Evenflo Symphony 65 DLX Giveaway!!

Welcome to the Evenflo Symphony 65 DLX Giveaway

hosted by Thrifty Nifty Mommy and Viva Veltoro

The Evenflo Symphone 65 DLX is an All-In-One car seat that grows with children.  It accommodates children from 5 - 100lbs and is adjustable to rear facing, forward facing harnessed and forward facing booster without harness modes.  The Symphony 65 keeps car travel safe throughout childhood and may be the only car seat your child will ever need.  The Symphony 65 with e3 joins the DLX and the Symphony 65 e3 with TruTether, providing a full range of options for safe car travel.

Here are the features of the Symphony 65 DLX:

• #1 Rated Car Seat by a leading consumer magazine!
• IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Best Bet - Provides good lap and shoulder belt fit for typical 4 to 8 year-olds in almost any car, minivan or SUV.
• National Parenting Publication Awards Gold Prize Winner for its innovation, usefulness to consumers, and high quality
• SureLATCH Connectors Just Click, Click, Push for super-fast, super-snug installation in less than 60 seconds!
• e3 Side Impact Protection significantly reduces the forces in side impact crashes through advanced energy absorption and an expanded zone of protection.
• All-In-One Car Seat - The only car seat you will ever need!
• Infinite Slide™ Harness easily slides for an accurate fit every time. No reworking the harness as child grows!
• Up-front multi-position recline for child’s comfort while asleep or awake
• 65 lb. harness weight rating accommodates growing children longer
• Removable head and body pillow for additional comfort and support
• Accommodates children 5 to 100 lbs and features One-hand Adjustable Headrest
• Fold-down cup holder for easy access to drinks and folds out of the way when not in use
• Easy-off, machine-washable car seat pad requires no harness rethreading 
• Energy absorbing foam liner provides added safety & comfort
• New CrumpleSafe™ base counteracts the forces of a severe crash
• Designed, Engineered, Tested, Molded and Assembled in the USA
• Available at Burlington and Babies ‘R’ Us for $199.99

Evenflo is now embarking on a “Made in the USA” initiative to let consumers know that its car seats and ExerSaucer® activity centers are designed, engineered, molded, assembled and safety tested in the USA, with U.S. and global components!  To give consumers a behind-the-scenes look at their manufacturing facility, Evenflo has also created a “Proudly Made in the USA” video.  You can check out their video on the Evenflo website HERE.

One lucky person is going to win an Evenflo Symphony 65 DLX Car Seat! 

Open to the US only.  Ends 8/7/13 at 11:59 PM EST.

Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below.  Good Luck!

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Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for hosting this giveaway.  The participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment. 

Moms BFF: Hyland's Baby Teething Tablets

Disclaimer: I am a Hyland’s Homeopathy Ambassador and receive various products and gift cards from Hyland’s and promotional partners at no cost to me. All views and opinions expressed on this blog post and corresponding social network mentions are my own and are not to be interpreted as medical advice.

Teething bites. Literally. When Baby A is cutting new teeth it feels like the world has turned upside down. My happy-go-lucky little boy is a grumpy, screaming, mess which in turn makes mommy not the most pleasant person to be around. THANKFULLY I was introduced to Hyland's Teething Tablets when Baby A was teeny tiny and they help make teething bearable! Baby A gets excited and starts hopping up and down when he sees the teething tablets now; he knows that they will relieve his pain and he is more than happy to take them! Hyland's teething tablets are literally moms BFF (best friend forever). If you have a teething baby I highly recommend that you check them out for yourself. Trust me, you'll be glad that you did. 

Aside from Hyland's having the greatest teething product ever, they also have a ton of other homeopathic remedies for your little ones, older kiddos, and even for yourself! Their website just got an AWESOME new make over too, making it even easier to navigate and find the products that will be the most beneficial to your family! Check out their new website by clicking in this link! It looks great!

Doesn't Baby A look so excited that I took out his teething tablets? He has a new tooth cutting through so these have been a real life saver! 

Connect with Hyland's on their Facebook & Twitter!

Stuck On You Review & Giveaway

With the school year quickly approaching, parents have a big decision to make as to where they purchase their child's supplies. If you've been a reader of Mommys Craft Obsession for a while, you probably know how much I love anything and everything personalized. When I was approached by Stuck On You, I couldn't wait to introduce their amazing personalized school supplies to you lovely readers!

