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aden+anais {GIVEAWAY}

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Well they’ve done it again!  The fabulous Reagan Moya-Jones and her team have added to an already wonderful collection of classic cotton muslin, organic cotton muslin and bamboo muslin products for your baby!  But now,….. the team brings you the Cozy Collection :-)

aden + anais has brought the legacy of muslin together with fashion-forward design to create a line of products that are as stylish as they are useful and as simple as they are beautiful. The proof is in every product we make. aden + anais is known for its high-quality 100% cotton muslin products that are fashionably designed with contemporary aesthetic taste. They have built their reputation on highlighting the special properties of muslin that make it ideal for infant and toddler care. The muslin products breathe and allow a baby’s body temperature to regulate itself naturally, dramatically reducing the risk of overheating.

For countless generations, mothers have swaddled and cared for their children with natural muslin.  aden + anais® brings this traditional practice to you with their specially-crafted cozy swaddles. Designed with fashion-forward prints and a double-layer of muslin, they are the perfect wrap for cold, wintry nights and brisk walks in the park.

Single 100% cotton muslin double-layer swaddling blanket. The fabric’s light, open weave allows a baby’s body temperature to regulate itself naturally which helps to prevent overheating. The double layer of muslin helps make baby comfortably warm on cold nights and brisk walks through the park. The more you washaden + anais wraps, the softer they get. aden + anais wraps are extra large, measuring 47” x 47”, so that new and seasoned moms alike can swaddle babies of all sizes with ease. Traditionally used for swaddling the wraps can also be used as burp cloths, nursing and stroller covers, portable crib sheets, stroller and car seat liners, tummy time blankets, change table covers, and more.  Since Noah is almost 10 months old we don’t use our blanket to swaddle, but we do use it every single day in our stroller :-)    We use it at the park too, Noah isn’t walking yet so he sits and plays in the sunshine :-)

SIDS is a serious health concern for any parent.   We would never intentionally do something to harm our children, aden + anais and the CJ Foundation for SIDS Educate Parents and Caregivers About The Dangers of Over-Heating Infants.   Be aware of the dangers so you can keep your baby safe. aden + anais proudly sponsor and raise awareness for the CJ Foundation.

In the winter months, parents and caregivers are more likely to crank the heating and reach for plush, thick blankets to keep their babies warm. Infants who are overdressed or covered in heavy blankets or many blankets are at higher risk for SIDS. It is very important for babies to be dressed lightly and comfortably to avoid overheating. The CJ Foundation recommends the use of wearable blankets and sleep-sacks in place of blankets to keep infants warm while sleeping.  Makes complete sense!  Over 2,000 babies in the United States still die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) each year, and overheating is a leading risk factor.

Here are som risk-reducing, precautionary practices:

Consider the use of fans to increases ventilation
Room temperature should be comfortable for a lightly-clothed adult, approximately 61-67 degree Fahrenheit
Cribs should be totally free of all loose blankets, stuffed animals and crib bumpers
Lay baby to sleep in an improved crib, on a firm mattress; do not let the baby sleep on soft things, like a couch, pillow, sheepskin, foam pad or waterbed
No smoking when pregnant or near baby
If possible, breastfeed baby
Offer a pacifier at bedtime
Co-sleeping should be in the same room but not the same bed or other sleep surface as parents

aden + anais has received the Creative Child magazine 2007 Seal of Excellence and several prestigious iParenting Media Awards.

About the CJ Foundation for SIDS: The CJ Foundation for SIDS is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the special needs of the SIDS community through funding SIDS research, support services and public awareness programs. www.cjsids.org

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The Dangerous Book For Boys

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

If you have boys, let me introduce you to their manual, their bible per say!  I purchased this book months ago for a gift for my oldest {he just turned 8} as his “special book” at the holidays.  Since Christmas Day, my husband and Timmy have spent hours engrossed in the pages of The Dangerous Book For Boys…my small investment in this hard-covered book made for a fabulous bonding experience between father and son!

