Adorable Baby Clothing

Big Dreamzz Baby Chef Three Piece Layette in Culinary Theme

Gift Box (0-6M)
Code: BA16010WT
Price: $30.00
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Mix sweetness and style, add a dash of adorable and serve baby this unique "Big Dreamzzz" Baby Chef Three-Piece Layette Set with a side of love! Simply delicious! Garnish with a saucy gift presentation and voila! Your darling little dish is the toast of the town!

Features and facts:

• Tasteful, three-piece baby chef layette set includes white chef's hat, white chef's coat with secure snap closure and black-and-white checkered pants 
• A whisk is embroidered on the chef hat and the words "Baby Chef" are embroidered on the coat Made of machine-washable, 100% cotton 
• Black-and-white culinary-themed gift box with checkered bottom and rich, red satin bow at the top; inside of gift box is white with red theme accents that include spatulas, pans, rolling pins and oven mitts 
• Size 0-6 months

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Black Stretch Velvet and Silver Taffeta Dress

Code: LTC521S
Price: $52.00
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If ever a dress was designed to say "party"--this is the one. From the black stretch velvet top, to the silver ruffled taffeta skirt. This dress has that "wow" factor and everyone will notice. Your daughter will be wearing a dress of sophistication but styled with her age in mind. Special Order Item, Allow 7-10 days for shipment.

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Gold Taffeta Vest and Pant Set

Code: LTC560GD
Price: $49.95
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Smart boy's dressy set includes taffeta vest, ivory long sleeve dress shirt, black tie and black pant. Perfect for photos, or when your little man needs to look sophisticated and well-dressed.

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Giant Plush Giraffe

Code: MD2106
Price $124
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Over four feet tall, this gentle giant brings a touch of the exotic into any environment. The perfect accessory in a nursery, this eye-catching giraffe is a great addition to any décor! Attention to authentic details and excellent quality construction make this giraffe easy to love!

Dimensions: 60" x 11.5" x 27"

Recommended Ages: 3+ years

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Pirate Hand Puppet

Code: MD3899
Price: $25.00
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Yo ho! Barnacle Bart is always ready for treasure hunting and adventures on the high seas! Use one hand to manipulate his mouth and facial expressions while gesturing with the removable wooden rod with the other. Detachable rod is suitable for lefties or righties!

Dimensions: 17" x 4" x 9"

Recommended Ages: 3+ years

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Horse Family

Code: MD2238
Price: $32.00
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Let your imagination run free with this family of four Appaloosa horses. With velvety texture, dramatic markings, and realistic tails and manes, the two larger horses are saddled up for adventure and the foals are ready to explore.

Dimensions: 9" x 19.75" x 5.5"

Recommended Ages: 3+ years

For more great gift ideas, check out www.adorablebabyclothing.com.

Alight Plus Size Shirt Giveaway 10/31 WINNER CLOSED

CONGRATULATIONS TO...

jiffysweeps@gmail.com

An e-mail has been sent and she has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected via random.org.

Thanks to all those who entered!

Clothes, clothes, clothes!  Everyone can use clothes or at least I can!  I love shopping for them and I have many.  For some women, finding clothes to fit when you aren't a size 0 can be difficult.  Alight has beautiful clothing for those women who wear plus size clothing or as I like to say, women who wear healthy, natural and wonderful clothing!

Alight has been in the business for 11 years and has an entire selection of clothing to fit your needs.  Another great feature of the website is you can shop by category, brand, boutique, size, sale or view the last 15 items you looked at it.  The site is catered to making the shopping experience easy and there is also online chat help.

Alight caters to women sizes 14 to 28 and carries junior plus sizes too.  I was amazed at the huge selection of clothing and the dress selection for any occasion is incredible.

Alight is going to give a shirt of Alight's choosing to one reader of my blog for three months in the winner's size so if you don't win the first month, you might win again.

Stay tuned for a review.

The Giveaway:

This month's winner will win a shirt chosen by Alight in the winner's size.

To Enter:

Follow my blog and sign up for the Alight e-mail list.  Note:  If you do not sign up for the e-mail list and are chosen, Alight will confirm and I will have to select a new winner, thank you!

