The next item I'd like to review that will be featured in my For Baby package giveaway during my upcoming birthday bash is the Boon Groovy + Modware Interlocking Plate and Bowl Set With Utensils. (Try saying that 5 times fast!) First, before I get into my review, I would like share my total and complete obsession with all things Boon. If you haven't heard of this company and the innovative baby and toddler products they have to offer, you must be living under a rock somewhere!Boon,Inc. carries some of the most creative, practical, and delightfully modern products on the market. And the best part? Boon is dedicated to creating only the best infant and toddler products that are specifically engineered not only to make baby happy, but to make parents' lives easier. With 2 babies well under the age of 2, I am always looking for products that allow me to save time, save money, and help my household run more efficiently. I am thrilled to say, Boon covers all of these bases and so much more! Boon was founded by Rebecca Finell, a renowned designer, when she had to tackle a messy toddler bath tub. (And we all know that with the myriad of toys it takes to give baby an entertaining bath time, the tub can get messy and cluttered in no time flat!) Ms. Finell immediately put her creative juices to work and created the Boon Frog Pod, an ingenius and whimsical bath-time organization tool that allows you to store all those tub toys in one easy and attractive place. Ms. Finell had a ton of other problem-solving ideas that she just knew would be invaluable to parents world-wide, so she partnered with successful businessman, Ryan Fernandez, and Boon, Inc. was born. Today, Boon offers a wide assortment of unique products that help solve multiple parenting challenges, and they are committed to bringing their customers only the highest quality and safest products around. They literally have thought of everything, and it shows in the streamlined convenience in their many products. My personal favorite? The Boon Flair high chair! I soooo need one of these, since with 2 babies, I spend so much time having to wash fabric covers over...and over...and over again. And I cannot seem to wash them quickly enough! My daughter is the Queen of Messy, and seems to find a zillion little cracks and crevices to splatter or drop food into. I am fighting a never-ending battle with my highchair and the mess it contains. The Flair highchair is rumored to be one of the easiest to clean highchairs on the market, due to its streamlined, crevice-free design. Yep. I am in love. I will own one someday. This would have to be on my Top 5 Baby Product Wish List. They even have it in red, my favorite color! So if you haven't checked this amazing looking product out, I suggest you hop on over to Boon and take a look for yourself! It's definitely drool-worthy, to say the least! I would like to tell you about a wonderful feeding set that would be perfect to use with that Flair high chair. It is Boon's super-unique Groovy and Modware complete feeding set. I received this fantastic set to review, and I have to say, it has been a lifesaver! (And laundry-saver, too!) The Boon Groovy is a customizable bowl and plate set that features 4 perfectly portioned compartments.This product also features a non-slip bottom, which keeps it from slipping and sliding all over the highchair tray! There is a large plate section, perfect for chicken nuggets and other main-dish items, as well as an attached, large bowl. I like placing my proteins on the plate and offer veggies, such as peas and carrots in the larger bowl compartment. There are also 2 smaller, inter-locking bowl compartments that can be placed anywhere along the outer edges of the Groovy. . This has been a HUGE sanity saver for me, as I can put dips such as ranch, barbeque sauce, ketchup, or sweet and sour sauce in these smaller bowls and I can place them in such a way that they are securely attached to the rim of the Groovy, and well out of the way of my daughter's sleeves. This saves me from having to pre-treat awful stains on her clothing, as well as allows her to easily dip her own food. And let me tell you, dip she does! She loves experimenting with different dips and expanding her toddler palate. I love that the Groovy allows me to offer 2 different dip choices at once, allowing her to explore different flavor profiles and textures. These removable bowls are also wonderful for smaller treats and sides, such as raisins, olives, and smaller crackers like goldfish or oyster crackers! With this revolutionary mealtime system, the possibilities are endless. This encourages activity during meal time, and I love the sense of accomplishment I can see shining on my daughter's face as she dips her food all by herself! Oh, and remember how I mentioned Boon's commitment to safety? Boon's products are all BpA, Phthalate, and PVC Free, ensuring the well-being of your child. To accompany the Groovy in this spectacular set is the Modware. These items go together like...well, peas and carrots! Boon Modware is a perfectly sized toddler utensil set that is ergonomically