good finds + a giveaway

AND THE WINNERS ARE::::

One Year of Back Issues: Laura F.

One Year Subscription: Amanda

I'll be sending you an email shortly, to let you know that you've won! Congratulations!!

Both of the things I want to share with you today were supposed to be included in my week of "baby celebration", but because of timing, they didn't fit in the week. So I'm really happy to share them both with you today. 

The first is this great new bag called the Samantha Diaper Tote from Kokopax. It is my use-every-day diaper bag with Birdy and I love that fact that you'd never really know it was toting diapers and extra onesies and burp cloths, unless you peeked inside. So many people have commented on how much they love it's size, style, design without even guessing it falls under the category of "diaper bags". That's my kind of diaper bag. 

The bag is made of 100% cotton canvas with a water-resistant lining. It is full of pockets inside including a zipper pocket and elastic pocket for bottles or sipppy cups. It has a strong magnetic closure and is roomy without being cumbersome. I really love using it. 

Go to the Kokopax website and MommyCoddle readers can earn 10% off any order by entering the code mcoddle2010 . (Also check out their cute carriers--awesome prints and lightweight so you're not adding extra bulk besides the toddler already on your back! :)   

LIVING CRAFTS MAGAZINE

I've really scaled back my magazine subscriptions but one that I still really enjoy for it's inspiration, philosophy and ideas is Living Crafts magazine. 

 

"Living Crafts is a community of readers who value the work of their hands, use natural and organic materials, and live an authentically holistic lifestyle.

Living Crafts provides craft enthusiasts with the information, ideas and inspiration they need to support their desire for self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a natural lifestyle."

Thanks to the generosity of the folks at Living Crafts magazine, I am excited to give away one year of back issues and and one year subscription to Living Crafts magazine. Leave a comment on this post to be entered and I'll pick the two lucky winners on Friday! Good luck!

Comments

[Laura B.]

The diaper bag is so cute!

[grace]

I would love to win either copies or a subscription to this magazine. I have not seen it yet but have heard some great things about it. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Gina]

oh, I've never heard of living crafts, but it sounds lovely!

[Carrie at Rhubarb Sky]

Love love LOVE Living Crafts. :)

[amy]

I've been wanting to subscribe to living crafts but have not had the extra $, so thanks for the chance to win a subscription here!

[Missy K]

What a wonderful giveaway-- and that magazine in new to me-- off to check it out.

[robyn]

Well, I've always wanted to read the Living Crafts magazine, but the money hasn't always been there. Would be great to win.

[melissa]

That magazine looks fun!

[Krysta]

Sweet! Crafty magazines are the best!

[Megan C.]

Another great magazine I'll have to go check out! And that bag is adorable - I've been using my husband's man bag all along since I hated my first purchase. Off to scope out the website..

[Carol]

what a great magazine. count me in!

[Katie]

Fabulous bags! I've got two baby showers to attend soon~~great idea!

[Jennie]

what a find - I've never come across that magazine! and the bags are stunning.

[~Heather]

Our local libraries don't carry Living Crafts and with our budgeting I can't afford it, but I'd love to have the chance to receive it for a year!

[Marci]

Cute bag!

[Carmela]

Ooh! I love crafts, I hope I win!

That diaper bag is really cute. I'm gonna have to check 'em out! I loathe kiddie-looking bags. I usually just toss everything in my purse...it's kind of a mess.

[Tanya]

Enter me please-these are great giveaways!

[Kim V.]

This magazine looks great! I'd have so much fun crafting with my girls. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Kellie]

The magazine will inspire me to be more creative with my children.

[Valerie]

That diaper bag looks very cool. It would be great for the new baby and toddler plus mommies stuff.

[Wylie]

The diaper bag is very cool. I would love to win the Crafts magazines!

[Michelle]

Would love to win a mag subscription!

[Alina]

I have been wanting to subscribe to this mag but we are in the middle of a move and money is tight. Would love to win this giveaway.

[Amanda]

I really want to read this magazine... I've looked in local stores but can't find it. So I'd love to win!

[Hannah]

What an awesome "diaper" bag! Would love the magazine too!

[Kristen]

The diaper bag is awesome! I'm thinking that'd make a great gift for my friend who is pregnant with twins! The magazine looks like it'd be great also!

[Stephanie]

I love reading magazines because they seem to fit well into my schedule and I'm always looking for inspiration!

[Kelly]

You always have such nice give-aways. Count me in :-)

[Mama Urchin]

Those diaper bags are very cute and I just love living crafts magazine. I really find so much inspiration in it.

[Kelly]

I've been wanting a subscription to Living Crafts for a while now, but don't have the resources at this moment. It would be lovely to win a subscription!

[amy]

o please me.

[Kelly]

thanks for the diaper bag rec - sounds like my kind of bag!

and that magazine is one I've had on my wish list for ages but never actually pulled the trigger on.

[minnesota:madre]

Very cool!
And awesome diaper bag. I'm counting the days until I can goodwill our Lands End diaper backpack!

[Melissa H]

I would LOVE to win the living crafts subscription. Such a great magazine.

[Katie]

Have always wanted to try Living Crafts. Would love the chance to!

[Amy]

That diaper bag is adorable.

[Darcy]

Awesome. Count me in.

[gina]

Lots of goodies to be had!

[nopinkhere]

I love stealth diaper bags and those are some good looking ones! I also saw that magazine while checking out somewhere the other day. I wanted to pick it up, but I had an armful of wiggling baby at the time. I'd love a chance to see it up close!

[Casey M]

My kids aren't in diapers anymore, but I'd still use that bag! Great for snacks, water bottles, crayons, and other "big kid" stuff!

[Jen]

Adorable bags! Would love some new craft ideas too.

[Malia]

That magazine looks great!

[Krystal]

The magazines look awesome. I almost salivate at the thought of opening a new (to me) creative tome. Count me in for the contest and I'll wipe my chin off!

[Brenda]

I've never heard of this magazine; thanks for the head's up. This year at 3 year old preschool we concentrated on our "backyard", taking many walking and close by field trips to farms and sugar shacks and a little nature preserve. This year our town is setting up a food/etc. coop in our "sustainability" center (still figuring out what that is!) and this would be a great magazine to have on our loaning shelf. I wish I lived nearer a bookstore! Need to ask DD if she has heard of it. She plans to homeschool her 3 little boys and they are all about natural lifestyle :)

[Marie]

I would love to be entered for the Living Crafts give-away. Thanks so much for offering it.

[Nicole]

Great giveaway! I have been wanting to subscribe to Living Crafts. I have been picking them up here and there, and always love them! And that bag is adorable. My baby sister is having a baby soon, and she would LOVE this....or maybe I would keep it for myself. It is adorable!

[Farrah]

Sounds cool - I will check it out!

[Michelle]

That looks like an awesome diaper bag! I like the outer fabric choices.

[Kyrie]

Man, that bag is rockin'! I use a Moop but I'm loving these prints!

[Mollie aka readstoomuch]

I already subscribe to Living Crafts magazine . . . it is a terrific little publication!