www.Glitterthis.com Review

I was contacted by www.Glitterthis.com to see if I'd like to review one of their products. When I saw that they made customized onsies for babies (they also have mouse pads, t-shirts, coasters, aprons and MORE!) I knew just what I wanted. I asked for a custom onesie that said:
FRONT OF ONESIE

BACK OF ONESIE

No, no--don't get excited! I'm not pregnant--yet! I'd love to be one day soon though so I got this in preparation! Hopefully I'll be able to put this on my little girl one day soon to surprise our friends and family!

The quality of both the onesie and the writing is great! I can not see any flaws in it at all!! Besides being able to customize things for you, they have a large amount of premade glitter and bling shirts all at great prices! You really should check them out! http://www.glitterthis.com/

"On This Day in Christian History" Book Review

I'm a pretty avid reader, and as such I always have a book on my nightstand. I like Christian history and culture so this book was an obvious choice for me. I was sent a copy of Robert J. Morgan's book On This Day In Christian History to read and review.

On This Day In Christian History

Copyright 1997 by Robert J. Morgan – Previously Published as On This Day

ISBN: 978-0-7852-3189-9

Published by Thomas Nelson

$12.99

The book is written in the same style as a daily devotional so the stories are short and to the point but still potent in their delivery. Each daily read is under a page long, so this book is perfect for the busy person (which is most of us these days). Written to be informative, inspiring, and thought-provoking it is successful in all three goals. Included with each daily reading are scripture verses from the Contemporary English Version of the bible. A helpful index of selected topics is also included in the back, which is excellent for finding devotions catering to whatever you might be experiencing currently in your life. My only gripe with this otherwise amazing book is that the editing is sometimes a little confusing. I will say that this is probably due to the author's goal of summarizing each story to a single page. All in all, it is such a small detail that it is easily overlooked.

If Christian culture or history interests you at all, this book should be a definite addition to your personal library.

-Thrifty Nifty “Book Reading” Daddy

Jeremy Plays Guitar

Hi guys! I received an email about this promotion and thought I would pass it along to you in case any of my wonderful readers are interested. Good luck if you decide to!!

JEREMY PLAYS GUITAR wants to write a holiday song for you!!  We REALLY want to.

So send us a story about your family's holiday tradition...a special holiday moment...a holiday challenge... or holiday fun and we will write a song all about it! Your kids will love having a special song all about them. 

The winner of our HOLIDAY CONTEST will receive a customized cd with your personalized song along with the award winning cd "Use Your Words" and the storybook/cd set 'Give Me A Break'.   Your personalized cd will be a special part of your holidays for years to come!! 

All Entries are due by December 15, 2010.  Send your story to info@jeremyplaysguitar.com or visit our website at www.jeremyplaysguitar.com.  

Check out other personalized songs we have written at www.jeremyplaysguitar.com/songsofthemonth.

**PRESENTS 12 Days of Giveaways** Day 5 Costume Squad Review and Giveaway

They're a squad. They sell costumes. They sell t-shirts. Who am I talking about? http://www.costumesquad.com/ of course. I know I am supposed to be talking about their t-shirts but I gotta tell ya... I was one mouse click away from buying their Burger King Costume. That's right... the one from the commercials. Yep... those really disturbing ones where he is staring at you when you wake up in the morning. I plotted for hours about mentally tormenting the neighborhood children. Can you imagine back to when you were 7 or 8 years old, minding your own business, taking the trash out like a good child, and the Burger King leaps out at you from your trash can with a bag full of cheeseburgers? Or how about walking to the bus stop in the morning and the Burger King comes screaming like a banshee out of the pond across the street? Or (my personal favorite) hearing a ladder slam against your upstairs window just in time to see the Burger King smearing a Whopper on your window screen... at 2:00 in the morning? It's too bad Thrifty Nifty Mommy found the plans in my sketchbook and put a stop to my diabolical plan. <Sigh> Maybe next year..com

TNM did, however, allow http://www.costumesquad.com/ to send me a Charlie Brown t-shirt. I love my Charlie Brown shirt. Our childhoods were very similar in a lot of ways. In a way, my life is a glimpse into the kind of adult Charlie Brown would have become. Hmm... maybe it's good Charles Shultz ended Peanuts when he did. The shirt is A+ quality and didn't shrink after I washed it.

http://www.costumesquad.com/ is a great site for all your humorous t-shirt and costume needs! Give them a look next time you're surfing the interwebs*.

*or “internet” for people who have lives outside of their homes.

