Oliver's Labels Review

If you've been reading you've noticed that Spank has started school this year! It was a bittersweet moment for me, like any other mother. Now we are a little over a month into the year and things are going smoothly. He has been taking his lunch and snack daily, due to his dietary restrictions. I knew I wanted to use reusable lunch products, instead of buying all these brown paper bags and juice boxes daily with ziploc bags holding it all. With all the "lunch gear" I was buying, I'll admit I was a bit worried about him losing his stuff or it becoming mixed up with another child's. When I was offered the opportunity to review Oliver's Labels, I knew this would be perfect with Spank starting school.

Oliver's Labels makes high quality waterproof labels and tags that are dishwasher & laundry safe that  stick on all your kids' stuff, they will never fade, scuff or peel. One of the many great things about their labels is they have a ton of different prints and packages available for both boys and girls.

We received their mini labels, original labels, shoe labels and the stick-eez clothing labels. 

The Mini labels are Mini Labels are great for items that don't have the room for the original labels. These are good on items that will be used in dishwasher, fridge, microwave or outdoors. We used a few of ours on Spank's thermo containers for his lunch, I liked the Mini labels on them because I was able to place them on the edge of the lids and didn't have to cover the design on the bottle.
The Original Labels are great on anything from Sippy cups to toys. We placed a couple of ours on our bento boxes to help guarantee that our containers didn't get mixed up at school. Both the Mini & the Original labels are waterproof, which makes them great on items that will be placed in the dishwasher, microwave or fridge. Our items have gone through the dishwasher many times and no scuffing, peeling or wearing, we love them!

The Shoe labels are designed to stick inside the heel of each shoe. They come in a left foot shape and a right foot shape, which makes it easy to stick inside each of the corresponding shoes. Spank is extremely rough on shoes, in fact within him wearing his shoes 4 times, he has torn the inside back out of one of his brand new pair of Van shoes, the labels however are still firmly stuck to the bottom insides of the shoes. If that isn't durability I'm not sure what would be.

The Stick-eez clothing labels are great for shirts and shorts, I also placed some inside his lunch box and book bags. They do have bag tags, and mini bag tags, but I figured he would be more likely to remove it if he could see it. These labels are no iron, no sew tags that can be removed when you are ready to pass on the items.

We are extremely pleased with our Oliver's Labels and compared to some of the other label companies I've used I found these to stick just as well, but I really enjoyed the prints a lot better. They have quite a few choices for boys, which you all know I love!

Spank choose the Crossbones print and I was happy with the way they looked when they arrived, as was Spanky. They have everything from superheros to dinosaurs for boys or cupcakes to girly crossbones for the girls, with a few gender neutral and adult prints in there. They also have a great free addition you can add to all your labels called Found It. This addition allows you to add an address to your labels online, this is NOT printed on the label, but it does print a unique barcode onto your labels and lets anyone know who finds the item that they can find the owner on their website, Oliver's Labels will then send you an email letting you know, so none of your information is ever shared.

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If you would like to purchase any of the items above or personalize your own package, you can do this and much more on at Oliver's Labels. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Poofin Review & Giveaway

My kids are obsessed with anything fluffy and cuddly! Put a pillow on the floor and they will both flock to it like seagulls on a crumb. So when we received our Poofin they fought over it til I had to step in and break it up!

Poofin is a seriously soft plush star pillow type toy that comes with interchangeable soft picture charms to represent all the great things in your child's life that makes him or her unique.

I love this idea! Spank is only 4, but he is starting to become an independent young man, making his own choices of what he likes and dislikes. No, I'm not talking about strained peas type choices but more what sports he likes and music, movies and activities. It really is bittersweet seeing him grow, but I like that Poofin allows children to choose from many different picture charms and collect the different things they like inside the "belly" of the star!

They have many different charms to choose from whether you have a sporty child, a little chef, or a girly girl on your hands. They even have customizable charms for your kids trips away from home this Summer, to help with that homesick feeling. You could even customize a charm for your child's special day, whether it be birthday, preschool or middle school Graduation or other various events.

The steps to getting started are simple!

