July « 2009 « The Bragging Mommy

Scentsy Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

The Scentsy Story:
“Scentsy “Makes Perfect Scents”. We are pioneering the move away from the smoky, sooty candles of today to safe, healthy, fun and creative ways to bring the scents that make us happy into our lives. We offer over 80 high quality fragrances delivered in a variety of ways. Our flagship product is the Authentic Scentsy Bar, an impressively fragrant wickless candle bar that is warmed in a warmer rather than burned with a flame.
Each year thousands of homes are damaged or destroyed by burning candles. The enthusiastic response we receive from our customers, our consultants, and more particularly fire-fighters, reflects the nationwide concern over the devastation burning candles can cause. This was our initial motivation – to create a safe alternative to burning candles. Our passion has grown from offering a safe alternative to offering a better alternative. Going wickless has allowed us to offer the public a better, more cost effective method of scenting their world.”-Scentsy Website

Click here to see a video about how Scentsy works. lightbulb

I want to introduce you all to Andrea Smith, she is a fabulous Scentsy Director/Consultant. You can check out her blog at www.thecrazyconsultant.blogspot.com

Andrea says, “I LOVE Scentsy and believe everyone else that tries it will! I’m a Director and part of Scentsy’s Founder’s Circle. As a Director, I host parties, do events, train my team members and do what it takes to help others succeed in their Scentsy business! I call myself The Crazy Consultant because not only do I giveaway FREE Scentsy every month, but I give my hostess more FREE Scentsy and also award my team members with FREE stuff! Join my team today!”

To join Andrea’s team, host a Scentsy Party or to order Scentsy Products go to www.scentsy.com/andreas

My Scentsy Experience:

I had heard a lot about how great Scentsy was from my friends and family, but I hadn’t tried it out until Andrea sent me a Deluxe Warmer and A Coconut Palm bar to try out. And let me tell you, I am in Love with Scentsy! I wish I would have listened to my friends and family and started using scentsy sooner. I love how the fragrance quickly fills my whole house making it smell so good. But even more I love that Scentsy is wickless, so they are much safer than traditional candles. And I don’t know about you but I have a hard time finding candles that have a fragrance that will last and keep my home smelling good. I have finally found something that does work and it is Scentsy! I love scentsy so much that I ordered more scentsy bars from Andrea. I just can’t wait to try them out! I just can’t get enough!

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Things that are Brag Worthy:

Trust me you will fall in Love with Scentsy! I have!
Scentsy is the Safest Way to Smell Great!
They have over 80 fabulous fragrances to choose from!
They also have car candles, room sprays, and small plug in warmers. So you can take Scentsy with you where ever you go.
They have a great variety of Warmers to choose from, so you can find the Warmers that match your personality and style.
Andrea is a great consultant to work with.
Scentsy products make great gifts!
Andrea almost always offers free shipping! Click here to read about it.

Right now you can get 10% off all orders in August! And Andrea almost always offers Free Shipping! So head over to www.scentsy.com/andreas and start shopping!

Scentsy gets Bragging Rights!

Andrea is generously giving away A Deluxe Scentsy Warmer (design will be chosen by Andrea) & A Scentsy Bar of your choice!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Leave me separate comments for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

1 entry-Go to Scentsy and tell me which Fragrance you will choose if you win. (cannot say Coconut Palm)

1 entry-Go to Andrea’s Blog and become a follower via Google friend connect.

1 entry- Become a Friend of Andrea and a fan of The Bragging Mommy on Facebook.

5 entries- Purchase something from Andrea at Scentsy during this giveaway.

5 entries for each- Join Andreas Scentsy Team or sign up with Andrea to host a Scentsy party.

2 entries- Go to A Giveaway Everyday and enter one of their current giveaways.

1 entry per day- Follow The Bragging Mommy on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet once a day, just copy and paste this:

Win a Deluxe Scentsy Warmer & Bar! http://bit.ly/CReid @braggingmommy

1 entry for each-Follow The Bragging Mommy, via Google Friend Connect, Subscribe to emails, subscribe in a reader.

1 entry- Blog about this giveaway. Leave me a link.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until Aug. 7 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 31, 2009 giveaway, home, mommy, review

Little Butterbeans Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

Little Butterbeans has Sweet Treasures for little butterbeans!

Like these oh so cute aprons for your little princess!

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And these boutique jeweled barrettes will look so pretty in your girls hair. They sent me one to review and it is adorable, I can’t wait to have a little girl to put Little Butterbeans clips in her hair.

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Little Butterbeans has absolutely adorable bibs. Seriously they are way cute! I just can’t get enough, I will take one of each!

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Little Butter Beans sent me one of their Rag Quilt Loveys to review. It is so beautiful, and I absolutely love it. It is sewn so well, and is one of the cutest lovey blankets that I have ever seen!

Your baby and toddler will look so cute carrying one of these around. And it is the perfect size. For a newborn baby it will cover them perfectly while they are carried around in their car seat, and a toddler can carry it around without the bulk of a huge quilt. And everyone will ask you where you got their beautiful quilt lovey!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Little Butterbeans has a great variety of adorable items to choose from.
They are all handmade so each one is unique.
All items are quality.
100 % positive feedback on etsy.
They will make you custom items just let them know what you are looking for here.

Right now you can get Free Shipping! Just write Mommy in the comments section when you check out and they will refund you the shipping cost. (Good Until Aug. 6)

So head over to Little Butterbeans and take a look at all of the adorable items they have!

Little Butterbeans gets Bragging Rights!

Little Butterbeans is generously giving away this Candy Hot pink jeweled boutique barrette!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Leave me separate comments for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

1 entry-Go to Little Butterbeans and tell your favorite item.

1 entry- Go to Little Butterbeans Blog and subscribe to their emails (left side-bar).

1 entry for each-Follow The Bragging Mommy, via Google Friend Connect, Subscribe to emails, subscribe in a reader.

1 entry- Email your friends and family about The Bragging Mommy website. (Cc me at thebraggingmommy(at)gmail(dot)com)

1 entry per day- Follow Little Butterbeans on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet once a day, just copy and paste this:

Win a Jeweled Boutique Barrette from Little Butterbeans! http://bit.ly/4rJx @braggingmommy

1 entry- Become a Fan of The Bragging Mommy on Facebook.

1 entry- Grab my button (right side-bar) and put it on your blog/site. Leave me a link.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until August 6 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 30, 2009 accessories, baby, child, giveaway, review, toddler

SwitchFlops Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

Have you ever had that one great pair of Flip Flops that you just love so much you wish you could have them match everything you wear?

Now you can!

With Switch Flops

SwitchFlops are Flip Flops with velcro changeable straps.

“Change your look, not your sole.”-Lindsay, creator of switch flops.

When my SwitchFlops arrived in the mail I immediately fell in love! These shoes are so fabulous. I received these Taylor Black Wedge SwitchFlops to review and also 2 additional straps to switch out. The straps just velcro on so it is really easy to switch them. I love that you can have one pair of Flip Flops that you can switch to match everything you wear. This is such a smart product!

There are so many adorable and fun straps to choose from. And on their website you can see what the different straps look like on the SwitchFlop. Check them all out at www.switchflops.com

How SwitchFlops came to be: “Lindsay Phillips is the energetic inspiration and founding force behind SwitchFlops. Her footwear concept evolved from a high school art project—ceramic flip flops. Amazed by the response, Lindsay began designing functional flops with colorful straps, each adorned by a unique button. Her idea evolved when she realized that by using Velcro she could create one shoe with many straps–unlimited choices with minimal effort. This simple, yet brilliant innovation was the birth of SwitchFlops. Lindsay applied for a patent on her idea before she graduated high school.

