Medela Sleep Bra Giveaway

Medela has long been an industry leader in breastfeeding and breastpumping supplies and remains the #1 choice of Hospitals and health care professionals. I used a Medela Pump in Style with my first pregnancy and won't consider every using another brand breastpump. I never realized all the services and products that are available from Medela.

Medela offers an variety of personal use breastpumps depending on your pumping needs, breastpump and feeding supplies, cleaning and storage supplies, as well as intimate apparel. They even have a Certified Lactation Consultant available for support!  Some may argue that Medela pumps are too expensive. Well, I'll tell you that you get what you pay for. I've used lower quality pumps and none of them can compare to Medela. They may be more expensive but well worth the money.

Medela sent me one of their limited edition mid-blue sleep bras. This bra is perfect for both non-breastfeeding and breastfeeding moms. This sleep bra is made of super soft combed cotton and is tag less.  The design is well fit, comfortable, convenient for night time feeding and holds breast pads in place without leaking during the night. Medela even has a "bra-fitting" tutorial on line video that you can watch to help you ensure your buying a correctly fitted maternity bra. I found this tutorial extremely helpful and discovered that I've been wearing the wrong size bra my whole life!

Win It: Medela is offering one my readers a free limited edition color Mid-Blue sleep bra of their own!

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Chazvgo (comment # 54) for winning the Medela Giveaway!

Boon Groovy Interlocking Plate and Bowl Set Giveaway

Boon recently sent me a variety of their products to test and review. I've always seen their products at Target but never actually purchased one; boy have I been missing out! They offer an array of products from organizational tools and supplies to children's bath toys and accessories. I love their modern designs and fun colors. Boon products are BpA-Free, PVC-free, and phthalate-free so they are safe to use with our children.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Boon will donate $1 to breast cancer research for every purchase made at www.booninc.com that includes one or more of their pink feeding items. Donations will be made for all orders placed during the month of October.

Win It: To to things off, Boon is offering one of my readers the chance to win the Groovy Interlocking Plate and Bowl Set ($12.99 value)!

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Susan (Comment #22) for winning the Boon giveaway!


 

Kimochis Giveaway

Everyone knows how difficult & frustrating it can be to communicate with a toddler. They can't always communicate their mood; we can't always interpret what they are trying to communicate which leads to a mental  breakdown on both sides. If there only was some way to help foster this communication....well there is Kimochis!

Kimochis means "feeling" in Japanese. Kimochis are these wonderfully designed stuffed animal characters that come with feelings inside them. The Kimochis feelings are illustrated on these colorful little pillows that have feeling written on one side and the facial expression on the other. The feelings are then placed in the Kimochis pocket. Your child can help explain their feeling using their Kimochis friend by selecting the "feeling pillow" that suits them and either showing you the emotion or by putting it in their Kimochis friend.

Each Kimochis character comes with its own unique personality, three feelings, and a feelings guide. You are able to pick the Kimochi whose character is close to your own child's character. I got the Kimochi "Cat" for Mahayla. "Cat" is very persuasive, likes to be in charge, and can be bossy. You can use your Kimochi friend to help teach your child not only how to communicate their feeling but also how to get along with others, overcome fears, and foster self-esteem and confidence.

Kimochis were developed with the help of child communication specialists and psychologists. They have been used successfully in the school setting where lessons have been created that both teachers and parents can use at home. Kimochis have received the Dr. Toy Award for 2009 and the Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence Award. Kimochis have been featured in several national parenting industry magazines. Kimochis are available for purchase for around $25 and extra feelings are $12 for a pack of 12.

