Wordless Wednesday: It's A Bird, It's A Plane, What is It?

I believe that I fore saw the bendaroos coming to haunt us all. See if you can decide what this wonderful creation is!! This is Wyatt's first attempt at making something with the bendaroos.

No guesses? Well then, I will help you out. It is a rainbow snake, of course. I'm sure this product will be the focus of many Wordless Wednesdays.

Money Savvy Mondays!!

I am planning on starting Money Savvy Mondays next week.
It will be ideas and ways to help manage and save money. I am almost fanatical about making it in budget each month and would like to share some ways that I have found to do so. I would also love any ideas for posts.
I am a firm believer that Knowledge is Power, so lets all share and make it through these hard economic times with flying colors!!

Review: Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags

Are you tired of waiting for the water to boil? I am talking about sterilizing all those nipples, pacifiers and pump parts. It takes forever, unless you are lucky like me, and have found the joy of using the Medela quick clean micro-steam bags.

These bags sterilize everything in as little as three minutes. All you do, is clean as usual, drop everything in the bag, add 2 mls of water and microwave. Our nighttime routine is so much quicker with these bags.

The best part of these bags is the price. A box of five bags is right at $5.00, and each bag is good for 20 uses. It even has a checklist on the back of each bag, so that you know when it is time to retire and start anew.

They can be found at Babies R Us, and are so worth looking into.

Let me know which product helps you save time.

Winner: Paci-Bib from Pat-a-Cake Baby

The winner of the cool pacifier bib is:

Mistress Meeyee

Congrats!!

Here are your random numbers:

34
Timestamp: 2008-12-28 03:48:24 UTC

Please email me at whatmommiesneed@gmail.com within 72 hours to claim your prize.

YooHoo!!! I'm DONE!!!

Yes, I am officially done all of my Christmas shopping. I am actually finished a few days early. Who knew it was possible. All I have left to do, is finish wrapping and enjoy the season. I even get to stay home on Christmas Day this year with just my husband and the boys. Nowhere to go but church and thats it. This will be our first year at home with no additional family or traveling!! I am so excited!!!! Hope you all have a GREAT Christmas.

Review and Giveaway: The Pat-a-Cake Baby

Ever find exactly what you are looking for? You know that one thing that does all what you need it to do. Yeah that one!!! Well that is what I got when I received the pacifier bib from The Pat-a-cake Baby.


First of all, this is a bib that attaches the pacifier at the end by a snap. That's right, no having to find a spot to clip the pacifier holder to on baby. No big clip to deal with at all!

Their fabrics are adorable. I chose the Groovy Guitars for my little man. The bib is reversible with a minkee dot fabric on one side and a soft cotton print on the other side . They have a large selection on items with the same patterns, which makes coordinating easy. My bib arrived packaged well and in a timely fashion. I'm going to have to get another one, I just can't decide on which print.





The pacifier bibs are individually crafted for your sweet babe using trendy and modern fabrics. A pearl snap is used to attach the pacifier and velcro is used to attach the bib around baby's neck, which allows for greater size adjustments.

Unlike other paci bibs, these come with an actual NUK Pacifier, Size 1, individually wrapped!




These bibs are so practical and can be a lifesaver! Pacifiers will no longer fall to the ground becoming dirty and unsanitary, which can be especially problematic when there isn't clean water and soap to wash with.

These are perfect for any mama and will sure to bring a smile to her face when she opens up this adorable gift! Each Paci Bib is tagged and professionally packaged.

The bibs measure 15" long, yet when the velcro is attached, it is 12.5" long. The bib width is about 8".

Gotta have one of these for your little one? The Pat-a-Cake baby has generously offered one lucky reader a paci-bib.

How to enter:

1. Visit The Pat-a-Cake Baby and tell me which fabric you want and one other item you must have! They have so many cool items that this should be a breeze.



Additional entries (please leave each entry in a separate comment):

1. Subscribe to my blog.

2. Blog about my giveaway and leave the link here.

3. Follow me on Twitter at whatmommiesneed.


Coupon code:
Found something you MUST HAVE from The Pat-a-Cake Baby? Use the code BABYLOVE to receive 15% off.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 26. Prizes must be claimed in 72 hours on they will be forfeited. Contest open to U.S. residents only.

You must leave valid email to be eligible!!

Ornament #5 Winner

The winner of the pair of snowmen from Other Things is:

Kimberly L

Congrats!!

Here are your random numbers:

20
Timestamp: 2008-12-16 04:47:26 UTC

please email me at whatmommiesneed@gmail.com within 72 hours to claim your prize

I got an AWARD!!!!

You like me, you really like me??!!

I am new at this and so excited that I just got my first award!!!

Thanks to Bridgette, for the "Your Blog is Fabulous" Award!

The rules for this one is to admit my 5 addictions and then pass it onto another 5 blogs…

Hello. My name is Renee and I am addicted to…

1. Cheetos Puffs.

2. Make-up. Really can anyone have enough?

3. Blogging. It is so addictive.

4. Chocolate. I will try it in almost any form.

5. My monthly budget. I can't buy without thinking about it.

And now, I bestow this award to:

1. Nothing But Purple (Jess)

2. The Hip Hostess (Ashley)

3. Working Mom on the Go (Tracy)

4. Blog Candy Designs (Rachel)

5. A Nut in a Nutshell (blueviolet)

Congrats!!

