Wednesday, October 31, 2012

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Wordless Wednesday: Trunk or Treating {w/ Linky} #Halloween

This past Friday, We visited our local Recreation Center for Trunk or Treating. She had so much fun and loved the scary costumes of the older children!

Eco Nuts from Crunchy Momma, Crunchy Baby! {Review}

I'm always looking for eco-friendly and green products to try, even when it comes to laundry!

You may have heard of Eco Nuts which was recently featured on the show Shark Tank. Eco Nuts is a certified USDA organic laundry soap that is fragrance free, hypoallergenic, biodegradable and non-toxic. Eco Nuts aren't really nuts, They are dried berry shells from the Sapindus Mukorossi tree which can be found in the Himalayas. These berries have been used for centuries to clean clothes and are a highly effective, all natural cleaner!

Keeping your kids safe on #Halloween!

Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays! This is the first year E will actually be able to do some trick or treating. Since safety is always my first priority when it comes to my child, I've compiled a list of helpful Halloween safety tips for parents with children of all ages. Some of these tips you may already be aware of but others may be new to you!

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Pink OOFOS & Qzip Flash #Giveaway #BreastCancerAwareness

OOFOS + Qzip in Pink Flash Giveaway Oct 25-26, 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness October Relay Dedicated to Our Lives

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Barbar Ionic Hair Blow Dryer Flash Giveaway Oct 25-27, 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness October Relay Dedicated to Our Lives

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Keeping your Home Clean with Earth's Best All-Natural Products {#Giveaway} @EarthsBest

With a new baby or active toddler around the house, we often completely lose sight of keeping the house clean and tidy. It can be hard to keep on top of time consuming household chores but as we all know, creating a clean and safe environment for your little ones is essential. It’s impossible to avoid germs completely, but it is possible to use certain tools and keeping healthy routines to prevent illness and unhealthy or dangerous living conditions. In this post you will find a few tips to follow throughout the cleaning process!

First off, You can also make a list of daily or weekly cleaning must-dos. Try to tackle one item at a time while your little one is napping or being watched by another family member or friend.

Wreck-It Ralph Coloring Sheets! #WreckItRalph

Wreck-It Ralph is opening in theatres everywhere next Friday, November 2nd! In honor of that, you will find three fun coloring sheets below!

Green Giant recently introduced Green Giant Seasoned Steamers which are flavorful, chef-inspired options that are seasoned to perfection, without a drop of sauce! They are giving you a new reason to enjoy eating your vegetables. Now, more than ever, you can leave your family craving more vegetables with every meal and break through meal monotony with a new palate-pleasing vegetable option for everyone! With new Green Giant® Seasoned Steamers™, eating vegetables just got easier and more delicious!

Wordless Wednesday: Pumpkin Picking! {w/ Linky}

Here are some more photos from the weekend before last when our family went pumpkin picking!

Pumpkin picking and hayride.
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Step2 Grand Kitchen #Giveaway!

Welcome to the Step2 Grand Walk-In Kitchen and Grill Giveaway Hosted by Mom to Bed by 8 and Mom Does Reviews! Special thanks to our amazing co-hosts My Vegan Gluten Free Life, Powered By Mom and Baby Costcutters!

A high quality, sturdy, and stylish stroller can be hard to come by. Today you don't have to look very far since we're giving one away! The German engineered Kiddy City 'N Move is everything a parent dreams of and now it is available to us in the U.S.

Graco SnugRide Click Connect 40 & #NJ #GracoSafety Event! @GracoBaby

I recently attended a #GracoSafety event in Totowa, NJ. Bloggers and moms from around the state came to hear abut the new Graco SnugRide Click Connect Car Seat. Kim from Party of 5 hosted and I assisted with taking pictures and Tweeting useful car safety information as well as sharing key features of this amazing car seat! It was such a blast and I great time getting to meet other NJ bloggers!

Attendees playing with the SnugRide Click Connect 40 seat!

