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Why not bring the perfect Halloween wine to the celebration?!?!Ghost Pines Chardonnay....it even sounds spooky :0Wine is quite a different take on Halloween, I know, but what better way to say THANKS! to your party host than presenting them with this decadent bottle of wine, truly fit for the holiday?!I was lucky to be asked to sample the Ghost Pines 2007 Chardonnay. Who says no to that?!?! Ghost

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Fall is in the air! Can’t you smell it? Well if not, let me suggest the Party Lite Mini Pumpkin Jar Set. These 2 ½ inch candles with definitely have you feeling like fall with their awesome scents wafting through your home! These petite little jars are also perfect for the office…of course then everyone will be stopping by to find out what that delicious smell is!The Mini Pumpkin Jar Set contains

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This month, Pepperidge Farm is turning their Milano cookie packaging pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. They have also launched a Facebook initiative, "Milano Moments" to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.How can You Help? Well, anytime someone posts a personal Milano Moment (a moment in which you realized 'life is sweet') on Milano's Facebook Page in October, Pepperidge

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If you’ve ever had a family member with Alzheimer’s or Autism, then you know that their personal safety and secure is always a concern. Sad, but true, there are several news stories per year regarding Alzheimer’s patients who have wondered off and can't remember who or where they are and how to get home. So, what to do?“One night after dinner, I was watching TV when a tragic event made me really

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Moms, it's time to bond with your breasts!And the good news is, you can do so alongside other great women who are dedicated to spreading this proactive message. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, E! News host Giuliana Rancic and Lindsay Avner, founder of the national breast and ovarian cancer non-profit Bright Pink, "felt themselves up" during 'Treasure Your Chest' a live webcast to

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P&G is proud to introduce Have You Tried This Yet?, an initiative which showcases innovative products that deliver great performance and allows for shoppers to make wise purchasing decisions for all their everyday needs - from hygiene and beauty care to home goods and snacks - while adding value to their lives.To support Have You Tried This Yet?, P&G will distribute a brandSAVER coupon booklet on

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You’ve probably seen them in the store. You’ve probably even snickered at the name. I know I did, the first time I saw them, as I was pushing my impatient 3 year old through the rows and rows of surplus goods in my local Sam’s Club.Boggie Wipes. It is a funny name for a children’s product. An appropriate name as well, since that’s exactly what these saline wipes are made for. And let me tell you

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Because my husband is so great...and thinks that I am so great... for Christmas this past year, he got me a new sewing machine! Isn't that great?!?!Okay, enough with the greatness. He did get me an awesome new sewing machine. Really.I went to this from this: See the difference? Trust me, it's huge..and I don't just mean size. From 10 stitches to over 150. Manual everything to automatic everything

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Today’s etsy bitsy Sunday comes from the Cottage Carries store on etsy. This store features adorable totes, clutches and coin purses created by Rachel, a stay-at-home mom to Cayden and Tucker. (He’s a Chihuahua.)Here’s what Rachel has to say about how she made the transition from graphic designer to handbag creator:I had been searching for a hobby that I love for a while. Being an art major in

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I missed the etsy bitsy Sunday feature for the 15th. I do apologize for that, but it may happen from time to time as the weekends are devoted to my family, and I do most of my weekend blogging at 645 when my daughter wakes me up and refuses to go turn the tv on by herself. There is the (very) rare occassion that she does allow me to sleep in, and let's face it...when it comes to sleeping in or

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My feature item for this week’s etsy bitsy Sunday is this gorgeous bird's nest necklace from the etsy shop Ophelia Weeping. The nest is made of sterling silver with freshwater pearls serving as the eggs. An 18 inch chain is included in the purchase price. I don’t know what it is about this particular piece that I love so much, but I do. Simple really…a bird’s nest… but the design is so intricate

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So, I'm on an etsy kick right now. I truly love etsy because it's an outlet and venue that connects crafters, giving them an opportunity to sell their creations worldwide!In my spare time [at some point in my life I'll figure out when that is] I enjoy sewing and creating. My husband and I have also recently begun taking on embroidery business as well as making the vinyl window decals you often

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For my first [etsy bitsy sunday] etsy store feature , I chose this:This is an original 8x10 photograph entitled "Painter Shoes." This awesome photo can be purchased at the javachip etsy shop here.Okay, so I love this for various reasons...1] I SUPER LOVE Chuck Taylor Converse shoes. Seriously. [and i am SOOOOOO glad that my daughter has inherited that love since converse look so cute on

