*Announcement* Baby # 3 Arriving Sometime Around June 10th.. and it’s a…..

 

Little girl.  She was confirmed by Amnio just last month.   Yes, I’ve been hiding this for quite some time. I surprised even myself. I’m already 19 weeks.

 

Because Aidan, my 16 month old son was born with the cord around his neck, a true knot (which only happens in 1% of pregnancies), merconium…. and especially because I’m now past the age of 35 I decided to get Amnio and wait until the results to announce my pregnancy,  Everything looks good so far and all the tests came back fine.

 

So I can’t believe it…  I just can’t believe I’ll have a baby girl!  I am the only blood girl on my Dad’s side of the family in the past 50 years or so.. no joke. Ironically my sister-in-law is due with a baby girl in May so that poo poo’s my Dad’s saying of “It’s a boys club only”.

 

Overall guys.. I just can’t believe I have a baby girl on the way after spending the past almost 4 yrs with 2 little boys!! I’m so freaked out!

 

So now you know why I’ve been so quiet these past few months on my blog. I suffered from horrible morning sickness (better known as ALL DAY sickness) up until just a few weeks ago.  Hope you’ll forgive me.

Huggies Little Movers Limited Edition Hawaiian Diapers & Wipes Prize Pack Giveaway

 

We’re big fans of Huggies little movers here in our household. We’ve tried just about every kind of diaper available and found the least amount of leaks for our boys with Huggies Little Movers. I’ve used them with both of them since they first came out.  That’s 4 years of diapering!

 


New Limited Edition Hawaiian Themed Diapers & Wipes

Now there’s a new cute limited edition print available for the summer. Whether you’re planning to take your babies to the beach or you’re looking for ways to bring the beach to you, Huggies Little Movers Hawaiian Diapers and Wipes will bring vacation vibes wherever you go! The adorable tropical theme will definitely get you in the spirit of the season.  They come in blue & orange, sizes 2-5.  

 

Huggies Little Bottom Program

There’s even better news. When you head on over to the Huggies Facebook page  you can find the Hula Baby App. Dress your little one up as a cute little Hula baby. Just pick a picture from your computer or facebook page and voila. For every Hula baby that is created and every Huggies Hawaiian purchase, the Huggies Every Little Bottom program will diaper a baby in need for one day!  Such a great cause! I hope you will all take a moment to contribute.

 

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Connect With Huggies Online

http://www.huggies.com/

@Huggies

http://www.facebook.com/huggies



Let’s Get In The Spirit of Summer With A Giveaway!

 

Huggies wants to help get you count down the days until Summer. They’ve been kind enough to provide a giveaway for my readers. 1 of you is going to win a fun little beach bag from L.L. Bean stuffed with Hawaiian themed items (Just like you see below). And don’t worry, if you don’t win this time I’ll be repeating this giveaway once my newest little one arrives so keep your eyes peeled sometime in June/July.

 

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Pampers Limited Edition 2012 Olympic “Team USA” Diapers & Wipes Giveaway

 

 

“Did you know that a cruising baby in one day can take as many steps as a marathon runner in a race? The efforts that babies go to in order to overcome everyday challenges – from learning to crawl, walk or balance, to pulling themselves onto a chair or even a step – are truly world class in their effort and determination.

In celebration of these amazing feats that babies undertake each and every day, the Pampers® brand has partnered with two-time Olympic Games Gold medalist (Beach Volleyball) and Team USA Hopeful, Kerri Walsh, to help introduce Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes, which started hitting shelves in mid-April.”

Pampers have a lot going on this summer so after you read all about it make sure to scroll down and enter to win your very own Team USA diapers & wipes courtesy of Pampers & First-Time-Mommy!


 

About New Limited Edition “USA” Diapers & Wipes

Diapers feature an adorable “USA” print combined with red, white, and blue stars & stripes design. Diapers are available in cruisers sizes 3 through 5.

Wipe packages have a delightful Team USA print design. Both are a seasonal offering only and will be available through the end of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

 

 


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Palmolive Fresh Sponge Review– No More Stinky Sponge – I LOVE This Stuff #palmolivefreshsponge

 

 

A few weeks ago I received a box in the mail with Palmolive Fresh Sponge Dish soap, a sponge, and some coupons from Influenster. I was excited to try it out because according to them it is supposed to keep your dish sponge from getting smelly. You know that horrible icky smell you try to microwave, or bleach, or soak away. Yuck. That smell haunts me. I hate it.

