Adorable Rockabye Children's Rocker Animals on Sale Now

I bought a ride on rocker sheep for my middle child and it was passed on to the little one who equally loves it.  I spent a ton of money on it and although I like it, I wished they had these when I wanted to purchase one.

Some are priced at $60 and others at $70 and are normally $100 and $120, respectively.

Sale ends 3/29 at noon (EDT).

Click to check it out and more here at Gilt.

yubo's Mother Earth Photo Contest & yubo Eco-Friendly Lunchbox Giveaway 4/16 CLOSED WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS TO....

dreamcleavers@yahoo.com

An e-mail has been send and he/she has 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen by random.org.

Thanks to all those who entered!

If you haven't heard of yubo eco-friendly lunch boxes, you really should. I previously created a review post here that you can read about the great yubo lunch box my middle child received.  My daughter has two other lunch boxes but now, she always picks her yubo lunch box.  She brought home her school folder and inside of it was a pink slip but it was for another child.  A pink slip, at her school, means someone got in trouble.  Apparently this boy was so interested in her yubo lunch box that he opened it up and was caught!

Not only does yubo offer an eco-friendly way to protect the environment with it's reusable pack of containers that holds a sandwich, deserts and sides perfectly, but it looks great.  You can choose among the great template varieties they have to offer of you can customize your own.  The handle is really nice as it's made of material that prevents hands from slipping and both sides can pop off for easy access.  My favorite part is no more baggies and trash!

You have a chance to show off your children's creative side with yubo's new contest:

Celebrate the planet with yubo’s Mother Earth Photo Contest. In honor of Earth Day, yubo is holding a contest asking eco-conscious kids to submit their favorite/best "Mother Earth" photos. yubo will collect photo submissions and choose a winner based on the guidelines below. yubo will then create faceplates from the winning photos and offer them for sale as Mother Earth faceplate designs (as seen below). Net profits from the sale of the Mother Earth faceplates will go to the Earth Day Network.

Contest Rules:

Who: Entrants must be under the age of 11 in order to qualify to win.

What: Photos will be judged based on originality, creativity, photo composition and how well the pictures answer the question: ‘What does Earth Day mean to you?’.

When: Deadline for entry is 4/16/10. The winner will be chosen and announced on 4/22/10, the 40^th anniversary of Earth Day.

How: Each entrant MUST submit 2 corresponding original photos (MUST be taken by person entering contest). Become a yubo Facebook Fan and upload the 2 images to the yubo Facebook Fan Page.

What a great way to promote creativity and an awareness celebrating Earth Day!

All entrants will receive $10 toward their purchase at www.getyubo.com and the winner will receive $50!

The Giveaway:

One winner on my blog will receive their choice of colors and a standard faceplate from yubo!

To Enter:

Follow my blog and go to yubo and tell me which lunch box you like.

Extra Entries (worth two each unless otherwise specified):

• Enter the yubo Mother Earth Photo Contest (leave your Facebook Fan name) and receive five extra entries!
• Become a Facebook fan of yubo.
• Follow yubo on Twitter.
• Tweet about this giveaway (can be done daily).
• Post about this giveaway (five entries)

Trust me, you really want to enter this photo contest and giveaway as the yubo eco-friendly lunch box is loved by my daughter and classmates!

If you don't win, don't forget all entrants to the Mother Earth Photo Contest will receive $10 toward their purchase.

Deadline for entry is 4/16 for the photo contest.

Deadline for this yubo lunch box giveaway is also 4/16 - US only please for the yubo lunch box giveaway

Mother's Day Early Giveaway: Coming Soon

I'm preparing for one of the most special days of the year and that is Mother's Day!  I am thankful for my mother not only because I'm here but because of my children!  Mother's Day is such a special day to recognize the great strength and ability it takes to be a mother.  Being a mother is just not being a mom to your kids but being a mother ends up meaning being a mom to many more.

In honor of Mother's Day, I'm going to put together one giveaway in which I will add as I receive products.

So far, it will consists of:

• Oil of Olay Power of 7 Body Wash & $10 Walmart Gift Card
• Three bottles of name brand perfume
• A box of handmade, beautiful soap by Intentions (Etsy shop)
• Hand soap motion dispenser 
• A Flirty Apron

Watch for more to be added!

This will be one big giveaway and not mutliple.

Follow Friday (Take 2) :)

Friday Follow Again!

