Between Me and You, Honey~Day #6 Review & Giveaway!

Just in time for Valentine's Day, this beautiful relationship keepsake journal could be yours!

When I received the Between Me and You HONEY relationship keepsake journal by Sand Dune Publishing in the mail, I thought surely I would give it to my husband, and have him fill it out for me. The longer I had the book, (and the more I flipped through the pages), the more I contemplated filling it out for him. Brian and I have been through so much together! We've been together 10 years, and married for just over 5. Many couples married for decades haven't gone through the trials of our friendship, courtship and marriage. Answering the questions and reflecting on the years before "us", really helped me to open up to my husband- on paper- for the first time since our premarital counseling. I really feel that it helped me reconnect and remember how and why we fell in love.

The book itself is not the actual gift. Sure, it's physically the gift that will be unwrapped, but the true gift is the words written inside for your special loved one. It's a gift of truth; a gift of hopes and dreams, and the gift of love, all over again. Sand Dune Publishing took it one step further and created an entire line of "Between Me and You" relationship keepsake journals to offer to Grandparents, to girlfriends, to lovers and even siblings. These journals are broken up into six different chapters concerning different phases of your personal relationship with the recipient. All of the questions you never knew how to ask, or even when to ask them- they ask them for you. It's presented in a comfortable, conversational tone so it's simple and easy for your loved one to fill out. The spiral binding allows for even more flexibility, if there's a question or a page that is irrelevant, you can simply tear it out. You can even add your own questions on the blank pages in the back!

I cannot even describe to you how much I wish that this particular line existed when my mother-in-law fell ill with cancer. There are so many things that I wish my children would have known about her, from her- she really was an incredible woman. A relationship keepsake journal such as this, would have been a fabulous way to have her true heartfelt thoughts and memories live forever.

Want it?
Run over to BETWEEN ME AND YOU JOURNALS and pick out the relationship keepsake journals for the friends and family you want to share your love with this Valentine's Day. Be sure to mention that read about them at 4BabyAndMom!

Win it!
Our friends at Sand Dune Publishing have offered a Between Me and You HONEY relationship keepsake journal to one lucky winner in celebration of Valentine's Day and our February Fiesta!

Here's how:

• Head over to BETWEEN ME AND YOU JOURNALS and share with us your favorite keepsake journal and one question you would ask or share with the recipient on the blank pages in the back.
  
• Email this post to at least three other friends and CC us at 4BabyAndMom [at] gmail [dot] com!
• Tweet, Digg or Stumble this giveaway, please include the link! (As much as you want, more thank 1x per day is a-ok!Just make another comment and link back!)
  
• Follow this blog and/or subscribe for our feeds!
• Blog about this contest!
• Add our button to your sidebar!
  
• You get an extra entry in ALL of our giveaways if you follow the directions in this post!!

Special thanks to Winston, President/Founder of Sand Dune Publishing for sponsoring Day #6 of our Fabulous February Fiesta!
Fine Print: Please include your email or contact information in your comments. YOU MUST post separate comments for each one of the tasks above that you complete. This drawing ends Monday 2/9/09 at 11:59pm EST. Any comments posted after that time will be deleted. If you post one reply saying you did all six, you will only receive 1 entry. One lucky winner will be selected using Random.org. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, 2/10. Any questions, please click on the Contact Us button on our sidebar. Thank you for participating!

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Hannahmade Soaps & Scrubs! February Fiesta Day #5 Giveaway!

Many commercial soaps are made with a ton of artificial preservatives, and un-natural ingredients that are toxic to our bodies and linked to diseases such as cancer as well as developmental or reproductive toxicity. Don't believe me? Check out this site for the ratings of your favorite soaps, shampoo's and beauty products. The reality is unbelievably disturbing that manufacturers can actually sell that stuff!

So, I decided to start my hunt for more body & family friendly products. During my search, I happened to find HANNAHMADE SOAPS AND SCRUBS. Hannahmade Soaps and Scrubs was created by a young girl named Hannah, that wanted to make soaps with her mom and sell them at local markets. After her success and popularity at the local markets, Hannah wanted to share her hobby and dream with the online marketplace. Don't be fooled by the construction on their site- their products are AMAZING! Made from goat's milk, these soaps are so smooth and luxurious- your skin will feel renewed and rejuvenated after just one use! The products are all custom made with natural ingredients. Hannahmade offers sweet brown sugar scrubs and Dead Sea Salts so you can have a spa experience in your own home! If you are in the market for a new soap that's eco-friendly, safe for your skin and your family, has a great price point- HANNAHMADE SOAPS AND SCRUBS is for you!!

