have some girl bonding time with piggy paint :: review and giveaway

Posted on by Jessica

Piggy Paint logoMy little girl is growing up so fast. She recently graduated to a big girl bed, she knows her ABCs and can count to 20, and she is showing interest when I put on makeup in the morning. I’m convinced that next week she’ll start asking to go to the mall and want her own smart phone.

She recently noticed that my toenails were painted. She examined them, and then examined her own unpolished toes.I wanted to seize that moment to tell her that I’d paint her toes, but I really did not want to put adult nail polish on her. The thought of putting toxic chemicals on her fingers and toes was not appealing, especially since her fingers are in her mouth so often.

I thought back to my childhood when I had this peel-off nail polish, which I never liked because it didn’t stay put. I was an active tomboy who spent a ton of time in water, dirt and grass – and Lily is definitely following in my flower child footsteps.

So I started researching other alternatives, and came across Piggy Paint, which Simple Mom Shannon has reviewed in the past.

When our package came in the mail, I showed the colors to Lily and told her, “This is called Piggy Paint.” She grabbed one of the bottles and ran outside to her easel where she does her watercolors, fully ready to create a masterpiece with her new bottle of “paint.” I love her.

Since we love being outside, I laid a towel on the grass and told Lily I wanted to paint our toenails. She was fully entranced while I painted each tiny toe, and was very patient while letting them dry. I was so proud of this kid, I’m telling you. We had a great mommy-kiddo bonding moment, and she felt like such a big girl. I love having a daughter.

Piggy Paint Collage on The Simple Moms blog

Piggy Paint is water-based, meaning it is non-toxic and “natural as mud.” It really stands up to active play – Lily and I have had our toes painted with Piggy Paint for a week, and we have zero chips. I really love this product and am ready to ditch all of my toxic adult nail polishes!

A couple notes about Piggy Paint:

  • Ensure maximum dryness and chip resistance by using a hair dryer to dry polish for one minute with warm heat/low setting (for some extra fun while waiting for the polish to dry – sing 2 rounds of the ABC’s)!
  • Make painting nails into a fun learning game (for example have a blue day and feature blue nail polish, then find other blue items in the home and throughout the day while running errands).

Piggy Paint :: $8.99 each, also available at select Walmart stores and walmart.com

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*I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Piggy Paint. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.*

57 thoughts on “have some girl bonding time with piggy paint :: review and giveaway”

  2. They have puppy paint! My great-niece would love anything pink or purple/princessie.

    I love Green

  3. We LOVE Piggy Paint. We spilled a bottle of red on our white carpet. Luckily we got to it fast and were able to wash it out with soap and water. Our current favorite color is Dragon Tears. Thank you!

  6. I’ve ordered from Piggy Paint before, so I’m familiar with their products. I love that it’s a polish my daughter and I can use together and I don’t have to worry about chemicals. I noticed they now have puppy paint! I’d like to get some Glitter Bug for my daughter.

  8. I love that they also carry nail polish remover… I love the color Hypnotize
    Hypnotize

  9. I have two very girly girl neices ages 9 and almost 5. They love painting their nails & toes. I think they’d like LOL, Tea Party for Two and Candy Coated. I love them all,especially the blues. I learned that it’s odorless and hypoallergenic which is so important.Adult nail polish and remover is so bad it gives me a headache. Thank you for the cool & fun giveaway 🙂

  13. I learned that every ingredient in the polish is biodegradable. I like the Angel Kisses color!

  15. Piggy Paint has a shelf life of several years. My fave is the Glamour Girl nail polish

  19. I learned that it’s odorless. My favorite color is Fairy Fabulous.
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  20. I learned that the polish is eco-friendly. My favorite color is the Angel Kisses.

  23. I learned that Piggy Paint is gluten, nut and soy free… That is very important for our family since we have all those specific allergies in our home. I love the Angel Kisses color!

  24. I had no idea they made nail polish remover that has less of an odor and is eco friendly

  26. I learned it’s water-based and is odorless. There are too many colors that I want to choose just one! LOL There’s Hypnotize, Glitter Bug, Candy Coated, Glamour Girl and Glass Slippers…oh I could go on but I won’t!

  28. I learned I can purchase this about 21 miles from me and I like the candy coated

  29. i didnt even know a product like this existed..and non toxic remover! i love pinkie promise!!

  31. I learned:
    If your hands are cold, the temperature is cool, or there is high humidity in the area, it may take longer for the coats to dry.

    My favorite color is All that Razz!,

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  35. Hello, non-toxic! I used some regular nail polish last summer after using this on my girls toes and couldn’t believe the stench. Ugh.
    I want All That Razz

  37. I learned that they also have a polish remover that is biodegradable!

    I love the How Low Can You Go? color!

  40. Piggy Paint is a natural, eco-friendly nail polish designed for fancy girls.
    I have gotten this brand for my niece’s daughter!

  43. I learned that other nail polishes, even kid friendly labeled ones, will dissolve a styrofoam plate. Knowing styrofoam will stand up for 100+ years this has me very worried and I’m glad I do not use polish on myself or my daughter. This would be a great way to spruce up her dresses though and give us the feeling of beauty. And my favorite color is Solar Power!

  46. I learned that it’s made from a Its non-toxic, hypoallergenic formula. My favorite color is Fairy Fabulous!

  50. Piggy Paint dries to a hard, durable finish that can easily be removed with our eco-friendly, low odor Piggy Paint nail polish remover. I like the color Girls Rule.

  55. I saw that she suggests using piggy paint as a learning tool and I love the glamour girl polish color.

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