Catch what USA Today said about Babies, the new movie premiering Mother's Day

Ficklets and Adorable Baby Clothing for Easter & Every Day

As Easter approaches, I can't help but think what a wonderful day to dress up and embrace all that Easter stands for.  Whether you are going on an Easter egg hunt, a family function or church, getting dressed up is fun.  This post is focusing on two of my favorite mompreneurs:  Ficklets and Adorable Baby Clothing.

FICKLETS:

If you are looking for cute Easter bag stuffers, check out the great selection from Ficklets.  They are perfect for your little one's glasses and come in over 100 varieties.  If your children don't like wearing glasses, they might have a new way of thinking about them after they get to put these little adorable charm huggers on them.

Ficklets are becoming the greatest invention for kid's eyeglasses since they give them the ability to personalize without breaking the bank.  They are interchangeable and easy to wear, inexpensive to buy and will make your little one happy.  My niece loves her Ficklets.

Ficklet's inventor, Ros Guerrero, came up with this great idea as she tried to meet the needs of her beautiful daughter, Gem.  The word "ficklet" means to change a lot hence the wonderful creation of Ficklets was born.  You can read more here.  Ficklets is not only innovative in the idea and creation of Ficklets but Ros is the most compassionate, caring person I've met.  She provides wonderful customer service and is hands on.

Ficklets is becoming international hit too:

“I’ve quickly learned that eyeglass charms transcend style and cultural differences because I’m seeing orders pour in from customers around the world, including the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Venezuela, Dubai, Ireland and Russia,” says Guerrero. “This means children of any nationality are able to feel more confident when wearing their eyeglasses. The future is wide open for Ficklets.”

Whether you want something different for Easter or have a little one that wears glasses, you should check out http://www.ficklets.com/ as there is something for both boys and girls.

How to Train Your Dragon Special Friday Screening

Paramount teamed up with TwitterMoms to tell all you moms about a special morning screening this Friday for How to Train Your Dragon.

From the studio that brought you “Shrek,” “Madagascar” and “Kung Fu Panda” comes “How to Train Your Dragon.” Set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, and based on the book by Cressida Cowell, the action comedy tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking teenager who doesn’t exactly fit in with his tribe’s longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. Hiccup’s world is turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view.


DreamWorks Animation's “How to Train Your Dragon” was produced by Bonnie Arnold and directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. Rated PG.


Get Tickets to How to Train Your Dragon Online!Visit the Official How to Train Your Dragon Site  

Meaningful Beauty, CellCeuticals & ProActive: Do They Work?

I've used so many different products to prevent aging and there are a few I haven't tried yet.  I got a big boost the other day when I went to the grocery story my daughter works at with her and the cashier and bagger both asked her "is that your older sister?"  Talk about heaven!  It was as if Gerard Butler was before me with a box of Godiva chocolates in the near buff.  Okay ... it wasn't exactly that good but it's as good as it's going to get!

You name it, I've probably tried it.  There is on informercial that intrigues me and it's Cindy Crawford's Meaningfulbeauty.  The infomercial discusses her plight to find the right beauty regiment and how long she's been using the products created by the person behind Meaningfulbeauty.  It all seems logical as she does look AMAZING!

I'm curious if anyone has tried it and the results?

One of my past favorites was CellCeuticals but I have since moved on.  With CellCeuticals, as I was just reminded via a comment on my other blog, it doesn't help at all with acne.  The poster noted how her acne was horrible and quit using it.  The one thing I noted from my experiences with CellCeuticals and to date, any other beauty product, is my continued use of Proactiv. 

    If you have acne, is there another product you prefer?

 
   

Gilt's Special: Ore Originals Children's Eating Sets - Ends 3/29 at Noon

Look at the cute sets of children's eating trays I bought.  You get all four pieces for only $10!  They have a ton of other great products on sale at Gilt for kids along with amazing looking chocolate!

I didn't buy one of these but it was tempting as they had so many to choose from and were on sale from $60 and $70:

Want to get some or check out the other great sales?  Click here.

Chocomize for Easter & Special

You still have time to order some customized chocolate from Chocomize!  Chocomize is not your ordinary chocolate and definitely the same ol' Easter candy you are use to.   You still have time to order by March 29th for delivery in time for Easter.

I was able to try out Chocomize for Valentine's Day and they are a unique company started by three young entreprenuers.  The idea is unique in that you can customize your chocolate with a huge array of choices.

Right now, they've even added some special ingredients for Easter so check them out!

SPECIAL:  Until March 29th they are offering a 20% discount on the special Easter bar featured in their favorites section.


Chocomize is also running a golden ticket special.  One final randomly chosen winner will receive it and will get the chocolate of the month club membership for three months!


