Monday, June 27, 2011

GladRags Pantyliner Review & Giveaway CLOSED

The winner is comment #52, Megan!  Congratulations!  I'm sure you will love your GladRags pantyliners!  To all who participated, thank you!



I've mentioned before that we use cloth for pretty much everything.  At home, we very rarely use paper towels, disposable eatery, napkins, disposable diapers, etc.  

Also included in that list is cloth menstrual products.

I know, I've lost many of you with that last bit of information.  But please, hear me out - it's not as bad as you think!  I promise!

Disposable products are not only a waste financially (I've said it before, but we spend more money on disposable products than we give to the homeless. Ouch.) and harmful to the environment, but filled with known toxins. 

Exposing the most sensitive and vulnerable areas of your body to a wad of dry, bleached, chemical-laden paper isn't my idea of comfort.  Yes, convenient, but at what cost?

Postpartum, I used cloth menstrual pads that I made and they were SO kind and nice to me!  They were absolutely heavenly!  But I could never make a very thin pad, like, pantyliner thin.  It's probably my sewing skills.

When I had the opportunity to try a GladRags pantyliner in adorable prints, I fell in love!  I was worried that it was going to be too thick and bulky because I want something thin for when I workout and wear tons of tight, tight spandex.  As you can tell from this picture with a leftover disposable pad I had around the house, it's not that much different in thickness!

GladRags Pantyliner

I don't know if you're anything like me, but my period normally isn't my favorite time of the month.  I'm bloated, hungry, (maybe) crabby, and I just don't feel too pretty.  But can I get an AMEN for these cute colors??  I think they'd brighten up anyone's day!


Financially, while the initial investment in GladRags products can seem like a big leap, as a full supply is about the cost of two years in disposable products,  it will save you hundreds in the long haul.  GladRags products are designed to last for a minimum of 5 years, and many people report they are still using the same products that  they bought over 15 years ago! 

I've convinced you.  I know it.  Except for one small detail.  I know what you're thinking. How do you clean them?!?! I don't want to deal with a mess! 

Neither do I.  It's really as simple as putting them in a bucket to soak, then tossing it all straight into the washer.  No touching anything, no scrubbing anything, no messes to clean up.  Easy peasy. 

If you think it's just gross, well, gross is a relative term, I guess.  Gross, to me, is millions of pounds of barely-rotting, stinking,  repulsive, disposable menstrual products filling our landfills for years.  Not the simple washing of a resuable product.  After all, we sometimes have accidents when we have our periods, and we don't through our underwear or pants away.  We just wash them.

The GladRags pantyliners were very comfortable and soft.  The only issue I had with them was when I would run, if I was wearing loose underwear, the pantyliners would slide around some.  I just learned to wear tighter underwear while running, which was a small trade off for no leaks, a sustainable product, and comfort!

They cleaned very nicely and dried super fast because they are so thin!

Buy it!

GladRags has an amazing line of reusable feminine products, not just pads, suited for every woman!

Win it!

GladRags has generously offered one Uniquely Normal Mom reader a colored 3-pack of pantyliners in the color of the winner's choice!  US and Canadian residents only, please. Make sure you leave your email address in the comment!

Mandatory Entry:

Follow Uniquely Normal Mom on Google Friend Connect AND visit the GladRags site and tell me which product you would love to try!

Additional Entries (worth one entry each unless specified):

2. 'Like' GladRags on Facebook and tell them Uniquely Normal Mom sent you!
3. Sign up for the GladRags Newsletter (at the bottom of the page)
4. Follow Uniquely Normal Mom on Twitter
5. Follow GladRags on Twitter
6. Tweet about this giveaway (one entry per day)
6. Follow Uniquely Normal Mom on Networked Blogs (2 entries)
7. Subscribe to Uniquely Normal Mom via email (2 entries, right hand side of blog)

Giveaway ends on Monday, July 11th at 11:59am.  Winner will be selected via random.org , notified via email and has 48 hours to respond via email or else a new winner will be notified.  US and Canada residents only.
GladRags supplied me with their products in return for my honest review.


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93 Comments:

At June 27, 2011 at 6:41 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I followed you with Google Friend Connect. :)

I would like to try the pantyliners. I have some WAHM-made cloth postpartum pads that I use without the extra inserts for my normal flow (along with a Diva Cup), but sometimes those can get kind of bulky near the end of my cycle when I don't "need" all of that coverage...so the pantyliners sound great!

