Pediped Originals Baby and Toddler Shoes Review and Giveaway

I am so excited to be talking about the new Pediped Originals shoes. I received some super cute shoes for Charlotte when she starts walking and can’t wait to use them! What I love most about these cute shoes is that they are slip resistant! Check out my video below for more info:

Things that are Bragworthy:

pediped is a favorite shoe of celebrity moms for their kids…Heidi Klum, Jen Garner, Halle Berry, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Tiffani Thiessen, Pink, Isla Fisher, Nancy O’Dell and more.
pediped is a company that gives back to the community, charities and organizations, children in need, etc., and has since they started.
Pediped sells great quality shoes for babies, toddlers and kids!
Comfortable shoes for kids
New and improved Slip resistant Leather Sole!
I love that they have 3 types of shoes for 3 different types of children or walkers
Start out with originals, so close to bare feet!

Pediped Originals and other shoes can be purchased at www.pediped.com

Sign up today on www.pediped.com to become a pediped Insider to be the first to know about special promotions, new product introductions and more.

Pediped Originals gets Bragging Rights!

Giveaway: One winner will receive a pair of Pediped Originals Shoes in their choice of size & gender.

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- Please visit Pediped and let us know which shoe is your favorite

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 Pediped on Facebook
2 entries- Follow Pediped on Twitter
2 entries-Sign up to be a Pediped Insider (email list)

2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
4 entries- Follow TheBraggingMommy Heidi on Pinterest.
4 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via: Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
1 entry per day- Mention this giveaway on your Facebook page linking to this post.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and pediped.com. Leave a link to your post.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 17th @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.

Briann February 3, 2012 baby, child, giveaway, review, shoes, toddler

Get Gorgeous Jewelry Online ~ Kranich’s Jewelers

Kranich’s Brothers Jewelers was established in York, Pennsylvania, in 1903. The Kranich Brothers had stores in York, Lancaster and Altoona, Pennsylvania as well as one in Worcester, Mass.

This is a copy of the advertisement that ran in the Altoona Mirror on Dec 4th, 1923.

The Kranich family believes it is very important to contribute to the communities they serve. Consequently, they are involved in many civic and charitable activities. In 2003, Kranich’s celebrated their 100th year.

Throughout its history, Kranich’s Jewelers has specialized in fine diamond jewelry and engagement rings. Today, Kranich’s also specializes in fine timepieces, colored gemstones, gold and platinum jewelry and pearls. They also feature selections of Designer Jewelry, Estate Jewelry, Penn State Jewelry and Fine Crystal. In recent years, Kranich’s has actively grown their ecommerce business (kranichs.com). Such growth has given the company an international reach. Kranich’s remains your leading source for Fine Jewelry and Gifts in Central Pennsylvania.

What woman doesn’t love diamonds? They are, after all, a girls best friend, am I wrong? Well we have the perfect place for hubby {or you!} to shop for some great valentines diamonds. Kranich’s Jewelers offers a huge selection of great necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, and more! I found about 5 things that I REALLY wanted, including this <— Simon G Paisley Style Pendent. The best part is that you can order online, from a trusted source {They have over 100 years experience!} My hubby actually purchased my engagement ring online 4 years ago, and it was sobeautiful! So I know ordering diamonds online is a great way to get the best selection, and price! Kranichs has Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Rings that are truly spectacular.

And how about this —> Ritani Romantique Princess Cut Engagement Ring? GORGEOUS! Be sure to check out Kranich’s awesome selection, you will definitely find something you love, {possibly even NEED, LOL}

Things that are Brag Worthy:

They have a military discount!
Huge Selection, With Great Prices On Simon G Jewelry, Ritani Rings, Verragio mountings And More.
They are eco-friendly- visit their Green Business page
Official Rolex Jeweler
Over 100 years experience
Honor all coupons and match all published prices
Create customers for life

Follow Kranich’s Jewelers via Twitter & Facebook, and visit www.kranichs.com to see more!

Kranich’s Jewelers gets Bragging Rights!

Joanna February 3, 2012 fashion, jewelry, review

The Cutest Way to Dry Off ~ Think Geek Kids Hooded Towels Review

Conquer the bath with one eye or one horn!

“These hooded bath towels work best as a pair. Why? Who is better equipped to defeat a monster with one eye than a mythical creature with one horn? Of course, there’s only one way the battle could end. Horn beats Eye every time. Unless the eye can shoot lasers, but we’re not sure. You see, these products are powered by wee geeks’ imaginations, so only they know their true powers.

NEW: How about a Shark? He’s not magical, but he has one big fin and will chomp on your head to get you dry.

Fluffy and thirsty to soak up lots of water, these hooded towels are as cozy as they are adorable. They’re made of 100% cotton terry cloth and can be machine washed with the rest of your towels. They’re even made in the USA, which everyone knows is the stomping ground of young unicorns and fledgling monsters.”-Think Geek

Product Specifications

Hooded towels for kids aged 2 and up
Towels are 54"x30" (plus hood)
Fluffy and thirsty to soak up lots and lots of water
Choose: Mitch Monster (one eye), Eura Unicorn (one horn), Shark (one fin!)
If Eura Parent of a wee geek, don’t be a Mitch. Get your kid a fun towel!
Makes bath time so much fun (even more than a rubber ducky)
100% cotton terry cloth, machine washable
Made in the U.S.A.

Aren’t these towels just adorable?! I got the Eura Unicorn for my little girl and it is so stinkin’ cute. Even cuter in person than in the pictures (if that is even possible). I love that it is nice and big and made of cotton terry cloth so it really does it’s job when it comes to drying off your kids. I don’t know if you have tried other kids hooded towels but a lot of them are thin and small. These towels are not like that at all. It is a really nice towel both in fabric and size. Like an adult towel but with a hood (and much much cuter). Another great thing is that I can wash it wish the rest of my towels. Easy!

These towels are so cute you just have to get one for your little princess or little monster! Just imagine how cute bath time will be…

You can purchase these towels and see all the fun kids items available at www.ThinkGeek.com.

Think Geek Kids Hooded Towels get Bragging Rights!

Heidi February 3, 2012 baby, bath, child, review, toddler

The Woman In Black Film Review~ Opens Today!

Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), a widowed lawyer whose grief has put his career in jeopardy, is sent to a remote village to sort out the affairs of a recently deceased eccentric. But upon his arrival, it soon becomes clear that everyone in the town is keeping a deadly secret. Although the townspeople try to keep Kipps from learning their tragic history, he soon discovers that the house belonging to his client is haunted by the ghost of a woman who is determined to find someone and something she lost… and no one, not even the children, are safe from her vengeance.

I am not a big fan of horror films. I think they are so dumb! I normally go into horror movies and make fun of them because they are so lame. I do have to say that the trailers for The Woman In Black intrigued me. The main thing that made me want to see it was the fact that it was Daniel Radcliffe’s first post-Harry Potter role. The trailer looked so scary too! I was excited to see it.

