tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64494056234178566902024-02-18T17:34:45.153-08:00Eco Hippie MommaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782558372729267039noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449405623417856690.post-62421968792693456452016-06-03T10:30:00.000-07:002016-09-19T11:04:36.800-07:00The DivaCup Review and Giveaway<div>
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Today's review is on the DivaCup. The DivaCup is a Canadian made cup. It is the only cup to have ISO 13485:2003 certification. What does this mean ? Well ISO 13485:2003 certification ensures your DivaCup is produced, tried and tested within International standards. ISO 13485 is a Quality Standard governed by the International Organization of Standardization in Geneva, Switzerland, and is recognized and practiced in over 160 countries around the world. ISO 13485 is the quality standard for medical devices and is required by Health Canada for all medical device manufacturers worldwide. It has been designed to ensure that companies follow strict guidelines for the highest quality of products, as well as meeting applicable government requirements. The DivaCup also complies with the FDA, Health Canada and Australian TGA health regulations.<br />
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The DivaCup is made of medical grade silicone material and grade approved for healthcare applications for over fifty years and that it does not contain any of the following: latex, plastic, PVC, acrylic, acrylate, BPA, phthalate, elastomer and polyethylene and is free of colors and dyes. Silicone products have been shown to be bio-compatible (i.e. accepted by the human body without adverse reaction), durable, flexible, and easy to sterilize.<br />
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The Diva cup comes in two sizes:<br />
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<b>Model 1 </b>: For women who are under 30 or have never given birth.<br />
Capacity - 20 ml to holes 30 ml to rim<br />
Cup length without stem - 57 mm<br />
Total Length - 70 mm<br />
Rim Diameter - 41 mm<br />
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<b>Model 2 </b>: For women over 30 or who have given birth.<br />
Capacity - 25 ml to holes 30 ml to rim<br />
Cup Length without stem - 57 mm<br />
Total Length - 70 mm<br />
Rim Diameter - 45 mm<br />
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Please remember to keep in mind that the under/over 30 and given birth/ not given birth are only recommendations. I know virgin teenagers that prefer the larger size and women in their 40's who prefer the smaller size. Get to know your body and choose the best size to fit you.<br />
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The Diva cup has a frosted look to it.<br />
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It has The Diva cup stamped on the inner rim to one side and Made in Canada on the other. As well as the cup size.<br />
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On the inside base of the cup you have measurement lines. One side has milliliters and the other side has ounces.</div>
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There are nice grip ring around the base of the cup.</div>
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The stem is soft and hollow, it also has grips ring around it.<br />
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I am 26 and a mother of 2 and I prefer the larger size cups. I received a Model two DivaCup, a super cute cotton storage bag, a DivaCup pin and some very nice instructions.<br />
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I tested this cup out this cycle and I must say I love it! It has a very very well made and high quality feel to it. Not only does the cup have this frosted look to it but the outside of the cup also has a peach skin velvety feel to it. Insertion with this cup was a breeze. I used the punch down fold as always. Once the cup was inserted it opened up so easily! The cup is firm enough to open effortlessly get it has just the right amount of give to be flex able and oh so comfortable.<br />
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I wore this cup for 10 hrs on a moderate flow day and I completely forgot I was on my cycle. Not once during the day did I feel the cup move or shift. I could not feel the cup at all. I panicked when I finally remembered I was on my cycle and ran to the restroom sure that I must have leaked. To my surprise my cloth liner didn't have a spot on it. I removed the cup and it was full to the air holes but it had held it all.That such a great thing. That's one of the best things about using a cup is that you can actually forget your on your period. I was so pleased with this cup!<br />
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The DivaCup team is an amazing group of people. Their customer service and communication was great. The shipping speed was a little slow from Canada to the US, around 3 weeks but it did ship right in the middle of the US Thanksgiving day holiday.<br />
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The DivaCup is very reasonably priced at 39.99 from most retailers but it is on sale for 29.99 at Walgreens.com right now ( 12-9-13) You can find their store finder <a href="http://divacup.com/where-to-buy/store-finder/">HERE</a> or you can buy online <a href="http://divacup.com/where-to-buy/online/">HERE</a>.<br />
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Over all I could not be more pleased with this cup. It worked amazing and was so comfortable. I can say with ease that I recommend this cup to anyone wanting to try a menstrual cup.<br />
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Now on to the fun stuff. One lucky lady will win a DivaCup in their size choice. To enter simply fill out the form below. Winner will be chossen On January 1st 2014 !<br />
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To keep up with all things DivaCup you can follow them on Facebook:<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/divacup">https://www.facebook.com/divacup</a><br />
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Follow them on Twitter:<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/divacup">https://twitter.com/divacup</a><br />
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Check them out on YouTube:<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/thedivacup">http://www.youtube.com/thedivacup</a><br />
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And Follow on Pinterest:<br />
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I received the DivaCup to test and review. My thought and opinions are all my own and I was in no way paid for this review or endorsement.</div>
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If you would like comparison shots of the Diva and any other cup I have please feel free to comment below and I will post them for you. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782558372729267039noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449405623417856690.post-64588487927227816192016-05-15T07:55:00.000-07:002016-09-19T11:03:32.127-07:00JuJu Menstrual cup review<a href="http://www.juju.com.au/">JuJu</a> is an Australian made and owned company. The cups are made in a clean room environment. cups are made from one cohesive piece of medical grade silicone. So it is soft, comfortable and safe to use in the human body. The JuJu is free of colours & dyes, BPA free, and free of harmful chemicals like bleaches and absorbency agents. There are no know associations of TTS with menstrual cups. The JuJu is an Australian Registered Therapeutic Good. Think of it s their FDA and speaking f FDA, JuJu is working on getting their FDA approval and hope to be selling in the USA and Canada early next year.<br />
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Menstrual cups are a great alternative to disposable menstrual products. They are more convenient. No more late night runs to the store when you run out of tampons. They can be won 2-3 times longer than a tampon, won't dry you out, and are odour fee ( the smell most associated with a women's period comes from the blood mixing with the chemicals in disposables). They are also great for women who travel just one cups is all you need. The JuJu can also be worn with doing any sports activity. They are also better for your body, they keep all kinds of chemicals out like bleach, dioxins, and fragrances.<br />
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The average women uses 10,000 disposables in her lifetime. That is billions and billions of products going into our landfills and waterways. With every cycle using a menstrual cup you are helping these numbers to drop.<br />
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The JuJu comes in two sizes:<br />
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Model 1 recommended for women under thirty or who have never given birth:<br />
Capacity 20ml diameter 40mm length 46mm total length 65mm<br />
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Model 2 recommended for women over 30 or who have given birth:<br />
Capacity 30ml diameter 46mm length 50mm Total length 69mm<br />
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The size recommendations are just that recommendations. I know of younger girls that have never given birth that prefer a large size for more capacity and also women over thirty that can only use the smaller sizes. No one knows your body like you some get to know yourself and choose the best size you think.<br />
