Skidders Review and Giveaway

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Skidders Footwear, Inc. was founded in 2008 with a unique collection of toddler shoes that can be worn indoors and outdoors. The idea behind the Skidders shoe was that kids shoes need to be light weight, fun and offer the child enhanced traction and protection. Skidders kids can walk, run and play safe indoors and outdoors

Review-

My son Jackson got the opportunity to test out the Skidders shoes. My son loves shoes, and will pull out and try on his shoes through out the day. I was especially excited when Skidders sent a sample for Jackson to try. These shoes are the coolest things ever. I was getting stopped by complete strangers inquiring about these shoes. I felt like more people stopped me when Jackson would wear these shoes, than I did when he was a newborn baby!

One of the many reasons I love these shoes is because the designs are unique. Jackson was able to test the "Khaki Camo" design. These were not my first choice, so I was a bit skeptical when I received this particular style. I quickly discovered these shoes go with all types of outfits. They look great with brown pants, olive green pants, denim jeans, corduroy pants, and even fleece pants.
Another reason I love these shoes is because the shoe takes the place of socks! I don't have to worry about keeping socks and shoes on Jackson. If a shoe and a sock had a baby it would look just like a Skidders shoe. These shoes are lightweight, and have a gripper like sole for kids on the go! These shoes are machine washable, come with an odor resident insole, no need to worry about these shoes smelling. Jackson has been wearing his for almost 2 months and they still look new. Jackson runs, climbs, and plays outdoors in these shoes. I highly recommend every baby and toddler own a pair of these. I'm getting ready to buy Jackson another pair!

Jackson also had the chance to test out the Skidders Crossover Sock, these socks were different from other "gripper style" socks that we own. Instead of having the name of the maker as the only gripping material on the sock, the Skidders Crossover Sock gripping material covered the entire sock bottom. Check out other styles by clicking on the picture below.

I had the opportunity to test and review the Skidders Women Gripper Socks. I own 3 other brands of gripper socks. 2 of the 3 pairs have already lost their grips. Of course I was again a bit skeptial when I received my pair of Skidders socks. The first thing I liked was that the socks were a "no show" style sock, I loved the design I was sent, the sock brown with pink polka dots- fun and feminine! I live in a home that has wood floor through out the home, when I wear my Skidder gripper sock, I never slip on the floors. These grips are strong and do what they say. These socks would be ideal for a hospital stay, trip to the spa, or just around your home. Skidders has 18 different designs to choose from, I'm sure you'll find 1 or 2 designs you'll love!

Win It!

Skidders has offered to sponsor a giveaway.

For your chance to WIN a Skidders Product of your choice-

You may choose from either the Skidders Shoe, Skidders Crossover Sock, or the Skidders Women Gripper Sock

How to Enter:

Please complete following below:

Mandatory Entries:

Visit Skidders website and tell me what product you would like

and

Be a Pink Nothings follower via Google Friend or Networked Blogs

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Extra Entries:

Like our Pink Nothings page on Facebook and you get 3 extra entries

Share this Giveaway on Facebook and you get 2 extra entries

Please leave each entry as a separate comment

All Comments are Verified.

Any extra entries will be deleted if the first entries are not completedThis giveaway is open to the US only and will close May 10, 2011 at 11:59pm CST.

Thank you to Skidders for providing a sample product free of charge for this review.

All opinions expressed are those of the contributors of Pink Nothings Blog and are not influenced by any other outside source. We write about our experience with the product; which may be different from your own.

Good Luck!

WINNER for the Dropper Stopper Giveaway

Congratulations to Rachel she wins the following from Dropper Stopper

she said:

3 Rachel said...
I also like your site on Facebook!!!

March 15, 2011 2:35 PM

You have 72 hours to contact me via email at pinknothings at gmail or another winner will be chosen at random on Monday, March 28..

Congrats Again!

Dropper Stopper Review and Giveaway

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You and your girlfriend are having lunch together, you haven't seen each other for sometime, and are super excited. You decide to bring your adorable bouncing baby, because you are a stay at home mom afterall. While at lunch, you find yourself picking up the sippy cup that your child has thrown or dropped, not just once or twice, but countless times. By the end of lunch you are annoyed by this silly little habit of sippy dropping.

What is a mother to do?

