Ladybug On A Pug Review and Giveaway

I was very excited to receive this set of 6 travel wipes from Jamie over at Ladybug on a Pug.

They are just gorgeous and oh so soft! These are now my go to wipes. I'm very sad when I've used the last one.

The front with the print, is flannel and the back is super soft sherpa. These also make a great wipe for runny noses and drooly faces...especially for those of us dealing with teething toddlers. 

I absolutely adore her fabric choices! They are all fun and the colors pop! During a change, I like to hand my daughter one if these wipes to keep her entertained while I do the dirty work. She loves to look at them and points out everything she sees on them. Thank you Jamie! Diaper change time is no longer a losing battle on my end! ;)

Jamie also makes standard size wipe in more fun colors and designs!

We love these wipes. They're very durable, we've had no staining, no fading and super soft!

Now here's the best part! You can win a set of these lovely travel wipes too! The winner will get a choice between a girly, boyish or gender neutral pack of wipes. 

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Ladybug On A Pug's Facebook

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Ladybug On A Pug's Etsy

Crafty Mom's Twitter

Thank you so much to Ladybug On A Pug for this opportunity!

Please note that the product in this review was provided to me free of charge for the purpose of this review. All of the opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by any compensation..monetary or otherwise.

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Amalie's Creative Closet Review and Giveaway

I was lucky enough to be able to try out some lovely mama Cloth from Amalie's Creative Closet. 

She sent me this lovely 3 pack of pads.

This is her tester set which includes a liner, regular and heavy pad.

This is her description directly from her facebook page:

Outer layers are a beautiful cotton print
3 inner layers of very thirsty cotton flannel
1 layer of waterproof PUL hidden inside

I really liked these pads. I experience no leaks (big plus!) The colors were gorgeous. After washing, there was no staining. (another big plus!)

They were also very thin. I really don't like those big bulky pads that make you feel like you were wearing a disposable diaper. Not these! Look how thin they are compared to a pen!

She also makes them now in cotton velour topped  which just adds to how awesome these pads are. :) Velour is so luxuriously soft.

Here is a sampling of the items from her Facebook page:

 Amalie's Creative Closet is so generous to offer up another tester set for one of my readers! You can win this gorgeous set.

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Amalie's Creative Closet's Facebook

Crafty Mom's Facebook

Amalie's Creative Closet's Baby-Gaga Page

Crafty Mom's Twitter

Thank you so much to Amalie's Creative Closet for this opportunity!

Please note that the product in this review was provided to me free of charge for the purpose of this review. All of the opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by any compensation..monetary or otherwise.

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Fresh and Organized Meal Planner Review and Giveaway

I had the opportunity to review a printable from Fresh and Organized. Monica, so graciously sent me a Weekly Meal Planner.

This is a LIFESAVER! I mean it too. Before I had this, most nights about a half hour before supper time, I'd be meandering through the kitchen trying to figure out what to feed my family. Most nights, it would be spaghetti (oh so easy) or Bupper (what my husband like to call Breakfast for Supper.) So, you know, not the healthiest meals.

However, with this planner I've come up with a system to feed my family that's not all carbs thrown together at the last minute. On Fridays, when I get all the grocery store flyers, I go through what is on sale. After I see what is priced best, I go to allrecipes.com and search recipes by the ingredients. Then I fill it in the meal planner. So easy! There is even a side bar to add your grocery list to.

I do plan on laminating my meal planner and use a dry erase marker to cut down on the amount of paper we use. We'll probably use 2 so that we can plan the next week's menus while still using the current week's.

Fresh and Organized has so much more than meal plans too! Her shop is filled with awesome printable to make your life more organized. 

Here is a sample of items from her shop:

Keep track of cooking and kitchen supplies on this Pantry Inventory printable!

A Party Planner and Guest List

In Case Of Emergencies Printable

Fresh and Organized also has great sets for purchase as well. Like this Health, Fitness, and Medical Printables Set

Money Management Printables

Manage your household or personal finances with this set of 6 printable worksheets! 

Fresh and Organized has given a great giveaway prize! Win this Household Binder Set!

This is the description from the website. Look how much you get!

Get organized and make a household binder with this set of Household Binder Printables! 