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Photo comparisons of the Model 1 and the Model 2<br />
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Closer look at what I recieved from JuJu:<br />
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Model 1 and model 2 JuJu cup and Three satin storage bags.</div>
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One for the neatest touches to me is the box it comes in. It unfolds like a flower and has some great info inside it.<br />
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It also tells you the meaning behind their name JuJu.<br />
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The JuJu is made of one solid piece of silicon so there are no seams.<br />
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It has the JuJu logo on one side<br />
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It has four suction release holes that are very near the top of the cup for max capacity.<br />
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The grips at the base of the cup are little butterflies just like the one in the logo.<br />
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The stem has a y shape to it and is very soft, flexible and stretchy.<br />
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It comes with a very nice satin storage bag. You can choose between a pinky/purple with an inside contrast color of pink , a dark green with lime green inside or navy blue with silver inside.<br />
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The capacity was nice and I was able to use the cup even on my heaviest days for hours. The cup was very comfortable and the stem was great. It is so soft and flexible that I didn't have to trim it at all and still couldn't tell it was there much like a tampon string. Removal was fine, the stem was right there so I was able to pull on it gently and reach the base of the cup easily. The grip butterflies are pretty subtle and didn't provide much as a grips ring but the cup is soft so I had no issues with gripping it.</div>
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The JuJu is on the higher end of the price range at 58.44 but when you consider that this is the only product you will have to buy for ten years that's an amazing deal . Only 5.84 a year or .48 a month to own your JuJu cup !!! I am not sure on shipping cost yet as hey are not shipping to the US yet. You can also order extra storage bags for 5.18. <a href="http://www.juju.com.au/categories/Shop-Juju/">Juju Shop.</a><br />
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The JuJu is a great cup with great features. Love that stem ;). Customer service is fast and friendly. They answered all my questions e-mailed to them within minuets. Over all I would say that this is a great cup. It works well and is very comfortable. No complaints on this cups. You can stay updated on all the latest news from JuJu including when they begin shipping to the US and Canada by liking their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/JuJu/114777795277454">Facebook </a>page.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782558372729267039noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449405623417856690.post-14782481202250526212016-05-13T08:46:00.000-07:002016-09-17T08:26:38.160-07:00Lady Cup Review<div style="text-align: justify;">
Today's review is on the <a href="http://www.ladycup.eu/">Ladycup</a> and I actually won this cup in a giveaway on YouTube. Amanda is an awesome lady from Ireland and she does review on cloth pads and menstrual cups on her <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/PinksPlace">YouTube Channel</a>. She also has a facbook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bloody-Heaven/439468226173490">Bloody Heaven</a>. She does excellent reviews and her accent is just too cute. Check her out :)</div>
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The Ladycup is made in the EU under Swiss management. It is made in a clean room environment and meet all high quality regiments. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">The material used is Liquid Silicone Rubber from the German company. LadyCup</span><sup style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">®</sup><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; text-align: justify;">has </span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">been awarded the "Certificate of Compliance with USB Biological Tests, Classification VI" (Bioservice – Scientific Laboratories). It is a great alternative to tampons. It can be worn for up to 12 hours without </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">needing</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> emptied. You can use it while </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">doing</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> all of your </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">favorite</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> sports and activities. Since it is made from medial grade silicon it will not put any harmful chemicals in your body such as bleach and dioxins or cause you o dry out or otherwise disrupt the natural environment of you vagina. It can be reused fro up to 15 years and is </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">therefore</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> better for your wallet and the </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">environment and helps to keep thousands of disposables from polluting our planet. To read more about menstrual product read here. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">The </span>Ladycup<span style="font-size: 15px;"> is made from one cohesive </span>piece<span style="font-size: 15px;"> of silicone with no marking </span>inside<span style="font-size: 15px;"> or </span>outside<span style="font-size: 15px;"> of the cup to make maintenance and cleaning very easy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">It as 6 angled air holes staggered around the top of the cup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">The cup </span>worked<span style="font-size: 15px;"> well for me. No issues with use or removal although I did have to remove most of the stem. The grips at the bottom are not the most </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">prominent </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">grips I have seen bu they are not non existent either like some. The capacity was nice even with the lower holes because they are angled upwards.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">There are a few different combo packs you can get. One for example includes The cup, the cotton storage bag, Milton's sterilizing tablets, intimate wet Ladywipes, Ladygel and a nice cosmetic bag. They also have just the basic as well that comes with the cup and bag. The basic set is 24.99 euros. Thee are also 26 different cotton storage bags that you can order.</span></div>
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With one Ruby Cup, she can go from primary school, through secondary school and finish college without having to worry about her period again. That is bloody amazing. Thank you for your support.</div>
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<strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; outline: none; text-align: justify;">UNDP</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;">calls unsanitary menstrual hygiene protection an overlooked problem that hinders achieving the </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; outline: none; text-align: justify;">Millennium Development Goals</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;">(MDGs) of universal education and gender equality. (Read more</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"> </span><a href="http://www.eepa.be/wcm/dmdocuments/BGpaper_Menstrual-Hygiene.pdf" style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; outline: none; text-align: justify;">here</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , "verdana" , "geneva" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;">)</span><br />
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<strong style="outline: none;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; outline: none;">Studies show that girls miss up to 20% of their school time each year because they are afraid of staining their clothes during their period and therefore stay at home.</span></strong> This <strong style="outline: none;">absence</strong> causes some girls to<strong style="outline: none;"> drop out</strong> of school entirely. </div>
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Lacking proper sanitary products, girls and women are forced to use <strong style="outline: none;">degrading solutions</strong> which do not absorb well and frequently pose serious health implications in the form of <strong style="outline: none;">infections and diseases</strong>.</div>