1. Choose a Poofin- stars come in Bright Red, Blue or Pink!

2. Pick out your charms for inside from the great selection here or design your own charm.

3. Share them with your friends & family!

Spank has had a blast showing his Poofin off to everyone! He chose the Blue poofin and inside has his Skateboard, Bowling and Popcorn charms. He loves skateboarding and bowling, and if you didn't read my post on his Halloween costume a couple years back to know about his absolute LOVE of Popcorn, well, he LOVES it! He will tell you that too when you ask him about his charms, its quite cute. We plan on adding a few Charms to his collection in the coming months, he likes getting on the computer and browsing them. So far he has the Taco, penguin and he wants to get one of a runner because he is a runner. I may have to design one for him with his medals from his races. I think he'd enjoy that!

This would make a TERRIFIC gift for any Older child, I think the older they get it gets a bit harder to shop for some, this would be perfect for those children.

To Buy: To purchase a Poofin, visit the Poofin Store to get started!

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Potty Cover Review & Giveaway

Going potty in public is something that makes my skin crawl sometimes. Thinking of all the germs that linger on those toilets and everywhere in those bathrooms-yuck! Having boys does make it somewhat easier as majority of the time Spank only has to pee, which he can stand for not having to touch anything! There are those moments when he needs to do some other business when we are out and about and I feel like I need to carry around toilet cleaner and a total cleaning kit before I can let my child sit on the toilet, then rush home afterwards to shower!
We recently received PottyCover to try out and it has helped this momma(with a public bathroom phobia) out a Ton! PottyCover is a disposable toilet seat cover for children. I LOVE that it covers the sides and front of the toilet too, cause if your child is like most they hold on to the edges! What I love even more is that it is made of a soft non-woven fabric on top, but coated with a layer of plastic on the bottom, making it waterproof. So if you are in a rush and cant wipe the seat down before hand and it happens to be a bit wet it won't soak through. That little flap up front also helps protect your child's legs or clothing from touching the icky germs on the toilet!
After you're done using it just dispose of it in the trash can, pretty simple! Each PottyCover comes individually wrapped and in a smaller package, so its small enough to fit into your purse,diaper bag or anywhere, but Large enough to cover all those germs!

I would recommend PottyCover to any moms, dads or grandparents who don't like the thought of germs in public restrooms, but have to face them due to little ones!

Buy It: To purchase PottyCovers, you can go here to find a retailer closest to you. They are about $5.99 for a 6 pk.

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Lula Clips Review & Giveaway

 When we went on our Vacation to Disney the biggest pain of the road trip was getting the boys in and out of their car seats. Having to poke and prod them to find the straps, then untangling the straps and finding out a half of a mile down the road someone has to potty and doing it all over again!
I'll be quite honest, it isn't just on Vacation trips that I dread the "car seat tango", I procrastinate about going anywhere when I think about having to dance this dance with two squirmy children and two seats!




I recently reviewed the Lula clips, the solution for bothersome buckles. Lula Clips are a seat harness clip that holds the buckles open, prevents twisted straps and saves time and frustration. It is extremely simple, To Use: undo the pin and position the "hands" to each side of the car seat take up any slack in the straps. Slide the pin back in to lock it in place.


Our Lula clips have been a lifesaver, well, a time saver at least. I love not having to dig for the straps and not worry about the straps getting all twisted and undo the whole seat set up. We use it in Chunk's seat more than Spank's because Chunk is our wiggle worm. When we place him in his seat he is the child who always nuzzle back into his car seat before we even buckle him in, causing the buckles to become loss in the abyss of the bottom of the seat. The Lula Clips have stopped that problem!
The only negative thing is that I wish they had one for the bottom buckle, cause I'm always digging for that one as well!

A bit about the creator:

As any parent with small kids knows you are constantly splitting your time between the jobs of being responsible parents and the joys of spending time with your kids. As a dad to 3 small kids this challenge really hit home. So I decided to focus my engineering training and passion for a functional & fashionable design towards solving this problem. What has emerged is a line of products that are focused on improving the day- to-day tasks of parenting by solving those problems you didn’t realize existed with products that are easy to use and safe. This philosophy is embedded in every product in its design as well as its name. All of our products start with the prefix “Lula-” which means ‘easy’ in Zulu, a testament to the products and my country of birth.

To Buy:

Want to purchase a set of Lula Clips for you or someone close? They would make the perfect baby shower gift! Visit their Website to purchase your own pair.

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A Gift to Treasure Review & Giveaway

Looking for a Wonderful Gift for someone for Mother's Day? Perhaps even a 'just because' gift? You really should check out A Gift to Treasure then!
A Gift to Treasure embroidery by Sharon is a handmade business out of Missouri, that specializes in many great items like aprons, chef hats, pillowcases and many, many other embroidered things!

