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Sunday, August 2, 2009

Piggy paint review and GIVEAWAY! CLOSED




I didn't think twice about the paint I was putting on Kingsley's toes...until Christian brought it up! Just when you think your DH doesn't pay you any attention, they come up with the darndest things. He said "Is that safe? She is gonna put her toes in her mouth and eat it, ya know?" Well, no I didn't know, it never dawned on me. So, I started looking into products. I found Piggy Paint! And here is their story...similar to ours:

My name is Melanie Hurley, founder of Piggy Paint. I am a stay-at-home mom with two very fancy little girls, ages 2 and 4, who love to have their fingernails painted. I’ve always hated the thought of my kiddos putting their hands in their mouths after I painted their nails with traditional kid polishes. Not only did the ingestion of the chemicals worry me, but the smell nearly left me light-headed after painting two sets of fingernails and toenails.

One day while we were painting nails over a foam plate, my daughter dropped a glob of her solvent-based polish onto the plate. Shortly after, the paint began to bubble and “ate” through the plate. I looked in dismay at the hole in the plate and decided to test all of her other “kid” polishes on the foam. Within minutes, ALL of the solvent-based polishes began to bubble and eventually left big holes in the plate. From that day on, I decided that any flammable substance that could eat through foam was unacceptable for my children’s fingernails, which would inevitably end up in their mouths.

My quest was on, and Piggy Paint was born. As you may have guessed, our polish is NOT flammable and sits beautifully on the unaffected foam. We hope you enjoy this water-based polish that is specially formulated of natural ingredients. Finally, a kid-friendly polish without the accompanying drawbacks of traditional polishes. It is free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone... and made in the USA!

From my heart to yours, I hope Piggy Painttakes the worry out of painting your little one’s nails and puts the fun back into this enjoyable activity you can share with your daughter and other precious girls in your life.

Why is Piggy Paint™ Nail Polish the safe nail polish choice for children?
  • Non-toxic
  • Odorless
  • Water-based formula
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Fun, vibrant colors
  • Dries to a hard, durable finish
Piggy Paint™ is specially formulated from God’s natural ingredients and dries to a hard, durable finish. There are no toxic chemicals; it’s free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone.


I received the product review within days of asking if I could do a review for her! So a definite A+ in quick shipping and customer service!

I quickly put Kingsley in her highchair so I could assess the situation. Last time, did not go well, so I thought she needed to be tied down and a pretzel stick for distraction:) (My girl loves to eat)

Now, the product, DOES smell like finger nail polish to me, so I wouldn't say that it is odorless but the number 1 ingredient is water and the number 2 ingredient water-miscible acrylic resin and thickeners. So, I'm guessing that acrylic is non-toxic and hypoallergenic although I do not recommend drinking it:) The colors sure are fun and I cannot wait to buy the black for my best friend's baby that is coming on Friday!!!

I only used one coat of paint and I barely blew on it and it came out perfect. Absolutely perfect. I have no idea how many ounces you will get when you purchase from them, they sent me a bottle that was 0.33 fl oz and the prices per bottle online are $9.99. I would think that the price was expensive, but if you are only painting baby toes, even the .33 fl oz bottle would last forever! And if you REALLY care about the environment and what products you put on your child then in my opinion is NOT too much to pay.....read below for a coupon code too!!

EDITED TO SAY: bottles sold online are .5 fl oz....so about double what I received!!!






She did awesome, don't you think?
Now is the fun part because I know you must have this product!!

Want to order it now?
Piggy Paint has generously offered YOU my readers a 15% off coupon
use: BUTTON15L until September 30th on ENTIRE site!
Free shipping on US orders over $25!!

Want to win a $20 Gift Certificate code?
Enter here:

Mandatory entry:
1. Go to Piggy Paint and tell me your favorite color!

Additional entries:
2. Follow Piggy Paint on facebook tell her I sent you!
3. Follow my blog or tell me you do
4. Subscribe to my feeds or tell me you do
5. Follow me on twitter or tell me you do
6. Follow Piggy Paint on twitter or tell me you do
7. Tweet this! Must include @zealandsmom and @piggypaint (You can do this multiple times for multiple entries)

Do I need to say that you must include your email address if it is not visible in your google account? Or that you MUST do the mandatory entry to get the additional entries?.....I didn't think so;)
Giveaway Ends Sunday August 9th at noonish

Piggy Paint sent me one .33 fl oz bottle and a bottle of nail polish removal to do this review.


