Ladybugs and Lilypads Children's Boutique Review

Posted by Jenna | Wednesday, December 30, 2009




Ladybugs and Lilypads is a company started by stay at home, and homeschooling mom, Sara Tyndall. It all began three years ago in hopes to help other moms stay home with their children by supporting them in offering many items that are actually made by Mompreneaurs. The items found here are carefully chosen, and often personalized, handmade and made to order! I love that they are not only handmade...but also unique.

Many of the luxurious products found in the Ladybugs and Lilypads exquisite Children's Boutique would make terrific gifts for children and moms alike. In browsing the products offered here, I have to say that the photo jewelry is probably my favorite. It's not every day you see something like this...and what a neat thing for a mom to proudly wear!

I also really like their matching Mommy and Child aprons. What a fun way to introduce your little one to baking in the kitchen with mom!


There are many items from the 'decor' section of their site that I absolutely love as well! Whether it's accessory items or bedding...everything is truly one of a kind and something many moms and children would absolutely love to have displayed throughout their home.

If you're looking for a great gift idea (0r even something for you or your little one)...something that offers quality as well as something that's unique and fun, the Ladybugs and Lilypads Children's Boutique is worth checking out.

**No product was received for this review. This was not a paid post and my personal and honest opinions were given.**



WondaWedge Review and Giveaway

Posted by Jenna | Tuesday, December 29, 2009



I have been looking for a better way to nurse Kaden while sitting in bed at night. I try to prop the pillows up, but I still end up with a backache from the position I have to sit in and the lack of support they give. That's why I was thrilled to learn more about the WondaWedge and the back support while breastfeeding it offers!


Designed by two physiotherapists, the WondaWedge is an inflatable lounge pillow with an attached mat. It's great for back support and better for posture than other alternatives you may come across. We were sent a WondaWedge and I couldn't be happier with this product!


I was super excited to try the WondaWedge, especially while I nurse Kaden sitting in bed. It worked better in supporting my back and making me comfortable than I ever expected. I can't believe I nursed Kaelyn for so long and never sought out something like this!! It works very well and is exactly what I had been looking for in terms of an alternative to supporting my back during breastfeeding! I really like that it offers three different angles too: sitting up, reclining and lying down. The fact that it's very lightweight and inflatable makes it easy to use and take with you where ever you go...whether it be to the beach or someone's home. I could definitely see myself using this in a variety of ways...not just while breastfeeding.

Here are just a few of the many possible uses given on their website:

Outdoor-
Beach Lounger
Fishing Back Support
Camping Lounger
Picnic Seating
Boating Lounger
Stargazing


Indoor-
Reading in bed
Relaxing on the floor
Meditation lower back support
As a Sleep Aid
Pregnancy Sleep Aid
Breastfeeding Back Support


After having the opportunity to try out the WondaWedge for myself, I would definitely recommend it to others...especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The back support is absolutely amazing. It's obviously a great product for anyone though...as it's very versatile.

Buy It: The WondaWedge can be purchased for $24 on their website as well as a number of retail locations.

How To Enter To Win: WondaWedge has kindly offered one lucky reader a WondaWedge of their own! To enter, visit WondaWedge and let me know something you learned.

How To Get Extra Entries: (only valid after the required initial entry has been completed)

1. For TWO extra entries, subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (easily found along the side column). Be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.

2. For FIVE extra entries, blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and WondaWedge) and leave me FIVE comments with the URL to that post.

3. Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

4. For TWO extra entries, Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (Tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste: Enter to win a WondaWedge @MomBalancingAct http://tinyurl.com/y9v4r9p Giveaway ends 1/12

5. Become a Fan of A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

6. Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect

7. Enter one of my other giveaways and leave me a comment letting me know that you did (current giveaways can be found along the side column)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end January 12th and is open to US Only!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided for free by WondaWedge. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given.**



Never Lose Anything Again: The EZ-Find! Review

Posted by Jenna | Monday, December 28, 2009

Have you ever been searching your house high and low for the keys or remote, knowing that you set them somewhere but just can't remember where? I find myself doing this a lot, especially now that I have two kids and several things going on all at the same time. Thankfully the EZ-Find! was created for people just like us!


