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Can you believe it's getting time to start thinking about Holiday cards?! I have been sending out our Christmas cards since my Hubby and I first started dating. At first they were very generic with the infamous holiday letter, but then I discovered picture cards and I have never turned back. So personalized and I can just explain how our year has been through pictures! I have been a fan of Shutterfly for so long now that I can't even remember the first time I used them. So I am quite pleased to get to introduce to you some of the 2013 Shutterfly Holiday Card collection. There is truly a little something for everyone with a wide variety of designs and styles.



In Shutterfly’s Classic style you will find traditional holiday colors, iconic illustrations, aspirational sentiments, snowflakes, and monograms. I just love the Monogram Moments card because it allows you to share a lot of photos so I can share our year's journey.



In Shutterfly’s Contemporary style you will find trend forward colors, texture and layering, water color techniques, shine, and glitter. These cards are wonderful for showcasing Instagram photos. I adore the Cherished Memories card because of the pretty color scheme and the fun washi tape that reminds me of a scrapbook page.



Shutterfly’s Whimsy style is all about the meeting of humor and nostalgia. These cards feature fun sentiments that is sure to bring a smile to the recipient’s face. Although it doesn’t have the look of a traditional holiday card, I love the bright colors of the Definitely Naughty Holiday Card. My mom would get a kick out of this.



Shutterfly’s Merry and Bright style is all about having fun and lots of color. The Spreading Cheer card immediately caught my eye with the colorful snowflakes against the black background. I love that they have options for none traditional families as well.



Shutterfly’s Photo Basics style is perfect for when you want your photos to truly shine. These cards showcase multiple colors, vertical type, and family name highlights. I love the Cheer All Around card because it can show case so many pictures in a beautiful clean-cut way.

Shutterfly’s also has a variety of Religious Holiday Cards to help you convey the true meaning of the season. New for this year, Shutterfly is offering 5×7 tri fold cards. They are also offering back of the card designs. There are plenty of options so you can find the perfect card to send to your family and friends this holiday season.

While you are at it, be sure to check out Shutterfly’s Photo Gifts that can help you finish some of your holiday shopping. I know photo gifts are always a huge hit with my kids’ grandparents. From custom phone cases, to photo blankets, to stunning canvas prints, you will be amazed at their selection.

To help you with some of your holiday preparation, Shutterfly would like to bless one Nanny to Mommy reader with a $50 Shutterfly Gift Code (and free shipping). Entry is easy through the Rafflecopter form below. The giveaway is open to US residents age 18 and older.

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Welcome to the Natural Bump & Baby Giveaway Hop! This event is hosted by Shannon at GrowingSlower. In celebration of the launch of her Natural Birth Stories book, all of the prizes in the hop are pregnancy and baby themed!

First, check out my Giveaway for a $45 Milk Nursingwear Gift Certificate! you can find my review HERE.


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Now that you've entered my giveaway, if you're expecting or a new mom then this event is for you! Be sure to enter to win the grand prize valued at over $385. It includes cloth diapers and accessories, essential oils, mama cloth, and more!

Then stop by and enter all 20+ giveaways linked at the bottom of this post.

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I received products from milk nursingwear for the purposes of review. All opinions are 100% my own.


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When I was nursing Sweet Pea, I never liked nursing in public. I felt ashamed because from the beginning I let others make me feel that way. I was doing nothing wrong, I was just feeding my baby when she was hungry, and being a terrible pumper, there really was no other option.

When I received the opportunity to work with MILK Nursingwear and review one of their very stylish nursing tops, I was extremely excited. Although I will be going through my insurance to get a better breast pump, I am not counting on pumping working for me. My mom and my sister both had hospital grade pumps and neither were able to pump very much.



I love all of milk nursingwear's adorable nursing tops and honestly had trouble picking one out! I finally decided and received the contemporary knot top and I absolutely LOVE it. The first thing you'll notice about MILK Nursingwear is how soft the material is. I love how stylish and easy to maneuver the top I received is! My younger sister-in-law said she loved my shirt and then was surprised when I showed her it was a nursing shirt.

I can't wait to wear this shirt with my newest edition due in March. It's comfortable, breathable, and I feel that I will be able to nurse discreetly without a cover. This is a huge deal since Sweet Pea was never a big fan of them and honestly, neither was I.

Did you ever have issues with nursing in public? What do you think about milk nursingwear? Do you like their style and convenience?

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I received this product for free from the sponsor of Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC, or the manufacturer of the product.


