Safe Sippy 2 Review and Giveaway

I have recently been introduced into the world of stainless steel sippy cups. We always used mainly plastic sippy cups. But, I always worry about the dangers of the toxins in the plastics. I do not have to worry any longer. I found a very safe sippy cup. Ironically, it is called The Safe Sippy by Kid Basix.

Kid Basix has a simple goal. It is safe in and safe out. They created The Safe Sippy in parents' growing concerns about Bisphenol A and other harmful chemicals present in many plastic bottles. They have expanded their line to include The Safe Sippy 2, The Safe Sporter and The Safe Starter.

The Safe Sippy 2 is just like the Safe Sippy, except it also has an attachment to make the sippy cup a straw cup. How ingenious is that!!! It will grow with your child through their sippy cup stages.

The Safe Sporter is a sports bottle. It is available in 12 oz and 16 oz. I think it is perfect for a lunch box!

The Safe Starter is the "coolest baby bottle in the world". It is also stainless steel and comes in 5 oz and 9 oz.

We were sent the Safe Sippy 2 and the Safe Sporter to try out. We love both of them!
We used the Safe Sippy 2 as the sippy cup and as the straw cup. I did not experience any trouble with it leaking. I was impressed with the fact that a travel plug is included with the Safe Sippy 2. I was given extra reassurance that Riley's diaper bag would not be saturated with juice. I even used the Safe Sporter. I did not taste the metal taste that I have with other metal sport bottles.

I would recommend all of these products to anyone who asks!

Kid Basix is giving one of my lucky readers their very own Safe Sippy 2 or Safe Sporter (winner's choice). The winner will also get to choose the color they want!
Many thanks to Bret and Tonya!

This contest is open to U.S. residents only. The contest will end on 8/27/09 at 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be chosen randomly by random.org. The winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be chosen.

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• Visit Kid Basix and come back and tell me something you have learned.
  

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Good Luck!!

Summer Sponsored by Solo

For as long as I can remember my family has always used Solo cups. My mom used them on every occasion, birthdays, dinner parties, Christmas dinner and more. They too have become a part of my family's special occasions. What could be easier? You just toss when you are done. No sink full of dishes to clean. You do not have to worry about them getting broken.

I love the shape of the new Solo Squared! It is much easier to grip, especially when condensation has formed on the cup. They even have a 9 ounce solo squared with a lid for on the go.

Solo has lots of of other great products. My daughter loves the line of Sesame Street products they offer.

Right now, solo is having a photo contest. All you have to do is share your Solo memories with them – new and old – and you could be a winner of $5000! To have a chance at winning the $5000, your picture must include the Solo squared.

Also, flip back through your photo albums to find any pictures that include Solo party cups (SoloGrips®, Ultra Colors® or their iconic, red cup) and you could win one of two $1,000 runner-up prizes.

Daily and weekly winners will get $100 gift cards or free Solo Squared cups, so check back often and keep sharing your photos. At a summer barbeque? College bash? Family reunion? Snap and Share with Solo!
The Solo Cup Photo Contest (“Promotion”) begins at 12:01 am CT on June 22, 2009 and ends at 11:59pm CT on August 21, 2009 (“Promotion Period”).

What are you waiting for? Get snapping!

Winner of the See Kai Run giveaway is
Carolsue
on August 2,2009 6:39 PM said...
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Winner of the Table Toppers Giveaway

The winner if the Table Toppers giveaway is
coliebear
on August 2, 2009 5:17 PM said...I could really use the disposable bibs.

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You're Child Can be a "Schoolebrity" with K-mart

It is that time of year again. It is time for you to take your children on the dreaded back to school shopping trips. Stores packed with everyone trying to find the best deals!

K-mart is a leader in low prices and awesome savings!! If you are in need of school supplies, laptops, new clothes and shoes, K-mart has it all.

Check out awesome Back to School looks in the “wowdrobe”, play with the Mix and Mash Dress-up Avatar, and challenge yourself and your friends with the Mashup games at www.kmart.com/schoolebrity.

This year K-mart has teamed up with Nickelodeon to bring you "Be a Schoolebrity" sweepstakes. You can enter your child for a chance to win in the “Be A Schoolebrity” sweepstakes! One Grand Prize Winner will receive a visit at their school from a Nickelodeon® celebrity and the ultimate shopping spree PLUS a trip for 4 to LA for the true star treatment and a tour of Nick on Sunset studios!

Sweepstakes starts 12:01:00 AM (ET) on 7/26/09 and ends 11:59:59 PM (ET) on 9/7/09. No purchase necessary. For Official Rules and prize details, visit a participating Kmart store or www.kmart.com/schoolebrity/rules.htm.

