We Take The Cake ...... Three parts flour, one part sugar and a whole lotta imagination and love goes into our specialty gourmet cakes! From the cutest birthday cupcakes, sweet and tart key lime cakes (left) to fancifulcustom wedding cakes, there's one thing that all of our creations have in common...we use all-natural ingredients and handcraft our cakes to make sure that every nibble, bite and morsel is as divine as it looks.

♥ I received the most delicious cake from We Take the Cake. And a very beautiful one at that. I got the 6" Red Velvet layer Cake. A classic southern treat that is sure to tingle your taste buds. It was a hit in my house and I even took some to my Grandma, Aunt and Uncle. They thought it was beautiful and very good as well. My husband said the cake was really, really good. Men, they say so little, but he is tough on desserts, so this was a huge compliment. I think that getting any cake from We Take The Cake is a great idea. Especially for Valentines Day! ♥

Some more tasty cakes from We Take the Cake....


6" Prize-Winning Chocolate Layer Cake..... Made For Chocohalics: Dense and rich Chocolate buttermilk cake filled and frosted with chocolate cream cheese frosting. Finished with a drizzle of rich chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate curls. Their best selling cake since 1997. Packaged in our custom cake box for a beautiful presentation. Overnight shipping with dry ice required.

6" Coconut Layer Cake..... Any celebration is perfect with a super delicious 6" Coconut layer cake! Our coconut cake batter is infused with coconut milk, oil and extract and tons of fresh, tender coconut flakes! Layered with Coconut cream and covered in cream cheese frosting and more fresh coconut! Oh Yum! Packaged in our custom cake box for a beautiful presentation. Overnight shipping with dry ice required.

Over-sized Assorted Cupcakes.... Try an assortment of our mouth watering, moist and dense, over-sized gourmet cupcakes. Included in our custom bakery box are Two Golden Butter Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, Two Southern Red Velvet Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and Four chocolate buttermilk cupcakes with a rich chocolate cream cheese frosting -each are topped with a beautiful pearlized pastel buttercream pansy. Why try one flavor when you can try three?

Each cupcake is approx. 4" diameter and 1 1/2" height. Two different colored flowers used in each order. Packaged in our custom cake box. Overnight shipping with dry ice required.

• Delicious cakes delivered to your door in 24 hrs, packaged beautifully and stored with dry ice.
  
• Great choices.... Bunt cakes, Layer Cakes, Cupcakes, Soft Frosted, Fondant
  
• Wonderful flavors.... many different flavors to choose from
• Beautifully made cakes. Great for birthdays or any party really
  
• One of Oprah's Favorite things!!!!
  
• Great for gifts. Send them to a loved one as a surprise I love you! Let them know that they take the cake. LOL
  
• Get your online cakes in time for Valentines with their speedy overnight shipping

Right now We Take the Cake is offering 10% off the Red Velvet Layer Cake cake plus they will donate another 10% to Debbie’s Dream Debbie is a mom of three young children and she has stomach cancer. Debbie has started this foundation to help find a cure.

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This Guest Blogger post is By Marty Babits, LCSW, BCD,
Author of The Power of Middle Ground: A Couple's Guide to Renewing Your Relationship

1) How many ways do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Pick at least three qualities about your partner that you love. Gift each one of these with something special. For example, give her a CD by her favorite recording artist in celebration of whatever you consider to be her (or his) most appealing facial feature. Choose a clothing accessory that includes the color that you think best flatters your partner and celebrate the way they look in that color. Come up with a quality that you have always valued, from the start of your relationship onward and feature that in a message written in a blank card by you with a tender sign-off. De-emphasize the gifts and emphasize the qualities that you want to call attention to and celebrate.

2) Surprise! Believe it or not some psychoanalysts evaluate the psychic well-being of their clients by determining the degree to which they are capable of surprise! A person who is not responsive to surprise elements in their life is unable to respond spontaneously. Their capacity for joy -- and feeling in general -- is impaired. Give your partner a reason to light up the surprise center in their mid-brain! Think of something that they would like but will not suspect. Have you written them a poem lately? Have you recorded the opening strains of "You are the Sunshine of My Life" on a hand-held tape recorder lately and handed it to them with a post-it instruction to hit the play button? When was the last time you brought your sweetheart a passion fruit chocolate truffle from one of the finest chocolatiers in your community? Whatever it is, make it pleasant and surprising. By the way, the residual benefit of surprising your partner is that you activate your own surprise center. No pun intended, it will be surprisingly beneficial for you.