Photo Credits: Stuck On You

*I received complimentary product for review in exchange for my thoughts and opinions*

"Word of mouth is exactly how Stuck on You got started. Owner, Carrie Felton, is a mom of three boys who created personalized labels for her son starting daycare. After many moms asking her about them shoe produced more and invited 10 of her close friends over for lunch giving each of them free labels for their kids in exchange for the addresses of ten of their friends. 

 That's all it took - the help of moms and their ability to share a great value product." 


Stuck On You generously allowed me to choose a few products from their website to review, and I knew this would be the perfect time to snag a few personalized items for Little Miss D's first year of school! She just had her 5th birthday and the party is next week, so I knew the Stuck On You items would make the perfect gift for her! For Little Miss D I created a Large Pocket Pencil Case, Stainless Steel Drink Bottle, and two Personalized Bag Tags. I also had to get something for my little man and I thought that a Personalized Lunch Box would be the perfect addition to our play dates!

What I love the most about Stuck On You is that you are able to personalize everything the way you want it, even down to the fonts! 

One of the items that I ordered, the Personalized Bag Tags, are so adorable I almost wanted to order some for me just to have! I chose two so that Little Miss D could have one for her lunch box and her backpack. The Bag Tags are made from a hard yet bendable plastic so they won't break and are lightweight for your little ones belongings.

I was impressed with the quality of the Stainless Steel Drinking Bottle and I absolutely loved the design that I chose! The Drinking Bottles are the perfect size for kids to take with them in their backpacks and the Stainless Steel will help keep their water cool throughout the day. The sports top also makes it easy for kids to sip their water, and I love that it has a cap that helps prevent leaks!

Baby A's new Personalized Lunch Box is absolutely amazing! The inside is fully insulated and has two pockets, one inside and one out. I love the design that I chose, the little construction worker men are so adorable and I absolutely LOVE their mustaches! The lunch box also has a carrying handle which is perfect for Baby A to carry around his lunch box! He picks it up and brings it to me if he wants a snack and always makes sure that I have it before we leave the house! Once Baby A starts going to preschool or if he ever goes to a day care, the Personalized Lunch Box will be perfect to have!

The final item we received was the Large Pocket Pencil Case and I absolutely love it! It's a lot bigger than I expected which is great for your children to hold all of their school supplies in. The large main zipper compartment holds everything from scissors to rulers, to markers or pencils, and it will still have room. I haven't tried, but I bet it would even fit a small notebook for your little one to doodle on or practice their letters. The second zippered compartment is perfect for smaller items such as erasers or special notes from mom!

As a bonus, the Large Pocket Pencil Pouch also includes a bunch of personalized supplies! Little Miss D got a ruler, scissors, pencils, pencil sharpeners, an eraser, markers, and colored pencils in her pencil pouch, and they all say "Deandra G." on them so the other kids will know that the supplies are hers!

The personalized supplies from Stuck On You are perfect for the school year, or if you just want some awesome gear for your little one or to give as a gift! Aside from personalized school supplies Stuck On You also offers personalized back packs, clothing, puzzles, and much more! I highly recommend that you visit Stuck On You and take a look for yourself!

To Purchase: Visit Stuck On You's Website!

To Win: Stuck On You & MCO want to give FOUR, yup, thats right, FOUR lucky winners $25 Gift Vouchers to Stuck On You!!! Enter the Giveaway Tools form below for your chance to win!

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Congrats to our four winners! Jeanna B, Sherry Compton, Brandy Cowan, Victoria Carter.

The Giveaway will close late on the evening of August 5th. 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 MCO’s Facebook. The winner will have their prize sent to them by Stuck On You, 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 Stuck On You however I have not been compensated monetarily for this review.

KidCo PeaPod Plus GIVEAWAY!

 Welcome to the KidCo PeaPod Plus Travel Bed Giveaway

Hosted By: Housewife on a Mission & Thrifty Nifty Mommy

The newly designed KidCo PeaPod Plus is here! This convenient travel bed offers peace of mind to parents trekking with kids. A lightweight mesh surround provides increased air flow while a large front zipper panel makes access to your child effortless. The Micro-Lite sleeping pad comes firmly secured to the outer bottom of the PeaPod Plus with snaps, but is easily removable for cleaning or packing.

