Pley Disney Princesses Subscription Box Giveaway

 

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Little girls love Disney Princesses. With Pley’s Official Disney Princess Subscription boxes you can provide screen free entertainment to your child every month.  You can sign up for 1, 3 or 6 month packages or just buy 1 of the previous month boxes. Learn more about these amazing Disney boxes here.  Scroll down to enter to win a box now!

 

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Kids Cuddle Up With Blankie Tails

My kids are lazy, lazy people in the mornings.

 

They cannot function – I am pretty sure their brains are not fully on until at least 20 mins goes by. They take after me… just aren’t allowed to speed up the wake-ups with coffee.

 

So instead of caffeine, my kids like to be cozy. Maybe a pair of personalized photo blanket for them could do the trick? Or maybe some fitted custom bed sheets?

 

To be honest, no matter the weather, they require a blanket and couch time while getting themselves fully awake. Most of the time they grab a soft blanket then fight over it until I grab another, just as a soft blanket, to stop the bickering. Wouldn’t it be easier for them to have their own cozy way to cuddle up on the couch, something that is fully their own and isn’t going to be fought over? Now, thanks to Blankie Tails, my kids stopped fighting over the same couple blankets and each have their own special tail to cuddle up inside.

 

Ever since I introduced my children, ages 3 and 5, to Blankie Tails they have been obsessed with them. Each night and morning they require their Tail to cozy up inside for story time and for morning couch time. The other night my daughter couldn’t find hers while my son had his and panic ensued. This is when I noticed how attached they have become to these seemingly simple blankets.

 

Be Cozy & Have Fun with Blankie Tails

 

What makes Blankie Tails special is their use of super soft material….like super soft. The mermaid tails and whale tale is made of this super soft material. I honestly have even used the mermaid tale myself a few times! There are a few brands that make mermaid tails, but none with the high quality that Blankie Tails gives. Each tail is super durable, knowing that the kid who falls in love with it will drag it, shake it, pull it and get messy with it.

 

 

Blanket Tails knows that not all kids want to be a mermaid, but all kids love to be wrapped up like a caterpillar in a cocoon – snug as a bug in a rug. This is why they came out with several other types of tails, so that all kids can get the cozy blanket they desire. They are currently featuring: Shark Tails, My Little Pony Tail, Orca Whale Tail and a Rocket Ship Tail…along with several of the classic Mermaid Tails.

 

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It’s not just kids who love Blankie Tails, but toddlers and adults do too! Blanket Tails now features 3 size options: Toddler, Kid and Teen/Adult.

 

The Rocket Ship has a minky material, making it warm and super soft. My son, who is 3.5 years old, loves his Rocket Ship Blankie Tail so much that he has been sleeping in it every night for weeks. He is so much easier to get into bed now for our bedtime routine now that he has his Rocket Ship. It creates much less of a fight knowing he gets to get inside of his ship during story time. My daughter, age 5, now loves to rotate between her Mermaid Tail and her Orca Tail. She loves how they are both crazy soft, made of a smooth thinner fabric that allows her to wiggle around in a soft environment as she drifts off to sleep.

 

Click here to check out all the designs and options Blankie Tails has to offer

 

Happiness for Little Hands

Ever go on a trip with your family and think of all the millions of things you have to bring with you? Seriously, there is so much stuff to bring along with children.

What do you do when you realize you’ve forgotten an essential? Are you the type of person who will run to the store and buy it OR are you someone who will improvise and use what you’ve got?

That is exactly what Casey, Virginia mom, did when she was on vacation with her family. She forgot to pack mittens for her daughter, so Casey grabbed some socks and put them on her daughter’s hands. Boom. Problem fixed!


Handsocks are the perfect solution to keep little baby hands warm and baby faces protected. It’s hard to cut those little finger nails, but it’s really easy to grab a pair of Handsocks and place them on baby’s hands. As you can see in the photos below they’re very easy to put on.

The Handsocks vision is to create limited quantity styles and prints. This means that if you find a specific print or style you like, get it while you can before it’s sold out! With a vision like that the prints you purchase will most likely be pretty rare; only a certain number of people will get their hands on them.

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Fun fact: You can enter for a chance to have a limited print of Handsocks named after your child. Pretty fun! You can apply on their website

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The prints they create are super cute and perfect for any child. With options for girls, boys, and gender neutral you are sure to find one you like! Recently they just released their college football line. Get your favorite teams logo on a Handsock and your child can cheer them on!

