Revisiting My 2009 Green Goals

Back in February, I posted a list of my "Green Goals for 2009". Just a few things I wanted to do or change in order to be more green. Now that 2009 is over, I thought I would take a look back to see how I did. So below is each item from my list with commentary (in red) on if I succeeded or not.

• Buy produce from local farmer's market.
  Fail. Did not go at all, not even once. Shame on me.
  


• Bring reusable bags to ALL stores, not just supermarket.
  Fail. I always remember them for grocery shopping, but still forget when it comes to other shopping like at Target.
  


• Get my hubby to use natural personal care products (shampoo, cologne, shaving stuff, etc.).
  Not gonna happen. He's a lost cause.
  


• Spend more time outside with the kids.
  This was going well until I started to get huge and pregnant.
  


• Start taking better care of me (exercise and work on my chocolate addiction).
  The year started off well with me using the Wii Fit every day. But then I stopped.
  


• Eliminate all High Fructose Corn Syrup foods from our house (95% there!).
  Pass!! No more HFCS for us!
  


• Start a vegetable garden and plant at least 2 veggies.
  I'm giving myself a pass on this. I started a bunch of seedlings inside but accidentally left them on the deck in the cold spring and they did not survive. I did however plant some grape tomatoes which were yummy!
  


• Get a strawberry pot and plant some strawberries.
  Pass! The strawberries were beautiful, but did not taste all that great.
  


• Put up a clothes line outside to start line drying some things like towels.
  Fail. Hubby wasn't going for this.
  
  
• Pack waste free lunches for my preschooler
  Fail. I did cut back on waste, but not all. I still send a YoKids yogurt, a milk box and juice box. Too much garbage.
  

So overall, I did not do so great and I am bummed about that. I could definitely improve in a lot of areas here. Now I have to work on my Green Goals for 2010. Since no one will probably be around the rest of the week or this weekend, I'll post that next week. So that gives YOU ALL some time to think about what your Green Goals are going to be so you can share them with me.

Green Discounts

Here are some great discounts exclusively for Green Mama's Pad readers! Many of these expire on 12.31.09 so hurry and take advantage of them now!

Happy green shopping!

Fig Leaf Baby
15% off use code GMP15
Expires 12.31.09

Good For You Girls
15% off use code GREENMAMA
Expires 12.31.09

Greenie2Steps Wall Art
10% off use code GREENMAMA
Expires 12.31.09

Natural Mat
10% off use code GMP10
Expires 12.31.09

Piggy Paint
15% use code THANKYOU15L
Expires 01.31.10

Silikids
15% off use code OHBABY
Expires 12.31.09

Green Giveaway Friday 12/25

Here are some Green Giveaways that I have found around the Blogosphere! Do you have a green giveaway on your blog that I missed? Well be sure to add it to Mr. Linky down below! You can also submit your green giveaways to me during the week for me to include on Fridays.

mkokopelli
$30 GC to Skin Free 12/27
$25 GC to Eden Fantasys 12/28
$20 GC to GetN'Green 12/29
Little Twig Mini Gift Set 12/30
BARBAR Eco 8000 1/1
Case of Clean Flame Logs 1/4

Prissy Green
M2 Skin Refinish 12% 12/25
Piggy Paint Nailpolish 12/29
EcoSMART 12/30
Citizenpip Reusable Lunch Bags & Containers 12/30
Frontier Co-op 12/30
Aura Cacia 12/30
EcoTOOLS 12/30
Nimli 1/4

Pure Natural Diva
Allison Mooney Jewelry Design $30 GC 12/30
Sprig Toys Dolphin Explorer Boat 1/3

EXPO Learning Board & Low Odor Markers

According to the American Forest and Paper Association, “The average American uses more than 748 pounds of paper per year.” That is an insane amount of paper! Between shopping lists, notes, appointments,  paper for the kids to draw on, etc. I know that we sure go through quite a bit ourselves. It never occurred to me to turn to EXPO products to help cut back on our paper waste.

EXPO offers a wide selection of dry erase boards and dry erase markers. Their products can be used at work, school and even at home. I was sent the EXPO Learning Board and EXPO Low Odor Marker Starter Kit to try out.



