Boba Baby Carrier Review and Giveaway

Baby carriers are so cute and so convenient. Having my son close to me and not wondering around makes me feel like he is safer. He is a toddler now and oh my can he run! When we go out to the farmers market or to an outdoor event with large crowds I worry about him not wanting to hold hands. He is insistent that he is a big boy who does not hold hands. But a piggy back ride, well that is beyond fun! The wiggle worm he is a traditional piggy back ride was out of the question, plus his little arms and legs are too short for it. I knew we needed a carrier that I could carry him on my back safely.

I selected the Boba Baby Carrier as the carry we need since it holds a toddler up to 45lbs. Much higher of a weight limit than most carriers. My sister Sam has a Boba for her son and she loves it. She suggested to me to try one for my son. The new Kangaroo pattern is so cute. I told my son he can be my little joey and go for a ride in the carrier. He thought it was a great idea!

At first my son thought I was nuts trying to put him into the carrier on my back. He was making me laugh with his Uh No and Help Me as we were trying to figure it out. I re-read the instructions and realized I was doing it wrong. (Note to self, make sure you read instructions before involving a wiggling toddler.)

I had my husband help me put my son in the carrier on my back. I have a bit of a weaker arm on my left side making it hard to do it by myself but once he was in my son was having a blast. I had to explain to him to not pull mommies pony tail but after that he was hanging out enjoying being in the carrier.

We went to our local Farmers Market and he rode in the Boba Baby Carrier just fine. It made it easier to get the items I needed first and then let him down to walk around. I know the carrier will come in handy for times I am out alone and need to have my son on my back to be able to get things done. Plus when my husband and I expand our family in the future we will have an adorable carrier for the new baby.

Product Features for the Boba Baby Carrier:

• 100% Cotton
• Front and back carry options
• Removable sleeping hood
• Adjustable sleeping hood, adjusting in length to fit growing babies
• Zipper pouch may be used to store your hood when not in use
• Comfortably fits heights 5’0” – 6’3”
• Waistband range: 25” – 58”
• Additional adjustments for easier fit & breastfeeding
• Patent-pending removable foot straps
• Elastic bands neatly roll up straps
• Shoulder strap holders keep purses and diaper bags in place
• Easily adjustable chest strap
• Uniquely designed to “hug” your child
• Converts to an infant carrier without an insert
• Extra head support adjustments for infants
• Body of carrier rises 2-3” higher than other brands
• Multiple pockets for on-the-go storage
• High quality military grade buckles

 

To celebrate the Spring and getting out and having some fun with your little one safely snug in a Boba Baby Carrier we are taking part in a Boba giveaway. The giveaway is being hosted on Rafflecopter on several blogs. You can enter the giveaway here at Frugal Family Tree below.

Enter for your chance to win a Boba Baby Carrier, a Boba Baby Wrap or a Boba Travel Pack! All products can be seen at www.bobafamily.com. With Boba products it is easier than ever to enjoy Freedom Together as a family and Boba wants YOU to get a chance to use their products. To enter to win, “Like” them on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boba) and for an additional two entries, follow them on Twitter (www.twitter.com/boba). Enter the giveaway now until April 15th, 2012.







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**I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

Pin Me Up Scotty

I know I am not the only Pinterest addict out there! Its like being in another world once you have a cup of coffee and get to pinning. I have always loved photography and am the type of person who keeps article clippings, recipe cards and cute stuff I see neatly kept in a binder or folder.

Pinterest is like the oh I should have thought of that site! Its catching on quick. I like to see what my family and close friends pin. Its like peeking into their thoughts.

I even found things that are a reflection of my dorky side. Such as crochet Star Trek characters. Now how cool is that! lol So join us at Frugal Family Tree and our new venture Popcorn and Pearls on Pinterest and get to pinning. Or as some might say Pin Me Up Scotty!

Miche Bag New Spring Line Review

With my Farrah bag in Seattle

Last Christmas my older sister Sam had a new purse. It was really pretty and so I asked her about it. She said "It's a Miche Bag!" I had never heard of a Miche Bag before, so she sent me to their website to check it out. They are great!

