great lakes shirts :: just the lakes

For all you Great Lakes lovers Great Lakes Shirts is a fantastic find. I came across them on Facebook when a friend of mine had one of their t-shirts tagged in a picture. I LOVED the simplicity of the shirts and how crisp the screenprinting looked.

Here's what Great Lakes Shirts have to say about their shirts: These shirts have nothing but an outline of the Great Lakes on them. No promo for your friend's indie band. No logos. No cities, states, or any other political boundaries in the design. Just the lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior. No explanation.

It's just that simple.

As soon as my Pink Girl Fit T-Shirt showed up I noticed what an excellent quality t-shirt was used. The cotton is thick and I know from past experience with shirts of this type that it is going to hold up well with regular washing and wear. I also have to mention how excited I am with the quality of ink used for screenprinting by Great Lakes Shirts! I've washed and worn the shirt twice now and the ink hasn't cracked at all. This is pretty significant since a lot of screenprinted shirts tend to crack very badly the first time you wash them.

Sorry I couldn't do a self-portrait of the Girl Fit T-Shirt in use, but you've all see a similiar style before so use your imagination... ;) These Girl Fit T-Shirts tend to run on the small size so I'd recommend ordering a size up to accomodate this as well as the fact that the shirt is cotton and will shrink slightly with washing.

Girl Fit T-Shirt :: $20-$30

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*I received product to facilitate this review and promotion. The opinions expressed are my own.*

keep :: shoes {giveaway}

Shoes are the ultimate accessory in my book -- this is probably why I continue to amass a collection of them (rarely letting any go). So it was with no surprise that I started looking at children's shoes before my son was even out of the womb. While in the olden days (1970's and 80's) children's shoes came in one color (white) and looked down right therapeutic, today we are lucky to have an abundant choice when it comes to adorning the tiny toes in our homes. And, even luckier still, Keep Company entered the market to make sure those toes are truly stylin'.

Keep is a shoe company that lives by their tagline, "We aim to keep things personal." They do this by working with the people they love, respecting the work they do and paying attention to the details. In this vein of living by their work, Keep also remains cruelty free in all of their products -- never a bad thing.

Knowing I can stand behind the company is great, but the shoes themselves are what make Keep awesome. The moment they arrived in their sturdy cardboard box I knew I would love the shoes. The construction of the shoes is top notch. Every detail is paid attention so that each shoe is well crafted out of quality materials -- the kind of shoe you want to put on your child's foot, the kind of shoe that lasts.

And remember, I think shoes function as amazing accessories. These Keep "accessories" do not disappoint. I had a difficult time deciding which style to choose for my son. Hipster, skater, preppy, urban, classic -- you name a style and Keep has a shoe to fit. The Benten, the style I ultimately chose, is the perfect mix of preppy classic and modern hipster. It's the ultimate boat shoe with perfect little details like lacing along the side and a whipstitch along the toe. And the pattern, Starry Night, is a very cool Japanese print -- every print they offer is this cool.

My son loves wearing them (and can even help get them on and off with the easy Velcro closure). And I love looking at them on his feet. In the new atmosphere of plentiful children's shoe choices Keep shines like a star.

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One SIMPLE reader will win a pair of KEEP kids' shoes from the Benten, Ramos or Guerra collections. Make sure you let us know about each entry in a separate comment below. Here is how to enter:

• Check out KEEP and come back here telling me which product you think will be great for your child! (Required)
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*I received KEEP Benten shoes to facilitate this review and promotion. The opinions expressed are my own.*

yo my booties :: cappucino metallic booties {giveaway}

Yo My Booties is a mom owned company that makes cute and unique booties for babies and toddlers.

These shoes are so darling and fun you will want all the different colors they have.

I always love the soft soled shoes for my kids, so when looking for my daughter I found yo my booties.  I received a pair of the Cappuccino Yo My Booties Metallic Booties and they are so adorable.  I love them.  They are perfect with any outfit.  They will be great for Fall.They are also super easy to slip on your child's foot.

Yo My Booties Metallic Leather Baby Booties in a subtle Cappuccino brown are handmade with all leather and a suede bottom in the U.S. They are available for babies & toddlers up to 2 years old in four sizes: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months and 18-24 months.

Also need to check out the Wooly Mammoth Booties...super cute for winter.

