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So, I am finding it really strange that for the most part the people on my deal site are not the same people as on this site. I am very curious as to why that is. Have you just not added the deal site to your feed reader? Are you not interested in my homeschooling deals? Maybe you hate all those drug store match ups… what is it that keep you from my new site?
Like me on FaceBook and let’s strike up a conversation about this!!
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Due to my having so many kids, parties can be either not very imaginative or non-existent. So, this book seemed like soemthing I really NEEDED to read!
About the Book
Preschool Parties: Easy Ideas for Princesses, Pirates & Other Little People
Let’s face it: children’s birthday parties have gotten out of control! What happened to the simplicity of cake, party hats, and a few cute games? Bring the party back home with this amazing guide to everything you need to grant a child’s birthday wishes. From the super-special first birthday through to pre-k kids, Preschool Parties provides anxious moms and dads with15 colorful themed parties—complete with invitations, activities, menus (to satisfy children and adults alike), creative cakes, and even goody bags. Whether digging for fossils or creating fairytale wands, there is something to satisfy every birthday boy and girl.
About the Author
I started my publishing career as the editor and stylist for several leading home and craft publications, creating concepts and overseeing the launch and production of magazines including Jo-Ann’s etc, Family Circle Homecrafts, FTD inbloom, and At Home with Chris Madden. The birth of my second daughter, Katie, prompted me to try it my own way as a lifestyle expert and author. Punch, It’s Five o’Clock Somewhere, Fairy Parties and The Stylish Girl’s Guide to Fabulous Cocktails were soon born along with my son, Jack — making my family of five complete. I look forward to growing my brand so that some day my children can join me. At 9, 6 and 5, with glue sticks, markers, glitter and spatulas in hand, they’re well on their way!
My Thoughts
I think this is a fabulous book! There are 15 different party plans. The plans include: the schedule, invitations, how to “set the scene,” what to do before, what supplies are needed, what games to play (and how to play them), menu and recipes! It has templates for making some of the crafts/cookies in the book too! You can see pictures of the party in action, which is fantastic! There are so many ideas that I’m not sure how my daughter is going to pick (her birthday is coming up next month)! I can’t wait to try it out and make her birthday AWESOME!!!
Buy it!
You can buy it for only $17.95 here.
Win it!
REQUIRED: You have to go here and tell me which one of the new books you would read first!
BONUS #1: Follow @Lifemadestylish and @momof3boys3702 on Twitter and RT this contest. The easiest way to retweet is to simply click the green ReTweet on the top right of this post. YOU MAY TWEET ONCE DAILY
BONUS #2: Like Colleen Mullaney and 3 Boys and a Dog on FaceBook then share this post by clicking the FaceBook share button at the bottom of this post.
Other bonus entries:
#1. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done)
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#6 – Vote for me at Picket Fence by clicking the button on my sidebar. Be sure to leave a comment saying you did! YOU MAY VOTE ONCE DAILY!
CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on August 14th
OPEN TO: USA and Canada
*DISCLAIMER: I was sent the book to help facilitate my review. Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*
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Don’t forget to jump over to the deals site to enter to win a Thompsons Water Seal Deck Care Kit!
open to USA and Canada $120.00 Value – ends August 12th
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I was thrilled to try out this baby body care line! Green Babies body care sounded like something I should be very interested in as a parent!
About Green Babies (from their website)
Green Babies ®, the original organic baby clothing brand, has a new baby on the way: a value-driven, values-conscious children’s body care line. Since 1994, Green Babies ® has offered an extensive line of natural and organic baby products, including certified organic cotton clothing, wooden toys and natural parenting books.
Just born, Green Babies™ body care products, including Baby Me Shampoo & Wash, Energizing Bubble Bath, Calming Bubble Bath, Smooth Me Detangler and Lotion Potion Moisturizer, will be available at Whole Foods Markets throughout the Northeast, select specialty retail stores and www.greenbabies.com. The new body care line is plant and fruit derived, vegan, hypo-allergenic and tear-free. Developed in the spirit that every baby is beautiful and deserves the best, safest and most irritant-free products that won’t break the budget, the products do not contain synthetic fragrances, dyes, sulfates, parabens or phthalates.