I was Maid of Honor at a wedding back in September and it’s when I first got a glimpse of this book.  The bride {my dear friend of close to 20 years} gave her 9 year old son this book as his ring bearer gift.  He spent the entire rehearsal dinner pouring through the pages with his soon-to-be step father. This book is sure to be a treasured keepsake in both our families now, a true “survival” guide for little boys as they grow into men.  Things for them to know and learn, things all little boys should experience; from the truth about girls, to making the perfect paper airplane {which was our first project on Christmas Day…my living room was a sea of flying paper airplanes…},to making a go kart or a tree fort, learning about some of the most important battles in our history, or how to administer first aid or showoff a coin trick. Over 260 pages of what boys love most…hands on, history, science, and more {the How To Play Poker section even helped Mom since I didn’t remember how to play and surely one of my sons will enjoy a card game or two as they grow}.  Beneficial for the entire family as the boy shares his learnings! I would have spent hundreds on this book just to be able to add it to our shelves and watch my husband and his oldest son fold pieces of papers for hours and see who’s flies the farthest…just that made it so worth it!

You’ll find this book everywhere, along with others of its kind such as the girl version, The Daring Book For Girls, but Amazon seems to have it at the best price around!  Fabulous Easter basket addition, the best ring bearer gift around, or perhaps an upcoming First Communion gift!

Joy Berry Books

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Reading to our little ones is so important.  I have been reading to my little guy since birth, and know how important and valuable it is for his language, learning  and development.  Today, I’m very happy to introduce you to Joy Berry Books, a wonderful series of  books designed to teach your children important tools that they will use everyday!  A series with book for every age, this self help line of books will educate toddlers to teens, ages 1 to 12.

This wonderful series by Author Joy Berry has helped so many parents and children, with over 80 million books sold, these fantastic books  have helped teach children about taking responsibility for themselves and their actions.  I’m sure many of you already recognize these books, I remember them when I was younger, and loved them!  There are 32 books in all.  I received a sample of 4 read along books and Cd’s.  Geared towards teaching my little one about mealtime, getting dressed, Illness, and bedtime.  These have been fabulous for my 1 year old. All important steps and tools he needs to learn.  They have been awesome. We read them all the time.  I know my little guys is learning so much, and he gets so excited everytime I bring the books out.

Joy Berry, an educator and parenting expert with over 30 years experience, started her series after realizing the need for books that would teach toddlers and children important life lessons and living skills.  Books designed according to specific age and grade level. Valuable life lessons that all children should be taught, all in a fantastic series of educating books!  Be sure to check out Joy Berry for this wonderful series that the whole family will love!   These classic books have been updated and are newly designed, and can all be purchased directly on the Joy Berry website.

GRAND HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY!

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

***Winners have been emailed, CHECK YOUR EMAIL!! :) ***

Let’s jump right into it!!  We have prize pack after prize pack after prize pack for several winners today!!  This contest will run for only a week to ensure your prizes/gifts get mailed to you on time so hop on it quickly and comment away!  PLUS, you’ll have over 15 ways to enter, we WANT you to win so we’re giving you plenty of opportunities!!  And that’s why you love us and stick with us year after year!  Happy Holidays!!!

PRIZE PACK ONE:

Lucky Winner #1  receives:

Baby and mommy are not ready for life together without the most perfect diaper bag!  Zosephine has stuck with us for 2 Grand Holiday Giveaways in a row and their bags NEVER disappointment!  They are modern, stylish, and roomy; the perfect combination for the perfect bag!

First shoes are a must, first Winter Themed shoes are adorable, first Robeez shoes are a priority!!  We have the pair above to giveaway to this lucky winner!  Boys or girls, these will look precious on those tiny feet all through Winter and the Holidays! {FREE SHIPPING UNTIL THE 9th BTW!}

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Holidays would not be complete without a holiday themed piece of clothing!  How about  TWO Peek a Belly holiday onesies??!  Remember Peek a Belly, a onesie with easy access to baby’s belly for tickles and squeals all day long!  Paired with some pants {it is cold out there so no pant-less babies please} and the Robeez shoes above, the perfect casual holiday outfit!

PRIZE PACK TWO:

Lucky Winner #2 receives:

How many times have I told you that the PopATot is the best travel item for babies/toddlers on the market??  Have you listened??  This is a must have to keep your life sane and babies life safe and entertained while at a non-baby-proofed home over the holidays or anytime of the year!  {Pool side during the Summer…}  Winner picks their favorite color!  FREE SHIPPING UNTIL NEW YEAR!

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My MIL has one of these and loves it!!  I have an older Jeep and with 5 people breathing in it at all times the windows fog on a daily basis, this would be a lifesaver!  Traveling with the Windshield Wonder is a must, you never know when a drop in the temperature will fog up your car or when it’s too late, you’re already driving, and the film on the windshield is unbearable!  Throw it under your seat and wipe it out when needed!  It’s perfect!  We have TWO to giveaway, save one for yourself and give one to a friend!  BUY ONE GET ONE FREE BTW!