During her college years Lindsay perfected her interchangeable design. Her travels to Europe for classes and her voyage around the world on the Semester at Sea exposed her to a kaleidoscope of cultures, colors, and patterns that would influence her strap designs. Lindsay honed her design, merchandising and manufacturing skills working summers at Polo Ralph Lauren’s leather goods division in New York City. After her patent was granted in 2004, she joined forces with her mother, Liz, to start her business and find a manufacturer. SwitchFlops made its retail debut in January 2007 at the Surf Expo Trade Show in Orlando where it was showcased as a new and innovative product. Orders started rolling in and explosive growth followed.

With the amazing variety of SwitchFlops strap designs and sandals, Lindsay’s dream of changing from beach casual to a formal affair in a matter of seconds was realized.”-SwitchFlops website.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Now you can have One Pair of Flip Flops, and just switch out the straps to match any outfit. And it will look like you have a ton of different Flip Flops.
It saves money, because you don’t have to keep buying flip flops, just buy the straps.
There are a ton of straps with fun colors and patterns to choose from.
Their are SwitchFlop 2” heels, that can add sophistication to your wardrobe.
They even make SwitchFlops for kids!
You will love your SwitchFlops! I know I do.

SwitchFlops get Bragging Rights!

SwitchFlops is generously giving away A Pair of SwitchFlops with 2 extra Straps to switch out! (in your choice of size, but styles are not guaranteed)

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Leave me separate comments for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

1 entry for each-Become a follower of The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Subscribe to emails, Subscribe in a Reader.

1 entry-Go to SwitchFlops and tell me your favorite SwitchFlop and Strap.

1 entry- Become a Fan of Switch Flops on Facebook.

2 entries- Go to A Giveaway Everyday and become a follower via Google Friend Connect.

5 entries- Purchase something from Switch Flops during this giveaway.

1 entry per day- Follow Switch Flops and The Bragging Mommy on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet once a day. Just copy and paste:

Win a Pair of SwitchFlops with 2 extra straps! http://bit.ly/1W4uZJ @braggingmommy

1 entry for each-Grab my button(left side-bar) and put it on your blog/site. Blog about this giveaway. (Leave me a link)

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until August 5 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 29, 2009 child, giveaway, mommy, review, shoes

Skin Free Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

“Skin Free is recommended for individuals with: Extreme Dry Skin,Skin or Fragrance Allergies, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Eczema, Pregnant Moms, Babies, The Elderly, Diabetics, Renal Patients, After Radiation or Chemotherapy.

Skin Free has pharmacist formulated and doctor recommended patented formulas for delicate, sensitive and very dry or damaged skin.

It is All Natural, made with Vegan Ingredients. It has No Perfumes, No Petroleum Products, No Harmful Chemicals, No Steroids, No Colorants, No Greasy feeling, No Animal Testing, Cruelty Free.”-skinfree website

Skin Free sent me 3 different products to try out. Whipped Tamanu Body Butter, I liked this a lot, it has a fresh fruity smell. I like to put it on my whole body and it moisturizes really well. My skin feels nice and soft after using it, and I love that it doesn’t leave a greasy feeling on my skin, like most body butters do. I even put it on little bug after his baths. Niaouli Scrub for Blemish Prone Skin,

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it gently removes excess oil, minimizes pores, and removes dull dead skin cells. It has a very clean smell and I love that I can feel the very fine cosmetic grade pumice exfoliating my skin. Extra Moisturizing Liquid Soap, it is a soap that is gentle enough for the face and for sensitive skin. The only thing I didn’t like about it was that it has a weird smell. But it is nice knowing it is free from all of the chemicals, cause when you have dry skin the last thing you need to be washing it with is soap with a bunch of chemicals that will dry it out even more.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

It is made for people with extremely sensitive skin & allergies.
Their products are All Natural, and made with Vegan Ingredients.
All products received a toxicity rating of “0” from the Environmental Working Group.
No animal testing is done.
You can read testimonials from Skin Free users here.

Go to www.skinfree.net and start taking care of your skin the natural way.

Skin Free gets Bragging Rights!

Skin Free is generously giving away a $30 Skin Free Gift Certificate!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Leave me separate comments for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

1 entry-Go to Skin Free and tell me what you would purchase if you win the Gift Certificate.

1 entry-Join the Skin Free mailing list. (on the left side of their main page)

1 entry-Go to Skin Frees Blog and become a follower via Google friend connect.

1 entry- Become a Fan of Skin Free and The Bragging Mommy on Facebook.

5 entries- Purchase something from Skin Free during this giveaway.

1 entry per day- Follow Skin Free on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet once a day, just copy and paste this:

Win a $30 Gift Certificate to @skinfree http://bit.ly/QAsrl @braggingmommy

1 entry- Tell a friend about this giveaway using the Tell a Friend Gadget on the bottom of this post.

GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED

You can enter this giveaway until Aug. 3 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 27, 2009 baby, giveaway, mommy, skincare

All Children’s Furniture Review

All Children’s Furniture recently sent me this Little Tikes Jr. Playslide.

Little Bug absolutely loves sliding down it. He even uses it as a ramp to send his cars down. It keeps him entertained better than any toy I have ever bought him! It is great because it can be used inside the house and outdoors, so no matter the weather is, he can play with it. The thing I love even more than the fact that it entertains him so well is the PRICE. This slide retails for $85.48 But at All Children’s Furniture it is only $41.99. You save $43.49. That is 51% in savings! Wow, I just can’t get over how great their prices are.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

They have a wonderful variety of children’s items to choose from, a whole lot more than just furniture. Cribs, room decor, toys, bedding sets, dressers, and so much more!
You will save $ because of their great low prices, so you will be able to spoil your kids even more!
The have fast shipping.
Site is easy to get around and find exactly what you are looking for.
They will show you your savings on each item (even the percentage that you save) so it is easy to see how much money you are saving.

Head over to www.AllChildrensFurniture.com and take a look around because

All Children’s Furniture gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi July 26, 2009 baby, boy, child, decor, girl, review, toddler, toy

Bake me a Wish Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

I have found a Delicious and Fun way to Celebrate all the special days in life!

Have you ever wanted to to send someone who lived far a yummy cake for their special day? But you thought it just wasn’t possible?

Ever wanted to surprise someone close by with an extra special treat?

Let Bake me a Wish send one to them for you!

Every cake comes with a Belgian Chocolate Plaque of your choice, so you can say, Happy Birthday, Thank you, Congratulations, etc…There is no better way to show that you care! And with Bake me a Wish your delicious dessert is guaranteed to get there on time for that very special occasion!

Click here to go check out all of their yummy cakes and desserts.

Bake me a Wish sent me their Triple Chocolate Enrobed Brownie Cake to review. This moist & fudgy brownie cake goes through three chocolate “passes” before it’s “done”: first it’s enrobed in rich chocolate, then it gets completely blanketed with a shower of dark chocolate shaves; last, the cake is finished with milk and dark chocolate glazes drizzled all over and the Belgian chocolate plaque of your choice; for a brownie dessert that’s over-the-top-triple-delicious! And it was soooooo yummy, everyone in my family devoured it! Keep reading to find out how you can win one!

Bake me a Wish’s Recipe for Success

“Remember the excitement you felt as a child when your birthday cake was carried into the room? At Bake Me a Wish!, we believe we all still have some of that child inside of us, and our goal is to help you recreate that excitement and experience for your friends, clients or loved ones.

