Wednesday, January 30, 2013

NEW toy alert! And it's DARLING!

So I just had to share with all of you my favorite new toy from Infantino!

While browsing around Target yesterday ( dangerous, never just go to browse!) I came across this cute little gem and had to snag it for our new baby coming in April! Infantino has made this sweet little monkey teether, and it totally reminds me of the ever so popular sophie the giraffe!


Sophie was one of our favorites when {B} was teething. He could chew on Sophie's feet for hours I swear. Not to mention her face is adorable. Well, our new baby is going to be a big fan of little Monkey, because I am obsessed with him!

The Infantino Go Ga Ga monkey squeaky teether is sold ONLY at Target, so I would hurry and pick one up if you want to snag one! They are $12.99, so a little pricier, but I know it's going to be a durable toy I can use through all of my kids. Just like Sophie. :)

You can buy one online HERE! Enjoy! Also, all toys are BOGO half off right now, so it's a great time to stock up. This would be such a great baby shower gift, trust me, I would want one!

Let me know if you end up getting one, or what you think! 

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

NEW winner for INKtastic $25 certificate!

Ok, since I didn't hear back from Bonnie, I picked a new winner! Our new winner is...


#52... Diana

Congrats Diana! You have 48 hours to claim your prize, or I will yet again have to pick a new winner :)

Thanks everyone for entering!

Monday, January 28, 2013

A winner (BONNIE PEELING) and a reminder!!

So, I have a winner for the INKtastic giveaway, and that is...

#6.... BONNIE PEELING

Bonnie, can you please email me ( ncbabyblog(at)gmail(dot)com) or respond to my facebook message to claim your prize? I don't have an email address for you in your entries. You have til tomorrow morning at 10am CST.

REMINDER: I am feeling nice today so I am giving Bonnie a chance. But please, PLEASE leave your emails in your entries ( at least one entry) so that I don't have to hunt you down if you are the winner. If you don't feel comfortable leaving your email due to spammers, you CAN use the option of spelling numbers out, or using parenthesis ( ex. ncbabyblog(at)gmail(dot)com) This way spammers will not be able to pick up on your email address.

For future giveaways, if your email is not in your entry, I will automatically pick a new winner. I know it's harsh but I'm about to be a momma of 2 kiddos, and I just don't have the time to search for your email address! Love you all and thanks for entering and reading n.c. baby blog!

~Ali

Sunday, January 20, 2013

New Year, New YOU! Review & Giveaway from Me2Roo Maternity!

 I don't love New Years resolutions. I am one of those people who don't set them, because I know that most likely, I won't live up to them...and that is so much more depressing to me than just trying every day to work on those things that I need to improve on, without writing them down and having them stare at me in the face.

With that being said, I do feel like it's important to try every day to be better, in every way possible! And maybe YOU ARE one of those people who likes to write down their goals and dreams...after all, research does show that if you write it down, it really does help! It's a new year, and with that, you can  become a new YOU.

For me, this year involves a LOT of change. I am officially in my third trimester, and in 2 months I will have TWO kids! I don't think that necessarily I am going to change, but my LIFE is going to be changing...and I want to be ready. AND....I wanna look GOOD while doing it. Insert Me2Roo here.

2 months ago I did a review for Me2Roo, a company that makes darling maternity active wear. As I said in my last review, with {B} I was working full time, and didn't have the time or desire to exercise and take care of myself like I wanted to. I gained more weight than I planned, and I hated that. This time, however, has been different. Do I exercise every day? NO. I wish. But I am more aware of what I am doing...do I need to go on a walk? Am I eating healthy? Am I doing the right things this time around to keep me and my baby boy as healthy as possible? Because I am trying to work out, especially in this last trimester, I need clothes that will fit this big mama belly. And believe me, if you have ever been pregnant, you know that work out clothes are awful on pregnant women. Everything is so tight and snug, and it makes working out really depressing! Me2Roo has the cutest tops, made for women who want to work out from pre-bump, to post-baby. There are a few options available, so you can feel good about how you look when you exercise, from beginning to end.