3) Hand your partner a prerogative pass. (Print it out on an index card if you like.) With this pass he or she will be able to exercise their prerogative in a situation where there is usually a conflict over who gets their way. The one limit to the pass is that they are not allowed to exercise a prerogative if it forces you to do something that you feel uncomfortable doing. Next time you have a conflict over which restaurant to go to your partner can flash the prerogative pass and you'll go Italian if that's their choice rather than whatever else you might have felt in the mood for. Again, this presupposes that you like Italian -- whether or not it would have been your pick that evening or not.

4) Look your partner in the eye and tell them three things that you love about them. They can be big ticket items, like the way you feel together when you are making love. They can be smaller fare, like the way you love it when they wrinkle their nose and close their eyes when they are hysterical with laughter. They can be somewhere in between like when they listen to you explain something in a way that you yourself realize is quite impossible to follow without complaining that they got lost four times in the telling. Write down what you are going to say before beginning this one. Then read it with feeling as if you were auditioning for a part in a movie starring opposite whoever your greatest heart-throb might be. By the way, you can fantasize about a star from any era in this exercise. Living or dead, domestic or foreign -- anything goes. Only make sure you deliver your lines with feeling.

5) Think about something that you and your partner have had trouble coming to terms with in the past year -- like speaking civilly to each other when either of you is angry; or perhaps, discussing a conflict in your financial situation. Without referencing your partner, give a commitment to improve your own ability to speak about the topic without blaming. Tell your partner that you are going to accentuate understanding the issue from their point of view and that you are hoping to have fewer hurtful arguments this coming year. Tell them that you want to conduct your relationship in the middle ground as much as you possibly can; this means that you want to work together, acknowledge and appreciate each other's hopes and dreams and make all plans with these understandings in mind.

6) Is your partner an exercise enthusiast? If so, did you happen to catch Marisa Tomei doing hula hoop exercises on The Ellen DeGeneres Show? The exercise looks like fun -- read about comments on this product on Amazon -- and if you think your partner would enjoy a novel kind of exercise, purchase the item and attach a note pledging, "I hope you enjoy going through this hoop. I look forward to going through all sorts of hoops with you! And I'm lovin' it." Note: Only take this suggestion if you and your partner have a similar sense of humor and you think this would tickle them.

7) Do you prepare a food dish that your partner loves? If the answer is yes, put an announcement inside your Valentine's Day card saying that on such-and-such a date you will be cooking a blankety-blank dinner for them to continue on with the celebration of the love you share. Ask them to contribute on that night by bringing along whatever will enhance the meal for you -- a favorite beverage or dessert that they can purchase or make.

8) Take a minute to think about a trait of yours that your partner has communicated having a problem with -- for example, a hot temper or messiness. Think about any constructive suggestions that your partner has made that you think, when you are considering this calmly and not when you are in the heat of a disagreement, is reasonable and possibly something that you might be able to put into practice. This tip works best if you feel that the trait is something that you actually would like to change within yourself. Research self-help either on the internet or in the self-help section of your favorite book store and find out what authors suggest may be helpful in your particular situation. Jot down the best helpful tip you can find and write your partner a note stating that you have heard their complaint, take it seriously and are poised to work on it. Outline the plan that you have read about that makes sense and feel you can realistically implement. Describe it to your partner. Sit back and let the communication magic do its work. You will have just demonstrated acknowledgment of their feelings; appreciation of their communications on a difficult topic; acceptance of their concerns. You well may have instilled hope and mutuality into your dialogue.

More originality in your renewal message signals desire to take things higher. Chocolate and flowers have their appeal, but can become real humdrum. So take some time, do some prep work and put these tips into action -- as many as you can. Maximize connection with a fresh plan. Pick up a book that speaks to you on improving your relationship!  And get busy because timing is everything and it's almost Valentine's Day!

