The Love Challenge Week 7

This is a bit late...Better than never I guess.

Last week we were assigned to send our partner a gift in the mail. I did this and it was okay but since he never checks the mail, I ended bringing it into him HAHA. He was surprised.

Just a side note...We are still stressed with everyday life but our relationship is getting stronger everyday. I have to beleive that this extra effort is paying off.

Week 8: Let him have it.

I'm sure everyone's spouse has something that they love to do. Whether it's watch sports (March Madness anyone?), play video games or go out with buddies for poker night. And perhaps we nag them too much when they do those things. This week, don't just allow him to pick his activity, but suggest it! And when he's sitting around watching a basketball game, offer to get him his favorite snack!Have fun!!

Starting a Coupon Swap

I have made the commitment to be a couponer. I have got myself an organizing binder(review coming up), a mission and a plan. However, I would love to do something with the coupons that I don't and won't use before they expire. So I was wondering, how many of you would be interested in a coupon swap?

It is in the early stages of planning but this is how I envision it...

I will mail (TBD amount) coupons to a participating swap partner on the first Monday of the swap. On the same day, everyone else will also mail his or hers coupon envelope to the assigned person. Take out however many coupons you want and then replace them with the same number of coupons that you have and don't need. So, by Sunday, everyone has received their envelope, taken out coupons, replaced the coupons with the newly clipped from Sunday's paper and will be ready to mail to the next person.

So...Say I'm #1 and there are 5 people in the swap. I mail my coupons to #2. #2 mails to #3, #3 to #4 and #4 to #5, #5 to #1. The coupons would circulate and fresh coupons would be added each week.

If it was decided that each envelope would contain 20 food and 20 non food, the coupons would have to be replenished each week.

There is also the option that if #3 needed 5 of the same coupon, #2 could send it to her even though that was not the rotation.

Does this make since? It does in my head LOL. I would like to find 4 or 5 coupon clippers out there to participate.

Please comment on this post if you are interested.

Just a reminder...Grab my button and blog for a total of 10 entries. This is my first event and I am so excited. I would love any pointers that anyone has.

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Saturday Giveaway Link Up

I can't wait to see all the giveaways going on in the blogosphere! Link them up and I will enter them. Also, feel free to leave me a comment on where more linkys are hosted.

Friday Follow

I am really enjoying FF. I have met so many great bloggers.

Welcome to a SPECIAL edition of Friday Follow celebration hosted by One 2 Try, Hearts Make Families and Midday Escapades! We invite you to join us every Friday to get more blog followers and to follow other interesting blogs. It is all about sharing and having fun.

We're very excited to announce this week's Friday Follow Sponsor and a GIVEAWAY exclusively for our Friday Followers! Please grab BOTH buttons after linking up. By grabbing our sponsor button you help us to promote this new venture and keep Friday Follow going strong for everyone.

Here's how YOU can join the Friday Follow celebration:

--Link up your blog name and URL using the MckLinky below. Only need to add on one blog to be seen on all the blog hops.

--Grab the Friday Follow and Sponsor buttons and include both on your Friday Follow blog post.

--Follow the Friday Follow hostesses listed in the first 3 slots.

--Follow as many other blogs on the linky as you'd like.

--Take a moment to comment on the blogs telling them you're from Friday Follow.

--Follow back when you get a new follower through Friday Follow.

This list is new each week. The links do not carry over.Please link up each week for new participants to find your blogs. The list is only open to add your blog links on Fridays. It will be visible all week to visit the blogs listed.

Button and Blog Designs

I recently had the opportunity to meet a very talented blog designer. Czianya Castro has amazing talent. She is the brains behind my diaper event button and my upcoming Birthday Bash button. Besides her talent and creative ability, she is quick. I have contacted her on 2 occasions and it only took her 3 days to design my buttons.

You can check out her blog out here. She has recent projects and blog layouts posted. Let me know what you think.