The Woman In Black is honestly the scariest movie I have seen in a long time! My friend and I were pretty scared the whole entire film. I will be honest, I watched most of the movie with my hands over my eyes, peeking through my fingers. Events in the movie had me constantly jumping out of my seat! The ending was also unexpected. It is not the ending you normally see in a typical ghost movie.

The film pretty much had to be carried by Daniel Radcliffe. He did a fabulous job. In many of the intense moments in the film, there is no dialogue. Daniel Radcliffe’s reactions to the chaos going on around him is what moves the film forward and make you freak out even more. Not once in this movie did I think about Daniel being Harry Potter. He was the character, Arthur Kipps, in this film and he did it well.

I honestly do not know if I will ever watch this movie again. It scared me so bad! If you are a horror film fan, The Woman In Black is definitely a movie you should probably check out.

The Woman In Black gets bragging rights!

The Woman In Black in now open in theaters. It is rated PG-13. For more informaiton about The Woman In Black, you can visit the film’s official website.

Nicole February 3, 2012 dad, entertainment, mommy, movie, review

Big Miracle Film Review~ See it in Theaters Now!

Inspired by the true story that captured the hearts of people across the world, the rescue adventure Big Miracle tells the amazing tale of a small town news reporter (John Krasinski) and an animal-loving volunteer (Drew Barrymore) who are joined by rival world superpowers to save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle.

I love true stories about animals, especially whales. I was not familiar with the story that Big Miracle is based on. I asked my mom about it and she said she remember the story being on the news awhile ago. The movie takes place in 1988. I figured that it must have been a pretty amazing story in order for it to be remembered by many people.

One thing that I liked about this movie is that it focused on a lot of different characters and you can keep them all straight. My favorite character was the news reporter, Adam Carlson, played by John Krasinski. For me, he provided some of the most touching and most funny moments of the film. I learned a new method of what to do if someone’s eyes freeze shut!

This was a great family movie. It is pretty clean content wise and I believe that little kids will stay entertained. The whales are so cool to look at and you are cheering for them and the people through the movie. In my opinion, the movie does push an environmental message of ‘save the whales’ but does not get too political. I really liked this movie and think that it a movie worth seeing. Make sure you stay through the majority of the credits to see actual footage for 1988.

Big Miracle gets bragging rights!

Big Miracle opens in theaters today. It is rated PG. For more information, you can go to the film’s official website.

Nicole February 3, 2012 child, dad, entertainment, family, mommy, movie, review

The Natural Solution for Teething Pain ~ Hazelaid Review and $25 GC Giveaway

I came across Hazelaid when E was a baby. He had some issues with reflux, and I was looking for some natural solutions to help ease his discomfort. I found that Hazelwood might be a good alternative to the medicine he was prescribed. I didn’t end up buying a necklace but Hazelaid recently sent me one and I am so excited to have it!! I am worried that this next baby will have some sort of reflux and if it is anything like my sons…I will definitely be pulling out our Hazelaid necklace! They are also a great natural solution for teething pain, and every baby has to go through that!!

“Hazelwood products help to create an alkaline environment in your body which may help prevent and appease many of the symptoms caused by acidosis (being too acidic).

The use of hazelwood jewelry originated long ago when Aboriginal people discovered that they could put hazelwood chips on their babies’ necks to soothe teething pains. This lost art was revived only a decade ago when a few companies in Quebec, Canada (where the hazelwood trees grow indigenously) rediscovered the unique properties of hazelwood. Since then hazelwood has grown in popularity as more and more people have experienced its benefits. Most notably, Hazelwood has been able to help many people with skin issues such as eczema, providing a natural alternative to many of the more expensive, intensive, and messy treatments.”

“Hazelaid was born when our family was introduced to the amazing healing properties of hazelwood products. These necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry made with pieces of wood from the hazelnut tree have the unique property of absorbing the excess acid produced in our bodies when it is in contact with our skin.”

I always like to try a natural approach to any ailment especially when it comes to my kids. These Hazelaid necklaces are safe and that makes me feel good about letting my child wear them. I received the Milk & Butter Necklace from Hazelaid. It is a combination of Hazelwood and Amber. Amber is a natural remedy for pain relief so this necklace does double duty!! It is 11 inches long (perfect for a little neck) and it has silver plated nickel ‘lobster claw’ style clasps. It would look great on a boy or a girl.

Of course, Hazelaid Necklaces aren’t just for children. They also have adult sizes. There are some really pretty colors available and they are totally something I would wear everyday. You can also get bracelets if that is more your style. These necklaces can help with digestion, constipation, eczema, migraines, acid reflux, heart burn, nausea, arthritis, skin problems, etc. I really want to try one for my migraines. It would be so much better than my medication that gives me crazy side effects!

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Great for children & adults
Necklaces come in 11 inches, 13.5 inches, 16 inches, 18 inches, 20 inches, and 22 inches.
Helps with a variety of ailments
Safe & natural
Great for teething
Looks great too!

Hazelaid gets BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

If you think Hazelaid jewelry would be helpful for you or your child, right now you can get 10% off a purchase, use code: ‘bragging10’ at checkout.

Hazelaid is generously giving away a $25 Gift Card to one lucky reader!!

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Hazelaid and tell us something else you learned on their website (it is full of great information!)

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

2 entries- Like Hazelaid on Facebook.
2 entries- Follow Hazelaid on Twitter.
3 entries- Subscribe to the Hazelaid Blog.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
5 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via: Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy and @hazelaid in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 16th @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.

Kim February 2, 2012 baby, boy, child, dad, girl, giveaway, health, jewelry, mommy, review, teen, toddler, tween

Adorable Baby Pet You Bring to Life Yourself ~ Wuggle Pets Review

My daughter loves stuffed animals and using her imagination. I couldn’t wait to get Wuggle Pets to review for Leah. I decided I would wait till Valentine’s Day to give it to her but I tried one out myself and loved it!

My daughter has actually seen these on a commercial and has really wanted them, so she will be thrilled! Kids can bring Wuggle Pets to life with the cute starter kit. It’s a great way to make your own stuffed animal! The starter kit includes:

Cuddly Puppy And Magical Unicorn Pets With Clip Attached
1 Fun Filled Factory
2 Bags of Fluffy Stuffing
12 Personality Charms Pet Pet
2 Bags of Magic Dust
2 Birth Certificates
1 Zipper-Up Tool

Perfect for Valentine’s coming up or birthdays!

I love that there is a party pack that you can save even more! This would be perfect for a birthday party so each child can make their own and take it with them.