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I love etsy. Seriously. It's like a giant craft fair where you can find anything you're looking for and stuff you didn't even know you were looking for! I could spend hours just looking at all the awesome handmade items on etsy. oh wait...I do!In appreciation of all things etsy, I'm starting a new weekly feature... Etsy Bitsy Sunday.Each Sunday, I will tell you about one interesting item I found

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SanLori is a gift company run by two college friends, Sandra Marbaise (San) and Lorraine Maxwell (Lori). They took the business plunge after deciding that they could build a creative, thriving business and also have an active family life. And they never looked back.SanLori currently offers stationery, including birth announcements, kids party invitations, thank you cards, wedding invitations, and

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.WINNER: The winner of this contest Tracie Trump who says... "I have been makingthem for years and my favorite add in is fresh chicken breast!" Congratulations, Tracie! I hope you enjoy your prize pack from Betty Crocker & MyBlogSpark!Obviously, I’ve heard of the Betty Crocker ‘Suddenly Salad” product before, I live in SC, not under a rock! But, although I have heard of

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...CRAFTY!There are so many "artistic" things that I want to do!1. Learn to do website [blog] design - This is at the TOP of my list. I REALLY want to learn to do this! I know enough to build a basic site, but I want to learn Flash and CSS and all the cool stuff!2. Learn to sew.3. Learn to smock.4. Learn to make delicious dinner... but do it quickly.5. Learn to use a crock pot.6. Have a tie-dye

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If you're mom to a little girl, you probably have the same obsession with hairbows that I do. I love adorable hairbows! Solid, striped, curly, shaped...each outfit must have their own. My little one is now three and, to her father's dismay, she shares the same love of hairbows [and shoes] as I.A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a link to a contest in which the blogger was giving away hairbows. Of

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.WINNER: The winner of this contest has been determined. Congratulations to Candace! I hope that Aidan & Nadia find this product as useful as K does!Potty Training. Ugh.Not the most exciting part of parenting. A necessary evil.I remember when we first decided to start, around 18 months, I did research on seemingly HUNDREDS of pottys. I read article after article and

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Over the July 4th weekend, our family ventured north to the Pittsburgh area of Pennsylvania to visit with my brother-in-law who recently moved to the area.Whenever we visit new places, I like to have a least one meal in a local restaurant. This goes back to my childhood vacations in which us kids would always ask to eat a the chain restaurant and my dad would say, "You can eat (name of chain) at

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.WINNER:The winner of this contest has been determined. Congratulations to Cami @ Baby Hair Bows! I hope that your Sniffle Buddies proves as useful as our does!Kelly, the mom behind Sniffle Buddies, agreed to give away a Sniffle Buddies wristband to one lucky Bloggymom Reviews reader! You chose the color and size that you prefer :)To enter, you'll first need to read my

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I live in South Carolina. With the exception of this past year, we don’t have extremely cold winters. We do have hot summers. If last week is any indication, we’ll have an extremely hot summer. [My thermostat on my dash has read 104+ every afternoon when I leave work.]Really, though, South Carolina pretty much has spring weather the majority of the year. Nice huh? Yeah- don’t forget that with

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.Winner:The winner of this contest has been determined. Congratulations to asj of Leap of Faith! I hope that you find a lovely reason for using your gift certificate to 1800Flowers.com!It's June. In our house June is almost as bad as December.I know you are thinking "What in the heck is this woman talking about?!?!"Patience, young jedi...I'm getting there.In December, we

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This is a picture of the little tutu & onesie set I made for my niece.And here is little Addie Belle wearing it!Don't you just love her mini-pigtails?!!?If you'd like to see some of the other cute things that I've made, check out my etsy shop, Pink Toodle by keilann designs!

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.Winner: The winner of this contest has been determined. Congratulations to Beth Stone! Best of luck in your art/mural business with your new brochures from brochure printing online!Are you a mom who has just started your own business? Have you established a business but want to get the word out? Would 100 FREE Trifold Brochures help?These full color brochures from

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The birth of your child is probably one of the most memorable moments of your life. And, like it or not, it's pretty much a day that centers around mommy & baby. If you're like me, you want to do something extra special for your husband so he doesn't feel left out, right? Well, check out this very cool site that centers around gifts just for dad! DaddyScrubs.com delivers pride and comfort just

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I'm going to take just a moment to brag on myself. Typically I wouldn't do this, but I am so excited and SO proud of myself! Though my family has been geocaching for almost a year and we have over 1000 finds, the only time I ever go out to cache my husband is always with me. This has always been his gig, with me being the sidekick.Last week, however, I had to make a trip to an area we rarely

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Do slipping straps, riding up backs, or not enough support have you ready to write a Dear John letter to your old bras? Apply for a Bra Makeover from Playtex! Seven out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size bra, which can result in an ill fit for the rest of their outfit, back and shoulder pain, as well as bruising and digging. We all know that busy moms don't always have time to update their

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. Winner:The winner of this contest has been determined. Congratulations to CJ Sime of Simply Simonsons! I hope that you and your little one enjoy playing the Curious George Discovery Beach game as much as my daughter and I! Remember to check out the other great games from I Can Do That Games! *******************************Our family enjoys geocaching together. If you

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These shirts made me laugh. View more or order here.