My First Cloth Diaper Event

I am so excited to announce my first event!!! AND it is a Diaper Event. Its not nearly as big as some I have seen, but I have 10 participants so far. Every other day (almost) I will be posting a review and giveaway, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, I am offering extra entries. 5 extra for posting the event button and 5 for blogging about the event and linking back to Luvn Life. Please leave me a comment and let me know that you did either or both of these. I am so excited to host this and hope you all enjoy it too.


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CSN Store Giveaway

A few weeks ago, I was contacted by CSN stores and offered the opportunity to review and/or giveaway something from one of the four sites. After hours of browsing, I have not even began to cover all the sites. I found so many wonderful items on these site. There is everything from kitchen supplies and cookware to children's bedding and toys.

I did really enjoy looking at all the kitchen supplies and furniture that they offer. However, I am always looking for educational toys for my toddler. I do have a hard time finding reasonably priced toys that are safe for her to play with. I was very impressed with all the toys that I found on the site at a very reasonable price. After looking for quite some time, I chose the Melissa and Doug Cutting Food Box Play set. This set contains 31 pieces of fruits, vegetables and bread connected by Velcro, giving the child the ability to "slice" the food with a wooden knife.The set also includes a knife and cutting board.

I was very impressed with the pieces. They are brightly decorated, smoothly finished wood. The Velcro allows the child to slice the food and hear the sounds of slicing while being safe.

My daughter LOVES this set. She was so excited to see it in the crate. Once we opened it, she played for hours. She loved mix matching the pieces and saying "Emmy silly." Even her older sibling enjoy making creations.





Allkidsfurniture.com offers a vast selection of Melissa and Doug toys along with hundreds of other name brand toys, bedding and furniture. Best of all is the price. I did compare this toy set and didn't find it cheaper.

Bet you want one, huh?

Head on over to Allkidsfurniture.com and have a look around. The price for the set is $17.99

Bet you would rather win one, huh?

CSN stores has offered one of my lucky readers the chance to win the same set that I reviewed.

Mandatory Entry:

Head on over to allchildrensfurniture.com and tell me something else you would love have.

Optional Entries:

Follow my blog (current followers count)

Subscribe to my my blog (current subscribers count)

Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway using @luvnlife in the tweet

Grab my NEW button (5 entries)

Enter 1 of my other giveaways (1 entry each)

Head on over to Growing A Baby in Seattle and enter any of her giveaways (1 entry per GA)

Each entry needs to be a separate comment. Also, please leave a valid email address for me to contact you unless it is in your profile. The CSN giveaway will end at 11:59pm on April 30th, 2010. Winners will be chosen via randomorg.com and the winner has 48 respond and to send correct mailing information or I will draw another winner.

**I received the above stated product to review. No other compensation was received. Receiving the sample in no way influenced my statements in the review. The opinions expressed are my own and your opinions may differ.**

Snorg Tees Review and Giveaway

Who doesn't love a great T-Shirt? Everyone in my house does but due to our jobs, we rarely have the chance to wear them. When we do, they have to be a high quality, comfortable shirt. Recently, I was browsing the Internet and came across Snorg Tees. I was given the opportunity to review a Snorg Tee. I spent a good hour searching the website for just the right one. I then came to the conclusion that I had found the perfect one...for my husband.

A bit about Snorg Tees from their site:

SnorgTees got its start back in May 2004 when our group of friends decided that we weren't meant for a real job. We got our options narrowed down to international jewel thieves or internet t-shirt tycoons. Since it was the middle of the summer, we weren't able to find enough ski masks, which left t-shirts as our only option. Fast forward a few years and we've grown to the point where people mistake us for an actual business. We've even shipped a shirt to NASA. That means space. So technically we're a universal company. But we are still just a group of friends who run Snorg because we enjoy it. Here at Snorg, we specialize in pop-culture inspired, random, and all around funny t-shirt designs. Most of the designs on our site are SnorgTees employee creations. But while we think of about 72% of what goes up on the site, 28% of the awesome design ideas come from you, our customers. So if you think you've got a great idea, send it our way. We strive for constant improvements, and it's thanks to you that we're where we are today. So go out there and spread the good word about SnorgTees to everyone you know. Stop strangers in the street and tell them where they can replace that ugly piece of cloth they call a shirt with a genuine Snorg Tee. And don't forget to send in pictures of you showing off your SnorgTees around town. Remember, when you're wearing Snorg, all your pictures look good.

