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Hexbug- Porduct Review

I don't know a lot about boy toys. In fact, I don't even try to go out of my way to learn about them, because a lot of them are complicated, have small parts or require you to assemble things, or have names longer than I can spell or pronounce. I grew up with 3 sisters, so all my life, I only really knew about Barbies, strollers, dolls, and stuffed animals. When I heard about Hexbug, this was an exception I had to make. I immediately went to the Hexbug website and got in touch with them about reviewing their product, and boy am I glad I did.
A Hexbug nano is a tiny little robotic creature that acts and looks like a real bug. It runs around super fast, rolls over on its back, and honestly if you didn't know anything about them, you might think they were real at a short glance. Each Hexbug comes with a unique code that you can register on the Hexbug website, and by doing so, learn scientific facts and unlock fun games to play online.

We were sent the Hexbug Nano Glow in the Dark Habitat set. When I first opened it in the mail, I didn't think {B} would be interested in it because the age recommendations are starting at 3 years old through around age 11. I had plans to review this product with some older kids but after opening and assembling the set, {B} was in heaven. He was obsessed with watching the little nano bugs crawl around super fast, and it honestly entertained him for a good hour before his attention was lost. When we turned out the lights and watched the robots run around he was flipping out. He will ask me for his "bugs" all day long...and I am not going to lie, I am kind of obsessed with them myself. At Target the other day I contemplated buying myself a pink nano bug...and still plan on getting one in the future. I can't wait until he is a little older so that he can register his bugs online and learn more about science as well as play some fun games. I love a toy that is cool, attention keeping, and also has a way to teach a child at the same time.



Aside from the nano Hexbugs, they also have larger robotic bugs such as spiders, crabs, etc. that do different things, such as the crab that reacts to lights and sounds. Each bug activates with certain triggers and is sure to keep your child entertained for hours.

I would definitely recommend any of these toys for you children! These sets are awesome and would make THE perfect Christmas gift. You can buy Hexbugs on their website, or online through Amazon. You can also buy them at Target and other stores that sell similar items.

*This toy does have small pieces. If you have small children around this can pose a choking hazard. Please supervise young children at all times.

Hexbug provided a sample for my review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100 percent my own.

Kidorable giveaway winner announced!

The winner of the Dragon Knight Umbrella from Kidorable is...



#3...Danielle Knapp

Danielle has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond. Thank you to all who entered, now go check out the other giveaways for your chance to win! :) Happy LAST WEEKEND before Christmas! :)

Bluapple: Review & Giveaway (3 winners!!!)

Today I want to briefly discuss a topic that is dear to my heart, and that is the topic of fruit- and keeping it fresher, longer. I would say that I am the main fruit eater at our house. I buy the fruits that I like, when I want, and I always eat them....EVENTUALLY. That is the key word here folks, eventually. One day I might be craving a delicious banana, but then for the next 2 or 3 days not feel like one. When day 4 comes around, said banana is no longer a beautiful ripe yellow, but an over-ripe soggy brown lump. I don't think there is ANYTHING that makes me more upset, then throwing away fruit and vegetables that have gone bad, just because we didn't get around to eating them.

Research indicates that 25% of the produce bought in the United States gets thrown away because it has gone bad. On average, American households throw away approximately $600 worth of produce each year. That’s $50 a month that could be used to go on a nice date, a small shopping spree, or just to pay other bills! That said, this is where the blueapple does it's job!

Bluapple gets rid of that guilty feeling we get when we are so excited to open that fruit drawer, only to find green or white fuzz all over those yummy red raspberries you just bought 2 days ago! Blueapple is well.... just that! It is a small, blue plastic apple filled with zeolite, which absorbs ethylene gas from your produce bin, kitchen counter, or wherever it is placed. "Ethylene gas is given off naturally by fruits and vegetables as a signaling mechanism in order to coordinate uniform ripening. However, once concentrated in your refrigerator or other storage areas, the presence of ethylene gas continues to speed up ripening and hasten spoilage."-bluapple

Each bluapple lasts 3 months in a typical produce or storage bin, and does not "run out", but rather absorbs the gas until it has reached it's capacity. After 3 months time, you can purchase refills for the inside of your bluapple, which is also "green" in that it does not add any unwanted bluapples to our landfills.

