She Said Yes! Brylane Home Review & Giveaway

Wow, we can't believe we have made it to the very last day of this awesome event.  We hope you have enjoyed all the awesome giveaways we have brought to you. We're celebrating a special event in honor of two blogging soon to be brides, Alex from Mommys Craft Obsession and myself! Each day we will be debuting a special new giveaway or post so make sure you check back frequently! 

Brylane Home was started in 1998 to make consumers' lives easier by keeping them up to date with the latest styles, colors, and designs.  They don't think you should have to wait for a sale, so everyday they offer the best prices!  The company actually consists of two divisions:  Brylane Home & Brylane Home Kitchen.  Brylane Home is known as "America's White Sale Catalog".  With everything from Fashion bedding to Housewares to Bath items, they also offer Floor covering, vacuums, sewing, and ironing products to complete your home shopping experience. The Brylane Home Kitchen division was added in 2000 to bring customers hard-to-find kitchen and home essentials.  In 2005, the company merged the two divisions together to form BrylaneHome.com.  Customers can now easily access everything from home fashions, decor, kitchen essentials, and the perfect gifts, all at one site and at unbeatable prices. 

We don't always get a lot of time to get out and actually shop for things we may need for the house since we have the baby.  For us, our problem was solved when we found Brylane Home.  They have everything we could want for our registry and beyond. From furniture to decor to appliances for indoors and out they are sure to have what you are looking for. Baking is a passion of mine and I knew a stand mixer was my #1 item for our registry to take my baking to the next level.  The one offered by Brylane Home is amazing and just what I wanted.

When the box arrived, you pulled it out and it was already set up and assembled.  I absolutely LOVE minimal set up work.  The stand mixer comes with two different sized bowls, a smaller one and a larger one, as well as regular mixing beaters and dough hooks. I do wish that that there were more attachments available, but it's just so amazing, that's easy to overlook. 

I love that it's labeled where you should put the plate depending on which size bowl you are using. You can put the large bowl in either position, but the smaller bowl must be in the small position. The same plate is used for both which is great for minimal pieces.  

It has a soft cushioned grip on the top, and easy to push buttons for releasing the mixer down into the bowl and for ejecting the beaters. It's so easy to use and I've never had a problem with the buttons sticking. 

The remaining button features are all located in one central location on the front on the machine.  A turbo option, on/off switch, and min/max speed dial.  I actually am in love with the dial for speed because I don't have to flip a switch.  I really disliked traditional hand held mixers because I would always try to turn it up one speed and it would go all the way up.  This way I can just turn the dial and it slowly go up to the desired speed. There are also multiple suction feet so the mixer doesn't move. The cord is also retractable and completely awesome.  I love that it's one less thing I have to see on the counter! 

It's an amazing stand mixer that it built for small and large baking jobs.  It's just what I've been looking for in our new home and what any bride would love to add to their registry.  It's a beautiful and timeless appliance that works beautifully! 

Below, you can see our short video of it in action.  I apologize for the black line at the top-- we are still learning to take videos ha!

We really love our Brylane Home Stand Mixer with 2 bowls.  It is really going to help with baking this holiday season!  

BUY IT: You can purchase the Stand Mixer with 2 Bowls and view all the other awesome Brylane Home products by visiting their website here.

Want to win your own? Enter to win a below! The Brylane Home Stand Mixer with 2 bowls is a must have on the for the wedding registry!

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The Giveaway will close late on the evening of October 15th. The winner will be chosen at random through Giveaway Tools. The winner will be announced both on Giveaway Tools form as well as notified by email and announced on We're Parents!?’s Facebook. The winner will have their prize sent to them by Brylane Home. We're Parents!? is not responsible for prize shipment. Must be 18 years and older. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google are in no way affiliated with this giveaway. No Purchase Necessary. US Only.

*Mommys Craft Obsession did not receive compensation for this review and giveaway. This giveaway was written by Larisha of We're Parents.

She Said Yes! ProCook Review & Giveaway!

We're celebrating a special event in honor of two blogging soon to be brides, Larisha from We're Parents and Alex from Mommys Craft Obsession! Each day we will be debuting a special new giveaway or post so make sure you check back frequently! 