After a long deliberation, we chose...

This had my husbands name ALLLLL over it. There are times that I think if the house were on fire, Calvin may not make it out. He would just say "I'll be there in a minute." LOL. But there were so many other great shirts. It made it really hard to pick just one. Any and all of the shirt about video games would have been great too.

It just so happened that by bestest bloggy friend, CooCooCourtney also did a review. And what do ya know...she got her shirt for her man too. So we decided to allow them to have a modeling show and snapped a few pictures.

They really enjoyed the fashion show! These too guys are the biggest goof balls I know and really fit the theme of the shirts they picked.

We were very impressed with the quality and comfort of the Tee. It was very soft, even out of the packaging. When washed, it did not pile, fade or shrink. This is a big plus because I can think of quite a few shirts that held a big price tag and after washing was a size smaller than before.

So...how many of your significant others are super jealous??

Bet you want one, huh?

Head on over to Snorg Tees and pick your favorite(wont be easy)

Bet you would rather win one, huh?

Snorg Tees is offer one lucky Luvn Life reader the chance to win the shirt of choice from the site!

Mandatory Entry:

Head over to Snorg Tees and tell me which shirt you would choose and who it would be for.

Optional Entries:

Follow my blog (current followers count)

Subscribe to my my blog (current subscribers count)

Enter the Snorg Tee Giveaway at CooCooCourtney

Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway using @luvnlife in the tweet

Follow Snorg Tees on Facebook

Grab my NEW button (5 entries)

Enter 1 of my other giveaways (1 entry each)

Head on over to Growing A Baby in Seattle and enter any of her giveaways (1 entry per GA)

Each entry needs to be a separate comment. Also, please leave a valid email address for me to contact you unless it is in your profile. The Scandle giveaway will end at 11:59pm on April 27th, 2010. Winners will be chosen via randomorg.com and the winner has 48 respond and to send correct mailing information or I will draw another winner.
**I received the above stated product to review. No other compensation was received. Receiving the sample in no way influenced my statements in the review. The opinions expressed are my own and your opinions may differ.**

HELP ME PLEASE

I know there are some really talented women(and men) in my following group and I need your help. I had a huge tote of clothes that I packed up this winter that belonged to my Emma. I am washing the clothes to consign them and have noticed several items are stained! I have already washed and dried them. So...does anyone know how to remove these stains? Extra entries if it works!!

My New Signature

This is a test post to show off my new signature!  You'll be seeing a lot of this from now on!  Let me know what you think of it!

The Love Challenge Week 6

Wow! I can't beleive how fast these 20 weeks are going by.

This past week was great. It just so happened that it was my birthday on Friday. He had planned something for Sunday (today) because I told him I had to work...I did have to but I cancelled. I planned the night for us from babysitter to dinner to after dinner activities AHEM!! He was so shocked and excited when I arrived home early and announced that we were going out.

Week 7:
Take 10 for him This week, you need to do something to yourself for your husband. Take 10 minutes before bedtime to make yourself "presentable." It could be wearing something nice, taking a shower, putting on a little make-up and perfume. Whatever. When you feel nice, you feel better about being intimate. What you do after that is up to you. ;)

Aden and Anais Sleeping Bag Revie

A couple months ago, I was contacted by Aden + Anais and given the opportunity to host a giveaway of an Aden + Anais sleeping bag on my blog. When I heard that this was for SIDS awareness, I jumped right on board.

As most of my readers know, my Kaleb got his wings March 11, 2002 due to SIDS. This was the worst thing that has ever happened to me in my life. I devoted my next few years to learning everything I can about SIDS. One conclusion is that you should not dress your baby too hot or use heavy blankets.