~Thrifty Nifty--Charlie Brown t-shirt Lovin'--Daddy

Costume Squad wants to give you a shirt too! You will get to choose between a $15 e-gift card delivered to your email or a mystery tee in your choice of Men's size!

Please leave one separate comment for each entry you receive and make sure you complete the mandatory entry before moving onto the extra entries, thanks!

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"Midnight Rising: Warning Sings to this Generation" Book Review

Are you ready for my first book review? These will probably be less frequent than my other reviews, only because I have less and less time these days for reading! None the less, I do enjoy a good book every now and then!

I was sent the book "Midnight Rising: Warning Signs to this Generation" to review. Let me give you the facts about the book, and then I'll get down to my thoughts:

MIDNIGHT RISING: Warning Signs to this Generation
Copyright 2009 by William Anderson Simpson, Fort Valley Georgia
ISBN: 10:193526530X
Published by Deep River Books
$14.99

Now onto the fun part! This is a book written by a Christian author about End Times and the prophesies about that time that can be found in the Bible. As a Christian myself, I have heard a lot of discussions and sermons on this topic. I must be honest with you. I am not interested in the topic at all. Not because I don't believe in it, because I do. I do believe that one day Jesus will return to the Earth and rapture His believers. The reason I don't like studying about End Times is that, in my mind, it is all purely speculation and it is all up to interpretation. Many Christians thought that Hitler would be the anti-Christ. This, obviously proved to be fiction.

It's kinda like when you are in English class in high school and the teacher is telling you that certain elements of a novel you are reading are symbolism. And to me, I'm thinking--why does the name "Pearl" HAVE to symbolize something? Maybe the author just liked the name.Or you get the question wrong because you thought the tone of the novel was happy, but really it *should* have been mellow.  I think things can be read into TOO much and that, again, so much of what you take from things is in how you interpret them.

Like I said, so much of Revelation and End Time prophesies are all in how you interpret them. One of the main arguments that Mr. Simpson makes in his book is that he believes that President Obama could be the Anti-Christ.  I do not agree.

That being said, I know that a lot of Christian DO enjoy studying Revelation and the End Time Prophesies in the Bible. I think it is definitely something that tends to interest men more than women--don't know why, that has just been my experience.  If you enjoy studying about this topic, then this is definitely a book you should read! It is a short book and whether you agree with his interpretations or not, you are sure to learn a few things in the process. The book is easy to understand and he breaks down different Bible verses and what he believes they are prophesying.

If you'd like to purchase "Midnight Rising: Warning Signs to this Generation" you can go to http://www.midnightrisingbook.net/ and get your own autographed copy for just $14.99 plus shipping.

**PRESENTS 12 Days of Giveaways** Day 4 CoupyKeep Review and Giveaway

I love coupons! Seldom do I go shopping without my coupons. My best shopping trip to date, my order totalled a little over $130 and I paid $18 and some change! It felt awesome!


I've bought those cardboard coupon holders in the past, but inevitably they fall apart. Well, now there is a new product on the market to help keep those coupons sorted in an awesome, convenient carry case! Check out the CoupyKeep!

This coupon holder is made of fabric, so it will last! Also, it has another neat feature. The CoupyKeep has Velcro on the front and back. SO, you're able to open it up and attach the coupon holder right to your shopping cart! This makes it really easy to grab coupons as you're going down the aisles. It also comes with a sheet of stickers so you can label your tabs the way YOU need/want them! No, the ink isn't messed up on my stickers--that's just the glare from my camera! Sorry!!


You can purchase your own CoupyKeep on their website, www.coupykeep.com . They have a great guarantee for you! Our guarantee is if you're not completely satisfied with the CoupyKeep, simply return your CoupyKeep in 60 days and we'll refund the purchase price AND shipping and handling no questions asked! You've also got a chance to win one for yourself right now!

Please leave one separate comment for each entry you receive and make sure you complete the mandatory entry before moving onto the extra entries, thanks!

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Become a fan of CoupyKeep on Facebook and please thank them for the giveaway-- 1 Entry

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Mod Mum Sling Review and Giveaway

My daughter has hit the stage where she wants mommy or daddy to be within her site any time she is awake. It's touching really that she loves us so much, but it certainly makes it hard to get anything done around the house! Lots of times being in the same room isn't even good enough for her, she wants to be held!

