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I can’t believe Halloween is a month away! Where does the time go? I have to say this year is the first year I haven’t really been excited about Halloween. I’m not looking forward to having to tell Ella no when she begs for the candy she just scored. I’m not looking forward to looking for or creating a costume. I am ready to have a pumpkin and I love my Fall decor… but something is just missing this year. Maybe it’s the new-found knowledge about all of the toxic junk in costumes that has me down.
I’ve learned that majority of the cheap costumes sold are made with toxic conventional dyes, which can cause skin irritations and also pollute waterways. Some costumes are also made with petroleum based products which require oil drilling. Both are bad for the environment, not to mention your child’s precious skin. On top of that, most costumes are also made out of nylon or polyester which are both non-biodegradable. They all are treated with flame retardants- which is good and bad. Good- it’s saving your child’s life in case they come across a open flame. Bad- there is a lot of negative attention towards certain flame retardants and you don’t know which kind is in your costume.
As I was researching “safe” costumes, I was thrown back after reading to avoid cotton since it is highly flammable! Cotton, rayon, acetates or blends are all highly flammable. Also you should avoid cardboard boxes, paper, tissue, long costumes, flowing costumes, fake fur, stringy strands, lace trim, tight costumes, loose costumes, masks and hard props. Wow… that’s a lot to avoid. See why I’m getting down?
The good news is that there are Eco-friendly options available, like at Oeuf. Oeuf, pronounced UH-F, is a Eco-friendly company dedicated to create practical, stylish, high quality safe products for our children. They have adorable Alpaca fabric Halloween costumes that quickly caught my attention. Alpaca wool contains fibers with microscopic air pockets. This gives the fiber tremendous thermal capacity that allows a breathable fiber with an insulating nature.
Oeuf has a Mask and Tail set made from 100% Alpaca wool that is really cute. The mask will only cover your child’s nose, so you don’t have any safety worries! The set is made in Bolivia and is sure to stand out. You can choose from a tiger, raccoon, dog, fox, cheetah, zebra, giraffe or crocodile.
Oeuf also has Halloween Bat Boy & Bat Girl hats, an Animal Hat & Booties, Angel Sweater and Angel Booties that are all adorable. You can also find Alpaca jewelry, which is a great alternative to the cheap plastic stuff. While you are looking around, be sure to check out their amazing new items!
The Giveaway: Oeuf would like to give 1 lucky reader a Mask and Tail set!! A $48 value!
Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST October 12, 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.
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5. Enter another giveaway I have going on and tell me which one or leave a comment on a non-giveaway post (1 extra entry total)
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omgoodness! toooo cute! and i LOVE Alpaca! angel sweaters and eiffel tower hats? will they fit me too? 😉 oooh a fave is hard to choose – the fox is such a cute and sneaky creature – perfect for the season! i say fox!
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I think the Bat Boy hat is adorable! And I'd pick the dog set!
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I love the reversable booties! I would choose the racoon! Thanks
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I'd do the tiger one for my son!
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I like that really sweet reversible hoodie.
If I won I would like the tiger nose and tail set.
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I love the Eve dress with Leggies and I would pick the cute raccoon set!
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I've loved the Coverall from Oeuf for SOOO long!
I'd get my little croc the Crocodile!
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Love the ANIMAL HAT AND BOOTIES sets and would pick the Zebra set if I won
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And I love their amazing craftsmanship/craftswomanship. We have one of their pieces for my daughter, I can vouch for it. That's part of their mission – to be good (great!) designers.
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What a great giveaway, I love OEUF!
I love their blue bobo heart dress.
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I love the women's shoes, especially the PTC slip ons. If I won, I'd like the Red Fox.
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I would choose the Raccoon, and I also love the alpaca angel sweater!
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Oh my goodness, the Alpaca Forest Coat in gray is sooo cute. If I win, I would choose the Zebra. Thanks for the giveaway.
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