The EZ-Find makes it easy to locate misplaced items with one finder, allowing you to keep track of up to 25 items with the EZ-Find! tags! What better way to make sure you never lose anything again. We were sent the EZ-Find Starter Pack and I was really pleased with how well it worked. All you have to do is enter your own description into the EZ-Find Transmitter and then attach the EZ-Find! tags to the items you misplace the most. In our household this would definitely be the television remote. Kaelyn is constantly using the remote as her pretend phone...so finding it at times can be quite difficult. Not anymore though! The EZ-Find! has made it super easy to find it any time we need.



The EZ-Find! package we received contained 1 EZ-Find! Transmitter, 4 EZ-Find! tags, Key Ring Loops and Adhesive, Tag Number Labels and a User Guide! Everything we could possibly need was included and it worked like a charm. This is definitely an item I would recommend to others who find themselves misplacing things around the house or office. It's a must-have for busy moms who have a million other things going on throughout the day and don't have time to stop and search for things too. When you think about it...ten minutes of lost time per day means 40 hours of lost time per year! That's a lot! I'm so thankful for having the opportunity to learn more about the EZ-Find!


Buy It: You can purchase the EZ-Find! Starter Pack like we received for $59.95 on the EZ-Find! website.

**The product for this review was provided for free by EZ-Find!®. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given.**



Short Christmas Break

Posted by Jenna | Wednesday, December 23, 2009



This past weekend we had a couple of Christmas get togethers on my hubby's side. It was a lot of fun to spend time with family and begin our Christmas celebrations.


We have more fun family get togethers planned on my side of the family over the coming days. I plan to take it all in and relax with the family. :) I will be taking a short Christmas Break from posting on my blog starting tomorrow. I will be back to posting great product reviews and giveaways on Monday, December 28th.

Wishing you all a VERY Merry Christmas!!



Holiday Extravaganza Review: SproutBaby Holiday Gift Set

Posted by Jenna | Tuesday, December 22, 2009



It wasn't until I had our daughter two years ago that I began thinking about using safer products in our home. I want to make sure that I'm helping to give my kids the best start in life, which means being more cautious about the products we use and the foods we eat.

Over the past few months I've had the opportunity to share with you a company that I've grown to really appreciate and love. SproutBaby because they help support parents like myself, in our desire to use high quality organic and eco-friendly products at reasonable prices. They help bridge the gap for families between making healthy choices and making easy choices. I love that their products are not only safe for my family, but also for the environment...and to have it all located on one website makes it very convenient. We no longer have to sacrifice wholesome options because of affordability and accessibility thanks to SproutBaby.com!

We were recently sent a Holiday Gift Set including some great samples from several eco-friendly lines that they carry! I couldn't have been more thrilled to try these products and have the opportunity to share them with you!

The BabyGanics The Grime Fighter All Purpose Household Cleaner was probably one of my favorites, as this is a product I've been wanting to try for quite some time. It's naturally non-toxic as well as fragrance free. BabyGanics is a brand that specializes in creating cleaning products that aren't only safe for baby, but also for the environment. I found that this All Purpose Cleaner helped to clean my house, just as well if not better than the other products I use. The best part about it is that it's safe and not leaving behind any of those nasty chemicals. I would love to try some of their other products for dishes, laundry etc.
I also really liked the Episencial Better Body Butter. Again, my favorite part about it is that it's safe for kids and free from the bad stuff like additives, parabens, and petroleum. It has a terrific sent and leaves skin super soft and silky! I have to admit that I even like to use it. Episencial Skin Care is the first company to create an all-natural and fully sustainable skin care line for babies and families. I would absolutely love to try some of their other products!
This is the time of year when many of us are trying to do everything we can to safely fight off germs and bacteria. One way to do this is with CleanWell, an environmentally friendly company creating green sanitizers. We received a sample of their All Natural Hand Sanitizer and were very impressed. I love that it's alcohol free, safe for kids...as well as the fact that it really leaves our hands soft and the scent is great too!
The last product we were sent to try were a couple of the Nature Baby Care diapers. They are the makers of the most eco-friendly disposable diapers available in the market which consist of 99% compostable material, making them a great biodegradable option to traditional disposable diapers. They are still a little too big for us to use with Kaden, but from the looks of it they seem to be just as good of quality as any other diaper we use. I love knowing that they are eco-friendly and can't wait to use them!

