Inhabitots is holding a really nice eco-minded family contest this week – PERFECT for readers here I think.

If you have the cutest eco-tot on the whole planet you should enter – I know some of our readers here have super cute tots so this means you. Plus the prize is really great…
The winning Eco-Cutey will be featured on Inhabitots and Inhabitat, and will receive an Inhabitat shirt and a $50 gift certificate to the Inhabitat Shop! The Inhabitat shop has all sorts of amazing eco-gear, clothing, and decor items for adults and little ones, so winning means you could kick …read more

Because the Moonpads Reusable Menstrual Pads Giveaway was extremely successful, and because we had so many amazing comments, Annie Rose, maker of Moonpads, wanted to offer up a little something extra for all the contestants who didn’t win.
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The deal:
FREE SHIPPING on Moonpads now through March 15th, 2009.
How to snag this deal:
Type in code “thf” in the notes section when you place your order and Annie Rose will send you a refund for shipping via PayPal.
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VERY cool! This makes right now an extra great time for you to try Moonpads.
Head over to Annie Rose’s official Moonpad shop and grab some …read more

Well, the Moonpads Reusable Menstrual Pads Giveaway was extremely cool – we had a ton of entries and all of you had such amazing things to say. This has to be the most impressive group of contest comments I’ve ever seen. So a huge thanks to everyone who participated.
The bad news – there can only be two winners. Bummer. However, If you’re not a winner, I urge you to check out Moonpads anyhow – they’re a great deal in the long run, and Annie Rose (creator of Moonpads) even has seconds offered up at times.

Now, just as a recap here’s …read more

Before I give away the winners of the Moonpads Reusable Menstrual Pads Giveaway let’s look at a few pros of reusable pads.

They don’t carry the cons of conventional products.
In your life you’ll go through just how many pads and tampons. Tossing all those in the trash is such a huge shock to the planet. in your life.
Reusable pads save you time. No running to the store at the last minute – or even each month.
Need a $ shock about non-reusable pads: Disposable Pad or Tampon Cost Pad Calculator. You’ll save BIG bucks going with reusable pads.

Good reusable pads last …read more

Hey there folks – today I’ve got a review of Moonpads for you. In case you missed it, there’s an excellent Moonpads giveaway going on right now. After the review make sure you enter.
Product: Moonpads Reusable Menstrual Pads. I took a look at the following Moonpads – panty liner, regular absorbancy, and extra absorbent.

Basics: I posted all the basic product stats in a previous post. To learn more about these pads read: Moonpads Reusable Menstrual Pads – Product Profile.
What I think:

Since we’re a few days into our ParentsDigest Subscription Giveaway we should take a moment to look at the prize, and the services offered by ParentsDigest.

WHAT IT IS:
ParentsDigest is the perfect service for parents who feel totally overwhelmed by the sheer amount of baby and parenting books out there. Their motto is, “We read the books so you don’t have to.” Nice for a busy parent. Like speedy parent Cliff-Notes.
HOW PARENTSDIGEST WORKS:
ParentsDigest is a an online subscription service offering book summaries of popular parenting books. The experts at ParentsDigest “Read the best and most popular books about parenting and …read more

Right now we’re a few days into the Moonpads Reusable Menstrual Pads Giveaway. Let’s take a closer look at the prize.

Moonpads is an Etsy shop run by Annie Rose Shapero. Annie has been making her Moonpads since 2003 and they’re carried both at her own web shop and in stores across the country.
Facts about Moonpads:
Moonpads come in four sizes – a pantyliner, a regular absorbency, extra absorbent, and a long pad.
AN ORGANIC DEAL: The pads come in 100% organic cotton but just because they’re organic, you won’t pay more. Annie notes,
“All the pads in my Etsy shop are currently …read more

If like many parents, you never have time to sit down and read all those books you keep meaning to read, well, then I have a great giveaway for you.
What you can win:
Two lucky Tree Hugging Family readers will each win a 90 day free subscription to ParentsDigest. Which to sum up is like six free parenting books. ParentsDigest (in the shortest of explanations) offers speedy parenting book cliff notes. Their motto is, “We read the books so you don’t have to.”
A little more info: The experts at ParentsDigest “Read the best and most popular books about parenting and family …read more

Don’t you think it’s time you tried something new? Like reusable menstrual pads? It’s a bright new year, and that means a new chance to make a positive impact on the planet. Reusable menstrual pads are one major option you can choose that help to create a more sustainable earth. BUT I get that it’s a big leap for some of you. That’s why I was thrilled when Annie Rose of Moonpads Reusable Menstrual Pads got in touch with me, chatted, and agreed to a nice little giveaway here at Tree Hugging Family.
What you can win:
Two lucky winners will …read more

In case you caught that post where I mentioned an upcoming giveaway, I have good news and bad.
First of all, the bad news: due to technical issues (behind the blog), there’s not going to be a giveaway this month as I said.
The good news: Barring tech issues that just keep on going (doubtful), there will be two giveaways to kick off the month of February here. I’ve got two different and interesting prizes lined up for a total of four readers, so stay tuned.
Mainly, I just wanted to give you a heads up, but not to waste a post, I …read more