Written By Marty Babits, LCSW, BCD,
Author of The Power of Middle Ground: A Couple's Guide to Renewing Your Relationship

“Make some time for yourself this year! Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and you may be wondering what to do with your little one while you celebrate with your special someone. Leaving baby home can be a stressful experience, but Evenflo’s Comfort Select Performance™ breast pump will help ease your worries. Great for occasional use like a night out on the town, The Comfort Select Performance™ ensures that baby is all set while you are out with dad. Retailing at the wallet-friendly price of $39.99, the Comfort Select Performance™ is lightweight, easy to use and compact.”

Here are some tips from Evenflo for new moms this
Valentine’s Day.

Preparing for Date Night

• Have the babysitter come over early so you can get ready while she/he bonds with baby.
• Write down your baby’s schedule for your new babysitter so he/she knows when to feed your little one or when bed time is.
• Be sure that baby’s favorite toys, videos, blankies and stuffed animals are within arm’s reach.
• If this is your first time leaving baby with a caretaker, pick somewhere close to home for your date night to ease your anxiety.

I was blessed to be given a very nice breast pump when I got pregnant with my first son. I was so grateful because I knew we weren’t going to be able to spend the 200+ for a top of the line breast pump. Turns out I needed it too, Harrison and I never got breastfeeding to work, so I exclusively pumped for his first 3 months. (It was a pain, I might add.) I thought that I needed an expensive, top of the line breast pump to make that work. When Evenflo sent me their Comfort Select Performance breast pump, I realized that you don’t have to spend oodles of money to get a high quality breast pump. My favorite thing is that it takes batteries- this is so great for on-the-go. I would have LOVED this with Harrison- when you are exclusively pumping, you’re activities are limited to places where you can pump. When you’re pump uses batteries, you can just pump in the car, bathroom, etc. The pump was super easy to assemble, and it has great features, like a nipple adapter if the horn is too large. It has so many settings so everyone can get the right intensity. The Evenflo Comfort Select Performance breast pump comes with milk storage bottles, that can be used as bottles as well. I am so happy with my new pump!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• The Evenflo Comfort Select is an affordable, quality breast pump
• Comes with milk storage bottles and nipples so you can go straight from pumping to feeding
• Improved cycle time for more effective milk expression.
• Improved vacuum performance at all settings between min and max.
• Regulated power adapter ensures consistency in performance.
• Includes an additional overflow valve!
• More stable bottle stand to prevent possible spillage.
• Super easy to use
• So great for on-the-go
• Has a great stand to keep the pump stable
• Uses batteries as well as AC adapter
• Lightweight

Please visit >www.evenflo.com to check out the Evenflo’s Comfort Select Performance™ breast pump.

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We have reviewed Holey Donuts in the past and they are SO DELICIOUS!  If you haven’t already make sure you read Heidi’s review of Holey Donuts Cinnamon Bun Middles! Yummmmmm…

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What better way to say I Love You this Valentine's Day than with a trip to Build-A-Bear?

Every child I know that has been to Build-A-Bear falls in love the minute the walk through the doors!

And with so many adorable Valentine’s Outfits and accessories to choose from including their new Be Mine Dalmatian your child will be able to create an adorable cuddly Valentine Friend to love for years to come!

Build-A-Bear gave me and my boys the VIP treatment by letting us go into our local store to create a friend. When we arrived we were warmly greeted and the whole process was explained to us. Then my boys each chose the animal they wanted to make. Bug chose a Monkey, and C chose a Wolf.

Then they were able to choose a sound to go inside (very fun!) and they even got to decide where they wanted the sound to go. After they finished brushing their animals so they were nice and clean, they were told they could choose any clothing and accessories they wanted! You should have seen the look on their faces, sheer delight! It was like Christmas Day all over again. Each chose an adorable outfit, Bug chose an outfit with airplane on it. He loves “airpains”, and a really cute pair of brown shoes. And C chose a snowboarding outfit, sketchers shoes, sports sunglasses and a snowboard. Yeah, his Wolf is totally decked out, and he loves it! Once the animals where all dressed we got to put all our info into the computer.

