Here’s a giveaway that any child (and parent) will love!  Barefoot Books has generously offered to give away the Barefoot Books Singalong Gift Collection, which is a $100 value!

I just received these books two days ago & to say that I was impressed is quite an understatement.  What caught my attention about the books were so many things.

The books are such a great size & hardback so that your child can’t tear off the cover.  The colors are so vibrant & occupied Monkey’s attention for longer than any other book we have.  Honestly.  See, told you I was impressed!

The words are big enough so that you don’t have to hold the book up to your face to read the story, but not too large that they take away from the picture.  I’m telling you, these books are great!

Another thing that I really like is that the kids in the story are from various races, including Caucasian, Asian, African-America, and Hispanic.  I like that Barefoot Books has incorporated different races into one book.

And as if you were interested already, each book comes with a CD in the back so that you and your child(ren) can sing along while reading!

Once the story ends, there is additional information that pertains to what the story was about.  For example, in “Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush”, you learn how to play the song on the piano, as long as you can read piano keys.  You learn how the song originated & even a fun dancing game that goes along with the song.

In “Port Side Pirates” you are taught the different kinds of pirate ships, pirates around the world, famous pirates, and how to play the song on the piano.

In “Whole World” there is a “Did You Know?” section that explains what the sun, moon, mountains, valleys, plains, deserts, lakes, rivers, trees, flowers, birds, fish, and town and cities are.  There is also a page devoted to ways to reduce Global Warming and finally the sing along in the back to play on the piano.

The Barefoot Books Singalong Gift Collection is awesome and educational.  I would recommend these books to anyone and will be buying some more in the future.  It’s an invaluable way to teach your children about all different places, people, animals, and many other things in the world.

I am so glad that Barefoot Books offered to send me this collection and to give this collection away to a lucky winner!  I know that Monkey will love these books and grow into them more and more as he gets older.

The Giveaway:

Who can enter? U.S. and Canada

How to enter?
1.  Follow @liveBarefoot on Twitter and tweet them a message.  Post what you tweeted in the comment section.   (1 entry)

2.  Post on Twitter: “I just entered the @HisBoysCanSwim giveaway #4:http://bit.ly/6ukvuu ” and then tell me your Twitter ID in the comment section. (1 entry)

3.  Go to the Barefoot Books website and post a comment to let me know one book that you would be interested in. (1 entry)

Contest Ends: Saturday, December 12th at 1pm CST

You are allowed 3 entries for this giveaway.  Remember to post a different entry so that your chances of winning increase.  If you enter more than 3 times, your excess comments will be deleted.  I will pick the winner using Random.org & post it in the comments section.  Remember to check back to see if you are the winner.

If would like to buy Barefoot Books for your child(ren) or as a gift for someone else, here are a few things that you’ll want to know:

* Last day to ship ground for December 25 is December 15 (by 11:30am EST)

* Last day for upgraded shipping for December 25 is December 23 (by 11:30am EST)

* Free Shipping & 30% off all orders!  Enter SNOWY at check out!  Offer ends December 15, 2009.  Outside 48 continental states, standard upcharges apply.

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When I was pregnant I put off registering for my baby until the very last minute (or so it seemed).  I was intimidated by all of the baby stores & all of the baby things that I didn’t even know if I needed or not.  Not to mention I wasn’t even sure what some of these baby products did.

It seemed like baby products were a different language – Travel system, umbrella stroller, convertible car seat, and the list goes on and on.  I didn’t know what the heck any of that stuff was & I had no desire to find out until the very last minute.

One day I was out running errands & my husband called.  He said that he just received an email asking if I would like to register at JCPenney, online or at the store.  He said that they would give us a $100 limit to buy anything that we needed and then they would give us another $100 gift card to give away to a reader.  How awesome & I told him that I would love to register at JCPenney.

I opted to register & purchase my baby products online so that I could take my time without feeling overwhelmed in the store.  It was such a wonderful experience.  It took just a few minutes to sign up for a registry & then I could do research on things that I needed, find them on JCPenney.com, & add to my baby registry.

It was hard to narrow it down to what we still needed because JCPenney had everything.  Their selection of baby items is awesome & again, I was surprised!  The prices are comparative to any other baby store & the quality is great.  I ordered a changing pad, changing pad cover, & two sleepsacks.  I received everything in about a week & everything was exactly like it was described on their website.

Super easy!

