Giveaway for Bebe Au Lait

One of my favorite accessories as a nursing mom is a nursing cover. But a good quality nursing cover is hard to come by if you don't know what you're going to need. Here is what I look for in a nursing cover:

-it is adjustable
-ties around my neck comfortably
-stiff opening to easily view baby
-size matters; how large the cover itself is
-soft, breathable fabric that keeps me covered

Bebe Au Lait offers nursing covers that cover all of that and more! They were generous to send me a nursing cover of my choice. It arrived very quickly which always means a lot to me because I want to use my product right away. Before I received my Bebe Au Lait nursing cover I owned one of those free nursing covers you just paying shipping for online. The old cover was usable enough but nowhere near the quality of Bebe Au Lait.

The Mint Chocolate cover is the one I chose and I love it!

Let me explain further by comparing the two nursing covers. Old Nursing Cover was thin yet stifling hot and it was small. And by small I mean that I could barely keep myself covered. It also tied around my neck but wasn't very secure and often baby could pull it off. Now comes in Bebe Au Lait! The Bebe Au Lait cover is a thicker cotton fabric but it is very lightweight. I don't find myself or baby getting overheated. It is also larger by about 2 inches which may not sound like a lot but oh the difference! I can nurse baby and keep myself modestly covered.

Another great feature of Bebe Au Lait is that it does tie securely around my neck and there's no way baby can pull it off. The Bebe Au Lait nursing covers also feature terrycloth pockets on the underside which I personally find useful for wiping baby's mouth but you can also store your Lanolin and a couple extra breast pads in there to keep all your breastfeeding items handy!

Stiff opening allows you to see baby easily!

And finally- just look at the fabric choices. They are chic and hip. You don't have to be frump mom when it comes to nursing baby! You can be stylish and modest. I don't believe moms should have to leave and hide away in another room or a public restroom to nurse! I have used my Bebe Au Lait nursing cover in church service, at Starbucks and in restaurants without anyone being the wiser or feeling awkward seeing a woman nurse her baby. It's a win-win for everyone!

Don't forget Bebe Au Lait carries Hooter Hiders nursing covers, hooded towels, burp cloths and bibs as well!

Visit this YouTube video to see the nursing cover in action!

If I could rate this product I would give it 10 stars. I am so happy with my nursing cover. And now one of you can be equally as happy as I am with a nursing cover of your choice!

 WIN IT:
One random reader is going to win a Bebe Au Lait nursing cover of their choice, a $35 value!

To Enter:

MANDATORY:
You MUST do this entry FIRST or your entries will not count. ONE comment only.

Visit Bebe Au Lait and browse around. Come back here to leave me a comment about which nursing cover you'd choose if you won!


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OPEN to USA contestants !

It will end at 12/8/2010

A winner will be chosen at random and will have 48 hours to respond.

Please make sure you have a way for me to contact you (email in profile or in comments).

The opinions expressed in this review are based on my personal experience with the products described. I am an honest person and have provided an honest account of my findings. I received a free nursing cover for the purpose of reviewing it.

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Joy is a stay-at-home-mom to three daughters. She is the wife of a worship leader & youth pastor. She runs her own Etsy shop selling handmade, hand-stamped sterling jewelry. Joy has taken courses in journalism, play writing, poetry, was in Honors English throughout school and has had small publications made of her work (mostly poetry).

Canvas 4 Life

You just caught the perfect picture on your camera... all the kids are looking, Fido isn't a blur of fur and your husband has a genuine smile on his handsome face. Or maybe the majestic mountains you just visited would look perfect displayed above your fireplace. How can you showcase your best picture yet? At Canvas 4 Life you can take those special memories and have them transferred to high-quality canvas.

Canvas 4 Life let me choose a canvas to review. I uploaded a picture of my three daughters and then chose a canvas size of 20X30 (and from the picture below you can see that is quite a large canvas!). Their technology was able to detect if my picture had high enough resolution to be printed in several seconds. From there I was able to choose the color, the depth and the bleed for my canvas to customize it per my desire. The end result was an amazing, large print of my three girls.

My canvas arrived incredibly fast! And Canvas 4 Life kept me apprised of my canvas via email so I knew when to expect it. When it arrived it was wrapped in tons of bubble wrap to protect it. The only thing it didn't have was a hook. I had to go to the store and buy hooks to hammer into the wooden frame at the back of the canvas which was only about $2 for a half dozen hooks.

We had Zoë's first birthday party at our house and everyone noticed the picture and wanted to know where it came from. My in-laws were incredibly impressed with the quality and how clear the picture is on such a large canvas!

Our canvas is the large photo to the left of the couch!

This holiday season surprise a loved one with a memorable gift they will cherish for years to come! To learn more about why you should choose Canvas 4 Life click HERE! And don't forget that FREE shipping is always a bonus which you will get at Canvas 4 Life.

Use promo code GirlyGirl10 to receive 10% off your purchase!

Canvas 4 Life donated a canvas for this review. 
It is no way affected my honest 
review of their product.

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Joy is a stay-at-home-mom to three daughters. She is the wife of a worship leader & youth pastor. She runs her own Etsy shop selling handmade, hand-stamped sterling jewelry. Joy has taken courses in journalism, play writing, poetry, was in Honors English throughout school and has had small publications made of her work (mostly poetry).