So, the big question....DOES IT WORK? Well, we have been using the bluapples now for a couple of weeks and I will say this, I have had a package of raspberries in the produce bin for 5 days and they are still red, ripe, and firm, and not soggy one bit! That is unheard of for me!!! I also have one sitting on my kitchen counter with my bananas, and they are still yellow as can be, no brown spots, nothin. I am forever now a bluapple fan, and will ALWAYS have one on hand, especially in my produce bin. I can't wait to spend my $600 dollars (that would have been on rotten fruit) on something wonderful next year! Thanks bluapple!

Buy It: You can find BluApple at natural food stores, fine retail grocers, and co-ops around the country or online.

WIN IT! Guess what? The very generous folks over at Bluapple are offering 3.. THREE of my readers each a 2-pack of bluapples! Thats a 6 month supply if you use only one at a time!

ENTER TO WIN! There are TWO Mandatory Entries! All other entries are optional, but the more you complete, the better chance you have at winning! Leave one comment per entry.

1) Mandatory: Let me know which fruit you are excited to help live longer!! :)

2) Mandatory: Follow n.c. baby blog via GFC (or tell me if you already do)

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GOOD LUCK!!! Giveaway will close 12/31 at 11:59 pm EST. Giveaway is open to US and Canada readers! Winner will be picked the following day by Random.org and will be emailed and announced on the blog. Winner has 48 hours to confirm their prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Thank you to Bluapple for the review product and the giveaway prize!

Bluapple provided a sample for my review and the giveaway prize for my readers. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100 percent my own.

Kidorable: NEW Dragon Knight line- Review & Giveaway!

Kidorable is at it again! I was fortunate enough to review Kidorable over the summer this year, and if you remember correctly, I was SO impressed with everything they have to offer and the quality of their items! Well, only a few weeks ago, Kidorable announced their new Dragon Knight colletion! This collection is similar to the others, including children's rain boots, umbrellas, backpacks, hangers and more!

"The Dragon Knight collection is steel grey with dark green as accent color, perfect for strong and brave boys. Some pieces accentuate the Knight, others the Dragon, but there is a nice interplay between both characters throughout the set. The umbrella has protruding dragon horns and wings, with a knight, fire, and a castle motif along the bottom. The helmet on the matching raincoat is Kidorable’s coolest hood so far.

The child who wears it can imagine himself as a valiant knight fighting the dragon. The backpack is shaped like a shield for extra play value. It comes with a little stuffed toy sword. The coat is a new material, PU (polyurethane). It’s softer and lighter than PVC. " -Kidorable

We were able to review the Dragon Knight Rain Boots! We were so so impressed with the rain boots we ordered last time, we had to review these too! B loves wearing them, and I swear I can't get him to take them off. They have been perfect this time of year, as it has been so rainy and wet around here!

There is no doubt that the little man in your life ( or girl dragon lover for that matter) will love this collection from Kidorable! Go check it out for yourselves!

Buy It w/ PROMO CODE: Head on over to the Kidorable website and look over the Dragon Knight Collection. Through Dec. 5-11 Kidorable is offering up a FREE Dragon Knight Umbrella with any order over $20 with promo code: DRAGON7 (be sure to add the umbrella to your cart first before applying the code.)

WIN IT! Kidorable again has graciously offered a Dragon Knight Umbrella to one of my readers! Enter for your chance to win ( think FREE Christmas gift!)

ENTER TO WIN! There are TWO Mandatory Entries! All other entries are optional, but the more you complete, the better chance you have at winning! Leave one comment per entry.

1) Mandatory: Head on over to the Kidorable website and let me know what your favorite Dragon Knight item is!

2) Mandatory: Follow n.c. baby blog via GFC (or tell me if you already do)

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4) Like Kidorable on Facebook! leave them a comment if you feel like it :)

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6) Tweet about this giveaway! You can do this once daily! Please leave link to tweet.

7) Blog about this giveaway and leave your link so I can find it! (+3 entries, leave 3 comments)

8) Enter any other of my CURRENT giveaways ( 1 entry for each giveaway entered)

9) Subscribe to n.c. baby blog via email ( on right side of blog)

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GOOD LUCK!!! Giveaway will close 12/15 at 11:59 pm EST. Giveaway is open to US and Canada readers! Winner will be picked the following day by Random.org and will be emailed and announced on the blog. Winner has 48 hours to confirm their prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Thank you to Kidorable for the review product and the giveaway prize!

