Vintage Indie

Sponsored Feature: Invisalign and what I wish I would have known then.

  Truth in Review: This is a sponsored post. However all thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

    Let's go back about ten years as of last month. Walking down the isle in my beautiful wedding gown, waiting for my prince charming at the other end. Wedding pictures galore and memories to last forever. A beautiful night and an amazing memory for sure. However, roll back time a few months before the big day when I decided to get braces. At the time I'm not sure why I chose to get braces several months before my wedding day, but I was determined to finally get the straight teeth that I always wanted. Fast forward to the present time and you won't find many wedding photos adorning our walls. One of my biggest regrets were the big metal braces in every single photo. I wish I would have known about Invisalign then. 

    Invisalign would have prevented those big wrap around braces from entering all of my beautiful wedding photos. In fact, I could have taken my Invisalign aligners out for pictures. Yep, that would have been nice. This time around when it comes to my boys and their teen years of the ultimate need for braces thanks to me and their dad, we'll be looking into Invisalign Teen. 

    Some of my favorite aspects of Invisalign Teen is that they can be removed to eat. No more worrying about flossing, flossing and let's not forget all of the flossing! Of course that means, you can't just forego the flossing but I can imagine the frustration of having to remind them to floss after every little bite. Afterall plaque build up isn't fun. 

    When looking ahead to our near future of braces, I'm excited that the cost of Invisalign is roughly the same compared to traditional metal braces. I'm also thrilled that if they want to play sports, or play a musical instrament that they can remove the aligner to do so. No more risk of broken wires, brackets and painful pokes in the side of the cheek. 

Visit the Invisalign Website for more information abou the clear alternative to braces. 

What about you? Have you used Invisalign? And if so, what was your experience?

 

 

 

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Handmade Crush: MiaPiccina Knitted Baby

Aren't these adorable! 

I'm a sucker for anything strawberry related. They're cute and sweet just like my sweetie girl. Head over to MiaPiccina to see more of her hand knitted creations and of course more adorable strawberries. 

Organic & Whole Living: You can't be afraid to get messy.

This is one of my most favorite pictures of our sweetie girl. She's covered in roasted beets and sweet potatoes.  She's been eating this way from the beginning of solid foods. She's only 9 months here. I did a lot of research early on, on baby-led-weaning. Although I'm not trying to wean, she started showing interest in our food at about 7 months. We started giving her little nibbles from our food then and now she's eating a bit of whole foods daily at her request. 

This is what a typical Sunday at my house looks like, baby food prep. Except, I'm not mashing, blending or pureeing anything. I simply roast everything on a pan, remove things that cook a little faster, remove the tough skins, dice them up into baby finger size and freeze for the week. I can't tell you how easy this is! It is also easy on the budget, but that's just a bonus. 

 This whole experience has been wonderful for baby, mommy, and daddy. We are loving feeding her whole foods, picked ripe for eating and without any processing or extra unnecessary added ingredients. We're not including grains, or corn for a long while as we feel this is best for developing her tummy to handle those sorts of things and we're avoiding GMO's like the plague. For now, whole fruits and vegetables are on her menu. Just recently we've started to scatter in some organic roasted chicken and egg yolks here and there. 

What Baby is Eating: 

Sweet Potatoes

Butternut Squash

Apples (baked)

Carrots

Roasted Beets, Golden and Purple (her favorite)

Asparagus Tops

Cauliflower

Peas

Green Beans

Egg Yolks

Organic Roasted Chicken

Pears

Banana

Avocados

and adding weekly.....

We're staying away from cruciferous (except cauliflower) vegetables on the moment as those seem to be harder on the digestive system.

There are all sorts of books, blogs and websites devoted to baby-led weaning. I'm not an expert on the subject, but if you're intrigued to do your own research I've included some of my favorite links below.

Wholesome Baby Food 

Nourished Kitchen on Baby-Led Weaning

Real Food for Mother and Baby by Nina Planck

Simple Bites - Embracing Baby-Led Weaning

Vintage Indie Kids: Wee Stitchery

Oh boy! I can't wait until my little sweetie can pull out the dresses. 