Bake Me a Wish! is the premium nationwide service for delivery of gourmet birthday cakes. Our cakes are made with only the finest, freshest ingredients by an award-winning family run New York bakery that also supplies pastries to some of Manhattan’s most elite restaurants.

Through careful cost control and air-tight delivery systems, we are also happy to be able to bring you our fine cakes at an extremely affordable price. Now, whether it’s your son in college, your trusted associate, your old friend, or your granddaughter across the country, you will always have a simple and wonderful way to remember them on that important day of the year.

Plus, with our Bake Me a Wish! Calendar, we can keep a record for you of any and all important birthdays so that you never accidentally forget the special people in your life. We will automatically send you a reminder asking if you would like to deliver a cake each time one of your selected dates is approaching.

We believe there is no better way to celebrate that special day of the year than to send a little indulgence from someone who cares.”-Bake me a Wish

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Delicious Cakes!
You can send anyone a special cake, no matter how far away they live.
Guaranteed to be delivered on time!
A wide variety of yummy desserts to choose from.
Packaged very nicely, comes in an elegant gift box that looks great, and is packed to stay cool & fresh!
Every cake comes with a Belgian Chocolate Plaque with your choice of message, and a greeting card that can be personalized.
This is a gift that is sure to impress and mean a lot to it’s recipient.
They even make Singular Sensation cakes that are just the right size for 1 person to enjoy.

Head over to www.bakemeawish.com and send someone a delicious and thoughtful gift. Or just get one for yourself to enjoy!

Bake me a Wish gets Bragging Rights!

Bake me a Wish is generously giving away a Triple Chocolate Enrobed Brownie Cake!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Tell me which entry you qualify for in your comment.

1 entry-Go to Bake me a Wish and tell me your favorite cake other than the one I talked about.

1 entry for each-Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google friend connect, subscribe to emails, subscribe in a reader.

5 entries-Make a Purchase from Bake me a Wish.

1 entry per day- Follow The Bragging Mommy on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. Just copy and paste this:

Win a Delicious Cake from Bake me a Wish! http://bit.ly/nuVBW @braggingmommy

1 entry- Become a fan of Bake me a Wish and The Bragging Mommy on Facebook.

1 entry- Blog about this giveaway.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until August 1 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 25, 2009 child, dad, food, giveaway, mommy, review

Myself Belts Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

Myself Belts, the belt kids can fasten themselves.

Myself Belts are unlike any belt you’ve seen before!

Promotes independence & boosts self-esteem!
One-handed closure easy to fasten & unfasten!
Mom-invented, award-winning belts for kids!
Perfect for special needs; adult belt sizes too!
Functional, fashionable, and fun to wear!

How Myself Belts got it’s start:

Talia and Danielle

Two sisters, Talia Bahr Goldfarb, a mom and social worker, and Danielle Bahr Eason, a mom and retail industry veteran, joined forces to invent Myself Belts.

“My husband and I realized the importance of a belt for young children after our toddler became potty trained. Our son’s pants kept stretching out at the waist from being repeatedly pulled down when he used the bathroom. By the end of the day he would run around with one hand holding his pants up! We looked all over for a belt but could not find one that our son could use himself. All of the belts were merely smaller sized versions of adult belts that his little hands could not fasten, especially in those critical moments when nature called. We decided to take matters into our own hands and began developing a belt for kids!” -Talia

“When Talia shared her belt dilemma with me, I was intrigued and hoped I could offer some creative ideas. I researched children’s belts in stores, tinkered with various materials, and eventually came up with the perfect solution. Together, Talia and I finalized the design and produced a patented, innovative belt, one that is kid-friendly and promotes independence! Kids of many ages will love the wide assortment of designs -from fire trucks and bumblebees, to sailboats and hearts. Myself Belts is the perfect name for our product since kids can proudly use the belt on their own!” -Danielle

“We are so pleased that our one-handed design is now offered for individuals of all ages! We are thrilled that Myself Belts can help those with hand-dexterity issues or other limitations regain independence!”-Talia & Danielle

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Myself Belts has a large variety of stylish belts for boys, girls, teens and adults. Check them all out here.

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Myself Belts in Hollywood!

“Little stars are strapping on their own belts these days, thanks to easy-to-use snap and velcro closures on Myself Belts. Hollywood moms like Felicity Huffman, Brooke Shields and Sarah Jessica Parker love that their kids can fasten these belts with just one tug—and the mini-me set appreciates the cool designs. In a thank-you note, Courtney Cox’s daughter, Coco, said, “I love my new belt. I’ll be stylin’ next week at school.”-In Touch Weekly Magazine (October, 2008)

Things that are Brag Worthy:

It is so great that now their is a Belt that Kids can fasten themselves!
Myself Belts sent me a belt to review, and I can tell you that they are very well made, and look really nice.
They will increase your childs self esteem.
They are so easy to use! It easily snaps on one side around a belt loop, thread it through the rest of the belt loops and then it opens and closes with velcro.
These belts are a must have for kids. No more potty accidents due to belt malfunctions.
They come in a large variety of great styles and colors.
They make belts in teen and adult sizes, so anyone that is in need of a belt that is easy to take on and off can have one.

Right now you can get 10% off any purchase! Just use the code BRAGGING at checkout! Go to www.myselfbelts.com and get your kids their own Myself Belts!

Myself Belts gets Bragging Rights!

Myself Belts is generously giving away a kids Myself Belt to one lucky viewer! (you get to pick size & gender)

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Tell me which entry you qualify for in your comment.

1 entry-Go to Myself Belts and tell me your favorite belt.

1 entry-Subscribe to The Bragging Mommy’s emails (left side-bar). You must confirm in your inbox.

1 entry- Tell me why you love Myself Belts.

5 entries-Make a Purchase from Myself Belts.

1 entry per day- Follow Myself Belts and on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet once a day for additional entries. Just copy and paste this:

Enter to Win a Myself Belt, The belt that kids can fasten themselves! http://bit.ly/NpSAV @braggingmommy

1 entry- Become a fan of Myself Belts and The Bragging Mommy on Facebook.

1 entry- Tell me what you like most about The Bragging Mommy Website.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until July 31 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US Only to enter.

Heidi July 24, 2009 baby, child, clothing, giveaway, review

The Safe Sippy 2 Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

The Safe Sippy2™ is the world’s first 2-in-1 sippy-to-straw drink cup for kids.

www.thesafesippy.com

The Safe Sippy™ cup breaks away from the all-plastic sippy cup designs of the past. From the clean, non-leaching stainless steel cup to the unique safety features to the plastics free of Bisphenol A and other harmful chemicals, The Safe Sippy™ cup was created to accomplish one simple goal: Clean In, Clean Out.” –Safe Sippy Website

And now there is a Safe Sippy 2. It’s the same as the Safe Sippy but with an added bonus of a straw attachment! It can be used as a traditional sippy for younger children and a straw drink cup for older children.

What a great idea!

Tonya at Kid Basix was so kind to send me the Safe Sippy 2 to try out. Little Bug loves using it! I love knowing I am giving him a sippy that is Safe. I really like the look of this sippy, and I love that it comes with 2 choices: Sippy & Straw Drink Cup.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Because it comes with a straw adaptor you will be able to use it long after they are done with sippy cups.
All materials are safe, BPA and phthalate free.
The protective sleeve provides insulation and keeps drinks cold. It also cushions the cup (and furniture) from becoming damaged.
The spout is intentionally shaped like a straw, because straw shaped spouts are better for developing mouths.
It comes with a travel plug so nothing will leak out when it is carried in a purse or diaper bag.
It has a travel cap to keep the spout clean when it isn’t being used.
Dishwasher safe, that is a must have for sippy cups.
The handles are removable, so when your little one wants to be a “Big Kid” you can take them off.
Available in 3 colors, Pink, Blue, and Green.