Extra Entries:

• Follow Alight on Twitter
• Become a fan of Alight on Facebook
• Tweet about this giveaway using @alight.com in the tweet - can be done daily
• Blog about this giveaway (worth five entries - please leave url)
• Follow me on Twitter
• Become a fan of mine on Facebook

Giveaway ends 10/31 at midnight (EST).

New Giveaways Coming This Weekend

I've been busy trying to get caught up with our Christmas Guide full of reviews and giveaways coming soon so haven't had a chance to post new giveaways but here is a peek:

• $25 Starbucks GC
• 20 Amy's Burritos
• Chiquita Smoothie Shirts and Coupons
• Complete First Season of the Vampire Diaries
• Complete Third Season of the Gossip Girl

Win w/ Arnold and Oroweat Sandwich Thins Spin on Thin Recipe Contest

As a regular writer, consumer and fan of Arnold and Oroweat Sandwich Thins, I wanted to let you know about this great new contest.  Arnold and Oroweat Sandwich Thins have teamed up with Food Network Chef Claire Robinson, host of “5 Ingredient Fix,” to inspire creativity in the kitchen through the “Spin on Thin” recipe contest. 

On the Sandwich Thins Facebook page, entrants can submit their original recipes, made with any flavor of Sandwich Thins, for a chance to win $2,000 cash and an all-expense paid trip to New York, one of Claire’s favorite foodie cities.  Now if you enter and win, you have to share with me .. okay, you really don't but you do have to share your recipe!

The “Spin on Thin” contest entry period is running now through November 29 and is broken up into five distinct periods that reflects Claire’s diverse culinary background. 

To enter, submit an original sandwich recipe, using Arnold and Oroweat Sandwich Thins, along with a photograph of the creation, based on the below themes:

• 9/6/10 – 9/27/10 - Fall Harvest: seasonally-based, and specifically corresponding to the fall
• 9/27/10 – 10/18/10 - Unexpected Adventure: creative, surprising ingredient combinations
• 10/18/10 – 11/8/10 - International Inspiration: global, with elements from any corner of the world
• 11/8/10 – 11/29/10 - Spin on Thin: a healthy version of a classic, favorite recipe

Disclaimer:  Information provided by Marina Maher Communications, Inc.

Avon's Breast Cancer Crusade Products: Easy Way to Help & Look Great

Breast cancer is something that has probably affected at least someone you know or someone in your not so distant family tree.  My great grandmother had it and to date, I've been lucky to not have anyone else in my immediate family with it.  I also don't know of anyone personally who has fought the battle or lost it.  Since I come from a family full of girls and have my own, breast cancer is a serious issue and health concern.  It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to share some ways one of my favorite beauty company's is helping the cause:  Avon Breast Cancer Crusade!


Avon is working to fight this horrible disease by not only raising awareness but also by funds.  In 1992, Avon Breast Cancer Crusade raised and awarded more than $640 million worldwide to support the breast cancer cause thus allowing access to high-quality breast cancer screening and treatment to those women medically under-served.


Avon Breast Cancer Crusade products are very affordable with 100% of the net proceeds donated to the cause!  What a great way for Avon to give back!


Know the facts about breast cancer and download this free Breast Health Resource Guide by clicking here.  


Here are some of the items you could sport and look hot wearing them too all for a great cause or click here to see the full line:

  

 

  

Marimekko Tote ($10.00) - Designed by Marimekko exclusively for Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, this cotton canvas totes features a pink-ribbon motif.  

Crusade Sock and Foot Works Overnight Treatment ($7.99) - Achieve 24-hour pedi hydration and then slip into super-plush comfort with these no-slip grip socks.

Breast Cancer Crusade “Lips for Life” Tote ($5.00) - Kiss goodbye to Breast Cancer! This reusable tote rolls up and tucks easily into any handbag, small enough to take eveywhere. 

Avon Walk “Hope Laugh Walk” Tee ($15.00) - Say it loud and proud with this brand new bold pink shirt! 

Avon Walk “Real Men Wear Pink” Men’s Blue Tee ($15.00) - For the supportive man in your life who has unwaveringly supported the cause.