I think these will do. Handmade from Wee Stitchery, they are simply adorable! Some are even created with vintage fabrics! 

Visit Wee Stitchery to purchase any one of these adorable outfits! 

Vintage Indie Kids: SIMPLY RIGHT™ Baby Care

 

Babies require a lot of diapers, as if you already didn't know. It had been quite awhile since we embarked on the diaper and wipes scene and forgot all of the perks that come with changing such a sweet little angel. You know, the leaky wet diaper in the middle of the night or the afternoon blow-out on your way to somewhere important. Ultimately these things can happen.Should they happen? That's a question to ask yourself, that's why finding the perfect diaper for your baby is an important task. 

Recently we were sent a package of  SIMPLY RIGHT™ diapers and wipes. With their new thin absorbent core for leakage protection and thin, but flexible fit the diapers size 3 fit our baby girl just fine. We appreciate that the back is a little longer and comes up a bit to protect leakage from the back.

We are somewhat mobile around here with an army crawler, so flexiblity has been important, especially for one on the go and we've been pleased with the stretchy sides of the  diapers. 

 

Wipes in our house are an important factor when cleaning baby's bottom, and hands and sometimes arms and legs on the go. We also like to keep a pack in our car for travel clean up. SIMPLY RIGHT™ baby wipes are strong, and soft with a thick texture for cleaning up messy jobs. Most importantly to us is that they are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and easy going on delicate baby skin. We love the packaging around here and the ease of use getting the wipes out of the package. Sometimes you'll be wresting a baby to diaper and the wipes from other well known brands get stuck together and come out in a long strand of wipes making it difficult for one handed jobs. 

 

On top of the above qualities mentioned above SIMPLY RIGHT™ baby products are a great value. Members saved up to $392/year by purchasing these  SIMPLY RIGHT™ baby products. That's $392 a year I'd rather spend purchasing good whole organic foods for baby to eat! 

 

What do you think? Are you up for saving some cash? 

For a FREE sample of SIMPLY RIGHT™ diapers or wipes, visit http://simplyrightbabycare.com/sample.html today!

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Indie Weddings Month 2013: Handmade Tulle & Lace Flower Girls Dresses

 

It is Indie Weddings Month here and we're bringing you the latest and greatest goodies from small, handmade and vintage shoppes from around the globe. Today's Flower Girl dresses don't disappoint and remind me why I love shopping handmade! 

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FashionTouch

 

 

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Vintage Indie Kids: Wild Things Dresses

 love. love. love. 

How you can you not fall in love with these whimsical dresses from wildthingsdresses. 

 

Vintage Indie Kids: VesperClothier

My sweetie girl needs everything in this shop! 

I absolutely adore that wool pink coat. Please visit this indie handmade clothing shop & support small businesses. VesperClothier 

Vintage Indie Kids: Hand Knitted Merino Wool Socks & Mittens

Baby it's cold outside! 

I love these handmade knitted wool socks and "happy mittens" from JurgitasHandicrafts.

Vintage Indie Kids: Winter Accessories from Rainbow Mittens

I'm really adoring these darling mittens and ear muffs from Rainbow Mittens. 

RainbowMittens

Vintage Valentine's Day 2013: 1976 Annalee Stuffed Felt Mouse

Isn't she adorable! What a great gift item to start a little collector in your family.

Shop for this at calessabay 

 

Vintage Indie Kids: Vintage Valentine's Day Dresses for Baby

The joys of having a daughter, I tell you! Dresses, galore and vintage to boot. Any one of these darling vintage dressing would be perfect for your little Valentine. 

Purchase these at LittleMittenMI

Vintage Indie Kids Product Review : babypenelope

It has been over seven years since our last baby. While a lot of it is like riding a bike, many of the smaller details have slipped my mind like changing  the baby in public places. While many places offer a baby changing station which I appreciate, they are lacking in the cleanliness that I would approve for my sweetie girl. That's when babypenelope came into play. Their gorgeous handmade changing pads were just what we needed. Handmade construction,  soft cushion, machine washable, and boutique quality fabrics make the changing pad a perfect fit for on the go with baby.