From calendars, to menu planners, to financial worksheets and more; this set contains all the basics you need to effectively manage your household.

This kit contains 22 pages of printables to put in your binder. They include:

* Binder Cover Sheet (Personalized with your family's name as seen in sample)

* 2013 Year at a Glance Calendar

* Monthly Family Calendar (Blank)

* Week at a Glance Calendar

* To Do List

* House Cleaning Guide 

* Weekly Menu Planner

* Monthly Menu Planner

* Detailed Grocery Shopping Checklist (2 pages)

* Important Contacts

* Vehicle Maintenance Log

* Important Emergency Information 

* Bill Payment Calendar

* Bill Payment Checklist

* Daily Expense Tracker

* Household Budget Worksheet (4 pages)

* Bank Account Information

* Credit Card Information

Wow!!!! Do you want to win this??

Links You Need To Enter

Fresh and Organized's Facebook

Crafty Mom's Facebook

Fresh and Organized's Etsy

Crafty Mom's Twitter

Fresh and Organized's Blog

Thank you so much to Fresh and Organized for this opportunity!

Please note that the product in this review was provided to me free of charge for the purpose of this review. All of the opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by any compensation..monetary or otherwise.

This contest is open to everyone. Ends 11/20/12 at 12:01 am

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BlossomBatik Sun Dress Review and Giveaway

I feel so fortunate to have received this beautiful Purple Hand Painted Tie Dye Batik Tropical Floral Sundress from BlossomBatiks.

It is beyond comfortable. I love wearing it. I only wish it was still summer so I could wear it more often. I have received so many compliments on how pretty it is.

One of the best parts?

It fits all body types! After 5 pregnancies, my body is not in as good shape as it used to be. I don't normally wear a dress because I feel so self conscious in one. Not in this. It really molded to me nicely and it has adjustable straps so I can get a great fit. 

I love that BlossomBatik's dresses are hand painted tie dye. This is a description of the process of making one of their dresses:

Malaysia is well-known with many heritages. One of it is a Hand-drawn batik. A design, usually floral was drawn on a white fabric with hot melted wax. Once the wax cools, it hardens and penetrates into the fabric. The colorful dyes were applied into the design and background. Next, the fabric is boiled to remove the wax. This Hand-drawn batik is really unique and truly authentic as there is no repeated design! 

There are so many beautiful dresses to choose from. Here is a sampling of the dresses on their site.

Are those not gorgeous? I love them all!

BlossomBatik has also agreed to giveaway  a tie dye dress in the color of the winners choice! You are so lucky!

Links You Need To Enter

BlossomBatik's Shop
Crafty Mom's Facebook
Crafty Mom's Twitter

Thank you so much to BlossomBatik for this opportunity!

Please note that the product in this review was provided to me free of charge for the purpose of this review. All of the opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by any compensation..monetary or otherwise.

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A Lucky Horse Shoe Review and Giveaway

I am very excited for the opportunity to review a vinyl wall decal from A Lucky Horse Shoe. Rebecca sent me this beautiful chandelier. I thought above my bed would be the perfect spot.

The decal came shipped in a cardboard tube so nothing was damaged on the way here. She also included an extra decal so that I could practice before I hung up the real deal.

The decals are SO easy to apply. I will admit that I was a bit nervous as these decals are not repositional, but my fears were quickly eased.

First, you need to peel the blue backing off of the decal.

Then put the decal on the wall where you want with the sticky side down. Make sure you clean the wall and make sure it's dry.

  Use the included squeegee to press firmly all over the decal.

Peel the paper off starting at one corner all the way back. Pull slowly! If the decal sticks to the paper, just replace the paper and squeegee it a little more.

 That's it! If any pieces are bubbled up, just smooth it down or  poke a small hole in it with a pin.

It was so easy! I definitely felt more confident working on the big decal!

 I love the way it looks! For some reason, it looks very small in the picture but it's actually a great size. I also have found out that I cannot get great pictures in my bedroom. So it actually looks as if it it painted right onto the wall. It's beautiful!

A Lucky Horse Show has lots of different types of decals in their online shop. The great news? They are very reasonably priced!

