Unicef Market Review and Giveaway

Some of you may remember the blog post I did with Novica a while back.  Well, now Novica has partnered with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF because every order on the new website directly impacts children through UNICEF's global programs. Why not shop for Dad this year and support artisans and children around the world?  Here are some great gift ideas from their site:

1. Accessories for Him:

Charles River Review and Giveaway

Happy Friday!  Why not start the weekend with a giveaway?  Charles River Apparel has offered one reader this adorable rain jacket.   They sent me one in the "wave" color- a really pretty blue/turquoise.  The pictures I took don't do it justice!

SIDS Awareness Month and a Giveaway!

SIDS is always something that has scared me.  It is my worst nightmare to think about one of my babies dying, and especially when it comes to something like SIDS where you can't immunize for it and it isn't completely understood by doctors.  Since October is SIDS awareness I have partnered up with HALO SleepSack to bring you a giveaway for one of their 100% Cotton SleepSacks.  Here are some of their tips to prevent SIDS:

ALWAYS

• Place baby to sleep on his or her back at naptime and at night time.
•  Room-share, but don’t bed share; the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend against bed sharing as it can lead to an increased risk for accidental suffocation.
• Use a crib or bassinet that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snugly and is covered with only a tight-fitting crib sheet.
• Remove all soft bedding and toys from your baby’s sleep area (this includes loose blankets, bumpers, pillows and positioners). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.
• Offer a pacifier when putting baby to sleep. If breastfeeding, introduce pacifier after one month or after breastfeeding has been established.
• Breastfeed, if possible, but when finished, put your baby back to sleep in his or her separate safe sleep area alongside your bed.

NEVER

• Never put your baby to sleep on any soft surface (adult beds, sofas, chairs, water beds, quilts, sheep skins etc.)
• Never dress your baby too warmly for sleep; keep room temperature 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where someone has recently smoked. 

I have to admit that I am not the best at these.  I have co-slept with ALL 3 of my babies.  I am a SUPER light sleeper and have been as careful as I could about it, but if I would have known about HALO's Bassinest Swivel Sleeper I definitely would have gotten one of those!  See more about them- they are SOOO cool!

Now you have a chance to win a HALO Sleepsack yourself!  Just use the rafflecopter below to enter:

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Stokke Baby Carrier GIVEAWAY!!

I am SUPER excited to be hosting an amazing giveaway today!!!  Stokke has a new My Carrier Cool baby carrier and they are offering one to one of you!!  Here is some more info about the carrier:

It faces inwards, outwards and can be used to carry baby on the back.

- Made with breathable mesh textiles that reduces heat and moisture to keep both parent and baby cool and dry for outdoor, active or warm weather use.

-  It grows with baby, as it is adjustable, it can carry up to 33lbs. 

- It’s ideal for family summer outings and travel! 

Burt's Bees Baby Giveaway!

It's Spring and that means a new Spring line for Burt's Bees Baby!  Burt's Bees Baby sent me a few things to try on Macsen and Jensen and they are pretty darling!  Jensen wore just this onesie all day on a really nice day we had last week.  It is so soft (like all of their clothing is) and super cute- I decided I love him in gray!

Cell Phone Week: Another Case

Its Friday and the last day of cell phone week!  Last but not least, Another Case has tons of great geometric patterns, quotes, and more that are "artist designed, hand printed & eco friendly."

 

Here are just a couple that I liked, but there were SO many more!

Cell Phone Week: After Images

Guys, only 2 more days left of Cell Phone week.  Today I am excited to share this really cute, fun, and trendy shop called After Images.  You can tell they did their homework when you read their shop information:

Creative, truly unique and custom iPhone 4/4s, iPhone 5/5s/5c, HTC, Galaxy S3 and S4 accessories, all created by Steven and Cathy, two Cleveland based designers (with the occasional help from our cats). Our custom cases are unmatched and we work with you to design typography, retouch photos and rework imagery. Don’t be fooled by cheap imitators ;-)

All cases are done with high quality sublimation techniques that won’t ever fade! The metal we print on is manufactured in the U.S and we use Eco Smart model Hix machinery, manufactured in the U.S.

These were just a couple of my faves. I loved SO many it was hard to choose:

Cell Phone Week: Semi Sweet Studios

The Esty shop I want to introduce to you today is quite a beauty.  Semi Sweet Studios is the fine art photography shop of Kim, and here is what she has to say about it:

I'm drawn to the beauty of the rustic, the minimal, the childlike. I've been an artist for over 20 years, specializing in fine art photography and oil paintings.

My work is based on the things that I love - farms, nature, country life, barns, fields, beach, landscapes, still life, seascapes, flowers - each with their own unique and natural beauty.