A Miche Bag is a bag inside of a bag. There is a base bag that holds all of your stuff, just like a regular purse. But the great part is, the base bag fits into outer shell bags and all of the shells are different. So you buy your base bag, and then you buy your shell, or as many shells as you like! There are all kinds of different looks to choose from. You can also buy different handles and accessories to really give your bag a unique look.

It is so easy to just lift your base bag with everything in it, into your different shell bag. Just like that you have a totally different bag. I always love carrying a big bag for my books or extra jacket, or whatever else I might need for the day.

My new Miche Bag is roomy, stylish, and just about perfect for anything I'm wearing. I live a busy life, so having a bag that's so easy to change the look of is great for me. I have the new Farrah Bag that's been introduced for spring. It comes in a smooth light cream colored snake-patterned faux, and it's perfect for day or night.

I also have the Kendal Bag, another bag that is a spring introduction. It comes in a soft silver faux leather with top pleating detail, and convenient deep side pockets.

I really like the Miche Bag and I hope to get more. They even have a Megan Bag! To see the entire line of bags and products, go to michebag.com.

The Megan Bag is on my need to get list!

You can find more information and about your local Miche bag representative by liking them on Facebook and following them on Twitter.


*I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from other

Neat-Oh Zip Bin Street Racer Take Along Back Pack Review and Giveaway

Items that are more than one thing are just plain fun! A backpack that is a Race Track on the go, super fun. For my son's birthday we first learned about Zip Bins by Neat-Oh!. They are a cool company that makes items that are zippable fun and functional products. My son has been wanting a back pack since he found my old college backpack in the closet. He tries to wear it but its as big as he is. I wanted to find him something he could use while we were out and about.

Zip Bin Street Racer Take Along Back Pack was a great solution to finding him a fun back pack that he could wear and also be fun to play with. He can put all his cool cars in his back pack and play with them where ever we go. Its a soft back pack so even with his toys in there its still light enough for him to carry. He looks so cute in it!

I love how the backpack looks like a car when its zipped up and can unfold to a race track. Plus it can be wiped clean from sticky hands, my son always seems to have something messy going on. I am a fan of Zip Bin items. They are very cool.

Neat-Oh makes all sorts of cool stuff that I would love to have for my son and nephews. They also have a new product coming out that would be perfect for spring time picnics. The Neat-Oh Picnic Lunch Box is a lunch box that unzips flat to be a place mat to eat your lunch on. So cute!

GIVEAWAY

Win a Neat-Oh Zip Bin Street Racer Take Along Back Pack

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#Win a Street Racer Take Along Back Pack from @neat_oh  at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 4/25 http://www.frugalfamilytree.com/2012/04/neat-oh-zip-bin-street-racer-take-along.html

 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts April 4st, 2012 and ends on April 25th 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of prize after receipt of winner’s notice. Sponsors also reserves the right to substitute if we will be out of stock on an item for a while.

Smart & Final Three Stooges and Snack'rs Party #MoeSnackrs4UrMoney

Today we had a party! It was to celebrate the upcoming movie Three Stooges. As Stooge fans my family is very excited to see the new one in theaters. We shopped at our local Smart & Final to get Snack'rs brand snacks to create a recipe.  

 

I took with my son with me to shop. He is being helpful by holding the list for me. We found lots of great items made by Snack'rs and First Street to make our recipe. I am making Marshmallow Chocolate Dipped Pretzels for our Black and White Stooges Party.  We purchased 5 Snack'rs items for our party. I selected items for the recipe as well as a Original Snack Mix for guest to snack on while we waited on Pretzels.

For our Three Stooges Movie Party we selected a black and white theme. I decorated the kitchen and living room with balloons and streamers and request the guest to wear black and white.

 I placed all the ingredients I would need to create Marshmallow Chocolate Dipped Pretzels on the counter and set out a bowl of snack mix. I purchased Snack'rs Banana Chips, Roasted Almonds, Whole Fruits and Nuts and First Street Coconut for toppings.