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. Winners: The winners of the evolve eco-friendly showerheads have been determined. Oddly enough, they are both named Sara(h). Our winners are Sara-Beth of The Butterbean Daily and Sarah of Sarah Simplifies. Congratulations, ladies! I do hope you enjoy this product and spread the word about evolve!**********************************A little over a year ago, I gave away

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I'm really excited about a new book that I am reading. It's called Free-Range Kids: Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry. The book is by Lenore Skenazy, a New York mom who was dubbed America's Worst Mom by the media after she allowed her 9 year old son to take a NY subway by himself a few years ago.I actually came across the book title when I was researching

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Now that's you've read my other posts on Geocaching, and know the basics, you're ready to get started right? Here' you'll learn what you need to get started and then, GO HAVE FUN!How do I get started?First, you’ll need a GPS. This is your only major investment in the activity. If you have a newer auto GPS, check your users manual or the manufacturer’s website to see if you can manually enter your

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This in the 3rd installment of my "How to Become a Geocacher" posts. If you've missed the previous 2 posts, click "Geocaching" in the label list on the right side of this blog. This time I'm going to talk about finiding and retrieving a cache without being caught.How do I find a cache without being seen?In geo-caching, the trick is to remove a cache from a location without being spotted by

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This past week, my co-workers and I threw a surprise "Baby Sprinkle" for my manager. [She was very adamant about the fact that she did NOT want a shower. As marketing/advertising people, we figured out a way around that....it's all in the wording :-)]We wanted to keep her sprinkle low-key, but seriously...what's a baby sprinkle without cake?!?!There is a lady in the Columbia area who make

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A few weeks ago, I promised to introduce you to the sport of geocaching. Perhaps you've done some research since then and found out a little more on your own. You may have even found your first cache by now. If not, though, here's an intro on Geocaching.So what IS geocaching?Basically it’s like a high-tech treasure hunt. I’ve also heard it referred to as “modern-day orienteering.” (Think Boys

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My daughter is 3 years old and while she is a die-hard Dora the Explorer fan, she does enjoy several of the Disney characters as well. So when we learned that Disney on Ice would be performing locally, my husband and I decided to take her.They were offering an opening night special in which all tickets except floor seats were $12 ea, so this seemed like the perfect time to go. I purchased the

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People who know me or one of the immediate members of my family of 3.25 have heard me talk about geocaching. Geocaching is a recently discovered hobby of my husband’s that my daughter and I have also come to enjoy. Not only is it inexpensive, but it’s a great way for family to get outside, get on the move, and spend time together. With a 3 yr old, geocaching along our road trip routes is a great

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evolve showerhead giveawayThe winners of the evolve eco-friendly showerheads have been determined. Oddly enough, they are both named Sara(h). Our winners are Sara-Beth of The Butterbean Daily and Sarah of Sarah Simplifies. Congratulations, ladies! I do hope you enjoy this product and spread the word about evolve!

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This policy is valid from 12 December 2009This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. This blog does not accept any form of cash advertising, sponsorship, or paid topic insertions. However, we will and do accept and keep free products, services, travel, event tickets, and other forms of compensation from companies and organizations.This blog abides by word of mouth marketing standards.

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I was reading a locally produced magazine during my lunch break one day and came across an article about a South Carolina mom-prenuer. Being in South Carolina myself, I am always looking for other SC moms to feature on BloggyMom.Bees Tees founder, Melissa Patton, came up with the concept of Bees Tees as a way to connect with and teach her young daughter positive character building skills. How? In

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I recently completed Andy Andrews' latest book, The Noticer.I've never read anything by Andy Andrews and wasn't sure what to expect. The book jacket looked good and the plot summary sounded decent, so I decided to give it a try.I would describe this book as "sweet." The plot was at times confusing and somewhat predictable. The message of the book- to always consider things from every perspective

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So, I decided to let you guys get to know a little more about me. At least once a month, I will share with you "a few of my favorite things..." (Does anyone know which movie that line is from?)This month, let's talk candy. I love candy...all sorts of candy. I craved sweet things when I was pregnant. As it goes, if you crave sweets, you are having a girl. If you crave salty or spicy foods, a boy

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Disney on Ice, Worlds of Fantasy will be at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia April 30 - May 3, 2009. For my Columbia area readers, I have a special treat.... you can purchase a 4 pack of tickets for this amazing show for $10 ea!All you have to do is click this link and follow the purchasing instructions!I went to a Disney on Ice performance YEARS ago with a friend and her daughter. It was

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The winner of a free personalized item from Frecklebox is....ElissaCongratulations to you! I hope your son enjoys his Ahoy Matey! Personalized puzzle!