designed with a very soft and comfy grip. These are wonderful for budding self-feeders, and they help build the hand-eye-mouth coordination necessary to successfully self-feed. These little gems make eating simple and FUN, and rest assured there are absolutely no sharp edges to be found that can potentially take an eye out. BIG plus from me! I have actually heard of babies and toddlers being injured by improper utensil usage before, and it's no laughing matter. I love that these are soft and SAFE for my babies to use. Not to mention, they're just so darn cute! They also make great drumsticks for those aspiring musicians! They bang on trays, pots and pans beautifully! Seriously, aren't these just the cutest dishes you've ever seen? I chose the NEW kiwi and grape color combo, since it is wonderfully unisex, as I have a baby girl and a baby boy right behind her! My daughter LOVES using her Groovy + Modware, and I know that my son will love them, too, once he is old enough to begin feeding himself in a few months. This wonderful product gets an enthusiastic A+++ from my family. I love the ergonomic design as well as the customizable plating options I can achieve with the moveable "dip" bowls. I wish these were around when my 11 year old was a baby! (If they were, I was not aware of them.) And the Boon products are made to last, so I am certain I will get several years worth of use from these cute dishes. I think it's safe to say, I am now officially a Boon-A-Holic, and I hope to try more of their products soon. I am thoroughly impressed by the obvious care that has gone into the design of these products, and the love that has gone into them, too. It is obvious that these are created BY parents FOR parents. You know the old adage, "Necessity is the mother of invention"? Boon proves this statement to be absolutely true, and they do so beautifully.
One VERY lucky follower will be receiving a Boon Groovy + Modware set of their very own during my Birthday Bash giveaway event, hosted by me and A Timeout For Mommy. (Formerly Luna Savings.) This awesome feeding set will be just one of the tried-and-true items in my For Baby prize pack, currently valued at over $500.00! So set a reminder for June 1st, because you're not going to want to miss this! With brands like ERGOBaby, Tea Collection, Boon, envibum, and more, this prize package would make the ultimate baby shower gift for that expecting mama! In the meantime, please checkout the awesomeness that is Boon,Inc. and take a look at the other exciting products they have to offer! I'm sure you'll find a ton of things to add to your wish list, too! HOW TO CONNECT: You can view this and other amazing products on the Boon website. You can also find out where to buy their products using their handy retail locator. There are several trusted brick-and-mortar locations that carry Boon products as well as authorized online retailers so you can shop in the comfort of your own home...even if it's 2:00AM and you're wearing PJ's and covered in various forms of baby-goo! Now how convenient is that?! You can also share in my Boon obsession by becoming a Facebook fan and following them on twitter! Not only will you stay ahead of the crowd and be in-the-know when it comes to new products and promotions, by doing so now, you'll be save time come the start of my birthday event! Want to see Boon in action? Subscribe to their YouTube channel! And for even MORE Boon News, please follow the Boon Blog! ***Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
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Thanks to all who entered, and stay tuned for some HUGE, and I do mean HUGE giveaway packages on June 1st! And check out A Timeout For Mommy and see what birthday event prizes she has in store! I have a good friend whose breastfed baby suffers from awful bouts of reflux. Her little girl would scream and scream with each and every feeding, and my friend was concerned that her little one wasn't getting enough food. What a scary thought! I know how this feels firsthand, as well. Both Sophie and Xander had reflux when they were smaller, and it is no picnic trying to soothe a baby with tummy troubles like that. I am an adult, and I have reflux issues, and it is incredibly painful for me at times. Just imagine what the discomfort of reflux must feel like for a tiny baby! This problem actually contributed greatly to my lack of success in breastfeeding. When Sophie was a newborn, she had such awful pain during and after feeding, that she just would not nurse. When her pediatrician diagnosed her with reflux, she told us to bottle feed and add a small amount of rice cereal to her bottles to help ease her discomfort and keep her food in her tummy where it belonged rather than all over the place...Including all over me! This worked like a charm, and my baby girl seemed much happier almost overnight. However, she then suffered from nipple confusion due to the vast difference between the boob and the bottle. Not only does a standard rubber nipple FEEL different to baby, it requires an entirely different sucking action than actual