A. continue to pick up sippy over and over

B. put sippy away in bag and say "all done"

C. start using Dropper Stopper

The correct answer is: C

I had the opportunity to test and review Dropper Stopper with my 15 month old son, Jackson. Jackson used this product at mealtimes in his highchair or booster seat. On long car rides in his car seat, and on walks in his stroller. I even found myself attaching the dropper stopper to my bag so I always knew where his cup was.

The dropper stopper will keep that sippy cup clean and always within reach.

I really love the design of this product, it has a grip material on one end of the dropper stopper that is perfect to hold a bottle or sippy in place, it will not slide up or down, it stays put. The dropper stopper also adjusts in length, you'll have 3 lengths to choose from. Another great plus is how well this product has held up over time. I've washed the dropper stopper countless times.

Don't fret my fashionista readers, you will not have to compromise your style, dropper stopper comes in four trendy fabric designs to choose from.

Dropper Stopper has offered to sponsor a giveaway.

For your chance to WIN a dropper stopper like the one below,

Please complete following below:

Mandatory Entries:

Visit Dropper Stopper website and tell me what color design you would like

and

Be a Pink Nothings follower via Google Friend or Networked Blogs

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Extra Entry

Like our Pink Nothings page on Facebook and you get 3 extra entries

Please leave each entry as a separate comment

All Comments are Verified.

Any extra entries will be deleted if the first entries are not completed

This giveaway is open to the US only and will close March 23, 2011 at 11:59pm EST.

Thank you to Dropper Stopper for providing a sample product free of charge for this review.
All opinions expressed are those of the contributors of Pink Nothings Blog and are not influenced by any other outside source. We write about our experience with the product; which may be different from your own.

Good Luck!

Chiquita Mom Giveaway- Re Do

One of our winners did not respond within the 72 hour window. I did a redrawing for another winner using random.org

The Winner for 1 of 2 Chiquita Mom kits:

a orebaugh said...
like chiquita on fb

Please email your address to pinknothings@gmail You have 72 hours to respond, or another drawing will be held.

Congrats!

Review and Giveaway: DaBib

Buggie has started to eat solids. Sigh, he is now 5 months and will not stop growing. So I have started him on oatmeal and will start making his baby food next week. ( I heart homemade baby food)
As much as I am excited about starting him on solids I was not so thrilled about the mess we would have while he tried to eat. I started looking for bibs that might help me with the mess factor and I found....drum roll please...........

DaBib. The bib (or should I say DaBib!) covers your child so well. It has a scrunchy neckline that softly and securely wraps around the neck. This is fabulous for beginners like my baby who have food dripping down their chubby checks and neck. The scrunchy neckline prevents any food from going down to their shirt. It really only stays on the bib.

The two different styles are:

Hugs-Terry clothe fabric on the front with waterproof back

Giggles-Waterproof fabric for older children

I love this bib and it worked the best with my infant. My toddler used it and I would prefer a thicker fabric for the Giggles.


Want to win a DaBib Huggs and Giggles???

Mandatory Entries:

Visit the DaBib's site and tell us you would like.

Like Pink Nothings Facebook Page

Extra Entries:


1 extra entry- Have the Pink Nothings Button on your blog (please give link)

5 extra entries- Be a follower of Pink Nothings via blogger

2 extra entries- Subscribe to Pink Nothings


Because I do NOT Tweet. You can come back once a day and leave a comment after you have completed at least ONE extra entry.

This giveaway is open to the US only and will close March 7, 2011 at Midnight EST.

Thank you to DaBib for providing a sample product free of charge for this review.
All opinions expressed are those of the contributors of Pink Nothings Blog and are not influenced by any other outside source. We write about our experience with the product; which may be different from your own.

Good Luck!

Chiquita Mom Review and Giveaway.

Being a Mom has been the best and most fulfilling thing I've done in my life. I loved being pregnant with each of my boys, and love being with them now. I enjoy our time together, that may be eating around the table, going on walks, teaching them new things, taking trips, playing together, or just reading books at the end of each day. I absolutly love them.

One thing I pride myself on, is that my boys over all are pretty good eaters. I don't know, maybe they were born this way, or maybe my husband and I had a little to do with it. Either way I'm not complaining. Please do not think that my children never eat "junk" because they do, they are my children after all, and I am self proclaimed sweet tooth.

When I first started feeding solids to my children, one of the first foods I introduced them to were bananas. Not only are they easy to mash, they are healthy, and an easy "grab and go" snack that I can take anyway. When Chiquita contacted me to become a Chiquita Mom, I felt honored. I've been enjoying Chiquita bananas for as long as I can remember. Chiquita sent me a Chiquita Mom kit- which included 7 recipe cards, one reusable grocery bag, a coupon for Chiquita bananas, and a really informational flip chart brochure.