I also love that you can roll up the changing pad and velcro it together for easy storage.  

This diaper/wipes holder from babypenelope is great to keep the pair together in your diaper bag. Matching accessories are important right?

Visit babypenelope for these accessories, crayon holders, cosmetic bags, burp cloths, and more! 

 

 

A special thank you to babypenelope for providing these items for our review. We were not paid for any content, links or other information included in our article. All comments are opinions of ours and have not been purchased. 

Please see our disclaimer, disclosure page for any further information. 

 

Vintage Indie Nursery Makeover Sponsor: Lovely Home Idea

Ruffles, layers, and calming touches, these are all of the wonderful things that I think of when designing for baby girl. I knew I wanted a vintage indie style to the baby's room and Lovely Home Idea had just the right handmade touch for her crib. 

Handmade Dust Ruffle/Gathered White Linen Crib Skirt

When we're ready for the big reveal, we'll show you how we incorporated this to make her space feel girly. 

 

 

 A special thank you to our nursery room makeover sponsor Lovely Home Idea. Please visit their shop for so many other  beautiful handmade linen textiles. 

 

Truth in Review/ The above Dust Ruffle Gathered White Crib Skirt was provided free of charge for our review. We were not paid for any content in our review or sponsored feature. The review is that of our personal opinions. Please visit in late July & August for our nursery room makeover reveal including this sponsors item - Gabreial Wyatt, Editor. Visit our Disclaimer/Disclosure Page for more info.

 

Nursery Sneak Peeks: Vintage Dresser & Organizing Baby Clothes

As I mentioned before, we are quite busy getting ready for our little sweet baby girl. It will be the first time there will be two ladies in our home and I can hardly wait. I thought I'd show you a few sneak peeks of what we've been up to in her nursery. 

 

This is her vintage dresser, a Craigslist score. I scoured for months to find something and was pleased as a peach to have found this dresser. 

To prepare the dresser, I sprinkled a generous amount of my favorite cleaning mixture. A blend of baking soda with organge and lavender essential oils.  I shut the drawers and let the baking soda do its job for a couple of days. When it was time, I swept out all of the powdery mixture and then wiped the drawers clean. They now smell fresh and clean! 

This part was kind of lucky/easy for me. I have a knack for eyeing things, and sizes of things (sometimes anyway). I found these shoebox plastic bins with coral lids at Target. They came in a pack of five. Just enough to fit in the second drawer of the dresser. 

After cleaning and washing, all of her little onesies and outfits fit in the bins just perfectly for the first set of clothes N-3months. The larger drawer on the bottom is filled with the next sizes through 12 months. 

The top drawer is thinner and we've added a sock organizer for all of her socks, hats, leggings, blankets and diapers. 

 

I hope you enjoyed this sneak peek into our nursery makeover! 

xoxo Gabreial

Vintage Indie Kids: Special Dresses for Special Occasions by Lefthandedcaftclub

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Virtual Baby Shower: Artwork by Katie Daisy

If you're looking to add some cheer to your walls, Katie Daisy of The Wheatfield has some amazing watercolors to do just that. When looking for something bright and cheery to add to the nursery makeover, we needed something that would pop against the gray walls. We knew the pinks, corals and blues would tie into everything else we were planning for her room. 

Love 

 

Pocketful of Posies 

Stay tuned for a final look at the nursery during our big reveal in July. 

 

Visit Katie Daisy to purchase any one of her gorgeous pieces of art at The Wheatfield. 

 

Copyright Katie Daisy 2011

 

A special thank you to Katie Daisy for providing the two art pieces for our virtual baby shower and nursery room makeover. 

 

Disclosure: I was not paid for the review or require any certain context within my review. All reviews posted by me are truthful in content and not bought. Gabreial Wyatt, Editor. Visit ourDisclaimer/Disclosure  for more info.   

 

Virtual Baby Shower: Giveaway #6 ERGObaby Options Baby Carrier!

Vintage Indie is thrilled to bring you another fantastic giveaway for our Virtual Baby Shower. We welcome ERGObaby! 

