This summer, my family's world turned upside down literally in a rollover car accident on a busy road. While I was out running a half marathon, my husband eased our chevy tracker containing our toddler and dog from a high point to a low point in a construction zone and the wheel fell off. This sent the car into a 2.5 time rollover into a median. The car was more than totalled but more to the point, our dog was thrown out of the car and my husband was torn up from head to toe from plastic and glass shards from the rollover and going through the window to get our daughter who was hanging upside down in her carseat. My daughter, who was in a safety 1st car seat, escaped with a very minor scratch on her neck.
Let me say that again, my daughter endured a major accident in her Safety 1st car seat and escaped with no major injuries.
So, I can tell you, Safety 1st's car seats are safe and the best thing you can buy for your child.
There is a giveaway right now at The Shopping Mama for their new car seat called Complete Air. It was specifically made to handle side impact crashes, which is something that many car seats do not do so well for.
If you need a car seat, please consider entering at the Shopping Mama or buying a Safety 1st car seat from your local retailer. The Giveaway ends 11/16.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Another Happy Green Bee Giveaway
OK I've said it before -- I have a thing for Happy Green Bee clothing. This is my favorite dress:
Playground For Parents is having a giveaway for a hoodie which is really cute too:
Go to Playground for Parents above to enter! Ends on 11/6.
Playground For Parents is having a giveaway for a hoodie which is really cute too:
Go to Playground for Parents above to enter! Ends on 11/6.
Gami Works giveaway!
GamiWorks is a wonderful etsy shop of chiyogami inspired accessories. The beautiful paper inspires these designs.
Mom's Focus Online has a giveaway for a beautiful dogtag-style pendant like this one:
Giveaway closes on 10/31 so HURRY!!!!!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Hannah's Little Ladybug Tutu/Wings
Kira loves her ladybug wings and antennae from Little Diva Tutus! Here is a video of her minutes after opening the box:
Yes, I know, this is a ladybug costume and not a butterfly costume, but frankly K has come into contact with very few ladybugs in her life and is OBSESSED with butterflies.
We have had the outfit for a few weeks now, and I can tell you that it is standing up well to a 19 month old's whims. Kira now puts the outfit on herself, usually as soon as she gets back from daycare. While the antennae bend a bit, I have not seen any wear and tear, nor have any of the spots on the wings fallen off. Anytime Kira has, well, run into walls with the wings on, they have been easily bent into place. This is one tough outfit!
So, other than the toughness of the wings, I really like the fact that the wings and headband stay put, even on a 19 month old who is small for her age. The colors are spot on, and the entire assembly is well constructed. I also like the fact that a purchase of the ladybug tutu benefits St. Jude's.
Now, if only I can get her into the tutu -- the tutu fits, I am sure, but K seems wary of the purpose of the tutu. Maybe we need to watch more Angelina Ballerina cartoons. We will try to get her into it this weekend for Trick or Treat town. Wish us luck!
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Yes, I know, this is a ladybug costume and not a butterfly costume, but frankly K has come into contact with very few ladybugs in her life and is OBSESSED with butterflies.
We have had the outfit for a few weeks now, and I can tell you that it is standing up well to a 19 month old's whims. Kira now puts the outfit on herself, usually as soon as she gets back from daycare. While the antennae bend a bit, I have not seen any wear and tear, nor have any of the spots on the wings fallen off. Anytime Kira has, well, run into walls with the wings on, they have been easily bent into place. This is one tough outfit!
So, other than the toughness of the wings, I really like the fact that the wings and headband stay put, even on a 19 month old who is small for her age. The colors are spot on, and the entire assembly is well constructed. I also like the fact that a purchase of the ladybug tutu benefits St. Jude's.
Now, if only I can get her into the tutu -- the tutu fits, I am sure, but K seems wary of the purpose of the tutu. Maybe we need to watch more Angelina Ballerina cartoons. We will try to get her into it this weekend for Trick or Treat town. Wish us luck!
See Kai Run Giveaway at Lolidots.com
See Kai Run has fantastic shoes for little ones. We were lucky enough to find a set online last year, and K is finally getting to be able to wear her last-season's shoes. These shoes have very flexible soles, which is really great for little runners. The shoes we have are suede, and have stood up well in the mud/grime of pre-winter Anchorage with a little bit of weatherproofing protectant (a MUST for cold weather gear). The shoes we have are well lined even in the sole, which is also great for warmth.Lolidots.com is giving away a set of these fantastic shoes! Please enter here by 10/26, don't miss your chance!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Another great Happy Green Bee Giveaway by My Wee View!
Another great giveaway for Happy Green Bee is on, this time at My Wee View. Once again, look at these adorable clothes for children. These clothes are unique in their stripes, and organic. I like how the clothes are also relatively gender neutral.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Beautiful dress giveaway by Piece of ME!
Look at this fantastic giveaway at Pieces of Me for a Shabby Apple for the dress above. Isn't it beautiful! This giveaway is part of many in the Fall into Fashion promotion on Piece of Me. You should check it out!
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