Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Little Fit Hats Giveaway

My little man is obsessed with wearing his daddy's hats. He even takes clothes and puts them on his head and tells me that they are hats. We're always in search of hats that actually fit him.

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As soon as Little Fit contacted me, I knew this would be a product Evan would personally LOVE to review. Little Fit is a company that spent time and effort to produce high quality, clean hats that fit infants and toddlers.

So many people have fallen in love with their hats. They are now in stores throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.

You can click here to check out all of the different styles that they carry.

My favorite boy hat would have to be this AB/CD Trucker Hat.
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Now that I have a girl on the way, I would love the Classic Pink Hat.
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Little Fit sent Evan the classic black hat to try out.

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Needless to say, he loves to wear it. He finally has a hat that doesn't fall in his eyes. It fits so great that I think he even forgets that it is on his head.

I'm glad that he has this love for hats. In the summer we are outside all the time and this hat will help protect his head and face from the sun. Also, since it is plain black in color, it will go with pretty much any outfit.

Any infant or toddler would look adorable in these hats!

Buy It
Little Fit has a variety of different styles and colors starting at $15.

WIN IT!!!
One of my readers is going to win their own hat from Little Fit!

To enter, visit Little Fit and tell me which hat is your favorite! This is required for an entry into the giveaway and must be done before the extra entries count.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do.

1- For TWO entries, Subscribe to my blog via email. Type in your email address over to the left and hit submit! Don't forget to activate your account.

2- Follow my blog. Go over to my right sidebar and click on Follow This Blog! Current followers count too! Leave me a comment letting me know that you do!

3- Put my Two Of A Kind, Working On A full House on your blog.

4- For TWO extra entries, Blog about this giveaway and link it back to my blog AND Little Fit!

5- Follow me on twitter.

6- Tweet about this giveaway. Please leave the link to your "tweet" in a comment.

7- For FIVE extra entries, purchase anything from Little Fit before the end of this giveaway.

Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on April 18th when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address if it is not visible on your profile. I will notify the winner and they will have 36 hours to respond before I will choose a new winner!

Open to US ONLY!

How To Mess Up Your Child's Life Giveaway

If you've ever wondered if you're parenting is messing up your child's life, I have a pretty good guide for you.

How To Mess Up Your Child's Life is a book full of proven strategies and practical tips by Olivia and Kurt Bruner.

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This book takes seven different skills(AKA the seven deadly sins) that you can encourage to mess up your child and explains to you the best way to teach them these sins. As a precaution, this book also gives different techniques on guiding you to teach your child how to NOT use these "talents" in everyday life.

In reality, How To Mess up Your Child's Life brings a humorous approach to different bad habits that children are learning. Each chapter first tells you how to instill these habits in your child, and then tells you different ways to teach your child how these things are wrong. It also includes verses to show what the bible says. The chapters are titled in a fun way to grab your attention such as Discouraging Frivolous Generosity(Deadly Sin: Greed).

I really enjoyed this book. I dread reading some "parenting" books because they are simply boring. How To Mess Up Your Child's Life made me smile and think all at the same time.

My favorite part was the different exercises that you can do with your child to teach them how to be better people. The one that really sticks out in my mind was in the anger chapter. Your children can squirt out toothpaste and after its all out, you tell them that you will give $20 to the first child that can get it all back in the tube. Once they realize that they can't do it, tell them that is what happens when words start coming out of your mouth. If you speak in anger, you can't take it back.

I think this is a great book to help any parent teach their children values and morals.

Buy It
You can purchase How To Mess Up Your Child's Life for $10.18 on Amazon.

WIN IT!!!
One of my readers is going to win their own copy of How To Mess Up Your Child's Life

To enter, tell me something you want to teach your child(such as not to have a temper). This is required for an entry into the giveaway and must be done before the extra entries count.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do.

1- For TWO entries, Subscribe to my blog via email. Type in your email address over to the left and hit submit! Don't forget to activate your account.

2- Follow my blog. Go over to my right sidebar and click on Follow This Blog! Current followers count too! Leave me a comment letting me know that you do!