Kidorable provided a sample for my review and the giveaway prize for my readers. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100 percent my own.

Jedidiah Clothing- Promo Code

Do you remember the amazingly awesome Jedidiah Clothing Company that I posted about just a couple of months ago? Well, recently they contacted me and are offering up an AMAZING promo code for my readers! In celebration of the holidays, Jedidiah Clothing has offered a special promo code BLOGSHELPNOW to receive FREE shipping, PLUS a FREE gift with each order within the U.S., 11/25 through 12/31.

Jedidiah is currently partnered with Stand up for Kids, a non-profit organization to help homeless teens in the United States. Every purchase you make helps someone in need, and as we all know, is particularly needed and appreciated during the holiday season. Jedidiah offers amazing clothing and accessories ( I have 3 of their shirts, and my hubby has one and a beanie) and they are made from the highest quality and are super awesome. Enjoy your coupon code, and happy shopping!

GIANTMicrobes: Review & Giveaway

When I first read of GIANTMicrobes, I had no idea that only a few minutes later I would be wishing that I had the flu, the kissing disease, or Giardia! GIANTMicrobes are small, stuffed animals that are made to look like like tiny microbes- only a million times their actual size! Each GIANTmicrobe comes with an image and information about the real microbe it represents. They make great learning tools, as well as amusing gifts for anyone with a sense of humor. I mean, how could you NOT want a Stomache Ache after seeing that frilly little face! :)



As some of you might know, my hubby is in his 4th year of med school, pursuing a career in Orthopedic surgery. When GIANTMicrobes told me that I could review one of two of their new microbes, either the skin cell, or the bone cell, I knew exactly what I had to get for my BONEMD2BE. Insert- the Osteocyte.


When Mr. Bone Cell arrived at our house, of course my little man was all over it and immediately took off running with his new friend. When my hubs got home from school, and I introduced him to the bone cell GIANTMicrobe, he about died. It was love at first sight. Ok, let's not be too dramatic. He actually really liked it and thought it was super funny, and even said "hey, if I ever have an office of my own one day, that will look great next to my Surgery License." Too funny.


GIANTMicrobes are both silly, yet educational. It is a great way to teach kids about different types of bacteria, all while letting them have a good time. I would definitely recommend these as a great, educational fun toy for any age.

Buy It: Want one of your own? Head on over to the GIANTMicrobes website and order your favorite one today! These would make a great stocking stuffers for kids and adults alike!

WIN IT! One lucky n.c. baby blog reader will win one GIANTMicrobe of their choice!!


ENTER TO WIN! There are TWO Mandatory Entries! All other entries are optional, but the more you complete, the better chance you have at winning! Leave one comment per entry.

1) Mandatory: Head on over to the GIANTMicrobe website and let me know what your favorite microbe is!

2) Mandatory: Follow n.c. baby blog via GFC (or tell me if you already do)

3) Follow n.c. baby blog on facebook

4) Like GIANTMicrobes on Facebook! leave them a comment if you feel like it :)

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6) Tweet about this giveaway! You can do this once daily! Please leave link to tweet.

7) Blog about this giveaway and leave your link so I can find it! (+3 entries, leave 3 comments)

8) Enter any other of my CURRENT giveaways ( 1 entry for each giveaway entered)

9) Subscribe to n.c. baby blog via email ( on right side of blog)

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GOOD LUCK!!! Giveaway will close 12/3 at 11:59 pm EST. Giveaway is open to US and Canada readers! Winner will be picked the following day by Random.org and will be emailed and announced on the blog. Winner has 48 hours to confirm their prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Thank you to GIANTMicrobes for the review product and the giveaway prize!

GIANTMicrobes provided a sample for my review and the giveaway prize for my readers. No other compensation was recieved. All opinions are 100 percent my own.

Hank Player Clothing- Review & Giveaway!

I love super soft, comfy t-shirts, and love dressing my little boy in super soft snuggly clothing as well! When I found out about Hank Player T-shirts, I had to contact them about doing a review. I love how soft their tees are, and the fact that they are pre-washed and pre-shrunk makes them even more soft, without the added worry of shrinking your favorite tee!

Hank Player t-shirts are vintage inspired and are perfect for children of all ages. Hank Player was originated for cool shirts for little boys, but they now carry shirts for little girls too!