 
At June 27, 2011 at 6:43 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I "like" Uniquely Normal Mom on FB.

 
At June 27, 2011 at 6:45 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I "liked" GladRags on FB.

 
At June 27, 2011 at 6:46 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I followed UNM on Networked Blogs.

 
At June 27, 2011 at 6:47 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I followed UNM on Networked Blogs.

(Entry #2)

 
At June 27, 2011 at 6:47 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I subscribe to UNM via e-mail.

 
At June 27, 2011 at 6:48 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I subscribe to UNM via e-mail.

(Entry #2)

 
At June 27, 2011 at 7:28 PM , Blogger Amanda J. said...

I already like you on facebook :)and i would like to try out a starter kit (sampler)
I now like Gladrags on facebook and told them you sent me ;)
i am following you on google connect and network blog
i am now subscribed via email :)
amanda.jovel@yahoo.com

 
At June 27, 2011 at 8:36 PM , Blogger Danielle K said...

I follow via GFC and would also love to try the Moon Cup

danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

 
At June 27, 2011 at 8:36 PM , Blogger Danielle K said...

I like you on Facebook (Danielle Knapp)

danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

 
At June 27, 2011 at 11:47 PM , Blogger suz said...

I actually just checked out this site the other day! I'd actually love to try a cup! Not sure about it though! (and I already follow you on GFC). :) pinkbolton2 at yahoo dot com

 
At June 27, 2011 at 11:48 PM , Blogger suz said...

And I like you on FB. pinkbolton2 at yahoo dot com

 
At June 27, 2011 at 11:50 PM , Blogger suz said...

and I subscribe to email #1 pinkbolton2 at yahoo dot com

 
At June 27, 2011 at 11:50 PM , Blogger suz said...

and I subscribe to email #2 pinkbolton2 at yahoo dot com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 12:32 AM , Blogger Vanessa said...

I follow you via GFC and I would like to try one of the cups. The Moon Cup is one I have heard a ton on.

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 12:33 AM , Blogger Vanessa said...

I like you on fb (Vanessa 'M' J)

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 12:34 AM , Blogger Vanessa said...

I "liked" Gladrags on fb and told them you sent me!

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 12:35 AM , Blogger Vanessa said...

Signed up for their newsletter!

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 12:36 AM , Blogger Vanessa said...

Follow you on Twitter (@jewelsntreasure)

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 12:37 AM , Blogger Vanessa said...

Follow Gladrags on Twitter!

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 12:38 AM , Blogger Vanessa said...

Follow you on Networked blogs #1

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot )com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 12:39 AM , Blogger Vanessa said...

Follow you on Networked blogs #2

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot)com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 12:39 AM , Blogger Vanessa said...

I subscribe via email #1

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 12:40 AM , Blogger Vanessa said...

I subscribe via email #2

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 12:43 AM , Blogger Vanessa said...

Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/jewelsntreasure/status/85583425251180544

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 1:07 PM , Blogger the mom~ said...

I detest mulitple entry contest deals, so I refuse to do them, I will leave one comment...lol
Ok so you said "toss in a bucket to soak"...where do you keep this said bucket b/c I'd be horrified if my husband or sons had to use the bathroom and there my bloody bucket sat next to toilet...and with littles in the house aren't you afriad she will play in it? Now that's gross...

 
At June 28, 2011 at 4:37 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would love to win these. I have never seen this blog before. It is really cool.

 
At June 28, 2011 at 4:41 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

i followed you on facebook

 
At June 28, 2011 at 4:46 PM , Blogger kristen. said...

entry #1

kristen.rock @ gmail . com :)

i am following via gfc and as far as the gladrags products, i'd love to try the the day pads and the pantyliners. i love the aubergine color.

 
At June 28, 2011 at 4:47 PM , Blogger kristen. said...

entry # 2 - liked your blog on facebook!

 
At June 28, 2011 at 4:47 PM , Blogger kristen. said...

entry # 3 - already a fan of glad rags on facebook. :)

 
At June 28, 2011 at 4:54 PM , Blogger Trish said...

