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If you've never been, the New York Baby Show is pretty much New York's biggest and most elaborate baby expo of the season (and there are plenty of baby expos to choose from - you can see the detailed list I made for Mommy Nearest here). Actually, it's "the nation's biggest show for expectant and new families"!!
We're talking over 150 booths of the top brands for maternity, baby, and toddler. Mom's can relax to the nursing and baby changing lounge, dad's can escape to the daddy lounge, you can try out various strollers on the test track, catch an informative demo or speaker (last year they featured Rosie Pope!), take part in fun classes with your kids, take a break with your kids in the play area, and hear plenty of exciting family-friendly entertainment. There will also be giveaways and product samples galore! The event and the location are completely stroller friendly - there are elevators to the expo, which is held on one single (very large) floor. Location: Pier 92 in Manhattan (711 12th Avenue) Dates & Times: Saturday May 16 & Sunday May 17, 10AM-4PM Tickets: $20 for a single ticket, $30 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 4 kids) - purchase here (get 10% off with code "USJapanFam10") But wait... IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME!!! 10 lucky readers will receive a free ticket from yours truly!! Simply enter to win in the Rafflecopter box below! (Open to US residents ages 18 and over. Winners will be contacted via e-mail and have 24 hours to respond before another winner is chosen). Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST April 22.
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Pregnancy is a long and difficult journey. 9 months filled with morning sickness, aches, pains, stretch marks, sneeze-pee, restless sleep, acne, you name it! But it's also a time for getting pampered, embracing your body, and loving your growing bump and the itty bitty baby inside that you just cannot wait to meet!
To celebrate the amazingness of pregnancy, I'm thrilled to bring you The Best for Your Bump Giveaway, featuring a jackpot of fabulous products valued over $500!! From yummy nutritious drinks to support and fashionable maternity clothes, these are all just for you, the great glowing mama-to-be!!
I'd like to shout out a HUGE thank you to the amazing and generous brands who have donated prizes for this giveaway (listed below), as well as the following lovely bloggers for their help: Rookie Moms, Mommy R+R, Mom Cave TV, and My Strange Family - please check out their great blogs after you've entered the giveaway!
THE PRIZES & SPONSORS: 
Preggonista is a gift box and monthly subscription service that provides classic, wearable fashion essentials, an accessory to add texture or a splash of color, and a pregnancy-related beauty product. Preggonista knows that pregnant women have many sacrifices, and style shouldn't be one of them. The boxes are not only extremely helpful and fashionable, they're FUN! Our grand prize winner will receive one of these boxes, valued at $85. <Check out my personal review here!>
Mamalicious, the world's first prenatal protein powder, is both nutritious and delicious! Formulated specifically for pregnant and lactating women (and those trying to conceive), one serving of Mamalicious protein powder has 12 grams of protein, probiotics, and all of the nutritional power to replace your daily prenatal vitamin. Our grand prize winner will receive 2 tubs (a one month supply) valued at $80, and will have her choice between chocolate, vegan chocolate, and vanilla. <Check out my personal review here!>
Holo is a pregnancy device like you have never seen. It's basically a blow-up raft with a hole cut out for your pregnant belly, allowing you to safely lay on your stomach on the floor, in bed, in the pool - anywhere, giving your aching hips a much needed rest. You can blow up the headrest or leave it deflated and utilize your own pillow instead, and our grand prize winner will be receiving one of these awesome Holo rafts, valued at $75! <Check out my personal review here!>
Pink Stork Morning Sickness Solutions have formulated natural and effective treatments for the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. With groups of products for mild, moderate, and severe symptoms, Pink Stork has got you covered. Our grand prize winner will receive the Mild Morning Sickness Treatment, valued at $69, including a magnesium spray, cocolaurin (monolaurin derived from organic coconut oil), and probiotic capsules. <Check out my personal review here!>
It's You Babe understands that carrying around a big ol' belly is no easy task, and they offer several amazing products to support your bump, back, hips, and even pubic symphysis! Wear them under your clothes for instant relief, and no one will be the wiser! Our grand prize winner will receive their choice of either the Mini Cradle, the Best Cradle, or the Prenatal Cradle (a $69 value). <Check out my personal review here!>
Gugu Guru is a brand spanking new online baby registry site that blows all others out of the water. What sets them apart? They take your STYLE into consideration when helping you curate your baby registry! From "Always Glam" and "Chic and on the Go" to "Considered Casual" and "Comfort is King", they'll help you pick out the best products for your family... for FREE!! Our grand prize winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card, courtesy of Gugu Guru. (My personal review is coming soon, stay tuned for the link!)
