Because It's Fun To Win!

{review + giveaway} CrazyDog T-Shirts (CAN/US)

2011-12-19T09:53:00.003-05:00

I love wearing t-shirts. Sometimes I wish I was more "stylish", but I've accepted that I am a "comfy" kinda gal. In my mind, nothing beats pajama bottoms and a t-shirt!

I got the chance to try out this Tom and Jerry t-shirt from CrazyDog T-Shirts:

I chose this one because Tom and Jerry was my favorite cartoon growing up! I love the vintage feel of it, and the cotton is of great quality and very soft. My kids were thrilled when they saw this t-shirt! They just discovered Tom and Jerry on television and now they think I'm cool. Gotta take it while it lasts!

CrazyDog T-Shirts has great funny t-shirts, and they are updated every week. You will definitely find something for everyone.

How about a Christmas Sweater T-shirt?

Or Mr DNA?

CrazyDog T-Shirts start at only 6.99$ for their Daily Deal t-shirts, while others run at around 16.99$.

Want to win your own choice of adult-sized t-shirt valued at 16.99$ or less? CrazyDog T-Shirts is offering one to one of my readers! Please note that the winner cannot have won another CrazyDog T-Shirt within the past 90 days, or own a review/giveaway blog of their own.

Please fill out the Rafflecopter form to be entered in this giveaway.

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{review + giveaway} Yoga By The Dozen DVD (CAN/US)

2011-11-29T22:55:00.001-05:00

One of my daughter's favorite activity on our video game console is yoga. She may be barely 5 years old, but she loves doing all the poses. So I was thrilled to review a great yoga program for kids on DVD, Yoga by the Dozen, created by JoAnna Ross. She teaches kids twelve yoga moves, hence the title.

Yoga By The Dozen™ promotes a healthy lifestyle for kids through their highly acclaimed ‘Yoga By The Dozen’ DVD and their complete line of lifestyle products for yoga. The top-selling DVD is a fun, interactive children’s yoga video, designed especially for kids ages 2-6. JoAnna and her 12 friends demonstrate a ‘dozen’ fundamental poses that will introduce your children into the exciting world of Yoga.

Kira decided to try out the DVD as soon as we got it. She loved seeing young kids just like her doing all the moves. I was quite impressed by how good these children were! Some of the poses were harder for her, but after a few viewings, she has already gotten much better at it.

Kira is a very energetic little girl and I'm glad that she found something that can calm her down and "ground" her, so to speak. JoAnna is a great teacher, she really makes it all fun for the kids.

Connect with Yoga By The Dozen on their website, Facebook and Twitter.

Want to win a Yoga By The Dozen DVD for your kiddos? Enter in the Rafflecopter form below. Thank you to JoAnna for this prize!

Rafflecopter does not allow more than one entry form per page. If you do not see the form (or if you see the wrong one), click HERE.

Disclosure: I received a Yoga By The Dozen DVD in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed are my own, pure and honest. No other compensation was given.

{review} FiveFinger Tees

2011-11-12T22:57:00.000-05:00

I don't know about you, but I'm a jeans and t-shirt type of gal. I'm all about comfort. I love having t-shirts that say something about me. I especially like it when it says "hey, I'm a cool person!" When I saw all the great t-shirts over at FiveFinger Tees, I was sold! They have some of the coolest, funniest, pop-culture inspired t-shirts around, all at the amazing price of 9.99$ !!

FiveFingerTees.com opened in July, 2009 and is completely family owned and operated. We offer a wide variety of movie/TV, pop-culture inspired and down right funny t-shirts for only $9.99! Our philosophy is simple, we do all the work! From customer service, designing, printing, photography, shipping, web site design, and trying to watch our kids at the same time! By doing this, we keep our overhead really low which gives you the customer a great deal, without having to sacrifice on quality.

First, let me share with you the awesome t-shirt I chose to review. I am a big Doctor Who fan, so I knew this Time Xing shirt was the one I wanted as soon as I saw it!

All of their t-shirts are professionally screen printed on soft preshrunk 100% cotton shirts. They are available in assorted styles, sizes & colors.

I've only washed it once since receiving it, but I can tell you that it stayed in perfect condition. It is by far the coolest tee I own. Doctor Who tees are cool!

The only thing that disappointed me in this t-shirt was how boxy it is. Since I chose a women's tee, I was hoping it would be a bit more form-flattering. As it is, it's a simple basic tee. Don't get me wrong: I love it anyway! But I wish it was shaped a bit differently.

Here are a few other t-shirt available. You must check out their website, there are so many more!


Hoodies are also available for 29.99$

With Christmas coming up, I think these t-shirts would make great stocking stuffers. Trust me, there is something for everyone! Visit FiveFinger Tees on their website, Facebook, and Twitter.

Disclosure: I was given a FiveFinger Tee free of charge so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own.

{review} New Squinkies for Boys!

2011-11-03T21:55:00.002-04:00

A few months ago, I reviewed Squinkies, the adorable collectible toy sensation. If you've been to toy stores or the toy section of large-surface stores, you've probably seen them.

This time around, I got to review the brand spanking new Squinkies for boys! These are sure to be hot for the holidays! On top of aliens, skateboarders and army guys, there is now a licensed line of Squinkies that features Disney's Cars, Hot Wheels and, my favorite, Marvel. Check it out:

Cute, right? Each Bubble Pack contains twelve Squinkies, each in it's own bubble. You can also get a play set that can hold twenty+ of these bubbles. The kids use the provided plastic coins to "buy" a Squinkie, and it comes out just like gum in a gumball machine! And if they lose the coins? No problem, a dime works just as well!

My kids LOVE this toy! They have pretty much been playing with it non-stop, inventing stories and simply having fun putting them in and getting them out.

I think it's a super cute toy, but I must admit I find the pieces really small. My kids have been warned: if I find Squinkies everywhere in the house, out they go! After all, we have a baby here :)

This is definitely a toy I recommend, as long as your kids pick up after themselves, lol!

Buy It!

Squinkies are now available on shelf most anywhere toys are sold including Walmart, Target and Toys R Us. Visit their website, blog, and Twitter for more info!

Disclosure: I was given some Squinkies free of charge so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own.

{review} "I Believe in You" by Marianne Richmond

2011-10-25T18:36:00.000-04:00

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing Marianne Richmond's children book, The Night Night Book. I can honestly say it is still a big part of our bedtime routine. In fact, I recently had my 7-year-old son answer a questionnaire for my scrapbooking and he named it as his favorite book! You can read his answers here.

Suffice it to say that I was more than happy to review Marianne Richmond's latest story, I Believe in You.

Inspired by her own four children, Marianne wrote I Believe In You because we all want to know we have someone who truly believes in us, no matter what life is dishing out.

Your job of growing up
takes hard work, I know,
but each day is an adventure.
Each problem helps you grow.

Growing up can be a topsy-turvy journey from schoolwork, friendships, fitting in, and standing out. When children of any age know that they have a fan, they feel more confident to problem sole, endure, and succeed.

Whether it’s sunny or stormy,
whether you’re happy or blue,
I’m here to say, without a doubt,
That I believe in you!

I Believe in You encourages kids to look within to find they have all they need to succeed—and to know they always have someone cheering them on.

My thoughts about this book as a parent? It's beautiful. The message is an important one: things might be hard sometimes, but I believe in you. There is only one you, and you are worth it. You can get through anything. And I'll always be there for you.

This is a sweet story that pulls at my heartstrings. It's a great read, and it can definitely help you open a discussion with your child about their worth and how much they mean to you. My kids love this story as well, they are big fans of the rhymes, and the slightly child-like illustrations.

You can find a copy on Amazon. You can also visit the author's website to read about her other books.

Disclosure: I received I Believe so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

{winners} Boogie Wipes, Baby Blanket Music, and Picky Sticky

2011-10-20T08:51:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone!

Things have been difficult at home and I have been absent because of that, I'm sorry. Here are my three latest winners, finally!

Boogie Wipes: Material Girl Green

Baby Blanket Music (choice of Michael Jackson or Madonna): Carrie Phelps

Picky Sticky (your choice of sets): Kimberly (kirbycolby@...)

Winners will be emailed shortly and have 72 hours to claim their prize.

{review} Wholesale Halloween Costumes

2011-10-03T21:51:00.000-04:00

Halloween is less than a month away. Are you ready? Have your kids decided what they'll be dressing up as? Have you? In my household, it was decided weeks ago. My youngest daughter (7 months) will be a dragon, my other daughter (4) will be a flamingo and my son (7) will be Darth Vader. No surprise there, my son is obsessed by all things Star Wars!

It was a no-brainer when came time for me to choose a costume for review on Halloween Costumes Canada. I knew my son would flip out if he had a "real" Darth Vader costume (in his mind, the helmet makes the costume "real"). So I browsed the boys Halloween costumes and found this one:

Isn't it a great Darth Vader child costume? It's important to know that the light saber is not included in the costume, but everything else you see here is included. My son loves the chest plate and the belt, and he absolutely beams every time he gets to try on the helmet!

It's usually pretty cold on Halloween night where we live, so it's important to choose a costume that will accomodate a winter coat under it. The medium size is ample enough for that.

The fabric quality is not great, but it not worse than anything else I've seen in stores. It definitely will withstand role playing for a long time to come! The helmet looks very durable and Sean tells me it's comfortable.

I love the fast shipping they provide, you still definitely have time to order for Halloween! While you're there, why not look for yourself as well? ;)

Prices a extremely competitive and the variety of choices is huge!

Thank you to Wholesale Halloween Costumes for providing a costume for review!

Disclosure: I received a costume in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed are my own, pure and honest. No other compensation was given.

{review + giveaway} Picky Sticky Baby's Firsts (CAN/US)

2011-09-30T08:43:00.001-04:00

I am so happy to be bringing you a review of Picky Sticky's Baby's Firsts onesie stickers. Don't know about Picky Sticky? They are transparent sticky papers that help you document each of your baby's milestones by applying them to a onesie you already own. They are not iron transfers. Once you use them and have taken your pictures, simply peel them off!

I've reviewed Picky Sticky's Belly Stickers before, check it out here. I loved them so much that I ordered the First Year and Second Year set!

As for Baby's Firsts stickers? They are just as wonderful! What a great way to document all the new things your baby does! Check out my sweet daughter Zoey rocking her Picky Sticky:

Isn't it just wonderful?! I'm a scrapbooker and I love to document every single milestone with pictures. Picky Sticky makes it even more fun!

Want to buy your own? Head over to Picky Sticky. Make sure to "like" them on Facebook for news of special promotions, new product introductions and more.

Want to win a Picky Sticky sticker set of your choice? Enter in the Rafflecopter form below. Thank you to Baby Picky Sticky for this prize!

Rafflecopter does not allow more than one entry form per page. If you do not see the form (or if you see the wrong one), click HERE.

{review + giveaway} Baby Blanket Music (CAN/US)

2011-09-21T08:55:00.001-04:00

Have you heard of Baby Blanket Music? They are CDs of soothing lullaby arrangements of songs made famous by artists such as Billy Joel, The Beatles, and John Mayer. Other artists include Elton John, Simon & Garfunkel, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Garth Brooks.

I received a copy of Soothing Lullaby Arrangements of Songs Made Famous by Madonna, one of Baby Blanket Music's newest release. The other new release is Soothing Lullaby Arrangements of Songs Made Famous by Michael Jackson.

Madonna, regarded as one of the most influential figures in contemporary music, is noted as the world’s top-selling female recording artist of all time. Her music and convictions have touched the lives of millions of fans worldwide during the last three decades. With a large repertoire of hit songs and progressive fashion statements, Madonna is loved by many for continuously reinventing both her music and image.

Among the popular tunes that can be found on Baby Blanket Music’s Madonna album are Holiday, Material Girl, Vogue and Like A Prayer.

I thought I was going to be able to hum along with the lullabies, but it turned out to be impossible. The tempo is slowed down so much that it even took me a while to recognize each of the songs. I'm not complaining here; after all, lullabies are supposed to be slow and soft to put baby to sleep. But it was a bit disconcerting at first.

It was a nice CD to listen to at bedtime, very calming and soothing. My daughter seemed to enjoy it and was asleep by the third song. I'd definitely be curious to hear the other CDs.

Want to buy your own? Head over to Baby Blanket Music. Make sure to "like" them on Facebook for news of special promotions, new product introductions and more.

Want to win your own copy of Baby Blanket Music (Madonna or Michael Jackson)? Enter in the Rafflecopter form below. Thank you to Baby Blanket Music for this prize!

Rafflecopter does not allow more than one entry form per page. If you do not see the form (or if you see the wrong one), click HERE.

Disclosure: I received Boogie Wipes in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed are my own, pure and honest. No other compensation was given.

{review + giveaway} Boogie Wipes (CAN/US)

2011-09-09T10:17:00.001-04:00

If your kids are anything like mine, they don't think twice about using their sleeve to wipe their runny nose. I cringe every time and I always give them a look that says "go get a tissue now!"

A tissue is okay, but we all know that after a while, their little noses get red and sore. That's why I love Boogie Wipes. The gentle saline solution found in them is so soothing, and all the scents are great (we are partial to the "fresh scent" in this household). No wonder Boogie Wipes is a Mom Invented Top Pick!

Right now, you can enter your child in the "Snot Your Average Kid" search.

Has he/she done something amazing that the world needs to know about? Something's that positively impacted family, friends or your community?

Tell us about your Boogie kid and he/she could be featured on our new 90-count Boogie canister!