3- Put my Two Of A Kind, Working On A full House button on your blog.

4- Put my Mother's Day Button on your blog

5- Follow me on twitter.

6- Tweet about this giveaway. Please leave the link to your "tweet" in a comment.

7- Fav me on technorati(click on the green button on my right sidebar).

Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on April 18th when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address if it is not visible on your profile. I will notify the winner and they will have 36 hours to respond before I will choose a new winner!

Open to US ONLY!

Got Giveaways?

If you are here for the first time, please feel free to link up to as many of your giveaways as you'd like. If you linked up last week and your giveaway is still going on, please link up again!

If you could let other people know that I'm doing this, I'd really appreciate it. It's not mandatory, but it would be great if you could add my button to your blog or send a tweet out to get people here and post their giveaways!

After you've linked up, be sure to check out all the other great giveaways!

Totally Talented Tuesday






I hope everyone can join in and link up with Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post to show off the talent in your house! Just post about the talent going on around you on your blog!

Talent can be anything from anyone you know! Did your baby learn how to sit up this week? Did you write an amazing blog post? Post about it! To read more, click HERE

This is one of the boxes that a product review item came in. Yesterday while I was on the computer, I look over to see him IN the box with a blanket and watching Blues Clues. I guess this is his new chair.

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Now post about the talent in your life and leave a link in Mr. Linky!

Spunky Monkey Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Spunky Monkey Giveaway! Be sure to keep this adorable website in mind for your children and for gifts.

Also, just a reminder that if you say you subscribe to my blog or are a follower(publicly-if I can't see it-I don't know that you're following me), make sure you are. I had to choose another winner for this one.

The giveaway ended up with 450 comments and the winner is:
Jill

Congrats Jill! I have emailed you and you have 3 days to get back to me.

Don't forget about all my other giveaways listed on my right sidebar.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Bright Star Kids Wall Graphics

I'm not so creative when it comes to our children's rooms. I can't just come up with a fun design without seeing it already done. I throw up some paint and call it a day.

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Thanks to The Family Review Network, I had a chance to review On The Farm Wall Stickers by Bright Star Kids.

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Bright Star Kids is an Australian business that carries many fun products. They have many different kinds of labels for everyday life and wall graphics to transform any room. They ensure that all of their products are made with the best quality. Because of their fantastic customer service, orders are ready to ship within 1-2 days.

I received 5 large sheets that were full of fun farm animals. The quality is absolutely amazing. These are not your normal, flimsy stickers. They are very thick and are made to hold up for a long time.

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My favorite thing about these wall graphics is that you can take them with you when you move. I was pretty skeptical about just taking them off the wall when you're ready to take them with you so I tested it. I put the stickers up and tried to take one down a few days later. I had absolutely no problem with taking it off the wall.

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They have many other great themes that you can use for your rooms. If you're like me and have a problem with creativity for rooms, Bright Star Kids even has a photo gallery filled with different ways people used these stickers.

Not only are they easy to use, but they are absolutely adorable! The animals are so cute and colorful. These Wall Graphics would be a great addition to any room!

Buy It
You can purchase 5 sheets with 85 wall decals for $79.99.
Through April 25, Bright Star Kids is offering a 20% discount when you use the promotional code FAMILYREVIEW.

I Heart Faces-Pouting



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It's time for I ♥ Faces and this week the theme is pouting. This is a picture of my little man from just over a year ago. I take thousands of pictures and didn't have the time to search for a better one, but this is definitely one of his pouts!

Click here to view the I ♥ Faces kids entries!

Creative Vado Pocket Video Camera

I am one of those people that always has their camera and video camera ready. I never know when my son is going to do something cute or new that I want to record so that I have that moment forever.
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With the Creative Vado Pocket Video Camera, I never have to worry about carrying around a big, bulky video camera.

This is the easiest way to capture any moment that you want. It is smaller than your hand so you can easily throw it in your diaper bag or purse to have with you at all times. It is so light that you won't even know it is in there!

