grobag :: keen distribution {giveaway}

I was first introduced to The Gro Company when I heard about the Grobag. I think this little grobag is perfect! I love the idea of these grobags because babies aren't supposed to be with blankets. Here is a very safe alternative! Here is a little bit about the Grobag:

• Safe alternative to top sheets and blankets
• Safe: Grobag is FSID's (The UK's leading crib death research charity) only recommended baby sleep bag.
• Pioneering: Over 3.2 million Grobags sold worldwide — Gro has changed the way parents put their babies to bed!
• Fantastic Quality: Premium fabrics, innovative features and long–lasting, it's no surprise Grobag is Mom's favorite sleep bag.

Now this was copied directly from the site because I thought it was great information. So, keep reading to learn about why Grobags are different:

• Award Winning - Winner of the Mother & Baby Gold Award for Best Nursery Item for the third year in a row (2004/5, 2005/6, 2006/7). Other awards include Kids Superbrand in 2006, Tommy's Parent Friendly award in 2005, and a 'Top Gear' accolade by FQ Dads Magazine.
• Safety - Grobag® is FSID's (a leading UK baby charity promoting safe sleep) recommended baby sleeping bag specialist.
• Free nursery thermometer - Every grobag® baby sleeping bag comes with a free room thermometer, to help you select which tog grobag® baby sleeping bag to use and what sleepwear to put your baby in.
• Innovation - Innovation is always a focus with grobag®. For example, grobag® invented the toddler-proof zip-click feature, to stop adventurous little ones from opening the zipper. New designs are added to the line each season, in styles to suit every taste and in a range of different fabrics.
• Safety - With grobag® you get added peace of mind, because safety and comfort is at the heart of everything we do, and all our sleeping bags meet all British Standards and safety guidelines of the FSID. This means a better night's sleep for your baby and for the rest of the family!
• Advice - Each grobag® baby sleeping bag comes with information and advice to ensure that the sleeping bags are used correctly and safely.
• Range of Togs - Grobag® baby sleeping bags come in a range of togs (European warmth rating) to ensure that you can select the one that is right for each season or for different room temperatures.
• Range of Sizes - Research has been done to ensure that each size grobag® baby sleeping bag fits properly - big enough so that air can circulate and baby does not overheat - small enough to ensure that baby does not slip down inside. Our 0-6 month size is suitable to be used from 7lbs.
• Comfort - All grobag® baby sleeping bags have cotton lining, which is gentle on your baby's skin.

If you have more questions as to why the Grobag is a great idea, click HERE and you will be redirected over to the FAQ section...great info there as well!

Dotty Day Out Grobag :: $49.99

A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY!

One SIMPLE reader will win a Grobag of your choice in size, pattern and tog. Here is how to enter:

• Check out the Gro Company and come back here telling me one of their Gro products really grabbed your attention (The Gro-Egg, the Grobag or the Grobag Swaddle). (Required)
• "Like" Gro Company on Facebook
• Follow Gro Company on Twitter
• Twitter :: Daily - Leave a link :: Enter to #win a grobag from @TheGroCompanyUS over at @simplereviews: http://tiny.cc/mgpnq #contest #giveaway #baby RT!
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Winner will be randomly chosen on July 22, 2011. Please reference Giveaway Rules at the top of the page before entering. Good luck!

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

carousel designs :: the baby bedding company {giveaway}

I have a baby coming. She is a girl. And I can't wait to meet her! When I was shopping around on the internet, I found Carousel Designs. I immediately fell in LOVE with their baby bedding options. See for yourself (here is one example for a boy and girl - there are MANY more):


I actually had the opportunity to review a Baby Blanket from Carousel Designs. And little did I know until I received it how PERFECT it would be! I mean it looked fantastic in the pictures online, but when I received it....*swoon* I can not WAIT to put my baby in this. I have a feeling this blanket will be doing a lot of traveling with us. It's just adorable. And super soft and comfy too! Here are some of the others that I think are just adorable plus the owl one I received:

Not only does Carousel Designs offer these Crib Blankets, but they have an amazing baby girl and baby boy bedding selection! The two pictured above are just an example of what they have to offer. The selection is huge! There are prints, solids, organic, modern, traditional, etc.