nursing, making it very easy for baby to get confused. This factor was a key contributer to my daughter's ultimate refusal of the boob. She got used to the bottle, and since it's "easier" to suckle on a standard rubber nipple, every attempt I made at nursing went totally out the window. Sure, I pumped my milk and she got it until she was 8 weeks old, but one of my biggest regrets was that she could not benefit from nursing even longer. With Xander, it was the same scenario...Baby had tummy troubles despite my own changes in diet, and we once again had to resort to the bottle. Yes, my children are thriving and perfectly healthy, even exclusively bottle-fed, but nursing was something I wanted desperately to succeed at, since as we all know, breast milk until at least 6 months of age is best for baby. I wish I had known about the Tommee Tippee Closer To Nature bottle-feeding system then! This is a very unique bottle that works just like the breast, helping to eliminate nipple confusion. The extremely wide nipple is shaped just like a woman's nipple,and the "base" of this unique nipple is soft and flexes, making it feel eerily like a breast! I love how similar to breast-feeding these bottles are! I tried the Closer To Nature 9oz. bottles with Xander, my 4 month old, and it was clear that these worked just like nature. He "latched on" and his mouth covered a part of the wide nipple, similar to the way a nursing baby latches on and their mouths go around a mother's areola. This nipple literally flexed underneath his lips, the very way the soft tissue of a breast would. I noticed, too, that his sucking action was different than nursing from an ordinary bottle, making it just like breastfeeding!
I also love that these bottles are more compact, and have a very comfortable grip. They are shorter than your standard 9oz bottles, and wider.These bottles are very easy to store in a diaper bag, and don't take up much room at all! They are also very easy to clean. I was worried that they might be more difficult, due to the unique nipple shape, but this was not the case at all. I LOVE the Tommee Tippee Closer To Nature Bottles, and I now understand why moms worldwide have trusted Tommee Tippee as a leader in feeding accessories. I wish I had these wonderful bottles while my milk was still "in", as I could have seamlessly switched between feeding expressed milk with cereal added and breastfeeding. This is a wonderful product for moms whose babies have to be supplemented, and they will not "confuse" baby and interfere with nursing. This is also a GREAT option for moms who nurse but want to give Daddy bonding time with baby. Dads can feed baby using Closer To Nature bottles, too! I know my husband loves feeding our babies, and it's a wonderful way to promote a nurturing relationship between father and child, as well as give a tired mama a much needed break! This product gets an A++ from me, as I'm sure it will from you! And guess what? The wonderful folks at Tommee Tippee will be giving one lucky reader the chance to try their Closer To Nature bottles for themselves during my Birthday Bash Event! These wonderful bottles will be a part of my For Baby package, along with other fantastic brands like ERGOBaby, Boon, Mother-Ease, envibum, Planet Wise, Ella's Kitchen and MORE! This prize package is valued at OVER $500.00! So come back June 1st for this and other exciting prize packages, all worth HUNDREDS! In the meantime, here's how you can connect with the awesomeness that is Tommee Tippee. I HIGHLY suggest that you like them on Facebook and follow on twitter now, as you'll save time once the giveaway begins! HOW TO CONNECT: You can learn more about these and other fabulous products on the Tommee Tippee website. These products are sold exclusively at Babies R Us and Toys R Us! To be one of the cool kids and learn about their newest products and promotions, you can follow Tommee Tippee on twitter as well as on their Facebook fan page! You can also subscribe to their YouTube channel! ***Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Since I have not heard back from my 5th Vedette winner in the allowed time, I have re-drawn another winner. The new winner is:
Kristen H! Kristen, I am e-mailing you now. Please reply within 48 hours with your shipping address and size needed! Thanks for entering! This just goes to show, ALWAYS check your spam folders for winning announcements. I hate having to re-draw winners! It makes me sad for anyone to lose out on an awesome prize! I don't know about your part of the world, but here in Virginia during the warmer months, it can get downright muggy. Even at night, the humidity can be absolutely dreadful. While I keep my house as cool as possible without breaking the bank with an astronomical electric bill, certain rooms don't seem to cool as well as others. This includes the room my babies sleep in. For some odd reason, that room seems to remain a good 10 degrees warmer than the rest of my house. So it isn't uncommon for my babies to wake up sweaty and sticky during the spring and summer months. And any seasoned veteran mamas