*Disclaimer: I received no compensation for this post.  I like Chocomize :)

Everybody Loves Babies: Premiering Mother's Day Weekend

As part of my participation with BzzAgent, I'm spreading the word about a new movie coming out that is near and dear to parents and especially moms.  Everyone loves babies but what about watching the story of four babies at once?  When I watched the trailer, my computer became an instant magnet with all my kids running over to see it and of course, we didn't just watch it once!

Get ready for a visually stunning and joyful new film that simultaneously chronicles the lives of four of the world's newest inhabitants in Mongolia, Namibia, San Francisco and Toyko.   The film will cover first breaths to first steps all at once.  This unique movie will premier in theaters Mother's Day weekend. 

This really looks like a touching movie about life and also about cultural differences.  I watched in amazement at the stark differences in the lives of some of these babies as well as noticed how similar they are.  You'll see what I mean at the beginning of the trailer with the two little ones playing and what transpires!

To see more, check out the preview now:




*Disclaimer:  I'm participating in the BzzAgent's Babies Ambassador program whereas I may receive a prize for participating.  I have not received any compensation for this post.

ERGOBaby Carrier and Infant Insert Review

ERGO baby carriers  provides products to make babywearing safe and comfortable.  Juggling a newborn or infant is difficult especially when you are alone running errands.  When you place a baby in a car seat, it's an extra bundle to cart around and it gives your back a workout not to mention your arms and legs.  An ERGO baby carriers allows hands free mobility while ensuring safety.

Karin Frost, creator of ERGO baby carriers, desired a way to keep her baby near her.  Her intention was to create a product that would promote and enhance a parent's ability to safely and comfortably keep their babies as close as possible to them.  After eight years of research and good sound mothering experience, ERGO baby carriers was born.

SAFETY:

ERGO baby carriers stands behind it's safety claim by their rigorous safety testing that has been conducted and certified by by the European testing agency TÜV since 2008, and by the Juvenile Products Manufactures Association (JPMA), according to the American Standards for Testing Materials (ASTM), since 2008, and, most recently, has met all the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Information Act) standards mandated by Congress in 2008.


ENDORSEMENTS & FACTS:


To further back their product, they have links for endorsements, certifications, recognitions, research and safety.


PRODUCT OPTIONS:


The Original ERGO baby carriers come in a variety of colors to best suit your personal tastes.

Organic options are also available for those parents that prefer the green way to go.  Ranging from the baby carrier to the infant support cushion to backpacks and pouches.  

ACCESSORIES:


ERGOBaby offers many accessories as well to help ranging from changing pads, sucking pads, weather covers and waist extensions, replacement straps and hood replacements.  They are your one stop shop for baby comfort carrying!


The Review:



The Organic Twill Cranberry baby carrier and the Organic Infant Insert in Blush Beige were reviewed.  The mill that makes the organic fabric was organically certified in 1996.  Owner and designer, Karen Frost, created the organic line to ensure an eco-friendly alternative was offered to her customers.  Organic cotton is grown without all the pesticides and other controls used to ward of pests and control the soil conditions. It's a safe alternative in ensuing the product against your baby's skin is safe.


The Organic Twill Baby Carrier Features:

• 100% organic cotton twill with 100% organic cotton sataan lining and hood.
• 100% cotton batting in body of carrier to soften edges against the delicate skin of newborns/infants.
• One inch, high density foam in the shoulder straps helps to soften the weight.  Even tiny babies can hurt after carrying them for awhile.  The soft straps helped to offset the weight and I had no pain after wearing it for an hour.
• Quarter inch high density neoprene  foam in waste belt.  As you can see in the picture, the waste belt is wide and allows for continuous full support.  This extra protection offered comfort and a greater sense of security of not feeling like th baby was going to fall out.
• High quality buckles tested by SGS.  The buckles were thick and felt sturdy.  Due to the size, it would be impossible to hit something and accidentally release the straps.
• The waist circumferences fits from 25" to 43" so it's versatile for many body sizes.
• Fits from 5' to 6.5' body height with adjustable shoulder and chest straps.  This fit my daughter, pictures, who is 5'3 and her fiance who is 6'1.
• The sleeping hood is a smart and wonderful feature that protects and shields the baby.  It adjusts in length to accommodate the little one's growing needs.
• Reinforced stitching is used at all fabric intersections thus increasing your assurance from a safety perspective.
• It's durable and has been strength tested up to 90 lbs.  We tried to put the almost three year old in to see how it felt but she wasn't a "baby" anymore she said.
• It's machine washable which is EXCELLENT!  Baby spit ups are the worse and having fabric that can be easily washed is a must have.