The PeaPod Plus also has great features for outdoor use including UV protection, anchor straps, adjustable sun screens, and an inner mesh zipper panel perfect for keeping insects out! This handy bed also quickly folds for storage inside its own bag and fits into your luggage, making it perfect for visits or long trips.

This is the perfect addition to your summertime travels! I am so excited to be participating in this great giveaway!

The PeaPod Plus accommodates children from 1-5 years of age. It comes fully assembled with a Micro-Lite sleeping pad already attached to the floor. This feature rich model also boasts two large zipper panels, lightweight mesh for great airflow, adjustable window screens, anchor straps, UV protection and a storage/carry bag. - See more at: http://www.kidco.com/products-page/peapod-plus/#sthash.QBqxRUIH.dpuf

To read Housewife on a Mission's full review of the KidCo PeaPod Plus, click here

This prize is valued at $100 and could be YOURS! 

Open to the US & Canada Residents.  Ends 8/5/13 at 11:59 PM EST.

Enter using the Rafflecopter form below.  Good Luck!

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Disclosure: Housewife on a Mission received the KidCo PeaPod Plus at no cost in exchange for her honest opinion.  I have not received any compensation for hosting this giveaway.  The participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Applesauce Banana Bread by Renae

My name is Renae. I am a military member turned military wife turned working mom turned stay-at-home mom. I have done it all it seems! I have three beautiful children, a boy and two girls. I blog over at More ThanMommy, where I talk about life, crafts, recipes and more! You can also check me out on Facebook here. If you enjoy this recipe, you should check out some of the others in my recipe section. I promise you won’t be disappointed! I look forward to seeing you all there.

 

I love to bake homemade treats for my family as often as I can. Today, I am going to share with you my recipe for Applesauce Banana Bread. I love this recipe, as it is really moist, and super flavorful. It’s also a great one to keep in mind for when you have bananas that are overripe, but you don’t want to waste them.

Ingredients:

2 Cups Flour

1 Teaspoon of Baking Soda

¼ Teaspoon of Salt

½ Cup of Butter (Softened)

¾ Cup of Brown Sugar

2 Eggs

3-5 Overripe Bananas

½ Cup of Cinnamon Applesauce or regular Applesauce and ½ Tablespoon of Cinnamon

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and spray your 9 x 5 loaf pan. 

Next, combine flour, baking soda, salt, butter, and eggs. Set the bowl aside, and mash your bananas and mix in your applesauce. 

Now, fold your applesauce/banana mixture into your flour mixture.

 Bake for 1 hour and insert a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, it is done! (Sometimes you might have to do this a couple of times, to make sure you didn’t hit a chunk of banana.) The applesauce makes this bread really nice and moist, so be careful when removing it from your pan. 

Slice and enjoy!

Waffle Batter Recipe (With a Secret Ingredient!)

Fact: I'm not much of a pancake person. Sure, I'll eat them if they're in front of me but I would much rather be chowing down on some tasty waffles. One other fact you should know about me is that I would rather take the time to make something from scratch than to use store bought mixtures or frozen foods, and there is no exception with my waffles!! I've tried at least a dozen waffle batter recipes and none of them have ever stood out to me, none of them were perfect. I set out to create my own and I quickly realized that if I wanted my waffles to be perfect, I needed to add a secret ingredient to them. 

Well guys, it's time to let the secret out and share it with you lovely readers! These waffles will have the whole family ooing and awwing over how tasty they are, and you'll be the mom of the century! Oh yeah, and the best part is, they're ridiculously easy. So easy in fact you'll think you' did something wrong!

What You Need:

1 3/4 Cups of Flour

2 Teaspoons of Baking Powder

1/2 Teaspoon of Salt

2 Tablespoons of Granulated Sugar

1 1/2 Cups of Whole Milk

2 Eggs

1/2 Cup of Vegetable Oil

Secret Ingredient:

1 Tablespoon of Almond Extract

What You Need To Do: 

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl or in your KitchenAid. I'm not a fan of separating ingredients so I literally just throw everything into the bowl at once. Mix your ingredients until they are thoroughly combined (absolutely no lumps). 