Although baby isn't here yet, I've done extensive research on baby carriers and we hope to be a baby carrying loving family. I've heard a lot of great reviews of ERGObaby carriers and couldn't wait to get my hands on one. 

One of the main points in my research was to ensure that baby's legs and posture were ergonomically correct for carrying.

 These images are from the International Hip Displasia Institute. While they don't endorse any particular carrier they provide the valuable information needed to be sure your baby is in a proper position while in a harness/carrier. 

From the IHDI "The most unhealthy position for the hips during infancy is when the legs are held in extension with the hips and knees straight and the legs brought together, which is the opposite of the fetal position. The risk to the hips is greater when this unhealthy position is maintained for a long time. Healthy hip positioning avoids positions that may cause or contribute to development of hip dysplasia or dislocation. The healthiest position for the hips is for the hips to fall or spread (naturally) apart to the side, with the thighs supported and the hips and knees bent. This position has been called the jockey position, straddle position, frog position, spread-squat position or human position. Free movement of the hips without forcing them together promotes natural hip development." 

With that said, ERGObaby is happy to boast their design supports the correct sitting position for the baby's hip, pelvis and spinal developement. Which is why we're thrilled to be reviewing one for your when baby girl gets here. In the meantime, we're excited that ERGObaby is generously offering one of Vintage Indie's readers the chance to win one of their very own. 

The Options Baby Carrier! 

• Collection: ergobaby® Original
• Exclusive Options Cover capability. Options Covers sold separately.
• Carrier body: 100% cotton canvas
• Carrier lining: 100% cotton poplin
• Carrier weight: 1.52 lbs / 690 grams
• Sleeping Hood: Integrated, 100% cotton poplin with elastic edging and snap-to-strap attach. Supports baby’s head while sleeping and protects from sun and wind. Adjusts in length with 5 snap levels for growth of baby.
• Shoulder straps: Padded with 1” high-density premium foam, expanding from 24” to 45”
• Waist strap: Padded with 1.4” high-density EVA foam, expanding from 26” to 49”
• Chest strap: Sliding adjustment
• Fill: 100% cotton batting in body of carrier to soften edges
• Small zippered stuff pouch, doubles as Sleeping Hood storage when unzipped.
• Large zippered storage pocket holds your wallet, keys, and mobile phone

Certifications: 

• CPSIA compliant
• JPMA Safety Certificated: Conforms to ASTM F2236 Safety Standards
• Buckles test: SGS

We're happy with the black carrier. For one, dad can feel comfortable wearing it and it not be all "girly". We're also happy to have the Options Carrier becasue of their Options Covers India collection!

 

 

I love the Indie Options Covers for me, they have a very vintage vibe to them.  They easily just snap to the carrier to change up the look for the day.  

 

The options carrier accomodates babies from newborn (with the infant insert, to 45lbs) 

 

 

 

 Now you have the opportunity to with the Options Baby Carrier for you or a friend! Even if you've already had your baby, with the 45lbs weight limit this carrier will be helpful for a long time. 

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Truth in Review/Giveaway: The above products were provided free of charge for our giveaway. We were not paid for any content in our review/giveaways and the review/giveaway is that of our personal opinions. Please visit in September for our full product review of the ERGObaby Options Baby Carrier - Gabreial Wyatt, Editor. Visit our Disclaimer/Disclosure Page for more info.

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Indie Kids: Re-purposed Vintage Fashions by Chirp & Bloom

Truly vintage indie style is the clothing from Chirp & Bloom. 

I'm loving these handmade fashions mixed with vintage textiles & more. 

 

"Mixing new materials with these unconventional materials is kinder to the earth and adds charm that cannot be mass produced. "  - Chirp & Bloom 

Visit ChirpAndBloom to purchase these handmade clothing and accessories for children. 

Virtual Baby Shower: Giveaway: WINNERS - Earth Mama Angel Baby & Leading Lady

We have WINNERS! 

Winner  of the Promotional code for one free item from our Leading Lady e-boutique, plus free shipping. is E. Lawrence. Please check your email for details on how to claim your prize! 

