Peridot Moon Diaper: Review & Giveaway

If you are looking for super cute diaper prints with a thicker than average PUL, quality workmanship, and an extremely adjustable fit - Peridot Moon is your diaper!

It is comfortable too - or at least Crackers thinks so.  (Sidenote - he stole Monkey's bed this nap time.)

Peridot Moon offers a variety of products, including: double pocket diapers, wraps, organic hemp and bamboo inserts and doublers (sold separate from diapers), wipes, nursing covers, and more!  She also has over 80 fabric choices!  I wish I could get the following print for my boys to do some fun Christmas shots.

 This is the smallest setting on the diaper.  It fits 11lb 10oz baby nicely, I think I should have made the waist just one setting looser, but I wanted to test it out.  I also have some puckering where the rise snaps adjust - that is my own error, I did not have the diaper folded well - my error resulted in leaking during this particular trial.  (Trials with the diaper folded well did not result in leaking).

I just adore this diaper.  The print has got to be one of my all time favorites.  The fit is fantastic on both of my boys.  The double pocket allows for easier stuffing as well as easy washing - inserts wash out of the diaper when the washer agitates.

Can you see how many snaps are on this diaper?  It's hard to see because the snap colors match the diaper so very nicely!  There are 5 settings for rise adjustment and 15 sets of snaps around the waist for the absolute best fit.  

Peridot Moon has offered one of my readers a choice of diaper!

Make sure to check out their shop and Facebook page, then enter using the Rafflecopter form below.

Changing Diapers Book: Review & Diaper Giveaway

I really wish this book had been written (and I had known about it) 3.5 years ago, when Monkey was an infant.  I wanted to cloth diaper so badly, but had no idea what my options were.  I didn't know how to get the best use out of the diapers I had, and I did not know how to care for cloth!

The result?  Frustration.  My diapers leaked and I did not like them very well.  I ended up ditching cloth very quickly and settling for disposable diapers.  

Changing Diapers is a fantastic resource for families who are interested in using cloth.  Kelly Wels takes the reader by the hand and walks step by step through a wide world of information!  She helps with understanding types of diapers, caring for cloth, figuring out what you prefer, where to find more information, how to use cloth diapers effectively, and so much more in her nicely illustrated book.

Baby #3 in his first cloth diaper

Who is this book for?  Well, I loved it.  I think the people who will benefit from it the most are those who are struggling with using cloth diapers, are just getting started, or are really just starting to consider diapering options.  This book would be an excellent gift for congratulating a family who has just discovered they are pregnant, or a baby shower... or a new baby gift.

Seriously.. it's that good.  I read my copy and have enjoyed some refreshers and some new information.  I plan to pass it on to my sister in law who is considering cloth.  (I hope she reads it and feels encouraged... I also hope she uses cloth.)

Kelly Wels wants to give one of my readers a cloth diaper!  Yep, for real!  (She would also love it if you took some time to check out her book).  The book is $17.95 - less than a package of disposable diapers!  Any book that saves me money and frustration is definitely worth it!  Don't forget to visit the Changing Diapers webpage.

Charlie's Soap: Review & Giveaway

Poop, Spit up, Snot, Dirt, Grime...

Babies!

Boys...

You name the stain, we fight it!  As we prepared to bring Baby home, we started looking more intensely at safe soaps for laundry.  Our soaps have to be able to fight stains, and leave diapers clean.  I generally make my own laundry soap, but for diapers and stains I like to have something a little fancier than what I can make myself.

Charlie's Soap claims to "clean everything from false teeth to diesel engines".  Soaps with this powerful of a claim scare me just a bit - what kind of crazy chemical do they have in them that is going to melt the grime off of a diesel engine?  But, they claim to be non-toxic, safe, and biodegradable.  

