**~~Winner of the 100 Follower Giveaway~~**

The winner of the 100 Follower Giveaway and a new owner of a pair of babylegs is...

lnevans said... 6

GFC follower as lnevans and I would love a pair for my little man!

Can you please contact me at 3menandalady06@gmail.com with your address please? Congratulations!!!!

top ten Tuesday

To go along with my 100 Follower Giveaway... I decided to list my top ten reasons why you should host a blog giveaway. I'm linking up with Oh, Amanda and her "top ten Tuesday" blog hop.

1. Giveaways are a wonderful opportunity to say "thank you" to your readers.
2. Giveaways help spread the word about your blog, especially when you have a low number of readers.
3. Giveaways give you the opportunity to try something new.
4. You want your lurkers to come out and finally comment.
5. You have sponsors who are willing to donate an item for review/and or a giveaway.
6. Giveaways help you gain said sponsorship
7. Giveaways give you the opportunity to network outside your blog.
8. You gain more blog traffic.
9. Giveaways help spread awareness about the sponsored item.
10. It's fun!

**Feel free to enter my 100 Follower Giveaway**

100 Follower Giveaway

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GIVEAWAY!

Yesterday was an exciting day...I finally hit 100 followers on my blog. I also thought it would be the perfect time to sponsor my first giveaway, just one of the ways I can say thank you to all my readers.

I've been going back and forth deciding on a perfect giveaway item, and wanted something popular that wouldn't break the bank. So, I decided to giveaway one pair of BabyLegs to the winner. Not only are BabyLegs fashionable, but can be beneficial to both you and baby... they simplify diaper changes... protect crawling knees... makes potty training easy, etc. We are a huge fan of BabyLegs in our home, with P-man owning quite a few pairs, and even W has worn a pair (the football ones are his favorite).

THE RULES: Leave one comment and email address for each entry (i.e. blogging about this giveaway you would leave 3 separate comments because this is worth 3 entries).

This Giveaway is only open to US residents. It will end on June 15 @ 11:59 EST. If I receive any entries past the above listed time, they will be removed, and not be counted. A winner will then be drawn via Random.org and will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond. If the winner fails to do so within the 48 hour time frame, a new winner will be selected.

MANDATORY ENTRIES:
You must follow 3 Men and a Lady publicly via Google Friend Connect and leave a comment telling me if your BabyLegs would be for a boy or a girl. (1 Entry)

"Like" 3 Men and a Lady on Facebook (1 Entry)

BONUS ENTRIES:
Follow 3 Men and a Lady publicly via Network Blogs (1 Entry)

Subscribe to 3 Men and a Lady via email (1 Entry)

Blog about this giveaway and link back (3 Entries)


***This review comes directly from my own personal experiences. My opinion is that of my own, and was not at all influenced by BabyLegs. I was not paid or compensated in any form for this giveaway. The BabyLegs will be purchased by me for the giveaway winner.***

And The Winner Is....

After punching in 1-81 into the random.org widget on the bottom right hand of my blog...The winner of the Plum Crazy For Cloth giveaway is:

#35 - My Precious Peanut Designs

"I follow you via GFC!"

Congratulations!!!!! Please email me your information to 3menandalady06@gmail.com and tell me what giveaway prize you would like. You can choose either a cloth diaper, a dozen cloth wipes, 6 unpaper towels, a pair of dryer balls, or a changing pad. You have 48 hours to contact me.

Thanks again to each and everyone one of you for participating in my very first giveaway. I also want to send a huge THANK YOU to Plum Crazy For Cloth for not only creating an amazing first birthday outfit for P-man, but for sponsoring my very first giveaway!

Plum Crazy For Cloth Review and Giveaway

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A few months ago, I began researching and looking into a fun airplane shirt and diaper for P-man to wear for photos and to his birthday party. I remembered a good friend of mine mentioned she was starting to sew diapers for her WAHM (Work At Home Mom) business. I decided to seek her out to see if she could do something fun and custom for P-man's special day.

Kate, over at Plum Crazy For Cloth custom designed a raglan airplane shirt and a one size minky pocket diaper with zorb insert using the Landing Zone Airplanes & Rockets pattern. The shirt was extremely soft and loved that it matched the diaper.

ABOUT THE DIAPER: This Plum Crazy For Cloth diaper is a one-size minky pocket diaper with a zorb insert. Some of you maybe scratching your head and wondering what is a zorb insert?

DiaperMaker Zorb™ is a specialty textile designed to reduce cost and improve performance of reusable cloth diapers and

accessory products. ZORB absorbs 10x it's weight in less than half a second -- that's 20x faster than cotton, bamboo or hemp. Zorb has incredible holding power too, a single layer holds up to 3 times the moisture of the best absorbing knits so leaking and exterior wicking can be reduced or eliminated.