 

I was a bit skeptical of course because I don’t think in all the years I’ve been doing dishes that I’ve owned a sponge that didn’t eventually get smelly. The sponge they sent was just your regular ol’ run of the mill cheap sponge. The kind that are actually more likely to start stinking after a while.

 

First thing I noticed upon opening the soap was the awesome scent.  They don’t have a “scent” on the bottle so I wasn’t sure what it was exactly but it smelled almost like citrusy, maybe a bit of grapefruit. Something extremely fresh.

 

So I put the dish soap & the sponge they sent to the test.  I figured I was going to give it a couple of weeks because most sponges I have I usually keep for a few months at a time and don’t usually start stinking right away anyway.  So I did various things I don’t usually do like:

  • Left the sponge sopping wet to dry out on it’s own. (I  usually always wring it out).
  • Left it sitting in water overnight with dirty dishes
  • Used that same sponge for almost a month now! 

Guess what? No smelliness! Yeah. Pretty amazing. My sponge is even getting tore up because I’ve use that thing every single day. I don’t own a dishwasher. As most of you know I have also been cooking up ready-to-go meals for after I come home with the new baby which means I’ve had A LOT of dishes too! No smell. I’m serious.

 

I definitely wanted to tell my readers about this. I try to review products with everyone in mind.  Dish soap is something most of us use. I know everyone has their own favorite brand. I give this one a thumbs up all the way. It works just as well as Palmolive has always worked plus it has that added bonus of not leaving your sponge with that awful mildew smell we all

despise. I highly suggest it.


Where To Buy:

The suggested retail price of Palmolive Fresh Sponge is $3.29 for a 25oz. bottle.

You can find Palmolive Fresh Sponge in most grocery stores, and big retailers like Walmart & Target. It can also be purchased online at www.soap.com and www.walmart.com.

Learn More:

http://www.palmolive.com/

 

Read More Reviews:

http://www.influenster.com/Product-Reviews/Palmolive-Fresh-Sponge

 


Disclosure: I received the above product in order to facilitate this review. No monetary exchange took place. All opinions are my own. Your experiences may vary.

 

If you want to learn more about Influenster read my previous post on how to get started with them. http://first-time-mommy.com/blog/2011/08/join-influenster-comshow-your-influence-to-receive-special-deals-discounts-and-even-free-products/

$15 for $30 Worth of Flowers from Teleflora For Mother’s Day–Grab This Deal Now It Ends in 3 Days

I couldn’t help but notice in my email this morning that Plum District (A daily deal site) has an offer of $15 for $30 worth of flowers at Teleflora. You can use this for Mother’s Day which is just around the corner (next weekend!).  It’s an absolutely awesome deal so I wanted to make sure my readers knew about it.  I know most of us are hoping for our own flowers on Mother’s Day but I still remember the times back when I could barely afford them for my own Mom since the prices always go up at local shops during any type of holiday.

 

The site says “Voucher may be applied to service, shipping or delivery fees”.  Almost all delivered flowers have a service fee + tax of about $20. So even if you pick something out for $30 in the end you pay almost $50.  If you take this deal at least you can bring it back down to $35!

 

Click the picture to sign up for Plum District and grab this deal. But hurry because it ends in 3 days.

 

Teleflora Plum District Deal

Bob The Builder: Adventures By The Sea–Out 5/22/12 On DVD, Digi Download And On-Demand (Review & Giveaway)

 

 

Bob The Builder: Adventures by the Sea

It was kind of ironic that we just received this DVD yesterday because I actually wanted to review & give it away for my readers. My son’s are not big fans. That was, until this week. Out of the blue my 4 year old has really started doing a lot of pretend play. On Monday much to my surprise he was a construction worker that was stopping by to fix our kitchen door. To be honest I didn’t even know he knew the word construction! When I told him Bob was a construction worker he got all excited and wanted to start watching. So he’s been watching Bob all week and last night before bed he made me promise we could watch this DVD this morning.  He & his brother totally got into it. Now my 4 year old is carrying tools around the house (Maybe I’ll get my handy man after all? My husband hates fixing things!).

 

I love when my kids watch programs like this because my 4 year old is really into super heroes right now & of course Bob is much more laid back & much easier for my 19 month old to understand. It’s something they can watch together without getting too rowdy, and of course it teaches valuable lessons, especially how to work together. How can you beat that?