First of all, a 90-count canister?! Yes please! Second, don't you think your kids would get a kick out of this? So go ahead, brag about them here!

Connect with Boogie Wipes on their website, blog, Facebook and Twitter.

Boogie Wipes has generously offered a prize pack for one of my readers. Thank you!

Rafflecopter does not allow more than one entry form per page. If you do not see the form (or if you see the wrong one), click HERE.

Disclosure: I received Boogie Wipes in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed are my own, pure and honest. No other compensation was given.

{new winner} Wisharoo/Capezio

2011-09-08T15:57:00.001-04:00

Good afternoon everyone! Karen, the winner of my Wisharoo/Capezio giveaway, contacted me yesterday to let me know she had won the same prize on another blog just last week. How lucky is she?! :) She kindly asked me to draw another winner so that another mom could share in the excitement of this cute prize. Thanks Karen!

Turns out our new winner is a dad, Timothy Ware!! Congrats!

I will be contacting you via email shortly, please make sure to give me shoe size, shirt size and gender.

Did you hear? CSN Stores is now Wayfair!

2011-09-08T12:29:00.001-04:00

I knew something was going on over at what was formerly known as CSN Stores. But I had no idea that they were doing a major overhaul! That's right, CSN Stores is now Wayfair!

There is something for every style. Every budget. Every taste. And you'll still find free shipping on almost everything!

Personaly, I am drooling over this Hauck Malibu Stroller!

Make sure you click below to enter to win $50+ in Wayfair Rewards!!

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, I just wanted to share the news with my readers!

{winners} Eden Fantasys and Wisharoo/Capezio

2011-09-07T11:00:00.000-04:00

The winner of the $25 GC to Eden Fantasys is Ted Kooper! Congrats!

The winner of the Wisharoo/Capezio giveaway is Karen Medlin! Congrats!

Please refer to the original posts to see your exact winnings and reply to my email with all the info needed (shirt size, shoe size, gender, etc)

Thank you to everyone for participating!!

{winners} MiniMaestro Diaper and Lovable Labels

2011-08-31T18:01:00.000-04:00

Two great giveaways ended recently.

First off, the winner of the MiniMaestro Cloth Diaper is Analyn Purcell!! Congrats, you win your choice of diaper (excluding the prints)!

The winner of the Back-to-School Pack from Lovable Labels is RBM!! Congrats, you win your choice of BTS pack! After you claim your prize, Lovable Labels will work directly with you to choose the pack you want.

Please check your emails.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

Alexa Drop Hop

2011-08-27T09:35:00.000-04:00

Thanks for helping me lower my Alexa rating! Remember, the lower it is, the more awesome giveaways I can bring you! Please visit here to enter!

{winners} Wisharoo Park DVD and Finger Puppets

2011-08-21T13:21:00.000-04:00

Here are the three Grand Prize winners of the Wisharoo Park DVD and WishStar Finger Puppets:

Erica G

Erika

Suzanne Ds

The three winners of the runner-up prizes, consisting of WishStar Finger Puppets, are:

Brandi Westmoreland

RBM

Bonnie

I will be emailing you today, but feel free to send me your info if you see this before then.

Thanks to all who participated! For another chance to win a Wisharoo prize (as well as ballet shoes, tap shoes, a t-shirt and a drawstring bag), check out this post!

{giveaway} Duckle Dance Sweepstakes, Capezio and Wisharoo Park Gift Package (US only)

2011-08-21T08:41:00.006-04:00

Dear readers, grab your kids and get dancing to the Duckle Dance beat and enter them in the Duckle Dance Sweepstakes Presented by Capezio and Wisharoo Park. Make sure to video them while they're dancing the Duckle Dance and then enter those videos via downloads to their facebook or YouTube accounts for a chance to win one of twenty Capezio and Wisharoo Prize packages or one of five $500 Dance Scholarships!

Simply watch the following Duckle Dance video with your kids and then ask them to perform their own version of it! Isn't that fun?! Make sure you take a video of them and enter in the contest. You can find all the information here: Contest Instructions. Note that the entry period closes September 1st, 2011.

Wisharoo Park is dedicated to promoting positive self-image and self-esteem in preschool age children. It was originally introduced by airing as a children’s TV series on PBS stations across the country and is now rolling out as a dynamic multimedia program which includes the interactive website WisharooPark.com, DVDs and more! .

Unique among preschool programs, Wisharoo Park is designed to help children age 3 – 6 recognize and appreciate their individuality. With its groundbreaking technology-based curriculum, Wisharoo Park helps children discover and understand their personal strengths and put them on the road to developing greater self-esteem. The Wisharoopark.com enchanting online community stars a whimsical cast of loveable animated, puppet and human characters who are featured in games, videos, music and more! Each week exciting new activities and content are added that are sure to keep parents and their kids coming back again and again.

Wisharoo Park is proud to partner with Capezio. Dedicated to the art of dance since 1887, Capezio revolutionized the dance world with dancewear and footwear products for every dancer from beginner to professional. Capezio operates retail stores carrying the full lines of all Capezio/Ballet Maker Inc. brands in New York City and several major cities nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.capeziodance.com/.

Until then, how about entering my giveaway for the following prize?

A fantastic Duckle Dance gift package with a retail value of more than $100 that consists of:

•One Pair Capezio Daisy ballet Shoes. Retail Value: $18.00

•One Pair Capezio Jr. Tyette Tap Shoes. Retail Value: $25.00

•One Limited Edition Do the Duckle Commemorative T-Shirt. Retail Value: $12.99

•One Capezio Logo Drawstring Backpack. Retail Value: $8.50

•One Wisharoo Park 2-Disc 13 Episode DVD Set. Retail Value: $19.99

•Six Wisharoo Park Wish Star finger puppets. Retail Vaile: 19.98

I received these products for my daughter and she is thrilled with everything! She especially loves her ballet shoes; she says she's now a *real* ballerina! I love seeing her dance around the house :)

Rafflecopter does not allow more than one entry form per page. If you do not see the form (or if you see the wrong one), click HERE.

Disclosure: I received a gift package in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed are my own, pure and honest. No other compensation was given.

{review + giveaway} Lovable Labels Back-to-School Pack (CAN/US)

2011-08-20T11:43:00.017-04:00

By now, you know that I am a huge fan of Lovable Labels. I love the quality, I love the durability, and I love all the choices. To see previous reviews, click here.

Today, I get to review the Back-to-School Pack. Available in 10 different styles, it includes:

•15 Regular Sticker Labels
•80 Slimline Sticker Labels
•48 Press n'Stick Clothing DOTS
•12 Shoe Labels
•2 Mini-Metal Tags (two 4” silver ball chains incld)
•12 Square Labels


I've tested this many, many time. It's all true!

Sean was so excited to get this kit! He helped me labels all of his school stuff. It took a fraction of the time it took last year, everything looks much more colourful, and I know that all these labels will still be on the items when June comes around. We labeled pencils, markers, scissors, pencil cases, and much, much more! Here, you can see
1) a mini-metal tag on his lunch box (the other is on his backpack)
2) a square label on his water bottle
3) slimline sticker labels on his fork and spoon (trust me, these will stay put all year, even if they are washed every day!)

This pack is called Movin' and Groovin', isn't it perfect for a little boy?! I love how colouful it is, and the icons are adorable :)

You can purchase your own Personalized Lovable Labels Back-to-School pack for $44.95 CDN (shipping is free in Canada and only $3 the the US).

Or you can enter to win your choice of BTS pack right here using the Rafflecopter form! Lovable Labels has graciously offered a pack for one of my readers, thank you so much! I usually open my giveaways for 2 weeks, but this one will be shorter so that you can receive your pack asap!

Rafflecopter does not allow more than one entry form per page. If you do not see the form (or if you see the wrong one), click HERE.

{review + giveaway} EdenFantasys (WW)

2011-08-17T17:25:00.009-04:00

Disclaimer: While all images in this review are PG, this review links to an adult website that displays adult content and toys. Please read at your own discretion.

When I was contacted by EdenFantasys to do a review of their website, I was torn. On one hand, I'd had a few requests from readers for an EdenFantasys giveaway; on the other hand, did I want friends and family to read this? In the end, I decided to get over my embarrassment and to just go for it!

I am a mom of three, and my youngest is 5 months old. My husband and I don't get much "alone time" these days. Although my mind is not much on sex lately, I do miss the intimacy. I miss the cuddling (not much of that going on when you are bed-sharing with a baby!), the kisses (unfortunately, those get forgotten much too often...), and I simply miss US.

One thing I really appreciated when I visited the EdenFantasys website was how tasteful it is. I didn't feel "dirty" being there, they really make it feel comfortable. No dark background that makes you feel like you are doing something wrong. No "nasty" images that you wish you didn't have to see. Clean and simple. I like that.

I was amazed by all the products they have to offer. This was new territory for me and I didn't know all these things were available. And it's not all sex toys, although there are plenty of those! You can also find sexy lingerie, party favors (bachelorette party anyone?), and massage oils and lotions. This is where I spent most of my time. In my opinion, there's no better way to say "I love you!" than with a foot massage! I think the Fresh orange/Wild ginger foot lotion sounds great!

What about you, what product catches your eye? Share with me in the following Rafflecopter form for your chance to win a 25$ GC to EdenFantasys (your answers will stay private, don't worry!)

Rafflecopter does not allow more than one entry form per page. If you do not see the form (or if you see the wrong one), click HERE.

Disclosure: I am receiving a Gift Certificate to use from Eden Fantasys in exchange for a review of my opinion. The opinions expressed are my own, pure and honest. No other compensation was given.

{winner} Learning Link Online Class

2011-08-16T16:16:00.000-04:00

The winner has been chosen for the 12-month online class worth 600$.

Congrats to Tracy Taylor!

Please check your email. Thanks to all who participated!

{review + giveaway} MiniMaestro Cloth Diapers (Can & US)

2011-08-08T12:00:00.013-04:00

Thanks for making this a PRIZEY Editor's Pick!

Being a proud Canadian, I love to feature Canadian companies. That's why I was particularly proud when Sophie Gratton, the mastermind behind MiniMaestro, agreed to work with me for a review!

Sophie wanted a diaper that was trim, leak resistant, easy to use and to clean, made in Canada and of course affordable. She went to the drawing board, took out her sewing machine and, after many prototypes, came up with the MiniMaestro cloth diapers.

When Sophie agreed to work with me, my little one was still a tiny baby of 8lbs. She asked me if she could send me a medium slim MiniMaestro to test out the suggested weight of 12 to 22lbs. The plan was to try it on Zoey when she hadn't reached 12lbs yet to see if the estimated weight was correct.

Because I received it so early, I was able to wash it many times with my regular diaper washes, which means it was well prepped when I finally put it on Zoey when she was 9lbs. It leaked at 9lbs, as well as at 10 and 11. But when I reached the magic number of 12lbs, there were no more leaks! So the estimation was spot on! When she reached 15 lbs, however, I started getting occasional leaks. To be completely honest here, I don't think it's a problem with the diaper, I think it's a morphology problem, lol! You see, Zoey when slim when she was small, which is why Sophie sent me a medium slim. However, she became quite pudgy in time and I truly believe this is why it stopped working well. I'd have to try out a regular medium to be sure, but I really think "the pudge" is to blame (not that I don't like a plumpy baby, I love all the rolls!)

My thoughts about the MiniMaestro diaper? It's awesome! It's the closest one I have to a disposable one when it comes to ease-of-use. It's also super trim, as you can see on this picture of Zoey. Definitely one of the trimmest diapers I own. I also like the insert (made of a combination of synthetic and natural fibers between two (2) bamboo fleece layers), which is wider in the back than in the front. The insert did shrink in the dryer, but it didn't affect its absorbancy. I'm also amazed by how soft the micro fleece inside layer of the diaper stayed, even after many, many washes. It's good to know my baby's bum will feel dry and soft when she wears her MiniMaestro :)

You can connect with MiniMaestro on their website, blog, Facebook and Twitter.

MiniMaestro is offering one diaper plus insert in your choice of colour (excluding the prints) and size to one of my readers. Thank you so much!
Rafflecopter does not allow more than one entry form per page. If you do not see the form (or if you see the wrong one), click HERE.

Giveaway at The Vintage Pearl

2011-08-07T11:38:00.000-04:00

Once in a while, I find a giveaway elsewhere that is so awesome I need to share it with my readers! I found one at The Vintage Pearl's blog. They are giving away 2 of their new {secret} love message necklace.

I am in love!

Enter HERE!

{review + giveaway} Wisharoo Park - 6 winners!! (Can & US)

2011-08-02T17:55:00.006-04:00

I recently received, to my kids' enjoyment, a 2-disk DVD of Wisharoo as well as six Wish Star finger puppets for review. I was also ask to check out their website full of games, activities, and stories. What is Wisharoo Park, you ask? It is a total multimedia package for preschoolers and their parents!

Wisharoo Park is dedicated to promoting positive self-image and self-esteem in preschool age children. It was originally introduced by airing as a children’s TV series on PBS stations across the country and is now rolling out as a dynamic multimedia program which includes the interactive website WisharooPark.com, DVDs and more! .

Unique among preschool programs, Wisharoo Park is designed to help children age 3 – 6 recognize and appreciate their individuality. With its groundbreaking technology-based curriculum, Wisharoo Park helps children discover and understand their personal strengths and put them on the road to developing greater self-esteem. The Wisharoopark.com enchanting online community stars a whimsical cast of loveable animated, puppet and human characters who are featured in games, videos, music and more! Each week exciting new activities and content are added that are sure to keep parents and their kids coming back again and again.