My Emma hates blankets. When she was small, I would swaddle her in a swaddling blanket. Now that she is 20 months old, I surely can't swaddle her. I was so excited to receive a Sleeping Bag. This neat bags are made of light muslin. This material is breathable and keeps your baby from overheating. It also washes up easily. This is the perfect solution to moving a baby from swaddling. The bag zips from top to bottom, keeping the zipper away from your baby's face. We received size XLarge. It is a bit big but not too big. She will be able to use this for quite awhile because she is a bit smaller than her equal aged peers. Since Emma is walking, I wait for her to fall asleep and then put her in the bag. She has no problem rolling over and moving around in her sleep. She is almost able to unzip herself in the morning : )

You can buy your own Aden + Anais Sleeping Bag online for $29.99.

**I received an Aden + Anais Sleeping Bag for review. I did not receive any other compensation. The receipt of the bag did not influence my opinion in any way. This review is my opinion and yours may differ.**

Scandle Candle Review and Giveaway

There is nothing more than a romantic night with lit candles and a nice massage. I love the scents of aromatherapy candles when they are lit. It helps me relax and leaves a fresh scent behind. And I can't think of anything better than a massage before bedtime. It is so relaxing and enjoyable. So what do you get when you put these two things together?

Scandle Candle of course. These wonderfully scented candles are scented with wonderful aromatherapy smells. When lit and melted down, they let off a fabulous aroma and produce a warm massage oil instead of wax. This oil can be used to massage your partner!

I recently had the opportunity to review a travel size Scandle candle in the Uplifting Blend. The name says it all. The smell was very clean and refreshing. It truly is an uplifting experience. The smell filled my room and hallway with the wonderful scent. I have used this candle twice and still have quite a bit left. The travel version has between 15-30 hours of burn time. The oil was very nice on my skin. It was just hot enough to feel good but did not burn me. My skin was very smooth after using it...not greasy or sticky. I have used similar candles in the past but they don't add up to the quality and price of Scandle. I will definitely be a repeat customer in the future.

Bet you want one, huh?

You can purchase you Scandle candle online for about $14.00.

Bet you would rather win one, huh?

Charlie at Scandle has offered one of my readers the chance to win a Scandle travel tin in your choice of scent.

Mandatory Entry:

Head on over to Scandle and tell me what scent you would love to have.

Optional Entries:

Follow my blog (current followers count)

Subscribe to my my blog (current subscribers count)

Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway using @luvnlife in the tweet

Follow Scandle on Twitter

Grab my NEW button (5 entries)

Enter 1 of my other giveaways (1 entry each)

Head on over to Growing A Baby in Seattle and enter any of her giveaways (1 entry per GA)

Follow Scandle's blog

Sign up for Scandle's newsletter

Each entry needs to be a separate comment. Also, please leave a valid email address for me to contact you unless it is in your profile. The Scandle giveaway will end at 11:59pm on April 26th, 2010. Winners will be chosen via randomorg.com and the winner has 48 respond and to send correct mailing information or I will draw another winner.

**I received the above stated product to review. No other compensation was received. Receiving the sample in no way influenced my statements in the review. The opinions expressed are my own and your opinions may differ.**

Winners!

Hi Everyone! Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. It was beatiful here. I have drawn 3 winners.

Mineral Basics~15 samples~Winner is #165

Lisa said...
Kabuki Brush In A Jar - For Purse, Travel and More love this!!!

Better Baby Bums~Winner is #45

Sarah Osborne said...
I entered the Swaddle Designs giveaway at GABIS!sarahosborne12(at)gmail(dot)com

Everyday Minerals~Winner is #108 & # 150

Jennifer H said...
entered your Mommy pads-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

Kristy said...
Entered Mommy tags giveaway at Seattle Reviews!


I will be emailing you in a minute and you have 48hrs to respond. Thanks so much for entering.

Almost time for the Diaper Event. Stay tuned!