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There is a general<strong style="outline: none;"> lack of education</strong> and guidance regarding menstrual hygiene and the use of menstrual hygiene products. This matter is often <strong style="outline: none;">taboo</strong> and can be looked upon as <strong style="outline: none;">dirty</strong>.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">It really is a shame that in the world we live in periods are still looked at as gross and shameful and something we need to hide and not talk about. That is so <b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;">WRONG</b> ! Our bodies are amazing the things that they do are amazing! We are females! We are beautiful creatures with amazing fertility! Our periods should be something to celebrate and be proud of. Ruby cup is helping to achieve that goal and break this " bloody taboo" </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">So onto the cup itself. Ruby cup comes in one size and this is to help accommodate women of all sizes, especially when sending them to underprivileged women around the world. The cup is 45mm wide, 51mm long and holds 34ml of fluid. So the cup is about the same as a large MeLuna, the large Sckoon and the large Bella cup. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">The Bella cup has a frosted look to it and this makes the cup very nice feeling, its hard to describe but it is smoother and not rubbery feeling like the silicone on other cups feel like. It is very luxurious and almost slightly textured feeling.</span><br />
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The steam is a sturdy but flexible hollow stem with textured grip dots down the length of it.<br />
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My order came with some leaflets on the Ruby Cup, a thank you photo, an instruction sheet and my Ruby Cup in its 100% cotton bag.<br />
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The Ruby Cup worked very well for me. I am a mom of two and normally use the large sized cups so the size of the Ruby Cup was perfect for me. The cup is about medium in firmness to me. I would say its slightly softer than a classic MeLuna but slightly firmer than the Sckooncup. I used the punched down fold as it my go to fold and it inserted very easily and it popped open as soon as I released it. The stem is pretty sturdy and I did have to take it out and trim it. I always leave some steam though as I have a very high cervix and my cup tend to migrate upwards so I always need a little something to help me reach the cup. Once in the cup was very comfy and I couldn't feel it. The capacity of the cup is great and I was able to wear it on a moderate flow day for 9 hours. Removal was very simple I pinched the base and broke the suction/seal and removed the cup with no problems.</div>
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The Ruby Cup can be purchased from their website. You can get a single cup for 27.95 Euros or 37.00 US dollars. They also have sister packs so you can get one for you and one for your mom, sister, friend. The sister packs are 45.95 Euros or 60.00 US dollars so that's a saving of 14.00 US dollars. I received my cup within a week which is amazing for overseas shipping.</div>
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Overall the Ruby Cup is great. It works well and has and amazing mission behind it. If your looking for a great cup to try I recommend getting a Ruby cup. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782558372729267039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449405623417856690.post-48824487201176878332016-04-08T10:28:00.000-07:002016-09-17T08:27:28.413-07:00Jade & Pearl Sea Pearls Sea Sponge TamponSo what are <a href="http://jadeandpearl.com/">Jade & Pearl</a> sea sponge tampons you ask? Well they are simply that. A sea sponge that is inserted much like a tampon and used to catch your menstrual flow.<br />
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Sea sponges are sustainability harvested. There are two different sponge types and three sizes.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Regular: </strong>Atlantic Sponges</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Premium: </strong>Ultra Soft Mediterranean Silk Sponges<strong style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;" /></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><strong style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Teeny:</strong> for light days or young women new to menstruation</span><br />
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So why use them? Unlike regular tampons sea sponge tampons contain no dioxins or synthetic fibers. They can be used during sex and even used with spermicide as a form of contraception. Women throw away an estimated 17,000 tampons and pads in her lifetime that is over 20 billion bleached and chemical laden products going into our landfills, sewage systems and oceans in just North America alone! Sea Sponge tampons are reusable for 6 month or more depending on their care. So they are better for your body, your checkbook and the environment! </div>
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How do I use them? When you first feel them you might think "oh no way am I putting these in, they are too hard". Well once you wet the sponge it quickly begins to fill up and makes it much much softer and porous.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"> Then just push it inside until its pretty high like where a tampon would sit right in front of your cervix tampon and then go about your day. The sponges are very soft and textured much like the wall of your vagina. Once in you cant feel them at all. The absorbency compares to that of a tampon and will need to be taken out, rinsed and reinserted every few hours depending on your flow. Once the sea sponge tampon is full it will begin to naturally slide down some in your vagina. It wont fall out or anything crazy but this feeling of it "dropping" is a good sign that your sponge tampon needs to be rinsed out. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">To remove the tampon relax (tense muscles make it harder to get anything out), gently reach in and feel for the sponge, once you feel it simply pinch it and slowly remove. The sea sponge tampon can then be rinsed and reinserted. Alternatively, you can also attach a string onto the tampon if you like. Use waxed dental floss, thread it through the middle of your sponge and tie it in a loop. You can then reach in and grab the loop and gently pull on it for removal. Be careful not to pull to hard you don't want the string ripping through the center of you sponge. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">At the end of your cycle you will want to clean them very well before storing them away for weeks. You have a few options. You can use tea tree oil, baking soda, peroxide or vinegar. Each product works well and cleans them thoroughly so the choice is up to you on what to use. I use baking soda and if they appear stained I do a soak in peroxide and that removes any discoloration. </span></div>
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I think these are a great little product. They work just as well as a tampon, are extremely comfortable even more than a tampon because they are so soft and squishy, they save you money buy being reusable for months and months and they keep nasty things out of our planets landfills and waterways. If you are looking for a great alternative to tampons defiantly give Jade & Pearls Sea Pearl Sea Sponge tampons a try. They are super well priced at only 14.00 for the regulars and 16.00 for the premiums. While your there check out the other great products Jade and Pearl offer like their herbal tinctures natural bug replants and herbal teas . </div>
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The Femmecup comes in one size. Its rim is 45mm wide and is 50mm long. It can hold up to 30ml of fluid, approximately on third of your entire monthly flow or three times more than a tampon. The stem is 15mm long and can be trimmed to any length. The size of this cup is comparable to a large Sckooncup which is 45mm wide 50mm long and holds 30ml or a large MeLuna which is 44mm wide 51mm long and holds 34ml. The Femmecup can be worn up to 12 hours without emptying it and has no link to toxic shock syndrome.<br />
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Here are some comparison shots between the large Sckoon cup and even though they both claim to have a 45mm rim you can see that the Sckoon is slightly larger. I would say the rims are close to the same firmness but the Femmecup's rim feels slightly thicker. The Femmecup itself below the rim is much softer.</div>
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The Femmecup has a nice bell shape to it. The cup itself is extremely soft, softer than any cup I have ever felt. It has a thick firmer rim which helps the cup to pop open inside of you. The stem is pretty flexible and has a spiral grip going from the bottom of the stem up to the base of the cup. This spiral grip helps to aid in the removal of the cup.<br />
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My package was very nice. It came with my Femmecup and a cute cotton storage bag, a very nice and detailed multi-lingual instruction sheet with picture diagrams on how to use the cup, some cute "Forget tampons! Femmecup is the future of sanitary protection." stickers to put in public bathrooms to advertise the Femmecup and RuMP's in general and a cute I <3 Femmecup.com window cling for your car or anywhere else you want to use it. <br />
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My package came while my cycle was here so I got to use it right away. I was having a moderate flow day and had been using my Sckoon cup up until the mail ran. I cleaned it and used it immediately. I went with my got to fold which is the punch down method.<br />