Want one? For a list of retailers that carry The Safe Sippy click here.

The Safe Sippy 2 gets Bragging Rights!

Kid Basix is generously giving one lucky viewer The Safe Sippy 2! (color is not guaranteed)

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Leave me separate comments for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

1 entry-Go to The Safe Sippy Website and tell me one thing you learned.

1 entry-Subscribe to The Bragging Mommy’s emails (left side-bar). You must confirm in your inbox.

1 entry-Become a follower of The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect.

1 entry- Email your friends and family about The Bragging Mommy website. (Cc me at thebraggingmommy(at)gmail(dot)com)

1 entry per day- Follow Kid Basix bretplate & Tonya on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet once a day, just copy and paste this:

Win The Safe Sippy 2 from Kid Basix. It’s an awesome sippy cup! http://bit.ly/10tYTz @braggingmommy

1 entry- Become a Fan of The Bragging Mommy on Facebook.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until July 23 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 23, 2009 baby, boy, child, feeding, girl, giveaway, review

Whisked Away Bakery Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

I have one word for you, yummm…..

“Whisked Away Bakery is a brand new family run business. We have been baking for years and decided it was about time to start our own business. We started off with the most decadent brownies you have ever tasted and have expanded into an all-natural oatmeal bar line. There is simply no reason you can’t have something that tastes great and is healthy too! Whisked Away Bakery is fully licensed and insured in the state of Maine as a wholesale bakery.
We welcome custom orders! All of our goodies make perfect party favors, school snacks, bridal shower favors, baby shower favors, wedding favors, birthday gifts and more! We can do custom colors on ribbon and decoration so please inquire if you’re interested!”-Whisked Away Bakery

Whisked Away Bakery has so many yummy treats to choose from! Chocolate Blueberry Brownies, Cookies, Mocha Peanut Butter Brownies, Caramel Popcorn, Pecan Bars, just to list a few. Check them all out here.

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They have a bunch of yummy Rice Crispy treats, like this Gourmet Vanilla Bean Rice Crispy Pop with Chocolate Drizzle and Mini Chocolate Candies. And in fun flavors like Creamsicle, Fudgesicle, Strawberries & Cream, Neapolitan, and Sherbet. These are definitely not your everyday run of the mill rice crispy treats!

Whisked Away Bakery has This Celebration Box- Filled with 1 Dozen Brownies of your choice. And this Family Game Night Box- Filled with 1 Dozen Cookies and Homemade Hot Cocoa! They are so fun, and they would make a wonderful gifts, or just a fun surprise for your family! You could even have them make a custom gift box just for you.

Contact them here.

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My hubby and I were so excited when the package came from Whisked Away Bakery. But we were even more excited when we opened it up and found: 2 Cranberry Pecan Cookies with White Chocolate Chips, 2

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Chocolate Chip Cookies, 2 Spicy Aztec Brownies- (Rich Fudgy Brownies with Sweet Heat), and 2 Orange Creamsicle Rice Crispy Treats, WOW! They were all So Delicious! I couldn’t believe how huge they all were. You just have to try them! Yummmmmm…..

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Their treats are delicious!
Large Variety of yummy items to choose from.
Their treats are huge! They’re definitely are not stingy when it comes to the size of the sweets they offer.
Their treats are packaged very nicely and are ready to give as gifts.
I love that they have celebration and Family Night boxes, so fun.
They are licensed and insured in the state of Maine as a wholesale bakery.
100% positive feedback on etsy.
They will make custom orders, contact them here.

Right now Whisked Away Bakery is offering 20% off of any order! Just type BRAG into the comment section while checking out and Whisked Away Bakery will refund you the 20%.

Whisked Away Bakery gets Bragging Rights!

Whisked Away Bakery is generously giving away 6 Creamsicle Rice Crispy Treat Pops to one lucky viewer!

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How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. In your comment tell me the entry you are qualifying for.

1 entry-Go to Whisked Away Bakery and tell me what sweet treat you would love to try.

1 entry-Become a follower of The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect.

1 entry- Become a Fan of Whisked Away Bakery and The Bragging Mommy on Facebook.

5 entries- If you make a purchase at Whisked Away Bakery during this giveaway.

1 entry per day- Follow The Bragging Mommy on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway, you can tweet once a day for additional entries! Just copy and paste this:

Win Yummy Creamsicle Rice Crispy Treat Pops from Whisked Away Bakery! http://bit.ly/10XGQo @braggingmommy

1 entry- Grab my button (on left side-bar) and put it on your blog/site. Leave me a link.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until July 29 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within the 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 22, 2009 food, giveaway, mommy, review

Piggy Paint Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

Say good-bye to harsh, smelly chemicals and hello to

Piggy Paint™…it’s as Natural as Mud!

Why is Piggy Paint™ Nail Polish the safe nail polish choice for children?

“Piggy Paint™ is specially formulated from God’s natural ingredients and dries to a hard, durable finish. There are no toxic chemicals; it’s free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone. ” –Piggy Paint Website

How Piggy Paint™ came to be:

“My name is Melanie Hurley, founder of Piggy Paint^™. I am a stay-at-home mom with two very fancy little girls, ages 2 and 4, who love to have their fingernails painted. I’ve always hated the thought of my kiddos putting their hands in their mouths after I painted their nails with traditional kid polishes. Not only did the ingestion of the chemicals worry me, but the smell nearly left me light-headed after painting two sets of fingernails and toenails.

One day while we were painting nails over a foam plate, my daughter dropped a glob of her solvent-based polish onto the plate. Shortly after, the paint began to bubble and “ate” through the plate. I looked in dismay at the hole in the plate and decided to test all of her other “kid” polishes on the foam. Within minutes, ALL of the solvent-based polishes began to bubble and eventually left big holes in the plate, click here to see From that day on, I decided that any flammable substance that could eat through foam was unacceptable for my children’s fingernails, which would inevitably end up in their mouths.

My quest was on, and Piggy Paint^™ was born. As you may have guessed, our polish is NOT flammable and sits beautifully on the unaffected foam. We hope you enjoy this water-based polish that is specially formulated of natural ingredients. Finally, a kid-friendly polish without the accompanying drawbacks of traditional polishes. It is free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone… and made in the USA!

From my heart to yours, I hope Piggy Paint^™takes the worry out of painting your little one’s nails and puts the fun back into this enjoyable activity you can share with your daughter and other precious girls in your life”.-Melanie

“Put harmful, smelly polish removers behind you with Piggy Paint™ Nail Polish Remover, a remover that works quickly on all polishes, especially Piggy Paint™ Nail Polish. Our remover is safe to use and contains none of the solvents that could offend your nose or harm our atmosphere. Aloe Vera and Vitamin E are added to supplement the natural oils that protect little one’s nails and cuticles.”-Piggy Paint Website

Piggy Paint™ sent me their Dandelion Dance nail polish and a bottle of nail polish remover to review. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the bottle and there wasn’t a harsh smell. I had to actually put the bottle up to my nose to even smell it at all. That is a huge difference from other nail polishes, the strong smell of those hit you instantly, and it is not a good thing. So I painted my nails with it and the color looks really good. It only took about 1 minute to dry to the touch and I gave it another couple minutes to make sure it set up completely. (Piggy Paint recommends using a blow dryer for even quicker drying time). Then that night I took it off so that I could try out their Nail Polish remover, and it came off very easily. I love that the remover comes with a child proof lid, just in case. Other polish removers do not have childproof lids (scary!). I also like that it doesn’t have that knock you out smell. It is so great that now there is a safe polish for children. It’s a wonderful product! I will only be using safe Piggy Paint polish and remover on my girls! (when I have them one day)

