Jan
2018

Ice Ice Baby Giveaway Hop

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Welcome to the Ice Ice Baby Giveaway Hop!

Be sure to come back daily to get your daily entries to increase your chances of winning.

Scroll down under the form to find more awesome giveaways to enter.

Sponsored by:

Topknot Twirl

Hosted by:

MamatheFox.com

and

Rita Reviews

Enter for your chance to win (1) custom Topknot Twirl doll

Runs 1/16 – 1/31

Open to US residents, Must be 18+ to enter

 

MamatheFox and all participating blogs are not held responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligation.


Jan
2018

Topknot Twirl

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There is something beautiful about minimalist design that catches your eye and draws you near. Simplicity lets your mind wonder and create like it was designed to do. I truly believe the same rings true for children’s toys. Young minds that are making daily discoveries and forming new ideas are drawn to opportunities to create. Almost every parent experiences this when their child plays with the box longer than the toy. Open ended toys that reflect a child’s environment allows creative exploration, and the child can create a purpose for the toy and use it as they wish.

For my daughter, I was searching for a timeless simple rag doll that could be loved for many years. My hope was to find a doll that inspired play while doubling as decor in her vintage eclectic room. I was soon delighted to find an old friend from China opening her very own doll shop Topknot Twirl.

Lauren, the creator of Topknot Twirl, is a kindred spirit that brings out the beauty in the simple. She began making dolls as a traditional birthday gift for her daughters and soon expanded into making dolls for their play group. Lauren delighted in designing each doll with a different look and set out to reach a bigger market. In the winter of 2017, after moving to back to America, Topknot Twirl was launched.

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Each doll is made to order with 5 customizable features. Custom ordering is made easy through her Etsy page and detailed instructions. I loved there was a variety of choices to make a unique custom doll, yet I wasn’t overwhelmed. Picking a doll to match my daughter’s look was simple. However, I will say the fabric choices were all adorably eye catching and I had to get a few opinions to make a final choice.

dress print

skin color

hair color

bang style

hair placement

Our new little friend was delivered in style with attention to every detail. I loved seeing my daughter’s name on the package and felt as if her creator was thinking about her with every stitch. Before her doll was even opened our excitement was pouring over the delivery cuteness.

Whether it was intended or not, I even used the tag ribbons as extra bows for the doll’s hair.

Every detail of our Topknot Twirl custom doll was perfect and just they way I had ordered.

The details were simple yet had an elegant high fashion flare. I appreciated the strong craftsmanship while still being able to tell it was handmade with integrity.

I instantly loved how large our doll looked in my daughter’s arms. I thought it would have been a great milestone doll during her first 12 month pictures.

My daughter snuggled into the soft flexible fabric. She was able to easily carry her lightweight doll around with its slim graspable limbs.

Her doll was clothed in a miniature twirl dress with a fashionable criss cross back. We loved the skirt was removable for dressing and undressing.

I ordered her doll with double high buns and side sleek bangs, but was excited to find out her hair could be styled.

I enjoyed giving her similar pigtail braids I use to rock as a child. The joy about felt doll hair is low maintenance. No tangled rat nests or balding, just simple easy to manage felt strips.

 

Lauren continues to work hard in making innovations to her dolls and and meeting the needs of her customers. Since the time she has opened she has already added three new additions to her Etsy shop.

Each girl doll now has a felt floral headband accessory. It’s the perfect little accent piece that adds pizzazz and play during dress up.

Dolls can now be personalized with an embroidered name added.

And my favorite, custom boy dolls! Let those little boys join in on the role playing and have their own boy doll. After seeing my son nurture my daughter’s baby dolls, I think he would love having a doll that he can relate to.

All of the Topknot Twirl dolls are handmade by Lauren, so top quality is always delivered. We had such a great experience working with Topknot Twirl and especially loved supporting another small shop, in particular, a Stay at home mom business that is following their dreams.

If you are looking for a quality custom doll that makes play open ended, while also bringing elegance and style to your home, check out TopKnotTwirl!


Jan
2018

Cuddle Clone Giveaway

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Cuddle Clones are the perfect gift for any pet lover. Do you, or someone you know, love their pet so deeply that they cannot image life without them? With Cuddle Clones, you can have a stuffed animal clone of your pet created. Using their amazing technology, time and love Cuddle Clones can use images which will provide and create for you a stuffed clone of your pet.

