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Baby clothes are flipping adorable. Super snuggly, soft, and atrociously adorable. It's been six years since I had to really shop for baby items, more specifically, clothes.
I'm really having a hard time with this. I vented to my friends the other day, and they all almost died with my stories of shopping, and recommended I shared it with you all- and maybe someone, somewhere on the world-wide-web, can help this hormonal, preggy mommy out.
Back to school means so much more than getting the latest and greatest products for our kids. The teens want the latest electronics, and the tweens want some sort of fictional chacacter plus the hottest trends, and the younger ones just want to be cool like the big kids.
Moms.. well, we want the babies to stay babies, the young kids to stay little longer and not be so sassy, the tweens to stop talking back, and the teens to be safe and smart- in everything they do. Or at least that's what I'm told. As a mom of a 7 and 4 year old, this season "Back to School" will bring *me* back to basics..
Back to a routine, back to a schedule, back to the organized chaos which is my life. This year with both of my children in school, I am looking forward to the quiet that will greet me when I come home after dropping them off. Then, I suspect I will get all mushy because my baby is in school, but then, (I hope) I will feel exhilarated. This is my year to take care of me. To take care of my house, and organize it the way I want it. To get my bedroom feeling like the sanctuary it should be for me, and to go back to school to finish my degree. This would be the first time in about 8 years, I'm taking control of my life again. And I deserve it.
So this year, for our Back to School Bash, I decided to do things a little differently. I extended it, for one, and made it a whole month long. Then, I decided that it was going to have a lot more than reviews and giveaways. I want you to come to 4BabyAndMom to find the best Back to School Deals out there, so I started my Under $1 series. I asked some experienced moms and grandmas for their best back to school advice, and many said stuff that had to do with dinner, so I included some food themed reviews, giveaways and recipes exclusively for back to school. And lastly, we lined up many of today's latest and greatest companies to show you some fun, exciting and interesting products you should have this back to school season- around the house, at school, and on the go- for families with kids of all ages!
I really hope you like what we have in store for you. Marissa has been doing a ton of work behind the scenes, and I cannot thank her enough. We make a great team, and are having a blast doing what we do. If you have a product that you would like featured during this event or on 4BabyAndMom in September, please feel free to contact us, as we have very few spaces still available in our line up.
If you are just joining us, grab our button from this post, and make sure you leave a comment so you earn early bird entries into our Back to School Bash giveaways! (Extra entries will range from 1-5 entries per giveaway!)
Many of our giveaways will be open to residents of USA and Canada, so please be sure to read the print at the bottom of any giveaway. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send us an email at 4BabyAndMom at gmail dot com.
Keep your eyes open a little later tonight for our very first review and giveaway- something I think every home should have! (Which, if you read my blog you'll realize that's a VERY rare thing for me to say!) Happy August!!
I just got back from shopping for an Easter outfit, and wanted to let you know that there are great sales for spring clothing at Lane Bryant.
Plus right now you can save $25 off of your purchase of $75 or more, $50 off of your purchase of $150 or more, or $75 off of your purchase of $225 or more! Simply enter promotion code 0500004454 at the check out to save on your online or phone order.
From the Press Release:
The Most In-Demand Products, Including More Than A Million Zhu Zhu Pets™ Hamsters Plus Accessories, Hit Store Shelves Between Now and December 24
WAYNE, NJ (December 17, 2009) – Toys“R”Us today assured last-minute shoppers, determined to find the toys that top their little ones’ wish lists, that its stores will continue to receive daily deliveries of the season’s hottest toys through Christmas Eve, including more than one million Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters plus accessories, and two million LEGO sets. Offering an unparalleled in-stock position of “must-have” toys further establishes Toys“R”Us as THE one-stop destination for self-proclaimed procrastinators and time-strapped parents seeking that elusive, “gotta-have-it” gift.
Daily Arrivals Make Every Morning Feel Like Christmas for Zhu Zhu Pet-Seeking Shoppers
· Now through Christmas Eve, more than one million highly sought-after Zhu Zhu Pet hamsters plus accessories will be available in Toys“R”Us stores*.
· On Friday, December 18, at least 100 Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters will be available at every Toys“R”Us location nationwide when the stores open at 6am*.
