Difrax Pacifiers: Review & Giveaway!

I apologize for the drought of posts lately- I had my little boy 3 weeks ago and life with 2 kids has been BUSY to say the least! I am so excited to introduce you to my little {N} with this review and giveaway!

{B} has always been a binky/pacifier lover. In fact, I am THAT mom. The mom that said she would never let her kids have a pacifier after the age of 2 max- and well, {B} is now over 3 and still has that darn binky. I have learned that some things just aren't worth making a big deal about-and the binky is one of them. Pick your battles, right??

Well, little {N} got to review a new pacifier in his first week of life, and so far it is by far his favorite! I am so glad we had this opportunity!

Difrax is Europe's leading pacifier company, and the produce a very science-developed product, similar most to Dr. Brown's here in the USA. Their pacifiers are trendy looking and are BPA free! Some of the features of the Difrax pacifiers are:

~Unique butterfly shape keeps nose free

~Holes allow extra air to prevent irritation

~completely round nipple to best resemble mother's breast

~Dutch design

~Comes in multiple sizes to grow as baby grows ( from preemie to 24 months!)

~ fun and unique designs for boys and girls!

We were sent some blue pacifiers for baby {N} to review in the 0-6 month size. When I opened the package I was immediately drawn to how cute they are! I had never seen anything like them, and I love having unique things for my kids since it seems like so many things are the same these days! When I gave it to {N}, he immediately took to it! I was shocked! He doesn't love his pacifiers and was gagging on the ones I was trying on him, but he loves these Difrax ones!

Difrax is beginning to distribute their pacifiers to Babies R Us locations all over the US! Check on the Difrax website for locations near you!

Booginhead distribution is helping Difrax launch their pacifiers here in the US, and they are offering one reader a set of 2 Difrax Pacifiers of their own! Size is whatever Booginhead has on hand to send to the winner. Please enter in giveaway form below!

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VeggiTales: The Little House that Stood DVD Review & Giveaway!!

{B} is in a stage where he loves movies and loves to be entertained by cartoon characters. He had never seen VeggieTales before, so I was excited when I was asked to review this darling DVD of VeggieTales: The House that Stood! I knew he would be so excited to watch something new, and I was happy that it was a show that sends a good message to kids! About the Little House That Stood:
When the VeggieTales: The Little House That Stood Three Little Pigs roll into Cabbageville looking to build some new houses, they meet one builder with a plan and two without a clue! Larry builds with hay, Mr. Lunt with bricks, but only Bob builds his houses on a firm foundation – following the wise plans from the Master Builder’s Handbook! Will the Little Piggies make the right choices when it comes to building their houses – and their lives – on solid ground? Find out in this parable that shows kids when they follow God’s blueprints, then can stand strong when the storms come!

{B} loved this movie. It was silly, interactive, had lots of things going on all the time, and it sent a good message! If you have ever watched VeggieTales, you know that some episodes are more religious than others. I did not feel this episode to be overly religious, you can feel comfortable taking this on a playdate, to church, or with any friends over...it is darling!
Watch the Trailer:
This DVD JUST released last week, so look for it at your stores! I saw them at Wal-Mart for only $9.99 close to their movie section, this would be a great Easter Basket Stuffer this year! 

FlyByPromotions is offering one lucky reader their own copy of the DVD VeggieTales: The House that Stood! Enter in the giveaway form below!

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Kid's Squeez'Ems by BooginHead, LLC: Review & Giveaway!

If you are anything like me, convenience and time savers are a huge priority in my life! I have fallen in love with all of the new baby food pouches that are available. Super convenient, not messy, you can throw a couple in your diaper bag, give them to your baby in the car...they are wonderful! But...not the cheapest things in the world, right? You pay for the convenience factor of it. AND, not to mention not very earth-friendly! We go through those things like cadbury mini eggs- they just don't last long in our house. So I went in search for the perfect pouch...one that I could use over and over again, and even better, one that I would only have to buy ONCE!

Since we have a huge garden here in Iowa, I am going to attempt to make *some* of my own baby food for our new baby...and I wanted to figure out a way to be able to take that ( or any jar baby food for that matter) in an easy, on the go kind of way! Insert Squeez"ems, possibly the best invention ever known to mankind. Thank you BooginHead, you are my life saver.

Squeez"Ems are a reusable food pouch for any pureed food! They are easy to fill up, store, and clean. They are top rack dishwasher safe, freezer safe, microwave safe, non-toxic, cost conscious and don't have any removable parts, so no worrying about losing anything! Do you want me to pinch you yet? You're not dreaming folks.

All you do is fill your pouch with whatever pureed food you would like, squeeze, enjoy, and clean to re-use! Freeze or refrigerate for later use, or throw it in your diaper bag to enjoy in the car on road trips or a quick trip to the store! They hold 4.2 ounces of food, so a whole jar of baby food will fit in there! Not only are these awesome for babies, but perfect for older kids who go to school! They are small enough to fit perfectly inside a lunch box ( just make sure to tell your little one to not throw them away!)

