Bebe au Lait ~ Reversible Double Bib {Review & Giveaway}

As you may already know, Bebe au Lait specializes in gorgeous nursing covers for the modern woman. But they also have innovative reversible double bibs in the same stylish prints!

Product Description: Our two-sided Double Bib features Bebe au Lait's signature chic prints on one side and plush terry cloth on the other. Perfectly oversized, it has two double sided magnets that seamlessly and securely fasten the bib across the chest with zero hassle. The absence of Velcro and cumbersome closures also mean Baby's skin and cloths are protected. With four sides to choose from, this 100% cotton terry bib is perfect for my family. I'll admit I usually choose plastic bibs because they can easily be washed in the sink even though I prefer the feel of cotton. I hate dirty bibs but I can't commit to the washing frequency that is required to keep most cotton bibs clean. (I do a majority of my laundry on the weekend.) This bib is just what I was looking for. I also love the look of this bib and how easy the magnets connect the two sides. Really, this is genius! As I've stated before, my only wish is there were more boy friendly prints.
Be sure to take a peek at Bebe au Lait's other wonderful products like burp cloths, hooded towels, and gift sets. You just might find that perfect gift!
Also check out their current promotion in support of breastfeeding awareness month. You can enter to win the fabulous gift basket above by entering here or by purchasing a nursing cover. They are also offering free shipping for a limited time and a sample of Mustela nipple cream with every order.

Bebe au Lait would like to give one of my readers a Double Reversible Bib in their choice of style!

Win it: Tell me which bib you would choose if you won!

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Rosie Hippo Push-a-Long {Review & Giveaway}

At Rosie Hippo you will find a huge selection of both natural and earth friendly toys from around the world. Their goal is to support fair trade around the world by being kind to our planet by choosing toys made from recycled and organic materials. And all this while fostering imaginative and creative play with their toys.

With all the choices available at Rosie Hippo, my favorite is the wooden toys. I don't believe I've ever seen such a selection and it is hard to narrow it down to a few favorites.

Wooden Tool Box

Wooden Push Mower

Marble and Blocks Set

Wooden Push-a-Long

We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to try out the wooden Push-a-Long shown above. The craftsmanship is outstanding and this vehicle glides effortlessly across the floor. This would be a perfect toy to grow with from a crawler to a walker and beyond. (I think my car obsessed almost 3 year old loved it more than my 18 month old!) The plus for parents? It doubles as a nice back massager. Check out their other great gift ideas in their baby toys section!
Save 15% on your Rosie Hippo order by entering discount code BABYLOVINGMAMA0709 good through 9/15/09.

Rosie Hippo would also like to give one of my readers their very own wooden Push-a-Long toy!

Win it: Visit Rosie Hippo and tell me another item that caught your eye!

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This contest will end on 8/23/09 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.

Thank you to Kim at Rosie Hippo and Buzz Mommy for the opportunity to review this product.

Ufadili~ Worldly Clothing with a Cause {Review & Giveaway}

Ufadili is a a unique clothing company that cares not only for having quality clothing with cute designs, they also care about the world. A whopping 30% of their profits go to charities that help people, animals and the planet. What is cooler than that?

According to their website:

Ufadili was founded on the philosophical cornerstone of conscious consumerism. I had an idea of a place where the simple decision of buying a shirt for my daughter or a onesie for my son could be a great connecting experience - an experience that connected us artistically, culturally, educationally and charitably to the rest of the world. In this spirit came the concept for Ufadili , a name inspired by the Swahili word " ufadhili " meaning "kindheartedness, goodwill".

Along with every Ufadili garment is a special "Giving Tag". The Learning side shares fascinating facts and several language translations of the designs. The Charitable side indicates the organizations that will receive 30% of Ufadili's profits. Garments are made by a fair trade, sweatshop-free manufacturer. All print materials and packaging are made of 100% recycled or biodegradable products.

All shirts come environmental friendly packaging that is ready for gift giving. What a great feeling it would be to support both worldly education and some wonderful charities at the same time by giving a gift such as this? Made out of 100% cotton, these shirts run fairly true to size and seem a little generous in length. They have a good weight to them without being too thick and wash up very nicely!