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To see some other fold options using the Femmecup see <a href="http://www.femmecup.com/images/Femmecup%20Folding%20Methods.pdf">here</a>. I inserted the cup and "pop!" as soon as I released the fold on the cup it opened. No twisting or pushing no fooling with it at all. It was amazing!!! It normally takes a little to get a cup to fully open for me but it took nothing for the Femmecup to open. For me that's just wonderful! I'm a busy mom and the easier an quicker something works the better. Once in place I could feel the stem just a little so I took it out an trimmed it just a tad. After that it was just right. The cup is so soft and molded to by body perfectly. I couldn't feel the rim at all and it caused me no pressure or discomfort. I was able to wear the cup with no leaks for 7 hours before I had to empty it. Removal was fairly easy. Normally to remove any cup I reach in and feel for the stem, I pull on it very gently just until I can reach the base of the cup. I then squeeze on the base of the cup to release the suction/seal on the cup and slide it out. Well since the Femmecup has a thicker rim squeezing on the base of the cup didn't break the suction. That's ok, I just needed to find a way to remove this kind of cup. I pushed down a little ( like when your having a bowel movement ) to move the cup down a little farther. Once there I was able to slide my finger up to the rim of the cup and press there to break the seal after that the cup slid right out. The cup was full to the suction holes but hadn't leaked. Here is a photo showing the cycle of the Femmecup<br />
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The Femmecup is 17.99 pounds or 27.90 USD. They also sell twin packs, Femme wash and other sets. My cup took about two weeks to arrive which is the average time for most things from the UK to the US. They have a great website that has a good <a href="http://www.femmecup.com/faq.html">FAQs page</a> with a lot of great information. The Femmecup is an excellent company. They have amazing communication and customer service. </div>
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There is a term used among RuMP users "Goldilocks cup" and it referrers to a users perfect menstrual cup. Well out of all the menstrual cups I have and have tried the Femmecup is my Goldilocks cup. Everything about it worked perfect for my body and needs. I just love it! I recommend this cup to anyone in search of a great menstrual cup! </div>
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The Sckoon cup is made from 100% medical grade silicon and comes in 6 different FDA approved colors.<br />
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The Sckoon cup has some neat features to it. The cup is made of one solid construction so there are no seems along the cup. Instead of a thick or prominent rim the cups silicon gradually thickness towards the top to create its rim. This creates a smooth cup that doesn't cause any irritation. It features angled suction holes that go right to the top of the cup optimizing the cups capacity. The stem is the best one I have seen. With every other cup I have had to cut of the steams because they were hard and bothersome. The Sckoons stem is super slim and soft but still strong enough to use. It is completely flexible and has cause me no irritation without having to trim it at all. It also has very good grip and the bottom of the cup in a pretty flower design. Sckoon and made in the USA is written there as well. </div>
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Size 1 Capacity 23ml Diameter 40mm Length 40mm Total length 70mm</div>
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Size 2 Capacity 30ml Diameter 45mm Length 50mm Total length 70mm</div>
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So what did I order? Well I am 26 years old and have two babies. I also have a moderate to heavy flow so I choose a size 2. I picked meditation which is a pretty deep blue. It comes with an adorable organic cotton bag to keep your cup in when it's not in use. You will want to use this bag or another breathable storage option to store your cup in so that the cup can breath. Putting a cup in a sealed container when the cup is not 100% completely dry can cause and harbor bacteria. The cup also comes with a thorough instruction pamphlet. </div>
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This is a very soft cup and any folds you want to try will be very easy with this cup. For me the punch down worked great. It's my got to fold and works very well for me. I have used other soft cups and have had issues with getting them open but the sckoon cup opened pretty easy. I believe it's because of the nice rim on it. Once the cup was in I couldn't feel it at all. I'm talking about 100% comfort. No pressure no cramps it was awesome. The cup is so soft that it just molds to fit your body but the rim is firm enough to keep the cup in place and not cause leaks. The capacity of this cup compared to it it's size and length is very nice. I was able to wear it on my heavy days and only had to empty 3-4 times. Twice the cup was full to the brim but I still had no leaks thanks to the cups high and slanted air holes. Removal was a breeze. Cups with hard rims and that makes them nearly impossible to fold at all when trying to remove them and quite painful. The stem was easy to reach and thr grips made the cup very is to grab.</div>
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I highly recommend this cup to everyone but I think it would work exceptionally well for young girls or someone that might be a little intimidated by using a cup. </div>
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The colors of the cups are just gorgeous! I love the new sunrise yellow and the light green. I think I just might have to get them in the future. If I do I will share so pictures with you :) now of course you only "need" one cup but with and the different colors and designs out there well I jut love trying them all. It's an addiction I know. My name is Chelsea and I'm a cupaddict hehe.</div>
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Here is a comparison between the large Sckoon and the large classic MeLuna.<br />
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As you can see the large MeLuna is a tad wider in the rim, a little bit longer and stiffer than the Sckoon.</div>
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Here is the Large Sckoon in comparison to the medium MeLuna.</div>
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The Sckoon is just the tiniest bit wider in the rim, the length of the cup (not including the stem) is almost identical and the Sckoon again is softer. </div>
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The sckoon cup is 39.99 and while that might seem pricey up front after a few months of not having to buy anymore disposable you will start to save money. Right now they are having a 3.00 off sale, plus if you use my link <a href="http://sckooncup.com/?mw_reward=cf1a9d25b5c60d58c1bac6825a6e0f2d">HERE</a> you can get 10% off. Shipping speed was just unbelievable I ordered my cup on a Thursday and received it on Saturday !! Sckoon is a great USA company with a great product and excellent service.</div>
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Today I will be reviewing the <a href="http://www.bellacup.co.kr/">Bella Cup</a>. To learn more about menstrual cups in general click <a href="http://rumpsreviews.blogspot.com/2013/08/menstrual-cups-what-are-they-and-how-do.html">here</a>. The Bella Cup is made in Korea out of 100% medial grade silicone. So unlike tampons and pads the Bella Cup contains no strings, bleach, fibers, absorbency enhances, phthalates, latex, plastic, PVC, acrylic, acrylate, BPA, elastomer, polyethylene, perfumes and free of dyes. Because of this the Bella Cup is so much better for your body. The Bella cup can be reused for up to 5 years and saves 1000's of tampons and pads from going into our landfills, sewer systems and waterways. The Bella Cup is great for ladies with heavy flows or ladies who need to go longer between changes like teachers and nurses because it can be worn for up to 12 hours an hold three times more than a super tampon. </div>
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The Bella Cup is one single piece of silicone so it is very smooth and has no seams along the cup.<br />
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The stem is sturdy but flexible, it looks like bubbles stacked on top of each other.</div>
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The cup has Bella written on the inside of it<br />
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The base of the cup has two frosted looking circles where the grips normally are but they are not raised and feel no different than the rest of them cup. The cup is very soft and provides some grip on its own so having no ring grips didn't pose any problems when it came to removal.<br />
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The Bella Cup comes in two sizes:<br />
<b>Small </b>- Diameter 41mm length 48.1mm capacity 20ml<br />
<b>large</b> - Diameter 45.5mm length 53.1mm capacity 30ml <br />
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I requested the large Bella Cup as I am a mommy of two little ones and use large cups in other brands.<br />
