The Bragging Mommy

Cart Buster Savings Event and $25 Kroger GC Giveaway [CLOSED]

 

These days, filling up your grocery cart can cost a pretty penny.

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“Instead of breaking your piggy bank, shop and save with the Cart Buster Savings Event exclusively at Kroger and the Kroger Family of Stores. You´ll see Big Savings Storewide!

From February 27th through March 12th, shop Kroger’s biggest-ever promotion and find the hottest prices around on more than 35 brands, across more than 60 categories from General Mills, P & G, Nestle, Pepsi and Kroger Banner Brands. During the Cart Buster Savings Event, you’ll find great savings in almost every department at the Kroger Family of Stores, which includes Kroger, Ralph’s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott´s Food & Pharmacy.

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Here are just a handful of the great brands participating in the event: Multigrain Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Hamburger Helper, Yoplait, Progresso, Totino´s, Green Giant, Cascadian Farm, Tide, Charmin, Bounty, Pampers, Pantene, Crest, Iams, Febreze, Old Spice, Bounce, DiGiorno´s, Nestle Toll House, Juicy Juice, Coffee-Mate, Edy´s, Stouffer´s, Lean Cuisine, Hot Pockets, Nestle Candy, Purina and many more!”

I was so excited to go shopping during this Cart Buster savings event.  I was pleasantly surprised that my $25 gift card got me so many grocery items.  Seriously I saved so much money!  You will definitely want to visit your nearest Kroger Store and stock up!

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“Looking for even more ways to add money to your pocket? Visit Kroger on Facebook to participate in their “Deal of the Day” promotion! During each day of Kroger´s Cart Buster Savings Event, be one of the first 1000 people to click on the deal link and receive a free load-to-card coupon for the featured daily item.”

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a $25 Kroger Family of Stores Gift Card!

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How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Tell us what items you will stock up on during this cart buster savings event.

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.

  • 10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post.  Leave a link to your post.
  • 1 entry- Tell us what Kroger store is closest to you (just the name not the location)
  • 5 entries- Grab the Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. (leave a link).
  • 3 entries for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
  • 1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway.  Be sure to include a link to this post and @braggingmommy.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until  March 7 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. 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 Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

*This Kroger Family of Stores gift card, information, and giveaway were all provided by the Kroger Family of Stores and General Mills/Nestle/Proctor & Gamble through MyBlogSpark.

Mega Bloks Domino Build Game Review

megabloks2“Mega Bloks Domino Build Game utilizes simple domino and building game play to introduce multiple skill sets such as colors, numbers, matching, motor skills, etc. Players collect animal blocks after correctly matching domino tiles. Be the first player to collect all 4 animal part blocks and assemble your animal to win.”

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We enjoy playing games at our house and like to sit down as a family and have at least one game night each week.  So we love when we find new games to add to our game night line up.  The Mega Bloks Domino Build Game is great for little ones.  It is designed for ages 3-6, and 3 year old Bug caught on pretty quickly on how to play.  I was impressed at how well he does matching up colors shapes and animals.  His favorite thing about the game is the pictures of the animals.  I love that it teaches him, matching skills, as well as recognition of shapes and colors.  It is also a really good game for teaching patience (something 3 year olds can benefit from learning :) ) This is a fun family game, I recommend you add it to your collection!

Dominos Build Game is available online and in stores now!

Be sure to join the Mega Bloks Family Club for exclusive offers, promotions, contests, & more!

Mega Bloks Domino Build Game gets Bragging Rights!

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*I received a Domino Build Game for my review.

What Would They Do Without Mom?

Take out the trash, eat your broccoli—who needs moms, anyway? Nine-year-old Milo (Seth Green) finds out just how much he needs his mom (Joan Cusack) when she’s nabbed by Martians who plan to steal her mom-ness for their own young. Produced by the team behind “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” and “The Polar Express,” “Mars Needs Moms” showcases Milo’s quest to save his mom—a wild adventure in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D that involves stowing away on a spaceship, navigating an elaborate, multi-level planet and taking on the alien nation and their leader (Mindy Sterling). With the help of a tech-savvy, underground earthman named Gribble (Dan Fogler) and a rebel Martian girl called Ki (Elisabeth Harnois), Milo just might find his way back to his mom—in more ways than one.”

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Imagine if you were abducted my Martians today, right now.  What would your family miss most?  What would your kids miss most?

I think my little Bug would miss so much about me if I was gone.  He is three years old and is very much a mommy’s boy.  He has a hard time being away from me at all so I can’t even imagine how he would cope if I was gone. Here are the top 10 things that would be missed most with me being gone:

1. CLEANING-  I can only imagine how my home would fall apart if I were abducted by Martians!  Now I’m not saying that I do everything (not at all), but a lot of the chaos around my house is controlled due to me being here.  Case and point; when I’m sick my house starts to look like a land fill.  :) Strictly from a hygiene stand point, my family would miss a semi-clean house the most (yep I said semi-clean, I’m not super woman!). 

2. HUGS AND KISSES- I love hugging and kissing my family.  I want them to know they are loved and a nice big hug and kiss can say it so well. 

3. PLAY TIME- I try to make a point of setting aside playtime each day with Bug.  We love playing imagination.  Lately he likes to say I am a princess or a witch, (probably depending on my mood for the day LOL).

