Applecheeks Finale!
Posted on | September 3, 2010 | 1 Comment
It is coming to a close! *tear*
I hope y’all had a fab time this week! Let’s recap, shall we???
Monday I had big news (regarding me and Applecheeks anyway… None of y’all seemed to care ha!)
Tuesday we had our BIG Twitter party that was a MAJOR success!
Wednesday was Wordless Wednesday, Applecheeks Edition with the cutest kid on the planet!
Thursday I introduced Applecheeks’ not-just-diapers products and gave you a chance to win a SWIM DIAPER!
Such a fun week! I’d like to thank Ilana for giving me the opportunity to share with y’all this awesome company and product that I truly believe in! She is so awesome! If you have the opportunity to ever work with her, Amy, or Applecheeks in general, I HIGHLY suggest you take it. Working with people so wonderful doesn’t happen too often anymore!
Now on to the Little Bundle Review!!!
I already touched on the top ten things I love best about Applecheeks. I’m going to a little more in depth today!
1. DELICIOUS colors.
Need I say more? Didn’t think so.
2. Bamboo.
Bamboo is my favorite type of insert. It’s extremely trim and extremely absorbent. It’s soft enough for your baby’s bum and you never have to worry about it sucking the moisture out of your baby’s skin like mircofiber does. Bamboo is also antimicrobial, so it’s the healthiest choice for sensitive areas. If it’s good enough for pandas, it’s good enough for Austin 
3. 2 size.
Yes, onesize diapers can save you some cash, but really at what cost?! Bulkiness, unperfect fit, and more trouble that they were worth. Applecheeks is a 2 size system. You still save a TON of money compared to disposables and cloth diapers that come in 4 sizes. You have a trim fit and never have to GUESS what setting to snap your diapers to!
4. Elastic in the front.
When Austin was little and was just learning to sit up, these were the ONLY diaper he could sit in because of the elastic in the front. He has the flexibility to move the ways he needs to. He’s bending and crawling now, and I don’t have to worry about the sharp edges of PUL and stitching cutting into his belly or limiting how far he can lean and reach and turn and scoot. Cloth diapers are well-known for keeping the poo in because of the elastic in the back, but what about the front? Belly sleepers? Rejoice mommies. This one is for you!
5. Snaps.
I. Love. Snaps. But y’all knew this already. I don’t have to worry about a velcro chain when I’m doing my diaper laundry. I don’t have to worry about the velcro snagging my clothes when I’m carrying Austin (thanks for ruining my bathing suit, old velcroed diaper that I sold to @RiGatorMom), or Austin pulling the tabs and diaper off.
The snaps also don’t have to be set on the same row. You can adjust for the perfect fit on chunky thighs, skinny legs, round bellies, and slim bellies.
6. Ilana & Amy.
Amazing customer service. Have a problem? You can find them on Twitter, Facebook, and the blog at any time. They actually care about their customers and the babies and are 100% concerned if you have an issue and will walk you through any troubleshooting and help remedy the problem. Plus, Ilana is hilarious. I haven’t worked with Amy as much, but they both definitely have a good sense of humor.
7. Options.
Applecheeks is easy. Covers and bamboo. It’s simplified so YOU can get crazy! Use them as a Pocket or an All In Two! Get a Mini Test (cover with 3 inserts) for your AI2 needs or a Little Bundle (cover and insert) for your Pocket baby. Get a Mini Test for your nighttime heavy wetter for double stuffing.
8. Durability.
This kid has gotten poop (duh), STRAWBERRY, chalk, the side of the pool, and so much more on his diapers. And guess what? They look perfect. I thought my Forget Me Not diaper was ruined after Slaughter Of The Strawberry, but after the wash, I couldn’t tell which Forget Me Not had been injured in the line of juice.
But next time I used Cherry Tomato, JUST IN CASE!
