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There won’t be any reviews or giveaways tomorrow as we will be devouring our feast and setting up Christmas decorations. But I will post my “Green Friday” Sales so you don’t miss out on any great deals!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful, STRESS FREE Thanksgiving with your family!! And to all of my Canadian readers… happy Thursday!
This giveaway has ended. Thanks to all that entered!!
Atlantis Natural is one of my favorite one stop shops for all of your child’s needs. They carry everything from Eco-friendly gifts, toys, feeding, diapers, clothing for infants-4T, bedding, skin care, feeding, bath time, breastfeeding, dental care, sleep aids, health aids, holidays, food and so much more!
Diane started Atlantis Natural in 2000 to help parents raise babies in a non-toxic world. Atlantis Natural has great resources for all of your natural and organic questions through their directory, blog, and library. They carry top name brands like Under The Nile, Miracle Blanket, All Terrain, California Baby, Mary’s Softdough, Sckoon Organics, Piggy Paint, Green Toys, Sarah’s Silks, Lunchopolis and Yellow Label Kids.
Atlantis Natural sent us the Green Toys Tool Set to review and Ella has LOVED it! It all started when I was putting together her art table and she wanted to help put the screws in. She of course couldn’t do it, but tried really hard. Then we got the kids Tool Set and she’s been so happy now that she can actually screw in the screws. She has been running around the house trying to “fix” everything! 
The set comes with a saw, a flat head and phillips head screwdriver, a hammer, pliers, wrench, and a variety of nuts, screws and bolts. The durable Tool Set is made out of 100% recycled milk jugs and is made in the USA. Your child can screw the screws using the blue hole connectors or hammer the bolts in to the side of the tool box. They can also use the pliers with the bolts. Everything is functional, except the saw, but I’m glad that’s not! You can get the Green Toys Tool Set at Atlantis Natural for only $21.31! But hurry, they only have 4 left!
The Giveaway: Atlantis Natural would like to give 1 lucky winner a $20 Gift Card for anything in their store!
Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST December 9, 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 EVERYONE!
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) You must verify and be active at the time of the giveaway- those who are unverified will become disqualified
New disclaimer: I was sent this item to review from Atlantis Natural. This is NO way changes my opinions about the products or company. These are my thoughts, opinions and results.
This giveaway has ended. Thanks to all that entered!
I am a big advocate of babywearing. I started taking Ella out of the house when she was a week old because I felt comfortable knowing she was protected in her wrap. No one could cough or sneeze on her and she was held warmly against my body. I was also able to breast feed in public more discreetly. I carried her in a wrap until she hit the weight limit at 35 pounds, which was great for my back! The benefits of baby wearing are endless. From the bond that it creates, to the simplicity of moving around while being able to hold your child.
I wish the Sleepy Wrap had been around when Ella was born. The wrap looks so comfy and different than the other wraps I’ve seen. There are 3 different ways you can wrap your infant and it holds babies up to a year old. 
The owners, Robert and Elizabeth, were busy traveling the world when Ella was an infant and were just starting Sleepy Wrap. Elizabeth created her first wrap when she got aggravated at the wraps that were available for her son. After Elizabeth’s neighbor asked her to make her a wrap, she knew she had a great product to sell. In April of 2007, Elizabeth and Robert sold everything they owned, left Boulder, CO and decided to travel overseas with their 2 children while beginning their Sleepy Wrap business. They got their first internet order while they were in wine country in rural Slovenia and once their business started to roll, they headed back to America.
Well, of course Ella is too old to be carried in a wrap, though I at times wish there was one for her size! There are times she still wants to be carried and I gave up the stroller (in most cases) when she turned 2. But what drew me to Sleepy Wrap was their organic Sleepy Bear. 
Aren’t they adorable? I love the idea of promoting babywearing through children’s toys! When Ella saw the bears she fell in love with the baby bear. She loves to carry the baby around and then put her back in the wrap with the mommy bear when she needs to go “night night.” The bears are made with 100% organic cotton. They are both extra plush and snugly. There are no snaps, buttons or other removable parts- well, other than the baby bear. The baby bear can lay in the wrap in different positions, just like a real life baby. This would be a great eco-friendly toy for children who are about to get a new sibling to explain babywearing. But I think this makes a great gift for any child!
The Giveaway: Sleepy Wrap would like to give 1 lucky winner a Sleepy Bear
Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST December 8, 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
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) You must verify and be active at the time of the giveaway- those who are unverified will become disqualified
4. Blog, Tweet or send a message on FB and leave a link here (3 extra entries total)
5. Enter another giveaway I have going on and tell me which one or leave a comment on a non-giveaway post (1 entry total)
6. Become a Fan of Sleepy Wrap on Facebook
7. Follow Sleepy Wrap on Twitter
8. Tell me a place you can buy a Sleepy Wrap Bear
9. Add my Eco-friendly Holiday Gift Guide to your blog or Facebook page
New disclaimer: I was sent this item to review from Sleepy Wrap. This is NO way changes my opinions about the products or company. These are my thoughts, opinions and results.
Here are some deals I’ve found this week:
I wanted to share an exciting update with everyone… I’ve been writing for The Charlotte Observer’s mom website- MomsCharlotte.com for over a year now. I write about the fun stuff to do around Charlotte plus update their calendar. This week they have been asked me to be a blogger on their site! Since I don’t have the time to write 2 blogs, I’m going to add some my material from here. This also means I will be giving their readers a chance to enter some of the giveaways from Mkokopelli on MomsCharlotte.
I will be putting 1-2 giveaways a week on MomsCharlotte that have been published on here. This in no way changes the results on how the winner is chosen. I will tack their number of entrants to the end of the entries on Mkokopelli to get the number I plug into random.org. I wanted to let you know in case you see “MomsCharlotte winner” in the weekly winner’s list. 🙂 If you have any questions, please let me know!