4. DINNER- Of course they would miss the home cooked meals.  Who wouldn’t?  I’m sure the Happy Meals would be fun for a few days but then they are going to want some yummy healthy food.

5. SONGS- I love to sing songs to Bug at night before he goes to bed.  We sing fun and silly songs and also sweet lullaby songs.  It is a great bonding time for us to I know he would really miss it a lot.

6. BEAUTY- I am like the flower in this house of boys!  So I think they would miss my beauty (both in and out) Ahhhhhh…

7. MY DOGS-  Even my dogs would miss me (yes they are my kids too).  They follow me everywhere I go when I’m home.  They even give away my hiding spots when I try playing hide and seek with Bug.  They are mommy’s girls as well.  What can I say, I’m great! (LOL!)

8. SILLINESS- I love being silly and having fun.  So I’m sure my family would miss my wacky acts and silly jokes.  Lots of laughing at our house (that is the way it should be right?)

9. CUDDLING- I just love cuddling up with Bug and watching a movie.  It is so fun and a great excuse to have a three year old actually let me hold him.  I look forward to our movie time and how nice and quiet it is.

10. NURTURING- I think most of all little Bug would miss my nurturing.  His dad is great and so much fun but when it comes to getting hurt or upset there is only one person he wants to make him feel better and that is mom.

I’m so glad I won’t have any Martians abducting me anytime soon (at least I hope) so my family doesn’t have to learn to cope without me!  I would love to hear what you guys think your family would miss most!! Be sure to share!

*I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms blogging program, for a gift card worth $25. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

Prince Lionheart Flexibath Review & Giveaway [CLOSED]

“The Flexi Bath™ is the ultimate solution to fun bathing and space saving! With a simple snap, the Flexi Bath™flexi2 opens to a large bath tub or folds flat, perfect for storing or traveling. Excellent for bathing and great for so many other uses.”

I put my son in the Flexibath & he thought it was pretty cool Winking smile. It’s a plastic ‘bin-like’ tub that has plug and easily collapses for storing. When I give my son a bath in the regular bathtub, I feel like I am using a lot of water because the tub is much bigger than he needs. With the Flexibath, I save water, but he stays warm because I can fill the bath up higher. I really love that it folds up quickly! Anything that saves me space is a good thing.

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The recommended ages are 0-4 years of age, but my 3 year old would definitely NOT fit comfortably. I’d imagine, that in a few months, my son will be able to climb out of the Flexibath easily, so we will have to put it away. But I think it’s the perfect baby bath from about 1 month up to 1 year or a little after (depending on the child). You can get it in 4 different colors: Blue, Green, Pink & White.

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

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Lightweight
Rigorously tested for durability
Easily folds when not in use or for travel
Features drain plug to easily dispose of dirty water
BPA FREE and contains NO heavy metals, phthalates or other harmful materialsflexi

The Prince Lionheart FLEXIBATH gets

 BRAGGING RIGHTS!

You can buy the Flexibath HERE

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Prince Lionheart is generously giving away a Flexibath to one lucky reader!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Sign up for the Prince Lionheart Newsletter

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.

  • 1 entry- ‘Like’ Prince Lionheart on Facebook
  • 1 entry- Follow Prince Lionheart on Twitter
  • 3 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, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
  • 3 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
  • 1 entry per day-  Tweet this giveaway using @braggingmommy and @PrinceLionheart. Include a link to this post in your tweet.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until March 14th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. 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 Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

*I received a Flexibath from Prince Lionheart for the purpose of this review

Comfy Sacks Bean Bag Chairs Review and Comfy Sacks Tag to Win Facebook Contest

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“The Comfy Sack™ is the ultimate bean bag chair. They are perfect for your home theater, living room, or any place where family and friends want to relax and enjoy. At Comfy Sacks we stand behind our quality and customer service.

At first glance the Comfy Sack would appear to be just another one of those Huge Bean Bag Chairs. But just experience the Comfy Sack for a moment and you’ll be certain of the difference. The secret to our large beanbags is inside of the chair, creating a comfortable, durable bean bag chair for any environment. When manufacturing our oversized bean bag chairs we use the softest and most comfortable foam available and wrap it with material so Comfy you won’t ever want to get up. If you haven’t experienced a Comfy Sack yet, it’s about time you plopped down and Got Comfy!”

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Have you had the pleasure of sitting on a Comfy Sacks Bean Bag Chair yet? If not, you are most definitely missing out. It’s be best way to sit and relax- and snuggle. =) I am in LOVE with my Comfy Sacks. My favorite thing to do is read to the boys- whenever they see me plop down in it, they come running with a book or two {or four}. I just love it. It’s a gathering place for my family. Hubby and I can easily fit, and enjoy a movie together. And if we really feel like getting cozy, all four of us can even fit! So you know it’s big, but how comfy is it? The best. I’ve never been a huge fan of bean bag furniture, but I am now a believer. This is not your dad’s bean bag chair. It’s quickly becoming my favorite place in the house. I promise, once you go Comfy Sacks, you never go back! =)

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  • TONS of sizes, colors and fabrics to choose from- they are truly customizable!
  • Filled with Shredded Comfy Foam
  • Very durable
  • Will never leak or compress like a normal bean bag chair
  • The most comfortable chair in the house
  • Comfy enough to sleep on

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Visit www.comfysacks.com to check out their AWESOME Bean Bag Chairs!