Things that are Bragworthy:

Fun Craft to do as a family
Brings the Creativity out
Clips onto backpacks!
Make them talk with the optional additional voice box

Each Pet comes with its own Birth Certificate ~ you name it yourself
Wuggle Pets need lots of attention, so take them with you wherever you go!
The Party Pack is great for birthdays, holidays, family activities, and special events
Collect them all ~ look for the authentic Wuggle Pets birthmark
You can also Like Wuggle Pets on Facebook and Follow Wuggle Pets on Twitter

Wuggle Pets can be purchased at www.mywugglepets.com

Wuggle Pets gets Bragging Rights!

Briann February 2, 2012 child, giveaway, review, toddler, toy

Rockboard Scooter Review and Giveaway ($199 Value)

“Propulsion is achieved with each rock, wasting zero energy
and allowing the scooter to reach speeds up to 10mph.
The patented Rockboard Scooter comes fully assembled and
can be folded to a compact size for storage.”-Rockboard

Rock Mode: As you rock the scooter moves forward.

Kick Mode: Use like a traditional scooter using your foot to move it forward.

Folded: Folds compactly so it’s easy store and carry when not in use.

12 year old C has been having a blast riding his Rockboard Scooter. He says: “It is such a fun scooter to ride, I love the rock mode, but it is also really cool that I can use it like a regular scooter too. I have kids asking me a lot where I got the scooter cause they want one too.”

I am really impressed by the quality of the scooter as well as how much fun it has been for C. I love that it comes fully assembled (makes my life easier) and ready to ride. Since it can hold up to 200 lbs. I was able to give it a try as well. It is really fun! I can see why the kids love it so much. The Rockboard Original is for kids ages 8+ (can hold 200 lbs.) and they also have a Rockboard Mini for kids ages 5+ (holds up to 90 lbs.). Whichever you choose, I know your kids will have a blast on their Rockboard Scooter!

You can see additional info as well as where to purchase by visiting www.rockboard.com.

Rockboard Scooter gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a White Rockboard Scooter ($199 Value)!

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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 Rockboard and tell us something you saw or learned there.

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.

5 entries- “Like” Rockboard on Facebook.
5 entries- Follow rbscooter on Twitter.
3 entries- Subscribe to the Rockboard Scooter YouTube Channel.
2 entries- Watch the video above and tell us why you like the Rockboard Scooter.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
4 entries- Follow TheBraggingMommy Heidi on Pinterest.
4 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via: Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
1 entry per day- Mention this giveaway on your Facebook page linking to this post.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and Rockboard.com. Leave a link to your post.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway, you can use this:

#Win a Rockboard Scooter #giveaway ($199 Value!) from @rbscooter & @braggingmommy! / http://tinyurl.com/8y57sz9 / {ends 2/15}

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 15th @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.

Heidi February 1, 2012 child, giveaway, outdoor, review, teen, toy, tween

MILK Nursingwear Nursing Dress Review and $40 GC Giveaway

When I had my baby Charlotte I decided right away that I would try nursing again. When I had Leah I didn’t have the best experience because my milk never came in. So I didn’t really buy any nursing clothes because I stopped so early. But this time around I decided I wanted to try out some cute nursing tops and dresses.

I came across MILK Nursingwear and really wanted to try it out. They have some super cute tops and Nursing dresses. I went with a simple black dress that I could wear to church or out on the town with the hubby. It was super cute and easy to wear! I loved how it had the built in panel for nursing but didn’t look like a nursing dress.

One thing about nursing I hate is nursing in public, it’s convenient for the fact no bottles are involved but trying to find a quite place is hard sometimes. One thing that I have really loved is my nursing cover up. It makes nursing in public super easy!

“We design fresh, modern clothing for nursing moms and sell chic nursing accessories as well. Our brand is truly unique. What sets Milk apart is our sense of fashion and style, and our committment to supporting all moms through breastfeeding and motherhood.

I am the founder of Milk and the mother of four beautiful breastfed children.

My inspiration for Milk came after the birth of my first daughter in 1997. Early on I was introduced to the concept of nursingwear. While I loved the discretion and ease that nursing clothing provided, I did not love the dowdy styling. I wanted to feel attractive and fashionable and believed my clothing should reflect that.

So in June 2000, armed with entrepreneurial spirit, my MBA, experience as a Bloomingdale’s buyer and a Marketing Manager, I realized my vision by launching a company called Expressiva Nursingwear. After seven successful years of running that company I sold it and created Milk Nursingwear, truly the freshest nursingwear on the planet! We have thousands of happy customers the world over.” (MILK Nursing Wear”)

Things that are Bragworthy:

Super Cute Clothes for Nursing Mamas
MILK supports Moms like us!
Great Customer Service
Look super cute while nursing
Convenient clothing at an affordable price!

These cute dresses and tops can be purchased at www.milknursingwear.com

MILK Nursingwear gets Bragging Rights!

MILK Nursingwear is giving one lucky winner a $40 online giftcard!

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- Like MILK Nursingwear on Facebook AND leave a comment on this post telling us you have AND include the words: Nursing Dress linked to: http://www.milknursingwear.com/ in your comment.

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- Visit MILK Nursingwear and let us know what you would get with the gift card.
2 entries- Follow MILK Nursingwear on Twitter
2 entries-Subscribe to the MILK Nursingwear Blog
2 entries-Subscribe to MILK Nursingwear’s Mailing List.

2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
2 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on on Google+
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
2 entries- Blog about this giveaway. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway using @milknursingwear & @braggingmommy.

You can enter this giveaway until February 14 @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.

Briann January 31, 2012 clothing, giveaway, maternity, mommy, nursing, review

Decorate Your Walls With Designyourwall.com ~ Wall Hugs Review and Giveaway

“Design Your Wall – your ultimate source for creative and stylish wall coverings, privacy film, murals, wall decals and more. We have been delivering top quality wall decor products to interior designers, decorators, architects, and do-it-yourselfer’s for over 20 years. Our extensive selection featuring over six-thousand wall decor products and unique materials, all available online, is unrivaled.

Make it Yours!

Design Your Wall can scan original photographs and drawings or you can send us your high resolution digital files to Create Custom Borders, Wall coverings, Door or Wall Murals. We have more wallpaper designs than you’ll find on any other wall decor store on the web. We specialize in modern wallpaper designs, custom murals, vintage wallpaper recreation, funky wallpaper, custom printed glass bead wall coverings, window film, and grass cloth.”

I couldn’t wait for my Cherry Blossom Wall Decal to arrive so I could put it up in my home. When it arrived my husband and I put it up right away. It comes on a big 50” x 26” sheet and each branch, twig and flower is on it’s own. I love this since we were free to design the tree just as we wanted for the wall we were putting it on. Since some of the branches are so large I recommend having 2 people to put it up. It was really fun to create this tree with all the blossoms and flowers. Since we are able to choose where everything goes it truly is a unique work of art. I love that these Wall Hugs stickers are re-positionable and re-usable. So if you don’t put it exactly where you need it, no problem just peel it off and try again. It really made the process so easy to do.