The EXPO Learning Board is 9' X 12' which makes it easy to use on your lap or while sitting at a desk. It is double sided: one side is blank and the other side has penmanship lines. I love the lined side for working on writing letters with my almost 5 year old. He will be entering Kindergarten next Fall and I really need to work on letters with him more. Instead f wasting a ton of paper, now we can just use this board over and over again. And it is fun for him because he LOVES using markers. The blank side is good for free drawing. Like I said he loves markers, so he can sit with this for quite a while drawing different things and then just wiping them away.



The Learning Board does come with one marker, but you need some more colors to have some more fun! I suggest going with some of the EXPO Low Odor markers. In the Starter Set not only will you get 4 markers (Black, Blue, Green, Red) but you also get an eraser and a bottle of board cleaner. Now what does low odor mean? You know how there are some markers out there that when you take the top off the smell is so strong it gives you a headache? Well that is not the case with the EXPO Low Odor markers. Now don't go and stick these directly under your nose (like I just did) because they do have a smell. The difference that I noticed is that when I was using these to write on my board, there was virtually no odor. So yes if you get up close with them you will notice their odor, but in normal use you should only notice minimal odor. These markers are also AP certfied as non-toxic, as well as the cleaner.



Aren't I a great artist? :) Here you can see the blank side of the board with my snazzy drawings and the starter set. The eraser is great to have to easily wipe away writing when needed. Much better then grabbing a paper towel every time. I wasn't really sure why I needed the cleaner until I started using the board. If you have ever used a white board before, you may have noticed that even after erasing something, you can kind of still see it on the board.This cleaner takes care of that. First you erase the board like normal and if needed, spray on the cleaner and wipe it away with a cloth. Any "ghosting" or "shadowing" that may have been there before will now be gone.
In need of last minute holiday gift ideas? The EXPO Learning Board would make a great gift for not only the young student in your life, but your kids teachers as well. And since we all know how easily pens, markers, etc. vanish into thin air, every teacher could always use a new set of EXPO markers for his or her white board at school.

EXPO products can be found at a variety of stores including office supply stores like Staples and OfficeMax.




Please note that the opinions and views expressed in this review are my own and based on my personal experience with the product. You may encounter a different experience with this than I did. EXPO provided me with items for review.

Wordless Wednesday: I Married Clark Griswold

Yes, this is my house. My husband loves his Christmas lights. There is nothing eco-friendly about this I hate to admit. However, about half of the lights are LED, does that count?

UPrinting Postcard Giveaway

I have another great giveaway brought to you by UPrinting.com! UPrinting.com offers a variety of online printing solutions at affordable prices. From Business Cards and Flyers to Postcards and Wall Graphics - they have everything!

I really like that their Postcards as well as their other printing products have eco-friendly options. I know I have mentioned these before, but I think it is important, so here they are again (may not be available on all products):
~ low-VOC soy and vegetable based inks
~ non-toxic water -based AQ coating options
~ some recycled card stocks
~ they recycle all paper scraps and properly dispose of inks

UPrinting.com is giving me 100 Postcards and I am so excited because I am going to use them for birth announcements for our new baby boy! I'll just have to go out and get some envelopes. I have ordered business cards on 2 occasions from UPrinting.com and both results have been awesome, so I can't wait to order my postcards!

Giveaway Details
One (1) winner will receive 100 Postcards from UPrinting.com!  
Winner must pay shipping.
Specifications:
~ 100 Postcards
~ Size: 4x6
~ Paper: 14pt Cardstock Gloss
~ Printing: Full color both sides

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This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ only and will end on Saturday, January 2nd at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org and will be posted on the Winner's Announcement Page. Winner has 48 hours to claim his/her prize otherwise a new winner will be picked. You must leave your e-mail address in all of your comment(s) so I can contact you. I will not share your e-mail address with anyone, it will strictly be used to notify you if you win. Good luck!

Please note that the opinions and views expressed in this review are my own and based on my personal experience with the product and/or company. You may encounter a different experience with this than I did. UPrinting will be providing me with a set of`postcards and is providing a set for the giveaway.

I'm Back & With A New Baby!

So I realize that I kind of dropped off the face o the earth for a few days there. I have good reason, I swear! On 12/17, my due date, I went into labor and had my little baby boy! We just got home Saturday afternoon and are getting adjusted to life with 4 boys. I promise to post a birth story and more information in a day or so. Right now I am trying to get caught up on everything. I also have a winner I need to pull and post, is coming shortly. For companies awaiting reviews to be posted, I am working on them and will get them up as soon as possible!