Be sure to pick up an entry form at any Kmart store and mail it in, or go to www.kmart.com/schoolebrity to enter today!

Every week K-mart is offering a special gift with your purchase of $15 in school supplies.

Week of Aug. 1 – 8: Free 70-page theme book with $15 purchase of school supplies.

Week of Aug. 9 – 15: Free Woodcase pencils with $15 purchase of school supplies.

Week of Aug. 16 – 22: Free Kleenex with $15 purchase of school supplies.

Week of Aug. 23 – 29: Free Sharpie with $15 purchase of school supplies.

You can not beat that!! Great deals and free stuff!!

K-mart is even offering special deals for teachers. Check them out at www.kmart.com/teachers.

Organically Hatched Review and Giveaway

I recently came across a wonderful online store that has something for everyone in the family, Organically Hatched. No matter who you are shopping for, you are sure to find something you love for them here. Organically Hatched is a Canadian company that prides itself in finding the best organic products for your baby!

I love the Z'Fina 365 Collection - Man Sling. I will have to get one for my hubby when we have another baby. It is really nice to see a company cater to fathers. If I have another C-section, I will definitely add the Eco-friendly, Bamboo Belly Bandit to my must have list!
We were sent a Dripstick to review. The Dripstick is actually two products in one. One side holds a popsicle and the other side holds an ice cream cone. It catches all of the drips that usually ends up on the floor or clothing.

Wow, I wish I had this a long time ago. It is a little blessing. I let Riley have a popsicle in the living room. I did not worry if she was going to get it on the sofa. The cup caught the drips from the melting popsicle. I just popped it in the dishwasher when she was done. Super easy clean-up.

I think that one of these would also work wonders for someone with arthritis in their hands. They would be able to hold the Dripstick in their palms.


Organically Hatched is giving one of my lucky readers their very own Dripstick.
Thank you, Shaheen!

This contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents. The contest will end on 8/21/09 at 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be chosen randomly by random.org. The winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be chosen.

Mandatory entry

• Visit Organically Hatched and come back and tell me what you would love to have.
  

Extra Entries
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• Follow me (2 extra entries)
  
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• Blog about this giveaway and link back to me. Come back and give me the link to your post.
• Enter any of my other giveaways. One entry for each giveaway you enter.
• Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway.
• Follow Organically Hatched on Twitter.
• Become a fan of Organically Hatched on Facebook.
  

The Soft Landing Review and Giveaway

Have you heard about The Soft Landing? If not, you are going to love it!! It is an online store that carries everything from bottles to pet supplies. More importantly, all of their products are free of BPA, PVC and Phthalates. This is very reasurring when we are finding out that many of the products we use contain toxins and chemicals. You can shop worry free, knowing you are getting the best for your little angel.

Here are few of my favorite items The Soft Landing carries.

The Boon Flair Pedestal High Chair
It is also BPA free!! They are offering free shipping with this purchase:)

TreBimbi Puppets Flatware Set
I love the faces on each piece.
Natursutten Natural Rubbber Round Pacifier
I would have loved this pacifier for my daughter when she was an infant!
I also love that they offer many sampler sets. So, if you are undecided about what sippy cup to purchase, you can just get the sampler. They have all sorts of sampler sets, from teethers to straw cups.

Many of their products even have video reviews about them.

I was lucky enough to get to try out the Crocodile Creek lunchbox in the butterfly pattern. I really like the fact that it is very well insulated. It kept Riley's drink, sandwich and fruit chilled for a long time. I was super impressed with this, because we were at the zoo and it was very hot outside. I love the pocket on the front. The pocket is the perfect size for a napkin or utensils. Her sippy cup fit perfectly inside with lots of room leftover. Riley really loved the butterflies and was super excited she had a new lunchbox.

One of my lucky readers will win a Crocodile Creek Lunchbox in the pattern of their choice. Thank you, Alicia!

This contest is open to everyone worldwide (minus duties/fees for international winners). The contest will end on 8/22/09 at 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be chosen randomly by random.org. The winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be chosen.

Mandatory entry

• Go to The Soft Landing website and tell me what item(s) you would love to have.
  

Extra Entries
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• Sign up for The Soft Landing's Newsletter
  
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• Blog about this giveaway and link back to me. Come back and give me the link to your post
• Enter any of my other giveaways. One entry for each giveaway you enter.
• Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway.
• Follow The Soft Landing on Twitter.
• Become a fan of The Soft Landing on Facebook.
  

Good Luck!!