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The Bella Cup is only .5mm wider in diameter than the Sckooncup and 3.1mm longer but is a lot softer as seen here.<br />
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I used this cup on my two heavy day of this cycle and it worked very well. I used the punch down fold to insert the cup as I do with most cups. But there are many other folds you can try like the 7 fold and the c fold.<br />
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It inserted easily and I didn't have any issues getting it to open even though it is a very soft cup. I had to remove the cup and trim the stem some ( most women find they need to trim the stem on menstrual cups to achieve the perfect length for their body. This is completely normal and even recommended on the Bella cups website if the stem is causing you discomfort ) . Once reinserted with the trimmed stem the cup was very comfortable. Because it is so soft it molded to my body very nicely and didn't cause any presser or cramps. I was able to wear the cup for 7 hours with no leaks which is along time for me on a heavy day. They can be worn up to 12 on lighter days. So I would say that the capacity is very nice. Removal was very simple and easy. I reached in and broke the seal and walked the cup down and out. Again the cup is very soft so there was no pain or issues with removing the cup.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JordansEcoAlternatives">Jordan's Eco Alternatives </a> has reached over 700 fans. Congratulations Jordan!!! To celebrate she had an awesome giveaway. Guess who won?!? Yep! This lucky lady did! When she announced the winners I was so excited. She promptly messaged me to confirm what pad backing I preferred, fleece or pul. How thoughtful to ask. Some ladies like both but I am really a fleece kinda girl. She got to work on them right away. The pads and wrapper where both surprise prints and I loved it! Waiting on them with much anticipation. When they arrived I couldn't have been happier.</div>
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The first pad was in the awesome Cotton Knit Dr. Who print. I am a huge fan of cotton knit. I love how soft it is and how well it works on wicking moisture into the core. This is a heavy pad, her heavy day pad cores consist of zorb and bamboo fleece. This makes for a trim yet super absorbent pad. I chose fleece backed as mentioned above. This is a blue windpro fleece. Windpro is like the holy grail of fleece in my opinion. It is so soft, plush and super water resistant. I have never had a leak with windpro fleece backed pads. </div>
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The second pad was this Galactica cotton acrylic knit print. This fabric is so freaking soft!!!! It has a jersey knit feel to it but is twice as soft. Absolutely everything wicks through this pad into the core and man was this pad super easy to clean!!! New favorite topper? Why yes I do believe so. Again this is a heavy pad with a bamboo fleece and zorb core and backed in the same beautiful blue windpro fleece.</div>
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Jordan's pads are so very well made. They are super durable and hold up fabulously even after many washes. This heavy pads can hold a lot of fluid and I have never ever had a leak with one of Jordan's pad. They fit me very well and are super comfortable. 10.5 is perfect for me on heavy days. I love the two snaps as some days I like to have my pads just a little wider for that extra protected feel and 3" is perfect for me. I really love the shape of her pads and the slight contours at both ends when snapped. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">It can be used on anything from </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">panties</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> to bed sheets. Also can be used on blood stains from injuries as well. But It can be used on reusable cloth menstrual pads and this is what </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">caught</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> my attention. I almost never have leaks now thanks to cloth pads and </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">don't</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> have to work really about stained </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">panties</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> of sheets anymore. Some of my cloth pads do stain though. I </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">switched</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> to cloth </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">because</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> they work better, feel better and are better for me but that </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">doesn't</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> mean I want to sit in the bathroom forever scrubbing stains either.</span></span></span></div>
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They work by adding them to your dryer as you would a dyer sheet. They bounce around in your clothes naturally softening your clothes as they dry and because they separate and create space between your laundry they also are helping air to circulate better. This helps to cut down on your drying time by as much as 25 % in large loads and 35-40 % in small loads. This is saving you both time and money. So great for those thicker clothe diapers such as aoi's that seem to take forever to dry.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782558372729267039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449405623417856690.post-22934363738269049962015-01-07T16:01:00.000-08:002015-08-07T10:14:55.134-07:00Menstrual cups - What are they and how do they work?Menstrual cups are small flexible cups that are folded and inserted into the vagina to catch your menstrual flow. Most are made from FDA approved medical grade silicon. There is one brand made from TPE <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">thermoplastic elastomer</span> which is also FDA approved.<br />
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• First they are better for your body. Tampons and pads contain all kinds of nasty chemicals. We have know for years the risks of Toxic Shock Syndrome when using tampons which is just that. Your body absorbs everything in the tampons chemicals included. The fibers in the tampons shred and leave fibers in your vagina, fibers that many different bacterias feed on. Which can lead to many infections. The FDA does not require feminine hygiene product companies to list what are in their products. It's very hard to find an exact list of what is in them and what the products are treated with. Try googling it. Also the assumption that tampons and pads are sterile is false. They stink of plastic and chemicals and are wrapped in plastic but they are in no way sterile. Menstrual cups leave nothing behind and can be completely sterilized after each cycle. The cups do not absorb your menstrual fluids but rather catch them. This allows your vagina to keep its natural state without drying it out and throwing off your ph levels. </div>
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So where to begin? There are many cups on the market like the mooncup, Diva, Lunette, MeLuna, Femmecup, Ruby Juju, femmycycle and others and while all of them are generally the same product there are many differences between them. Style, shape, stiffness, stems etc.... You can find many reviews and YouTube videos on the different cups. I'm in the process of trying and writing reviews on an array of different cups and will post them as soon as I can. I don't believe there are any bad cups but different cups work better for different women and bodies. </div>
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Now if you are going to use a cup you need to be completely comfortable with knowing and touching your own body. To insert and remove a cup you are going to have to put your fingers in there. There is no reason to feel awkward about this. There is nothing gross or wrong with touching any of your body parts. They are yours and to be completely in touch with yourself and how you function you need to know your body.</div>
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One of the first things you need to know is where your cervix is. Why? Well because if you have a high cervix you won't need to worry about the length of the cup you choose. If its low a longer cup will not work for you and can cause pain and leaks. So how do you tell? well first wash your hand then stick your finger in there and see. You are looking for a small firm circular nob. Just take you time move your finger around and carefully fill for it. When checking your cervix for menstrual cup use it is best to check your cervix while on your cycle as your cervix moves up and down during different times of the month. Yes you might get blood on your finger. No it won't kill you. That's why there's soap ;) . So you've found it, how do you know if its considered high or low? Well an easy approximate is if its above the bend in your finger ( where a ring would sit ) its high, if it's under the bend it's low and you can reach it with only your fingertip it's very low. Now take these it too consideration when choosing a cup. Measure how far in your finger went until you felt it and use that a a basic start point for you cup. Every cup has a different length. Check out this size chart.<br />