FaceFacts Natural Lip Color Review & Giveaway

Sometime after I became a stay-at-home-mom, I fell into a frumpy rut. Yes I became part of the stereotype - the mom who rarely wears makeup and barely has time to shower. When I decided to ditch chemicals and start buying more eco-friendly things, my toxic makeup was some of the stuff to go. Now while I have replaced that makeup with natural options, I have 1 natural eyeshadow and 1 natural eye liner, I had yet to find a natural lipstick that I liked. So on the rare occasion that I actually wore makeup, I had to go with the bad stuff.

I was recently introduced to FaceFacts by Lori, a company that makes natural, high quality lipsticks and lipliners. FaceFacts was founded by professional makeup artist and mom of 6 Lori Hoffmann. "Always a student of beauty color palettes, and an active participant in the growing natural products trend, Lori has committed her vision, resources, and talents to create a unique color cosmetic line using the highest quality, all natural ingredients that also provide tangible functional benefits."

A little bit about LipFacts Lipstick:

100% Natural, color-rich, longwearing, ultra emollient formulation in shades ranging from natural beiges and browns to vivid plum and burgundy. The creamy base conditions lips and provides a stay-put stain. Botanical ingredients provide nourishing moisturizers, smoothing waxes, non-greasy oils, and vitamins. Our White Stick contains a high brilliance and iridescence which customizes the other shades when applied beneath or on top. Gently scented with Ylang Ylang.

Lori was kind enough to send me a few of her LipFacts lipsticks and lipliners to try out. Let me start off by telling you a little bit about the eco-friendly packaging. The paperboard boxes that the makeup comes in are manufactured using renewable wind power energy, are FSC certified, free of elemental chlorine and are recyclable. The makeup itself is 100% natural, not tested on animals and made in the USA. They are also free of parabens, mineral oil, petrolatum, certified dyes & lakes, and lead. The LipFacts lipliner pencils are made from sustainably harvested California Cedar Wood.

I has requested the Berry Mauve lipstick to try out and Lori sent me some lipliner to go with it as well as the Ivory Frost lipstick which she told me can be applied over any other lipstick color to create a new color. Fun! The first thing I noticed about the lipstick is how creamy it is. I hate lipsticks that dry out my lips, and it has happened, but this went on very nicely. I was also impressed with how long the color lasted. On the first day of trying these out, I went to an NHL Hockey game (NJ Devils) and my lips still had a nice amount of color when the game was over. Now for the Ivory Frost, I will admit I was a little skeptical at first of how it would look over the Berry Mauve. But I went for it and tried it out and I was pleasantly surprised. It softened the color a little and gave it a subtle sparkle. I tried my hardest to get pictures of the difference, but its pretty hard taking pictures of your own lips.

Here are my lips with LipFacts Berry Mauve Lipstick and LipFacts Hazelnut Lipliner. A nice color for my complexion. The picture really does not do it justice. It is darker in real life.

Now here are my lips just moments later with the LipFacts Ivory Frost Lipstick applied over it. I know it is extremely difficult to see a difference, but I swear there is one. It is a little lighter with a nice shimmer to it.


Overall I was very pleased with both the lipsticks and lipliners. As of right now the only products that FaceFacts offers are these LipFacts lines, but they do have plans for more makeup down the road. Keep your eye out BodyFacts, CheekFacts, EyeFacts, HairFacts and SkinFacts.

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You can purchase the LipFacts products directly at the FaceFacts website.

Giveaway
Two (2) winners!
First prize winner will receive two LipFacts lipsticks and two LipFacts lipliners
Second prize winner will receive one LipFacts lipstick and one LipFacts lipliner

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This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ only and will end on Wednesday, December 30th at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org and will be posted on the Winner's Announcement Page. Winner has 48 hours to claim his/her prize otherwise a new winner will be picked. You must leave your e-mail address in all of your comment(s) so I can contact you. I will not share your e-mail address with anyone, it will strictly be used to notify you if you win. Good luck!

Please note that the opinions and views expressed in this review are my own and based on my personal experience with the product. You may encounter a different experience with this than I did. FaceFacts provided me with an item for review and is providing an item for the giveaway.

Wordless Wednesday: In Loving Memory

This week's Wordless Wednesday is dedicated to Shellie and Bryson Ross. Our wonderful community of bloggers over on MomDot are all lighting a candle for them. (The only candle I own is a tea light). Shellie, please know that you are in all of our thoughts and prayers.

