Gentle Naturals Review and Giveaway

My children seem to all have very sensitive skin, both boys have a bit of Eczema at all times. I am always on the hunt for products to help soothe their sweet soft skin. Gentle Naturals carries products exclusively for Eczema, Cradle Cap, Dry Skin Cream and other specially treatments for baby's needs.

Gentle Naturals has a full line of dermatologist-tested baby therapies. Here is more of their line of products specially formulated for babies:

• Gentle Naturals Cradle Cap Care
  
• Gentle Naturals Eczema Baby Wash
• Gentle Naturals Baby Eczema Cream
• Gentle Naturals Homeopathic Teething Drops
• Gentle Naturals Tummy Soother
• Gentle Naturals Dry Skin Cream
  

Gentle Naturals products contain many natural ingredients that are soothing and healing for your baby’s conditions.

Fragrance Free Baby Eczema Cream

Eczema Baby Wash

I bathed my boys in the Eczema Baby Wash and noticed their skin was soft and clean. I followed the bath up with the Baby Eczema Cream. I loved the Fragrance Free Baby Eczema Cream. I lathered up the boys and they felt so soft and their skin was free of any smells, which is sometimes nice right after the bath. I have used it for 5 days now and have really noticed a difference in their skin. I really like Gentle Naturals products and will definitely be buying from them as the years go on.


GIVEAWAY

Win Baby Eczema Cream and Eczema Baby Wash by Gentle Naturals

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What other product would you need from Gentle Naturals?

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Lansinoh Review and Giveaway

Are you a breastfeeding Mom? If so I suggest you check out Lansinoh, they carry products to help make life easier for a breastfeeding Mama. One of my favorite products from Lansinoh is their Disposable Nursing Pads, they are super absorbent, very thin and have two adhesive strips keep the pad in place. All very important things in a Nursing Pad, oh and they are the#1 selling disposable nursing pad!

You can find them at most Target and Rite-Aid stores and online at Walgreens, CVS, BuyBuy Baby and Destination Maternity. I would buy an extra box to be able to toss some into the diaper bag and your purse since they are individually wrapped.






Other products from Lansinoh include - Pumps and Accessories, Lansinoh Baby which includes lotions and wipes, Breastmilk Storage bottles and bags, as well as Tips for Breastfeeding and Resources. You can sign up for their newsletter "Nurture Notes" to get quick tips, product info and videos. This would be great for first time Breast Feeding mothers.


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The Berenstain Bears and The Jesus Storybook Bible Book Review

Finding books that are for kids and have the values I am wanting to teach my son can sometimes be hard to find locally. I have found great books for him online. Recently I learned about Zonder Kidsz from another mom blogger. I love that through friends we can find great stuff for our kids. Zonder Kidz carries Christian childrens books for all ages. I found many books that I know my son would enjoy.

 The Berenstain Bears Books are books grew up reading. I loved reading them and watching the cartoon on tv. They are family friendly books that help kids understand valuable lessons in life. They teach about valuing family and friendships. There is a Mama, Papa, Brother and Sister bear. One if my favorite things is they live in a big treehouse! Get Ready for Christmas would be a perfect Holiday gift for any kid and its also a flap book. Thanksgiving might be a wonderful time to give it as a gift.

As a mom I know its my job to teach my son about Christianity and Jesus. Since he is only a toddler he might not get the concepts but he does love to hear stories. My mother in law has read my son scripture and I know he had no clue what she was talking about. But he sat there and listened. He loves to be read to.
I like to find stories that teach what I want him to learn. Colorful pictures and short stories are what he understands the most.

The book The Jesus Storybook Bible is one of the greatest Christian childrens books I have read to my son. The book has a rhythmic flow that makes the stories even more vivid. Reading it out loud to him was a joy. The illustrations are beautiful and he loved asking whats this and point to everything. The book is a wonderful addition to any Christian child's library. All through the book it speaks of Gods love for mankind and Jesus. I know I will be reading this to him over and over.

Info about the book from the publishers website:
Experience all the emotion and drama as award-winning actor David Suchet’s narration brings The Jesus Storybook Bible to life. The Moonbeam Award Gold Medal Winner in the religion category, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the story beneath all the stories in the Bible.

At the center of the story is a baby, the child upon whom everything will depend.

Every story whispers his name, from Noah to Moses to the great King David—every story points to him.

He is like the missing piece in a puzzle—the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together.

From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the Story unfolds, children will pick up the clues and piece together the puzzle.

* I was not paid or compensated for this post. I was sent a free copy of this book for my review by the publisher/PR company. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others.

NAME THAT TOON Contest by Crane Starts Today Oct 24

Crane USA

NAME THAT TOON-Crane is giving parents a chance for their kids to be a cartoon character. Winners will have an original animated likeness of themselves created to star in a cartoon with the Adorables they named and receive their own adorable humidifier. CONTEST STARTS MONDAY OCTOBER 24.