They also have a Nursery Designer tool. Carousel Designs offers a unique interactive tool that allows parents to design their own baby bedding and view their virtual nursery online. HOW FUN IS THAT?!?! If you are bored, just go online and play with it, and I bet you will want to buy it when you see what you create. Or if you are in the market for bedding yourself for that little bundle of joy, you HAVE to check this out!

One last things I HAD to mention. The owners are two military guys, Jonathan Hartley and Allan Sicat, two West Point graduates! how cool is that?!?! They are running a baby bedding company!

Girly Owl Crib Blanket :: $54.00

A SIMPLE GIVEAWAY!

One SIMPLE reader will win their choice of a Crib Blanket from Carousel Designs! Here is how to enter:

• Check out Carousel Designs and come back here telling me which product you think would be a great addition to your home or to give as a gift! (Required)
• "Like" Carousel Designs on Facebook
• Follow Carousel Designs on Twitter
• Twitter :: Daily - Leave a link :: Cuddle your baby in a beautiful blanket from @carouseldesigns! #win at @simplereviews now! http://tiny.cc/5ms0r #contest #giveaway #baby RT!
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Winner will be randomly chosen on July 22, 2011. Please reference Giveaway Rules at the top of the page before entering. Good luck!

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

Baby Lovey with AllyZabba

Your kids may have them too, those security blankets that they cannot sleep at night without.  The blankets you have to sneak to the washer when they get too dirty, and heaven forbid you ever forget them for a trip, sleepover or long car ride.

The newest addition to our beloved lovey collection is a TravelZabba from AllyZabba.  (At 16" x 14" the TravelZabba is just a miniature version of AllyZabba's regular sized 34" x 24" blankets.)

All AllyZabba blankets are handmade and come packaged in cute little gift bag.  I have to point out AllyZabba's return policy.  In my experience, companies don't offer guarantees like that unless they're serious about making sure their products live up to the standards and quality they promote.

Like the regular-sized AllyZabba, the TravelZabba has a raised plush fabric on one side and a silky satin backing on the other.  If you look closely at the Kiwi Pastel-Dot TravelZabba my daughter is holding to the right you can even see that there is a rosebud pattern in the plush side of the fabric.  I love that this add some texture to the blankets without detracting from how soft they are.

Speaking of which, both sides of our TravelZabba are so soft that I was wishing it was a bigger blanket so I could have one for myself and then I noticed their MegaZabba.  I wonder how long my active kids would sit still to snuggle if I had one of these? Hmmm.....   

WARNING: if you have more than one child in your home make sure to buy them each their own AllyZabba blanket.  My three year old is regularly stealing her baby sister's TravelZabba to snuggle with herself or to use for her dolls.  To avoid future meltdowns from either of them we may need to get big sister her own AllyZabba Gift Set with matching TravelZabba and regular-sized AllyZabba blankets. :)

GET YOUR OWN: Visit AllyZabba to purchase any of their wonderfully soft and silky blankets.  You can get your own TravelZabba for $24.95 or a regular-sized AllyZabba for $59.95. You can also check out the great Specials they have going on right now!

 *I was provided the TravelZabba pictured above in order to conduct this review. The opinions provided really are my own.

Home of the Daily Portrait!

If you are looking for something very standout to put up in your house, you have to check out Milson Road! I received a portrait from them that featured my daughter in it. It had some very cool facts from the day she was born, It had my husband and I's name featured, siblings listed and the best thing was the picture that was placed on it of my daughter! It also comes with a great frame and a fantastic personalized name plate.

Absolute first class company! The product is amazing!! I need to have a couple more made. One for my anniversary and one for my other daughter. I think this is just so cool!

GET YOUR OWN! Who couldn't use some of these. Whether it is for your anniversary, your birthday, a family member's birthday. So many options! Visit Milson Road today to check it out and start creating one of your own. You can get one for $165.

{ * GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! * }

WIN YOUR OWN: What a fabulous giveaway! I get to give one of these portraits from Milson Road to one lucky SIMPLE reader! To enter, visit Milson Road take a look around and come back here letting me know who you would create of these portraits for.

Extra Entries: (leave separate comment for each and EACH ENTRY WILL BE VERIFIED - if not, the entry may be removed)

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• Become a "new" follower of SIMPLE on Google Friend Connect
  

Winner will be randomly selected and announced September 17, 2010. Good Luck!

*I was provided with a portrait of my own to feature in this review from Milson Road.*

You know Taggies? They have pillowcases too!

{ * GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED * }
Sleep in heavenly peace...