 

 facebook-tag-and-win Comfy Sacks Tag to Win Contest Starts Today!!
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Can you see yourself on a Comfy Sack?
Tag yourself in a photo of a Comfy Sacks product on Facebook and enter to win that Comfy Sack!

At Comfy Sacks, we want to show our appreciation for our valued customers and Facebook friends by offering a new way to see yourself on a Comfy Sack. Check out our new product photos on Facebook to experience the modern style and supreme comfort of our bean bag furniture and enter to win many different Comfy Sacks products!

Can you see your home redecorated with bean bag furniture providing comfort and style for you and your loved ones? Let us know by tagging yourself in our Comfy Sacks Facebook photos and entering to win the products in those photos!

Tag yourself in the photos of our products on our Facebook fan page to show us that you can see Comfy Sacks in your home, and we’ll enter you in a contest to win the featured Comfy Sacks product! Around 20 new photos will be uploaded, so you can enter to win many different Comfy Sacks products. Winners will also be announced on Facebook throughout the contest, so check back to see if you’re a winner and enter to win new Comfy Sacks.

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Tagging yourself  in our Comfy Sacks photos is easy! Simply click on the photo of the product you like best. A link labeled “Tag This Photo” is located on the left side below the image. Click this link, click the photo, and type your name as it appears on Facebook to be entered to win! If you don’t win the first product you tag, don’t worry! We’re uploading around 20 new products just for this contest, so you have many chances to win.

Contest is open to U.S. residents only. The winner’s shipping address must be in the 48 contiguous states.  Last participation date March 20, 2011.

Comfy Sacks Bean Bag Chairs get Bragging Rights!

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*I received a Comfy Sack for the purpose of this review

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apothica.com $25 GC Giveaway

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“Apothica.com is an online beauty boutique, which carries the finest selection of skin care, body care, aromatherapy, and cosmetic products on the market today, including the most natural, organic products available. We are dedicated to providing you with high quality products formulated to promote and enhance your natural beauty.”

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I am loving all of the great products Apothica.com has available.  They have so many great name brands.  Which is why they say they carry “the most coveted brands in beauty”.  For example they have clinique beauty products in a great variety and at great prices.  It is so nice to have one place to get all your name brand beauty care products from.  Be sure to check them all out!

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Apothica is generously giving away a $25 Online Gift Code to one lucky Bragging Mommy Reader!

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How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Apothica and tell us what you would purchase if you win this giveaway.

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.

  • 10 entries- Blog about what you think about Apothica.com.  Leave a link to your blog post.
  • 5 entries- Blog about Clinique and link it to apothica.com.
  • 2 entries- Grab the Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. (leave a link).
  • 2 entries for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
  • 1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway.  Be sure to include a link to this post and @braggingmommy.

You can enter this giveaway until  March 11 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. 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 Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

*This is a sponsored post.

Raisels The Fruity Flavored Raisins Review

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  “Simple ingredients mean Raisels are the simply delicious anytime-anywhere snack. 100% Vitamin C, real dried fruit golden raisins, less added sugar than sweetened dried cranberries! – make Raisels the healthy alternative to cookies, candy and sugary fruit snacks.”

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So we had the opportunity to try Raisels in a bunch of different flavors.  They instantly became a hit in our house.  Mainly because of how yummy they taste.  3 year old bug thinks they are candy.  Since they are sour at first and then sweet, he thinks they are “fun candies” :)   I love raisels because instead of giving candy or treats to Bug I am giving him a healthier alternative with this real fruit snack! After trying a bunch of different flavors there wasn’t one that we didn’t like. These are the perfect snack for kids and grown ups!  Be sure to try Raisels with your family!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

    • #1 Ingredient is REAL FRUIT
    • 100% US RDA for Vitamin C
    • Rich in Antioxidants
    • Fat Free
    • Cholesterol Free
    • No High Fructose Corn Syrup or Artificial Sweeteners
    • No Sodium
    • Kosher Certified by the Orthodox Union

You can see more info about Raisels (as well as where to buy) at www.raisels.com!

You can also stay up to date with all things Raisel by liking them on Facebook and following them on Twitter.

Raisels get Bragging Rights!

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*I received Raisels for my review.

Silhouette Electronic Cutting Tool Review and Prize Pack Giveaway ($225 Value!) [CLOSED]

I am one lucky girl to be able to review the Silhouette Electronic Cutting Tool! I was seriously SO excited when it showed up at my door and I immediately started playing around with it!

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“The Silhouette is a digital cutting tool for personal use. It connects to your computer just like a printer, but instead of printing designs it cuts them with a small blade. With the machine connected to your computer, you’ll get access to all of the fonts on your PC plus the thousands of cuttable designs found on the Silhouette Online Store.”

I have experience with a different cutting tool ….but I don’t use it very often. The biggest reason it sits in my closet is because I can’t design my own stuff. With the Silhouette, I get more options and I LOVE that!

