Baby Shower: Giggly Gumdrops Vinyl Review & Free Shipping

I love wall vinyl. When I moved, I was sad I had to take down all my old vinyl. I am so excited to get some new decals up and I absolutely love it. Giggly Gumdrops has some seriously cute options and with the most affordable prices I have seen. Check out some of the great ideas you can do with Giggly Gumdrops vinyl decals:
'Bloom.' I love this so much!
Christmas stacker blocks.

A Halloween 'EEK.'
I received the 'Scatter Kindness' decal with cute flowers. I was able to choose the colors that would match my baby's nursery. I love how it turned out. I added it right above her closet door and it looks great. Applying the decal on the wall was a little difficult because my wall is bumpy, but once I had it on, it hasn't bubbled and it sticks perfectly.
Since my walls aren't the best for decals, I decided to add my 'Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere' decal onto my son's shower door since it is a smooth surface. I am so glad I did! I think it is adorable and my son loves to point out the bubble decals while he is in the bath. The vinyl has added such a fun element to the bathroom. We love it!

BUY IT!

I would definitely recommend buying your vinyl decals at Giggly Gumdrops. They are high quality, extremely affordable, and so cute! Make sure you mention this blog for FREE SHIPPING!

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Baby Shower: BedBuggs Boutique Rose Pillow Review & {GIVEAWAY!!}

I am in love with decorative pillows. If it wasn't for my husband, I am pretty sure my home would be overloaded with them. I wanted to find a really feminine pillow for the baby's nursery and fell madly in love with BedBuggs Boutique Rose Pillows. They are gorgeous! I am pretty sure I am going to have to buy one for my downstairs entry so everyone can see it.

Though you can have a pillow made in almost any color at BedBuggs, check out a few of my favorite options:
Mustard Yellow Rose on Brown Pillow.
Turquoise Rose on Black with White Polka Dot Pillow.
White Rose on Robins Egg Blue Pillow.
I chose the Hot Pink Rose on White Pillow to review. Upon opening the package, I was immediately impressed with the quality and of course how perfectly cute it was. I couldn't wait to get it upstairs and add it to the nursery. Isn't it beautiful? Now you have a sneak peek into the baby's room.
I didn't know what to expect from a handmade pillow, but this one is unbelievable. I can smash the pillow with my giant pregnant body and it fluffs right back to a perky flower (if only that were true for my pregnant body). My toddler has also developed an obsession with this rose pillow so he has thrown it around, tackled daddy with it, and pretended to sleep on it. After all that, the pillow is still fluffy and the flower hasn't even come close to being destroyed . I am telling you...this is better than any pillow I could have bought in stores. I am absolutely crazy about it. You can purchase your own for just $21.00!!! Such a steal of a deal.

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Baby Shower: Learning Curve Thomas Early Engineers Set Review & {GIVEAWAY!!}

Since we have been buying and receiving a lot of things for our upcoming baby girl, I wanted to find something that would make my son feel special. I have heard that it is a good idea to tell your child that the baby has given him a gift so that they like the baby, so that is what I have been doing. My son is absolutely crazy about train sets right now and doesn't every little boy love Thomas? He was super excited to receive the Early Engineers Roundabout Station Set.

The roundabout set comes with the Maithwaite Station, Thomas, a crossing gate, spinning cargo, a tree, and two track connectors.
While intended to use with the Thomas Wooden Railway products, we actually connected the roundabout to his IKEA train set. It worked out great. My son loves pushing his Thomas through the station, raising and closing the crossing gate, and pushing through the cargo stop. You can add other Thomas sets, including the Sodor and the Roll Quarry Set for years and years of fun. My son absolutely loves his station and we are excited to add on more in the future.

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Learning Curve has generously offered one of our lucky readers the Early Engineers Roundabout Station Set.

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Baby Shower: "I Breastfeed Because..." Ameda Purely Yours Ultra Breast Pump {GIVEAWAY!!}

From the diverse health benefits, to the increased bonding experience or even to the advanced weight loss, there are many reasons why a woman decides to breastfeed. Now Ameda’s “I Breastfeed Because…” campaign is giving women a voice to share why they made the decision to breastfeed.

About the campaign:

Ameda, a proven leader in breast pump innovation and trusted by moms and hospitals for over 65 years, launches the “I Breastfeed Because…” campaign to give moms a voice on this important subject in time for World Breastfeeding Month. Mothers who are currently breastfeeding, or have in the past, are encouraged to log onto www.ibreastfeedbecause.com to upload 20-second videos that share the reasons why they chose to breastfeed.