All of the products I had the opportunity to review are ones I would definitely use again and recommend to others! I am very impressed with SproutBaby and appreciate the care they put into finding the best and safest products for families. Any one of their products would make a terrific gift idea this Christmas.

They have some other great gift sets available on their site. If you have a moment, definitely check them out!

Buy It: All of these products can be purchased directly from SproutBaby.com:



Winners!

Posted by Jenna | Monday, December 21, 2009



The winner of the Tike Tech X3 Sport Twin Stroller Giveaway is:

Commenter #166, Hippie4ever said "X3 sport single"


The winner of the Bath Luve Giveaway is:

Commenter #206, Kelly said "I'm a fan on facebook."


The winner of the Phoenix Trading Prize Pack Giveaway is:

Commenter #72, clallen said, "1 sub by email"


Thanks to all who entered and took the time to visit the websites of each of these sponsors.

Be sure to check out all of my current giveaways and enter if you haven't. The WubbaNub Giveaway is the last of the Holiday Extravaganza Giveaways!!



Holiday Extravaganza #30: Wubbanub Review and Giveaway

Posted by Jenna | Monday, December 21, 2009



Whether it's with a pacifier, thumb or something else...it's always nice when a child has a way to self soothe. Kaden is still very young, but we've been noticing that he's taking a liking to his pacifier. The problem we were having was keeping it in his mouth. He doesn't have the coordination yet to hold it in or to grab it and stick it in his mouth. That's why I am so thankful for WubbaNub. They sent us their WubbaNub Duck w/pacifier, Wubbie Duck Blanket and WubbaNub Pacifier Pouch for Kaden.

Kaden really likes the Soothie pacifiers which I love since they are medical grade, and latex, BPA, PVC and Phthalate Free. Since the Soothie pacifier is attached to the WubbaNub duck I knew it would be just perfect for him! The thing I didn't expect was for it to stay in his mouth so well!! I was amazed! The carefully calculated weight and size of the plush duck WubbaNub pacifier keeps the WubbaNub near his mouth no matter how he's laying. It makes it easier to stay in too. He puts his hand on the duck and it just stays there. When we were just trying the pacifier with him before the WubbaNub, it would always fall out and he couldn't find it again. The WubbaNub definitely solved that problem and I couldn't be more thrilled about it! The duck also helps to keep track of the pacifier, making it far less likely to lose it at home or when we're out and about.

The Wubbie Duck Blanket is also very cute! Not only is it super soft and a great lovee for Kaden, I think it's also neat that it has the duck on it. What a great way to transition him from the WubbaNub pacifier when the time comes. He'll still have his little duck companion. The duck also makes it easy for even the littlest hands to grasp and hold onto.


The WubbaNub Pacifier Pouch is also a MUST! As I've mentioned before, keeping his pacifiers as clean as possible is very important to me. I prefer not to just throw them in the diaper bag or my purse, but to have them in something when they're not being used. That's where the WubbaNub Pacifier Pouch comes in so handy. It's the perfect size to hold the WubbaNub pacifier. It not only helps to keep it clean, but also helps us to keep track of it more easily. I really appreciate the clip on the top of the pouch. We can easily attach it to the stroller, car seat or even belt loop so we have it with us at all times.