My son Braden, and I tried out the recipe for Chiquita Banana No Bake Cookies. This was a great healthy and very yummy snack! My boys LOVED these cookies.

I absolutely LOVE the reusable grocery bag, I use it every week when I go to our local grocery store. Make no mistake- this bag is bigger than your average reusable grocery bag. Check out my pictures below.

Chiquita has offered to sponsor a giveaway for 2 Chiquita Mom kits.

To Enter to WIN one of two kits please complete the following below.

Mandortory Entries:

Visit the Chiquita Bananas site and tell us what recipe you will try

Like Pink Nothings Facebook Page

Extra Entries:

1 extra entry- Have the Pink Nothings Button on your blog (please give link)

5 extra entries- Be a follower of Pink Nothings via blogger

2 extra enties- Subscribe to Pink Nothings

3 extra entires- Like Chiquita Bananas on Facebook

Because I do NOT Tweet. You can come back once a day and leave a comment after you have completed at least ONE extra entry.

This giveaway is open to the US only and will close March 2, 2011 at 11:59pm EST.

Thank you to Chiquita for providing a sample product free of charge for this review.
All opinions expressed are those of the contributors of Pink Nothings Blog and are not influenced by any other outside source. We write about our experience with the product; which may be different from your own.

Good Luck!

Dali Wall Decal- Review and Giveaway

I wouldn't consider myself to be very trendy, especially when it comes to decorating my house. I tend to stick to things that are classic, and will not go out of style anytime soon. However I do wish I had the nerve to step outside of the box and try something fun and different.......

With Dali Wall Decals I can do just that, and so can you! You can find so many different styles to decorate your home. You never have to worry about not being in style because with Dali Wall Decals being so affordable you can change the style and look of your home as often as you'd like!

Dali Wall Decals are easy to install and you can use them in apartments or rentals because they cause NO damage to walls. I wish I had known about this when I lived in apartments and was not allowed to paint my walls or be charged for holes in the walls. These decals are a easy and fun way to decorate! To see how easy Dali Wall Decals are to use check out this video HERE.

Want to WIN a $25 gift certificate??

Mandatory Entry:
Go to Dali Wall Decals and tell me what you would buy if you win!!

Extra Entries:
4- Like our Pink Nothings page on FACEBOOK (found at the top right hand corner of this blog!!)

3- Have a Pink Nothings Button on your blog- copy link in the comment box

6- Blog about this giveaway and copy the link in the comment box

Because I do NOT Tweet. You can come back once a day and leave a comment after you have completed at least ONE extra entry.

This giveaway is open to the US only and will close February 22ND at midnight.

Thank you to DaliWallDecals.com for providing a sample product free of charge for this review. All opinions expressed are those of the contributors of pinknothingsblogspot.com and not influenced by any other outside source. We write about our experience with the product which may be different from your own.

Good Luck!

Positive Parenting Solutions: Review and Giveaway

While pregnant with my son Daniel I was stressing over the fact that LM and I were having power struggle after power struggle. I wrote about it in a few posts like HERE and HERE.
I felt like I had no control over my children, especially at bedtime. I was embarrassed that I had to lie in bed with my son for over an hour to get him to go to sleep. I just didn't know what else to do. I knew the form of discipline I didn't want to use (spanking, yelling, etc.), but that's all I knew. I needed to find a form of discipline that I could feel good about and that actually worked.

So one night after a 3 hour struggle at bedtime, I was exhausted and wished my husband would come home to help me. I sat at the computer and asked my dear friend google to solve my problems. While searching, I came across a parenting article that asked several questions about bedtime routines.
*Do you lay in bed until your child falls asleep?
*Are you constantly retrieving just one more item for you child at bedtime?
*Does bedtime leave you feeling stressed?

Yes, yes and yes. The list went on and I continued nodding my head like a bobble-head doll on a dash bored. It then directed me to Positive Parenting Solutions.

Hmmm.... I had read loads of books and they never really seemed to work with my determined and independent child. However, I wanted to believe that somehow my son and I both could enjoy bedtime....and still have him asleep by 8:30.
Amy McCready is the founder of Positive Parenting Solutions. You may have seen her on Rachel Ray, Martha Stewart, Msnbc, Fox and Friends and countless other articles. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Penn State University and is certified as a Positive Discipline Parent Educator. Not only is she highly educated on the subject, but she is a mother as well. This was very important to me. I knew that I could trust her advice because she used it in her own daily life. I knew that as a mother herself, she could truly appreciate and relate the struggles that I was having.

