Win a Melissa & Doug Play Food Set from Gumpy Lump Toys!

(up to $25 value)

Here’s how to enter . . .

1. Visit http://www.gummylump.com.
2. Come back here and leave a comment telling us which item you’d love to win. 
3. Be sure to leave your e-mail if you don't have a blogger ID.  Bloggers- you must have a public profile and listed e-mail for us to find you.

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Open to residents of the Continental US.
Contest ends at 11:59 PM EST on Thursday, April 1, 2010

Be sure to check out all their play food sets!

Love shopping online and getting great deals? Check out shopnbc.com!

I recently learned about ShopNBC.com, a site selling everything from jewelry to computers and electronics.  They are the same great products you’ll see sold on tv and of course you can still shop from home- my favorite feature of online shops!

I took a good look at the watches available and was really struck by the Invicta watches.  The selection available is geared mainly toward men, but you’ll find some really nice woman’s watches as well.  What stood out right away for me was the vibrant colors!  Take a look above at one of the gorgeous men’s watches (top) and one of the beautiful women’s watches (bottom), both with eye-catching blue faces and accents.  And the best part?  Prices are well below retail.  In some cases, at a great clearance price.  The women’s watch above is on clearance at more than 50% off the already discounted price!

I also love that the site offers honest consumer reviews of the products.  This is something I look for, and usually read thoroughly, before buying most items.  Take a look around and check it out for yourself!

Save on Diapers!

**Just placed another order so I thought I’d re-post this in case anyone else was interested!

 

Want to try it out?  Here’s the good news. Use coupon code WAVE3482 with an order of $49 or more and you’ll get $10 off and free shipping!  You must be a new customer.  You can find these codes all over, you don’t have to use mine, but I’d appreciate it!  :)

 

When it comes to baby items like diapers and wipes, I watch for sales and coupons.  Most of all, I like to stock up ahead of time so I never find myself out of those essentials!  I recently purchased diapers and wipes from www.diapers.com in preparation for the new baby.  It was so easy!  And when baby came, everything was ready.

 

Their prices are comparable and they’ll even take off for “e-coupons” automatically.  When I get a good coupon for Target or BJ’s, that can end up being a better deal.  But for everyday shopping, this is a great way to get what you need.  It’s much more than just diapers.  You can find items for feeding, bath, and baby gear, just to name a few.

 

(If you’re ever looking for coupon codes for online stores, but sure to check out www.retailmenot.com!  There are many others, but this is one of my favorites.)

Win a No-Touch Hand Soap System and Refill from Lysol!

LYSOL^® Helps Protect Families from Germy Soap Pumps with No-Touch Hand Soap System

Innovative new tool helps stop the spread of germs during an unpredictable cold & flu season

LYSOL^®, the number one surface disinfectant brand recommended by pediatricians, has expanded its fight against germs into personal care with the introduction of the No-Touch Hand Soap System – a revolutionary way to help keep hands healthy.  For use in the kitchen or bathroom, it helps stop the spread of germs by automatically sensing hands and dispensing antibacterial soap that kills 99.9% of bacteria, including E.coli, MRSA and Strep.  The hand soaps are also enriched with moisturizing ingredients and available in three fresh scents. With the LYSOL^® No-Touch Hand Soap System, families never have to touch a germy soap pump again.

The entire family should follow these CDC-recommended steps:

· Wet hands with clean running water and apply soap.  Use warm water if it is available.

· Rub hands together to make lather and scrub all surfaces, including underneath the nails and back of the hands.

· Continue rubbing hands for 20 seconds, long enough to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice.

· Rinse hands well under running water.

· Dry hands using a paper towel or air dryer.  If possible, use a paper towel to turn off the faucet.

 

Here's how to enter . . .

1. Leave a comment telling us why you ‘d love to win this.
2. Be sure to leave your e-mail if you don't have a blogger ID.  Bloggers- you must have a public profile and listed e-mail for us to find you.

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-Tweet about this giveaway. (You can add an extra entry every day that you tweet it!)

Open to residents of the US.
Contest ends at 11:59 PM EST on Friday, March 19, 2010.

Win a Cozy Sleeper Bag from aden + anais!

  

*Please read below for important information on preventing SIDS.

Here's how to enter . . .

1. Leave a comment telling us why you ‘d love to win this.
2. Be sure to leave your e-mail if you don't have a blogger ID.  Bloggers- you must have a public profile and listed e-mail for us to find you.

Who wants extra entries?! (Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  Current subscribers, you can use these extra entries too, since we’re so happy to have you here!)

-Sign up for our Mommy's Idea feed or e-mail feed. (Over to the right.)
-Become a follower of Mommy's Idea.
-Blog about and link to this giveaway. Please leave your blog url in your comment.
-Stumble this post or http://www.mommysidea.com/.
-Add our Mommy’s Idea button and/or Ellie Bags button to your site.
-Tweet about this giveaway. (You can add an extra entry every day that you tweet it!)

