We are very excited to bring you an amazing giveaway sponsored by Mommy Scene and lots of great family and kids brands! Enter to win one of FIVE holiday gift set prizes featuring great gift ideas for mom, kids, and baby!
Prize Set 1: Cute & Girly
1) Piggy Paint - Mistle Toes Set
2) EarZings pierce-free earrings - style of choice 3) VTech Flipsies - Lexi's Trampoline & Classroom 4) Yummi Pouch Cloth Snack Bags 5) Sudsy Dough moldable bath soap - Sassy Strawberry
Prize Set 2: Curious & Creative
1) Funbites Minion Food Cutter
2) The Cibo Placemat 3) Sudsy Dough moldable bath soap - Bubbly Blueberry 4) Cuddly Wearable Blanket 5) Medipro First Aid Kit Pod 6) Rubber Duckie & Friends bath and shower wand
Prize Set 3: Baby Adventures
1) Lulla Belay car seat cart strap
2) PouchBuddy by ChubChub 3) iFamCare Helmet Camera 4) Silkberry Baby Bamboo Footed Sleeper with easy dressing zipper 5) Ubbi Diaper Caddy 6) Buttons Diapers trial pack (1 diaper cover & 3 daytime inserts - style of choice depending on availability) 7) Wristy Buddy Elephant teething wristband
Prize Set 4: Cozy & Stylin'
1) Blue Baby Bum's Baby Crinkle Toy - set of 3 for boy or girl
2) Toofeze Baby Teether 3) BandaBib from Bazzle Baby 4) BabeeTalk Eco-Buds Take-Along Pals 5) Pure Hazelwood teething necklace 6) Pearhead Baby's First Christmas Chalkboard 7) Pacific Baby 3-in-1 Thermal Baby Bottle
Prize Set 5: Glam Momma
1) Ja-vie Houndstooth Collection flats
2) Ecocentric Mom Box - one month subscription 3) Glasstic Shatterproof Glass Water Bottle - color of choice 4) ISA Professional Xanadu 24K Makeup Primer and Serum 5) Pure Hazelwood adult necklace 6) Shuga Bebe Couture Nurse & Swaddle Muslin Blanket & Nursing Cover All-In-One 7) Everly Grey Roxanne 5-Piece PJ Gift Set 8) Mindful Soap Company Essential Oil Roll-On - blend of choice
Enter in the Rafflecopter box below to win one of these FIVE Gift Sets!
This contest is sponsored by Mommy Scene and is open to US entries. Five winners will be chosen and displayed in order of prize number on the giveaway widget after the contest ends on Dec. 18th, 2015. Mommy Scene and participating blogs are not responsible for fulfilling brand sponsored prizes. Prizes will be shipped directly from each brand.
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I'm not on Instagram or Pinterest often, but every once in a while I come across something that has me going "OH MY GOSH I HAVE TO HAVE THAT!!!!" Most recently it was custom beanies by Atkinson Drive. I mean, come on, look at these!!! We got the "Danville" beanies for our twins and looooove them!! So super cute and great quality, too! They may not be able to fit into them for long, but I'm planning to frame them or put them in shadow boxes with a couple other newborn items.
Atkinson Drive also makes other cute personalized baby accessories such as swaddling blankets, pants, bows, skirts, and more. You might want to consider adding them to your baby registry :) [Disclosure: I participated in a Blog Blast Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Bella Gravida. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.] You'll only spend half a year or so in your maternity clothes (per pregnancy of course), and while being pregnant is a really great excuse to go on a grandiose shopping spree, it's just not in the budget for most of us. So, you buy the absolute bare minimum and reach out to friends for hand-me-downs. Those were your only options, until now... Did you know you can actually RENT maternity wear now? This is so freaking fabulous, I just can't even!!! Bella Gravida, which means Beautifully Pregnant in Italian, is a brand spanking new clothing rental service (website launched TODAY, September 18!) with thousands of designer maternity and nursing outfits, a flat monthly fee (from $39 for 1 item/month to $119 for 7 items/month), free shipping, laundry service included, 6 categories (Classic, Modern Trendy, Romantic, Bohemian, Dramatic, and Southern Chic), no return deadlines, and unlimited exchanges. I worked throughout my first pregnancy and always felt so frumpy in my hand-me-down office-friendly maternity clothes that didn't quite fit right or weren't my style 100%. This second time around, I was home and able to stick to very simple tank tops and t-shirts, but man oh man I wish this service had launched just a few months (or years) earlier so I could have used it. What an amazing way dress your bump in the latest trends and give your struggling self-esteem a boost! It would also come in handy for that random black-tie wedding you have to attend at 8 months preggo!