My two oldest kids are 4 and 7 years old. The 7-year-old acted a bit blazé about it all, but I think that's because he's past the target age for Wisharoo. Yet, I could tell he enjoyed playing the games on the Wisharoo website. It's great that there is new content added weekly, the kids always have something new to discover. My 4-year-old absolutely loved it all! She watched the DVDs back-to-back, has asked more than once to play online, and carries her finger puppets everywhere! These puppets are actually a big hit with my 5-month-old, who giggles when she sees them and tries to grab them to chew on them! :)

As a mom, I love all the positivity found in Wisharoo. As a child, I didn't have very good self-esteem and I want to avoid that with my kids. It's actually something I work really hard at developing within them. I want them to know that they are worthwhile people, no matter what. Wisharoo is a great tool to develop this.

You can connect with Wisharoo on their website, on Facebook, on Twitter, and on YouTube. If you "like" Wisharoo Park on Facebook, you will get three free songs (a $2.97 value)!

Are you interested in all that Wisharoo has to offer? Sure you are! Wisharoo has kindly offered the following prizes for my readers:


Three Grand Prize packages each consisting of one Wisharoo Park DVD and six WishStars = a $40 value each

Three Runner-up Prizes each consisting of three sets of six Wish Star finger puppets = a $20 value each

Rafflecopter does not allow more than one entry form per page. If you do not see the form (or if you see the wrong one), click HERE.

{winner} Planet Wise Sports Bag

2011-07-31T11:30:00.000-04:00

The winner of the awesome Planet Wise Sports Bag is

katklaw777!

Winner has been confirmed. Thanks to all the participants!

{review + giveaway} Learning Link Technologies-Educational Giveaway $600 Value (WW)

2011-07-30T10:29:00.008-04:00

I was recently given the opportunity to review the program from Learning Links Technologies. They offer help for the struggling learner. The program gives you techniques to retrain your child's brain to make learning easier.

The one-hour weekly session and 20-minute daily session put the emphasis on motor skills to retrain the brain. My son has no known learning difficulties, but I believe this can be helpful for him anyway. I think it will help him focus more and perhaps make homework a bit more fun!

We did a week's worth of exercises and he enjoyed them. It may seem basic at first, but I could totally see how it was making his brain work. The instructions are easy to follow and the exercises are not overwhelming to a child. He saw most of them as games rather than work, so it was a positive experience for him.

The program gives you access to forums where you can discuss your specific needs and/or problems. There are also various tests to determine if there is a learning deficiency that should be addressed, such as dyscalculia and dyslexia.

This is a 12 month program priced at 50$ per month. There is a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Connect with Learning Link Technologies on their website, Facebook, and Twitter.

Learning Link Technologies has generously offered a 12-month online program, worth 600$, to one of my readers! Thank you! Giveaway is open worldwide. Ends Aug 13th, 2011, 11:59 EST.

One entrant per email/household/isp please.

I am using Rafflecopter, please let me know if there are some bugs! :) If you see the wrong form, please click HERE.

{winner} Zoobies Blanket Pets

2011-07-28T15:36:00.000-04:00

Before I announce the winner of the Zoobies Blanket Pet, I would like to thank all of you who took the time to send me your kind thoughts after the passing of my dear father-in-law. It means a lot me, thank you so much.

Now, here's what you are waiting for. Out of 624 entries (!!!), the winning entry is #367. Our winner is Tomoko!

I will be emailing you shortly!

{sharing a win} Brugo Mug via Mom's Focus on Cyber World

2011-07-23T18:38:00.001-04:00

I love sharing my wins with my readers! It's my way of thanking the hostess of the giveaway (I know how hard they work!) as well as the sponsor! Thank you!

I entered every possible giveaway to win this mug, and it paid off! I really, really wanted it! I love it, thank you Brugo and Mom's Focus on Cyber World!

2011-07-16T08:44:00.000-04:00

My father-in-law has passed away. I will be back when things get back to "normal". Thank you for your thoughts.

{review + giveaway} Planet Wise Wet/Dry Sport Bag (CAN & Cont. US)

2011-07-10T05:34:00.012-04:00

I was lucky enough to review the Planet Wise Sport Bag, a bag for both wet and dry items. Let me start by saying this: this bag is genius! The inside bag offers one pouch for your dry and clean stuff, while the second pouch is for your wet and dirty stuff. There is also an outside zippered pocket to fit your keys or your wallet so they can easily be reached.

There are many uses for this bag, but the first idea that comes to mind is the pool. When I visit the neighborhood pool with my kids for the water games, I always end up wrapping their wet bathing suits in the damp towels when we leave. I never remember to bring an extra bag with me for all the wet stuff. Planet Wise has solved that problem. I can put the wet suits in the PVC-free antimicrobial waterproof inner bag while keeping the rest of my stuff dry. All that in the same hands-free, backpack design bag. It would also be handy for the gym, yoga, swim lessons, during potty training, the list is endless!

This bag is a generous size (approx. 17"x15") and comes in various colours and prints. When I don't need it for the pool, I've been using my bag as a wet bag for dirty cloth diapers. It hangs on my door and it is super cute! I mean, who doesn't love a good owl print?!

This bag is also:

machine washable and dryable
sewn with hidden seams
made with quality designer fabrics

This is definitely a bag that will get a lot of use in my house!

Connect with Planet Wise via their website, Facebook and Twitter.

Planet Wise has offered a Wet/Dry Sport Bag to one of my readers, your choice of print! Thank you Planet Wise! Please use this Rafflecopter form to enter. If you encounter any problem, I'd appreciate it if you left a comment or emailed me. Thanks!

Disclosure: I received a Planet Wise Sport Bag so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine. I am not responsible for shipping the product to the winner, but please contact me if you haven't received your prize within 8 weeks, I'll try my best to get it to you. One entry (+daily entries) per person/email/ISP.

{winner} ConservingNow Envirosax Bags

2011-07-06T18:12:00.000-04:00

I am thrilled by the response to this giveaway! I used random.org and the winner is entry #254 out of a whopping 444! That makes our winner:

LIZ!!! (lizhenley@...)

Congrats Liz, I will email you in just a few minutes, please make sure to check your spam folder.

Thank you to all who entered, and make sure to enter the Zoobies giveaway. I also have quite a few reviews and giveaways coming up, so don't miss out!

{last chance} Envirosax Designer Bag (CAN/US)

2011-07-05T00:01:00.002-04:00

Just a friendly reminder that you have until tonight, July 5th, 2011 at 11:59EST, to get your entries in for the Envirosax by ConservingNow giveaway! You have a chance to win your choice of Envirosax Designer Bag!

Go ahead and enter HERE!!!

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Happy 4th!

2011-07-04T09:08:00.000-04:00

Wishing a great day to my American readers!!!

http://imageworldblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/american-flag-pictures-and-wiki.html

{last chance} YOYO Lip Gloss Minis (US)

2011-07-03T00:01:00.001-04:00

Just a friendly reminder that you have until tonight, July 3rd, 2011 at 11:59EST, to get your entries in for the YOYO Lip Gloss giveaway! You have a chance to win 3 YOYO Lip Gloss Minis!

Go ahead and enter HERE!!!

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Happy Canada Day!

2011-07-01T09:03:00.000-04:00

Enjoy this beautiful day!!!

http://pics4twitts.com/tag/national-flag-of-canada-day/

{review + giveaway} Zoobies Blanket Pets CLOSED

2011-06-30T16:44:00.009-04:00

294 entries as of July 10th, 5:06AM

In this house, we are big fans of cuddling on the couch! We love to use pillows and soft blankets, and you'll never see my daughter Kira without a stuffed animal with her in the house. That's why Zoobies Blanket Pets were the perfect thing for me (my kids, rather) to review! I mean, take a look at this:

Yup, you are seeing right: Hada the Hippo is a stuffed animal, a pillow, and a blanket! Two velcro tabs turn it from a stuffy to a pillow, and a zipper turns it into a blanket. Nothing complicated at all. The best part of it all? Like my 7-year-old son put it: : "It's the softest blanket ever!"

Here is my littlest one, Zoey, "modeling" it:

Cute, right? And doesn't it look soft? The fleece blanket is very big, I can cover myself in it. The face is filled with microbeads. How can you not love a product that is so super-squishy (their word, and I totally agree!)

Not into pink or hippos? Check out a few of the other Blanket Pets:

There are a bunch more, including Slumber Pets, Storytime Pals, and Blankie Babies, a smaller version of the Blanket Pets for your little ones.

Connect with Zoobies on their website, on Twitter and on Facebook.

Zoobies has generously offered a Blanket Pet to one of my readers, winner's choice! Thank you Zoobies! Giveaway is open to USA only, sorry my fellow Canucks! Ends July 15th, 2011, 11:59 EST.

One entrant per email/household/isp please.

To enter, please fill out this form (entries in the comments will not count towards the giveaway. Commenting to remind yourself you entered is fine!).

ENTER HERE

Disclosure: I received a Zoobie Blanket Pet so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine. Winner will be picked by Random.org. You will have 72 hours to reply to my email to claim your prize. I am not responsible for shipping the product to the winner, but please contact me if you haven't received your prize within 8 weeks. One entry (+daily entries) per person/email/ISP.

{winner} Fill Your Own Lunch Kit

2011-06-30T12:37:00.000-04:00

Thank you to everyone who entered the Fill Your Own giveaway! Your 458 entries made this my most popular giveaway ever!

The winning entry number is 366.

Congrats to Kendra (sunshinegirl85@.....)

I just emailed you, make sure to check your spam folder :)

{last chance} Fill Your Own Lunch Kit Giveaway! (CAN/US)

2011-06-28T00:01:00.001-04:00

Just a friendly reminder that you have until tonight, June 28th, 2011 at 11:59EST, to get your entries in for the Fill Your Own Lunch Kit giveaway! You have a chance to win your choice of lunch kit worth 50$ !

Go ahead and enter HERE!!!

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{sharing a win} Summer Infants Tummy Comfort Positioning Seat via A Mom's Balancing Act

2011-06-26T18:23:00.000-04:00

I love sharing my wins with my readers! It's my way of thanking the hostess of the giveaway (I know how hard they work!) as well as the sponsor! Thank you!

I recently won this baby seat from Summer Infants. It's perfect for reflux babies like Zoey because the seat is angled at 30 degrees, which is perfect. Zoey absolutely loves it, it's the first thing that has kept her confortable and calm in months!

Thank you to Jenna over at A Mom's Balancing Act for this great giveaway! I am truly grateful!

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{review + giveaway} ConservingNow Envirosax Bags CLOSED

2011-06-21T10:45:00.010-04:00

Total entries: 444. Winner: Liz.

When reusable bags appeared a bit everywhere a few years ago, they were all about function and being green. The whole point was to stop using plastic bags and filling up our landfills. Being pretty wasn't part of the package. Nowadays style has caught up with function, thank goodness. You can find reusable bags in different styles and great prints! In comes ConservingNow and their Envirosax designer reusable bags.

Envirosax® designer reusable bags are spreading the eco-friendly message with style! Chic, inexpensive and compact, Envirosax® carry the message of re-use to a world ready for a brighter ecological future.

Join our community of earth friendly individuals who care about our planet. Like you, we are committed to providing future generations with a healthy environment.

On ConservingNow you can join our campaigns to help our planet, or you can browse our site to find helpful tips, information, educational resources, products, and opportunities that will help you be greener.

Our first campaign is to Reduce Plastic Bags Use.

I got to choose the bag to review and trust me when I tell you it took me well over half-an-hour to choose! I loved them all! I finally chose the Envirosax Nomad Bag 3 from the Nomad Series (see right). I loved the colours and the mix of prints. I am a scrapbooker and I immediately imagined using papers in those prints and colours!

When I received my bag, I was pleased to see how big it was. At 19.5" x 16.5" (4" x 1.5" when rolled), it contains a lot! I've used it for quick grocery shopping trips and to carry towels and extra changes of clothes for a trip to the pool. The weight capacity is 44 lbs, which is amazing when you think about it. I could carry my 4-year-old daughter in there! I put the bag to the test when I bought 4 liters of milk and a couple of 2 liters of soda. The wide handles make this reusable bag easy and comfortable to carry.

The Envirosax is easy to roll up and comes with attached snaps to keep closed. The instructions on how to roll it up correctly are sewn in the bag, which is very handy. I keep my rolled-up bag in my purse and it takes no room at all.

You can also get the Nomad 5-in-1 Pouch, which is a great way to carry many bags without taking up much room. I want this. I really want this!

ConservingNow also offers a FREE Static Window Cling that will remind you to take your bags with you when you go shopping. Check it out here!

With 46 designs to choose from, these colorful designer bags are amazing! I love them and I'm sure you will too!

Connect with ConservingNow on their website, Facebook and Twitter.

ConservingNow has generously offered an Evirosax bag of their choice (excluding 5-in-1 pouches and slingsax) to one of my readers! Thank you ConservingNow! Giveaway is open to Canada and USA. Ends July 5th, 2011, 11:59 EST.

One entrant per email/household/isp please.

To enter, please fill out this form (entries in the comments will not count towards the giveaway. Commenting to remind yourself you entered is fine!).