For each video uploaded, tweet or video comment, Ameda will make a charitable donation to the Human Milk Banking Association of North America <http://www.hmbana.org/> , a non-profit association of donor human milk banks established in 1985 to set standards for and to facilitate establishment and operation of milk banks in America. All those who participate are also automatically entered to win a grand prize of a $2,500 nursery makeover or one of 25 secondary prizes, $50 American Express gift cards. While World Breastfeeding Month is in August, this campaign will run through September.About Purely Yours Ultra Breast Pump:
The Ameda Purely Yours Ultra Breast Pump is the world’s only breast pump with a proven Airlock Protection™ barrier. The diaphragm keeps the air from the pump from coming in contact with breast milk while pumping. This, in turn, helps protect breast milk from bacteria, mold and viruses. Purely Yours Ultra breast pump and accessories are available this month at a mass retailer, Babies “R” Us. The comprehensive 18-item launch will include the Purely Yours Ultra breast pump, milk storage and breast care products, and is available on BabiesRUs.com now and will be available in stores beginning August 2010. The pump will retail for $299.99 and accessories range from $6.99-$29.99.

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Ameda has generously offered one of our lucky readers an Ameda Purely Yours Ultra Breast Pump (SRP: $299.90).

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Shoeline.com Review & {GIVEAWAY!!!}

As moms, we deserve to look good and feel great, head to toe. Thanks to shoeline.com, your feet no longer need to compromise comfort for style.

Offering a huge selection of brands like Born, Sofft, Kork-Ease, and Me Too, you are guaranteed to find the perfect pair of shoes for any occasion. And the best part, your feet won't punish you. Strolling through the mall can be a comfortable and chic experience.

shoeline.com was designed to accommodate busy moms with a distinguishing eye. Offering Free Shipping, No Sales Tax and EZ Returns, why would you buy shoes anywhere else?

Best of all, shoeline.com provides fashionable footwear for the entire family.

Back to School shopping stressing you out? Let shoeline.com ease your worries. Find the latest styles in children's shoes that will last all year long.

I was lucky enough to receive this gorgeous pair of Born Stowaway flats. They are truly beautiful. The nude color and slight metallic sheen is perfectly on trend. Most importantly, they wear like a dream. I glide through the grocery store, and prance through the park. shoeline.com highlights comfort and beauty at it's best.

With Free Shipping, No Sales Tax, and EZ Returns, you have nothing to lose and a closet full of shoes to gain. Shop shoeline.com today and make your feet and your family happy!

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Winners!

We have a few winners.

Freshpair $30 GC:

#63

nightowl

And our Baby Shower winners so far....

Beibi Baby Shoes:

#82

Natalie A.

Bella Materna Nursing Bra:

#14

Tj and Amy

Taylor Joelle Designs Beanie Hat:

#81

Krista

Air-O-Swiss Travel Ultrasonic:

#5

Ashley

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Baby Shower: Evenflo Savvy Parents Gift Pack Review & {GIVEAWAY!!}

A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I packed up our 2 year old and headed to Georgia. I am an unpleasant traveler, especially being pregnant, and usually our son starts getting angry within 10 minutes of being stuck in his car seat. Between being uncomfortable, the mess, and the boredom, traveling typically doesn't seem worth it. However, this trip was important. It would be the last time we would be able to make it to Georgia to see my husband's family for a long time with a baby coming soon.

I received a travel pack from Evenflo that really helped. A car organizer kept my son's snacks and toys next to him for easy access and without piles everywhere else in the car. Snacks and a fun Fuzzy Bee book kept my son distracted and quiet, the 'Baby on Board' window shade prevented a lot of screaming from having the sun in my son's eyes. The car dust buster from Black & Decker kept me sane. At gas stations, I was able to vacuum up all the snack messes and keep that traveled in scent out of our car.

Speaking of traveling, Evenflo conducted a survey among parents. Check out some of the things they learned:

• More time on the road often puts safety concerns into high gear. And it can trigger tears of frustration – in kids AND parents.
• The biggest worry parents have when taking car trips is that their young child will be harmed in a collision (76%).
• Integral to a safe ride is proper car-seat installation, but a full 65% of mothers and 72% of fathers encounter challenges when installing car seats.
• And – oh baby! – nearly half (49%) admit that installing the car seat caused them to sweat more than actually making the baby did!

The Seat Feat

Talk about a pain: 60% of moms and 63% of dads confess installing their car seat was challenging, while 5% of moms actually compared the experience with going through labor. And the challenge doesn’t end when the seat is installed, parents expressed other car seat frustrations: Adjusting car-seat straps got parents in a tangle the most (60%), followed by making sure the straps were tight enough (48%). It’s no surprise, as a third (34%) of parents say their child has wiggled out of their car seat and one-fifth of parents admit this happens at least once a week.

Stemming the Tide of Tantrums

All parents hope for a smooth getaway when heading out for a family road trip. So after safety, what do moms and dads worry about the most? Some 48% of parents worry about keeping their child entertained while in their car seat, 34% worry that their little Houdini will wiggle out of the car seat and 32% worry their child will have a temper tantrum. But preparation and creativity is the key to keeping car-seat-strapped kids happy: 72% of parents stock the car with toys, 54% rely on Cheerios and Goldfish snacks, 46% sing silly songs, 36% play DVDs and 27% keep books on hand. Happy kids can sometimes mean messy cars! Of the Cheerio-chompers, 37% leave behind at least a dozen Os in their seat after a road trip, and 11% leave enough for tomorrow morning’s breakfast bowl.