Hope I did this right!!LOL

All I Want For Christmas is....

Bendaroos??!!!

Yes, that says bendaroos. My 4 year old, Wyatt, is obsessed with these things, since he keeps seeing the infomercial. For 5 months now, every time the commercial comes on, he says I want Santa to bring me that. Well, like most 4 year olds, he says it with almost every commercial.

Fast forward to Friday night. We go to see Santa and take our picture. (doesn't the little one looked thrilled)

Afterwards, I say "Wyatt, what did you ask Santa to bring you?".

He answers "Bendaroos"

I say "What else?" Thinking please let there be something else, as Santa has not purchased them.

He answers "That's it, just bendaroos."

Got to LOVE those infomercials. Guess I am off to buy string wrapped in wax. I'll show you all how well they look all over my house in about three weeks. lol

Ornament #4 Winner

The winner of the hand stamped cross from YumYum Bubblegum is:

mom2anutball

Congrats!!

Here are your random numbers:

13

Timestamp: 2008-12-19 03:23:07 UTC

please email me at whatmommiesneed@gmail.com within 72 hours to claim your prize

Ornament #3 Winner

The winner of the alphabet ornament from Pitter Patter Gifts is:

piece of me

Congrats!!

Here are your random numbers:22
Timestamp: 2008-12-22 03:53:26 UTC

please email me at whatmommiesneed@gmail.com within 72 hours to claim your prize

Ornament #2 Winner

The winner of the personalized ornament from KiddlewinkKreations is:

Valerie2350

Congrats!!

Here are your random numbers:

4
Timestamp: 2008-12-10 03:03:24 UTC

please email me at whatmommiesneed@gmail.com within 72 hours to claim your prize

Ornament #1 Winner

The winner the hand painted ornament from Emily Grace Art is:

Rosannepm

Congratulations!!!

Here are your random numbers:97
Timestamp: 2008-12-09 01:54:47 UTC

Tree-tastic Ornament Giveaway: #5

Here is ornament #5 of the giveaway:

Last One!!!

My quest for snowman items started around 2 years ago. My son who was 2 at the time was "nowman" obsessed. We have since amassed quite a collection of snowmen. From sweaters to beanie babies, every year when winter starts, so does snowman mania. I came across these adorable snowman ornaments at Other Things . She also has gingerbread men and reindeer.

These little snowmen are ready to adorn your Christmas tree. They are hand made, from the handmade latex mold, to mixing and pouring the plaster, to hand painting them. Each one is approximately 3" high, without the ribbon, and approximately 2" wide. You will get 2 ornaments, one with a green hat and scarf and one with a red hat and scarf. Each comes with a matching hanging ribbon.

How to enter:
1. Visit Other Things and tell me another item (besides the one pictured) you would love to have.

Additional entries:
1. Blog about this giveaway.

2. Subscribe to my blog.

3. Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 14th. Open to U.S. Residents only. Prizes not claimed within 72 hours will be forfeited. Leave a valid email address if you would like to be contacted should you win.

Tree-tastic Ornament Giveaway: #4

Here is ornament #4 of the giveaway:

I was looking around at hand stamped jewelry, when I came across my next ornament at YumYum Bubblegum. These beautiful hand stamped copper crosses would make a great show on a tree or to put out year round, multi-purpose never hurts. The cross is hand stamped with either names, sayings, or an inspirational word of your choice. The bottom of the cross can have the year stamped to commemorate the year. The top of the cross is then finished off with a ribbon. I love the shape and design of the cross, simple but elegant. I think this ornament would please anyone on your Christmas list!!

The crosses are 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" solid copper and hand stamped. Any verse, text, date, names or words can be stamped. BE CREATIVE! All lettering is hand stamped, darkened and polished to a beautiful shine. Ornaments are hung by a ribbon in your choice of color, whatever matches your decor.

How to enter:

1. Visit YumYum Bubblegum and tell me another item (besides the one pictured) you would love to have.

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway.
2. Subscribe to my blog.
3. Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 12th. Open to U.S. Residents only. Prizes not claimed within 72 hours will be forfeited. Leave a valid email address if you would like to be contacted should you win.

Tree-tastic Ornament Giveaway: #3

Here is ornament #3 of the giveaway:

What oh what can you buy for that person who has it all.... Well, you could always head on over to Pitter Patter Gifts and pick up one of their adorable alphabet ornaments. These are some of the cutest I have found. They are painted with polka dots and the ribbon even coordinates. Since they are wood, they can fall off the tree or out of little hands without disaster. Best part is, they can be left out year round and used on the tree!

This pretty Christmas ornament will have visions of "Sugar Plumbs" dancing in your head! The letter "A" is shown here painted festively in shades of pink, red, green and white. It is topped with a pretty bow in coordinating colors. Each letter has been primed, sanded, painted, and sealed with a glossy sealer. Your ornament will also come with its own hanger--ready to decorate your tree! Wooden letters are 4 inches in length.