A gift for your hostess as you travel to and from holiday party to dinner party to relative’s house, etc…  Always remember to bring {or send} a gift for the host/hostess!  Edible Gifts Plus has any “edible” gift you could ever imagine, and at this time of the year, eating is everything, and cookies are a must, so why not get the best!  Give the gift of 12 Days of Christmas, in cookie form!  Or keep it for yourself of course!

PRIZE PACK THREE:

Lucky Winner #3 receives:

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NEW YEARs is right around the corner, time to get back into shape!  Eat and be lazy as much as you want for the next few weeks {as am I}, but on January 2nd, let’s dance those cookies off with Core Rhythms weight lost DVD and program!  Be GONE inches with Latin dance moves…I’m all over that!  Anything to make me feel sexy and slim again!  Shop with Core Rhythms here, join there peer-to-peer support group here, and recently, Club Core Rhythms was launched as a supplement to the program with additional workouts, power tips, health advice, recipes and more, if you sign up now you get 60 days free!

Adding jewelry to your daily boring wardrobe can make you feel so much better through the Winter months!  How about spending a $30 gift certificate from Alli’s Originals all on yourself!  You’ll find something you love here for sure, something to show your kids how much you love them by wearing their initials around your neck for all to see, or a simple “Peace/Love” necklace like the one above that I just love!  Christmas is for the kids, for New Years focus on you!

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I am a stickler for wearing my long hair down, straight and dull and boring!  For New Years it’s time for a new do for me!  But, for a much simplier, cheaper way to enhance the look of boring hair and do something different, we have TWO EZ Combs to offer this winner!  One for you, one for your daughter, or mother, or sister, or neighbor!  So simple to use and looks causal or classy, good for the office, the playground, or the Holiday parties to come!

PRIZE PACK FOUR

Lucky Winner #4 receives {A Vtech Prize Pack!}:

Remember all three items from yesterday’s Vtech editorial…here they are, and we have all 3 to giveaway to one lucky reader!  Your little one will LOVE these!!  If you’re a Vtech fan, you know how awesome their products are and each year they get better and better!  This one prize pack alone will knock a ton off your shopping list!  Don’t forget, Vtech is having some fabulous sales right now!

PRIZE PACK FIVE

Lucky Winner #5 receives:

Plan your pregnancy in style!  Whether you are just starting to “try” or are already pregnant, or need a special gift for your newly pregnant wife, daughter in-law, or any special female in your life, from Braelyn Bounty Bug, the Prego Planner is the best {of course stylish, as you can see} organizational tool for your entire pregnancy and beyond!  Check out all it’s amazing features here!  This would make a superbly unique gift this year!  Special freebie from Braelyn Bounty Bug: Receive a FREE Tot Tag with your Prego Planner order by using code MAMALUXE.   Be sure to note which style of Tot Tag you prefer.

Baby’s first gift set is always the best way to surprise a mama-to-be at her shower or in the hospital and monkeys are a very popular theme these days!  I love them!!  Corner Stork Gifts offers this gorgeous Five Little Monkeys Gift Set featuring the precious, plush brown-and-tan toy monkey, a bright-yellow, partially peeled, smiling banana rattle, a baby-sized, soft “lovie” blankie and a door hanger, adorned with a long-tailed monkey hugging a pillow, that lets company know “baby’s sleeping.”  Simply Precious!

Start organizing {nesting} prior to baby’s arrival with products from Boon!  The new Stash is part of prize pack 5 and it will help any new mommy find a home for all the new gadgets baby comes with!  Bottles, pacis, bottle brushes, breast feeding supplies, etc…Turn unused counter space into baby central, with a crisp, modern look!  Gotta love Boon Inc.!

PRIZE PACK SIX

Lucky Winner #6 receives:

The best new game, best new sport, is djubi!  You’ll fall in love with pure outdoor fun, fun for all ages!!  Why not be the first in your neighborhood to have this new game under your tree?!  djubi is award winning and showing up in stores across the nation, including my fav REI; simply Hook It. Launch It. Catch It.  Join the revolution!  Free extra set of djubi balls with our special Holiday Gift Guide code!

A Holiday favorite and tradition, for boys {and girls} everywhere, the Hess Truck!  Well, this year it’s not so much a truck, it’s the first ever Hess Race Car!  It’s sleek and realistic, ideal for a gift!  And since it’s Hess, you’ll enjoy a collector’s item for years to come!