This weekend we've been setting up our Christmas tree and decorations, as I'm sure many of you have been doing the same. My Mod Mum Sling arrived just in time! I was able to put Maggie in the sling and still decorate without having to worry about her crying. She thought it was great fun as we walked all around the house. I've also found that taking a sling along shopping is a great thing for when baby gets tired of being pushed in the stroller or shopping cart. Not only that, but strangers are less apt to approach you to touch baby when they are in a sling--this is definitely a plus in my book!!  I'm sure that Maggie and I will be taking numerous shopping trips this next month and my Mod Mum will be going right along with us! The sling is small enough to easily tuck into my purse or diaper bag which makes it very convenient!

This is my second sling (although I have many other baby carriers") and this one is by far my favorite sling OR carrier yet! The print is fabulous. It fits my style perfectly! The fabric is so very soft and comfy for both myself and my daughter.  It is so easy to get on. You dont' need to connect straps or buckle anything. You just fold it in half and lift it over you head--done! Maggie feels safely secured in there as I'm wearing it, which is most important!

The shopping experience you'll receive at Mod Mum Slings is A+!  If you are like me, you will debate for a half-hour before deciding on which fabric you want (honestly, I want 10 of them!). These are the prettiest fabric choices I've ever seen! If you have any questions about your sling (sizing, how to breastfeeding with baby in one, etc) you can call the owner personally and she'll help you out--honest!! She wants to help you! The slings should work for your child until they are about 35 pounds. With the rate my petite girl is picking up weight, she'll be able to use the sling for a few more years! I even saw pictures on Mod Mum's Facebook page of people using the carriers for their small dogs!

What's better, http://www.modmums.com/ is having a Black Friday Sale right now that ends tonight! You can get 25% off plus FREE SHIPPING! This is a great deal, so dont' delay! Just type in code, "GIVETHANKS" at the checkout. So go pick out the one you want, then give hubby the hint that you'd like to find one of those under your tree this year!! Or order now so you can use it while you are shopping til you drop this holiday season!

AND, Mod Mums is being generous enough to offer TWO of my fans a chance at winner the sling of their choice! One winner will be chosen during the flash giveaways this coming Friday night, Dec. 3rd starting at 8 PM EST on my Facebook page--make sure you're there! And, here's how you can enter to win from the blog!

Please leave one separate comment for each entry you receive and make sure you complete the mandatory entry before moving onto the extra entries, thanks!

Mandatory Entry:

Please visit www.modmum.com and tell me what your favorite sling print is.  1 Entry

Extra Entries:

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This giveaway will end on 12/5/10 at 11:59pm EST. Good luck!

*This is not a paid post.  Thanks to the company for the complimentary  review and giveaway  items.*

Top Mommy Blog Changes

Ok guys--they did it again! Things are changing over at Top Mommy Blogs and I need your help! They deleted all votes and put us all down to zero. (Just as I was getting close to number FIVE!) Also, there a new way of voting--it has to come straight from the blog page. The good news is, there is not "voting" page. Now all you need to do is click the banner on the right side of my page. This will take you to their main page and in doing so, you've cast your "vote" for my blog.

SO, if you enjoy my blog, please cast a vote for me! If you can remember to do this each time you visit my blog, I'd greatly appreciate it! Being on this list has really help me get lots of reviews and giveaways, so lets keep 'em coming! Also, you can click "like" on my blog once you get there,  to show you like my blog on Facebook!

I love feedback from all of you, so if you have anything to say to help make this blog better, please share. Thanks everyone!!

**PRESENTS 12 Days of Giveaways** Day 3 NOVICA

After the wonderful birth of my first daughter in March, I wanted to badly to find a nice, unique gift for each of my 2 midwives. I looked and looked but never did find anything that seemed right. I ended up getting them both a potted plant---boring! :)

Not next time around! I found NOVICA! Novica works in conjunction with National Geographic to bring you unique gifts from all over the world! They have handmade jewelry, unique corporate gifts,  and even gifts for him!

Welcome to The NOVICA Nation!


A Nation of artists throughout the world --
a village of carvers in Bali;
a family of ceramists in Brazil who have handed down their craft
from generation to generation;
a farmer in the Andes who hand-weaves alpaca sweaters.


It is a community of artists who have been isolated
for centuries by distance, time, and geography --
isolated from the very community of collectors seeking
their unique, inspired, and undiscovered arts and crafts.


Now, finally, there is a bridge connecting our separate
communities into one worldwide nation --
this is The NOVICA Nation.


A nation of people inspired by the arts and
empowered by the Internet.
We are all members.