We put Charlie's Laundry Pre-Spray to the test first.  I shared some with my sister, who told me she had gotten blood on some clothes and sprayed them several hours later - the stain came out with no difficulty.  I tried it on some blood stains as well, no problem!  I found some stained toddler clothes that had already been washed, so the stains were very well set in.  The pre-spray did not remove those stains.  A few days ago, I was looking at my shower curtain.  I saw red finger paint on it.  Do you remember Monkey's red finger paint day?  If not, look at the picture below... this has been a couple of months ago, I am not sure why it hadn't been cleaned yet.  I sprayed the curtain with Chralie's Pre-Spray and it came out in only one wash!

Boys make messes.  Good soap is important.  We love the clean that we get with Charlie's Laundry Powder. 

From the Charlie's Soap Website:

Here are just a few of the benefits of using Charlie's Soap

• Only use one (1) tablespoon per large load!
• Safe for all HE machines.
• Softeners are not recommended or needed. That means even greater savings on your laundry!
• Non-toxic & completely biodegradable.
• Safe and effective for all fabrics, including silk, wool, linen, cotton and high-tech micro fibers.
• Contains no clays, dyes, phosphates, ultraviolet brighteners or perfumes.
• Will not fade your colors.
• Removes entrapped odors from athletic wear.

Giveaway

Charlie's Soap has generously offered to send one of my readers an 80 load powdered detergent as well as a bottle of laundry pre-spray!  Fill out the Rafflecopter form below to enter.

Mommy Lesson #6: Move quickly

Moral: Move quickly when they say "oh no".


Today it was hot outside.  REALLY hot.  Monkey brought me the juice from the fridge while the other boys were playing outside - and I felt obliged to let them all have a drink.

They were thirsty.  Maybe because they VERY VERY rarely get juice... but they each drank several servings of juice.  Crackers is always thirsty - so I didn't think much about it.

Until....
Mr. Crum got home at about 4 (we'd been inside for half an hour already).  Crackers was stinky, and Mr. Crum (my hero) was getting ready to change him.  We saw that Crackers was getting ready to fill his pants some more.  Soon, he was sitting down, poking at his diaper and saying "oh no"!

I was so stunned at what was happening that I froze.  What a dork.  I couldn't think of what to do when I saw that "oh no" was the best sentiment possible - his dipe had leaked and was spilling onto the floor... and he was poking at it... and then.. THEN... he rubbed it in his hair.

Aghast, I was incredibly thankful for Mr. Crum, who had much more sense than I did and quickly moved for a towel, clean diapers, some wipes, and a bag... he took care of cleaning Crackers while I started the bathtub.

Note to self: limit the juice... and get up quickly when that little boy says "oh no".

JoliMini Cloth Diaper: Review & Giveaway

Joli Mini Cloth Diapers are my final BIG ANNOUNCEMENT sponsor.  Oh my goodness, they are so incredibly cute.  I love all the embroidery choices they offer... who can resist this bum?

Fox Embroidered on Aqua

Joli Mini offers one size pocket diapers in a great variety of minky and embroidered PUL patterns.  Her diapers do not come with an insert.  Joli Mini does sell bamboo inserts separately. 

One Size Diaper, snaps in front to adjust

I love one size diapers.  If I had my choice this is all I would use.  With 1 boy in cloth and a baby on the way (that's right, Monkey's pretty much done, we just deal with the night time messes..) I've got to have a good supply and I don't want to have multiple sizes of diapers to deal with.  It's just kind of a pain.  The snaps on the front of the Joli Mini Diaper make it very easy to adjust the rise.

Showing off the side snaps

Joli Mini has a side-snap closure.  Some days I'm not sure what I think about the side snap.  They're really cute, but when Crackers gets squirmy they feel a little more difficult to me than front snap closures.  I do think that side snaps are easier when trying to convince Monkey to sleep in a diaper, because they look a little bit more like underpants.

Joli Mini also sells tutus and lovey sized blankets on her website, which is primarily in French.  Her diapers can be bought on her Etsy shop, which is in English. 

BUY IT:
You can buy Joli Mini Diapers on both her website or through her Etsy shop!  Prices vary depending on diaper fabric.