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Features of the Vado Pocket Cam:
-Records up to 2 hours of video
-2x zoom
-Amazing low-light performance
-Easy to share video
-Rechargeable via USB
-Runs for 2 hours before needing to be charged
-2" antiglare screen
-Available in pink or silver

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I love that I don't have to worry about any extra cords or batteries. There is a flexible USB cable at the bottom of the camera that you simply plug into your computer to charge or share video. Taking and sharing videos couldn't be any easier!

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We have had the most fun with this video camera. With my bulky recorder, I never sent videos to my family. Honestly, I'm not even sure how to do it! Our family members that live out of town keep asking to see videos instead of just pictures of my son.

The first time I used it was at my parent's house. My dad is not so great at using technology but fell in love with the ease of the Vado. He has already told my mom that he wants one too.

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The Vado Pocket Cam travels in the diaper bag with us everywhere we go. We've already captured some funny things that our son has done at a store on video. I just never know where I might want to pull it out. I can't wait to use it at the hospital when our new little girl gets here! I'm going to buy a spare battery pack so that we don't miss any of life's little moments on video!

Here is a random video that I took while my ilttle man was riding his car.
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Buy It
The Creative Vado Pocket Video Cam is $99.99. Other accessories such as a carrying case are available for sale at the bottom of the page.

While you're there, check out all the other amazing products that Creative carries.

Cottonseed Clothing Company

The sad truth is that most days Evan and I hang out in our pjs. We just like being comfortable and what is the point of changing if we're not going anywhere?

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Why not be comfortable even when you go out? The mom behind the creation of Cottonseed Clothing Company had the same idea in mind.

She was tired of having to search for a solid color shirt to match different bottoms that she had. She decided to do something about it and now carries 24 solid colors that are sure to match any bottom that you have!

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You can now find a shirt to match that skirt with the odd color that you haven't been able to find a top to for your little angel! And she'll be completely comfortable while wearing these shirts because they are 100% cotton and so soft!

You can let your child be as hard on these shirts as they want. The quality is absolutely fantastic. I don't know how many thin shirts we've had tear. Cottonseed shirts are thick and will last through whatever your toddler can do to it!

We got this green color for my son. He can wear it with jeans or a pair of shorts that has this color green as one of the stripes! In this picture he's wearing it with a random pair of pj pants because it was raining and we were just staying inside all day.

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It feels great up to the skin and allows him to be comfort while playing. No toddler wants to be in a scratchy shirt just because its the only shirt you could find in that color. With Cottonseed you can shop for the color that you need online and be done with it!

Buy It!
Cottonseed Clothing Company carriers short sleeve shirts, long sleeve shirts, and pants in 24 different solid colors for $16.00.


NotMe Monday-Still Praying



1. I do NOT continue to pray for Baby Stellan and hope that you do too.

2. We did NOT play rock paper scissors a few times this weekend to decide which of us was going to have to change the stinky diaper. We would never do that because we are adults!

3. We did NOT stay up last night playing "guess that baby part" while poking around with my tummy. We did not find it completely amusing that we found her foot and when we touched it, she would kick back.

4. We did NOT drive over an hour and a half because I really wanted to go shop at some outlet stores for baby GIRL stuff!

5. My back was NOT killing me by the time we got done walking around stores for 5 or so hours yesterday.

Want to know what more people did NOT do? Go visit My Charming Kids! Also, go visit her and get the latest update on Stellan!

Friday, March 27, 2009

Aloha Friday #22

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It's Aloha Friday again over at An Island Life! Answer my question and make sure you post one on your blog! After that, go relax because today is Friday!!

My question for this week is:

What are you doing this weekend?

I am going shopping for baby GIRL stuff! We have NOTHING pink and frilly in my house and I can't wait to shop any longer! We may even make a little drive and go to some outlet stores! Let me know if you know of any great sales going on this weekend!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Exergen TemporalScanner Review And Giveaway

I can't count how many times I've had to retake a temperature because my son wouldn't stay still long enough. I've even tried two different "fast" thermometers but 10 seconds to a toddler(worse for a SICK toddler) is an eternity.

The Family Review Network gave me the opportunity to test out the Exergen TemporalScanner.