Five Breast Cancer Facts:

1. More than 240,000 women, and 1,000 men, will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. in 2010.
2. More than 40,000 women and 400 men die each year from the disease.
3. There are more than 2 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
4. One person is diagnosed approximately every 3 minutes, and one person dies of breast cancer approximately every 14 minutes.
5. People over the age of 50 account for 76% of breast cancer cases; while only 5% of breast cancer diagnoses are in people under the age of 40 and 18% are in their 40s.

Full-Disclosure: Attention contacted me with this sponsored content opportunity, per FTC guidelines.

Tiny Prints and a Fabulous Halloween

I think a memorable Halloween can set the stage for years to come and even influence your own children's traditions.   I remember many years ago when I was very young and my parents had a dual birthday party for my sisters along with the neighbors.  Because I was under five years of age, I don't recall too much other than two adorable girl cake dresses and my neighbor who dressed up as a witch.  I was so afraid of her because everything looked so real especially to the eyes of a young child.  I was scared to death of her but to this day, I love Halloween.  I love to dress up, decorate and have fun with it and I suspect those early memories are what provoked my love for Halloween.  Seeing the decorations, the fun and just having family and friends together made it so nice.

Since Halloween is special and fun to me, we like to have parties, give special treat bags at school and last year, we even manned a special PTO bake sale with the Halloween theme at my daughter's school.   I hunted for the perfect little invitations and cards and didn't even know about Tiny Prints until this year.  

  

Tiny Prints provides simple, modern and unique stationery from photo cards to personalized greeting cards to thank you cards and business cards. Offering exclusive designs from the nation's top designers, easy card personalization, a powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service and paper quality, their designs have been lauded by numerous television networks, publications and celebrities. With Tiny Prints by your side the Holidays will be a cinch! They offer adorable Halloween Cards, Thanksgiving Cards, Christmas Cards, Hannukah Cards,  and even New Years Cards. All fully customizable and personalizable.

Check out the Twitter Party coming here.

Baby GoGo: A Fresh Look for a Classic Friend Baby Dolls

 

The Baby GoGo Goes Home Doll Set

Welcome home Baby GoGo!   This adorable 13-inch baby doll comes dressed in soft, cozy pajamas and a hat.  The minky looking blanket can be used to tuck the baby in and it comes with a great little, illustrated story book all about baby coming home from the hospital.  It's a great tool to help transition a new little sibling along the way or just for play time.

Ages 3 and up

MSRP $39.99

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The Diaper Bag with diaper is perfect for the Baby GoGo who is on the go!  Children will have their diaper bag just like mommy.  The adorable 100% cotton canvas bag is the perfect size for little ones to carry.  Enclosed is a cotton diaper with Velcro closures just like mommy uses.  The bag is roomy enough to hold more too.

Ages 3 and up

MSRP $24.99

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The Moses Bed will give children's Baby GoGo the perfect sleeping place for nap.  Made of 100% cotton material, with straps just the right length for children to easily carry, the Moses bed will travel with child just like mommy or daddy.

Ages 3 and Up

MSRP $29.99

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The Baby GoGo Playtime Outfit provides the child the opportunity to change their baby's clothing with bright, adorable playtime outfits. With easy Velcro closures, children will be able to dress Baby GoGo all by themselves.  Includes a shirt, pants, hat and a pair of slip on shoes.

Ages 3 and Up

MSRP $12.99

Click here to see the review and on November 21 through December 5, you will have a chance to win your very own Baby GoGo!

Visit BabyGoGo here, follow on Twitter and fan on Facebook.

Baby GoGo: A Fresh Look for a Classic Friend Review

Baby dolls have been around for many, many years and it's no wonder that they have survived generation after generation as the innate need to nurture begins with role playing as kids.  I don't know one girl that didn't have a baby doll and heard of many boys who grew up with one.  The biggest difference with baby dolls of the past, they were all really geared towards the girls versus the boys who had GI Joes.  Upon receiving a complimentary Baby GoGo with a diaper and diaper bag accessory, I noticed the baby was very gender unspecific thus allowing for a boy or a girl to play with it.

This 13" baby doll also included cute illustrated story books, outfits and accessories in rich, contemporary colors that appeal to children.  The Baby GoGo is a resource for helping a child prepare for his new sibling.  It allows him to provide care to their own little one while watching mom and dad take care of the new baby.