ZORB can be washed using home or industrial equipment and additives. It absorbency is not effected by hard water or with natural detergent deposits diaper-stripping to regain absorbency is virtually eliminated.

This diaper also has strong snaps on the waist and on the rise to give you that snug fit. It also has good elasticity along the sides of the diaper and along the back. The inner lining of the diaper is made from a minky fabric, which makes for a softer more comfortable fit for baby.

MY FIRST IMPRESSION: I love the pattern and fabric of the outer part of the diaper, it made it look very sleek. The inner lining minky fabric was incredibly soft. I did notice the fact the diaper seemed a little small for a one-size, which means P-man will probably outgrow this dipe before he reaches 30 lbs. However, it did fit pretty snug and had maximum coverage, which is great on a baby with a large bottom and chunky thighs.

Smallest Setting

Largest Setting

Zorb Insert

ABSORBENCY:The zorb insert makes this diaper extremely absorbent, which is perfect for those heavy wetters or for use during the overnight. I will add though, P-man has yet to go past 6 hours in this diaper, so right now I can't tell you if the absorbency would last up to 12 hours or not. I can tell you that there were no signs of leaks up to 6 hours.

OVERALL IMPRESSION: I love this diaper! It was great being able to choose the type of pattern, insert, and fabric. The fit, durability, and absorbency of this diaper stands up to a very active 1-year-old. The care instructions for this diaper are super easy, and it can be used in the dryer. In fact, the more often you wash and dry the more absorbent this diaper becomes. Again, the only negative thing I have to say is... I wish there was another set of snaps on the rise, because I'm not sure if this diaper will make last until 30 lbs.

As you can see, Kate doesn't only make diapers, but she can custom design shirts and other clothing wear. She also makes wool dryer balls, cloth wipes, aprons, wet bags, blankets, etc. Definitely stop by her Facebook fan page: Plum Crazy for Cloth or the hyenacart store website she uses to check out her latest projects: Peace, Love, and Cloth For All Congo.

***Kate has graciously offered to host a giveaway to go along with my review. She will giveaway either a dozen cloth wipes, 6 unpaper towels, a pair of dryer balls, a changing pad, or a diaper to one lucky winner.***

THE RULES: Leave one comment and email address for each entry (i.e. blogging about this giveaway you would leave 3 separate comments because this is worth 3 entries).

This Giveaway is only open to US residents. It will end on April 5 @ 11:59 EST. If I receive any entries past the above listed time, they will be removed, and not be counted. A winner will then be drawn via Random.org and will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond. If the winner fails to do so within the 48 hour time frame, a new winner will be selected.

MANDATORY ENTRIES:

You must visit the Facebook fan page of Plum Crazy for Cloth and "like" the page, and thank Kate for this giveaway opportunity. (1 Entry)

"Like" 3 Men and a Lady on Facebook (1 Entry)

BONUS ENTRIES:

Follow 3 Men and a Lady publicly via Google Friend Connect (1 Entry)

Follow 3 Men and a Lady publicly via Network Blogs (1 Entry)

Subscribe to 3 Men and a Lady via email (1 Entry)

Head over to the website of Peace, Love, and Cloth For All Congo and tell me one product you like (1 Entry)

"Like" their Facebook page: Peace, Love, and Cloth for All Congo (1 Entry)

Blog about this giveaway and link back (3 Entries)

***This review comes directly from my own personal experiences. My opinion is that of my own, and was not at all influenced by Kate from Plum Crazy For Cloth's sponsorship for this giveaway. I was not paid or compensated in any form for this review, outside of Kate from Plum Crazy For Cloth agreeing to supply the giveaway winner with a prize. The shirt and diaper were purchased by me at a discounted tester price.***

bumGenius 4.0 Sweepstakes {TOTALLY AWESOME GIVEAWAY}

Kelly Wels has done it again!!!! The owner of The Cloth Diaper Whisperer and Kelly's Closet is launching her second sweepstakes. The winner will receive...

• 18- bumGenius 4.0 One Size with inserts
• 1 –bumGenius Sprayer
• 1 – bumGenius Pail Liner

I'm a huge fan of the bumGenius brand, so this is an amazing giveaway opportunity. Especially for those who are first starting out. You have many ways to enter...

• You just have to enter the sweepstakes at http://www.facebook.com/Kellywels?sk=app_28134323652
• And for more entries, go to http://www.kellywels.com/kellywels-com-bumgenius-4-0-sweepstakes-kick-off

Good luck!!!!!!!