 

Use code MamatheFox for 10% off any order

 

 

Cuddle Clones can be:

Dogs, Cats, Horses, Large Birds, Donkeys, Cows, Deer, Goats, Monkeys, Pigs, Reptiles, Sheep, Spiders, Small Birds, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Fish, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Mice, Micro Pigs, Rabbits, Rats

 

Enter for your chance to win (1) Cuddle Clone! Valued up to $250

Hosted by: MamatheFox.com

Sponsored by: Cuddle Clones

Co-Hosted by: Ask Away, Homeschool Insights, Parenting Healthy, & Miki’s Hope

 

 

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Jan
2018

$200 Tiek Gift Card Giveaway

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Tieks have become some of the most popular shoes out there. It’s no wonder! They’re gorgeous, come in an an amazing assortment of colors and most important are some of the most comfortable shoes out there. They really are the most versatile Flats out there. If you look closely you’ll find Tieks on celebrities like Oprah and Future Royal Meghan Markle.

Have you been wanting to take the Tieks plunge but not sure about the price (Believe me they’re worth it). Here’s your chance to win $200 Gift Card/Credit to The BouTiek where you can purchase your own pair. What Tieks will you buy if you win?

So head below for your chance to win. This giveaway is open World wide and ends on 1/31 at 11:59pm EST. Must be 18+ to enter. Good luck! One lucky winner will get a $200 (USD) credit to the Tieks Boutiek!

Disclosure: All opinions are 100% mine. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Tieks, Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network. All opinions and experiences are Conservamom‘s. Open Worldwide , must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted through email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor will be responsible for product fulfillment to winner(s) of the giveaway. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions or to see your product featured in an Event you can contact Elia At Conservamom


Jan
2018

The Right Pillow Can Save You a Lot of Trouble

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Pillows come in all shapes and sizes and have different uses about them. These are an invention that the world didn’t ask for, but the world needed. Bamboo pillows are becoming increasingly popular for comfort and support in bed, we recommend reading bamboo pillow reviews before buying one, to ensure it is the right one for you! Right pillows give lumbar support to people with back problems, solution of neck pain and provide a cozy spot for readers. Misuse of pillows is actually quite serious, sometimes making you sleep in an incorrect position. This leads to pain that requires someone like the Kirk E. Hilborn, D.C. Sterling Heights Chiropractors to help relieve it. It can also worsen any existing back or neck pain as your body won’t be in a natural position while sleeping. This shows how important it is to have a pillow that suits you. When dealing with medical conditions, like back pain, it can be difficult to find a comfortable position to sleep in. It’s believed that people with conditions, such as scoliosis, find it much easier to sleep on their back to try and keep their spine neutral. However, if scoliosis sufferers find that they’re struggling to find a comfortable sleeping position, it might be time to consider looking for a treatment option. To learn more about some of the options available, it might be worth contacting a company similar to Southwest Scoliosis Institute, for example. However, it’s always good to consider finding a good pillow to support with a soft Pillow Protector on your back too, especially for those who suffer from spinal problems causing back pain. While we briefly mentioned pain, if you are someone who has been living with chronic pain for a while and this disrupts you getting a good night’s sleep, it may be worth looking to find alternative methods to help you out.  Pillows also come in all shapes and sizes and can be customized very easily to match your liking as well as the décor of the room. People from all walks of life can make use of a pillow, read on to find out the multi-faceted advantages of the
pillows.

Backrest Pillow for Book Readers

backrest pillow
Are you a bookworm? Are you in an eternal search for the perfect position to read in bed? Do you spend more time tossing and turning than reading your book? Your solution is a reading pillow. The backrest pillow, or reading pillow can be placed wherever you want. If you want to read in bed, then the pillow will provide you with back as well as arm support. Want to go out and sit by a tree and read like Alice from Alice in Wonderland, but find the tree trunks a bit scratchy for your back, carry it out with you and indulge. There are numerous places and ways in which you can use your reading pillow, and have a grand time reading. There are some really simple and completely DIY tutorials for reading pillow and you can even customize one that has your favorite quote on it.

A Right Pillow for Arm and Back Support for Nursing Moms

Motherhood is amazing and so is the feel of a newborn baby in your arms. However, feeding one does take a toll on the mother. If you are a new mother or have a newborn baby to nurse, a pillow with arms is your lifesaver. For small babies, who have not yet developed their own neck support it is important to hold their head gently at an angle while nursing them. This can end up causing the mothers quiet a lot of pain and soreness in their arms. Hence, these backrest pillows provide support for the back as well as the arms. They are stuffed with very soft filling and can easily mold themselves according to the person leaning on it. Therefore, if you are a new mother, have a newborn baby, or are expecting one, investing in a backrest pillow will be the best investment you make.