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The Silhouette came at the perfect time because I was wanting to make one of those paper banners that are so popular right now, for my daughter’s birthday. I was holding out for the cutting tool because I KNEW it would make the job 100 times easier, 100 times quicker, & probably 100 times CUTER! I was right. I am so happy with how it turned out. If this machine was only a paper cutter, I would still be pretty satisfied with it (I hate cutting things out)….but it’s NOT!

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I will be using the Silhouette mainly for crafts & home décor stuff. And yes, I will be doing a lot of vinyl décor now that I have such a large selection of cute images & fonts. Along with my Silhouette, I was sent a couple rolls of vinyl along with some transfer paper (a must when cutting vinyl—-if you want it to be quick & simple). I have big plans for my front room now that I have my own personal vinyl cutterWinking smile.

What Can it Make?                              What Can it Cut?

Scrapbook pages                            Paper and cardstock

Cards                                                Adhesive Vinyl
Custom apparel                               Fabric
Vinyl décor                                       Heat Transfer Material
Etched glass                                     Rhinestone Template
Sketch designs                                 Specialty Media
Temporary tattoos
Paper crafts

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Here’s a little secret….the Silhouette is also a FABRIC CUTTER! I can’t tell you how excited I am about that (you’ll hear more on that later).I am still getting familiar with the Silhouette Studio Software, but I am really excited about all the possibilities that come with the SILHOUETTE.

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

  • Create one of a kind pieces
  • Download thousands of pre-made designs
  • Cut fonts already on your computer
  • Machine can draw designs with special Silhouette Pens
  • Makes crafting quicker
  • Perfect for making personalized gifts
  • Small & easy to store
  • If you really need the Silhouette (and I think you do), here is an amazing deal:

    Right now Bragging Mommy readers can use the promo code BRAG on silhouetteamerica.com and you will get a Silhouette SD, 1 roll of black premium vinyl, 1 roll of frosted vinyl, 1 roll of premium transfer paper and a Home Décor CD of cuttable images for only $225.  It is also good for 25% off all premium vinyl. (expires March 10, 2011).

    The Silhouette Electronic Cutting Tool gets BRAGGING RIGHTS!

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    Silhouette is GENEROUSLY giving away a Silhouette SD, 1 roll of black premium vinyl, 1 roll of frosted vinyl, 1 roll of premium transfer paper and a Home Décor CD of cuttable images to ONE lucky reader!sil

    How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

    MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit www.silhouetteamerica.com , take a look around, & come back here to tell us something you learned about the Silhouette.

    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 entry- ‘Like’ Silhouette on Facebook
    • 5 entries- Follow their blog via Google friend connect
    • 3 entries- Comment on Silhouette’s blog
    • 5 entries- Sign up for Silhouette’s Newsletter
    • 1 entry- 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, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
    • 10 entries- Blog about this giveaway and link to this post & silhouetteamerica.com. Leave a link to your post.
    • 1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway using @braggingmommy. Leave link to tweet.

    You can enter this giveaway until  March 10th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. 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 Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

    GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

    Also, check out these other Silhouette giveaways going on right now:

    *I received a Silhouette SD Electronic Cutting Tool for the purpose of this review

    Baby Products for Your Messy Eater ~ Crumb Cap Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

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    Have you ever had a baby or toddler that instead of eating his/her food they would like to wear it? I can’t count how many times I would feed my daughter and more of it would end up in her hair, on her face or on her clothes! I wondered if she was really eating or just playing.

    Well here is a great Baby product for your messy eater! The Crumb Cap is the perfect solution to your messy baby eater. It is a great way to protect your cute babies head and also keep her nice and clean while eating!

    The Crumb Cap fits perfectly over babies head and will also fit over any hair cap-1accessories, i love that it comes in 4 different styles and I don’t have to worry about my daughters hair getting super messy anymore! This is the perfect Unique Baby Gift that can really help new moms out. You can also order a really cute Baby Bib to match. I love that it is Non-Vinyl but it also wipes off really easily and is Machine washable!

    The Crumb Cap was invented by a Mom of 3 and was struggling with having a messy baby too! “A few years ago, my toddler daughter loved to put her gift200 gooey, sticky hands in her hair at every meal.  The only way to get the food out of her hair was to bathe her, which was sometimes difficult to do, since her little sister was a newborn at the time.  Then one day during an incredibly messy lunch, I spotted her winter hat nearby and put it on her head.  It worked like a charm, no messy hair, and she didn’t mind having it on!  I searched the internet looking for hair bibs for babies and toddlers, and was astonished when I couldn’t find anything.  So I developed my own, finding a comfy, waterproof fabric that could be wiped off or thrown in the washer.  The Crumb Cap was born, out of necessity.

    My youngest also wore the Crumb Cap, when she started solid foods, and it gave her the confidence to self-feed, and as a busy mom of three, I didn’t have to worry about sticky, gooey hair.  The Crumb Cap helped us through our messy mealtimes, and will surely help with yours too!” (Crumb Cap website)

    Things that are Bragworthy:

    • Available in 4 different styles and colors
    • Perfect for any Baby Shower gift
    • Can order a great Baby Bib to match
    • Machine Washable
    • Wipes clean, rinses off, dries quick
    • Soft and Flexible Velcro® fastener under chin

    This cute Crumb Cap can be purchased at www.crumbcap.com and right now they are offering The Bragging Mommy readers a Discount: Get 20% off using the code: TBM2011 at checkout.

