Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Moonpads



This isnt the type of review many feel comfortable posting :-)
But Im putting it out there because I really have enjoyed the use of this sort of product :-D

Since I am no longer pregnant... I am entering the wonderful (sigh) world of dear aunt flow :-) aka a period again.

One thing I was introduced to years ago by a friend was cloth menstrual pads... I know the 1st though that enters our minds is "gross.... " but honestly its not... and you would be amazed in the comfort differences between cloth and disposable pads.

Like my friend said to me..."its like wearing a good set of pajamas.
"

Moonpads is an etsy shop that specializes in cloth menstrual pads.
The investment into a full kit might seem like a lot... but these last years.. and if you factor in the cost of tampons or disposable pads, it really does add up fast!

Many may wonder how you wash these...
This may be TMI :-) for some, but I want to mention it because I know people will wonder and it might help answer some questions. For me what I will do is get a small plastic bowl and fill it with water... set it in our laundry room. I then place the used pads in the water daily (to soak), and after 2 days wash what is used. You will want to wash the pads alone obviously :) I just use free and clear detergent and have no problems. Hang them dry and you are good to go for the next day. Its not bad at all!!

GET YOUR OWN: With a variety of fun fabrics and sizes, Moonpads has a perfect sized pad for every woman. From panty liners, to day pads or even all nighters :-) you can feel secure yet comfortable in these... with no waste and money saved.

WIN YOUR OWN: I get to giveaway 4 pads! Two pads per winner. So thats two winners!

To enter simply comment letting me know which pads you would like if you won.

Extra Entries: (leave separate comment for each)
  • Tweet this giveaway: visit @simplereviews to win a set of Moonpads!
  • Become a fan (or already be a fan) of SIMPLE on Facebook
  • Blog about your experience with cloth pads (if this applies) & link to Moonpads.
WINNER(S) WAS CHOSEN HERE


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Moonpads
Provided me with a set of 2 pads to review and write about.

45 comments:

  1. I'm breastfeeding so I don't really have a use for these yet. I do think they are a good idea. If you think they are gross think about this: When you use a pad or a tampon and then put it in the trash it is going to start to smell. Then you take it to the dump and it sits and takes up space and stinks along with all the other feminine products and diapers. If you use washable pads you can just wash away the blood. If you got blood on a shirt or towel you would wash it out right?

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  2. I don't have a need for them right now (breastfeeding), but soon will. I love the sugar skulls print.
    sietsemafamily at yahoo dot com

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  3. I am a fan on fb
    sietsemafamily at yahoo dot com

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  4. I am also bf'ing, but when it returns, I have wanted to try these!
    The peapod is cute, so many cute designs!
    Thanks Drea for posting this giveaway!

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  5. I would like to try any of them. I like the ivy print and the art nouveau but I have wanted to try these for a long time, just haven't made the effort.
    gray_andrea@hotmail.com

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  6. I love the little birds fabric!!

    rachel @ frugalandsimple . com

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  7. Perfect timing!! (TMI alert...) MY aunt flo is visiting for the first time since giving birth, four months ago. Since I am venturing into the world of cloth diapers, I would LOVE to try these and be consistent with being earth friendly!

    ladypartain at gmail dot com

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  8. i'm also a simple fan on facebook!

    ladypartain at gmail dot com.

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  9. I really want to try these. I am way past breast feeding stage and am in my mid 40's, so my pre-menopausal flow is very heavy and horrible. I hate throwing out all the disposable pads and tampons. I'm very curious.
    Thanks.

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  10. I love the day pads and overnight pads. I specifically like the blue and green colors. The sock monkey one was cute, too!