Did you know if your child loses his/her Build-A-Bear animal and it gets returned to a store, they can contact you to get your child’s special friend back home. Pretty cool. Your child even gets to pick a name for their new friend and a birth certificate prints out for them to keep. Last but not least each animal gets it’s own “Home” to ride home in. (that was bugs favorite part, he just can’t get enough of that cardboard box, go figure!) We had such a wonderful experience at Build-A-Bear, the staff was so sweet and very helpful and I love the clean friendly environment. We will be visiting Build-A-Bear many more times and will be recommending them to all our friends with children.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• Your child gets to Build their own friend!
• A great family friendly environment.
• The Staff is very nice and helpful.
• Adorable and cuddly animals to choose from.
• Tons of outfits and accessories, the options go on and on…
• Your child creates a friend for life!
• Once they are home your child can go to Buildabearville.com and bring their friend to life. (C has had a ton of fun playing on there)

Make sure when you go in to a Build-A-Bear store near you or Order online use this coupon for a FREE sound! (The coupon image showed is just an example, make sure you Click to print your Free Build-A-Bear Sound Coupon)

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 I was so excited when The Dress-Up Drawer said they would send me a Super Cape for bug to review!  He has been on a “Flying” kick, big thanks to his new favorite person Buzz Light-year from Toy Story.  He loves pretending he is flying, so when I opened the package with his adorable Cape (with his initial on it), I said “Look, this is to help you fly”.  His eyes lit up as I put it on him.   He then ran around the room with his arms out like he was flying.  He said “I fly like Buzz!” then he climbed on the couch and flew (jumped) off.  His reaction was so priceless! He has been wearing it around the house ever since.  And even when it was time to go to Grandma’s house he wanted to take his Super Hero Cape with him.  The fabric is very soft so it is comfortable for him to wear it around his neck without bothering him.  It has a Velcro closure which is really great for safety because it is very easy for him to take off by himself.  The Dress-Up Drawer makes wonderful capes and I think every child deserves to feel like a Super Hero!

 

               

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• Your little “Super Hero” will love his/her Super Cape! 
• They are very well made (great sewing) and oh so adorable!
• They will custom make a cape to look however you would like!
• They can make capes in all sizes from infant to adult.
• They also sell  tote bags for many different occasions!

Right now The Dress-Up Drawer is taking 10% off all orders in February! Head over to www.thedressupdrawer.blogspot.com to take advantage of this great offer to get a Super Cape for your little Hero!

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• It's my life Scrapbook Kit
  
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• Many fun projects and books for kids to find their creative side
  
• Have fun with their Craft of the month - make it a fun project every month for you and your kids.
  
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I couldn't wait to receive the Princess Potty and Pirate Potty Books by Scholastic to review! Leah is not yet at the age to where I am even thinking of potty training her, but I have been looking for lots of different ideas on when to start. These books are a hit! I really love how colorful and inviting they are. The Pirate book comes with it's own hat and some reward stickers and the Princess book comes with a punch out tiara and stickers...so so cute! These Potty Training books provide a helpful, step-by-step story that introduces girls & boys to the concept of toilet training. The little swashbuckler in your life and the pretty princess, will be excited to jump on the potty and be a big girl or boy! I have always heard that positive reinforcement is the best when trying to potty train and it really is true! My friends little girl gets so excited to get that M&M or fun little toy when she goes potty. BUT now they can have some fun stickers, book and cute hat to help them want to go on the potty.

"Psst! Ahoy, matey! Are you ready to learn a secret? Shhhhh! Come closer. Ready? Even pirates use the potty! Every pirate needs his captain's chair and this book is perfect for the little pirate learning to use the potty for the first time! With a humorous, step-by-step story that introduces boys to the concept of using the toilet, Pirate Potty is an adventerous lesson that everyone needs to learn." (Scholastic website)

"Every princess starts as a royal baby in royal diapers.But when she gets to be old enough, she starts to use a potty of her very own. The princess says, "Hear ye, hear ye, I have to pee-pee! "Every princess needs her throne and this book is perfect for the little princess learning to use the potty for the first time! With a playful, step-by-step story that introduces girls to the concept of using the toilet, Princess Potty is a royal lesson that everyone needs to learn."

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• Colorful, fun pages
• Punch out Tiara and Pirate's Hat and stickers, make going to the Potty Fun!
• Your little one will be asking to go to the potty, so they can earn their stickers!
• Fun, new way of teaching your little one to go to the potty!

You can purchase your very own Pirate or Princess Potty book online at the Scholastic Shop, or at your nearest book retailer.

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• Each pillow measure 12 x 16 inches - a perfect fit with a JetHeads pillowcase!
  
• They offer Disposable Pillowcases made from a soft and very comfortable non-woven fabric. 2 to a pack.
  
