Christmas Cheer # 1: Sprout Watches ( Review+G) 11/22

This post is a part of Christmas Cheer, a Holiday Gift Event, that will run on my blog from Nov 1-30.
 

I am honored to feature a green, eco-friendly product as my "premier" review and giveaway for Christmas Cheer.

I love to promote eco-friendly products to create more alertness among the masses and let them know what choices are available to them. Little did I know that there could be an eco-friendly watch! Now lets face it, how many of us wish to be proud owners of those fancy watches and dream of owning "that" piece that caught your eye in the mall ! Let me give you some news that will be sweet to your ears :)

How about a watch that is fancy, smart, elegant AND eco-friendly? It's Sprout Watches. Hubby and I always look for comfort and quality before fashion.So Sprout Watches was all that we needed and what more I could ask for when Sprout Watches are 80-86% eco-friendly.

What makes Sprout Watches eco-friendly? It is the material they use. 

Here is some eco-food for thought about the material used, from Sprout Watches:

Corn Resin :

• The shelf life of corn resin is similar to synthetic plastics. It will not break down during regular wear and use.
•  In a composite environment, corn resin is 99% biodegradable to carbon dioxide and water within 365 days.Since it’s made from corn, it comes from a renewable resource.
• Corn resin is bio-based, it therefore uses no oil resources in production 

Organic Cotton:

• Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment and is grown without the use of toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.

Bamboo:

•  Bamboo is considered eco-friendly based on its properties as 1) a natural (nonsynthetic) fiber, 2) a quick-growth plant (it's in the grass family) that sequesters greenhouse gases, and 3) a renewable plant that can grow back after its three to five year harvesting period.

Mineral Crystal:

• Most lenses in the medium price range of watches are made from plexiglass, a type of synthetic plastic. Sprout® lenses are made from Mineral crystal which is a type of glass made from sand. It can technically be recycled.

Mercury Free Battery:

• Mercury is actually a neurotoxin, which is harmful to both animals and humans. Exposure to even small amounts of mercury over a long period may cause negative health effects including damage to the brain, kidney, lungs and a developing baby. Sprout® watches use only Mercury Free batteries.

Recycled Fibres:

• Sprout® packaging is made from at least 80% post consumer fibers. It is both recycled and recyclable.

I am so glad to have found Sprout Watches as I know this can make a wonderful and a thoughtful gift for my friends and family. I chose to review this smart looking watch for hubby in khaki and olive green.

It has the most comfortable strap, water resistant construction and looks sturdier than any watch I have seen. I like that fact that the dial has numbers - a perfect combination of traditional and contemporary. It is so light that you would hardly feel that you are wearing a watch.

But like you take care of every watch you own, Sprout Watches suggests too avoid any unwanted condensation, watches of all specifications (water resistant or not) should not be exposed to extreme temperatures such as cold or heat.

Sprout Watches are very affordable in price. I think it is true that it is easier for people to buy eco-friendly products if they are reasonably priced. For the excellent quality exhibited, Sprout Watches are rightly priced. Thank you Sprout Watches for inventing your amazing line with sustainable resources. This is one of the brands that I will introduce my children to.

Hop over and see who would be the lucky recipient of this beautiful watch this Christmas in your family! Do you have a bubbly teenager who is vibrant with life ? Check out this watch in  dark poppy red color.

I love this Cornflower Blue color! So sweet !

 

Sport this Forest Green watch for a casual yet trendy look.Perfect gift for anyone!

If I had a daughter I would get her this as a Christmas gift to show her my love and also demonstrate how to be stylish yet kind to the earth. The subtle pink and the numbers ( I love numbers!) are sure to add some style to the wrist.

Some men like bright colors, some don't. Sprout Watches come in bright and mild colors so that everyone gets their choice and most importantly happy to look at their watch! My dad is someone who would prefer this slate grey and charcoal color combo.

Buy it for your loved ones this Christmas! Sprout Watches are available from $24 -$65 on Sprout Watches, Amazon and Nordstorm.

Let's choose these green gifts this Holiday Season and show the earth some love!