I was given a $30 credit to use at http://www.novica.com/ and I chose to purchase the Wooden Statuette of "Mother's Love."  Here's a picture of it:

I KNOW they are going to love this statuette and it will look great in their office! I'm so excited for my next birth to be able to give it to them!! It was really easy to shop on their website and shipping was SO fast! I was pleasantly surprised when my item came gift wrapped (I hadn't even asked!) and the wrapping is marvelous! Look at it!!

If you're looking for a unique gift this holiday season, and you'd like to support artisans from around the world, make sure you check out http://www.novica.com/!

Novica would like to give one of my readers a gift certificate for $30 so that you too can purchase something extrodinary from their website. So here's how you enter to win:

Please leave one separate comment for each entry you receive and make sure you complete the mandatory entry before moving onto the extra entries, thanks!

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Become a fan of Novica on Facebook and please thank them for the giveaway-- 1 Entry

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• Vote for my picture, HERE (Mine is the little girl with pink sunglasses) 2 Entries per day through Nov. 30th
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  This giveaway will end on 12/1/10 at 11:59pm EST. Good luck!
  
  *This is not a paid post.  Thanks to the company for the complimentary  review and giveaway  items.*

Hank Player Shirts Review

Most of you know I am a mommy of one, a little girl. Luckily, I have 4 nephews I can to buy boy things for, which is why I was really excited to review 3 shirts from Hank Player USA.  Everyone knows that it is easy to find cute clothes for girls, but a bit harder finding cute stuff for boys. I love the shirts that Hank Player USA makes and will definitely be buying from them when I have my own little boy! Their clothes have a vintage look about them and are very cool!

I loved reading the mission statement on their Facebook page:

A boy…not just snips and snails and puppy-dog tails, but the sweet innocence of hard play and a hint of the man to come.

Hank Player understands the boy in all of us. Clean design on easy wearing clothes. Garment dyed and washed to give it a familiar lived in feel.

The kind of clothes your child will repeatedly pick out of the drawer or closet when given the choice. The shirt or sweatshirt you will have to wash over and over because it is demanded daily. The kind of clothes that let a boy define himself: sturdy yet soft–a quick wisecrack tempered by an honest smile. You’ll recognize your boy in our designs. The one who throws his head back in a belly laugh of delight, cries when he loses, cheers when he wins, stares at the worm in the grass until he’s figured it out. The boy who wears a cape and pretends he can fly.

Here’s to boys…our boys, your boys, Hank Player boys!

I was sent 1 short sleeved shirt and 2 long sleeved shirts. They are SO SOFT! That was the very first thing I noticed about them. They also appear very well made and, again, I love their vintage look! One of my nephews is the perfect size for these shirts so I'll be surprising him with them for Christmas. Believe it or not, he actually really gets excited about getting clothes and I know he'll love the prints on these!

You can browse their selection and purchase shirts yourself at their website, http://www.hankplayer.com/. They also have a Facebook page.  You're sure to find some cute shirts for your little man just in time for Christmas!

**PRESENTS 12 Days of Giveaways** Day 2 Swedish Diet Giveaway

My New Year's Resolution this year is to keep my house cleaner and make it more inviting. I have lots of friends who are determined to lose weight in 2011. Are you vowing to lose weight this coming year? There's a new product launching on January 1st you might be interested in. Here is the press release for you to read all about it!

The Swedish Diet: Healthy Solution That Will
Get You Back on Track for the New Year

After major success in the UK, The Swedish Diet launches in the US January 1, 2011 in CVS/Pharmacy nationwide, select GNC stores

Los Angeles, CA, November 9, 2010 - The New Year is fast approaching and those who are weight-conscious are eager to shed those holiday pounds and gear up for a fresh start to 2011. For those resolving to get healthy and lose weight quickly and safely, there is The Swedish Diet - an all new, all natural, DRUG-FREE weight loss system that will make it easy for you to keep your New Year's resolution.

The Swedish Diet helps users lose up to 5 pounds in one week and has been clinically proven to have NO NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS. The Swedish Diet is more than just a weight loss supplement because it provides a 7-step program to losing weight, which includes a healthy eating regimen, exercise plan, and tips on losing weight efficiently.

Just one capful of the Swedish Diet blend, twice a day, will provide the vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, electrolytes, green tea, and fiber one needs when eating less to lose weight fast. In fact, clinical trials showed participants not only had significant weight loss, but The Swedish Diet improved key blood values.

The Swedish Diet will be available at CVS stores Nationwide starting January 1st for $29.99.