know what can come with a hot and sweaty baby: Heat rashes and other skin irritations brought on by excess heat and moisture. It can be difficult to curb this problem, as a lot of infant sleepwear isn't made of breathable fabric, and the excess moisture doesn't evaporate very quickly, leaving baby more susceptible to these common skin irritations. My babies do not like sleeping in just a diaper, and I do not give them heavy crib bedding to sleep with for safety reasons, as recommended by most bedding manufacturers. I often put them to sleep in just a onesie, but that leaves them with chilly limbs at times. And who wants popsicle toes? Not me, and I don't want my babies to freeze, either! Another option I have turned to are your standard fleece or cotton coverall style footie-pajamas. Normally, these are my favorite sleepwear options, but they are not ideal for the warmer months at all, since they can cause my babies to overheat and get all sweaty and sticky. So what's a mama to do? I would love to share with you HALO's newest innovation that addresses this very problem, their new line of ComfortLuxe Sleepwear! First of all, let me tell you that HALO is well known for being a leader in providing fantastic products that encourage safer, healthier babies. I'm sure you're all familiar with their Sleep Sacks, which are a lifesaver for parents of newborns, myself inculded! HALO has a rock-solid reputation and superior products that make moms and babies alike happier, and help to offer peace of mind to the home. HALO's new line of infant sleepwear, ComfortLuxe, is specially designed with baby's sensitive skin in mind. ComfortLuxe is a revolutionary fabric that can help alleviate the discomfort associated with common skin irritations in babies, like atopic dermatitis, a common form of eczema, as well as your typical heat rashes. How is this done? Let me explain the science behind ComfortLuxe. ComfortLuxe is a "smart fabric." It is a lightweight knit fabric that is highly breathable and allows fresh air to freely circulate. This helps keep baby's precious skin cool, dry and comfortable, regardless of the time of year. This unique fabric also wicks moisture away from the skin. What does this mean for your baby? By wicking the moisture away from your little one's skin and exchanging it for fresh air, this helps regulate your little one's body temperature. This is a key factor in preventing eczema outbreaks and other irritations. Especially for those with super-sensitive skin. Maintaining a stable body temperature can literally stop the onset of triggers like heat and perspiration in their tracks, therefore helping to eliminate the itch/scratch cycle that can make baby very uncomfortable. This fabric dries twice as fast as cotton, and has even been awarded the Seal of Acceptance by the National Eczema Association! So this unique sleep system has been tested and perfected to ensure it's the absolute best it can be for our children. With HALO ComfortLuxe, I can rest easy knowing my children will sleep in comfort and wake up happier without the "itchies". When I learned about the science of snuggle behind these revolutionary sleepwear items, I just had to try them for myself. My daughter tends to overheat at night, and she often wakes up cranky and uncomfortable. She does not have a dermatological issue like eczema, but she has broken out into rashes on occasion when she gets too warm. I was so excited when the nice folks at HALO agreed to send me a set of their ComfortLuxe sleepwear to review! I received a Two Piece Set in their Silky fabric. This set consists of a long sleeved top and a pair of matching pants. When my package arrived, I was immediately struck by the softness of this fabric. It is truly luxurious! I don't really know the right words to describe this fabric's texture. It is a very soft knit, and it is lightweight and clearly very breathable. It is fairly similar to the material found in some higher-end workout clothing that is also designed to wick moisture from the body. Of course, this is much, much softer feeling than that. Much to my delight, in addition to the snuggly-soft feel of the fabric, the pajams are absolutely adorable! Sophie's set is a medium vibrant pink with a cute Peace Sign Floral print on the shirt! I just had to break out her tie-dyed Ebber-Deeber diaper to complete the look! Okay...Maybe not...No one could actually SEE the tie-dyed diaper, but I knew it was there, and that's all that mattered! Yes, I am a cheese-ball! Sophie seems to love this sleepwear as well. Before I put it on her, I showed it to her. She reached out and felt it and rubbed it against her face, as she tends to do with soft-textured things. When I put it on her, she seemed to be quite comfortable as well. She is a very active toddler, and she ran, spun in circles, etc...These pajamas did not restrict movement at all and she was able to play happily without having to tug at her clothing. It is also very soft against her delicate skin. This is a BIG plus for me, as my little diva is quite particular about what she wears as far as feel is concerned. There