Neck and Cervical Support

cervical pillow
Longer working hours and greater use of computers, as well as laptops, have increased the cases of cervical pains. Some of the major complaints of cervical pains are due to incorrect posture and no lumbar support, especially at the workplace. These pains lead to fatigue which in turn can affect your performance at work. Hence, drive away your discomfort with cervical pillow. The cervical pillow is specially designed for people with cervical pains. They have been termed as the best pillow for neck pains as they provide extra support to the neck while you lie down. After a long hard day at work, sink into your bed and rest your over-worked neck on a cervical pillow for a good night’s sleep.


Jan
2018

Harlem Globetrotters – Coming to a Town Near You!

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Give the gift of a priceless memory with tickets to a Harlem Globe Trotters show

MamatheFox and her family went to see the Harlem Globetrotters when they came to Cleveland, Ohio this past December. It was a show my kids and I will never forget. The team features hilarious tricks, amazing skill shots, pranks and more. Each minute of this game is exciting and will keep the attention of small children alike. My 3.5 and 5 year old loved it, however my 5 year old was able to pay attention to it much better than her younger brother. He has a hard time paying attention up in the stands. I feel if I went to a show again I would buy closer seats so that he would be more engaged.

 

The team, which has been around for many years (my husband went to a game as a child  –  so you know they have been around a while hahaha!), and now are featuring women players! My daughter was thrilled to see a women on the court, doing all the cool tricks and shooting hoops with the men. The Harlem Globetrotters are now training a few women to join them on the court. Showing girls that they too can become amazing basketball players just like a man.

 

During half time and in the beginning of the show during the warm-up period, they featured a local Ohio organizations for children. For the National Anthem, the choose an organization that works with children with disabilities, including the deaf. Each of the kids signed the National Anthem, which was moving and fun.  For the pre-show they allowed some local children’s basketball teams show of their dribbling skills and abilities.

 

After the game, they open the court to the fans. If you would like to, you can walk down and wait in line for a chance to meet your favorite players, grab a selfie with them and even get an autograph. My children were younger then most of the kids in attendance (loads of elementary aged kids) so we headed home after the game.

 

This show is perfect for children and adults alike. You will not be disappointed so be sure to pick up your tickets now!

 

Coming to a city near you!

 

Be sure to grab your tickets before they sell out!

 

 

SAVE 25% for ALL Harlem Globetrotters Games with promo code FUNFAM

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Jan
2018

What a Doll with Educational Insight

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As Christmas approached I wanted to get my now 1 year old daughter a baby doll. PL was too adorable cuddling her stuffed animals and patting their backs like a little mama. I knew a baby doll would be the perfect gift for her nurturing heart.

Dolls are wonderful toys because they are simple yet multifaceted. A child’s doll will be played with for years and never go out of style. Every childhood has memories of playing with baby dolls. Some organized parents even get the chance to pass down their beloved doll to the next generation.

So when looking for a new doll for PL I wanted something high quality and unique. I knew she’d play with it for years and most likely this doll would “see the world” by tagging along on family outings. I was hoping to find a doll that represented our family and helped give my daughter a global perspective. After living overseas, and now internationally adopting, we fill our home with toys that promote open mindedness and acceptance. So you can imagine my excitement when we found Educational Insight.

Education Insight is composed of play enthusiasts who strive to inspire imagination and curiosity. For the past 50 years, their experts have been designing toys that capture the attention of little ones. Educational Insight believes in making learning an active playful experience by encouraging children to explore, discover, and create. Their line of toys equip parents with the tools to encourage growth and development in their smallest little scholars. Many who use their dolls often enjoy including some Butterfly Life Cycle Worksheets in with doll play. This keeps their play varied, maintaining the interest of the child. It will also build their foundational skills.

I loved Educational Insight’s website as a resource for finding educational products. Toys can be shopped for by age range as well as brand name. There is also a variety of games and school supplies organized by age range and school subject. I loved the ability to shop for games for my son based on his educational development and age.

And if you are like me, you will be happy to know Educational Insight can also be found on Amazon. Their Amazon homepage is extremely helpful in shopping for the right toy and researching the best fit for your little one.

This winter Educational Insight released two new lines of baby dolls. Made and designed with the same Educational Insight high standards, these dolls encourage nurturing-based imaginative play.

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Baby Bijoux

Baby Bijoux was especially made for the mini mommy or daddy.

With realistic and anatomically correct features, this baby doll encourages nurturing-based imaginative play. The deluxe European craftsmanship delivers realistic baby details.

