The winner of the Baby Banz Bucket Hat/Sunglasses Combo Set is...
Commenter #288, Cloud10277 said, I'm a fan of Baby Banz on Facebook Tracy P"
Thanks to everyone who entered. The winner has been e-mailed and has 48 hours to get back in touch with me.
Also, be sure to check out a list of my current giveaways along the sidebar. And remember, the...
In 2003, eUndies.com launched with the plan to rid the world of plain undies one pair at a time! With the goal of giving every woman an 'undies drawer makeover', eUndies.com offers a large selection of fun and comfortable undies and sleepwear. No matter if you're looking for cute cotton panties, fun lace boyshorts, pj boxies or something else...they have it all!
With the desire to provide complete customer satisfaction, eUndies.com has unveiled a new site. They now offer several new features like customer product reviews, a new design, and a soft 'add to cart' so that buyers are no longer redirected to a separate page each time they add something to their bag/cart that make the shopping experience easier than ever.
When I first came across eUndies.com, I was very impressed with the selection of cute items they offer and was thrilled when I learned I was going to have the opportunity to review a couple! eUndies.com sent me their Hot to Trot Seamless Panties and Silver Wear Striped Bikini Undies.
When they arrived I was immediately impressed with the quality and how soft they were. They were also even cuter in person! I loved the look, but would they be comfy?! I am pretty picky about my underwear...as I need something that fits right and is comfortable to wear. That's why i was excited to try each pair out to see what I thought.
The Hot to Trot Seamless Panties offer a low rise...super stretchy fit, full back coverage, and a seamless and tagless design. All of these features together have made for one very comfortable and cute pair of undies! I love the stretchy fit and the fact that they are seamless. I hate having to worry about panty lines, and like knowing that with these, I don't have to!
Buy It: You can purchase the Hot to Trot Seamless Panties for $4.99 and the Silver Wear Striped Bikini Undies for $3.99 at eUndies.com. Also, be sure to check out their '7 Pairs for $21' deal going on right now.
Here are the winners for the three giveaways that ended last night....
Black Diamond Cleaners Giveaway Winner...
Commenter #110, One Frugal Lady said, "I entered the hearthsong giveaway! onecheaplady@yahoo.com"
Kokopax City Carrier and Sun Hat Giveaway Winner...
Commenter #64, Jennifer said, "I follow you on Twitter (@jkgorcery) and I tweeted #2: https://twitter.com/jkgorcery/status/15662544531
jk{dot}gorcery{at}gmail{dot}com"
The Brag Company Panty Pak Giveaway Winner...
Commenter #219, Lina said, "entered noodle head toys giveaway"
Winners have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to get back in touch with me. Thanks to everyone who entered.
Be sure to check out all my current giveaways found along the sidebar. They can be found below as well:
Anyone who visits here often knows what a big fan I am of CSN Stores! They make shopping online easier than ever by offering 200+ stores all in one place. This has saved me SO much time in the past, as I don't have to browse 50 different sites trying to find the right product for the best price. Being able to compare everything in one place makes my life a lot easier! If you've never checked CSN Stores out before, you definitely should. Whether you're looking for cookware, kids gear, or even twin beds...they seriously have it all!
I recently learned that I have been selected as a CSN Preferred Blogger so keep your eye out, as I plan to feature more CSN Stores reviews and giveaways over the coming months!
Before we had kids, hubby and I did not pay much attention to what we made for supper. We'd often eat out or would cook up something quick. However, now that we have children, we have made it a priority to make healthier meals for our family. I have fun experimenting and coming up with new recipes and meals to try. Lately, I've even been buying fresh herbs to use which has added such great flavor. My only problem was that I wasn't sure what the best way was to keep them fresh until I was ready to use them. Thankfully, Cuisipro came to the rescue!
Perfect size for a single grocery store pack of herbs.
I love the size of the Compact Herb Keeper. It really is perfect for the packs of herbs you might buy at the grocery store and also fits great in the door of our refrigerator. In our fridge, that is overflowing the way it is, it's important that anything we put in there take up as little space as possible, so I really appreciate the size of this product a lot!
