That’s a lot of B’s, I know… hehe!  Well, it REALLY is!  The Coco Lounger is the name… and style, quality and function is the game!  Bloom Baby’s Coco Lounger takes the cake in every way and is most definitely our very Favorite baby bouncer!

It’s look is what caught our eye first.  It’s simply gorgeous and qualifies as “baby’s first art piece” in our (humble!) opinion for sure;)!

Yes it has very clean lines, but does it CLEAN UP?  Absolutely!!!  The faux leather is super soft for your sweet one and also cleans up like new through anything without effort.  Big plus for any new momma!!

We used ours for well over six months as it’s a great place for any baby to enjoy a bottle or even nap.  Imagine a hammock and that gentle gliding motion.  It’s smooth and not a dramatic movement – a little bit bounce, a little bit rock.  Perfect in our books!  It also comes in a slew of tasteful colors and a choice of wood or Plexiglas to suit any decor.

The Coco Lounger is great but what’s better is the commitment that Bloom Baby has to providing parents with safe, beautiful and (VERY) eco-friendly options for their children!  This was one thing that I was SO impressed with when I had the opportunity to talk with Simon May, one of the founders of Bloom Baby and one of the “Four Dads” behind the brand.  We had a great talk about Bloom and their commitment to “safety, style and sustainability”.  Bloom really is a company that you can get behind and believe in, but not only because of the great products!  They really do walk the walk.  Take a look at the following that I pulled off of their website:

Love, love, love!  In this age of product recalls and shady manufacturing, etc, it’s so nice as a mom to see a company that cares.

Thanks Bloom!

Yours truly,

Isabella and Camilla’s Mommy.

Visit Bloom Baby online for more info on the Coco Lounger and their other innovative and chic products!

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Disclosure: We received a Coco Lounger to try out, loved it and then
found it a new home as we usually do.  Giving is the new black;)!!

Don’t you love the hand-made look… but without the look of home made?  Something really unique, made with lots of care, great design, and that eye-candy factor that we’re all so drawn to?  YES!  Hoosier Magnolia’s it and we wanted to show them off a little to those of you who still need some great ideas for the Holidays!!!  For more info, check them out at www.HoosierMagnolia.com where you will find their fabulous products as well as a list of stores in which you can find their products.  Also, feel free to give them a call personally!  Their charm is not limited to their products – owner and designer Michelle is such a sweetheart:)!

Cool fact: Michelle and I both went to MassArt!  Small world:)!  Take a look at the following images of her gorgeous quilts, mobiles, clothing and everything else and THEN go to HoosierMagnolia.com to see everything up close and personal:)!!  Order quickly for Christmas delivery too!!!

SWAG ALERT: One lucky reader is going to take a gorgeous Hoosier Magnolia quilt home!  Just tell us what you love about Hoosier Magnolia and we’ll enter you in for a chance to win one in your favorite quilt!!

You know how it works and what to do.  This SWAG ALERT will be open until we say so.  Good luck to all and have fun with our newest ways to gain EXTRA ENTRIES!!!

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Disclosure: We received a lovely sampling of products for review from
Hoosier Magnolia and are absolutely enjoying them!

Let me just start off saying that Teutonia is, without a doubt, the highest quality stroller I have ever seen.  The quality was immediately apparent from the moment that I opened the box.  All of the parts are very durable and feel incredibly solid.   Assembly was a snap and took almost no time at all too. When compared to other strollers there were substantially fewer parts, which just makes life easier, right?  It’s nice to have something with fewer parts, seeing as how you have SO many other things to remember (and forget!) with your new little bundle in tow now.

The car seat attachment was easily installed and worked very well with our little Honda CRV.  Detaching and reattaching the base to the car seat and the stroller are also easily accomplished thanks to the simple and effective design.  Gotta love the Germans!  All of the release levers are bright blue, and therefore are quite obvious.  Simply squeeze a lever and it releases!  Merely slide the pieces until they click into place to attach them securely again.  Easy and effective!  What’s not to love?

Speaking of design, the stroller looks amazing and there are SO many customizable options.  Matching diaper bag?  Yes!  Hand warmer for mom and dad anyone??  Yes!  Only one on the market, and too too cute.  You’ll be so posh in your Teutonia!  Best thing about it?  The customizable features.  You just don’t see strollers like this everyday!  The fabrics are all very high quality, but it really is the unique modern design of the stroller itself that will turn heads, and turn heads it does!  The aircraft grade aluminum alloy is gorgeous and absolutely sets it apart from most other strollers that you see.