For more information on the Swedish Diet, visit their website at
http://www.theswedishdiet.com/

To view testimonials, please visit

http://www.healthtohappiness.com/cgi-bin/ibutik/AIR_ibutik.pl?funk=Webbsida&ID=176

Here's your chance to win a one weeks supply to try for free! That's a value of $29.99!

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**PRESENTS 12 Days of Giveaways**, Day 1 Crunchy Angel

I am excited to kick off my portion of "Sunshine to Starshine and Thrifty Nift Mommy Present, PRESENTS 12 Days of Giveaways" with a diaper cover for all my cloth diaper-loving fans! Oh yes, now you may call me an enabler as I feed your addiction to cloth!

Have you ever stopped by http://www.crunchyangel.com/? This is your one-stop shop for cloth diapers from the Mommy's Touch line. You can find AIO diapers, pocket diapers, and diaper covers. Not only can you find cloth diapers, you can also find great items like Toodlebugz leg warmers (Read my review here!) which make great stocking stuffers!

At Crunchy Angel you will get great customer service and great prices on even greater products! Plus, all day on Black Friday you will enjoy free shipping and 10% off all purchases over $50!

Crunchy Angel has generously offered to give one of you lucky readers a diaper cover! You will be able to chose between snaps or touch tape and girl, boy, or gender neutral cover.  Great prize, right? So here's how you enter!

Please leave one separate comment for each entry you receive and make sure you complete the mandatory entry before moving onto the extra entries, thanks!

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Become a fan of Crunchy Angel on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CrunchyAngel and it would be great if you would thank them for the giveaway!  1 Entry

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I can't offer you any extra entries, but if you enjoyed this review and giveaway, will you please vote for me on Top Mommy Blog by clicking HERE? This can be done once a day and will help to bring in more giveaways like this one. Thank you!!

Don't forget to check out the other half of the giveaways going on today at http://sunshinetostarshine.blogspot.com/ !!

This giveaway will end on 11/29/10 at 11:59pm EST. Good luck!

*This is not a paid post.  Thanks to the company for the complimentary  giveaway  item.*

BB Butts Diaper Review and Giveaway

I have some fabulous Facebook fans who voted to help me win a review and giveaway opportunity from BB Butts Diapers! From the moment I laid eyes on these diapers I wanted one--specifically one in an Ooga Booga print. It felt like I had won the lottery when I found out that I was going to get to review one of her diapers!

So--what do I think, right? My diaper arrived, and I drooled over the awesome print and the super soft purple fabric on the inside that coordinated so well! I was also very excited over how thin and trim the diaper was. It is only my second AIO diaper--most of my diapers are pockets.

You know I used it right away........and then a leak sprung. Oh no. I figured it was because I hadn't washed it yet, so I washed it and tried again. Another leak--agh! NO, not my Oooga Booga diaper--my favorite print to date! So, I sent Michelle at BB Butts an email. I figured maybe her diapers needed more prep washings or something. Michelle was so nice! She said no extra prepping was needed, but walked me through a few other steps I could do to try to get the diaper to work better for me.

The diaper I received is a medium. Mediums are sized to fit babies 13-25 pounds, but this of course is only approximate since all babies are different. My little girl just now hit 14 pounds at almost 8 months. She is a tiny little thing! Honest truth--she still has a sleeper that says 0-3 months that fits her! Her 6-9 month sleepers are all long in the legs and arms. We are a family of small people. She is destined to be short and skinny! In reality, the size small diapers from BB Butts would probably fit Maggie best right now. I should also mention that I have a AIO medium sized diaper from another company that says it starts fitting at 12 pounds and it is also still very large on my daughter!

BUT--here's the good news--her current medium diaper is working great now!! All I had to do was snap it one more over! This leaves the first two snaps on the tab unsnapped (see picture below) but now the diaper works great! No more leaks!! There was just too much gap at her legs snapped at the standard spaces. I'm sure in a month or two once she picks up a little more weight and length, her diaper will fit her perfectly! Because she is so tiny, I don't think I will ever even have the need for Large-size diapers with her!

I am happy to report that since figuring out I should snap tighter, we've used the diaper 3 more times with no leak problems (my diaper laundry is only done every 3rd day now, so that limits its rotation unfortunately). I also did a test with some water from the sink. (I did this back when I was getting leaks trying to figure out if absorbency was a problem.) The diaper absorbs very quickly and it holds a decent amount of liquid too!

SO, to wrap it all up my findings are:

1. Great print/look of the diaper
2. Wonderful shipping
3. Michelle (owner of BB Butts) is wonderful to work with and very helpful. She is more than happy to work with you so you get the best fit out of your diapers!
4. Absorbs great
5. Medium-sized diaper is still a little large on my 14 pound girl, but it can be tweaked a little to make it fit! This is actually nice because diaper can be worn even longer!