{B} tried ours out with some strawberry applesauce in it. All I did was spoon it into the pouch, and it was ready to go! You can also purchase a Squeez'Ems funnel that makes for faster filling, but I'll be honest, it was totally easy to fill with a spoon. We actually were packing ours up to take on a picnic lunch last week since the weather was nice, but {B} couldn't even wait to eat it, he was so excited about the pouch! The pieces are durable, ours have held up great since freezing, and using over and over again...I can't recommend this product enough.

You can purchase these awesome products here on their website. They are only $7.99 for 2, so grab a couple pair!!

Our friends over at BooginHead LLC have graciously offered a set of Squeez'Ems to one of our lucky readers! Enter in the giveaway tools entry form below!

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Kidorable: Backpack promotion and giveaway!

Kidorable makes adorable clothing and accessories for children. From boots, umbrellas, raincoats, mittens and scarves, each item is made with super high-quality, with children in mind. We have reviewed many of their items in the past, including their rainboots, hangers, and hooded towels! They are such a fun and unique company, and have so many options for both boys and girls!

One of my favorite items that Kidorable offers for children are their adorable backpacks!They are the perfect size for your little one, and are so, so cute! Last year we received the frog backpack, and {B} still uses it all the time! He has brought it on many of our trips, and loves toting around his blanket and toys in it. It will be the perfect backpack for him to take to preschool! And as I said before, so many choices, for both boys and girls.

These backpacks are perfect for the beach, the pool, the park, school, or just everyday play. Make sure to head over to the Kidorable  website starting March 10th- 23rd, where they are offering 20% OFF all of their kids backpacks with the code BACKPACK88 at checkout. Place the backpack in the cart first, before applying the code BACKPACK88. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offers.

 Kidorable has also offered one of their backpacks to an n.c. baby blog reader! Enter in the giveaway tools box below! 

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Daddyscrubs.com: Review & Giveaway!

 I have a very fun review and giveaway for you today! Since it seems like we have been focusing a lot on mommy these days, let's sit back and talk about the baby DADDY for a minute! ;)

When I heard about Daddyscrubs.com, I immediately got in touch with them about their products and working with them. Daddyscrubs is the perfect place to get gifts for fathers and fathers to be!

"DaddyScrubs® is the offspring of Robert Nickell, who fathered his first four children more than 20 years ago. DaddyScrubs® was conceived when Robert, who remarried in 2007, discovered he was about to be a father all over again in the fall of 2009!

Not wanting to endure the pains of wearing uncomfortable street clothes while comforting his laboring wife, Robert hatched the idea of creating doctor-like scrubs for himself. It seemed a natural thing for him to do — since Robert is a pharmacist by profession.

To eliminate the confusion between “who’s the doctor” and “who’s the daddy,” Robert fashioned the concept of “I’m The Daddy®” medical scrubs."

How cool is that? Now your hubby can look the part- be comfortable- but not be confused as the doc, all at the same time!

What caught my eye though was the Bag O' Books by Daddyscrubs. This is a large tote bag filled with 6 children's books, all about daddies, and even a book with tips on becoming a new dad. There are also a pair of trendy sunglasses inside, so the new dad can sport a new look ( and maybe hide his tired, sleepless night eyes from everyone). Here are some more details on the books:

Product Features:

• Includes I’m the Daddy Trunk Bag made from 100% natural cotton canvas
• Includes "I'm the Daddy" sunglasses
• Includes 7 Books!
  • I Love You, Daddy! by Edie Evans
  • What Daddy Bear Loves by Paige Nickell
  • What Daddy Duck Loves by Paige Nickell
  • The Daddy Book by Todd Parr
  • Just Me and My Dad by Mercer Mayer
  • The New Dad's Survival Guide by Scott Mactavish
  • Clifford's Day with Dad by Norman Bridwell
• Price: $49.95 (includes a savings of over $15.00!)

Because my hubby wears scrubs every day of his life, and will most likely be wearing them when I deliver our baby in April ( he will most likely be at work that day...) the book set really appealed more to me at this point in our lives because I knew that we could really use them! As a wife of a training physician, I know how hard it can be for dad's to find time for their families in between their busy work schedules. This bag of books is a great way for daddy and kiddos to sit down together and have some time to bond! It can be daunting for my hubby to try and find time to actually sit and read, but having new, fun books really helps!

{B} was super excited about the books. He couldn't even wait until my hubby got home from work to read them. I read every single one of them to him, it took me a while! They are all darling books, and include popular characters like Clifford and the Little Critter!

DaddyScrubs is offering one of my readers their very own Bag O' Books! This is a $49.95 value!!!

Enter to win!! Use the form below to enter your info and get your entries in! You can also use code BLOG13 for a 10% discount on Daddyscrubs.com! 

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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! 

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!