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• Can even be used in the car, at home, nap time, preschool, sleepovers, ect.
  
• Travel in real comfort with their Egyptian Cotton Pillowcase
• Great for anyone.
  
• Perfect gift for that frequent flyer!
  

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Buy. Sell. Everything for Children.

Need a place to sell your baby or children’s items without paying '”an arm and a leg” to do so?

Looking for a specific item but don’t want to go “in the hole” to purchase it?

Look no further than Kidzola!  All Standard Classified Ads are FREE!  And you will reach parents across the US who are selling and looking to buy!

 

Now you can turn your great products into spending money!  Or if you are looking to purchase an item save big by buying on Kidzola!

  

“Kidzola.com is an online classifieds site that helps you buy and sell everything for children. Our site was  designed by parents with busy parents in mind. We're here to help you get a fair price on the things your kids outgrow and find good values on the many things they need. We've organized our site to make your buying and selling experience as simple as possible. We know that you have many shopping and selling options, and it is our goal to be the best. So here are some of the things we've included in our site to make your life easier:

• Free Standard Ad Listings... are easy on your wallet. Standard ad listings are free to sellers. Our website is always free to buyers.
• Power Search Tool... makes shopping easier and saves you time. Buyers can search for products by size, age group, gender, zip code, price, condition and more.
• Simple Ad Placement... makes the selling process as easy as possible. Even first time sellers can quickly place their items for sale with our easy-to-use form.
• Local and National Ads... give you more options. You choose whether to buy and sell nationally or connect with local parents.
• Auto-Notify Service... allows us to do some of the work for you. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send you an e-mail when it becomes available.
• My Favorites... helps you keep track of the ads you like. Place ads on your favorites list to easily compare items you like and find them at a later date.
• Privacy... gives you peace of mind when shopping and selling on our site. Communicate with buyers and sellers through our site and decide when you are ready to give out your personal information.”-Kidzola Website  

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• Placing a Standard Classified ad is FREE!
• Registering for an account is FREE!
• There are no fees for selling.  Period.
• It is easy to place a classified ad.
• You can choose to upgrade your ad for more exposure.
• Find someone in your area for local pick-up or have it shipped to you.
• A great safe place for parents to buy and sell items.
• There are so many categories to buy and sell under: clothing and shoes, toys, electronics, furniture and so much more!
• Make money and save money!
• They have tips on their site for buying and selling.  And they can tell you how you know what your item is worth.
• You can join the Kidzola e-club and get Deals, Discounts and More!
• Become a Fan of Kidzola on Facebook and stay updated with the latest Kidzola has to offer.

  And best of all registering for a Kidzola account is fast easy and FREE!  So what are you waiting for?

  www.kidzola.com

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Right now Kidzola is giving away a $50 Shopping Spree to Kidzola.com  All you need to do is follow Kidzola on Twitter and then enter the contest. (see details on their site)  Good luck!

Halo is donating a SleepSack to Haiti for the next 1,000 fans to join them on Facebook. They've already reached the 750 mark. Please take a few minutes to help them get all the way!

"Everyone sleeps better with a HALO^®.

Babies can sleep up to 15 hours each day. So who helps keep baby safe while they sleep? We do. We're Halo, a company dedicated to safe and sound sleep for newborns, toddlers and little kids everywhere. Our revolutionary wearable blankets eliminate the need for loose blankets in the crib, reducing the risk of SIDS for your precious baby. No other wearable blanket is designed safer, or comes more highly recommended by pediatricians than the HALO SleepSack brand.”

I am originally from Minnesota, but currently live in Texas. I get asked all the time if it even gets cold here, and I’m here to tell you, it does! Especially this winter. So I was really glad I had the Halo Sleepsack right away for Ruben who was born December 16th. He looked so snug and warm I wished I had a wearable baby blanket of my own! =) It’s easy to get him in and out, and when it gets dirty just throw it in the washing machine! I know all parents worry about SIDS and try to do what they can to prevent it. Every time I put Ruben in his sleepsack, I love the feeling that I’m doing the right thing to keep him safe (and warm!).