From Psycho Baby, the funkiest pillow I’ve ever seen, too cool, way hip, not scary in the least bit; these Monster Pillows are sure to please!  They’re great for the young and the old, for girls or boys…soft, cuddly, and of course, completely unique as you can tell!  Find all the crazy, cool toys and gifts your looking for at Psycho Baby this holiday season!

PRIZE PACK SEVEN

Lucky Winner #7 receives:


Jewelry loving starts at an early age for any little girl!  Luckily, CharmIT has got you covered for your dainty or wild girlie child this year!  Like I said before, brings me back to the good old days of swapping charms with my friends!  I LOVE CharmIT and am thrilled to offer this prize pack winner their choice of 5 charms and a bracelet, there are so many to pick from, good luck deciding!  You will make one little girl extremely happy!!

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Are these not the most adorable Christmas Cupcake tees??  The Tots has an array of some of the best gifts to give this season, and little ladies need some holiday cheer to wear prior to the big day…they’ll get in the spirit for sure with these beauties!  Check out The Tots {a new online boutique featuring popular brands AND handmade designer items, all under one roof}, there’s lots to see!  For your purchases, take 10% of with the code PR10!

Have you seen the StarryTime personalized books yet??  You simply supply a photo, a name, a dedication, and choose an illustration and StarryTime creates a masterpiece keepsake book to read with your child every night and for them to treasure for a lifetime!  Books SHOULD be a #1 gift every holiday {education is priority} so why not put a personalized twist on the book gift this year!  Need to get one now, take 10% off your order with the code NEWBK10!

PRIZE PACK EIGHT

Lucky Winner #8 receives:


For the budding artist in your life, this unique, hand-painted, Tatutina Crayon Caddy would make a special little boy or girl quite happy, and make your life a bit more organized!  This Crayon Caddy, once filled with all their art needs, would be a brilliant gift!  OR, a teacher gift perhaps, you know any teacher would love one of these in her/his classroom!

If you haven’t made the switch to reusable bags yet, now is the time!  With all the shopping you’ve been doing and will continue to do in the weeks to come {gifts, food, etc…}, no need for all the plastic bags floating around your house, and our environment!  We have a bag from b.b.begonia to give to this prize pack lucky winner!  Continue on your path to a greener lifestyle!

Hello again from Kids II!  We have the Bright Stars Bunch-o-Fun creatures above to giveaway that we mentioned a while back!  Keep any baby busy with the fun provide by these busy little toys!  Again, I sound like a broken record, but this would be a perfect gift for any baby’s first Christmas!  You can never have too many toys like this, especially when they come from Kids II!

PRIZE PACK NINE

Lucky Winner #9 receives:


LeapFrog joined in the fun again this year to offer this lucky winner a new Tag Junior Prize Pack!  Offering education and an early love of books mixed with fun, LeapFrog always steps up for the holidays, offering products parents adore and WANT to put on the list for Santa!  The Tag collection is no exception!  If you’ve never seen or used this with your child before, you are in for a treat if you win this last prize pack!  Again, education and complete fun, all in one!  We’ll show you more of the new things from LeapFrog soon…

Could we have possibly saved the best item for last, you decide!  You LOVE Stride Rite right???  How about winner’s pick of any shoe in their new SRT Collection!!  Boys or girls designs to choose from, The Sensory Response Technology collection offers features beyond your wildest dreams including eco-friendly materials {hard to find in shoes} and moisture wicking linings!  Seriously, see all the new benefits and features here, and check out the look.  Stride Rite out did themselves yet again!

Fabulous right??  Nine winners, plenty of unique, out of this world prizes!  I’m so jealous of you all right now!!  Here comes the good part…15 + different ways to enter, do one or do them all!  Gotta love that!  Contest will end in one week and we wish you all the best of luck, Happy Holidays!

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*And the best entry you can get could benefit up to 10 military families this season, head on over to FlyeBaby {for further details} and submit a military family in your life to the fabulous giveaway they are hosting.  Here’s the details below, simply let us know that you submitted a family for another entry in ANY on going giveaway on BabyLuxe {daily} from now until December 9th:  “FlyeBaby Military Family Holiday Giveaway! December 9, 2009- Know of a military mom or dad that is active duty and that will be traveling this holiday season with a baby? Email us at customerservice@flyebaby.com and provide us with the family’s name, contact information and age of the baby or babies. We will randomly select 10 families from the entries we get and announce the winners on December 9th. This is our small way of saying thank you to all military families that serve this country! Your sacrifice does not go unnoticed.”

