Just before Kaelyn was born we received a Baby Signing Time DVD at a baby shower. I was thrilled. As a former early childhood educator and through education classes in college, I had seen this work first hand and knew it would be perfect for our little one. There are so many wonderful benefits of sign language with young children...even babies! By the time Kaelyn was 3 months old we started to introduce her to this great series! Very early on we noticed her using signs like eat, more, and milk. As time went on she began using more and more signs....cracker, diaper, potty, dog, etc.
This Giveaway is now CLOSED! Thanks to all who entered! With our second baby I am bound and determined to come up with a solution that helps us to successfully swaddle him/her. With Kaelyn it didn't matter how hard I tried...it seemed that she always came loose. I couldn't figure out a good solution to this problem. After some searching recently, I came across the Miracle Blanket and boy do I wish I had one of these with Kaelyn! A true swaddling blanket, designed to help babies sleep better and reduce fussiness...who could ask for anything more?!? What I think is so great about this blanket is there are no knots, buttons, straps, Velcro, snaps, or zippers. Truly one of a kind with it's design and ease of use. After only a few easy steps (shown here on their website), anyone can swaddle their baby and keep them swaddled!
fits of the Miracle Blanket (stops colic, reduces fussiness, helps baby sleep better, and helps baby sleep just to name a few) as well as testimonials from other Mom's who have tried and loved the Miracle Blanket and the benefits it provides for both baby and Mom. When you're baby is getting a good night's sleep...so is Mom! That's why I'm thinking I need to have several of these on hand. With a little one laundry is done often...and I know I will want many to ensure that there is always one clean to use.
Summer is quickly approaching, and here where we live that means mosquitoes! Yuck! I have to admit that although I enjoy the warmer weather during the summer months....mosquitoes can often times ruin my wanting to be outdoors. Having a toddler now though has me thinking differently. She LOVES to be outdoors, and that means my hubby and I have to be outdoors too. It's fun to watch her play and to spend time with her. I want to be enjoy all those times we will have to spend outdoors as a family this summer...and that's why I was thrilled to have the opportunity to try the new OFF! Products: OFF! Clip-on Mosquito Repellent and the OFF! PowerPad Lamp from BzzAgent.
With Summer nearing and sandal weather in sight, I see more and more little girls with their fingernails and toes painted! I think it's simply adorable! I have always thought it would be fun to paint Kaelyn's little piggies....but have never brought myself to buy the polish as I stop short thinking about the toxic chemicals in nail polishes and how I don't want those being put on my little girl! I do my best to live as "green" as possible. That's why I was thrilled when I was recently introduced to an eco-friendly nail polish called Piggy Paint (their motto actually being "Natural as Mud")!! It's kid-friendly, non-toxic, free of harsh chemicals like formaldehyde, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone, and it's odorless!! How great is that?!? Made from water and other natural ingredients, I am comforted to know that this is not only safe to use on my daughter's little piggies, but it's also safe for the environment!!
m natural ingredients! It was great knowing that not only the polish that I used was safe for my daughter, but the nail polish remover was as well! It worked very well in removing the Piggy Paint quickly and safely!
ow that we are using the safest products with our children as possible!
Giveaway has ended! Thanks to all who entered! I don't know about you, but chocolate is definitely one of my weaknesses when it comes to sweet foods. I know it's said by many that a little chocolate isn't bad for us in moderation....but seeing how it's not the healthiest choice, especially while pregnant...I try not to give into those cravings all the time. The thing is, now I might just be able to!! How you ask?
nt recipe
Giveaway is now CLOSED! Thanks to all who entered! At the "learning to be more independent" age of 18 months, our daughter Kaelyn is really getting the hang of using a fork and spoon at meal time! It's fun to see her practicing and learning to eat like a big girl. As she begins to master this developmental milestone I realized how much easier it would be for her if we had a plate that would not move while she scooped her food from it.