We were sent the Surf World Tour tee for {B} to review in size 18 mos. It is so adorable on him, and fits amazingly perfect. I love the fact that it is long and slender, instead of the short and wide shirts you sometimes run into with kids shirts. Most of all, it is SOFT and not the traditional "Mommy's baseball star" shirt.

WIN IT! So you wanna try this company out for yourself? Well, you are in luck! Hank Player has offered one lucky n.c. baby blog reader not one, but TWO tees from their stock! Since their stock changes so frequently, you will not be able to pick your shirts, but you will be able to tell them what size and gender you will need, and they will surprise you with TWO awesome tees.

ENTER TO WIN! There are TWO Mandatory Entries! All other entries are optional, but the more you complete, the better chance you have at winning! Leave one comment per entry.

1) Mandatory: Head on over to the Hank Player website and let me know what your favorite shirt is!

2) Mandatory: Follow n.c. baby blog via GFC (or tell me if you aleady do)

3) Follow n.c. baby blog on facebook

4) Like Hank Player USA on Facebook! leave them a comment if you feel like it :)

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6) Tweet about this giveaway! You can do this once daily!Please leave link to tweet.

7) Blog about this giveaway and leave your link so I can find it! (+3 entries, leave 3 comments)

8) Enter any other of my CURRENT giveaways ( 1 entry for each giveaway entered)

9) Subscribe to n.c. baby blog via email ( on right side of blog)

10) Add my n.c. baby blog button to your blog! (+3 entries, leave 3 comments!)

GOOD LUCK!!! Giveaway will close 11/25 at 11:59 pm EST. Giveaway is open to US and Canada readers! Winner will be picked the following day by Random.org and will be emailed and announced on the blog. Winner has 48 hours to confirm their prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Thank you to Hank Player USA for the review product and the giveaway prize!

Hank Player USA provided a sample for my review and the giveaway prize for my readers. No other compensation was recieved. All opinions are 100 percent my own.

giveaway winners announced!

I have 2 giveaway winners for you tonight! The winner of the New Wave Enviro Products is...

#13... Tiffany

And the winner of the Jedidiah Clothing giveaway is...

#36... Ceri Steele

Congrats ladies! Winners have been emailed. If prizes have not been claimed within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen. Happy Friday!

YAY! PLANES DVD- Review & Giveaway

{B} is in that prime stage of his life right now where he is learning and loving everything about all kinds of vehicles...cars, planes, trains, you name it! He is learning to make the sounds they all make, and it is just so fun to watch him get excited about the things around us.

{B} and I travel back to Utah a lot, so he is used to flying on airplanes and has been a great travel companion since birth. He knows what planes are, and gets excited when he sees them. He even remembers certain things about planes when we get on them, like the seatbelts that unbuckle really easy, the buttons he can push above our heads ( sorry about that flight attendants), and the sliding sun shades. He gets excited when I tell him we are going on a plane, and loves watching the planes land and take off as we sit in the airports.

When I came across the YAY! PLANES website and saw that they have a DVD especially for airplane lovers, I had to contact them. YAY! PLANES is an interactive DVD for children ranging from 2-5 ( although {B} is only 18 months and is totally in to it). Children will follow along two silly socks who live in the luggage, and teach kids about different types of planes, as well as the things you might see while flying. Kids will also learn to spell different words that the socks will teach them throughout the show.

When I watched this DVD with my son, he didn't take his eyes off the screen. He loved the sounds, watching the planes take off, seeing helicopters and dancing to the songs! I also have to mention that the YAY! PLANES theme song is totally addicting. I noticed myself singing it this morning as I was curling my hair. Oh, the things we do ( and sing) for our children! Check out this preview of YAY!PLANES!




Buy It: Head on over to the YAY!PLANES webpage to find out purchasing information.

WIN IT! YAY! PLANES has graciously offered one n.c. baby blog reader a copy of the YAY!PLANES DVD that I recieved ($14.95 value!) Thank you YAY!PLANES!


ENTER TO WIN! There are TWO Mandatory Entries! All other entries are optional, but the more you complete, the better chance you have at winning! Leave one comment per entry.

1) Mandatory: Head on over to the YAY!PLANES website and let me know what else interests you!

