J. AUSTIN Ryan Designs Giveaway on Island Life

An Island Life is hosting a giveaway for piece of J. AUSTIN Ryan Designs 12"X12" artwork entitled "House of Owls".

All you you have to do is check out J. AUSTIN Ryan Designs, then go to An Island Life and leave a post telling them your favorite piece (excluding this one) by April 7, 2008.

Don't forget to check out how you can earn extra credit.

[Go to An Island Life now.]

Lead Found in Popular Diaper Bags/Changing Pads

According to the Center for Environmental Health , products that tested positive for lead include "Baby Got Bag," Disney's "Dolly" and "Baby Necessities" at Kmart; "George" at Wal-Mart; and Carters "Out 'N About" at Babies R Us.

Ok, this is particularly scary for me because I have one of these diaper bags that I bought at Wal-Mart and absolutely love :( Guess I'll be in the market for a new diaper bag pretty much immediately.

[Read more]

Source: Daily Herald

Cuddle Sleeve™: A Place for Your Little Cuddle Bug

The Cuddle Sleeve™ is a place for baby to rest, feed, and sleep. It allows mom to enjoy a relaxed arm position while holding baby, and it helps to lessen fatigue. With the Cuddle Sleeve™, your baby is always in a comfy, clean, familiar place. It retails for between $49.95 and $54.95. It comes in 9 fabrics, including two organic fabrics.

To use, mom just slips it over her arm with the pocket facing out. Pick up the baby and cuddle away.

About the Cuddle Sleeve™

Rachel Jablon Margalit is the founder of Cuddle Sleeve.™ When she found her baby constantly in her arms, and the pressure causing numbness and fatigue, she knew she needed to do something. Rachel designed a cushioned sleeve that she wore which created a snuggly, cozy nest for the baby, while providing comfort for her arm.

[Visit Cuddle Sleeve™ now.]

Plush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Tek Nek Toys, today announced a voluntary recall of Rock ‘N Ride Plush Rocker Toys. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.

The base of the rocker can become unstable and allow the rocker to tip forward or backward, posing a fall hazard to children. Ten reports of injuries, such as bumps, bruises and lacerations, have been reported. (Not a good day, we own one of these too.)

[Read more]

Source: CPSC

Help Goodies for Mom Celebrate Earth Day

In honor of Earth Day, which is less than a month away, Goodies for Mom is starting our hunt for eco-friendly family products. Moreover, who better to help us than the families using them? We are compiling a list of your favorite environmental friendly products to share during our Earth Day Celebration starting on April 16, 2008 and running through April 22, 2008. Our goal is to help bring “green” to everyday people.

The event will feature articles on how to live a more eco-conscious lifestyle, easy tips for being more earth friendly that anyone can do, green product highlights and reviews, tips of the day, and we are working on getting some eco-conscious giveaways. It will culminate with the announcement of the “Goodies for Mom Green Product of the Year,” which will be voted on by the readers of Goodies for Mom.

Please leave a comment below with your favorite green product(s). Goodies for Mom will then select the top five (5) products based on popularity, originality, ease of implementing into a busy lifestyle, and family-friendliness. Then, stop back from April 16-21 to vote in our poll. The winner will be announced on Earth Day – April 22, 2008.

Some other ways you can help make the event a success:

• Spread the word by posting our Earth Day Celebration Banner on your sites and blogs: http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn163/goodiesformom/earthday.gif
  
• Post eco-friendly blog posts during the week of the celebration on your blogs. We will have a place for you to add your links so people can visit your sites to read your posts.
  
• Submit your favorite product or your company's product (free of charge) for the Goodies for Mom Green Product of the Year Award. You can post it below or e-mail it to lois[at]goodiesformom[.]com. You can also send products to be reviewed during the weeklong event.
  
• Send us your eco-friendly tips or helpful links to lois[at]goodiesformom[.]com to be included in the “Green Tip of the Day” to be shared during that week.
  
• Donate an eco-friendly prize for our door prizes. In exchange, your product and/or organization will be highlighted during the week-long event.

Product Review: Maternity Salon Hair Products

My curly hair has been a nightmare most mornings but I’ve actually found some help for my wild, dry, frizzy mane. Help is in the form of the Maternity Salon hair products.

Maternity Salon products were developed by a salon owner, stylist, and master colorist educator with 23 years of experience, who also happens to be a mom. The most important tool to support any great cut or color is your styling products. Maternity Salon provides the best in styling products designed especially for the needs of pregnant and new moms. With no extra time to spare, these products give a professional salon look in just a few minutes.