 

Bob the Builder™ and his machine team "sea" lots of new ways to work together to get jobs done in and around Fixham Harbor in these five exciting stories. Scoop must make a creative seaside rescue to get the lighthouse lens shining again! Scratch realizes that admitting mistakes is the best way to be cool; the team comes to the rescue when Muck’s sandcastle compromises their big job. Scrambler shows that the key to bravery is admitting your fears. Bob and the Can-Do Crew get the job done and find success by the sea with sand, water, sun and friends!

 

This DVD features the following episodes:

  • Scoop’s Sea Rescue
  • Pineapple Scratch
  • Muck’s Beach Tower
  • Here Comes Muck
  • Scrambler Gets Clean

 

Bob and his Can-Do Crew are making waves and having fun in five new, sea-themed adventures in construction in Bob the Builder™: Adventures by the Sea, sailing onto DVD, Digital Download and On Demand May 22, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. From facing fears, correcting mistakes, doing good work and always getting the job done, Bob’s the man and when you’re on his team, life’s a beach!


DVD/VOD BONUS FEATURES

  • “Digger with a Heart of Gold” Music Video
  • “Mixin’ It Up” Music Video

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment

Release Date: 05/2212
Rating: Not Rated

Genre: Children/Family

Age Target: Ages 2-5
Closed Captioned: English 
DVD/VOD Feature Running Time: 60 minutes

Suggested Retail Price: $9.98

CONNECT ONLINE

Website: www.bobthebuilder.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bobthebuilder

 


Where To Purchase:

You can find Bob The Builder: Adventures by the Sea at most retailers starting May 22, 2012 for the suggested retail price of $9.98.  My own personal suggestion is Amazon.com where you can purchase it for $9.98 (with free supersaver shipping).

 



Prize: 1 reader will win a Bob the Builder: Adventures by the Sea DVD

Ends Wednesday 5/23/12 Midnight EST – U.S. only

 


I am using Rafflecopter to run this giveaway. If you have ANY questions or problems leave a comment in the blog section and I will email you back (only I can see your email).

 

**** Please make sure you check the email you use for Facebook if you sign into rafflecopter with Facebook! I’ve had to select several different winners after people failed to respond****


2 step process for entering to win!!

Leave a comment directly on the blog telling us who the Bob The Builder fan is (or who you hope will be) & then fill out the Rafflecopter form!

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Good Luck!

 

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Disclosure: I received the above product in order to facilitate this review. My experience and opinions are my own. Yours may vary. This post contains an affiliate link. Anything collected from affiliate links are put back into running this site. Thank you for understanding.

Thomas & Friends®: Engine Friends (Classic Collection 2-Disc Set) on DVD, Digi Download, & On-Demand 05/15/12 (Review & Giveaway)

 

 

 

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Thomas the tank engine, which came about over 65 years ago is still going strong. He was created by a father for his son, and today is enjoyed by families in more than 185 territories and in 30 languages. He’s a very useful engine if I do say so myself. In fact, Thomas and Friends is one of our favorite shows here at our house. We have DVD’s, books, toys, you name it. The stories are always easy to follow along with, upbeat, and overall have a positive message for children.

 

“The #1 blue engine and his friends invite children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story. Children embark on adventures with their engine friends while experiencing timeless life lessons of discovery, friendship and cooperation.“


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Nudo’s Mamma Mia Gift Box Giveaway For Mother’s Day (Olive Oil, Italian Chocolates, Olive Oil Soap) (Now Closed)

“This Mother’s Day, tell Mama grazie with the new Mamma Mia Gift Box from Nudo the company best known for their Adopt-An-Olive Tree program.  The beautifully-designed gift set, filled with a combination of savory, sweet, and soothing Nudo products, is the perfect way to show Mom you care.

 

Any mother would be thrilled to receive these special items, which are all handmade in Le Marche, Italy.  They support the local Italian economy, small-scale production, and use eco-friendly packaging.  Mom will know exactly where her olive oil came from, and she’ll practically be on a first-name basis with Michele and Ivan who handcrafted the chocolates, as well as Luigi and Lucia who made the soap.  Show the love with a truly handmade gift that she’ll love almost as much as those macaroni necklaces you gave her as a kid.”