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    The Crumb Cap gets Bragging Rights! Briann_Sig_Blue

    One lucky winner will win one Crumb Cap, choice of color/size per website with matching bib.

    How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

    MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Crumb Cap and tell us which style you would choose if you win.  

    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.

    • 10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and crumbcap.com.  Leave a link to your post.
    • 3 entries- “Like” Crumb Cap on Facebook
    • 3 entries- Follow Crumb Cap on Twitter
    • 2 entries- Grab the Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. (leave a link).
    • 2 entries for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
    • 1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway.  Be sure to include a link to this post and @braggingmommy.

     GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

      You can enter this giveaway until  March 10 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. 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 Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

      *This is a sponsored post and I received product to review.

    American Home Shield ~ Home Warranty Insurance

     

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    Something that I didn’t realize until know is that home warranty insurance is available to cover costly repairs in my home.  It really would be nice to know that if something goes wrong I am covered.

    Why Choose AHS?

    We lead the home warranty industry with over 35 years of experience caring for our customers, and today have over 1.3 million home warranties in force nationwide. AHS is committed to and solely focused on providing relief from home repair hassles, and continues to deliver innovative home warranty products to our customers.

    What is a Home Warranty?

    A home warranty is a service contract that covers the repair or replacement of many of the most frequently occurring breakdowns of home system components and appliances

    Why Do You Need One?

    Your home is most likely one of your biggest investments. Unexpected repair or replacement costs can easily strain your budget. Plus, finding an approved and insured contractor to solve your problem can be stressful and inconvenient. A home warranty cannot prevent systems or appliances from breaking down, but it can help make covered repairs or replacement easier and less costly.

    It is fast and easy to get your Free Quote from AHS.  For example if you are looking for a Texas home warranty, then you would simply enter your info and get your quote.

    Be sure to check out American Home Shield and start protecting your family from expensive repairs.

    *This is a sponsored post.

    Can a Table Spice Up a Room?

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    I think so!  Mostly because of the lack of tables in my home.  I am really in need of some Accent tables to put on each side of my couch in my family room.

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    One of these Cocktail tables would look great sitting in front of our couch. 

    cocktailtable I know they would really spice up my family room and would look great!  I am going to have to get some soon because every time I walk into my family room I wish I had them :)

    cocktailtable2*This is a sponsored post.

    Calling All Frustrated Parent’s of Kids Ages 2-16! Free Training Webinar

     

    Get your kids to listen—the first time. No nagging or yelling required.

    1-hour FREE Training webinar offers tools and strategies you can use right away

    Tuesday, March 1st – 9:00 PM Eastern

    Sponsored by The Bragging Mommy & Real Moms Real Views

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    Who Should Attend: Frustrated parents of kids ages 2-16

    What You’ll Learn: Amy McCready, Founder of Positive Parenting Solutions will present a strategy-packed, interactive, LIVE online webinar designed to teach you…

    • why kids really misbehave – it’s probably not what you think!
    • how your personality may actually fuel misbehavior
    • the 5 R’s of Fair & Effective Consequences so kids listen the first time you ask
    • training resources to reduce your parenting stress & stop nagging, reminding & yelling

    “Thanks for the great webinar tonight! You’ve really given me much food for thought, and some tips on things I can try right away!” – Tammy Hopkins

    “This was excellent. It is easier to understand this way then just reading it in a book. Amy was great to take the time and answer live questions.” – Christine Palatine

    Seats are limited: Click on the button below to register. Or you can register here.

    Tuesday, March 1st – 9:00 PM Eastern

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    Please share this webinar with Facebook friends who want to learn proven tools to reduce their parenting stress.

    Get the most out of the webinar by printing this Note Taking Guide.

    Access: All you need is a computer with a speaker to hear the presentation. We’ll send you the log in instructions.

    How It Works: You’ll receive an email confirmation with the link to access the webinar. When you “enter” the webinar, you’ll see the session slides and a live video box of Amy – but she won’t be able to see you! Use the chat box to type questions or make comments.

    We Will See You There!

    Please Help Me Become the Next Paradise Blogger (It only takes a few seconds!)

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    Marriot is looking for a blogger to Blog from Paradise!

    Please go to this link and click Like under my picture! 

    I appreciate you all taking a few seconds of your day to help me!

    Thanks so much, you guys are the Best Readers ever!

    Lizzie, Izzie + James Accessories for Kids $30 GC Giveaway [CLOSED]

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    Lizzie, Izzie + James has such adorable hair clips and headbands.  It is actually really making me wish I had a little girl! If I did I would definitely be buying a lot of them!  But that isn’t all they have they also have accessories for kids, like these fun crowns.  My little Bug would love the pirate one!

    You will definitely want to check out all they have to offer for your kids!

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    Right now Bragging Mommy Readers can get a 15% discount!  Use code: FRIENDS at checkout.

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    One lucky Bragging Mommy reader will win a  $30 Gift Certificate to Lizzie, Izzie + James!

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    How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

    MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Lizzie, Izzie + James and tell us what you would purchase if you win the GC.