Want It?
Head over to HANNAHMADE SOAPS AND SCRUBS and pick out your favorite products.
Mention that you heard about them here, at 4BabyAndMom for a 10% discount!

Win It!
Our friends at Hannahmade Soaps and Scrubs are offering one very lucky reader a $20 gift certificate for the spa products, and scents that you want!

Here's how!

• Check out HANNAHMADE SOAPS AND SCRUBS and spend some time getting to know them. Tell me what Hannah bought with her proceeds from the local green market.
• Subscribe to Hannahmade's feed
  
• Email this post to at least three other friends and CC us at 4BabyAndMom [at] gmail [dot] com!
• Tweet, Digg or Stumble this giveaway! (As much as you want!)
  
• Follow this blog on blogger, twitter and/or subscribe for our feeds!
• Blog about this contest!
• Add our button to your sidebar!
  
• You get an extra entry in ALL of our giveaways if you follow the directions in this post!!

Special thanks to our friends at Hannahmade Soaps and Scrubs for sponsoring Day #5 of our Fabulous February Fiesta!
Fine Print: Please include your email or contact information in your comments. YOU MUST post separate comments for each one of the tasks above that you complete. This drawing ends Sunday 2/8/09 at 11:59pm EST. Any comments posted after that time will be deleted. If you post one reply saying you did all six, you will only receive 1 entry. One lucky winner will be selected using Random.org. Winner will be announced on Monday, 2/9. Any questions, please click on the Contact Us button on our sidebar. Thank you for participating!

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Bella Bands by Ingrid and Isabel Review & Giveaway! Fabulous February Fiesta~Day #4!

When I was pregnant, I had such difficulties finding jeans that worked for me. I'm 5'10" and during my first pregnancy, was slender with hips until my belly popped. When it popped I was HUGE, or so I thought. While I was pregnant with my daughter, I looked like I ate 5 adults for breakfast! I blew up like a balloon! NOTHING fit me. Pregnancy pants were either way too huge and short in between my legs, or regular jeans just couldn't stretch.. even with a rubber band chain going from the button through the hole and back again. (Come on, you know you've done something like that before!!)

Now I'm on a weight loss journey, 2 years postpartum- so it's not just baby fat any more. Either way, I'm on a very big road to make myself healthy but I've been experiencing problems like I had while pregnant. Some jeans are just way too tight and give me a lovely muffin top, and some are just way too loose, a week after I buy them.

So what is a woman in either situation to do? Thankfully, Ingrid and Isabel created an amazing product called a Bella Band. A Bella Band is a band of stretchy, comfortable, breathable fabric that allows for your too-tight pre-pregnancy pants to stay unbuttoned, stay up, and hide that muffin top- all at the same time. There's no more hiking up your too big pregnancy pants, or pants that don't fit because you're losing that baby weight!

I must admit, I was a little skeptical after browsing on the Ingrid and Isabel website because I felt the models were so perfect. These beautiful little belly bumps, on fairly normal, well toned women didn't really portray me when I was pregnant.. and the postpartum model looked like she was maybe (max!)a size 6. Definitely NOT me. So I contacted the company and bombarded them with a ton of questions; does it really work the same on a plus size mom as it does on the smaller moms? My pants barely stay up now, will they really stay up? Is it comfortable?

Their amazing customer service, (and the answers to my questions!) led me to try Bella Bands out for myself! As soon as I got the package, I put on my Bella Band. Right away, it helped my muffin top tremendously! I was excited! I can honestly say that for the past week or so, I haven't taken off my Bella Band except to bathe and sleep! I think this is one "accessory" that every women should own. It's comfortable, I don't have to worry about my undies peeking out as I bend over to pick up my kids, or my pants falling down. They stay where they are supposed to be- and occasionally I need to adjust them, but it's less than with a belt. It makes me feel good when I am working out, not annoying at all. It looks like it's supposed to be there, and that's one of my favorite parts. My best friend works in fashion, and she thought I was wearing a tank under a favorite shirt of mine! I feel much more confident while wearing my Bella Band and have already begun spreading the word of my new discovery to all of my pregnant, postpartum, and dieting friends!

