Life with a Toddler

Hip-T is an awesome way to take care of those problems that we all have with shirts that just are not long enough. Such as:

Guardian Angel Bracelets are a must in every household for those days when you go out of the house.

These bracelets are wonderful for parents, grandparents, babysitters, teachers, well anyone who has something to do with children in their care. These guardian angel bracelets are colorful so kids like to wear them and they have a secure clasp that the bracelet has to be cut off after being put on. That is wonderful because then the children can not take them off on their own. So this is something that you could keep on the children for a little while. These would work anywhere that you are going with your child and not have to worry.
The bracelet itself says "If lost call!" Then you write the number your would want them to call, most likely a cell so that they can call right where you are at and you can be reunited with your child right away.
Guardian angel Bracelet also has classroom packs for those field trips and outings. They have the family pack which would work for those adults whom are elderly patients, with Alzheimer's disease or simply forgetful, wander away from home, their children, grandchildren, nurses, or care providers. And, at retirement communities and care facilities, the changes in drivers and caregivers makes it difficult for the patient to remember the cell number of each person who may transport them to the doctor, dentist, or hairdresser.
Then they have the group pack of 100 for those large outings with a lots of people to look out for.
Every pack of guardian angel bracelets also comes with safety tips. In my opinion this is a wonderful product that is necessary in every family household.

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My husband is one that can not see anything without his glasses so when I was offered the chance to review glasses from eyebuydirect I was not going to turn them down. I will always take free glasses since they are so stinken expensive to get and since he had just been to the eye doctor and his prescription had changed it was time for a new pair any way.

Eye Buy Direct is a site that you can upload your own picture on if you would like to try the frames on your picture, but you can also browse like we did to find something that you really like. They carry many different shapes, sizes, styles and prices ranges. They also carry sun glasses and designer frames.

The prices are reasonable and it is fun to look through that many frames at one time and see what really catches your eye. They have many different price ranges, eye buy direct has a pair for anyone's budget.


We choose the Joey glasses for my husband to try, something different from the usual and he loved them



I am very pleased with these, and I think I will go back to EyeBuyDirect.com when it's time for a new pair.
The service at EyeBuyDirect is great too. I had my glasses so fast, I think within a week of ordering them. They offer so many stylish glasses for a fraction of the ocst you'd pay elsewhere.

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Win it! EyeBuyDirect.com has generously offered to give away a pair of non-designer prescription eyeglasses of your choice to one lucky reader! ( up to $100.00)

To enter: Simply stop by EyeBuyDirect.com and take a look around. Then come back here to tell me your favorite pair of glasses. This step is required and must be done to gain entry into the giveaway.

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This giveaway is open Worldwide and will end on8/4/2009 at midnight . I will notify the winner via email and post on this blog. The winner will have 72 hours to respond to the email or I will have to pick a new winner.

Simple Stencils are pre-pasted, pre-spaced, individually laser cut out letters that press on your wall or any flat smooth surface (glass, metal, smooth stone, plastic, etc.). Once applied with our easy to follow instructions, the letters are the only thing remaining on the wall or surface. The letters are very thin, equivalent to about 3 coats of paint and have a beautiful matte or satin finish. The above properties give the letters the appearance of being painted on without all the mess, skill, creative limitations and time that hand painted stencils require.

The simple stencils are so easy to put on the walls. You peel the backing off, stick to the wall or surface of your choice, and use the rubbing tool that is included with each order and pull the coating off and there they are. They are so easy to do that some one like me even did it with no problem.

They have many different types of stencils and I got to choose a few. I made my own for little man's room "Justice Lee's Room", I also got a monogram of an "A" that looks wonderful behind the stove in our kitchen. I absolutely love these stencils and would love to put them in every room of our house to add a little something extra to each room.

I would recommend these to anyone to would like to add a little touch to any room in the house. They are a fun way to jazz up the wall and they can be taken down and not hurt the paint.

One of my lucky readers will get to win $50.00 gift certificate from simple stencil to be able to jazz up their own walls.

First off visit Simple Stencil and let me know what your favorite one is.

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Kids lunch Box Cards: are a fun way to send something in your child's lunch to school. These cards are something that can be reused if the child remembers to bring them home with them. They are very colorful and have scratch off answers or true statements.
I got to review the mystical little people and eeeww, that's grosse and they were fun even for adults.