While engaging in a world of make-believe children will learn social skills, practice empathy and care taking, and develop language and and new vocabulary.

The 15.75? tall Baby Bijoux doll is the perfect size for 3-6 year olds and the vinyl body is easy to clean; making it the perfect companion for outings. Baby Bijoux is especially unique by providing multi-cultural and gender choices. They currently make African American, Asian, Caucasian, and Hispanic boy and girl dolls. We loved that our house could have a variety of dolls! With just-like-me skin tones our kids could connect with the dolls that looked like them and be encouraged to have global mindset with a doll of different ethnicity.

 

 

 

Baby Doux

These adorable soft cloth dolls are a perfect first baby doll for the family. The 12? crafted doll is constructed with a perfect combination of a soft cotton cloth body and durable vinyl head, arms, and legs; making it perfect for 2-5 year olds. Baby’s eyes open and close and arms and legs can be moved and manipulated to fit in strollers and baby toys. We love the softness and lightweight of Baby Doux. Our 1 year old daughter is able to carry her baby around without compromising her ability to walk or crawl. Since baby is so soft she is perfect for cuddling with in bed or taking along in the car.

The Baby Doux doll is machine washable and fabricated with deluxe European design. Durability makes me at ease when our doll is going on walks outside or visiting the local playground.

With four ethnical choices, children are sure to find a doll they can relate to or learn from. Having toys similar to a child builds confidence and leadership skills. We chose to have a doll with darker skin to prepare our children for our adoption. We wanted to keep their minds open to that fact that people don’t need to look like us to be loved or in our family. Having ethnically diverse toys, we hope to help our children develop a global mindset and nurture their compassion and understanding for others.

Baby Doux dolls also help develop language, social and emotional skills in little ones through play. We loved hearing our daughter say baby and learn new words for body parts and clothes. Baby dolls also give our very shy daughter the opportunity to choose when and how to give affection. We like that her doll gives her the control of the situation and take ownership.

 

Baby Bijoux and Baby Doux are a wonderful addition to the Educational Insight collection. I encourage you to check out bringing a baby into your house and encourage your child to relate to the world around them and develop new life skills.

 

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Jan
2018

Boost Your Milk Supply

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You’re not alone if you’re concerned about not producing enough breast milk for your baby.

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 75 percent of new mothers begin breastfeeding their babies, but many stop either partially or completely within the first few months. Concerns about insufficient milk production are one of the most common reasons for this.

The more you nurse your baby, the more milk your body produces. Don’t stick to a strict schedule. Nursing your baby whenever they are hungry, for as long as they want, is especially important during the first few weeks of establishing your supply, and offer the other breast when the first is empty. Majka, another one of the most popular brands of protein powder for breastfeeding, also uses food additives.

Hey lactating moms, check out Boobie Bars!

Boobie Bars – the original herbal lactation bars – are your daily dose of milk-boosting herbs in just one bar. They are full of nutritious ingredients that boost milk supply for lactating and nursing moms.

No more pills to swallow.

No more teas to brew.

 

 

Nurse Wendy is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) – a healthcare professional who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. In 2011 Nurse Wendy created and started making Boobie Bars in her kitchen. She hand selected each ingredient that assists in milk-making; this blend of herbs in know as the Boobie Blend.

Boobie Bars are so great because just one bar gives you an entire daily dose of galactagogues (milk-making ingredients). One bar replaces brewing tea or taking multiple pills throughout the day.

 

Boobie Bars ingredients:

rolled oats, flaxseed

coconut oil – gets its ‘good fat’ from lauric acid (an anti-microbial found in breastmilk

turmeric – an antioxidant known for its anti-inflammatory effects and disease fighting power

moringa – a powerful plant rich with potassium, fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and contains high levels of protein and antioxidants

Nutritious Information:

 contain no dairy and no corn

vegan, kosher, non gmo

gluten free

good source of fiber

 

The three flavors offered; peanut butter, blueberry coconut, and oatmeal chocolate chip are so good. They aren’t your typical granola bar flavors, which I really like. The peanut butter bars are even gluten free!

The bars are individually packed in an easy open, quick grab box. Boobie Bars are different than other milk production products because the extended shelf life. There is no refrigeration or freezing necessary.

These bars are so perfect to eat as a snack – they are not a meal replacement. Keep them in the car, in your purse, the diaper bag. Boobie Bars are a great treat that will boost your supply AND taste good.

 

 

Check out the Boobie Bars website for more information on breastfeeding!

