Babee Talk Crib Bedding Giveaway 4/15

3/31/2015

Welcome to the Babee Talk Crib Bedding Giveaway

Features of Babee Talk bedding:

Made in the USA
Soft organic cotton shell and batting
No heavy metals
No chemical flame retardants
Only non-toxic, low impact dyes
Textured fabric is soothing for teething gums
Machine washable
Eco-Buds™ Take-Along Pals (included) attach with velcro
Safe for newborns too
Attaches using ties and button holes
Crib rail covers come in two sizes
Available in pink or yellow+gray

Babee Talk Crib Bedding Giveaway is open to residents of the US from 4.2.2015 12 AM - 4.15.2015 at 11:50 PM. Enter using the Rafflecopter below:

a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: Mom Blog Society received an item for review only and no other compensation for the giveaway. No other bloggers involved in the promotion of this giveaway were compensated in any way for the promotion of this giveaway. The bloggers involved in this giveaway are not responsible for prize shipment or fulfillment. Prize delivery and fulfillment is the responsibility of the sponsor (Babee Talk). The winner will be notified via email and has 48 hours to respond or another winner will be selected. Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter are not endorsing or liable for this giveaway.

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Create Your Own Apps With Andromo Plus GIVEAWAY ARV:$252 4/4

3/31/2015

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Welcome to the Professional Andromo App Maker for Android Giveaway.

This event is being hosted by: SimplySherryl Product is being sponsored by: Andromo

Andromo makes it fast and easy to create Android apps, with absolutely no programming required. The great thing about it is that you can re-purpose the online content that you already have. For example, if you have a blog or website, you can turn it into a feature in your app. Same goes with your photo galleries or YouTube videos. You already have a great app in you – Andromo helps you unleash it.

There's nothing cookie-cutter about an app made with Andromo. You control the appearance of your app and give it your signature style. You configure the look of the dashboard and dropdowns. You choose the colors, and upload your own icons and images. Your app’s unique look is all up to you.

Your app can have interactive maps, photo galleries, blog/news feeds, embedded websites, mobile websites, HTML5/Javascript code, YouTube videos, Twitter feeds, Facebook pages, music tracks, soundboards and more...

Plus, with Andromo you can now create multilingual apps right out of the box! All of the built-in dialogs, menus and prompts are pre-translated into 24 different languages including Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese. And of course, we also support international characters for all of your own text! Making an app for a worldwide audience has never been this easy.

Giveaway Details:

Sherryl @ Simply Sherryl received this product to review. You can read her thoughts on using it HERE.

Winner will receive a 1 year 'Professional' Andromo App Maker for Android subscription (value $252).

Giveaway is open to USA residents, 18+ Winner will be drawn at random and emailed with instructions for claiming prize package Winner will have 24 hours to claim prize

Disclaimer: We are not associated with any of the companies named above. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. Open to the US 18+ only. Confirmed Winner(s) (by Random.org) will be contacted by email. Winner(s) have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this giveaway. My blog is not responsible for product shipment/delivery nor did I receive compensation. Only 1 prize per household. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter, Google, or Pinterest. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not.

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Spring Beauty Review: Radha Beauty Argan Oil and Fractionated Coconut Oil

3/31/2015

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***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***

Now that the days are longer and the temperatures are warming up, it's time to start thinking about those spring and summer beauty routines. You know.....Getting your skin and hair ready for all of those trips to the park or even that hot and steamy date night. (If you're lucky enough to get regular date nights, that is. In my home, they tend to be rare!)

It's no secret that cold winters can really take a harsh toll on a woman's skin and hair. I always end up with dry, itchy skin, especially around my knees, elbows, and heels. My hair in the winter? Well, I wish I could say it's always full, bouncy, and lustrous, but that would be a lie. During the winter, my hair definitely suffers. It tends to become dry, dull, and lifeless.

Thankfully, the folks at Radha Beauty have just the thing to help remedy your hair and skin care woes, allowing you to look and feel absolutely stunning in time for summer. The best part? These products are not only affordable for any budget, they're also made from the best, most soothing ingredients Mother Nature has to offer!

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Fire Safety Tips On Chuggington Fire Patrol Rescue Day

3/31/2015

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***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my post. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***

True story: Last night, I almost set the house on fire. Not even kidding. I was heating some oil so I could make some homemade sweet potato fries, and I got distracted by a child who insisted that trying to kill his sister was a good idea. After breaking up the brawl, I completely forgot that I had oil heating up on the stovetop. Needless to say, my house ended up full of smoke, and the alarms all went off. We had to open windows, turn on all the fans, and take the kids outside until the smoky haze had dissipated some. While there was no actual fire to contend with, this was still a scary experience. And a total Mommy Fail, of course.

This happened at exactly the right time, though. Today, March 31, is Chuggington Fire Patrol Rescue Day! That's right! The folks at Chuggington take fire safety very seriously, and want to pass along some great tips on how to keep your family and possessions safe in the event of a fire.