If you are like how I was, you probably never even thought about registering at JCPenney. I’m not even sure that I knew they had a baby registry section before we were contacted.  But if you are expecting or just want to make it easy for your family & friends to buy Christmas presents, the JCPenney  baby registry is simple and I would recommend it in a heartbeat!

Check out JCPenney for all of your baby’s needs; I promise you won’t be disappointed!  And with the holidays right around the corner, just think of all the presents you could get for $100!  If you win, I will email the $100 gift certificate right over to you & you’ll be able to use it immediately!

If you want to win a $100 gift card to use at JCPenny.com, here’s how you can enter this contest:

1.  Go to JCPenney & post a comment with a baby item that you would like (1 entry)

2.  Post on Twitter: “I just entered the @HisBoysCanSwim $100 JCP giveaway: http://bit.ly/5CLW5f ” and post a comment with your Twitter ID ( 1 entry)

3.  Go to JCPenney & create a baby registry.  Post a comment here with your username for the registry. (1 entry)

Contest ends & Winner will be picked: Thursday, December 10th at 10am CST

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See Who The Winner Is!

**You are only allowed 3 entries for this contest.  If you enter more than three time, your excess comments will be deleted.  Good luck!**

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I love the chance to get a product for free to review for my blog readers, so it was no different when I was contacted by Belly Charms.  I was asked if I would pick a Mother’s Bracelet from her site and then do a review.

Can I just say that I love my blog?!

As soon as I clicked on the link, I couldn’t wait to get my own personalized bracelet.  No joke.  The bracelets are beautiful & the fact that Monkey’s name is on the bracelet is just perfect!

Since I seriously lack the creative gene, I opted for the “Swarovski Pearl and Antique Silver Mother’s Bracelet” because, let’s face it, it’s a really pretty bracelet!  My bracelet arrived very quickly & it was even more beautiful than in the picture.  I was in love!

Since I have this extra baby weight on, I ordered a medium bracelet & it fits just the way that I like my bracelets to fit.  Every time I leave the house I wear my bracelet.  I just love it.  Honestly.  It’s something that is hidden by long sleeves, but when I get a glimpse of Monkey’s name, I can’t help but smile.

Who knew you could get so much happiness from wearing a bracelet?!  Oh, but you can.

If you are looking for the perfect Christmas, Hanukkah, Birthday, or just an “I think you deserve a special bracelet”, this Mother’s Bracelet is for you.  Belly Charms has a special talent in making these bracelets & I could not be happier with mine.

Luckily for you readers, we are giving a single strand Mother’s Bracelet away for free ($39.99 value).  You can design this bracelet any way that you wish with your child’s name.  It’s truly a great present to someone or simply keep for yourself.

There are two entries allowed for this giveaway:

1.  Become a fan of the Belly Charms Facebook page, then post which bracelet you would like in the comment section of this post. (Mandatory)

2.  Post on Twitter: “I just entered the @HisBoysCanSwim giveaway: http://bit.ly/8rcsQS ”, then post your twitter name in the comment section of this post. (Optional)

The winner will be picked using Random.org on Tuesday, December 8th at 9pm CST.  You are only allowed to enter this contest twice.  If you enter more than twice, your comment will be deleted.

Good luck!

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Months ago I had been eyeing the Sugar Sweet Baby Bamboo Baby Wrap, so you can imagine how thrilled I was when I was contacted to do a review for one of them.  I was thrilled when the baby wrap arrived & I couldn’t wait to try it out with Monkey in it!

When I pulled the bamboo baby wrap out, I’ll admit it – I was a bit intimidated.  I had never seen a baby wrap before, so the amount of fabric was a little scary to me…. Like how was I supposed to wrap that around my body & hold my baby?

Thankfully the baby wrap comes with very detailed directions (and you can always email any questions & receive a response quickly) & I practiced wrapping it around my body before putting Monkey in it.

The first time I did the wrap, it was very loose so I knew that I had to tie it tighter so that Monkey would be snug in it.  The second time around worked & I couldn’t wait to put Monkey in it & go out for a walk in the neighborhood.

I put him in & wondered what he would think about it.  He loved it & was happy during the whole walk.  It was a match made in heaven!  I was thrilled that he liked it so that I would be able to put him in it when walking or when I needed to get things done around the house with both hands.