It's also very simple to load or take out herbs! I was worried it would be a mess trying to get the herbs out with water inside, but not with this unit. The tray has holes so the water hydrates the herbs and drains when pulled up so there is literally no mess at all!
Thanks to the Cuisipro Compact Herb Keeper, I no longer have to worry about my fresh herbs wilting before I ever get the chance to use them. It's been so great, and a product I wish I had come across sooner. I would highly recommend it, as it's a very practical tool for any kitchen.
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You may have noticed that things have been a little slow around here over the past few days. Our family has been passing around a terrible cold, and now Kaden has it! He has had a fever since yesterday and is one uncomfortable little boy. I hate it when my kids are sick and seeing them so miserable. It's a helpless feeling when there's only so much you can do.
On to the winners...
The Frecklebox Giveaway winner is...
Commenter #723, Mary said, "I entered the Maxi Cosi Perle Stroller giveaway."
I never heard from the ERGObaby Carrier Giveaway winner drawn last week, so I had to redraw a new winner.
The ERGObaby Carrier Giveaway winner is...
Commenter #950, Dana said, "#1 I blogged! http://crazydazeahead.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-ergobaby-giveaway-moms-balancing.html danajewers6352 at msn dot com"
Both winners have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to get back in touch with me. Thanks to all who entered!
With summer officially here, many of us find much of our free time spent outdoors....even when it comes to eating. Barbecues and picnics are a favorite around our house, but finding delicious and healthy recipes can be challenging sometimes. That's why I was excited when introduced to Tree Top.
Tree Top is a fruit-processing co-op owned by more than 1,000 apple and pear growers throughout the Pacific Northwest. This year they are celebrating their 50th anniversary of producing pure and healthy fruit-based products. They are dedicated to encouraging Americans everywhere to eat more apples. Whether it be freezing apple juice to make popsicles or marinating meat or fish in apple juice for extra flavor...it is their hope to show people how healthy, and yummy, apples and fruit products can be when integrated into their diet. For those who aren't familiar with the health benefits of eating apples, here are just a few of many:
I used the apple juice to make some yummy 'ice cubes' which added such a great taste to an otherwise bland and boring cup of cold water! Kaelyn really enjoyed it as well! It's great knowing that there easy ways to integrate healthy foods into our diet.
How about you? Do you have any great recipes that include apples or apple products? If so, you may want to check out the America's Secret Ingredient contest!
Although we enjoy our time spent outdoors this time of year, there are many days when the weather does not allow it. Having an active two year old inside all day means that I need to have fun things planned as a back up for those rainy days (which we've had A LOT of lately!). I'm always on the lookout for something that's fun, educational and easy for Kaelyn and I to do together. That's why I was very excited when introduced to Yummy Dough by PlaSmart!
Yummy Dough is a multi-purpose toy! Mixed with water, the Yummy Dough powder turns into smooth and easily shapeable dough that is not only fun to play with, but is safe to eat as well. The fact that it can be eaten raw or after it is baked brings Yummy Dough to a whole new level of fun for Kaelyn!
Knowing how much Kaelyn loves playing with play dough and enjoys helping me bake in the kitchen whenever possible...I had a feeling this would be the perfect activity to forget about those rainy day blues and have fun inside! I was right! She LOVES Yummy Dough!
When I took everything out of the box, I was happy to see that there were four bags of Yummy Dough Mix....each a different color (yellow, green, blue and red). This makes it easy to pick and choose which you'd like to use and if you want, the others can be left for another rainy day. We were so excited to try them out, that we mixed up all four the same day though.
It couldn't be easier to mix up and get ready to use. We started by pouring the Yummy Dough Mix into a bowl. Then, with the help of the included measuring device, we added 20 ml of water. Kaelyn loved the transformation of the dough as it went from white to the color we were using. I have to admit...it was fun even for me!
We stirred the mixture together until it was crumbly.
Then, I helped Kaelyn knead it until it was smooth and easy to shape and work with.