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The Exergen TemporalScanner is the world's first infrared thermometer that measures the body's temperature from the temporal artery. After 2-3 seconds, you have a completely accurate temperature.

It is easier to get a false reading from taking your temperature under the arm, orally, or in the ear because of outside factors. If you drink anything, you have to wait for a correct reading and the amount of clothing you wear could alter the temperature under the arm. Many times the ear thermometers are positioned incorrectly during the reading and can be misleading.

The Exergen TemporalScanner is the fastest, most accurate way to measure body temperature. Even if there is perspiration on the forehead, you can place the probe on the back of the neck to get a reading.

To use, simply place the probe on the forehead, hold down the scan button and slide over to the hairline. Within 2-3 seconds it will beep letting you know the scan is over. Release the scan button and take the thermometer away from the head when it reaches the hairline. It even has an automatic shut off after 30 seconds.

It is the only Thermometer made in the US and is better for the environment since it uses infrared sensor technology and contains no mercury. The Exergen TemporalScanner runs on one 9-volt battery and meets all regulatory requirements.

Our Thoughts
The Exergen TemporalScanner is AMAZING! I don't think it even took 2-3 seconds for the reading to be complete. It was accurate and we were done before my toddler even knew what we were doing.

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I'm going to tell on my husband. I gave him the thermometer to use and he didn't take the cap off. He kept telling me it was too low and something was wrong with it. I took it from him and saw the cap was still on. We had a good laugh over it. So AFTER the cap was taken off, it worked perfectly.

Our toddler was completely intrigued with it and didn't move. It was pretty much over as soon as we touched it to his head. I really wish we would have had this last month when we were all sick!

I will never own another thermometer. I am absolutely impressed with the Exergen TemporalScanner and will tell everyone I know that they NEED one. Even if your children are older, or you don't have any kids at all-THIS is the thermometer for you. You don't have to worry about whether or not you just drank something to alter the reading or how long you're going to have to keep it in your mouth while not being able to breath because of your stuffy nose.

Buy It
You can purchase the Exergen TemporalScanner in many places including BabiesRUs. Right now it is on sale for $49.99 at BabiesRUs.com.

WIN IT!!!
One of my readers is going to win their own Exergen TemporalScanner!

To enter, tell me who you think you would use this on the most. This is required for an entry into the giveaway and must be done before the extra entries count.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do.

1- For TWO entries, Subscribe to my blog via email. Type in your email address over to the left and hit submit! Don't forget to activate your account.

2- Follow my blog. Go over to my right sidebar and click on Follow This Blog! Current followers count too! Leave me a comment letting me know that you do!

3- Put my Mother's Day Extravaganza Button on your blog to help me gear up for the big giveaway party(the code is on my left sidebar)!

4- For TWO extra entries, Blog about this giveaway and link it back to my blog AND Exergen!

5- Follow me on twitter AND tweet about this giveaway.

6- Favorite my blog on Technorati(click on the green button on my right sidebar).

Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on April 13th when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address if it is not visible on your profile. I will notify the winner on April 14th and they will have 36 hours to respond before I will choose a new winner!

Open to US ONLY!

A Thousand Words Thursday#24-OUCH

Cheaper Than Therapy

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He busted his lip yesterday when he fell off of the stool he was climbing on. He didn't want me to put ice on it so I gave him one of these Ice pops. Who knew they could be so messy?

For more A Thousand Words Thursday, check out Cheaper Than Therapy!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Farmstead Organics Giveaway

I admit that I've never used any of the organic soaps. I've been wanting to, but I was just so unsure.

A few weeks ago I was introduced to Farmstead Organics. This website is packed with amazing organic products.

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They carry everything from Organic Healing Butter to Herbal Lip Balm! Using these products is an inexpensive way to "go green".

Their company is family owned and they pride themselves in the natural ingredients that they use to make their products. The goat's milk comes fresh from their farm every day. Their goats are fed a diet of grasses, alfalfa, and herbs. They even hand milk each goat themselves.

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They are celebrating their 1 year Etsy Anniversary! Be sure to go visit their blog and enter the giveaways that they are having to celebrate!