WIN IT:
Joli Mini has offered to give a diaper to one of my readers!  This contest is open worldwide.  Joli Mini will pay shipping up to $10, if shipping is over $10, the winner will be required to pay the extra.  Contest will close on Friday, May 13 at noon EST.

HOW TO ENTER:
You may enter using any or all of the following methods.  Each method equals one entry.  Leave one comment for each entry you complete.  Remember to leave your email address in each comment below.
1)  Visit Joli Mini's website or Etsy shop.  Tell me your favorite product.
2)  Order something from Joli Mini.  I will check if you say you have done this.
3)  "Favorite" Joli Mini's Etsy shop or "like" her Facebook page.  (or both).  It would be polite to thank her.
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6) Subscribe to my email newsfeed.  Upper right corner of this page.

You can earn up to 6 entries for this contest. 
**Bonus** if you responded to my Facebook post about mother's day ideas for grandmothers, you can give yourself an extra entry.. label it "Happy Mother's Day".

***Disclosure:  I received a product free for the purpose of this review.  All opinions are my own.

Blissful Booty: Cloth Diaper Review & Giveaway

Happy Great Cloth Diaper Change Day!  I am sad that we are going to miss the fun event this morning, but the closest is 70 miles away and I don't have a vehicle today anyhow!  Bummer. 

Blissful Booty is one of our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT sponsors!  Therefore, I get the pleasure of telling you about these GREAT diapers.  These diapers are a sized all in one diaper.  Just in case you're new to cloth - a sized diaper is one that fits your baby at a specific measurement - for instance, a "large Blissful Booty Diaper" fits babies that are between 21 & 35 pounds.  Now, these measurements are not exact because babies are shaped differently.  Chunkier thighs or belly make a diaper fit differently then it would on a baby with slender thighs or belly.  An "all in one" diaper means that you can use it as is, just like a disposable diaper.  All of the padding is already sewn in to the diaper and it is waterproof. 

Crackers in his large, celery colored AIO

Blissful Booty is extremely simple to use.  It is my go-to diaper for babysitters, as I don't feel like I have to try and explain how to use it.  It fits nicely around Cracker's legs, and I have never had any trouble with leaking.  I also have 2 boosters to help for added absorbency, but I only use them for overnight, and I think this diaper is really very absorbent on its own!

Large rock star guitar wetbag

We also got the opportunity to try out the Blissful Booty Wetbag!  This is a fantastic size for traveling!  It held most of our dirties after a 3 day trip out of state!  It is great at trapping odors, and keeping our other clothing dry.  Some of my favorite features of this bag are the softness, it's got a flannel outside; the extra long handle has a snap on it so you can roll the bag securely when not in use; and the zipper pulls down from the handle, so when I've got a poopy dipe, I don't need to fidget with it to open it up!

Blissful Booty products are high quality, ultra easy to use, and eco-friendly.  It is a mommy-owned  company with a passion for health of babies everywhere.  I highly recommend that you explore their shop and try out some of their fantastic products today!  Make sure to check out the Blissful Booty Blog too!

BUY IT:

Blissful Booty sells a variety of baby related items, from detergent to clothes, PUL to diapers!  Make sure to check out their website and see what you would like to try!  Right now there is free shipping in the US on select purchases over $1!  What a great deal!

WIN IT:

Blissful Booty has offered to give one of my readers an All in One Diaper!  This contest is open to residents of the US.  The winner will be selected at random on Monday, May 2 at noon EST.

Mandatory Entry:
To enter this contest you must visit the Blissful Booty Shop and tell me what product you're dying to try!  Remember this must be done before you can complete your additional entries.  Leave your email address in each comment below.

Additional Entries:

Each additional entry should be listed in a separate comment below, include your email address in each comment.
1) Follow Blissful Booty on Twitter.
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3) Follow Crum's This N That on Google Friend Connect OR Networked Blogs (or both).
4) Enter any of my other current giveaways! Tell me which giveaway(s) you entered.