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Now remove the ones you don't think will work for you length wise. Now we can move on to the rim size. If you are a young female that isn't used to inserting things into yourself for example a virgin or not very sexually active or haven't given birth you will want to go with a small to medium size rim. If you are a older female that is comfortable with insertion has been sexually active for some time or has have a baby it should be easy using a medium to large cup comfortably. Only you know your body an what your comfortable with. This should give you a good estimate on rim size. </div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Finally you will want to look at firmness. Now this one is very personal for your body. If a cup is too soft you might have difficulty getting it to open. If its to firm it might cause you discomfort. If you are again a younger female not use to inserting things, someone who has a sensitive bladder, or weak pelvic muscles you might want a softer cup. If you are comfortable with insertion, have no bladder sensitivity, normal pelvic muscles and want a cup that is easier to pop open I would go with a normal to firm cup. If you are very active and have super strong floor muscles you will want to go with a very firm cup like MeLunas sport firmness so that your pelvic muscles do not collapse your cup and cause it to leak. So as you can tell just going by large or small / before or after birth won't get you a cup that fits your body perfectly. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Now you've picked a cup, received it, and sterilized it . How do you get it in and use it it. Well there are many different folds and everyone likes a different fold. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=Nt6L-POE-b0">Here</a> is a link for a video that shows you all the folds. I use the c-fold and the punch down method. It just depends on the cup I'm using. You don't have to place the cup as far up as a tampon but you want the whole cup to be fully inside of you where you can just reach the bottom of your cup .Once you insert it you are going to want to make sure it has fully opened and that the cup made a good seal and won't leak. To do this its called "stirring" you will take your finger and run it around the cup while its inside you. It should fill smooth and not have any indents in it. If you fill and indent you can grab the base of the cup where the grips are a gently twist or spin the cup this should help it to open the rest of the way. You can also fully insert your finger up to the top of the cup am allow a channel of air to reach the cup. That can also help it to open. When it's time to empty it you will reach in and feel for the stem. If you don't feel it just relax and push gently like your having a bowel movement. One you feel the stem pull on it gently just enough so you can grab the base of the cup. Get a firm grip on the cup and push it in. Then you will want to stick a finger in and push on the side of the cup to break the seal the cup made. Now you can pull the cup out wiggling it slightly from side to side working it down and out of you. Empty the continents into the toilet an rinse out you cup with cool water to prevent staining. Some women like to wash it after each use and some just rinse it thoroughly. If you want to wash it use a unscented mild soap and make sure to rinse it completely so you don't cause yourself any irritations. Then just simply reinsert and your ready to go. I suggest using a small thin liner until your 100% comfortable with using your cup to catch any leaks you might have. I use a small cloth liner every time just in case I get busy and don't remember to empty it. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Menstrual cups are an amazing product and will completely change the way for look at your period. Are cycles are an amazing part of what makes us females. It shows us our bodies are fertile and is an amazing process. Women are amazing creatures and we shouldn't hate something so amazing as our body cycles. Getting in tune with your body and knowing how it works is incredibly liberating. Take charge of your body, your health and this amazing place we call earth. Do what's best for yourself an the environment! Hope you have enjoyed this post. Have a great day ladies you deserve it!!!!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782558372729267039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449405623417856690.post-13944509742323347782014-10-27T14:33:00.000-07:002015-08-07T10:18:48.584-07:00One in a Mel'lion cloth pad reviewToday I will be reviewing a beautiful pad from One in a Mel'lion. The pad I recieved is a 10" moderate flow pad.<br />
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This pad is topped with quilters cotton . It has four layers of flannel inside to make up the core and is backed in a very nice anti-pill fleece. </div>
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Along with my pad came a very cute "Cloth pad care instructions" card and a business card. I will leave it in a public bathroom stall to help spread the word about RuMP's. </div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The pad is listed as a 10 inch but measured about 10.5 long. This is the perfect length for me for moderate and heavy flow days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> It is flared along the top at about 4.25 inches and 5.5 inches at the bottom. I love the flares and the extra protection they offer. I also like that the front flare is shorter than the back as I tend to need back coverage more and don't like the extra bulk in the front. But what's great is that if you are more of a front bleeder you can simply turn the pad around and use the bigger flare in the front and have less bulk in the back. I also like the wing and how the are slightly flared as well making the whole pad look very nice and cohesive. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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This pad being in my perfect measurement ranges made it work very well for me. The flannel is very absorbent yet keeps the pad super thin. The fleece backing is very nice and plush making the pad very water resistant. The cotton top was nice and cool but still wicked the blood in nicely and didn't leave me feeling to wet. </div>
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This pad is very well made with quality products and sewn by a very talented seamstress. The pad is very well constructed with beautiful straight stitching. Some pads are very obviously handmade with crooked or wonky stitching and not so perfect measuring as far as wings matching and such. Not the cause with these pads. They are sewn close to perfect. </div>
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My second order was this super cute liner. I love fall and when I seen the leaves I had to have it. It 8" long and 2.5" wide when snapped. It is three layers of orange flannel and two layers of quilters cotton in the fall leaves print. This is a perfect everyday liner or menstrual cup back up.</div>
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The 10.5' heavy pad is cotton topped and black fleece backed. It's core is a layer of zorb and a layer of bamboo fleece. This made for an extremely absorbent pad but was still trim. I used it on a heavy day for 4 hours and had no leaks! It has two snaps to adjust the width of the pad.<br />
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The 8' liner was cotton topped and backed in the Skelanimal print. The core is a layer of zorb. For being a liner with no waterproof layer this pad is awesome. It is trim and so breathable. I was trying out many new menstrual cups this cycle and always wore a liner in case of leaks. I did have a leak once while testing the capacity on one of my cups. I was wearing this liner and it caught the whole leak. </div>
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Today I will be doing a review on a wonderful shop by the name of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Environmenstrual?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Environmenstrual</a>. I was lucky enough to have won one of Rachel's awesome giveaways that she offers quite often. She sells a great variety of pads from thong liners up to 13.5' Xl overnights. Her pads are some of the most beautiful ones that I have ever seen. They are topped with a variety of beautifully dye fabrics like minky, bamboo velour and cotton velveteen. The core of her pads are made from super absorbent bamboo fleece . What makes her pads even more awesome is that she uses a hidden layer of pul to make them waterproof and backs the pads in gorgeous cotton prints. So they are truly beautiful from top to bottom.<br />
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This pad is one of the most absorbent pads I have ever used. The core is made up of two layers of bamboo fleece and is wonderful. I was having a super heavy flow day and decided to test this bad boy out. I kept going to the bathroom to see if I needed to change it and every time I did it still looked fine and like it could hold more. I kept this pad on for 6 hours! At that point I was sure that my flow must have just slowed down. I changed pads and went to rinse this one out. WOW! My flow had definitely not slowed down at all!!! This pad had held a ton!!!! I was truly amazed. To top it all off its super trim. It is the trimmest heavy pad I own. </div>
