Jammy Girl Bath Product Giveaway

Jammy Girl features tons of awesome bath products – click here to read more about Jammy Girl 

Enter for your chance to win (1) Unconditional love soap 3.95oz, (1) Ginger Lemon Love Body Balm 8oz and (1) Honey Grapefruit Sugar Scrub 12.5 oz from Jammy Girl. Prize valued at $28

 

Jammy Girl is named such for a fun and real reason. It’s because each product is made by Zori while in her “uniform” of pajamas! Of course these are special pajama’s so she works in a clean environment staying up to code. We use bath products to have fun, relax and just enjoy ourselves. Knowing that each product is produced in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere brings such joy to the buyer. It was made with love, care and thoughtfulness instead of being simply mass produced.

 

 

 


Irresistible ikiki Shoes

Transition is pretty much happening everyday when you have little ones. Weather is changing, milestones are being hit, likes/dislikes are developing, and in my extended family, babies are always being born.

It’s hard to keep up.

So when fall weather hit out of no where, I realized I was in a pinch for new kid shoes. We needed to transition out of easy slip on sandals back to socks and sneakers.

As a mother of two, sneakers are my worst nightmare.

Thats four pairs of socks, four wrestling matches to squeeze feet in shoes, and four races to tie shoes before the feet run away.

My daughter is transitioning into walking so this fall I knew she would need a good pair of solid walking shoes. While my son is transitioning into an opinionated “three-anger” and pretty much controls what he wears and when he wears it.

So with fall rolling in I was scared leaving the house was going to start taking 3 hours.

Then I found ikiki shoes!

Who is ikiki Shoes?

A dad with growing kids came up with ikiki shoes in 2009. He was actually an engineer looking for shoes that were healthy and fun for kids, and not just shrunken adult shoes. He understood kid feet are in the most important developmental stage of life, and therefore needed the correct support and design. ikiki has reimagined kid’s shoes and has used the best materials to make their products breathable, comfortable, and fun.

Squeaky Shoes?

Before you freak out, please promise to read on. ikiki shoes have built in squeakers.

While living in China, I saw kids wearing squeaker shoes daily. At first I didn’t get it. Why would you want to hear that all day?

Then I saw it in action.


New walkers smiling from ear to ear as they heard the squeaking. It actually is a genius educational tool. It teaches kids cause and effect which is big milestone for littles.  The squeak is also providing a multi sensory activity for walkers; feeling feet walk while hearing squeaking in unison. I don’t think I’ve every seen my daughter smile so big than when she first wore her ikiki’s. As I held her hands and she jumped, the squeaking brought giggles and entertainment.

It also provides a safety measure. I remember seeing a mom turn around to talk to her friend and her daughter taking off. Immediately the mother heard the quickening of squeaks and turned around to chase her little one back to safety. These shoes are great for in stores and parks when you are trying to multitask. Rather than looking for groceries and watching kids, you can actually look at what you are buying while listening to your child’s actions.

 Adjustable Squeaker

Like I said, squeaker shoes are no new invention. However, ikiki shoes are built with a patent-pending adjustable squeaker design. With a simple flip of a switch you, or your child, can turn the squeaks off. So when heading to the library or movie theater, or you just need a bit of quiet, ikiki shoes can be silenced.

I liked that it was simple to turn the squeaks on and off. My 2.5 year old son figured it out within minutes of wearing his new shoes. He established his own set of rules of when he wanted the squeaks on and off. When he’s jumping and “working out” he sits down and turns those puppies on and has a wonderful squeaking time. During his imaginative play time or when grandpa’s around he chooses to keep them off. I liked that during this transition of needing control, my son has something he is in control of.

As for my newly walking daughter, we just leave her ikiki’s on because what is cuter than a tottering baby?

A tottering baby laughing at herself squeaking.

Shoe Tech

As I said before, ikiki shoes were engineered around children’s feet.

The soles are very light weight and soft, making them flexible and comfortable. The rubber bottoms protect their little feet while also allowing children to feel the ground; helping to develop balance and stability. Each sole has a different pop of color, making it easier to match the correct foot to the correct shoe.