Mama Mio carries a premium pregnancy skincare range with a "no nasties" guarantee, meaning they do not use parabens, petrolatum, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, artificial colourants, sodium laureth, lauryl sulphate, xenoestrogens, phthalates, PEGs, or glycols, and do not test on animals. Basically, they offer the cleanest and most effective products they could make. Our grand prize winner will receive their Pregnancy Essentials Kit, including the Tummy Rub Butter, Boob Tube (bust protection cream), and Lucky Legs (for swollen feet), valued at $36.
Nursing Bra Express carries the best of the best, not only nursing bras but also maternity bras (and other goodies). They understand that the pregnant mama's ta-tas probably don't fit into pre-pregnancy bras, but will keep growing by the time nursing bras are in order. So the need for a supportive maternity bra (yes, even while sleeping) is very real! Our grand prize winner will have her choice between the Coobie Strappy Seamless Maternity Bra, Coobie Comfort Maternity Bra, and Coobie Strappy V-Neck Lace Trim Maternity Bra, valued at $22. <Check out my personal review here!>
No Mo Nausea brings relief to sea sick cruise passengers and pregnant moms-to-be alike with their acupressure aromatherapy wrist bands! Infused with peppermint oil and applying pressure to the pressure point responsible for relieving nausea, No Mo Nausea bands are a quick, easy, and side-effect-free way to help relieve your morning sickness. Our grand prize winner will receive 2 packs of wrist bands, in her choice of color ($22 value). <Check out my personal review here!>
Bundle Organics makes delicious USDA Organic juices packed full of the vitamins and nutrients needed by pregnant women. We're talking 200 mcg of folic acid, 100 mg of calcium, 60 IU of Vitamin D, 4.5 mg of iron, and 500 mg of Omega-3! Our grand prize winner will receive a 3-bottle variety pack including Orange-Carrot-Berry-Ginger, Kale-Apple-Lemon-Ginger, and dark berry veggies (an $18 value). <Check out my personal review here!>
Weleda is a well-known and highly respected beauty and skin care company catering to moms, babies, and the entire family. Their standards include using no synthetic anything, including preservatives, fragrances, and chemicals. The are 100% certified natural and do no animal testing. Our grand prize winner will receive a set from Weleda, including a bar of Calendula Soap and a bottle of Wild Rose Smoothing Facial Lotion, donated by Mom Cave TV and valued at $37.
Three Lollies makes the super popular and helpful Preggie Pops & Preggie Pop Drops, formulated specifically to help relieve morning sickness through a combination of essential oils and aromatherapy. They also relieve dry mouth, provide quick calories (great during labor, for example), and are delicious! Our grand prize winner will receive a Preggie Pops variety pack and Preggie Pop Drops Plus (containing Vitamin B6), valued at $10. <Check out my personal review here!>
ENTER TO WIN!!!
The giveaway is open to all US residents over the age of 18 and will end at 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, April 28. The winner will be selected randomly, e-mailed, and given 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen. Enter in the Rafflecopter box below and may the odds be ever in your favor!!! GOOD LUCK!