Winner of the Earth Mama Angel Baby Birth & Baby Kit - travel size is M. Woolston. Please check your email for details on how to claim your prize! 

 

Thank you so much to these wonderful sponsors! 

 

Want to win something? 

There is still plenty of time to enter our other Virtual Baby Shower giveaways. PLUS we've extended the shower for more great giveaways. 

Coming soon something wonderful from ERGObaby! 

Virtual Baby Shower: Giveaway #5: Rockin' Green Soap

Vintage Indie is thrilled to bring you another fantastic giveaway for our Virtual Baby Shower. We welcome Rockin' Green Laundry Detergent! 

I was excited to be given the opportunity to review Rockin' Green's Laundry Detergent. I'm always looking for products that are safer for my family and with the new baby, something I can do her laundry with!  Rockin' Green fits the bill with their awesome formula;

"Our detergents are safe for you and the enviro- ment. Rockin’ Green is: Dye free, Comes in several yummy scents (& an unscented version for sensitive skin), No fillers, No enzymes or optical brighteners, 100% Phosphate free, Vegan, Great for sensitive skin and much more." 

Detergent has been something very important in our home as I have a son with sensitive skin to almost every single detergent out on the market. It has been that way for us since he was born. This caused us to get rid of any fragrance-laden detergents from the beginning.

Rockin' Green's Bare Naken Babies unscented Laundry Detergent was just what the doctor ordered for us, no fragrance! While I truly miss the smell of fresh laundered (or heavy laden chemical fragranced laundry). It has truly come down to keeping his skin happy and his clothes clean. 

Rockin' Green was kind enough to send me a few of their delicious smelling detergents, Smashing Watermelons and Lavender Mint Revival. Guess what? I did a little experiment to see if I could use them for his laundry, and what do you know his skin was happy and so was I! Although the fragrance really didn't adhere to the clothing in a strong smell it was very faint and I appreciated the "clean smell".  Classic Rock did a great job cleaning boys clothes with our hard water.  

Best selling points for us;

 - Clean Smelling Clothes 

 - Clean Clothes, including very dirty play clothes

 - Dye Free

 - 100% Phosphate Free

 - Great for Sensitive Skin

 

Overall we were pleased with Rockin' Green Laundry Detergent. 

Virtual Baby Shower Tip: Rockin' Green is known for their cloth diaper cleaning power. I hope to test this out with baby girl as she'll be our only child to have used cloth diapers. 

Rockin' Green wants you to try their detergent and is going to give away one full-size bag of Rockin' Green (winners choice of scent) and a laundry scoop! 

 

 

Truth in Review/Giveaway: The above products were provided free of charge for our giveaway. We were not paid for any content in our review/giveaways and the review/giveaway is that of our personal opinions.  - Gabreial Wyatt, Editor. Visit our Disclaimer/Disclosure Page for more info.

Virtual Baby Shower: Giveaway #4 Boiron (4 Winners)

Vintage Indie is thrilled to bring you another giveaway for our Virtual Baby Shower. We welcome Boiron! We are big fans of Boiron here at our house. When we've been dealt the flu, Boiron's Oscillococcinum is our number one choice for combating symptoms and healing our bodies quickly. Much like everything else, we try to combat sickness with homoeopathic and natural remedies. We haven't been to the doctor in over two years at least! 

Today Boiron is joining our Virtual Baby Shower to give away Camilia Homeopathic Medicine for Teething Relief and BONUS Oscillococcinum! 

I haven't personally tried Camilia, but I'm thrilled to have a product on my shelf ready to go for when baby girl starts teething. Who doesn't like to be prepared, right? 

We're giving away 4 sets (yes 4 winners) of the following:

 

2 Boxes 15 doeses each of Camilia: Camilia is a safe, natural one-product solution for painful gums and irritability caused by teething. Camilia’s sterile, single-use doses are easy to administer and worry-free. There’s no risk of overmedicating or numbing your baby’s gag reflex. And Camilia is made without benzocaine, sugar, dyes or preservatives. Safe for children ages 1 month & up. 