ENTER HERE

Disclosure: I received ConservingNow products so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine. Winner will be picked by Random.org. You will have 72 hours to reply to my email to claim your prize. I am not responsible for shipping the product to the winner, but please contact me if you haven't received your prize within 8 weeks. One entry (+daily entries) per person/email/ISP.

{winner} DIY Craft Kit from Kiss Naturals

2011-06-19T17:37:00.000-04:00

Wow, you guys really wanted to win this DIY kit! With 293 entries, this was one of my most popular giveaways ever.

Now, without further ado, here is the winner:

#79 Karla Sceviour

Congrats Karla!

I will email you by the end of the day, make sure to check your SPAM folder!

Thanks to everyone who entered, I really appreciate it! Make sure to check out the middle column of my blog to see the current giveaways as well as some of my future sponsors!

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{my life} Sharing a Baby Blues Comic Strip

2011-06-19T11:06:00.002-04:00

I just had to chuckle when I saw this comic strip this morning, courtesy of Arcamax! Click on the image if you can't read it here.

{giveaway} YOYO Lip Gloss Zipper Pouch Gift Set (US)

2011-06-19T00:01:00.018-04:00

167 entries as of July 2nd, 10:03PM

Do you know YOYO Lip Gloss? Here is a bit of information on today's giveaway sponsor:

YOYO Lip Gloss is a fun retractable lip gloss that sits at the hip for easy access; pull the string and it extends 3 1/2 feet long, apply that sparkle gloss and then back to the hip!. Clip YOYO onto your schoolbag, purse, jeans, belt or pocket.

YOYO Lip Gloss costs $7.98 and the YOYO Lip Gloss Replacement Tubes cost $3.98.

Also available are YOYO Lip Gloss Minis, which I got to review last year. Read about it here. A few days after I received them, I lost them to my 4-year-old daughter! I still see her once in a while with a YOYO clipped to her pants! She loves them!

You have until June 20th, 2011 at 12PM to enter on the YOYO Lip Gloss blog for your chance to win your own Zipper Pouch Gift Set which contains 3 YOYO Lip Gloss Minis in one fun re-sealable Zipper Pouch! This promotion is only available for US residents. You can enter here. Fifteen winners will be chosen!

If you don't win there, don't fret! YOYO Lip Gloss has also offered a YOYO Lip Gloss Minis: Bodacious Blueberry & Folder prize to one of my American readers! Sorry my fellow Canucks.

One entrant per email/household/isp please.

Contest will close July 3rd, 2011 at 11:59PM EST. US only please
To enter, please fill out this form (entries in the comments will not count towards the giveaway. Commenting to remind yourself you entered is fine!).

ENTER HERE

Disclosure: I did not receive anything to promote this giveaway, I did it because I love hosting giveaways for my readers! I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine. Winner will be picked by Random.org. You will have 72 hours to reply to my email to claim your prize. I am not responsible for shipping the product to the winner, but please contact me if you haven't received your prize within 8 weeks. One entry (+daily entries) per person/email/ISP.

{review} Organically Grown Girl Bodysuit

2011-06-16T13:15:00.001-04:00

Recently, I was given the opportunity to review an adorable bodysuit from the spring collection of Organically Grown. Organically Grown's baby clothes are made of 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton grown using safe, pesticide-free methods. Their apparel are super soft and of high-quality. They definitely play an active role in the organic revolution. But why should you consider organic?

Organic cotton is grown without the use of toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, making it healthier for both the environment and the cotton farmers.

I received this adorable bodysuit with garden prints in size 3 months for my daughter Zoey. The flowers, butterflies and ladybugs are adorable and the colours are great for a baby girl! It comes in a 3-piece set, all three bodysuits are adorable! They would make a great eco-conscious gift for a baby shower!

Here is my sweet Zoey in her adorable Organically Grown bodysuit:

You can purchase your own 3-piece organic cotton set for 24.95$

Connect with Organically Grown on their website, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and on their blog.

Disclosure: I received an Organically Grown bodysuit so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

{review + giveaway} Fill Your Own Zero-Waste Lunch Kits CLOSED

2011-06-14T08:00:00.029-04:00

Total entries: 458 - Winner: Kendra

I contacted Fill Your Own after discovering them through a web search. I was looking for lunch ideas for my son and stumbled onto their site. I was immediately attracted to the wonderful designs, Then I started reading and discovered that they offer zero-waste lunch kits, which is perfect for my son. He goes to a school that promotes zero-waste lunches.

Fill Your Own offer eco-friendly products for greener every day living: stainless steel water bottles, plastic-free food containers, reusable lunch bags, compact folding shopping bags and litterless lunch kits. All our products feature fun designs by Canadian artists – we make being green attractive!

I was sent the Panda Play medium lunch kit for my son (more on sizes further down). I love the adorable designs by Canadian artists! It includes 18/8 stainless steel Leaping Pirates water bottle (500ml), 8oz and 16oz stainless steel food containers, and a 100% rPET lunch bag.

I could tell right away that these containers were of great quality. The food containers have a silicone ring to keep food fresh, and you receive an extra in your order. I was a bit disappointed that none of the containers we made for hot lunches. I like to send my son to school with a hot lunch once in a while and it is not possible with these containers. The small container is perfect for a snack, like a handful of grapes or some canned fruit (the juice does not leak out!)

The water bottle is the perfect size for what my son can drink during lunch. It comes with a sports spout and a carabineer if he wants to clip it to his backpack. You also have the option of getting a different type of drinking cap for a few dollars more should you prefer a pop-out straw, although that is not available for all water bottle models.

The lunch bag is made from 100% certified Oeko-Tex100 rPET (made from recycled plastic water bottles), and has reinforced seams. The nickel free snap button enclosure helps keep items inside the bag. It is machine washable. To be honest with you, I do not send my son to school with this bag. He still uses his old traditional lunch box. I always put an ice pack with his lunch, and this bag is simply not air-tight enough for it. He has used his bag to carry some of his toys when we go out though.

When Annette over at Fill Your Own learned that I also have a 4-year-old daughter, she sent me a kit for her too! It is the Fairy Tea Party in small. It contains all the same items as the medium kit, but the water bottle is smaller (350ml) and has a pop-out straw. I love that the straw goes all the way to the bottom of the bottle! We have too many water bottles where the straw doesn't quite reach the bottom, which means there is always some liquid left and wasted. It does not happen here!

The lunch kits are also available in a large size. The water bottle is 500ml like in the medium kit, but the containers are 16 oz and 24 oz. Annette recommends size small for grades K/1/2, size medium for grades 2/3/4, and size large for grades 5+.

All Fill Your Own products are available individually or as part as a lunch kit. Prices vary between 7.99$ - 53.99$ CAN.

Connect with Fill Your Own on their website, Facebook, and Twitter.

Fill Your Own has generously offered a kit of their choice to one of my readers! Thank you Fill Your Own! Giveaway open to Canada and USA. Ends June 28th, 2011, 11:59 EST

One entrant per email/household/isp please.

To enter, please fill out this form (entries in the comments will not count towards the giveaway. Commenting to remind yourself you entered is fine!).

ENTER HERE

Disclosure: I received Fill Your Own products so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine. Winner will be picked by Random.org. You will have 72 hours to reply to my email to claim your prize. I am not responsible for shipping the product to the winner, but please contact me if you haven't received your prize within 8 weeks. One entry (+daily entries) per person/email/ISP.

Playing around with my blog!

2011-06-12T13:33:00.000-04:00

I will be making a few changes to my blog in the next few days. So if things look wonky, it should get back to normal soon. And please, if you should happen to find dead links or anything not working right, I'd be more than grateful if you could contact me! Thanks!

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{winner} Book Worm Labels by Lovable Labels

2011-06-10T08:17:00.000-04:00

With a total of 118 entries in the Book Worm Labels giveaway, the winner is #74.

Congratulations Brittney Minor!!!

I'm about to email you!

Thanks to all who entered, I really appreciate it. Make sure to enter my Kiss Naturals giveaway, you could win your choice of a cool DIY Craft Kit. It's a low entry giveaway, so don't miss out!

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{last chance} Book Worm Labels from Lovable Labels

2011-06-07T08:02:00.000-04:00

Just a friendly reminder that you have until tonight, June 7th, 2011 at 11:59EST, to get your entries in for the Lovable Labels giveaway! You have a chance to win your choice of the new Book Worm Labels!

Go ahead and enter HERE!!!

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{sharing a win} Best Bottom via Mommy's Peanut Gallery

2011-06-03T23:27:00.000-04:00

I love sharing my wins with my readers! It's my way of thanking the hostess of the giveaway (I know how hard they work!) as well as the sponsor! Thank you!

I told you I was building my stash thanks to blog giveaways! I was the lucky winner of this gorgeous Best Bottom diaper in Key Lime Pie!

I didn't have a green diaper, so I was thrilled that I received my first choice (plus 3 inserts!)

This diaper is gorgeous IRL, thanks Mommy's Peanut Gallery for this great giveaway!

{review + giveaway} Bath Fizzies DIY Kit from Kiss Naturals CLOSED

2011-06-02T17:34:00.012-04:00

Winner will be announced June 19, 2011.

Being Canadian, I love to feature Canadian companies when I can. I was thrilled when Kiss Naturals agreed to work with me. It's even better that they come from the beautiful province of Quebec, where I live!

Kiss Naturals produces "fun, one-of-a-kind craft kits using only high quality natural ingredients. These kits make everyday products you can enjoy at an affordable price."

At Kiss Naturals, we believe that Nature got it right the first time. We don't add fillers, additives, dyes or synthetics to any of our products. We simply use Nature's ingredients in their purest form.

After discussing it with my 4-year-old daughter, we decided to review the Bath Fizzies Kit. You know those bath bombs that fizz and pop in your bathtub? That's what these are. Cool, right?! We received the package only a few days later. Kira couldn't contain herself, she wanted to get started right away! I told her we needed to wait for her brother Sean to come home from school so that he could participate. We also needed to wait for my husband. After all, I have a 2-month-old here and I wanted to be able to focus 100% on this.

After being patient for hours, it was finally time to get started. I thought that this project would be messy with a 4-year-old and a 7 year-old, but it really wasn't. Everything is ready and measured for you, all you have to do is pour the ingredients in a bowl and mix with your hands.

It is recommended that you watch this video before proceeding with the kit: HOW-TO VIDEO.

People tend to think the mixture is too dry and are tempted to add more liquid, but that ruins the process!

Kira adding the Secret Formula


Sean adding the liquids: essential oils, safflower oil, witch hazel

I love that everything is 100% natural! I also love the smell (we had a choice between lemon and lime essential oils, we put half and half ;) My hands were so incredibly soft after I mixed everything, I loved it! Can you tell I love these?!

Once you've mixed everything, you put the mixture in this soft mold. You have to press as much as possible to make it really dense. Then you wait 12 hours for everything to harden. That was the hard part for my kids, lol!

In the end, you are left with these cute little heart-shaped bath bombs! They are super easy to get out of the mold, which I appreciated greatly. And how did they fare in the bathtub?

To be honest, I expected a little more fizz. In my mind, it was going to be volcano-like, silly me! Even though it wasn't exactly how I had imagined it, the kids loved taking their bath with these! They loved the fizz, and I loved how great they smelled and how soft they were after they got out!

Other DIY kits available are Lip Balm, Perfume and Soap. Prices vary between 14.95$ - 24.95$ CAN.

Connect with Kiss Naturals on their website, Facebook, Twitter and You Tube.

Kiss Naturals has generously offered a kit of their choice to one of my readers! Thanks

Kiss Naturals! Giveaway open to Canada and USA. Ends June 17th, 2011, 11:59 EST

One entrant per email/household/isp please.

To enter, please fill out this form (entries in the comments will not count towards the giveaway).

ENTER HERE

Disclosure: I received Kiss Naturals products so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine. Winner will be picked by Random.org. You will have 72 hours to reply to my email to claim your prize. I am not responsible for shipping the product to the winner, but please contact me if you haven't received your prize within 8 weeks. One entry (+daily entries) per person/email/ISP.

{review + giveaway} Book Worm Labels from Lovable Labels CLOSED

2011-05-23T18:28:00.015-04:00

There are 90 entries as of June 6, 4:16PM EST

If you've been following this blog for any length of time, you know that I'm a fan of Lovable Labels. They look great, they stay put and their customer service is wonderful!

Back in January, I reviewed the Regular Sticker Labels. I put a label on a sippy cup then and it looks just as new now! It never lifted, the color stayed just as bright and the name didn't rub off. I can't tell you how many times that sippy cup has been in the dishwasher!

I was thrilled when Lovable Labels contacted me to review one of their new products, the Book Worm Labels.

A fun way to personalize books for that Book Worm in your family!
Book Worms make a child's book really special, and they are a fun way of personalizing a gift book too! Choose from a variety of exclusive full-color designs that suits your Book Worm's personality! All Book Worm Labels contain "This Book Belongs to". Dimensions: 5.08cm x 5.08cm (2" x 2")

I chose the Born A Star design (see right) and I decided to have it say This book belongs to the Beauregards. I figured everyone in the family could then get a use out of them! They are made out of the great same great material as all the other labels, I can see these wont peel off anytime soon!

Only a day after I received my Book Worm Labels, my 7-year-old son had to do an oral presentation in class about his favorite book. He was asked to write his name inside because the book would be kept in class for a few days to give everyone a chance to read it. I simply peeled off the label and applied it to the book and voila! My son thought the stars were really cool!

Interested in getting your own Book Worm Labels? You can purchase them on the Lovable Labels website. 36 Book Worm Labels for only $14.95!