ProCook is a family owned company specializing in cookware and kitchenware. They offer the finest quality cookware, bakeware, cutlery, bakeware, dinnerware, flatware and stemware along with a large selection of cooking tools and kitchen essentials. They are positive that you will not be disappointed and you'll be amazed by their incredible value prices! All their products are exclusively designed and manufactured for ProCook from cast iron casseroles and non-stick, anodized, tri-ply or stainless steel cookware to knife blocks and kitchen accessories, and they support all their purchases by an extensive guarantee.


When it comes to registering for your wedding, cookware seems to be the most requested item on the list. I found out while I was registering for my wedding that there are an overwhelming amount of choices for you cookware and it's important to choose a brand that will last for years. Thankfully I had already been introduced to ProCook so I knew they would be a must have on my registry!

ProCook generously allowed me to choose a few items from their website that I would put on my wedding registry, and I was excited to try out their amazing Gourmet Non-Stick Cookware seven piece set along with their Lock & Fresh Square Storage Set and the Splatter Guard! Being a soon to be wife and a mother of a picky toddler, it feels like I am always in the kitchen making something so at this point in my life, new cookware is far more exciting for me than new clothes or shoes. Whoa, totally a mom, right? 

When the package from ProCook arrived I was so excited and couldn't wait to try out all of the awesome new cooking products out! 

The Gourmet Non-Stick Cookware 7 Piece Set is absolutely beautiful (yes I just called cookware beautiful) and you can tell that it has fantastic quality just by looking at it. The 7 piece set is constructed from 7 gauge coated aluminum, features a double layer non stick lining, and comes with three different sizes of pots, three lids, and a skillet. The pots that I was cooking with were stainless steel and such a pain to clean, I was very excited about having pots that would be nonstick so I wouldn't have to worry about wasting time scrubbing! One of the best features about this set is that the lids have a heat resistant silicone around the handles so you can easily remove the lid to stir the contents without burning yourself. This set is even dishwasher safe!

When I made eggs in the skillet the next morning I was so excited that they weren't sticking to the sides and I was able to easily scramble them inside of the pan. I accompanied my egg making with the ProCook Spoonula that I received during "MCO's Birthday Bash" and had the easiest pan clean up ever once I was done.

One item that I was a little to excited over was the Splatter Guard! I hate making bacon or cooking with olive oil because I am constantly getting splatter all over my stovetop and it's a mess to clean up. I have been wanting a splatter guard for some time now but I just haven't made the the time to go look for one. When I saw that ProCook offered one on their website I was giddy with excitement and knew I'd be making some bacon as soon as it arrived. The ProCook Splatter Guard has a large diameter measuring 11.5" and will fit on most skillets! It is constructed from a super-fine mesh to keep splatter inside the pan rather than all over your stovetop!

And make bacon is exactly what I did! The Splatter Guard did a fabulous job at keeping the grease inside of the pan and made my clean up job a whole lot easier!

The final product that I received was a set of their Lock & Fresh Square 5 Piece Storage Set! Mr. Hunky and I have been needing to pick up some new storage containers but again, have been slacking, so when I saw that ProCook had a few sets available I jumped on the opportunity to try theirs out. I have been eyeing the containers that snap around all sides and was excited to see that the Lock & Fresh Storage Set did that! ProCook's 5 Piece Set comes in various sizes that perfectly nest together for convenient storage and sizing options.

Whether you're storing left over pasta, fresh cut fruit, or soups, you can rest assured knowing that your food won't leak all over the refrigerator or your lunch bag. Mr. Hunky brings his food to work in the ProCook Lock & Fresh containers and has never had a problem with leaking or them randomly opening (as we have had problems with using other brands). 

The Lock & Fresh Square Storage Set also is available in a three piece set as well as rectangular storage options depending on your households needs and your preference. I was very impressed with these storage containers because although the smallest (seen above) looks small, it holds quite a bit! I frequently make Mr. Hunky stir fry for lunch and I was able to store two cooked (and chopped) chicken breasts inside of the small one with no problems.