The Graco SnugRide® Click Connect™ 40 is the first and only newborn to two-year infant car seat that actually grows with your baby from four pounds all the way up to 40 pounds. The car seat is designed for a parent on the go. The infant car seat can be easily removed from the base and used as a carrier when the infant is small, providing portability and convenience so you can easily move your infant in and out of the car without disturbing them.

My friend Jennifer over at Crunchy Momma, Crunchy Baby is giving away an 8oz pot of CJ's BUTTer Original in Lavender & Tea Tree AND a Small Stick in Oatmeal, Milk & Honey! All you have to do is "like" her Facebok fan page, That's it! And remember, Facebook fans get 10% every purchase.

This giveaway is open to US residents 18 & older and ends November 1st. Good luck!

Order delivery with Delivery.com! {Review & #Giveaway}

It's nice not having to cook dinner and every once in a while, we'll order in. There is so much to choose from around here! We've got Pizza, Chinese, Portuguese, Mexican food, and more! You name it, there's probably a place within my city.

The one thing I hate the most about ordering in is calling in an order. I don't know why, I suppose I just don't like how long the process of ordering takes. I call the restaurant, read off the order and then wait for them to take my credit card info. I prefer to just order online and find it way more convenient.

I LOVE the idea of Delivery.com and couldn't wait to try it! With Delivery.com, you can easily order food online from your favorite local restaurants for delivery or even pick up. The website is incredibly easy to navigate. Simply type your address in the search bar and once you click search, a list of local restaurants will come up. Pick the restaurant you're interested in ordering from and you will be able to view the menu right there on your computer! Click on the food items you'd like yo order and just add them to your cart.

Baby K’tan Baby Carrier #Giveaway

The Baby K’tan Baby Carrier is a soft cotton baby carrier that is an ideal blend of a sling, wrap, and carrier providing the positions and benefits of all three! There is no other carrier available like it. The ready-to-wear wrap enables parents & caregivers to comfortably carry infants and toddlers (from birth to 3 years) in multiple positions. If you are interested in babywearing or an experienced babywearer, this is a great carrier for you!

Enter the world of Wreck-It Ralph and go on a hero's journey for the chance to win a trip for four provided by Adventures by Disney! Complete weekly bonus missions to win awesome additional Disney prizes! Visit Wreck-It Ralph on Facebook for your chance to win!

Breakfast with Earth's Best! @EarthsBest

Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. The typical person spends eight hours asleep each night with no food or water. By the time you wake up, your body is dehydrated and you have little energy to start your day off with. This goes for adults as well as little ones and is one of many reasons why it’s so important to keep you and your children focused on healthy breakfast eating habits each morning.

If you skip your morning meal, you tend to eat more throughout the day and the foods are usually unhealthy and high in calories. An individual who fueled up for their day with breakfast can wait until lunch to eat with energy to spare. Studies have consistently shown that children who eat a well-balanced, complete breakfast perform better academically than children who regularly skip breakfast.

Educational Insights $50 GC #Giveaway!

Educational Insights is a leading manufacturer of learning toys and innovative, hands-on educational materials for classrooms worldwide. For nearly 50 years, Educational Insights has been a trusted source for teachers and parents for quality, award-winning educational products in math, science, social studies, language, language arts, reading, early childhood, Spanish, ELL, ESL teaching and classroom management.

I love that Educational Insights also offers learning toys for early learners and preschoolers! They even have Patterns, Sorting & Lacing which are excellent for building fine motor skills.

One lucky reader will receive a $50 EducationalInsights.com Gift Code!

October Extreme #Cash #Giveaway!

Welcome to the October Extreme Cash Giveaway! Momma T and Baby E has teamed up with Oh My Gosh Beck!, Life With Levi, This Mommy Saves Money, Broward Saves, ShopaholicMommy, The Frugal Free Gal and other awesome blogs to give all our readers the chance to win a $400 cash prize!