Piggy Paint made its Hollywood debut on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Stella McDermott’s (daughter of Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott) first birthday party. Stella’s nails sparkled with Piggy Paint’s Sometimes Sweet polish at her extravagant birthday bash…

Things that are Brag Worthy:

There are a ton of fun vibrant colors to choose from. (And they all come in fun names like mac & cheese please, ice cream dream, glass slipper, dragon tears…..)
Piggy Paint Nail Polish is Non-toxic, almost Odorless, has a Water-based formula, and is Hypoallergenic. You can be confident that you are using the safest polish for your little princess.
Polish dries to a hard and durable finish.
Nail Polish remover is Safe, almost Odorless, Made from natural ingredients, No Acetone, Hypoallergenic, and Biodegradable.
Make learning fun! You can use Piggy Paint as a learning tool. Help teach your girls fine motor skills, color names, and patterns.
They ship worldwide!
They use 100% reused packing peanuts to ship all of their products. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

Right now you can get 15% off your purchase! Just use the code BRAG15L at checkout. (Until Aug. 31) And as always, anytime you spend over $25 Domestic Shipping is Free!

With deals this great you just have to go to www.piggypaint.com and get some for your little princess’!

Piggy Paint™ gets Bragging Rights!

Piggy Paint™ is generously giving away $20 Gift Certificate code to their website. So you can pick out your favorite polishes!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. In your comment tell me the entry you are qualifying for.

1 entry-Go to Piggy Paint and tell me your favorite polish color.

1 entry-Tell a friend about this giveaway using the Tell a Friend gadget on the bottom of this blog post.

5 entries- Purchase something from Piggy Paint during this giveaway.

1 entry- Follow Piggy Paint on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway, you can tweet once a day for additional entries! Just copy and paste this:

Win a $25 GC to @piggypaint http://bit.ly/4bzOy9 @braggingmommy

1 entry- Grab my button (left side-bar) and put it on your blog/website. Leave me a link.

1 entry- Become a Fan of Piggy Paint and The Bragging Mommy on Facebook.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until July 28 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email us and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within the 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 21, 2009 baby, child, girl, giveaway, mommy, review

I am a Girl Designs Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

I am a Girl Designs is about encouraging girls of all ages to celebrate sports, hobbies and the simple pleasures in life.

Girls can define their passion for soccer, softball, basketball, surfing, swimming at the beach, shopping, cheering, and more, by sporting I am a Girl Designs apparel.

How I am a Girl Designs got it’s start:

“”I am a Girl” Designs started in 2007 after a long distance move, many nights wondering what it is that I wanted to do and a desire to do something I loved. A move from California to North Carolina, many nights of wondering what was my true passion and then the realization of the one thing I left behind was my passion..designing! So I went to work and created “I am a Girl” so that every girl (of all ages) would always remember their passions and celebrate it for all to see”.-Dori

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When I am a Girl Designs contacted me about doing a review, I was hanging out with my little sis. who is 10. She saw the I am a Girl Designs website and just had to have the “I am a Softball Girl” T-shirt. So that is what Dori generously sent for me and my sis. to review. Let me tell you when it arrived I couldn’t believe how Adorable it was! The pictures on the website don’t do the designs justice. They are soooooo cute! I must admit that once I saw it I was bummed that I didn’t get myself one! But I am glad my little sis. gets to enjoy hers. She loves it. I really love that girls of All Ages can express what we love to do through the I am a Girl Designs apparel. Such a fun and great idea! Thanks Dori!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

They are So Very Cute!
Girls of All Ages can express and be reminded what their passions are in life.
If you don’t see your passion listed on the I am a Girl Designs site just contact Dori and she will make it for you! contact her at iamagirldesigns{at}gmail{dot}com
You can choose from a variety of different T-shirts styles, sweatshirts, and tank tops.
They even make bags and hats.

Right now you can get 20% off your first time order! Just use the code BRAG at checkout.

With a deal that fabulous you have to go to www.iamagirldesigns.com and start showing off what you are passionate about!

I am a Girl Designs gets Bragging Rights!

I am a Girl Designs is generously giving away a T-shirt and a bag of the winners choice!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Let me know in your comment which entry you are qualifying for.

1 entry-Go to I am a Girl Designs and tell me your favorite item(s).

1 entry- Go to I am a Girl Designs Blog and become a follower.

1 entry- Follow I am a Girl Designs and The Bragging Mommy on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet once a day. Just copy and paste this:

Win an adorable T-shirt and Bag from @IamaGirlDesigns http://bit.ly/Rl7hw @braggingmommy

5 entries- Purchase something from I am a Girl Designs during this giveaway.

1 entry-Tell a friend about this giveaway using the Tell A Friend gadget at the bottom of this post.

1 entry- Tell me what kind of girl you are, for example “I am a Dance Girl”

1 entry-Grab my button (left side-bar) and put it on your blog or website. Leave me a link.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until July 27 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 20, 2009 child, clothing, girl, giveaway, mommy, review, toddler

Sweety Baby Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

Sweety Baby has Adorable Hair Accessories that Actually Stay Put! They have something for EVERY type of hair! View them all here.

Sweety Baby sent me one of their No Slip Hair Clips to review, and it is so cute! It is even more adorable in person than it is in the picture, which is hard to believe cause the pics are so stinkin cute! And since I don’t have a little girl to try it out on, I wore it around my house all day. It really did stay in, even when I shook my head to see if it would fall out. When I am lucky enough to be blessed with a little girl she will definitely be wearing sweety baby hair clips all the time!

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The Story behind the start of Sweety Baby:

“Since my daughter was born her hair has gone through many different stages. Upon entering the world she had a full head of dark hair, which soon got rubbed away in specific places, leaving her with a flattering tonsure look It eventually grew in slowly and took on a lighter red hue, especially in the sun. So with her red hair and blue eyes we often wondered where she came from, seeing that my husband and I are brown-eyed brunettes.

Then her hair stuck straight in the air. She looked like a boy with a buzz cut, people even asked me if I cut her hair that way, which was immediately returned with a puzzled stare, such as saying “why in the world would I do that?” Well it slowly calmed down and finally laid down for the most part but then became so super fine I could do nothing with it!
I tried to hold her bangs back with a small elastic band, which worked for a while until she realized she could take it out and eat it, yum! So then I tried various clips, all which stayed in for a few minutes before they slid out onto the floor, posing a choking hazard for my child, as if I didn’t have enough to worry about already!

So that’s when I decided to make these clips, which I wish I would’ve had since her birth. They stay in super fine baby hair (even if there is hardly any of it) and even work in thicker hair. They do wonders at letting strangers know that your baby is a girl (not that the pink outfit she’s wearing shouldn’t do that already) so that you don’t get those awkward “Oh HE is so precious!” comments. And finally they are just so cute I can’t help having a matching one for every outfit!”-Leigh

Sweety Baby has a large variety of hair clips and accessories, with a ton of fun colors and patterns to choose from. They will even make you custom hair accessories! To ask about a custom order contact them here.

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Sweety Baby has just come out with something new: Custom Name Trains! They are so fun and cute! How cute would one of these look in a nursery?!