are items that are adorable but she fusses about wearing because they don't feel good against her body. This was not the case with HALO ComfortLuxe. Then came the ultimate test...Overnight on a muggy evening. It was probably around 78 degrees in the room when she went to bed, even with the air conditioning running. The first night I tested this sleepwear was unseasonably warm for this time of year, and it was definitely humid. She fell asleep easily, and didn't toss and turn as much as she usually does. I don't know that this has anything to do with her comfort in the sleepwear, but it is something I noticed. When she woke up in the morning, I was thrilled to see that not only was there no dampness on her clothing whatsoever, she did not have any redness and her skin was completely dry. Success! I have washed and used these wonderful pajamas several times over the past few weeks, and each morning, my Sophie-Monster wakes up happy and dry. I would definitely recommend this sleepwear to any parent who has a child with sensitive skin. It is effective, affordable, and cute. This definitely lives up to the high standards that HALO demands of their products. When you choose HALO, you choose quality, and their ComfortLuxe sleepwear is no exception! I am happy to announce that one lucky reader will win a set of ComfortLuxe sleepwear of their own in their choice of size and gender during my birthday event beginning June 1st. Isn't this a wonderful addition to my For Baby prize package? (Currently valued at around $500.00, by the way!) HOW TO CONNECT: In the meantime, here's how you can connect with HALO Innovations and learn more about ComfortLuxe and all the other amazing products they have to offer. FYI: Liking them on Facebook NOW will save you valuable time once my giveaway event begins! You will also be able to stay on top of new products and promotions! You can purchase HALO products on their website and at select retailers. Please refer to their Store Locator to find an authorized HALO retailer near you! You can also find a HUGE selection of HALO products on Amazon, which is perfect for those with baby registries! You can also connect with HALO on their Facebook page for the latest information, news, and promotions! ***Disclosure: I received a complimentary product to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way My Mother's Day present this year was a panicked trip to the Emergency Room. Why? My 16 month old daughter ingested a button battery. She was playing with a children's toy of all things, and she broke the casing off of the back and accessed the batteries inside. I am still not sure how she managed this, as the back was screwed on very tightly. She broke the plastic cover and left the screw completely intact on the toy. Luckily, we were 5 feet away and saw her do it. We tried to get to her right as she put the small battery into her mouth, but she swallowed it before we could successfully retrieve it. Needless to say, we were absolutely terrified. I still am, to be honest, even though she passed the battery in her stool yesterday morning. She has shown absolutely no symptoms of poisoning or illness, and has been behaving like the happy, playful child that she is. But as a mother, I am still incredibly shaken up, and scared beyond belief. I want to believe that she will be just fine, but horrific things can happen when a battery is ingested. Things like esophageal burns and erosion, tissue burns, organ failure, and cardiac arrest. Even deaths have been reported after battery ingestion. A button battery can cause serious, if not fatal damage, within 2 hours of ingestion! SCARY! When she was seen at the hospital, she got an immediate X-Ray to see where the battery was located. Thankfully, it was in her stomach rather than lodged in her esophagus, where the most complications and fatalities stem from. We were told to take her home, allow her to resume normal activity, and wait for it to pass, which should occur within 1-3 days. (Which it did.) I am hoping that no complications will arise from this incident. I am a nervous wreck still, and am losing sleep because I am so worried. I am hoping that my baby girl will be just fine and that she doesn't become chronically ill or worse....I've looked at the recorded reports of debilitating and fatal incidents involving battery ingestion, and many of the deaths occurred days and sometimes weeks after the battery is removed. So every day right now feels like an eternity, and I am virtually petrified. I am posting this as to bring awareness to all parents the dangers of button batteries. They are tiny, and to a curious child, I'm sure they look quite interesting. But they are deadly, and can be ingested in a matter of seconds. Often a parent won't even know this has taken place, and should their child exhibit any symptoms, they can mistakenly assume the affected child has the flu or another virus. Sometimes there aren't any symptoms until it's too late! Apparently, this is a more common problem than one might think. Every year in the United States, more than 3,500 people of all