Cappuccino Metallic Yo My Booties :: $40.00

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*I was provided with the cappuccino metallic yo my booties to conduct this review. These opinions are my own*

babamoon :: bunny hat {giveaway}

Baby Hats of all kinds. I am obsessed with them. I love them. Who doesn't?

While on my daily search on Etsy, the moment this picture caught my eye, I was intrigued and had to visit BabaMoon. I was excited to found this adorable Plum, White Flopsy Rabbit Hat because it is simply adorable.  I have been looking for a bunny hat for some time and I knew this one would be perfect. And to be honest this hat is the cutest one I have ever seen.  The design and quality is to die for. Plus once Macy out grows it, it will be perfect for my photography business.

This gorgeous hat came all the way from Birmingham, UK with love from Naomi.  She puts hard work into making these adorable hats from her own patterns.  She has two cute children that help her model these wonderful creations that she conjures up!

shooshoes :: soft leather baby shoes

Most women have some sort of shoe addiction and I am sure it carries over into your children's shoes too.  I think I am more obsessed with children's shoes then my own. I am always on the look out for easy, affordable and cute shoes.  I came across shooshoos and knew I had to try them.  They are soft soled leather baby shoes.  I received a pair of shooshoos for my daughter.  They are the white baby shoes with 3 white daisies on them.  So with the super cute and comfortable selection of soft-soled baby shoes over at Shoo Shoos with prices starting at just $12.95 with most under priced under $20 a pair, it's enough to fuel this mommy’s shoe obsession and fit my budget.

Shoo Shoos carries soft-soled baby shoes for both boys and girl ages 0-24 months, and has an array of adorable shoes to fit your little baby boy or girl’s style like these adorable white shoes (pictured to the right).

My daughter has yet to wear them because I got a size too big.  She will grow into them which is great.
They are so easy to put on (unless your child a wiggly foot then it is a little more difficult). They slip on so nicely and stay on.

3 white daisies shooshoos :: $16.95

A SIMPLE SALE!
Shooshoos is having a great sale right now. Buy any 2 pairs and you will get huge savings up to $20 on some pairs.
NOTE - for their big sale you need to have a minimum of any 2 items in your cart to get the discounted price. If you put only ONE item in your cart, it will revert to a full priced item.

*I was provided with the pair of shooshoos above to conduct this review. These opinions are my own*

LikeWear :: wear what you like {giveaway}

As the mother of two young girls I realize that even the most mundane items can turn into fashion statements.  Ever since Michaela was potty trained picking out her underwear every day has been a BIG deal.  If you have a little girl who thinks underwear are as much of a fashion statement as mine does you need to know about LikeWear.

As soon as I came across LikeWear's Puppy underwear online, I knew they would become an instant hit around here, and boy have they been!  With images of real puppies on them, Michaela has made her new LikeWear underwear the first pairs always chosen out of the drawer.  They also offer Kittens, Candy, and Camp themed underwear.

LikeWear designs clothes for kids that they (not their parents) will enjoy.  LikeWear is actually more of a clothing "embellisher" than a clothing manufacturer, in that they use high quality heat transfer images to embellish blank apparel and accessories from leading suppliers.  There are no special washing instructions, no lead in their heat transfers, and they meet CPSIA regulations.  Basically, the finished product is both parent and kid-friendly. :)

One of the first things I noticed when opening our 3-pack of Puppy underwear (above left) and singles of their Candy and Camp underwear (right) was the quality.  I was surprised how sturdy the heat transferred images on the underwear felt and I completely expect them to last for quite some time.

Underwear Single Pack :: $3.95
Puppy Underwear, 3 pack :: $12.95 :: you can also find all their styles available in 5 or 7 packs.

BE SOCIAL!
LikeWear really LOVES their Facebook fans and offers special promotions just for them 3-4 times per month.  A great way to help build up a LikeWear wardrobe!

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Our lucky SIMPLE readers can take 25% off anything on the site (except for sale items) until midnight on Sunday, June 5th. Just type in the code "SIMPLE" at checkout and the discount will be calculated. 

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A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY!
One lucky kitchen gadget loving SIMPLE reader is going to win 3 pair of the LikeWear underwear of their choice! Here's how to enter:

• Visit LikeWear and tell me what other clothing item your kiddo would love  (Required Entry)
• "Like" LikeWear and SIMPLE on Facebook
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Winner will be randomly chosen on June 9, 2011. Please reference Giveaway Rules at the top of the page before entering. Good luck!