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We just brought our new baby boy home on October 1. In just three days he already had scratches on his face! I forgot to pack mittens in the hospital bag and we were unable to cut his nails while we were there. I was ready to wrap his little hands up to protect him! So, the first thing I did when we got home was grabbed a pair of mittens (that WEREN’T Handsocks) and put them on his hands. Literally within minutes the mittens fell off! I was so frustrated. This made me very excited to get my package from Handsocks so I could try them out!

 

Let me tell ya mama’s, these things are amazing.

 

The Handsocks are perfect for our new baby boy. Its been pretty chilly here the past few days, so they have been perfect. They keep his hands warm and toasty. The Handsocks are really great for him because they protect his little face from getting scratched. A lifesaver!

I love how the Handsocks are more like socks and less like mittens (hence the name!). They actually stay on baby’s hands! Why? Because of their sleeve-like effect. There is no velcro or straps to work with, and no tightness whatsoever. Notice in the picture how the stripe part of the handsock goes all the way up to baby’s armpit. It’s perfect! It would take a lot for a baby to work them off their arm.

 

Handsocks are the prefect accessory for your older child too. Their sizes are available for newborn up to 3T. You can use them as protection for your newborn and like gloves or mittens for your older child. They are perfect for the winter – going from the house to the car and the car to the store. Normal gloves are such a pain to put on little hands; it’s nearly impossible to get all the fingers in the right places! And just like with newborn mittens, child mittens fall off really easily. Save yourself the hassle and get your kiddo some Handsocks!

 

My favorite aspect of the Handsocks company is how they love and care for other kiddos around the world. While exchanging emails with Casey, the owner of Handsocks, she mentioned that she got a letter from one of the orphanages that she recently sent Handsocks to. She was ecstatic. She expressed to me how happy and grateful she was to have received it. That is why she does what she does. Casey, and the whole Handsocks company has a passion to make a positive impact on the world. That’s what they’re striving towards.

 

 

Handsocks are perfect for your kiddos – newborn to age 3. Your kids will have warm hands and protected faces; say goodbye to fingernail scratches. The soft, cozy socks will be a lifesaver this winter. I’m so excited to use them! Christmas is coming sooner than we think – these are the perfect gift for anyone with young kids. Click the image to the left to see and buy Handsocks!

 

 

 

 

Playing with Princesses – Subscription Disney Princess Boxes by Pley

Most little girls love princesses.

 

The tiaras, the dresses, the hair….all of it!

 

My daughter, age 5, is no exception. She loves all of the Disney Princesses in her own way. When we found out about Pley Disney Princess subscription boxes we instantly fell in love.

Each month Pley will ship your little princess a Disney Princess themed box. Each box transforms into a play set for the princess.

I cannot tell you how cool this is. My kids always want to keep the boxes that items are delivered in.  Making them into play houses, seaside beaches, castles, race tracks, really the ideas are endless. They Pley box, when opened at the sticker marking, can be turned inside out to create a play area for the Princess of the month.

 

The Official Disney Pley boxes are designed for girls ages 4 to 7. They include a tee shirt each month, and they will ask for the shirt size at the time you sign up. So if you are planning on giving a box as a gift, be sure to ask the parent for their tee shirt size. Kids grow fast! I always suggest sizing up based on getting more use out of the tee shirts.

You can buy a previous Disney Princess Box here

 

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The October Disney Princess Pley Box was…..drum-roll please….Merida! This “Brave” princess is one of our very favorites.

Being an out of the box type princess, Merida wants to explore what some people may consider a “boy” activity of shooting a bow and arrow. She learns from her father, then gets in a fight with her parents over her inability to listen to them and then disaster strikes (because heck we need a plot turn people). Throughout the movie we follow Merida on her adventure and see how her bravery, strength and quick thinking give her the abilities she needs.  We love this story because it shows my daughter that she too can stand up and be brave. She can be a good daughter while also being strong.

The October box featured a bunch of amazing Brave products including: a tee shirt with Merida on it, a play set of mini figures of all the main characters from the movie (even the bears!) and 2 cases for storage – one hard shell cased and the other a zip up pouch.

The Pley box was turned into a fun Celtic design all over it, giving it the Brave feel. The box has pop out designs, when pressed out correctly, make a bow, arrow and crest! It is black and white and perfect for coloring in using crayons, markers or colored pencils. The box comes with a booklet with instructions on how to turn the box inside out and make it turn into a fun Celtic treasure box…at least that is what my kids refer to it as.  Our treasure box is now a daily “tote” which carries their toys from one room to another.