Wordless Wednesday: Pony Ride

We went to a local farm this weekend to go pumpkin picking and there, E had her first pony ride! I just can't believe how well she did at 18 months old! E absolutely loved it and even did "nice touches" to the pony. As she was riding around (with assistance), she waved to the parents and other children waiting in line. It was TOO cute! Not the best shots (taken from my iPhone) but here you go:

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Irresistibly Green (Formerly Greenie Beanie Bottoms) is an online store features cloth diapers, cloth diapering accessories, natural body care items and other products such as:

Teething Jewelry
Nursing pads
Wool dryer balls
Mama cloth
and more!

They offer very reasonably priced shipping at a low flat rate of $2 ($3 to Canada) and free shipping on orders of $20 in the US!

Mountain Green Baby Free and Clear Laundry Detergent {Review}

I've always used free & clear detergents on my own clothing so when E was born, I knew I'd be washing her clothes in free & clear detergent also. Mountain Green offers a line of natural detergents that includes Baby Free & Clear. Their detergent is 3x concentrated and just a little goes a long way!

All of Mountain Green products are plant-based with no harsh chemicals. They are biodegradable, vegan and also wheat and gluten free! Plus they are made right here in the USA!

Mountain Green 3x Baby Free & Clear Detergent is one of my favorite detergents to wash E's clothing and her cloth diapers in. I love that its not only all natural, It's hypoallergenic and 100% scent free with no masking agents. I want the best for my baby girl and appreciate that Mountain Green's Baby Free & Clear contains no harsh chemicals or perfumes that might irritate E's sensitive skin. It also gives me a peace of mind knowing that it's biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

InGenuity Cozy Coo Sway Seat #Giveaway

Bright Starts InGenuity Cozy Coo Sway Seat in Sumner Fashion

A gentle side-to-side motion soothes baby best. This unique sway is at the heart of this deluxe swing that features an ultra-comfy, cradling seat (adjustable to three positions), built-in mobile with adorable plush toys, 8 calming melodies or nature sounds, and TrueSpeed technology to maintain speed as baby grows.

You can choose plug-in or battery operation—with the considerable energy savings and WhisperQuiet ride of the patented Hybridrive. There's even a handy timer for automatic shut-off. Wrap it all up in sophisticated InGenuity styling and you've got yourself one irresistibly cozy seat.

Join me on 10/20 in Totowa #NJ for a #GracoSafety Event! #NewJersey

Are you in New Jersey and expecting, TTC, or has a child under 2? Join Kim from Party of 5 and myself at a VIP event where you will learn about the all new Graco SnugRide Click Connect 40- the only newborn to two year infant car seat! At the event you can expect:

Expert product demonstrations
A chance to WIN a Snug Ride Click Connect 40
Great gift bags packed with goodies
Mingle with other bloggers
Tasty snacks
Fun photo booth
And more!

Piggy Paint Gift Set {Review}

I am a huge fan of Piggy Paint! Even before E was born, I knew this would be the polish that I was going to paint her little piggies with! You're probably asking why, well, Piggy Paint is specially formulated from natural ingredients. It's non-toxic, hypoallergenic and cruelty free! Their formula is water-based and the paint has a very low odor. Piggy Paint is also safe for E's little piggies!

Wreck-It Ralph "Ralph Meets Vanellope" Clip! #WreckItRalph

I don't know about you but I can't wait to see Wreck-It Ralph! Check out the hilarious new clip below!

Emrose Diapers Pocket Diaper {Review}

We've been using pocket style cloth diapers on E since she was an infant. One thing I've noticed is that almost all pocket diapers fit differently.

Crunchy Momma, Crunchy Baby offers their own brand of handmade diapers called Emrose Diapers. Emrose Diapers features two styles of Pocket Diapers, The Super Fit and Full Fit.

We recently had the opportunity to try the Super Fit style in the Baby Safari print from Emrose Diapers. This pocket diaper is one size fits most, fitting babies and toddlers from 10 to 35 lbs. It is suggested for thinner babies and toddlers because of the fit. The diaper measure approximately 14.5" from wing to wing and approximately 21" length wise (front to back). The trim fitting design features an adjustable snap down rise and has added hip snaps.