Sprout Watches is giving 1 lucky winner a chance to win this  lovely watch in Turquoise and bright green.

Here's how you can win it:

Mandatory entry:

- Visit Sprout Watches and leave a comment on what feature you like the best.

- Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect.

Extra Entries ( 1 entry each, leave separate comments):

- Like "Sprout Watches" on Facebook  and post on their wall on what feature you like the best about Sprout Watches.

- Like "Toddler Tales by Mommy" Facebook badge on my blog page ( upper right side bar)

- Become "Toddler Tales by Mommy"'s friend on Facebook.

- Follow "Sprout Watches" on Twitter

- Follow "Toddler Tales by Mommy" on Twitter.

- Subscribe to Sprout Watches by email ( bottom right side of the page)

- Follow on Networked blogs.

- Subscribe to my blog by email and you won't miss any of the giveaways!

Bonus Entry ( 2 entries each, leave separate comments) 

- Tweet about this giveaway once a day ( Enter to win a Sprout Watch @TTByM- http://tinyurl.com/2wumwql #giveaway)

 

This Giveaway is open to US and Canada until Nov 22, 2010.Random Generator will choose a winner and winner will be announced on Nov 23, 2010.There is no limit to the no.of times that you can win on my blog! Feel free to enter all Giveaways even if you have won before!

(Disclaimer: Thanks to Sprout Watches for sending me the featured product for review purpose. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way.All opinions expressed here are only my own.)

Winners of the Giveaway ended on 10/29 !

Community Coffee - comment # 31 - Michele P

EcoMom - comment # 8 - Busy Working Mama

Green Ostrich- comment # 34 - Jen M

EcoUsable Bottles- comment # 11 - Mom vs The Boys

Congratulations to the winners! I thank everyone who entered these giveaways.Don't be disheartened if you didn't win..there are more giveaways lined up and more yet to come. You'll never know what you will win! Keep up your hopes and remember .." you have to enter to win" !! 

Oh while you are here, don't forget to enter the great giveaways awaiting you from tomorrow onwards! Yes ! Christmas Cheer celebrations start tomorrow. Snag the "Cheer" button and post it on your blog and spread the buzz! 

Have a great weekend !

A Chanukah Noel - A Second Story Press Review ( + Giveaway 11/10)

A beautiful pictorial story that can reach across cultures and teach children that "giving" and "sharing" doesn't have any boundaries.

I can't resist but to applaud the illustrator Gillian Newland for depicting the beauty of Christmas in a petite French village. The characters portrayed are just like real people talking to you as you read along.The illustrations make you feel that your are right next to Charlotte!

The author, Sharon Jennings takes on a journey on how a new move to France, leaves little Charlotte with having to face and live with a new language, culture and food.While she tries hard to cope with everything, there comes a joyous season which she is not sure if she can be a part of. Charlotte being Jewish, traditionally celebrates Hanukkah and has never been a part of a Christmas celebration. She sees everything around her filled with the beauty of Christmas - the lights, gifts, Christmas trees and so on! Deep down in her heart, she so wants to be a part of all that was going on around her!

Does she get to have a Christmas tree in her house? Does she get Christmas gifts? Does her dad help her to be a part of the celebration? The story has the sweetest ending that explains the true meaning of giving and sharing the love of the season

The book is beautifully bound and has a jacket. It says ages 5-9 on the cover but I read it to my 2.5 yr old and he loved the pictures and now calls it "Charlotte's Book" ! 5-9 yr olds are mature enough to understand the concepts of festivals.


Want to take a look inside the book? Peek!

Buy it for $11.51 from Amazon.

Win it!

1 lucky reader will have the chance to win a copy of this book.

• Follow my blog on GFC
• Leave a comment on what you plan do to spread love this Christmas

This Giveaway is open to US and Canada until Nov 10, 2010.Random Generator will choose a winner and winner will be announced on Nov 11, 2010.There is no limit to the no.of times that you can win on my blog! Feel free to enter all Giveaways even if you have won before!