Open to residents of the US and Canada.
Contest ends at 11:59 PM EST on Thursday, March 18, 2010.

aden + anais proudly sponsors and raises awareness for the CJ Foundation

With the coldest of the winter months now upon us, parents and caregivers are more likely to crank the heating and reach for plush, thick blankets to keep their babies warm. Infants who are overdressed or covered in heavy blankets or many blankets are at higher risk for SIDS.  It is very important for babies to be dressed lightly and comfortably to avoid overheating. The CJ Foundation recommends the use of wearable blankets and sleep-sacks in place of blankets to keep infants warm while sleeping.

aden + anais®, creator of the original muslin swaddling blanket and unique muslin cotton sleeping bags, is proudly sponsoring the CJ Foundation for SIDS and their continuing efforts to educate parents about the importance of not over-bundling and over-heating their infants. Over 2,000 babies in the United States still die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) each year, and overheating is a leading risk factor. 

In an effort to support the CJ Foundation for SIDS’ mission, aden + anais® began sponsoring the foundation in October 2009 during SIDS Awareness Month. Each aden + anais® product is made of 100% breathable muslin cotton, which allows baby’s body temperature to adjust naturally, reducing the risk of overheating.

The CJ Foundation recently launched its Sleep in Safety, Grow in Style (SSGS) campaign to help educate parents about the importance of designing safe sleeping environments for babies. aden + anais® is working to help the CJ Foundation inform parents of the many ways they can keep their baby safe. While over-heating is one risk-factor for SIDS, SSGS and aden + anais® seek to educate parents about this and the other risk-reducing, precautionary practices:

• Consider the use of fans to increases ventilation
• Room temperature should be comfortable for a lightly-clothed adult, approximately 61-67 degree Fahrenheit
• Cribs should be totally free of all loose blankets, stuffed animals and crib bumpers
• Lay baby to sleep in an improved crib, on a firm mattress; do not let the baby sleep on soft things, like a couch, pillow, sheepskin, foam pad or waterbed
• No smoking when pregnant or near baby
• If possible, breastfeed baby
• Offer a pacifier at bedtime
• Co-sleeping should be in the same room but not the same bed or other sleep surface as parents

For more information on aden + anais’® sponsorship of the CJ Foundation, please contact Kristina Junger-Godfrey at Kristina@kjunger.com or 949.720.7062.

Lushae Jewelry

**Stop by to enter their monthly drawing for your chance to win $200!  The annual drawing is for $5000!  All you have to do is display one of their badges on your site and enter your info in the contest form.  Click here! 

I had the opportunity to try out a beautiful piece of jewelry from Lushae Jewelry.  If you take a look at their site, you’ll see why I had a hard time deciding what to pick! 

They offer, “a unique range of authentic sterling silver jewelry with a wide range of precious and semi precious gemstones.”   Their stunning pendants, rings, and earrings all have a unique quality that makes them stand out.

I decided on the Soleil Expressions pendant (top left) and am so glad I did.  It arrived quickly, was presented in a nice box, and I was thrilled to see how beautiful it was in person.  It is the perfect size for me since I usually prefer a simple statement with a lot of character.

“White Gold Rhodium Bonded Pendant with Heart Shape Champagne CZ Embellished by Small Marcasite Stones in Silvertone.  Soleil Expression mimics the sun's color at daybreak. Much like the emergence of a sunrise, this piece could bring about a new you. Like the dawning of a new day, a simple and elegant pendant by Icon Bijoux never gets old, only appreciated. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium, a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much, which gives our jewelry a platinum luster.”

This is just one of many great pieces of jewelry available on their site.  Take a look for yourself and see what all the buzz is about!  http://www.jewelryartdesigns.com

 

* I have received products free from Lushae Jewelry in order to provide an honest review.

Win a Gift Certificate for Baby’s First Phone Call!

In their words . . . With everything going on in the hours after a baby's birth, it can be difficult to notify friends and family of the joyous news. Baby's First Phone Call is an automated call tree that allows new parents to notify friends and family of the arrival of their bundle of joy without the hassle of making dozens of individual phone calls, or leaving some friends and family to find out second- or third-hand.

With Baby's First Phone Call, the expectant parents set up an account before the baby is born and enter the names and phone numbers of all the people they want to notify when the baby arrives. Then, after the baby is born, they make a single phone call and leave a personal voice-mail message of any length with all the details they want to share – such as hospital, room number, and whether or not the parents would like to receive visitors.

Our system places calls to each of the phone numbers in the account. If the person answers the phone they hear the happy message. If they don't answer, the message is left on their voicemail or answering machine. In either case, there is an option for them to leave a return message that the new parent can pick up at their convenience.
It's that easy!
I invite you to check out our website at http://www.babysfirstphonecall.com/

Here's how to enter . . .

1. Visit http://www.babysfirstphonecall.com/
2. Come back here and leave a comment telling us who you would use this for.
3. Be sure to leave your e-mail if you don't have a blogger ID.  Bloggers- you must have a public profile and listed e-mail for us to find you.

Who wants extra entries?! (Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  Current subscribers, you can use these extra entries too, since we’re so happy to have you here!)
-Sign up for our Mommy's Idea feed or e-mail feed. (Over to the right.)
-Become a follower of Mommy's Idea.
-Blog about and link to this giveaway. Please leave your blog url in your comment.
-Stumble this post or http://www.mommysidea.com/.
-Add our Mommy’s Idea button and/or Ellie Bags button to your site.
-Tweet about this giveaway. (You can add an extra entry every day that you tweet it!)

Open to residents of the Continental US.
Contest ends at 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, March 21, 2010.