The website provides a wonderful printable sizing guide. Included is detailed directions, an accuracy check, and scale. It was simple and quick to measure my kids’ feet and the shoes ended up being very true to size.

Kids’ Foot Sizing Chart

The actual materials making up ikiki shoes are breathable and durable. The unique high top design offers padded support for little ankles without hugging too tight. The insides are smooth making slipping on shoes a breeze, while the outsides provides extra protection for toes and heels.

My son is a wild child always looking for adventure. These shoes have held up not just through every day use but also scooter riding, playing sports, and adventuring by our local park’s creek. While reading through some ikiki reviews, I read one consumer’s fear of the shoes being too flimsy for outside. ikiki actually encouraged her to try the shoes for outside play and offered another pair if they got ruined.

The truth is, healthy kid shoes should feel light weight and flexible. ikiki has mastered just that by engineering high quality developmentally appropriate shoes for your kids’ growing feet.

EASY to put on

My favorite feature of ikiki shoes is how easy they are. These are the first shoes my son has ever independently put on!

A serious miracle!

The backs have large easy pull on loops which can actually be used. These are far from the normal wimpy loops that slip right out of your fingers.

The best part is the wide opening velcro which provides plenty of wiggle room to pop feet in. Since velcro can be adjusted, you can still make the roomy shoes tight enough for safe walking.

Appealing Characters 

ikiki didn’t just design shoes for the different needs of adolescent feet, they also created unique styles to accentuate the personality of your little ones. ikiki shoes are visually appealing with bright colors and friendly characters. Each pair doubles as a fun character friend that is as unique as your child. Their website includes bios for each character helping your little one choose his or her ikikis.

For the first time I let my son choose his own shoes. It was a much debated processes as we went through and read about each character. He eventually decided on Prince Kairu, a competitive frog working towards being the first amphibious Olympic swimmer. He loved the medal Kairu had won in his bio picture and the fact he could help him jump to victory.

For me it was a struggle to narrow it down but I finally chose Patty Potamus for my daughter, a dancing hippo ballerina that has a taste for finer things. Not to mention, we loved they were glittery and matched her favorite hippo toy.

 

Thanks to our ikiki shoes leaving the house this fall is going to be quick and simple. We finally have shoes that are made for developing walking feet while also appeasing our independent free spirited child.

 


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WonderFall Giveaway

Hosted by: MamatheFox

Sponsored by: Baby Phd

Enter for your chance to win (2) 60 count packages of disposable placemats from Baby Phd!

Open to: US

Welcome to the WonderFall 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.

 

 

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Jammy Girl – Bath Bombs for Fall

Mama’s needs some alone time!

Draw me up a warm bath, hand me a cold glass of water & a good book. Then toss in a bath bomb and I am set for the night.

One of my most favorite times of the day is when the kids are happily sleeping in their beds, my husband is watching some weird TV show I have no interest in and I get to be alone, all alone, in my bathtub. This is like a sacred time for a mom. We work all day and night, giving ourselves to our family, our jobs, our homes, but now, at last, the time is for us. So girlfriend, take a bath and relax, as this may help you relieve some of your stresses after a very long day and/or week. From choosing to make your own bath bombs to buying some on sites like ambarygardens.com, everyone deserves to treat themselves once in a while. And bath bombs are a great way to do just that!

But it is not just us mom’s who love to relax in a fun tub environment, kids love it too. One day my 4 year old daughter came into the rest room while I will soak in a tub with a bomb. She instantly was attracted to the scent and colors the bath bombs provide. I promised if she went back to bed I would allow her to take her own bath with a bomb another day. I held true to my promise and my daughter got her bath bomb experience. She was instantly in love with them.

Bath bombs and fun bath products are not always just for adults, many are safe for children to use too. Parents can get worrisome about the types of ingredients used in products they exposure their children to. All the products should not be used on children under the age of 3. My almost 5 year old daughter loves bath bombs and sugar scrubs. She loves the big kid lifestyle, and feels so grown up when she gets to use products such as those.

Being a bath tub addict, I have used more bath items that you can imagine. I am always searching for fun, new products to try and enjoy. And boy, oh boy, do I enjoy Jammy Girl!