Watch this cute short video about the contest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA6cr2K6YpM

Prize Details

NAME THAT TOON-Crane is giving parents a chance for their kids to be a cartoon character. That’s right! Winners will have an original animated likeness of themselves created to star in a cartoon with the Adorables they named and receive their own adorable humidifier with certificate.. CONTEST STARTS MONDAY OCTOBER 24.

Contest Instructions

With 11 Adorables, there are eleven chances to win! So get together with your child and have some fun playing the name game. Post your name idea and on the following Monday 5 finalists will be chosen based on originality.
The 5 finalists have one week to win based on number of votes. If you are not one of the finalist don’t worry you have a chance to name next week’s adorable!!

Contest Starts

October 24, 2011 @ 06:00 am (CDT) 

Dont forget to also enter our giveaway here on Frugal Family Tree to win a Adorables Humidifier

Crane Adorables Humidifier Review and Giveaway

When you little ones are sick, especially during the winter time, one of the best ways to help them feel relief is to have a Humidifier. I remember as a child my Mom had several that were an ugly beige box that gave off a hospital vibe. Even the few I have owned have just been that, a box looking thing. Well Crane USA has designed a line of Adorables Humidifiers and Adorables Air Purifiers that are just that, totally adorable. They come in all kinds of cute animals like Frogs, Cows, Pigs, Owls and even Hello Kitty and Sponge Bob! We have the Owl Adorable Humidifier and man is he cute!
Not only does he look cute and not boxy at all, he really will help your child breath easier when he/she has a cold or the flu.

Here is a little info on the Owl Adorable Humidifier from their web site:

• Increases air moisture for easier breathing and a good night’s sleep

• Relieves cough, cold, and flu symptoms, including nasal congestion, dry cough, sinus irritation, nose bleeds, dry skin

• 1 gallon water tank runs whisper quiet up to 24 hours
• Mists up to 2.1 gallons of moisture per day

• Effectively humidifies rooms up to 250 square feet
• Auto shutoff safety sensor

• Uses less energy than a standard household light bulb

• Does not require a filter


I know with three children in the house this winter our Adorable Owl Humidifier will be running on full blast. And if I have to have a Humidifier "on display" in my house why not own one with a little style as well? Along with the Adorable Humidifiers, Crane carries Drop Humidifiers, Germ Defense Air Purifiers, Classic Humidifiers, Heaters, and Fans.

You can also enter the Crane NAME THAT TOON contest. Crane is giving parents a chance for their kids to be a cartoon character. Winners will have an original animated likeness of themselves created to star in a cartoon with the Adorables they named and receive their own adorable humidifier. CONTEST STARTS MONDAY OCTOBER 24.

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GIVEAWAY
 
Win a Crane Adorables Humidifier
 

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Which Crane Adorables Humidifier Animal would you like to have?

 

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Online Shopping at CookiesKids.com #luvcookies #CBias

As a Frugal Mom I love to shop online. I have found some of the best deals to be online with coupon codes. Finding a store that has great brands and low prices makes online shopping even more fun! As it has been getting a bit cooler and it rained a week or so ago I have realized my son needs new winter clothing. Everything from last year he has out grown. I did not realize until I was a parent myself how many times I would be purchasing a whole new wardrobe every season. All of his pants are too short, shirts do not fit, sock and shoes there is no way they are going on.

I had to go through his closet putting away his clothing that no longer fits (this was tear filled I cannot believe he is almost 2!) I put away some of my favorite items along with his summer clothing for the season we just had. After the sorting a putting away I came up with a list of the things he really needs. Pants, Socks, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants, Hat and Mittens, Slippers and Pajamas. Thankfully my sister has sent my son shirts for this coming winter so we had some of those.

His closet unorganized and in need of a sort.

Since I always have to shop on a frugal budget it has to be a great deal to spend my money, after all being frugal means we have nice stuff we just get it at a great price. I found a great site that I know I will be shopping at often for clothing for my son, nephews and niece. CookiesKids.com is the site I shopped at for my son's new wardrobe.

The site has so many items to select from. The navigation of the site made it easy to find the sizes I was looking for easily in each category. I looked in the Clearance section first, of course right! I found many awesome deals for jeans, pajamas and socks. I browse the Boys Section for pants, sweats, slippers and hats. Its hard to believe my son can shop that section, to me hes still a tiny baby! I looked in the Infant section too since he can still wear 24 months. I found tons of items to favorite for my sister's kids. I will definitely be telling her and many other moms I know about Cookie's Kids.