 When I delivered my son two and a half years ago, we were utterly clueless and exhausted. 24 hours after pushing my bouncing baby boy into the world, we were bombarded with discharge forms and paperwork. They made us return the newborn shirt and hat I thought I could save as keepsakes. It was a bit heartbreaking! From the hospital, we received a small pack of diapers and a sitz bath, though at the time I had no idea what that was. When the nurse left I ran around the room stuffing our bag with all of the supplies I could - witch hazel pads, sanitary napkins, disposable underwear, you know, the good stuff! I was pretty proud of the loot I managed to get out of there with. But do you know what would have been much much cooler? Receiving The Luxury Care (TLC) Swag Bag! I'd never heard of it until the owner of Gugu Guru (an awesome new baby registry that takes your style into account) introduced it to me a week ago, and it's a pretty brilliant idea!! Basically, brands pay sponsorship to have their coupons, samples, and products included in the tote bag, and then TLC Swag Bag partners with hospitals and birth centers to have their bags given to new moms at discharge... FOR FREE!!! All items in the bag are baby friendly and hospital approved. The contents of the TLC Swag Bag will vary monthly and by region. Mine included an awesome baby handprint keepsake kit from Pearhead and a tube of skin protectant ointment, among tons of coupons and smaller samples. A rep reports they're currently working with Bambo Nature, who will be contributing an entire pack of their highly rated eco friendly newborn diapers in each bag (select regions), and Mustela, who will include samples of their great baby skin care products in each bag in all regions. Want to see if your hospital has partnered with TLC Swag Bag yet? Check out the list here! The hospital I delivered at last time is not on the list, nor is the one we'll be using next time. If you're in the same boat, and want to encourage your hospital or birthing center to participate in this awesome program, you should reach out to management at your hospital, or send the name of the hospital to TLC Swag Bag so they can reach out directly!
My son is a picky eater and I'm a terrible cook. Put that together and you have a major struggle to get proper nutrition into a growing boy!! He loves smoothies so I try to sneak some veggies into those, which he guzzles down in his Squeasy Snacker. But what about when we're out and about, or I simply don't have time to whip something tasty and healthy up for him?
Suffice it to say, I couldn't be more thrilled with the new line being rolled out by Happy Family. Their new Love My Veggies pouches are available exclusively at Target (as of April 13), as part of their Made To Matter - Handpicked by Target program. The Happy Family Love My Veggies organic tot snacks are the first pouch to offer ONE FULL SERVING of vegetables (1/4 cup), but your kids won't have a clue - they are really tasty!! 
The new Love My Veggies line contains blends such as spinach-apple-sweet potato-kiwi, banana-beet-squash-blueberry, and carrot-banana-mango-sweet potato, with nutrition stats such as 2 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, and daily values as high as iron (20%), calcium (8%), vitamin A (310%), and vitamin C (60%)! And of course, they're all USDA certified organic by CCOF.
But how do they taste? Well, I couldn't exactly leave it up to my toddler to explain it. Though he would simply say, "YUMMY! More please. MORE POUCH!!" I had to sneak some sucks in myself and will say that they are indeed quite tasty. Also a bit tart, and very smooth! 
Happy Family pouches make the perfect on-the-go healthy snack!!
As mentioned above, the Love My Veggies line is available exclusively at Target, where you can find a 4-pack of 4.22oz pouches for $5.89.
But wait... you can WIN a package of three 4-pack boxes of Happy Family's Love My Veggies line, a placemat, and some coupons in my giveaway!! Open to US residents over the age of 18, enter in the Rafflecopter box below! Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, April 26. Winner will be contacted by e-mail and have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen. GOOD LUCK! 
Disclaimer: Although I did receive these products free of charge, all thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased.
The Wildlife Conservation Society has kicked off an amazing (and fun!) campaign called "120 Ways #NYisWIld". This summer from April through August, visitors will be encouraged to snap photos and share them on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #NYisWild. The more you use the hashtag, the more chances you'll get to win a trip to Belize and other fabulous prizes (listed below). The "120" part of the campaign celebrates the 120 years of amazing conservation work being done since the founding of the Wildlife Conservation Society, the organization behind the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and Queens Zoo.  The campaign is really cool, turning NYC into a virtual safari scavenger hunt. Go to the NYisWild website to sign up and find a list of various photo-ops to snap (or you can download the full list here) - you simply tag each photo with the relevant number (0-120), and don't forget your #NYisWild hashtag! There are even photo challenges located outside of the parks, such as the Bull of Wall Street (#16) and the Eagles on the Chrystler Building (#56).