If you lit a candle for Shellie and Bryson, please leave your link below. I ask that only relevant links be added.

Prayers for Shellie

A fellow mom and blogger and her family is in need of your prayers today. Over the past few months I have had the pleasure of getting to know Shellie over on the MomDot forums. She is a wonderful woman. A military mom with her husband on his way to Iraq, they had just completed a move into a new house. Then yesterday the unthinkable happened. Shellie's precious 2 year old son passed away in a tragic pool accident.

My heart aches for Shellie and her family. I wish I could take away her pain. I wish I could go back in time and change what happened. I feel so helpless. Shellie, please know that we are all here for you during this difficult time. Lean on us for support and tell us what you need and we will help you. We love you.

I ask all my readers to pray for Shellie, her family, and her precious angel Bryson. If you would like to send a card, Trisha at MomDot is collecting them to send to Shellie at the end of the week.

And now I ask that you go and hug your own little one.

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Chewing The Cud Reusable Fabric Wrap

The one thing I dislike about the holidays is all the waste created by wrapping paper. I don't want to skip wrapping because the kids love tearing the presents open Christmas morning. Last year I thought I found a good thing when I bought wrapping paper labeled as "recyclable". Just to be safe I called the garbage company to ask if I could put wrapping paper in our bin and I was told no. Boo. The best solution, I think, is to invest in some reusable wrap like fabric wraps.

Chewing The Cud has a line of reusable fabric wrap that are hand printed on 100% organic cotton using soy-based inks. There are a variety of styles to choose from: Give Cheer (shown left and below), Give Joy, Give Luck, Give Wisdom and Give Love. I was sent one Give Cheer wrap in Persimmon to try out.

Now I have to say that I am HORRIBLE at tying bows and such. Luckily, the fabric wrap came with an easy instruction sheet to show me how to tie the fabric. Mine still does not look at professional as the picture above, but i think it looks pretty cute! I would love to have a Christmas tree with tons of fabric wrapped presents underneath it. It would be so pretty! OK, so here are the steps I took and my final result.

With a little practice I am sure I will get better. But even though it is not perfect, I still love the way it looks. And more importantly, it can be reused countless times!

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You can purchase these fabric wraps for $10.00 each at ChewingTheCud.com

Siliskin Glass Cup by Silikids Review & Giveaway

Making the transition from sippy cups or straw cups to regular ole cups can be a little intimidating. Well, at least for this mama who worries about spills and breaks. My almost 5 year old uses a stainless steel straw cup most of the time, but I realize I need to get him used to drinking from normal cups. The last thing I want to do is give him one of our Fiestaware glasses so I have been using questionable plastic instead. Silikids has come up with a much better solution.

Who are Silikids?
Silikids was founded in 2006 by two moms who were concerned about toxic materials in children's products. They make a variety of safe silicone accessories for kids from bibs to bottle covers.

Why silicone?
~ Non-toxic and hypo-allergenic.
~ Non-porous therefore does not harbor or promote bacteria growth.
~ Does not contain toxic chemicals like BPA, lead, PVC and phthalates.
~ Dishwasher safe

Recently, Silikids came out with their Siliskin Glass Cup. This glass cup is 6oz and is placed in a silicone cover (available in lime or aqua). I was sent one of these cups to test out. The first thing I thought when I received it was "wow, it is so tiny!" It wasn't until I saw my son hold it that I realized that this is actually the appropriate size cup for his little hands. Let's look at it in comparison to the plastic cup we were previously using.


When he holds the plastic cup you can see it is difficult because it is so big. The majority of the time I would give him a straw to make it easier, for both of us. With the Siliskin Glass cup I do not have to do that. It fits in his hand much better and the silicone cover provides a nonslip grip so it is easier for him to hold. The silicone cover will also provide protection to the cup for small drops. Though I cannot attest to this personally since he hasn't dropped it yet (I shouldn't have said that) and I am hesitant to chuck it on the floor myself as a test.

What did the preschooler think? He was actually very excited to try out his new big boy cup and we have been using it every night at dinner time since we received it. I love it because it is free of toxic materials like BPA and phthalates and I honestly don't know if the same is true for that darn plastic cup.



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Receive 15% off of your order at Silikids by using coupon code OHBABY at checkout. Offer expires on 12.31.09.

Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive a Siliskin Glass Cup.

