Graco Darius Diaper Bag!!! {Giveaway}

Everyone knows Graco for their baby essentials like car seats, strollers and playards but did you know they have a nice selection of diaper bags as well? (I didn't!)

I love the Graco Betsey Diaper Bag and if I had a girl I'd adore this one! Besides the overall look, I like the fact that it is a set which gives you more options depending upon how much you need to pack. I wish all diaper bags were sets!

But my very favorite is the Graco Darius Diaper Bag. I love the gender neutral green and brown color combination and its medium size. Not too small to carry all the essentials but not the size of a piece of luggage either! I appreciate that the design is functional and the print is modern! Product features include:

• Insulated bottle pocket.
• Side mesh pocket.
• Wet/Dry pouch included.
• 22x22 inch changing pad included.
• Wipes case included.
• Easy to clean nylon interior.
• Lots of pockets, pouches, and more!

Wouldn't you love to have this diaper bag? Well, here is your chance!

Graco has given me FOUR Darius diaper bags to give to my readers! (I'm so jealous! All four are sitting in my kitchen and I'd love keep one for myself!)

Win it: Visit Graco and tell me another product (besides a diaper bag mentioned above) that caught your eye!

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This contest will end on 7/28/09 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. Please be sure to leave me a way to contact you if it is not available in your profile. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.

Bebe au Lait Hooded Towel {Review & Giveaway}

Bebe au Lait has a large assortment of products with very fashionable prints, perfect for the modern mom and baby. Nursing covers are their specialty but they also have stylish bibs, burp cloths ,hooded towels, and gift sets.

You've seen me post awesome promotions for Bebe au Lait, including their current one for a free nursing cover. Their hooded towels have been on my gotta try list for a few months so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review a toddler towel in my favorite print, mint chocolate.
Product Description: Bebe au Lait’s new hooded towel is an innovatively chic twist on a hard-working standard. Crafted in ultra soft, 100% cotton terry, these luxe hooded towels are machine washable. Our Toddler Hooded Towel features sleeves which open at the bottom, and an optional closure using two ingenuous hidden magnets one on each side of the hood neckline. Each lush, cozy towel is edged in signature Bebe au Lait fabric in a variety of fabulous prints and colors.
Finding a descent sized toddler towel that doesn't have an animal or character on it it tough to find. I love the size and that the towel is 100% cotton terry making it super plush! I've washed it numerous times and it is still looking brand new! It comes in a nice looking box that is perfect for gift giving.
This towel is available in two sizes, baby (0-24 months) and toddler (2-3 years). Personally, I recommend the toddler towel. When I became a mom I received multiple baby sized towels but none in the generous size I preferred. I love wrapping my guys in a big fluffy towel so that none of their body parts are showing. (I love bath sheets too!). While this towel is intended for 2 and up I bought it for use by my 16 month old son Warren and it works great! I even took a photo of him playing in it so you can get a feel for its generous size!
My only recommendation for this product is to add more boy friendly or gender neutral designs such as a blue and green dot. There are plenty of boy prints that would follow the chic look of the other designs. I've been told this is under consideration!

Bebe au Lait would like to give one of my readers a hooded towel in their choice of size and style!

Win it: Tell me which fabric and size (baby or toddler) you would choose if you won!

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This contest will end on 7/13/09 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. Please be sure to leave me a way to contact you if it is not available in your profile. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.

MellyRoo Designs {Review & Giveaway}

MellyRoo Designs is a wonderful mom owned etsy shop that features personalized gifts for all ages! I got the chance to pick out a personalized sippy for Warren from any of her many designs. He loves it and I enjoy that it special just for him. There is certainly no mistaking which sippy is his so this would be perfect for daycare and play groups! You can choose to buy only the inserts to save on costs and have variety for only $3.

MellyRoo also has many other delightful items available like melamine plates, bowls and trays! Any kid would love to have their own personalized plate. The trays would make a perfect gift for the entertainer/cook in your life or a unique and special wedding gift.
Can't figure out what to get for that hard to buy for friend or relative? How about a fun checkbook cover and pen combo or a personalized travel mug? If you are still looking for an inexpensive and useful gift for Father's Day, how about a travel mug that says, #1 Dad? The possibilities are endless!

MellyRoo Designs would like to give one of my readers their choice of personalized sippy cup!

Win it: Vist MellyRoo Designs and tell me which sippy design you'd pick if you won!

Want more entries? (Come on, you know you want 'em!) After answering my question do any of the following and leave a comment telling me what you did. Each is worth one entry unless otherwise noted. Your comment is your entry so please leave the appropriate number of comments for each extra entry.

-Tell me your favorite item on MellyRoo Designs or something you'd like to see added!
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-Enter to win a $25 gift certificate to MellyRoo Designs at Two of a Kind Working on a Full House (don't forget to come back to tell me!)