 Marshmallow Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Recipe:

-16 oz. bag of First Street Marshmallows
-2 cups First Street Milk Chocolate Chips
-2 tablespoons First Street Butter
-24 oz. bag of Bavarian Snack'rs Pretzels
-2 tablespoons of First Street Milk (to thin out chocolate chips)

toppings:
First Street Coconut Shredded
Snack'rs Roasted Almonds -chopped
Snack'rs Whole Fruits & Nuts - separated by item and chopped

 The first thing to do before melting the marshmallows and chocolate is to have the toppings ready. I chopped the whole almonds from the can of Snack'rs Roasted Almonds saving the other part of the can to be snacked on by guests. The bag of Whole Fruits and Nuts was perfect for the varying tastes of my guest. I separated the nuts and fruits into small piles and chopped them. We had cashews, pistachios, walnuts almonds and coconut to add as toppings on our pretzels. I set aside the whole dried apricots in the bag along with the banana chips to dip in the chocolate mixture.

The next step is to melt the 2 Cups of First Street chocolate chips. You can melt them in the microwave but we prefer to melt them on the stove top. To not burn the chocolate chips I added a small amount of water to a saute pan and placed the chocolate chips in a bowl. I simmered the water and stirred the chocolate chips until completely melted.

Next I melted the 16 oz. bag of First Street Marshmallows. I suggest melting them in a saute pan to be able to dip the pretzels in easier. (I was going to use the tall pot I use to make crispy treats but decide on the saute pan)

Set your burner to low so you do not brown the butter. Add 2 tablespoons of First Street butter to the pan and melt. Continue to have the setting on low and add the marshmallows. Slowly stir the marshmallows until completely melted.

Next we dipped the pretzels first in the Marshmallow allowing 5 minutes for them Marshmallow to cool on the Pretzel and then in the Chocolate. While the Chocolate is still warm place your selected toppings on the Marshmallow Chocolate Pretzels.

 I had some of the party guest help with the dipping and decorating of the pretzels. While other people were in the living room watching classic episodes of the Three Stooges. It was a sticky messy fun time!

 While the chocolate mixture was still warm I dipped Snack'rs Dried Apricots and Banana Chips for a fruity snack.

 Note: If your chocolate seems to thick add 2 tablespoons of First Street Milk to your chocolate on low heat and slowly mix together.

While the guest were enjoying drinks and Snack'rs Snacks I placed the Marshmallow Chocolate Dipped Pretzels and Dipped Fruit in the fridge to set. I continued to make the rest of the Pretzel treats while everyone watched movies. At the suggestion of a few of the guest we tried drizzling the chocolate onto the pretzels too. We had a blast decorating them.

After sitting in the fridge for 15 minutes I took the treats out o serve them. Having the Snack'rs Original Smack Mix and the remainder of the bag of Snack'rs Whole Fruits and Nuts the guest were kept snacking while waiting on the main treat.

 One of the best things about the Stooges is how silly and physically comedic they are. My son thinks they are so funny. For our party I decided to give him his own Stooges moment having a whipped cream pie throwing!

We used First Street Whipped Cream to make the "pie". We wanted it to taste great and be funny!

 My son giggled as he was able to put a pie in his moms face! It was cute to see how funny he thought it was.

Next was my sons turn. He said Yummmmy when he had his Stooge moment. He was trying to eat the whipped cream from his face. We had fun taking turns throwing pies at one another and eating our sticky sweet Marshmallow Chocolate Dipped Pretzels.

To help celebrate the new Three Stooges Movie Smart and Final is helping you get Moe For Your Money #MoeSnackrs4UrMoney With the purchase of 2 participating Snack’rs items from Smart and Final, your receipt will have a special code on it so you can redeem for a FREE movie ticket! Great snacks and a free movie ticket sounds like a great deal! 

*This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. 

All opinions expressed in this shop are my own and your experience may vary. #Cbias #MoeSnackrs4UrMoney