Many of you know that I work with adults and children undergoing bone marrow transplantation. Working with children with cancer is one of my passions in life. After reviewing Kimochis and visiting their website, I decided that Kimochis would also be of great benefit for my tiny warriors. Children battling life threatening illnesses are overwhelming brave but also have difficulty expressing their fears and worries to their caregivers, nurses, and doctors. I have met many children who were scared to tell their parents how scared and lonely they were because they didn't want to upset their parents. These child often feel as if they need to be "stronger" so mommy and daddy will stop crying. I approached our hospitals director of Child Life and the StreetLight program regarding the Kimochis. They are currently working on a pilot program for the Kimochis to help children and teens express their emotions and feeling while being hospitalized for treatment for their life threatening condition.

Win It: Nina from Kimochis is offering one of my followers a Kimochis friend of their own! All you have to do is visit the Kimochis website and let me know which Kimochis character best fits your child.

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Susan (Comment # 148) for winning the Kimochis giveaway!

PurpleTrail.com Membership Giveaway

Have you tried PurpleTrail.com yet? PurpleTrail.com is an online site that offers free invitations, e-cards,  and announcements. PurpleTrail.com offers a huge collection of "e-stationary" that can be personalized and designed to fit your specific need or event. PurpleTrail.com has both a "free" service and a paid membership service depending on your social/party needs. So why use PurpleTrail.com over other sites? Well here's a couple of reasons; larger collection of designs that can be personalized, you can email your cards/invites via SMS or Facebook, address book import capability, track your RSVP list, manage event details, communicate with event guests through their messaging board,  and no pop-up ads

PurpleTrail.com free services include access to  it's collection of e-cards/announcements/invitations, send up to 75 emails per event, and up to 250 e-invitations per month with a 2 day priority service. Their paid membership varies from a basic plan to a premium plan based on your individual need. The paid services (depending on the plan) include print-at-home designs, a payment collection module, and the ability to duplicate the event, have increased email invite per event/month than the free plan, animated graphics, chat with guests and event management.

With the holidays right around the corner, PurpleTrail.com would be a great way to send out holiday cards, social event invitations for those company/family parties, or birth announcements in my case. PupleTrail.com also offers party and event ideas, themes, and game ideas. I recently hosted a bridal shower and was able to find decoration and game ideas for a western theme, which was very helpful since I've never hosted a shower or having any idea about country-western things.

Win It: PurpleTrail.com is offering one my followers the Basic Membership Plan ($14.95 value) so you can get started on your holiday party planning and cards! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post about a great party theme you've thought of and visit PurpleTrail.com and try out their selection of e-cards etc.

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Lilyk (comment #1)! 

Win a $60 GC to Mikarose

I wanted to let everyone know about this fabulous Women's fashion company, Mikarose. Mikarose has  beautiful and well priced women's clothing. Mikarose specializes in fashionably modest, affordable, elegant dresses for all occasions.  Most of their dresses are available in several color options which is nice addition. I love their selection of women's dresses, some are very reminiscent of Jackie O. I posted some of my favorites below:

Mikarose also features a small selection of little girls dresses as well.  Mikarose girls collection is also available at a wonderful price and are absolutely adorable as well.

I also want to mention that Mikarose has a clearance section for those frugal shoppers out there. Make sure you stop by and check them out.

Win It: Mikarose is offering a $60 Mikarose gift card to one of my followers. All you have to do is visit Mikarose and let me know which dress is your favorite!

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Sarah Osborne (Comment #146) for winning the $60 Mikarose Gift Card Giveaway! 

Belle Baby Carrier Giveaway

My husband and I are expecting our 2nd child, a boy, in January. After we had Mahayla we were undecided whether or not to have anymore children. Unfortunately, we got rid of a lot of baby supplies. So here we are having to buy them all over again 2 years later! One of the baby items we had that couldn't live without was our baby carrier. Mahayla had colic and one of the only ways we found to soothe her was to carry her around in a sling or her baby carrier. Belle Baby Carriers recently sent me one of their organic baby carriers and it is wonderful!