-Blog about this contest and link back here & to MellyRoo Designs (3 entries)
-Make a purchase from MellyRoo Designs and come back here to tell me what you bought! (10 entries)

This contest will end on 6/16/09 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted via email. Please be sure to leave me a way to contact you if it is not available in your profile. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.

Trendy & Hip ~ Badd Baby {Review & Giveaway}

Badd Baby was created by Natasha Allison from her own desire to have trendy and stylish clothing for her infant son Jackson. She couldn't find what she was looking for so she started making them herself and before long she was being asked about where to find them and Badd Baby was born. Aren't they cute?
I like love to dress my boys in something that makes them stand out and the designs at Badd Baby easily accomplish that. The colors are so bright and vivid and the graphics so bold. But with my own love of black I couldn't resist the Cassette Tape Grunge and chose that for Warren. Upon receiving it I was blown away by the softness and size. This has to be the softest onesie I've ever felt. (No lie!) These run a little big which is surprising since most children's clothing tends to run small. This would be a great option for someone with child with an above average weight. I also really liked that the onesie is tagless and in its place is a sweet little story.

Warren had lots of fun this weekend being a "Badd" baby in his new onesie. He was plenty crazy yet cool and I had a blast taking some pictures of him!

Badd Baby has a wide selection to choose from in sizes 0-3 months to 12-18 months. More styles and sizes are currently in the works.

Isn't the detail on this Koi Fish style for boys amazing?

I've also fallen in love with the Summertime Purple Fairy for girls. Wouldn't this look adorable with a little jean skirt?

Badd Baby would like to give one of my readers their choice of onesie in any size or style.

Win it: Visit Badd Baby and tell me which you'd choose if you won!

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This contest will end on 6/3/09 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. and Canada residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. Please be sure to leave me a way to contact you if it is not available in your profile. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.

Can't wait to find out if you've won? Badd Baby is currently having a Grand Opening Sale. All onesies are only $19.99 through May 31st!

Belli Baby Skin Care {Review & Giveaway}

Belli is a company that understand and addresses the skin care needs of new mothers and expectant mothers with each of their three lines, Belli Pregnancy, Belli Motherhood and Belli Baby. I was given the opportunity to try out two great products from the Belli Baby line. Belli Baby is screened for xenoestrogens—chemicals which can act like hormones that interfere with normal development of the reproductive system.

The first was Belli Baby Nourish Me Enriched Body Lotion.

Nourish Me Enriched Body Lotion is pure and gentle hydration for baby's delicate skin. Features the essential oil of chamomile to soften, refresh and soothe. Belli Baby Enriched Body Lotion also works well as a pampering massage cream for your baby.

I really loved this lotion. My favorite part was how easy it was to apply. It didn't have the super greasy feeling and it soaked up right into my 15 month old's soft skin. It has a very pleasant smell but keep in mind it isn't the traditional baby lotion smell. It takes a bit of getting used to since that is all I've ever used for Warren. There is a part of me that would love to steal this lotion for myself! I'm so tempted but so far I've resisted.

I also got to try out the Belli Baby Protect Me Diaper Rash Cream.

Protect Me Diaper Rash Cream forms a gentle barrier that soothes baby's tender skin. Treats chafed skin and protects skin from wetness. This pH-balanced balm helps heal existing rashes, while protecting against future irritation.

I was again appreciated this products non greasiness. It glides on easy and has a very light scent. It certainly isn't your mom's original diaper rash cream! It did take care of Warren's mild diaper rash easily.
Belli Baby Gift Set offers the purest, most gentle ingredients that nourish and protect delicate skin. Every product is allergy tested and free of artificial dyes, parabens, fragrances, phthalates, and other xenoestrogens—ingredients which can act like hormones and interfere with normal development of the reproductive system. Give your baby the safest skin care, give the gift of Belli.

Belli would like to give one of my readers the Belli Baby Bundle of Joy Gift Set which includes both the products mentioned above along with Calm Me Hair & Body Wash & Pamper Me talc-free Powder. A $32.99 value!

Win it: Visit Belli and tell me the product you'd most like to try.

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This contest will end on 6/1/09 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. Please be sure to leave me a way to contact you if it is not available in your profile. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.