When it comes to comfort, well the best I can say is something a friend of mine said when they saw it: “That thing looks more comfortable than my couch!”  The nice padded seat ensures your child’s comfort.  The handle on the t-300 (the chasis that we reviewed) is completely reversible, which enables you to quickly change the way your child is facing so they will be protected from the sun, wind, rain, or just get to see a better view.  The canopy is easily adjusted to protect your baby from getting too much sun, and the canopy on the t-stroller seat pulls down to completely cover your child. The fabric includes UV protection and is water resistant, so you can be sure that your little one is safe.

The stroller is a little heavy, but rightfully so.  The particular frame we chose – the t-300 – is not one I would suggest for someone who will need to do a lot of lifting of their stroller. For us, it is perfect because we can fold it and load it into the back of our vehicle and drive to the mall or the park or wherever we need to go. However, for someone who needs to ride the subway in a city, etc., it definitely would not be ideal, I would have to suggest one of their smaller frames like the T-100 or t-200 for that.

Lastly I can’t forget to mention how well this baby handles. I think the shocks are better than what I had on my first car. The ride is so smooth that I could hardly believe I was on gravel walking around the mall at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. (all the other strollers there were like rickety old wagons compared to my Mercedes Benz ride)!

All and all I was blown away with this stroller. From a design standpoint there is nothing like it and you won’t find a more comfortable ride or better handling. We highly recommend the Teutonia line of strollers to anybody and are very excited to announce them as this quarter’s sponsor for V.I.P. SWAG!!!

V.I.P. SWAG ALERT: One incredibly, stupendously, amazingly (…) lucky reader is going to stroll away with their very own custom Teutonia!  Want the infant car seat?  DONE!  Want the pretty pink fabric?  DONE!  Want the Rolls Royce style T-300 chassis or the more compact T-100 sports car version?  DONE!  Your wish is Teutonia’s command!  Unlimited options!  JUST FOR YOU, our FABULOUS readers:)!  (You KNOW we love ya, *MWAH*!!)

To enter, FIRST, you must be a Bellaziza V.I.P.! This is done by subscribing to our updates via email. Most of you already are, but without subscription and that V.I.P. status, you will not qualify to win this SWAG. You can CLICK HERE to sign up.

Teutonia has asked that you, our fabulous readers, let them know what you think of their products, company and website! Maybe suggest what you would like to see included in their products, their website or any other efforts made by this incredible company. How would YOU suggest they improve? To enter, please visit www.TeutoniaUSA.com and comment on this post answering their request.

This V.I.P. SWAG ALERT will be open for daily entry until Sunday, January 31, 2010 at midnight PST. We will announce the big winner on Monday, February 1st, 2010. Our same fabulous SWAG ALERT rules apply, including EXTRAS for referring new confirmed subscribers only. If you need a refresher on the details just CLICK HERE or visit our “SWAG INFO” page by clicking the tab at the top of this page.

When I first saw the name Juliette Sunshine, I was instantly curious… and smitten!  Such a lovely name must have some equally lovely products, right?!?!  Yes!  I was right and very pleased to see that Juliette Sunshine’s fresh new line of girl’s clothes is every bit as sweet as their pretty little name.

It’s a very special collection.  Super eco friendly and boho-chic to boot!  Designed with comfort and versatility in mind, Juliette Sunshine’s dresses, tops, skirts & pants can be dressed up or down,taking your little fashionista from the playground,to play dates to parties.  An elegant and whimsical breath of freshly VINTAGE air!  Talk about a collection with character!  Each piece is lovingly hand-made with authentic vintage accents.  Repurposed fabrics are a true love of mine, so I was instantly hooked!  The other fabrics that Juliette Sunshine uses are all organic cotton and bamboo too so they’re very comfy and safe for your little sweeties too!  It’s all made here in the USA too, so feel good about that!

Wash well?  Absolutely!  I love it how thoughtful construction and quality materials always produces a good wash!  We do a good old cold water wash, a shake, and lay flat to dry and they continue to look new wash after wash.