The fabric is the most perfectly soft & silky bamboo fiber.  It’s breathable so that you don’t have to worry about your child overheating while being in the wrap (and this was a big concern for me being in Houston).  This wrap can be thrown in the washer & dryer & it’s the easiest thing to take care of.  I never worry about Monkey falling out of the wrap; he’s so secure & content in it.

This baby wrap works whether you have a newborn (preemie too!) or a toddler… & isn’t that what we all want, something that our baby can use over & over & grow in to.

Another thing that I really like about these wraps are the variety of colors & patterns that you can choose from.  If you want something that doesn’t stand out, try the blue metro circles wrap.  Since skulls are all the hype lately, try the gray skulls on black bamboo wrap.  Or if you just want something soft & sweet, the off white & pink wrap is perfect!  No matter what style you are looking for, you will find the right wrap for you.

If you are looking for a baby wrap, look no further!  If you know someone who needs a baby wrap, this would make a perfect holiday gift!  And you are in for a treat because we will be giving one of these bamboo wraps away for free!

If you are interested in winning a free ($70 value) baby wrap, all you have to do is go the Sugar Sweet Baby site & join the newsletter.  Or follow Sugar Sweet Baby on Twitter.  After you join the newsletter and/or follow the Twitter page, let me know in the comment section of this post.  Make sure to include your twitter name too & if you joined the newsletter, let me know what print of the wrap you like the best.

Tomorrow at noon (CST), I will pick the winner from random.org & post it in our comments section.  Be sure to check back to see if you are the lucky winner of this awesome baby wrap!

This giveaway is open to the US & Canada.

*Update* There are currently 61 entries.  If you posted twice because you forgot your twitter name or added your email address, I will delete the 2nd comment tomorrow.  No need to worry; you are still eligible to win… I just want it to be fair & everyone will only count once.

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Hey everyone, it’s time for a new baby blog contest where you can win all three Laugh and Learn DVD’s! Just follow the instruction on this contest blog post to enter.  But first, let’s fill you in on the Laugh and Learn DVD’s…

About a month ago, Jane and I received a copy of each of the Laugh and Learn DVD’s by Sheri Bayles to watch and review.  Since Jane and I were only able to attend one baby class (which I failed because of my swaddling techniques) these DVD’s came in handy!  We really enjoyed watching these and learned a lot from them and we would recommend them to any new parents.

The 3 Laugh And Learn DVD’s:

The first Laugh and Learn DVD is called, “Anatomy and Preliminary Signs of Labor” which is actually on 2 DVD’s and covers many subjects over 4 and 1/2 hours such as:

• Three Actual Signs of Labor

• Three Breathing Techniques

• Labor and Delivery • Pushing

• Medications used in Labor

• Induction • Forceps • Vacuum • Monitoring

• Cesarean Delivery

• Post-op C/S

• Postpartum Vaginal Delivery

The second DVD is called, “About Newborn Care“.  This brand new and comprehensive newborn baby care class runs about one hour and covers everything you need to know in 6 easy to watch lessons:

•The Sponge Bath

•Diaper Change and Dressing a Newborn

•Swaddling

•The Tub Bath

•Diaper Change and Dressing a 3 Month Old

•Baby Supplies You Need

And finally, the third DVD is called, “About Breastfeeding”.  Sheri’s new and comprehensive Breastfeeding Class covers everything you need to know in 9 easy to watch lessons that runs about one hour including:

•Breastfeeding Positions

•Burping the Baby

•How to Breastfeed Twins

•How Often, How Long?

•Is Your Baby Getting Enough?

•Overcoming Obstacles

•Diet

•Pumping

•Bras, Nightgowns, and Pads

So who is Sheri Bayles?

Sheri Bayles is the CEO and spokeswoman for the best-selling DVD series LAUGH AND LEARN ABOUT CHILDBIRTH, ABOUT NEWBORN BABY CARE and ABOUT BREASTFEEDING.

LAUGH AND LEARN is a diverse company that is expanding beyond their wonderful, instructional DVDs, to include new childbirth-friendly materials, branded merchandise and television.

Sheri, a respected childbirth authority, an award-winning Lamaze instructor and board-certified lactation consultant, was on staff at the prestigious New York/Cornell Medical Center for twenty four years.

Now known as the “Childbirth Coach to the Stars” and the “Twins Breastfeeding Guru” (New York Magazine), Sheri Bayles has created this trio of DVDs to help expectant parents everywhere prepare for childbirth and child care, in a simple, easy, private and less-expensive way to learn every bit of information they will need, from the “nurse with the personality” who will make childbirth both joyful and manageable.