Jammy Girl is special because each product is made my the owner, who is only 12.5 years old!

Zori, age 12.5, is a perfect little girl who is now home-schooled. Dealing with anxiety, we found out that homeschooling was the best option for her learning styles, and is now thriving! As a parent, we want what is best for our children. We strive to give them all we can to help them become the strong, healthy people we wish them to be. Zori’s mother is like you and me, and she works hard to ensure her daughter is moving forward in the right direction.

Knowing she has some social anxiety, Zori decided to help herself work on this part of her by challenging herself to march right into social situations. By attending farmers markets, and other platforms, she works on promoting her businesses while also working on how to handle herself in social situations. Whether she has social anxiety or not, that is HUGE for a 12.5 year old! Were you thinking of how to better yourself, better your growth and how to be a productive person in society at age 12? I certainly did not. Some friends have suggested that using cannabis from places similar to Canada Cannabis Dispensary might help her with social anxiety but I think she is too young for that at the moment. Maybe when she is older if the issue still persists. Maybe when she is older if the issue still persists. [One idea is using bath bombs with cbd and you should consult with your doctor first but especially for adults this is a relaxing non invasive way to use CBD.]

All products are made with natural ingredients. Some include a foaming agent called SLSA, “An excellent soap replacement when sensitivity is present. Derived from coconut and palm oils, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSA) is a safe, skin friendly cleanser that offers rich lather without the irritation potential of some of the other good foamers.”

Crush Life’s Obstacles with Jammy Girl

Jammy Girl is named such for a fun and real reason. It’s because each product is made by Zori while in her “uniform” of pajamas! Of course these are special pajama’s so she works in a clean environment staying up to code. We use bath products to have fun, relax and just enjoy ourselves. Knowing that each product is produced in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere brings such joy to the buyer. It was made with love, care and thoughtfulness instead of being simply mass produced.

Jammy Girl supports the adoption community but being advocates for loving adoptees. Zori was adopted as a small child and speaks boldly about being a child of adoption. One of her hashtags in life is #AdoptionRocks

After using several of the Jammy Girl products I have a few things to say:

  • They are lightly scented – not over powering, but enough to enjoy
  • They are colored with your tub in mind – all of them have enough color to affect the water in your tub, but not so much that it leaves a ring
  • They have fun added 3D items like flower petal in some – which increases the fun

Jammy Girl offers custom orders as well as special group orders for weddings, baby showers, and other package gift options

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Simplay3 Pedal Trike Giveaway

Hosted by: MamatheFox.com

Co-Hosted by: Easter Babe’s Theory, Mommy and Love, Love, Mrs. Mommy, Michigan Saving and More

Sponsored by: Simplay3

Enter for your chance to win: (1) Simplay3 Super Coupe Pedal Trike

Open to: US

Simplay3 is a newer company in the toy and home plastic industry. However, the brains behind this company are far from newbies. Tom Murdough, the founder of Little Tikes and Step2, created Simplay3 after deciding to come out of retirement. He assembled a leadership and design team of experienced and talented employees that continue to stretch and redesign innovative and high quality products. Simplay3 is excited to meet the needs and wants of consumers and offer products directly from the manufacturer. They are certainly a company to keep an eye on, as they are continuing to design and sell new and iconic products.

Read more about this trike here

 

Find the Simplay3 Super Coupe Pedal Trike on Amazon for only $95!

 

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Get Smart with Baby PhD

Just a few weeks ago my husband, me, and our son took a trip to see my family. The county fair was going on and I just love it. Spending time with my parents and siblings is always so great, but the fair weekend made it even better. Why? The food of course!

We spent most of our time out at the fair eating, people watching, and checking out the animals. My parents live out in the country so going to their house is always quite the change from our faster paced suburban living life. The fair is smack-dab right in the middle of farm country. What I’m getting at is that it’s super dirty.

I was going back and looking at photos I took while we were visiting and I came across the one on the left. One of my first thoughts was – man that table must have been really gross and dirty. That is probably why my husband is feeding my son french fries out of a bucket! Tons and tons of people ate off the table before we sat down and – germs galore!