Connect with Lovable Labels by visiting their website, liking their page or following them on Twitter. You can also visit their blog.

Lovable Labels has generously supplied me with a "Book Worm Label Pack" for one lucky winner! Thanks Lovable Labels! Giveaway open to Canada and USA. Ends June 7th, 2011, 11:59 EST

One entrant per email/household/isp please.

To enter, please fill out this form (entries in the comments will not count towards the giveaway).

ENTER HERE

Disclosure: I received Lovable Labels products so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine. Winner will be picked by Random.org. You will have 72 hours to reply to my email to claim your prize. I am not responsible for shipping the product to the winner, but please contact me if you haven't received your prize within 8 weeks. One entry (+daily entries) per person/email/ISP.

{sharing a win} DinkleDooz from Go Go Natural via Mommy and Me Giveaways

2011-05-21T00:43:00.000-04:00

I love getting packages in the mail, and it's even better when it's a cloth diaper! I won a DinkleDooz from Go Go Natural on the Mommy and Me Giveaways blog. It arrived yesterday, I can't wait to try it on Zoey (mine's white, not red).

Thank you so much, I'm thrilled!

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{review} CostumeSupercenter.com

2011-05-18T12:59:00.000-04:00

I was recently given the opportunity to review a costume from CostumeSupercenter.com. Since my daughter Kira recently received a new costume, I thought of getting one for my son Sean. But then I saw this and could not help picking it for my newborn, Zoey:


Image courtesy of CostumeSupercenter.com

Isn't this Pea In The Pod Newborn Infant costume totally adorable?! I am a scrapbooker and I love to take pictures, so I was all giddy with excitement at the idea of dressing her up! I ordered the size 0-6 months costume and received it in just a few days. I was very pleased with it. The cute little pouch is ample enough to dress up your baby warmly if need be. It opens up at the bottom with velcro to make diaper changes a breeze. The spongey "peas" are also attached with velcro; that is a great feature because it means you can remove them to wash the costume!

Want to see what Zoey looks like in her costume? I was hoping to do a real photoshoot with a set-up and everything, but the awful weather we have here didn't give me great natural light. So until I can do that, I give you the simple on-the-bed picture:


Adorable, right?!

You can find many more styles in the Infant and Toddler section, like Woody from Toy Story, Robin, and Cinderella.

You can also find costumes for men, women, teens, plus size, etc. This should definitely be your stop when shopping for a costume for Halloween or a costume party. Have fun choosing your favorite!

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{winner} BabyLegs

2011-05-18T10:19:00.001-04:00

There were 98 total entries for the BabyLegs giveaway. The winning entry is #37:

Erin Neilson

Congrats, I'll email you in a few minutes!

Thanks to all who participated!

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{winner} The Night Night Book

2011-05-16T12:04:00.000-04:00

This was a popular giveaway, with 174 total entries! Thank you to everyone who entered!

Number 69 is the winner. Congrats Kim Pollock who said she loved the book Courdroy and The Giving Tree when she was a child! You and your kids will definitely enjoy The Night Night Book!

I'm about to email you!

Last day to enter the BabyLegs giveaway!

2011-05-16T10:22:00.000-04:00

Make sure you enter here before 11:59PM EST, you don't want to miss it!

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Last day to enter the "The Night Night Book" giveaway!

2011-05-15T00:01:00.003-04:00

Make sure you read the review and enter to win your own copy here!

# of entries as of May 14th, 9:35PM EST: 132

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{sharing a win} SwaddleDesigns via Natural Baby Goods

2011-05-11T16:19:00.000-04:00

I've decided to share my wins with you as I receive them for three reasons:
1)to show that people actually DO win!
2)to thank the sponsors.
3)to thank the blog owner where I won. After all, they work really hard at what they do, and I know I love it when some of my winners give me feedback!

Before I tell you what I received today, I want you to know something. I do *not* spend all day entering giveaways, and when I do, I rarely do all the entries (I do all the entries for cloth diapers, that's pretty much it!) I have 3 kids and I have better things to do. But when I have some free time here and there, or if Zoey's asleep on me and I can't move from my sofa, I enter giveaways. Some people play games, some people watch TV; I blog hop and find cool things I could win. It's fun for me! And let me tell you this: I am building my stash of diapers with giveaway wins, how cool is that?! :)

So what giveaway win did the mail carrier bring me today?

I won the Ultimate Receiving Blanket from SwaddleDesigns via Natural Mama. Isn't it pretty?!

It's huge (42 inch square), which makes it perfect for swaddling. Thank you!

{review} Ringley Natural Teething Toys

2011-05-11T10:42:00.000-04:00

During my All-Baby Blog Event, Ringley sent me their newest teething toy, a sun. It is super adorable!

See what I mean? ♥

Here's a bit of info from the Ringley website:

RiNGLEY is the original Canadian natural teether that combines two effective teething tools: untreated Maple wood and 100% organic cotton terrycloth.

RiNGLEY provides two very different textures that enable children to satisfy their teething needs. Made free from dye and without harmful chemicals.

At 2 months-old, Zoey is still too young to use this, but it'll be great to have when she starts grabbing things and teething. I really like that this is natural, with no dye. My mom thought it was boring because it has no colour, but I don't agree. The sun is cute just like that! I can tell this is a well-made product and I would definitely recommend it.

Check out all the different styles here!

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BabyLegs Giveaway Extended!

2011-05-06T16:39:00.000-04:00

Hello All! I'm new to Google Documents and I've been having some technical problems with the BabyLegs entry form. Because of that, a lot of you have emailed me because you couldn't enter. I'd like to thank you for taking the time to do so!

I am extending the giveaway until May 16th 2011 at 11:59PM.

Don't miss your chance, enter here!!!

{review} Belly Jelly Stretch Marks Balm from Cloth Diaper Kids

2011-05-06T09:38:00.000-04:00

Cloth Diaper Kids was a sponsor in my recent All-Baby Blog Event and sent me a tin of their Belly Jelly Stretch Marks Balm for review. Since I was days away from giving birth, it was too late for me to test out whether or not it would prevent stretch marks.

To be honest with you, I don't believe this balm, or any other balm/cream for that matter, can prevent stretch marks. They are formed from the inside-out, so if you are genetically prone to getting them, you will. But this balm can definitely help keep your skin supple to perhaps limit the "damage". Zoey's my third child, and I already had tons of stretch marks before I even got pregnant with her. I did love using this balm in the last days of my pregnancy to soothe my tight, itchy belly. It is packed full of oils that are high in vitamin E. I really wish I'd had it earlier, it feels great on the skin! I still use it now when I have itchy skin, and not just on my belly! It even seems to help tone my skin a bit.

At a cost of 17.99$, you get 150g of this balm in a pretty tin. That is plenty for your pregnancy, a little goes a long way!

{review} Baby Signing Time

2011-05-05T09:06:00.000-04:00

When my son was a baby almost 7 years ago, my husband and I decided to use sign language with him. We liked the idea that he'd be able to communicate with us even before knowing how to talk. Unfortunately, we didn't stick with it and the only sign he ever used was for milk.

When Kira was little, it didn't even occur to us to try again. When I was pregnant with Zoey, I knew it would be my last chance, so I contacted Signing Time. I figured we could start practicing even before Baby was born!

I received the Baby Signing Time Vol. 1 DVD. This DVD combines clever songs, animation, and real signing babies - all age two and under. You will find signs for everyday events in baby's life: eating, family, pets, and more. My (then) 2 kids loved this immediately! The songs are catchy, the babies are adorable, and signing is just plain fun! They watched this 5 times in a row and by the end, they knew how to sign all 25 words! They are definitely ready to sign to Zoey! This DVD was created specifically for babies as young as 3 months old up to 3 years. It retails at 21.99$.

I was also sent the first set of flash cards. They are the perfect companion to the DVD. It contains all the words found in the DVD, with nice big illustrations and examples on how to sign. The kids use it often to practice. The flash cards are very sturdy and can be wiped down without a problem to get rid of sticky finger marks! This retails at 10.99$.

Finally, this CD contains allthe original songs found on the DVD. These songs are sweet, easy to learn and, I must admit, very catchy! I find myself humming them all the time! Retail 11.99$.

Visit Signing time on their website as well as on Facebook and Twitter.

{review} iStyle Originals Onesie

2011-05-04T03:03:00.000-04:00

I was thrilled when iStyle Originals agreed to sponsor a giveaway during my recent All-Baby Blog Event! I knew it woud make one of my readers really happy, especially after I received a onesie for review and I saw how cute it was. But before I share all the cuteness with you, here is a bit about iStyle Originals from their website:

iStyleoriginals is the essence of self expression in this new mobile social media world. It gives stars and regular folks like us a unique way to tell people a little something about ourselves.
Whether you rock, you party or are sweeter than candy, we have a shirt or accessory for you. Even little ones can tell the world they are cute or that they like to cuddle. How about doggies? Of course, our four legged canine friends can express themselves too!

Are you ready to see my new daughter, Zoey, in her iStyle Originals onesie? She was 3 days old at the time:


Photo from my personal stash

Cute, right?! I absolutely love it! This onesie, or snapshirt as they call it, it made of 100% great quality pre-shrunk cotton and it is super soft! Even after being spit on and washed, it looks like new. I do wish they made smaller sizes. I was sent a 0-6 months which was way too big for Zoey! The option of a 0-3 months would be great.

Other slogans include iCute, i Cuddle and iRock. There are adult-size t-shirts, toddler tees, bibs and even shirts for your favorite canine. And what about beanies, pillow cases and golf balls? Yup, they have that too! Prices vary between 9.99$ and 19.99$.

Make sure you visit iStyle Originals today, it's a great and humorous site to visit!

{review} T-Shirt Printing.net

2011-05-03T14:55:00.001-04:00

I was asked recently to review this cute monkey t-shirt from T-Shirt Printing. Made of a very comfortable cotton, this t-shirt has a high-quality silk-screening logo on it. After 2 washes, it's still as nice as it was when I first received it.

Before choosing my size, I was told that these t-shirts are quite large and I should probably go down a size from what I usually wear. Since I wear XXL (yup, I said it...), I asked for the XL. Let me tell you, these shirts are really large; I could've safely asked for the large! I like wearing this t-shirt as a pajama top as well as when I'm lounging around in the house. As a mom to 3 (one of them an 8-week-old!), comfort is a priority and this definitely qualifies.

Don't hesitate to contact T-Shirt Printing if you want quality personalized silk screen t-shirts for work or a charity!

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{review + giveaway} The Night Night Book by Marianne Richmond CLOSED

2011-05-01T04:12:00.005-04:00

# of entries as of May 14th, 9:35PM EST: 132

Ever since my son was very little, we've been reading to him before bed. We read books during the day as well, but bedtime is our special time. When my daughter Kira got old enough to want her own story, we started reading 2 books every night. Soon, it'll be 3, when Zoey is old enough!

I truly believe that a child who is read to every night will develop a love of books. At least, it has happened to both my oldest kids. They love to be read to, they love reading on their own (Kira doesn't read yet, but she loves to pretend!) and they love going to the bookstore.

I was thrilled get the opportunity to review The Night Night Book by Marianne Richmond (Sourcebooks; ISBN: 978-1-9340-8290-4; BB $7.95; May 2011). In this sweet story, kids get to bid farewell to all the things they did and saw during the day. It's a nice way to get ready for a nice sleep full of sweet dreams. This story is adorable. My favorite stories to read to my kids are the ones with rhyming verses. They seem to flow. This is exactly what this 24 sturdy page book delivers. Here is a sample: "Comfy bed, all tucked in. Cozy blanket, toes to chin. Night night sky. Night night moon. Dear tomorrow, see you soon!"

My kids actually asked me to read it two times in a row the first night, and we've read it quite a few times since. I asked them to tell me what they like about it. They said "the words and the illustrations!" I must agree. As cute as the story is, the illustrations, also by Marianne Richmond, are just as sweet!

I really have a feeling that this book will be read and re-read many times!

Interested in winning your own copy of The Night Night Book? April, from Sourcebooks, has kindly offered a giveaway copy for one of my readers! Thank you so much!

Giveaway is open to Canada and US. Closes at 11:59PM EST, May 15th, 2011

To enter, please fill out this form. Feel free to comment below to keep track of your entry, but only entries in the form will count!

Disclosure: I received The Night Night Book so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

{review} AppleCheeks Cloth Diaper

2011-04-30T10:15:00.000-04:00

Zoey, who is almost 8 weeks old, is my third child, yet she's the first one to wear cloth diapers. That whole world was opened up to me by my dear friend Noémi. For months before Zoey's birth, I tried to learn as much as I could about cloth. There are so many types, it can be quite confusing. I immediately knew I wanted to try out AppleCheeks Reusable Diapers. After all, they are designed and manufactured in Montréal, Québec, Canada, which is where I'm from. I love to encourage local businesses!

When AppleCheeks agreed to sponsor a giveaway during my All About Baby Blog Event, I was thrilled! I was scared, however, about doing the review. Remember, I had never cloth diapered before. But then I figured it might be good to share the impression of a newbie. After all, we all have to start somewhere, right?

I received a Size 1 AppleCheeks, which fits from 7-20lbs. Zoey was born at 7lbs 2 oz, so she was at the bottom of the size chart. With her really skinny thighs, I waited about 2 weeks before starting the cloth diapers. A lot of my other diapers didn't quite fit around the thighs, but the AppleCheeks were perfect!

