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Sleep Safe Little Baby {HALO Safe Sleep Crib Set Review}

Think about you baby’s room.  What is in it that could make it safe?  What is in it that could make it unsafe?  As a soon to be mommy I am learning what “safe” and “unsafe” means.  One thing I have learned is that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says bumpers in a baby’s crib is a no no.  When you remove bumpers from the crib you help reduce the chance of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) by ridding the baby’s area of things that could cause suffocation, entrapment and asphyxia.

Some other sleep recommendations from AAP includes:

  • Always place your baby on his/her back to sleep.
  • Always use a firm sleep surface. Carseats and other sitting devices are not recommended for routine sleep.
  • Baby should sleep in the same ROOM but not the same BED with parents.
  • Keep soft objects or loose bedding out of baby’s bed.
  • Avoid wedges or positioners.
  • Offer a pacifier at sleep times.
  • Don’t let your baby get too hot.

HALO watches out for children and parents by providing products that encourage a safe sleep environment.  Let me introduce you to the new HALO SleepSafe Crib Set.  “Designed with whimsical prints, the HALO SleepSack Crib Set will help create a beautiful and safe nursery for your little one.”  This is a five-piece Safe Sleep Crib Set.  It has everything you need to create a place of safety for her sleeping babe.

Everything matches!  Cute huh!?  Complete with a HALO SleepSack wearable blanket, SleepSack Swaddle, two soft 100% cotton jersey fitted crib sheets and a matching decorative skirt.

The HALO SleepSack Wearable Blanketreplaces loose blankets in the crib that can cover your baby’s face and interfere with breathing. In addition to helping your baby sleep safer, the HALO SleepSack wearable blanket helps your baby sleep better, too. It’s a warm cuddly blanket they can’t kick off; ensuring baby sleeps soundly throughout the night.”  Use this one for your baby after you have stopped swaddling.

The SleepSack Swaddle does the same thing as the wearable blanket but it allows you to swaddle your baby.  Use this one for your newborn.  “It’s unique adjustable swaddle allows for swaddling arms in or arms out for an easy and gentle transition when it’s time to stop swaddling.”

No matter whether it is the wearable blanket or a swaddle they are ADORABLE!  The patterns are super cute and the fabric is crazy soft!

The jersey fitted crib sheets fit the crib mattress nice an snug.  The jersey knit is soft and baby will love sleeping on it.  I like the two sheets are included because you just never know when you are going to need another sheet in the middle of the night.

The decorative skirt tops of the collection and will make your new, safer baby room complete.  As a new mom I have shopped EVERY WHERE.  I had such a hard time finding crib skirts that didn’t have decorations like crazy on them.  All of the crib skirts in each of the six different sets are cute, simple, and Crissa approved!  Plus they match the sheets and SleepSacks perfectly!!

I just LOVE the SleepSafe Crib Sets!  There are six different patterns including pink, blue and neutral tones.  Plus, where it is all inclusive it makes a too die for baby shower present!!  The HALO SleepSafe Crib Sets can be purchased from amazon.com and babiesrus.com. For retail locations near you check out the store locator.

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Gettin’ Cheeky {Candi Cheeks review & giveaway}

 

One of the extra perks about having a baby is getting to play dress up! Now, I have a boy, so my options are a little limited.  I haven’t experienced all the sparkles, flower bows, tutus, leggings, and dresses yet, but I still have fun dressing my little guy. It’s amazing what a cool pair of shoes will do for an outfit, or a slick pair of sunglasses, or a great vest in the fall/spring… yes, I know I’m limited in my options! :-) However, my little peanut’s wardrobe just got a lot jazzier! We were recently generously given our pick of anything on this great website called CandiCheeks! They specialize in accessories for babies and even have a great stationary section too! I love their designs because they are unique and super cute! If you are looking for a unique gift for that upcoming shower, look no further! I scoured the site and eventually settled on this awesome fedora hat! I had a really hard time deciding on the color because there are some really great options! Now, if I’d been choosing for a girl, my choice would have been even harder! I mean, come on, how cute are these leggings and this hat! Going into spring, either of them would have been darling! But, I am so excited for the hat for my little guy! Hello family pictures this fall! I’m already SO excited! I was all set to have a little photo shoot with my little model and his new digs, but after a MAJOR meltdown about NOT wanting to wear THAT particular hat, his bear offered to step in and substitute! :-) Still cute….