Positive Parenting Solutions is a series of online lessons that teach you how to effectively interact with your children. The program not only teaches you very effective tools and techniques, it also gives you insight into why your children behave the way they do. This was a huge revelation to me and my husband. As soon as we were able to understood the reason for our child's behavior, we were able to see them in a new light. The tools and techniques were very simple and yet extremely effective. We saw instant results as we began implementing Amy's program.

While we haven't mastered all of the tools, we have dramatically improved our family time together. We have fewer and fewer battles and more time enjoying each other. I can say that for the most part, the frustrations I was experiencing are almost nonexistent. Now when conflicts arise (as they most certainly do with a two year old), my husband and I know what to do. We feel like we can handle any situation that may present itself. We have the tools, techniques, and confidence that we had been lacking. The greatest part of this program is that it has showed us how guide our children with love and respect by teaching them the consequences of their actions and NOT forcing them to do our will through fear and punishment.

Want to win a 12 month subscription to Positive Parenting Solutions online course valued at $200?

Go to Positive Parenting Solutions and tell me something you learned from the site.

Extra Entries:
3- Follow Pink Nothings
3- Have a Pink Nothings Button on your blog

3-Join Positive Parenting Solutions Facebook page HERE
6- Blog about this giveaway

Because I do NOT Tweet. You can come back once a day and leave a comment after you have completed at least ONE extra entry.

This giveaway is open to the US only and will close February 16Th at midnight.

Thank you to PositiveParentingSolutions.com for providing a sample product free of charge for this review. All opinions expressed are those of the contributors of pinknothingsblogspot.com and not influenced by any other outside source. We write about our experience with the product which may be different from your own.

InchBug Orbit Labels: Review And Giveaway

This is the best label I have ever seen!! I am so glad that I found the InchBug Orbit Labels because I am about one of the biggest germ a phoebes I know. Nothing can creep me out more than my children being exposed when they do not have to be. I love all the cute sippy cups out there and tend to have the latest fashion cups for LM. It becomes a problem when others around him have the same. I will about die if I see another child drinking out of his cup, because they didn't know any better. I have discovered a way to be able to tell which cup is his even from the corner of my eye. I can take it away from another child or make sure LM is using the right cup with this label. The label is a non-adhesive and reusable. So I will not damage your cups only improve them. You simply stretch it over the sippy or bottle and when you have it where you want it, you let go. It's so snug your child will not be able to remove it. Once it is on you never have to worry about it again. It is safe in the microwave and dishwasher and also safe for your children because is is constructed out of non-toxic material.
I love that it can grow with your baby. First it can be used on bottles, move to sippy cups and is nice for common toiletry items. The package comes with four labels of your color choice with the name of your choice. The only problem will be picking out the color you want.

Want to win a pack in your choice of color and name?

Go to InchBug and tell me which color you would want.
Extra Entries:
3- Follow Pink Nothings
3- Have a Pink Nothings Button on your blog
6- Blog about this giveaway

Because I do NOT Tweet. You can come back once a day and leave a comment after you have completed at least ONE extra entry.

This giveaway is open to the US only and will close February 2rd at midnight.

Thank you to InchBug.com for providing a sample product free of charge for this review. All opinions expressed are those of the contributors of pinknothingsblogspot.com and not influenced by any other outside source. We write about our experience with the product which may be different from your own.

Udder Covers: Review and Giveaway!

Nursing is by far one of my favorite things about motherhood. I love to just look into those big bright eyes knowing I am nourishing my baby. The very intimate moment doesn't have to be ruined just because you are in public or your dad is in the room. Thanks to Udder Covers. I personally believe every mother should own one. No one needs a peep show while you are feeding your baby. Lets keep nursing a modest and comfortable experience for everyone in the room.

This nursing cover helps you stay modest while still giving you the ability to see your child and make sure everything is still running smooth. :) While around the neck I had no problem seeing my child and when pulled on it stayed right in place.