Once we had finished I stood back and gasped because it was so beautiful! Just from seeing it on the DesignYourWall website I had imagined it would look very pretty up on my wall but I had no idea it would be as gorgeous as it is. The pictures can’t do justice to how adorable it looks in person. It’s sooooo cute! I actually keep finding myself going into that room just to look at how gorgeous it is

It literally takes up almost the whole wall in our room making it the adorable vocal point and a true art piece in the room. Best of all it is available for the low price of just $49.99 at DesignYourWall.com. That is an amazing price for such quality wall art. I love that it is affordable and easy and now my wall looks gorgeous like I spent hundreds to have it done!

“Help your child become acquainted with the alphabet and animals of the world with our alphabet zoo wall decals. Letters and animals can be re-positoned and re-stuck to your heart’s desire. Animals include Alligator Bison, Deer, Elephant, Frog, Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Jack Rabbit, Koala, Lizard, Monkey, Narwal, Owl, Platypus, Quail, Rhino, Snake, Tiger, Unicorn, Vulture, Walrus, Xenops, Yak and Zebra.”

I’ve always loved wall decals, but they seemed like a hassle, and one that I purchased from Target a while ago kept falling off, so I was a little turned off by them for awhile. But nonetheless, I still was excited to try out designyourwall.com’s Wall Hugs! We were able to review the Alphabet Zoo, and I absolutely LOVE it! All the animals and letters are modern, cute, and fantastic colors. My favorite is the Owl. I knew exactly where I wanted them {the playroom} but have been meaning to paint in there, so I wanted to wait to set up our Animal Zoo until then. So in order to check them out, I just opened it and peeled off the Hippo & letter H. They’re supposed to be re-usable, right? Well what better way to put it to the test on the living room wall. Let me tell you, I was skeptical, but am now a believer! Both pieces stuck to the wall immediately, and didn’t seem like they were coming off easily. I was really hoping I didn’t ruin it! But when I started to peel them back off, they came right down, and I easily put them back on the roll. Magic! I saw some of their holiday Wall Hugs, and thought they are adorable, but there’s no way you could actually use them year after year- how could they stick to the wall well, but also come off, and still stick the next year? Well, I wasn’t able to answer HOW that’s possible, just that it is. I’m thinking next year I’m going to buy one of their fun little Christmas trees! I love that the Animal Zoo pieces all come separate, so you can use your own creativity- put them all together, or line them at the top of the wall around the whole room. I LOVE our new Wall Hugs, and am actually motivated to paint so I can get them all up on the wall! Thanks, designyourwall.com! Be sure to check them out, they have a huge selection of wall hugs, as well as retro vintage wallpaper, and even custom design wallpaper!

Super adorable little boy not included =)

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Wall Hugs ™ wall decals are a fun way to personalize any space!
100% removable, reusable and repositionable
They won’t stick to themselves making installation a breeze!
Wall decals are perfect for kids rooms because they can easily be changed as your child grows
Even work on textured walls
Huge selection of great wall hugs and wallpaper

To get a 10% discount off an order of wall hugs, Visit www.designyourwall.com and use the coupon code: “WALLDECALS” at checkout.

Designyourwall.com ~ Wall Hugs gets Bragging Rights!

Designyourwall.com is generously giving away the winner’s choice of either the alphabet zoo or the cherry blossom wall hugs 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 Designyourwall.com and let us know another wall hug or other product 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” Designyourwall.com on Facebook
1 entry- Sign up for Designyourwall.com’s Newsletter
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
2 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on on Google+
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
2 entries- Blog about this giveaway. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Follow Designyourwall.com on Twitter & Tweet this giveaway using @designyourwall & @braggingmommy. You can use this:

#Win a Designyourwall.com ~ Wall Hugs from @designyourwall & @braggingmommy! http://tinyurl.com/7pa7drj {ends 2.14}

Joanna January 31, 2012 giveaway, home, review, Uncategorized

Dapper Snappers Big Kids Belts Review and $25 GC Giveaway

As Bug gets older I find it harder and harder to find pants that fit him right, so I have been on the lookout for Boys Belts. But with his age it is really hard to find belts he can actually buckle and un-buckle himself. That is why I was thrilled to learn that Dapper Snappers now has Big Kids Belts!

We reviewed Dapper Snappers a while back, you can read our Dapper Snappers review to see how we really like them. Now I was excited to try out their new belts for kids.

When the belts arrived I was impressed right away. The belt itself is fully adjustable making it possible to get a lot of use out of it as it grows with your child. It is made of suspender elastic so it gives a snug fit that is comfortable. The best part is the buckle. It is a magnet! So 4 year old Bug can easily buckle and un-buckle it all by himself.

It is really cute to see how Bug now feels like he is a “Big Boy” with his new belts. He says with a huge smile “Dad look, I have a belt too”.

They come in a variety of colors and fun patterns to match any outfit.

Dapper Snappers make wonderful Kids Belts and I highly recommend them!

Dapper Snappers Big Kids Belts get Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a $25 Online Gift Certificate to Dapper Snappers!

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- Like Dapper Snappers on Facebook or Follow on Twitter. (If you do both you get 2 entries).

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- Visit Dapper Snappers and tell us what you will purchase if you win the gift certificate.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
5 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via: Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
1 entry per day- Mention this giveaway on your Facebook page linking to this post.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @dappersnappers @braggingmommmy in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 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.

Heidi January 31, 2012 child, clothing, giveaway, review, toddler

Karen Kane Clothing Dark Rinse Jegging Review and $100 GC Giveaway

You know the feeling you get when you find a great pair of pants? I have that feeling about my new Dark Rinse Jeggings from Karen Kane Clothing!! I have had them for about 3 weeks now, & they are my ‘go-to’ pants when I want to look GREAT!!

“One of the most respected names in women’s apparel today, Karen Kane has become truly synonymous with style, comfort, and sophistication.”

While looking through the Karen Kane website, I found so many items that I absolutely loved!! Everything was so stylish & sophisticated and I really had a difficult time deciding what to get!! I loved a couple of dresses, and knew that several of the blouses would really give my wardrobe the boost that it needs, but ultimately, I went with the dark rinse Jegging. I made an excellent choice! I was so excited to try them on when they came. And I must say…they look, fit, & feel great.

“A best selling style, the Karen Kane jegging is a must have for any modern woman’s wardrobe. Perfect for every season, this pair of jeggings will be one of the most comfortable jeans you’ve ever tried on.”

One of the things that I really love about these jeggings is that they have an elastic waist. They are simple to pull on and they give me a smoother look than a regular button up waist would. As a bonus, I will be able to wear these well into my pregnancy Winking smile . The jeggings have a nice stretch to them which makes them super comfortable and the length is perfect. Best of all, they look great. The dark wash goes with so many shirts that I already own, and they look so cute with boots!! I love wearing my jeggings and I’ve already gotten so many compliments on them. A great pair of pants certainly makes my day!!