This really cute set of 6 Shrinking birds Decal is only $8!

 This birdcage and branch scene is $39!

This lovely Family quote  is $17!

Growth Charts are also available. They range in price but this one is $16!

Lots of things for the boys too! This personalized Football helmet is $24!

Every item in A Lucky Horse Shoe's shop is customizable! She has a large collection of colors so that you can make sure your decal matches your decor. 

A Lucky Horse Shoe is giving away a $25 gift certificate to her store plus free shipping! How awesome is that?

 What will you choose???

Links You'll Need to Enter 

A Lucky Horse Shoe

Crafty Mom's Facebook

Crafty Mom's Twitter 

 

 

Thank you so much to A Lucky Horse Shoe for this opportunity! 

Please note that the product in this review was provided to me free of charge for the purpose of this review. All of the opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by any compensation..monetary or otherwise.

 

 

This contest ends at 11:59 PM on September 17, 2012

 

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Bouncy Baby Boutique- Review & Giveaway!

I was so excited to receive a package from Bouncy Baby Boutique!

I was lucky enough to be able to review this Baltic Amber Teething Necklace.

It came with a cute little bag to store it in, as well as instructions for keeping it clean.

I swear by Amber Teething Necklaces! My oldest daughter was a miserable teether, long sleepless nights, all day crying, nothing would soothe her. The baby has been wearing her necklace and she had 4 molars come through with out a fuss! I am amazed!

How do they work? This is directly off of Bouncy Baby Boutiques website:

BALTIC AMBER HEALING PROPERTIES

Baltic Amber is found in and around the Baltic sea where an ancient species of trees was washed to shore to fossilize and create the unique and healing resin we know as Baltic Amber. What makes Baltic Amber so effective, and the reason we choose to sell only Amber from the Baltic region, is it's high content of succinic acid. Succinic acid is a natural occurring component of Amber and can be as high as 8% in the amber found in the Baltic region. Succinic acid is a natural pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, and a central nervous system calmer. It is so effective on babies and small children because it simultaneously eases their pain while also having a strong soothing effect on their nervous system - all with zero side effects!

Amber is a wholly-organic material derived from the resin of an extinct species of trees and over the ages the resin has hardened into Amber. Amber allows the body to re-balance and heal itself. It treats the throat, stomach, spleen, kidneys, bladder, liver, and gallbladder, alleviates joint problems, and strengthens the mucus membranes. Baltic Amber contains succinic acid and when it is warmed against the skin it releases an all natural analgesic (pain relief) which helps to ease teething pains in children as well as colic and gas and other ailments.

These also work wonders with adults! They help with migraines, arthritis, acid reflux and many, many other ailments. Amber will help calm a baby safely and naturally without resorting to drugs. Used for centuries in Europe, Amber's natural anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties are perfect to soothe teething babies.

The string in each of our baby amber necklaces and bracelets is knotted by hand in between each and every bead, so should the necklace break (which it should if necessary), the rest of the beads will not scatter. The amber teething necklaces and bracelets fasten with a screw clasp that opens and closes easily. The jewelry should be removed while sleeping and parental supervision is recommended at all times.

 This necklace fits on both of my girls. I have been finding that my high strung 5 year old seems a bit more calm after wearing the necklace. She loves wearing it! (This is her new forced smile face...)

As, I said earlier, it definitely seems to help with teething pain in my 14 month old. It is not tight on her where I am worried about choking. This is huge considering the first 12 months of life, she was so chubby we were wondering if she truly had a neck under that chin! Doesn't she look adorable in it, too? (Don't mind the yogurt face!)

Bouncy Baby Boutique has lots of different types of Baltic Amber jewelry- some necklaces & some bracelets! They are available in a wide variety of colors, too!

Baroque Lemon

Baroque Honey and Lemon

Baroque Honey

Dark Cherry & Lemon

 

Bouncy Baby Boutique is going to let the winner of the giveaway choose an item of their choice from http://www.bouncybabyboutique.com/!

What will you choose???

Links You'll Need to Enter

Bouncy Baby Boutique

Crafty Mom's Facebook

Crafty Mom's Twitter

Thank you so much to Bouncy Baby Boutique for this opportunity!

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