We love that this is a screen free toy! There is no waste – as even the box is part of the toy and it’s at a perfect price point

 

NetChef Digital Kitchen Giveaway

Enter to win (1) NetChef NC820 Digital Kitchen Assistant

Valued at $140

We all spend so much time in the kitchen, don’t we? Cooking, talking, listening to music or podcasts. Now you can streamline all your needs into one device. Listen to Pandora, or I Heart Radio, have your own photos scroll throughout the day on the screen. Grab hundreds of recipes that are pre-loaded on the device or off of sites like Pinterest, AllRecipe.com or Epicurious.com

The NetChef is the perfect personal help device for any home – read more about the features in this article 

 

 

 

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LILLEbaby Carrier Giveaway

Lillebaby is well known for having a huge selection of high-quality baby carriers. From soft structured carriers for babies and toddlers with a great fit, patterns and options, ringslings and even a wrap, Lillebaby has you covered! Enter to win your choice of Lillebaby carrier below:

Lillebaby has several style carriers that I often recommend for babywearers looking for everything to fit just right. Styles include the Complete 6-in-1, the Essentials 4-in-1, the Carry-On Toddler, Seat-Me Hip-Seat, Ring sling and Wrap.

Complete 6-in-1 Baby Carrier

  • Available in original, air flow, all seasons, organic, embossed and woven.
  • SIX ERGONOMIC CARRYING POSITIONS – Includes every carrying positon without the need for an infant insert: Front-fetal, Front-infant, Front-outward, Front- toddler, Hip and Back carry. The COMPLETE grows with your child through all the baby wearing years, from 7 lbs to 45 lbs. The patented cupped seat adjusts to keep baby ergonomically seated in all six carry positions through every development stage. Owning an ergonomic backpack is good as it reduces the likelihood of back strain.
  • LUMBAR SUPPORT – Increases comfort, maintains healthy posture and alignment, and prevents lower back strain. Combined with an extra sturdy waist belt to maximize parent’s comfort.
  • TWO-WAY STRAP NEW! – Enable wearer to carry “backpack style” or with straps crossed in the back. Dual adjustment buckles simplify breastfeeding and adjusting straps on the go.
  • SLEEPING HOOD– Features dual adjustment points to provide tailored support for baby’s head while sleeping, sun protection while exploring, and privacy while nursing. Removable.
  • EXTRA TALL, EXTENDABLE TORSO – So comfortable your baby will fall asleep. Provides extra neck and back support and keeps taller babies secure in the carrier. The adjustable width gently cradles baby’s head. Elastic straps provide support while allowing for movement and easy adjustment.
  • POCKET- Zippered cargo pocket on the panel for easy storage of essentials.
  • WIDE, PADDED SHOULDER STRAPS & WAIST BELT – Evenly distribute baby’s
    weight for maximized comfort.

Essentials 4-in-1 Baby Carrier

  • Available in all-seasons and original
  • FOUR ERGONOMIC CARRYING POSITIONS – The ESSENTIALS provides four carrying options – Front – Infant (with the addition of the infant insert – coming soon), Front – Facing In, Hip, and Back. The ESSENTIALS is recommended for children 15lbs-45lbs. With the addition of the infant insert it is approved for use from 7lbs-45lbs.”
  • PERFECT FIT ADJUSTERS (NEW!) – The ESSENTIALS is outfitted with Perfect Fit Adjusters, or PFAs, which allow the wearer to adjust the length of the shoulder straps and positioning of the carrier panel to achieve a truly customized fit.
  • TWO WAY STRAP – Our two-way adjustable straps enable wearers to carry “backpack style” or with straps crossed in the back. Dual adjustment buckles simplify breastfeeding and adjusting straps on the go.
  • SLEEPING HOOD – The ESSENTIALS all-weather sleeping hood is constructed from a soft, breathable mesh, which provides excellent air flow for your sleeping baby and improved visibility for parents.
  • POCKETS – Our large zippered storage pocket offers ample storage space for all your other essentials, and the easy-reach pocket is ideal for storing the hood when not in use.
  • MESH PANEL (All Seasons Only): The Essentials All Seasons features a mesh panel keep you and your little one cool on warm days. Simply unzip the 100% cotton flap and secure to reveal soft, breathable mesh!
  • You can read Mama Banana’s Adventures Lillebaby Essentials Review.