Designer clothing is the best!! If you want one of a kind style and great quality, you have to check out Karen Kane Clothing!

Right now you can get 25% off any order. Use code: ‘BRAGGING25’ at checkout.

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Large selection of jeans, blouses, dresses, & more!
Quality items
Beautiful designer collection that will make you feel & look your best
Sizing chart runs true to size
80% made in the USA

Karen Kane Clothing gets BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

Karen Kane Clothing is generously giving away a $100 E-Gift card to one lucky reader!!

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Karen Kane and tell us what item you must have!!

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

2 entries- Like Karen Kane on Facebook.
2 entries- Follow Karen Kane on Twitter.
3 entries- Sign up for the Karen Kane newsletter.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy and @karen_kane in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 13th @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.

Kim January 30, 2012 clothing, fashion, giveaway, mommy, review

Man On A Ledge Film Review~ See it in Theaters Now!

An ex-cop and now wanted fugitive (Sam Worthington) stands on the ledge of a high-rise building while a hard-living New York Police Department negotiator (Elizabeth Banks)tries to talk him down. The longer they are on the ledge, the more she realizes that he might have an ulterior objective.

I was excited to see Man On A Ledge. I am a fan of both Sam Worthington and Elizabeth Banks. That was enough to get me there. I did think that the trailers and advertisements for this movie made it look very intense. In addition, I was curious to see how they could make a full length movie about a man standing on a ledge. I will admit, Man On A Ledge was definitely a crowd pleasing movie.

This movie is just not about a man standing on a ledge. Without spoiling too much, Sam Worthington’s character, Nick, is a distraction for a robbery that is happening at a building not far from him. Some of the major plot points in this movie were very predictable but there were a few moments that definitely surprised me. The climax of the movie was something that I did not expect.

There were a couple of moments that did scare me a bit. I am really short in real life and heights scare me. Seeing over the ledge from Nick’s point of view was sometimes a bit unnerving. There was one point in the movie that the crowd of people are yelling for Nick to just to jump. I hope people in New York City are not that mean! I would never yell at someone to jump.

My favorite part of this movie was Elizabeth Banks’ performance of the police negotiator. In my opinion, she stole this movie from Sam Worthington. I was always looking forward to when she would be back on the screen.

This weekend, if you are looking for a fun, action packed movie, Man On A Ledge would be a great choice! Overall, I had fun watching it!

Man On A Ledge is rated PG-13. It opens in theaters today. For more information about the movie, you can go the film’s official website.

Nicole January 27, 2012 dad, entertainment, mommy, movie, review

Comotomo Baby Bottles Review and Starter Kit Giveaway

We have another baby on the way and we are pretty excited about it! I love seeing all the new baby products on the market and always want to try out the ‘latest & greatest’. I think Comotomo Baby Bottles definitely make it onto that list!

“Comotomo Baby Bottles feature innovative and sensible design to most closely mimic natural breastfeeding. Our naturally shaped, soft, silicone nipples are ideal for babies who have trouble transitioning from nursing to bottle-feeding. Your little one will love to hold onto the skin-like, soft and squeezable body that is like no other bottle in the world. And you will fall in love with our wide-neck design for brushless, stress-free, cleaning bliss. Our bottles are equipped with truly innovative vents that are smartly designed to prevent colic, while completely eliminating annoying leaks. They are quite possibly the most thoughtful bottles ever made. 250ml/8oz bottles come with medium flow nipples (2 hole) ideal for 3-6 months.”

I mainly nurse my babies, but I am not opposed to using bottles every so often. In fact, I plan on introducing a bottle to this next baby as soon as we have breastfeeding down. With 3 other kids, I need the freedom that a bottle will provide. In my opinion, there are very few bottles that help a baby transition from breast to bottle easily. And I haven’t actually found any that I really loved….until now! Comotomo bottles are squeezy silicone baby bottles that I know I will love using with this new baby! The nipple actually LOOKS similar to a mothers breast and the bottle itself is soft. I am really hoping this will eliminate the early nipple confusion that I have dealt with when all my babies were tiny.

The fact that these are easy to clean baby bottles is an amazing feature. I absolutely HATE cleaning baby bottles. It’s so difficult to get into the grooves and often times, I would have to wash twice because I missed the first time. With Comotomo, you can actually get your hand into the bottle because they are soft. No more brushes, and no more wondering if the bottles are clean enough to use!! Comotomo Bottles come in two cute colors (some of my favorite actually) and they are pretty stylish too! I don’t know about you, but I like functionality as well as style when it comes to products for baby. These are the perfect bottles for breast feeding babies and I cannot wait to use them!!

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Naturally shaped, soft, silicone nipples
Ideal for breastfed babies
Wide-neck design for easy cleaning
Safe in: microwave, boiling water, dishwashers and sterilizers
Innovative & non-leaking anti-colic vents
Squeezable, soft, skin-like texture for happy baby
100% safe materials: BPA, PVC, Phthalate free

Comotomo bottles get BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

www.comotomo.com

Comotomo is generously giving away a Starter Kit, which includes: x2 5oz. Bottles, x2 8oz. Bottles, x1 Fast flow nipple pack, and x1 Variable flow nipple pack to one lucky reader!!

MANDATORY 1st entry- Watch the video above and tell us something about the bottles you saw and liked.

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

2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 9th @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.

Kim January 26, 2012 baby, feeding, giveaway, review

New App Tweens Will Love! Totally Amp’d Available on iTunes Today

“Featuring 10 live-action appisodes starring Cristine Prosperi from Degrassi and Ashley Leggat from Life with Derek, Totally Amp’d tells the story of five talented teenagers who come together to take their shot at stardom. When XMP! Music announces a contest for a band to win a spot as the opening act for pop star Charlie Fever, the label’s savvy receptionist, Zoe (Ashley Leggat), taps a group of teens to form the band Totally Amp’d in order to bring home the prize. Through the course of the series, Zoe and her handpicked crew navigate the rocky – and often hilarious – road to fame while trying to make their dreams come true.

With each Totally Amp’d episode, interactive content is unlocked that turns your device into fun Music, Movie and Design Studios. Join Totally Amp’d by singing and remixing songs, directing music videos, customizing the band’s look, designing posters and album covers, and much more!”

★★★ Music Studio ★★★
“The music studio features an amazing karaoke style feature that lets you sing and record your favourite Totally Amp’d songs! Start training your voice, and get ready to sing along to such hit songs as "Round and Round" and "It’s Not a Dream." There is also a great music mixer that allows you to control all the instruments, and create your own unique version of each of the songs.

★★★ Movie Studio ★★★
Have you ever wanted to help direct and edit a music video? Well here’s your chance! Choose the final cuts and help sequence the music videos for your favourite songs from Totally Amp’d! Put your director’s cap on and get ready to call all the shots!