· On Saturday, December 19, to the delight of Zhu Zhu Pets fans, hundreds of thousands of the four newest Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters – Jilly, Winky, Scoodles and Nugget – will make their in-store debut (individual hamsters and exclusive four-packs available). The first 50 customers in line when doors open at 6am will have the opportunity to purchase a Toys“R”Us-exclusive four-pack of the newest Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters*.
· Sunday, December 20 through Thursday, December 24, hundreds of thousands of Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters will be available and ready to find new homes for the new year*.
*Quantities limited per person. Check your local store for details.
Stores Stock Shelves with In-Demand Products Round-the-Clock
Following are just some of the other hot toys gift-givers are clamoring for that will be available in Toys“R”Us stores this week, and all at great values!
· 300,000 Bakugan® Traps and Special Attack packs in addition to hundreds of thousands of other Bakugan® items, including thousands of the top-selling, Toys“R”Us-exclusive Bakugan® Battle Brawlers™ New Vestroia™ Maxus Helios™ 7 in 1
· 500,000 NERF products, including NERF N-Strike® Raider Rapid Fire CS-35™, NERF Vulcan®, NERF Recon® and NERF Swords
· Approximately two million LEGO® sets, including the coveted LEGO® Power Miners and LEGO City® sets
· Nearly 500,000 bikes and scooters, including the mom-favorite Little Tikes® 3-in-1 Smart Trike and the top-selling Razor® A Scooters
· Nearly 200,000 Nintendo® Wii and Microsoft Xbox 360 Consoles and hundreds of thousands of exciting Wii and Xbox 360 games
Plus, daily arrivals of tens of thousands of the following select hot items, among others:
· Bendaroos® Building Sticks 500-Piece Set
· ChixOs™ Pink Design-A-Luxury Loft
· Power Wheels™ Quad
· Tag™ Reading System
· Paperoni® Deluxe Studio
· Harumika™ Runway Showstopper Set
· EyeClops Mini Projector
· Smart Cycle® Extreme
“As THE toy authority, we work throughout the year to identify hot toys, establish and maintain a substantial inventory position, and ensure that the season’s top-sellers and ‘hard-to-find’ toys continue to arrive in our stores nationwide during the critical week leading up to Christmas,” said Karen Dodge, Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, Toys“R”Us, U.S. “We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best chance of finding the toys they want in-stock at our stores through Christmas Eve while providing the assistance of our toy-trained staff to help them successfully cross off all items on their gift list.”
This weekend, Toys“R”Us customers shopping for the in-demand toys will also have the opportunity to kick off the final week of holiday shopping by taking advantage of incredible value offerings on Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19 while supplies last, including a dozen doorbusters valid from 3pm on Friday to Saturday at midnight, FREE gift cards with select purchases, and savings of up to 70 percent. To accommodate the weekend’s last-minute holiday shoppers, Toys“R”Us stores across the country will open at 6am and remain open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Extended holiday hours, as well as unbeatable deals and discounts, will continue through December 24**.
**Store hours may vary. Check your local store for details.
About Toys“R”Us, Inc.
Toys“R”Us, Inc. is the world’s leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. It currently sells merchandise in more than 1,550 stores, including 849 Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us stores in the United States, and more than 700 international stores in 33 countries, consisting of both licensed and franchised stores. In addition, it sells extraordinary toys in two FAO Schwarz stores in the United States. With its strong portfolio of e-commerce sites including Toysrus.com, Babiesrus.com, eToys.com, FAO.com and babyuniverse.com, it provides shoppers with an unparalleled online selection of distinctive toy and baby products. In addition, the company operates ePregnancy.com, an online resource for parents. Headquartered in Wayne, NJ, Toys“R”Us, Inc. employs nearly 70,000 associates worldwide. The company is committed to serving its communities as a caring and reputable neighbor through programs dedicated to keeping kids safe and helping them in times of need.
Now that you're recuperating from the in-laws, eating way too much food, and waking up uber early to shop until you drop, be prepared for the next best thing online since Cyber Monday--
Hyped 4the Holidays at 4BabyAndMom continues this weekend with great giveaways from PearlParadise.com, and Buzztronics, and then on Monday, Kids Foot Locker!! Make sure you take advantage of the BEN10 extra entries if you enter this contest.