ages swallow miniature disc or “button” batteries. These are used to power hearing aids, watches, toys, games, flashing jewelry, singing greeting cards, remote control devices, and many other items. The National Capital Poison Center in Washington, DC, operates a 24/7 hotline for battery ingestion cases (202-625-3333). Most button batteries pass through the body and are eliminated in the stool. However, sometimes batteries get “hung up”, and these are the ones that cause problems. A battery that is stuck in the esophagus is especially likely to cause tissue damage. An electrical current can form around the outside of the battery, generating hydroxide (an alkaline chemical) and causing a tissue burn. When a battery is swallowed, it is impossible to know whether it will pass through or get “hung up”. If anyone ingests a battery, this is what you should do:
Here are some helpful tips to help prevent the accidental ingestion of button batteries: • Discard button batteries carefully. • Do not allow children to play with button batteries, and keep button batteries out of your child's reach. • Caution hearing aid users to keep hearing aids and batteries out of the reach of children. • Never put button batteries in your mouth for any reason as they are easily swallowed accidentally. • Always check medications before ingesting them. Adults have swallowed button batteries mistaken for pills or tablets. • Keep remotes and other electronics out of your child's reach if the battery compartments do not have a screw to secure them. Use tape to help secure the battery compartment. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE A COVER IS SCREWED ON THAT A CHILD CANNOT ACCESS THE BATTERIES!!!! We learned the hard way that children can BREAK THE COVERS! To the left is a photo of the seemingly innocent toy my daughter broke. Notice that the screw that secured the battery compartment is STILL INTACT!!! Battery ingestion is a serious risk to children, and one that needs more awareness. I had never heard such a thing until it happened to my daughter! Thank God she seems fine, but it was a rude awakening to the threat that batteries pose to young children. Please, be cautious where batteries are concerned and never assume that a battery operated toy is safe. Always use caution, and do not leave such toys with a young child unless you happen to have eyes in the back of your head. I know I sound like an overly paranoid mother, but this is a growing problem that can have catastrophic consequences, and all parents need to be aware of this. I thank God that my Sophie is alright, but I am angry because this could have been prevented if we just knew the risks. We were RIGHT THERE, and we were watching her. This can happen to any child, any time, and it can happen very, very quickly. I hope you all will be more conscious of the batteries in your household items and will exercise extreme caution when these products are around your children. I know that from now on, we will be.
***All information was found on the National Capitol Poison Center website. Please visit them for more information and statistics regarding accidental battery ingestion.*** Summer is rapidly approaching, and since I am finally done being pregnant and have lost most of the baby weight, I was looking for a swimsuit that I could "bring sexy back" in...Hey, just cause I'm the mother of 3 doesn't mean I don't want to turn my husband's head every once in awhile! And a good bathing suit is definitely a summer must have in my book! That's why I was so excited to enlist Voda Swim as a sponsor for my birthday event! Voda offers a wide variety of high-end swimwear that is sexy as well as flattering for several different body types. For example, they offer Brazilian bikinis hot enough to make any man's blood boil. I do not have the body for such a swimsuit, as I have had 3 c-sections and my body shows evidence of 3 pregnancies. You know, the dreaded belly-pooch I like to complain about, and let's not forget stretch marks! So their awesome selection of padded bikinis are better left to the women who have not yet had children or the mamas out there that are genetically blessed enough to have escaped the bodily changes that pregnancy can bring on. For women who are not that fortunate or who prefer to cover just a little more skin, Voda Swim has the most adorable tankini and one-piece styles, as well! Who says less is more, right? I received the Essence Envy Push-Up Tankini (pictured at left) for review, and let me tell you, this is by far the nicest and most flattering swimwear I have ever worn. I was so excited when I received it that I immediately HAD to try it on and see what it looked like on my body, which is not quite as nice as the model above's. Not yet, anyway. Hey, a girl can dream, right? I was afraid that it wouldn't look good on my 142lb body, but I couldn't have been more wrong! This tankini's top is halter style and ties in the back, which does allow for some adjustment in size. Since I am a bustier gal, I got the top in their size Large, and it fit beautifully. This is a padded swimsuit, which