Lucian got the navy tee with the word whale in French. I love the color combination, especially on Lucian with his blonde hair and blue eyes.

Warren received the olive tee with the word monkey in Swahili. I love the bright green color and the image is perfect for Warren since he certainly is my little monkey.
Ufadili would like to give one of my readers their choice any item from their website!

Win it: Visit Ufadili and tell me what you would pick if you won!

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This contest will end on 8/25/09 at 11:59 pm CST. INTERNATIONAL entries accepted. 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.

MolliCoolz Shakers~ The Easiest Milkshake Ever! {Review & Giveaway}

MolliCoolz has a fun new take on the oh so yummy milkshake with their Shakers. Instead of actually having to use a blender you simply shake up the super cool pelletized ice cream beads, add milk, shake it like you mean it for 30 seconds and wallah! Instant gratification~ a super creamy and yummy milkshake without all the usual mess!I love products that are quick and easy and this definitely fits the bill for a simple yet special treat for my family. Lucian certainly enjoyed his cookies 'n cream shake! For a fun twist include add-ins like fresh fruit or cold coffee!
The only recommendation I will make is to be certain you don't let it thaw and then refreeze. We got ours sent directly to us with dry ice. Unfortunately the dry ice was gone when I opened the box. While the MolliCoolz were still cold and frozen, I think they melted just enough so that when they refroze to a super solid state in my freezer they lost some of the "magic" so to speak. We could still enjoy the delicious shake but it took longer than 30 seconds to break up the beads and we ended up needing a spoon. Under normal circumstances this shouldn't happen but I thought it was worth mentioning!

MolliCoolz Shakers are currently available in your local grocery store for under $2 and come in the following flavors:

• Chocolate
• Vanilla
• Strawberry
• Cookie 'n Cream

MolliCoolz would like to give TWO of my readers a four pack of MolliCoolz Shakers, one of each flavor!

Win it: Visit MolliCoolz and tell me something you found interesting or a product you'd like to try on their site!

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Wilton 2010 Yearbook {Review & Giveaway}

Wilton is a household name and known for its amazing baking products. I've mentioned numerous times on my blog that my mom is an fabulous cook and baker so it comes as no surprise that I am very familiar with the Wilton brand. My mom owns everything from the cupcake tower to their decorating kits to their baking sheets. And while she owns a lot of Wilton products, I owned nothing until I was contacted about their new Wilton 2010 Yearbook.
I was excited to check out the yearbook after I learned it was full of great decorating ideas, tips, instructions and Wilton products that allow you to create these amazing masterpieces. I certainly wasn't disappointed by the gorgeous pictures and vast selection of different and fun dessert creations. I instantly became both inspired and intimidated. I have never truly decorated much of anything before so many of the cakes were a little scary and I'm definitely a beginner. When I came across the candy molds I knew that would be a great way to start and I knew my family would go nuts over any candy I made.

Wilton was kind enough to send me some fun Disney Cars themed decorating items which I will post at a later date, after my son's birthday. They also sent me this race car pretzel mold, perfect for my son's Cars theme party. I headed off to buy candy melts, sticks and other supplies from my local craft store. I was astonished by all the different flavor options for candy melts, mold and gadgets from Wilton in which to create candy masterpieces. I decided to stick with simple and also bought a sea themed candy mold and these handy dandy squirt bottles which are made for more precision when adding melted candy to the mold, especially for multiple colors.
My first candy making session didn't go entirely smooth. The bottles weren't microwavable so I melted the candy melts in hot water. Because of this it was hard to get the candy hot enough and it would start to harden in the tube before I had a chance to use it for more than a minute. I made the mistake of thinking I should just squeeze a little harder.If you ever get that urge, stop immediately because I learned the hard way. I literally blasted the top off my squeeze bottle and ended up with candy all over my floor, shirt and in completely random places around my kitchen. (see below)
Once I ditched the bottles and melted the candy melts in the microwave and simply used a spoon to fill the molds, it went so much smoother and super fast. I highly recommend keeping it simple the first time and not trying to do too many fancy stuff with lots of colors until you get the hang of it. I was very surprised just how fast they hardened and how easy they were to remove. Next time I would include some milk chocolate as well instead of just the colored Wilton candy melts. I think they would have tasted extra good with both the vanilla and chocolate flavors. They were still super yummy and we loved them! I'm excited to make more and try out some other techniques!