One card I will share as an example of the eeeww, that's grosse: A cockroach can live 9 days without it's head before it starves to death. eeeww, that's grosse but true.

On the back of the lunch box cards there is room for you to write your own personal note to your child too. What child would not want these in their lunch box to share with their friends while they eat?

One of my lucky readers will get a chance to win some lunch box cards of their own and in your entries please leave me your email address

Leave a comment letting me know which lunch box card you would like
Lunch Box Cards

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Summer is my favorite time of the year to sit outside get a tan and just hang out, but ever since I had Justice I was scared to do so. I did not want the sun in his eyes and I did not want his head to get burned since he has fine blondish brown hair. I have always been wondering what to do since every time I have bought little man sun glasses or a hat he would not wear it or he would break the glasses in the first 5 minutes.

Baby Banz Inc carries a full line for children and baby's and they are 100% UVA/ UVB protection. The baby banz eye wear are made out of a durable and safe polycarbonate frame and lenses. They have a comfortable neoprene band that adjusts to your child's head. They also come in many colors. We got the camo since daddy is a hunter and I just really like camo. These glasses are cute and are a good way to keep your little ones eyes happy in the sun. Baby Banz also has a 6 month limited warranty on their glasses, so if they break your covered. They are also BPA and Phthalate free.

Baby Banz eye wear and sun hats range from birth to 5 years old and come in over 12 cool colors. There is a style and color for every child out there.

Baby Banz Sun Hats are just as wonderful and a must have too. They offer added protection form the sun's rays with a board brim to cover not only the head but also the ears which get burned so easily. They also shade the nose, cheeks and necks of our little ones.

The hats are machine washable, built in band that adjusts when the child grows and has a UPF 50+ rating.
In my house the hats and the glasses are a must have.

Visit usa.babybanz.com to check out all the colorful stylish glasses for your child today.

One lucky reader will get to win a pair of baby banz of their own (up to 19.99)

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Log Cabin has reformulated their syrup by replacing high fructose corn syrup with real sugar and let me tell you it is wonderful. I am not a huge syrup fan, but this is a must have in our house not only do I like it but my two year old whom loves pancakes will go to the cupboard and will grab Log Cabin for his pancakes over the other syrups in there.
Log cabin has been around since 1887. I have had log cabin syrup before they reformulated it and it is better tasting now that it is natural sugars and not high fructose corn syrup.



Here are some recipes to try with this wonderful syrup:
Apple Pecan Baked Pancake
1/2 c. favorite pancake mix
2 tbsp. butter- (melted)
1 c. Granny Smith apple- (peeled and sliced)
1/3 c. pecans- (chopped)
3 c. Log Cabin Syrup
1/2 tsp. cinnamon- (ground)

Instructions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare pancake mix according to the package directions and set aside. Pour melted butter in 9" pie plate. Place apple slices in bottom of pie plate, sprinkle cinnamon and pecans and drizzle syrup over apples, carefully pour batter on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until top springs back when touched, Loosen edges and invert onto serving plate. Cut wedges and serve with warm maple syrup and or fresh apple butter. Serves 4 to 6. Good served with sausage links.

Two of my lucky readers will get to win log cabin syrup of their own:

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Belly Bar

Belly bars are wonderful, they taste great and give you everything that you need while you are breasting feeding, pregnant and before you become pregnant. They are a good alternative in my mind to having to take the vitamins when you can eat something that will make your mouth water and make you want more. It is a snack and a vitamin all in one.
I am not pregnant but I ate the chews which are wonderful and packed full of flavor, the bars taste like a chocolate bar and the shakes are to die for. I even made my husband try them and he loved them too. This is something that I will have in my house to keep us full of the vitamins that are needed when you become pregnant which is something that we would like to do, so why not start now.
Belly bars are manufactured by NutraBella, They are packed with key prenatal nutrients including iron, folic acid, calcium, protein and omega-3 DHA, Bellybar products are a convenient and mouth-watering way for expectant and breastfeeding moms to get the vitamins and minerals they need, while enjoying an indulgent treat with out having to take the daily vitamins.