We received the Baby GoGo Goes Home Doll Set adorned in its own soft pajamas, minky blanket, hat, a story book about coming home from the hospital and the diaper with diaper bag.  This is perfect timing as my oldest daughter, who lives at home, is expecting her first child any day now so it will help my three year old understand more about taking care of her "baby."  I think she might have the hardest time adjusting given her age and how close she is to my oldest but I think the Baby GoGo will help her by having her own baby.

  

The Review:

Both my seven year old and three year old loves Baby GoGo and hasn't put her down.  The doll is realistic looking, soft and easy for little three year old hands to care for.  She loves the accessories that allows her to think she's caring for her own little baby.  I like the fact that the doll's intent is to help teach nurturing habits and it can be for a boy or a girl.

The little diaper has velcro closures making it easy for their little hands to get the diaper on and although the clothing is easy to put back on, my three year old needs help.  I think it will give her invaluable exposure in learning how to tend to another "person."  The baby, clothing, diaper and diaper bag are all of high quality and I expect years of playtime out of them.

Purchase Information:

The baby retails for $39.99 and you can choose to accessorize with the diaper/diaper bag, moses bed or playtime outfit.  Recommended age is three years and up.

Click here for more information on purchasing.

You can stay up to date on Baby GoGo by following on Twitter, "liking" on Facebook, signing up for the e-mail newsletter here or checking out their blog.

Stay tuned for a giveaway with 3 Relatives Christmas Cheer starting November 21!

Auntie Barbara's

Day 4 on Dukan Diet: Six Pounds Lost

Okay, day three was MUCHO tougher than days one and two so we'll see what day four has in store for me!  Yesterday's food was growing more boring but that's how high protein diets are for me.  I just keep reminding myself that it's a short sacrifice to make for wonderful results.  I know some argue the healthiness of the diet but to me, it's a temporary eating plan to kick start into a lifelong change of eating.  Being overweight is equally unhealthy so what's wrong with a kick start?

I've lost six pounds since starting on Monday morning and I couldn't be happier!  I'm taking my multi-vitamin daily as well as the oat bran.

Looks like this morning will start out with:

• Two eggs
• Fat free cheese
• Sausage

Lunch:

• Turkey breast
• Cottage Cheese

Dinner: TBD

Day 1 -Initial Post on Dukan Diet

Day 2 on Dukan Diet

Day 3 Post on Dukan Diet

Thursday's Friends and Giveaways

Welcome to "Thursday's Friends & Giveaways Cafe" hosted by Deb ofMenopausal New Mom and myself.  We love new friends so be sure to follow both of us and our guest host (and we follow back!)

Here is your link for giveaways 

Add your giveaway valued at $25 or more!

Build-A-Bear Star Wars and Hello Kitty Collection

We love Star Wars .. all of us do right down to myself and my husband.  My kids also love Build-A-Bear but then again, so do I!  Since Build-A-Bear expanded with so many characters, it makes it hard to choose.  Some of our favorites include the Han Solo Star Wars Bear:

This one is another favorite, the Darth Vader Pawsome Panda:

Have you checked out Build-A-Bear in awhile?  They have great Christmas gift ideas!

Day 3 on the Dukan Diet: Four Pounds Lost

Woke up and weighed in and I have lost four pounds on the morning of day three and I can't be happier!  The diet is easy to follow and isn't bad.  It's very similar to Atkins with the exception of eating as much cheese as you want except it's fat free or low fat so it doesn't taste as good in my opinion.  You are also limited to the number of eggs with yolk but can have as much egg whites as you want.  Another big difference aside from the oat bran is I can drink my Quick Boost and not suffer from it.  Water day in and day out is too much for me so this is a plus as I can sip it through the day when I need that little something else.


Another difference is on the Atkins, it usually takes me until day seven to lose anything so four pounds in two days is exceptional.


One of my readers posted that he/she has lost 40 pounds since July on this diet and provided this link for more information.


I'm still trying to decide how many days I want to stay on the Attack Phase.  I can go from three to five and then I move to the Cruise Phase which is alternating the Attack (no veggies) with the Cruise Phase (veggies). You stick to the alternating plan until you get to your desired weight and move into the next phase.


The Cruise Phase will be nice because I can now add vegetables like broccoli, pumpkin, cauliflower, asparagus and more with my meat which will dress it up.  Since it's every other day, I have something to look forward to.