I hosted Thanksgiving at my house for our friends and their four children, my neighbor and her 28 year old son, and my family. My father came over for dessert, and then I crashed. I wasn't going to go Black Friday shopping this year.. but Toys R Us opened at midnight by my house, so my girlfriends and I trekked out at about 10pm, and stood online. When we got there, the line was just around the corner of the building; by 11pm, the line went down to the back of the building, down the parking lot, into the cul-de-sac, up the road, and into the mall parking lot across the street!! It was insane.
I got home this morning at about 7:30-a quarter to 8ish. I don't even know. Needless to say, I'm exhausted and hoping that all of you are feeling just as lazy as I am today and would like to do nothing more than enter our giveaways today! ;o)
I'd love to hear how *YOU* survived Thanksgiving, your family, and the busiest shopping day of the year!
"All natural, 100% real fruit, organic, no sugar added, 3 servings of fruit in every ounce of Funky Monkey Snacks" are all of the key phrases that caught my attention while searching for healthier snack options for my children.
I found it hard to believe that there really was a snack on the market that was made of *just* fruit that satisfied the urge to crunch. I was truly expecting more of a chewy fruit, like that in trail mix. When we received our samples of Funky Monkey Snacks, I was excited to tote them with us to VBS and to the beach. They never made it to either, because the kids raided the bags completely!
We ended up opening the Bananamon and Purple Funk bags first. The Bananamon is a curious combination of freeze dried bananas and cinnamon. The Purple Funk snacks are organic bananas with acai berries. Although both packages were primarily bananas, they were two totally different experiences!
The next day we opened the Carnaval Mix and the Jivealime bags. The Carnaval Mix contains organic bananas, pineapple, raisins, papaya and apple. It was very sweet and refreshing, and the kids loved the variety of flavors, shapes and colors. The Jivealime snacks are freeze dried organic pineapple slices and pieces, with lime juice. Definitley an interesting combination that I liked a little bit more than the kids did. The kids chose the Bananamon and Carnaval Mix as their favorites, while I preferred the Purple Funk and Jivealime flavors instead.
Funky Monkey Fruit Snacks are packed full of health benefits and flavor, and will definitely be a part of our Back to School & after school snack menu!
Want it?
Head over to FunkyMonkeySnacks.com and find out more about their products and purchase them online from Amazon.com.
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Our friends at Funky Monkey have offered one lucky winner their chance to score a CASE of Funky Monkey Fruit Snacks. That's a variety of 12 of their super yummy, crunchy flavors!
Here's How:
Head over to Funky Monkey, and create your own Funky creation in the Looney Lab. Let me know what you've created, and which flavor mentioned above you look forward to trying the most!
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Abbie was ecstatic to receive her new shoes, and was super excited to wear her new back to school sockies as well! (Living in Florida, during the summer, we all live in flip flops.)
The last time we reviewed See Kai Run, we got to try the adorable peek toe Jennae shoes, and I was extremely happy with the quality of those shoes. It was my first experience with See Kai Run, and I fell instantaneously in love with their quality products!
The new line of shoes are just as adorable, and just as superbly made. The leather is incredibly soft, with a sturdy, yet flexible sole- perfect for growing feet.
The Jaewon sneaker shoes pictured above are made with mock laces and a velcro closure, which makes putting them on and removing them easy for little hands, without the frustrations of laces.
Preparing for preschool can be difficult enough on our little ones, so this year invest in a beautiful pair of See Kai Run sneakers or shoes for your little man or lady, and make getting out the door easy, fun and fashionable!
Want it?
Visit See Kai Run and receive FREE SHIPPING on all orders from now until 11am PT, on Friday, August 28th.
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Our friends at See Kai Run are offering one very lucky reader their chance to win a pair of SEE KAI RUN shoes for their little runner, or a pair of SMALLER by See Kai Run shoes for your baby!
Here's How:
Head over to See Kai Run and check out both lines. Pick out your favorite pair of SEE KAI RUN or SMALLER line shoes. Sign up for the mailing list, and then come back here and tell me that you signed up and which pair of shoes you want to win!
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Back to school lists seem to grow every year. This year one of the requested supplies for many preschool and kindergarten classes is playing dough. Playing dough improves fine motor skills, increases imaginative play, and is great for children of all ages.
