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It is that time of year…..sending the kids off to camp and mentally preparing for back to school (which will be here before you know it!). We were recently sent a fab collection of personalized labels from Mabel’s Labels. Mabel’s sticky labels are famous the world over! They withstand the dishwasher, microwave, UV Rays and hard wearing children. I enjoyed sticking them on all my kid’s important “things” and my kid’s love seeing their names on their favorite “things”. No more lost jackets and bags- we have attached our fun “Tag-Mates” to all of our important gear. I loved how easy it was to apply the labels- simply peel off the adhesive and attach.

You can find a wide variety of labels and more on their website: canister labels, labels for your spices, clothing labels, fun and creative tags for teachers, and lots more! We are excited to host a giveaway for a FREE combo camp/school pack. This pack includes 15 sticky labels, 8 shoe labels, 40 iron-on labels and 2 bag tags. Simply tell us why you should win this great giveaway in the comments section.

Deadline to enter giveaway is Saturday, July12th at 11:59 pm central time. Be sure to include a valid email address. Winner will be randomly chosen via random.org.

Winner will be notified via email and announced on this post. We’ll also be posting the winner’s name to PRIZEYWinners, so if you don’t want to leave your email address, just check there for the winner announcement after this giveaway closes.

If the winner does not claim prize by July 18th, 2008 they will forfeit their prize to alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

Remember me? I’m the avocado mom who loves (part-time) cloth diapering and reusable baby wipes. Well, I’m back with a few more Fab (green) finds for you!

My fave online mom shop is Honeychunks, and it’s my go-to for my cloth diapering needs. Not only does the mompreneur running the site offer Fuzzi Bunz diapers, she also makes her own reusable cloth baby wipes and foaming cleanser for baby’s bottom. Seriously, it’s like, the best one-stop shopping ever, and you don’t even have to waste any precious gas to get to and from the store!

Wait, let me back up since I may have lost you.

“Reusable what?” you ask?

Don’t worry, I’m not suggesting you re-wipe that little hiney with a dirty wipe. Rachel Mayer, owner of Honeychunks, offers eye-catching designs and plenty of fabrics to choose from for cloth wipes designed to be used and then tossed in the wash with your diapers. Simple as that.

But if you’re gonna go “green” to protect the environment and reduce waste with reusable wipes, you can’t get very far in cleaning up without the Honey Chunks Foaming Cleanser created by Mayer. The all-natural foamy organic mix is all hand-made. Simply squirt the yummy-smelling stuff to moisten the wipe, clean baby up, and toss the wipe in the wash!

And if your baby is a bit grown-up, you can still get plenty of use from the foaming cleanser and wipes when out at the park or stopping by the local ice cream shop to clean dirty faces and hands.

~Pauline
Lipstick to Crayons contributing writer

 

The Tuffet is perfect for those new sitters out there. We all know that as new sitters babies tend to fall over very quickly, so why not have them sit on a Tuffet? As the baby gets older, it makes a great cushion to sit on and read stories. The Tuffet has two pockets to store toys or books, and has two handles on either side to carry it easily.

Bonjour Bambino , “Hello Baby”, welcomes babies into the world with its whimsical baby onesie’s in multiple languages. I am in love with the Mon Petit Amour Onesie which means “My Little Love” in French. Bonjour Bambino features cute onesies in three different languages, French, Spanich and Italian. Sizes come in 0-6 months, and 6-12 months.

Pigtails Ink has the cutest wall art ever. I am in love with the girls in the bathtub wall art. All designs are printed from original drawings onto heavy weight paper with a matte finish. All art includes mat and is also available framed. Mats fit standard size frames if you choose to frame it yourself. I love that you get to pick the hair color for the little children. I have our wall art hanging in the girls bathroom, and I must say it really made it look girlie. I love it.

You can also get letters wall art for either boy or girl. How fun to have a framed letter or letters of your first name. Any child will love it. These framed wall art would make a perfect baby shower gift!

