Soapwalla Review + Discount

Soapwalla Kitchen is a truly wonderful find on Etsy. Rachel, the creator and chef of Soapwalla Kitchen started making luxury organic face and body products in her apartment kitchen to alleviate her painful sensitive skin rashes caused by lupus, an autoimmune illness. Her objective is to make the highest quality products available, made with organic, vegan, food-grade ingredients, and never harmful or synthetic additives such as petrochemicals, parabens, pthalates, or sodium lauryl sulfate.

"Our skin is our largest organ and in order for it to function at its best we must feed it with wholesome ingredients. If I refuse to put something in my body, I shouldn't be putting it *on* my body, either. "

I have been in the market for a product line for skin that wasn't going to affect me adversely. Since becoming acquainted with the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database, I was so wary of all my beauty products that I had been using on a regular basis. Rachel, with impeccable timing, contacted me regarding her line and offered a few samples for me to try!

Here are a few of Soapwalla Kitchen's products and my two cents on them :

Deodorant Cream

"This all-natural yet powerful deodorant cream utilizes superfine vegetable powders, clays, and lavender, peppermint and tea tree essential oils to absorb moisture, inhibit bacteria, and ensure a long-lasting and highly effective experience. The frosting-like consistency ensures effortless manual application and quick absorption."

Definitely smelled the peppermint and loved it, and I have to admit it really did work! The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the application, having to put it on by hand. The normal stick application is much more convenient, especially when you forgot to put deodorant on and you quickly have to apply it before you dash out the door. With that being said, I guess it's up to each person to decide which is more important....convenience or safety.

Luxurious Moisturizing Body Oil

"Jojoba, sweet almond, grapeseed and coconut oils lock in moisture. Mowrah Butter, derived from the fruit kernels of the Madhuca tree (India) reduces the degeneration of skin cells, and promotes smooth, supple skin. Scented with pure ginger, citrus and lemongrass essential oils. Truly divine for all skin types. I call it springtime in a bottle!"

I loved the subtle fragrance of this oil, it was very pleasant. It went on smoothly and left my skin feeling soft and moisturized. The only downside is that I think I would go through the bottle so quickly! I know it says that you only need a couple drops but I felt I needed a little more than that to make my skin feel moisturized.

Organic Hand and Body Wash - Recover

"Cleanse your skin with a natural, consciously produced wash designed to clean without leaving a film or stripping the skin, nourish the body and remove unhealthy toxins, and soothe sensitive skin. Recover (lavender and eucalyptus) - specifically calms, relives aches and soreness."

I thought the fragrance was very invigorating and nothing like I had ever used before as a body wash. It didn't leave my skin feeling soapy or dry, I was very pleased.

Overall I would recommend Soapwalla Kitchen to anyone I know who is looking for a safe beauty line.

And check it out Soapwalla Kitchen is offering Organic Mama Blog readers 10% off their purchase through April 15th!

(coupon code: OrganicMamas10)

And along with that purchase Rachel will be throwing in something special for you to enjoy as well!

Ready? Set. Create! Review + Discount + Giveaway - CLOSED

If you are looking for stylish personalized keepsakes for both babies and children, this is the Etsy store to visit!!!

Ready? Set. Create! specializes in Messenger bags, Tote bags, Rompers and T-shirts that would be a perfect gift for this holiday season!!

Ready? Set. Create! is run by a husband & wife team who design their own images and hand screen-prints them on apparel for babies & kids.

Let's check out some of my favorites!

Below is one of the Boys Personalized Messenger Bags, complete with a matching key chain!

The Messenger Bags are 11 x 12 inches with a 3 inch gusset, meaning that you can fit a TON in these bags...

Ready? Set. Create! Also offers Shirt & Bag sets for boys and girls making a complete gift!

My daughter received a messenger bag and a shirt and I have to say they are both excellent quality, I plan to get one for each of my children (as soon as more are born!!)

My favorite part of my daughter's shirt is the bee on the back....how sweet!


Below is one of the boys shirts offered at Ready? Set. Create!


Ready? Set. Create! also offers Personalized Tote Bags which are 11 x 14 inches with a 3 inch gusset.

Plenty room for toys/books in here as well!!


And of course let's not forget about the baby apparel!

How cute is this Baby Romper?!


I love the design on the bottom!

Ok now for what you've all been waiting for!

