'Tots in Dots' Review and Giveaway!

As you can see from the pic to the right, Abbie's hair is starting to grow back in from earlier this summer, when she and Alex decided it would be fun to cut her hair. This summer she's been living in waffle styled head bands, because they hid the short hairs on the top of her head better than plastic head bands and pony holders did. She often looked like a little ragga muffin, because her hair was all uneven, but at least it looked cuter than leaving it wild and unruly.

I love hair accessories. Big, fluffy waffle headbands with embellishments are my current addiction. Earlier this month, Tots in Dots Boutique sent this adorable orange headband for us to sample, as well as a sweet crocheted cap, perfect for this autumn.

The quality of these products were very high, the ribbons on the headband were perfect! Shimmery and even, it did not look handmade! Whenever Abbigaile wears this headband, tons of people comment on how adorable she looks. We have this funky retro printed dress that has hues of orange in it, and I cannot wait to put her in it with this headband!

Tots in Dots Boutique offers a very large selection of handmade crocheted hats, ribbons, clippies, headbands, ponytail holders, beaded socks and more. Although their specialty seems to be girls accessories, they do offer some pretty adorable boys accessories as well, like the Navy Visor Cap pictured to the left, here.

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Click on the button on the right hand side bar to bring you to the Tots in Dots Boutique. Find your favorite items, and be sure to let them know that you heard about them on 4BabyAndMom!

WIN IT!
As our last giveaway for the Back to School bash- Tots in Dots has offered one lucky reader their choice of either a waffle styled head band or a crocheted beanie for their preschooler or baby.

Here's How:
Head over to the Tots in Dots Boutique and browse their selection of hand made accessories. Find your favorite two items, and come back here and tell me what they are. Please also specify which one (waffle head band XYZ or Beanie cap ABC) you'd love to win!

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This giveaway is open to residents of US & Canada and will end on August 30th, at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. Special thanks to Tots in Dots for sponsoring this review and giveaway, for celebrating back to school with 4BabyAndMom and for your support as a sponsor!

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Beauty on a Budget

Since having Abbigaile three years ago, the time that I take for myself has been dwindling to mere seconds that I can grab in between bottles and diapers and dinner. I can't help but look at moms that seem to have themselves together and feel a little bit of envy, and wish I could find the time to truly take care of myself the way that I did when it was just Alex at my side. With another little life depending on me now, the seconds I held so precious just seem so far and few between.

One of my best girlfriends came over the other night to have a conversation about life in general. The both of us could not remember the last time that we got our haircut or gotten a pedicure. She laughed as I told her that the last time I had a real manicure was when my younger cousin got married, almost 4 years ago. Recently, I wrote an article on how to make more time for yourself, but finding the "time" was still hard. The two of us decided that was it- we were going to go and get our hair cut, and we were going together. Money was the only issue that was holding us back, with the drop in the economy, both of our husbands have taken cuts at work- but we knew there had to be a way.

We did some research and took a drive to our local beauty school, and within 15 minutes, we were sitting in a chair, ready to go. My friend got her hair cut and razored, and it looked amazing! I chose to have a deep scalp conditioning, and a hair cut. The hairdresser that cut my hair also thinned it for me, (I have insanely thick curly hair that never seems to fall right), and for the first time in a very long time I walked out feeling like I finally got a hair cut that looked great on me. My hair looked amazing, it wasn't too poufy, and it was beautiful!

The total cost of my deep conditioning treatment, and once-in-a-lifetime haircut was $12. I nearly fell on the floor and started to giggle as I paid the student behind the counter. My girlfriends new and exciting cute cost her $6. I took a brochure as we left, and threw it in my purse. After I got home, I pulled out the brochure and began to read.

There really was a solution to the high priced salons and spas. I could get my eyebrows waxed for THREE dollars!!! Or get a one-hour massage for only $20!!

My advice to you- run, don't walk, to your nearest phone book and look for a beauty school or technical school that has cosmetology near you. Call them, ask their prices, and see how far away they are. Budget it out, and do something for yourself. Not only will your body, self esteem, and self image thank you, but so will your wallet!

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Do you have thin hair or dandruff? Hairever Scalp Treatment & Shampoo System Review

Since having children, my hair has gone completely wild. When I was pregnant with Alex, my naturally curly hair became dry and brittle, and my scalp became greasy. With Abbie, my hair became frizzy and wavy, but still had a shine, but my scalp started drying, and cracking and flaking. I was mortified!

After having her, my body chemistry never really readjusted well, and finding hair products that worked for me became increasingly difficult. Head and Shoulders worked a little, T-gel left my head feeling disgusting, and then anything that had tea tree oil or any tree scents/tars, etc, made me wheeze with my allergies. It really was a struggle!

I happened to be venting about my hair to a friend of mine that works for a company that sells a lot of natural products, and she recommended that I check out the Hairever line from Home Health. Home Health was created about 65 years ago, and their goal was simple- to "research and develop the finest naturally-based bath and body care products available." Today their philosophy remains the same and their lines include creams, perfumes and body splashes, as well as a variety of hair, health and skin care items.

Since using the Hairever I Cleansing Scalp Treatment, Hairever Shampoo, and Hairever II Vitamin Tonic, I've noticed a definite improvement in my scalp health, the decrease of flakes, and my once-temperamental hair became manageable for the first time in years! The labels also state that removing the fatty acids and hair care buildup helps encourage healthy hair, which essentially, improves hair that has started thinning.

Check out all of the great, natural, cruelty-free products that Home Health has to offer, and find the line that works best for you!

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