Tommee Tippie Review and Giveaway

In the 9 years of my child rearing, I have used, and thrown away, more sippy cups that I could even begin to count. There are some cups that my children like because of the handles or the size but they leak everywhere. Prior to having the opportunity to review the Tommee Tippee, I had exactly 14 in my cabinet. 2 without lids and 3 missing the stoppers. So, nine of these had all the pieces but all 9 leaked. This is not a great statistic.

Tommee Tippee has been the best selling brand of infant and toddler feeding products in the UK for years. Now, they have brought their Closer to Nature bottles and Explora line of cups to the US!

Tommee Tippee Product Details

Truly non-spill
Super sensitive easy drinking
Easy to hold for little hands
Flexible spout to support healthy oral development
The easy drink beaker is available in pink, blue and green
BPA free
Soft and sensitive spout with flexible ribs
Hygiene cap

Tommee Tippee sent us 2 Explora Easy Drink Beaker Cups, 1 in pink and 1 in purple. When Emma first saw the cup, she said "Pitty" which in English means pretty.

Needless to say, Tommee Tippee is now the favorite cup in the house. The rubber grips on the side make holding the cup very easy for Emma. The spout truly is flexible and makes drinking easier on her gums and teeth. Even when shook, the cup doesn't leak due to the 2 piece stopper in the lid. Being 2 pieces makes cleaning simple by just popping the two apart to wash. Pus, they are dishwasher safe.

Overall, we really enjoy using the Tommee Tippee cups. We have decided to part with most all of the other cups in the cabinet.

Bet you want one, huh?

You can buy Tommee Tippee at Babies Are Us for about $4.99.

Bet you would rather win one, huh?

Kara at Tommee Tippee has offered 1 Explora cup in your choice of color to 1 lucky winner.

Mandatory Entry:

Visit Tommee Tippee Online and tell me something else you would love to try.

Optional Entries:

Follow my blog (current followers count)

Subscribe to my my blog (current subscribers count)

Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway using @luvnlife in the tweet

Follow Tommee Tippee on Twitter

Follow Tommee Tippee on Facebook

Grab my NEW button (5 entries)

Enter 1 of my other giveaways (1 entry each)

Head on over to Growing A Baby in Seattle and enter any of her giveaways (1 entry per GA)

Each entry needs to be a separate comment. Also, please leave a valid email address for me to contact you unless it is in your profile. The Tommee Tippee giveaway will end at 11:59pm on April 25th, 2010. Winners will be chosen via randomorg.com and the winner has 48 respond and to send correct mailing information or I will draw another winner.

**I received the above stated product to review. No other compensation was received. Receiving the sample in no way influenced my statements in the review. The opinions expressed are my own and your opinions may differ.**

Friday Follow

Here's how YOU can join the Friday Follow celebration:

--Link up your blog name and URL using the MckLinky below. Only need to add on one blog to be seen on all the blog hops.

--Grab the Friday Follow and Sponsor buttons and include both on your Friday Follow blog post.

--Follow the Friday Follow hostesses listed in the first 3 slots.

--Follow as many other blogs on the linky as you'd like.

--Take a moment to comment on the blogs telling them you're from Friday Follow.

--Follow back when you get a new follower through Friday Follow.This list is new each week. The links do not carry over.

Please link up each week for new participants to find your blogs. The list is only open to add your blog links on Fridays. It will be visible all week to visit the blogs listed.

The Love Challenge~Week 5

This weeks challege went well. I wasnt able to mail him a package but I did wrap one up and put it under his pillow. He was very suprised!Week 6: Out of the BlueThis week, suggest that you two do something out of the ordinary. Driving range, mini-golf, bowling, a museum, movie or the ice cream shop. Think of it as a mini date night! Good luck, have fun and link up!!I have the perfect idea!

Winners!

Yet again, I'm really late on this. But better late than never I guess : )

Mommy Pads and More Winner is #100

pish said...
I follow you on Twitter, and tweeted: http://twitter.com/SaywardBC/status/8995321699melaniesands[at]yahoo[dot]ca


The Bebe Dulce Winner is #30

Kristy said...
Entered Tiny Tag giveaway!