I found your blog through Gladrags facebook page. I just discovered them last month. I am so glad that you are spreading the word about cloth pads. I just ordered my first set of gladrags so I am not entering the contest.

 
At June 28, 2011 at 4:55 PM , Blogger lace said...

I'd love to try the aubergine panty liners

 
At June 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM , Blogger kristen. said...

entry #4-- following unm on twitter!

 
At June 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM , Blogger kristen. said...

entry # 5-- following gladrags on twitter!

 
At June 28, 2011 at 6:23 PM , Blogger Vanessa said...

I follow with GFC. I'd love the sea sponge tampons, and would like to try the pantyliners

 
At June 28, 2011 at 6:25 PM , Blogger Vanessa said...

I 'Like' Uniquely Normal Mom on FB - Vanessa C-McE
vrclay30 at gmail dot com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 6:27 PM , Blogger Vanessa said...

I like Glad Rags and posted on their wall - VAnessa C-McE
vrclay30 at gmail dot com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 6:33 PM , Blogger Vanessa said...

I signed up for Glad Rags news letter
vrclay30 at gmail dot com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 6:34 PM , Blogger Vanessa said...

I Follow Uniquely Normal Mom on Networked Blog - entry 1
vrclay30 at gmail dot com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 6:34 PM , Blogger Vanessa said...

I Follow Uniquely Normal Mom on Networked Blog - entry 2
vrclay30 at gmail dot com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 6:35 PM , Blogger JJ said...

Entry #1 :-)
Happy to be following your blog with Google Friend Connect! I like the blue dot fabric. Very nice. Email: coupongirl41 (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 6:35 PM , Blogger Vanessa said...

Subscribe to Uniquely Normal Mom via email - entry 1
vrclay at gmail dot com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 6:35 PM , Blogger Vanessa said...

Subscribe to Uniquely Normal Mom via email - entry 2
vrclay at gmail dot com

 
At June 28, 2011 at 6:39 PM , Blogger JJ said...

Entry #2
I "liked" your blog on FB!

 
At June 28, 2011 at 6:48 PM , Blogger kukkaberra said...

I'm following you with GFC, am following you on FB, am following GladRags on FB, am now receiving the GladRags newsletter, am following you & GladRags on twitter, and can't figure out what the last 2 things are I'm supposed to do!

At any rate, I really want to try the pantyliners. I'd love to carry extras in my purse in case of an emergency!

 
At June 28, 2011 at 10:17 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I like Glad Rags on Facebook.

sloanpb at bellsouth. net

 
At June 28, 2011 at 10:18 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I like your Facebook page.


sloanpb at bellsouth. net

 
At June 29, 2011 at 12:19 PM , Blogger JJ said...

Entry#3
I "liked" Gladrags on FB and told them you sent me!

 
At June 29, 2011 at 12:24 PM , Blogger JJ said...

Entry 4
I signed up for the Gladrags newsletter :)

 
At June 29, 2011 at 9:13 PM , Blogger Megan said...

I like Uniquely normal mom on facebook

 
At June 29, 2011 at 9:14 PM , Blogger Megan said...

I like gladrags on facebook and told them UNM sent me

 
At June 29, 2011 at 9:15 PM , Blogger Megan said...

I follow UNM via networked blogs.

 
At June 29, 2011 at 9:16 PM , Blogger Megan said...

I follow UNM via networked blogs

(second entry)

 
At June 29, 2011 at 9:17 PM , Blogger Megan said...

I subcribe to UNM via e-mail.

 
At June 29, 2011 at 9:17 PM , Blogger Megan said...

I subscribe to UNM via e-mail.

(second entry)

 
At June 30, 2011 at 3:12 PM , Blogger rachieannie said...

I'm a follower!

And I am intrigued by the Lunette cup.

 
At June 30, 2011 at 3:13 PM , Blogger rachieannie said...

and I like you on FB!

(rachel VL)

rachelnels (at) gmail

 
At June 30, 2011 at 3:13 PM , Blogger rachieannie said...

and I follow you on Twitter!

rachieannie

 
At July 1, 2011 at 10:58 AM , Anonymous Kristin S said...

I checked out the site and would love to try the animal print!

 
At July 1, 2011 at 10:59 AM , Anonymous Kristin S said...