Are you now inspired to try something fun and new? How would you like to win these fun silly-critter silicone baking cups

and these bright color flame candles

along with this dessert accent candy mold and

last but not least, these adorable baby themed cookie cutters?

Wilton would like to give one of my readers the a prize pack including the four products shown above along with a copy of the Wilton 2010 Yearbook so you can have fun in your kitchen as well!

Win it: Visit Wilton and tell me an item that you'd love to try!

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Jomashop Coach Wallet {Giveaway}

Jomashop.com offers a fabulous selection of designer watches, jewelry, handbags and more at discounted prices. They have been around since 1987 and have been rated a 5 star shop on the Yahoo! network. All items are guaranteed authentic and they have a 30 day money back guarantee. While I haven't had the pleasure of trying their service out myself, I know if I'm looking at making a designer purchase Jomashop will be my first stop.

I have totally fallen in love with the Coach Natural Leather Gigi bag below. I love the neutral color, fun interior and classic style. My favorite feature is the front pockets and zippered compartment for my quick grab items like keys and cell phone. I hate digging around in my bag for these!
Another bag that caught my eye is this classic Coach White Leather Large Hobo which is available in many different colors. I love the simplistic look and its versatility. This bag could be dressed up or down, depending upon your needs.

And what would look great with this white bag? This classic white leather Coach wallet (french purse)!

Jomashop has offered to give one of my readers the Coach White French Purse (wallet) shown above worth $208!

Discount: Jomashop would also like to offer all my readers a discount code for $10 off any Coach handbag or wallet purchase of $50 or more! Just enter "COACH" at checkout. Ends 8/31/09.

Win it: Visit Jomashop tell me what handbag is your favorite. (Does not have to be Coach.)

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This contest will end on 8/23/09 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.

Pillsbury Bake Off ~ You Be the Judge! {Review & Giveaway}

Growing up with my mom who is fantastic cook and truly a bake-a-holic, I am very familiar with Pillsbury cookbooks and the Bake-Off contest. Almost every month my mom would purchase the small monthly Pillsbury cookbook and she now has an entire cupboard full of them. Many of her favorite recipes have been found within their pages and every time I see a Pillsbury cookbook I think of my mom and her special cooking and feel nostalgic. Mom, I know you are reading this. Please enter the next Pillsbury Bake Off Contest and show your stuff!

Did you know that they have changed the voting process? The 44th Annual Pillsbury Bake Off contest entry period ended this past April but the judging is now underway. For the first time, you can take part in judging the recipes and help determine 10 of the final 100 recipes that will go head to head in the bake off in April. The winning recipe will be award a $1 million grand prize!

According to Pillsbury, the You Be the Judge! voting works like this: Judges will select 20 recipes to be placed online at www.bakeoff.com in pairs for a period of two weeks for each pair. Consumers can vote for their favorite recipe in each pair. The recipe from each pair that wins the most votes will earn a spot in the final competition, April 11-13, 2010, in Orlando, Florida.

Voting is limited to one vote per person per each pair of recipes. Voters must be registered members of www.pillsbury.com and 18 years of age or older as of May 1, 2009, to participate.

The first pair of recipes was posted on May 14, 2009 and a new pair of recipes will be posted every two weeks (namely, May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6, August 20, September 3 and September 17, 2009). The voting period for the tenth and final pair of recipes will close at 11:59AM CDT on October 1, 2009. Visit www.bakeoff.com for the official rules.

Watch this short video of Jann Atkins, Bake-Off^® Kitchens assistant manager, as she shares some tips for evaluating a recipe.

To celebrate and to make me one happy baker, Pillsbury has sent me prize pack featuring an adorable plush Pillsbury Doughboy that giggles and a magazine (worth $9.99) chock full of wonderful past Bake Off recipes! The magazine really is more like a cookbook and much thicker than I imagined. The pictures are bright and colorful and I'm itching to try so many of the recipes. My youngest son certainly gets a kick out of the fun and soft plush!

Pillsbury would like to give TWO of my readers the same prize pack (shown above).

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This contest will end on 8/16/09 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.

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