This company has been around since 2005 and founded by Leslie Barber and Meredith Lincoln.

They offer many Bellybar products of wholesome and delectable snacks and drinks to nourish women who are pregnant, new mothers, and moms-to-be including:


Bellybars are made with ingredients like real chocolate, almonds, granola, rice crisps, toasted oats, and brown rice syrup.
You can purchase Bellybar productsat nationwide wholesale at retail, grocery and natural food stores including Walgreens, Whole Foods Market, Target, Motherhood Maternity, A Pea in the Pod, Mimi Maternity, Babies ‘R’ Us, Publix, HEB, giggle and more.


Belly bar has offered three of my readers a wonderful pack including
· 2 bars of each flavor (Baby Needs Chocolate, Berry Nutty Cravings, Mellow Oat and Burstin’ Chocolate)

· 1 pouch of each chews flavor (Chocolate Cuddles and Citrus on Board)

· 2 shakes of Due for Chocolate Bellybar Shakes

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I got the chance to review some awesome shoes for my son whom is really hard to buy shoes for since he has big wide feet. See kai run shoes are the best shoes that I have found for my little man. They let his feet breathe and they are not too thight across the top of his little fat feet.

They’re soft, flexible, and supportive…the type of shoe that my little man needs on his feet. The soles are rubber and they are easy for little ones to walk in and if you look at the bottom they say cute things. Here are a few features about the shoes that make them perfect for a child’s developing feet:

• Very flexible soles are healthy for developing feet.

• Wide opening and toe box accommodate even the chubbiest little feet.

• Velcro closure allows for adjustable fit and easy on and off.

• Leather lining is breathable and durable.

• Padded collar adds comfort and helps our shoes stay on little feet.

• Quality Construction

• Leather used for our footwear meets the most stringent available U.S. and international guidelines.

• Sheepskin leather uppers are butter-soft and more durable by weight than cow leather used by many other brands.

• Durable construction and rubber sole stand up to heavy play indoors and out.

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PETER RABBIT ORGANICS INTRODUCES 100% ORGANIC FRUIT POUCHES, HEALTHY SNACKS THAT KIDS CAN GIVE A SQUEEZE
Handy, Fun to Eat, On-The-Go Snack Offers Full Serving of Pure Fruit

Peter Rabbit Whole Fruit Snacks are wonderful, Justice whom is two loves them because it is a snack that he can squeeze and eat all on his own. They are convent and very portable and even resealable, so if your little one does not eat all of it, it does not need to be thrown away just put the top back on and throw it is the refrigerator for later.There is nothing for little ones to choke on so you do not need to watch them 24/7 as they enjoy this wonderful tasting 100% healthy snack. We as mother's need more snacks like this because kids do not know that it is healthy all they care is that is tastes good and it is fun to eat. While Justice ate these today all he could say was "num" so I knew it was a winner there.


Why a pouch?
perfect, healthy on-the-go snack for busy parents
kids will enjoy straight from the pouch (no dishes to do afterward, added bonus)
no mess and the pouches do not get bruised
lets kids play with their food
ideal for babies ready to eat solid food as well as toddlers and elementary aged children who might turn their nose up at an apple
easy to save for later

What is really in the pouch?
our flavors names are our ingredients so you won't have to read our labels
100% organic fruit
no added sugars or sweetners, nothing artifical , no preservatives
no fillers or water- more nutritious
three all natural varieties we know kids love: Apple and Grape, Strawberry and Banana, Mango, Banana and orange

Peter Rabbit has offered two of my readers a chance to win at set of pouches of their own.

YOU MUST GO TO PETER RABBIT AND TELL ME WHAT OTHER PRODUCT YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRY BEFORE AND EXTRA ENTRIES COUNT.

You Can Make This is an award-winning website that offers a vast selection of sewing and crafting ebooks. There are also books for cooking, woodworking, digital scrapbooking, and much more and they are wonderful.


I do enjoy doing simple sewing projects and crafts during my spare time which is far and few between, before we had our son I had more time for these types of things. I was both happy and sad to receive the chance to review this ebook for making personalized name pillows. I was very happy to get this review to do because it is something that is fun and I have been wanting to do.