On the frontlines of the organic movement, mom of three Lynda Fassa conceived Green Babies ® when she found a dearth of healthy baby products for her then newborn. A former Ford Model, Lynda wasn’t always the crunchy-granola type, but “greened up” her act while pregnant with her first daughter—veggies and organic smoothies replaced diet soda and cheap takeout.
My Thoughts
I used the bubble baths and it bubbles very nicely! My kids love bubbles, so that was very important! It is healthy, so I wasn’t worried about my baby eating the bubbles (just a few)! The shampoo and body wash was fantastic! It has a nice, light smell and was much easier to get out than other shampoos! I wasn’t worried about any getting in her eyes, because it really is tear-free! It kept her hair nice and soft! The lotion went a loooong way! So, just use a little bit! I really liked that it was natural, but still had some of that tell-tale baby scent that I love! The scents are all very nice, and not overpowering! I really appreciated that! All together, I think this line is fantastic! It works great and isn’t a bad price for a green product!
Buy it!
You can buy the products in their line: Energizing or Calming Bubble Bath, Shampoo & Wash, Smooth Me Detangler, and Lotion Potion Moisturizer for $8.99-$10.99 each here!
Win it!
One lucky winner will get a full-size product (of the company’s choice) worth $8.99-$10.99!
REQUIRED: Leave me a comment telling me your favorite item in their store!
BONUS #1: Follow @greenbabies and @momof3boys3702 on Twitter and RT this contest. The easiest way to retweet is to simply click the green ReTweet on the top right of this post. YOU MAY TWEET ONCE DAILY
BONUS #2: Like Green Babies and 3 Boys and a Dog on FaceBook then share this post by clicking the FaceBook share button at the bottom of this post.
Other bonus entries:
#1. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done)
#2. Follow my blog.
#3. Subscribe to my RSS feed.
#4. Put my button on your blog.
#5. Leave a comment on any other post (excluding giveaways!) Be sure to leave a comment here saying which post.
#6 – Vote for me at Picket Fence by clicking the button on my sidebar. Be sure to leave a comment saying you did! YOU MAY VOTE ONCE DAILY!
CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on August 13th
OPEN TO: USA and Canada
*DISCLAIMER: I was sent items by Green Babies to help facilitate my review. Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*
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We have another giveaway to talk about this week:
Where: Crystal & Co
Direct link: http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2011/07/little-penelope-lane-head-wraps/
Giveaway: 2 Fancy Schmancy Headwraps from Little Penelope Lane’s Online Boutique (winner chooses designs)
Ends: Monday 8/1/11 at 11:59 pm central time
Welcome to the July 30, 2011 edition of mom blogger web wide weekend wrap up.
DebB presents Patriotic Punch – Red, White Blue posted at Increase Metabolism & Live Healthy, saying, “This recipe is fun. Part science experiment – part recipe that will impress the whole family.”
Coleen Torres presents 10 Traditional Newspapers that Successfully Moved Online posted at phonetvinternet.com.
CreativePlume presents How To Make Cheesecake Without A Cheesecake Pan | CreativePlume posted at CreativePlume.
Katherine Tworsey presents 10 Things Kids Never Seem to Shut Off posted at Compare Electricity Rates.
Patty Pittman presents Best Mango Salsa EVER! posted at Primal 30 Day Challenge, saying, “I think this recipe balances the sweet (mango) and the sour (lime juice) in a perfect balance. I tasted it when I was done, and then lost myself eating it with a spoon.”
Pamela Jorrick presents Vegas for Kids? Ummm, not so much. posted at Blah, Blah, Blog.
Dean presents 25 Cheap & Fun Things To Do With Kids posted at Mr. Cheap Stuff, saying, “Children activities can be expensive but with there are so many cheap yet fun things you can do this weekend with your kids. Enjoy.”
Darwin presents Is Cord Blood Worth It? How Parents Should Weigh Blood Banking Costs posted at Darwin’s Money, saying, “New parents will inevitably be propositioned to have a company store umbilical cord blood from their child’s delivery. Here’s how to assess whether cord blood banking is worth it.”
That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of mom blogger web wide weekend wrap up using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.
If you would like to see your giveaways, awesome reads, freebies, etc featured in this weekly post simply drop me an email. It is FREE to be included in this post! 
I will be accepting submissions weekly so you can ALWAYS drop me an email if you have something you want shared. So, if you want your post included, drop me an email at Kelli@3boysandadog.com with your link, title, and category.
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