I've learned so much by talking to Jennifer and visiting their other website. If you want to learn more about herbal medicine and nutrition, you will find a wealth of information if you click here. Be sure to join their newsletter and let Jennifer give you tips on how to cook healthy foods on a budget!

She sent me these products to try out. I was actually one of the first to try out their new shampoo and conditioner!

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I fell in love with their products. As soon as I opened the package, the amazing scent enveloped me. Everything had a nice, LIGHT scent. I have a problem with anything that is too strong and these were absolutely perfect.

I am now addicted to everything, especially the Lip Balm. It leaves my lips feeling so smooth. The soap leaves me smelling great and my skin looking amazing! I have read articles lately about vapor rub so I havent been using the kind that I normally do. I really enjoy knowing that now I have organic vapor rub for when I need it.

I was impressed with the shampoo and conditioner. My hair was so smooth and soft after using these for a few days. I think it would especially help you if you had dry hair.

These organic products do so much better than some of the more harmful products that I use. Now that I've used them, making the switch will be so much easier!

Buy It
You can purchase these Farmstead Organics products starting at just a few dollars.

WIN IT!!!
Farmstead Organics is giving one of my readers a variety of their products worth $50.

To enter, visit Farmstead Organics and tell me which product you're most interested in! This is required for an entry into the giveaway and must be done before the extra entries count.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do.

1- For TWO entries, subscribe to their newsletter and get updates on their specials!

2- For TWO entries, Subscribe to my blog via email. Type in your email address over to the left and hit submit! Don't forget to activate your account.

3- Follow my blog. Go over to my right sidebar and click on Follow This Blog! Current followers count too! Leave me a comment letting me know that you do!

4- For TWO extra entries, Blog about this giveaway and link it back to my blog AND Farmstead Organics.

5- For an extra entry EVERY DAY, Follow me on twitter AND tweet about this giveaway. Please leave me the link in your comment where you "tweeted" about the giveaway. You can tweet as many times as you'd like for one extra entry EVERY DAY!!

6- For FIVE extra entries, purchase anything from Farmstead Organics before the end of this giveaway!

Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on April 13th when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address if it is not visible on your profile. I will notify the winner on April 14th and they will have 36 hours to respond before I will choose a new winner!

US ONLY!

SHI SHU BABY Blanket Review And Giveaway

I love baby blankets. Every baby needs quite a few to snuggle up in and then play with as they become toddlers. Every blanket that I own is soft, but made from products that aren't natural.

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I have found the most amazing baby blanket. The SHI SHU BABY Blanket is 100% natural.

These blankets were created because the designer's son was allergic to those baby blankets with microfiber and polyester. She wanted to come up with a soft alternative for her sweet boy.

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The SHI SHU BABY blankets are made from 60% cotton and 40% bamboo. The sateen trip is 100% bamboo.

They offer blankets and baby snugglers. The handwoven Baby Blankets are 30"x40" and the Baby Snugglers are 16"x16".

Once you feel this blanket, you'll want one for you! SHI SHU STYLE also carries the Classic Weave Throw that is 50"x60". It will be perfect for you to wrap up in.

We were sent a Celedon SHI SHU BABY Blanket. I'm glad that I decided on this color instead of the blue since now we're having a girl!

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As soon as I took the blanket out, I immediately brought it to my face. I was amazed at how soft the blanket is. This blanket is heavy and will keep the baby warm, but because of the materials that are used, it allows the fabric to breathe.

The blanket comes to you folded and tied together. It looks absolutely amazing and would be a huge hit at any baby shower!

The SHI SHU BABY blanket will be something that you will end up cherishing forever. The quality is so fantastic that THIS will be the baby blanket that you want to keep as a reminder of your tiny baby.

As soft and natural as this blanket is, it will be the first choice for you and your baby. The SHI SHU BABY blanket will provide years of comfort for your child.

Buy It
The 30"x40" Handwoven SHI SHU BABY blanket is $88.

WIN IT!!!
SHI SHU STYLE is giving one of my readers a baby blanket.