    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- Like Lizzie, Izzie + James on Facebook.
    • 3 entries- Subscirbe to the Lizzie, Izzie + James Blog via RSS Feed.
    • 3 entries- Join the Lizzie, Izzie + James Mailing List.
    • 10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and lizzieizziejames.com.  Leave a link to your post.
    • 2 entries- Grab the Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. (leave a link).
    • 4 entries for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
    • 1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway.  Be sure to include a link to this post and @braggingmommy.

    GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

    You can enter this giveaway until  March 9 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. 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 Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

    *This is a sponsored post.

    Evenflo Exersaucer Fun

    evenWe are still enjoying the Evenflo Jump & Learn ExerSaucer in our house! I continue to put my son in it when I need him to stay put while I do things around the house. He jumps like crazy & we love watching him get excited about it Winking smile. I’ve been pretty impressed with the bouncing ability on the Evenflo ExerSaucer. The springs inside it are quite big and provide for A LOT of bounce….much better excerthan I have seen on any other exersaucer!

    2X the Bounce Innovative spring design offers twice the bounce as previous ExerSaucer models. This ExerSaucer bounces, spins and rocks to keep your child entertained and active.”

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    “…it bounces, spins, & rocks to help provide baby with fun exercise to strengthen legs, back & neck”

    My son will often just stand up next to the ExerSaucer just to play with the toys. He loves sucking on the cute little dragon fly & has just recently discovered the little bugs on the ‘arch’. He enjoys moving them up & down & spinning them.

    The Evenflo Jump & Learn ExerSaucer is a great way for your baby to learn in a fun & exciting way!

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    *I received an ExerSaucer from Evenflo for the purpose of this review and as a member of the Evenflo Blogger Ambassador program I am being compensated for this post.

    123 Number Fun Children’s App The Great Snail Race Review

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    Stories from Tilly’s Number Town are part of the Number Fun range of children’s educational products that bring numbers and counting to life using fun characters that inspire young learners. Identifying numbers and counting are important early learning skills. Stories from Tilly’s Number Town represents each number in a fun pictorial way that young children find easy to understand. “The Great Snail Race” focuses on the number two represented by number character Little Tilly Two. These simple stories and delightful illustrations provide an effective way for you and your child to explore numbers, basic maths and reading skills in everyday situations. The Great Snail Race deals with number sequences and helps your child understand the concept of First, Second Third. Kids have a lot of fun finding the numbers hidden in each illustration, the more they find the happier they will be!”

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    When I first bought my iPod touch, I thought it was going to be a great toy for me- well, it is, but there is someone else in the family who loves it even more than me- my 2 year old Harrison. He loves the latest app I downloaded- 123 Number Fun Children’s App The Great Snail Race. I love that he’s learning to count while “reading” a book {LOVE the “Read it to me” feature!}. I love using this app at the doctor’s office, on the plane, and most recently on our trip across the country as we move from TX to NY. Harrison got whiney, and I just passed back the iPod and he was totally entertained with number fun. I love that it’s not only a children’s book, but it helps kids learn numbers at the same time. This really is the best kids app!

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    Things that are Brag Worthy:

    • Text highlights as you read.
    • “Read it to me.” Full narration with manual or automatic page turning.
    • “Read it myself.” Self-paced reading. Show or hide text with a simple touch.
    • Interactive Number Town Map.
    • Touch objects to hear a description.
    • Listen to “The Number Fun Song.”
    • Beautiful narrative performance by Sharon Hunter and Daryl Scobie.
    • Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.2 or later.
    • This is the first of 10 books we plan to publish on itunes, all books are professionally illustrated and narrated to a high standard.

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    Be sure to follow @123NumberFun on Twitter. Visit iTunes to purchase this awesome app for your little ones!

    123 Number Fun Children’s App The Great Snail Race gets Bragging Rights!

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    *I received compensation for the purpose of this review

    Zooper Bolero Stroller Review

     

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    I have been enjoying my new zooper1Zooper Bolero Stroller on my walks with Bug and the dogs.  I love how easy it is to maneuver and steer.  I can use only one hand to turn it which is so nice when holding the dogs leashes as we walk.  It is a nice ride for Bug and he is loving his new stroller.  I also love that I can recline the seat with one hand.  It has a 5-point harness which is a must for me in any stroller.  I like that it is isn’t to heavy (only 20 lbs.) and I am able to lift it into our trunk on my own.  I like that it stands when folded so it is easy to store when I am not using it.  I really like the canopy because it is large and can be moved all the way down in front of your child (blocking the sun no matter where it is in the sky).  The basket on the bottom fits small or medium sized diaper bags in it, but cannot hold a large bag.  I find it useful for small items and small shopping bags.  The handle is great for holding your larger bags.

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    The Bolero Single Stroller stands out to me from other single strollers becausezooper6 of the Stroller with bassinet feature.  It makes this stroller a 2-in-1 that can be used from the minute your child is born through the toddler years (up to 55 lbs).  It is compatible with certain infant carseats as well.  I love that you can get so much use out of one stroller.  Also, the bassinet is reversible so your baby can face you and you can always have your eye on her.  I found it pretty easy to switch from bassinet to toddler stroller and back.bolero

      This is a great stroller because it has so many fabulous features! 