The one thing I learned very quickly was that I much prefer a sized diaper as opposed to one that grows with your child (see, I told you I'm new at this, I don't even know the real terms!) I find that they are trimmer and fit Zoey a lot better. AppleCheeks are such diapers, which is why I reach for them first.

Photo courtesy of AppleCheeks.com

See that extra-wide opening for easy stuffing? It is in the middle of the diaper as opposed to the back. I'm not sure how it works, but that feature means that you don't have to remove the insert before washing, it comes right out in the wash! That is definitely my favorite feature!

I was also sent some bamboo inserts to stuff my diaper. I love these! You fold the 2-layered 12"X15" insert into thirds to get a 6-layered soaker zone. The insert is not stiff at all and stays put in the pocket. When my cousin Caro took this picture of my Zoey, I was new to the whole cloth diapering thing. I didn't stuff it quite right, which is why you see a bump in the back. It's not usually like that.

Photo courtesy of Caroline Huot

Isn't that the cutest thing ever?!

I also received a gentle, all natural, multi-purpose disinfecting cleansing solution to use with the bamboo wipes. It's perfect to clean up any mess, whether it's a dirty bum or sticky hands and face. I've used them on my 4-year-old daughter, who gets sticky just getting out of bed and it worked great! And what can I say about the wipes? The 8 " x 8 " 70% rayon from bamboo/30% cotton wipes are so soft, I love them!

Make sure you check out AppleCheeks here!

{winner} Lovable Labels Return Address Labels

2011-04-27T15:44:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to Leann! Winner has been confirmed.

Thanks to all who participated, don't miss the chance to win BabyLegs and socks here!

{review + giveaway} BabyLegs from Baby's Best Designs CLOSED

2011-04-25T15:16:00.007-04:00

If you have a baby or are expecting one, you probably know about BabyLegs by now. In case you don't, they are a line of leg and arm warmers that are practical and oh-ever-so adorable! Ever since I found out I was expecting my third child, I have been wanting a pair or two (or three!) Baby's Best Designs, a Canadian distributor of quality children's products, was kind enough to send me a pair of newborn-sized BabyLegs when my daughter Zoey was born 7 weeks ago. Like all other BabyLegs, they are latex-free and made with organic cotton. However, the newborn size is 7cm wide by 21cm long versus the standard 8cm by 33cm. This ensures an even better fit on your little one.

Here is my little Zoey wearing her Lil' Popsicle BabyLegs (she was 3 weeks old at the time):

Aren't they just adorable?!

I love the look of the BabyLegs and onesie combo, and I can't say enough about diaper changes. They are so much easier and faster than when she is wearing her usual pajamas! The elastics at the thighs are perfect; they leave no marks whatsoever, yet keeps the BabyLegs where they should be throughout the day.

Here is Zoey, almost 4 weeks later and 2 inches taller, rocking the BabyLegs!

Still a perfect fit and still more room to grow! Eventually, when they get a bit short, she'll be able to wear them as arm warmers or under pants as an extra layer.

I was also sent a pair of BabyLegs socks. I chose the Starbright socks:


Gotta love the colours!

I received them in size 0-12 months, but they are still way to big for my Zoey's tiny feet. The socks are made of a high quality cotton blend and have the same type of elastic at the top as the BabyLegs. I am convinced that these socks will stay put! Another feature is the sole grippers that will help her out when she starts wobbling around! They come in a pack of two and most of them can match your favorite BabyLegs. Unfortunately, they don't have the socks that match the Lil' Popsicle print yet.

How would you like a chance to win a pair of BabyLegs and a pair of socks of your own? You will choose the gender and Baby's Best will choose prize according to availability. Thank you so much BabyLegs and Baby's Best Designs for this great giveaway!

Giveaway is open to Canada only. Closes at 11:59PM, May 16, 2011

To enter, please fill out this form. Feel free to comment below to keep track of your entry, but only entries in the form will count!

Disclosure: I received products from BabyLegs so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

{review} CSNbaby.com and Ju Ju Be's Be Major Pod

2011-04-23T17:33:00.000-04:00

When CSN Stores contacted me to do another review from one of their stores, I jumped at the chance. With 200+ stores to choose from, I had a lot of choice! Since I was about 8 months pregnant at the time, I decided to get something baby-related. So I headed to CSNbaby.com. After looking around for about an hour (yes, there are a lot of products to see!), I decided to get the Ju Ju Be - Be Major Pod in Lotus Lullaby.

Ju Ju Be makes wonderful diaper bags and accessories that are practical, stylish, and will keep you organized. The Be Major is a wallet, a purse, a brag book... So, how is it baby-related other than the fact that it's made by people who make diaper bags? Well, we all know that as mothers, we have our hands full all the time with the car seat, the diaper bags, other little hands, etc. I don't know about you, but I can't handle a purse on top of all that. So I put my wallet in the diaper bag. However, a regular wallet just doesn't cut it because I also need my cell phone, lip balm, a pen... In comes the Be Major Pod:


Don't have a cell phone? A point-and-shoot camera will fit in there!


A spot for everything: pen, lip balm, mirror, license, pictures, breath mints in the small pocket, clip for the keys.


Card slots, money pocket, zipper pouch for coins in the back.

This also comes with two removable straps. A short one to use as a wristlet (I also attach it to the stroller) and a long one that will transform this wallet into a purse. Very cool! No need to transfer everything from the diaper bag to your purse, you just attach a strap!

One problem with this? Not enough slots for cards. Then again, I have complained about this with every single wallet I have owned, so it's no a problem exclusive to the Be Major Pod.

This purse/wallet runs close to 50$, which I thought was a little steep before I owned it. However, I now see that it is worth every penny (I'm not just saying that for the sake of the review!)

As for dealing with CSN, it was once again a great experience. The service was wonderful and shipping was fast (and remember, I'm in Canada!)

I highly recommend CSN and Ju Ju Be's Be Major Pod!

Disclosure: CSN gave me a 40$ gift code to choose the product of my choice for the purpose of this review. I received no other compensation, all opinions are my own. Yours may differ from mine.

{review + giveaway} Lovable Labels Return Address Labels CLOSED

2011-04-11T21:43:00.003-04:00

My first experience with Lovable Labels was for a review of their wonderful Regular Sticker Labels a few months ago. I love them and still use them regularly for things my son brings to school. So when Lovable Labels contacted me to review their new Return Address Labels, I jumped at the chance.

I don't write many letters, but when I do, I love to use a return address label. Not only are they handy, but they make your letter look so pretty! Check out some of the styles you can choose from:

Denim

Daisy Chain

Wave

With seven different styles to choose from, you can now make a party invitation look much more fun, or a wedding invitation look sophisticated. I chose the Daisy Chain style because I rarely send formal letters. I thought these were adorable and fun! And with 240 labels for only 18.50$, you definitely get a lot for your money!

Want to connect with Lovable Labels?

You can visit their website, like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

Want to win your own Personalized Return Labels from Lovable Labels?

Lovable Labels has generously supplied me with a "Personalized Return Address Labels" for one lucky winner! Thanks, Lovable Labels!

To Enter: Go to the Lovable Labels website and leave me a comment (one per day only, please) telling me which one of their amazing product is your fav! Once you’ve entered by leaving a comment, you can gain additional entries:

Follow @mylovablelabels and @claudecampeau on Twitter and tweet "WIN Address Label Pack from @mylovablelabels @claudecampeau http://tinyurl.com/44k3d7v" leave us the permalink for extra daily entries.
‘Like’ Lovable Labels on Facebook for one extra entry and write below that you are a fan.
‘Like’ Because It's Fun to Win! on Facebook for one extra entry and write below that you are a fan.
Mention this giveaway on your blog and leave me the link for one extra entry.

This giveaway ends at 11:59PM on April 26th, 2011. The winner will be selected by random draw and will have 7 days to respond to my notification email before another winner is selected.

This giveaway is open to Canadian and US residents only.

Disclosure: I received Personalized Return Address Labels from Lovable Labels so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

{review} Applied Labels

2011-04-03T16:37:00.000-04:00

A few months ago, I received a pack of personalized labels from Applied Labels. With one child in school and 2 others who will be in school sooner than I'd like, personalized labels have become a must.

Here's a bit about them:

We offer the very best in personalized name labels. Our selection includes waterproof labels, dishwasher-safe labels, specialty baby bottle labels, date labels and clothing labels like iron-on labels. They are the perfect labels for kids attending daycare, school or camp. They are equally as great for grown-ups or nursing homes too.

I received the Classic Applied Labels, and used my kids' last name on it so that I can use them for all of my children. They are dishwasher-safe and laundry-safe when you apply them to the tags. I've used them on sippy cups, a few t-shirts and, my favorite, in shoes! I love that you can use the same labels for shoes as you would for a sippy cup. You simply have to add Shoe Shields™ to your Classic Labels. Shoe Shields™ are protective, clear, unprinted labels and are slightly larger than Applied Labels™ . I made sure to try this out for two months before posting this review to make sure the Shoe Shields™ would really hold up. My son has worn his shoes 5 days a week, 7 hours every day and the labels are still holding on strong! I am pleasantly surprised that they held up so well, and I expect them to last until my son outgrows his shoes. Great, great product!

This is definitely a product I highly recommend!

Check out Applied Labels on their website, Twitter page and Facebook.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

All-Baby Event Winners!!!

2011-04-02T20:01:00.005-04:00

Thank you so much to all my readers and the sponsors for making this event such a success! I am thrilled with the turnout, I hope to do another event as soon as things settle down around here. As you may know, I have a 4 week old baby girl, which is why it took almost 2 weeks for me to pick my winners. But here I am, and here are the lucky eleven:

AppleCheeks: #10 out of 207 total entries. Congrats Alex Fisher! You win your own AppleCheeks envelope cover in your choice of size and color!
BabyBond: #19 out of 103 total entries. Congrats Brittney Minor! You your own BabyBond Nursing Cover in your choice of style (Original, Flex, Couture), color and size!
Cloth Diaper Kids: #26 out of 33 total entries. Congrats Kristy! You your own tin of the Belly Jelly Stretch Mark Balm!
iStyle Originals: #22 out of 101 total entries. Congrats Callista! You win your own iStyle Originals onesie or tee in your choice of slogan!
Little Star Boutique: #23 out of 41 total entries. Congrats Pamelot! You win your own Little Star Boutique Binky Bib in your choice of pattern (if available)!
Ringley: #72 out of 95 total entries. Congrats Mariah ! You win a Ringley of your choice!
Signing Time: #11 out of 54 total entries. Congrats Andalene Brennan! You win a DVD, CD and set of flash cards from Signing Time!
SnugFits: #12 out of 101 total entries. Congrats Jen Michouris! You win a onesie or tee of your choice!
SweetPea Baby: #77 out of 101 total entries. Congrats Rachel Bonson! You win a bracelet of your choice for your little one!
Tee Wit: #7 out of 43 total entries. Congrats Kimberly B!You win a 20$ coupon code to use on TeeWit.com!
Teething Bling: #50 out of 51 total entries. Congrats Karen Gonyea!You win a Teething Bling Pendant of your choice!

Ladies, check your email in a few minutes!

Make sure you stay tuned for my reviews of some of the different prizes included in my giveaways!

{review + discount code} PeekaBoo

2011-03-28T12:08:00.006-04:00

Peek-a-boo is a maternity and nursing collection that lets you nurse your baby without covering your child and yet not showing anything you don't want to show. This lets you keep eye contact with your baby, which is a big part of the breastfeeding experience. The clothes take into account your changing body throughout pregnancy and through nursing.

Picture courtesy of www.studio-peekaboo.com

I received my shirt at the end of my pregnancy and it fit me even then! The stretch in the shirt gave me a great fit. And now that Zoey's here, it still fits great. But how well does it work for breastfeeding? Here I am with my new little one and the amazing Peek-a-boo shirt:

As you can see, it is very discreet. No need for a nursing cover when you are out and about. The Peek-a-boo shirt has become my go-to shirt when I step out of the house. It is also extremely comfortable because of the stretch. Another reason I love it so much is because all you need to do to nurse is lower a flap. None of those "holes-in-the-undershirt" type of thing (let's be honest, the breasts don't always line up, lol!) Here's what I mean by the flap:


Note that I am wearing a long-sleeved shirt on top of the Peek-a-boo capped sleeves shirt.

Just bring down the lower flap on the side you are breastfeeding, make sure the top flap covers you, and you are ready!

I bet you want to know why this is the "Peek-a-boo" shirt, right? Check it out:

Isn't that cute?! It gives you baby something to look at, while giving you a small reminder of which side you last nursed from.

As you can see, I really love this t-shirt. However, there are a few cons. First off, the price. At 64.95$, it doesn't come cheap. I do think that it's the best nusing shirt I've ever put on though, so you definitely pay for quality. Also, sizes stop at extra large. I think Peek-a-boo should definitely think about making bigger sizes. When I ordered mine, I measured my bust and I was at 44". The extra-large size is said to be for up to 42". Therefore, I was afraid it would be too small for me. Turns out it fit me perfectly! Still, plumper women like myself might benefit from a larger size.

Bottom line: I love this shirt. Love it! I highly recommend it!

Want to get your own Peek-a-boo shirt, or perhaps a dress? How about a tankini? Head over to the store and use the code FUNTOWIN. it should give you 15% off your entire cart (including the multi-item discount and FREE worldwide shipping).