If you’ve been reading 4BabyAndMom for awhile, you know that I love Etsy sellers. I appreciate a fine product created by hand from parents and skilled crafters. I love creating a buzz about a fun or exciting Etsy company any time I can. (If you missed the ‘a picket fence life’ review, be sure to click HERE & check it out!)
While searching for more traditional back to school products to review and give away during our bash, I happened to stumble upon the Etsy company called Tic♥Tac♥Dough.
Tic♥Tac♥Dough was created by a work-at-home mom of two, with natural ingredients, and plenty of love! It is available in two different formulas, including gluten free, and many different scents and colors, which makes play time great for kids of all ages.
Recently, we were able to review a 6oz. tub of Sweet Orange scented Tic♥Tac♥Dough and I can tell you that both of the kids absolutely loved it! (My horrible mommy confession is that even though Abbigaile’s artsy personality would enjoy it, she’s only played with playing dough a handful of times before we received our sample.)
The first day we received our tub of Tic♥Tac♥Dough, Abbie played with it for about two hours straight! She made houses, and people, and flowers. She rolled it, and flattened it, and used the included duck shaped cutter to make “duckies” out of dough. She had such a blast! The next day, Alex got to play too, and the two of them shared the tub very well. I was impressed that the quantity of the dough was enough for both of them to play together very well. There was no bickering over who had more, or who didn’t have enough… and they laughed, giggled, pounded, and rolled together.
Want it?
Visit our friends at Tic♥Tac♥Dough and check out their large selection of colors and packages. Order one tub, or a three month subscription, where you pick the colors, and your child gets one fresh, new tub in the mail every month!
Win it!
Our friends at Tic♥Tac♥Dough have offered one lucky winner their chance to win TWO tubs of playing dough, plus a fun shape cutter!
Here’s How:
Become a Fan of Tic♥Tac♥Dough on Facebook, and leave a comment on their wall- then come back here and let me know!
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I remember shopping for back to school with my mom at our local Kmart. The manager would get on the overhead speaker and exclaim, "BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL!! Right now we have a BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL in the Patio Furniture department- Head over there for great savings...", and a mad rush of people would flock to that side of the store to see what was on drastic discount!
I was just telling my husband that I would love to see some back to school supplies on Bluelight Special this weekend, as last weekend we scored some amazing deals. As if Kmart heard my request, this weekend Kmart is bringing back Bluelight Specials, just in time for back to school!
This Saturday, August 15 only, you'll find:
* Kids Backpacks (Athletech, Route 66 and Licensed) reg. $19.99 – Bluelight $8!
* American Fare Vita-Water 2 for $1
* All Patio Furniture 70% off! (+ an extra 20% off during Bluelight!)
* 70 count Notebooks – Buy 2 Get 1 Free
* Diamond Jewelry extra 10% (Diamonds are already 70% off this week!)
There are over 40 great Kmart Bluelight Specials through the day in-store AND other great offers will also be online at Kmart.com ONLY this Saturday. Now I can only hope and pray that Leapster Games go on Bluelight Special next week, so I can start stocking up for Christmas!!
Make sure you don't miss this! Get the insider's peek by following Kmart on Twitter and never miss a deal!
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I just got an email from AllAboardToys.com promoting a FREE Super Why plush toy with a qualifying purchase of $14.99 or more, as well as FREE Thomas the Train trading cards with ANY Thomas purchase!
I love AllAboardToys- they have fabulous deals all of the time, and they have a large selection of very-hard-to-find book bags, costumes and party supplies. Check them out now to get your freebies!
Just in time for the new school year, I found that Sears was much more than an appliance store. I had never really shopped there before (for anything other than the appliances), but I was so excited when a friend of mine took me to shop in their kids department. At Sears, you'll find brand names for babies and children from Carter's, Little Wonders, Dockers and Disney that are offered at the best prices and super adorable. I stocked up on clothes for my son for Back-to-School, and even shopped Sears again for the holidays. The kids looked great in beautiful, quality designer clothes, and my wallet and my husband thanked me.
I love shopping for new tops at Sears. I'm a jeans and tee-shirt kind of girl, but the tops that are available at Sears always add sensible style to my wardrobe. I love being able to wear a pretty top with my jeans, and then throw on heels to go out after a long day home with the kids.