     

    Things that are Brag Worthy:

    • All Purpose Canopy
    • Infant Safety Enclosure
    • Adjustable Leg Rest

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    • Headrest for Newborn Baby
    • Reversible Bassinet
    • Five-Point Safety Harness

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    • Baby Snack Tray
    • Four Independent Wheel Suspensions
    • All-Purpose Canopy Pocket

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    • Cup Holder
    • Single Hand Pushing
    • One Hand Seat Recline

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    • One Step Rear Link Brake
    • Removable Front Arm Rest
    • Foldaway Hook

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    • Easy Carry Handle
    • Simple Compact Fold
    • Carseat Fastening Belt

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    • Stands After Foldaway
    • Ultra-Light Aluminum Stroller Framezooper5
    • Available in 10 fabulous and fun colors

    To see more info on the Zooper Bolero Stroller visit www.Zooper.com, and you can purchase it online.

    You can also follow Zooper on Twitter and Facebook.

    Zooper Bolero Stroller gets Bragging Rights!

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    *I received a Bolero Stroller from Zooper for my review.

    Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show DVD Review and Prize Pack Giveaway [CLOSED]

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    “Timmy Time follows the adventures of Timmy, a little lamb with a lot to learn as he enters preschool. Fans of Aardman’s hit children’s series Shaun the Sheep will recognize Timmy as the baby lamb on the farm who is frequently drawn into all kinds of chaotic adventures by the mischievous older sheep. Used to having his way by being “the only lamb in the flock,” Timmy is now heading to preschool to graze on some important life lessons about playing nicely with others, namely his fellow classmates of the furry, feathered and spiky types.”

    Available on DVD Today! (Feb.22, 2011)

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    Episode 1 – Timmy Steals the Show:
    Whilst bossing everybody about during rehearsals for the nursery’s talent show, diva Yabba loses her voice! Yabba is crestfallen that she may not able to perform, but Timmy saves the day by performing for her.

    Episode 2 – Timmy’s Picnic:
    The class is off on a picnic! But during a game of football, the ball bursts on Apricot’s spikes. Apricot feels guilty that the little animals no longer have a ball to play with, but soon finds a good use for her prickly spikes – picking up the picnic litter!

    Episode 3 – Timmy Brings a Smile:
    Apricot has brought her favourite blanket to the nursery – which she will not let go! But when she briefly puts it down – the other animals mistake it for a rag which they use to clean up paint and mud. Timmy tries to console Apricot with substitutes, until he discovers a pleasant surprise in Stripey’s sand pie!

    Episode 4 – Timmy Can’t Dance:
    Led by Harriet and Osbourne the class are exploring various dance styles, from hula dancing to line dancing. But Timmy just cannot get into the groove! He soon discovers a passion for hip-hop music and wows his friends with his break-dancing moves.

    Episode 5 – Timmy Says Sorry:
    Timmy accidentally kicks a football through the nursery window! After a stretch on the naughty stump, he tries to be more careful, but ends up knocking down Otus’ sandcastle with a careless kick of the ball. After much soul searching, Timmy realizes it’s not enough to say sorry, you have to show you’re sorry too.

    Bug has been loving Timmy Time on the Disney Channel so he was super timmyexcited to finally have it on DVD.  It arrived just in time for us to take a weekend trip and he enjoyed watching it on the car drive.  It has 5 episodes and is about 45 minutes long total.  They are the perfect length for keeping his attention.  This is a really cute show and has quickly become one of Bug’s favorite DVD’s. And that opening song gets stuck in our heads and we find ourselves singing all day!

    This DVD is Available Now!  Be sure to Print your $3 off coupon for Timmy Time Timmy Steals the Show!

    Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show gets Bragging Rights!

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    One lucky Bragging Mommy reader will win a Timmy Time Prize Pack which includes Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show DVD and a Timmy Time Plush Animal!timmy timmytimedvd

    How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

    MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Timmy Time and tell us something you learned on the site.

    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.

    • 1 entry- Tell us why your child loves Timmy Time.
    • 3 entries- Like Timmy Time on Facebook
    • 10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post.  Leave a link to your post.
    • 2 entries- Grab the Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. (leave a link).
    • 4 entries for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
    • 1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway.  Be sure to include a link to this post and @braggingmommy.

    GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

    You can enter this giveaway until  March 8 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. 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 Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

    *I received a Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show DVD for my review.

    Rio Flys into Theaters on April 15th!

    rio“From the makers of the hit ICE AGE series comes RIO, a comedy adventure about taking a walk on the wild side.  Blu is a domesticated Macaw who never learned to fly, living a comfortable life with his owner and best friend Linda in the small town of Moose Lake, Minnesota.  Blu and Linda think he’s the last of his kind, but when they learn about another Macaw who lives in Rio de Janeiro, they head to the faraway and exotic land to find Jewel, Blu’s female counterpart.  Not long after they arrive, Blu and Jewel are kidnapped by a group of bungling animal smugglers.  With the help of street smart Jewel, and a group of wise-cracking and smooth-talking city birds, Blu escapes.  Now, with his new friends by his side, Blu will have to find the courage to learn to fly, thwart the kidnappers who are hot on their trail, and return to Linda, the best friend a bird ever had.”

     

    RIO FLYS INTO THEATERS APRIL 15!

     

    For more check out the RIO Website, Facebook, and You Tube Page.

    Keep your eye out for a Great RIO Giveaway on The Bragging Mommy coming in March!