{winners} PetCakes

2011-03-21T09:03:00.000-04:00

Okay, I realize I'm really late announcing the winner for this. But you see, this is what I've been up to:

Introducing Zoey, my third beautiful child! She's barely 2 minutes old there! She was born on March 6th and we are completely smitten!

So, without further ado, here is the winner of the 2 PetCakes (the 2 PetCakes will be chosen by the company based on inventory at the time they ship to my winner).

Congratulations Joann!! I will be emailing you as soon as I hit "publish", make sure you reply within 72 hours to claim your prize!

All-Baby Event Giveaway: Teething Bling (CAN & US)

2011-03-10T00:01:00.001-05:00

Today's giveaway comes courtesy of Teething Bling. They offer beautiful jewelry for moms of teething babies.

Image courtesy of Teething Bling

How would you like a chance to win a Teething Bling Pendant of your choice? Thank you Teething Bling for this great giveaway!

Giveaway is open to Canada and US.

I am now using a Google Documents Form for my giveaways. Feel free to comment here to keep track that you entered, but only entries in the form will count!

ENTER HERE! Please right click to open in another window.

You can enter until March 20th, 2011 at 11:59PM EST. Winner will be announced within 72 hours in a blog post and by email. Winner will have 72 hours to contact me to claim their prize or I will have to redraw. I use random.org. I am not responsible for shipping the product to the winner.

Disclosure: I received products from Teething Bling so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

All-Baby Event Giveaway: TeeWit (CAN & US)

2011-03-09T00:01:00.006-05:00

Today's giveaway comes courtesy of Tee Wit, who offers funny baby clothes, bibs and tees. You can also find some maternity wear, fun clothes for mom and dad, and even some for the grandparents!

How would you like a chance to win a 20$ coupon code to use on TeeWit.com ? Thank you TeeWit for this great giveaway!

Giveaway is open to Canada and US.

I am now using a Google Documents Form for my giveaways. Feel free to comment here to keep track that you entered, but only entries in the form will count!

ENTER HERE! Please right click to open in another window.

Disclosure: I received a product from TeeWit so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

All-Baby Event Giveaway: SweetPea Baby (Worldwide)

2011-03-08T00:01:00.007-05:00

This is the second of 2 giveaways for today. Make sure you also enter the SnugFits giveaway!

Welcome to my first big blog event, the All-Baby Event! I will have 10 days of baby-related giveaways to celebrate the upcoming birth of my third child in mid-March. The event will run until March 10th, but you will have until March 20th, 11:59 PM to get all your comments in. I will try to draw the winners as soon as possible after that, but you will excuse me if I am otherwise engaged giving birth! :)

Today's giveaway comes courtesy of SweetPea Baby. They make deliciously chic, funky and fabulous baby essentials!

How would you like a chance to win a bracelet of your choice for your little one? Thank you SweetPea Baby for this great giveaway!

Image courtesy of SweetPea Baby.

Giveaway is open Worldwide.

I am now using a Google Documents Form for my giveaways. Feel free to comment here to keep track that you entered, but only entries in the form will count!

ENTER HERE! Please right click to open in another window.

Disclosure: I did not receive a product from SweetPea Baby. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

All-Baby Event Giveaway: SnugFits (CAN & US)

2011-03-08T00:01:00.006-05:00

This is the first of 2 giveaways for today. Make sure you also enter the SweetPea Baby giveaway here!

Welcome to my first big blog event, the All-Baby Event! I will have 10 days of baby-related giveaways to celebrate the upcoming birth of my third child in mid-March. The event will run until March 10th, but you will have until March 20th, 11:59 PM to get all your comments in. I will try to draw the winners as soon as possible after that, but you will excuse me if I am otherwise engaged giving birth! :)

Today's giveaway comes courtesy of Snugfits, who offer some funny baby onesies and tees for toddlers! They have some for multiples, some for rock-and-roll and much, much more!

How would you like a chance to win a onesie or tee of your choice? Thank you SnugFits for this great giveaway!

Giveaway is open to Canada and US.

I am now using a Google Documents Form for my giveaways. Feel free to comment here to keep track that you entered, but only entries in the form will count!

ENTER HERE! Please right click to open in another window.

Disclosure: I received a product from SnugFits so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

All-Baby Event Giveaway: Signing Time (CAN & US)

2011-03-07T00:01:00.004-05:00

Today's giveaway comes courtesy of Signing Time, who makes sign language DVDs for babies and toddlers.

How would you like a chance to win a DVD, CD and set of flash cards from Signing Time? Thank you for this great giveaway!

Giveaway is open to Canada and US.

I am now using a Google Documents Form for my giveaways. Feel free to comment here to keep track that you entered, but only entries in the form will count!

ENTER HERE! Please right click to open in another window.

Disclosure: I received products from Signing Time so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

All-Baby Event Giveaway: Ringley (CAN & US)

2011-03-06T00:01:00.009-05:00

Today's giveaway comes courtesy of Ringley, another wonderful Canadian company. They make natural teething toys that are 100% organic!

Right now, you can use the coupon code 15offnow for 15% off all orders placed at ringley.ca.

How would you like a chance to win a Ringley of your choice? Thank you Ringley for this great giveaway!

Giveaway is open to Canada and US.

I am now using a Google Documents Form for my giveaways. Feel free to comment here to keep track that you entered, but only entries in the form will count!

ENTER HERE! Please right click to open in another window.

Disclosure: I received a product from Ringley so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

All-Baby Event Giveaway: Little Star Boutique (CAN & US)

2011-03-05T00:01:00.001-05:00

Today's giveaway comes from Little Star Boutique! They sell baby slings, nursing pillows, lavender sachets and so much more! They use beautiful fabrics with great prints that will make you feel so happy!
How would you like a chance to win your own Little Star Boutique Binky Bib? Thank you Little Star Boutique for this great giveaway!

Giveaway is open to Canada and US.

I am now using a Google Documents Form for my giveaways. Feel free to comment here to keep track that you entered, but only entries in the form will count!

ENTER HERE! Please right click to open in another window.

Disclosure: I did not receive a product. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

All-Baby Event Giveaway: iStyle Originals (CAN & US)

2011-03-04T00:01:00.007-05:00

Today's sponsor is iStyle Originals, a Canadian-based company of some of the cutest onesies around.

How would you like a chance to win your own iStyle Originals onesie or tee in your choice of slogan? Thank you iStyle Originals for this great giveaway!

Giveaway is open to Canada and US.

I am now using a Google Documents Form for my giveaways. Feel free to comment here to keep track that you entered, but only entries in the form will count!

ENTER HERE! Please right click to open in another window.

Disclosure: I received products from iStyle Originals so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

All-Baby Event Giveaway: Cloth Diaper Kids (CANADA only)

2011-03-03T00:01:00.006-05:00

Today's sponsor is Cloth Diaper Kids. Thank you!

How would you like a chance to win your own tin of the Belly Jelly Stretch Mark Balm?!

Giveaway is open to Canada only.

I am now using a Google Documents Form for my giveaways. Feel free to comment here to keep track that you entered, but only entries in the form will count!

ENTER HERE! Right click to open in a new window.

You can enter until March 20th, 2011 at 11:59PM EST. Winner will be announced within 72 hours in a blog post and by email. Winner will have 72 hours to contact me to claim their prize or I will have to redraw. I use random.org. I am not responsible for shipping the product to the winner.

Disclosure: I received a tin of the Belly Jelly Stretch Mark Balm so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

All-Baby Event Giveaway: BabyBond (Worldwide)

2011-03-02T00:01:00.008-05:00

Sponsored by Tomoson.com

Welcome to my first big blog event, the All-Baby Event! I will have 10 days of baby-related giveaways to celebrate the upcoming birth of my third child in mid-March. The event will run until March 10th, but you will have until March 20th, 11:59 PM to get all your comments in. I will try to draw the winners as soon as possible after that, but you will excuse me if I am otherwise engaged giving birth! :)

Today's sponsor is BabyBond, makers of a great nursing cover that covers you, NOT your baby!

How would you like a chance to win your own BabyBond Nursing Cover in your choice of style (Original, Flex, Couture), color and size? Thank you BabyBond for this great giveaway!

Giveaway is open Worldwide.

I am now using a Google Documents Form for my giveaways. Feel free to comment here to keep track that you entered, but only entries in the form will count!

Disclosure: I received a BabyBond so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

All-Baby Event Giveaway: AppleCheeks Cloth Diaper (CAN & US)

2011-03-01T00:01:00.028-05:00

Welcome to my first big blog event, the All-Baby Event! I will have 10 days of baby-related giveaways to celebrate the upcoming birth of my third child in mid-March. The event will run until March 10th, but you will have until March 20th, 11:59 PM to get all your comments in. I will try to draw the winners as soon as possible after that, but you will excuse me if I am otherwise engaged giving birth! :)

Today's sponsor is AppleCheeks, a Canadian-based company of some of the best cloth diapers around. Although this baby is my third, this will be my first time using cloth diapers. I can't wait! Once the little one is born, I will be having a review of one AppleCheeks envelope cover with bamboo inserts, some bamboo wipes and some gentle cleaning solution.

In the meantime, how would you like a chance to win your own AppleCheeks envelope cover in your choice of size and color? Thank you AppleCheeks for this great giveaway!

Giveaway is open to Canada and US.

I am now using a Google Documents Form for my giveaways. Feel free to comment here to keep track that you entered, but only entries in the form will count!

ENTER HERE! Please right click to open in another window.

Disclosure: I received products from AppleCheeks so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

All-Baby Event: Tomorrow's the big day!

2011-02-28T00:01:00.003-05:00

I've been planning this for so long, I'm thrilled the time is almost here! Make sure to join me tomorrow for my first big blog event, the All-Baby Event. Check out the list of my sponsors on the right... Amazing, right?! And I have great news for you: I switched to Google Documents so that my giveaways are easier and faster to enter. That way, you'll have more time to enter other giveaways, like the ones over at My Secret Home.

Jen is having her own blog event starting tomorrow, called Celebrate Baby. Here's a bit about it:

The event should go from March 1st to March 11th.

What exactly is going to happen: Everyday I will post a new review of a baby/kid item. Each review will come with a giveaway! All you have to do is check out the review and enter for a chance to win. Easy!

Prizes: Thanks to all my wonderful sponsors for providing me with products to review so I can share with my readers. And of course thank you for offering to give away prizes.

Sponsors:

Tommee Tippee
Mudpuppy
My Mama's Love
EkoBear
Ayling's Great Baby Comp
Vyssanlul
The Boy's Store
Bamboobino
The Monster Factory
Happy Green Bee
Kidorable

Make sure to visit my blog as well as Jen's blog starting tomorrow for your chance to win great baby-related prizes!!

All-Baby Event Sponsor Spotlight: SweetPea Baby

2011-02-25T15:05:00.001-05:00

At Sweet Pea Baby we are a young team dedicated to providing parents around the globe with fashionable offspring...products that are deliciously chic, funky and fabulous, and above all safe for them and their environment.

Image courtesy of SweetPea Baby

They have such beautiful onesies, binkee clips, burpies, and much more!

To connect with SweetPea Baby :

All-Baby Event Sponsor Spotlight: Teething Bling

2011-02-23T00:01:00.006-05:00

Welcome to my first big blog event, the All-Baby Event! With my third child due mid-March, I thought I would celebrate by sharing some of my favorite things with my readers. There will be 10 days of awesome reviews and giveaways, including onesies from iStyle and TeeWit, chewable jewelry from Teething Bling, and so much more! Stay tuned in the following days for more sponsors' spotlights. Make sure to grab the above button for your blog before March 1st and leave me a comment with a link where I can see it on this post for extra entries in all of the event's giveaways (comments here will not count!)

Today's sponsor is Teething Bling. They offer beautiful jewelry for moms of teething babies. The little ones can grab and chew as much as they want, while the jewelry stays so stylish that you'll be proud to wear it!

We all know how much babies love to grab and chew. For that reason, most moms don’t wear jewelry when their children are young. We are changing that!

Teething Bling^® is the original teething jewelry. Made from the same FDA-approved material as most teething toys, our pendants and bangles look great on the adult wearer but are safe for curious babies to handle and chew.

Our products are non-toxic, phthalate, BPA, PVC, latex and lead free and all pendants come with a breakaway clasp as an added safety measure.

Image courtesy of Teething Bling

They have such beautiful colours, check them out here!

To connect with Teething Bling :

All-Baby Event Sponsor Spotlight: Tee Wit

2011-02-22T00:01:00.004-05:00

Welcome to my first big blog event, the All-Baby Event! With my third child due mid-March, I thought I would celebrate by sharing some of my favorite things with my readers. There will be 10 days of awesome reviews and giveaways, including onesies from iStyle and TeeWit, chewable jewelry from Teething Bling, and so much more! Stay tuned in the following days for more sponsors' spotlights. Make sure to grab the above button for your blog before March 1st and leave me a comment with a link where I can see it on this post for extra entries in all of the event's giveaways (comments here will not count!)

Today's sponsor is Tee Wit, who offers funny baby clothes, bibs and tees. You can also find some maternity wear, fun clothes for mom and dad, and even some for the grandparents!


This is the one I chose for my review, isn't it awesome?!


How about this on a maternity tee?!

This would be great for the new grampa, don't you think?

I am loving all the choices offered by Tee Wit! Make sure you show up for the giveaway, which will be a 20$ GC to spend however you like at Tee Wit!

You wont want to miss this giveaway!