So, if you have a bun in the oven or are expecting to be expecting anytime soon, go check out Bella Gravida's website ASAP and let me know what you think! You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Looking for an all-in-one maternity, nursing, and pumping bra? BeliBea to the rescue! I recently got my hands on the Nourish by BeliBea and here's what I'm especially loving about it:
I only pumped a handful of times with my son, but this time around with twins I'm expecting to have to do it a lot more. Tandem feeding at home sounds hard enough, but trying to do it while we're out and about? Forget it! Feeding them one at a time? That would take forever!!! So, I expect I'll have to pump and bring bottles with us anytime we leave the house for more than a couple of hours. Le sigh. On the bright side, having an awesome bra like this one by BeliBea that allows me to pump hands free will be a major help!!! Want to check it out yourself? Nourish by BeliBea retails for $49.95 on BeliBea's website and Amazon, and don't forget to follow BeliBea on Facebook and Twitter! Disclaimer: Although I did receive this product free of charge, all thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased.
I love a good statement necklace and bracelet as much as the next girl, but what I don't like is when your baby yanks off and breaks your favorite piece. I'm not even going to go into earrings, cuz unless you're willing to use clip-ons, you better not be wearing those dangly bad boys near your little one! But I digress. The totally fun, funky, and stylish jewelry for new moms these days is just as much for her baby. And no, you don't have to throw fashion out the window, because there are so many options out there for amazing "teething jewelry." A new fave of mine is Glitter & Spice - check out a few examples of their lineup and you'll see why: I love the geometric aspect to their beads - you've got round, flat oval, and my favorite which is kind of like a hexagonal diamond type design. Very trendy and fun for your little one to explore, as well!! Glitter & Spice jewelry is handcrafted in Canada and free from nasty chemicals, BPA, Phthalates, Lead, and PVCs. They're dishwasher and freezer safe (how nice would a frozen necklace or bracelet feel on your baby's sore and swollen teething gums!??) You can also wash them with soap and water. The beads are strung on satin cords with a breakaway clasp, so there's no worry of the necklace breaking when your little one yanks at it. Actually it's built to break... and then snap right back together, no damage done! Here's the set I ordered: the Geometric Collection Freya Teething Necklace and matching diamond textured teething bangle in pink. Pink pink pink in honor of the two little ladies growing in my tummy! You can see how nice and flexible the bracelet is, very easy to get on and off. And here my little guy and I are modeling the goods. Their standard necklace comes in a length of 32" but you can request a different length, anywhere from 16-60"! What's great about this necklace's design is there are little knots on the side of the outside beads, which keeps them nicely in place! If you want to order some teething jewelry from Glitter and Spice, head to their website and don't forget to enter code "HEATHER" for 20% off your order!!
Disclaimer: Although I did receive these products free of charge, all thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased. Sure, you can create a baby registry on Amazon or Babies R Us or Buy Buy Baby... you may even get a consultant to walk through the store with you and suggest items. But let me tell you a little secret. They don't know YOU. They don't know you're style and that you wouldn't be caught dead pushing around THAT stroller or putting THAT onesie on your baby. They'll tell you the latest and greatest products, the ones selling best that year, but they won't take your personal style into account. That's where the newest baby registry on the market comes in and kicks butt. Gugu Guru, a FREE online baby registry, has new members take a style quiz to find out what combination of styles they are (#AlwaysGlam, #ChicAndOnTheGo, #ConsideredCasual, #ComfortIsKing) before recommending items in a wide variety of categories. Once they calculate your particular mom style, you'll go through page after page of categories with top recommendations and alternative recommendations. You can click to add any product to your registry, and you can click through to Amazon to read reviews and see different color options which you can add instead. Want an item they didn't list for you? You can add that as well!!