Pot Holes and Potty Mouths

Let’s face it … parents are humans and are not exempt to frustrations of the road! Parents admit that when in driving mode they don’t always take the high road: Almost three-quarters (74%) of moms and dads admit to cursing at another driver in their child’s presence, while 28% have flipped the bird, and 21% have rolled down their window to scream at another driver. While 30% of parents say they never swear in front of their kids in the car, 61% say they sometimes let the loose language fly.

And talk about a “wheel” distraction: attending to a baby while driving causes 38% to miss their exit once in a while, and 12% to miss their exit often and has caused 38% of parents to get lost.

WIN IT!!

Evenflo has generously offered one of our lucky readers the Evenflo Savvy Parent's Car Kit ($100 value!!) which includes:

$25 Gas Gift Card, a little treat for mom and dad
Moist Wipes, for quick car clean up
• Baby Mirror, to check out rear-facing baby while driving
Soft Book, to secure safety of passengers when thrown during tantrum
Kid/Parent Friendly CD, to inspire a family sign along
Car Dust buster, for hunting down cheerios between seats
Window Shade, to keep the hot summer sun out
Animal Crackers and a Snack Trap, to carve cravings
Car organizer, to keep it all arranged neatly!

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Baby Shower: Woombie Review & {GIVEAWAY!!}

I had a really hard time swaddling my son. He always managed to get loose and then would startle and wake himself up. With this upcoming baby, I figured there had to be a better way to keep my baby feeling safe, secure, and like they might still be in something similar to the womb. Woombie is so great! You just zip your baby right in.
The Woombie is quite versatile. As seen above, you can do a full swaddle, one or both arms free, or the legs can be free for swings, strollers, and seats.
I love how comfortable and lightweight the fabric is. I was very concerned with my baby overheating in the past, but this is such a safe way to swaddle without using any loose blankets that can become dangerous.

I also really like that the Woombie can be zipped from the bottom and from the top. This makes diapers changes easy. Instead of having to completely unwrap your baby, you can just unzip the bottom.

Lastly, my son used to scratch at his face while he was sleeping. Every morning he would wake up looking like he had been attacked. Those baby mittens never stay on! The Woombie is also great for keeping those little hands out of a baby's cute face. I can't wait to get my baby girl all snuggled up in her Woombie!

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CoverGirl Smoky Eye Review & GC {GIVEAWAY!!}

My daily makeup routine is pretty minimum, if any. I try to do my makeup in about 5 minutes. This isn't always pretty. Thanks to CoverGirl, I can look like I spent time on my makeup and actually know what I am doing with their new CoverGirl Smoky Eye Look Solutions box in 3 simple steps.
I received three different smoky eye looks: Glamorous Look, Natural Look, and Bold Look. Each look box comes with SmokyShadowBlast, LineExact Liquid Eyeliner, LashBlast Volume-Blasting Mascara.
Inside each Smoky Eye Look, you can find three simple tips designed by makeup artist, Molly Stern:

1: LIDS

Stroke browbone and inner corner with SmokyShadowBlast. step 1. Smudge outer corner and crease with step 2.

2: LINER

Using Line Exact Liquid Liner Pen, start at inside corner and draw a thin stroke across upper lash line. Flick the line slightly upward at outer corner.

3: LASHES

Finish the look by brushing upper and lower lashes with LashBlast Volume Mascara. Let dry for ten seconds and repeat.

This was so easy. I love the smoky eye look, but never could figure out how to do it right. You can't go wrong with this kit! My favorite was the Natural Look smoky eyes. It wasn't too dark, but it is still very pretty and can be worn day or night.

WIN IT!!

CoverGirl has generously offered one of our lucky readers a $20 Walmart gift card to try a Smoky Eye Look for yourself.

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Downlite Pillow {WINNER!!}

And the winner for the Downlite pillow giveaway is comment #35

Shanna said...35

"like" Downlite on Facebook
(Shanna A)
shanna.elizabeth@hotmail.com

AUGUST 13, 2010 9:37 AM

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Baby Shower: Zachary Dickory Dock Lamp Shade Review & {GIVEAWAY!!}

I am so excited for my baby girl's nursery to come together. I wanted to find some pieces that would really make it special. When I found Zachary Dickory Dock's etsy shop, I knew I had to have one of their gorgeous lamp shades. The options are so fun and perfect for any nursery or child's bedroom. Check out a few of my favorites:
Michael Miller Dandy Damask Lamp Shade.
Blue and Brown Elephants Lamp Shade. This one is so cute and modern!
Brooke Owl Lamp Shade. I am just dying over those owls and trees.
Rocket Ship Lamp Shade. This shade would be perfect in my son's transportation themed room.
I had the opportunity to receive the Pink and Chocolate Tulips Lamp Shade. It is so adorable! It was packed great so when I opened the box, its shape was still perfect. I would never have guessed someone made this. The lamp shade is very well made and sturdy. I was impressed with how easy she made adding the shade to any lamp. All you have to do is clip the shade directly onto the light bulb. Light shines through the shade, making the tulips pleasantly glow. Although I chose the shade as is, you can choose any trim color you would like. I could not be more happy with this lamp shade. You can purchase your own for only $25.00!!

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