Now available, a brand new version of LAUGH AND LEARN ABOUT CHILDBIRTH. Sheri, offers up a comprehensive guide to labor and delivery that is as informative as it is entertaining for all expectant parents.  All the necessary and helpful tips parents-to-be need to know about the miracle of giving birth is explained by Sheri in a non-judgmental voice, while handling the whole experience with humor, understanding and joy!  No wonder Sheri is known to her clients and viewers as “Sheri Seinfeld”.

The go-to gal for childbirth and breastfeeding instruction for over twenty years, Sheri Bayles is also the mother of twin boys, now thirteen years old, the perfect person to become the “Twins Expert”!

Sheri guides tons of bold-faced names on their way to parenthood, and is the savior to pregnant Moms everywhere.  But you don’t have to be a celebrity to make Sheri your new best friend, birth coach and baby authority.  With her new DVD series, anybody can learn what they need to know in the privacy of their own home, and without the expense of sometimes pricey and often inconvenient birthing classes!

The new version of LAUGH AND LEARN ABOUT CHILDBIRTH features five diverse couples on the verge of parenthood.  Sheri prepares them all for the big day in a series of six classes.  Her gift is to replace fear with knowledge, and by demystifying the whole process with humor and wit.

As a Mom, and a nurse, and a well-respected female entrepreneur  in the world of childbirth education, Sheri understands the busy world of parenting these days.  While you find a famous expert in Sheri Bayles, you also make an important friend who makes giving birth what it was intended to be—an exciting adventure.

Sheri has been married to her husband for twenty, and is still crazy about him!

Baby Blog Contest Details: How To Enter!

Laugh and Learn is going to give one lucky winner the complete set of all three Laugh and Learn DVD’s!

Contest rules: Only one entry per person/household (Unless you do the bonus entry as explained below.  Then you are allowed 2 entries!)  Your comment is your entry into this contest.  And of course, void where prohibited by law as with all of our contests, if your state or country made it illegal to win a set of DVD’s or anything else for whatever reason.

Contest period: Contest will run from Friday August 7th and end on Monday, August 10th at 9 PM CST.

How a winner will be chosen: We will use Random.org to choose a random number to select the winner.  Example: If Random.org selects the number 49, we will look at comment number 49. If you followed the simple ways to enter as mentioned below, you won!

How to claim your prize: We will post the winner on this blog on August 10th sometime after 9 PM EST (Depending how busy we are with Monkey, so it may be a few minutes later if we’re changing him or feeding him.)  The winner is responsible for contacting us with his/her mailing address that we will share with Laugh and Learn so they can mail you the DVD set.

How to enter: All you need to do to enter is go to: http://www.laughandlearn.com (opens in a new window) and take a look at Sheri’s website.

Option 1: Watch the video on the home page and post a comment below sharing something you learned, something you thought was funny, a thought, comment, or anything pertaining to the video.

Option 2: If you don’t have sound on your computer, write a quick comment below letting the world know which DVD you’re most excited about watching and why.

BONUS! How you can have TWO entries into this contest: The bonus option is posting the below message on Twitter:

“I just entered the @hisboyscanswim contest to win 3 great pregnancy and baby DVD’s: http://tinyurl.com/kuksbw“

Once you post the above on your Twitter page, come back here and write a comment letting us know you Tweeted the above and let us and everyone know your Twitter page address.  (This will expose your Twitter page to many people who may want to follow you – and give you the opportunity to do the same!  Plus, you’ll have your maximum of 2 entries into this contest!)

So everyone, check out all of the other great Twitterers you can start following below.

Note: You can space out your two entries if you’d like.  It’s entirely up to you as long as you comment before the contest deadline, August 10th at 9 PM CST.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

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With the birth of our little baby Monkey, we got way behind on some of the great products we received that needed to be reviewed – as I’ve mentioned a few times now to keep reminding myself.  LOL!  Now that things are calming down a little around here, Jane is back posting on our pregnancy and baby blog here, and will be getting back to Twittering.

There are several reviews we need to do – and some will include contests where you can win the item we’re reviewing or posting about!

The item that I wanted to tell you about today is the Snoogie Seat by Daddy’s Design.  When the item arrived, I was excited to check this out since we decided to call our baby “Monkey” on our blog and thought this product was a prefect fit for our little guy.