ProCook has exceeded my expectations yet again and I have fallen in love with all of the products that I've tried from them. ProCook literally has everything you can think of for the kitchen so whether you're purchasing for yourself or as a bridal shower, wedding, birthday, or any other type of gift, consider ProCook for your one stop kitchen stop!

To Purchase: Visit ProCook's Website and go shopping! I bet you won't be able to leave their site without something!

To Win: ProCook is generously giving one lucky winner $75 worth of cookware products of their own! You can choose anything from their website! Enter the giveaway form below for your chance to win!

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Congrats to Melissa Gonick!

The Giveaway will close late on the evening of October 14th. The winner will be chosen at random through Giveaway Tools. The winner will be announced both on Giveaway Tools form as well as notified by email and announced on Mommys Craft Obsession’s Facebook. The winner will have their prize sent to them by Candice Cunha, Mommys Craft Obsession is not responsible for prize shipment. Must be 18 years and older. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google are in no way affiliated with this giveaway. No Purchase Necessary. US Only.

*This review is 100% original and in my own words. Everything written is from my own personal view point and opinions, what works for me, may not work for you. All photos have been taken by me unless stated otherwise. I have been provided with product to review by ProCook however I have not been compensated monetarily for this review.

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Nuby's Booster Seat

There comes a time in every child's life where they start to refuse sitting in their high chair. Meal time becomes a battle and sitting them at the table eventually becomes to corse of action that parents will take to make sure their little one will eat. Lucky for us parents who are fighting the "I don't want to sit in my high chair" battle, Nuby has a booster seat that safely attaches to the kitchen chair making kiddos everywhere happy to eat their meals again! 

The Nuby Booster Seat exceeds the normal booster seat weight limits and holds children up to 65 pounds! It is a fantastic solution for those with children who are on the shorter side and can't quite reach the table! The Booster Seat has three safety belts, one that goes around the back of the chair, one that goes under the chair, and a three point harness to keep your little one seated safely.

Once you have strapped the Booster Seat straps into place it is very important that you make sure that they are tightly secured on the chair so that your child cannot wiggle the booster and risk falling!

The Nuby Booster Seat is perfect for children of all ages and is great for parents because it is compact and wipes down if anything spills on it! I recommend this seat to anyone who's child prefers to be at the table than in a high chair!

To Purchase: Visit Buy Baby Direct, Amazon, and many other retailers!

*This review is 100% original and in my own words. Everything written is from my own personal view point and opinions, what works for me, may not work for you. All photos have been taken by me unless stated otherwise. I have been provided with product to review by Nuby USA as a part of their Nuby Mommy Blogger program however I have not been compensated monetarily for this review.

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Nuby's Sea Scooper Review

*I received a complimentary product from Nuby for this review*

Nuby USA recently introduced one of my favorite bath time companions; the Nuby Sea Scooper. The Nuby Sea Scooper is a whale scoop that not only makes bath time more fun, but it also serves a very important purpose - it allows the water to drain from the bath toys and allows them to dry! It also keeps your bath tub organized by hanging on the tub wall and conveniently storing your toys! As always, this Nuby product is BPA free!

The Sea Scooper includes an adhesive hook that hangs stays on the wall of the bath tub. Simply peel off the stickers backing and the Sea Scooper's hanger will stay securely on.

Since we received the Sea Scooper our bath tub has been more organized and doesn't look like an bomb exploded bath toys! Little Mister loves when I put the whale in the bath tub and think it's hilarious when it "eats" his toys. I love it because it makes bath toy clean up easy and I don't have to worry about a mess!

To Purchase: Visit Buy Baby Direct, Amazon, and many other retailers!

*This review is 100% original and in my own words. Everything written is from my own personal view point and opinions, what works for me, may not work for you. All photos have been taken by me unless stated otherwise. I have been provided with product to review by Nuby USA as a part of their Nuby Mommy Blogger program however I have not been compensated monetarily for this review.

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She Said Yes! Top 10 Places to Register for Your Wedding

We're celebrating a special event in honor of two blogging soon to be brides, Larisha from We're Parents and Alex from Mommys Craft Obsession! Each day we will be debuting a special new giveaway or post so make sure you check back frequently! 