I "like" you on FB! :-)

 
At July 1, 2011 at 11:02 AM , Anonymous Kristin S said...

I "liked" Gladrags on FB.. and told them you sent me!

 
At July 11, 2011 at 11:50 AM , Blogger iradi8 said...

I like you on FB!

 
At July 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM , Blogger iradi8 said...

I like Glad Rags on FB!

 
At July 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM , Blogger iradi8 said...

I signed up for the newsletter.

 
At July 11, 2011 at 11:52 AM , Blogger iradi8 said...

I follow your blog.

 
At July 11, 2011 at 11:54 AM , Blogger iradi8 said...

I entered my yahoo email address on your site to subscribe via email to UNM.

 
At July 11, 2011 at 10:20 PM , Blogger Andrea Davis said...

I Follow Uniquely Normal Mom on Networked Blogs

 
At July 11, 2011 at 10:21 PM , Blogger Andrea Davis said...

I already like Uniquely Normal Mom on FB
My name is Andrea Davis on FB :)

 
At July 11, 2011 at 10:24 PM , Blogger Andrea Davis said...

I liked GladRags on Facebook and told them Uniquely Normal Mom sent me.

 
At July 11, 2011 at 10:25 PM , Blogger Andrea Davis said...

I Subscribed to Uniquely Normal Mom via email

 
At July 11, 2011 at 10:29 PM , Blogger Andrea Davis said...

Signed up for the GladRags Newsletter...

And I don't have twitter, or I'd have tweeted yall too..lol

Thanks! Would love to make this switch, and this would be a great way to start.

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Andrea Davis - Cloth Diaper Co said...

Signed up for the GladRags Newsletter...

And I don't have twitter, or I'd have tweeted yall too..lol

Thanks! Would love to make this switch, and this would be a great way to start.

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Andrea Davis - Cloth Diaper Co said...

I Subscribed to Uniquely Normal Mom via email

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Andrea Davis - Cloth Diaper Co said...

I already like Uniquely Normal Mom on FB
My name is Andrea Davis on FB :)

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Andrea Davis - Cloth Diaper Co said...

I Follow Uniquely Normal Mom on Networked Blogs

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous iradi8 said...

I entered my yahoo email address on your site to subscribe via email to UNM.

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Kristin S said...

I "liked" Gladrags on FB.. and told them you sent me!

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous rachel said...

and I like you on FB!

(rachel VL)

rachelnels (at) gmail

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous JJ said...

Entry 4
I signed up for the Gladrags newsletter :)

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I like your Facebook page.


sloanpb at bellsouth. net

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous kukkaberra said...

I'm following you with GFC, am following you on FB, am following GladRags on FB, am now receiving the GladRags newsletter, am following you & GladRags on twitter, and can't figure out what the last 2 things are I'm supposed to do!

At any rate, I really want to try the pantyliners. I'd love to carry extras in my purse in case of an emergency!

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Vanessa said...

Subscribe to Uniquely Normal Mom via email - entry 2
vrclay at gmail dot com

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Vanessa said...

I Follow Uniquely Normal Mom on Networked Blog - entry 1
vrclay30 at gmail dot com

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Kristen said...

entry # 5-- following gladrags on twitter!

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous lace said...

I'd love to try the aubergine panty liners

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Kristen said...

entry #1

kristen.rock @ gmail . com :)

i am following via gfc and as far as the gladrags products, i'd love to try the the day pads and the pantyliners. i love the aubergine color.

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Vanessa said...

Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/jewelsntreasure/status/85583425251180544

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Vanessa said...

I subscribe via email #2

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous Vanessa said...

I "liked" Gladrags on fb and told them you sent me!

jewelsntreasures (at) yahoo (dot) com

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous The Knapps said...

I like you on Facebook (Danielle Knapp)

danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous jessicatelian said...

I followed UNM on Networked Blogs.

(Entry #2)

 
At August 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM , Anonymous jessicatelian said...

I followed you with Google Friend Connect. :)

I would like to try the pantyliners. I have some WAHM-made cloth postpartum pads that I use without the extra inserts for my normal flow (along with a Diva Cup), but sometimes those can get kind of bulky near the end of my cycle when I don't "need" all of that coverage...so the pantyliners sound great!

 

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