Burp In Style (giveaway)
November 5, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Baby, Best Baby Gear, Giveaway
Spitting up babies can be messy and babies like mine with acid reflux spit up a lot. I can not go anywhere without several burp cloths and so why not at least be stylish when I am burping. The Baby’s Bundle makes adorable burp cloths that seem too cute to cover in baby spit up. They generously sent me a set of stylish burp cloths and I really love them. They are made of nice thick absorbent material and look so cute. The Baby’s Bundle has all kinds of great prints to choose from and the have several material choices as well including minky, cotton, flannel and brocade/satin. They also sent me the softest little snuggle blanket for my daughter to cuddle with. She loves running her fingers over it and since it is the perfect size for a baby I always have it tucked on her lap for her to enjoy. Great news I have an exclusive coupon code for 20% off your order at The Baby’s Bundle, simply enter code thriftymama at checkout.
Want a set of gorgeous burp cloths for yourself? I am giving away a set of burp cloths from The Baby’s Bundle to one lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom to enter tell me your favorite item at The Baby’s Bundle (be specific with item name and color/pattern), leave choice in a comment on this post. For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.
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Open to US residents, ends 11/19 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile. The company provided me with free product in order to provide my honest opinion, all opinions are completely my own.
O Yikes For Men (giveaway)
October 15, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Best Baby Gear, Giveaway
You might remember the fabulous slingback diaper bag from O Yikes that I reviewed a while back. I still use it and LOVE it, my husband even prefers to carry it when he takes the girls out even though it is pink and orange. When I did my review I mentioned that I wish it came in a more masculine version and that it could be worn multiple ways so when I was wearing my baby I would still use it. I am excited to announce O Yikes listened and did a fabulous job designing their new 247 messenger x. This bag is huge and holds a ton on stuff. It not only comes with all the fabulous O Yikes accessories like the bottle holder, wipes case, changing pad and accessory case it also has a hidden extra 2 inches of space when you unzip the expandable section.
O Yikes definitely met all of dad’s needs by providing a padded laptop section as well as an electronics area that makes them easy to find. This bag easily goes from day to night without looking like a diaper bag, in fact my husband carries his to work everyday and no one would guess that is doubles as a diaper bag. Right now O Yikes is holding a contest to name the new color because black/black is too boring, enter your name suggestion HERE and you could win a FREE bag of your choice.
For one lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader I have an O Yikes onesie and accessory item ( your choice) to giveaway. And of course I have a discount code for 10% off your entire purchase enter promo code blog10 at checkout. To enter visit O Yikes and tell me which product is your favorite.For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.
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Open to US residents, ends 10/30 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile.
Nursing Momma Chic (giveaway)- CLOSED
October 10, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Best Baby Gear, Giveaway
I am a nursing mom and I love fashion and sometimes it is hard for those two to go together. I find myself buying clothing that is easy to nurse in and if it is too difficult I won’t wear it which often eliminates some great tops. I know many companies make nursing clothing but I have found so much of it to be unflattering and not fashionable. I have to say though I was recently corrected on this point when I found A Mother’s Boutique, this store is full of very fashionable nursing clothing that doesn’t look like nursing clothing. Some of these tops are just fantastic like this Raglan Turtleneck. I was lucky enough to receive this top from A Mother’s Boutique and it is fabulous even my mom said “how is that a nursing top?” You can’t tell, nos shelf across the middle, is it double layered so the nursing aspect is very discreet. I am truely in love with this top my only criticism is that the material is clingy so be sure and order up a size especially if you are still trying to get baby weight off your middle. I am working on losing my baby weight and looking good in this top is my goal. I know it may seem a bit pricey for some of you but don’t let that turn you off it is worth it. This quality piece will last you a long time and goes from casual to dressy so it is worth it.
Want this fabulously chic nursing top for yourself? Visit A Mother’s Boutique and tell me what other item you love, leave your choice in a comment here.For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.
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Open to US residents, ends 10/24 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile.
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Clippies For My Cutie (giveaway)
September 27, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Best Baby Gear, Giveaway
Nothing looks cuter in a little girls hair than an adorable clip. The Sofia Valeria Collection is full of adorable clippies that will look fabulous in your little girls hair. I have some that I got for my older girls and can’t wait until little girl #3 has enough hair to put the clippies in! Want a pair of clippies for your little cutie? I have a set to giveaway to one lucky reader. To enter visit Sofia Valeria and pick out your favorite set of clippies, come back here and leave your choice in a comment.
For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.
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Open to US residents, ends 10/10 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile.