(Disclaimer: Thanks to Second Story Press  for sending me the featured book for review purpose. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way.All opinions expressed here are only my own.)

Sandy's Incredible Shrinking Footprint - A Second Story Press Review( +Giveaway 11/10)

I have often come across airlines and many other organizations making efforts to reduce"carbon footprint". For each of us personally, "home" is the best place to start. I was so glad to receive this book to review as I introduced my son to a new word "recycle". He is small but it was worth reading it to him as he was repeating after me "Don't cut the trees!" , " Don't leave garbage on the beach!". Like I always say, children are never too young to read to!

I want you to take a look at the illustrations by peeking here.Did you find something different about the illustrations? Adrianna Steele-Card uses a combination of natural and recycled materials, highlighted by paints and fibers. Look closely and you will find fish made from leaves, cloths made from flower petals, and a host of other surprises.

• This book is printed on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper.
• The art for this book was made using a collage of reused, recycled, and natural materials

Carole Carpenter specializes in a program aims to teach people how to listen to children, to learn from them and to work in their best interests. Femida Handy is a professor on Environmental Studies. They put thier skills and knowledge together to create this wonderful book to teach children about the importance of keeping the environment clean and green.

The book authored by Carole Carpenter and Femida Handy is about how Sandy learns about " ecological footprint" . She learns it in the most fun place - by the beach! Sandy and her dog, Pepper love to visit Grandpa who lived by sea-side.Sandy meets the star of the story, "The Garbage Lady" who adds meaning to the story and to Sandy's life.

If you want to teach your children about environmental awareness, this is a good choice to start with.

Buy it from Amazon for $11.51.

Win it!

1 lucky reader will have the chance to win a copy of this book.

• Follow my blog on GFC
• Leave a comment on what you do to care for the environment.

This Giveaway is open to US and Canada until Nov 10, 2010.Random Generator will choose a winner and winner will be announced on Nov 11, 2010.There is no limit to the no.of times that you can win on my blog! Feel free to enter all Giveaways even if you have won before!

(Disclaimer: Thanks to Second Story Press  for sending me the featured book for review purpose. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way.All opinions expressed here are only my own.)

Green Ostrich - Sandwich Bags - Review + Giveaway 10/29

When I came across, Green Ostrich I did not quite understand the "Ostrich" part of Green Ostrich.. So I found out this from Green Ostrich.

" Ostriches are durable; true dinosaurs, they have roamed this planet for over 120 million years. They typically live at least 40 years in the wild, and they are known to live as long as 70 years in captivity. Ostriches are also memorable; frankly, they are funny-looking. That was enough for us. We offer Earth-friendly, durable, memorable products that replace common disposable products. So, our products and an ostrich have a lot in common. "

Green Ostrich is one such company founded by a woman who wanted to find some " environmentally-sound solutions" for everyday living. And thus was born, Green Ostrich. It is filled with "green stuff" ! Gifts, items for your home, Lunch ware, School Supplies, Kitchen ware...you will love them all!

I was sent a LunchSkins Reusable Sandwich Bag.  

• Food-safe
• Lead-free, bpa free and phthalate free
• Dishwasher safe
• Reusable
• Bag made from thick European cotton fabric and hand-sewn in the USA 

The bag is very practical for carrying a sandwich or light snacks.It is stylish to carry! If you are giving your child a sandwich, there is a spot to write your child's name so that you can get back your bag safe home. We all know how children can loose things at school or outside home. I just wish these bags were a bit more considerably priced so that even if I loose 1 bag, I can buy a bunch of them again. Presently, Green Ostrich has a sale on these reusable bags.If you buy 4, you get 1 free!

Thanks to Green Ostrich, 1 lucky winner will have the chance to win 1 Lunch Skins Reusable Bag!

Here's how you can win it:

Mandatory Entry:

- Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect.

Extra Entries ( 1 entry each, leave separate comments):

- Like "Toddler Tales by Mommy" Facebook badge on my blog page ( upper right side bar)
- Become "Toddler Tales by Mommy"'s friend on Facebook.
-  Follow "Toddler Tales by Mommy" on Twitter.
- Follow on Networked blogs.
- Become an email subscriber to receive TTByM blog updates.