What I thought about this ebook from www.YouCanMakeThis.com:
The step-by-step instructions are very clear and easy to follow, and also anyone could do this.

I like that the ebook comes with the patterns for the letters. Yes, it would be easy to draw your own, but having the patterns makes all your letters consistent in style, shape, and size.

This does require a sewing machine and the basic knowledge of how to operate one.

I am going to be making a lot of these pillows for my son, stepdaughter, 12 brothers and sisters, two nieces and three nephews and I might even make some for my mom, dad, stepmom, stepdad my and my hubby we will see how much time and energy I have when I get the sewing machine serviced so that I can get busy on these.




If you are curious about the products at You Can Make This, then I encourage you to check out their free ebooks. There are lots of fun projects there and they are free to download!

What you can win:
The prize for this contest is a PDF version of the Personalized Name Pillow eBook, complete with instructions, patterns, and color photos. There will be 2 winners for this contest.
The winners will need to download the book themselves and print off the ebook. It is worth it. Open to anyone in the world.
You do not need to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email address. If you enter anonymously and do not include a valid email address in your comment entries, I will not be able to notify you should you win this random drawing.

Must do #1 first to be eligible for any additional entries

1) How many people would you make these for.


2) For 5 extra entries, blog about this giveaway linking back to this post and to www.YouCanMakeThis.com . Then leave a separate comment with the link to your blog post.

3) Subscribe to this blog via a feed, email, or by following on Blogger. Then leave a separate comment telling me you did so.

4) Add this blog's link or button to your blog's sidebar for an extra entry. Then come back here and leave the URL to your blog in a separate comment.

5) become a follower of Life with a toddler and leave me a comment

This contest will end June 9, 2009.

The Pak Naks are 3D, rubbery, interchangeable and are super easy to attach to surfaces (with no work or hassle for mom and dad). We knew self-adhesive, flexible, weatherproof designs were crucial to making Naks work. In the early days, we experienced what we now know many start ups go through – one day we were plotting certain world conquest, the next we wondered what on earth we were thinking. These things are the most wonderful for little guys whom wants to put hings on the their clothes, diaper bags.

I have had these on many different items and my son whom is two absolutely loves the pak naks. Ted the head (frog) is my two year old favorite.


Pak naks has 40plus age appropriate designs that are interchangeable, weather resistant and quick and easy to to put on all different items.



These are a must have for little ones and especially for the kids that are in school and love to decorate their backpacks but don't ever want the same thing for very long.

This product is recommended for children 4 and older.

Pak Naks Has offered 4 of my readers a chance to win some of these awesome products:

Enter to win visit Pak Nak and let me know which is your favorite and whom you would get them for.

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Cookie Lee is a jewerly line that is only sold through an independent sales consultant. It is shown through home and office shows and through the brochure. There is something about this jewerly that I love and the prices are so reasonable too. The prices range from 14-48 dollars, wow that is a wonderful price especially the way our economy is right now. I have the chance to offer $100.00 in free jewerly to one lucky winner. This will be preselected. There are many ways that you can enter to win.


The link is on the right of this post, click it and view the brochure leave me a comment about what your favorite piece of jewerly is. This is mandatory to do the extra entries.

Purchase anything through cookie lee (email orders to joellsellscookielee@yahoo.com) and get 5 extra entries. ( i will contact you about payment and shipping info.)

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Also there is a discount
15% off all orders use code: blog spot in your email to me

I got a trial sample in the mail from Dove and coupons the other day (well it was full sized which was nice). This deodorant is wonderful and smells really nice too. I have never really tried anything new since I found something that worked and I have always stuck with that, but since this was free I wanted to try it and I really like it. It goes on smooth and covers nicely, I smells wonderful and keeps you dry. It also keeps you stubble free longer which is an added plus all in its own. It offers 24 hours wetness and order protection so you can not worry all day and all night and with little ones we all know how important that is. This deodorant is one of the best that I have ever tried, it feels nice and does not get all over your clothes or clump up like other ones do. This is something that I will keep in my bathroom to use everyday.
So here it is my first giveaway:
I have 24 coupons to giveaway to different readers.
Leave a comment about what kind of deodorant you use and why you want to try dove and I will pick 24 readers to get these coupons to.
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