This contest has ended. Thanks to all that entered!
What? A whole week of blanket giveaways?? Yes, it is true. We are on the search for the softest Eco-friendly blanket on the market. As I was putting Ella to sleep last month I realized that her mattress pad was organic, her sheets were organic, her pillow case was organic- but her “flunky” was not. (A flunky is Ella’s word for blanket.) We ventured into many stores and couldn’t find the right one. We both have major texture issues, so our fabrics have to be extra soft. Since we can’t feel blankets through cyberspace, I thought I’d dedicate a week to finding the perfect one and to give you the opportunity to win some awesome blankets in time for Fall weather!
What? A whole week of blanket giveaways?? Yes, it is true. We are on the search for the softest Eco-friendly blanket on the market. As I was putting Ella to sleep last month I realized that her mattress pad was organic, her sheets were organic, her pillow case was organic- but her “flunky” was not. (A flunky is Ella’s word for blanket.) We ventured into many stores and couldn’t find the right one. We both have major texture issues, so our fabrics have to be extra soft. Since we can’t feel blankets through cyberspace, I thought I’d dedicate a week to finding the perfect one and to give you the opportunity to win some awesome blankets in time for Fall weather!
Let me first say, introducing new “flunkies” to Ella hasn’t been an easy task. She’s had her old flunky for almost 2 years and was quite attached. But, I if I went through all of the trouble to make sure she was sleeping on the safest fabrics available, I want her cuddling with one too.
Before I get into my first review- check out my article about bamboo and what the FTC has been claiming about several companies. The article goes into all details about bamboo, but I didn’t want to repeat what has already been said.
Green Earth Bamboo is a Eco-friendly company selling all of your bamboo needs. They carry sheets, blankets, clothing, bath supplies and more! They also have a great informative blog with current bamboo information. What I love about bamboo is that it acts as a thermal regulator keeping you 3 degrees cooler on hot days and 3 degrees warmer on cool days. So if you sweat a lot in your sleep, bamboo is the way to go. It also is naturally anti-microbial and anti-fungal. There have been numerous sock tests done with bamboo socks and if you have smelly feet, try a pair out and see the difference. Or you can read about a sock test done at Green Earth Bamboo on their info page. Bamboo shirts are also great if you do a lot of activities outside. Green Earth Bamboo has a great selection of socks and shirts, so check them out!
Green Earth Bamboo sent us a Dream Sacks Box Weave Woven blanket and so far it’s passed Ella’s test. It is 36″X36″ and is perfect for toddlers and infants. They also sell an adult size. I was a bit skeptical on how a woven blanket could be super soft and I was amazed when I felt it. Most woven blankets are scratchy, but this one is silky smooth. When rubbing it, you can’t even tell that it’s a woven fabric. Don’t let it’s thin appearance fool you. I turned Ella’s fan on full blast and cuddled up under the blanket. It kept me perfectly warm and blocked the cool air.
Since Ella has been using it, she’s had no night time sweats. She’s a very hot natured child, so finding something that is soft that will keep her cool has been a chore. The woven blanket comes in 5 different colors and of course Ella got the pink. This is her cuddling with her new magical flunky.
The Giveaway: One lucky reader will win a Woven Blanket (36″X36″) from Green Earth Bamboo
Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST September 16, 2009 to enter. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced after they respond to the winning email. The winner has 48 hours to respond to the winning email, or a new winner will be chosen. You must leave your email address! This contest is open to the US.
How to Enter: Visit Green Earth Bamboo and tell me something else you’d like to have. Click on “Comments” to leave your post. Make sure to leave your email address!! I cannot contact the winner without it!
EXTRA entries: You must complete the “How To Enter” before making any extra entries. Make sure you leave a comment for each extra entry and tell me which one.
2. Become a fan of Mkokopelli on FB, Mkokopelli on Twitter or Follow my blog
3. Subscribe to my blog by email (on the right sidebar)
4. Blog, Tweet or send a message on FB and leave a link here (3 extra entries)
5. Enter another giveaway I have going on and tell me which one or leave a comment on a non-giveaway post
6. Visit Green Earth Bamboo and tell me something you learned about bamboo
7. Follow Green Earth Bamboo on Twitter or become a Fan on Facebook and leave a message
8. Grab Mkokopelli’s Softest Eco-friendly Blanket Week Button on your blog or FB page and send me the link




I love the white bamboo blanket.
LikeLike
JeansandTs@hotmail.com
Pale pink toddler's Bamboo Baby Beanie Hat is something else I'd like to have.
LikeLike
Follow you at Twitter!
I'm pretty sure my email is on my Blogger profile, but just in case:
psychmamma (at) hotmail (dot) com
LikeLike
Learned that bamboo socks can cure athlete's foot! (FTR: I don't HAVE athlete's foot, but thought that was a pretty cool fact! Hee!)