Check out Sweety Baby’s blog for Fantastic Giveaways & discounts on Etsy items and tidbits about mothering naturally.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Adorable Hair Accessories! Your girls will look so cute wearing Sweety Baby!
They stay put! No more clips slipping out of hair.
They have something for every type of hair.
They are really affordable.
Want something you don’t see in the Sweety Baby shop? Don’t worry they make custom items! Request one here.
All of the items are handmade so each one is unique.
Their new name trains are so fun and cute. I think I will have to get one for my little bug.
Sweety baby items make great gifts.

Right now Sweety Baby is offering my viewers Free Shipping on all hair clips! Just enter BRAGGING into the comments section while checking out an they will refund you shipping. (Until 7/25, US only, hair clips only)

Head over to Sweety Baby and start Shopping! And since there is free shipping you can buy a couple extra clips!

Sweety Baby gets Bragging Rights!

Sweety Baby is generously giving away this medium sized toddler clip in your choice of color!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Tell me which entry you qualify for in your comment.

1 entry-Go to Sweety Baby and tell me your favorite item, other than the name trains.
1 entry-Subscribe to The Bragging Mommy emails or by reader (left side-bar) You must confirm email subscription in your inbox.

1 entry- Go to Sweety Baby’s Blog and share one or more of your child’s misadventures.

1 entry- Become a fan of Sweety Baby on Facebook.

5 entries-Purchase something from Sweety Baby.

1 entry- Follow The Bragging Mommy on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet once a day for additional entries. Just copy and paste this:

Win an adorable flower hair clip from Sweety Baby! http://bit.ly/13Ji6l @braggingmommy

1 entry- Tell me what color you will choose for the clip if you win.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until July 25 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 18, 2009 baby, child, girl, giveaway, hair, review, toddler

Pebble.com Feature and Review

I have found a Fabulous Comparative Shopping Website!

www.pebble.com

Who They Are:

“Pebble.com is a new kind of comparative shopping website. Not only do we tout some of the best products from the world’s leading merchants, but we enhance that experience by providing a forum for users to ask and answer questions about those products – making it easier than ever to find exactly what you’re looking for.

When you buy a product in a store, you can ask the salesperson for more details about certain features or attributes that are important to you. Online, it’s nearly impossible to find that personalized service. Many website product descriptions fall short in some areas – they don’t mention a feature you’re looking for; they forget to list dimensions; they leave off information about compatibility. That’s where Pebble.com comes in. We offer a place for users to pose those questions to other shoppers, who can then provide answers based on their first-hand knowledge of the products”. -Pebble Team

Why Do Shoppers Love Pebble.com?

“Pebble.com makes online shopping fun again by offering everything you need in one place to make the best online buying decisions without the hassle of other comparative shopping websites. We provide a place where users can ask questions about specific products and get answers that will help inform their buying decisions. So you can stop wasting time searching the internet for more product information and can spend more time actually enjoying your purchase. Plus, people who like to share their opinions and expertise can help other shoppers by answering questions and offering buying advice. Pebble.com is where you can get answers, then go shopping.” - Pebble Team

So the other day I decided I would look up Potty Chairs on Pebble.com since little bug is almost to the age where we will need to begin that fun experience of potty training. (I can hardly wait! Then again I really won’t miss changing diapers… But back to the subject at hand…) So I simply typed in Potty Chairs on the search bar at Pebble.com and Viola! It brings up a list of a ton of different potty chairs. Then when I click on one of the links for a specific chair, and it pulls up a list of all the places it is available and what the prices are. It’s so easy to see where the best price is at!! I love that it makes comparative shopping a snap.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Pebble.com is such a helpful site for comparative online shopping.
You can get all of your product questions answered by other shoppers who have first hand knowledge of the products.
The site has a crisp clean layout. It is easy to find your way around .
Easily compare products and prices, it saves so much time!
You can search millions of products and find the best price, and I love finding the best prices.

You just have to go check out Pebble.com! Get all your questions answered, and find the best prices. You will want to use it every time you are shopping online.

Pebble.com gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi July 16, 2009 dad, feature, mommy, review, shopping, website

See Kai Run Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Kai.

Kai loved to play.

Kai’s mom searched for shoes that would let Kai play at home and at the park. She wanted shoes that would be healthy for Kai’s growing feet. And since Kai was a stylish fella, he needed shoes that looked as hip as he was. When Kai’s mom couldn’t find what she was looking for, she decided to create her own line of

Perfect First Shoes

“See Kai Run and Smaller promote healthy development of babies’ and children’s feet with their ultra-flexible soles, soft leather and wide toe box. Our footwear meets the American Podiatric Medical Association’s rigorous standards for foot health and functionality and has been awarded the APMA’s prestigious Seal of Acceptance.”-Website

See Kai Run sent me a pair of Maverick shoes (pictured), from the See Kai Run Line, for little bug to try out. They are so stinking Cute! I just can’t get over how adorable and stylish all of their shoes are. I have a very hard time finding good shoes for him he has huge feet! Most of the time shoes available in stores are too stiff and uncomfortable for him, not to mention his feet are to wide to fit them. See Kai run shoes are made with a flexible sole, and a wide opening and toe box to accommodate even the chubbiest of feet . I also really like how they have a velcro closure. It makes it so much easier to get them on and off him, and makes for a better fit.

We love See Kai Run Shoes!

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They have so many adorable shoes to choose from, see them all here.

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Things that are Brag Worthy:

So many Adorable shoes to choose from!
Very flexible soles are healthy for developing feet.
Velcro closure allows for adjustable fit and easy on and off.
Leather lining is breathable and durable.
Padded collar adds comfort and helps their shoes stay on little feet.
Durable construction and rubber sole stand up to heavy play indoors and out.
Wide opening and toe box accommodate even the chubbiest little feet.
Your kids will have the most stylish shoes in all the neighborhood!

See Kai Run offers Free Shipping on all orders over $60! (US only)

So Head over to www.seekairun.com and buy your little ones some stylish shoes!

See Kai Run gets Bragging Rights!

See Kai Run is generously giving away Any pair of shoes, your choice, from See Kai Run or Smaller!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Leave me separate comments for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

1 entry-Go to See Kai Run and tell me your favorite pair of shoes.

1 entry-Join See Kai Run’s email list. (on the bottom of their main page)

1 entry-Become a follower of The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect.

1 entry- Become a Fan of See Kai Run on Facebook.

5 entries- Purchase something from See Kai Run during this giveaway.

1 entry per day- Follow The Bragging Mommy on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet once a day, just copy and paste this:

Win a Pair of See Kai Run Shoes, your choice! http://bit.ly/WTQL9 @braggingmommy

1 entry- Blog about The Bragging Mommy site and this giveaway. Leave your blog address.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until July 21 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 14, 2009 baby, boy, child, girl, giveaway, review, shoes, toddler

All Children’s Furniture Review Coming Soon!

I am so excited to tell you that I have a fabulous review coming soon!

All Children’s furniture has a huge variety of fabulous children’s items, from Toddler Beds to Toys!

Watch for my review to post soon.

Heidi July 13, 2009 Uncategorized

Glamourmom Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

OK Mommy’s you are going to love this!

“The Glamourmom® Nursing Bra Tank was born in 2000 about two months after I began nursing my first daughter. I had desperately searched for a nursing top that I could wear beneath my pre-pregnancy shirts as my shape returned, and that provided full support, easy access to my breasts and discretion for my post-partum belly. Finding nothing, out of frustration I designed what did not yet exist on the market, a tank top with a built-in nursing bra. I just loved it, and so did many new mothers around the world.” Line, founder of Glamourmom

Glamourmom’s goal is to constantly develop new solutions and products that incorporate the popular patented built-in bra design.