**Disclaimer: I received a product or products free for the purpose of review.  All opinions in this post are my own.

Mother-ease cloth diaper: Review

I recently had the opportunity to review one of the 3 Mother-Ease diapering systems.  Yep, you read that right, they have 3 different options for diaper system styles!  I chose to test the Sandy's Diaper with an air flow cover.  I chose a size 2 because it sounded like it would be the best fit for Crackers and Monkey.  When it arrived I was stunned.  I thought it looked enormous.  This thing has got some stretch power (I hear that it fit over the clothes of my 40lb nephew).

The legs are not too loose, Sandy's diaper is a success on Crackers

For the first couple of weeks I only used it on Monkey, and he only wears diapers for sleep time.  I had no leak problems at all on Monkey.  At first I used it with the insert, what an amazing capacity that diaper has!  I think it is the best overnight diaper we own.  He loves it because he can pull it up and down like underwear and does not need help to get it back on when he potties at night.  I haven't tried it yet without the cover, but I think that will be our next step to night time independence as far as potty training goes.

With much trepidation I chose to try it on Crackers, first he only wore it during the day and without clothes over it - I was afraid the legs and waist would be too big and leak all over.  I am glad to share that I was wrong, very wrong.  Mother-ease, though it looked big, fit both of my boys like a charm!  (In fact, Crackers is sleeping in it as I type this review).  The diaper seems comfortable and allows great movement.  We have not had any stink problems with this diaper so far, that is GREAT news as well.

I love the side-snaps that allow air to flow into the diaper and keep it from holding in a ton of ammonia, we've had a bit of the problem with some other wraps.  I also love the color and cover choices.  We had a hard time picking which cover was our favorite!

Best Bottom Diapers: Review & Giveaway

Congratulations Jessica

#179! 

Want to know the whole truth?  I absolutely love Best Bottoms Diapers.  That's it, the whole thing.  Just look at these cutie cousins in their Best Bottoms last week.  Stinky is modeling his "blue giraffe" and Crackers is in the "green giraffe".  (and it is oh so hard to get a picture of them together because they're ALWAYS moving).

I love Best Bottom Diapers for a number of reasons, and I am going to tell you why they're tops on his bottom!  Here goes:
1) Fit: Best Bottom is a one size fits all diaper.  It fits my little man snuggly around his legs and waist without being too tight or letting the "yuckies" out.  I have not had a single leaking problem with Best Bottom diapers.  They are slim and fit under Cracker's cloths nicely.  
2) Sytem: I love the "system" that Best Bottoms sells.  We got 3 sized inserts with our shell and they fit inside the diaper with no folding, no fanning, no guess work.  Even better - they SNAP in.  How wonderful is that?  This makes me more confident about Best Bottom when I leave him with other people, because they don't have to try and figure out another insert or prefold.
3) Insert: So I already mentioned the insert, but look at the picture below.  It has a snap at each end to hold it securely in place AND, (my sister pointed this out) it has a tag that reminds you which diaper it belongs to!  I don't even have to try to remember which insert goes with the Best Bottom diaper, because it tells me.  Each of the 3 sized inserts has a different color stitching around the edge so you can tell them apart if you're using them on multiple children!

4) Options: Best bottom offers sized inserts so they fit your baby at each stage of growing.  It comes in a variety of "ice cream inspired" colors and prints.  They also offer a choice between snaps and velcro. 

Check out all of the great Best Bottom Features!

BUY IT:

For a list of Best Bottom Retailers check their website.   Best Bottoms can be purchased online or in select stores.

WIN IT:

One reader will win their choice of Best Bottom shell and inserts!  This giveaway is limited to residents of the US and Canada only.  Winner will be drawn at random on 3/29 at noon EST.  Make sure to leave 1 comment below for each entry.  Leave your email address in each comment.  If the winner cannot be reached within 48 hours, I will be forced to select another winner.

HOW TO ENTER:

Mandatory Entry: 

Follow Crum's This N That via Google Friend Connect or Networked Blogs.  These can both be found in the right hand column of my blog.