This Giveaway is open to US and Canada until Oct 29, 2010.Random Generator will choose a winner and winner will be announced on Oct 30, 2010.There is no limit to the no.of times that you can win on my blog! Feel free to enter all Giveaways even if you have won before!

(Disclaimer: Thanks to Green Ostrich  for sending me the featured product for review purpose. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way.All opinions expressed here are only my own.)

 

A "scoop" of Christmas Cheer for you to taste!

If you haven't seen any posts around here lately, it is because I am out in the fields gathering some wonderful giveaways for my readers ! So now is the time for you to take your break from entering giveaways ..when "Christmas Cheer " hits this blog on Nov 1st , you will have no time to breathe...I hear you saying "Oh, c'mon !"

There will be 1 giveaway posted for every 2 days. I will be posting only on weekdays..and I will have some "priceless family time" during the weekend and I suggest the same for y'al. Be prepared to join the Twitter tweeting wagon and punch in those entries to maximise your chances of winning. Oh..didn't mean to stop right there. Wanna know what's going to be in the list of giveaways?

How about a watch? (I can see that twinkle in your eyes!) or a $50 gift certificate to an exclusive gift shop? Even better... a beautiful wall decal and no I did not forget your little munchkins.There will be toys too! Some gift packs from some wonderful sponsors will be given away too. So with all this planned I just need you to grace the event.

So, post the Christmas Cheer button on your blog, facebook page and don't forget to tweet! Spread the buzz..

Cheers my friends!
 

Christmas Cheer - Coming soon !

Christmas - It's everyone's favorite time of the year. A time to share and spread some love and cheer.

That's what I want to do on my blog..spread some cheer and giveaway some! 

Bring smiles on faces I have never seen ! For those of you who wanted to know if we will have some fun giveaways for Christmas...voila here's the buzz!

I decided to run a special event on my blog, it's the  " Christmas Cheer " and it's not too far away! It is coming at you fast to hit you with Cheer...Be of good cheer!

What is " Christmas Cheer " ?

 A special November month just in time for the holiday season that will give reviews on great gifts that you'd love to give to your family and friends or you might even want to receive  one of them! Yes there will be awesome giveaways and you may not want to miss even one of them.

So keep checking back to see what you might win! I am excited to spread the cheer :)

When?

Christmas Cheer will start spreading from Nov 1-30, 2010.

What can you do?

Snag the "Cheer" button and spread the buzz about this event and start spreading some Christmas Cheer.

You will get 3 extra entries in the Giveaways from Nov 1-30 if you post a few lines about this event and place the "Cheer" button on your blog. Leave me a comment here with a link to your post / button. Make sure you remember to add the extra entries when you enter the giveaways.

I'd love to have as many participants as possible for this Cheer-full event right here on my blog.  
The more the merrier!

While we all love to give and receive gifts to share the joy of the season, let's not forget that
Jesus is the reason for the joy, love and cheer we all share!

Till the fun begins .... Cheers my friends!

Winners!

Congratulations to you all ! Hope you enjoy your prizes! I will be emailing you ASAP.

• Queen Vernita's Visitors (Prize Pack): Review & Giveaway ( 10/15)  

   Winner - Comment # 11- "lotus82" 

• The Photographic Life : Review & Giveaway -10/15

  Winner - Comment # 1 - " 3 Giggly Monsters" 

   

  I thank everyone who entered these giveaways.Don't be disheartened if you didn't win..there are more giveaways lined up and more yet to come. You'll never know what you will win! Keep up your hopes and remember .." you have to enter to win" !! 

  Have a great weekend !

EcoMom - Smartypants Gummy Vitamins : Review & + $25 GC Giveaway (10/29)

"Founded to address the connection between the health of our environment & the health of our children, EcoMom® is committed to making eco-conscious living easy, affordable & rewarding with education, support, tools & products."