When I opened up the package and took the Monkey out of the bag I noticed how soft is was – a big plus for a baby of course.  I also noticed that there was a little handle on the monkey’s head to make carrying your stuffed monkey and your real-life monkey around easier.

And then the thought pooped – I mean popped into my head about Monkey peeing through his diaper, burping up, and wondered how in the heck you’d clean this Snoogie Seat by Daddy’s Design.

I flipped it over and noticed a zipper that made removing the monkey designed cover easy.  I took it off, tossed it in the washing machine and then dried it.  It held up well and will no doubt last many, many washes.

What’s cool about this Snoogie Seat is that the actual cushion design itself.  In the image below, you can see how a baby fits right in the nicely designed cushion keeping him/her snug and safe.  It’s also small enough to easily put somewhere in your baby boy or baby girl’s nursery (which is were we’ll have Monkey in it most of the time – especially when have him watch Baby Einstein DVD’s).

After Jane was feeding Monkey this AM, I put him in the monkey and propped up the Cloud B Sleep Sheep on the top, connecting it to the carry strap on the top of the monkey Snoogie Seat.

Monkey loves it and was out like a light.

I’m looking forward to trying it out on my lap with Monkey in it when I feed him Jane’s breastmilk she pumped into a bottle.  Looks like it should be easy to do and comfortable for the both of us based on the photo on their website.  Anything that makes fatherhood duties easier is something I’m always game for!

Also, if you purchase the Snoogie Seat for yourself or someone you know, 10% of the net proceeds go to the Children’s National Medical Center – which of course is great to see the creators of the Snoogie Seat are doing their part – very cool.

For more information and to check out the Monkey Snoogie Seat yourself (which comes in pink or brown by the way), go to: http://www.daddysdesign.com

UPDATE! Michael just emailed me and is offering a special 20% discount for our readers.  :)  When you order, be sure to use coupon on code: clsnoogie

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Need some sleep? The Cloud B Sleep Sheep (featuring four soothing sounds from nature) is one of our favorite baby items thus far.  Why?  Well, a few nights ago Mommy Jane and I were going crazy trying to figure out a way to help relax Monkey and get him to fall asleep.  It was around 2 or 3 in the morning and we were going crazy trying to figure out what to do.

We were exhausted. All we wanted was just a couple hours of sleep and neither Jane nor I had any idea how many hours we had been up in a row.  Monkey was really active and maybe even a little cranky.

We were desperate and trying everything we could think of to relax our baby Monkey from: classical music, singing to him, feeding him, changing his diaper, burping him, you name it… we probably tried it.  Heck, I even tried dancing for him for awhile and all that did was entertain Jane and get a tired chuckle out of her.

Finally I decided to go into his nursery to see what I could find that may do the trick.  We received quite a few items from Jane’s baby shower that played music, but we needed something else.  Something… relaxing.

I looked over on his bookshelf and saw the Cloud B Sleep Sheep sitting there, almost saying to me, “I am the solution you’re looking for.”  I picked it up and tried to play the sounds to see what sounds it had and realized I didn’t have any batteries in it.  I carried the Cloud B Sleep Sheep downstairs and saw that Jane had taken Monkey out of the swing (which had to be the 3rd or 4th time we tried moving him from the swing, to our arms, and/or to the pack-and-play) and was holding our still active little boy.

I found some batteries, loaded them into the Cloud B Sleep Sheep and started playing the sounds.  I immediately stopped on the ocean waves and thought, “THIS IS IT!”

I brought it over to Jane and Monkey and played it.  Within seconds Monkey calmed down and slowly his eyes began to get heavier and heavier.  After a couple of minutes Jane and I carefully carried him to the pack and play and laid him down to sleep.  And there he stayed, counting sheep for the next few hours thanks to the Cloud B Sleep Sheep.

The Cloud B Sleep Sheep ROCKS!

Over the last few days we’ve had that sheep running nearly non-stop when Monkey is in his swing or in the pack-and-play.  We’ve been amazed at how the ocean wave sounds sooth him and put him right to sleep each and every single time!

The Cloud B Sleep Sheep features four soothing sounds for your baby: Mothers Heartbeat, Spring Showers, Ocean Surf, and Whale Songs.  Our favorite is the ocean surf followed by the spring showers.  I think Monkey would also agree with that order.