To connect with Tee Wit :

Website

All-Baby Event Sponsor Spotlight: SnugFits

2011-02-21T00:01:00.003-05:00

Welcome to my first big blog event, the All-Baby Event! With my third child due mid-March, I thought I would celebrate by sharing some of my favorite things with my readers. There will be 10 days of awesome reviews and giveaways, including onesies from iStyle and TeeWit, chewable jewelry from Teething Bling, and so much more! Stay tuned in the following days for more sponsors' spotlights. Make sure to grab the above button for your blog before March 1st and leave me a comment with a link where I can see it on this post for extra entries in all of the event's giveaways (comments here will not count!)

Today's sponsor is Snugfits, who offer some funny baby onesies and tees for toddlers! They have some for multiples, some for rock-and-roll and much, much more!

After the birth of my first son, I started searching for some cool baby onesies and tees. I was disappointed to find the selections were limited and the quality not up to my expectations. I'd find the message I was looking for, but the design was awful. Poor font choices, improper kerning and just plain sloppy execution is what I was running into. I also wasn't seeing the color options I had envisioned. So, what is a mom to do? I decided to go back to my roots and make my own!

Incorporating my eye for detail, mother's wit, taste for clean design and the "Helvetica Mentality" passed on by my father, I created a line that makes me proud. After testing the market locally - selling at home town festivals and bazaars - I knew I was ready to open my own online boutique. Luckily, with my background, I knew just how to do that! I designed my website from scratch, did my own photography (using my son and niece as models) and wrote my own policies. My tees are a labor of love from conception to creation. With the help of my crew (aka husband, Brett), our business is hands on from our shop to your home. I hope that you and yours enjoy wearing them as much as I enjoy making them.

I have been eying Snugfits' onesies for quite a while now. I'm thrilled that I'll be able to review one of them after Baby is born in March! But before that, don't forget to drop by my All-Baby Event for your chance to win a onesie or a tee of your choice!

You wont want to miss this giveaway!

To connect with Snugfits :

All-Baby Event Sponsor Spotlight: Signing Time

2011-02-20T00:01:00.028-05:00

Welcome to Signing Time! You are about to embark on a wonderful journey with your child in the exciting world of American Sign Language. Before your child can talk, you will be able to communicate with him and know what he wants to tell you.

Signing Time doesn't only offer DVDs. They also have flash cards and music CDs. I actually received one DVD, one CD and one set of flash cards for review. I will do a full review for you in March, but let me tell you this right now: as soon as we received our package, my 2 kids (4 and 6) wanted to watch it and within a day, they knew 25 words in sign language! They love it all, and they are already ready for when Baby comes, lol!

You wont want to miss this giveaway!

To connect with Signing Time :

All-Baby Event Sponsor Spotlight: Ringley

2011-02-19T00:01:00.046-05:00

RiNGLEY is the original Canadian natural teether that combines two efficient teething tools: untreated Maple wood and 100% organic cotton terrycloth.

RiNGLEY provides two very different textures that enable children to satisfy their teething needs. Made free from dye and without harmful chemicals. RiNGLEY provides babies and toddlers with two safe and efficient textures that enable children to satisfy their teething needs.

RiNGLEY's design allows your child to easily grip the ring and cloth. It can be used wet or dry and easily reaches around a child's gums and teeth.

RiNGLEY was designed with a child's development in mind. Since infants learn through tactile stimulus, touching and putting things in their mouths, the need for a product made without harmful chemicals and dyes is important. RiNGLEY is an organic and natural toy for babies to chew and teethe on.

RiNGLEY comes in four styles: knotted, straight, junior and ball. Handmade in Toronto, Canada.

ASTM toy safety standards, Certified organic cotton.

They recently added two styles: the heart and the sun. I will actually be reviewing the latter once my baby's born! I already have it here and I love it, such a fun teething ring!

Ringley teething rings retail between 16$ and 22$. Right now, you can use the coupon code 15offnow for 15% off all orders placed at ringley.ca.

To connect with Ringley :

All-Baby Event Sponsor Spotlight: Little Star Boutique

2011-02-18T00:01:00.002-05:00

Welcome to my first big blog event, the All-Baby Event! With my third child due mid-March, I thought I would celebrate by sharing some of my favorite things with my readers. There will be 10 days of awesome reviews and giveaways, including onesies from iStyle and TeeWit, chewable jewelry from Teething Bling, and so much more! Stay tuned in the following days for more sponsors' spotlights. Make sure to grab the above button for your blog before March 1st and leave me a comment with a link where I can see it on this post for extra entries in all of the event's giveaways (comments here will not count!)

Today, I am spotlighting the wonderful Little Star Boutique! They sell baby slings, nursing pillows, lavender sachets and so much more! They use beautiful fabrics with great prints that will make you feel so happy! See what I mean?

Having a baby shouldn’t change your style and spirit. You're still a friend, a partner, a lover and so much more. Welcome to LittleStar. Here we provide modern parents just like you with beautiful, fashionable and functional parent gear solutions. Having a new baby shouldn’t mean that you feel tied to home. With LittleStar you can go! Are you ready to experience the most exhilarating and rewarding time of your life? Go out and live this exciting time, with your new baby and your sense of style intact .

And how cool is this Binky Bib?! I love it! Make sure to check out my All-Baby Event for your chance to win one of your own!!

To connect with Little Star Boutique :

{winners} Handmade With Love

2011-02-17T09:13:00.000-05:00

And so, after extending my deadline and doubling the number of entries, here are the winners for the Handmade With Love Winter Giveaway Hop!

The winner of a beautiful camera strap of her choice, provided by JJ Sobey at Threading Lightly, is #95, Tabathia! Congrats!

The winner of a reusable lunch set, provided by Marijana at The Silver Bobbin, is #33, gustosa giveaways! Congrats!

Ladies, please check your emails and get back to me within 72 hours to claim your prize!

All-Baby Event Sponsor Spotlight: iStyle Originals

2011-02-17T00:01:00.033-05:00

Welcome to my first big blog event, the All-Baby Event! With my third child due mid-March, I thought I would celebrate by sharing some of my favorite things with my readers. There will be 10 days of awesome reviews and giveaways, including onesies from iStyle and TeeWit, chewable jewelry from Teething Bling, and so much more! Stay tuned in the following days for more sponsors' spotlights. Make sure to grab the above button for your blog before March 1st and leave me a comment with a link where I can see it on this post for extra entries in all of the event's giveaways (comments here will not count!)

Today, I am happy to be spotlighting another Canadian company, iStyles Originals! They make tees, snap shirts and even doggie wear with cute and funny little slogans. To say I love working with them would be an understatement! Service was excellent and the shipping for my review snapshirt was super fast. If they take care of their reviewers that well, I can only imagine how well they treat their paying customers! Thanks Amanda, it's a thrill working with you!

Seriously, how cute is this?!

iStyleoriginals is the essence of self expression in this new mobile social media world. It gives stars and regular folks like us a unique way to tell people a little something about ourselves.
Whether you rock, you party or are sweeter than candy, we have a shirt or accessory for you. Even little ones can tell the world they are cute or that they like to cuddle. How about doggies? Of course, our four legged canine friends can express themselves too!
Buy it for yourself, as a gift or both or carry our line in your store.
Each T-shirt or accessory comes in a beautiful package that makes unboxing fun. How cool is that?

They are not kidding, the packaging is just as cute as the product inside! Make sure to come by during my All-Baby Event for your chance to win your own snap shirt!

To connect with iStyle Originals :

All-Baby Event Sponsor Spotlight: Cloth Diaper Kids

2011-02-16T00:01:00.001-05:00

Our e-store carries FuzziBunz®, Bummis and Sweat Pea cloth diapers as well as an assortment of natural baby products many of which are made in Canada by other Stay-At-Home Moms.

Belly Jelly Stretch Mark Balm - image courtesy of Cloth Diaper Kids

I will be giving away a tin of the Belly Jelly Stretch Mark Balm as well as reviewing it for you! So make sure to drop by my All-Baby Event!

To connect with Cloth Diaper Kids :

Website

All-Baby Event Sponsor Spotlight: BabyBond

2011-02-15T00:01:00.023-05:00

Welcome to my first big blog event, the All-Baby Event! With my third child due mid-March, I thought I would celebrate by sharing some of my favorite things with my readers. There will be 10 days of awesome reviews and giveaways, including onesies from iStyle and TeeWit, chewable jewelry from Teething Bling, and so much more! Stay tuned in the following days for more sponsors' spotlights. Make sure to grab the above button for your blog before March 1st and leave me a comment with a link where I can see it on this post for extra entries in all of the event's giveaways (comments here will not count!)

If you are or will be a breastfeeding mom, you will love this giveaway! BabyBond offers you a way to nurse in public in a discreet way without covering up your baby! I was thrilled when BabyBond agreed to sponsor a giveaway!

BabyBond™ nursing accessories cover mom, not her baby. Mom is able to maintain her modesty. Baby remains uncovered benefiting from the infinite opportunity to make eye contact, interact, and communicate. After all, dining is social.

Make sure to check out my review here!

To connect with BabyBond :

All-Baby Event Sponsor Spotlight: AppleCheeks

2011-02-14T00:01:00.021-05:00

I'm so thrilled to be spotlighting my first sponsor for my first big blog event, the All-Baby Event! With my third child due mid-March, I thought I would celebrate by sharing some of my favorite things with my readers. There will be 10 days of awesome reviews and giveaways, including onesies from iStyle and TeeWit, chewable jewelry from Teething Bling, and so much more! Stay tuned in the following days for more sponsors' spotlights. Make sure to grab the above button for your blog before March 1st and leave me a comment with a link where I can see it on this post for extra entries in all of the event's giveaways (comments here will not count!)

What would an All-Baby Event be without a cloth diaper review and giveaway? Being Canadian, I tried to get as many Canadian-based companies for this event. I was thrilled when AppleCheeks agreed to sponsor a giveaway!

I have a friend who works in a baby store where reusable diapers are the main selling product. She tells me AppleCheeks is definitely one of their biggest sellers! I will be using cloth diapers for the first time when this baby comes and I can't wait to try my AppleCheeks!

AppleCheeks™ first launched as a company in April of 2008 with a swanky line of cloth diapers, and we are continuously growing and expanding our offerings. In addition to our branded and well-established range of diapers, we also offer Gentle Cleansing Solutions and plush bamboo wipes for easy cleanup, super absorbent nursing pads, and Storage Sacs for dirty diapers and much more.

To connect with AppleCheeks :

Would you help me out please?

2011-02-10T17:57:00.002-05:00

I'm looking into using Google Documents for my giveaways to make it easier for all of you to enter. Before I use it for an actual giveaway, I thought I'd test it out first with 3 easy-peasy questions for you. Would you mind helping this gal out? After you fill this form out, please leave a comment here, it'll give you an extra entry in any of my All-Baby Event giveaways (March 1st to 10th)

Click here to fill out!

Thank you so much!!

{review and giveaway} PetCakes CLOSED

2011-02-10T09:28:00.002-05:00

Okay, now that I have your attention, you have to admit it: PetCakes are cute! As soon as I saw them, I knew I wanted to cuddle one!

Well Made™ Toy Manufacturing Corporation, introduces PetCakes™, a new collectible plush pet line that will be a sweet treat for children ages 3 & up. Each PetCakes animal features a "frosting" hat, comes nestled in its own cupcake wrapper and has its own whimsical backstory. At first look, children will see a delicious cupcake but will then be surprised by the pet they find snuggled inside! Combining sweet faces and cuddly plush with a clever cupcake theme, PetCakes are collectible and provide hours of open-ended imaginative play. PetCakes make perfect gifts for a special friend and for pet lovers. They are ideal for birthday party favors, stocking stuffers and as rewards for good grades. Most of all, PetCakes deliver the kind of fun kids eat up!

I was lucky enough to receive the four PetCakes from Series 1 for review. I have a 6-year-old boy and a 3 year-old daughter and they were thrilled when the box arrived! They each got two and they loved them right away! I am not kidding you, these plush animals will simply steal your heart! They've been bedtime buddies for my kids for over a month now (yes, even my 6-year-old boy!) They are super soft and - have I said it yet? - incredibly cute!

PetCakes retail at 14.99$ US each. Check them all out here.

How would you like a chance to win 2 PetCakes of your own (the 2 PetCakes will be chosen by the company based on inventory at the time they ship to my winner)? Thank you Well Made Toy for this great giveaway!

Giveaway is open to Canada and US.

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You can enter until February 25th, 2011 at 11:59PM EST. Winner will be announced within 72 hours in a blog post and by email. Winner will have 72 hours to contact me to claim their prize or I will have to redraw. I use random.org. I am not responsible for shipping the product to the winner.

Disclosure: I received four PetCakes so that I could give an honest review. I was not paid for this review, all opinions are 100% my own. Yours may differ from mine.

{coming soon} CSN Stores Review!

2011-02-08T13:07:00.001-05:00

I'm thrilled to announce that CSN stores will be making a new appearance on my blog! With so many things to choose from, like a swing set and cookware, it'll be hard for me to decide what to review!

With a third child coming in mid-March and only 2 kid bedrooms, my son and daughter will have to share a bedroom for a few years. Since the bedroom is not very big, they'll need bunk beds. This definitely caught my eye:

Or what about something for the kitchen:

Or maybe one of these for my living room:

Stay tuned to find out what I choose!

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Alexa Drop Hop

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{review + giveaway} Zoobies Blanket Pets **CLOSED**

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Playing around with my blog!

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{review} Applied Labels

All-Baby Event Winners!!!

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