How to enter:
1. Visit Pitter Patter Gifts and tell me another ornament (besides the one pictured) you would love to have on your tree this Christmas.

Additional entries:
1. Blog about this giveaway.

2. Subscribe to my blog.

3. Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 10th. Open to U.S. Residents only. Prizes not claimed within 72 hours will be forfeited. Leave a valid email address if you would like to be contacted should you win.

Tree-tastic Ornament Giveaway: #2

Here is ornament #2 of the giveaway:

Finding unique gifts, that won't break the bank, is always a challenge. Then I came across KiddliwinkKreations. They have the cutest personalized ornaments in all kinds of designs, from monkeys to daisies. The best part is they are wooden so the little ones can help to put them on the tree!!

This colorful ornament comes to us from KiddliwinkKreations. It is a hand painted wood flower personalized Christmas ornament. They can paint it in any colors that you request! It is finished off as a solid color or with polka dots and coordinating ribbons! The ornament will be sealed with a gloss finish when complete. Item measures about 3.75" x 3.75".

How to enter:

1. Visit KiddliwinkKreations and tell me another ornament (besides the one pictured) you would love to have on your tree this Christmas.

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway.
2. Subscribe to my blog.
3. Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 8th. Open to U.S. Residents only. Prizes not claimed within 72 hours will be forfeited.
Leave a valid email address if you would like to be contacted should you win.

Tree-tastic Ornament Giveaway:#1

Here we go.... Ornament #1 of the tree-tastic ornament giveaway!

With the addition of my newest son, I was on the hunt for some new ornaments. We must have enough to go around. I came across EmilyGraceArt and found something adorable. Her ornaments are hand painted to your specifications and then personalized. Her price is just right for gifting and she even has a teacher design.

This cute ornament comes to us from EmilyGraceArt . It is a hand painted personalized ornament in the likeness of your child. You pick the hair color, skin color and scarf colors. The reverse side can be personalized with your child's name and or date. A matching ribbon will be tied on the top to finish it off. The glass ball ornament measures 2.63 inches. And it comes ready to give in a Gift Box!

How to enter:
1. Visit Emily Grace Art and tell another ornament (besides the one pictured) you would love to have on your tree this Christmas.

Additional entries:
1. Blog about this giveaway.
2. Subscribe to my blog.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 6th. Open to U.S. Residents only. Prizes not claimed within 72 hours will be forfeited. Leave a valid email address if you would like to be contacted should you win.

Snotty-snot-snot, what to do

The three month old, HATES the suction bulb. I know that is a huge surprise to all the moms out there. With our lovely New Orleans hot to cold, then cold to hot weather, I can't seem to get rid of his runny nose. I was wondering if anyone has tried the automatic nose suction that is out there. If so, please let me know. Does it really work? I would also take any suggestions on how to get him to like the bulb suction, as if that's gonna happen. lol

Tree-tastic Ornament Giveaway!!!

One of my favorite things about Christmas is decorating the tree. So in honor of that, I am trying to organize a Tree-tastic Ornament Giveaway!!! Stay tuned for more details.

EmilyGraceArt has just joined the giveaway. Check out her store and see what she has!

KiddliwinkKreations has just joined the giveaway. Check out her store and see what she has!

PitterPatterGifts has just joined the giveaway. Check out her store and see what she has!

YUM YUM BUBBLEGUM has just joined the giveaway. Check out her store and see what she has!

OtherThings has just joined the giveaway. Check out her store and see what she has!

Christmas Shopping...

Why does it always seem that we say that we have enough for the kids, but the minute we go into toys r us we go wild. It is like we regress into remembering how much fun it is christmas morning. The stocking stuff will never all fit into a stocking, but yet we buy it anyway. We have managed to somewhat remain on budget, but I still don't know where it will all go. We have plenty for my 4 year old son, but don't quite know what to get the 3 month old. There has to be enough under the tree that the older one will not question why his brother doesn't have as many presents. Any suggestions for infant gifts? I could use some help. Good luck getting your shopping done.

Hair 101

Using a flat iron for the first time can be scary for women of any age; especially if you’re not sure what temperature is best for your hair type. At Misikko we understand the complications and fears about using a flat iron for the first time especially with newer models like the Babyliss Flat Iron with Titanium Plates. With Misikko’s “How to use a Flat Iron” video and articles you will no longer have to worry about your flat iron being too hot or wondering how to flip and curl with a flat iron. Everything in these videos and articles from choosing the best flat iron to creating new styles will have you styling like a pro in no time.

Professional Hair Styling

Not sure which flat iron would work wonders on your hair? Looking for a great iron to take with you on your summer getaways? Well look no further at Misikko we offer a wide variety of flat irons. From tourmaline/titanium irons to the well known ceramic CHI flat iron. Whether your hair is short or long thick or thin we have the right tool to meet your standards. With the GHD hair straightener and its GHD universal voltage feature the ghd styler automatically adjusts to your local voltage, anywhere in the world. Also with its unique digital technology controls that regulates temperature, avoiding hot spots or heat loss from the iron itself. So no matter what you may be looking for at Misikko, you’re sure to find the tool of your dreams.