~Amanda
Lipstick to Crayons contributing writer

Let me start off with a disclaimer: I am NOT the greenest of moms. I don’t hang dry my laundry, never brush my teeth in the shower to conserve water, and frequently find myself walking back into rooms hours after I left them wondering how long the light has been left on.

So instead of calling me “green,” maybe you could call me “avocado?” It’s still a shade of green…just a bit watered-down.

Why am I mentioning all of this? Well, because I wanted to point out that you don’t exactly have to be trying to save the Amazon in order to realize the benefit of cloth-diapering, reusable baby wipes, and other such earth-friendly baby-care items.

As a freelance writer who loves the bonus of reviewing baby and mom products, I was lucky enough to learn about Fuzzi Bunz pocket-diapers when my little Buttercup was about 2 months old. From the first try, I was hooked!

The patented pocket diaper is made of a water-proof outer layer and an innovative inner layer that helps keep baby’s bum dry. All you do is add the included insert to the pocket, and you are ready to roll (or crawl, as the case may be.)

Here’s the scoop: No matter how “green” (or not) you may be, the bottom line is that disposable diapers are P-R-I-C-E-Y. The average over three years of diapering that precious little baby boo-tay comes in at a whopping $2,700. YIKES! Kind of takes the sting out of the approximate $400 a set of 12 Fuzzi Bunz will cost you to do the same job for much (much) less, doesn’t it? (Major savings alert: multiply your cost savings by, like, a whole lot more if you plan to re-use your diapers for the next baby. You do the math; I’m a writer because I can’t add.)

And the cute colors ($17.95 a piece) and prints ($19.95 a piece), make it fun to diaper. Instead of covering up, it is so much more fun to show it off! Just a word of caution: Be sure to keep disposables on hand for when diaper rashes happen to occur, since it is not recommended to use any creams in the tushy area when using these diapers. Also, make sure to stay away from perfumed detergents or fabric softener when washing and drying. After that, you are pretty much good to go!

Remember how I said I was more “avocado” than a true “green”? Well, to emphasize that point just a bit more, let me propose part-time cloth diapering. (Read: using cloth at home and disposables for night-time and when out and about.) The savings are still substantial, and it’s just a bit less work for Mom and Dad.

Check out Honeychunks.com for the updated Fuzzi Bunz styles. And check back for a future Fab Finds Friday column highlighting more items from the Honeychunks shop!

~Pauline
Lipstick to Crayons contributing writer

So you are having a baby and are not finding out the sex and you really want a cute gender specific nursery. You gaze longingly at the cute pink polka dot crib bedding sets and lust after the red and blue nautical themed crib decor. “Maybe next time”, you think. This time around you really want to keep the sex of your unborn baby secret. So you resign yourself to the generic pale yellow nursery. Boring! Introducing Hush Hush Nursery, the latest concept in baby planning….

Just because you don’t know the gender of your baby, doesn’t mean you have to settle for a unisex design or your baby’s nursery. Let us help you create the nursery of your dreams-or your little boy or girl. We do all the work, so you can keep the surprise and have your nursery ready when your baby arrives. Select both boy and girl nursery bedding and accessories from your favorite retailer and based on your ultrasound we will pick up the appropriate items for you and deliver the bundle to your home upon baby’s arrival. We will put together both a boy and a girl design for your approval and based on your ultrasound we’ll have the appropriate set made. This service also includes ‘locked room’ set up of your nursery prior to baby’s arrival or delivery to your home after baby arrives, whichever you prefer.
Custom crib bedding, painting, window coverings, pillows and custom furniture are just some of the services we offer. Carla Thorning, the owner and creator of Hush Hush Nursery is a graduate of Colorado State University, she also designs for her husband’s home building business, has a keen eye for interior design and years of professional marketing and merchandising experience. Currently she offers her services in the greater Sacramento area and surrounding area. She also offers services such as baby shower planning, custom birth announcements and personalized baby stationary. Check out all the services offered and browse the design notebook at Hush Hush Nursery

 

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I am thrilled to share our latest product review for a personalized storybook from custommadeforkids.com.