Do you love that short Shirley Temple hemline?  You know, the vintagey short dresses that she used to wear?  Juliette Sunshine’s dresses are perfect for that look!  If you want a little longer hemline, just order the next size up.  Very cute with or without leggings!  These dresses definitely make a statement and scream unique!

What’s our absolute Favorite Thing about this collection?  Okay, we actually have two.  One, they have one-of-a-kind dresses available that are just to die for cute.  What a special gift for your favorite little girl!  One of a kind, the anti-Gap.  We LOVE it!  Also, these dresses bring some of the absolute BEST twirl factor ever!  Very cute and extraordinarily twirly.

For more information on Juliette Sunshine’s lovelies, we’re going to have to get you to be a little creative!  This line is SO fresh that their website’s not even up yet!  Their blog is up though and you can catch them on Twitter too!  Check them out there and we’ll let you know once their site goes live.  Just HAD to tell you now though.  It’s REALLY that cute.

SWAG ALERT: We’re giving TWO lucky readers their choice of any outfit from Juliette Sunshine!  Just check out www.JulietteSunshine.com which links to their Blog and leave a comment on this post about what you think of them, their website, their company, collection, etc.  You know how it works and what to do.  This SWAG ALERT will be open until we say so.  Good luck to all and have fun with our newest ways to gain EXTRA ENTRIES!!!

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Disclosure Statement: We did receive samples of this product… and love them!  We’re actually dizzy from twirling right now. 

How are you keeping those pants up girls? Is your belt a little bulky? Is your little girl’s belt a little bulky too? We found the perfect remedy!  Beat the belt-bulge with InvisiBelt! Very light, very thin, but completely effective! It’s just a handy little belt made of plastic that really works wonders under tighter or more fitted shirts. It’s been featured in tons of fashion mags and worn by a long list of celebrities too!  Cutest packaging ever, and it makes a perfect stocking stuffer for mom or the little princess, coming in sizes to fit everyone!

SWAG ALERT: We’re giving FIVE lucky readers an InvisiBelt of their own! Just check out www.InvisiBelt.com and leave a comment on this post about what you think of them, their website, their company, collection, etc.  You know how it works and what to do.  This SWAG ALERT will be open until we say so.  Good luck to all and have fun with our newest ways to gain EXTRA ENTRIES!!!

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There are some things in life that you simply fall in love with at first sight.  Right Bank Babies is absolutely one of them for me.  From the first moment I laid eyes on their collection a few years back… they had me in a ’shut-up-you-had-me-at-hello-Jerry-Maguire’ kind of way.  It was the French inspired design and unique vintage-y fabrics that drew me in in an instant.  It was all the fun you could have with layering and the reversible bonus in so many of their lovely pieces too!  This Fall’s collection does not disappoint!  Here’s what we thought…

Our absolute favorites are the dressy dresses!  (Shocking, right?)  I absolutely adore the bubble-hemmed Marnie Dress (above) with its very intentional zipper and tailored Jackie O fit.  Perfect for any little royal… or just yours!  This season’s ever lovely Ruffle Dress in Grey (below) is also just as fabulous as ever.  To. Die. For.  I love the muted colors as they allow your eye’s focus to be the garment’s design and gorgeous fabrics.  The fabric is a très luxe polyester (that washes so well too!!!) and the design produces such an airy looking babydoll silhouette!    Something to wear to the playground?  No.  Other than that, we love it for simply everywhere!  {Looks unbelievable with the jeans below too!!!}

The reversible dresses, or Flip Flop Frocks as RBB calls them (below), are absolutely adorable this season again, as expected.  The mirrored buttons are always a nice touch and it’s really the garment that keeps on giving as it can be worn for multiple seasons / sizes by layering.  Sundress?  Yes!  Uber cute instead of a vest over a cozy long john shirt with jeans too!  Absolutely!  It’s so versatile and something that we truly look forward to seeing every season from Right Bank Babies.

Last but definitely not least, do your kiddos wear jeans?  Do you love premium denim for the kids, but without the hefty price tag?  We do too, and we were thrilled when Right Bank Babies told us about their new premium denim line made just for the smaller set!  They are every part as nicely cut and uniquely finished as any of the major children’s premium denim labels, but at a much more reasonable price.  Will you still wince (or cry!) over little Billy’s fingerpainting mess all over them?  Probably.  But that’s just because you’re you.  Not because there’s no replacing them at that price!  (MSRP around $70!!)  They wash really well too, looking almost better with time, and pair perfectly with almost anything for a real mini style statement.  Adjustable waist too.  We’re in love!