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9 Ways to Inculcate Healthy Eating Habits in Children

3/31/2015

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One of the trying predicaments faced by most parents is getting their children to eat healthy food. A lot of kids tend to be fussy about what they eat, and most of the time it is vegetables and fruits that come under the line of fire from them.

All parents want their kids to eat healthy, and try to get them to start young. That’s because the habits they develop when they’re little are what they will carry forward with themselves as adults. These are the habits that will stay with them throughout their lives.

It is, therefore, crucial to instill good eating habits in your children and expose them to healthy foods so that they opt for those by default as they keep growing and developing.

Plus, because it is mostly you, the parent, who is in control of what your kids eat while they’re still young, you need to guide them towards developing such habits. If you teach them the importance of eating nutritional foods now, they will continue to eat them when they get older.

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Clyppi $75 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway 4/19

3/30/2015

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5 Helpful Tips for Potty Training Boys

3/30/2015

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This is my youngest child, Xander. Xander turned 4 in January. I have to admit, he wasn't fully, 100% potty trained until he was about 3. This of course wasn't for lack of trying, mind you. We introduced the potty early, and encouraged him to use it often. My stubborn little man....Well....He wasn't going to use the potty until he was good and ready. For awhile, it was literally a battle of wills. He would poop in his pants simply because he could. Eventually, he finally got the memo that big boys use the potty, and we said goodbye to diapers and training pants for good. After a lot of ups and downs, our potty training from Tesco journey is complete. Even if it DID take a REALLY long time. (Can I get a collective "Hallelujah" here?)

After talking to a lot of my Mommy friends, I have come to the conclusion that boys can be harder to potty train than girls. In my house this is true, at least. My daughter seemed to automatically take to the potty, and has had very few, if any, accidents. Both of my boys were stubborn when it came time to use the potty, even though they completely understood the concept.

If potty training your boys has you ripping your hair out and feeling like you're at your wits end, don't despair! I have 5 great tips and tricks that should make your stubborn little men racing to their potty in no time.

Be Patient. Be very, very patient. First, please keep in mind, there is no right age for potty training. Some kids learn very young, while others may require a bit more time. The key is to be sure that your child is physically and emotionally ready to take the plunge. (Yes, the cheesy toilet pun was totally intended.) Some signs of potty training readiness include staying dry for longer periods of time or overnight, asking questions about the potty, and alerting a parent right away once a diaper is soiled. Some children will also have an undeniable "potty face" that they make when they need to relieve themselves. Learn this face, and be sure that the potty is available in a hurry should it appear.
Streaking is FUN Okay, maybe not so much. However, allowing your little man to run around naked while introducing the potty can be very beneficial. As he learns the signals that he needs to go, there may not always be time to fiddle with annoying things like buttons and zippers. So by letting it all hang out, he saves valuable time, making it to the potty in time and potentially saving you the need to shampoo the carpet or do yet another load of laundry. In time, he will be more prepared to handle the urge to go, and will make it to the potty in plenty of time to disrobe. Trust me here...Having some "Naked Time" can really make the start of potty training easier. For him AND for you.
Let him watch Daddy pee. In my home, being a parent means there is very little privacy. This means that when we need to use the restroom, little people have absolutely no problem barging in, or sticking their little fingers under the door while they plead for attention. This invasion of privacy can come in handy during potty training, though. Little boys can learn a lot about the Art of Peeing, simply by watching their Daddy go. Now if only my husband could aim....But that's a different post entirely.
Start off sitting down. This may sound like a no-brainer, but you'd be surprised how many little boys try and pee standing up from the get-go, and then get frustrated when they can't make it into the toilet bowl. Until your little man fully understands how to control and aim his equipment, sitting down while peeing might be a better option. One that will prevent a great deal of mess, too!
Give him a target. When it IS time to have your little guy try his hand at standing while he goes, it might help to give him something to aim at. Sure, the toilet bowl itself is a big enough target, but that isn't any fun. We have given Xander and Kyle things like Fruit Loops or even a ping pong ball. All you do is place them in clean toilet water, and tell him to SINK them. Trust me, if you turn this into a game, he will be much more interested in succeeding. My boys were!

Potty training can be a chore for little boys as well as their weary, exhausted parents. Keep your head up, and keep trying! Offer kind words of encouragement, and remember, potty training is a journey and doesn't happen overnight. (Usually.) Patience is key. Most of all, enjoy these moments. Our little boys grow so fast, so remember to relish in these little milestones and enjoy them!

How did YOU successfully potty train your sons? I'd love to hear some more tips and tricks!

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Storkcraft Dresser Giveaway 4/14

3/30/2015

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Sponsored by Storkcraft Coordinated by Bella Savvy For nursery furnishings and bedding needs look no further than Storkcraft. They offer a wide variety of timeless, classic pieces with rich style and functionality. Storkcraft's dressers in particular are made to last your child for many years. And because their styles are modern in appearance rather than "babyish", your child won't "outgrow" their dresser within their first year of life. Choose between 3, 5, and 6 drawer dressers to suit your nursery needs.