Udder Covers sent me the Elsa Gift set. Which included a Milk Bands and two sets of reusable breast pads. The Milk Bands would be a wonderful gift for a first time mom and the seasoned mother. It helps you remember which side you last nursed on. I know you have heard of those before, this is way better. It also allows you to know how long and what time you last nursed. Pretty nice for those late nights and busy days.
I only use disposable breast pads. So I wasn't sure if I would like the reusable ones. I LOVE them. I was glad they were included. They are very comfortable and do not leak through to my bra.

I really enjoy my Elsa Gift Set. I would like to see the fabric a bit softer than it is. However it still serves it purpose.

Udder Covers is offering a nursing cover for one of my readers.

Want to win one?
Go to Udder Covers and tell me which style you would want.
Extra Entries:
3- Follow Pink Nothings
3- Have a Pink Nothings Button on your blog
6- Blog about this giveaway

This giveaway is open to the US only and will close January 26Th at midnight.
Thank you to UdderCovers.com for providing a sample product free of charge for this review. All opinions expressed are those of the contributors of pinknothingsblogspot.com and not influenced by any other outside source. We write about our experience with the product which may be different from your own.

Li Brow: Review and Giveaway

At some point in every girls life she is introduced to her new best friend...the tweezers. We have all taken part in grooming and shaping our eyebrows and if you are anything like me you might have gotten caught up with the fad of really thin eyebrows and over plucking.

As we all know these days all the rave is about fuller and more natural eyebrows. The only problem is, if you have plucked too much in the past it's next to impossible to grow your eyebrows out all by yourself. I am so excited to tell you about Li Brow. It's a serum you apply every day for 4 months to the areas that do not grow. Just because your hair isn't growing, it doesn't mean it's not there.

When you over pluck your hairs go dormant. They are there, however they are not growing. Li Brow serum stimulates the dormant hairs so they will grow again. I have tried products like this before and have not seen any progress. After the first month I started to notice very fine hairs growing in places they have not grown in years. They thicken up over the next couple of months.

Here is my before shot. I was very brave and took off all the makeup I normally wear to draw in my brows. As you can see from the picture I have many gaps. It's a horrid picture, I know.

Here is my after shot with still NO makeup on my face!!!! They are thick and full again. I am in love with my little gray tube. Don't let the size fool you. One tube will last up to 4-5 months and by then I know you will see results.

Li Lash has generously offered a LiBrow Purified Eyebrow Stimulator to one lucky and over plucked reader!!

How to enter: Go to Li Lash and come back and tell me something you learned from the site.

Extra entries: Leave a comment for each one. If I say 2 entries then you leave 2 comments.
8 Entries: Be or become a Public Follower of Pink Nothings
2 Entries: Have the Pink Nothings button on your blog
2 Entries: Subscribe to Pink Nothings
3 Entries: Blog about on your personal blog with a link back to Li Lash and Pink Nothings. Leave the link to your blog so I can check it out.

Because I don't Tweet. You can come back once a day and leave a comment after you have done at least one of the extra entries.

Good luck and enter today because this giveaway will end Sep 21st at midnight.
This giveaway is being offered to anyone in the USA.

*Thank you to Li Lash for providing a sample product free of charge for this review. All opinions expressed are those of the contributors of pinknothingsblogspot.com and not influenced by any other outside source. We write about our experience with the product which may be different from your own.

Your Baby Can Read Month: Sixth

Well, It's about that time... We are on month 6Th and for those of you who have been following this review, you know that it means it's time for the Your Baby Can Read Giveaway. This program has really been amazing and has greatly improved my children's development. Everyone who sees them reading is impressed. Mary has really taken off and can read almost every word in the program. She can read simple sentences and can tell you the first letter of most words when asked. Amelia can read about 15 words and has had a significant increase in language development since starting the program. It really is Awesome and I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Your Baby Can Read will be giving away a Deluxe Kit which includes:

Do you want to win one?

How to enter:

• Mandatory Entry: You must leave a relevant comment on each of the 5 previous YBCR posts (click on the Your Baby Can Read label at the end of this post and it will direct you to the previous posts. Please email me if you have qustions)

Extra Entries:

• Become a fan of Your Baby Can Read on Facebook (1 entry)
• Visit Your Baby Can Read Website and tell us one thing you learned or like about the program (1 entry)
• Be or become a follower of Pink Nothings (1 entry)
  
  
  This giveaway is open to the US only and will close July 23rd at midnight.
  Thank you to Your Baby Can Read for providing a sample product free of charge for this review. All opinions expressed are those of the contributors of pinknothingsblogspot.com and not influenced by any other outside source. We write about our experience with the product which may be different from your own.