This giveaway has ended. Thanks to all that entered!!
Need a great stocking stuffer idea for the man in your life? Check out this great Eco-friendly wallet from Go Green Items!
The Recycled Rubber Wallet is made with 100% recycled inner tube rubber- which makes it waterproof! So if your man is the outdoorsy type, this will be the perfect gift! The wallet is light weight and very durable. It has 3 credit card pockets, a bill holder and circular cutouts. The smooth rubber makes it easy to slide in and out of pockets. Yet it provides enough traction to foil any wallet snatching attempts. You can get the wallet at Go Green Items for $44.99.
Go Green Items is a Eco-friendly company that carries awesome recycled bags, jewelry, organic clothing, personal care, “green” gadgets, pet and baby items that all would make great unique holiday gifts. Jennifer Meier started the company because she wanted to make it easier for customers to understand why green items are better for the environment and your families. Along with the wide variety of products found at Go Green Items, you can find out how their products qualify being green.
The Giveaway: Go Green Items would like to give 1 lucky winner a Recycled Rubber Wallet
Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST December 7, 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 and Canada
2. Become a fan of Mkokopelli on FB, Mkokopelli on Twitter, or Follow my blog (1 entry total)
3. Subscribe to my blog by email (on the right sidebar) You must verify and be active at the time of the giveaway- those who are unverified will become disqualified4. Blog, Tweet or send a message on FB and leave a link here (3 extra entries total)
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 only)
6. Become a fan of Go Green Items on Facebook
7. Sign up for the Go Green Elite Experience
8. Tell me something you learned on Go Green Items
9. Add my Eco-friendly Holiday Gift Guide to your blog or Facebook page
This giveaway has ended. Thanks to all that entered! 
So Black Friday is less than a week away. Man that is a scary thought! I hate hiding presents around the house, so I like to wrap gifts as soon as I purchase them. Not that I will be doing any holiday shopping this year… but I know lots of you will! A great alternative to recycled wrapping paper is reusable organic cotton holiday bags. These are super cute for Santa gifts as well. As I was browsing Etsy’s Christmas gear, I came across NikkiDesigns and she has some great Eco-friendly handmade products.
NikkiDesigns makes organic reusable bags in 3 sizes- small, medium and large. They are hand painted with either a silver snowflake or modern Christmas tree.
The large bag is 12″ wide and 14″ tall, the medium is 10″ wide and 10″ tall, and the small is 6″ wide and 8″ tall. I was sent the medium bag to review and it is adorable! The bag is very durable and it seems like it will last for years. I love that the drawstrings can be pulled super tight and tied to keep out snoopers.
I was able to fit 5 books into the bag with it still being able to close tightly. Smaller toys would also fit. The bags are preshrunk and are machine washable. You can get a set of 3 for $20! If you purchase the bags before Nov. 30 you will get a free matching gift tag. Also, Nikki can do custom bags as long as your order by Dec. 1.
NikkiDesigns also carries hand painted snowflake hemp/cotton table runners and napkins. If you are looking for other Eco-friendly home gifts, NikkiDesigns creates organic bedding, organic table linens, purses and handbags, pillows and cushions, window coverings, furniture slip covers, and more! If you are interested in more home decor, check out her other site at www.sewingbynikki.com She also does custom orders and can work with you to make your home more Eco-friendly!
All orders over $75 receive a free hemp/cotton eye pillow, filled with flax and lavender. Orders over $50 receive a free hemp/silk bath bag, filled with oats and lavender. Both would make great gifts!
The Giveaway: NikkiDesigns would like to offer 1 lucky winner any item from her shop that is under $25. If you like the set of 3 gift bags, that does count as 1 item. 🙂
Rules: You have until 11:59 p.m. EST December 5, 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 and Canada
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) You must verify and be active at the time of the giveaway- those who are unverified will become disqualified
New disclaimer: I was sent this item to review from NikkiDesigns. This is NO way changes my opinions about the products or company. These are my thoughts, opinions and results.
Congrats to Naddez for winning the BambooBaby Knit from Bamboosa!!
Congrats to Huguette E. for winning the Eco Me Natural Dog Kit from Natural Luxe!!
Congrats to Lauren for winning the Name Your Tune Personalized CD!!
Congrats to Kidazy for winning the Dirtball Fashion GC!!
Congrats to Happy Camper for winning the PlanToys Airport!!
Congrats to Linda K for winning the Paloma Pottery Necklace!!
Thanks to all that entered!! Here are the giveaways that will end this week in case you missed them:
Best Baby Organics has a new giveaway listed on their site for a organic Hotslings. They are allowing my readers to enter on Mkokopelli and they will combine the entries to get a winner. I have been a HUGE fan of Hotslings and sooo wish they would have had the organic line when Ella was born. Here is a pic of her in our Hotsling 2 years ago while we were at the zoo:
Ella went everywhere in her Hotsling. You can change the direction of the way your child sits in the sling, so it’s great for all stages up to 35 pounds. This was sooo much easier than carrying her around in her car seat!
Here’s your chance to win one of these super hip Organic Hotslings in the size of your choice~ it’s Easy!
Simply visit Best Baby Organics and find three items you like most. Then leave a comment below listing those three items. Don’t forget to list your email address, otherwise we can’t contact you in case you win. The winner will be notified by email on December 30th, 2009
Giveaway Details:
1. Leave a comment below telling us how you heard about the giveaway
2. If you blog about this, you get an extra entry. Leave a comment below with a link to the post
3. If you twitter about it, you get an extra entry. Leave a comment below with a link to the post.
4. If you announce the giveaway to your facebook friends, leave us a comment below.
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