Belle Baby Carriers offers several different color/pattern options to choose from. Belle Baby Carriers are easy to use and are one size fits all. Belle Baby Carriers helps promote bonding by ensuring direct contact between you and your baby by not have any fabric between the two of you. Your baby is able to ride either forward or rear facing. I love that Belle Baby Carriers are machine washable (for the diaper accidents that tend to happen).

 

Belle Baby Organic Carriers are made from certified Organic cotton and hemp blended fabric. The fabric is lightweight and breathable ( a must for our Florida weather). Belle Baby Carriers are ideal for babies that weigh between 8-30 lbs. Most other carriers I've used would eventually cause my back or neck to hurt from the weight. Belle Baby Carriers use an independent waist belt and cross-over should strap that helps transfer the weight off your shoulders and down to your hips for increased comfort and reduced strain. (Awesome!)

Belle Baby Carriers have been featured in several national magazines and  worn by celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba, and Nicole Kidman! Belle Baby Carriers has also received numerous industry rewards including the 2008 Creative Child Seal of Excellence, the Sweet Pea Baby Seal of Approval, and the JPMA Innovation of the Year finalist.  Belle Baby Carriers is offering FREE SHIPPING right now during their Dog Days of Summer Sale so stop by and check them out.

Don't just take my word for, you can research baby carriers on Fresh Deals.  Fresh Deals is a new way to shop for those must have items. Fresh Deals features product reviews, promotions, online deals, and Q & A discussion board so that you can effectively research a product before you buy it. No more blindly buying a product and turn around and hate it. If you own your own business, you can even have your product or promotion featured on Fresh Deals to help spread the word.

Win It: Belle Baby Carriers is offering one of my followers a Belle Baby Carrier of their own ($99.95 value)! All you have to do is visit Belle Baby Carriers and let me know which design/color you'd want!

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Cindy (Comment #96) for winning the Belle Baby Carrier Giveaway! 

Crazy Baby Clothing Giveaway

 

Hey, everyone I found another "Rock-N-Roll" clothing company, Crazy Baby Clothing.  They recently sent Mahayla a "Born to Rock" t-shirt. Of course, she loves it! Crazy Baby Clothing offers not only infant and children's clothes but also a assortment of gift sets, diaper bags, bibs, pacifiers, blankets and even lullaby rock music. I love the gift sets that they have and would be a "favorite" to any new mommy/daddy-to-be. Their products are quality made and arrive quickly. Crazy Baby Clothing offers a flat $3.99 shipping rate no matter how much or little your purchase. I found their prices to be reasonable plus they have a clearance section on their site. So if your watching your wallet like most us, you can still dress you kid fashionably without spending your whole paycheck! Make sure you check out the Crazy Baby Clothing Blog for insider coupon codes and deals of the week.

 

Win It: Crazy Baby Clothing is offering one of my readers a onesie or t-shirt of their choice! All you have to do is visit Crazy Baby Clothing and let me know which onesie/tee you want and the size!

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Egare1 (comment #73) for winning the Crazy Baby Clothing Giveaway! 

Gotfreecards.com/$15 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Earlier in the month I held a giveaway for an awesome Halloween outfit from Little Diva Tutus; now here's a site to find free Halloween cards! Got Free Cards offers a huge selection of free e-cards & printable cards for all occasions!  I personally love that Got Free Cards offers the printable cards for free without having to download a special program. Their printable cards can be personalized and you can upload your picture into your favorite card.

Got Free Cards website is easy to navigate and use. Their site is clustered with advertisements or site promotions, just free cards! There's no registration or sign-up required! This is a cheap and easy alternative to mailing Halloween cards...save on the cards...save on postage...and save time. Who doesn't need to save some money in this economy?

So here is an even bigger incentive for everyone to visit Got Free Cards, you could win an Amazon $15 gift card compliments from my friends at Got Free Cards. All you have to do is visit Got Free Cards and let me know which free Halloween printable or Halloween e-card is your favorite.

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Raelena (Comment # 55) for winning $15 Amazon Gift Card!