I received a handmade purse from them, embroidered with my name on the front. It is a great bag and is made very well, I have used it to tote around Chunk's belongings on a daily basis for a while now, and it has held up wonderfully! They have many different styles and fabric choices to choose from in their album titled "bags, totes, purses".

To Buy: To purchase any of the great items mentioned above or contact Sharon about other great items, visit their Website. You can also check them out on their Facebook page.

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Boo Rad Lee Clothing Review

Boo Rad Lee Clothing
Review

I am a HUGE fan of kids clothing with humorous sayings, but lets face it some of the sayings get a bit old after you've read it 21 times. When I came across Boo Rad Lee Clothing I was so excited to learn they didn't have any of those overdone sayings screen printed on their t-shirts! I was Laughing out Loud while scrolling through their choices, mostly because I could relate to over half of them. 

Want to learn a little about the creators of Boo Rad Lee Clothing, here is a bit about them from their Website:
Boo Rad Lee Clothing is a family-owned clothing company based in Nashville, TN. The McConnells decided to start this clothing line after the birth of their first child, a boy. Looking around the normal places for clothes was kind of a painful experience for them. Most baby clothes were either way too old-fashioned, a little stupid, or just plain ugly. Brad started jotting down slogan ideas of his own for onesies, subjects that no one was covering. While there were plenty of onesies talking about the glory of boobs, there were very few slogans that were smart AND funny. Brad set out to change that.

Using self-taught Photoshop skills and a healthy dose of bathroom humor, Brad created design after design that made his wife, Jennifer, laugh. She suggested that he should sell them, and before long, the couple enlisted the help of a few friends to pick the best designs for their very first print run. Brad continues to crank out design ideas while Jennifer helps him edit and gets them ready to sell. Boo Rad Lee Clothing has expanded their sizes, colors, and designs, and is quickly becoming the best place to find the coolest baby and kids clothing available.

I received the Check out the Guns tank top from Boo Rad Lee Clothing for Chunk to review, and I love it!! First off, I must say it is the best quality shirt I've ever gotten. It stayed soft wash after wash and the graphic never cracked a bit! I especially love the saying the hilarious saying, and so did my husband. The shirt fit a little big, but I had no problem with that as he will be able to wear it throughout the Summer as he grows. This shirt is also available in a bodysuit for smaller sizes.

Boo Rad Lee Clothing has a great selection of clothing for both boys & girls. I am loving this Date Night shirt, and they have it in purple/lime for the gals and red/blue for the little guys. Another Favorite of mine is the Daddy Bugged my room T-shirt.  They also have a great line of Elements T-shirts, they create words related to babies only using real element symbols from the periodic table of elements.


Buy It:
Want to purchase one of these hilarious shirts for a little one in your life? You can check out all the humorous designs on their Website. Also, Be sure to add Boo Rad Lee Clothing on Facebook, to keep up with their new products and deals.

Bebe Cocotine Hazelwood Necklaces Review

Bebe Cocotine Hazelwood Jewelry

I am sure most of my regular readers have heard me mention how sensitive both boys skin is, and Chunk's skin only seems to have gotten worse. Spank has had eczema since he was an infant, with using the correct soaps & shampoo on him, we have been able to control it a little better, but it has never completely gone away. Chunk actually had smooth baby skin, he was allergic to a lot of products and would get a rash, but I had thought we'd been lucky enough to escape eczema. The week of his 1st Birthday we noticed he was breaking out with what appeared to be the dreaded eczema, his has gotten worse than Spank's.

I had heard about Hazelwood having a medicinal property to help heal eczema. So I contacted Bebe Cocotine, owner of Bebe Cocotine, Lysa Wierzbicki makes stylish jewelry to made from the branches of a hazelwood tree and an assortment of crystal and glass.

Here is some Information on the benefits of Hazelwood from their Etsy page:

When in contact with skin, Hazelwood has been known to have the medicinal property of neutralizing the body's acidity, which by doing so, relieves or prevents ailments such as teething pain in infants as well as:
-skin problems (psoriasis, eczema, acne)
-constipation
-migraines
-sensitive & bleeding gums
-helps reduce dental cavities
-ulcers
-acid reflux
-heartburn
-arthritis

100% Quebec Farmed
Hazelwood

Our Experience with Bebe Cocotine's Hazelwood necklaces were good, my boys have been wearing them a little under a month and there skin has started to improve slowly. I am just glad it isn't getting worse, which is normal for Chunk's lately. Spank is usually scratching his a lot and I can say I haven't caught him scratching in the past couple of weeks. I'm so glad they have given both of their skin a little relief!