is a feature I don't see too often in a swimsuit. What does this mean for you? Simple: Your tatas will look AMAZING! I am a natural D Cup, and while wearing this tankini, my "girls" definitely seemed a lot bigger and perkier. This is like a boob-job without the surgery. I think Voda should branch out and offer regular clothing with their push-up technology! If they had dresses and tops with the same push-up system, I would buy their entire collection! As women, we all know that not all push-up bras and tops are created equal. Whatever they use in their tops should be the gold standard for cleavage enhancement! Seriously, it's that good. Really. Their adjustable scoop bottoms are equally wonderful, and offer a unique feature that allows you to fully customize how much skin you bare all with a simple pull of the side-ties. This allows you to be more modest with full coverage while the kids or family are around. If you're in the hot tub or pool with your significant other and you want to make his blood pressure rise, just pull the side-tie and you'll be showing off your derriere in no time. Oh, did I mention that the end caps of the side ties are 14K gold plated and chlorine and salt water resistant? Yep. Voda Swim pays attention to all the little details in their Brazilian swimwear that make a woman feel like a million bucks. And their suits are also fully lined and hold up beautifully when wet. The Envy Push-Up top stayed perfectly molded even while fully saturated, and that gets a definite A++ from me! Take a look at some of the other amazing push up swimwear Voda Swim has to offer: This is just a small sampling of the awesomeness that is Voda Swim. They have so many feminine and flirty swimsuits that are sure to make any woman, even a soon-to-be 30 mother like me, feel absolutely sexy. After all, who says motherhood can't be sexy? I am in love with my tankini from Voda Swim, and I will proudly be rocking this gorgeous swimsuit at the pool this summer! And hopefully grab my husband's attention at the same time, wink, wink.
I am thrilled to announce that Voda Swim will be generously offering one of my lucky readers a swimsuit of their choice during my Birthday Event! This is over $100.00 value! (Depending on the style selected.) So definitely stay tuned, because on June 1st this amazing prize will be a part of my For Mommy prize package, currently valued at over $500.00! In the meantime, here's how to connect with Voda Swim and take a peek at their sexy swimwear for yourself! CONNECT WITH VODA SWIM: You can purchase these and many other beautiful swimsuits on the Voda Swim website. For a limited time, Voda Swim is offering my readers a 10% discount on any swimsuit using the code NCMO3 during checkout! You can also connect with Voda Swim on their Facebook fan page and on twitter. Doing so now will save you time once my Birthday Event is under-way, as these will be offered as extra entries! ***Disclosure: I received a complimentary product 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 my daughter is starting to develop her personality more, I have been considering upgrading her crib bedding to reflect her inner-diva. She has a style all her own, even at 16 months, and she tends to gravitate towards a particular type of design. One that her current bedding does NOT reflect. She is definitely more of a punk rock baby, and has a definite diva-like attitude. She likes her hot pink and black zebra pettiskirt, and even has a soaker-skirty with hearts and skulls on it! Yep, she's a rock-star baby cause that's how we roll here. When I was pregnant, I fell in love with the Real Love by John Lennon collection. While it is adorable, it is full of pastels and lacks the edginess my daughter's personality is brimming with. I have been looking around for awhile for baby bedding that matches her bigger-than-life personality, and I am happy to say, I have found a site that carries many different styles that fit my Sophia to a T. I was browsing the HUGE selection of crib bedding at a wonderful site, Baby Bedding Zone, and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love with this bedding set! This is SO Sophie, and anyone who knows my little girl would absolutely agree that this was just made for her! This site has so many amazing bedding sets, I literally spent hours drooling over their selection. They literally have something for everyone. One of the things I like the best about this site is that the crib bedding they offer is not the typical styles you'd find shopping at major retailers or super-centers. The vast majority of their sets are more "boutique-y" in feel, and come in several lush fabrics like chenille, Egyptian cotton, velour, and even suede! So baby can sleep in style and in comfort with this bedding. Not to mention, you'll be the envy of every mom and tot on the block with these stunning, high-fashion sets. Baby Bedding Zone offers so much to choose from! They have a wide selection of black and white baby bedding, which I LOVE. I really like this zebra print crib bedding. (Also just screams Sophie!) If you're not into the