LikeLike
Follow your blog!
LikeLike
Entered your plasma car giveaway!
LikeLike
I'd love bamboo towels, a duvet and socks!! Thanks for the chance to enter! This blanket looks heavenly.
LikeLike
I learned that bamboo fabric has the ability to absorb moisture, 3-4 times that of cotton. Which I never knew.
detroit.mommy (at) gmail (dot) com
LikeLike
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/detroitmommy/status/3818567032
Entry #3
detroit.mommy (at) gmail (dot) com
LikeLike
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/detroitmommy/status/3818567032
Entry #2
detroit.mommy (at) gmail (dot) com
LikeLike
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/detroitmommy/status/3818567032
Entry #1
detroit.mommy (at) gmail (dot) com
LikeLike
I'm following Green Earth Bamboo on twitter @detroitmommy
detroit.mommy (at) gmail (dot) com
LikeLike
I entered your California Cozy Barefoot Buddies Blanket giveaway
detroit.mommy (at) gmail (dot) com
LikeLike
I subscribe by email
detroit.mommy (at) gmail (dot) com
LikeLike
I'm following you on twitter @detroitmommy
detroit.mommy (at) gmail (dot) com
LikeLike
I'd really like to try the natural sunflower soap and the green tea and basil luxury bamboo bedspread.
detroit.mommy (at) gmail (dot) com
LikeLike
I've also entered your speesees blanket contest as well! 🙂
jdove1981@gmail.com
LikeLike
My email for my posts is jdove1981@gmail.com! Sorry I had forgotten to put it on my entries. Baby brain. 😛
LikeLike
I have become a fan of Green Earth Bamboo on FB.
LikeLike
Bamboo sheets are not susceptible to bed bugs & mites and bamboo fabric is antimicrobial.
LikeLike
I've subscribed to your blog!
LikeLike
I've joined you on FB!
LikeLike
I would love a new towel set! 🙂 Those bamboo towels look delicious.
LikeLike
I entered the baby blanket from dreamsacks giveaway!
jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com
LikeLike
Entered the plasmacar giveaway.
gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com
LikeLike
Bamboo is an extremely fast growing plant that is naturally antimicrobial. Thanks!
gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com
LikeLike
Subscriber.
gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com
LikeLike
I would love to get the Bamboo duvet in green. I love their soft, muted colors. Thanks!
gomeggo[at]gmail[dot]com
LikeLike
entered
california cozy giveaway
bwneyes100 AT hotmail DOT com
LikeLike
entered the Lotus Bebe Luxury Blanket giveaway
bwneyes100 AT hotmail DOT com
LikeLike
I learned they are using bamboo to construct houses in earthquake prone areas because bamboo is strong but pliable.
LikeLike
They make bamboo bath mitts! What an interesting idea.
LikeLike
also entered the Lotus Bebe Luxury Blanket.
hockiemack at hotmail.com
LikeLike
I learned that bamboo is naturally anti-microbial and anti-fungal.
hockiemack at hotmail.com
LikeLike
follower
hockiemack at hotmail.com
LikeLike
I also love the crib sheets
hockiemack at hotmail.com
LikeLike
I would like to try those bamboo ankle socks after reading your blog!
LikeLike
I entered the Swaddle Babies Giveaway
LikeLike
I subscribe to your blog by email
LikeLike
I learned that the bamboo plant's anti-microbial properties seem to be transferred into the fabric as well! (see here: http://www.greenearthbamboo.com/Bamboo-Is-Antimicrobial_a/137.htm for more)
LikeLike
I'd also love to have an Organic Bamboo Duvet Covers in Rain. SO SOFT!
LikeLike
I subscribe!
jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com
LikeLike
I follow!
jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com
LikeLike
I like the hooded baby towels!
jls_wss2003 at yahoo dot com
LikeLike
Also, I learned that bamboo is not actually wood, it's grass and it's the fastest growing plant, making it much more sustainable!
glasscaged@gmail.com
LikeLike
Out of all of the things there besides the blanket I would absolutely love the bamboo duvet! I am always looking for new things to make my bed prettier
glasscaged@gmail.com
LikeLike
entered dreamsacks giveaway
bwneyes100 AT hotmail DOT com
LikeLike
Bamboo removes CO2 from the atmosphere and produces over 30% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees.
bwneyes100 AT hotmail DOT com
LikeLike
follow green earth bamboo on twitter and fb
bwneyes100 AT hotmail DOT com
LikeLike
entered The Softest Eco-friendly Blanket Week #2- speesees organic cotton giveaway
bwneyes100 AT hotmail DOT com
LikeLike