I have lots of friends who cloth diaper. I would definately recommend BB Butts to them if they are looking for an AIO diaper. I haven't yet used this diaper at night, but the nice thing about it being so trim is that I can easily add in an extra prefold for nighttime use! If you have a child like mine who is a skinny thing and you aren't sure about fit, then just go with the Velcro closure instead of snaps or ask Michelle to put some cross over snaps on there for you. She'd be glad to do it!

BB Butts Diapers has SO MANY fabric choices for you to pick from--I love that! You can purchase diapers from her by going to these locations:

www.facebook.com/BBButtsDiapers
http://www.bbbuttsdiaper.com/

Not only does BB Butts sell diapers, but you can also purchase items like blankets, wetbags, doublers, wipe bits, laundry soap, dryer balls and napkins. Make sure you keep checking back because she's always adding new things!

Michelle also sent me a sample of her laundry soap and wipe bits! I, or course, tried those right away as well! The laundry soap worked great. My diapers came out clean and stink free! I use cloth wipes and up until this point I have been using plain water to wet my wipes. I was really excited to try them and what a difference! I can never wet very many wipes at once because they're stinky after a little while when just using water. The wipe bits make the wipes smell so good. I love them! My girl is getting her butt wiped in luxury now!!

Guess what, besides having a chance to win your own Medium sized AIO from BB Butts, you too will get to try her laundry soap and wipe bits! Here is a picture of the cute footprints diaper you can win.

Please leave one separate comment for each entry you receive and make sure you complete the mandatory entry before moving onto the extra entries, thanks!

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Become a fan of BB Butts on Facebook and it would be great if you would thank them for the giveaway also!  1 Entry

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• Were you one of my Facebook fans who voted for me to do this review and giveaway? If so, you get 5 extra entries! ( Don't remember? Check BB Butts Diapers' discussions tab)

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This giveaway will end on Tuesday, December 7th at 8pm EST. Good luck!

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion. Thanks to the company for the complimentary review and giveaway  items*

ConsignMom

I love consignment shopping! I am a mom on a budget!! I leave the new toys and clothes buying up to Grandma and only look for bargains if I want to shop.

I'd like to introduce you to ConsignMOM.com, an online listing site created exclusively for parents looking to buy and sell their children’s used things.  The easy way to think about it is basically a Craigslist for moms – but safer and completely catering to you!  So if you are looking to make some money (and room) by selling your old stroller, kids clothes, toys or furniture, feel free to list it on www.ConsignMOM.com – the best part is that since all standard postings are free, you keep all of the profit! 

Also, if you are interested in running ConsignMOM in your community, ConsignMOM offers franchisee opportunities!  Really low start up investment and you can start making money right away! I think I would do this, if I could find the time!!

And, as an exclusive giveaway for Thrifty Nifty Mommy readers, ConsignMOM is giving away one year of free premium listings to the site! To enter, simply leave a comment with your ConsignMOM user name. That's it! I'm making it an easy entry for you this time! Contest will end on Dec 10th at 1PM. Good-luck!

Maggie's Law

Maggie's Law States:

Bath time is the perfect and appropriate time to relieve one's bowels. Furthermore, upon exit of the bath as fresh clothes are being put on you, this presents the most appropriate time to spit up.

What's your child's "law?"

Neatnik Saucer Review and Giveaway

I would not call myself a germaphobe. I did not make people wash their hands before holding the baby, or walk around with GermX for everyone to put on. I think a little bit of dirt never hurt any kid. BUT, dirt and germs are one thing when it comes to places and people I know--it's totally another thing when we are out of our house! No way is she getting her toy back after its fallen on Walmart's floor, and I do keep Paci-wipes in my diaper bag. It's just the ick factor--yuck!

Now, do you and your family frequently go out to eat? How do you feel about restaurant high chairs? I know I've seen many parents drape blankets over them or use the shopping cart covers on them. Since Maggie is only about 8 months old, we really are just now getting to the point where she doesn't want to sit in her car seat anymore. When she did want out of her car seat, my husband and I would hold her, or we'd pass her off to her Grandparents (who are usually with us when we go out for Sunday lunch). This however means that someone's food inevitably gets cold. And, now that she's learned to reach for things and is eating food herself, it is just getting harder and harder to not use a high chair.