She had so much fun creating with the Yummy Dough, and taking a few bites here and there too of course! She even got out out some of her cookie cutters and used them to make many shapes, etc. It was neat to see her little imagination at work and not having to worry if some of it was put in her mouth while creating!
I also love the fact that Yummy Dough can be educational and fun at the same time. Not only was Kaelyn having a blast making all kinds of shapes and figures, but we were able to talk about the colors she was using, the shapes she was making, textures, and so much more!
Once she was finished, we simply placed the creations she had made on a cookie sheet and baked them for 15-20 minutes at 270 degrees. In no time she had some yummy treats that were extra special since she had created and made them herself! I was a bit skeptical how good they would taste, but was pleasantly surprised...they weren't too bad and she was thrilled!
I am very happy with everything about Yummy Dough! Not only is it safe, even for those little ones who like to put things in their mouth and eat it, but it's perfect for kids who enjoy creating with dough and helping mom and dad in the kitchen...it's truly the best of both worlds and so much fun! I would highly recommend this product to parents with kids of all ages.
Keeping a baby entertained is not always an easy task, especially when traveling and away from home. That's why I'm always on the lookout for baby gear made with both parent and baby in mind....something that's easy to take on the go as well as engaging for my kids. Thankfully, Infantino has come to the rescue! As part of the Infantino Test Drive Program through Mom Central, we were sent the Twist & Fold Activity Gym and Jumbo Wheel Play Space.
Twist & Fold Activity Gym Features/Benefits:
The peek-a-boo mirror and soft bolster are also great features, as they make tummy time much more enjoyable for little ones.
When it came time to fold it up, I was very pleased with how easy it was. By simply twisting the top, pulling up and securing the velcro strap around the folded mat...it was ready to be put away or taken with us.
The fact that it is so compact and can be folded into such a small bundle is probably my favorite feature! It makes storing it when not in use a breeze. We've also found that it's super easy to throw in the car and take with us wherever we're going.
As Kaden gets older, he is on his back less and sitting up and trying to crawl more. That's why I was very excited when we received the Infantino Jumbo Wheel Play Space!
I love that the Jumbo Wheel Play Space is made to grow with your baby. Whether a newborn who is laying on his/her back, or an older baby who is crawling around, this thing has a little something for everyone!
Our favorite baby products these days are teethers! Kaden especially likes his John Deere Teether
He also really likes his Sophie the Giraffe too. It's something he enjoys chewing on and playing with.
So I'm curious....what teethers or remedies have worked well with your teething babies?
Summer is when you'll find our family on the go most of the time. The weather is beautiful, and we like to spend as much time outdoors as possible. With two kids and all the gear we find ourselves taking every time we leave the house, our hands are usually full. That's why I was very happy when introduced to the Clipa purse hanger from Purse Bling, a great product for people who often have their hands full and don't like germs on their purse and/or diaper bag.
Holding up to 45 lbs, the Clipa Purse Hanger is strong enough to hold both purses and diaper bags! It's made to easily stay on the strap of your bag when not in use so it can easily be found when needed. Whether in a public restroom, at the grocery store, or sitting down to eat at a restaurant...the Clipa is made with the person who is on the go in mind.
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When it arrived, I was very impressed with the way it was packaged. I am the type of person who really appreciates a company that takes the time to package products nicely in a way perfect for gift giving.
When I took the Clipa out the package, I really appreciated the quality as well as the attractive appearance. This is definitely something I'm proud to carry around with me. The fact that it slides right on to the strap of my purse or diaper bag when I'm not using it, not only adds a little style, but it also makes it super easy to find!
I used to leave my purse sitting in all sorts of germy places like floors...only to bring it home and set it on my kitchen counter without even thinking about it. After having children, I've become much more aware of germs and am adamant about keeping surfaces in my home as clean as possible. This has been the perfect solution, because not only is it keeping the bottom of my purse cleaner when I'm out and about...but I can easily hang it from the counter or table at home without having to set it on anything.
I am very happy with the quality, style and functionality of the Clipa. It's definitely a must-have item for busy moms who have their hands full and are wanting to keep germs off their purses and diaper bags.