WubbaNub definitely had both baby and parents in mind when they created these products. I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to review them and use them with Kaden. Pacifier use is much less stressful now...for him and us! I would definitely recommend WubbaNub to any parent. This would make a fantastic baby gift or even Christmas gift.

Buy It: You can purchase WubbaNub products at a number of locations found here.

How To Enter To Win: WubbaNub is offering one lucky reader a complete gift set with a WubbaNub Duck, Wubbie Duck Blanket and a WubbaNub Pacifier Pouch. To enter, visit WubbaNub and tell me which WubbaNub pacifier is your favorite.

How To Get Extra Entries:
(only valid after the required initial entry has been completed)

1. For TWO extra entries, subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (easily found along the side column). Be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.

2. For FIVE extra entries, blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and WubbaNub) and leave me FIVE comments with the URL to that post.

3. Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

4. For THREE extra entries, post my Holiday Extravaganza event button to your blog and leave me THREE comments with the URL to your blog. (button can be found along side column)

5. For TWO extra entries, Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (Tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste: Win a WubbaNub Gift Set during #HolidayExtravaganza @MomBalancingAct http://tinyurl.com/ydqyk3z Ends 1/4

6. Follow WubbaNub on Twitter

7. Become a Fan of A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

8. Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect

9. Enter one of my other giveaways and leave me a comment letting me know that you did (current giveaways can be found along the side column)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end January 4th and is open to US Only!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided for free by WubbaNub. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given.**



Last Minute Christmas Shopping

Posted by Jenna | Monday, December 21, 2009



Christmas is almost here, and if you're like me, that means getting all those last minute gifts bought. With the bitter cold of winter upon us here in the midwest, and a little one that is just weeks old...I plan on purchasing my last minute gifts online. Online shopping is always the most convenient for me, especially when using Coupon Trunk.

Coupon Trunk helps me find deals and coupons easily and quickly. Whether it's deals on baby gear, home items, or some other item you're looking for...they are a site which can serve as a very valuable resource to many online shoppers, especially with Christmas right around the corner. I especially like that they even offer updates daily with the most recent discount offers and promo codes.

In the past few months I have used this site several times, and love how easy they make it for me to search for deals. In looking for great holiday deals, I can simply put it into the search bar and go through the pages of stores and promotional offers that come up. I was doing a little searching recently, just to see what coupons were available and found that Land of Nod and Best Buy both had some fantastic coupons and deals available!

If you're like me and enjoy doing your last minute shopping online and at the same time want to find great deals, you'll definitely want to check out Coupon Trunk for some of the best deals and coupons out there. It's easy to use and convenient...great for the busy mom!

** This was a paid review, however, my honest opinions were given and were not influenced in any way by monetary means.**



TWO Giveaways end TONIGHT!!

Posted by Jenna | Friday, December 18, 2009



Two GREAT giveaways end tonight! Make sure you enter if you haven't, and get in those last minute tweets too!!



Stay With Me Adjustable Baby Socks Review

Posted by Jenna | Friday, December 18, 2009






Anyone with a baby knows that keeping those little socks on can be very difficult! No matter what size you buy, it seems like their little feet always wiggle them off some how. With Kaelyn we had the hardest time keeping socks on her feet, and by the time she had outgrown them all..we realized we had lost more socks than we kept. Now that we have Kaden, I really wanted a solution to this problem..especially considering the fact that most days the temps are in the single digits...not good for teeny little feet.

I was happy to come across Stay With Me socks. Thought up by a mom who saw the need for socks that would stay on little feet, Stay With Me socks was created to fit children ages birth-14 months. What makes them different from other baby socks on the market today, is the snag-free Velcro strap that fastens around the ankle to keep them on, adjusting front or back to fit baby's growing feet. They also have non-skid bottoms which is a very nice feature too.


I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review a pair of Stay With Me adjustable baby socks.


When we first received them in the mail, my first impression was the quality. They weren't thin and cheap like some socks we've come across. They were also very cute. I like that they come in a number of colors! I also LOVE the Velcro strap idea...what a great way to keep little socks in place on your child's feet. They won't fall off, and they won't get pulled off either.