From that other site:
The rules:

One to five pure protein days (as the ‘attack’ phase) interspersed with one to five days when quantities of vegetables can also be eaten. 

Increase oat bran intake to 2 tbsp per day. 

Increase exercise to a 30-minute brisk walk each day. 

Keep drinking at least 1.5 liters of water each day.


Here are my links:


Initial Post and Day 1 on Dukan Diet
Day 2 on Dukan Diet
Day 3 on Dukan Diet
Day 4 on Dukan Diet

Take the Lands' End/Every Day with Rachael Ray 2010 Holiday Survey & You Might Win

Take the Lands' End/Every Day with Rachael Ray 2010 Holiday Survey and you might win one of ten $50 Lands' End gift cards and the Rachael Ray cookbook, "Rachael Ray's Book of 10".  Winners will be selected at random and will be notified on or around the week of October 25, 2010. 


Just click here to complete it!

PLAY-DOH CREATIONS - Make 'N Color Creatures

Guess what Play-Doh, markers and creatures have in common?  Hours of fun sparking creativity that your kids will love!  My girls love all three and this great kit, Play-Doh Creations Make 'n Color Creatures is fun and inexpensive.  The kids have 16 different animal parts to reuse and make animals and insects to their wildest imagination.  The accompanied markers allows them to change the colors and then can be easily wiped off.

 

The playmat allows them a space to work and each box comes with five, two-ounce cans of Play-Doh.  It's really a great gift idea, a rainy day activity or a just because fun time for the family.  The nice part about it is both my girls cleaned up after they were done!  The only thing it's missing is a little zip lock type bag to place all the parts in but it's easily remedied by using one of your own.


Here are some pictures of them playing with the Play-Doh Make 'N Color Creatures:

Disclaimer:  I was provided product for purposes of this post.

LIFE: What Matters Most to Me Facebook Application & Win

We all know that we can't predict what the future has in store for us. LIFE Happens so make sure to safeguard you and your loved ones. LIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families be prepared.  LIFE was formed in 1994 by six leading insurance producer organizations out of a need to help educate the public on insurance.

As September wraps up as Life Insurance Awareness Month, you still have time to visit the LIFE Facebook "What Matters Most to Me" application.   The app allows you to set up a multimedia slideshow picturing what matters most to you.


You can even win a trip to Aruba by creating your own slideshow and for every friend who indicates they "like" your slideshow, $1 will be donated to Comfort Zone Camp.


Check out my own What Matters Most to Me slideshow here.




*I wrote this post to spread information for a good cause as well as possibly win a prize.

Thomas Bagel Thin Healthier Recipes

I have two favorite bread products:  Arnold Sandwich Thins and Thomas Bagel Thins.  Both provide less calories, less carbs and still taste great.  I get the same satisfaction eating them as I would full sized bread.  Actually, I get a little more satisfaction knowing they aren't gravitating towards my hips.

I decided to come up with some healthier ways I eat Thomas Bagel This:

Thomas Bagel Thin Grilled Pizza

• One Thomas Bagel Thin in halves
• Pizza sauce made of organic tomotoes (recipe here)
• Organic mozzarella cheese
• Brocolli
• Onions
• Green peppers

Grill each side first for a few minutes careful not to burn.  Remove from grill, place desired sauce on each half, pile on the toppings and place back on the grill until the cheese is melted.  Keep the flames low to avoid burning.

Chicken Breast Avocado Thomas Bagel Thins

• Organic, skinless chicken breast
• Avocado
• Spices (salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, cayenne pepper)
• Mayonnaise
• Tomato
• Lettuce

Grill chicken on both sides for approximately 15 minutes on each side after sprinkling with pepper, garlic and onion powder until done.

Place sliced avocado, tomato, lettuce and chicken on the Thomas Bagel Thin and enjoy.

More to come.

Follow Me Back Tuesday

Follow Me Back Tuesday is another day of the week that you can gain more followers and find other great blogs to follow on a weekly basis. 

Follow Me Back Tuesday is hosted by Survey Junkie, Little Yaya's, Review Retreat  & Boobies,BabiesAndABlog..  

Along with this week's special co-host..the always rockin Xenia @ Thanks, Mail Carrier.