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Jan
2018

$25 Starbucks Gift Card Giveaway

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Most people on the Eastern half of the country are getting hit with some winter weather. Most of the country (and continent) is seeing some pretty cold temps. So here’s your chance to warm up with something delicious! Head below and enter to win a $25 Starbucks gift card to nourish your tummy and take some time to sit back and relax.

Giveaway is open to US &CAN and ends on 1/22 at 11:59pm EST. Good luck! Must be 18+ to enter.

Disclosure: All opinions are 100% mine. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network.All opinions and experiences are Conservamom‘s. Open to US & CAN residents only , must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted through email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor will be responsible for product fulfillment to winner(s) of the giveaway. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions or to see your product featured in an Event you can contact Elia At Conservamom

Jan
2018

Do You Wish to Hold Your Pet Forever?

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Are you a pet lover?

Do you have a pet who has passed away…one you miss so very much? Perhaps you lost your pet prematurely to an accident and you can’t forgive yourself for it. Maybe your furry friend became ill and you took them to a vet like the vetco clinics as soon as you could, but it was too late. Perhaps you lost your pet due to old age and there was no foul play or illness involved, still it’s hitting you like a brick wall even now. Whatever the circumstances, there is a way you can hold onto your pet forever with Cuddle Clones

Cuddle Clones is a unique and amazing company that can take images of your pet and recreate them into a stuffed animal. Their realistic creations will turn heads and drop jaws.

My one cat, Van (AKA Fat Van) was made into a stuffed animal – a Cuddle Clone! I was shocked at how truly realistic the Cuddle Clone is. My kids carry our Cuddle Clone around all the time, as the real Fat Van is way too heavy for them to manage carrying safely.

Although no one likes to think too much about their marvellous moggy no longer being around, a Cuddle Clone is a great way to remember your pet once they pass on to the next life. One of our neighbours had a scare a couple of months ago when she noticed her old cat had a swollen cat lip.

After a visit to the vets, it turned out to be nothing too serious and that her cat had probably just been stung by an insect or something. Not that it wasn’t a stressful time, and they actually spent a while trying to find something that could help ease their cat’s pain afterward. A friend of theirs recommended looking into trying these Pet Sticks that have a really great calming effect on animals and I think they actually helped. Anyway, I digress, but if things had not turned out so great, a Cuddle Clone would have been a cute way to celebrate the life of her cat, don’t you think?

It goes without saying that people love their pets and want them to live happily for as long as they can, and most pet owners would go to any length to keep their pets healthy. From regular visits to the vet to using all possible remedies for ailments that might include natural, full-spectrum ones like cbd for cat pancreatitis, pet owners treat their pets like their own babies. While that’s totally natural (admit it, we all love our pets way more than we love any human), pets usually have shorter lifespans than we do, and when it’s time for them to go, we should respect that and let them go. Their memories, however? We don’t have to let those go just as yet.

As I walk by the Cuddle Clone laying on the couch, floor, or kids bed, I literally have taken double takes thinking it was our real, living pet! I would think “why is she laying on that toy?” or “She is typically sleeping under my bed at this time of day…” Then I turn to fully look at our Cuddle Clone and see that it, in fact, not the real cat.

When you order a Cuddle Clone you are not just buying another stuffed animal, but a cherished memory. Our pets will not last forever, just as we wont either. We miss them terribly and wish we could love on them for years longer. With Cuddle Clone, you can keep holding your pet, as a Cuddle Clone, for years after their passing.

Using special machines and new technology, along with amble photos which you provide, Cuddle Clones can make a clone that looks almost exactly like your pet. They ask for multiple photos from many angles. Like tail, front, left side, right side, coloring close up, belly… But don’t fear if you do not have all those angles in photographs of a pet that has since passed away. You can provide the photos you have give the details you can remember about your pet and Cuddle Clones will work their magic and try their best to make the best version they can of your pet.

Use code MamatheFox for 10% off any order

By also providing additional information like their approximate weight, eye color, whether you would like the Cuddle Clone to have whiskers and how you would like your Cuddle Clone to be positioned, you can help them make the Clone as realistic as possible.

Cuddle Clones can be: Dogs, Cats, Horses, Large Birds, Donkeys, Cows, Deer, Goats, Monkeys, Pigs, Reptiles, Sheep, Spiders, Small Birds, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Fish, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Mice, Micro Pigs, Rabbits, Rats

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Check out Cuddle Clones and see what all the hype is about. Gift a gift card to someone this year to so they can hold their pet forever.