EcoMom is an online store that sells a variety of products that are environment friendly and healthy for you and your children. From baby gear to mommy gear, EcoMom is the place for eco-friendly baby products. If you have a baby, toddler or a young child at home, EcoMom is a place you must stop-by.All organic food for babies and toddler - you can feed without having to be worried about what to feed.Now that "what to..." question still drives me crazy ! My toddler is a picky-eater and I do not want to talk about the "I do not want to anything" days ! I was always worried if he was getting all the nutrients he needs for his growth and development.I had to consider giving him some muti-vitamins to fill in the holes.

EcoMom sent me Smartypants Gummy Vitamins and I was naturally anxious to offer my toddler.But I realized that it was only meant for 3 yrs and older. They look attractive and covered with a thin sugar dust...shhh..they are great for adults too!

These gummies come in different colors and are eco-friendly.

  

• Non-tuna sourced DHA Omega 3's ( Their fish oil comes exclusively from eco-friendly small fish sources which eliminates mercury risk and avoids depleting salmon or tuna populations).
•  Meets 100% of the US RDI of Vitamin D 
• Includes Choline plus 12 other nutrients;
• Only 5g of organic cane sugar per serving ( that is 80% less than a glass of unsweetened apple juice) ; 
• GMP-Certified;
• Gluten and Casein free; 
• No High Fructose Corn Syrup; 
• Natural flavors and colors from natural sources
• Made in California

My toddler tried to taste but he doesn't have a thing for candy so he particularly didn't like the sugar dust on top. He prefers the plain gummies that are smooth. But all the better for me because I love this yummy, gummy vitamin! 

It seemed a little bit over-priced for me but I checked the comparison chart and was sort of convinced since many vitamins do not come supplemented with fish oil. Fish oil is a "wonder" food and it is proven to boost children's brainpower.  It is the Omega-3 fatty acids - specifically EPA and DHA, that make fish oils so beneficial. So how do you persuade your kids to take them? Try the Smartypants Gummy Vitamins as they are most likely to ask for it everyday!

Buy them online at EcoMom ! Use the exclusive discount code SBBL635 and receive a 15% discount on your first order.

Take advantage of EcoMom's new program EcoPass!

If you're ready to save on every purchase, EcoPass is your ticket.

• Free Shipping on every order. From one item to 100 items, it's always free shipping.
• 15% savings on every product we sell. Save money on the products you already know you want.
• Advance looks at new products.You get to help us decide which products we sell. Your voice will be heard and represented.
• Exclusive offers and promotions. On the Daily Deal and select new products, you get the opportunity to buy them before any one else, plus you get to suggest which products you think should be promoted with the reward of even greater savings.

Thanks to EcoMom, one lucky reader will have the chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to shop at EcoMom!


Here's how you can win it:

Mandatory Entry:

- Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect.

Extra Entries ( 1 entry each, leave separate comments):

- Like "EcoMom" on Facebook.
- Like "Toddler Tales by Mommy" Facebook badge on my blog page ( upper right side bar)
- Become "Toddler Tales by Mommy"'s friend on Facebook.
- Follow "EcoMom" on Twitter
- Follow "Toddler Tales by Mommy" on Twitter.

- Subscribe to EcoMom's newsletter.
- Follow on Networked blogs.
- Become an email subscriber to receive TTByM blog updates.

This Giveaway is open to US and Canada until Oct 29, 2010.Random Generator will choose a winner and winner will be announced on Oct 30, 2010.There is no limit to the no.of times that you can win on my blog! Feel free to enter all Giveaways even if you have won before!

(Disclaimer: Thanks to EcoMom for sending me the featured product for review purpose. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way.All opinions expressed here are only my own.)

What Good is God? ( A Philip Yancey book review)

The author, Philip Yancey tries to address the most basic questions that any normal person would ask..these questions are on every one's mind but not everyone tries to find an answer. Philip Yancey's writings have always been enlightening in the ways he approaches the issue and different other subjects he takes into consideration while studying the topic.If you are familiar with Yancey's style of writing, you will definitely like this book. If it's your first time, I would suggest Fearfully and Wonderfully made or What's so amazing about grace.