Carry-On Toddler

  • Fits children 20-60lbs
  • ERGONOMIC CARRYING – Carry on your front, hip or back. The CarryOn grows with your child up to 60 lbs.
  • LUMBAR SUPPORT – Increases comfort, maintains healthy posture and alignment, and prevents lower back strain. Combined with an extra sturdy waist belt to maximize parents comfort.
  • THREE-WAY STRAPS – The carrier offers near limitless adjustability! Enables wearer to carry “backpack style” or with straps crossed on the back. Dual adjustment buckles simplify breastfeeding and adjusting straps on the go. The CarryOn also has an adjuster on the front so that you can easily position baby closer to you.
  • SLEEPING HOOD – Features dual adjustment points to provide tailored support for baby’s head while sleeping, sun protection while exploring, and privacy while nursing. Removable.
  • EXTRA TALL TORSO – So comfortable your baby will fall asleep. The carrier features an extra roomy torso with wider and padded support for baby’s legs, as well as a tall torso that reach high on baby’s back.
  • POCKETS – Large zippered storage pocket, plus easy-reach pocket for storing hood and essentials.
  • WIDE, PADDED SHOULDER STRAPS & WAIST BELT – Evenly distributes baby’s weight for maximized comfort.
  • UNIQUE WOVEN DESIGN – (Woven carry-ons only) Sleep Dust pattern is woven directly into the fabric.
  • You can read Mama Banana’s Adventures Carry-On Toddler Review.

Lillebaby Seat-Me

This multifunctional carrier can also convert to a soft structured carrier. The ridged shelf seat insert can be removed and easily converts the carrier to a regular soft structure carrier! Features include:

  • Multiple carrying positions: front-inward and front-outward (with or without panel), and hip and back (with panel).
  • Weight range: 12-45 pounds (5.5 to 20 kgs)
  • Comfortable and ergonomic for baby with large, cushioned 3D Platform seat
  • Comfortable and extra stable with wide, supportive waistband that attaches with Velcro and buckle
  • Tuck-away baby hood for protection and privacy
  • Two large easy-access zippered pockets
  • 100% premium cotton
  • Lightweight
  • Machine washable

In addition to these carriers, Lillebaby offers a Tie-the-Knot wrap and a beautiful selection of ring slings. One lucky USA or Canadian person will win their choice of carrier! See all of the carriers available at Lillebaby and good luck!

 

 

Cooking With Technology – The NetChef Kitchen Helper

Cooking is one of my favorite things to do, other than listening to music that is.

When I am in the kitchen I am in my special place. It is where I cook for my family & where we meet to talk about our day. It’s where I listen to my music, talk radio and other podcasts. Honestly, most people spend more time in their kitchen than they realize.

I am a huge technology lover. Being a blogger, I am constantly on my cell, using social media, playing with smartwatches, laptops, WiFi devices and such. Even in the kitchen I’m surrounded by tech, from my smart fridge to arguably the best microwave oven under 15000, and every part of it always in use. I also enjoy finding new tips and tricks on how I’m able to increase my blog’s awareness (sometimes even while whipping something up in the kitchen), to be fair, most of these pointers are posted by a Digital Marketing Company. I also love finding the next best thing in the tech world – and I found the coolest new product to help simplify your life – the NetChef Digital Kitchen.

This fully loaded device is like a tablet – but with better speakers, it’s light & portable, and it’s easy to store. But the best part is that it comes loaded with tons of wonderful recipes, right at your fingertips.

I hate lugging my laptop into the kitchen to pull up my latest Pinned recipe off Pinterest – or trying to read it off my phones small screen and needing to keep zooming in to read it better. The NetChef is perfect for people who love to use recipes off Pinterest because Pinterest is one of the pre-loaded app options for your to add to your device!

The NetChef has 10 preloaded buttons for you to scroll through on the main home screen: Audio Books, Enjoy Music, Enjoy Video, Internet Radio, Stored Photos, Social Media, Online Recipes, Cooking Sites, My Recipes and a Utilities button. Each of these main options opens up to give you options to download apps on the device which suit you and your family best.

I love that they don’t spam up the device with assumptions. Some people may not use Instagram and not need it uploaded, taking up memory. Others may love YouTube and want that to be easily accessible. Giving the user the option to pick and choose what they want their NetChef is priceless.