★★★ Design Studio ★★★
If you consider yourself a fashionista or love design, then this will be your favorite part of the App. You can design clothing and dress up the characters from the show! You can also design posters and other marketing materials to help out Totally Amp’d on their way to stardom.

This is the world’s first sitcom exclusively for smart phones and tablets that lets you get involved and experience what it’s like to become a superstar.”

It’s time to get Totally Amp’d!

I am loving the Totally Amp’d app and so are my kids. The appisodes are so cute and fun and we were immediately pulled into the story just from watching the first one. The activities are really fun, my kids love that they can record themselves singing (and I had fun with it too) and remix songs. They also enjoy making music videos and designing fashions for the characters.

You can download the app. for Free on iTunes, this gives you access to the first appisode and activities. Then you can purchase the full app (while in the app) for just $4.99 and this gives you complete access to all 10 appisodes and all activities.

This is an app unlike any other! It is innovative, creative and fun!

This app is going to be a huge hit with kids and tweens! Download it for your kids today, they will love it like mine do!

I absolutely LOVE the music in this app. It has great beats and catchy lyrics. Listen to a couple of the songs below:

You can also check out Totally Amp’d on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for updates and behind the scenes footage.

Visit www.TotallyAmpd.com to get to know the cast, watch videos, and of course download the Totally Amp’d app for FREE on iTunes!

Totally Amp’d gets Bragging Rights!

How would you guys like to win the dress that Christine is wearing during the show and in this video? Yes, this very dress is up for grabs.

Here’s how to enter:

On launch day the 26th of January 2012, grab yourself a copy of the app. Then take a picture of yourself, with the app running on your iPad, iPod or iPhone.

Post the picture over on the Totally Amp’d Facebook page.

We will randomly grab one winner out of all entries submitted.

The fine print: You need to be 13 years or older to enter this contest. The prize consists of the dress worn by Cristine Prosperi in the above video – no alternatives or sizing options are offered. The contest closes at midnight, January 26th, 2012. Contest is hosted by Totally Amp’d and is not associated with TheBraggingMommy.com.

Heidi January 26, 2012 app, child, entertainment, review, teen, tv show, tween

Timmy Time: Timmy Needs A Bath DVD Review and Giveaway

My daughter has never seen Timmy Time, so when I received it in the mail she couldn’t wait to try it out. We received Timmy Time: Timmy Needs A Bath DVD and Leah LOVED it! In fact while I’m writing this she wants to watch it for the 4th or 5th time! I thought the show was super cute and is very entertaining, even my 3 month old liked it Smile .

“Rub-a-Dub-Dub! Fun in the Tub!

Timmy Time™: Timmy Needs A Bath

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Grab your rubber ducky and get ready to soak in some lamb-tastic good fun as preschool favorite Timmy Time™ returns for an all new family-friendly, good-hearted release, Timmy Time: Timmy Needs A Bath, available on DVD January 24, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. With slapstick humor and not a single line of dialogue, Timmy Time follows a day in the life of barnyard preschoolers. With diverse animal characters along with a rich and colorful nursery school backdrop, Timmy and his friends learn life lessons that every preschooler needs to know. Whether fleeing bath time, becoming a walking collage, being bitten by the cleaning bug or engaging in a paint war, Timmy and his pals always bring joy, heart and a little silliness to any situation. Timmy Time™ is part of Disney Channel’s Disney Junior programming for kids ages 2-7 and their families, which airs in more than 99 million U.S. homes. The show is created by Aardman Studios, the Academy Award®-winning creators of Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™.

DVD SYNOPSIS:

Enjoy some good clean fun with Timmy and his friends! Adventures with mud, glue and paint leave Timmy in some sticky situations. This clever little lamb uses his creativity to make tub-time fun and turn a paint fight into a masterfleece! Timmy cleans up and discovers the most fun of all is being with friends! Soak up the good times with Timmy…just don’t forget to wash behind your ears! Episodes:“Timmy Needs A Bath”“Sticky Timmy”“Tidy Timmy”“Timmy Goes Camping”“Timmy The Artist”

DVD BONUS FEATURES ·

Timmy’s Tune #2 – Music Video ·

Shaun the Sheep Bonus Episode: Supersize Timmy” (Lionsgate entertainment)

Please visit www.lionsgateshop.com to purchase this cute DVD.

Timmy Time: Timmy Needs a Bath DVD gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky winner will receive the Timmy Time: Timmy Needs a Bath DVD!

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 Lionsgate Shop and tell us another show they own that you like.

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

2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
4 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via: Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
1 entry per day- Mention this giveaway on your Facebook page linking to this post.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and Zooper.com. Leave a link to your post.

Briann January 26, 2012 child, dvd, entertainment, family, giveaway, review, toddler

Zooper Tango Double Stroller Review and Giveaway ($499 Value!)

I LOVE my new Zooper Tango Double Stroller! It is a high quality stroller with fabulous features! Watch my video review below to see how it functions and what I love about it:

As you can see it is a GREAT stroller with many features to make your trip out and about with kids easy and comfortable. It provides a very smooth ride thanks to the four independent wheel suspensions. Your child can easily stay asleep while riding even when going over bumps. You can push and turn this stroller with just one hand. It turns on a dime and is effortless!

Each seat has it’s own individual recline and can be reclined to 4 different positions. When reclined fully your child is laying in a flat position perfect for little ones who need to take naps while you are out and about.

One hand recline makes it very easy to recline and adjust the backrest.

It has 2 separate canopy’s for each seat. You can see the canopy’s full coverage in the images below: upright seat position (left) reclined position (right).

There is also an infant safety enclosure net on each canopy. It provides security for your baby. You can also unzip it (as shown) for air flow to your child or to check on them.

It comes with 2 infant head rest inserts (shown on the left) and has a 5 point harness system which is easy for an adult to buckle and un-buckle (not easy for a child).

It also comes with 2 additional arm rest bars providing more leg room for older children. All armrests are removable and are extremely easy to remove and reconnect.

Large utility basket underneath can hold a large diaper bag as well as other items and bags. Great for holding everything you need on your day out.

Zipper provides side access to the storage basket. This is great because if both children are fully reclined you won’t be able to access the basket from the back. With this feature you will still have access to cargo underneath.

Both canopy’s have a large storage pocket as well as a smaller pocket with a flap closure. Great for storing pacifiers, wipes, cell phones, car keys, toys, etc…

It also has a removable cup holder on the side for holding baby bottles, water bottles, and or sippy cups.

It also comes with a sun shade and foot muff accessory. Sun shade provides shade from the sun while still allowing your children to see the environment around them. The foot muff covers both children and protects from the wind and rain (is water resistant). Both are easy to put on and take off.

The Tango is easy to open and to fold. Once folded it stands on it’s own. Folded it measures 42” x 30” x 14”.