 

Mamma Mia Gift Box

Nudo’s Mamma Mia Gift Box ($38.00) includes:

  • One 250ml tin of Nudo’s first cold press extra virgin olive oil
  • One box of 12 handmade Italian olive oil chocolates, with ganache fillings in three delightful flavors – mandarin, lemon, and chili oil
  • One bar of delicately-scented Honey & Lavender soap, handmade with organic extra-virgin olive oil to moisturize and soothe

Adopt An Olive Tree

If you want something even more special check out the Adopt-An-Olive-Tree program. I’ve been reading all about it and it sounds absolutely fantastic! I’d never heard of it until yesterday but it’s so neat. You can choose a grove, all of which have different flavors associated with them.  You can see who owns the grove as well as even visit your tree if you’re making a trip to Italy or they can update you on how your tree is doing.  Each tree produces about 2 liters of oil a year. You’ll get all of the following for only $109 + shipping:

 

  • Personalized adoption certificate and booklet about your tree
  • Spring package (all the extra virgin olive oil from your tree)
  • Autumn package (three flavored extra virgin olive oils)

Imagine what an awesome gift that would be! Especially for picky people. According to the site you get your personalized adoption certificate within about 5 days of placing your order. (I’m keeping this program in mind for someone I know this Christmas!!)

 


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Funky Monkey Snacks–The Fruit That Crunches- Giveaway & Twitter Party Details (Now Closed)

 

Have you heard of Funky Monkey snacks?  We first discovered them a few years ago when we were lucky enough to win some in a giveaway. My oldest son, just a toddler then absolutely loved them.

 

Funky Monkey Snacks are all-natural freeze-dried real fruit with a crunch. Funky Monkey uses full slices and pieces of real fruits, not the small dices found in other freeze-dried fruit products. They come in packaging that are perfect to stuff in your bag when you’re on the go. Pull them out and you have an instant healthy snack.

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They come in 7 delicious flavors:

 

• Bananamon

• Carnaval Mix

• Jivealime

• Purple Funk

• Applemon

• Pink Pineapple

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• Each ounce of Funky Monkey contains 3 servings of fruit.

 

• No added sugar, no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

 

• Funky Monkey Snacks contain no gluten, wheat, dairy, peanut or  tree nut.

 

• Considered a raw food as they are not cooked or heated

 

• All Funky Monkey Snacks are certified Kosher.

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Where To Purchase

You can find them in some of your favorite stores such as Target & Whole foods & you can order them online at several places, including Amazon.com. To see a list of stores consult the following link: http://funkymonkeysnacks.com/wheretofind.htm

 

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Learn More & Connect Online

Funky Monkey Snacks on Facebook http://funkymonkeysnacks.com/ @FunkyMonkeySnck

 

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Twitter Party Details

Funky Monkey Snacks are having a Twitter party and you’re invited. It will last for 1 hour in which you can learn all about Funky Monkey snacks & win prizes. Direct all your questions towards @funkymonkeysck during the party. Don’t forget to follow me too! @detroitmommy

 

When: Monday, May 1st, 2012

Time: 11 AM EST

Where: Twitter, Tweetchat, Or Tweetgrid (I prefer tweetchat)

Who to Follow:   @funkymonkeysck

Use Hashtag:  #funkychat

 

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What Mom’s Really Want For Mother’s Day–Flowers From Teleflora

That special day is just around the corner. Yep, it’s almost time for Mother’s Day. Mark your calendars for May 13th so you don’t forget. I’ve personally been a mother for 4 years now & I have to be honest when I say that even if we don’t tell the people in our lives that we want flowers, we do! (You hear me guy’s?) Who doesn’t want flowers? They’re beautiful and they smell wonderful. Some of my favorite flowers come from Teleflora. They have a very affordable selection. Truly something for every type of Mother & perfect for a family that’s on a budget. In fact their Mother’s Day arrangements start at only $29.99.  Far cheaper than stopping off at a local florist the day of (believe me I’ve done it before).

 

Now my children are still small they won’t be ordering me any Mother’s Day Flowers but you know what? That’s ok because I know they love me & just waking up to their beautiful smiles reminds me that I’m one of the luckiest people in the world to be graced with the ability to be a Mother.

 

But hey, who says we can’t celebrate ourselves right? I’ve certainly been in the position over the years in my life where people have forgot special occasions. I’ve gotten over that though because being a mother has truly changed me. I know what I do is valued. So although I’d love for the other people in my life to recognize all that I do for my children, I don’t expect them to do it. Actually I’m proud enough these days that I can do it for myself.   So, if you’re not expecting any flowers this Mother’s Day, why not send some to yourself?? why not? you deserve it! You work hard every single day for your family.

 

Of course I know a lot of you also have special women in your life be it your Mom, Grandma, Aunt or even a friend that you can think of who truly deserves to have a smile put on their face just for being a great Mom. 