What Good is God is not an easy read, you put on your thinking hat and search for the truth as you travel through the pages with Yancey.How does belief actually matter in the lives of those who suffer? Where is God amidst all the suffering in this world? What is the whole point of believing in God?  

Yancey put these questions to test in different places in the world and writes about his dialogues with people from various cultures and backgrounds. I got to read about some speeches that I would have probably never listened to or know about a group of people, who would have remained strangers to me forever.

Yancey travelled to many places and spoke in different settings and as he writes about them, he can only say that faith can withstand even the most trying fires of life. Grace still abounds for all for us and God still is present in all the good that the world has. You may not find a direct answer to the title, even if you jump pages hoping to find the answer. because it is not an easy question to be answered objectively.But your thinking pattern finally changes to find the goodness that God is still bestowing and that faith does matter.

Philip Yancey throws light on issues that we think were not just justifiable by God..why did that terrible incident happen? I always pick-up Philip Yancey's books right away as I know that I will view the world and my own life and faith through a telescope, microscope...and finally it all does make sense.

What Good is God? All the good in the world.

Buy it from Amazon for $16.19

(Disclaimer: Thanks to Hachette Book Group, I received a free copy of this book. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way.All opinions expressed here are only my own.)

Review: KJV Study Bible for Boys

KJV Study Bible for Boys

Encouraging my son to read God's word is one of the things I try to put more effort and time into. Though he is little, he will learn the importance of how the scriptures can build Christ-like character in him as he grows. I was naturally excited when I found this strikingly beautiful ( it's funny how children often judge a book by its cover!) Bible for boys. It came in a very nice box and the cover of the Bible is beautiful.Any young boy who gets this will not take his eyes and hands off this Bible! It is the ever-famous King James Version ( it is always a pleasure to read KJV!) which comes along with other interesting features like: 

• Book Introductions. Descriptive features that highlight contents of each book of the Bible.

• Good Morning, God. Brief devotionals tied to specific Bible passages that encourage children to read, think, and pray about their personal lives and relationships.

• Genuine Heroes and Heroines. Biographical sketches of persons whose lives and actions display traits boys and girls can admire and emulate.

• Men's World and Women's World. Details what life was like for men and women in Bible times.

• Be All You Can Be. Challenges boys and girls to act appropriately, make right decisions, and choose worthwhile values.

• Drawings, illustrations, and maps. Supplements to assist understanding of the Bible in proper context.

This Bible will be a perfect choice for a gift..no, not just a gift, it will make a royal gift for a 8-12 yr old boy ! My nephew will be getting this Bible this christmas.

If it didn't have the "Boys" on the cover, I would love to take this Bible with me to church and prayer meetings.It is light weight and has the perfect combination of scriptures in KJV, beautiful colored illustrations and  other little details like I mentioned above. It is a study Bible for a little boy as it introduces the reader to a little bit more information on what he is reading. It can be an introduction to study Bibles.

Don't hesitate to trust me when I say that this will make a beautiful gift, just go ahead and buy it for that little boy! There is also the same study Bible in pink for that little princess!

You can buy it online from Baker publishing group for $23.99.

(Disclaimer: Thanks to Baker Publishing Group, I received a free copy of this book. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way.All opinions expressed here are only my own.)

EcoUsable Bottles : Review + Giveaway ( 10/29)

"Saving our planet one bottle at a time"

One of the many gravest problems that we confront in today's world is "plastic pollution". Evidence of plastic pollution is visible and most people are waking up to reducing or eliminating the use of plastic in daily life.

Water is something that we all carry in our bags or at least I have had instances when I wished I carried a water bottle with me so I didn't have to drink from a fountain or a shop.I have tried a few bottles and haven't been satisfied as they smelled like I was drinking "plastic" and not water.

I had the opportunity to review EcoUsable bottles and I was sent the following 2 bottles in lovely colours!

                                   Ecobus - 10 oz                     Orange Big Dipper - 25 oz

EcoUsable® water bottles are the new eco-friendly alternative to using plastic water bottles. Each 10 oz. Stainless Steel Water Bottle is reusable, lightweight, and taste-neutral. It comes with a loop cap made from safe, non-leaching polypropylene and a color coordinated carabiner.