 Additional Entries:

 You may do any or all of the additional entries, each option earns you 1 entry (therefore 1 comment each). 

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Thirsties Duo Wrap: Review & Giveaway

Winner is...

Comment #185

Congratulations ANDI

 
A couple of months ago I got my first Thirsties Duo Wrap.  I loved it so much that I asked Thirsties if I could review one of their diapers on my blog.  What impresses me about Thirsties is the high quality and low price of their wraps.  I also love how soft these are.  I feel like I'm snuggling Crackers in a t-shirt when I wrap him in a Thirsties!  The wraps come in 2 sizes so they fit your little one longer.  Crackers is a 22lb 14 month old and wears the size 2 on the lowest rise!  (They also fit my 31lb 2.5 year old comfortably).

Our beautiful, soft "mango" duo wrap!

Here's something really cool about Thirsties products:  They're made by work at home moms!  I was really surprised by this because I thought of them as a big company.  In fact, they're only 5 years old and the company was founded by a mom with just $100 and an old sewing machine.  What great quality they have achieved.  All of the moms live near the warehouse also, which cuts down on carbon emissions that come from moving the product into the warehouse.

Obviously, Crackers likes showing off his duo wrap.

I have to admit, I was a little confused and intimidated when I started looking at the Duo Hemp Prefold.  It is made differently than any other insert or prefold I have seen.  It is made specially to reduce drying time and help improve the wash.  It's really a brilliant design and not so scary once you've used it a few times.  It's also super soft, I think it would be my favorite, if I were the one wearing the diaper.

Check here for your nearest Thirsties retailer.
Order a Thirsties Catalog to be mailed to your home!

BUY IT:
You can buy Thirsties products right now (and I highly recommend considering it).  Check your local retailer, or your favorite online diaper source!  
I bought my first Thirsties Duo Wrap from cradlejoy.com - see my Cradlejoy review for details about a 15% discount.

WIN IT:
One reader will win a Thirsties Duo Wrap and a Duo Hemp Prefold in their choice of color and size!
This contest is open to residents of the US and Canada only.  It will end on  3/27 at noon EST.  Please leave a comment for each entry you are eligible for and include your email address.  If I am unable to reach the winner within 48 hours, I will be forced to draw a new winner.


How to Enter:
You may enter using any or all of these methods.  There are a total of 5 possible entries per person.
 1) "Like" Thirsties on Facebook.  (It would be polite to thank them for the giveaway on Crum's This N That). 
2) Subscribe to my email newsletter - top right column of my blog.
3) Follow Crum's This N That via Google Friend Connect or Networked Blogs (right hand column)
4) Tell me which color duo wrap you would choose and who would use it.
5) "Like" Crum's This N That on Facebook or "Follow" me on Twitter.

Heiny Helpers

Last week I saw that someone had tagged "Heiny Helpers" on Facebook.  Being a fan of cloth diapers, I had to check it out.  I was surprised by what I found.  I had anticipated finding a great new diaper made by a work at home mom.  But this.. is so much better!

Heiny Helpers is a very new organization, founded early this year.  Their mission is to help low income families by loaning them cloth diapers in good condition.  In less than 2 months, this group has helped 15 babies switch to cloth and they have a quickly growing waiting list - there were 11 on the waiting list earlier in the week, now 14!

Heiny Helpers educates families about how to use cloth diapers, how to care for them, and types of cloth diapers.  They offer choices regarding the type of diapers each family receives.  I am really very impressed by this program and would love to see it start in my home town also.  (I've still got to look into what it would take).

Here's the kicker ---- they run on donations.  There are 14 babies waiting for cloth diapers RIGHT NOW and the list is growing so quickly!  You can help Heiny Helpers by donating new or gently used diapers directly to them.  I would love to hear that some of my readers donated to Heiny Helpers.  I'd also love to hear about similar programs in your area.