CandiCheeks not only has the perfect accessory to complete your little one’s look, but they are also giving back. CandiCheeks will be doing it’s first charity event for the Fairy Godmother Project in April.  The Fairy Godmother Project helps families with children suffering from pediatric cancer. Since this is the first event, they will be donating 10% of any purchases made on candicheeks.com in April to the charity. What a great way to give back! CandiCheeks accessories are available online exclusively!

 

Today CandiCheeks is generously giving away your choice of ANY

item!

 

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You have until April 28th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

 

 

Sweet Threads! {The Tiny Hiney Review}

As always, I love keeping my eyes peeled for unique and trendy boutiques and shops for my children’s clothing. I have always had so much fun dressing my kids and it’s getting super fun now that Ava is developing her own fashion opinions; she definitely knows what she likes and has a cute little style developing! I recently discovered a gem of a shop online; the Tiny Hiney!

The Tiney Hiney was created by two moms with a passion for fashion for little ones. Their designs are unique, stylish and modern. They are made with rhinestones, studs, and specialty material in baby and toddler sizes 3 months – 4T. The Tiny Hiney line uses the highest quality fabrics on the market to make their garments.

I was so excited to receive the adorable toddler visor beanie in brown from the Tiny Hiney! It is so cute and both of my kids love it and I love that they both can wear it! It is perfect for a girl or a boy. So cute!!!! The toddler visor beanie is made of super soft material and is an all around great hat for any time of year! It look so stylish and is a cute accessory to add to their outfits! It is one size and I was amazed that it fits both my two year old and four year old! A great range of fit, guaranteed to get loads of use over the years! There are so many darling items available at the Tiny Hiney. Everything from embellished t’s, tanks, onesies, and even super sweet cardigans! It is a great resource for adorable clothing for your little one!

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The Tiny Hiney is Real Mom Recommended!

Little Clothes For My Little Guy {mybabyclothes.com Review & Giveaway}

Being pregnant I hear other pregnant ladies talk about why they wanted or a boy or why they wanted a girl.  Often times you hear those pregnant, or wanting to be pregnant, with a girl say they can’t wait to dress them up in tutus and bows.  It is very rare that you hear a baby boy mama say “I can hardly wait for little khaki’s and plaid shirts.”  In fact I always said I wanted a boy to be the big brother and secretively I wanted the tutus and bows.


That is…until I learned that boys clothes can be really cute!  mybabyclothes.com taught me that boys clothes are freakin’ cute!!!  Founded by Greg and Michelle Sanders in Georgia, they “strive to bring you the most fashion forward and unique baby clothes on the web, all at an affordable price!  [Their] team searches to find the cutest, most comfortable, and highest quality clothes and accessories available.  [mybabyclothes.com's] goal is to offer these unique and trendy boutique style clothes at affordable prices.”  They have hit the nail right on the head!

Don’t you agree that their boy’s clothes are cute!?  Just imagine the girls!

I received two adorable pieces from mybabyclothes.com–the Mud Pie Monkey Swim Trunks and Ruffle Butts Blue Woven Tie.

Aren’t these little swim trunks stinkin’ cute!?  The fabric is high quality and the colors are nice and bright.  I love the patterns and the details..the monkey has a button nose!!  There is also a blue and white zebra patterned pocket on the booty.  The swim trunks even have a mesh lining…quality I tell you!  I can hardly wait to take my little guy to the pool.

And then there is the tie.  Honestly, this looks like a grown man’s tie but shrunk down.  It is top of the line quality and adjustable to grow with baby.  This works for newborns to 2 years.  What a great way to spend $10!!  Now if my little one would just make his appearance so I can dress him up and take him to church and other events.