Normally when we go out to a restaurant I clean the table pretty well with sanitizing wipes, but I didn’t even think about doing that in this situation (not smart, mama). I was hungry and ready to take a break! So we sat down and ate our food, dirty table and all.

 

If only there was a solution to this messy, dirty table problem!

 

Well mama’s, there is!

 

Check out Baby PhD. This company creates disposable, peel and stick table top placemats for kids that truly are a game changer at restaurants (or fairs!). These mats are not only perfect for keeping the germs away from baby but even entertain AND educate them as their sitting!

 

Bet ya didn’t see that comin’.

 

Measuring in at 12 inches by 18 inches the mats cover a good amount of space on the table. This ensures that all the food will stay ON the mat and OFF the table – just what we want! I love that I can keep the space baby is eating off of clean and safe with these Baby PhD mats. The placemats are BPA and Phthalate free too, so baby will be completely safe eating off of them.

With three educational designs of colors, numbers, and letters, you can help your child learn [and keep busy] as you’re sitting at the table. I thought that these mats may be too advanced for my 16 month old son, but I was wrong! He loves to look at all the colors and point at all the “things”.

 

 

These mats really are great. They are super easy to use – even your husband can figure it out 😉 Just open the mat, peel off the small strips covering the stickiness, and place the mat on the table. I recommend pressing down around all four sides to be sure the mat is completely stuck. With the four sided sticky strips the mat stays in place until you’re ready to peel it off the table.

 

 

 

One of my favorite features of the mats is that they fold up so small – they hardly take up an space in the diaper bag. They come individually folded in the package, so you just need to pull a few and place them in the diaper bag. Then you’re all set and ready to pull them out one at a time. They hardly weigh anything too, so no need to worry about adding extra weight to the diaper bag!

 

 

Not only can you use the mats at a restaurant, but you can use them whenever you’re out and about. From the fair to a restaurant or from the comfort of your home, keep these mats easily accessible to create a clean-up free meal. They’re great to keep at grandma and grandpas house too!

 

 

 

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Brian The Pekingese Pajama Giveaway

Welcome to the Pumpkin Patches & Wins Giveaway Hop brought to you by The Hopping Bloggers!

Hosted By: Mama’s Geeky & Women and Their Pretties

Co-Hosted By: Crazy Busy Family Life & Sunshine and RollerCoasters

Each giveaway has a value of a minimum of $15, however some are worth much more. Be sure to enter to win all of them because there is no limit to how many you can win. GOOD LUCK!

 

Enter for your chance to win a $50 Gift Card to Brian the Pekingese

 

 

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BabyComfy Care Giveaway

Hosted by: MamatheFox.com

Sponsored by: Baby Comfy Care

Enter for your chance to win: 1 BabyComfy Kit Essentials Set

$40 value

Open to: US

 

The days are shorter, the temps are cooler. It’s time for fall break! This giveaway hop is hosted by Savings in Seconds. Enjoy the giveaways at the blogs linked below. The event runs from September 21-October 3. Good luck!
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Chimparoo Carrier Giveaway

Woven wrap soft structured carrier conversions are highly sought after. They’re beautiful, supportive but soft and stand out from their cotton print and canvas opponents. However, they can be very expensive because you must purchase the wrap and the conversion. Until now. Recently, Chimparoo added a new designer collection with woven wraps, Mei Tais, ringslings and TREK carriers made from gorgeous woven fabric: The Chimparoo Designer Collection. Now, the popular TREK carrier comes in both a standard woven conversion and in the new TREK Air-O that features a breathable panel. This helps keep baby cool while providing support. Enter to win your choice of TREK Air-O from Chimparoo below!

The Chimparoo TREK Air-O is made with the same beautiful jacquard woven fabric as the woven wraps and features a breathable panel. You can read Mama Banana’s Adventures Designer TREK review for details about the collection. However, unlike a wrap, it goes on and buckles quickly for shopping, traveling, hiking or even at home. The carriers are both beautiful and functional. You can see the product features and purchase on the Chimparoo website.