Ever since my daughter was little, I remember her love for rubbing something as she was falling asleep. Now, at 4 years old, as you can see above, it hasn't changed. Look at her thumb, how funny is that!

Taggies has recently rolled out their new My Big Bed Pillowcases. Their opening sentence on the description of this product is "Taggies pillowcases are the best partner to make this "crib to bed" adjustment a smooth and secure one." It makes perfect sense! Some little ones are excited and scared at the same time to move from the crib to the bed. Offering them something similar, but for a big bed would really help ease that transition in my opinion!

They also offer personalization on these pillowcases too! Don't forget to look into that if you are going to be getting a set of these!

You can follow Taggies on Facebook too and be the first to hear about contests, specials and other great things! Actually, if you are already a fan on Facebook, you already know about their "Tag Sale" they are having at the Taggies Corporate Office in Massachusetts - up to 75% savings!

GET YOUR OWN! You can get your own Big Bed Pillowcase at Taggies for $15. They come in blue and pink! If a pillowcase isn't what you are looking for, take a look at all the other items they have. A few of my favorites are the Taggies Spot the Dog, the Colours Plushie Blanket and the Taggies Flower Me Fun Blanket!

{ * GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED * }

WIN YOUR OWN!! SIMPLE has the opportunity to giveaway a blue My Big Bed Pillowcase to one lucky SIMPLE reader! In order to be entered to win, you must visit Taggies and come back here telling us your favorite item they have and why it is your favorite!

Extra Entries: (leave separate comment for each)

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A little info about giveaways:

• NON-Bloggers, please leave your email address in your comment as we have no way to contact anonymous users.
• Blog-Owners, please be sure your contact information is in your profile or blog somewhere, or leave it in your comment.
• Winner will be contacted via Email. If no response in 1 week, another winner will be chosen.
• Winner MUST be in the continental US.

Winner will be randomly selected and announced July 2, 2010. Good Luck!

*I was provided with the pink pillowcase pictures above free of charge from Taggies.*

You will be on Cloud 9 with Cloud B!

I was first introduced to Cloud B when my daughter was having trouble falling asleep at night because she was afraid of the dark. We were at our wits end and didn't know what to do. My mom came to the rescue with Cloud B's Twilight Ladybug. Ever since then, going on two years now, this Ladybug is part of my daughter's bedtime routine. This truly is the best night-time companion - if your child needs one!

Not only are they a super cute "night light" type product, but it also portrays a constellation on the ceiling and walls of your child's room. I remember putting our daughter to bed when we first started using the Ladybug and having her ask us where the moon was. It seemed to be in a different spot every night, so we could wind down our day searching out the moon on her ceiling. There are real constellations in the ceiling as well if you have older children that like to learn about that.

Cloud B has sent us the Twilight Turtle so we could feature it here on SIMPLE. Here are some additional features about the Twilight Turtle:

• Full night sky projection on ceiling and walls
• Three color options: Bright Blue, Bright Green and Soft Amber
• Shell illuminates for a calming nightlight effect
  
• 8 different constellations
  
• Auto shut-off - 45 minute sleep timer
• Star Guide to help identify constellations
• And more...
  

Become a Facebook Fan of Cloud B by clicking HERE!

GET YOUR OWN! Head on over to Cloud B. You will love what you see there! While you are there, before you check out be sure to enter code SMR410 to get 15% off your order - Valid through 5/7/10!

Harmony Lantern - Whimsical Art

As a young girl I remember my dad bringing home a lantern similar to the one pictured to the right.

He purchased it I believe at a craft show... and I just loved it.

There was something whimsical... almost magical about it in my eyes.

I have memories as a child laying in bed... watching the lamp spin.

When I came across Harmony Lantern online I fell in love with these lamps all over again. I then began reading more on their website about how each lamp is HAND CRAFTED... hand carved.... and was just in awe at the beautiful art work these people were creating. It really is a lost art! You don't see this sort of item at walmart... Its not factory produced. Someone actually sits down and makes this with their hands.

I have truly enjoyed talking with one of the owners of Harmony lantern... She is soo soo sweet and I look forward to chatting with her more in the future.

There was recently a news video done on Harmony Lantern and Id like to share the video of it...

It will show scenes from movies where these beautiful lanterns were featured... and more about the couple who creates them.