THinc's BALM! Baby Switch "BOO" to NEW Challenge

BALM! Baby by THinc. has started their Switch "BOO" to NEW Challenge! The challenge is to switch "BOO" (boo to plastic) to NEW (re-NEW-able) more sustainable materials such as:

Glass
Stainless steel
Wood
Clay
Fabric
Aluminum
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Each participant must switch at least two (2) items and you can sign up by clicking here.

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Wordless Wednesday: Blankie {w/ Linky}

E never cared for blankets. I would try to cover her at night but no, she would kick them off or squirm her way out. Lately though she has become fascinated with them! She'll snuggle with them, try to wear them as scarves and sometimes she even pile them up so she can lay in them.

On this particular day, she just wanted to lay a blanket over her lap as she watched Yo Gabba Gabba and waited for me to prepare her breakfast.

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#Frankenweenie Pumpkin Carving Cutouts!

My family is going pumpkin picking this upcoming Sunday and I can't wait to use these Frankenweenie pumpkin carving cutouts!

There's Sparky, A Spider, A bat, and some spooky skeleton hands! Enjoy!

Earth’s Best is holding an exciting contest on the their Facebook page this month to celebrate Halloween! Twenty-Five Grand Prizes will win 1 case of Earth's Best Organic Pop Snax and 1 case of Sesame Street Organic Letter of the Day Very Vanilla Cookies!

FunBites {Review & #Giveaway}

It seems like the older E gets, the pickier she gets. I'm always looking for ways to make food fun for her and recently came across FunBites, a neat tool that creates fun, bite-sized pieces when used!

FunBites was created by Bobbie Rhoads and her family. Bobbie is a mother of two girls and created FunBites because she wanted an easier way to cut her children's food into small pieces.

Stay safe with the 3M Headlight Restoration Kit at Pep Boys!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pep Boys for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Did you know that October is Headlight Safety Month? Right now is the perfect time for drivers to address this important safety issue of dim headlight bulbs and hazy headlight lenses which can lead to reduced visibility that can make for dangerous driving conditions.

The importance of clear nighttime visibility increases in these fall and winter months. Daylight Savings Time is near and children will be hitting the streets for trick-or-treating. Before you know it, winter will be he and the need for vehicle safety increases and it's best to be prepared.

When babies begin to show interest in feeding themselves, having the right equipment is a must! Nuby feeding accessories are made to withstand the challenges of daily use and retain their bright color. The same is needed for kids that are experienced eaters but not quite ready for glassware!

Ask Mr. Whiskers! #Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie is out today! From creative genius Tim Burton comes Frankenweenie, a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.

My husband and I brought our niece (10) and nephew (6) to see Frankenweenie at a screening last Thursday. We had the opportunity to see it in 3D which was pretty neat. The kids loved the movie and were talking about it for days. My niece couldn't wait to tell her teacher and friends at school the next day.

Wordless Wednesday: E's Hospital Visit {w/ Linky}

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This is going to be a pretty wordy wordless Wednesday but I'll try to cut it short. If you follow me on Facebook, you know that E had a little accident on Sunday. We were getting ready to go to the Zoo and I was getting some diapers together to put in my bag. E was playing with her doll stroller and tried to crawl on it, tipping it over and she ended up falling and hitting her face on a small metal pot that I let her use as a drum. The accident happened so fast and blood was gushing from her mouth. I rinsed her mouth and attempted to apply ice. It straight up looked like a scene from a horror movie! There was so much blood and we couldn't see inside her mouth so we decided to take her to the hospital.

Secret Garden Playhouse #Giveaway

The Little Tikes Secret Garden Playhouse is creatively charming and will provide fun for hours for both boys and girls. This adorable playhouse can be kept indoors or outdoors. Well-designed and every side offers a different dimension of fun at every turn. The built-in table with stool within the Secret Garden playhouse allows the kids to pretend play as servers of cakes, buns, and other eatables. A child pretending to be a customer can sit on the outside stool and make the purchase. A canopy over the table offers shade and another built in table for the pretend play customers. There is also a battery-operated doorbell on the side to alert the server!

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