Do you have a little one suffering from any of the problems listed above? Try out a Hazelwood necklace! Bebe Cocotine has a great selection of adorable girl's necklaces and some great color choices for Boys also.

To Buy:

To purchase one of the Necklaces featured above or to check out her other items, Visit her Etsy shop or her website. You can also add Bebe Cocotine on Facebook, to keep up with great deals and new items!

Baby Sign Language Review

When Spank was a baby he knew Baby Sign Language, and that was mostly how he communicated with us until he learned to talk at 24 months. We have slowly been teaching Chunk, but I'll admit I had forgotten most of the basic signs. So when I received our Baby Sign Language package to review I was extremely excited to try it on the boys.

We are teaching them so they are able to communicate with my sisters boyfriend, who is hearing impaired. Sign Language can be great for young children for many reasons including reducing frustration and tantrums by showing your child a new way to communicate, it can also be used to improve speech development.

The kit we received came with the Wall chart, teaching guide, reference dictionary, and a set of nice big baby sign language flash cards. We opened it that day and started with the flash cards, Spank participated as well and It has been fun seeing him learn and help teach his brother as well. The flashcards have the picture of the real life images on one side and the other side is diagram of the signed motion. After 2 weeks of doing these daily, Chunk can sign 15 of the cards just by seeing the picture of object. Spank remembered all but a couple of the 52 signs.
The Basic Baby Sign Language Flash Card set comes with 52 signs: airplane, apple, baby, ball, banana, bear, bird, boat, book, bread, bug, bunny, butterfly, car, cat, cereal, cheese, chicken,

clothes, cow, diaper, dog, duck, egg, elephant, fan, fish, flower, frog, giraffe, grapes, hat, horse, keys, kite, lion, monkey, mouse, orange, pig, potty, sheep, shoes, slide, snake, swing, tiger, toothbrush, train, tree, turtle & water.

The baby sign language book is a guide to teaching your child how to sign, it is a pretty basic quick run through of a recommendation of which signs are best to start with and many other tips and pointers. I really liked that it has a Quick start Guide and will have you ready to sign in 30 minutes, then as baby is progressing you can advance into combining signs and other more developed topics.
I really enjoyed the reference dictionary, which contained over 600 signs from the in the most popular words, and upgrading to the more uncommon signs. I refer to it quite a bit, so that I don't miss opportunities to be able to incorporate signs into our daily conversations. I simply loved that it was alphabetized and easy to find the words, I also liked that they each had illustrated diagrams with each sign, showing you how to correctly sign the words, making learning new signs a bit simpler.

We hung our Wall chart on Chunk's wall next to his reading area, he often goes up to it and will point and mimic the signs. It has 22 of the basic signs, like eat, more and milk. I think Chunk's favorite sign is Ball, he is constantly doing it, nearly as much as he is gathering all the balls in the house up to play. I will also catch him signing Car to Spank when they are playing with his Mater and remote control car.

I am really hoping that our sign language will continue to grow, and the boys will become fluent signers.  

If you are looking to teach your child(ren) sign language, I would HIGHLY recommend this! My boys have learned so much already, and we have only been doing it for 2 weeks. 

To Buy:
To Purchase the baby sign language book or any of the other items, visit their website. Also, be sure to add them on facebook.

Alphabeasts Review & Giveaway

We have been working with Spank on letter recognition for a while now, some ouble with. have been easier for him to recognize than others. Y has been one of the ones he has had the most trouble with, so when I found Alphabeasts I thought this would be a great learning tool to help us.

About Alphabeasts:

"26 colorful, lovable, whimsical creatures that capture children’s attention and motivates them to learn the ABC’s through a variety of self-designed lessons and games that makes learning fun and entertaining. Each Alphabeast has a unique gift. Some are strong. Some are swimmers. Some can soar. Some are speedy. And each duty or problem that they encounter and need to solve calls for a different solution, so it’s very important that the Alphabeasts work together as a team not only with their special abilities, but also by coming together to spell words with their letters."