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Glamourmom has a large variety of items to choose from. Regular, Long Tank, Transition (for those first few weeks after baby is born), Long Sleeve Shirt, Tank with Lace, Swim wear, nightgowns, pajama sets, slip dress, nursing bag, baby body suit, and even the GlamourTank (non-nursing), so you can have the comfort of glamourmom long after your nursing days are over!

Glamourmom sent me the Nursing Bra Long Top to try out. It is fabulous! First off I love these tanks because when I was breast feeding my son I never wore special nursing shirts so I always had to lift my shirt up, showing my stomach (stretch marks and jiggle belly, not a pretty picture). With these Glamourmom Tanks you are fully covered. You can wear all your pre-pregnancy shirts while nursing, and not show the whole world what having a baby did to your poor tummy. Such a wonderful product! I just want to hug Line for coming up with the idea. I was also impressed with how easy it is to use the clasp with one hand. That is a must have in a nursing bra. When my next bundle of joy arrives I will definitely be using Glamourmom Nursing Bra Tanks every single day!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

I love Glamourmom’s nursing tanks, they are fabulous!
Wide variety to choose from so you can pick the tops that work best for you.
They are available in a bunch of fun colors!
Bras offer great support and coverage. Feel comfortable knowing when you breast feed your stomach won’t show.
This is a Must Have Product for nursing mommy’s.
The discreet clasps open easily with one hand.
There is a light mesh lining that holds nursing pads in place.
These tanks make great Baby Shower or new Mommy gifts
They have the GlamourTank for non nursing women! So you can be glamorous at any stage of your life.
Once you have a glamourmom nursing bra, you’ll never go back to other nursing bras!

Right now Glamourmom is offering my viewers Free Shipping on all purchases! Use the code: TBM63 (ends Aug. 15)

Head over to www.glamourmom.com start shopping!

Glamourmom gets Bragging Rights!

Glamourmom is generously giving away Any 1 Product from their Website, your choice!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Leave me separate comments for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

1 entry-Go to Glamourmom and tell me what item you will choose if you win.

1 entry- Follow The Bragging Mommy (left side-bar).

1 entry- Go to the about Glamourmom page, and fill out the form to “tell a friend about Glamourmom”. (Top right corner).

5 entries- Purchase something from Glamourmom during this giveaway. Let me know what you purchased.

1 entry per day- Follow Line Rothman(glamourmom founder) & The Bragging Mommy on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet once a day. You can just copy and paste this:

Enter to Win any one item, your choice, from Glamourmom! http://bit.ly/XVzjz @braggingmommy

1 entry-Become a Fan of The Bragging Mommy on Facebook.

1 entry- Grab my button (left side bar) and put it on your blog/site. Leave me a link.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until July 19 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 12, 2009 baby, clothing, giveaway, mommy, review

Black Tangerine Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

“Okay, trendsetters, take note. This fabulously feminine Black Tangerine coin purse is the new “IT” accessory. And it’s all about shape. Soft leather gathers into a bright metal band to form a stylish coin compartment with two side zippers while an artful key ring attaches your keys. Available in a flirty array of colours.” -Black Tangerine Website

Black Tangerine sent me one of these fabulous keychain/coin purses to review. I love it! It is such a great thing to have. One side holds all of your change, and the other side holds your keys. I am always fumbing through my purse or diaper bag to find my keys. But now they are easy to find because they are right in my Black Tangerine coin purse. I like that my keys attach very easily to the key ring. I also love that it comes in a bunch of adorable colors. Check them all out here. *Please note: Black Tangerine is based out of the UK so make sure you use the currency converter.

These keychain/coinpurses are only $13 each! And right now Black Tangerine is offering a special on them. Buy two for only $21. So you can have one for you and one to giveaway as a gift! Go here to purchase them. *Please note: Black Tangerine is based out of the UK so make sure you use the currency converter.

Black Tangerine also has a large variety of other trendy and fabulous designer items! Hand bags, messenger bags, card holders, wallets, jewelry, and more. Check it all out at www.blacktangerine.co.uk

You can also check out Black Tangerine’s blog and news here.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Black Tangerine has a large variety of cute and trendy items.
You should check out their card holders they are adorable.
You will always have fabulous accessories when you buy from Black Tangerine.
Their Keychain/coinpurse is wonderful, I love it!
Keychain/coin purse’s make great gifts.
They have a currency converter so it’s easy to see what the US dollar price is.

Head over to Black Tangerine and start Accessorizing!

Black Tangerine gets Bragging Rights!

Black Tangerine is generously giving away this keychain/coin purse to one lucky viewer!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Let me know in your comment which entry you are qualifying for.

1 entry-Go to Black Tangerine and tell me your favorite item(s).

1 entry-Become a follower of The Bragging Mommy. (already following counts)

1 entry- Follow Black Tangerine on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet once a day. Just copy and paste this:

Win a Fabulous Keychain/Coinpurse from @blacktangerine http://bit.ly/gluJj @braggingmommy

1 entry- Tell me your favorite fashion accessory.

5 entries- Purchase something from Black Tangerine during this giveaway. Tell me what you bought.

1 entry-Subscribe to The Bragging Mommy emails (left side-bar)*note: you must confirm your subscription in your inbox. (already subscribe, that counts)

1 entry- Subscribe to The Braging Mommy site in a reader. (left side-bar)

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
You can enter this giveaway until July 17 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email us and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US, UK or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 10, 2009 accessories, giveaway, mommy, purse, review

The Misadventures of Jennifer Pennifer Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

www.jenniferpennifer.com

Join adorable Jennifer – a precocious five-and-a-half-year-old with curly brown hair and bright blue eyes – on a very eventful Saturday. After her creativity gets Jennifer into a sticky situation, she and her mom teach readers (young and old alike) how to handle life’s little misadventures with understanding, patience and love.

In this first book of a series of misadventures for Jennifer Pennifer, author and Licensed Professional Counselor Leslie Kuerbitz illustrates the importance of appropriate parenting, especially when children explore the world with curiosity and imagination.

Can you imagine a home…

Where it’s okay for children to make mistakes?
Where it is okay for children to express their thoughts and feelings in a constructive manner?
Where parents and children communicate lovingly with one another to provide emotional support and encourage mutual respect?

Welcome to Jennifer’s house!

According to Leslie, “All children experience misadventures as they explore the world. They should be taught appropriate behavior through love, discipline, and encouragement.”

Teachers, counselors, parents, grandparents and kids can all benefit from reading and sharing this book.

About The Author: Leslie B. Kuerbitz. MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years experience working with young people and their families as a counselor, teacher and volunteer. She is passionate about helping families learn how to communicate effectively and constructively. Her daughter, the real Jennifer Pennifer, has grown up to use these skills as a medical doctor.