Two weeks ago as we were walking out the door on our way to church I noticed a package. UPS must have dropped it off without ringing our doorbell to let me know. In it was a Neatnik Saucer--perfect timing since we were headed to Bob Evans for lunch after church!

I must apologize because I did not get any pictures taken since we were headed out the door and I did not have time to grab my camera. We haven't gone out to eat since, (normally when we do go out to eat, it's date night and baby is not with us) but I hope to paint you a good picture of how it works with words instead!

When we got to the restaurant it took me about 30 seconds to get it set up and on the high chair. The hardest part was getting the straps through the slots. But, I got them in, and we were ready to go! The coverage it offers is wonderful! Maggie couldn't reach anything germy. It has two built in Velcro straps that you can attach toys to, which I did. There are 2 suction cups at the front of the Neatnik Saucer to attach it to the table. We did have a little bit of trouble getting one of those to stay on, but it really wasn't a big deal and could have just been that table! The Neatnik Saucer also has a rim around the edge to keep food and toys in.

 It was funny too because they sat us at a table behind another family with a little guy right around Maggie's age. He was turning around in his high chair to watch her the WHOLE time. I think he was jealous of her special seat. :) I'd even venture to say that I saw some envy in the eyes of the parents as they watched her in her Neatnik Saucer!

When it was time to go, I wiped it down with a baby wipe, folded it up, and put it in the matching carry case. It did take my husband a minute to figure out how to fold it exactly, (they are similar to the shade you put up in your vehicle to block the sun when it's not being driven) but we looked over the directions and got it figured out pretty quickly. We left behind a nice,clean floor that I'm sure our waitress appreciated it!

My name is Thrifty Nifty Mommy. I like to save money and I don't like to spend money on unnecessary baby items. If you go out to eat frequently though, I urge you to purchase one of these! Yes, I was given one free to review, but if I should lose this I would buy a new one. I wouldn't consider us a family that frequently eats out, but even for the once a month or so time that we do go out, it's very worth it! You can purchase one for as low as $32.95. If you have a child that already has everything they need this holiday season (like mine!) give Grandma and Grandpa a hint that your child would love one of these--or write it on Santa's list! This would also make a great baby shower gift!

You can read all about Neatnik Saucers and purchase one yourself at their website, http://www.neatniksaucer.com/ and, yes, you also have a chance to win one! This giveaway will be open to residents of the US and Canada!

Please leave one separate comment for each entry you receive and make sure you complete the mandatory entry before moving onto the extra entries, thanks!

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Become a fan of Neatnik Saucer on Facebook and it would be great if you would thank them for the giveaway also!

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I can't offer you any extra entries, but if you enjoyed this review and giveaway, will you please vote for me on Top Mommy Blog by clicking HERE? This can be done once a day and will help to bring in more giveaways like this one. Thank you!!

This giveaway will end on Sunday, December 5th at 8pm EST. Good luck!

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion. Thanks to the company for the complimentary review and giveaway  items*

HappyBaby Review and Giveaway

Well, Maggie is almost 8 months old now--EIGHT months! Everyone tells you how fast the first year goes but I never dreamed it would be THIS fast! We have moved onto some solid foods and she is loving life!

For those of you who don't know, I had a home birth--went all natural! Loved it-- (will tell you all about it sometime when I get a chance!) but ever since then, I have started to look more and more into going natural with everything and anything. I've started trying to find more organic foods for our family whenever I have a chance. That's why I was really happy to hear about HappyBaby and their line of organic foods for babies and toddlers.

Here's a little bit of info about HappyBaby:

Mission:

• HappyBaby is committed to making baby food as healthy and delicious as homemade with the essential nutrients needed for optimal growth and development.

Products:

• Fresh, frozen organic baby meals in 15 flavors with a great variety of meats, veggies, grains and fruits for baby’s budding palate. 
• Probiotic dry cereals with DHA for baby’s immunity.
• Toddler meals with hidden veggies and balanced nutrition.
• Organic puffed grain snacks for babies and toddlers with half the sugar and nothing artificial.
• Organic freeze-dried yogurt snacks with pre and probiotics for baby's optimal digestive health.
• Organic grab-and-go pouches for baby, tots, tykes, and kids
• no pesticides, no chemical fertilizers, no genetic modification, no preservatives.

HappyBaby sent me coupons for some of their baby items so I could go shopping and pick a few things out to review. This is what we got:

• HappyBellies Organic Multi-Grain Cereal
• HabbyBellies Organic Oatmeal Cereal
• Organic Puffs-greens flavor
• Organic Puffs-Banana flavor
• HappyMelts Strawberry Yogurt snacks
• HappyMelts Mixed Berry Yogurt snacks
• Organic Baby Food--"Gobble Gobble"
• Organic Baby Food--"Amaranth Ratatouille"

• I was also sent 2 coupons to try their frozen foods, but sadly the store I visited did not have them.