There’s something for everyone at Right Bank Babies as their sizes start from baby and in selected pieces go all the way up to 12 years!  Their boy’s line is equally as cute as the girls, so moms-of-boys go take a look for sure!!!  Visit them online at www.RightBankBabies.com, be their fan on Facebook or follow them on Twitter!  I know they’ll be so very happy to see you!  Also visit their brand spanking new boutique (set to openlocated directly across from the Kodak Theatre in the heart of Hollywood!

SWAG ALERT: One lucky reader will receive their choice of any complete outfit for a girl or boy from Right Bank Babies valued at up to $150!!!  Just check out www.RightBankBabies.com and leave a comment on this post about what you think of them, their website, their company, collection, etc.  You know how it works and what to do.  This SWAG ALERT will be open until we say so.  Good luck to all and have fun with our newest ways to gain EXTRA ENTRIES!!!

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School has started (… and all the frazzled mommies said Amen!).  Routines are now my best friend.  With two kids in school, homework to be done, dinner to be made and a rambunctious four year old to keep happy, routines are necessary!  So when we found ourselves trying to do homework at the kitchen table amongst all of the above, we knew it was time for a new Favorite Thing…a desk!  But just any old desk wouldn’t do…only the best for my boys!  We were excited to find Maxtrix and had no doubt that it was perfect for us!  When we received our Student Desk and Chair, our expectations were exceeded!  The quality is perfection, almost no assembly and the look is nothing short of pure class!

All pieces from Maxtrix are made from solid hardwood and are designed to grow with your child. These pieces will fit in your child’s room for years to come, an investment worth making!  The quality is just what you would expect from a Favorite of ours!  All of the drawers are crafted using English Dovetail joints, something you never find in those cheap desks and dressers at your local furniture store!  Maxtrix offers 2 types of desks that you can combine in a variety of styles and options, the Student Desk and the Long Desk with Keyboard tray.  We love options, don’t we?!

Can I tell you how much I  love the desk chair?  The height easily adjusts from 17 ½ to 20 inches.  The details include a frame grip for easy handling, back slats for added support and large rubber high quality ball-bearing non-scuff swivel wheels!  Add in the vibrant colors the chairs are available in and you’ve got a super cool spot where you can get your study on!

Nothing is complete without accessories, right?!  Organizing just got cuter with the Maxpack!  This super sturdy storage pouch is made from soft, colorfast 100% cotton and is offered in two sizes and eleven exciting color combinations!  Again, with all the options!!  The neat thing about this storage accessory is that it attaches to all of the Maxtrix pieces.  So attach it to the back of the chair, on the side of the bed, the wall, anywhere you need a little place to stuff (or neatly place) something!  My son considers it his “special hiding spot” so lots of “important” things are hidden there.  I imagined it as a spot to put on the back of the desk chair for homework papers and schedules, but I digress to the need for a “special hiding spot”.  Maxtrix certainly did this one up right by winning the coveted “Mom’s Best Award”!

So there you have it, a mundane routine like homework at the dinner table transformed into a fabulously stylish space in your home!  Considering the quality and how long these pieces will last, the prices are fantastic!  The MSRP for the desk is $615, $239 for the chair, and $35 for the Maxpack.  But look around, prices will vary from retailer to retailer!

SWAG ALERT:  Check them out Maxtrix online and let us know what you think!  They’re giving one very lucky reader a Student Desk, Chair and Maxpack in your choice of color valued at arounf $1,000!!!  You know how it works and what to do.  This SWAG ALERT will be open until we say so.  Good luck and have some fun with all that homework!

One of the things that I feel is very important with children is allowing them to express themselves. Being an artist, I have always done that not only through my art, but further expressed myself through clothing. Personally, I can never really settle on a specific style. I’ve always had a very eclectic wardrobe, so that when the mood hit me, I could wear whatever felt right. I would like to encourage the same expression with my own children, and in the children of my loved ones.