Unique Vintage ~ Curby's Closet {Review & Giveaway}

Curby's Closet is an Etsy shop that specializes in vintage clothing for babies, dolls or bears. These one-of-kind pieces are lovingly restored or embellished and are from the 1920's through 1980's. The owner, Chris explains, "I hope that something you’ve seen inside “Curby’s Closet” has brought back a memory or feeling from the past that you’ll want to enjoy or share here in the present." If you love vintage you will love Curby's Closet. Curby's Closet also creates quilted baby shoes in beautiful vintage prints. I had the opportunity to give a pair to my 3 month old niece, Bella, who is very small for her age. My sister not only loved the feminine style but appreciated that they were so lightweight . The ribbon allowed her to tie them fairly tightly so they stayed on yet were not uncomfortable. Bella received multiple compliments on her shoes when she wore them on Mother's Day but is that any surprise? They certainly stand out, don't they?
They are available in two sizes, 3-6 months and 6-9 months in a wide variety of colors and prints. At only $15 a pair I think they are a steal.

Curby's Closet would like give you the chance to win one pair of these adorable quilted baby shoes!

Win it: Visit Curby's Closet and tell me which pair of shoes you would choose if you won!

Want more entries? (Nod your head!) After answering my question do any of the following and leave a comment telling me what you did. Each is worth one entry unless otherwise noted. Your comment is your entry so please leave the appropriate number of comments for each extra entry.

-Visit Curby's Closet and tell me another item (besides shoes) that caught your eye!
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-Buy anything from Curby's Closet through Etsy or Ebay and come back tell me what you bought! (10 entries)

This contest will end on 5/28/09 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S and Canada residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. Please be sure to leave me a way to contact you if it is not available in your profile. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.

Wonderfully Made ~ Sue Berk Designs {Review & Giveaway}

When shopping for that perfect baby gift to celebrate a birth or a special event like baptism it is hard to find something that is unique and can be treasured for years to come. Sue Berk Designs has the highest quality ceramic crosses I have ever seen and in both traditional and modern prints and would make a fabulous keepsake. The perfect accompaniment to a Sue Berk cross is one of her super soft receiving blankets and four different scriptures.
I happen to be the lucky recipient of the MC17 Cross and a "I am Wonderfully Made" blue receiving blanket. When talking to Sue Berk she was sure to mention multiple times that the blanket gets so much softer with each wash (and yes, you can put it in the dryer). I was expecting it to be a little rougher blanket at first touch but I almost laughed when I felt how soft it was. Sue, if it is this soft now, I'm in for a real treat as I wash it because I think it is super cuddly straight out the the packaging. As you can see, Warren did too!
The blankets measure 28" x 33". You can see from this picture its generous size.
The cross is actually a little bit heavier than I expected but I found that I liked the weight as it wasn't too heavy and I certainly was impressed by the generous size since it is labeled the medium cross. The large ones must be very large!
Sue Berk Designs would like to give one of my readers their very own cross and blanket of choice!

Win it: Visit Sue Berk Designs and tell me which blanket and cross you would choose if you won!

Want more entries? (You must!) After answering my question do any of the following and leave a comment telling me what you did. Each is worth one entry unless otherwise noted. Your comment is your entry so please leave the appropriate number of comments for each extra entry.

-Visit Sue Berk Designs and tell me a something you'd like to see added.
-Tell me where you can purchase Sue Berk Designs near you. If there isn't one, feel free tell me an online retailer.
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-Blog about this contest and link back here (3 entries)
-Buy a Sue Berk Designs cross or blanket from another retailer and come back tell me what you bought! (10 entries)

This contest will end on 5/25/09 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. Please be sure to leave me a way to contact you if it is not available in your profile. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.

Swaddle Designs Receiving Blanket and Lovie

Are you hooked on swaddling or considering it? I’m a huge believer in the wonderful benefits of swaddling and used this soothing technique on both my babies for as long as they would let me. I used a velcro swaddler but both of my boys were able to get their hands free and eventually become unswaddled. There is nothing I hate more than picking my baby up and finding cold baby hands! Sleep sacks are also great but they don’t keep arms and hands warm. Normal sized receiving blankets are simply inadequate.Earlier this year I was lucky to win the above swaddling blanket from Swaddle Designs during a blog anniversary giveaway at Baby Luxe {daily}. At the time I was desperately looking for a large receiving blanket for my infant son who was swaddled each night. Of course I LOVE this blanket. (I wouldn’t be telling you about it if I didn’t.) I have never found a more generous sized receiving blanket in any retail store. It was perfect. I would wrap him in it and then use the Velcro swaddler on top of that and he was snug as a bug and warm all night long. It isn’t thick so you can use it year round and feel safe with it in your baby’s crib. I’ve also used it as a play time mat, sun protector on the stroller and an all purpose blanket that is perfect for summer!

Lynette is the founder and was such a pleasure to work with when selecting my blanket. The blanket came beautifully packaged and she even included this lovie as a bonus. It was above and beyond and totally made my “I haven’t gotten much sleep and am struggling with two kids under the age of two” day.
Swaddle Designs also has lots of different types of blankets, sleep sacks and burp cloths. This would be the perfect shower gift or splurge for your own baby. You can see all she has to offer here.