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  11. Tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/SCMOMOF2BOYS/status/16346465778

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  12. I like the Art Nouveau pattern, and I guess it really is not any grosser than cloth diapers and a lot better for the environment.

    jnieset@yahoo.com

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  13. Since I'll be having our baby soon, I'd choose either the
    Extra Absorbent Organic Moonpads Cloth Pad - Elegance in Black
    or the Extra Absorbent Moonpad Organic Reusable Cloth Menstrual Pad - Art Nouveau.
    garyandalesha at cox dot net

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  14. FB fan (Alesha Y Jacobsen)
    garyandalesha at cox dot net

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  15. love the little birds
    taraz9 at excite dot com

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  16. http://twitter.com/curious_kitty/status/16402167671
    taraz9 at excite dot com

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  17. fan on FB
    taraz9 at excite dot com

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  18. I like the fall leaves patterns. But I'm wondering... how do these not leak? Is there a PUL on the backside or something?
    Also, Drea, FYI, you're not allowed to have being a "fan" on FB as an entry into a giveaway. It breaks FB's rules. There's an article about it on BlogHer if you're interested!
    teacherkrista at gmail dot com

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  19. I love these and have a few, but would love to add to my collection. Just a pantyliner or two, I don't care about color - they are all pretty cool.

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  20. I'm curious about these...

    I guess I would try the pantyliners... color doesn't matter.


    tacodevno1@hotmail.com

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  21. I like the Extra Absorbent Moonpads Organic Cloth Reusable Washable Menstrual Pads - Sugar Skulls.
    lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com

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  22. I'm pregnant right now, but eventually I'll have a use for these again. I like the fall leaves print.

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  23. I've been looking for a way to reduce petroleum products in my life, so I'm very interested in reusable pads! I love the Dia de los Muertos day pad. How quirky!

    ailanna at hotmail dot com

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  24. I'd like the Pantyliner Moonpads Organic Reusable Cloth Menstrual Pads - Chartreuse Ivy if I won

    mphin278 at yahoo dot com

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  25. http://twitter.com/SAPsMaMa/status/16739201276

    tweet

    mphin278 at yahoo dot com

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  26. I'm a facebook fan of simple

    mphin278 at yahoo dot com

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  27. http://sapsgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/06/moonpads-giveaway-by-simple-ends-june.html

    Blogged about the giveaway

    mphin278 at yahoo dot com

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  28. I'd try the Pantyliner Little Birds Organic Moonpad Reusable Menstrual Pad

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  29. I'd like to try the Over Night Organic Moonpads Cloth Pad - Pink Flames. Also, if you currently cloth diaper a baby, you can just rinse and soak these right with the diapers, then just wash them all together too, saving on loads.

    dragonflywhispers06@gmail.com

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  30. i love the sock monkey and the Chartreuse Ivy prints! and i could definitely use the extra absorbent ones.
    simplymerry at gmail dot com

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  31. http://twitter.com/simplymerrier/statuses/16758533637
    simplymerry at gmail dot com

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  32. fan on facebook
    simplymerry at gmail dot com

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  33. I love the eggplant and the little birds- almost too cute to use :) I have heard of these before and am definitely interested in trying them- thanks!

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  34. i've been using cloth pads for a couple years now, i could never go back to disposable.

    i'd love to try the Extra Absorbent Organic Moonpads Cloth Pad - Eggplant

    thanks for the chance!

    enchantedtree(at)hotmail.com

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  35. tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/patchouligirl91/status/16848184072

    enchantedtree(at)hotmail.com

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  36. i'm a fan of Simple on Facebook!
    tree tiemeyer

    enchantedtree(at)hotmail.com

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  37. I think all the colors are cute, couldn't choose!

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  38. I'ma FB fan of simple
    slholbrook@gmail.com

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  39. tweet: http://twitter.com/slsmith120608/status/16865346545

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  40. I would love to try the day pads in Little Birds and Pea Pods if I won. Thanks for the chance!

    libby dot bloom dot hunt at gmail dot com

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  41. SIMPLE FB fan

    libby dot bloom dot hunt at gmail dot com

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  42. I have never heard of anything like this...very interesting....As far as designs there all cute..

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  43. This is interesting! I'd like to try 'em out! I looked at the site and think the Eggplant prints are cute.

    Thanks!

    sarahpsmart@hotmail.com

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