To enter, visit SHI SHU STYLE and tell me what color blanket you would want AND what other color you think they should carry! This is required for an entry into the giveaway and must be done before the extra entries count.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do.

1- For TWO entries, Subscribe to my blog via email. Type in your email address over to the left and hit submit! Don't forget to activate your account.

2- Follow my blog. Go over to my right sidebar and click on Follow This Blog! Current followers count too! Leave me a comment letting me know that you do!

3- Put my Mother's Day Extravaganza Button on your blog to help me gear up for the big giveaway party(the code is on my left sidebar)!

4- For TWO extra entries, Blog about this giveaway and link it back to my blog AND SHI SHU STYLE!

5- For an extra entry EVERY DAY, Follow me on twitter AND tweet about this giveaway. Please leave me the link in your comment where you "tweeted" about the giveaway. You can tweet as many times as you'd like for one extra entry EVERY DAY!!

6- For FIVE extra entries, purchase anything from SHI SHU STYLE before the end of this giveaway!

Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on April 13th when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address if it is not visible on your profile. I will notify the winner on April 14th and they will have 36 hours to respond before I will choose a new winner!

Open to EVERYONE! This IS an International Giveaway!

Wordless Wednesday #24-Sleep

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It's official..I'm going to feed him chicken nuggets for lunch EVERY DAY if this is what happens!

For more Wordless Wednesday go check out 5 minutes for mom and Extraordinary Mothers!

Windex Outdoor All-In-One Window Cleaner Review And Giveaway

The grass is turning green and the trees are budding. You know what that means-Spring Cleaning! Time to clean all of those things that have been abandoned all winter. I'm sure one of those things will be the windows! I know we didn't go out in the cold to clean the outside of our windows!

Thanks to Family Review Network, we got to try out the Windex Outdoor All-In-One Window Cleaner!

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No more ladders and scrubbing! This is the easiest way to clean your windows!

The handle reaches up to 11 feet so anyone can safely clean their windows. With just one pad you can clean up to 20 windows! There is no reason to let your windows stay dirty with the Windex Outdoor All-In-One!

I was so excited to get our windows clean in just a matter of minutes! We almost never clean our windows from the outside because that would mean bringing the ladder out and it would take forever to clean them all. The Windex All-In-One is so easy to use that anyone in your house can use it!

In just three easy steps, our windows were sparkling clean!

First you spray the window and cleaning pad with water.
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Next, you simply wipe the windows with the cleaning pad.
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When you're done wiping the windows down, rinse the window off with the water hose.
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That's it! After 3 really easy steps, our windows were clean! They were in bad need of cleaning after going all winter(or longer) without being cleaned!

Buy It!!
You can purchase a Windex Outdoor All-in-one Glass Cleaning Tool starter kit for $14.99. Click here to get a coupon for a free refill pack!!

WIN IT!!
One of my readers will win a Windex All-In-One Window Cleaning Tool.

To enter, tell me how you normally clean your windows(or if you do)!This is required and must be done before the extra entries count!

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do.

1- Subscribe to my blog via email. Type in your email address over to the left and hit submit! Don't forget to activate your account.

2- Put my green Two Of A Kind button on your blog.

3- Follow my blog. Go over to my right sidebar and click on Follow This Blog! Current followers count too! Leave me a comment letting me know that you do!

4- For THREE extra entries, Blog about this giveaway and link it back to my blog AND Windex!

5- Follow me on twitter AND tweet about this giveaway. Please leave me the link in your comment where you "tweeted" about the giveaway. Just following me does NOT count! You MUST "tweet" about this giveaway as well!

6- Favorite my blog on technorati! (click on the green button under my followers on my right sidebar)

Contest ends at 11:59pm on April 10th when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address if it is not visible on your profile. I will notify the winner on April 11th and they will have 36 hours to respond before I will choose a new winner!

Contest is open to US ONLY

This post was written for Family Review Network as part of a program by SC Johnson, who also supplied the product for review and give away.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The Baby Is A...

As most of you know, I had an ultrasound today. I posted yesterday telling you how excited I was to get another look at the baby. In an earlier ultrasound at around 12 weeks, the guess from the ultrasound tech was boy.