I reviewed the Charlotte Top a few months ago and LOVE it. It is seriously the best workout top that I own and I plan on wearing it until the scale is back to where it was, 7 months ago. It has a drawstring waist, so you can cinch it around the bottom of your belly. No more creeping tank tops up and over your belly...you know exactly what I mean! No more pulling them down, squeezing into them, and hoping all of your stuff fits in  your pre-baby tank. And forget the sports bras ladies. The tops have built in bras so you don't even need to worry about that!

The Ellie top is the top I wanted to feature today, and Me2Roo is giving one away to one of my readers! The Ellie top is a little more fitting, for those who are a little bit more confident in their pregnant body. It has thick supportive straps, and side ruching to expand for that growing belly. The length is extra long, so again, no creeping tank, and of course, the built in mesh bra for comfort and support. There are a few color options available, and really this tank is super super cute! I love how even after you have your baby, it will still look flattering due to the ruching on the sides. It will hide the love that has grown from having a baby inside you for 9 months. :)

BUY IT: You can purchase the Charlotte or Ellie top on the Me2Roo website. **Currently there is a New Year New You DISCOUNT CODE for 30% off on their website! Use code: NEWYEARROO**

WIN IT! One reader will win the Ellie top from Me2Roo! Woo hoo!

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 Me2Roo and let me know what your favorite item is!

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


5) Share this link on Facebook or Tweet about the giveaway, please leave link! ( you can do this once daily!)
 
 
7) Pin a picture of your favorite item from this giveaway or the Me2Roo website to Pinterest! Leave the link to your pin!

8) Enter any other of my CURRENT giveaways ( 2 entries for each giveaway entered!)

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

GOOD LUCK!!! Giveaway will close 2/6 at 11:59 pm EST. Giveaway is open to U.S.  residents only. 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. A BIG thank you to Maggie at Me2Roo for providing the review product and the giveaway prize!

Me2Roo provided samples for my review.  No other compensation was recieved. All opinions are 100 percent my own.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

INKtastic: Bib Review & Giveaway!

I love finding funny and cute things for my kids. It is always fun to have something unique, and these darling bibs are nothing less than that! Since I don't have a little girl to play dress up with, I get really excited over cute and funny things for little boys, and these bibs made me laugh really hard. INKtastic offers these darling bibs, you need to get one for your little one! ( they have girly ones too, of course!)


At first glance I didn't really get what was going on with the "These fools put my cape on backwards" design, but after I read it a couple times I totally got it! Hilarious. Since my little sister is having a little boy too, I had to get her one as well. I can't wait til our boys can wear them together and we can take a picture! These bibs are really great quality. Having been through many a bib myself with {B}, I was really impressed with the thickness and the overall quality of them. One thing that always worries me is the writing cracking in the washing machine over time, but these are all sewn, and I can guarantee that these wont have any issues after being washed multiple times.

INKtastic offers much more than bibs. From personalized onesies, to shirts, stuffed animals, and more, they pretty much have anything you could want or need for your child or baby! And they can stick a name on it too, which we all know is super fun to do with kids! You can also order signs and banners for parties or weddings. They can pretty much do everything over there!!

BUY IT: You can buy the original 'Cape on Backwards" bibs on their website here, prices range from $11.99 to $24.99 depending on size.

Win It! INKtastic has generously offered a $25 gift certificate towards their cape on backwards bibs!!


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 INKtastic.com and tell me what else you like from their site!

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

5) Share this link on Facebook or Tweet about the giveaway, please leave link! ( you can do this once daily!)
7) Pin a picture of your favorite item from this giveaway or INKtastic.com to Pinterest! Leave the link to your pin!

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)

GOOD LUCK!!! Giveaway will close 1/26 at 11:59 pm EST. Giveaway is open Worldwide! 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. A BIG thank you to INKtastic for providing the review product and the giveaway prize!

INKtastic.com  provided samples for my review.  No other compensation was recieved. All opinions are 100 percent my own.