When I saw Hudson Threads‘ clothes, I was immediately intrigued. The girls’ spring dresses are funky, yet sophisticated, and many of the patterns seem to be Pucci inspired. The spring line of girl’s clothes come in sizes 2-8. Hudson Threads sent us the Isabella Ruffle Dress, a sleeveless polyester piece that can be dressed up or down – to be worn for a fancier event, or even for play. The smooth polyester is comfortable and allows for free and easy movement and the trim is reinforced with a complimentary fabric. My niece loves it – it’s now her favorite piece of clothing and she wears it as much as she can get away with. She loves twirling, swirling, skipping, and even playing her current favorite sport – soccer – in it.

Their spring line also includes boy’s clothing. With bermuda shorts, funky t-shirts, and even a light jacket, the clothes look like they are ready for the beach. The clothes come in sizes 2-7. We received the Riley Zip Up Jacket. It is an extremely soft sweatshirt jacket with a zip up front and a teal print. I was particularly impressed with the quality of the material, and the craftsmanship. You can just tell that this is going to hold up to anything your little boy is going to put it through.

The fall line is going to be exclusively for girls and available in sizes 2-14. We’ve seen the pictures, and we’re excited. The clothes are very retro, and Tina Barry (from James Girone) said it best with the description “There’s a strong 1960’s Liza Minelli, jet-set quality to the modern pieces in this fashion forward new collection” - The designs are very unique and I can’t wait to see them when they come out.

Hudson Threads are our favorite clothing line for children who like to express themselves with funky and retro clothes! And what’s more – the two moms behind these fashionable clothes are allowing us to SWAG TWO LUCKY READERS with ONE COMPLETE OUTFIT of their choice from Hudson Threads!

Simply visit Hudson Threads and leave your comment on this post letting them know which of their clothes you love, what you think about their company, or their website!!  You know how it works and what to do .  This SWAG ALERT will be open for daily entry we say so! Good luck!

Whether you know it or not, you’ve heard the sound of a toy piano before. Kids love them, but they’re not just toys. They’ve also been used in countless recordings by artists such as Radiohead, Tori Amos, Evanescence and Dresden Dolls. Classical musicians have also embraced their distinctive, bell-like sound, recording entire solo toy piano albums.

Chances are, when you’ve heard a toy piano, it was a Schoenhut. Their name has become synonymous with the toy piano sound. In fact, the modern form of toy piano it was created by Albert Schoenhut in 1872, when he was only 17 years old (ambitious much?). He took the old German toy piano (which was made with brittle glass bars), and substituted strong metal bars, which changed the sound considerably as well as making the instruments far more durable. And a classic was born.

All Schoenhut pianos come with the Schoenhut patented Learning System, which includes a color-coded overlay for the piano and a songbook with corresponding color-coded notes, which makes it fairly easy to teach your child some songs, even if you’re not Beethoven.

My First Piano II

This adorable shiny red piano immediately conjured images of a tiny Elton John, wearing tiny glasses, singing Tiny Dancer. It’s compact two-octave range means that it’s pretty portable, and my 2 year-old son, Noah, is drawn to this piano’s glossy finish in the same subliminal way that I’m drawn to shiny red sports cars. This is not a precision-instrument however, it’s a toy, so keys occasionally trigger the wrong notes. For instance, when plunking the middle C several times in a row, an occasional B would sound. This of course, will never matter to Noah. The tone is glorious for such a tiny instrument. As is the phenomenon with full-size upright pianos compared to grand pianos, the sound is dense from reflecting inside the smaller cabinet… which means you hear less attack and more sustain on the notes… which means (how technical can we get when talking about toys?) the sound is a bit less percussive and more melodic than the grand. Everyone still with me? A very fun unit to play.

My First Piano I

This “My First Piano” is very similar to the red model reviewed above, but comes in a smaller 18-key size. This means less range, but more portable. Still shiny!

Traditional Spinet

This model earned the distinction of being the only toy piano ever played in Carnegie Hall. The sound has more depth than the “My First Piano” series, because of the larger cabinet. It bridges the gap nicely between the little guys and the Baby Grand Piano.