It took a little while today because the baby kept crossing its legs, BUT it's a...GIRL!!!

A HEALTHY LOOKING GIRL!!

YAY!!! I am so THRILLED! Really though, I knew it ALL ALONG! Remember my post from December? If not, you can read that HERE!

I haven't bought anything for him and we have had the WORST time coming up with a boy name! We had the girl name from the start.

Anyway, here are the pictures. The first one is her bottom, and the last two are the 4D shots that we got today. I think she looks a lot like her brother!

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OK, so now I need girl stuff! I have a house full of blue baby clothes and products!

Bring on the frills and lace! I want the pink shoes and those BIG hair bows! I want the cute dresses and the tights.........can you tell I'm SOOOOO excited? Hubby says I've been glowing since we found out.

Keen Grobag Review And Giveaway

I never had any sort of Baby Sleeping bag with my first. It is so much safer than a blanket and is a must for cool nights.

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Keen Distribution carries a fantastic Grobag Baby Sleeping Bag.

In fact, they carry a Grobag Safe Sleep System to keep your baby safe and happy! The system includes:
-baby sleeping bags
-Temperature egg
-swaddling wrap

They carry a few other fun products that you have to go check out!

The Grobag sleeping bags were created from necessity. The founders, Rob and Ouvrielle Holmes saw that their son was always kicking off his blankets and knew they had to come up with something better.

With the sleeping bag, you don't have to worry about your baby getting caught in their blankets. The Grobag sleeping bag keeps your baby warm AND safe!

They come in many different fabrics and togs. Tog is the European warmth ratio that makes it where you select the right bag for the right season. The Grobag baby sleeping bag even comes with a thermometer that lets you know what tog you need to be using.

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They are available in woven cotton, organic cotton, soft cotton jersey, luxurious velour, and soft anti-pill fleece.

To learn more about the sizes and tog that you will need, click here.

Our Thoughts
I got a grobag Baby Sleeping Bag in a 6-18 month size with a 1.0 tog. I wanted to be able to try it out on my toddler and thought it would be perfect for when this baby is 6 months old since it will be winter.

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My little man is 19 months old and he could still fit in the 6-18 month size. If he was a chunky baby, he would have had to go with the next size up.

I immediately fell in love with it because the zipper. As you can see in this picture, when it its fully zipped, the actual zipper is at the bottom so the baby can't open it themselves and the zipper is away from their face.

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Evan always kicks off his blanket. In the cooler months, I dress him pretty warm but still wonder if he's too cool. With the Grobag baby sleeping bag, I KNOW he's warm enough.

He was intrigued by the sleeping bag and was excited to wear it. I was worried that since he wasn't used to it that he wouldn't wear it. He did and he stayed warm!

It was hard for me to choose which one to go with because there are so many amazing choices! Usually there is a limited amount of cute fabrics for boys, but Grobag has tons of great options! Be sure that you get at least two of these so that you can still have one if the other is in the wash!

Buy It
There are a variety of styles and fabrics available starting at $34.99.

WIN IT!!!
Keen is giving a Grobag Baby Sleeping Bag to one of my readers. You get to choose the size and tog. If it's for a girl, you will get the Molly Mouse and for a boy you will get a Robbie Robot.

To enter, visit Keen and tell me what size and tog you want and if this is for a boy or girl! This is required for an entry into the giveaway and must be done before the extra entries count.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do.

1- For TWO entries, Subscribe to my blog via email. Type in your email address over to the left and hit submit! Don't forget to activate your account.

2- Follow my blog. Go over to my right sidebar and click on Follow This Blog! Current followers count too! Leave me a comment letting me know that you do!

3- Put my Mother's Day Extravaganza Button on your blog to help me gear up for the big giveaway party(the code is on my left sidebar)!

4- For TWO extra entries, Blog about this giveaway and link it back to my blog AND Keen Distribution!

5- For an extra entry EVERY DAY, Follow me on twitter AND tweet about this giveaway. Please leave me the link in your comment where you "tweeted" about the giveaway. You can tweet as many times as you'd like for one extra entry EVERY DAY!!