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• Protects baby against SIDS
• Keeps baby warm without the risk of a loose blanket
• Gives you peace of mind
• Lots of other products like organic sleepsack, on-the-go sleepsack, and a sleepsack for kids
• So soft and comfy for baby
• Lots of different sizes and colors
• Recommended by pediatricians and hospitals

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HALO is on a mission to reduce the risk of SIDS. Here are other ways to keep you baby safe!
• Place your baby to sleep on his or her back at naptime and night time
• Use a safety approved crib with a firm, tight-fitting mattress
• Remove all soft bedding and toys from your baby's sleep area (this includes loose blankets, bumpers and positioners)
• Use a SleepSack™ wearable blanket to replace loose blankets in your baby's crib
• DO NOT put your baby to sleep on any soft surface (sofas, chairs, water beds, quilts, sheep skins, etc.)
• Room sharing is safer than bed sharing
• DO NOT dress your baby too warmly for sleep; keep room temperature between 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit
• DO NOT let anyone smoke around your baby or be in a room where someone has recently smoked
• Educate relatives, baby sitters and other caregivers about these important safety tips
• Tummy time is important for babies while they are awake and being supervised. Place your baby on his or her tummy for playtime to help strengthen their upper body muscles.

Visit www.halosleep.com to find out more about SIDS prevention and see all of Halo’s products!

Halo Sleepsack gets Bragging Rights!

Halo is generously giving away a Halo Sleepsack to one lucky viewer!
(winner can specify boy or girl)

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Fill out the form separately for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Halo Sleepsack and comment with your favorite Halo product

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

• 3 entries- Become a fan of Halo Sleepsack on Facebook
• 2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
• 1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
• 1 entry- Become a Fan of The Bragging Mommy on Facebook
• 1 entry- Follow The Bragging Mommy on Twitter
• 2 entries- Blog about this giveaway. Leave a link.
• 1 entry per day- Follow on Halo Sleepsack Twitter & Tweet this giveaway using @HaloSleepSack & @braggingmommy. You can use this:

Win a Halo Sleepsack from @HaloSleepSack & @braggingmommy! http://tinyurl.com/yh3daod (2/6)

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 6 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced in the comments section of the post. We will then email the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Disclaimer/Disclosure. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US ONLY enter.

Tame African Animals and Control the Wild Kingdom!

   

We were so excited to be able to review the SimAnimals Africa game on Nintendo DS!  In this game you have to take care of the exotic animals in the Savannah’s and Jungles of Africa.  It begins by teaching you all the basics you need to know through a tutorial, then it is up to you to help your Kingdom to thrive.  Make sure all the animals have enough to eat and drink, and keep all the animals happy and nature thriving. Also while you play you can earn badges which makes it even more fun. Our 10 year old nephew loves playing this game and taking care of his Kingdom, it has provided hours of fun for him.  While the game is geared more towards kids ages 8-14, it can be enjoyed by all ages as well.  I give SimAnimals Africa an A+!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• Fun game for all ages!
• Interact with exotic animals in the wild.
• Journey through the jungles and savannas of Africa.
• Discover wild animals' secret abilities.
• Solve challenges to unlock items, animals, and levels.
• Collect unique items to receive badges.
• Discover the ultimate secret of the wild kingdom!

SimAnimals Africa is also available on Nintendo Wii, go to EA Play to order online, or your nearest Video Game retailer.

 

 

SimAnimals Africa on Nintendo DS gets Bragging Rights!

• Styles to fit any home, office, kids room, kitchen, ect.
  
• Helps with organizing
  
• Great for lists - keep it on the fridge or pantry door
  
• Special material that grips to just about everything with NO residue
  
• Personalize your whiteboard with a photo
  

• 5 entries - Join the Mayfair Lane Email list
• 3 entries - Become a fan of Mayfair Lane on Facebook & Twitter
• 10 entries - Buy something from Mayfair Lane
• 1 entry for each - Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Subscribe in Reader, Subscribe in Emails
• 5 entries - Blog about this giveaway linking this post and www.mayfairlane.com Leave a link to the post
• 1 entry per day - Tweet about this giveaway including @thebraggingmommy & @mayfairlane

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until Feb 4 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced in the comments section of the post. We will then email the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Disclaimer/Disclosure. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US ONLY enter.

“It's about time someone created a tool to help new parents remember the basic details of baby care. Now someone has.