Phillip Lewis & Hisae Homma - Creators/Owners of Harmony Lantern

*See more photos of our Harmony Lantern HERE*

GET YOUR OWN: You can actually buy the lamp base and interchange the inside pattern as many times as you want. Pattern replacements may be purchased separately depending on your child's interest. They come in a wide variety of patterns and designs... from sea life to sports. Each lamp comes packaged wonderfully and safely to your home.

A SIMPLE COUPON: Use the coupon code "HOSSA" at checkout and get FREE SHIPPING on any Harmony Lantern Order.

WIN YOUR OWN: I am so excited about this giveaway. One of you will win one of these wonderful lanterns!

To enter simply comment letting us know what your favorite design on Harmony Lantern.

For additional entries: (comment once for each entry)
Blog about this giveaway linking back to SIMPLE and Harmony Lantern
Tweet this giveaway
Become a new follower of SIMPLE
Become a Facebook fan of SIMPLE
That's FIVE ways to enter!

Winner will be randomly selected and announced 2/1/10.

Taggies...You gotta rub 'em!

So, going "green" is a big thing right now and I LOVE it! Why not, right! Well, the perfect combination of a blankie and going all natural can be found through Taggies. Taggies has been around since 1999 when it was founded. My daughter is 5 months old and EVERYTHING gets put into her mouth. What baby doesn't, right? That is another reason I just love this little Taggies "Naturals" Blanket. In this blanket you know that what they are putting in their mouth won't hurt them because it is made with the finest care/ingredients. Here is what the label says...

"Inspired by nature, our little TAGGIES blankets are crafted with sweet details, earthy colors and ultimate comfort for your little one! Taggies Naturals are thoughtfully created with: 100% certified organic cotton for softness and purity. 100% silk and certified organic cotton tags that your child will love to rub!"

Become a fan of Taggies on Facebook by clicking HERE! You can be one of the first to know of any promotions, sales and sweepstakes being offered.

GET YOUR OWN!! Click HERE to shop online with Taggies to get your own "Naturals" blanket or any of their other awesome products!! So many to choose from! Great baby shower gift idea as well as a new baby gift! Don't forget about Christmas too!

Lullaby and Goodnight...

OK...so is this the cutest thing EVER!! What is it about babies and their blankies? So I gave this blanket to my 4 month old daughter and the first thing she did with it was stick her thumb in her mouth and rub the blanket on her face. If you are looking for a nice, long lasting blankie, high quality blanket for either your own child or to give as a gift, ACTING OUT DRESS UP has this awesome baby blanket. The recipient will love this blanket! It comes in blue and pink. It comes packaged nicely in a see through bag and it has a tag that explains what that blanket is and the song it plays.

Not only is it super soft, but it play music as well. If you press the star on the blanket "Brahm's Lullaby" plays. And you don't have to worry about the music running out on this one...all you have to do is replace the batteries. Iit is super easy to get to for us parents, tucked away in a little velcro pouch. Also, there is an on and off switch in case you are hearing a little too much lullaby!


GET YOUR OWN!! Click here to find out where you can buy one.

It's a Boy? It's a Girl? Perfect gift items from MEGbaby Boutique!

I tend to venture through etsy shops when looking for review items. There are soooo many, I like to spotlight specific ones when I see super cute items that also appear to be very durable, well made pieces. I didn't get it wrong when I picked MEGbaby Boutique! MEG = Molly, Emma, and Gracie, the daughters of the owners. (I love personal touches!) I received a bib, a "burp" cloth, and a changing pad. As soon as I opened the box, I knew I was dealing with high-end goods! The stitching is perfect, the cloth is super thick, and very soft. There is no "homemade" look to this, at least not in a bad, not-made-very-well sense.
I loved that they arrived "ready to give," all wrapped up nicely in tissue and tied securely with a grosgrain ribbon. It gave the items that high end feel, without having to worry with spending tons on gift wrapping supplies; you could just tuck these into a gift bag and go. She also carries baskets of shower gifts; and throws/blankets of many sizes and designs. (Lots of designs that cleverly hide spit up and juice, no less!)

WIN YOUR OWN: Leave a comment about your favorite item from her Etsy shop, with your email address. MEGbaby Boutique is going to offer TWO items up for our winners, one for a boy, and one for a girl; so SPECIFY in your comment if you are in need of pink, or blue!

A SIMPLE COUPON: Mention SIMPLE for 25% off til April 30th.

GET YOUR OWN: Shop online at MEGbaby Boutique.