Levels of photo sharing and what you can win:
What's more? Get 20% off your NYC zoo or aquarium tickets when purchased through the NYisWild website! What if I were to tell you there was a new soap out there that was just as much fun as any bath toy, or actually, MORE fun!? Well... there is!!! Or, actually, there probably will be. That's right, Sudsy Dough moldable bath soap is running a month long Kickstarter campaign and if they get enough funding, Sudsy Dough will be out there in all its glory for your family to buy and enjoy!! Sorry, I'm a bit over excited here, let me tell you why...  Photo credit: Sudsy Dough What's so cool about Sudsy Dough:
 Photo credit: Sudsy Dough Amazing right?? So what are you waiting for?? Go check out their Kickstarter page... NOW!! :)
Spring is a season of newness: new warmth, new growth, and new additions to families! We are excited to partner with Mommy Scene's Spring #BabyShowerFaves to bring you a fabulous giveaway, featuring everything from A to Z for a mom & new baby! Don't forget to check out the Baby Shower Faves Gallery over at Mommy Scene!
We are also excited to announce the launch of Sudsy Dough Moldable Bath Soap on Kickstarter! Squeeze and squish Sudsy Dough in the bath, rub it on as a cleansing body wash, or take it outside the tub and make custom-shaped soaps. Created by the editor of Mommy Scene, Sudsy Dough helps make bath time fun!
Enter to Win One of These 5 Prize Sets! (Ends 4/15)
Spring Baby Shower Faves Prize #1:
OrganicKidz Life Bottle set, Melinda G Smoothly Divine nursing bra, Crane Cool Mist humidifier, Hipoglos skin ointment, Birds and Bees Ripe and Ready Tea, Ollie swaddle, Eepples MilkCharms, Milkies Milk-Saver, Milk Tray, Softies Nursing Pads, Nursing Blend, & Nursing Time Tea, LatchPal breastfeeding clip, Sweet Pea Bamboo Diaper, Ubbi diaper pail, Bitzy Bumper crib bumper, Creative Baby activity cards. Retail Value: $568 
Spring Baby Shower Faves Prize #2:
Halo SwaddleSure, Olie bloomers, Blowout Blocker, Undercover Mama Basic Essentials shirt, Willamy wrap bracelet, Bambo Nature Diapers 1 case, Back Buddy support pillow, Girlie Glue & felt flowers, Baby Butz Cream, Stretch Softly prevention set, Little Pim, Baby Bump Bundle box, Amara freeze dried baby food, Creative Baby activity cards, The Ark by Ah Goo Baby. Retail Value: $570 
Spring Baby Shower Faves Prize #3:
Cool Carats carseat cooler, 40 Weeks the movie, Posheez bodysuit, Avishi Organics stretch mark oil, Creative Baby activity cards, Bundle Organics Juices set of 3, Star Kids Products Play N Go, Packable Pails, NurturMe baby food set, e-cloth kitchen pack, Baby Comfy Nose nasal aspirator, Toofeze teether, 6 Re-play Snack Stacks, Woolino Baby Sleep Bag, DadGear backpack, The Plush Pad by Ah Goo Baby. Retail Value: $568 
Spring Baby Shower Faves Prize #4:
Beba Babycook Pro, Snappy Pants, SoRad baby lip & cheek balm, A Mother's Boutique Virtual fitting & nursing bra, Buttons Diapers 2 one-size covers & 2 daytime inserts, MAM gift set, Star Kids Products Snack & Play Travel Tray, Swiggydiggydoo monthly box, Yummi Pouch Brights reusable food pouches, WABI BABY sterilizer, Wishy Life Buddies. Retail Value: $580 
Spring Baby Shower Faves Prize #5:
Infanttech Always in View video monitor, Baby Buddy 360 toothbrush, Yummi Pouch snack bags, Ecocentric Mom box - 3 month subscription, BiteSizers mealtime scissors, Rhoost baby grooming kit, Pack 'n Potty, Cezara belly support panty, Soaker Stopper, pediped Originals boy or girl shoes, Avishi Organics baby balm, Shuga Bebe Couture nursing pillow. Retail Value: $545
What would you be most excited to win?
Ends 4/15 5 winners will be announced 4/16/15! Enter in the Rafflecopter box below!!
Mommy Scene, Green Scene Mom, and the affiliated blogs are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations. Prizes will be sent to the winners directly from each participating brand. 5 winners' names will be posted on the Spring Baby Shower Faves page once the giveaway ends and each winner will be notified via email after April 15th, 2015. Winners will be chosen randomly in sequence for each of the five prize sets. The Spring Baby Shower Faves giveaway is open to the US and Canada. A shipping charge to Canada may apply on some of the prizes, depending on each brand. Entrants may receive a followup email from some of the participating brands.
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