Class of 2027

As Fall quickly approaches, I've been thinking about my little ones and when I will watch them board the bus for the first time.  Luckily I have a few years before I have to deal with the anxiety of that, but while I was thinking about it, I realized that Bean will be a part of the class of 2028.  Wow.  That means P will be a part of the class of 2026.  Mind boggling, I tell you!

Baby Talk magazine recently had an article showing off the cutest baby clothes that fit the personalities of the class of 2028, which got me thinking, which of those awards would suit my babes. 

Bean is definitely on the road to class fashionista.  Even at 1, she is in love with her purses, hairbrushes, and shoes.  (A girl after my own heart!)  We all know that being a fashionista means setting trends, and Baby Talk has has introduced me to the company Seven Smooches, which Bean is going to need to become familiar with. ;)  I mean, seriously, just check out these purses.

How incredibly sweet would my little Bean look carrying this little Birdie around with her?!?  And to top it off, this gorgeous headband made of kool-aid dyed cashmere...



Ah-mazing!  One of my favorite things about this company is that everything is handmade, and therefore, one of a kind and customizable. 

I am crazy about finding quirky, original gifts, and Seven Smooches has a ton of precious, child friendly gifts that I may have to purchase in the very near future.

P on the other hand is a little harder to figure out, but I'm thinking he might be on the road to class rocker.  Check him out on the drums...

Yup, that's a removable tattoo on his arm.  And, yes, I will be encouraging the removable kind for a VERY long time.  (Like...forever!)  This grainy cell phone pick is from one of my favorite kids stores, 77 Kids by American Eagle.  I love this store because of their adorable, well-made clothes, and my kids love it because of the free candy bar, chalk boards, drum set, and bean bag games that are scattered throughout the store. 

Oh my, maybe I need to rethink Bean's path...because I spent five minutes trying to blog, she has decided she should be the class artist...here's what she did while I stared at the computer screen...

Fabulous.  Well, guess we will find out how the Bon Ami products work on crayon...

EcoMom Gift Certificate Giveaway!

That's right!  I'm giving away a $35 gift certificate to EcoMom to one lucky reader so that they can try the new line of Bon Ami cleaning products that I was lucky enough to test this week!

Bon Ami products feature simple and natural ingredients.  They are free of chlorine and phosphates, and instead use cleaning agents derived from corn, coconut and palm, along with feldspar and baking soda to effectively clean your house without any harsh chemicals.

In addition to having an ingredient list that I can read, and that includes only things I've heard of, Bon Ami products work! 

I was able to test the All-Purpose Cleaner in a spray bottle, the Powder Cleanser, the Liquid Cleanser, and the Dish Soap.  With the exception of the Powder Cleanser, I tested the Tangerine Thyme scent.  Instead of using artificial ingredients to add the fragrance to these products, Bon Ami uses natural essential oils to give their cleansers a light, fresh scent.  And, as a bonus, these citrus oils provide a natural grease cutting boost!  I love that when I wipe down the baby's high chair, or our kitchen counters, I don't feel like my kids will be eating chemicals along with their meals.  Especially because Bean's highchair requires frequent cleanings, and most of her food is eaten directly from the tray after she dumps her plate.  :/

The powder cleaner made my sink sparkle, and I didn't feel bad about the ingredients being in a place where I put my family's dishes and utensils, and where Bean sometimes gets a bath ;)  It even cleaned the inside of the drain where it sometimes gets a little rusty when I neglect forget to do the dishes at night.

A lot of companies claim to be "green" or "natural" but Bon Ami really walks the walk.  Not only are the ingredients actually ALL natural, but their packaging is made from 100% post-consumer recycled PET plastic.  Even their labels are and adhesive are the most compatible with the recycle stream.  Sometimes their bottles are a little foggy but this is only because they do not add anything to the recycled plastic. 

So, why buy these products from EcoMom?  Well, for one thing the price can't be beat!  The All-Purpose Cleaner comes in a 25 fl. oz. container for only $3.29.  Not only is this less expensive that the popular brand I have under my sink from the grocery store, but it has more cleaner!  Yup, the chemical filled spray in my kitchen is only 22 fl. oz.  And trust me folks, it was at least $1.00 more.

In addition, everything that is offered from EcoMom has been evaluated so that you are only getting the safest and healthiest products for your family.  Eco mom has a discriminating team of doctors, scientists, moms, dads, babies, and kids who work with them as their research partners.  They also enlist the help of organizations such as Healthy Child Healthy World, and Environmental Working Group to be sure that you are getting only the best.

EcoMom does not just sell cleaning products.  They sell everything from strollers and highchairs, to diapers and skin care.  Plus they have a pretty sweet new website.

So, now what you've all been waiting for.  Here's how to enter...

How to Win a $35 Gift Certificate to EcoMom.com

Each of the following is worth 1 Entry.

1.  Become a follower and leave me a comment saying that you are a follower.  (If you are already a follower, leave a comment letting me know.)

2.  Share a link to this post on your blog, then come back and leave a comment with a link to your post.

3.  Share a link to this post on your facebook page, and again, leave a comment telling me you did so.

4.  "Like"  Ecomom on facebook here.  Then (you guessed it!) leave a comment.

This contest will close Sunday 8.21.2011 at 9pm and a winner will be announced Monday 8.22.2011.

Good Luck! 

EcoMom is sponsoring this fantastic giveaway will which more than cover the full line of Bon Ami cleaning products and shipping!