What a great idea she had to put her beautiful work onto cell phone cases!  Here are a couple of my faves:

Cell Phone Week: Pink Case NY

The second shop I want to share with you today is Pink Case NY.  They offer 3 kinds of cases and each kind in white or black.  These are a few of my favorites:

Cell Phone Cover Week: On Your Case

I have a special treat for you this week!  Since I just got my first smart phone last month and have been loving it I decided to dedicate a week to cell phone cover giveaways!  Weird?  Maybe, but it will be fun, just trust me :)

For the first giveaway this week let me introduce to you On Your Case.  They sell both iPhone and Samsung Galaxy cases and these are just some of my favorites:

Vemma Next Month Supply Giveaway!

Peeps Giveaway!

Who doesn't love Peeps in the Spring?  Really though, everyone has to have peeps in their Easter baskets to make it complete.  And, this year there are all sorts of Peeps to choose from. 

This year PEEPS^® Easter offerings include:

·         PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks (in colors: yellow, purple, pink, orange, green and blue)

·         PEEPS® Marshmallow Bunnies (in colors yellow, purple, pink, orange, green and blue)

·         PEEPS® Party Cake Flavored Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Chocolate Dipped Mousse Flavored Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Chocolate Mousse Flavored Marshmallow Bunnies

·         PEEPS® Large Marshmallow Bunnies

·         PEEPS® Chick in a Hollow Milk Chocolate Egg

·         PEEPS® Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Chicks (Individual Size)

·         PEEPS® Rainbow Pop

·         PEEPS® Sugar-Free Marshmallow Chicks

·         PEEPS® Peepsters® (bite sized chocolate candies filled with sweet marshmallow crème) 

See what I mean? 

Peeps sent me a whole box of goodies to try- I mean a WHOLE box.  It was awesome.  So far I have only eaten the Peepsters and the Chocolate Dipped Mousse Flavored Marshmallow Chicks (saving the rest for the kids) and MY they were delicious!  Didn't share those with the kids :)

AND, one of you will get your own jackpot of Peeps goodness.

Just use the rafflecopter below to enter to win!

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PJ & POPPY Giveaway!

 I am totally obsessed with a new Etsy shop I just found and I am so excited to share it with you today!

PJ & POPPY sells beautiful leather tassel key-chains and hairbands with amazing colors, patterns and textures.  Just let me show you instead of trying to tell you, because you will see for yourself:

Impressed Photo Book Valentine's Day Giveaway!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!  How about a giveaway to celebrate?

Since 2009 I started making photo books each year for our family album.  Basically a family yearbook.  It always takes me SOOO many hours to do, but I love it and look at them often.  I have been wanting to do one for just Trey and I and focus on all my favorite memories of our almost 8 years of marriage, so when I was approached by Impressed I definitely had a great idea of what I wanted to do.

Burt's Bees Baby Valentines Giveaway!

Burt's Bees Baby has some adorable options this year in their Valentine's collection.  Take a look at some of my favorites:

Bijuju Giveaway!

You probably remember how much I raved about Bijuju in the giveaway I did a little while ago. Well, they are having another awesome giveaway you are definitely going to want to check out: 

You can access these links here, since this is just an image:

Visit Bijuju’s Website for More: HERE

‘Like’ Bijuju on Facebook: HERE

Follow them on Twitter: @Bijuju

Follow them on Instagram: @bijuju_boutique

Holiday Gift Guide: Balboa Baby Giveaway!

Some of you may remember the post I did on Balboa Baby last year for their high chair/shopping cart cover.  I still use it ALL the time!  So, I was really excited to work on another review and giveaway post with their nursing covers!

Holiday Gift Guide: Little Adventures Giveaway!

I am really excited about the company I am talking about today, as I have a daughter that LOVES playing princesses and dress up and I just can't fork out $60 for a Disney branded dress...

In comes Little Adventures to save the day...

Holiday Gift Guide: Little Duck Organics Giveaway

One of the biggest factors of my "mom guilt" often comes from the food I give my kids.  I really do try to get them to eat healthy, whole foods, but it is so hard some days.  Especially during the holidays.  Which is why Little Duck Organics snacks would be the perfect addition to your holiday shopping list!

Wooden Moving Toys: Part One

This week I am excited to share with you 2 shops from Etsy that specialize in wooden moving toys.  The first one today is Wooden Toys Northwest on Etsy.  Karl, owner of Wooden Toys NW makes amazing trucks, cranes, cars, and trains that would make any little (or big) boy giddy.  Karl sent me a crane and it is so well-made I was very impressed.  Macsen is going to play with it for hours.