I found some great bargains such as $6.99 for name brand Polo jeans, pajama sets by Just One You for $6.99, Nike Sweatsuit that is a zip up hoodie $29.99 (this was my one splurge item, it is usually much more expensive in stores) Thomas the Train slippers $6.99, Batman pajamas $5.99, Hat with Mittens $2.99, FILA socks $1.99 , a super cute 3 piece monkey outfit $9.99 and the cutest pink with black shoes tights for my sisters new baby. Plus more! I could have shopped that site all day. As I was shopping I found more and more items I wanted. I know for my sons birthday coming up and Christmas we will be back to the site soon.

The selection is great they had something for every price range. Top name brands that kids and parents will love. I am more of the type of mom that wants to keep my son a baby by dressing him in cute and animal character outfits while my husband wants him to look cool and wear name brands. Thankfully we found both types of clothing. Even cute name brand things that were still cool! We were both happy with the selection of clothing we picked for our son. I definitely recommended checking out CookiesKids.com next time you plan on purchasing kids clothing for your own kids or as a gift. I can't wait until our order arrives in the mail.

When you sign up to the Cookie's Kids newsletter like I did you will get great online coupon codes and be entered in a contest to win a gift card to the store. I also went to their Facebook and Twitter accounts to check for other coupon codes.

Since I LOVE to share a great deal when I find one I wanted to inform you that Living Social on Monday, October 24 in the Louisville area will be offering a promo code for purchasing $40 worth of clothing for $20 and will only be live in the Louisville area. But if Cookie's Kids gets a good response to this deal, they are considering doing the same in other cities across the country. I would love that! I find deals on Living Social and if this was in my area I would buy it! 


You can read my about my entire shopping experience at my Google+ Picture Story.

Google+ Picture Story

*This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. #CBias All opinions in this shop post are my own and may vary from your experience.

BRITAX Baby Carrier ORGANIC Review and Giveaway

I love "baby wearing" my little ones, carrying them so close to your so that you are still free to move around is a great thing. I am always on the look out for a great Baby Carrier, something stylish, safe, comfortable and if possible Organic.

BRITAX has baby carriers that are an award winning product, one in basic black and another that is 100 % Organic cotton fabric in a khaki color. We were lucky enough to review the BRITAX BABY CARRIER ORGANIC which features the CarryLong System, which reduces the risk of back and shoulder strain during extended wear by distributing weight across the shoulders, back and hips.

(Here is a picture of the BRITAX BABY CARRIER ORGANIC that we just love!)

Now for some info on the BRITAX BABY CARRIER ORGANIC from their web site-

Not only does the BRITAX BABY CARRIER ORGANIC offer superior levels of comfort, but it is versatile as well. The ergonomic carrier allows you to face your baby inward towards you or outward to face the world, and accommodates infants from eight pounds to toddlers up to 32 pounds.

Product Features

Weight Capacity accommodates infants from 8 pounds to toddlers up to 32 pounds

Removable Infant Insert ensures a comfortable, natural sitting position for smaller babies

CarryLong System with padded waist belt and shoulder straps, distributes weight across shoulders, back and hips for maximum extended wear comfort

• Multiple Carrying Positions offer parent versatility to face baby inward or outward
• Padded Leg Openings protect baby’s legs
• Open and Contoured Design for breathability and temperature management
• Simple Slip On & Off Design makes use quick and effortless
• One-Handed Buckles and Snaps allow you to get your child in and out of the carrier easily
• Harness Straps adjust from front of carrier for proper customized fit
• Easy-Adjust Waist Belt accommodates 22 inches to 56 inches for the perfect fit
• Excess Belt Storage Bands eliminate loose straps
• Machine Washable for easy cleaning
• 100% Cotton Machine Washable Bib (included) protects carrier from stains
• Adjustable Head Support provides head and neck stability for younger infants
• Leg Loops reduce the size of leg openings for 8-11 pound infants for secure fit
• Secure Harness and Pouch Design ensures that baby will stay securely within the carrier
• Exceeds all ASTM F2236-09a and CPSIA requirements
• JPMA certified

One of my favorite things about this baby carrier is that my husband can wear it without worrying if he looks "manly" or not. I have another carrier that is just plain "girlie" and I have noticed when I offer it to him he always declines, not matter how long he will have to carry the baby on our outing! Along with it being a neutral color, it fits and feels really good after a long day of carrying your precious cargo. Another things I like about the BRITAX BABY CARRIER ORGANIC is that it is machine washable, no worrying about spills or spit-ups!

BRITAX has been a leader in mobile safety for more than 70 years, with a legacy of leadership in developing innovations that enhance the safety of child car seats and improve their ease of installation and use. Their uncompromising focus has made BRITAX the best-selling child car seat in Europe and one of the brands most trusted by American parents and caregivers since entering the U.S. market in 1996. BRITAX carries more products you should check out that include; Car Seats, Strollers, Baby Carriers and accessories.


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Win a BRITAX Baby Carrier.

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What is your favorite aspect of Baby Carrying?

 

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