Giveaway Alert over at Real Mom Reviews

Real Mom Reviews is having an amazing giveaway opportunity. AppleCheeks has offered one very very lucky Real Mom Reviews readers a 25.00 gift certificate!

You have until 11:59 EST tonight to enter, as there are many ways to do so. Ready, set, go!

Giveaway Alert over at Dibs!

Dibs! is pairing up with Smarti Pants for a fantastic giveaway opportunity. There will be two lucky winners. One winner will receive a Smarti Pants diaper with insert - winner's choice of color. The second winner will receive a Smart-fit cover!

The giveaway is open until Monday, February 7th, and a winner will be randomly chosen. with many ways to enter. So, head on over to Dibs! and check it out.

Here is some information straight from Katy's blog:

"For those who aren't familiar with Dibs!, Dibs! is your one stop place to find all of the natural parenting giveaways going on around Facebook! I am passionate about cloth diapering, baby wearing, and everything else that's good for you and your family! I will point you in the direction of AWESOME giveaways on Facebook! I mostly post about cloth diapering giveaways, but I throw in a few other ones that I think are fun!"

Good luck!

Giveaway Alert over at Come What May

Rachel, over at Come What May is having a fabulous giveaway opportunity. If you love to cook, try new recipes with fun kitchen gadgets, then this is giveaway is for you. Rachel is giving away a Spoonula, part of the Giada De Laurentiis line at Target. This spoon sounds like it would be a fun tool to use in the kitchen, especially stirring up one of my favorite recipes. The silicone bottom and lightweight handle would make stirring up stews, sauces, soups, pastas, etc a very easy process.

A $10.00 Blockbuster gift card is also up for grabs.

While you're there, make sure you look at all the fun craft(my favorite being her 25 days of Christmas) and yummy recipe ideas. She is also a fellow military wife and mommy of a very handsome little man.

Good luck!

Giveaway Alert over at AppleCheeks™ Reusable Diapers

**GIVEAWAY ALERT OVER AT AppleCheeks™ Reusable Diapers**

AppleCheeks™ Reusable Diapers is giving away some amazing items, including a $50 gift certificate to their store (the grand prize), A Little Bundle in your choice of size and color AND a size 1 Storage Sac, A super soaking 3-layer rayon from bamboo insert, and a A size 1 Storage Sac in your choice of Chocolate or St-Lucia.

This giveaway will close at February 3, 2011 at midnight EST. Now, head on over to their blog to find all the many ways to enter. Who doesn't want an opportunity to win some awesome prizes? It definitely made my January a little more brighter, especially with all the Ohio gloom.

Good luck!

Giveaway Alert over at Dibs!

**GIVEAWAY ALERT OVER AT DIBS**

Dibs is giving away one Doodle Dypes cloth diaper. The winner will receive a One Size diaper of their choice : fitted, AI2, or pocket! It will include wing snap covers and a doubler. The fabric choices are phenomenal and is hard for me to choose a favorite. So, head on over to Dibs , there you will find the many ways to enter this fabulous giveaway.

**This giveaway will be open until Monday, January 24th, and a winner will be randomly chosen. The winner's name will be posted as an update to this post, and the winner will be notified via email. This giveaway is open to USA and Canada.**

Giveaway Alert over at Mommy Is Green

**GIVEAWAY ALERT OVER AT MOMMY IS GREEN**

Mommy is Green has paired up with the folks over at GoGreen Pocket Diapers to offer an amazing giveaway opportunity to one of their readers. One lucky Mommy Is Green reader will win a Champ Cloth Diaper from GoGreen Pocket Diapers. Besides being very affordable and stylish for a great cloth diaper, the Champ Cloth Diaper includes:

• two rows of waist snaps

• extra row of rise snaps

• waist tab overlap snaps

• double leg gusseting

• two pocket openings (no need to remove inserts before washing)

• two bamboo-microfiber blend 3-layer inserts included

• Snaps on inserts insert and diaper together in the wash (no sorting laundry!) and allow for optional AI2 use (liner recommended if your baby is sensitive to microfiber

• top stitching for added durability

• premium, glossy snaps

• soft bamboo-blend microsuede lining never pills and looks new after washing

So, if want a chance to win head over to Mommy is Green and follow the blog and check out all the diapers and accessories at GoGreen Pocket Diapers.

Good luck!

Giveaway Alert over at Leslie's Boutique

**GIVEAWAY ALERT OVER AT LESLIE'S BOUTIQUE**
Ends 1-14-11 at Midnight

They are starting their first giveaways of many over at Leslie's Boutique.

The first item on their giveaway list is a FREE medium wetbag!

Head on over to their page, and they will give you all the information you need to enter, and yes there are multiple ways.

Good Luck!