General Features of EcoUsable bottles:

• Safe alternative to plastic
• high-quality food grade 304 L.N. stainless steel
• durable, lightweight, reusable and 100% recyclable
• slim design fits most cup/bottle holders
• non-leaching & toxin-free
• no inner lining, clean tasting
• non-slip base

The bottles are handy to carry and also come with a long adjustable strap and a sports cap. It has a solid foam base that makes it non-slippery and no noise when you place your bottle on your table!

The mouth of EcoUsable bottles are much wider than other bottles in the market.Now the ice cubes are just a slip away! You can carry cold water on a hot day in eco-fashion.

What also captured my attention and wowed me was the Ech2o Filtered Water Bottles. Ech2o Is an entire filtration system built into an environmentally safe and reusable stainless steel BOTTLE so one can always gain access to clean filtered water on the go… From outdoors, the gym, airport travel or just going out shopping!

• The ECH2O  removes most harmful contaminants from tap water and also removes microbiological organisms such as Giardia and Cryptosporidium allowing for use at Rivers, Streams and Lakes anywhere within the United States. You can even use The ECH2O for tap water when in Mexico!
• Instantly filters as you drink through the straw. 
•  Beats the cost of having any other filter that is commonly used in pitchers.

EcoUsable also has the replacement filter for just $24.99 and the filter fits 18 and 25 oz. Ech2o stainless steel water bottles.

What better way to make drinking water safer and pure, especially when we are outside home ! I personally think everyone should own one of these Ech2o Filtered Water Bottles that come in 18 oz and 25 oz.

EcoUsable has a great collection of bottles that people of all ages would love to carry stylishly. The bottles come is brilliant colors and sizes. My son loved his Ecobus bottle from the kids collection.Encouraging children to use these products will sensitize them to reduce choices that will harm the environment. So give your little one of these fab bottles!

Look at this beautiful 16 oz EcoUsable bottle...a combination of beauty and performance!

Get the Water wrap free when you order this bottle!

If you are thinking about getting a Water Filtration Pitcher for your home, it is worth buying the pitcher from EcoUsable, even though it may look a bit expensive .

Consider the features with what you already have!

• removes up to 99.99% of contaminants found in fresh water
• makes up to 150 gallons of water before changing filters
• can be used with Redi-Clor Chlorine tablets (EPA Reg. # 35917) to disinfect source water
• flip top lid for easy filling
• easy to use, no slip pistol grip
• fits into any refrigerator
• filter pack easily changed every 6 months
• makes water all day long for multiple use – drinking, cooking, plants, and pets
• holds one gallon of water
• tested by Independent laboratories using EPA and ANSI protocols

You can buy EcoUsable products online and get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use the exclusive code ECO10.

Now that you have heard all about EcoUsable, 2 lucky readers will have a chance to win a Purple - 16 oz bottle and a water wrap ! Thanks to EcoUsable for this great giveaway!

Here's how you can win it: 

Mandatory Entry:

- Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect.
Extra Entries ( 1 entry each, leave separate comments):

- Like "EcoUsable" on Facebook.
- Like "Toddler Tales by Mommy" Facebook badge on my blog page ( upper right side bar)
- Become "Toddler Tales by Mommy"'s friend on Facebook.
- Follow "EcoUsable" on Twitter
- Follow "Toddler Tales by Mommy" on Twitter.
- Follow on Networked blogs.
- Become an email subscriber to receive TTByM blog updates.

This Giveaway is open to US and Canada until Oct 29, 2010.Random Generator will choose a winner and winner will be announced on Oct 30, 2010.There is no limit to the no.of times that you can win on my blog! Feel free to enter all Giveaways even if you have won before!

(Disclaimer: Thanks to EcoUsable for sending me the featured product for review purpose. I was not monetarily compensated for this review. Please note that the review was not influenced by the Sponsor in any way.All opinions expressed here are only my own.)