A Conversation with Author Leslie B. Kuerbitz

Q: Where did the inspiration for the Jennifer
Pennifer character come from?
A: From my very curious and very imaginative daughter, Jennifer.
Q: What prompted you to write specifically about this topic?
A: I grew up in a dysfunctional family, and counseling helped me overcome my difficulties. I knew in my heart it was my responsibility to be a better parent and to love, encourage, and emotionally support the members of my family. As a counselor, I am determined to help parents and children mutually love and respect one another.
Q: What makes you so uniquely qualified to write a book like Jennifer Pennifer?
A: It may be due to the fact that I have worked with hundreds of people, of various ages, in many life situations for over 25 years. I have learned from each television show produced, each criminal or civil case worked on, and each counseling session in which I participated. I pray every day that I will continue to learn and grow as a counselor and as a human being!
Q: Why is Jennifer Pennifer different from other children’s books?
A: While The Misadventures of Jennifer Pennifer is a cute story, it also illustrates appropriate parenting skills. It demonstrates how to allow children to be creative and teach them to ask for help in difficult situations (without fear of retribution or harsh judgment from a parent). The book offers parenting tips, as well rules of appropriate behavior for children, and provides resources for families.
Q: As a licensed professional counselor, how do you see the book helping families in their day-to-day lives?
A: This book asks parents to allow for the natural creativity and curiosity in their children. It also shows children how to turn to their parents for assistance when needed, without fear.
Q: What is your favorite part of the book?
A: My favorite part of the story is at the end, when Mommy and Jennifer Pennifer are smiling and hugging each other. Jennifer Pennifer still has her curls (if a little shorter), because Mommy has come to the rescue and everyone is happy! My favorite picture in the book is Jennifer Pennifer painting. I remember when my own Jennifer used to finger-paint with her curls flying furiously as she created her “masterpieces.”
Q: How does the illustrated Jennifer compare with the real Jennifer?
A: Actually, very much the same! At age “5 and ½ years old,” the real Jennifer had beautiful curly brown hair, bright blue eyes and long eyelashes. She still has bright blue eyes and long eyelashes, but she prefers to wear her hair straight. She was always creative and loved to paint and to help me in the kitchen, creating salads and making cookies. She also loved to read with me, or Daddy, especially in the evenings before she went to bed.
Q: Has the real Jennifer ever gotten anything else stuck in her hair? What is the real Jennifer doing now?
A: Yes, chewing gum! All the time! We used the peanut butter technique or scissors, if necessary. The real Jennifer is a medical doctor who lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where she is a third-year resident in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Q: What will be the next adventure (or misadventure) for Jennifer Pennifer?
A: There were so many creative moments in my own Jennifer’s life from which to choose. However, I am considering a “misadventure” that is topical for today’s society and covers important safety issues for both parents and their children.

Check out the Jennifer Pennifer Blog. Where you and your children can share your own misadventures, you can read parenting tips, and see Jennifer Pennifer updates.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

It is a wonderful message that all parents should hear, and share.
It is a good reminder that kids will be kids and we need to allow them to have misadventures.
The illustrations are bright and fun.
It is a hard bound book, so it will last.
The author Leslie B Kuerbitz is a counselor and has helped many families learn to communicate effectively. She definitely knows what she is talking about.
This is a book series that you can pass down to through the generations.

Let’s put an end to the violence, Please help us spread the word about Jennifer Pennifer!

Head over to www.jenniferpennifer.com and order your copy now for only $10.95! (regularly $16.95)

The Misadventures of Jennifer Pennifer gets Bragging Rights!

Leslie B. Kuerbitz is generously giving away a personalized autographed copy of The Misadventures Jennifer Pennifer to one of my lucky viewers!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Tell me which entry you qualify for in your comment.

1 entry-Go to Jennifer Pennifer and tell me one thing you learned from the website.

1 entry-Become a follower of The Bragging Mommy. (left side-bar)

1 entry- Go to Jennifer Pennifer’s Blog and share one or more of your child’s misadventures.

5 entries-Purchase The Misadventures of Jennifer Pennifer.

1 entry- Follow Jennifer Pennifer and The Bragging Mommy on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet once a day for additional entries. Just copy and paste this:

Enter to Win a great book: The Misadventures of Jennifer Pennifer, autographed by the author! http://bit.ly/MOxlZ @braggingmommy

1 entry- Become a fan of Jennifer Pennifer on Facebook.

1 entry- Tell me how you heard about The Bragging Mommy Website.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
You can enter this giveaway until July 15 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email me and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 8, 2009 book, boy, child, dad, feature, girl, giveaway, mommy, review

The Little Lasso Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

It is a classic scenario, our child throws their sippy cup, toys or blankets. We pick them up and hand them back. Over and over and over….

Stop Playing Fetch!

The Little Lasso easily attaches to your child’s sippy, bottle, toy, or blanket. Then when your child decides to throw it, (all parents know that this is inevitable) The Little Lasso stays attached!

The Little Lasso saves your child’s items from getting a ton of germs off the dirty ground.

The Little Lasso comes a variety of fun patterns! Check them all out here.

I was so excited to be able to review The Little Lasso. My little bug thinks it is so fun to throw everything and then watch us pick it up for him.

Well that isn’t happening anymore!

Now that we have the Little Lasso I use it every time we go out. I really like how it attaches so easily, it literally takes only one second. And now I don’t have to worry about dropped items. I don’t know about you guys but there have been many times we have lost something because our little bug threw it out of his stroller and we didn’t notice. This will never happen to us again! I also love attaching it to his car seat because then I can easily reach back and give the item back to him (when my hubby is driving of course, don’t ever reach back while you are driving, that’s not safe). This mommy loves The Little Lasso! It is definitely a must have for parents.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

This is a great product! We won’t be going anywhere without it.
It can hold sippy cups, bottles, toys, & blankets.
You can attach it to pretty much anything, strollers, car seats, high chairs, carriers, slings, shopping carts, bikes, etc…
It is very simple and easy to attach, so it hardly takes any time at all.
It is very well made, I can tell it will last a long time.
All of the fabric choices are so Fun and Cute!
It is Machine Washable, that is a must have for busy parents, and lets face it all parents are busy parents.
It’s small so it fits easily in my diaper bag or purse without taking up to much space.
They make great baby shower and new parent gifts.

The Little Lasso is offering my viewers 10% off your purchase just use the code BRAGGING at checkout. And as always Free Shipping on all orders in the US! That’s an awesome deal so go over to www.thelittlelasso.com and buy a few, you will love them!

The Little Lasso gets Bragging Rights!

The Little Lasso is generously giving away this Little Lasso to one of my lucky viewers!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. In your comment tell me the entry you are qualifying for.

1 entry-Go to The Little Lasso website and tell me your favorite pattern.

1 entry-Become a follower of The Bragging Mommy. (already following counts)

5 entries- If you purchase The Little Lasso during this giveaway.

1 entry- Follow The Little Lasso on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway, you can tweet once a day for additional entries! Just copy and paste this:

Enter to Win The Little Lasso! It is a must have item for parents! http://bit.ly/qjGu5 @braggingmommy

1 entry- Blog about The Bragging Mommy Website and this giveaway. Leave me a link to your blog.

1 entry- Become a Fan of The Little Lasso and The Bragging Mommy on Facebook.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
You can enter this giveaway until July 13 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address I will contact them. If you don’t provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email us and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within the 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

Heidi July 5, 2009 baby, boy, child, feeding, girl, giveaway, review, toddler

Happy 4 of July Weekend to Everyone!

Let us all remember those who fought and sacrificed for the freedom we enjoy, and pray for those who serve and sacrifice today that we can continue enjoying it.

This Bragging Mommy is Proud to be an American!

HAPPY 4th of JULY!

God Bless America!

Hope everyone has a wonderful and safe weekend.

Fabulous Reviews and Giveaways will be starting up again on Sunday evening, so be sure to check back then and enter to win.

Heidi July 3, 2009 holiday

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My hubby and I were so excited when the package came from Whisked Away Bakery. But we were even more excited when we opened it up and found: 2 Cranberry Pecan Cookies with White Chocolate Chips, 2

Chocolate Chip Cookies, 2 Spicy Aztec Brownies- (Rich Fudgy Brownies with Sweet Heat), and 2 Orange Creamsicle Rice Crispy Treats, WOW! They were all So Delicious! I couldn’t believe how huge they all were. You just have to try them! Yummmmmm…..

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