Baby Grand Piano

Beautiful, spacious and (once again) shiny, the baby grand is a full three octaves, meaning Noah can brush up on Moonlight Sonata… just as soon as he learns what that is. The lid even raises, and it comes with a music stand. All it’s missing is a tiny candelabra. Because it can be with the lid raised, the tone is airier than the upright, as the sound has more room to spread out. This unit didn’t have the wrong-note trigger issue that the upright did, but because there are more extreme high and low notes here, the notes on the fringes were harder to keep in tune. But this piano was also very fun to play, and it is more than enough keyboard for Noah!

Bottom Line

I highly recommend any Schoenhut piano, but as far as these models go: the uprights are great for smaller children (1-3yrs), the Spinet would be well-suited for 2-5yrs, and the grand is one to grow into (3 & up), as Noah is currently a little intimidated by its scope, though he loves running over to it, hitting some keys, and running away.

In the studio, they are all very useful. I prefer the smaller models for their portability, and will use them when I need a more “singing” tone, while the grand is a bit hard to find a spot for in a little recording booth, and suited more for percussive passages.

All are fun, sound great, and are (most importantly) VERY SHINY.

SWAG ALERT: Win your very own Schoenhut Model 3005 Baby Grand Piano in your choice of black, red, or white!!!

To enter, visit www.ToyPiano.com leave your comment on this post letting Schoenhut know what you think about their wonderful products! You know how it works and what to do . This SWAG ALERT will be open for daily entry until we say so, so enter away:)!!!
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Never did we think that we would have a favorite triple stroller here at Bellaziza’s Favorite Things! I mean, really, what comes to mind when you think triple stroller? Something wide, something plaid, something that beeps when it backs up? Well UPPA Baby has upped the ante on triple strollers with their VISTA stroller and ugly is most certainly not what you get.

The VISTA makes walking through the park with even one baby a, well, walk in the park! With a single click, your baby can face forwards or back towards you…and in such a stylish way! Sleek and silver, with many fabric color choices, this stroller is easy on the arms as you fold it and lift it into your trunk and easy on the eyes as you enjoy the fashion consciousness of it all.

Don’t you just love when things make your life easier while looking like eye candy!? I know I do!

So back to the UPPA Baby VISTA serving as a triple stroller. You know, without the need for a wide load sign. It’s a snap to go from walking in the park with one baby to two babies…or toddlers…or children…I think you get the idea. With a simple twist, the lightweight rumbleseat attaches to the front of the stroller. Just toss another kid in there and off you go.

This stroller is perfect for families that plan on having more than one child, as you can add components as you need them. To use the VISTA as a triple stroller, simply add on the piggy back board and your older child is set to ride! Of course, this wouldn’t be suitable for triplets, but if you have three children close in age, it’s a PERFECT FIT!!

Did I mention that the handlebar height is adjustable? And that it folds to an extremely compact state of being? And the sun canopy really comes all the way down? And the storage compartment underneath is actually accessible? And that this bad boy is sweet to look at?

Oh, yes. I did mention that. I remember now.

So, friends, no need to grab your earrings before you go out with the kids. The UPPA Baby VISTA stroller is all the accessory you’ll ever need! It makes you look good, and it works so well it makes you feel good, too!! It is Bellaziza’s Favorite Triple Stroller, and we’re going to SWAG one lucky V.I.P. reader!

To enter, FIRST, you must be a Bellaziza V.I.P.! This is done by subscribing to our updates via email. Most of you already are, but without subscription and that V.I.P. status, you will not qualify to win this SWAG. You can CLICK HERE to sign up.

UPPA BABY has asked that you, our fabulous readers, let them know what you think of their products, company and website! Maybe suggest what you would like to see included in their products, their website or any other efforts made by their incredible company. How would YOU suggest they improve? To enter, please visit www.uppababy.com and comment on this post answering their request.

This V.I.P. SWAG ALERT will be open for daily entry until Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at midnight PST. We will announce the big winner on Wednesday, September 30th. Our same fabulous SWAG ALERT rules apply, including EXTRAS for referring new confirmed subscribers only. If you need a refresher on the details just CLICK HERE or visit our “SWAG INFO” page by clicking the tab at the top of this page.

Thanks in advance for your feedback on behalf of our wonderful friends at UPPAbaby, and GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!

Okay, so as you know, this quarter’s V.I.P. SWAG will be ending soon and someone will be going home with a gorgeous Bratt Decor crib!!!  You have less than 48 hours to enter, so for fun we thought we’d kick it up a notch!