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Robert Sabuda Collection {GIVEAWAY}

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

 We love reading books in our house, it’s apart of bath time, bedtime and dinner time :-)   So when you get your hands on a book that makes your child go “WOW” repeatedly you know you’ve got a phenomenal book! I personally love books, reading a good story is like taking a nap or going on an incredible vacation, getting out of my head with all its demands.  To see my 3 year olds imagination just explode, his eyes all over the page taking in every detail of the page I fill with happiness!

Recently I received several holiday pop-up books by Robert Sabuda , a legendary award winning paper engineer, and I must admit, I think we owned 3 pop-ups before these arrived.   I can’t explain why, Nicholas loves to read or be read to rather so we have a gazillion books just not many pop-ups.   

 

Look at this fantastic book!  Robert Sabuda calls it a “mini treat”, it is a treat.  My favorite page is the sleigh, you can see the excitement, feel the cold air and smell the snow.  I do love winter! This jewel of a book celebrates the wonders of winter, from snow dancing across branches to the scrape of an ice skate across a pond to the whoosh of a sled down a hill. With magnificent pop-ups. This book is a joy to share and a perfect book to give to celebrate the winter season in all its glory.

 

 

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the original publication of his classic pop-up, The Twelve Days of Christmas, Saduda has created this special edition, complete with an additional, spectacular new pop-up spread, featuring a giant Christmas tree with twinkling fairy lights! :-)  With gold foil, acetate and sparkly bits, set against bold and colourful background patterns with Sabuda’s trademark white pop-ups, this enchanting classic will enthral fans, both old and new, for generations to come.    Words really don’t do justice in explaining everything that is going on in this book!  You have to see it  to fully understand.

 

For his latest pop-up masterpiece, best-selling author and illustrator Robert Sabuda has created both the story and the art. The story, whose teller is a mystery until the last spread, is simple and unique. Each spread depicts a different winter scene withSabuda’s striking white pop-ups, accented with a variety of glittery, shiny foils and lots of colour. In addition to revealing the mystery of the story’s speaker, the last spread contains a special visual treat that’s sure to enchant Sabuda’s many admiring fans.  This is probably Nicholas favorite.  I know it’s mine.  Growing up in the north I miss winter, snow and the magical feeling you get when you walk into woods covered in white!  This book explores that magic.  We take Nicholas home each winter so he has an idea of how wonderful winters up north can be, Winter’s Tale does a superb job of helping my husband and I share moments from our childhood we cherish with our children. 

Christmas is coming, share some magic with your children this winter season with these stories.  Imagine this, you and your kids all wrapped up in favorite blankets in front of a warm cozy fire with nothing to do but be together, open one of these aw inspiring books and go on a magical journey! 

But wait, there’s a lot more to Robert Sabuda than pop-up books :-)  Who is getting ready to mail their holiday cards? It’s time folks.  Check these out! Museum of Modern Art   features holiday cards, table decorations and ornaments all of Robert Sabuda!  Pop-up ornaments? Oh yes!

Isn’t this gorgeous! At Moma you can see Sabuda’s pop-up train, cardinal, snowflake ornaments that would look amazing on your tree!  How about a unique center piece for your holiday table.

Lastly, the cards!  We all love to send pictures of our kids for Christmas, I know.  But imagine the special treat you’ll give your friends and family with these exciting pop-ups!  Very original!

I can’t show all of them to you, visit MoMA to see all of your awesome options.  Have fun!  

American non-profit charity helping orphanages in Georgia former Soviet Republic

American non-profit charity helping orphanages in Georgia former Soviet Republic

 An interesting point to know about the famous Robert Sabuda is his interest and commitment to helping orphans.  Nobody likes the idea of children living in these types of environments.  Purchasing from Sabuda’s collection can help him in his efforts to help these poor children.

 

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 5 lucky BabyLuxe {daily} reader will win a 2 BOOKS each AND 1 lucky reader will win an autographed copy of ‘A Winter’s Tale’   by simply commenting back to us your favorite story! EXTRA ENTRIES for following Company on Twitter! Contest ends in one week! Good Luck! Open to US residents only! {Check out  Robert Sabuda for further fun on their Facebook page!}
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