It comes with one infant car seat fastening belt which secures your infant car seat to the stroller. zooperinfant

I love the Zooper Tango side by side double stroller and highly recommend it!

To find out where to purchase a Tango and for more info visit www.Zooper.com.

Zooper Tango Double Stroller gets Bragging Rights!

One VERY lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Zooper Tango Double Stroller in Flax Brown!

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 Zooper and tell us another stroller they have.

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.

5 entries- “Like” Zooper on Facebook.
5 entries- Follow Zooper on Twitter.
5 entries- Watch the video review above and tell us your favorite feature shown.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
4 entries- Follow TheBraggingMommy Heidi on Pinterest.
4 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via: Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
1 entry per day- Mention this giveaway on your Facebook page linking to this post.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and Zooper.com. Leave a link to your post.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway, you can use this:

#Win a Zooper Tango Double Stroller #giveaway ($499 Value!) from @zooper & @braggingmommy! / http://tinyurl.com/6rbwcp3 / {ends 2/22}

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 22nd @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.

Heidi January 25, 2012 baby, child, giveaway, outdoor, review, stroller, toddler, travel

New Sprouts Munch It! My Very Own Play Food Review and Giveaway

Learning Resources is a leading manufacturer of learning toys and innovative hands on educational materials for classrooms worldwide. For 25 years, Learning Resources has been a trusted source for teachers and parents for quality, award-winning educational products.

Learning Resources is many parents go-to place for great educational toys. Their selection is seemingly endless, and it’s all stuff you know will be great for your child! I was excited to be able to review the New Sprouts Munch It! My Very Own Play Food. How adorable is all that food? My honest opinion is that it is the cutest food I have ever seen. It reminds me of the pretend food they have at the Children’s Museum- great texture, and very realistic. The boys absolutely love it. It comes with: 2 Slices of Bread, 3-piece Blueberry Muffin, Glass of Milk, 2 Slices of Cheese, Carrot, Juice Box, Mini Bagel, Bowl of Cereal, Bowl of Mac & Cheese, Yogurt Cup, Hot Dog in Bun, Banana, Cookie, Clementine Orange, Apple, Spoons. It’s great for toddlers, as it is all food they are familiar with, and enjoy eating. I absolutely love the bowls of cereal and Mac & Cheese- so creative and adorable. These are great for dramatic play, and my boys have been “cooking” for me ever since we opened the box! Thanks, Learning Resources!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Serve up yummy fun with soft, durable plastic food that is most familiar to toddlers
Invite early dramatic play, build vocabulary, model mealtime routines and more
Fits perfectly on New Sprouts™ Serve it! Dishes
Activity Guide included
Includes: 2 Slices of Bread, 3-piece Blueberry Muffin, Glass of Milk, 2 Slices of Cheese, Carrot, Juice Box, Mini Bagel, Bowl of Cereal, Bowl of Mac & Cheese, Yogurt Cup, Hot Dog in Bun, Banana, Cookie, Clementine Orange, Apple, Spoons
Free Shipping on orders over $50- Enter RESOLVE at checkout

Visit www.learningresources.com to see this, and many other awesome kids toys! Or purchase from Amazon.com!

New Sprouts Munch It! My Very Own Play Food gets Bragging Rights!

Learning Resources is generously giving away a New Sprouts Munch It! My Very Own Play Food 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 Learning Resources and let us know another learning toy 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” Learning Resources on Facebook
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
2 entries- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on on Google+
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
2 entries- Blog about this giveaway. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Follow Learning Resources on Twitter & Tweet this giveaway using @learninghandson & @braggingmommy. You can use this:

#Win New Sprouts Munch It! My Very Own Play Food from @learninghandson & @braggingmommy! http://tinyurl.com/87pvfm8 {ends 2.8}

You can enter this giveaway until February 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.

Joanna January 25, 2012 educational, giveaway, review, toddler, toy

Create & Print Your Personalized Photo Books ~ VioVio Calendar Review and $25 GC Giveaway

I love photo books, photo calendars, and photo cards. Basically anything that I can personalize with pictures of my family, I love!! I had never heard of VioVio, and I was excited to try them out!

“One could argue that your photographs are your most prized possession. Their worth can’t be measured in dollars, and most people would grab as many photographs as they could from a burning house. Photographs are an irreplaceable record of your life, of family and friends, of events which mark the time line of your life.

Viovio is the place where you can share your life and the wonderful journeys that color your living. We are an online community designed for photographers (professional and novice), travel enthusiasts, and those who want to combine the two. We provide you a place to upload photos, create travel blogs, create photo books, and exchange information about your favorite places and memorable adventures.”

It usually takes quite a bit of time for me to make a photo book since I like to have everything perfect before I order. That is why I decided to make a Photo Calendar at VioVio. I figured it would be quicker and also, I have wanted to get a photo calendar for a long time so I figured now was that time!

My calendar really was very quick to make. All I had to do was upload the photos that I wanted (luckily we just had family pictures taken in October so I had the perfect photos to include!) and add them to the free 2012 calendar template. You can also purchase pre-made templates that other users have uploaded, but I chose to just go with the free one. Once my photos were uploaded, the process took about 10 minutes. I was really excited when my calendar arrived. It looked great, my photos were all in the correct place, and I am very happy with the results. Now I get to see my cute family on my kitchen wall instead of random pictures of trees and birds (you know…that come on most of the free calendars you receive in the mail Winking smile ). The only thing I would change is to add holidays to the calendar but it’s not a huge deal. VioVio makes it so easy to share your photos in several different ways!

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

You can print photo books, design calendars, & create photo greeting cards
Each item comes in several different size options
Create your own templates, use the free ones provided, or purchase pre-made templates designed by other people.
Photo Books are available in Softcover, Hardcover, Die-Cut, Imagewrap, and more.
Drag & drop your photos for fast & easy designing
You can even sell what you design on the website!
So affordable!

VioVio gets BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

VioVio is generously giving away a $25 GC to one lucky reader!!!

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit VioVio and tell us what you would make with your GC if you are the winner!

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

2 entries- Like VioVio on Facebook.
2 entries- Follow VioVio on Twitter.
4 entries- Register for a VioVio account.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow BraggingMommy Heidi on Google+, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy and @viovio in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 8th @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.

Kim January 25, 2012 book, cards, family, gifts, giveaway, review

D.I.Y. Crafting Kits and Projects ~ Poppy Seed Projects Review and Giveaway

I am not a huge crafter BUT if someone gives me directions I can usually follow them and end up loving the results. Poppy Seed is a great place to find D. I. Y. Crafting Kits and Projects. I love that they give you the step by step instructions and any additional materials that you need.

