Catch Up on Lunch Line Up

Sadly, My Hyperemesis decided to strike again and with a vengeance. I haven't gotten to post much in the last couple of days due to this, so I thought I would take these few moments of feeling just queasy to go ahead and catch up and Spank's Lunches for the last couple of days, last week included.

 

Soon to be here Baby makes three!

Time really does fly once you get about half way through your first trimester. I am officially 21 weeks old and cannot wait for our new little man to arrive! I will admit I am a bit concerned with how Chunk will react, him being the baby and all, he is very attached. I do know that he will be perfectly fine once he gets used to the idea when Baby 3 makes his debut. Spank, on the other hand, cannot wait for his smallest baby brother to arrive! With every doctors appointment I return from Spank is asking me if the Doctors have gotten the baby out, and where is it? Why didn't I bring him home with me? He is extremely anxious to see this little guy, Which is a huge relief for me. For the entire first trimester all he did was tell people he was excited to be getting a baby sister, we prepped him for the possibility of it being another brother, but he just kept telling us he already had a brother and needed a sister now. So, we are both excited to see he has warmed up to the idea of having two brothers. Now, all we have to work on is him sharing his trains with these two younger guys!

With time approaching so quickly and us having two birthdays, plus Christmas arriving at the same time as this little man, I have realized we need to get a jump on picking up items we will need for him. We hadn't planned on having any more and had just given away a majority of the items we had from Chunk, so we will be repurchasing quite a few baby items. The good thing about it is by the time the third baby comes along, you know what you really "need" and the items you never used and probably never will. Either way buying baby stuff again is exciting!

Lunch Line Up: Week 3: chicken Kabob

Well today starts a short school week, which means one less lunch to plan for Spank. I figured I'd let him help out a little more with this one, hence the yogurt & yogurt covered strawberries. Either way, its going to be devoured today, that I am certain of!

Lunch Line Up: Day 4

Can you tell this one was extremely influenced by Spanky, he is the biggest veggie dog child I've ever met!
I asked him Tomatoes or Broccoli and he said both, so I decided I'd let him have a little of each. He said this was another of his favorites!!

Have some great Bento meals to show off? Link Up below!!

Lunch Line Up: Day 3

So Last night was Taco Night in our house, and Spank asked to take it in his lunch today. Of course, this was fine by me! I knew his lunch would be devoured, cause he LOVES Taco night! I think we all do.

Have some Bento Lunches to show off? Link Up below!

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!

To Win: One Lucky Reader will win a Poofin and two charms of their choosing! To enter follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter form below.

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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.

To Win:

One reader will win a set of Lula Clips to try out for themselves, to enter follow the directions on the Rafflecopter form below. Click "read more"

Sweetest Kid Photo Contest

Have you heard of the Sweetest Kid Contest?  A photo contest that has a cash prize if your child wins, plus guaranteed cash for registering. (read fine print at bottom of entry form)

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!

Have you shopped with Totsy?

I am a frequent daily deal browser, Totsy is one of my favorite ones to check on every now and then.

Totsy has items up to 80% off retail, for Kids from birth to age 7, Moms and moms to be as well. They sell Top brands of everything from bedding and bath,baby equipment, kid's clothing & toys, and at such a great discount it is well worth checking out!! Creating an account is quick & free, then you can start browsing the great deals!

Also, How great is this from Totsy's Website:
"One baby, one tree: With every purchase you make through Totsy, we will plant one tree in the name of your child to help reduce the effects of deforestation. Who says shopping can’t save the world?"

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope everyone had a great day. We don't do much for Valentine's Day, even more so now that we have two and It being on a weekday this year. Hubby & I went to see the Vow this weekend and that was a nice night out without the Boys, its nice to get out every once in a while. Tonight, we ordered from our favorite Chinese restaurant and that in itself was a gift, not having to cook dinner! We are going out of town this weekend on a mini trip, so that will be our Valentine's weekend!

We sent out our Valentine's Day cards from the boys. I wish I had taken a photo of them before I sent them, But I'll share the Photos with you! If you know me, you know my obsession with mustaches, and It has carried over to my oldest.

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Moja Creations Review

My boys love their snacks and I, like many other moms don't leave the house without snacks for the trip. Even if it is only to the grocery store, a snack bag full of kiddie mix makes the trip a lot easier for all of us! Using a ziploc everytime just seemed ridiculous to me, and those snacker trappers that "claim" to keep your child's snack from spilling every don't always keep the snack from spilling all over the diaper bag.

When Moja Creations sent me one of their reusable snack bags, in an adorable Dinosaur Print a couple months ago, I was thrilled. I can honestly say this is hands down the greatest bag! This bag is made of Cotton Fabric with a Nylon Lining and a 6" Velcro strip. Its size is 6.5" x 4.5" and has a handy Elastic loop for easy carrying and to roll up and close.