Thank you to all my wonderful followers who enter my giveaways. Continue to stay tuned for a small diaper event and a HUGE etsy event coming soon!

New Blog Design~Review and Giveaway!

As most of you have seen by now, I have a new look! I love love love it. Awhile back, I won a blog makeover from J. Leigh Designs. I was so excited and felt that this would take my blog to the next level. I had no idea how awesome this would be...

Meet The Mad White Woman AKA Kim. She is the owner of the blog design company Starlite Web Designs . Kim is wonderful. She worked side by side with me and did everything that I asked plus some. She allowed me pick every aspect of my blog and was very patient with me as I am not very html savvy and don't know very many technical terms.

Here is what I got:

Starlite Universe Package -
Layout Choice from above with Equal Height Columns
Customized Main Header
Customized Footer
Customized Background, pattern or solid
Unlimited Matching Sidebar Graphic Headers
Customized Matching Posting Signature
Two Custom Advertising Banners
One Logo Banner
Embedded Comment Posts with Author Highlights
Blogger Navigation Bar Removed
Comment Numbering Setup
Favicon
E-Mail Contact Form Setup
Custom Color Special Notice Text Box
Social Networking Button Setup from your choice of Blogger, Delicious, Digg, Facebook, RSS Feed, LinkedIn, MySpace, Technorati, Twitter, and Yahoo
Navigation Link Above or Below Your Custom Header
Latest Posts Feed Setup or Most Popular Posts Setup
Top Commenters Setup
Twitter Feed and Follow Me Setup
RSS Feed set up through Feedburner with e-mail subscription and chicklet
Installation on your Blog
4 Weeks Customer Service

Who could ask for more? Well me of course...She also was so sweet as to make me a button for an upcoming event.

Bet you want one, huh?

Head on over to Starlite Designs and check out all the options that Kim offers. Packages start as low as $25.

Bet you would rather win one, huh?

Kim is so awesome that she offering 2 packages to 2 Luvn Life readers!

The first winner will receive the Universe Package just like I did. The second reader will receive the Dreams Package

Mandatory Entry:

If you could design your blog layout and could have anything, what would your background look like?

Optional Entries:

Follow my blog

Subscribe to my blog

Fav me in Technorati

Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway with @luvnlife in the tweet

Grab my new button (5 entries)

Grab Starlite Web Designs button

Follow TMWW blog

Follow Starlite Web Designs Blog

Enter my other giveaways (1 entry per giveaway)

Head over to Growing a Baby in Seattle and enter her giveaways (1 entry per giveaway)

Each entry needs to be a separate comment. Also, please leave a valid email address for me to contact you unless it is in your profile. The Starlite Web Designs giveaway will end at 11:59pm on April 15th, 2010. Winners will be chosen via randomorg.com and the winner has 48 respond and to send correct mailing information or I will draw another winner.

**I received the above stated product to review. No other compensation was received. Receiving the sample in no way influenced my statements in the review. The opinions expressed are my own and your opinions may differ.**

I Got An Award!

Today I received an award on my blog it's the sunshine award! It was given to me by Coo Coo Courtney. I was so excited to receive this award and am thrilled to say I get to pass this award on to 12 other followers. I've had the pleasure of getting to know each of you so let me get to it.

And the blogs are...in no particular order.

The Mad White Woman

This awesome woman redid my blog and she rocks

Sweet As Punkin Pie

Somewhat Simple

I have found lots of inspiration from reading this blog...and our kids have the same names LOL

Nifty Nappy

Love these diapers and she is sooo nice

Makin It: A Quest for the Perfect Cloth Diaper

This girl makes her own cloth diapers and has been my inspiration to make my own diapers

Growing A Baby In Seattle

Partner in Crime LOL

Love Jurn3

Mama Dweeb

The next 2 blogs are 2 that I started follow when I first started blogging. I love following them and they have great giveaways and posts!

Misadventures in Baby Raising

Running Away? I'll help you pack.