Grease your waffle iron with a little cooking spray (I use olive oil spray in my Misto) and pour in a generous helping of batter onto each side. All waffle irons are different so cook to your iron's specifications. For me, my waffle iron automatically turns onto high and once the waffles are done the green light turns off so that I know to take them out. Typically my waffles are done within 4-5 minutes so be sure to keep an eye on them and remove when golden brown.

Remove the waffles from the waffle iron and top with maple syrup, fresh berries, banana, powdered sugar, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or whatever else sounds delicious to you!

When you take a bite of these waffles you will fall in love with the mild taste of the almond extract, giving your waffles a little extra sweetness to enjoy! Whenever I make these waffles Baby A will eat 3-4 of them! He gives mommy's waffle recipe the stamp of approval and I'm sure your kids will too! Enjoy!

Evenflo Featherlite 200 Travel System GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to this wonderful giveaway from Evenflo!

Hosted by: Everything MommyhoodCo-hosted by: Libby's Library, The Nurse Mommy, and Duchess of Diaper Duty.

Are you in need of a new travel system? Well you're in luck! 

Everything Mommyhood has teamed up with Evenflo to give away the Evenflo Featherlite 200 Travel System to one of our lucky readers. This travel system is only available for purchase at Target and is valued at $179.99!

Here's some great info directly from Evenflo's site about the Featherlite Travel System:

Weighing up to 20% less than comparable full-size strollers, the Featherlite is light on weight but strong on features. Such features range from foot-activated dual rear brakes and front swivel locking wheels to a child tray with cup and snack area. A large storage basket below will help carry many of baby’s needs. This travel system comes with the stroller, car seat base and Embrace® 35 infant Car Seat.

Stroller

• Easy fold - Stands upright when folded
• Comfort - Multi-position recline for babies comfort
• Shade - Canopy protects baby from wind & sun
• Trays - Child tray with cup and snack holder & Parent drink holder
• Extra - Front locking swivel wheel enhance stability
• Storage - Large storage basket holds all of mom’s needs

Embrace 35 DLX Infant Car Seat

• Side Impact Tested! Meets or exceeds all applicable Federal Safety Standards & Evenflo's Side Impact Test Standard
• Designed & tested for structural integrity at energy levels approximately 2X the federal crash test standard
• 3-Position adjustable base with easy-to-use adjuster ensures proper angle for baby
• Central level indicator can be seen from either side for correct car installation

If you know a mom to be, are one yourself, or already have a newborn, this is the perfect giveaway for you! One lucky reader will win the Evenflo Featherlite 200 Travel System featured above, retail $179.99. US Resident Only, 18 and Up Giveaway begins 7/20/2013 at 1am CST and ends 8/10/2013 at 11:59pm CST. ALL winning entries WILL be verified, winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be chosen.

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Disclosure: This blog was not compensated for the posting of this giveaway. Evenflo is responsible for the shipment of the above aforementioned prize. Our opinions are 100% our own and may differ from those of your own. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and any other social media are not affiliated with this giveaway. If you have any questions please contact the host of this giveaway at EverythingMommyhood@gmail.com.

My Journey Into Fitness: Post #3

First off, I'm SO sorry I didn't write on Tuesday!!! Mr. Hunky was off for a few days so we were spending time together, as a family, and with our friends! I will admit I didn't work out as much as I should have, or as much as I wanted to, but I'm attempting to get back on track.

I am really enjoying the workout DVD that I am doing but I haven't started week two yet. During the time that Mr. Hunky was off I was doing a small work out routine that I found on Pinterest instead. It wasn't anything big, but at least it was something. In case you want to incorporate a tiny work out into your life, here's what it is.

50 Jumping Jacks
5 Push Ups
20 Crunches
20 Mountain Climbers
30 Second Plank

It must have done a little something for me because in the last week I've lost a half inch in my tummy! I have also had a bit more energy and I've felt myself actually wanting to work out!

Start Date: July 9th

Tuesday (7/9) Weight: 135.2

Tuesday (7/9) Belly Measurement: 37"

Friday (7/12) Weight: 136.2
Friday (7/12) Belly Measurement: 36"

Friday (7/19) Weight: 135.8
Friday (7/19) Belly Measurement: 35.5"

I'm going to start Week 2 of my work out DVD tomorrow!