Spank loves Yakityak, the letter Y Alphabeast. I frequently find him playing with it, and Chunk has become quite sneaky with stealing it from him for himself to play with. It is very soft with a plush, washable velveteen outer body and fleece lettering in uppercase on one side and the lowercase on the opposite side. It also has a  perfect double purpose for my pillow loving son, Chunk. It's 15" height makes it just the right size for his little head. I also love that on their website they have a great section with activities to use your Alphabeasts as  learning tools. I've printed a couple of the coloring pages for Spank to color, and you know he had to have Yakityak in the chair right next to him, especially because the colors had to be just right!

Buy It:
Want to get an Alphabeast for your little one? You can purchase them on their website. Be sure to add them on Facebook also.
Win It:
One lucky Reader of mine will win an Alphabeast of their own, Winner can choose from Letters F, I, K, N, V, X, Y or Z. To enter follow the directions on the Rafflecopter form below. Click "Read More".

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Printrunner.com Review & Giveaway

Printrunner.com Review & Giveaway

PrintRunner.com was established with little more than a small press and a dream. Ten years later their company became one of the foremost quality printers in Southern California. Their commitment to provide the best value and high quality full color printing at affordable price made the company grow.  PrintRunner is a full service high quality printing company located in Chatsworth, California. Printrunner.com offers online printing for all your custom sticker printing needs, so be sure to check them out!

They are offering a Giveaway of 250 custom printed Stickers to one lucky winner.

Details on the stickers are:

                       Sticker Shape: Standard Stickers

                       Flat Width : 2"

                       Flat Height : 3.5"

                       Quantity : 250

                       Paper: Premium Sticker Stock

                       Colors: Full Color ( 4 Color Process), Black and White

                       Proof: NONE

                       Ready to Ship In: 3 Business Days

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Jasper Lily Review & Giveaway

Jasper Lilly Review & Giveaway

I'm always looking for different style frames to go in our house, you know not your basic square or rectangular shaped frames for Photos. Well, I recently stumbled upon JasperLilly, a family owned company that offers a unique product line that will fit in anyone's home!

I love that the frames are so uniquely shaped, along with many sizes and colors, they also will customize a frame for you! The frames have a distressed look to them with sanded edges, it really goes well with the shape of the frames. These would be great on a photo wall or even in a Child's room, with so many colors and sizes the options are endless!

Buy It:

Wanna purchase one of these Great frames or check out their other products? Visit JasperLilly.com to purchase, Be sure to add them on Facebook as well.

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Bean-b-Clean Review

Bean-b-Clean Review

When both boys were born, they had Cradle Cap(a yellowish, patchy, greasy, scaly and crusty skin rash on babies scalp), we tried everything to get rid of it, we would scrub for hours and just when I thought it would be taming down, it would be back again and worse within a month. We still hadn't figured out a way to get rid of it, or keep it less noticeable. What makes it worse is both boys have dark hair, and Spank has longer hair, so having those huge flakes in his hair randomly isn't very appealing. Yes, thats right Spank still has it! I guess the would call it dandruff now since he is older, but it looks the same as it has since he was an infant. Whats worse is his skin is so sensitive oils and special shampoos will only make all of his skin terrible with a rash.

We were sent Bean-b-Clean Cradle Cap brush to treat their Cradle Cap. After using it on the third day, Both of my boy's had clear scalp, I was overjoyed! They didn't mind me using it either, they sat there and let me, Spank even commented it felt good, I think it was relaxing to him. Especially, because he complains about having his hair washed & brushed. We have continued using it to keep it at bay, I would hate it to come back with a vengeance. If it does though, we will be ready with our Bean-b-Clean!

A Little information on the Creators of Bean-b-Clean:

"Bean-b-Clean is a USA "grandmom and grandpop" company whose goals are to provide needed, functional products at affordable prices. It was formed as a wholesale company in early 2009, as the result of the birth of their first grandchild who developed cradle cap. After extensive and unsuccessful searches in stores and on the internet, we researched, repurposed, tweaked and tested an existing product as our first mission and brought the now named Bean-b-Clean® to the thousands of infants facing the same crisis."

I would recommend the Bean-b-Clean to any parent battling the annoying Cradle Cap on the infant or child.
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Want to know where to purchase your own Bean-b-Clean? Visit their Website, also add them on Facebook.