I've throughly enjoy reading your posts and getting to know each of you personally!

I hope you enjoy this award and I ask you to please participate- Here's how!
The rules for accepting this award are:

- Put the logo on your blog or within your post

- Pass the award onto 12 bloggers

- Link to the nominees within your post

- Let them know they received this award by commenting on their blog

- Share the love & link to the person from whom you received this award

Friday Follow

I am really loving the Friday Follow. There are so many blogs I have found that I am enjoying reading everyday!

Here's how YOU can join the Friday Follow celebration:

--Link up your blog name and URL using the MckLinky below. Only need to add on one blog to be seen on all the blog hops.

--Grab the Friday Follow and Sponsor buttons and include both on your Friday Follow blog post.

--Follow the Friday Follow hostesses listed in the first 3 slots.

--Follow as many other blogs on the linky as you'd like.

--Take a moment to comment on the blogs telling them you're from Friday Follow.

--Follow back when you get a new follower through Friday Follow.This list is new each week. The links do not carry over.

Please link up each week for new participants to find your blogs. The list is only open to add your blog links on Fridays. It will be visible all week to visit the blogs listed.

The Love Challenge Week 4

Week 4:
This week was somewhat weird. I guess it was because I really don't do this often enough. DH has no idea that I am participating in this challenge so he thinks I'm having moments HAHA. I was able to compliment him at least once each day so this week went well overall. I do want to make this a normal part of my day.

Week 5: You've Got Mail!
Who doesn't love getting snail mail?? So, send your sweetie a little something by way of the USPS. Send it to his work or even to the house. Or if you're really good at planning, send it to the hotel he'll be at on his business trip! It could be an old fashioned love note, a box of chocolates or a sexy little nightie! (wink, wink)

Good luck and have fun!

Fluff The Bum Event

I am so excited to announce that The Eco-Cheap Mom is hosting a huge diaper event April 1st-31st. 22 sponsors so far! Head on over to her blog and check it out.

Friday Follow

I really have met some wonderful bloggers. I am enjoying Friday Follow very much!

Here is how you can join in...
Welcome to the EIGHT Friday Follow celebration hosted by One 2 Try, Hearts Make Families andMidday Escapades! We invite you to join us every Friday to get more blog followers and to follow other interesting blogs. It is all about sharing and having fun.
Here’s how YOU can join the celebration:

Link up your blog name and URL using the MckLinky below – Only need to on one blog to be seen on all the blog hops.

Follow the Friday Follow hostesses listed in the first 3 slots

Follow as many blogs as you’d like

Comment on the blogs telling them you’re from Friday Follow

Follow back when you get a new follower throughFriday Follow

Sprout Baby Review and Giveaway

"Love Your Baby.Love The Planet."

What a wonderful motto! Once I heard this, I had to further investigate the makings of such a strong standing company.

I was very impressed with Sprout Baby's website. I found anything and everything for my baby on this site from bath time to lunchtime to diapering time. They have it all. And it all organic products...free from all the scary chemicals that you find in products these days.

When Sprout offered me a review, I was delighted. They sent me the Eric Carle line Episencial Sunny Sunscreen and several small packets of Playful Foaming Wash. Being a Preschool teacher, I love Eric Carle, regardless if the product works. Just kidding.

I have to start by saying that my Emma has horrid skin. It is very easily irritated. Her skin gets very chapped and even the most gentle products hurt her. Even some clothing is a no no when it comes to her skin.

I try to always put sunscreen on her when we go out, even though its only March. However, this is no small feat. A good sunscreen that is made for children without harsh chemicals isn't easy to fine. I was very impressed with this sunscreen. It is SPF 35. It has only a very faint smell which I like. I hate products that are really strong. The sunscreen was light and absorbed in her skin in no time. There was no greasy feel afterwards which is also great. It is organic!!!!! Made with Green Tea, Shae Butter and Zinc. Made in the USA!