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This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ only and will end on Saturday, December 26th at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org and will be posted on the Winner's Announcement Page. Winner has 48 hours to claim his/her prize otherwise a new winner will be picked. You must leave your e-mail address in all of your comment(s) so I can contact you. I will not share your e-mail address with anyone, it will strictly be used to notify you if you win. Good luck!

Please note that the opinions and views expressed in this review are my own and based on my personal experience with the product. You may encounter a different experience with this than I did. Silikids provided me with an item for review and is providing an item for the giveaway.

Great Lakes Diaper Company Holiday Sale

Do you need to stock up on some cloth diapers, cloth wipes or other diapering accessories? Or maybe you would like to give a gift of cloth to someone this holiday season (hint, hint). Great Lakes Diaper Company is having a 4-day storewide holiday sale. Save on popular brands like Fuzzi Bunz and Gro Baby.

Now through Sunday, December 13, 2009 you can save 10% PLUS free shipping on ALL orders. Simply use coupon code HOLIDAY at checkout

39 Weeks and Still Here

And it doesn't look like he is coming any time soon either. At my appointment this week I was still 2cm dilated (same as last week) but he was no longer engaged. So now he is back to floating around and having a grand old time in there. My bladder has now become a soccer ball and is subject to multiple head butts throughout the day.

It is exactly one week till my due date so I hope this little guy knows that he needs to come out sometime around then. This mama does NOT want to spend Christmas in the hospital! Due to swine flu worries (rolls eyes) there are absolutely no kids allowed in our hospital. I can't even imagine not seeing my boys on Christmas, so I am determined to get him out before then!

So what are your tips for getting labor going on your own? With my first I did about 4 laps around the mall and the next day he was born. However, with two broken toes that really isn't a possibility. Heck I was at the mall for just an hour on Tuesday and the pain was horrible. So what else can I do? What worked for you?

Wordless Wednesday: First Snow

This past weekend we had our first snow of the season. Sure it looks pretty, but I hate winter. :)

Good For You Girls Tween & Teen Skincare Giveaway & Discount

As your daughter approaches her tween/teen years, you may find yourself wanting to discuss with her the proper ways to care for her skin. It is not only important to explain to them what they should be doing, like washing and moisturizing, but it is so important to give them the proper tools to do so. You certainly don't want your sweet girl to put products containing toxic chemicals on her skin and unfortunately, it can be hard to find natural alternatives. This is where Good For You Girls comes in!

Good For You Girls is a line of all natural skincare for tween and teen girls. Her first skin care should be safe and natural. Good For You Girls offers premium skincare designed specifically for the unique needs of girls age 9-15. The company was started by friends Kim and Grace who were looking for natural skincare products for their young daughters. Since they did not have any luck finding what they needed, they decided to create their own!

Philosophy At Good For You Girls™, we believe beautiful skin is natural skin. Chemicals found in standard skincare products enter our bodies through the skin. These chemicals are not only irritating to many individuals, but also over time have proved to be harmful. We believe health should never be sacrificed for beauty. We also believe good habits start at a young age. It is our responsibility to educate our children to the dangers of chemicals in the world and in the products they use. At Good For You Girls™, we are committed to making truly effective skincare without harmful or questionable ingredients. Our products contain good-for-your-skin ingredients that are both beneficial and beautifying. By creating Good For You Girls™ skincare, we hope to give girls the confidence to face the world, knowing how truly beautiful they are on the inside and the outside.

In addition to using all natural ingredients, they also make sure to use recyclable packaging and all products are 100% Vegan. The Good For You Girls product line consists of 4 items, all 4 oz each:

Gel Cleanser: soap-free, gel cleanser gently washes away daily dirt and grime without stripping or irritating skin.

Blemish Wash: helps deep clean pores and fight bacteria naturally.

Purifying Toner: Alcohol free toner combines witch hazel, organic aloe vera gel and antimicrobial meadowsweet extract to deep clean pores while soothing organic botanicals like chamomile and calendula help balance skins delicate pH.

Moisturizer: lightweight facial moisturizer absorbs instantly to help protect against moisture loss without clogging pores.

The best way to get started, I think, is to try out the Complete Skin Care Kit. This kit contains 2oz bottles of three of the items mentioned above: the Gel Cleanser, Toner and Moisturizer. "Our simple, three-step process of cleansing, toning and moisturizing will effectively clean skin of impurities, balance pH, and help to protect from the elements leaving only clean, luminous, naturally beautiful skin. These three products are designed to compliment each other and work together harmoniously." The items in this kit should last approximately 4 months.