Winner will be chosen at random on April 27, 2009!

Westcoast Baby

Have you ever seen baby items that immediately made you want another baby? That’s the reaction I had when I first saw this gorgeous blanket from Westcoast Baby. Not to mention their baby kimonos that are the most sweetest and elegant design I have seen.

The Tutti Frutti Blanket from westcoast baby is just absolutely delicious and full of amazing colors. This blanket is double sided to keep your baby warm. It is made with stretch jersey and co-ordinates with all of their layette items. It measures 34x34, so it is quite large. This is a gender neutral blanket.

This blanket is also a wonderful prop for my newborns during a photography session. Great colors and keeps them very warm and happy.

Westcoast Baby products are perfect for your little one, or make a fabulous gift for an expecting friend.

BUY IT: Tutti Frutti Blanket - $54.95

A SIMPLE COUPON: Westcoast Baby would like to offer our readers 20% off. Use coupon code: simple.

Melissa & Doug Cork Board Review and Giveaway

You know how kids love to design their own little place in the world? A space all their own to be in charge of? Well a cork board is a perfect place to let their imaginations run wild, while still maintaining order. The artwork of the cork board really completed the look of Providence's room and I don't have to worry about her as she places her special items up on it with the rounded push "pins," it takes just a bit more umph to push them in the cork but you don't have to worry about them sticking into skin.

The only complaint that I would have with this board is that the pins which came packaged in the middle of the little flowers were a bit stuck and when pulled out took some paint with it, it almost seemed like the paint wasn't completely dried or something. However when I twisted the pins before removing them they released and came out easily leaving the pretty yellow paint behind.

Buying toys for your children can be kind of scary with so many recalls out there, they seem to be happening on an all too often basis. So it's nice to find a place you don't have to worry about. No Strings Attached Toys worries for you, they don't just take the manufacturer's word for it they actually test all the toys they carry for lead themselves. In fact, if you live near their store in Central New York area they offer to test any questionable toys you may have FOR FREE! You can tell this business cares for their community.

Another thing I like about No Strings Attached Toys is their "Easy Open" rule. I know I have spent so much time trying to get toys out of their packaging, I've actually even cut myself on that thick plastic stuff. To have one place that understands that frustration is heaven sent. I even tested this out myself and let Providence open the packaging from the cork board, sure enough it was "so easy a toddler can do it."

Not only do they provide competitive prices on the products carried but they also ship all orders over $40 absolutely free. Hard to beat that!

No Strings Attached Toys would like to offer one of our readers 1 Melissa & Doug cork board of their choice with 3 to choose from.

To enter the giveaway please leave a comment including your favorite toy No Strings Attached Toys carries. If you do not have a blog leave a valid email address in your comment as well. Bloggers may enter a second time if you blog about this giveaway linking back to Simple as well as No Strings Attached Toys, to have your second entry count include the URL address of the blog you wrote about the giveaway in a SECOND comment. You will not be counted again if you do not leave a SECOND comment with the URL address.

Winner will be chosen at random May 14th

Use coupon code: Simple for $5 off an order over $30 at No Strings Attached Toys

lis.simple[at]gmail[dot]com

Olive Kids Bedding and more

If you are looking for a fun way to decorate your childs room you have got to check out Olive Kids.

Olive Kids have a good variety of fun area rugs, throws, bedding, and more for your childs room. Its all very fun and colorful.

We recieved their Out of this World throw and area rug.

Let me tell you...

This has been the perfect addition to Calebs new room. It looks FANTASTIC!!!


We love them and I really want to incorperate the out of this world theme into Calebs wall murals now.

The colors are bright and crisp... while the throw is just as soft and cuddly as can be.

We have all hardwood floor so having a good size area rug now has been really nice for our youngest (Taite). It gives him space to sit on and play... where as before he use to have to sit on the cold hard floor.

Olive Kids would like to offer one of our readers the chance to win a 5 pack of wonderful customized Placemats (a $45.00 value!). Some may say "I dont need 5.. I only have 1 kid" but think about friends you have... if you only have one child you could always get the other 4 for friends of yours and give them away as Christmas gifts! :-D

To qualify for this giveaway please comment...
If you have a blog PLEASE put the Olive Kid Button on your side bar or into a post and write about this giveaway.

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Thanks and enjoy the Olive Kids line.. its so cute!

Giveaway ends Saturday.