Want it?
Head over to Ingrid and Isabel and check out the many styles that Bella Bands are offered in. At purchase, be sure to mention that you read their review here, at 4BabyAndMom

Win it!
Our friends at Ingrid and Isabel are offering 4BabyAndMom readers their choice of their favorite color, style and size Bella Band!
Here's how:

• Head over to Ingrid and Isabel and tell us your favorite style Bella Band, color and size. In your comment, share with us your uncomfortable pregnancy or postpartum clothing experience!
  
• Email this post to at least three other friends and CC us at 4BabyAndMom [at] gmail [dot] com!
• Tweet, Digg or Stumble this giveaway! (As much as you want!)
  
• Follow this blog and/or subscribe for our feeds!
• Blog about this contest!
• Add our button to your sidebar!
  
• You get an extra entry in ALL of our giveaways if you follow the directions in this post!!

Special thanks to our friends at Ingrid and Isabel for sponsoring Day #4 of our Fabulous February Fiesta!
Fine Print: Please include your email or contact information in your comments. YOU MUST post separate comments for each one of the tasks above that you complete. This drawing ends Saturday 2/7/09 at 11:59pm EST. Any comments posted after that time will be deleted. If you post one reply saying you did all six, you will only receive 1 entry. One lucky winner will be selected using Random.org. Winner will be announced on Monday, 2/9. Any questions, please click on the Contact Us button on our sidebar. Thank you for participating!

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What Squeaky Shoes! ~Day 3 of our Fabulous February Fiesta!

Squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak! WHAT SQUEAKY SHOES! specializes in canvas, vinyl and leather squeaky shoes for both boys and girls. Affordable and adorable, parents, friends and bystanders will giggle and grin at these unique little shoes!

These squeaky shoes are available in many different colors and styles and range from sizes 3-12, (they run a little small, so choose the next size up!)

Buy it!
Head to WHAT SQUEAKY SHOES! and pick out your favorite pairs, add to cart and use paypal to conveniently purchase your squeaky shoes! Use Coupon Code FIESTA to save 15% off of your purchase all month long!

Win it!
Our Friends at WHAT SQUEAKY SHOES! have offered a pair of tennis shoes (pictured above).

Here's how:

• Spend some time at WHAT SQUEAKY SHOES! and tell us your favorite style shoe (be specific). Come back here and leave us a message with what size and color tennis shoe you'd like to win (pictured above) as well as the other cute shoes you found!
  
• Register on WHAT SQUEAKY SHOES!
• Email this post to at least three other friends and CC us at 4BabyAndMom [at] gmail [dot] com!
• Tweet, Digg or Stumble this giveaway! (As many times as you want!)
  
• Follow this blog and/or subscribe for our feeds!
• Blog about this contest!
• Add our button to your sidebar!
  
• You get an extra entry in ALL of our giveaways if you follow the directions in this post!!

Fine Print: Please include your email or contact information in your comments. YOU MUST post separate comments for each one of the tasks above that you complete. This drawing ends Friday, 2/6/09 at 11:59pm EST. Any comments posted after that time will be deleted. If you post one reply saying you did all six, you will only receive 1 entry. One lucky winner will be selected using Random.org. Winner will be announced on Saturday, 2/7. Any questions, please click on the Contact Us button on our sidebar. Thank you for participating!

Special thanks to Elizabeth from What Squeaky Shoes for sponsoring Day 3 of our Fabulous February Fiesta!!

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Soapy Love Soapsicle Giveaway ~Day 2 Fabulous February Fiesta!

One lucky reader is going to win a SOAPSICLE from the Soapy Love Pop Shop today. Made from natural ingredients and "no funny stuff", Soapsicles are fun and kid friendly! Wrapped in cellophane with a matching bow, Soapsicles are sure to become a new favorite in your house!

BUY IT: Head over to Soapy Love and pick out your favorite "flavors" and and tell them you heard about them here, at 4BabyAndMom.

WIN IT: Our friends at Soapy Love have offered one Soapsicle as a prize today for one lucky reader!!!