AKSheridan Photo Birth Announcements (giveaway)
September 25, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Best Baby Gear, Giveaway
Amy at AKSheridan makes some fabulous birth announcements in a very unique way. Here is how it works you pick the design from the selection at AKSheridan then send in your photo or photos as well as the information you want included. Amy makes an adorable personalized design for you and then you can choose to have it printed in whatever way you want. This is a really great way to get personalized birth announcements quickly and inexpensively. The designs range from $15-$19 and printing can be as cheap as FREE. Simply watch for great online photo deals and upload your design like you would any photo and have it printed. I am thrilled with my design and can’t wait to mail out my birth announcements. They also have great custom party invitations as well.
AK Sheridan is giving one lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom a FREE birth announcement design. To enter visit the AKSheridan shop on Etsy and choose your favorite announcement. Come back here and leave your choice in a comment.
For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.
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Open to US residents, ends 10/9 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile.
The Best Diaper Pail Ever! (giveaway)
September 24, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Best Baby Gear, Giveaway
I have tried practically every diaper pail on the market and they have all failed to live up to my expectations. The Diaper Genie made me crazy with it’s complicated bagging system and the bags were so expensive. The Diaper Chammp was better on the wallet bag wise but did not hold the smell in and then I tried the First Years Clean Odor Free diaper pail and the fan just stopped working after 3 months. So as you can see I have extensive experience with diaper pails. I am not looking for a miracle I know diapers smell I just want a pail that works and I found it in the Diaper Dekor Plus. It is easy to use, no crazy system just step on the pedal the top pops open, push the door and drop in. The door has a lock to keep kids from playing with it which I have already come to appreciate greatly. The bag system is beyond simple and removing the bags is so easy! And the best part IT DOESN”T SMELL!!!!!! Now when you open the door to put diapers in you do get a whiff but you can’t expect the smell to completely disappear. When the door and lid shut the smell is gone and that makes me a very happy mom.
I have great news I have a Diaper Dekor Plus to giveaway to one lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader. To enter visit Diaper Dekor come back here and tell me your favorite feature of the Diaper Dekor Plus. For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.
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Open to US residents, ends 10/7 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile.
Happy Baby Food (Giveaway)
September 24, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Best Baby Gear, Giveaway
Making your own baby food is the best way to go in my opinion. It is cost friendly and you know exactly what ingredients your baby is getting, but it is not always practical. The same really can be applied to all food, making from scratch is ideal but not always feasible. Sometimes you need convenience and you want to make sure you baby is still getting healthy food. I was recently introduce to Happy Baby Food. Happy Baby Food makes organic 100% natural food for babies and toddlers. They make these great fresh frozen organic baby meals that are frozen in little cubes so you don’t have waste. My girls tried the HappyBites organic chicken with whole grain brown rice, potato, and natural seasonings. It was quite good and I was impressed with the quality of the food. My girls really enjoyed the meal and ate it all. As a mom I felt good serving this food to my kids and the fact that my kids actually ate it makes it even better. You can find Happy Baby Food at great stores like Whole Foods, Target, Babies R Us and Meijer.
Would you like to try a HappyBites healthy Kids Meal? I have a coupon for a FREE meal for one lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader. To enter visit HappyBaby and tell me what product appeals to you.
For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.
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Open to US residents, ends 10/7 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile.
Rockin Baby Sling Giveaway
September 22, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Best Baby Gear, Giveaway
In celebration of International Babywearing Week I have a fabulous sling from Rockin Baby to giveaway. I have a Rockin Baby sling that I used with my second daughter and I can’t wait to use it with my new baby girl. Not only is it stylish and reversible but it is a fabulous way to wear your baby. The sling is very versatile and can be worn many ways. I also love the fact that is can easily fit in my diaper bag so I always have it with me. My favorite way to use a sling is on the hip when my kids are a little older but not quite walking. The sling adds a little extra support when I am carrying my daughter around so my arms don’t get so tired and encourages snuggling by holding her close to me. I have the “Be Good” sling to giveaway check out the photo to see this fabulous sling. To enter visit Rockin Baby and tell me which sling pattern you like.
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Open to US residents, ends 10/6 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile.
International Babywearing Week (Ergo Heart2Heart Giveaway)
September 21, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Best Baby Gear, Giveaway
Today kicks off International Babywearing Week and I am am so excited to talk about something I love to do, wearing my baby. The theme this year is Close Enough to Kiss and I must admit I love kissing the top of my baby’s head when she is snuggled up close. Now that I have 3 kids wearing my youngest is even more important to me. So I wanted to share with you a few of the reasons I love baby wearing:
- I get to snuggle my baby and be productive at the same time
- I can go places without fear of strangers touching my baby and giving her germs
- My older girls do not have to work there activities around nap time because my kids love sleeping while being worn
- Dad can do it too and bond with baby while doing other things
- I don’t have to take a stroller places where it is incovenient
- I don’t have to lug a big baby car seat around
- I know my baby will be content when she is being worn no matter where I am!

