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Sunday, April 17, 2011

CLOSED Spring Onesie {giveaway} from Organically Grown

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Monday, December 6, 2010

CLOSED |Christmas in November| UV Protection Sunglasses {review + giveaway} from Real Kids Shades

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Who to buy for :

- Infants (0-24 months)

- New Parents

Who has you covered :

Real Kids Shades

Star Pupils

I recently had the opportunity to work with Real Kids Shades on a review of their 100% UV Protection Sunglasses for infants (0 - 24 months). These particular sunglasses are from their line of Star Pupils-branded 100% ultraviolet (UV-A & UV-B) protective children's sunglasses, that not only protect your own child's developing vision, but a percentage of proceeds are donated directly to Prevent Blindness America's children's vision education initiative.

"Recognizing that children's eyes are at special risk from the harmful effects of UV rays, since their eyes are still developing and are more vulnerable to sun damage, we developed Real Kids Shades to provide serious UV protection", says Lisa Medora, vice president of product development, Real Kids Shades. "By providing support to Star Pupils, we hope parents will make their children's eye health a priority."

I am very impressed with the quality of the sunglasses I received, as well as the attention to detail. There are no metal hinges or pointed edges, and the wrap around polycarbonate frames are held in place on your child's head by an adjustable neoprene band. These sunglasses are fantastic for that active toddler, and will protect their eyes all year long, either from the glare of the sun when you're at the beach in the summer or from the glare of the snow on your skiing holiday. I will definitely recommend Real Kids Shades 100% UV protection sunglasses to all the parents I know who have kids 12 and under.

"Prevent Blindness America, the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, is launching its 'Star Pupils' campaign, the organization's children's platform, designed to educate parents on children's vision issues."

In the United States, Star Pupils is a campaign that is striving to educate parents about the preventative measures that can be taken when it comes to their children's eye health. Did you know that 80% of children diagnosed with a learning disability have an undiagnosed vision problem? Or that 70% of juvenile delinquents have visual problems? I believe whole heartedly in preventative measures, so I am glad to see such a large step being taken when it comes to the well being of a future generation's eye sight, as President Barack Obama explained, "No child should be falling behind at school because he can't hear the teacher or see the blackboard. I refuse to accept that millions of our kids fail to reach their full potential because we fail to meet their basic needs." And Prevent Blindness America's CEO and President Hugh R. Perry added, "Our nation's future is in our children's eyes." And this holiday season you can give the gift of healthy eyesight to your own children (grandchildren/nephews/nieces/friend's kids!) with Real Kids Shade's line of Star Pupils sunglasses for kids ages 0 to 12 years. I have a feeling these will be on my list of Baby Shower gifts, as it is really never too early to protect your children's eyesight.

Where to buy :

You can purchase 100% UV Protection sunglasses for children 0 - 12 years online at RealKidsShades.com.

! Real Kids Shades and Star Pupils would love to send one lucky reader a pair of 'My First Shades (0-24 months)' for their active little one !

Open to : US and Canada
Ends : February 28, 2011

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Enter to win a pair of 'My First Shades' (0-24 mo) from @RealKidsShades @Starpupils and @candidreviewer http://tiny.cc/vzeiu (US/Can)(28/02)

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I received a pair of My First Shades free of charge in order to facilitate my review; however, all opinions expressed in this post are my own, and have not been influenced in any way. I was not paid for this post.

Monday, November 29, 2010

CLOSED |Christmas in November| TemporalScanner {review + giveaway} from Exergen

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Who to buy for :

- New Parents

- Young Families

Who has you covered :

Exergen

As we swing into the holiday season we are also, unfortunately, heading into cold and flu season. And for new parents this can be quite a roller-coaster ride! However, Exergen has a fantastic product that would make for a very thoughtful gift this holiday season, their Exergen TemporalScanner is a fast and easy to use hand held device that accurately measures core temperature in a non-invasive manner. The Exergen TemporalScanner can be used on the entire family, but it is especially useful when taking a fussing toddler's temperature, you can even take your sleeping infant's temperature without waking them! All thanks to the TemporalScanner's non-invasive external reading, you simply place the probe flush against the middle of the forehead and depress the scan button, keeping the button held down, slide the probe across the forehead until you reach the hairline. Release the scan button and remove probe from forehead, the display screen will now display the body's core temperature. The TemporalScanner really is a breeze to use, thankfully there hasn't been anything more than a cold in our family, but that didn't stop us from having a go at checking each others' temperatures! It only takes 2 - 3 'fuss-free' seconds to get an accurate core temperature that is equivalent to (an oh-so-uncomfortable) rectal temperature and is even more accurate than ear temperature.

I will be recommending the Exergen TemporalScanner to many of the young families I know. And would encourage those who have new or young parents on their gift list to consider giving the gift of peace-of-mind that Exergen's TemporalScanner offers.

Here's a little bit more about the Exergen TemporalScanner :

The TemporalScanner Thermometer is a totally non-invasive system with advanced infrared technology providing maximum ease of use with quick, consistently accurate measurements. Advanced, patented technology measures temperatures with a gentle stroke across the forehead.