You can also go through your registry and click each item as "Must Have" or "Nice to Have," which is a feature I'm especially digging. You can then share your published baby registry with friends and family via a link or post directly to Facebook or Twitter. What's more? Gugu Guru is currently hosting a weekly baby carrier giveaway on their blog. They're giving away a baby carrier associated with one of their four main Mom Styles four weeks in a row!! Check it out here! Gugu Guru was generous enough to contribute a $50 Amazon Gift Card to my $500+ value Best for Your Bump Giveaway, running through April 28. Enter to win the jackpot here!! There are tons of various subscription boxes out there, to be sure, they're all the rage these days! But I have a really cool one for moms-to-be that ya'll are going to love. Preggonista (Pregnant + Fashionista) style boxes can be purchased on a monthly subscription basis or as a one time gift (for a friend or yourself). Each box contains:
They have strict criteria for the clothes they include in their style boxes - all items must be: easy to care for, wearable during and after pregnancy, sophisticated essentials, and luxe easy-wear fabrics in colors that look good on everyone. Well, it all sounds great to me!! I couldn't wait to get my hands on a box!! Here's what came in mine: First of all, how cute is that box? Did they know hot pink is my favorite color?? Second of all, opening it up felt like Christmas! It was all wrapped in pretty tissue paper and when I finally uncovered the goods... YIPPEEEE!!! Happy mama-to-be!!! My box included:
Now, full disclosure - I've never joined any subscription box services before, but this gave me a taste of how awesome they can be. I could totally get used to receiving one of these every month!! It would also make a fabulous baby shower gift, because sometimes mama needs a gift that is for HER and not the baby :) Here are the options they currently have (all include free shipping):
Monthly Style Box, $55 Gift Box, $75 Gift Box + 3 Month Subscription, $240 Gift Box + 6 Month Subscription, $375 And get this! If you sign up for the subscription, you can cancel at any time, or they'll automatically cancel your account when you reach 37 weeks (because they know new moms have more important things on their mind than remembering to cancel their subscription services!). Also, if you deliver prior to 37 weeks, simply refuse the latest delivery (i.e. return it unopened) and send them an e-mail so they can process your refund. Talk about great customer service! Preggonista is also giving away one of their style boxes in my $500 value Best for Your Bump Giveaway!! ENTER TO WIN HERE!! Disclaimer: Although I did receive these products free of charge, all thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased. If you're planning to breastfeed, you'll need a few good nursing bras (check out a review of my all-time favorite nursing bra!), but did you realize even before you welcome your bouncing bundle of joy into the world you'll have outgrown your pre-pregnancy bras? However, your soon-to-be milk monsters are far from reaching their fullest potential, so you'll find yourself in an awkward in-between zone of needing bigger and more supportive bras, but not needing official nursing bras yet. It's even recommended that you wear a bra to to sleep in, since your breasts may be sensitive, not to mention you'll want to avoid unnecessary flopping around and stretching of the muscles responsible for keeping the ladies nice and perky! Suffice it to say, you'll want to avoid underwire and clasps in your nighttime bra, so I have a great recommendation: Check out the Comfort Maternity Bra by Coobie available on Nursing Bra Express for $22. It's extremely supportive, almost like a sports bra, and so super comfortable! No underwire and yet completely supportive - I'm a size C/D and since having a few bouts of mastitis while breastfeeding my son in underwire bras, I've since given them the heave ho and have been sooooo happy! My favorite thing about this bra? The removable pads (see below - they slip in and out via a small hole on the inside of the bra)!! I really REALLY hate nipping (possibly a result of having lived in Japan for 5 years), so having thin pads in there to offer my boobies a bit of discretion is just totally awesome in my book!! Nursing Bra Express carries a great lineup of maternity and nursing bras, nursing tanks, postpartum shapewear, and mom & baby care - so head on over and see what they've got! WIN A FREE MATERNITY BRA!!!! That's right!! The grand prize winner of my Best for Your Bump Giveaway will win her choice of Coobie's Comfort Maternity Bra (below right), Strappy V-Neck Lace Trim Maternity Bra (below left), or Strappy Seamless Maternity Bra (below center) - courtesy of Nursing Bra Express! ENTER TO WIN HERE!!