And I can tell you that it’s so relaxing listening to those smooth ocean waves while laying on the couch with Jane knowing our little Monkey is sound asleep.  The waves have put us to sleep many times over the last week too!

In my opinion the Cloud B Sleep Sheep was one of, if not the best gift Jane received from her baby shower.  I give it 4 out of 4 thumbs up.  Oh, and another cool feature is the velcro straps on his head that make placing it anywhere safely a breeze.

You can check out the Cloud B Sleep Sheep on Amazon here and see that most of the reviews from people are 5 out of 5 stars.  And looking at the reviews, we’re not the only new parents who have discovered that the Cloud B Sleep Sheep is one of the best items to have for your baby to help him/her fall asleep.

So do any of you have the Cloud B Sleep Sheep?  What did you think of it?

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On Thursday Jane will officially be 39 weeks pregnant and we’ll be going to her next doctor’s appointment on Friday.  With the BIG day approaching fast (heck, it could even be tonight!), I decided to run a little fun contest for you.

Here are the details…

How to enter: Just comment on this post

What to write: Guess the date and time Baby Tarzan will be born

What you will win: A gift card to Babies R Us.

How much will be on the gift card: For every pound Baby Tarzan weighs, we will put $6.00 onto the gift card and mail it to you.  Will Baby Tarzan be 6 pounds?  7 pounds?  8 pounds?  Ouch!  So if Baby Tarzan is 8 pounds, we’ll mail you a Babies R Us gift card for $48.00!

All you need to do is tell us the date and time you think Baby Tarzan will be born on.

For example, you could write: July 15th at 11:41 PM

The person who is the closest to the actual day and time will win the gift card!  If there’s a tie, we’ll mail cards to both winners!  Only ONE entry per person.

Once Baby Tarzan is born we’ll post the results and the winner.  If you linked to your site in your comment, we’ll contact you to get your mailing address.  If you do not have a blog or a site, be sure to keep checking back here every day to see if Baby Tarzan has arrived!

Good luck everyone – and YES… somehow, some way Jane and I will get all of the reviews done that we need to do – and we have several things to give away – including a $100 gift card to JC Penny’s!   Stay tuned – I’m hoping that’ll start Friday and this weekend.  Sorry this is taking a little while to get out there

So tell us…. What day and what time (remember to put AM or PM) will Baby Tarzan be born?

Post your comment below!

P.S… To check out a list of the top 233+ baby-related blogs, click here after you post your comment. (opens in a new window.)

UPDATE!!! Comments are turned off.

Updated on July 21st at 4:34 PM… We think Jane is having contractions.  I’m closing down comments on this post to make it fair for everyone who entered.  :)  Wish us luck!

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Natalja from Sweetsation Therapy contacted me a couple of months ago to see if I’d be interested in trying some of her products.  

Of course I jumped at the chance to try some of her products!  What girl wouldn’t?!

She sent me Organic Cucumber Toner, Organic Cucumber Day & Night Lotion, Organic Ellasti*Belly Stretch Marks Miracle Oil, and Organic Ellasti*Belly Stretch Marks Miracle Caviar.

The Organic Cucumber Toner and Organic Cucumber Day & Night Lotion smell just like you are placing real cucumbers on your face!  I absolutely loved the smell of both of these products when I used them.  The toner left my face feeling refreshed and clean, while the day and night lotion left a smooth and very light lotion feeling on my face.  The best part about these two products is that they are for all skin types, and this was important for me since I have really sensitive skin.  

The next product that I tried was the Ellasti*Belly Stretch Marks Miracle Oil.  I will admit that I wasn’t too excited to try this product out because the “oil” part scared me.  I thought that it would be like the tanning oil I used to use while laying out in the sun, but I was pleasantly surprised that it was nothing like that.  I squirted the oil on my belly and it did not leave any kind of “wetness” that tanning oil leaves.  It soaked right into my skin and I didn’t even notice that there was any oil on my belly.  It leaves a very soft feeling on my stomach and really helped with any itching that was going on.  The great thing about this oil is that it provides 12 hour itch prevention and it is full of essential oils and extracts.  I have the 1 oz bottle and it fits perfectly in my purse for when I’m out running errands and need some itching relief!