2) Mandatory: Follow n.c. baby blog via GFC (or tell me if you aleady do)

3) Follow n.c. baby blog on facebook

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6) Tweet about this giveaway! You can do this once daily!Please leave link to tweet.

7) Blog about this giveaway and leave your link so I can find it! (+3 entries, leave 3 comments)

8) Enter any other of my CURRENT giveaways ( 1 entry for each giveaway entered)

9) Subscribe to n.c. baby blog via email ( on right side of blog)

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GOOD LUCK!!! Giveaway will close 11/12 at 11:59 pm EST. Giveaway is open to US and Canada readers! Winner will be picked the following day by Random.org and will be emailed and announced on the blog. Winner has 48 hours to confirm their prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Thank you to YAY!PLANES for the review product and the giveaway prize!

YAY!PLANES provided samples for my review and the giveaway prize for my readers. No other compensation was recieved. All opinions are 100 percent my own.

IKEA, you've done it again.

As the Fall approaches, I have pleaded with myself to become more organized and LESS cluttered. One day, one drawer, one corner at a time. And today I started with something that has haunted me since we moved here to NC...my bathroom TOP DRAWER. The DREADED top drawer. You know the one i'm talking about. The one with your toothpaste, toothbrush, makeup, jewelry, old positive pregnancy test (what?! that was in there??) And the list goes on. When I was in Utah visiting a few weeks ago, I kept this friendly drawer in mind, and I set off to IKEA, the place that has solved many of my life's problems since I have been married. The place with furniture that I can afford, silverware that I am obsessed with, and the napkin holder that holds a special place in my heart. But this trip I set out to find something that would save my life ( literally, this drawer has nearly killed me at times.) And when I found it, it was love at first site.The little beauty fits right in, almost like it was made for this drawer. Its the perfect size for makeup brushes, toothbrushes, all your little eyeshadows and even old pregnancy tests ( I relocated mine after this cleanout... to a safer place!) This little gem even comes with a lid...which I chose not to use since I am in the drawer mutliple times a day. But you get the picture. It is awesome and anyone with an embarassing top drawer like mine needs this! And it can be yours for a small fee of $3.99. So join with me in making this the cleanest Fall of your life! If you organize your drawer and take a picture, let me know! I will post up anyone who joins in this little game with me! :) Happy Friday y'all.

New Wave Enviro Products- Review & Giveaway

It's that lovely time of year again! The leaves are turning colors, there is a crispness to the air, and the kiddos are back to school, which means only one thing for you- lunch preparations. I don't know about you, but I always hated taking that ugly brown paper bag to school when I was younger. I never had the "cool" lunchbox like the other kids, not to mention even the 10 year old in me felt horrible about throwing away my bag....EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

Well, now that we are adults, and some of us parents ourselves, we have this choice! The choice to make "the switch" from the same old, wasteful, brown paper bag, or to give our kids a "cool" lunchbox, and do the environment ( and our wallets too!) a big green favor.

According to NewDream.org, over 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps are consumed in the U.S. each year. These items can take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade and ultimately take a toll on the earth. This is where Lunchopolis comes in to solve this growing problem!

New Wave Enviro Products is an online distributor of ECO- nomical products such as reusable lunch totes, water bottles, water filters, and more!

So, how can you have a "litter-free" lunch? Here's how! The Lunchopolis is a beautifully designed lunchbox that comes with everything you might need for your lunch needs-a reusable water bottle, individual containers perfect for fruits, vegetables, chips, and more! No more plastic baggies, tin-foil, juice boxes, or brown bags! The Lunchopolis has it all and is all completely reusable and eco friendly.

So how did the Lunchopolis stand up to our expectations??? Well...it was amazing! Not only are the components microwave and dishwasher safe, but the lunchbox itself is the PERFECT size, and is insulated to keep your food and drinks fresh. The lunchbox fits all 4 containers and the water bottle it comes with perfectly. It comes with 2 small BPA-free containers and 2 bigger sized containers perfect for a variety of foods. There is even extra room and netting inside to pack untensils, napkins, or whatever tickles your fancy. I have been sending my hubby to work with a PINK Race for the Cure Breast Cancer lunchbag (that I got for FREE at the race last year, given to us by Kroger) and when he saw the Lunchopolis, he was more excited than a kid at Christmas! Needless to say, I didn't see it in my kitchen the next morning, and I don't think he has plans to give it back!