1 Box 6 doses of Oscillococcinum: Oscillococcinum works best when taken at the first sign of flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue, headache, body aches, chills and fever. Oscillo® has no side effects, and has been shown in clinical studies to help reduce both the duration and the severity of flu-like symptoms. Safe for everyone ages 2 & up.

 

 

 

 

Truth in Review/Giveaway: The above products were provided free of charge for our giveaway. We were not paid for any content in our review/giveaways and the review/giveaway is that of our personal opinions.  - Gabreial Wyatt, Editor. Visit our Disclaimer/Disclosure Page for more info.

 

Virtual Baby Shower: Accessories for the Nursery - Artist Interview Scarlett of One Eyed Dog

Today I'd like to introduce you to Scarlett of One Eyed Dog. We knew we wanted some pops of color for the grey walls we chose for baby girl's nursery, and my love for chevron caught the attention of Scarlett's Chevron Jewelry & Craft Wall Hook Organizers. I thought they'd make a perfect addition to hang baby headbands and sweet accessories, so we've teamed up with Scarlett to make one for the nursery and can't wait to show it to you in the big reveal. 

Until then, I'd like for you to get to know the designer behind these handmade organizers as well as other items she hand makes in her shop including jewelry, hardware, bottle stoppers, clay items and more! 

Hi Scarlett, welcome to Vintage Indie. We're so glad to have you here with us today. 

Can you tell us what is your preferred medium?

I love working with paint! I work with different base mediums, like wood or clay, but my favorite step is always the painting! I just love colors. I love mixing them, coming up with pretty palettes, I even love my speckled, colorful hands at the end of a work day. 

How did you get started?

 
I've always been an artist, and I've been selling traditional art for several years. I separated from the Air Force last year so I could dedicate more time to my passion for creating. One Eyed Dog was the result of a marathon brainstorming session with my husband. We wanted to start an Etsy shop where we could sell more functional art. 

Who or what inspires you?

I'm inspired by animals!! I've always had a deep love for all creatures. I think animals make people happy, and having little animal objects here and there makes for a happy home. 

We noticed that you're a husband and wife team in your business. How is it working with your spouse? 

Working with my husband is great! Much like every other aspect of our marriage, with OED I am the right-brain and he is the left-brain. I think of what I want to make, he thinks of how to make it. I do the creative work, he manages the finances. It's very harmonious! 

Does vintage play a role in your art or life? If so, how?

Vintage definitely plays a role in my creative life! I'm so often inspired by vintage florals. I go nuts for a super feminine fabric or wallpaper! Vintage advertising cards are a great source of inspiration as well. They're just so charming! 

What is important for your customer to know about your work?

It's important to me that customers know how important *they* are. I include a personal touch with each order; be it a handwritten thank you note or a stamped card. I fill each order from start to finish, sculpt to ship. Shopping with OED is an interaction, not a transaction! 

 

Thank you so much to Scarlett and her hubby for taking the time to let us get to know more about them and their artwork. We truly appreciate handmade and independent designers here at Vintage Indie! Be sure to head over to One Eyed Dog to see more of their work. 

Virtual Baby Shower: Giveaway #3 Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Gift Set!

Vintage Indie is thrilled to bring you another giveaway for our Virtual Baby Shower. We welcome Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps! If you didn't catch my review on their Sal Suds, be sure to go and read it. I've inlucluded many helpful links for choosing safe products for your skin.

This giveaway is perfect for anyone, not just moms and babies! 

Items included in the giveaway;

2 Baby Mild Liquid Soap - 8 oz. - DESCRIPTION:
Our unscented baby contains no fragrance so is great for people who have allergies or sensitive skin. Of course it is great for babies as well. All oils and essential oils are certified organic to the National Organic Standards Program. Packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles.

1 2oz Organic Fair Trade Hand Sanitizing Spray Lavender - DESCRIPTION:
Certified under the same National Organic Program that certifies food, our hand sanitizer is free of gmo-alcohol and petro-carbomer thickener.