    The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman Children’s Book Review

    “Ms. Finkleman is just our boring old music teacher. Or is she? It all starts with a Special Project in Mr. Melville’s Social Studies class: Solve a mystery in your own life. For seventh grader Bethesda Fielding, one mystery is too tempting to ignore: Ms. Finkleman. Bethesda is convinced that her mousy Music Fundamentals teacher is hiding a secret life, and she’s determined to find out what it is. But no one is prepared for what she learns. Ms. Finkleman used to be . . . a rock star? Soon the whole school goes rock crazy, and a giant concert is in the works with none other than timid Ms. Finkleman at the helm!  But the case isn’t quite closed, and the questions continue to swirl for Bethesda. Could there be even more to the secret life of Ms. Finkleman than she already revealed? With the help of her rock-obsessed classmate Tenny Boyer, Bethesda won’t stop until she solves the real mystery of Ms. Finkleman once and for all!”

    I had a lot of fun reading The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman.  It was a very easy book to read and I could not put it down.  The characters and the story just really came to life.  Bethesda and Tenny were totally opposites but so funny when they interacted together.

    Another thing I loved about this book was how much it relates to kids.  The language is on a kid’s level and the experiences that the characters go through are things that happen to kid’s on a regular basis in school.  It was fun for me to think back to middle school days and pick out the Bethesda or the Tenny in my class.  The kids also get together for a school assignment and make rock bands.  What kid does not want to be in a rock band?

    The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman is a great book that both kids and parents will enjoy.  It was also just nominated for an Edgar Award!

    For more about the author Ben H. Winters, check out his website.

    The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman gets bragging rights and is available now ! 

     

     

    *I received a copy of The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman for this review.

    Adding Some Light to My Home

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    I actually only have a couple small lamps in my home.  I have been wanting to get more for years but just haven’t ever bought any.  So when I was introduced to two sites that sold lamps I was excited to figure out what I would pick for my home.

    First I found these Floor lamps and I would like to have either of these two in my bedroom.

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    I know that these Table lamps would look great in my family room. Not only would they add a soft light to the room but they would also make such a difference in the way it looks.

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    I am excited to order some lamps for my home!  I can’t wait to see how great they look.

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    *This is sponsored post.

    LittleStar Boutique Organic Baby Teething Rings Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

    LittleStar’s gorgeous collection shows little restraint in the use of beautiful color and pattern. At the same time, we deliver the uncompromising workmanship littlestar1that a quality-savvy parent like you demands. Unique and intelligent functionality along with a strong fashion sense are what have made our products so popular as well as a pleasure to use. Accessories from LittleStar have come to be the “must haves” of busy, modern parents everywhere.”

    Boutique shopping is FUN! I am always amazed with the type of items I see in boutiques, & LittleStar Boutique certainly didn’t disappoint. They have some really cute products, some of which I have never seen anywhere else. Their designer baby accessories would be perfect for baby shower gifts!!

    LittleStar Boutique sent me a couple of their Organic Baby Teething Rings. I thought for sure that my son would have popped a few teeth by now (he is 10 months), but so far he isn’t showing any signs of teething. But when he does, I will definitely be giving these teething rings to him. I love that they are organic since they will be spending a lot of time in his mouth! There is something refreshing about the simplicity of these teethers. littlestar

    No more worries during those difficult teething days
    Little Star is proud to introduce a natural alternative to plastic teething rings. Made with 100% natural birch and certified organic cotton, this unique teether has been fashioned to:

    • Stimulate sight and touch with beautiful organic shapes and the comfort of hardwood and organic cloth
    • Make it easy for tiny fingers to grasp and explore object-mouth relationships
    • Soothe sensitive, tender gums with two different textures
    • Detach ring from fabric for easy washing
    • Wet it and freeze it for extra teething comfort

    littlestar3Besides their Teething rings, I really love their Door Husher. It’s such a great idea! I could really use one of those because my son is such a light sleeper! I also love the materials they use for their Bib & Burp cloth sets & their baby slings!! They are so cute & stylish!!

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    Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

    • Functional & Fashionable parent gear solutions
  • Little Star Baby Slings donates 2% of profits to SickKids Foundation
  • Unique products
  • Most LittleStar baby accessories are also available in organic fabrics
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  • LittleStar Boutique gets Bragging Rights!

     

    See something you love?? Right now at LittleStar Boutique you can get 15% off ANYTHING on their website!! Use BRAG2011 at checkout.

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    LittleStar Boutique is generously giving away 2 Organic Baby Teething Rings (of winner’s choice) to one lucky reader!!!

    How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

    MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit www.littlestarboutique.com and tell us something that you LOVE!

    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.

    • 1 entry- ‘Like’ LittleStar on Facebook
    • 1 entry- Follow LittleStar on Twitter
    • 2 entries- Sign up for LittleStar Boutique’s Newsletter
    • 1 entry- 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, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
    • 3 entries- Blog about this giveaway and link to Bragging mommy. Leave a link.
    • 1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway using @braggingmommy and @ShopLittleStar. Leave link to tweet.

     GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

    You can enter this giveaway until  March 7th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. 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 Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

    *I received 2 Organic Baby Teething Rings from Little Star Boutique for the purpose of this review