106 comments:

throuthehaze said...

I like the sometimes sweet polish
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Gwenn said...

Love angel kisses and forever fancy!

Gwenn said...

I became a fan of piggy paint!

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Jennifer, A Self-Confessed Foodie said...

I like Candy-Coated! It's pretty and delicate!

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Jennifer, A Self-Confessed Foodie said...

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Unknown said...

Fav color - Forever Fancy!

Unknown said...

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follow, or rather stalk, you on twitter!
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Unknown said...

fan of piggy paint on fb. told em you sent me:)

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One Bored Mommy said...

We like ICE CREAM DREAM!

One Bored Mommy said...

I follow your blog!

One Bored Mommy said...

I follow you & Piggy Paint on twitter

One Bored Mommy said...

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Pamela said...

I love the Girls Rule and Forever Fancy colors.

Pamela said...

I follow you on twitter.
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Pamela said...

I follow your blog.

Pamela said...

I follow piggy paint on twitter.

Liza A Martin said...

I follow you on twitter.

Liza A Martin said...

I follow your blog.

Liza A Martin said...

Following piggy paint on facebook!

Liza A Martin said...

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Liza A Martin said...

I love Angel Kisses!

Liza A Martin said...

Tweeted about you on twitter!! lilysmommy2009

pinksarahh said...

Following you on Twitter now!

pinksarahh said...

Following Piggy Paint on Twitter also!

pinksarahh said...

Following your blog! For real!

pinksarahh said...

Forever Fancy is my favorite color! :)

MIL said...

I love Candy-Coated

MIL said...

I follow your blog.

Crissy said...

I love Forever Fancy the most. Even though I'm pretty sure my daughter needs to own every color! So cute!

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Crissy said...

I'm a fan of Piggy Paint on FB and let them know you sent me their way! Thanks!

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I follow your blog and I love your background!

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~ April ~ EnchantedDandelions said...

I would get the Girls Rule for my 4yo daughter, and the Tea Party for Two (blue) for my 3yo son (yes, I would, and do, paint my son's toenails :P)

Crissy said...

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~ April ~ EnchantedDandelions said...

Now a fan of Piggy Paint on Facebook (plus I commented telling I found them via you).

~ April ~ EnchantedDandelions said...

I follow your blog!

~ April ~ EnchantedDandelions said...

I'm subscribed to your feed (via Bloglines)

~ April ~ EnchantedDandelions said...

Following you on Twitter (@magicdandelions)

~ April ~ EnchantedDandelions said...

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Unknown said...

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Holly @ Domestic Dork said...

Before I say my fav color I have to say that I don't think I could get my babe to sit still long enough for a pedicure! At least not at this stage! But I would totally use these for myself b/c I'm concerned about the ingredients in nail polish.

Anyway, fav color{s}? Forever Fancy, Sleepover Polish, Clouds of Candy, and Ice Cream Dream.

Sorry, couldn't pick just one!

hollynoelle AT domesticdork DOT com

Sue said...

Forever Fancy is my fave!

Sue said...

I follow your blog

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I'm subscribing to your feed.

Crissy said...

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Hula Hooping Mom said...

this is so perfect, my daughter loves getting her nails done but I am always afraid they are toxic!!!! I love the forever fancy color :)

Hula Hooping Mom said...

I follow you on twitter :)

Anonymous said...

I would get the Girl's Rule special set so I can test 2 colors AND their polish remover!

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Anonymous said...

Follow PP on Facebook and left a note on her wall that you sent me.

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I follow your blog :-)

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Anonymous said...

I follow you on Twitter!

Anonymous said...

I follow Piggy Paint on Twitter.

Anonymous said...

Subscribe via Google Reader.

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Anne said...

I love candy-coated or forever fancy!

Anne said...

following PP on Facebook and told her you sent me

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Anne said...

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Anne said...

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Anonymous said...

I love clouds of candy and sweet kisses!

Anonymous said...

I follow you on twitter!

Anonymous said...

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Island Girl said...

I'd love to paint my little girl's toes in forever fancy! So cute!
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Anne said...

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Crissy said...

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Unknown said...

Tweet!
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Tiffany said...

Ice cream dream has to be my favorite!

Tiffany said...

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~Sandy~ said...

I love forever fancy! sweet color

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Belinda M said...

My favorite color is candy coated


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Clueless_Mama said...

I love the color Angel kisses camden44@gmail.com

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Stefanie Hartman said...

fav color - glass slippers

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