I have been nothing but impressed with mybabyclothes.com.  I can’t say enough times that the quality of these products are amazing.  I will be a customer many times over FOR SURE!  Love this company!!  mybabyclothes.com is Real Moms approved!

Today mybabyclothes.com is giving one lucky reader…

a $25 gift card!

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Go to mybabyclothes.com and tell us what you would buy with your gift card

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You have until March 12th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

Ribbons & Lace {Taylor Joelle Designs Review & Giveaway}

You all know I love fashion, especially for my little ones. Shopping for unique and stylish clothing for them is more fun than shopping for myself! Taylor Joelle Designs is packed full of darling clothing and accessories for girls and even a few things for the little boys in our lives! It’s a one stop online boutique for fashionable clothing and accessories for your kids!

Taylor Joelle Designs is all about boutique baby and children’s clothing and accessories. We offer a weekly hot buy on our website

When I started browsing around Taylor Joelle Designs I fell in love with several different items including a sweet little dress and darling hat! The item that really caught my eye though and the one I knew my Ava girl needed to have were Sylie’s Lace Leggings; they are adorable! Sylie’s Lace Leggings are the perfect addition to a sweet outfit on your little girl! Ava loves them and thinks they look so cute with her favorite little dress…we may have to pick up a few other colors to add to her wardrobe! Taylor Joelle Designs also offers weekly hot buys; a few items featured at a discounted price! You will be thrilled with the variety of items at Taylor Joelle Designs and are sure to find the perfect little something for your sweetheart!

 Today One lucky RMRV reader will win a pair of Sylie’s Lace Leggings from Taylor Joelle!

Want to enter to win? Here’s how!

Mandatory 1st entry:

1) Check out Taylor Joelle Designs! Take a look around and come back to tell us your favorite item!

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1 entry per day-Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:

#WIN a pair of Sylie’s Lace Leggings from @TaylorJoelleDes @agiveawaydaily!

2 entries: Comment on any non-giveaway post on RMRV!

5 entries- Sign up the Taylor Joelle’s Weekly Hot Buy Notification E-mails.

Taylor Joelle Designs is Real Mom Recommended!!

You have until February 28th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

Well Dressed Little Man {Cafepress.com Review}

About 2 weeks ago my hubby and I found out we are having a BOY!!!  We are so excited!  Honestly, we were just happy to be pregnant so we would have taken either gender but we secretively wanted to start with a boy.  Don’t get me wrong tutus and bows would have been fun but we get trucks and dinosaurs first.

Although baby girls have TONS of cute little I am excited for the stripes and plaids that come with little boys.  Cafepress.com has some great little guy things.  Why?   Because you can customize anything to make it yours!!

Cafepress.com, founded in 1999, is the leader in on-demand printing.  At Cafepress you can find custom T shirts and other unique gifts that express your personality.  “You’ll find millions of one-of-a-kind designs on every topic you can imagine (and some you can’t) – from political expressions, funny t shirts & stickers, to all sorts of merchandise with cool personalized designs. Plus find themed gear from major brands such as the Twilight Saga, American Idol, Star Trek, & more.”  You can also make your own personalized gifts with their easy design tool…allowing you to “add photos, text, images, to even creating designs or logos from scratch.”  They “print each item as it’s ordered, and products usually ship within 24 hours.”

Look what Cafepress sent me for my baby boy.

Is this to die for cute!!??  I love it!  I can hardly wait to dress my little man in this and show him off at church .  I know that baby boy’s would never leave a tie alone so this screen printed tie does the trick perfectly while leaving baby looking fly.  The onesie is high quality and the screen print looks great!

I have ordered things though Cafepress before (actually for the last three years) and I have yet to be disappointed.  The shipping is fast, the quality is great, and they have a satisfaction guarantee.  “If you’re not downright giddy about any product purchased, rest assured we’ll take it back with no questions asked.”  There it is, straight from the horses mouth!  Pretty awesome huh!?