Chimparoo TREK Air-O Features Include

  • Mesh panel for ventilation
  • Adjustment and support system that is ergonomic
  • Comfortable, practical and simple
  • From birth to early childhood. (7-45 lbs).
  • Stretchy head support and seat for newborn
  • 3 carrying positions
    • Front
    • Hip
    • Back
  • Padded shoulder straps and semi-rigid waistbelt
  • Adjustable and multi-positional shoulder straps
  • Designed to be used with stirrups (optional)
  • Woven from organic cotton, certified free from toxic chemicals
  • One size
  • DVD included
  • Made in Canada
  • Jacquard Woven Fabric

Great for warm weather, for babies who get warm in a carrier and for seeing baby’s position through the front! The Designer Collection TREK Air-O starts at $210 and comes in Dandelion or Lune. Chimparoo does recommend washing the carrier before first use following their instructions.

For the giveaway! Enter to win a TREK Air-O in your choice from in-stock at Chimparoo. This giveaway is open to USA & Canada and ends 10/15.

Disclosure: Chances of winning are based on the number of entries received. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network. Open to USA & Canada, winners must be 18+, void where prohibited. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Participating bloggers are not responsible prize fulfilment, or for lost or stolen prizes. 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. Event organized by Mama Banana’s Adventures, please direct questions about promotion to [email protected].

Getting Kids Ready for Bed with Brian the Pekingese

Go to sleep! Please?!

 

This is often how I feel at 7:30 pm each night. I love my kids, but the bedtime battles are rough. Some nights are better than others, and some nights are much, much worse…

After many trials and efforts there are a few things I have come to a conclusion on when it comes to bedtime for the Fox kids.

 

  1. Routine – Kids understand routine. If you do the same thing each night, the consistency assures them and gives them the comfort they desire. They can understand what is coming next and there is much less of a fight.
  2. Full Belly – I try to give my kids a snack and water before bedtime. This helps that oh-so-annoying “I am hungry/thirsty” excuse.
  3. Cozy PJ’s – The more comfortable my kids are while laying in bed, the better their sleep. If they have soft pajama’s on there is less twisting and squirming around to get in that perfect sleeping pose.
  4. Bathroom Trip – We have the kids try to use the toilet, wash their hands and brush their teeth right before bed.
  5. Stuffy and Story Time – My kids love stuffed animals. Like love them. They each choose a few stuffy’s (as we call them) to sleep with that night. This give them a sense of comfort and security. After we cuddle in we read 1 – 3 books depending on time, length of book and honestly, my mood!
  6. Prayers and Lights Out – After our story time is completed we pray to Jesus for our day we just had, all our friends and family and for the following day. This gives my kids the final nod of the day. The “the end” moment

 

 

Brian the Pekingese is a special yellow dog that has come into our hearts and helped aid in our bedtime habits.

Brian is a dog that helps get your child ready for bed some of the most important ways:

  • Pajama’s
  • Stuffed Animal
  • Bedtime Story

At Brian the Pekingese they know that children’s pajama’s should be worn by children, not made by them. Sadly, this is a reality of the world, but with Brian the Pekingese, you can rest assured that all their pajamas are made in the USA. Using no flame retardant chemicals and 100% organic cotton material, you can just feel the softness and love behind each pair of pajamas.

 

They offer both short sleeve/short sets and long sleeve/pant sets, so no matter the weather there is a perfect pair for your child. We love that they have boy, girl and gender neutral prints, so you can shop with man options.

 

The novel – you can purchase here – is a perfect easy to read bedtime (or daytime) story. “Sharing With Friends” showcases the topic of sharing using the main protagonist, Brian the Pekingese. When he sees a situation arise, he chooses to share and make a new friend. I love how straight forward and simple this book is. It has some of the best Children’s book illustrations I’ve seen which really helps bring it to life. It really makes the perfect gift for a young child. You can buy the book separate or as a package along with the stuffed animal of Brian the Pekingese.

 

Something Special – Recycle Your Brian the Pekingese Pj’s!

That’s right, when your child out grows their Brian the Pekingese pj’s, you have the option to mail them back (postage paid) and Brian the Pekingese will recycle the cotton.

 

 

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Our path may not work for all children, but the routine part is key. Let us know below what you do for your bedtime routine and if you have any bedtime suggestions.