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I accepted to review Calorease before I found out I was pregnant. I love being a blogger and having a family lifestyle blog. This way I can share my husband's experience with Calorease, a weight loss management pill, with all of you. My husband has very busy lifestyle where he is always on the go and eating fatty meals. I try to provide healthier meals for him when he is home, but the reality is he works although he didn't loss a large amount of weight, 60+ hours every week. When he remembered to take Calorease before he ate, he didn't feel jittery which ones of his main concerns and why he was so nervous about taking it. He decided to have a turkey sandwich one day and took Calorease and I'm assuming he didn't eat enough fat that day, because he was very bloated, which Calorease notes as one of the side effects. I am excited to try Calorease for myself in order to lose the inevitable post-pregnancy weight. Below are some more specs on this awesome product, that doesn't claim to be a miracle weightloss drug, which I love.



Just the facts:

- It's easy to use Calorease. Simply take two tablets with a fat-containing meal three times a day. But stay consistent for the best results.
- If taken as recommended, results can be seen in about 2-3 weeks. Keep in mind that Calorease is not a license to overeat, nor is it a magic bullet for quick weight loss.
- There is no program or special diet involved with taking Calorease. A reasonable, balanced and nutritious fat-containing diet is recommended. Click here for sample meal plans.
- Calorease does not contain gluten, lactose, yeast, wheat, sugar, salt, egg, soy, dairy, artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives. It is naturally sourced from grain and is suitable for vegans.
- A convenient blister pouch provides 1 serving (2 tablets) so it's easy to take on the go. A 90-tablet pack of Calorease retails for $29.99

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It's understood that fiber can bind with dietary fat and prevent fat from being digested. But since most fibers bind fat at a 1:1 ratio, you would have to consume unrealistic amounts of ordinary fiber to gain any benefit--until now. The unique, pantented fiber in Calorease (FBCx) binds up to 9 times its weight in dietary fat, reducing up to 15,000 calories per month from a normal diet.

You can order your own Calorease, and as a special promotion for my readers, Calorease is offering up their 90-tablet pack for only $14.99! Here's how you can order, just visit calorease.com/buy and enter code 4MOMS.

I received this product for free from the sponsor of Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet blogger, I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC, or the manufacturer of the product.

I received a HALO Big Kids SleepSack Lightweight Knit Wearable Blanket for review. I received no additional compensation. All opinions are my own.


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HALO Innovation’s SleepSack® wearable blankets have become the standard for hospital nurseries and parents alike. In fact, 1,000 hospital nurseries use the HALO SleepSack Swaddle instead of blankets through the HALO Safer Way to Sleep Initiative. As your child grows from baby to toddler, HALO Innovations offers the SleepSack Early Walker and SleepSack Big Kids - now in a new lightweight- knit fabric. HALO SleepSack Early Walker and SleepSack Big Kids offer your child the warmth and security of a SleepSack so he can fall asleep fast and sleep soundly throughout the night as well as unique foot openings for more mobility when awake.



By making a purchase, you help support programs and research related to Sudden Infant death Syndrome. Here are some additional ways you can keep your baby safe while sleeping.

1. Place babies on their backs to sleep.
2. Use a firm mattress in a safety-approved crib.
3. Eliminate all soft and loose bedding from baby's crib, including bumpers, positioners and wedges.
4. Use the HALO® SleepSack® wearable blanket instead of loose blankets in the crib.
5. Keep baby's face clear of coverings.
6. Make sure that your crib sheet fits snug on your crib mattress.
7. Never use and adult sheet on a crib mattress; it can come loose, your baby can become entangled and their breathing can become restricted.
8. Be aware of room temperature and clothing to ensure baby doesn't overheat.
9. Don't allow anyone to smoke around your baby.
10. Consider room sharing instead of bed sharing.



Sweet Pea always ends up kicking off the covers at night now that she is in her big girl bed. But lately it has been getting cold at night, so I am loving the HALO SleepSack. And I absolutely love watching Sweet Pea walk around in her Big Kid version. It has to be the most adorable thing I have ever seen. I can't wait to take this to Florida in a few weeks. We keep the air conditioner very cool when we are on vacation and I always worry about how cold she is at night that I will wake up every few hours and make sure she is covered up. But with the HALO Big Kids SleepSack Lightweight Knit Wearable Blanket I don't have to worry about it!

Did you know October is SIDS Awareness Month? For every NEW Facebook "like" Halo SleepSack gets during the month of October, they will donate $1 to SIDS Awareness.

So who wants to win a HALO SleepSack of their very own? One very lucky Nanny to Mommy reader will have the opportunity to win a HALO SleepSack of their choice! All you have to do is enter the RaffleCopter below. The only required entry to enter is to comment on this post, all other entries are extra! :) Open to US only, must be 18+ to enter. Nanny to Mommy is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

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