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The 5 Minutes for Moms Ultimate Blog Party 2009 has begun. It runs through Friday, March 27, 2009. The Ultimate Blog Party is basically a place for online friends to meet and mingle. Using Mr. Linky, bloggers can access a whole list of links to other bloggers who share similar interests. Since this is my first year of being BloggyMom, I decided to participate as well!That being said, here's a

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The winners of the Fiber One Spa Break Giveaway have been determined:Congratulations to Jennifer K., sphinx63 and Mommyhood is Thankless!Ladies, be sure to send me your mailing information by Wednesday, March 25th so I can get your prizes sent to you!Thanks to everyone who entered! Be sure to sign up for my current giveaways (see sidebar) if you haven't already done so!

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If you, or your child have the honor of having an uncommon name (I'll be raising both hands here), then you know how difficult and frustrating it can sometimes be to find personalized items. Kids love to hear their name...well unless you're screaming it at the top of your lungs. And they love to SEE their name in print, but then don't we all?!?!Anywho, unless your name is Henry, Michael, Ashley

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The winners of the Evolve Eco-Friendly Showerhead Giveaway have been determined: Congratulations to Meg and Rashmi!Ladies, be sure to send me your mailing information by Friday, March 20th so I can get these in the mail to you!Thanks to everyone who entered! I have lots of new giveaways in the pipeline so keep checking back!Remember that the great folks over at evolve are still offering 25% off

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I would like to apologize...it has been a week since I last blogged. Last week was one of those weeks...you know the kind...when life catches up to you and the only thing you can really do is push through it. Not to mention that the time change really threw our entire household for a loop! We are still trying to re-adjust to that and work out a new bedtime schedule for the little one!I am very

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I recently received a Fiber One Spa Break Gift Basket courtesy of my friends over at My Blog Spark. The theme (besides spa) was chocolate. Who can resist that theme?!?! Since I love chocolate, I was super excited to receive my gift basket!The basket included a bath pillow, chocolate scented soap, lotion, and bath salts, and a coffee scented candle along with a box of the NEW Fiber One Chocolate

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In this economy, who isn't looking for ways to save money?! And while you're at it, why not conserve water too??!! A revolutionary product from evolve does just that! evolve shower heads are maximum flow, eco friendly shower heads that use ShowerSmart technology to help you conserve water and save money. Say what?!?! Yes, it's true. But how does it work? AND really, how does it work?Thanks to my

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Thank you to Sweeties Sweeps for posting my giveaway.

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Need a fun, affordable baby shower gift? Use your talents to make something meaningful! We all have a special and unique talent! There are plenty of options out there! For example: • Painting or Drawing- Buy a blank canvas at a local craft store and create something to match the room theme.• Sewing- Bibs and burp cloths are easy, cute and fun! • Crocheting- My daughter received a beautiful

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This post is a continuation of my First Time Mom Registry. If you missed the first post, you can read it here. This time I am covering Bedding and other room needs, Breastfeeding, Big Ticket Items and some other great things to have.BEDDING and OTHER ITEMSPlastic Infant/Child Hangers- you'll need at least 2 packs of these...and save all of your "pants" hangers that come on the clothes you get-

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My favorite season is rapidly approaching! No, not spring...CONSIGNMENT SALE SEASON! Those of you who know me well know that I love consignment season, which unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it) comes only twice a year.In our area, there are 4 different sales that I shop. After shopping them all at some point or another over the last three years (I started shopping when

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Last night I responded to an SOS from a old friend who, as a first-time mom, is freaking out about what to register for. If you have kids, you can probably remember how overwhelming that simple task was the first time!Think about it- you've never had to care for a baby of your own before...there are all these lists and books, not to mention aisles and aisles- heck even an entire store- dedicated

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I have a two year old daughter and one of our favorite things to do in the car on the way to and from daycare is sing nursery rhymes together. It's been about a ten year stretch between singing nursery rhymes (used to do it all the time when I babysat) so remembering the words to all the classic nursery rhymes is a challenge. Insert the Rock `N Learn Nursery Rhyme DVD.I actually won this item