From now until the giveaway closes, leave UNLIMITED CONSTRUCTIVE and VALUABLE comments (2 days left!!)  We want to give our fabulous sponsor Bratt Decor as many great ideas for their website and product line as possible!  We want them to KNOW what they’re roung right, and even wrong if anything.  We want to help them build their business to it’s full potential, and YOU can help.

Go for it!  We’re not holding anything back and we will be pretty picky about the comments, so no “I like this” comments or “would love to win” comments will be approved unless it’s at the end of something constructive and valuable.  Thanks for understanding, and go enter to win this Tuesday:)!!

Good luck to all!!!

Crista

As parents there is nothing better that we can do for our kids than take care of the planet that we will leave them!  So we think it’s fitting that we tell you about Blue Avocado just in time for Father’s Day!  After all, Dads like to be Eco-Friendly too!

Blue Avocado’s reusable grocery bag system is just about the coolest thing I have found for Eco-Chic Moms and Dads!  When I received mine I just had to make a run to the grocery store to try them out!  (Thanks Blue Avocado for giving me a reason to get out of the house without the kids!!)  It was actually fun to see how much the bagger could fit into each bag!  And I was totally the Chatty Kathy in the produce aisle, showing everyone my produce bags and telling them all about my new Favorite Thing!  I’ve always hated using those plastic bags for produce so I think the idea is ingenious!  Oh, and did I mention how cute the bags are?  I just love the colors available!  I got BLUE, of course, but there are a few colors to choose from (yes, Crista, there is pink!) and some solid colors for those Eco-Cool Dads out there!

At the end of my (peaceful for once) shopping trip, I had saved the Earth from 16 bags!!  Wow, right?!  Once home, it was easy to fold the bags up into their pretty little case.  You can buy individual bags of all kinds…big bags, small bags, insulated bags…or buy them all together in a kit!!  Easy to store…easy to use…CUTE…and Earth friendly!  Yay for Blue Avocado!!!

SO, let’s make some Dads happy for Father’s Day, shall we?  We are giving away a FULL SET (valued at $69.99!!) from Blue Avacodo to TWO lucky winners which includes the following in your choice of color / print:

Simply visit Blue Avacodo and leave your comment on this post letting them know which of their products you love, what you think about their company, or their website!!  You know how it works and what to do .  This SWAG ALERT will be open for daily entry until we say so.  Oh the mystery of it all!  Good luck!!!

Get the bubbles ready!  We’re giving you the chance to win the Boon Bug Pod, Scrubble, Splat and Water Bugs!

Simply visit Boon and leave your comment on this post letting them know which of their products you think are simply swimming, what you think about their company, or their website!!  You know how it works and what to do .  This SWAG ALERT will be open for daily entry until  Monday, June 23, 2009 at 12 midnight PST.  Good luck!!!

Be one of FIVE lucky winners to win the CLENE Changing Mat!  It’s been featured all over the place, all of the Hollywood moms just swear by them, and now FIVE lucky readers will be taking one home!!!

The CLENE mat is so very clever!  This well-designed diaper changing pad is without a doubt THE best.  It’s huge, cushy, and so portable, it folds into its own carry pouch. Made of NeoClene™ (not vinyl), so it’s not only nicely padded, but antimicrobial, allergy-friendly, and mold-resistant, too.  It measures 30″W x 23½”L — that’s big enough for backseat diaper changes or anywhere else!  Great storage pockets, handle, and stroller loop make it SO easy to use.  Machine wash makes it easy to clean too:)!

Simply visit CLENE on Amazon and leave your comment on this post letting them know what you think about their fabulous product!  You know how it works and what to do .  This SWAG ALERT will be open for daily entry until  we say stop so enter while you can:)!!!

How does a shoe makeover sound Moms and Dads?  Not for you silly, for the kiddos!!!  Well you’re in luck because we are giving one lucky reader $100 at Vincent Shoes!  With their HUGE SALE, you could really clean up with $100 to spend!  We’re saving you a crazy afternoon at IKEA and giving you your Swedish fix right here.   You know by now how much we love anything Scandinavian!

Simply visit Vincent’s website and leave your comment on this post letting Vincent know what you think about their fabulous products!  You know how it works and what to do .  This SWAG ALERT will be open for daily entry until  Monday, June 15, 2009 at 12 midnight PST.