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This review will be on <a href="http://blossom-pads.com/">Blossom pads</a> . Blossom Pads come in many different sizes ranging from 6in micro liners up to 12in supers. She offers cotton velour and flannel topped pads. Her cores consist of Bamboo and cotton and are backed in anti pill moisture resistant fleece. Her design is very nice. Her pads have a fleece and cotton print wings and base then she sews on the bamboo/cotton core and topper either flannel or cotton velour soaker with a decorative top stitch. So it look like this.<br />
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I love this design a lot because it matches the shape of my panties and conforms perfect to them and my body. Some women like to move their pads more to the front or back of their panties if their flow tends to go one way or the other and that is not possible with the shape of this pad so just keep that in mind. I'm a straight down flow kind of girl so these work awesome for me.</div>
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I have used these pads for three cycles now and love them. The 10' super flannel topped pad has become a bit pilly but thats just the nature of flannel and is completely normal. It held my heaviest day of flow with no problem and no leaks. The 8' moderate cotton velour topped pad is my favorite. It super soft pretty trim and holds a lot. I tried it on a heavy day just to test it an it held up perfectly. The 6' micro liner is cotton velour topped and fleece backed with no core. It is 2' wide when snapped. It is so soft and so thin. It's the perfect liner to use everyday or as a cup or tampon back up. The awesome thing about is as well is that by adjusting the angle in which you snap the wings it can be shaped as a regular or thong liner.</div>
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So I must say if you are considering purchasing from Blossom pads go for it! Her prices are great, her shipping is fast, the owner has great communication and is a pleasure to buy from and above all else the pads work great!</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">One 8in. Medium/heavy pink minky topped and fleece backed, three 8.5in grey minky topped and fleece backed pads. Two are medium/heavy one is light/regular, one 7in light/regular pink chevron flannel topped and fleece backed, one 8" medium/heavy batik cotton topped and fleece backed and one 8in panty liner key print cotton topped flannel backed.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Panty liner- your choice of top, one layer zorb core and flannel backed</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Light/regular- your choice top, one layer zorb core and backed with moisture resistant fleece</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Medium/heavy- your choice top, two layer zorb core and backed with moisture resistant fleece</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">All of her pads snap at 2.75in. wide but she has the option to add a second snap if you want a narrower option.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Christy's pads are very well made. I love the shape of them, it works very well for my body. I love how absorbent they are. The medium/heavys definitely hold up to my heaviest flow day with no leaks. They may not be as trim as some pads but I like the comfort that adds to my mind on my heavy days. The light/regular pads are very absorbent as well. I have used them on heavy days and had no issues. They are pretty trim and I can barely feel them when wearing. Her panty liners are very nice super trim yet able to hold more than most other panty liners on the market. I have nothing negative to add about her pads. They are well made, competitively priced and do their job very well. Shipping is fast and well priced. I love the awesome prints she offers and hope to add more of hers to my stash in the future. I really want to try her postpartum/overnight pads.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782558372729267039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449405623417856690.post-8611570080167165072014-06-14T13:16:00.001-07:002014-07-16T10:39:53.188-07:00B.O.N.® Nourishing Skin Oil Review<div class="ftxt" style="color: #8a8b8b; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px; padding: 5px 0px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 0px;">
When I found out I was pregnant with my third child I knew that I needed to find a good moisturizer to keep my soon to be stretching skin well nourished. Well with all the chemicals in beauty products nowadays that proved to be no easy task. There are just so many harmful chemicals in products and these can be dangerous and there is no way I could use these being pregnant.<br />
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I was so excited when I found BON Natural oils. There products contain NO parabens, petroleum based products such as mineral oil, gluten, sodium lauryl or laureth sulfates. Also none of there products are tested on animals.<br />
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"BON<sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">®</sup> Nourishing Skin Oil is a powerful blend of oils formulated to nourish, rejuvenate, restore and tone your skin. It is enriched with Vitamin E to provide your skin with intensive yet natural nourishment and moisture."</div>
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It contains avocado, rose-hip and grape seed oil and has been clinically proven to improve skin elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. All great when trying to help nourishes stretching skin and prevent stretch marks.<br />
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Since their products are oils and not creams the body can readily absorb them. It will re-balance and moisturize while improving the texture and ton of your skin.<br />
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So what is in B.O.N. that makes it so good for your skin? Here is some info taken from their website explaining each ingredient and how it helps. </div>
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<span class="skin-sub" style="color: #00945b; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">AVOCADO OIL</span></div>
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<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">High in sterolins (also known as plant steroids), which helps to reduce age spots and tone sun-damaged skin.</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">Easily absorbed into the dermis (deep-tissue) and imparts a superior moisturizing effect leaving the skin incredibly soft and hydrated.</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">High in Vitamin A and amino acids which are known for their cleansing and will protect your skin against harsh environmental factors.</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">Toxins age your skin. The antioxidants in avocado oil remove toxins giving your skin a youthful glow and protecting it from premature aging.</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">Helps relieve the dryness and itching of psoriasis and eczema harsh environmental factors.</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">Excellent conditioner for hair and scalp. Nutrients such as vitamins A, B, D, E, protein, amino acids, iron, copper, magnesium and folic acid are excellent for hair nourishment and growth. The lecithin will form a protective layer over the hair follicles preventing loss of moisture due to climate damage</li>
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<span class="skin-sub" style="color: #00945b; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">GRAPESEED OIL</span></div>
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<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">It is high in linoleic acid which is an essential fatty acid that promotes re-growth and helps tone and tighten the skin</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">It contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties known to regulate and maintain healthy skin and assist in the prevention of acne or break-outs.</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">Helps lighten age spots and dark circles around the eyes.</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">Extremely “light” oil that will not clog pores but actually hasten healing and nourish skin.</li>
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<span class="skin-sub" style="color: #00945b; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">ROSE HIP OIL</span></div>
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<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">High in trans-retinoic acid, which helps skin rejuvenation and quickens healing of scars and stretch marks.</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">The linoleic acid helps reduce skin pigmentation of the skin and if used regularly, it has been known to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">High in essential fatty acids which when absorbed converts to prostaglandins which assist in cellular membrane and tissue regeneration</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">Helps prevent the formation of keloid scar tissue, which is the characteristic thickening of the skin in stretch mark</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">Its high vitamin C content suggests that it may also be useful for treating dark spots, since vitamin C decreases the pigment-producing ability of the skin.</li>