*No compensation was received for this post*

We've been celebrating the engagement of two fabulous bloggers for the last few days and bringing you some amazing ideas for what to add (or gift) to your registry if you are planning your own wedding.  It was important for both Alex and I to find the perfect places for us to register at since a large number of our family members live out of town.  

But what really is the best place to register for your wedding? Target, Tiffany's, Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Amazon....There's so many choices for where you can register so how do you know what is right for you? Want to know what we both agreed upon for #1?  Read on to find out!

#10- IDo Foundation partnered with WeddingChannel.com!  WeddingChannel.com has an on-line portal which allows you to set up your registry and link many of the stores (and more) discussed in this post. Then, via the IDo Foundation, you can add a charity and any purchases made will give 3% of the purchase price to the charity you choose (over 100 options available).  All purchases must be made on-line for the donation to charity to go through. This is a great way to give back while celebrating your special day. 

#9-Williams-Sonoma! There are more than 250 stores, or you can access to their on-line site and they even offer private appointments with their associates. They accept returns for store credit that never expires and your registry is active for one year after your wedding. They keep your information indefinitely allowing you to reactivate your registry at any time in the future. You get a 10% completion discount for all gifts not purchased PLUS any other items you would like to add for six full months. 

#8- Crate & Barrel! If you are looking for a complete modern look in your home, this is the place. We love that they have Wedding Party Events where they show off the best merchandise and even have product demos so you make sure you are adding items you really want.  There's a 10% completion discount and bonus products when you register for certain things.  They have products as low as $2 so everyone's budget is happy!

#7- Pottery Barn!  While this is an eclectic type of home style for most, if the stores' items are what you are going for this is one awesome place to create your registry. Their stores feature registry workshops so you can get things available only in-stores. Their 10% completion discount is available for up to six months after your wedding date.  Also, if someone gifts you their gift cards, you can use them at Pottery barn sister stores, Williams-Sonoma and West Elm.

#6-Macy's! There are more 800 stores and you can update your registry anytime via macys.com

They have a thank-you card management system which saves you time. For two years after your wedding date your registry is active and you get 10% off remaining items for 90 days after the wedding.  Extra perks if you have a Macy's credit card which gives you 10% back in rewards dollars for everything you buy and 5% back for everything someone else buys!

#5- Kohl's!  There are over 1,000 stores and you can use kohls.com too!  Store credit is offered for returns without receipts and your credit never expires. Registry is active for one full year after wedding date and you get 15% off for 90 days after event. For signing up, you will get complimentary announcement cards that give all your guests 15% off their purchase who spend $50 or more!

#4- Target! Best news is they have 1,700 stores as well as an awesome website at target.com that allows you to update anytime. Gifts are returned for cash if you have the receipt or store credit if you don't. The registry only remains open for 90 days during which you also receive a 10% completion discount. You can add items using the Target app on your phone.

#3- MyRegistry.com is a universal registry website that allows you to add any item from any store onto one central location. You just have to add a toolbar to your internet and you can instantly add an item while you are searching any site.  If you have an iPhone or Android device you can download a scan app that allows you to scan and add items to your registry while you are out shopping, this includes local mom and pop shops or Etsy shops.

#2- Amazon.com! The leading on-line store in the world! Their registry offers bonus completion gifts from certain vendors, the ability to add items from any other website with the installation of google chrome, and free shipping on orders of $25 or more (restrictions apply).  They have pre- set-up guides of what top items to register are for each room in your home. They do not offer a completion discount, but you can leave your registry open indefinitely. 

#1 - Bed Bath & Beyond

We both registered at BB&B for so many reasons!
First, they have over 950 stores across the US as well as on-line registering to allow changes to be made at any time. Your registry remains open for two years after your wedding date and for 90 days after your wedding you get a 10% completion discount! They even have a perks program where you get extra incentives for registering certain items and even more if someone actually purchases it! Because they have so many fantastic items, there's something in everyone's price range. We love that they offer the convenience of on-line purchases with so many stores across the country.  It truly is the best place to register!


Do you agree?  Where did you register?