I am asking my readers to consider donating 1 or 2 diapers that you don't use as often as the others (if you're like me, you've got some you prefer and others that get used absolutely last)... I am also planning a donation of 1 or 2 diapers for now, and next time I'm in their area, I've got a bag of prefolds to drop off!
First United Church
2420 E. Third St.
Bloomington, IN 47401

They also accept monetary donations on their website.

Subscribe to Heiny Helpers email list.

Velcro: My newest nemesis

Okay, so ... velcro... ugh.

I love cloth diapers, some of my current favorite have velcro tabs to hold them closed.  They're great for taking Crackers to the babysitter during Mom Time or small group.  They would be wonderful for grandma's house.  They're so convenient because they're pocket diapers, so you just have to use them like you would a disposable.  Nice.  Oh, and soft, did I mention that these are incredibly soft?

A couple of days ago the wise mama in our house decided to put Crackers in one of these fantastic diapers at nap time.  It was easy and available.  He often sleeps in only a diaper, this was the case on that fateful day.

Velcro... did I mention the velcro?

This diaper is NOT the culprit, in fact, I don't even own this brand.

When Monkey woke up, he went to visit Crackers in the crib - this is often the routine.  Monkey started yelling to me, "Mama, Ca-ee yucky, Ca-ee poop"... I didn't think anything of it, I knew he had pooped, I heard it.  I was going to get there in just a minute, I needed to finish something first.  Monkey was persistent, so I left my task and walked into Cracker's room to find him sitting on top of his open diaper.... with poop on his hands... and his face... grinning.

UCK

So, I looked around and spotted a towel that had not been put away after bath time the night before.  I picked Crackers up by the armpits, poop fell onto the bed, I quickly swiped it up with the diaper.  I gently wrapped poopy Crackers in the towel and took him down the stairs where I washed him and diapered him in a SNAP diaper.

I had already sent Monkey downstairs to wash his hands (which also had poop on them).  When I looked around after changing Crackers, I couldn't find the Monkey anywhere.  Oh no.. where had he gone?

Moments later I heard thuds on the stairs.  YIKES, he had been upstairs, I hope he wasn't in the poop again!

I looked around the corner toward the stairs and saw Monkey appear, diaper folded neatly in his little hands, and he walked directly into the bathroom toward the toilet, where he was planning to clean it up.

I love that he knew just how to help out.  Even better?  He didn't make a mess when climbing in and out of the crib with the diaper.  What a great little man.  Thanks for helping me defeat Velcro Diaper!

itti bitti: Review and Giveaway

AND THE WINNER IS...

COMMENT #84

CONGRATULATIONS, LISA

Over the last couple of weeks,  my boys and I have had the pleasure of reviewing 2 itti bitti diapers.  Crackers did most of the work, Monkey helped a little but is starting to sleep in big boy underpants a little more often.  itti bitti is an Australian based company that is sold in several countries around the world!  They are preparing to open sales in the United States in March!  Their diapers are soft and adorable.  We had trouble with leaking at first, but it seems like that was largely due to user error, once I got the hang of them, and washed them several times, they were amazing.  The bitti d'lish is one of my go-to diapers for church nursery time (about the only time someone else is changing him).

bitti tutto
The bitti tutto is a one size diaper, meaning it grows with your baby.  If you're new to cloth diapering that probably seems a little odd so I'll explain it.  There is a series of snaps on the front of the diaper that allows you to adjust the height so it will fit your baby perfectly.  There is also a row of snaps on the closure that allow you to choose the best fit around your baby's waist.  It is even possible to overlap a couple of the snaps for a tighter fit.

The  bitti tutto has a fantastic "extra hip button" feature that allows you to snap the "wings" from drooping.  This is possibly my favorite feature.  Crackers is tall and slender, so many diapers droop on the sides when he wears them, the little wings slide down and I don't like the way that looks.

There are 3 inserts and that is kind of confusing at first.  I figured it out after reading the directions on the packaging and, as I said, have had no trouble with leaking.  There are also helpful tips on the itti bitti website.  Apparently, I need to read the tips, my sister just told me that she thinks I'm doing it wrong!