*I was provided with the underwear show above in order to conduct this review using personal experience.  The opinions provided are my own.*

skreened :: custom screen printed apparel {giveaway}

I wanted something special to give my husband on Father's Day -- something that screamed "I'm a Dad!" Luckily, with the help of a fantastic custom screen printing company called Skreened, I have found it. With their help, I decided to create my own t-shirts for my husband and son to showcase to the world who belongs to whom.

Skreened isn't a bunch of college guys sitting in a garage with paint (I've actually been to their headquarters)-- rather they are a really smart business that offers an amazingly fun and incredibly simple process for designing your own apparel online. You can provide your own images and choose from inviting fonts to print on the front and back of your shirt. Or, if you don't feel like creating your own design you can pick from the THOUSANDS that Skreened offers through their online store. New designs come in daily giving you a massive selection to choose from. And, all Skreened apparel is made in the USA or from ethical sources -- meaning you can feel really good when placing your order and wearing your clothing.

After picking out great American Apparel toddler and adult tees I quickly and easily created dad and son shirts for Father's Day. Within a day they were ready for delivery. The t-shirts are super soft to touch and the printing is top-notch. I really couldn't be more pleased. And, as you can see by the picture, my husband and son were thrilled as well. Shopping Skreened honestly is a really fun and truly personalized process. And one great way to share your Father's Day love. (Moms, you can get in on the action too -- there is apparel for the whole family!)

Skreened :: $23.99 and $16.99 :: American Apparel Unisex Athletic Tee and Youth Tee

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One very lucky SIMPLE reader will win a $30 gift certificate good at Skreened.com . Here is how to enter:

• Visit the Skreened website and come back to tell me your favorite design (there are thousands to choose from!) (REQUIRED)

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Winner will be randomly chosen on June 8, 2011. Please reference Giveaway Rules at the top of the page before entering. Good luck!

*I was provided two Skreened t-shirts to conduct this review using personal experience. The opinions expressed are my own.*

funkoos :: organic clothing {giveaway}

Organic. Organic. Organic....yes I love it!!! I want to try and review organic products that are so expensive and great in quality. This is why I introduce you to funkoos and don't you just love the name, I do! You will not forget that.
When Funkoos contacted me to review a product from their store, I had a hard time choosing what I wanted to feature on here. I chose the stacked elephant short sleeve organic bodysuit. It is super cute and I love the quality. It is not just a think onesie you see all the time, it is a nice thickness of organic cotton with 3 super cute elephants embroidered on it. My daughter looks so cute in it! I also loved the fact that it matched her leggings for a perfect outfit for chillin' in the house on a rainy day!

Don't miss out on their organic sleep gowns, baby tees, and pants. They have a large variety of clothes to chose and they are just darling! They carry 0-24 month sizes!

Stacked Elephant Short-Sleeve Organic Bodysuit :: $23.99

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One SIMPLE reader will win a Funkoos Stacked Elephant Short-Sleeve Bodysuit. Here is how to enter:

• Tell us what your favorite product is? (Required)
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Winner will be randomly chosen on June 6, 2011. Please reference Giveaway Rules at the top of the page before entering.

*I was provided with this bodysuit to conduct this review, these opinions are my own*

ink & ivy :: eco-friendly goods {giveaway}

I have had a lifelong love for hot air balloons. So much so, that I decided to decorate baby's nursery with hot air balloon decor. So imagine my utter delight when scouring Etsy, I came across this adorable onesie by Ink & Ivy! I have seen other baby/toddler clothes with hot air balloons on them, but were way too cheesy for my taste. This Away We Go onesie is adorned with a distressed vintage style hot air balloon that is super hip, playful and fun. And better yet? It's environmentally friendly and safe for baby. Perfect!

At Ink & Ivy, you will find an assortment of modern, fun apparel for your baby. Their whimsical designs has me oohing and aahhing over everything! All garments are made with 100% organic cotton from American Apparel. They use water based ink that is non-toxic and lead-free. These onesies are ultra soft!


So if you're on the lookout for unique clothing for your baby or as a gift, you MUST check out Ink & Ivy! How clever is this typewriter design "In a land far far away..."?! (yep, I want that one too.) Wouldn't that one make a fun gift for a writer having a baby? (hmmm...I'm a writer...)

