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Home Schooling A Toddler {LeapFrog #LeapReader™ "Ready, Set, Read & Write" Party}

Monday, September 30, 2013

I received free LeapFrog products in order to host the LeapFrog sponsored MommyParty. The opinions expressed here are my own.

LeapFrog LeapReader Review

When I first read that I was going to have the opportunity to host a LeapReader party, the first thing I did was go to LeapFrog's website to discover that the LeapReader is $50. But it is worth every penny. The books you buy are just that, books. But the LeapReader reads the books and can recognize individual words. It also speaks dialogue when you click some of the images and even recognizes page numbers. It can play catchy songs that help the little ones learn to read as well.

Welcome to the Cuisinart Prep 9 Food Processor Giveaway

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Take a Flavor Excursion with a $25 Publix Gift Card Giveaway!

Friday, September 27, 2013

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Passport to Savings Publix Flavor Excursion

Passport to Savings Publix Flavor Excursion

Go on a Flavor Excursion this fall at Publix. I told you guys about the sweepstakes over on click.call.mail. Five hundred folks will win a $100 Publix gift card. While you are there you can also check out out the great recipes brought to you by General Mills, Kraft, Campbell’s and Red Gold. You can find additional savings at everydaysaver.com/publix.

Inspired by recipes from around the world, your family will love these fun new tastes, and you’ll love the savings!

There are some great store coupons and recipes that can be found in store as well:
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Small #BabyBlankets Make Beautiful Gifts for Newborns

Thursday, September 26, 2013

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mommy HotSpot's client. All opinions are my own.

Being pregnant with baby number two, I have been on the look out for a precious keepsake that my little bundle can enjoy forever. I absolutely love these personalized trendy baby blankets from BabyBlankets.com. And if you’re looking for the perfect new small baby blanket, you too should take a look at the great variety on BabyBlankets.com.

These small baby blankets are made with organic cotton, and all of the dyes and materials used to make them are non-toxic, so you can feel good about giving them to a new baby. There are a few different types of small baby blankets available. I love that they have little animals that come with them and you can choose a rabbit, bear, or monkey as your baby’s fuzzy picnic pal companion. You also choose the color of the embroidery, so you can go for variety or you can match the color of the blanket. You can find more information about purchasing these popular baby blankets at BabyBlankets.com.

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"The Scrub Tech" - Wordless Wednesday #46 + LINKY

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

My mom had back surgery on Monday. We planned on being there when she got out, but she went in 5 hours late. So since Sweet Pea was very bored waiting on her Granny's surgery to start, the nurse came by and let her play dress up, which was very sweet.

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Disney's "The Little Mermaid" Diamond Edition Blu-Ray/DVD 10/1 {GIVEAWAY}

Friday, September 20, 2013

I received a copy of the movie in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.

We are huge Disney Princess fans in this house. And one of the classics that reins supreme is "The Little Mermaid". I remember my niece singing "Part of Your World" at the top of her little lungs when she was three years old. And I'm so excited to share with all of you that the Academy Award winning Disney classic is coming out on Diamond Edition October 1st.

"Venture under the sea where Ariel, a free-spirited mermaid princess, longs to be part of the human world. After bravely striking a bargain with Ursula, a sneaky sea witch, Ariel embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. With Flounder and Sebastian at her side, Ariel will need all of her courage and determination to make things right in both her worlds. Learn more at http://movies.disney.com/the-little-mermaid."

One very lucky Nanny to Mommy reader will have the opportunity to win a copy of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" Diamond Edition Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack of their very own! Just enter the Rafflecopter below. Open to US and Canada. Must be 18+ or older to enter.

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One Last Hurrah for Summer Giveaway Hop

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Information for this post was provided by Pillsbury, all opinions are my own. I received free product in exchange for an honest review, no other compensation was exchanged.

Summer is coming to a close, but we're not giving in yet – we're celebrating One Last Hurrah for Summer with this giveaway hop hosted by Viva Veltoro and So Easy Being Green!

For the next two weeks, enjoy this last hurrah of the season by hopping around to all the bloggers who have come together to offer some great prizes to give away!

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Big Sister - Wordless Wednesday #45 + LINKY

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

She's going to be a great big sister. She was singing to her baby yesterday.