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<span class="skin-sub" style="color: #00945b; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">ADDED VITAMIN E</span></div>
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<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">Vital boost for skin nutrition</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">Anti-oxidant that helps reduce free radicals</li>
<li class="ftxt" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; list-style: disc outside; margin: 5px 0px 5px 1.6em; padding: 0px;">Anti-ageing properties that help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and wrinkles</li>
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Kale chips, they seem to be everywhere nowadays and why not? Delicious, crispy, salty and good for you. Packed with fiber, protein, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Heck ya!The bonus is that my little ones love them as well.</div>
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When baked to perfection they shatter between your teeth in crunchy delight. At first you will think you have bit into a light and thin potato chip but then that slight greens after taste hits you.</div>
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So how do you make these crispy salty snacks.</div>
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1. Rinse your kale ( I use curly kale ) and then dry dry dry dry dry. Let drain on paper towels or place in a salad spinner and spin away. If your kale isn't completely dry before you bake you will end of with soggy chips. </div>
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2. Remove any thick ribs from the center of the leaves. Tear your kale into bite sized pieces and lay out on your cooking sheet.<br />
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3. Drizzle the kale with a good oil. Olive, coconut .... Whichever oil you like.<br />
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6. Let cool for 30 seconds then devour the whole tray..... Oh wait, I mean ...... Eat a few, allow the rest to completely cool and store in an airtight container. Make sure they have cooled completely before storing them so they don't wind up soggy. </div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClothWraPads">WraPads</a> is an amazing cloth pad shop made by the lovely stay at home mom Sasha. These pads were designed and are hand made by her in the great continent Australia . </div>
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From the first glance you can tell these pads are very different from other AIO ( All in One ) style pads. </div>
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The pads are made from your choice of cotton, flannel, minky or cotton jersey in a variety of prints for the top. The cores are comprised of bamboo fleece and hemp fleece. This makes for a very very absorbent core. The pads also have a hidden layer of pul making the pads waterproof. The cores and pul layer are all encased in cotton. </div>
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The first pad I received is a 25cm/9.8 in long, flannel topped, regular absorbency pad.</div>
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It has two layers of absorbent core and three cotton layers of casing. This pad is made to be folded over once.</div>
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This pad was so soft and absorbent. I am currently pregnant and am using liners and pads on a daily basis for daily discharge and light bladder leaks. This caught every bit of those oops moments like when sneezing and laughing. </div>
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This pad contains three layers of absorbent core and 5 layers of cotton casing. This pad is is so absorbent and is great for a heavy flow, overnight and postpartum use. I haven't got to fully test the absorbency of this pad but I can not wait to try it during my postpartum time. I will included a full absorbency report after that. </div>
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I have used and washed both pads twice. Both pads washed up very nice and I was surprised to see first hand how fast the pads really did dry . The first go around I dried them in the dryer and on low heat. They were completely dry after half of a drying cycle. The second time I hung them to dry. I live in a very humid climate and it takes my pads overnight and some of the next day to dry so about 12 - 16 hours. I hung these pads up and checked on them regularly to know just how long it took. They were both dry in just 6 hours! </div>
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The craftsmanship of the pads is simply wonderful. They are well made and are very durable. They cost between 8 and 16 AUD or approximately 7 - 14 USD depending on the size and absorbency. Shipping is around 5.50 USD for the first pad to the states and about 1.80 for each addition pad. The pads were packaged nicely and arrived in about a week which is very nice since they are traveling internationally. The customer service is fabulous, Sasha is just lovely and a pleasure to do business with .</div>
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Overall I couldn't be more pleased with the these pads! I hope to add more to my stash soon ( after I destash some other pads ) . If your curious about these pads, are looking for great absorbency in a trim pad, seeking a fast drying pad or simply looking to add more pads to your stash I highly recommend you trying out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClothWraPads">WraPads</a></div>
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You can find WraPads on Facbook : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClothWraPads">WraPads Facebook Page</a> </div>
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and on Etsy : <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/WraPads">WrapPads Etsy Shop</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782558372729267039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449405623417856690.post-83873866645200346512014-01-02T08:11:00.001-08:002014-01-02T21:33:06.785-08:00Bellybar Prenatal + DHA Chocolate VitaminsEveryone knows that taking those vitamins everyday can be bothersome. Especially for those that have a hard time swallowing the giant horse pills that are prenatal Vitamins. Well not anymore, Belly Bar has come out with a chewable chocolate ball vitamin and DHA supplement. You heard me right chocolate ! They have a delicious chocolate shell and are filled with a soft chewy nougat.<br>
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Each combo box comes with 30 Chocolate prenatal vitamins and 30 Chocolate DHA supplements. They are very reasonably priced at just 24.99 but are on sale right now for 21.29.<br>
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They are doctor recommend and have key nutrients added like Calcium, Iron and folic acid that other brands of prenatals do not have. The DHA is a great added supplement it helps the baby's central nervous system, eye and brain development and can also help you avoid postpartum depression. I also recommend taking supplements after the baby is born to help your body provide rich nutrients in your breastmilk.<br>
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Each day when I wake up I get me one prenatal and one DHA chocolate out and make me a glass of milk.I sit down and enjoy them while checking my email. Its like a little treat for me to start the day with. They do indeed taste great. Also unlike many other prenatal vitamins they do not make me nauseous. I already have morning sickness bad enough and I hate not knowing if any of the vitamins actually stayed in when I get sick. No worries with these I eat them, enjoy them and they stay down. Great tasting, good for the baby and yourself ! What more could you ask for ? :)<br>
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They also offer a tums like chewable tablet and a soft chew DHA supplement. As well as a bellybar boost nutritional bar, a great tasting snack that have nutritional ingredients that compliment the prenatal vitamins and they come in some great flavors.<br>
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Overall a great product, the company has great customer service and their shipping prices and speeds are very nice. I Highly recommend the Chocolate prenatal and DHA supplements. I hope to try the the chewable prenatals and DHA Supplements as well as the boost bars soon and I will write a review on them when I have.<br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782558372729267039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6449405623417856690.post-91908140464192754282013-08-08T08:45:00.001-07:002013-08-08T08:45:34.059-07:00Intro To Rump'sHi everyone,<br />
So this is a blog all about Rump's or Reusable Menstrual Products. Here I will posting my thoughts and reviews of all the Rump's I use. Most of these products are from awesome wahl ( work at home ladies) I would use wahm ( work at home mom ) but that doesn't always apply. I am building up my stash of product so that I will have many reviews for all you lovely's out there.<br />
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I will jump right in and start reviewing so look for my next post to follow shortly.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12782558372729267039noreply@blogger.com0