I love Cafepress products and you will too…heck!  they guarantee it!!  Cafepress is Real Moms recommended!

Find millions of funny gifts, t-shirts and more only at CafePress!

Soft and Tiny {Poppet Baby Wear Review}

I am so excited to be expecting my first baby.  I am officially at 19 weeks and time is flying.  At first it was moving really slow but ever since morning sickness kicked in the days are soaring.  We haven’t found out what we are having yet.  I tried to talk my hubby into going to the mall to find out early but since he is the patient one, he talked me into waiting.  We find out next week though!  I can hardly wait.

To some it my not be a biggie to wait but I am so excited to start decorating the nursery and buying cute little clothes.   I love shopping for little clothes.  They are super tiny and oh so cute.  Poppet Baby Wear adds another element to baby clothes…cuddly and soft!  Poppet Baby Wear has the world’s finest merino baby wear, bedding, and blankets.

Merino is a breed of sheep prized for it’s wool.  Their wool is the softest and the finest of any sheep.  According to Wikipedia, “Merino is excellent at regulating body temperature, especially when worn against the skin. The wool provides some warmth, without overheating the wearer. It draws moisture (sweat) away from the skin…[and] is slightly moisture repellent…allowing the user to avoid the feeling of wetness.”  Doesn’t this sound like the perfect fabric to make baby clothes, blankets, and bedding out of!?  Babies cant get so sweaty but now they can stay nice and dry!!

Poppet Baby Wear is handmade in New Zealand.  Their products are “naturally fire resistant, itch-free, repels stains and odors, [allergy-safe], and is silky-soft yet highly durable.”  Because of the wool’s ability to help baby regulate it’s temperature, their products can be used in any season.

Poppet Baby Wear sent me the most perfect little gender neutral pants.  In fact, these are babies FIRST pair of pants.  Can I just say again how tiny they are!!  I love them!  They have a waistband to help keep baby comfy and a drawstring to give the pants a snug fit if needed.  And check out the little sheep and lamb design on the leg.  TOO CUTE!! 

These will be great little pants for my June baby.  They will be perfect for helping baby make their grand entrance into cool summer nights bbq, picnics, and for strolls around the park.  Also, because they can be used a pajama bottoms, if baby falls asleep for all the socializing they can go straight to bed without having to change first.  BONUS!

Thank you Poppet Baby Wear for keeping baby’s stylish and sweat free!  Poppet Baby Wear is Real Mom and baby bump recommended!

spark playful personalities {megiant.com}

There is no shortage of kids’ clothing and accessories on the market today. Big-box stores offer a wide range of homogenized, run-of-the-mill t-shirts, creepers, bibs and hats for infants, toddlers and children. But who wants run of the mill? Not us!

Me Giant is different. The company offers a line of fun and playful, yet sophisticated creepers, kids’ t-shirts, baby bibs and infant hats all created from 100% cotton. Each is emblazoned with words and images designed to spark playful personalities and bubbling imaginations.

From t-shirts with dogs that “oink”, Tyrannosaurus Rexes that “ribbit”, roosters that “moo” and birds that “bark”, kids will relish these delightful, exuberant designs.

Best of all — our products come packaged in a retro metal lunchbox. Live Giant!

Check out Amanda’s Me Giant Review and see just how cute they really are!

Stylin this Christmas! {HADDAD Brands Review}

Ever heard of a little brand called Nike? Or Levi’s? What about Converse?  If you haven’t heard of them you must have lived in a box in a dark basement for the last few decades…these guys are BIG!   Haddad Brands is an incredible company with even more incredible products!  These are clothes that are going to last a LONG time, not your “disposable clothes” that so many companies have gone to. 

If you are looking for the perfect outfit, pair of jeans, or an incredible pair of shoes to wrap up and put under for the kiddos this year, you are sure to find what you are looking for by hitting one of Haddad’s sites.   Levis.com has some classic American wear.  They make the best jeans EVER, not to mention a classic denim jacket. 