Big Sister Singing to her Baby Dolls

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5 Tips for Potty Training

Monday, September 16, 2013

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of GoodNites for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

My daughter is completely potty trained during the day. We are currently working on night time potty training. I was also a Nanny for five years before I became a Mommy. I am going to share what worked for us and if you have any tips of your own, please share them in the comments below so we can all benefit. ;D

1. Don't yell, get mad, or punish. My friend's husband wanted to yell at their daughter whenever she had an accident on the floor and put her in time out. When you have been allowing them to go in their diapers for two years, it can be an alarming sensation to go in a pot. We have to teach them because they don't know any different and need to learn to listen to their little bodies.

2. Make them help clean up messes. If they pee in their panties/undies, then they can take them off. This was a big deal breaker for my daughter. She didn't want to touch the mess, so I think it really helped with association. And as long as you don't get mad, you are teaching them that cleaning up after their mistakes is just a part of life. You won't always be there to do it for them, so best to teach them early.

3. Routine. Being pregnant I have to go more often, so anytime I have to go - I just take my daughter with me. I could never find a good app I liked that would regularly remind us, and I will admit, I was bad about remembering. But now her little body tells her when she has to go because she got use to going on the potty.

4. Ditch the Diapers. You will have to clean up some accidents, but they will feel less comfortable, so they end up paying attention to their body better.
5. Be prepared to clean up a lot of messes and be prepared to not fully ditch the diapers at night for a while. Everyone I have talked to said night time potty training was the hardest. And beside the fact that your little one's bladder may not be ready (like my daughter), sometimes accidents just happen.

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Although GoodNites Underwear are the most absorbent pants for boys and girls ages 4 and up, Sweet Pea has always been moved up in size because of tendency to be a heavy wetter. I recommend GoodNites for night time potty training if you have an older child, larger child, or your child is like mine and is a heavy wetter because they specially made to protect while lying down, they help keep pajamas and bedding dry all night long and feature plush comfort with a discreet design

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Pampers Swaddlers in Size 4 & 5 now at Babies-R-Us {GIVEAWAY}

Proctor & Gamble provided me products in exchange for this review and giveaway. All opinions are my own.

Pampers Swaddlers size 4 and 5 now at Babies

When Sweet Pea was a newborn I love the softness of Pampers Swaddlers. And I was so disheartened when she grew out of them. That's why it's so exciting to find out that my next baby will be able to wear the softness of Swaddlers longer. We fell in love with Pampers Swaddlers in the hospital. They were so soft against her new skin and we loved the wetness indicator. Did you know that Pampers Swaddlers is the #1 choice of hospitals and a trusted favorite of many new moms? Now, moms can keep their babies in the diaper they’ve come to know and love for all those important milestones – from the first tooth to the first step to running laps around the house while mom and dad try to catch up! And what's even more exciting? Babies “R”Us, the nation’s premier baby products retailer, now carries Pampers Swaddlers in Sizes 4 and 5.

In addition to expanding Pampers Swaddlers to Sizes 4 and 5, Pampers has been making other improvements to their trusted diapers to help keep moms happy and their babies dry. Besides being their softest diaper yet, Pampers Swaddlers now feature an absorb-away lining, wetness indicator and new packaging and graphics. Other improvements such as new cuff material and absorbency speed have been made to Cruisers and Baby Dry. To learn more about all the new Pampers diapers innovations and see video demonstrations visit www.babiesrus.com\newpampers. You can find all these Pampers products, and everything you need for your Baby’s Milestones, at Babies”R”Us.

Babies"R"Us has a GREAT deal going on right now.
From September 19-21 customers will receive a free $20 Babies“R”Us Gift Card with an in-store purchase of any two Pampers value boxes of diapers (78 ct. or higher.).

The most exciting part of this promotion (in my opinion), Proctor & Gamble has provided one very lucky Nanny to Mommy reader the opportunity to win a $50 Babies"R"Us gift card (valid at Toys"R"Us as well) and a 64ct. of Pampers wipes. How awesome is that?!