Disclaimer: Although I did receive these products free of charge, all thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased. My toddler has recently become obsessed with super heroes. It started during our trip to Japan last summer, when he fell in love with their biggest super hero, Anpanman. Not only can fly, his face is made of a bun filled with sweet red bean paste that he feeds to people in danger! In the past few weeks, he upped his super hero obsession with the request for a cape. Being the frugal mom that I am, I whipped up a "cape" using a diaper pad changing cover and a chips clip. He loved it, but looked hilarious! Suffice it to say, we were both super excited to run across a company selling actual capes!! That's right, Great Pretenders has a whole line of capes and costumes for kids! From super hero sets with matching cape, masks, and wrist bands, to lady bugs, fairies, princesses, and even a variety of color-your-own costumes, they've got whatever your little one desires!! We went ahead and got the Adventure Toddler Cape in Blue, and from the moment my son laid eyes on it, he's been alllllll over it!! Thankfully, he seems to understand the need to take it off to eat, use the bathroom, sleep, and leave the house (we wouldn't want to get it dirty, now would we!?). It's also been a great tool in negotiating... Turns out he'll do just about anything I ask in order to keep wearing his cape! HA! The cape is veru silky which is fun, like a super hero cape and magician at once! The inside of the collar is made of a super soft material so it's not scratchy at all, and it's a nice size for a toddler (not too big but it actually was able to fasten even around my husband's neck - I'll spare you the ridiculous photo of that!). And now, the moment you've all been waiting for... the super hero in action (he literally does this all day long!!!) Disclaimer: Although I did receive this product free of charge, I was not compensated in any other way to do this product review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased.
We always want to dress our little ones in something as cute as they are, am I right?? Budget, time, and energy can be limiting, but it's nice to have a few pieces that are totally drool worthy; that make you and everyone who sees them just kind of lose it in a chorus of "OMG That is just too cute!!!!!" Well, I've got some shoes that definitely fit the bill - baby moccasins by Freshly Picked! The first thing that gets you is how unique and adorable they are. But they'are also super comfy, durable, 100% genuine leather, and come in a bazillion different designs (tons of colors in regular leather, shiny, suede, and patterns such as camo, pineapple, bugs, you name it; some of them even have matching t-shirts and bags)! They have stretchy elastic around the ankle which means they'll stay on, but at the same time they're also super easy to get on and off (my son has a REALLY fat/thick foot which makes most shoes impossible to get on, but these were no problem!) And because the bottoms are soft soled and thin, they're the perfect choice for new walkers (though maybe not the best choice for hiking over rocks and broken glass, LOL)!! They come in size 0-10, which is about the age of infant through 4-5 years! Here's my little 20 monther modeling his new pair of Cherry Freshly Picked moccasins (he had a mini-meltdown when I took them off - he is so in love!!). If you're not sure what size to get, they have a sizing chart. I measured my son's foot and rounded up, putting him at a size 7. Unfortunately, they're WAY too big (if you can't tell from the photos - they stayed on no problem, but he had a good inch or so of empty shoe in front of his toes). He probably won't wear them for another half a year at least! Wahhhhh!!! Oh well, something to look forward to!
At $60 a pop, these shoes are definitely a splurge but ohhhhh wait - you can enter my giveaway to win a free pair (as well as 7 other awesome products for toddlers in my $300 value Back To School giveaway!!). Enter to win here!! Disclaimer: Although I did receive this product free of charge, I was not compensated in any other way to do this product review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased. |
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