Whether you're looking for something for baby or for yourself, right now Sears is offering 75% - 80% off original prices on Fall and Winter Apparel from now until April 18th.
One of my mom-girlfriends came over recently and was complaining about the way the economy is, and how she wishes there was a more affordable place to buy clothing that was contemporary, fun, and fresh, without it falling apart in the machine after you wash it the first time. Who hasn't been there? I know I have.. those cute little under $20 stores I used to go to in New York. I'd buy a funky shirt, wear it out, and then wash it the next day, and it would come out of the machine shredded. I'd find myself pulling the pieces out of the machine, understanding why it was only $12.
I didn't think a place like that existed back then, in fact, I thought a place like that would be impossible to find. After the recent conversation with my friend, I thought it would be a fun challenge to find a place that offered fun, stylish stuff for women, that guaranteed quality made items without breaking the bank.
Along my journey, I happened to meet the owner of SWEET BOUTIQUE. From cat print coin purses, to caution tape scarves, and everything in between, Sweet Boutique offers something for every chic mom out there! From funky to fresh, conservative to cool, as you click through the pages of these fashionable items, you won't believe your eyes! You'll find quality, trendy, funky clothing, and accessories, (even jewelry suggestions for the kids!) that are reasonably priced, and easy to order- from a company that has phenomenal customer service and strives to keep your style fresh without sacrificing the quality! Bookmark this company, because their boutique updates weekly to help your style stay current and fresh! Sweet Boutique really makes it easy to splurge on yourself without the feeling of guilt!
I was so impressed by the service and selection (sizes xs-xl) on SWEET BOUTIQUE, and I knew the readers on 4BabyAndMom would love their variety of products, SO... our friends at Sweet Boutique have offered the stylish readers at 4BabyAndMom their chance to win a $35 gift certificate to splurge on themselves!
WANT IT? See something you love and just can't wait?? 4BabyAndMom readers receive 20% off by entering the coupon code: GREEN at checkout!
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Here's how to win: Subscribe to the Sweet Boutique Email list, by filling out the form below! Never miss a sale or new product again! Then head over to SWEET BOUTIQUE and tell me an item that you would love to purchase with your gift certificate!
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!!!
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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! 
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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!
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Our friends at Leg Huggers have generously sponsored a pair of Leg Huggers for one lucky reader!
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I really think my computer is dying. It's lived a full, long life, and I am finally ready to part with it. It's been upgraded from a WIN98se to a WIN XP pro twice, and now after three crashes, reformatting several times, buying a ton of components & extras and recently a new hard drive, I realized I could have bought another two computers! Ugh!
Anyway, this year I have been researching different brands of desktops and laptops, as my husband assured me that this tax return we could make an investment in that area- and I CANNOT wait!
Since I was in middle school, my parents, friends, and neighbors have asked me to help them with various computer issues, and frankly- I have no idea why I never went into some sort of fancy computer job. If I had to give a definitive answer to that at this exact second, it's because when you talk to me about RAM, I think you're talking about a Dodge truck. (Yeah, I'm a little bit of a tomboy.) It's the technical words and phrases that spin me in loops, so you can only imagine how it's been researching the next computer or laptop in our lives!
Thankfully, God gave me a husband who knows ALL of the computer technical terms and can help clarify all the differences.. but honestly, to be a fly on the wall at the electronics store would have you in stitches. No matter how many times he explains, I still don't get it!
So tell me readers, what type of a desktop do you own? What type of a laptop do you own? If it's a PC, do you really hate Vista as much as my mother? Which do you prefer, XP or Vista? Pro or Home? What's the difference? For those of you that have a Mac, why do you prefer it over a PC? Tell me more!
Background: We are not huge gamers. Our idea of an exciting game is Roller Coaster Tycoon.. Well, for my son and my husband. I personally only play on Pogo or BigFish. I do a lot of creating on my computer.. basic graphics, buttons, headers, signatures for message boards, personal photos, etc. I have never used my Adobe Photoshop, because my computer would crash if I installed it. I would love the ability (memory? disk space?) to do more. We do not download any movies or watch dvds or webisodes on our computer. I think that's basically it. Thanks in advance for your input, your advice is greatly appreciated!
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