nd me one of the Boon products they offer to review! It's the Boon Saucer Stay-Put Divided Plate (which comes in white/pink or white/orange)!! I have used other stay put plates in the past and have not had much success with them. So, although excited, I must admit that I was a little leery at the same time and wondering if this product would be much better. Thankfully though, Boon lived up to it's great reputation of having quality products and completely impressed me with this plate! Not only did it stay put with the slip resistant base, even when Kaelyn tried to pick it up and move it, but it also has divided sections on it that are perfectly shaped to help making scooping out her food easier. The fact that it's dishwasher safe and BPA-free, Phthalate-free, and PVC-free is also wonderful....as you know when using this product that it's safe to use with your children!
s. All products offered on their site are free of BPA, Phthalates and PVC. Alicia Voorhies decided to give families a safer alternative to the products being offered out there and I'm so glad she did! What a great site this is. They have everything from dishes and utensils to bath toys and teethers. I appreciate the large selection of items they have to offer, and am comforted to know that they are all safe for my family! Not only that...but their prices are remarkable! For example, the Boon Saucer Stay-Put Divided Plate is only $5.90! For the quality and usability of this item....I'd say that's pretty amazing!
As I woke up this morning to the ultrasound picture lying on my nightstand that was taken yesterday (Yep! I'm pregnant with our second baby!!:)), I was reminded of the many blessings I have in my life to be thankful for! We couldn't be happier about our growing family and the soon to be arrival of our new addition in November!! What a blessing children are from the Lord. Kaelyn has been such a joy in our lives and we can't wait to meet this baby too!!
series no doubt :)). She also was fascinated with the ultrasound pictures and immediately said "baby". I thought that was really neat!
t, and did so by having Kaelyn walk into the room with her "I'm Going To Be A Big Sister" shirt on. It was quite the surprise for everyone and such an exciting time. As you can see in the picture...Kaelyn was pretty excited too! She knew something big was going on. We always do something special when telling our parents the exciting news! With Kaelyn we did a really neat poem and with this one we decided to do the shirt. I have to mention on a side note, that in looking around for a Big Sister Shirt, I found the best quality and deals at Cafe Press. Not only that...but Cafe Press is connected with Ebates, a great site to shop through and receive money back on your orders. I was so excited to find out that I would not only get money back for my purchase by going through Ebates, but a whopping 10%!! That's pretty good when you consider that most stores are less than 5%.
GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED! THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED! Who doesn't love seeing their name personalized on something?! Especially children, but I have to say as an adult I love it just as much!! I enjoy finding personalized items for our daughter Kaelyn, but at times it can be difficult. Kaelyn, although a well known name by many, is not a name you find on many pre-personalized items found in stores like Walmart or Target. No...Kaelyn is a name that, when personalized, must be ordered specificially. I actually think this is quite fun, as I enjoy browsing the web for great personalized products for her!
My Very Own Name stuck out to me as a great keepsake gift for any toddler, newborn to age 8. It's bright colors and unique storyline of adorable animals spelling out a child's first and last name is one that any child would love! It would be wonderful for any animal lover, as it also includes an illustrated encyclopedia of 61 animals and fun facts about each! A Virtual Tour of this book can be found here.
My Very Own Fairy Tale is a great one for little girls, newborn to age 12! She is taken to a magical garden where she is crowned as princess! As a little girl I would have been thrilled to be the princess in my very own fairy tale!! What girl wouldn't?!! The beautiful illustrations of this book caught my eye immediately! I think this book was absolutely adorable and would be a great way to let that special little girl in your life know how special she is. A Virtual Tour of this book can be found here.
te such meaningful and educational books for young children that will truly be a cherished memory for a lifetime! She is a busy mom like many of us who had an appreciation for personalized items and, along with her husband Allen Haag, had a vision and desire to provide the highest quality of personalized children's books out there. That dream transpired into what is now I See Me!
Hurry! My Frecklebox Personalize Gift Giveaway ends on Tuesday night! You don't want to miss out on the chance to win a personalized item of your choice from this great site!!