweet Bobbins on Etsy.
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April Naiman said...

I follow Via GFC and my favorite item is the bird cage print bib!!

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Carrie Phelps said...

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April Naiman said...

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Amanda Brooke said...

Liked both C4F and Sweet Bobbins on FB - Amanda Brooke

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Amanda Brooke said...

Followed both C4F and Sweet Bobbins on Twitter - JustAmandaB

Amanda Brooke said...

Followed both C4F and Sweet Bobbins on Twitter - JustAmandaB

April Naiman said...

I follow you on twitter
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April Naiman said...

I follow you via networked blogs!

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I heart sweet bobbins on etsy #1
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Amanda Brooke said...

Subscribed via email#1 - Amanda.Padilla19@yahoo.com

April Naiman said...

I heart sweet bobbins on etsy #2
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Amanda Brooke said...

Subscribed via Email #2 - Amanda.Padilla19@yahoo.com

April Naiman said...

I subsrcibe to your email :) #1
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Voted on picket fence #1
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I entered your My Little Hipster giveaway
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I entered your Lovely Pocket Diapers giveaway
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Amanda Brooke said...

Extra Entry - Brown Eyes #1
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Extra Entry - Brown Eyes #2
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KMcFish said...

LOVE the Summersong- 12x12 wet bag and the Mini-Starter Set - Gender Neutral Mixed Print Starter Set - 6 wipes - flannel and OBV - SOFT - 6x8 size...I've been wanting to switch and I think I'm going for it now :)

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KMcFish said...

I Like Sweet Bobbins on Facebook as Krystal McCormick
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I Like Crazy 4 Fluff on Facebook as Krystal McCormick
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I Follow Sweet Bobbins on Twitter as kmcfishling
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I Crazy 4 Fluff via Network Blogs
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I Heart Sweet Bobbins on Etsy as kmcfish
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