I just purchased a home a couple months ago and I needed some things to decorate my new place. I came across Poppy Seed Projects and thought this is perfect! I decided to choose 3 projects and it took me a little while to get them done because I had just had the baby. These projects were super easy and super cute! If I can do them anyone can! I chose the HOME blocks for my first project. Basically I was sent 4 blocks of plain wood, the vinyl letters and that was it! I started out with painting the blocks black and then I selected the scrapbook paper that I wanted and added some mod podge and Walla! I think they turned out pretty dang cute!

I really like their section of home decor craft kits. Each Kit comes with several items and detailed instructions. One of my favorite kits is the Countdown Blocks. So so cute!

“Countdown to your favorite holiday with these chunky blocks! You provide your own scrapbook paper, so you can get creative! Great for Christmas, birthdays, or teacher gifts (countdown to the last day of school).

Kit Contents: 2 Wood blocks, wood stand, countdown vinyl and numbers.” (Poppy Seed Projects website)

I also chose the cute Family Home Evening Magnet Board. In our faith we like to get together once a week as a family and have a lesson, prayer, song, treat, activity and just have fun! I decided to just paint my board a plain black and then I glued the Metal Sheet on and did the Vinyl lettering, super easy!

I also really like their photo blocks and also their Photo Magnet Boards.

These Cute Families are Forever Plaque is my next project I want to do. “Display your favorite pictures on these unique divided plaques.
Available center print:
Salt Lake Temple – Families are Forever
God Could Not Be Everywhere And Therefore He Made Mothers.
A Garden of Love Grows in a Grandma’s Heart
Missionary Picture – I hope they call me on a mission.
Tulip Temple Picture – I’m Going There Someday.
Kit Contents: Plaque, print, instructions. “ (Poppy Seed Projects)

Things that are Bragworthy:

Super Cute Items for your Home and to give as Gifts!
Each project tells you what to do in detail
Each Project also tells you what the difficulty level is.
Super Easy and Fun
Great for Craft Clubs
The more you buy of one item the bigger the discount!
Perfect for a girls night of Crafting

These cute projects and more can be purchased at www.poppyseedprojects.com and right now you can get 15% off purchase, Use code: poppyseed1 at checkout!

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Briann January 24, 2012 decor, family, giveaway, home, mommy, review

Real Steel Available on Blu-ray and DVD & Digital Copy Today

“A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future where the sport of boxing has gone high-tech, "Real Steel" stars Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kentonm, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.”

AVAILABLE TODAY!

We were sent the Real Steel on Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack. It is also available in a 3 disc set which includes a Digital Copy. We didn’t have the chance to see this movie in theaters so we were excited to sit down together as a family and watch it on Blu-ray. The whole family loved the movie, especially my boys, they thought the robots and fighting were awesome. My boys favorite bots Zeus because he is such an enormous robot and Twin Cities because he has 2 heads. We even enjoyed the bonus features my boys though the building the bots was cool and enjoyed seeing that. We all liked watching the bloopers they are really fun. This is a great family movie and a great addition to our movie collection.

BONUS FEATURES:

3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy)

All 2-Disc Blu-ray Bonus Features
All DVD Bonus Features

2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray Disc + 1 DVD)

REAL STEEL SECOND SCREEN
Countdown to the Fight—The Charlie Kenton StorySugar Ray Leonard: Cornerman’s Champ
Deleted and Extended Scenes with introductions by Shawn Levy
—Extended “Meet Ambush”
—Deleted “Butterfly” Storyline
PLUS All DVD Bonus Features

1-Disc DVD (1 DVD)

Making of Metal ValleyBuilding the BotsBloopers
HIGH-DEFINITION & STANDARD DEFINITION DIGITAL
Sugar Ray Leonard: Cornerman’s ChampPLUS
All DVD Bonus Features

For a limited time, Dreamworks is offering $5 OFF the purchase of the Real Steel 3-disc Combo Pack. Those interested should visit http://www.steelgetsreal.com/, and click on the offer in the upper right corner of the page. Offer ends 1/29/12.

Real Steel is available on Blu-ray DVD & Digital Copy online and in stores now.

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Heidi January 24, 2012 blu-ray, child, dad, dvd, entertainment, family, mommy, review

Lose Weight and Feel Great ~ Isagenix Cleanse System Review

Amber is our Independent Consultant for Isagenix and she is so wonderful to work with! She will get you your orders fast and help you with any questions you have. Here is her personal success story (it’s amazing, and she looks awesome by the way!):

“My personal Isagenix Success Story is just one the thousands of success stories shared by people who have experienced incredible results using Isagenix Systems. I was introduced to Isagenix 8 years ago and have been a consumer ever since. I have seen how Isagenix has changed my life and others around me. I got up to 209 lbs with my first child and Isagenix helped me get down smaller then I was pre pregnancy better yet pre marriage. I now weigh 133 lbs and have kept my weight off for 8 years. This Amazing company and there products have been a blessing in my life! I am committed to helping others change there life’s. You can be confident that Isagenix is also committed to your success by offering you the opportunity to live a healthy, clean, and lean lifestyle—and to create wealth while doing so.

Whether you choose to try Isagenix as a retail customer or to become an Associate, you can be sure that you won’t be disappointed. In fact, Isagenix offers a 100 percent Satisfaction Guarantee. If after five days of use you are not satisfied with Isagenix Products, simply return them to Isagenix International within 30 days for a full product refund.

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Both my husband and I ordered the Isagenix 9 day Cleanse System from Amber. (You can do a 30 day cleanse as well if that timeline works better for you.) My husband lost 10 lbs. in 9 days and I lost 7 lbs. in 9 days doing the Isagenix 9 day cleanse! Not only did I lose weight and see the difference in my body, but I felt so much better. Getting all the toxins out of my body really improved it’s function. It was like my mind and body was lifted out of a fog, I could even think more clearly. I thought cleansing for 9 days would be hard, but the Isagenix system makes it easy. I never felt hungry, honestly I was amazed by that. I highly recommend the Isagenix Cleanse system for losing weight as well as making your body feel great and function as it should!

Nutritional Cleansing unlocks the miracle of the human body

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A cleansed and revitalized body is stronger, resists illness better, is more efficient and performs at a higher level than one that is filled with impurities. Many people notice an ability to reach and maintain their ideal weight.”-Isagenix

Isagenix has so many wonderful products to improve your health. See them all and order with Amber by visiting www.youwantsome.isagenix.com, or you can email Amber directly at getsomeisagenix@gmail.com, or you can fill out the form here and Amber will contact you.

The Isagenix Cleanse System gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi January 23, 2012 dad, diet, health, mommy, review, weight loss

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The Woman In Black in now open in theaters. It is rated PG-13. For more informaiton about The Woman In Black, you can visit the film’s official website.

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Big Miracle opens in theaters today. It is rated PG. For more information, you can go to the film’s official website.

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Man On A Ledge is rated PG-13. It opens in theaters today. For more information about the movie, you can go the film’s official website.

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