I am so excited that International Baby Wearing Week falls during my Best Baby Products Carnival so of course I have a couple of great giveaways for you. The first is for the new Ergo Heart2Heart. The Heart2Heart is a new and improved newborn insert for the Ergo baby carrier. The Ergo is a soft carrier that can be worn multiple ways (front, side and back). It is great for older kids but needs an insert for the newborn. Before the new Heart2Heart was released I never used an Ergo with a newborn because I did not care for the newborn insert, but now I am loving it. My baby girl has been snuggled in her Heart2Heart quite a bit and she is not even 2 weeks old yet. Both she and I love it. I feel like she is secure and comfortable and she just sleeps so obviously she is happy. Here is what Ergo has to say about the new design The ERGObaby Infant Insert
is an innovative new design with cushions at the back and bottom to support the natural curvature of a baby’s developing spine. The Infant Insert
encourages a healthy hip/leg position by eliminating weight bearing on the developing sacrum. I have a new heart2Heart insert to giveaway to one lucky reader. It is only the insert so you must already have an Ergo to use it with, please keep that in mind when entering the giveaway. To enter tell me why you love the Ergo baby carrier.
For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.
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Open to US residents, ends 10/5 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile.
Diaper Cakewalk Giveaway
September 19, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Best Baby Gear, Giveaway
Have you seen those super cute diaper cakes? You know the fancy ones with 3 tiers and all kinds of cute baby items decorating them? They are the perfect baby shower centerpiece and even look great as a nursery decoration until you need the diapers. I got the chance to receive a diaper cake from Diaper Cakewalk and it is impressive, the pictures do not do it justice. I really like the cakes made by Diaper Cakewalk for several reasons. First they are made with Pampers diapers and I am partial to Pampers for my kids sensitive baby skin. Next she has a wide variety of adorable themes and there is sure to be one to fit every one’s taste. And the final reason is she offers a diaper cake with Burt’s Bees products. My kids can not use Johnson & Johnson products so it was so refreshing to see a cake with bath products I can actually use. The baby items decorating the cakes are very cute too. If you know someone expecting a baby you need to check out Diaper Cakewalks as the perfect new baby gift!
Diaper Cakewalks is offering one Thrifty & Chic Mom reader there choice of diaper cake from the Bestselling Diaper Cakes category. To enter visit Diaper Cakewalk and pick out your favorite cake, leave your choice in a comment on this post.
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Open to US residents, ends 10/1 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile.
Playskool Super Cute Critter Toys (giveaway)
September 17, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Best Baby Gear, Giveaway
I figure it’s about time for a toy giveaway, while we want them to stay small and cuddly forever babies get older and want toys to entertain them. Playskool has an adorable toy called the Chase Me Critter, this toy offers hours of fun whether baby is crawling after it or watching the colorful balls go round and round. While my new baby is not old enough to play with hers yet her big sisters couldn’t wait to break it in. They found the Chase Me Critter lots of fun. The Chase Me Critter is new starting this month, I predict it will be a hot seller. Another great Playskool toy that encourages imagination are the Wheel Pals collection. These adorable critters on wheels are a great wheeled toy for you kids to play with, my daughters love theirs.
Playskool is giving one lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom a Chase Me Critter and a Wheel Pal. To enter tell me who you want these great Playskool toys for. For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.
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Open to US residents, ends 9/30 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile.
Not Your Typical Blanket (Giveaway)
September 16, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Best Baby Gear, Giveaway
Whenever I need a baby blanket to be more than a blanket I end up frustrated. When I want them to function as nursing covers they are often too small or so heavy I feel like my poor baby must be suffocating and when I want them for stroller covers they are never long enough. Then I discovered aden+anais muslin swaddling blankets. These blankets are HUGE (47×47) and since they are made of muslin they are nice and light weight, no suffocating baby with these blankets. Plus they come in really great pattern options, nothing like your typical baby blanket prints. I have the pink and brown set and am really loving them with my new baby.
aden+anais are generously offering one lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader a 4 pack of muslin blankets. To enter you need to do two things : 1. pick out your favorite 4 pack from aden+anais and come back here and tell me your choice 2. become a fan of aden+anais on Facebook. ( you must do both for your first entry) For extra entries do any or all of the following leaving a separate comment for each entry.
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Open to US residents, ends 9/29 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile.