ITZBEEN™ Baby Care Timer was developed by a new mom and dad who found themselves sleep-deprived and needing help to remember baby care details, such as when their baby last ate or napped. They tried charts and journals, but thought there had to be a better way. So, they created the ITZBEEN™: a multi-purpose nursery tool that helps new parents remember the basic details of baby care. The ITZBEEN™ has four timers that count up with the touch of a button, and a host of other helpful features, all designed with the needs of a new parent in mind.”

With my first son, Harrison I made sure to write down EVERYTHING he did- when he ate, how much, got changed, slept, took medicine… new mother’s usually do! I was able to do that because I had the time. With Ruben, he’s lucky to get adequately burped before I have to move on to something else after a feeding. Thank goodness for the Itzbeen Baby Care Timer! No matter how busy I am, I have enough time to push a few buttons! No more pen and paper. I just love this idea. It’s so easy to use, very self explanatory. I also love that they thought to put a Left or Right switch for breastfeeding mothers. It has a clock,which is great, especially for night-time feedings so you can know just how little sleep you’re getting. =) This is a great gift for any mother, and a true must have for babies!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• Keeps track of the last time you fed or changed your baby, and the last time he slept
• Helps nursing mother’s remember which side they fed from last
• You can set alarms
• It has a clip on the back to make it portable
• Has a nightlight
• Also has a clock
• Easy to use
• Saves time
• Cute design

Visit www.itzbeen.com to find out more, and purchase your own Itzbeen Timer!

Itzbeen gets Bragging Rights!

Itzbeen is generously giving away 2 Itzbeen Timers to 2 lucky winners! (choice of pink, gem or blue)

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Fill out the form separately for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Itzbeen and let us know your favorite color AND feature of the Itzbeen timer.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
1 entry- Become a Fan of The Bragging Mommy on Facebook
1 entry- Follow The Bragging Mommy on Twitter
2 entries- Blog about this giveaway. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Follow Itzbeen on Twitter & Tweet this giveaway using @itzbeen & @braggingmommy. You can use this:

Win an Itzbeen Baby Timer from @itzbeen & @braggingmommy! http://tinyurl.com/yjtxkn5 (2/4)

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 4 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced in the comments section of the post. We will then email the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Disclaimer/Disclosure. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US ONLY enter.

 

 

 Nothing is better than watching the snow fall and cuddling up on the couch with a nice hot cup of Delicious Coffee and Hot Cocoa.  Thanks to Keurig this is how we spent a lot of our Christmas break.  They sent us their Single Cup Platinum Brewing System, and a big box full of K Cup Samples!  It was love at first site.  This Brewer is very nice looking and looks very nice sitting on our counter top (I don’t allow many appliances to sit out but this was welcomed!).  We immediately set it up and I was very impressed at how fast and easy it was to make the first cup of coffee.  Even better it warms up in a matter of minutes and your coffee is ready in seconds.  And it is so quiet while it is brewing, I love that.  And the coffee they sent us is very delicious, and they have so many K cup varieties to choose from. This is the perfect coffee maker for people who enjoy a cup or 2 of coffee but don’t need the hassle or clean up of brewing a whole pot.  You simply place your K cup of choice (Coffee, Tea, or Hot Cocoa) in the brewer, close it, choose your cup size, hit brew, Viola! Delicious Beverage!  There is even an iced beverage setting for you iced coffee lovers out there!  Clean up is super easy as well, you just take the used K cup out and toss it in the trash.  Never easier.  And it is fully programmable so you can set it to make your coffee at a certain time of day!  That is the best waking up to the delicious aroma of Hot Fresh Coffee!  Our nephew loves making his own cup of yummy hot cocoa.  So this is definitely something the whole family enjoys! 

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• This is perfect for people who don’t want to make a whole pot of coffee.
• So easy to use!
• You can Brew 5 different cup sizes, 4 oz, 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, or 12 oz.
• Has an Iced Beverage Setting.
• Removable 60 oz. Brewing Reservoir.
• Fully Programmable Features so you can set your coffee to brew and be ready for you when you wake up!
• Quiet Brew Technology.
• Keurig has so many wonderful Brewers to choose from so you can get the one that is right for you!
• Tons of Flavors and Roasts of Coffee, Tea, and Hot Cocoa Available.

Go to www.Keurig.com for more info and to make a purchase!

The Keurig Platinum Brewer gets Bragging Rights!