I love all of the variety that HappyBaby offers. For instance, in the Amaranth Ratatouille you will find green peppers, amaranth, tomato, zucchini, eggplant, among other things--and they are all organic! And where else can you find Puffs to buy that are made with spinach, kale, and collard greens? I have always been a very picky eater and I'm hoping that by letting my daughter experiment with lots of different flavors early on, she will grow to love a variety of foods!

My daughter does seem to be very pleased with her HappyBaby baby food! The only negative thing I can say about HappyBaby is that I wish they were more easily available to me. I had to drive about 45 minutes to get  to a store that carried their products. I hope that soon enough one of my local grocery stores will pick up their line! I love the Puffs because they are more nutritious than other brands, plus you get more puffs in the container than most!

What's that--your child no longer eats baby food--well that's okay! They have a preschool line of food as well!

The price is slightly more than you would pay for say Gerber or Beechnut, but I think it is worth the price difference to know you are feeding your baby organic foods! If you don't have time to prepare your own food for baby, this is certainly the next best thing! You can purchase premium organic meals for your family from Happy Baby from leading retailers nationwide, or you can find a store near you here.

AND, here's your chance to win some HappyBaby to try out for yourself!

One (1) lucky winner will received a Happy Baby Prize Package including:

• 2 free trial coupons for each of their products:HAPPYBABY, HAPPYBELLIES, HAPPYBABYPUFFS, HAPPYMELTS and HAPPYBITES
• 1 FAQ on Probiotics & DHA
• 1 Infant & Toddler Nutrition Guide, co-authored by Dr. Sears
• HAPPYFAMILY Recipes

Please leave one separate comment for each entry you receive and make sure you complete the mandatory entry before moving onto the extra entries, thanks!

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Visit Happy Baby then come back here and tell me, if you could pick one thing to try, what would it be?  1 Entry

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I can't offer you any extra entries, but if you enjoyed this review and giveaway, will you please vote for me on Top Mommy Blog by clicking HERE? This can be done once a day. Thank you!!

This giveaway will end on December 5th at 5pm EST. Good luck!

Canvas 4 Life Review

Maggie is our first baby, so you know that we are taking pictures like crazy! Every little thing she does is super cute to us!  So I was really excited when http://www.canvas4life.com/ contacted me to review their picture canvases.  I took Maggie outside for yet another photo shoot, and here is the finished product:

We love, love, LOVE the canvas. I knew I liked the picture when I sent it off, but I am just amazed at how good it turned out!

Making a canvas picture at http://www.canvas4life.com/ is quick and easy as well. Honestly, the thing that took the longest was just deciding what picture to use! Once you have your picture, you upload it to their site, chose the size you'd like (they've got lots of options!) and then the color. We knew when we ordered the canvas that we would put it in our living room on my cranberry-colored wall, so my husband and I decided that black and white would be our best color choice. I think ordering it took me only about 5 minutes (after picking the picture!)

The shipping time for this canvas was excellent! I would have had it in my hands less than a week after placing my order online, but FedEx couldn't seem to find my house and I had to call and give directions. When the canvas arrived, I was amazed at how well-packaged it was! There was so much bubble wrap, insuring that my canvas arrived in perfect condition!

Canvas 4 Life would like to give you a promo code so you can order your own canvas at a discount price. I know we'll be ordering more! I'd like to get a picture of Maggie with her cousins to make into a canvas for her grandparents--what kind of canvas will you create?  Here's your discount code, "NiftyMommy10" so you can receive 10% off of your order!

* I did not receive any monetary compensation for this review. I was sent a free canvas to review in my home, but I only share my honest opinion*

TastyBaby Giveaway

Hey everyone!

I was sent 2 free coupons from TastyBaby so I could review their products. Unfortunately, the local organic food store that was supposed to carry their products does not after all.

So, I talked to TastyBaby and they said it would be fine for me to give the coupons away to one of you! These coupons can be used for 1 free Tastybaby or Tasty Brand item. They will expire at the end of this year. All I ask is that if you are entering this giveaway,that you go to http://www.tastybrand.com/ to make sure that you have a local story carrying the product!

Here's how to enter:

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This giveaway will end on Wednesday November 24th at 9pm EST. Good Luck!