I was sent The First Adventures of Incredible You which was customized by me filling out an order form that contained 17 questions. The questions are generic enough that they can pertain to just about any family but felt specific to my family when I read the finished product. It feels like the book was written just for my family with specifics such as my youngest splashing in the tub with her sister or how everyone comes running when daddy makes brownies.

I created the book for my youngest who is two. She absolutely loves the book and how could she not with such colorful illustrations and her name along with personal details written into the story?

I have given and received many personalized books over the years and must say that this is by far the best I’ve ever read. The quality of the book is superb right down to how my child’s name and other personal information is integrated into the story. It truly feels like it was written just for us.

I’m not the only parent who feels this book is the bomb. The First Adventures of Incredible You is the winner of the iParenting Media Award for Outstanding Product in the Gift category. This award winning book is the perfect gift for keepsake baby gifts, baptism gifts, birthday gifts, or holiday gifts for newborns and young children. Not only is it a great gift for children but also for grandparents and expecting parents.

Take the virtual tour yourself to see how beautifully crafted this book is.

A big thanks to custommadeforkids.com for providing us with such a treasure to review. Not your ordinary personalized storybook indeed! ~Kristie

I have always loved accessorizing my daughters’ outfits with matching head bows and clips. Now that I have a curly red headed daughter bows and clips have become a necessity to keep her unruly hair in place.

I feel that raising three hair bow wearing girls has earned me the title of Hair Accessory Connoisseur. I have learned that alligator clips and headbands are best. Bows that are attached to barrettes or clips that require two hands to put in and out snag and tangle hair. All it takes is one painful hair bow removal for your two year old to refuse ever wearing anything in her hair again. Save those types of hair bows for when your daughter is a little older!

I recently received some clips and a headband from Oopsie Dazie. The professional packaging and superb quality of what I’ve received has earned my seal of approval. Best of all, their prices are very affordable. Who wants to spend $12 on a bow that may end up lost or is only needed for a special occasion outfit? Oopsie Dazie clips are only $2 and bows are $3-$4. You can stock up on enough bows to match every outfit.

Finding the perfect clip to match an outfit is easy with Oopsie Dazie because of their large assortment of ribbon to choose from. You also can choose to embellish your clips with gems, buttons, or flower. The construction of the clips is very secure and professionally crafted. I like how the entire alligator clip is covered with ribbon so no metal is showing.

If your baby girl doesn’t have enough hair then Oopsie Dazie offers stretchy knit headbands to attach clips and bows. The headband is only $1.50 so you can afford to buy one in every color!

Oopsie Dazie offers so many options that it is easy to create one of a kind clips, pony holders, or headbands. I especially love the trendy and fun fabrics they offer for their pony holders. They are truly unique pony holders.

Head over to Oopsie Dazie and let us know what you think.
~Kristie

We are excited to offer a giveaway for a Mod Mum baby sling which are the Cadillac of baby slings. Constructed of beautiful, trendy fabrics and a sturdy construction so you can feel confidant that baby is safe and snug. With five sizing options you are sure to find the right fit. Mod Mum even offers a black fabric for the trendy dad or the reversible slings can be turned to the less feminine pattern.

Mod Mum slings retail for $54 or $64 depending on choice of fabric

To enter the giveaway, visit Mod Mum then leave a comment with the name of your favorite fabric.

Comments without a design name will not be entered in the drawing.

This giveaway is only open to US residents.

Deadline to enter giveaway is Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 11:59 pm central time. Winner will be randomly chosen via random.org.

Winner will be notified via email and announced on this post. We’ll also be posting the winner’s name to PRIZEYWinners, so if you don’t want to leave your email address, just check there for the winner announcement after this giveaway closes.

If the winner does not claim prize by May 5, 2008 they will forfeit their prize to alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

Check out our other giveaway and many more giveaways at Bloggy Giveaways!

Congrats to our winner, Macy Fron!

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