We were also sent a Double Wall Stainless Steel Bottle to review! Now that it is getting cooler out, you won't see me without a hot chocolate at least once a day. And this bottle REALLY kept it HOT! The bottle is very sturdy, a beautiful color, and holds a large amount of liquid! You can put anything from water, to coffee, to even SOUPS in it! The twist cap is very easy to use and vacuum seals the bottle to keep colds cold, and hots "piping" hot! These are #304 Food Grade Stainless Steel and are made with superb quality. I highly recommend this bottle year round! Save some money in the summers by switching from plastic to stainless steel, and in the winters by making your hot chocolate at home instead of heading to Starbucks in the morning. :)


Buy It: Head on over to the New Wave Enviro Products webpage to find out purchasing information. Various websites carry their items, including Amazon.com. Lunchopolos retails for around $30 and the the Stainless Steel bottle retails about $18.

Win It! Enviro Products has offered one lucky n.c. baby blog reader BOTH the Lunchopolis and a Stainless Steel bottle ( retails over $50)!

ENTER TO WIN! There are TWO Mandatory Entries! All other entries are optional, but the more you complete, the better chance you have at winning! Leave one comment per entry.

1) Mandatory: Head on over to the New Wave Enviro Products website and let me know what else you would like to try!

2) Mandatory: Follow n.c. baby blog via GFC (or tell me if you aleady do)

3) Follow n.c. baby blog on facebook

4) Like Enviro Products on Facebook! leave them a comment if you feel like it :)

5) Follow New Wave Enviro on Twitter, please leave your twitter ID

6) Tweet about this giveaway! You can do this once daily!Please leave link to tweet.

7) Blog about this giveaway and leave your link so I can find it! (+3 entries, leave 3 comments)

8) Enter any other of my CURRENT giveaways ( 1 entry for each giveaway entered)

9) Subscribe to n.c. baby blog via email ( on right side of blog)

10) Add my n.c. baby blog button to your blog! (+3 entries, leave 3 comments!)

GOOD LUCK!!! Giveaway will close 10/26 at 11:59 pm EST. Giveaway is open to US and Canada readers! Winner will be picked the following day by Random.org and will be emailed and announced on the blog. Winner has 48 hours to confirm their prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Thank you to Enviro Products for the review products and the giveaway prize!

New Wave Enviro Products provided samples for my review and the giveaway prize for my readers. No other compensation was recieved. All opinions are 100 percent my own.

giveaway winners announced!

Ok, I have a couple giveaway winners to announce!


The winner of the Kidorable Umbrella is...

#22 luckyseattlemom

The winner of the Tweetlebug Boutique hat is...

#13 Clauss House

Both of these winners have been notified! Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaways! We still have some fun ones coming up! :)

Jedidiah Clothing: Review & Giveaway!

I am constantly on the lookout for great, quality clothing companies. I love fashion, and I love clothes that not everyone (and their dog)has! I also love companies who are not only in the business for themselves, but for others. Jedidiah Clothing is all of those characterisitics bundled up into one!

"Jedidiah is a humanitarian-based apparel brand aspiring to cultivate change, one garment at a time. Our mission is to use apparel sales as a vehicle to provide care, support and financial resources to those in need. Each season, Jedidiah partners with a distinctive and effective non-profit organization to raise money and awareness for life-changing causes. Every Jedidiah piece is creatively inspired and tied to a cause, all benefiting their non-profit organization."

Jedidiah has just recently announced the start of their collaboration with StandUp For Kids, their Fall/Holiday partner! StandUp For Kids is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of homeless teenagers and at risk youth. In Fall of 2010 Jedidiah visited the LA, Miami, and New York chapters of StandUp For Kids to discover and document the realities that homeless youth face. The visuals, thoughts, emotions and sentiments experienced on the trip served as the inspiration behind the line. Starting now, proceeds from their clothing will be used to help fund a brand new StandUp For Kids homeless center in New York City.

Jedidiah's style is "surf-style"and although I am not a surfer, I found almost ALL of their clothing appealing! Ranging from mens cardigans and skinny jeans, to womens graphic tees and jackets, there is surely something for everyone here.