The color is absolutely perfect for either gender to wear.  It's smart, it's fashionable and it's organic!  All of the features above makes it a must have for any new mom and dad especially if they plan on moving around a lot or just don't want to be far away from their little one. It also grows with the child and can be worn on the back as well.

The testing offered me extra assurance in the safety department and the reinforced stitching, interior rip stop reinforcements at critical intersections and large buckles provides the finishes touches of noting this as a "buy!"

ERGOBaby Organic Infant Insert:

The ERGOBaby Organic Infant Insert is for use with newborns up to 4-5 months of age and is placed in the ERGOBaby Carrier.  It is also 100% organic cotton fabric with 100% organic cotton filling and arrives prewashed and ready to go!  It is machine washable again adding to the convenience.

The design encourages healthy maturation of the spine by supporting the pelvis, hip joint and leg position rather than putting a baby in a compromising sitting position before the spine is ready. It also supports the safety of the baby's head and neck during the critical stage of development.

It's very soft and smooth and is a great addition to ensure safety and comfort for the little one's.  The adjustable feature is also beneficial in providing security and comfort.

I also would recommend this for the first few months until the baby has picked up weight. 




Purchase ERGO baby carriers here

NYC Good Ol' Girls Theater: Two Ticket Giveaway & Discount Info 3/31 CLOSED WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS TO ....

BENITA!

An e-mail has been sent to Benita and she has 24 hours to respond before another winner is chosen by random.org.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

Live in NYC or going to visit?  From now until April 11th, you can catch Good Ol' Girls at the Black Box Theater at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theater at 111 West 46th Street.  

Good Ol' Girls, a new musical written and adapted by Paul Ferguson based on the stories of two prominent Southern authors, Lee Smith (The Last Girls) and Jill McCorkle (Going Away Shoes), with songs by Nashville hit-makers Matraca Berg (Reba McEntire, Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill) and Marshall Chapman (Jimmy Buffett, Wynonna, Olivia Newton-John), turns New York City into a Honky Tonk. Through the language of five unique southerners, GOOD OL' GIRLS celebrates childhood through old age with big hair and bigger hearts. Come for the music. Stay for the stories. There's a Good Ol' Girl in all of us. Let yours out.

Tickets start at $29!


If you haven't heard about Good Ol' Girls, here are some reviews:

“You won't find a more entertaining 90 minutes…than the exuberant off-Broadway revue, Good Ol' Girls."

– Associated Press

 “The cast could hardly be better…Lauren Kennedy, Sally Mayes, Teri Ralston, Gina Stewart, and Liza Vann are first-rate singers and actors!”

-Backstage, Critics Pick

“A fun celebration…There’s gold in them thar hills!”

-BroadwayWorld.com

“These game gals are packing Red-Bull power in their lungs!”

-Theatremania.com

“Good Ol’ Girls is a good ol’ time. The cast, which includes Sally Mayes, Lauren Kennedy, Teri Ralston, Gina Stewart, and Liza Vann, is a savvy group…these women, like the real-world ones to whom they’re paying tribute, can do anything!”

-Talkin’ Broadway

$29 Tickets (reg. $70) For Wednesday and Thursday performances $35 Tickets (reg. $70) For Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances MUST ORDER BY APRIL 11th! Performance schedule: Wednesdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursdays at 8 p.m. Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m.

3 Easy ways to order your discount tickets:

Visit www.GoodOlGirls.com hit PURCHASE TICKETS and enter code GOG29 or GOG35 Call (212) 352-3101 or 866-811-4111 and mention code GOG29 or GOG35

Visit the box office 2 hours prior to performance time with a printout of this email, The Black Box Theatre At The Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, 111 West 46th St.

*Producers reserve the right to change or revoke the offer at anytime. Offer expires April 11th, 2010, and is valid for performances through April 11, 2010. Subject to availability and prior sale. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. All sales final. No refunds or exchanges. Limit 8 tickets per order. Internet and phone orders are subject to standard service fees. Black out dates may apply.

The Giveaway:


Two tickets (subject to availability) to see the live performance of Good Ol' Girls in NY.  Accomodations and travel are not included and are the responsibility of the winner.  This giveaway is only for the two tickets subject to availability.


To Enter:


Just leave a comment that you want to win!


Giveaway ends: 3/31 at midnight (est) - winner will be chosen by random.org.


*Disclaimer:  I received no compensation for this post.  The PR company handling the PR for this production are responsible for providing the winner two tickets subject to availability.