Mondays with Monica

How was every ones week? Mine went by fast! Can you believe Thanksgiving is just 3 days away and Christmas....well I don't even want to think about that right now. With everyone busy planning their Thanksgiving meal and getting ready to spend some time with loved ones, how about if I share what's on the menu at my house? Since it's just going to be my husband and little girl this year I decided I would make a turkey breast rather then a whole turkey. To be honest I would rather have ham I am not a big turkey fan but the husband has to have his turkey on Thanksgiving. I was trying to convince him to let me make a duck or something, anything but a turkey but he wasn't having it. Heck I don't know what I would have done if he agreed on the duck, I've never even ate duck in my life let alone cooked one. It just sounds so much better then turkey. So to go with my roasted turkey breast I am making Pioneer Woman's mashed potatoes. Did anyone happen to catch her on Throwdown with Bobby Flay? Her potatoes looked goooood. I wonder who else has decided to add them to their Thanksgiving meal after watching the show. I am also going to be making this Sourdough Bread Stuffing. Made it last year and it was delicious. Of course another side the husband has to have is Green Bean Casserole. I never had this growing up and was only first introduced to it about 9 years ago when I was living in Texas. It's now become a permanent fixture at our Thanksgiving table. And you can't have a Thanksgiving meal without cranberry sauce and rolls. The rolls unfortunately will not be homemade. I am hoping that this is the year I will get the Kitchen Aid I have been wanting for Christmas so that I can learn to bake. If it is then we will be having homemade rolls next year. We will finish off this meal with the obligatory pumpkin pie. I know there's nothing exciting about the menu I have planned but it is sure to satisfy a hungry husband and growing toddler. So what will be on your dinnertime Thursday?

May you all have a wonderful holiday! Until next time...

***Monica***

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Tickly Octopus Review and Giveaway

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WINNER #10 Tracy66 CONGRATULATIONS!

Lately Penelope has been getting more into doing crafts. She loves creating things with her little hands. I have been trying to find things that she can do with little help from me and that she will enjoy. When I heard about Tickly Octopus I knew it would be something she would love. The creator of Tickly Octopus was inspired by a playdate in 2006. After seeing the creative crafts her friend was making with her daughters she came up with the idea of a T-shirt design kit that children could have fun with and put their imagination into. Creating a one of a kind T-shirt that they could wear and show off to the world. This do-it-yourself T-shirt design kit includes handmade peel and stick appliqués of animals and shapes, letters and adornments along with an organic T-shirt canvas. Each appliqué is made with fade resistant felt with a peel and stick adhesive backing. And because each appliqué is handmade they will have a slightly different look adding to the uniqueness of your little ones creation.

Why organic? From the Tickly Octopus website:

Each T-shirt is made from one hundred percent organic cotton saves one-third of a pound of synthetic fertilizers and farm chemicals. Cotton is one of the most intensively sprayed field crops in the world. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that more than 53 million pounds of pesticides and 1.6 billion pounds of synthetic fertilizers were applied to cotton fields in 1996. Organic cotton is good for you; grown and processed without toxic chemicals; minimized damage to soil, water and air. Choosing sustainable children’s clothing is everyday action one person can do to save planet. One choice at a time.

This T-shirt design kit is the perfect craft for toddlers and young kids, it is also very easy. You just peel off the back to reveal the adhesive and place it anywhere you wish on your shirt. Press down firmly and then throw in the dryer for 15 minutes to seal your design. Penelope had so much fun with this!

She also couldn't wait to put on her new shirt. Check out her finished product.

This would make a great gift this holiday season! You can get your Tickly Octopus T-shirt design kit  here. Also be sure to check out Tickly Octopus on Facebook. 

Tickly Octopus has offered one of our readers a chance to win their very own kit.

To Enter: Please leave a comment letting me know who you would give this kit to. You can get extra entries for following us through GFC or Subscribing via email. 

Deadline: This giveaway will end on November 30, 2010. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Mondays With Monica

So last week I shared the cookbook 5 Ingredient Fix with you. Although I thought some of the recipes looked pretty good I was honest and told you that I would probably make very few of them. This week on the other hand I am going to share a cookbook that I absolutely love.

The Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook by Dede Lahman & Neil Kleinberg. This cookbook comes from the owners of the restaurant of the same name. Clinton St. Baking Company is a popular brunch spot in Lower East Side Manhattan and boy do I wish I was in New York right now after taking a look at all the recipes in this book. I literally want to make every single one! According to the book people wait in line for hours to get a bite at this place. When you take a look at some of the items this eatery has to offer I think you will see why. The pictures in this book make the food look sooo good, I love a cookbook that makes you drool over the food. My favorite meals of the day are breakfast and lunch and this book offers some great recipes like a  Spanish Biscuit Sandwich made with their homemade biscuit recipe and a Corn and Clam Chowder that looks and sounds delicious. This cookbook contains a total of 10 chapters with all the recipes you need to make a perfect early meal for your family or friends. From savory breakfasts to sweet desserts, yummy sandwiches to their specialty fried chicken and even some drink recipes like a Hot Buttered Cider which I could totally go for right now in this 20 degree weather. I am anxious to start tasting these dishes that the Clinton St. Baking Company has grown famous for but I am waiting for Chris to get home from work so I can impress him. :) I am definitely recommending this book and if I am every in the New York area this place will be on the top of my list to visit. Just out of curiosity any of you ever eaten there? You can get your copy of Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook on Amazon.

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.