The Velcro strap also works nicely for washing them. You just loop the socks together before throwing them in the washer so that you don't lose one somewhere in the mix.

Stay With Me socks are definitely a product that make life easier for parents. They are something I would recommend to any parent of a young child and would also consider a fantastic baby gift.

Buy It: You can purchase Stay With Me adjustable socks for $5.95 at select Target locations.

**The product for this review was provided for free by Stay With Me. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given.**



A Thousand Words Thursday

Posted by Jenna | Thursday, December 17, 2009



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Winners!

Posted by Jenna | Thursday, December 17, 2009



The CarMD and Hallmark $25 GC Giveaways ended this week. Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit these sponsors and enter the giveaways.

And, now it's time to announce the winner....

The Winner of the CarMD Giveaway is...
Commenter #1, Mommy Is Green said "I learned that driving with a “Check Engine” light on can harm the environment and cost you at the pump. By identifying misfires, catalytic converter problems, or even a loose gas cap, you can improve your gas mileage and reduce emissions output."


The Winners of the Hallmark $25 GC Giveaway are....
Commenter #132, Tamara B said "I am a fan on Facebook."
Commenter #247, Jennifer said "Publicly following via Google Friends Connect"



All winners have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to get back in touch with me.

I have many other giveaways running currently, all of which can be found along the side column. Don't forget to enter, and get in those last minute tweets for the Tike Tech Double Stroller Giveaway...it ends TOMORROW NIGHT!



Holiday Extravaganza #29: Zutano Review and Giveaway

Posted by Jenna | Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Back in July I reviewed Zutano, the fantastic company which offers super cute and unique clothing for babies. It all began when two new parents realized just how limited their choice of baby clothing was when it came to finding the perfect style, fit and originality. They decided to change this by taking their artistic talent and creativity and starting the company, Zutano!

While I like to have some pink and blue for my kids to wear, I typically look for a variety of colors for them to wear. The problem is, it's often difficult to find much else. That's why I love Zutano and the quality line of baby clothes they offer! They even have an Itzy Bitzy line just for premies and newborns to 3 months old which I've enjoyed browsing now that Kaden is here! There are two sizes in this particular line....4-8 lbs and 9-13 lbs.

Zutano sent us their super cute Good Dog Newborn Footie and matching Good Dog Newborn Hat for Kaden.

As with the clothing I previously received from them, I was very impressed with the quality. They were also super cute and I loved the colors! Most everything we've gotten for Kaden to date has been blues and browns. It was fun to get something with different colors that still suited a boy. I love that the clothing Zutano offers can be easily mixed and matched together. The options are endless! Between the cute designs and great colors....many outfits can be made from just a few pieces of clothing. Having an option like this means saving money and super cute outfits!!


If you're looking for unique, high quality, and cute baby clothes, I would urge you to check out Zutano. They are a perfect way to add style to any little one's wardrobe and would make a fantastic baby gift or Christmas gift for anyone!!

Buy It: The Good Dog Newborn Footie can be purchased for $26.50 and the Good Dog Newborn Hat for $9.

How To Enter To Win: Zutano has generously offered one lucky reader a $75 Gift Card to their Itzy Bitzy shop online (newborn sizes)! To enter, visit Zutano's Itzy Bitzy shop and leave me a comment letting me know something you would buy with your gift certificate if you won.

How To Get Extra Entries: (only valid after the required initial entry has been completed)

1. For TWO extra entries, subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (easily found along the side column). Be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.

2. For FIVE extra entries, blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and Zutano) and leave me FIVE comments with the URL to that post.

3. Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

4. For THREE extra entries, post my Holiday Extravaganza event button to your blog and leave me THREE comments with the URL to your blog. (button can be found along side column)

5. For TWO extra entries, Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (Tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste: Win a Zutano Itzy Bitzy Shop $75 Gift Card during #HolidayExtravaganza @MomBalancingAct http://tinyurl.com/y9xyrcw Ends 12/29

6. Follow Zutano on Twitter

7. Become a Fan of A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

8. Become a fan of Zutano on Facebook

9. Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect

10. Enter one of my other giveaways and leave me a comment letting me know that you did (current giveaways can be found along the side column)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end December 29th and is open to US/Canada!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided for free by Zutano. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given.**



Hasbro Toys I-Dog Giveaway Winner is....

Posted by Jenna | Monday, December 14, 2009



The winner of the Hasbro Toys I-Dog Giveaway is...

Commenter #62, Sylvia said "I subscribe by email entry 2"

Thank you to all who took the time to enter and visit the Hasbro Toys website!

Be sure to enter all the current giveaways I have running. Here is a current list:






Anyone who has children who use pacifiers knows how dirty they can get. Unfortunately, no matter how hard we try, pacifiers get dropped on the floor and handled by many people. With all the germs around us, especially this time of year...it's so important to keep pacifiers as clean as possible. That's why I was happy to learn more about Pipila and their portable UV pacifier sterilizer.

Pipila has created a portable pacifier sterilizer using a patented UV/O (ozone) lamp that helps to kill up to 99.9% of germs on your child's pacifier without changing the shape of the nipple or leaving a residual smells or funny tastes on it. It's scary to think how many germs are on the pacifiers our children use, and I'm so glad to have come across a handy, portable product that allows me to keep them clean at home and on the go.

There are many benefits of the Pipila, some of which include:

  • Eliminates up to 99.9% of harmful germs.
  • Pacifier nipple shape is not changed by the sterilization process.
  • Portable, compact type; convenient and easy to use. e.g. shopping, visiting or traveling.
  • Allows parents to sterilize Pacifiers anywhere, anytime securely.
  • Safe, hygienic and environmentally friendly.
  • Accommodates all standard pacifiers.
  • Sterilization is complete in 6 minutes!
  • Operates with only 2 x AAA (1.5V) batteries.
  • A great gift idea for a baby shower or party
We were sent a Pipila to review. I couldn't believe how easy to use it was once we tried it out. To start you simply put 2 AAA batteries in. Then, rinse off the pacifier, open the lid and place the binky face down into the hole in the center of the device. Gently press down and the UV light will turn on that indicates it is ready to sanitize. Close the lid and wait 6 minutes until the light turns off and there you have it....a sterilized pacifier ready to use. It's a similar sterilization process as that of hospitals.
Pacifier in place

Sanitizing

After having used it a number of times, I can tell you that this is a product I would definitely recommend to any parent with a child who uses a pacifier. It's definitely a mommy must-have, as it helps to put my mind at ease about keeping the pacifiers around our house clean. It's so easy to use too...which is perfect for the busy family.

Buy It: You can purchase the Pipila in yellow, red, or blue directly from the Pipila website or from a number of other locations as well (local retailers can be searched on their homepage). It sells for $34.99.

How To Enter To Win: Pipila has kindly offered one lucky reader their very own Pipila. To enter, visit Pipila and leave me a comment letting me know something you learned.

How To Get Extra Entries: (only valid after the required initial entry has been completed)

1. For TWO extra entries, subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (easily found along the side column). Be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.

2. For FIVE extra entries, blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and Pipila) and leave me FIVE comments with the URL to that post.

3. Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

4. For THREE extra entries, post my Holiday Extravaganza event button to your blog and leave me THREE comments with the URL to your blog. (button can be found along side column)

5. For TWO extra entries, Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (Tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste: Win a Pipila Portable Pacifier Sanitizer during #HolidayExtravaganza @MomBalancingAct http://tinyurl.com/ye38hof Ends 12/28

6. Become a Fan of A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

7. Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect

8. Enter one of my other giveaways and leave me a comment letting me know that you did (current giveaways can be found along the side column)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end December 28th and is open to the US Only!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided for free by Pipila. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given.**







Kaelyn is at an age now where she does pretty well walking next to us if we're out shopping or on a walk. At times a stroller for her is necessary, so we use our double stroller, but there are also times when a single one will due for Kaden while Kaelyn walks along side us, or for Kaelyn if Kaden is being held by someone.