I was able to review the Women's Lacey Camel T-shirt! I LOVE it! It is so my style, and I have gotten so many compliments on it. It is made out of 90% modal and 10% silk, so if you have ever felt EITHER one of those fabrics, you KNOW how soft this shirt is! I could seriously sleep in it every night ( I don't) but it is amazingly soft. I love how it has an oversized slouch to it and the large pocket on the front. I am also a lace lover, so this is just right up my alley. I am also in love with this women's Bows Striped T-shirt! The ONLY down side to this shirt is that it is dry clean only...so you have to be aware of that! Not a problem when im taking hubs shirts to the dry cleaners weekly anyway. I love the men's line as well! I can see my hubby wearing many of the items they have to offer. I wish he would wear this attractive Kaleb Thermal Cardigan, but he claims he is not into cardigans. Too bad! I know he would also LOVE any of the men's graphic T-shirts since he IS a T-shirt kind of guy. Among my favorites of the men's graphic tees are the Pavement Charcoal T-shirt and the Viva Silver T-shirt! So different and refreshing.

So just remember, that when you purchase from Jedidiah, you are helping one person at a time have a better life! So head on over to Jedidiah Clothing and get started on your Holiday shopping. You won't be disappointed!

Win it! Our friends over at Jedidiah Clothing have offered one lucky reader ANY in stock shirt for a giveaway!


ENTER TO WIN! There are TWO Mandatory Entries! All other entries are optional, but the more you complete, the better chance you have at winning! Leave one comment per entry.

1) Mandatory: Head on over to the Jedidiah Clothing website and let me know which shirt you would choose!

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GOOD LUCK!!! Giveaway will close 10/19 at 11:59 pm EST. Giveaway is open to US and Canada readers! Winner will be picked the following day by Random.org and will be emailed and announced on the blog. Winner has 48 hours to confirm their prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Thank you to Jedidiah Clothing for the review product and the giveaway prize!

Jedidiah Clothing provided samples for my review and the giveaway prize for my readers. No other compensation was recieved. All opinions are 100 percent my own.

Eco Lips- Review & Giveaway

Being a Utah native, I have always been a chapstick girl. I always grew up where the weather was dry, and my lips just coulnd't handle it. With that being said, I am a fairly decent critic of lip balms, and I know what I am looking for. When I researched Eco Lips and contacted them about a review, I was super excited when they agreed. Not only are Eco Lips products organic, natural, and environmentally friendly, but they have TONS of different flavors and varieties to choose from! From Vegan, to tinted chapsticks, to completely safe EDIBLE lip balms (great for kids!), they have something for everyone!

I was able to pick 3 choices from what they have to offer in their Eco Lips Store. Here is what I chose, and my thoughts on each.

#1) Eco Lips Restore in Coconut Ginger- This chapstick is great. I was a little hesitant with the flavor since I am not a huge Ginger fan, but I was pleased with the scent! It is refreshing and calming, and I like that! This particular chapstick is a little bit larger in size than your typical size lip balm. It is infused with Tamanu Oil to relieve dry, damaged skin. The tube and cap are also made out of recycled content...pretty cool!

#2) Eco Lips Engery-This is from the specialty line. All I needed to see was "Energy" and I was all over it ( I mean everyone could use a little more of that I think). This lip balm is infused with caffeine, green tea and vitamin B12 which absorbs right into the lips for an extra boost of energy when you are feeling sleepy. It smells amazing, too. It has a great citrus and almost minty smell too it, which definitely stimulates your senses.

#3) Eco Lips Bee Free- To my surprise, this one was my favorite! the Bee Free is 100% Vegan. I think its my favorite because it has a lemon-lime scent, and I just love a good lemon smell. It is clean, fresh, and the texture is amazingly smooth. It doesn't seem sticky or thick like maybe some other chapsticks would. If I had to recommend my favorite, this would be the one.

#4) Eco Lips threw in their Eco Lips Gold on their Eco Lips Carabiner for me as a bonus! This one is great too. It is not scented, vitamin enriched, and again completely organic. This chapstick is for someone who doesn't like scented lip balm( like my hubby) who prefers a more traditional, do the job kind of chapstick. The Carabiner is a great addition as it is great to hook to keychains, diaper bags, or anywhere else for a convenient grab. Cold weather is coming, and now I am ready to battle the dry lips!

Remember, it is just as important to hydrate our lips as it is to lotion and take care of our bodies! Using high quality, organic, and cruelty free chapstick is the best way to do this and our lips will thank us in the long run!