A final feature that I love from the bitti tutto is the fantastic poo guard.  This really helps prevent blow outs!

bitti d'lish

The bitti d'lish is a sized all in one diaper.  This means that it is not adjustable to fit most babies, there is a weight range that is most appropriate for each size.  It also means that you do not have to worry about inserts or covers.  An all in one is used like a disposable.  It is probably the easiest to put on and remove.  This also has a row of snaps across the front so that you can achieve the best fit around baby's waist. 

The d'lish has a sewn in insert with snaps for optional addition of extra inserts. 

As I said before, this is one of my favorites to leave with the "babysitter" at church because it is easy!

Win it:
One of my very lucky readers will win a bitti tutto AND a bitti d'lish in their choice of color and size!  Contest opens immediately and closes 3/9 at noon EST.  Open to US residents only.

Mandatory entry:
The winner must be a follower of this blog and"Like" itti bitti US on Facebook, take a moment and thank them for this giveaway (it would be polite).

For additional entries:
1) Visit itti bitti US and tell me your favorite product.
2) Follow me on Twitter.
3)"Like" Crum's This N That on Facebook.
4) Enter my sister's itti bitti giveaway on her blog: My This N That Life, leave a comment telling me you've entered.

REMEMBER: Leave a comment for EACH entry.  Leave your email address with each comment.

Green Bumkin Wetbag Review & Giveaway

GIVEAWAY CLOSED:Congratulations Maria, Comment #62!

What is a wetbag?
It is a bag that is lined with PUL, a water resistant fabric.  These are often used for storing used cloth diapers.  Wetbags are also practical for traveling, as they can keep your hygiene products or makeup products separate from your clothes.  They can be used to carry a wet swimsuit or towel from the pool.  Wetbags can also be used in the kitchen to toss your dish rags in after you have used them.

Who needs a wetbag?  Who doesn't!  I'm sure that you can find a great way to utilize a wetbag in your home.

I recently had the privileged of trying out a wetbag by Green Bumkin.  I used her medium wetbag which is 12x15.  My first thought when this arrived was "I wish I could sew like this."  Really, fantastic work on the bag.  The stitches are perfect, the bag is beautiful.  I love the snap on the handle, so I can hang it over my door knob, or shower curtain or closet rod, wherever.

What I really love the most about this wetbag is the size.  This is perfect for my family.  With 1 boy in underwear and 1 in cloth diapers, I need plenty of room for dirties.  I counted one day, 3 prefolds, 1 wrap, 4 pair of heavy toddler pants, 8 pair of toddler underpants.  The beautiful thing about wetbags, is that they hold in the stink.. and Green Bumkin's do just that very well.  I know because when I opened it up.. yikes!

Another thing that I love about Green Bumkin's wetbag is that it is easy to clean.  I can just throw it in the wash with my diapers and it needs no special treatment.  Wash, dry, use, repeat!

The only thing I would change about this bag is that the label has frayed a little bit.  (She's just assured me that she has new tags that won't fray!)

Did I mention that Green Bumkin has a great variety of fabric and zipper choices so you can customize your orders?  I love looking at her selection.  It was hard to pick out my favorite!

Buy it - the medium wetbag is currently on sale for 12.71!  Buy it here: Customize your medium wetbag.

Now - for the giveaway!  

One of my lucky readers will win the above medium wetbag.  Here's how to enter:
Mandatory:
Look at Green Bumkin on Etsy, tell me one thing you love in her shop.  Don't forget to leave your email address in your comment!

Additional entries:
1) "Like" Green Bumkin on Facebook.
2) Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect or Networked blogs.
3) "Like" Crum's This N That on Facebook.

Leave 1 comment for each entry, include your email address in each comment.  This giveaway will close on Friday, February 11 at 12:00pm EST.

Disclaimer: I received this product free from Green Bumkin for the purpose of review and promotion.  All opinions are my own and are not influenced by Green Bumkin.