9. Affordability.
Done using that disposable? You throw it away. Done with Applecheeks? Wash it. And wash it again. and again. I told you they were durable. You are going to save a TON through ALL your kiddos. A lot of people say that Applecheeks are pricey, but here is my take on that…
-They fit
-Bamboo
-Snaps instead of velcro
-Manufactured in North America
-Can be used as a Pocket OR an All In Two
You get what you pay for. I have experienced this FIRST HAND 100%.
10. Pampering.
Applecheeks has spoiled me to the core. You don’t have to pull icky stinky wet inserts out of the pockets. They agitate out! I am so spoiled… I have one other pocket diaper in my stash (because I canNOT let go of the print!) and I always forget to take its insert out. I just turn my wet bags inside out, dumping the diapers in the washer, and toss the bag in with them, never ever touching ANYTHING wet or stinky. So that loan poor pocket that isn’t as cool as Applecheeks gets forgotten about…
So as you can see, I LOVE Applecheeks! But what do Austin and Christopher have to say about them?!
I don’t think there is much else to say!
Thank you for joining us this week. I hope you learned something new about Applecheeks and enjoyed seeing Austin’s cutieness!
Want a Little Bundle of your own? I’m giving TWO away on Baby Bumble B!
Applecheeks Week- They Don’t Just Make Diapers!
Posted on | September 2, 2010 | No Comments
Did y’all have fun at the Twitter party?! WOW it was busy! I had a BLAST. I didn’t get to char much because I was busy picking the 35 winners, but it was still fun to catch up and read back on everything! Did you know that we trended in Canada?! That is HUGE! I am so happy that you all helped me and Ilana make that happen! Winners- I will be emailing you all today and tomorrow. I am going out of town this weekend and I want to contact you before I go, so hold tight!
Today on Applecheeks Week I want to introduce you to the other wonderful products that Applecheeks makes! You already know that the diapers are fabulous, and the other stuff is too!
Swim Diaper
Applecheeks KNEW you already loved the style of their envelope diapers, so for summer they introduced a MUST HAVE for the heat! A swim diaper! Made with 2 layers of Canadian milled polyester mesh, water can move in and out, but solids? They stay IN! From testimonials on the Facebook page, it sounds as though even the watery breastmilk poo stays put! The swim diaper comes in two beautiful colors, Corsica and Bonfire. If you’re like me and want to collect ALL the colors, you are probably itching to get your hands on them both!
Gentle Cleansing Solution
I touched on this a little at the Twitter party, but just as a refresher, or if you weren’t there, I will sing the glories again! Austin has had a few break outs on the bum from spray solutions. I was reluctant to give Applecheek’s solution a try, but I did, and I’m glad. It didn’t irritate his sensitive skin at all! It has tea tree oil, lavendar, and other gentle natural oils and properties making this the perfect cleansing spray! Use it on bums, hands, and faces!
Storage Sacs
Before I got a storage sac (or wet bag) I just threw my dirty diapers in my bag and guessed which ones were dirty and clean! yuck! If they were really icky I’d find a plastic bag somewhere and use it. But NOT anymore! I have a size 1 storage sac in Periwinkle (remember! big news at the twitter party, Periwinkle will be retired, so get your orders in for this color NOW!) and I LOVE it. It keeps all the stinkies out of the air (and my nose) and compliments my Applecheeks-packed diaper bag. The sacs come in two sizes, size 1 for your daily outings, and size 2 for full-time use! And if you are an Applecheeks convert like me and have NO OTHER diapers to unstuff (YUCK! remember, Applecheeks inserts agitate out of the covers in the wash!) you can just turn the storage sac inside out, dumping the diapers in the washer, and toss it in. NO TOUCHING ICKY DIPES! In love…
Bamboo Cloth Wipes
When I first started cloth diapering I thought that cloth wipes were going a LITTLE bit far. But once I went through all 5 of the disposable wipe boxes I got at my baby shower in like a WEEK I was like “NO WAY JOSE!” Those things are pricey! So I grabbed a couple of packs of baby washclothes at Babies R Us and I was set. When Austin got third place in the Spring Photo Contest on Applecheeks’ Facebook (btw we won first for the summer )I was introduced to PROPER cloth wipes with my prize swag. I never need more than one of these to clean up even the NASTIEST of Austin’s poos, plus they are super soft and have stayed super soft!