2 Baby Mild Body/Tattoo Balms - DESCRIPTION:
Certified to the same USDA National Organic Standards that certify foods, our baby balm is based on pure organic oils and beeswax free of petrochemically modified ingredients. The organic jojoba oil with organic beeswax avocado and hemp oils soothes baby’s dry anywhere. Available in 0.5 oz container.

1 Lavender Bar Soap 2oz  -  DESCRIPTION:
A relaxing fragrance for tired and stressed-out souls lavender calms the nerves and soothes the body. Perfect just before bedtime or to start your day out with a tranquil peace of mind.All oils and essential oils are certified organic to the National Organic Standards Program. Wrapped in 10% hemp-flax / 90% post-consumer recycled paper from Living Tree Paper Co.

2 Sample Size Baby Mild Liquid Soap

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Truth in Review/Giveaway: The above products were provided free of charge for our giveaway. We were not paid for any content in our review/giveaways and the review/giveaway is that of our personal opinions.  - Gabreial Wyatt, Editor. Visit our Disclaimer/Disclosure Page for more info.

Virtual Baby Shower: Product Review Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds

 

It's week two for our virtual baby shower! Things are all abuzz with babies here as we're expecting our third. With all of that buzzing we're talking about things like what to use on her skin as a newborn and what to use on my skin pre/post par-tum. We've also talked about Nursing Bras 101 and giving away a gift certificate to boot! 

We haven't talked a whole lot about preparation and all of those other chemicals you bring into your home and onto your skin. Have you thought about that in awhile? Sometimes we get into the motions of every day life, and pick up whatever cleaner is easiest, premade and ready to be sprayed and scrubbed without thinking about the harmful effects on our bodies. Today, I hope to change that thinking a bit and give you some options.

I've touted the wonderful resource that is the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database before and I can't recommend it enough to you again if you're expecting. This is a great place to start when researching the chemicals that are in every day products, even name brand baby wash that is full of nasty things. 

When preparing for a new baby, I like to make sure everything is as clean as possible in my home. It doesn't mean it is going to be perfect, but I like to try to make sure bathrooms, kitchen, counters and things are clean and fresh. It helps me to relax and not worry about the dirt when I'm home trying to concentrate on the important first week of bonding and nursing the baby. I was truly excited to team up with Dr. Bronner's to review some of their products for you and to see if they "really worked".

 Up first for my review was Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds or what I like to call my "everything" cleaner. First there are No Preservatives, No Added Color  and complete ingredient disclosure so I can be confident that even my children can use it. 

Other wonderful facts about Sal Suds: 

 - Only 1-1/2 teaspoons per gallon of water will clean your whole house. While I haven't tried this, I have used it to clean just about every surface in our home and I love it. It is a very mild smell for cleaning, but pleasant enough to enjoy that clean home smell. 

 - Mix with baking soda and you have yourself an awesome foaming, scrubbing soap wonderful for bathtubs, ovens, and any tough grime. A little elbow grease and a sponge and you've got yourself a deal! 

 - I love that you can clean all day with Sal Suds and your skin isn't damaged, burning and dry and crackling from harsh chemicals. 

From Dr. Bronner's Website "Sal Suds is a balanced formulation of naturally derived surfactants with pure fir and spruce essential oils: it cleans and rinses with exceptional power yet is mild and gentle on the skin. Sal Suds is not soap-based and is formulated especially for all-purpose hard-surface cleaning. Available in 32 oz. bottle. Perfect for general household cleaning: dishes floors laundry etc. Equally effective in hard or soft water rinsing freely hot or cold. Concentrated and self-preserving: no hidden preservatives or ingredients. No synthetic dyes or fragrances: all ingredients fully disclosed and described. Biodegrades rapidly after doing its job. Pure high-quality fir and spruce essential oils: no cheap harsh pine stump oil. No animal testing: Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics certified."

I have found I like to use Sal Suds to do a sink full of dishes. It does the job, cuts grease and is effective. After all, easy cleaning is what we all want right? 

I hope you enjoyed this review from Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds and I hope you'll start thinking more about the chemicals your bringing into your home. 

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