We have used our bag for everything from Kiddie trail mix to raisins or grapes cut up. It wipes right out and is extremely easy to clean up, which we loved. The velcro is very strong, so little ones would have a harder time opening it, but that will help any unwanted messes. My oldest, who is 4 had no trouble opening though, and he can roll and close it as well. It is the perfect size to fit a small snack for running errands, and the size is perfect to toss in the diaper bag.  I think my Favorite feature is the elastic loop though, I especially love it because we are going through the "lets see how many times mommy will pick this up after I drop it" phase, and with the loop I can attach it to his toy leash and hook that onto the stroller or cart cover and I don't have to keep stopping to pick it up or worry about him tossing it out when I don't see and us loosing it!

Moja Creations has other Great Products, such as Cloth Napkins, sandwich bags & wraps, and some adorable Lunch Totes, and you choose out of all these cute fabric choices! I know where I will be shopping when Spank starts School next Fall!

To Buy:
Want to buy one of the products listed above? Shop Moja Creations online at shopmojacreations.com or visit them on Facebook.

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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!


Buy It:
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.

Imagine That Giveaway

I wanted to share one of the cutest little Etsy shops I found within the last couple of weeks, Imagine That.
They make handmade jewelry & accessories for girl's of all ages! They make the cutest little hairbows and bracelets as well as blinged out cons for little girlie girls.

They make the cutest little bottle cap necklaces that would make great party favors for your little gal's upcoming event! These can also be personalized, they are found in their etsy shop, under necklaces.
They also have the cutest bracelets, including this Hello Kitty Charm & Bead bracelet.

Their prices are reasonable too, You can pick up this Damask monogrammed keychain for only $12.50!

Buy It:
To purchase any of the adorable things listed above for your little princess, visit Imagine That's Etsy shop.  Be sure to add Imagine That on facebook, to keep up with their great new items as they become available. They are also offering FREE Shipping on all orders through 2/14, when you purchase through Etsy use the code: FS2012

Win It:
One lucky reader will win the Hello Kitty charm & bead bracelet shown above, A $15.00 Value. To enter, follow the directions on the rafflecopter form below. Click "read more". Free Shipping to US/Can.

Kidsblanks by zoey Review & Giveaway

Kidsblanks.com
Review & Giveaway

I'm the kind of person who always like to have something crafty to do, since I was young I was always creating or re-creating something. I'm always making my boys appliqued T-shirts and various items, and it seems its getting harder to find blank items, that are good quality.

Kidsblanks.com has a great assortment of blank items for you to design any way you'd like for your little ones. I received the Red/Black Polka dot onesie in 12-18 months, and the Royal blue 2-ply solid bib. While I haven't done anything with the shirt yet, I did create an owl bib for Chunk's 1st birthday. I forgot to get a photo of it before he dug into his cake! Both items are great quality, the bib held up well through sewing, which is a Huge plus for me!

The bib is on the back of his highchair, before it was "caked" under his cake.

They have a variety of other wonderful items for all you mom's out their itching to create something for your little ones! They even have adult sized blank items, perfect for creating a shirt for your significant other for Father's Day or Mother's Day coming up!


Buy It:
If you want to purchase either of the items above, or other great items. You can purchase them at www.kidsblanks.com. The Products I reviewed above were LG2480B and LG2200PD.

Win It:
One reader will win a $25 Gift Certificate to Kidsblanks.com. The winner will be able to pick from any of the products marked LG, which is a majority of the products on the website. To enter, follow the directions on the rafflecopter form below.
Click "read more".

Guess Whoo's One Event: Day 6-Nene's Creations Review

Guess Whoo's One Review & Giveaway Event
Day 6

Nene's Creations Review

When I saw Nene's Creation's on Facebook, I fell in love with her adorable handmade items. She has some of the cutest handmade hats on her page for little guys, which is rare, because majority of the time the cute hats are for girls. You know this momma is happy anytime she sees any cute things for boys! Now don't get me wrong, there are plenty of cute items for the girls as well.
I received this adorable Owl hat for Spank, It is simply adorable, I am loving the colors, and is surprisingly soft. She has a bunch of different colors available, and a variety of crocheted items.

I am loving these Dinosaur Hats she has in her shop.

Her hats are only $15 a hat, that is such a great price, plus they offer $5 flat rate shipping, so now matter how many hats you order its still $5, US only. The best part of all is all her hats are handmade, not like some places who sell them after ordering them from overseas, so you know you are getting a one of a kind piece when you order from Nene's Creations.

A little background info on the creator:

Her name is Carol Anne Blaich and she does crocheting to help keep the swelling down in her left arm (she's left handed!). She had breast cancer in 1995 and had a double mastectomy. She has a full-time job as a kindergarten teacher and crocheting is her relaxing hobby! Since this isn't her full-time job, they limit the number of orders they take per month (usually 6-8) and they do not have anything ready to ship as everything is custom order. She uses softer acrylic yarn versus the cheaper cotton yarn, kids can really tell the difference when they wear her hats because they do not complain they are scratchy!   If she doesn't have something you want, feel free to ask because she can find patterns or make her own.

Buy It:
Want to purchase the owl hat or another great item featured in this review? Visit Nene's Creations Facebook page and be sure to "Like" them, so you don't miss any of the great new creations she creates.