That's why I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review the Bumbleride Flyer in Lava. We were fortunate enough to receive it just before Kaden was born....so it's been fun trying it out with both kids.


Some of the stroller's great features include:

*Suitable for infancy and up
*Quick release five point safety harnesses
*Standard infant headrests and shoulder pads
*7" Independent swiveling front and rear wheels with inline locking option
*Carrying handle for easy transport when folded
*Reversible handle so baby can face you or the world
*Multi-adjustable backrest with flat position for infants
*Multi-adjustable footrest
* Adjustable handle height from 32-45"
*Spacious cargo basket
*Zip-off canopy portion for maximum sun coverage
*Lightweight, anodized aluminum frame
*Easy and compact fold
*Available in Lava, Ruby, Seagrass, Spice and Vita
*Infant Car Seat Compatibility

For those who are familiar with Bumbleride, you know that they are a company who has put a lot of thought into the design of their strollers. Their strollers are practical and accommodate families with small children in many ways, giving you and your little one a safe ride. I love how stylish they are too!


As we pulled the stroller out of the box, I knew right away that this would be a stroller we'd get a lot of use out of, primarily because it's unique in the features it offers from other single strollers we've seen or owned. The first thing about it that I absolutely love is how light weight it is. Weighing just 19 lbs with an aluminum frame makes it ideal for hauling in the trunk and taking with you wherever you go! It's also very compact and easy to fold.


The reversible handle is also a huge plus! This makes it possible to have your child facing forward, or have them facing you. Until Kaden is a bit older, I prefer that he face us...so this is a very nice option to have.

Along with the reversible handle...I also appreciate the fact that there is an infant seat adapter bar which allows you to use an infant carrier on the stroller. I haven't come across many single strollers that allow you to do this, especially those which are such high quality! Even though you can use a car seat on this stroller, I also like the fact that the seats accommodate infants when laid flat.


My hubby is rather tall, and I am pretty short...so the fact that it features a height-adjustable handle is really great too!

Along with the stroller, we were sent the optional Bumbleride Footmuff and Liner...a great way to keep your child warm and comfortable. This is a must for those of us living in Minnesota this time of year, and having something like this makes it easier to use a stroller, even on the coldest of days.



Storage on a stroller is also key! The fact that this small stroller has such a great spacious cargo basket is wonderful! I know that even if we took this stroller on an all day trip to the zoo or shopping, it would be perfect for our storage needs.


I love the canopy too! It has a removable rear panel which allows for airflow on those hot summer days as well as for protection from the sun when needed. The viewing window is also great, as it makes it easy for me to be able to see the kids while strolling.


I could go on and on about how much we love the Bumbleride Flyer and all the features it offers. Overall I really feel like the Bumbleride Flyer is ready to grow with my family. It's ideal for infants and toddlers and has so many great features to offer! I know we'll get plenty of use out of it with both of our kids. I would definitely recommend this Bumbleride stroller to any parent. You can't beat the variety of features and quality. You can learn more about this great stroller by visiting Bumbleride today!

Buy It: The Bumbleride Flyer can be purchased in a variety of color choices for $359.99. The optional Bumbleride Footmuff and Liner can be purchased for $59.99.

How To Enter To Win:
Bumbleride has generously offered one lucky reader their very own Bumbleride Flyer stroller (winner's choice of color)! To enter, visit Bumbleride and leave me a comment letting me know which feature is your favorite and why, AND what color you would choose if you won.

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This giveaway will end January 8th and is open to the US and Canada!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided by Bumbleride free of charge in hopes that I would share my honest opinion regarding its build, functionality and aesthetic qualities. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given.**




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