However, being a cooking based device, each NetChef device is pre-loaded with tons of amazing recipes for the user. These recipes are accessible through the Online Recipes button. I was in shock by how many yummy and fun recipes I know have at my finger tips. There are 18 categorizes to choose from, such as breakfast, lunch or dinner…Main course, soups, vegetarian…quick recipes, kids recipes or special occasions. You can favorite any of the recipes themselves to save for future use and to make finding them even faster.

At the bottom of the Online Recipes screen there are several super helpful features which include a timer and a conversion tool. You can use the timer for not only your recipes but other reminders, like if a kid is in time out, to make a phone call in an hour or to grab that load of laundry out of the washer. The conversion tool is great for knowing how to figure out liter, ml, cup, fluid ounces, tablespoon and gallons ratios. Often when changing the recipes by needing to make more or less this will come in handy. Have you ever found a recipe that is in European measurements? I have! Now you can easily figure out how to make it using the measurements you are familiar with.

The last option in the Online Recipe tab is cuisines. This is amazing because it allows you to search by country, such as Italian, Middle Eastern, African, French, Japanese, Mexican, Russian and many others. The foodie in me loves this feature, because I can find recipes I never thought of exploring.

If you love having music play in the background while cooking or just in the background throughout your day then this NetChef is going to be a big lifestyle changer in your home. By having access to tons of audio options you are going to put it on your Christmas list right now and mention it to several people too!

There are 3 main ways to hear audio features: Internet Radio (Pandora, iHeartRadio, TunedIn), Pi Music (located in Enjoy Music button) and an Audio Book button (Audible, AudioBooks.com and LoyalBooks).

At the Fox house we love using Pandora, as it is also on my cell phone and I have been curating my lists for years now. Being able to hear my favorite channels through perfect Hi-Fi speakers to get the volume I most desire is wonderful.

When things get messy and that sauce splatters, don’t fret – it’s waterproof! Just use a damp towel to wipe it clean and a dry one to get the screen clear. No more worries about ruining your phone or laptop with grease or sauce splatters.

Being a plug-and-play tablet, this device is super easy to use. Perfect for anyone who cooks, listens to music or browses the internet. Being a fully functional tablet, you can easily get online and use the device like you would a laptop computer. Now that you are super excited about the NetChef – click overe here to see it on Amazon and read even more about the features and availability.

The future of smart devices and smart homes is very exciting. Companies like Crestron are already making a name for themselves in this sector by installing high end devices in the home to automate life and connect everything to the palm of your hand. But if you were the kind of person that loves building their own smart home lights by installing motion sensors in them and whatnot, check out Octopart. They have a great range of electronic components for any project you have in mind.

Photos! The NetChef Digital Kitchen comes with a few pre-loaded images but you can upload your own photos using any photo apps you enjoy, or by saving them off any social media channels like Facebook or Instagram. Click on the little 3 dots, save to device and it will download into the applicable folder in the Stored Photos button. You can make them scroll by clicking the play button symbol. It is set to change photos every 3 seconds, but you can change the length of the flip by going into the settings. Its very simple to do. My family, especially my kids, love seeing their daily adventures pop up. They them recall the previous adventures they have experienced.

Tips for Users:

Read through the information booklet that comes with the device, its full of helping information.

To get the device to turn on or off, you need to HOLD DOWN the power button for 3-5 seconds, or until you hear a “pop” noise. This is the speakers and unit turning on and a good noise so dont be alarmed. It will not turn on or off it just touch the button for 1 second – you MUST hold down the button for several seconds.

After the device is on, go to the top right corner of the screen like you would any other smart device and find the connection to set up your Wi-Fi. Without the Wi-Fi turned on you will not be able to use all the features like social media and music apps.

Be sure to allow the screen to fully complete it’s task before touching it. If you are downloading an app or opening something do not touch the screen before its done thinking – it can freeze up, causing you to have to start over.

Download the apps you want as you need them. Why clog up the memory for apps you may not use. Just download them as you go.

Play around and browse the recipes that are pre-loaded. You are going to have such fun trying new recipes!

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A Thrill of Hope Giveaway Sign Up

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 12/1 – 12/15
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Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 12/16 – 12/31
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Lottie Doll Giveaway

Enter for your chance to win your choice of (1) Lottie Doll (up to a $25 value)

 

 

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Sponsored by: Lottie

 

Lottie Dolls are beautiful and exciting dolls that actually look like a little girl! Each doll is created to resemble a real little girl. With clothes that are easy to get on and off, Lottie’s will easily become a favorite doll in your toy collection. Read more about Lottie Dolls here

 

 

 

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