6- For FIVE extra entries, purchase anything from Keen Distribution before the end of this giveaway!

Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on April 10th when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address if it is not visible on your profile. I will notify the winner on April 11th and they will have 36 hours to respond before I will choose a new winner!

Open to US Only!

Got Giveways?

If you are here for the first time, please feel free to link up to as many of your giveaways as you'd like. If you linked up last week and your giveaway is still going on, please link up again!

If you could let other people know that I'm doing this, I'd really appreciate it. It's not mandatory, but it would be great if you could add my button to your blog or send a tweet out to get people here and post their giveaways!

After you've linked up, be sure to check out all the other great giveaways!

And if you need some cloth diapers, go check out this amazing giveaway for 12 of them!

Totally Talented Tuesday-Go Dog Go






I hope everyone can join in and link up with Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post to show off the talent in your house! Just post about the talent going on around you on your blog!

Talent can be anything from anyone you know! Did your baby learn how to sit up this week? Did you write an amazing blog post? Post about it! To read more, click HERE!

In this picture, Evan is holding Rocky's Bumper and is about to throw it. He has watched his daddy do this several times every day. Starting this weekend, HE throws Rocky's bumper EVERY time we go outside. LOL, poor Rocky-the bumper only goes a few feet so he has nothing to really chase after!

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Now post about the talent in your life and leave a link in Mr. Linky!

DaBib Giveaway

I am all about a bib that actually does its job. I have a drawer full of those tiny bibs that didn't cover my son past 4 months. Most of them are stained and wont come clean.

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I was first introduced to the DaBib back in January and have been in love ever since. Thanks to the Family Review Network, I get a chance to tell you about it again and to give another reader one to try!

I'm not exaggerating at all when I tell you that this is the BEST bib I've ever tried-and I have tried a bunch. It is big enough to cover my son's whole front and he's a year and a half! There is even a crumb catcher for things that don't stick on the bib itself!

Features of DaBib
-DaHugs has micro fiber terry cloth front
-DaGiggles has a waterproof front
-Waterproof back
-Reversible crumb catcher
-Scrunch neckline with adjustable Velcro
-Adorable fabrics
-Machine washable

DaBib carries two different styles. The DaHugs and the Dagiggles!

We got the DaHugs in blue.
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I can't sing praises for the DaBib enough! He can get it filthy with ANYTHING(even spaghetti) and I can throw it in the wash where it comes out looking new! The bib covers his shoulders, chest, AND stomach. He stays so much cleaner with this bib than he has with any other bib.

Here he is eating yogurt. He hasn't gotten the hang of eating things that are more runny and the Dabib keeps it off of him.
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ALL parents NEED the Dabib!

Buy It
Each of the different styles of the DaBibs are $12.99! Shipping is FREE with the purchase of three bibs!!

WIN IT!!!
DaBib is offering a bib to one of my readers in the style and color of their choice!!

To enter, visit DaBib and tell me which style and color you would choose! This is required for an entry into the giveaway and must be done before the extra entries count.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do.

1- For TWO entries, Subscribe to my blog via email. Type in your email address over to the left and hit submit! Don't forget to activate your account.

2- Follow my blog. Go over to my right sidebar and click on Follow This Blog! Current followers count too! Leave me a comment letting me know that you do!

3- Put my Mother's Day Extravaganza Button on your blog to help me gear up for the big giveaway party(the code is on my left sidebar)!

4- For TWO extra entries, Blog about this giveaway and link it back to my blog AND DaBib!

5- For an extra entry EVERY DAY, Follow me on twitter AND tweet about this giveaway. Please leave me the link in your comment where you "tweeted" about the giveaway. You can tweet as many times as you'd like for one extra entry EVERY DAY!!

6- For FIVE extra entries, purchase a DaBib before the end of this giveaway(you'll want at LEAST 5 of these).

Contest ends at 11:59pm EST on April 8th when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address if it is not visible on your profile. I will notify the winner on April 9th and they will have 36 hours to respond before I will choose a new winner!

Open to US Only!
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