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Rock Bottom T-Shirts Review & $25 GC Giveaway

Rock Bottom T-Shirts Review

I am excited to be able to share a Review & Giveaway from Rock Bottom T-Shirts with you today.

Rock Bottom T-Shirts offers casual, comfortable clothing for men, women, kids, babies and even dogs at near wholesale pricing.

I chose a long length shirt tail tank  from the Junior's section. They have six different colors to choose from, but I chose Mandarin, I thought it would be a bright, fun Spring & Summer color! I love the way the shirt fits, it isn't clingy in the stomach area, but isn't baggy either. It is such a great fit, I cannot wait to pack it on Vacation this Spring.

I also received a Toddler Polo shirt for Spank, It comes in Eight different color selections, I chose Black because he needed one to match his Plaid shorts this Spring, and Black always seems hardest to find. I like this shirt, it is a little big on him, but it is 100% cotton and I think it will fit him great for Spring/Summer. 

The Last Item I was sent from Rock Bottom T-Shirts was a  short sleeve baby tee, I needed a charcoal shirt to match some shorts I had bought for Chunk and this shirt matches perfectly! It am planning on putting an applique on it, but for now it works plain just as well. I like that the shirt isn't short and wide, like most t-shirts are when you buy them wholesale. It is a great fit, I did read before hand that these run small, so I ordered him a larger size and it fits wonderfully. They have 42 different colors, and sizes 6 months ,12 months ,18 months  & 24 months.

Buy It:

To purchase any of the great Items featured above, plus many more items visit http://www.rockbottomt-shirts.com
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Earth Monkeys Review & Giveaway

Earth Monkey
Eco-friendly baby & toddler Accessories

I am notorious at forgetting bibs for Chunk, It never fails that the one Item I ALWAYS seem to forget in my majorly overloaded diaper bag is a bib! So when I received some of Earth Monkey's products to review I was overjoyed.  They sent me one of their bibs, a porta-pad and a paci-pack to try out on my little man.

The Bib I received was Earth Monkey's Dude Bib in Blue, It also comes in Pink and Green and many other hip prints. My Favorite thing about it had to be that it was lightweight and folded up and into a tiny bag(approx. 4.25x2.5) with a carabiner attached, so you can clip it onto keys, purses or diaper bags! This has been the perfect thing for me, I haven't forgotten the bib since we received it! I also love that I can toss it right into the washing machine for easy clean up!

I also received the Porta-pad in the Dude Print, it is available in other colors and prints as well. The Porta-Pad is a diaper changing pad that folds up just like the bib into a small bag on a carabiner,  so it can attach to purses or diaper bags too! I usually do majority of my diaper changes in the vehicle, as I am not a fan of public changing tables. We were at Chuck E. Cheese a couple of weeks ago and It was extremely cold out and to make a long story short it seemed ridiculous to get two kids dressed in winter gear to change a diaper when I could do it a few feet away in warmth. So I got over my fear, but not before I scrubbed down that changing table, and then remembered I had my Porta-Pad as well. I put it down, and changed Chunk, then folded it back up and through it in the wash when we came home. It was so simple, and I was so happy I had it!

Lastly, I received a Earth Monkeys Paci-Pack I plan on giving this to my friend who is having a baby this summer because Chunk doesn't take a Paci anymore. I love the idea of this though, I cannot tell you how many times I have had to dig for a Pacifier in the past!

What makes these products even better than they already are? They are made of 100% recycled bottles! How Great is that? I love knowing the product I use is a recycled and Is cute too!


Buy It:
I'm sure you are all itching to know where you can purchase one of these awesome items featured above. You can purchase any of these, plus more great products at Earth Monkeys or visit their Facebook. They also have a $5.00 flat shipping rate.

Win It:
One lucky reader will win a set for yourself, your choice of color. To enter follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter form  below. Click "Read More".

Patriotic Purses & Accessories Review & Giveaway

Patriotic Purses and Accessories Review

Its pretty much safe to say that I have an addiction to Hats, among many other material items and It has carried over to my boys. Winter is the only time we wear them, its just so fun bundling up my boys or myself in winter gear. Especially because In Georgia we don't get to wear our winter gear for long. So I was excited to be able to review and offer a giveaway from Patriotic Purses and Accessories. They carry everything handmade from hats & mittens to Personalized cuddle bears

For my review I chose this MSU Spartans Helmet hat, & Spank was so excited to get his "Go SPARTY" hat. It is really soft and warm inside, I love that it is a bit big. We haven't had much of a Winter here in Georgia this year, so I'm hoping he can wear it again next Winter. He has asked to wear it a couple times, and it will be 68 degrees outside, I wish he could just as much he does! Amber from Patriotic Purses and Accessories did a GREAT job on it!