Buy It: Head on over to the Eco Lips website and check out their wide selection of chapsticks. Most range between $2.50 and $5.00, or $10-20 for value packages/gifts.

Win It: One lucky reader is going to win the Eco Lips Gold on an Eco Clip!
Enter to win! There are only 2 ways to enter this giveaway!

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2) Follow n.c. baby blog via Google Friend Connect or tell me if you already follow!

GOOD LUCK!!! Giveaway will close 10/16 at 11:59 pm EST. Giveaway is open to US and Canada readers! Winner will be picked the following day by Random.org and will be emailed and announced on the blog. Winner has 48 hours to confirm their prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Thank you to Eco Lips for the review product and the giveaway prize!

Eco Lips provided samples for my review and the giveaway prize for my readers. No other compensation was recieved. All opinions are 100 percent my own.

giveaway winner announced!

I have been such a slacker in announcing the winners on the blog, I promise I am going to try and be better at it!

The Kidorable Umbrella winner is...



#22... luckyseattlemom

Winner has 48 hours to claim her prize or I will pick a new winner! Thank you all for entering!

TweetleBug Boutique- Review & Giveaway!

So...I am a huge fan of the cute little hospital hats they give babies when they first come into the world. They are simple, but soft, and just the sight of one makes me giddy, knowing that it's on an adorable new, fresh, scrumptious little bundle of joy. There is only one problem with them... they are pink AND blue striped. "What an adorable baby girl you have, she has beautiful eyes..." REWIND... I DID just give birth to a BOY, right honey???

What I'm about to tell you is this: hopsital hats get even cuter and more practical. IF you can believe it! Tweetlebug Boutique offers designer newborn hospital hats, made out of that same, soft, blue and pink striped material that you love... only with a flair. Each hat has your choice of an accent: for girls, a bow or variety of different flowers, and for boys, the Davis, a blue circle with the first letter of their name monogrammed on it! GENIUS idea if you ask me!

I love that the hats allow you to keep the traditional newborn nursery look with added style for your newest addition! No more "Is it a boy or a girl?" Onlookers will know instantly that your little bundle of joy is a sweet little boy or girl without even looking twice.

I was able to review the Harper hat, the most popular of Tweetlebug Boutiques hats. It features a big bow with a pink ribbon tied around it. I am crossing my fingers for a little girl next time so I can immediately put this on her! It is to die for cute, super soft, and will surely make her look even more adorable. This would make such a great gift for a baby shower, or to take with you to the hospital when you meet your friends baby!

They also just got brand new hats, the Lila and Ruby, which are just solid pink with a pink bow or flower on them. Not the classic hospital look, but equally as adorable.

Buy It: Head on over to Tweetlebug Boutique and pick your favorite for you or someone you know that is having a sweet baby soon! Makes the perfect gift!

Win It! Tweetlebug Boutique has generously offered one of my readers their very own Harper Newborn hat!

ENTER TO WIN! There are TWO Mandatory Entries! All other entries are optional, but the more you complete, the better chance you have at winning! Leave one comment per entry.

1) Mandatory: Head on over to the Tweetlebug Boutique website and let me know which hat is your favorite!

2) Mandatory: Follow n.c. baby blog via GFC (or tell me if you aleady do)

3) Follow n.c. baby blog on facebook

4) Like Tweetlebug Boutique on Facebook! leave them a comment if you feel like it :)

5) Follow Tweetlebug boutique on Twitter... leave your twitter name

6) Tweet about this giveaway ( you can do this once daily) please leave link to your tweet!

7) Blog about this giveaway and leave your link so I can find it! (+3 entries, leave 3 comments)

8) Enter any other of my CURRENT giveaways ( 1 entry for each giveaway entered)

9) Subscribe to n.c. baby blog via email ( on right side of blog)

10) Add my n.c. baby blog button to your blog! (+3 entries, leave 3 comments!)

GOOD LUCK!!! Giveaway will close 10/1 at 11:59 pm EST. Giveaway is open to US and Canada readers! Winner will be picked the following day by Random.org and will be emailed and announced on the blog. Winner has 48 hours to confirm their prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Thank you to Tweetlebug Boutique for the review product and the giveaway prize!

Tweetlebug Boutique provided samples for my review and the grab bag prize for my readers. No other compensation was recieved. All opinions are 100 percent my own.