I also was very happy with the Playful Foaming Wash. It lathered up nice but not too much. It had a very pleasant smell and was not overwhelming. Emma smelt clean after her bath but like perfume. She did not break out after I used this on her! The wash is a vegan product made from fruit extracts and thyme oil. The wash is made for sensitive skin and baby's with cradle cap.

I am very happy with the results of Sprout Baby. I am relieved that I finally found a baby wash and sunscreen that works with Emma's skin and produces great results!

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My Princess Party to Go Reveiw and Giveaway

In my family, I have 2 girls. My oldest is so not girly. She hates having her hair done, dressing up and doesn't even like makeup. So when I had my 2nd girl, I was determined to have a girly girl. Luckily, my Emma is all I could have wanted in a girly girl...plus some. Being only 19 months, she loves her hair (what she has anyway) done, loves makeup, rings, dress up shoes and anything frilly.

When I found My Princess Party, I knew this is just what Emma needed. Her birthday is coming up in July and she will be 2. She really isnt "into" anything. I was really struggling with what theme I was going to use for her party. My Princess Party has answered all those questions.

I was offered the chance to review My Princess Party in a bag. This set included a blue tutu, tiera, and wand with all the frills to go along with it. In addition, it also included a foam tutu to decorate and came in a really nice Shimmering Organza Bag.




This company also offers party favor bags, crafts, gowns, fairy wings, feather boas and boys dress up clothes to complete the party. The prices are very reasonably priced and will complement any celebration.

Emma really enjoyed her dress up time. She really is a cheeseball for the camera. She did not want to take it off when it was time for her to get ready for bed.




I really enjoyed that the material was kid friendly. The tutu was very soft and gentle on the skin. The tiera was flexiable so that it didnt break easy or hurt Emma's head when she wore it. The wand was also flexible so that even if she bent it, the wand did not break. And best of all, I have a bag to store everything in until the next dress up time!

About Princess Party To Go--> -->Taken From the Site
My Princess Party to Go is one of the country's fastest growing suppliers of Princess Birthday Party supplies online. The philosophy of our business is simple "ship people better quality products than they are expecting at amazingly affordable prices". Our site features complete princess themed party packages that include dress up, crafts, goodie bags, games and a "How to" guide. We also ship party supplies separately, such as dresses, wands, tiaras, party favors and more.
We offer our customers a tremendous value on our hand picked Princess Party "Must Haves"!

Linda Skirka Lenzi, owner and creator of My Princess Party to Go has been in the party planning business since 2001, when she opened Princess Enchanted Parties, LLC. She has hosted hundreds of Princess Birthday Parties throughout New Jersey. She earned her B.A. degree from Rutgers studying both Communications and Business Administration. She went to work for the JC Penney Company as a retail buyer in Junior Dresses and Junior Sportswear. When the JC Penney Co moved their headquaters to Texas, Linda joined Tropic-Tex International. At Tropic-Tex she travelled extensively throughout the Orient as a wholesale purchasing manager. My Princess Party to Go was created in 2006 when Linda combined her passion for party planning along with years of wholesale buying experience.

They also have some great deals going on right now (taken from the site):

• Free Guest with any Princess Party Package
• Free Boas with Princess Birthday Party
• Buy 4 Princess Dresses----Get 1 More
• Get Free Tiaras with any Princess Dress Purchase OR
• Buy 5 Party Favors----Get 1 Free

How can you beat those deals?

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All Childrens Furniture

I recently found a wonderful website for all your children's toys, decorations, and educational playtime needs. I was very impressed with the wide selection of quality toys and kids furniture available in one website. Allchildrensfurniture.com offers high quality toys that spark imaginary playtime. There are over 9,000 toys in one spot. How's that for a one stop shop!!



But what I really have my eye on is the Melissa and Doug playsets. The cutting food box set is my favorite. Being a Preschool teacher, I really appreciate all the educational aspects that this toy brings, such as imaginary play, sensory and tactile stimulation and fine motor skill development.

Stay tuned for an upcoming review and giveaway from Allchildrensfurniture.com

I was not compensated in any way for this post.