If you are looking for something a little sportier, try Nike.com, or Nike6.0, or Jumpman23 (the Jordan logo).  There you can find everything from shoes, to clothes, to any kinda “gear” you can imagine.   What ever you decide on, you will be sure to be stylin!

Haddad’s was so kind to send each of my kiddos a little something special.  Hailee and April each got a darling pair of Levi jeans with super cute back pockets and a fun Levi tee to wear with it.  They spoiled Austin with a few fun Nike shirts and sweats.  Mia got a fun new outfit and some sweet little jeans from Levi, as well.  Thanks for letting us experience the quality of your products!

I remember the Levis brand and Nike brand growing up. If you sported this logo on your shirts or shoes you were definitely in style.  Today, these brands are still the top leader in the clothing industry and I know just why! Quality.  We had the opportunity to try out a few outfits and a jacket from Haddad’s sites and the quality is top notch. Quality stitching that I know will last through my little guys rough and tough playing.  My little guy loves his new outfits and he feels so cool in his basketball shorts just like his dads. Thanks Haddad for making a brand that REAL MOMS can RECOMMEND for years and years to come.

Make sure you check out the Haddad’s sites for all of your Christmas Shopping needs!

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The Dog says Oink! {Me Giant Review & Giveaway}

I am a total jeans and t-shirt kind of girl and it seems that I have passed that simple style onto my children. Just too easy, cute, and comfortable. Me Giant offers a unique line of bibs, hats, and funny t-shirts for kids! You will find adorable designs for both girls and boys!

What is Me Giant?

me – me, myself and I ( especially in the mind of a child)
giant – a person or thing of unusually great size, power or importance.

Hence, Me Giant – Me, Me, Me…sure to melt heart and test your patience.

We believe that even the smallest of things can encompass giant style and that children are no exception when it comes to great design, sophisticated decor and chic apparel. “Me” Beliefs:

  • Life is too short
  • Laughter is the best medicine
  • Kids make life better (not easier, but better)
  • Being giant on the inside is more important than being giant on the outside
  • Boys are made of snips, snails and puppy dogs tails
We are committed to high-quality design, safe products, exceptional customer care and small things with giant style.

Hollis is in desperate need of a some winter clothing. It seems he has had a major growth spurt recently and shirts are showing his tummy and pants are a bit too short! I was thrilled to have the opportunity to choose a long sleeved t-shirt from Me Giant for my boy! He is a dinosaur lover, so I knew instantly to get him the Ribbit Ribbit says the Dinosaur Kids T-Shirt. It arrived sweetly packaged in the signature Chirp Daddy Lunchbox, which adds such a fun touch to this delivery! Hollis immediately wanted his new dinosaur shirt on and has worn it so many times since it arrived! He has put his Chirp Daddy Lunchbox to good use as well, as he uses it to carry around his most prized collection; his cars! The Ribbit Ribbit says the Dinosaur Kids T-Shirt is super soft and has washed very well. I would love to add a few more of these cute and funny t’s to both of my kiddos wardrobes; with both short and long sleeve options, they are perfect for all seasons! Me Giant T-shirts definitely make for a cute top and Hollis’ Ribbit Ribbit says the Dinosaur shirt gets some fun reactions when we are out running around! He has received several compliments on his new shirt and he is oh-so proud!

Today, Me Giant is giving away a product of the winner’s choice!!


Want to enter to win it? Here’s how:

Mandatory 1st Entry:

1) Visit Me Giant and take a look around! Come back and tell us your favorite item!

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1 entry per day-Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:

#WIN a Me Giant prize of winner’s choice from @megiantinc @agiveawaydaily Holiday Event!

3 entries: Comment on any non-giveaway post on RMRV!

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Me Giant is Real Mom {& son} Approved!

{You have until December 19th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. This site receives free products and other forms of compensation for posting. See the Real Moms Real Views disclosure here.}

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