Here's How!

• Go to Soapy Love, pick your favorite Soapsicle, and find the nearest retailer that sells Soapy Love! Come back here, and leave a comment with BOTH and your contact or email address!
• Create another comment and tell me if you Tweeted, Digg-ed, and/or Stumbled this giveaway
• Follow this blog and/or subscribe for our feeds!
• Blog about this contest!
• Add our button to your sidebar!
  
• You get an extra entry in ALL of our giveaways if you follow the directions in this post!!

Fine Print: Please include your email or contact information in your comments. This drawing ends Thursday, 2/5/09 at 11:59pm EST. Any comments posted after that time will be deleted. YOU MUST post separate comments for each one of the tasks above you complete. If you post one reply saying you did all six, you will only receive 1 entry. One lucky winner will be selected using Random.org. Winner will be announced on Friday, 2/6. Any questions, please click on the Contact Us button on our sidebar. Thank you for participating!

Special thanks to Debbie, creator of Soapy Love for sponsoring Day 2 of our Fabulous February Fiesta!!

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Eco-Friendly Bamboo Leg Huggers Review & Giveaway!

As a mom of a potty training almost-3-year-old, finding tights that are easy to take on and off has been quite difficult. When I received my Fantastic Fuchsia Leg Huggers in the mail, I knew that things were going to get a whole lot easier!

Abbigaile is a very active toddler, even though she likes twirling her hair and pink frilly things, you can often find her jumping, running, and playing with any ball imaginable. She's a tomboy at heart, and is very rough on her clothes. Most durable clothing is too scratchy, then she breaks out in hives and certain blends give her a rash. With her sensitive skin, and I need to be careful with the materials she comes in contact with. We've never owned anything made of Bamboo fibers, but wow these are soft! When we opened the package she beamed a huge smile, and told me they were her tights. So we put them right on, and we were both in LOVE!

"Oooh mommy, deez are soft!" she said, as she stroked her legs. "And look, iz a HEART! Iz two hearts! And more hearts.. Iz mine hearts on my legs!" as she points out the two hearts on her thighs and the row of hearts around each ankle.

They are super soft and comfortable, breathable, UV protective, odor resistant, and naturally antibacterial. If that's not good enough, they are made with no chemicals or pesticides, so I can feel comfortable knowing she won't break out with them on her little legs!

They are available in 13 fun and stylish patterns, from Retro Argyle to Popsicle Parade as well as two solid pink shades, for more conservative little ladies.

My husband thinks they're adorable too, (but blushes every time my daughter wants to show her upper hearts off), but after we remind her she's a lady- she giggles and drops the hem of her dress. We've washed them several times already, and I am very happy to say that they wear and wash VERY well- no pills, unraveling or fading; other brands have not withheld the extreme activities of Miss Abbigaile at all! I must say I am definitely impressed with the quality of this product! BUY IT!
Go to the LEG HUGGERS website and pick out your favorite designs and enter the coupon code MOMLEG10 to save 10% off of your purchase now until 3/1/09!

WIN IT!
Our friends at Leg Huggers have generously sponsored a pair of Leg Huggers for one lucky reader!

Here's how to enter:
*YOU MUST CREATE SEPARATE COMMENTS FOR EACH COMPLETED TASK!*

• Head to LEG HUGGERS and pick out your favorite design! Find one feature or fact about Leg Huggers not mentioned in this post. Come back here and post a comment with BOTH pieces if information!
• Tweet, Stumble, or Digg this giveaway and post a new comment for each link
• Follow this blog, and/or subscribe to our feeds
• EMAIL this post to at least three (3) friends and CC 4babyandmom [at] gmail [dot] com
  
• Blog about this giveaway and link back to us!

Fine Print: Please include your email or contact information in your comments. This drawing ends Wednesday, February 4 at 12pm EST. Any comments posted after that time will be deleted. YOU MUST post separate comments for each one of the six tasks above you complete. If you post one reply saying you did all six, you will only receive 1 entry. One lucky winner will be selected using Random.org. Winner will be announced Thursday, February 5. Any questions, please click on the Contact Us button on our sidebar. Thank you for participating!

*Special thanks to Bob from LEG HUGGERS for sponsoring Day 1 of our Fabulous February Fiesta!!*

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