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Good For Your Girls is giving Green Mama's Pad Readers 15% off their order. Just use coupon code GREENMAMA at checkout. Expires 12.31.09.

Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive a Good For You Girls Complete Skin Care Kit valued at $24.99.

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This giveaway is open to US Residents 18+ only and will end on Wednesday, December 23rd at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org and will be posted on the Winner's Announcement Page. Winner has 48 hours to claim his/her prize otherwise a new winner will be picked. You must leave your e-mail address in all of your comment(s) so I can contact you. I will not share your e-mail address with anyone, it will strictly be used to notify you if you win. Good luck!

Please note that the opinions and views expressed in this review are my own and based on my personal experience with the product. You may encounter a different experience with this than I did. Good For You Girls provided me with an item for review and is providing an item for the giveaway.

Perricone Coupon and Radiance & Glow Holiday Set Giveaway

Dr. Nicholas Perricone, MD, FACN, is a board certified clinical and research dermatologist and his company, Perricone MD, is a leading manufacturer and retailer of skin care products and supplements.

Perricone has an amazing line of skin care products, ranging from products for acne to ones for wrinkles. In search of some Perricone Specials or a Perricone Coupon? On the Perricone blog you will find a list of their current specials and promos as well as any coupon codes they may have. One of the specials you will find there is the Radiance & Glow Holiday Set.

The Radiance & Glow Holiday Set includes:

No Foundation Foundation
"A multi-purpose product that provides natural translucent coverage, corrects skin undertones, instantly smoothes fine lines and boosts skin's natural moisture throughout the day, all the while delivering antioxidant benefits. 1oz"

High Potency Amine Complex Face Lift
"A Powerful, dermatological-grade face treatment combining Dr. Perricone's most effective anti-aging ingredients in higher levels than present in any Perricone MD product to deliver a lifted, tightened, defined, contoured and radiant appearance. 2oz"

Face Finishing Moisturizer
"A lightweight, superior facial moisturizer formulated with powerful antioxidants to help firm skin's appearance and minimize fine lines and wrinkles. 2oz"

Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive a Radiance & Glow Holiday Set, valued at $160!

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Cuddl Duds EcoSoft Bamboo Warm Underwear Review

We have been lucky to have an unusually warm fall here in New England but the super cold weather is just around the corner. In fact, I think there is some snow in the forecast for this weekend. Once we get into the thick of winter around here, it can get pretty cold. I hate the cold, HATE it, but I never even thought about wearing warm underwear or "long" underwear underneath my clothes before. It kind of seems like a no-brainer though, I should be wearing something!

Cuddl Duds offers a nice range of cute and cozy warm underwear for us ladies who want to layer up this winter. One of the collections they have is EcSsoft which is made from eco-friendly Bamboo. I was sent a pair of pants and a long sleeve shirt from the EcoSoft collection to test out. Unfortunately, I am pregnant and huge and cannot wear them just yet. But that is all going to change in a few weeks and I can't wait to slip these on.

Now I have never owned any clothing made from Bamboo so I had no idea how soft these were going to be. By far the softest clothing I have ever felt. I also really love the blue color of the ones that I received. I now have some motivation to get rid of the baby fat so I can actually wear these.

UPDATE: March 13, 2011
When I initially received these I was 9 months pregnant and obviously did not fit into them. Thanks to nursing and a dairy/soy free diet I quickly lost that baby weight and was able to fit into me Cuddl Duds this winter. And let me tell you it has been a BRUTAL winter in New England. I wore my EcoSoft Cuddle Duds many times. A few days I layered them under my clothes and snow gear when going out to play in the snow with the boys and they kept me nice and warm. I also used them as pajamas and on super cold nights layered them under my PJs and I always felt nice and toasty. As I mentioned above, these are so soft and very very comfy. Now I need to add more bamboo clothing to my wardrobe!

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Cuddl Duds are available on Amazon or you can visit www.cuddlduds.com to check out all of their collections of warm underwear.



Please note that the opinions and views expressed in this review are my own and based on my personal experience with the product. You may encounter a different experience with this than I did. Cuddl Duds provided me with an item for review however this had no effect on how I wrote this post. This post contains affiliate links.