bracelets & lipgloss have taken over my life

So I am not sure if this is unique to my toddler but she is bracelet obsessed! Every time she gets a chance in my jewelry box she goes to get out "her bracelets"...after loosing a few too many pieces I have decided to start building up her own collection. While searching I came across Lulu's Funky Tutu's which sells a wide variety of products. The shop has 100% feedback and is very quick to respond with any questions. Along with selling great products-the shop owner has offered to give one luck reader the bracelet shown below!

snack time made easy

So if you have a toddler in your house then you probably hear the word snack a zillion times a day! Well we tend to be out a ton and I used so many ziploc bags a day it was getting ridiculous! So I found a great reusable bag from The Greener Route. I know there are many disposable bags out there but the designs and price are hard to beat! I was so excited when I stumbled across the guitar girly bags-my daughter is a huge music fan! Another great thing about the bag is that it is super easy to clean and stays closed (nothing like spilled cheerios to ruin a nice bag) I love the material and that they come in different sizes! Here is a little about our sponsor:  "I am very big on green living. It all started when I made some napkins over a year ago because I was tired of throwing away money. I haven’t bought any paper napkins since. I have expanded into making my own environmentally safe cleaning supplies, composed my kitchen scraps and now reusable snack bags."

so cold..where did the heat wave go?

So it is another freezing day here in Ohio. Now don't get me wrong I love the "pretty" snow. You know the snow that is fluffy and white and sparkles in the sun but now I seem to be surrounded by the dirty snow that is hard and icy. On top of that my poor little one has been sick! As you know she has just started potty training and the poor thing has the worst diarrhea and does not want to wear diapers- all of this equals one messy clean up when we don't make it to the bathroom in time. I am hoping that this will be a 24 hour stomach thing and pass quickly as will the freezing weather. i can't wait for spring-I love rain boot & trench coats!

toddler bed...how a pillow can make all the difference

So as most of you know we have moved my daughter to a toddler bed.  Well we have had our fair share of ups and downs this week with her being sick and her figuring out that she can now get out and run around. Lucky for us she is obsessed with puppies and we find a great way to keep her in bed! Our friends at Laugh Rabbit Jrmake the most adorable pillowcases! We have a puppy lover pillow case and my daughter loves sleeping her in bed with all her puppies.  Here is a little more about our sponsor: "I enjoy the creative process of putting needle and thread to material. Whether machine sewing or hand embroidering I like the whole experience - from developing an idea, to picking out the materials to putting in the final stitch. Making children's items is a special joy because they delight in something made just for them. As a mother of six I have been known to call my sewing and stitching time my "sanity time".  Our sponsor also makes adorable bags Laugh Rabbit Designs.
After weeks of washing and using the pillow case I can honestly say that the quality and craftsmanship is remarkable. The material is still super soft after all of the washing and every stitch is still in place.

rose petal creations

Rose Petal Creations is offering one lucky reader a beautiful pink floating heart pendant necklace.

A little about our sponsor:

"All the proceeds from this shop are helping me pay off my student loans :) So you know your money is going to a good cause.I hope you enjoy the products I make and I welcome any feedback or special orders if someone wants something a little different or in a different"

The shop includes many beautiful necklaces with very reasonable prices. Be sure to check out the button closure on the necklaces.

Win it! Win necklace pictured above- Contest ends 2/10/11
Please leave a separate comment for each entry with a valid email so I know who to contact to win valid for readers in the USA only.

Deb's diaper bags

A big thank you to Debs Fabric Fling  for providing this fabulous prize!   Here is a little more about what our great sponsor has to say about her love of art:
"I love all different kinds of art. I have tried many of them, but seem to return to my sewing machine. I have been sewing since I was nine years of age. My Granny taught me everything. We made patterns out of newspaper. I still use newspaper for patterns but the fast moving business doesn't seem to provide too much actual paper these days...I have sewn everything from dolls to wedding gowns. I like to make new patterns almost daily so who knows what might appear in my shop!"

Everything in the shop is so affordable! Prices run from $4-$29 and there is a super cute zebra named Zak that would be a great addition to any one's toy box!

On to the giveaway- One lucky fan will win a black floral diaper bag set which includes the following:
Black floral print diaper bag set includes diaper bag with pockets, matching baby bib and Onesie Gerber t-shirt.
All three items have a handmade green frog applique, sewn on.
The diaper bag is quality washable cotton and is padded and fully lined. The bag has three pockets on the inside. Shoulder straps measure 26" long. The bag is 20" wide, 12" high, and 6" wide close-able Velcro flap.The diaper bag is an original design bag.

Set includes a baby bib, 12" long x 9" wide with adjustable Velcro neck clasp.
T-shirt is a Gerber Onesie, 6 to 9 month size.

Can be used as a travel bag for an older child.

deal pulp-thread up deal

DealPulp is offering a hot deal today. For just $6, you can get a voucher for a box of gently-used children’s clothing from ThredUp.
But wait, there’s more! If you’ve not ordered from DealPulp before and you sign up through this link , you should get a $5 credit added to your account, making the box of children’s clothing only $1 shipped to your door!

But seriously, for $1 per box, you can’t go wrong. Even if only two items end up working out well for your child, that’s still an amazing deal!
Note: If you signed up and didn’t get a $5 credit, you can contact DealPulp and they’ll add the credit to your account manually.

**I just heard some people are having problems with this.  I've contacted DealPulp and will post what's going on when I have a response.