The TemporalScanner Thermometer has been clinically tested for accuracy compared to rectal thermometers and temperature sensors inserted in the heart during course of patient treatment and accepted for use in major hospitals, making it the ideal thermometer for use with newborns, infants, children or adults.

The TemporalScanner has patented software, providing arterial heat balance. This unique process determines temperature by accurately measuring the balance between the tissues warming from arterial blood and tissues cooling (warming) caused by heat loss (gain) to the environment.

You can also view an introductory video Here.

Where to buy :

You can purchase Exergen's TemporalScanner at these retailers, (just scroll down).

! One super lucky reader is going to receive an Exergen TemporalScanner for their family !

Open to : US and Canada
Ends : December 10, 2010

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Enter to win an Exergen TemporalScanner Thermometer from @Exergen and @candidreviewer http://tiny.cc/aup3z (US/Can)(10/12)

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- +5 extra entries : Purchase something an Exorgen TemporalScanner

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I received an Exergen TemporalScanner free of charge in order to facilitate my review; however, all opinions expressed in this post are my own, and have not been influenced in any way. I was not paid for this post.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

CLOSED |Christmas in November| Organic Infant Wear {giveaway} from Organically Grown

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Who to buy for :

- New Parents

- Infants

Who has you covered :

Organically Grown

Organically Grown carries a fantastic selection of organic cotton apparel for Him, Her, Baby, and Toddler. The clothing at Organically Grown is an affordable, as well as fashionable and eco-conscious alternative to mainstream apparel. Organically Grown also has a line of Wall Decor that will please many different tastes.

Men's Organic Cotton Green Revolution T-shirt

$24.99

Here's a little bit more about Organically Grown :

Driven by our positive spirit, and heartfelt commitment to a healthy planet, we founded the Organically Grown Group. We were raised to believe that we could make a difference, and affect real change in the world. As a young and innovative company, we believe in your right to affordable, safe, stylish, high-quality organic products from apparel and home décor, to personal care items.

Organically Grown has begun to play an active role in the organic revolution. Our apparel is made from organic cotton, which is grown by safe, pesticide-free methods from plants that are not genetically modified. We support the organic farming community and organizations worldwide that are committed to a green, sustainable environment. There is a direct connection between what we wear and the effect it has on the earth.

Boy's Organic Cotton Protect Recycling Two-Piece Set

$22.00

Where to buy :

You can shop online directly from Organically Grown.

! One lucky reader is going to receive an Organic Cotton Infant Three-Piece Bodysuit in the winner's choice of size and gender. Organically Grown will choose the style !

Infant Girls Organic Cotton 'Winter Friends' 3-Piece Bodysuit Set

$20.00

Open to : US and Canada
Ends : December 1, 2010

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Enter to win an Organic Cotton 3-piece Infant Body Suit from @organicallygrwn and @candidreviewer http://tiny.cc/x78ah (US/Can)(01/12)

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All opinions expressed in this post are my own, and have not been influenced in any way. I was not paid for this post.

Friday, November 5, 2010

|Christmas in November| Knee-Pads {giveaway} from Tee-Knees

To buy for :

- New Mothers

- Your own little ones

Who has you covered :

Tee-Knees.com

Tee-Knees was started by one stay-at-home mom who was determined to make the crawling stage of her daughter's life more comfortable. Tee-Knees gave her daughter the confidence to explore and even take her first steps without having to worry about the damage done to her little knees. Tee-Knees knee-pads come in two sizes, Regular (up to 20lbs) and Large (over 21lbs), as well as several different kid friendly colors.

Here's a little bit more about Tee-Knees and creator Joy :

'My name is Joy. President and founder of W.K. Design, knee pads for infants and toddlers. More importantly, I am Darcy's Mom, our little daughter, who inspired me to develop Tee-Knees™.

Learning to crawl is meant to be fun, exciting, confidence building! Not so in our family. This supposed forerunner to taking that momentous FIRST STEP was painful for both of us. I soon discovered however, that I was not alone, as many moms expressed similar sentiments.

Following countless bruises, scrapes and scratches from crawling on everyday household surfaces, such as hardwood floors, ceramic tiles and patio stones, I was ready to pull my hair out! I kept wishing Darcy would just hurry through this stage and finally walk!

I thought it unbelievable that in today's world with the emphasis on safety and protection for kids in sports, that there was virtually nothing for infants and babies. "Why had no one ever thought of inventing knee protection for these little people?"

Tee-Knees is baby friendly, providing protection without being bulky or restrictive. The flexible Neoprene pad gently cushions teeny knees, while the Soft-Touch Spandex sleeve fits snugly and comfortably around the leg.'

Where to buy :

For a list of online stores as well as a store near you click here.

! Joy from Tee-Knees is going to send one lucky reader a pair of knee-pads in their choice of color !

The winner can choose from the following colors, in Regular there are red, purple, baby blue, olive green, orange, sea blue, navy blue, yellow, and black. The following colors are available in Large, orange, olive green, and yellow.

Open to : US and Canada
Ends : November 15, 2010

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All opinions expressed in this post are my own, and have not been influenced in any way. I was not paid for this post.