 

So, whether it be yourself, or a special woman you care for. Make sure to check out the flowers at Teleflora before time runs out.

 

I think I deserve this arrangement this year, what do you think?

 

This sponsored post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. I was compensated for my time investment and work on this campaign. Thoughts are my own.

My First Crayola Prize Pack Giveaway #MyBlogSpark

 

Most children love to color or draw, mine are no exception. They especially love it when I participate as well. We bring out all the crayons, markers, and papers, and we create! When we’re all done the creations get to go on Mommy’s office wall. The kids always love that part because it really makes them feel special.  Crayola has played a big part in my 4 year olds development. They’ve been a way for him to learn his colors, learn to write, learn to draw shapes, and learn to use his imagination.  As for my 19 month old he loves imitating his big brother so this new line of products is perfect for him because he get’s his own set of crayons, and markers and paper he can doodle on. That makes him feel important, but most of all it makes him happy and when my kids are happy, I’m happy.

 

Crayola wants all children to be creatively alive and so they’re helping parents begin the journey with a new line of products called My First Crayola™ and we have a special giveaway to go along with it! First, keep reading to learn more.

 

The My First Crayola line includes specially designed art supplies and activities for children as young as 12 months and features three inspiring ways through which little hands can create – with art tools, mess-free activities and creative activities that feature dry-erase crayons and music.

 

Check out some of the products in the new My First Crayola™ line!

 

 

Art Tools

My First Crayola™ Washable Crayons, Markers and Stampers are designed to fit neatly in a toddler’s palm, and are just the right size and shape for a child to create their first artistic expression. For children age 12 mos +.

 

 

Triangular Crayons & Washable Markers

My First Crayola™ art tools progress from easy-to-grasp washable crayons, marker holders and stampers, to triangular shaped crayons that guide a child’s hand into a proper writing grip. The shape also makes it easier for little ones to draw in a more purposeful and controlled way.  For children age 24 mos +.

 

 

Mess-Free Activities

Toddlers can have clean, colorful and creative fun with My First Crayola Mess-Free Marker & Paper and My First Crayola™ Mess-Free Fingerpaint and Paper. When used on magic mess-free paper, special markers and fingerpaints instantly reveal colorful patterns with no mess on skin, walls or fabric. Mess-Free Marker & Paper is recommended for children age 12 mos. + and Mess-Free Finger Paint for children 24 mos. +.

 

With the My First Crayola Mess-Free2-in-1 Doodle Board, little ones can enjoy twice the fun without all the mess. With no ink, paint or paper required, the double-sided board allows for reusability and endless creative doodling. The “water drawing” surface magically reveals bold colors, providing little ones with lots of space to create with the refillable water pen. Flip it over to the sealed gel painting surface and children will get the feel of finger painting, but without the paint and the mess. For age 24 mo+.

 

Creative Activities

My First Crayola Washable Dry-Erase Activity Mat is perfect for colorful on-the-go creativity. It features 12 activities that slide into place on the mat so little ones can draw, erase and draw again using washable My First Crayola Washable Triangular Dry-Erase Crayons. The crayons’ triangular shape guides little fingers into a writing grip, so toddlers can more easily trace and create broad sweeps of color. The mat folds up easily and features convenient carrying handles and built-in storage. For children age 24 mos +.

 

Your child will be captivated with surprising sounds while creating adorable farm-themed artwork with the My First Crayola Washable Musical Rub-Art Station! Select one of the dual-sided rubbing plates, place it in the frame with paper and then watch your toddler create a scene with the character rubbing tool. The crayon rubbing activates music and animal sounds for toddlers to enjoy while they create.  For age 24 mos +.

 

For more clean and creative fun, bring home My First Crayola Bath Crayons and Canvas and transform your bathtub into an art studio. The cute character-shaped, bath crayons are designed for little ones to easily grasp in their palm. Watch their creativity flow as your little one draws on the two-sided canvas. The canvas adheres to the tub wall and rinses clean for use again and again, with one side featuring a cute design to be filled in with color and the other, blank for free scribbling. Two crayon refills come with each set For children age 12 mos +.


Special Offer

Crayola and Cheerios® cereal are offering up to $5.00 in coupon savings on My First Crayola™ products, so you can enjoy a little colorful fun at the breakfast table!  Look for My First Crayola™ on original Cheerios cereal boxes.


Connect Online

Learn more about the tools from Crayola that make it easy for parents to help children develop their creativity, by visiting www.Crayola.com and liking Crayola on Facebook!

 

 


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