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As part of my Plight to Save Homemade, I have will begin featuring individuals who will be directly affected by the new CPSIA law if it goes into effect as written on February 10, 2009.This week, I will be featuring the etsy store, Kissing Kumquats.Kerrie and her sisters, Kellie and Kristie, started the stores as a means to "...offer the funky, fresh designs to others who love bold, graphic

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I’ve never read anything by Ted Dekker or Erin Healy before. In fact I’d never even heard of either of these authors. And admittedly after reading the book description wasn’t even sure if I would like the story. I received Kiss in the mail on a Tuesday. I was finished with the book by Wednesday evening.Kiss is a very suspenseful novel, a winding tale of deception, disaster, and deceit. It is a

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We are all aware of the numerous toys that have been recalled over the last several years. Pages and pages of toys listed. My daughter was just starting to really play with toys when Mattel issued their recall of numerous Sesame Street and Nickeloden toys due to led paint hazards. I can remember checking the recall lists on a daily basis to make sure that my child wasn't putting into her mouth

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The winner of the giveaway for a copy of the book Rex: A Mother, Her Autistic Child, and the Music that Transformed Their Lives is....Diana D.Congratulations Diana!Thanks to everyone who entered the contest. Continue to regularly check the blog for children's product reviews, book reviews and contests. While some contests will be held to attract new followers, I will also hold contests for

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So a recent thing for me- trying to think of new and inventive ways to serve up food for my little one. Currently she is going through the "no eat" phase. This is a new one for me because this is the same child who, at 8 weeks old, was drinking 9oz of milk every 2 hours. At 5 months old, was scarfing down baby food like there was no tomorrow (except the green veggies- she hated those!) At 9

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I was lucky enough to receive a copy of the book, Rex: A Mother, Her Autistic Child, and the Music that Transformed Their Lives, from Thomas Nelson Publishing to review. Since I have completed the book as well as my review of it (read my review here), I've decided to pass it on.I will be giving away one copy of Rex: A Mother, Her Autistic Child, and the Music that Transformed Their Lives to one

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My 23 month old daughter received the Step 2 Lifestyle Grand Walk-In Kitchen for christmas. We also received the bonus table and two chairs. For everything that came in the box, the price was EXTREMELY reasonable.It was very easy to put together- it took my husband and I about 1.5 hours to put it together...this included putting all of the stickers on and setting up the food items that come along

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I just finished reading the book, "Rex: A Mother, Her Autistic Child, and the Music that Transformed Their Lives."Let me start by saying that I enjoyed reading "Rex." It was a fascinating look into the "real" side of disabilities. The problem that I had is that the book cover states..."A Mother, Her Autistic Child, and the Music that Transformed Their Lives." While this book is indeed about a

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The Fisher Price Jumperoo- I think this may be the BEST invention for infant entertainment ever! We all remember the doorway jumpers- cool idea, but kinda scary... I mean is it possible for the kid to get a running start and sling-shot himself across the room? Or worse that the whole contraption just fall off of the doorway?!!?I first saw the Fisher Price Jumperoo about 5 years ago when we lived

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Bloggymom is going on hiatus until after the holidays. I have several hand-made Christmas gift projects this year, so I'm devoting my free time to those right now, but I'll be back after the holidays, I promise! Hope you all have a wonderful 2008 holiday season!

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The most useful baby gift I received? Hands down, OxiClean Baby Stain Soaker. Our friends, the Hutto's, gave this to us as one of our shower gifts and let me tell you- this might just be one of the greatest things ever invented! One of the major reasons that NONE of Little Pea's baby clothes are stained is because of this stuff!It's so easy to use too! You just fill the sink with warm water, add

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Don't you just love things that make life easier?!?!Huggies Disposable WashCloths are one of those things.We use the Shea Butter "flavor" but there are several others available. They are great because the soap is built into the super soft, super thick cloth. Unlike the regular washcloths that you have to keep squirting soap on, these stay soapy enough to wash baby from head to toe. All you have

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When we were pregnant with our Princess Pea we did tons of research before purchasing a stroller or carseat. My husband read consumer reports and I scoured websites for consumer product reviews. Within a very short time, we were certain that we were going with the Graco Sung Ride Infant Seat and the Quattro Tour Deluxe Stroller. (We went with the Windsor collection.) All the reviews we read were

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Not that I am like the mom-guru or anything, but I often have people asking my opinion on children/infant products, so I decided to start a blog. Naturally, right? I'm reviewing products that I have used and i hope that these reviews will help you as well! If there is a particular product that you would like me to review, please email me hereThanks for visiting!keilann

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