edgier styles, you can also find a large selection of more classic and traditional bedding sets. They even have some beautiful white baby bedding that is very elegant and luxe, and would make any baby feel pampered. I am not brave enough to buy white bedding for my babies, as I would be terrified they would stain it, but I do love the way it looks. Just look at this gorgeous crib bedding. To me, it looks like something I would expect to see in a magazine! They even have rustic, outdoorsy themed baby bedding, like this wolf set! I just might have to buy this for my son, since my husband is a HUGE wolf fanatic! I have always had such a hard time finding wolf decor that isn't just tacky looking. Most of the things I find are ugly and look like they came from the dollar store. I am thrilled that I know where I can find a nice wolf-themed bedding set for Xander that is attractive! They have other wildlife sets that have that rustic, log cabin type feel to them as well. Their boys' bedding sets are just as impressive as their girls' bedding. Not only do they have this wolf design I simply must have, they also have nautical themed bedding, froggy bedding, Dr. Suess bedding, and more modern, abstract styles as well. The possibilities are endless! Chances are, if you can dream it, Baby Bedding Zone is likely to carry it. I cannot imagine a nursery decor that this site wouldn't have the perfect crib set to match! I just wish I knew about this wonderful site while I was pregnant! It would have saved me from buying crib bedding that I am not so crazy about now! Do you have a baby, or know someone who is expecting a little bundle of joy? I highly recommend Baby Bedding Zone for all of your nursery decor needs! Oh, they also carry toddler bedding and kids' bedding, too! Some styles are even available in Queen size! This is great, considering my 11 year old sleeps in a Queen sized bed! When I said they carry something for every taste, I wasn't kidding! I love their selection, and you will, too! They also offer FREE SHIPPING on orders over $99.00! HOW TO CONNECT: You can purchase these and many more wonderful styles on the Baby Bedding Zone website. You can also like them on Facebook and stay on top of current deals and promotions! They also have great giveaways on their fan page! For even more deals and steals, follow them on twitter! ***Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. While I was compensated for posting, all opinions are 100% honest and my own. I will ONLY post about sites and products I believe in and feel would be of interest to my readers.*** ~Drumroll, please~
1. Andrea P. 2. Keri 3. Dara 4. Jessica 5. Tara I am e-mailing you all now! Please reply with your shipping address and your SIZE needed. Vedette will choose the item in your size. Not a bad thing, though, since all of their pieces are stunning! Thanks for everyone who entered, and stay tuned for a HUGE birthday event with thousands of dollars in prizes to be won! If your family is anything like mine, your kids are probably gearing up for the release of Kung Fu Panda 2, the sequel to the original story of a panda bear named Po who is a lazy, unmotivated bear who works in his family's noodle factory. Po is also a HUGE fan of Kung Fu. Fate takes an interesting turn for Po when he, the unlikeliest of animals, is chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, leaving him the biggest Kung Fu legend of all! This was a favorite of my family, and I love the positive message in the film: You can achieve things beyond your wildest dreams if you just put your heart into it! I am excited about the upcoming release of the sequel to this feel-good movie, and so are the folks at General Mills! Throughout the spring, spin fighter toys featuring Kung Fu Panda 2 characters including Po, Tigress, Shifu, Monkey, Lord Shen, Mantis, Crane and Viper can be found inside specially marked boxes of participating General Mills cereals: Cocoa Puffs® (11.8 oz.), Trix® (10.7 oz.), Golden Grahams® (12 oz.), Reese´s Puffs® (13 oz.), Cheerios® (14 oz.), Apple Cinnamon Cheerios® (12.9 oz.), Cookie Crisp® (11.25 oz.), Lucky Charms® (11.5 oz.), Cinnamon Toast Crunch (12.8 oz.) and Honey Nut Cheerios (12.25 oz.). Let the games begin with one spin fighter toy in each box. Simply cut out the targets on the box and then use your spin fighter to try and knock them down. With eight character toys to collect, the Kung Fu fun can continue all summer long! I am sure my husband and son will have a blast doing some Kung Fu fighting of their own with these toys. (In my house, as in many, my husband is the biggest kid around!) To celebrate the release of Kung Fu Panda 2, the great people at General Mills would like to offer one of my lucky readers a Kung Fu Panda prize pack of their own! What's included? If chosen, you will receive:
I am going to keep this giveaway very simple, in the name of FUN. Simply complete the mandatory entry and leave a comment. Please be sure to include a valid e-mail address so I can contact you if you're the winner! MANDATORY ENTRY:
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