The final product and my most favorite is the Organic Ellasti*Belly Stretch Marks Miracle Caviar with Caviar Extract.  The lotion smells fresh like lemon.  In fact, it smells so yummy that it reminds me of a delicious lemon cake or cupcake.  I absolutely love this lotion!  Like the oil, it provides 12 hours of itch prevention with 30 elasticity boosting essential oils and extracts.  I put this lotion on everyday after I shower.  I put it on my belly and breasts and **knock on wood** I haven’t had any stretch marks pop up.  The lotion lasts for such a long time and I don’t have to constantly reapply it, which is wonderful.  It’s very smooth and feels great on.  I highly recommend getting this product!  I promise you won’t be disappointed!

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Before I get into my review on the tasty treats I received from Vintage Confections, I wanted to explain what exactly I am doing with these reviews.  

I’ve been sent a few things to try out from various people/companies and after I eat, use, or look at the products, I am going to do a review on them for all of you.  

I hope it will cause you to try a new treat or product, and/or give you exposure to other baby-related items on the market.  Either way, I think it’ll be a lot of fun and a win-win for us both!  Who doesn’t love new things?!

Heather from Vintage Confections signed up to donate some of her delicious fortune cookie birth announcements for our contest and she offered to send me some as well.  As you can imagine, since being pregnant, I was highly anticipating these treats.  Who doesn’t like sweets, right?!

She put together a sampler package for me including a box of the fortune cookie baby announcements, a variety of cake balls, and Neapolitan marshmallows.  When I picked up the package from the post office, I wanted to rip right into the treats, but I fought the urge until I arrived home.  

Everything that she sent looked delicious and Tarzan and I both could not wait to get these sweets in our mouths!  We tried everything and we were not disappointed in any of it.  Not only were the fortune cookies cute, complete with a Chinese container, but they tasted incredible.  It would be hard to just eat one of these (we ate them by the handful really).  When you open the fortune cookie, there is a little paper in the cookie that can say anything you want it to say.  

Since Heather wasn’t sure at the time whether we were having a little Jane or a little Tarzan, she did a mixture of both.  Some fortunes said: Baby Jane 2.14.09 and some said Baby Tarzan 2.14.09.  

Can you imagine how awesome these would go over to announce the sex of your baby?  I know they would be a hit and I will definitely be dropping the hint to my friends who host my baby shower!

You could use the fortune cookies at a baby shower, bridal shower, wedding, holidays, anything else you want to announce, or just because they taste good.  And I really mean that.  

If you order these purely because they taste awesome, I would recommend ordering more than you need, just in case your husband is like mine and eats them up before you get to have as much as you would like!  Ha!

The cake balls were a hit in our house too!  The sampler included: 2 red velvet, 2 chocolate peanut butter, 2 lemon, and 2 peppermint.  I was most surprised by how great the peppermint cake ball was.  I saved that one for last because I wasn’t too sure about it.  

Boy was I wrong!  

Both Tarzan and I loved all of the flavors, especially the peppermint cake ball!  These didn’t last too long in our house.  Like the fortune cookies, they were gobbled up very quickly and made our bellies (and lil Tarzan) very happy!

I wasn’t too sure what a cake ball was until I took my first bite.  It’s just like a miniature cake that is gone in a couple of bites.  You get the moistness that is found in cake, the hard icing in every bite, and the snack-size bite that is good for your waist.  Almost like a petit-four is to a cake.  These cake balls are REALLY good!

Finally, we were sent gourmet Neapolitan marshmallows.  Now I have to be honest about these marshmallows… While they smelled amazing (think about neopolitian ice cream), I was slight worried about how they would taste.  I’m only a marshmallow fan when it comes to s’mores.  Period.  Tarzan can barely handle marshmallows in those.

Of course I wasn’t going to let the marshmallows go to waste though, so I slowly took a bite out of a corner.  Oh. My. Gosh.  It was heavenly and thankfully the marshmallows are huge in size so there was more to eat!  Even though it was still a marshmallow texture, this, my friends, did not bother me one bit.  

I didn’t even give Tarzan the chance to try these; I ate both of them all by myself!  If you are like me and are on the fence about marshmallows, definitely give them a try.  I promise that you will be pleasantly surprised!

All in all everything that Vintage Confections sent me were absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to place an order for some more sweets!  If you have an event coming up, or if you just want to nibble on something other than the traditional candy or cakes that you find in the grocery store, give Vintage Confections a try.  Again, you will not be disappointed at all and your mouth will thank you for all the goodness!

I’m thinking the Butterscotch candy is calling my name…

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