Bamboo Washable Nursing Pads
How many times do I have to say how absorbent and super duper soft bamboo is? Well I’ll say it again. Bamboo is soooo absorbent and super duper soft. Perfect for your baby’s butt ORRRRR your lucky boobies! Stop using scratchy disposable nursing pads that you just end up THROWING AWAY. Stop using cotton pads that STILL leak all over your shirt and show under your shirt. Just stop. Applecheeks’ bamboo nursing pads are SUPER DUPER SOFT AND SOOOO ABSORBENT! No need for bulk, these will contain any leak you may spring! And no scratches or irritation, the softness will make you feel half normal again
Other fabulous accessories
Baby inbetween size one and two? Try the waist extenders, giving your diapers an even longer butt life (like shelf life! get it?! teehee). Is your older child still having accidents at night and her size 2 Applecheeks don’t quite make it all the way around that sweet belly? Waist extenders!
Love the ease of using Applecheeks as an All In Two, but baby isn’t such a fan of feeling wet? Applecheeks carries stay-dry boosters and liners. Heavy wetter? Try the stay dry or regular boosters, or even a 3ply insert!
And don’t forget the NEW product that Ilana introduced during the Twitter party! Disposable liners!
Want your chance to win an Applecheeks Swim Diaper? Head over to Baby Bumble B for you chance!!!
Wordless Wednesday Applecheeks Edition!
Posted on | September 1, 2010 | 2 Comments
It’s Almost Time To Party!
Posted on | August 31, 2010 | 5 Comments
I’m getting super excited and SUPER nervous!
I’m really annoyed with Twitter because when I type in the #Applecheeks hashtag, my name doesn’t show. NO ONE can read my tweets unless they’re on my page, constantly refreshing. And THAT my friends? Is stupid and sucky.
BUT my tweets from @BabyBumbleB DO show up, so that is where I will be tweeting from tonight.
Now to do the party… There are many ways to do it. You can just search for #Applecheeks like I explained before here. You can also use Tweetgrid.
I set up a Tweetgrid JUST for this party. The left column is everyone tweeting with the hashtag #Applecheeks, the middle column is @Applecheeksdipe and me (@babybumbleb), your hosts, so you won’t miss ANY announcements and winners, and the third column is replies to YOU so that you don’t miss if your name is drawn or if someone asks you a question! 
Please click this link to see a picture of how it looks with detailed instructions!
And HERE is the link to the #Applecheeks Twitter Party Tweetgrid!
You can also use Tweetchat.com, which I LOVE, but it isn’t divided into columns, it’s just like a chat room with the #applecheeks hashtag.
You may also use Tweetgrid, Hootsuite, or something like that, but they are programs that you have to download and you will have to make your own columns, and I don’t know how to do all that, so I won’t be able to help you. :/
BTW You won’t be able to see your own tweets in any of these formats. IDK why…. Twitter is weird about some things!
If you are afraid you didn’t RSVP, please tweet me at @KatiesPickles and I will check for you!
Please comment with any questions you may have, and let me know if that picture helped you any!
PreParty GIVEAWAY!
Posted on | August 31, 2010 | 1 Comment
Head over to Baby Bumble B for your chance at some Applecheeks goodies!
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This blog is about my life with Austin and Christopher and all the pickles I manage to get into. I breastfeed, cosleep, cloth diaper, babywear, and practice many Attachment Parenting beliefs. We survived infertility, miscarriages, and Austin's 15 day NICU stay. I am a Christian. I love pink, the beach, and summer. I drive a VW Beetle and am addicted to my Blackberry. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I get upset and mad easily, and I hate to hurt people’s feelings. But if you mess with one of my friends (real or online), I will come after you! My mom is my best friend and I am a daddy’s girl. I am spoiled by my husband and blessed by God. I love being a mommy more than anything, except Austin himself. It is what I was born to do! I just asked Christopher to say something about me, and he said I am very pretty…
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