Patriotic Purses and Accessories also makes Spouse Snuggles or Parent dolls. I love the idea of this, how great for Children or husbands & wives with a loved one in the Military, or maybe just travels a lot. They also have a good variety of items for your Fur babies! All of their items are more than reasonably priced.

Amber VanVolkinburg, the owner of Patriotic Purses and Accessories and independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay says her hats "are truly so much fun for the kids to because it can also help them pretend even without the cold weather." She started making these hats because her five year old is autistic and loves to draw and do "projects."  So She started turning some of his drawing into fun "pretend" hats, such as the dragon and the shark.  How great is that?! They are such adorable hats, and it makes them even cuter knowing their was a little artist as inspiration!

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Want to purchase any of these adorable products seen above? Visit Patriotic Purses and Accessories on Etsy. Also, Check our their Facebook & Be sure to "like" them so you are updated of new items they post!
They are also offering 10% for anyone placing an order from now until March 17th on their Facebook or Etsy, Just use the coupon code "JOYSOFBOYS".

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One lucky reader will win a Fairy Tutu from Patriotic Purses and Accessories. Only have Boys, like me? No Worries, They have offered $10 Store Credit if a Boy Momma Wins!
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No Girls Allowed Review

No Girls Allowed Review

How hard has it gotten to find cute clothing for Boys? I want my Boys to dress cute, and not in the same style year after year. It seems that the everywhere I go the Girl's clothing section has overflown into the Boys. I'm sure I only notice this because I'm secretly Jealous of the variety of choices Girl mom have versus Boy mom.
That all changes with No Girls Allowed, I am in LOVE with the All Boys Boutique! Their tagline has it right,
"Finally, a boutique for Boys!"




They have everything from clothing, sizes 0-10years, gifts and accessories. When I was pregnant with Chunk, I can remember looking everywhere for a Boy or gender neutral owl lovie blanket. No Girls Allowed has the cutest Owl blankie and coordinating owl travel pillow.

They also have the cutest backpack, I have had my eye on this Motorcycle Backpack for Spank, when he starts Pre-K next Fall.

I was sent the Grey Tissue T-shirt to review. I love the feel of this shirt, and the fit is great! I reviewed it in a size 4t, and it fits perfectly. Even after washing, It washed up great and went right back to its original shape. I washed and dried normally, we only use cold water for our clothes though, so I am not sure if that makes a difference or not. The look of this shirt is really cute too, I love the way it looks on Spank. No Girls Allowed has this in blue and grey, sizes 2t-4t.

Buy It:

If you want to purchase any of the Awesome Boy items featured above, or check out the other items No Girls Allowed has, visit them here. Be sure to add them on Facebook as well, to keep up with promos and great new products. Right now they are offering a tissue T to my readers with every $40 purchase you make, colors white, grey & blue. Just be sure to mention to them in the notes section at checkout, you heard about them from Oh the Joys of Boys, and what size & color tissue T-shirt you'd like.  Offer Valid until 2/12.

K.Mae Designs Review

K.Mae Designs Review

How Cute are these tractor shirts that we're made at K.Mae Designs?
The boys have worn these shirts a couple times, and we have gotten so many compliments on them! They use the nicest shirts too, not the kind some people use that shrink up and out. These have held there shape and size really well through wash & wear.




They also have the cutest outfits, how adorable are these matching easter outfits.

They have shirts for every occasion, and event, even outfits! Spank was super excited to receive this shirt, as he has taken a recent liking to tractors and John Deere stuff.

K.Mae makes custom creations that are made to order. Be sure to browse through their photo albums to get a better Idea of all that they can do! They can purchase other fabrics, designs, or custom create new ones for you too!


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To Purchase the Tractor Appliqued T-shirt or other great K.Mae designs items, visit their Facebook. Be sure to "like" their page, so you don't miss out on any upcoming sales or new items. Also, K.Mae Designs has been gracious enough to offer 10% to anyone who mentions you heard about them from Oh the Joys of Boys.