Organic Away We Go Hot Air Balloon Onesie :: $18.99


A SIMPLE COUPON!Use coupon code SIMPLE10 to receive 10% off your order at Ink & Ivy. Offer expires 6/30/11.

A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY!Ink & Ivy would like to give one lucky SIMPLE reader this World Love Onesie! Here's how to enter:

• Tell us one thing (or more!) you really like about SIMPLE (Required)
• Become a follower of Ink & Ivy's blog via GFC
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Winner will be randomly chosen and announced June 1, 2011. Please reference the "Giveaway Rules" tab before entering. Good luck!


*I was provided the Away We Go
Hot Air Balloon Onesie in order
to conduct this review. My
opinions are my own.*

mally designs ltd :: soft leather bibs {coupon}

Husband and wife team, Ron and Nicole Garza founded Mally Designs Ltd. (then known as Mally Bibs) in early 2005. As parents to a 3 year old boy and a 10 month old girl at the time, we felt the need to design a better baby bib. It started as, and still is, a family run business based on a new baby bib concept. Our initial vision was to design a baby bib that saved time and laundry while always looking stylish and new. Our answer? To make bibs out of leather for durability, ease of cleaning and stain resistance. The response? Amazing!

Let me just say that my daughter is terribly messy when it comes to eating and she isn't even eating on her own yet...I can't imagine what that will be like. I am glad I will have a Mally bib for it tho.  These bibs are soft leather bibs that are super easy to use and clean.  I LOVE the magnetic closure because I can hang it to the side of my high chair to dry when finished.  Another fantastic feature is each of their bibs is reversible.  Awesome!  I got the Daisies Leather Bib...it is really cute and it has the pocket on the front of it to catch falling food.  There are so many different designs you are bound to find one for your child!

You can also get the bib personalized with your child's name on it.

Those who don't instantly get it ask 'Why leather?' The answer is simple - easy to clean and guaranteed not to stain. It saves on laundry and makes life a little more enjoyable. Really, it's the only bib you need, but we think it's handy to have a 2nd one for the diaper bag as well.

Daisies Leather Bib :: $34.95

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Expires :: 5.23.11

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*I was provided with a mally bib to conduct this review, these opinions are my own*

tomat kids :: organic clothing {giveaway}

Tomat is a fun and funky kid's clothing line created to satisfy eco-minded and fashion-conscious parents and children hungry for something different. Inspired by vintage looks with a modern twist, Tomat is a healthy blend of style, flavor and fun.

As I have said before I am a huge fan of organic clothing for my kids. They are super soft and have modern and fun styles. I am always looking for something unique and stylish so when I came across Tomat I knew I wanted to review something. It was really hard to decide on something because everything is so adorable. I really love the dresses that they have. I love all the bright colors and fun designs they have.


Wearing organic is not only good for your skin but is also good for the earth we live in. Tomat organic items are all made in USA and sweat-shop free! They are made from 100% certified fine ring-spun combed organic cotton, machine wash with minimal shrinkage and the graphics are printed with water-cased silk screened inks. Keep cool and go green!

flowers organic baby onesie :: $27.00

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One SIMPLE reader will win a almost famous onesie in 3, 6 or 12 month size from Tomat in pink or blue. Here is how to enter:

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Winner will be randomly chosen on May 30, 2011. Please reference Giveaway Rules at the top of the page before entering.

*I was provided with a flowers organic onesie to conduct this review, these opinions are my own*

my baby clothes boutique :: petti skirt {giveaway}

Who can truly resist baby clothes? I know I can not! Especially girls clothes! When My Baby Clothes Boutique contacted me to do a review, I knew I was going to have a hard time deciding on a product. Just take a look at their adorable baby outfits, tutus, headbands, and hats! Aren't they just simply fun and unique?!

I have been dying to get my hands on a pettiskirt and look!!! It is just so cute I can't even stand it. I love how full and think it is. It is very well made and had great quality. I love it. Plus my daughter looks super cute in it.

There are so many adorable outfits at my baby clothes boutique too. Be sure to check those out as well! You could spend hours looking thru all their great stuff!

Zilly Bean Hot Pink Pettiskirt :: $19.99

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One SIMPLE reader will win $25 to use at my baby clothes boutique. Here is how to enter:

• Follow us via Google Friend Connect. (Required)
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Winner will be randomly chosen on May 29, 2011. Please reference Giveaway Rules at the top of the page before entering.

*I was provided with a pettiskirt to help conduct this review. These opinions are my own*