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Spoil Me! Giveaway

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Hosted by: Funny Postpartum Lady

Homemade White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe {Easy & Yummy}

Saturday, September 14, 2013

My former boss when I was a nanny use to make this. She found it online and forwarded to me. I no longer have the original source and I have changed up the recipe anyways. :D
The thing that makes this recipe unique, is I use White Chocolate Chips and no nuts. I use to never like banana bread, even my husband was a skeptic that first time I made this, but now any time I some ripe bananas lying around, HUby always asks, "Will you please make some banana bread?" ;)

What You Need:

3 ripe bananas (and I mean mushy, mushy)
1/4 cup melted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups flour (I use whole wheat)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
White Chocolate Chips (as many as you want! - I use the whole bag.) ;]

What You Do:

1- Preheat oven to 350°F.
2- Mash the bananas in a bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon.
3- Bake in a buttered loaf pan until a toothpick stuck into the bread comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Slice and serve.And you're done! If you try this recipe out, let me know what you think! :D

Be Yourself, Together with #TargetWedding

Friday, September 13, 2013

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Target Wedding. All opinions are 100% my own.

My wedding seems so long ago now and considering we just celebrated our six year wedding anniversary plus everything we have been through together - it makes sense. But most of my friends are still about to embark on this part of their lives. I have two very good friends getting married next month and I honestly had no idea what to get them. I wanted to get them something that fit them perfectly despite their glowing differences. So when I was contacted by Target Wedding to come up with a wedding gift combination that could celebrate the differences between couples using their theme "Be Yourself, Together", I jumped at the opportunity.

Here is a little description of my friends, he is a little bit country while she is a lot city. He is a penny pincher and she is just learning (since being with him) the concept of the value of a dollar. He is super athletic and very active outdoors. Although she is in shape, she has only started becoming active outdoors since she has been with him. She was the kind of girl that spent tons of time decorating her room and making it the perfect place to lounge.

So I thought why not get them something that could encourage both of their lifestyles.

What is more perfect than the Schwinn Legacy Cruisers and a cozy bed with the Threshold Puckering Comforter Set to come home a snuggle in? I feel like this represents Target Wedding's "Be Yourself, Together" mantra because they can enjoy what he loves during the day (and what she growing to love) and then after a long day of bike riding they can enjoy what she likes.

What makes us unique as couples is what made us fall in love with our significant others in the first place. And Target Wedding gets it. You can view the entire Target Wedding Catalog online.

What would you put on your Target Wedding Registry that would help you be better together?

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Fresh Savings at Publix + $25 Gift Card Giveaway

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by Publix® through MyBlogSpark.

Publix Fresh Savings Giveaway

Are you ready to check out the Publix Fresh Summer Savings event! If you have been following my blog, you know that I am a huge fan of couponing at Publix and the whole shopping experience they provide.

Head into Publix between now and 9/12, where you will save on produce, baked goods, meat and eggs. Find your favorite brands from General Mills, Unilever, and Pepsi Co, and prepare for your end-of-summer get together — backyard guests are best!

Having a two year old in the house and being pregnant, I am always looking for fresh savings! I have been shopping weekly stocking up. I actually need to again. Who misses my weekly shopping trip posts? Do you think I should bring them back?

Anyways I am excited because I get to give away a $25 Publix Gift Card to one very luck Nanny to Mommy reader! All you have to do is enter the RaffleCopter below. Open to US only, Must 18+ to enter. Giveaway ends 9/26/13 at midnight.

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Home Schooling A Toddler {LeapFrog #LeapReader™ "Ready, Set, Read & Write" Party}

Cuisinart Prep 9 Courtesy of BuyDig.com Giveaway

Take a Flavor Excursion with a $25 Publix Gift Card Giveaway!

Small #BabyBlankets Make Beautiful Gifts for Newborns

"The Scrub Tech" - Wordless Wednesday #46 + LINKY

Disney's "The Little Mermaid" Diamond Edition Blu-Ray/DVD 10/1 {GIVEAWAY}

One Last Hurrah for Summer Giveaway Hop

Click here to enter the Grand Prize.

Big Sister - Wordless Wednesday #45 + LINKY

5 Tips for Potty Training

Pampers Swaddlers in Size 4 & 5 now at Babies-R-Us {GIVEAWAY}

Spoil Me! Giveaway

Homemade White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe {Easy & Yummy}

Be Yourself, Together with #TargetWedding

Fresh Savings at Publix + $25 Gift Card Giveaway

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