Ready? Set. Create.! is offering 10% off your order for the next week!!!
(code: Omama10)

And there will be a giveaway for one Personalized Tote/Messenger Bag!

To enter this giveaway:

You must be a follower of this blog, visit Ready? Set! Create. and leave a comment here telling me what item is your favorite and what you would choose if you won the giveaway!

Additional Entries:

1. Add my blog button to your site (leave url)

2. Add my Sweety Baby button to your site (leave url)

3. Tweet about the giveaway

4. Blog about the giveaway (leave url)

The winner will be picked at random Tuesday, December 15th!!

Pinky Bleu Review + Discount + Giveaway - CLOSED

I must start off by saying how unique and fabulous the name of this highlighted Etsy shop is:

"I married Mr. Rogers...and now I have three kids, one Pinky and two Bleu's!"

Gotta love it!

Pinky Bleu first drew my attention with it's DARLING Euro Mini-Suitcases.

Now if that isn't cute enough, looking inside will make you smile even more.

(check out the organic cotton tie onesie's above....so perfect for a little man!)


Filled with wonderful goodies, The Maggie & The Georgie are PERFECT gifts for any baby or child!

Kimberly, the creator of Pinky Bleu, has two little boys who loved playing with these suitcases that were intended for decoration & storage....so obviously if they love playing with them, other children will too!

The Mini-Suitcases come in small, medium, & large.

Kimberly sent me a Mini-Suitcase for my daughter to test out. It was so cute wrapped in a beautiful ribbon that I didn't even want to open it...but my daughter did :) Inside we found a personalized hoodie with her initial on it. SO DARLING!!! I fell in love with it immediately and so did she.

Pinky Bleu also offers a handmade hoodie vest that is so versatile (not to mention cute) that it can be worn in all four seasons!

I think my favorite part is the little bird on the back shoulder that can only be seen when the hood is up :)

Ok...now the best news.

Pinky Bleu is offering 10% off your order through the end of December!!! (coupon code:OrganicMamas10)

AND she is giving away one small Lil'Bleu or Lil'Pinky suitcase with a shirt/onsie inside!!

To enter this fantabulous giveaway:

You must be a follower of this blog, visit Pinky Bleu and tell me who in your life would just love one of these mini-suitcases!

Additional entries:

1. Add my blog button to your website ( leave url)

2. Add my Sweety Baby button to your website (leave url)

3. Tweet about this giveaway

4. Blog about this giveaway (leave url)

The winner will be picked at random on Tuesday December 1st! (gosh, is it really December already??!!)

Nestings Review + Giveaway

Nestings is one of my all time favorite Etsy shops.

Unique. Simple. Timeless.

Alison, the owner and creator of Nestings, is a graduate student who uses her Etsy shop to "blow off creative steam." I was originally drawn to Nestings because of the fabric storage boxes that I saw there, but it seems like everyday Nestings is adding more and more beautiful items that are sure to keep viewers coming back for more. No wonder she was recently one of the 20 finalists in the Martha Stewart DIY contest!

I received a set of the Birds on a Wire Storage Bins to review and I must say they are exquisite. Very well made. They are a perfect addition to my home and a perfect place to store books, keys...anything! And they would make a PERFECT present for someone special.

Let's take a peek at some of my favorite items from Nestings...

Sprout Fabric Storage Containers

Orchid Garden - available as a PDF tutorial as well

Inflections Demitasse Set


Sweet Rose Bouquet - available as a PDF tutorial as well

The best news is that Nestings is giving away one Custom Storage Bin to one of you!!! The winner can choose any combination of size, design, fabric and add as many extras (handles, pockets, knitting needle sleeves) as they want.

To enter this giveaway:

You must be a follower of this blog, visit Nestings and leave a comment here telling me what you would use your fabric storage bins for!

Additional entries:

1. Add my blog button to your website ( leave url)

2. Add my Sweety Baby button to your website (leave url)

3. Blog about this giveaway (leave url)

4. Purchase something from Nestings (5 extra entries, leave 5 extra comments)

The winner will be chosen at random on Tuesday, November 17th!

The Woobie Shop Discount for all who partipated in Giveaway

Natalia from The Woobie Shop has generously offered FREE SHIPPING to all who participated in the giveaway! Just convo her at her Etsy shop and she will reserve a custom listing in your name for you to purchase free of the shipping charge!!

Thanks Natalia! We love your stuff!!!