Here are my favorites

• The Heavenly Shampoo provides moisture to dry, colored and curly hair and smells like a tropical dream. It leaves hair clean and rinses easily.
  
• The Curly Crème increases curl and wave definition. It helps keep curls smooth and frizz-free. The best part, unlike many similar products, is its light, flexible hold. Not stiff and sticky. It adds incredible shine to your hair and makes it look like you just stepped out of the salon.
  
• Silk Nectar infuses and redefines any hair texture. Curly hair becomes smooth and shiny. It feels like you have nothing at all in your hair yet you can see the difference.

The lettering on some of the labels were a little difficult to read but the quality of the product made that seem insignificant.

Just a tip, do not use the Curly Crème or Silk Nectar for the first time just before a special occasion. It may take you a few times to figure out the right amount for your hair texture, length, and thickness. The first time I used too much and the second not enough but after the third time I know how much works for me and my hair has never looked better. No more frizzy, dry, tangled mess for me. J It looks like I just left the salon.

Do not shy away from trying them just because you are not pregnant. It really is a shame the product line is called Maternity Salon because they work great for everyone!

Coupon Code: "BP-1" for $5.00 off any order for Goodies for Mom readers.

[Visit Maternity Salon now.]

Trista Baby Tulip Bloom Diaper Bag on Mama Loves Giveaways

Mama Loves Giveaways is hosting a giveaway for a Trista Baby Tulip Bloom diaper bag tote (retail value of $145.00) from Pinks & Blues!

Trista Baby bags are designed by Trista Sutter who met her fireman hubby, Ryan on“The Bachelorette.”

To enter to win, leave a comment Mama Loves Giveaways by Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 5 PM EST!

[Go to Mama Loves Giveaways.]

Baby Modeling & Beyond Book Giveaway

This contest is closed. Congratulations to our lucky winners, Danielle - Commenter #9 and Jenny - Commenter #3 Sibylla Nash is offering two (2) copies of her book, Baby Modeling & Baby Modeling & Beyond: From the Stroller to the Red Carpet to two (2) lucky winners (value=$12.95). Nash's book shares her experiences and guides parents on how to pursue a career in modeling and television for their babies and toddlers. Her daughter started modeling at four months old. Now at six years old, she has appeared in a variety of national commercials and print ads. It gives the real scoop on building a career in the entertainment industry for your child. From infant to teen, Baby Modeling & Beyond shares the secrets of breaking into show business. Read more on Nash's blog at http://www.starbabyla.com/. Leave a comment on this post by midnight EST on March 24, 2008 for a chance to win. Two (2) winners will be selected randomly from comments. About the Author Sibylla Nash has written articles appearing in a variety of magazines and newspapers including Vibe, Essence, Upscale, and The Chicago Tribune. Her daughter has appeared on Saturday Night Live, Nicklelodeon, and Dave Chappelle's Show and in ads for Tommy Hilfiger, Babytalk magazine, Babies 'R Us, Sears, K-Mart, Imaginarium, Macys.com and many others.

Hip Items Found in Halle Berry's Nursery

People Magazine highlights some of the hip, cool pieces that make up the nursery of Nahla Ariela Berry, new baby girl of Halle Berry and beau Gabriel Aubry.

Items range from the stylish Bloom Coco Lounger ($350) to Aveeno Baby Products.

[Check them out.]

Source: People Magazine

10 Household Products That Could Harm a Child or Pet

Debra Holtzman, J.D., M.A., a child safety expert, wrote an article all parents should read entitled "10 Common Household Products That Can Hurt or Kill a Child or Pet."

On her website, The Safety Expert, Holtman offers additional safety tips to keep your children safe throughout the year.

About Debra Holtzman, J.D., M.A.
Debra Holtzman is a safety/health expert, and a specialist on the subjects of injury prevention, living green, toxic chemicals, child passenger safety, parenting issues, consumer issues, lifestyle, travel, food safety, pet safety and more.

[Visit her article, 10 Common Household Products That Can Hurt or Kill a Child or Pet]
[Visit The Safety Expert]
[Buy the Debra's book, The Safe Baby]

Baby Safety Line Helps Ensure No Baby is Left Behind

It is to imagine but last year in the U.S., 35 children died of hyperthermia after being left in cars. From 1998 to 2007, 361 children died (CBS4.com, 2008).

Forgotten by those that love them most. Why? Not intentional of course. People become so busy that sometimes their days become a blur, moving along in auto pilot.Waking up each day, geting ready for work, getting the children ready, off to work and...Oh no, you forget your baby in the car!

Carlos Perez and his wife from Ft. Lauderdale, FL know first hand that it can happen to anyone.

According to Perez:

"My wife and I went out to eat with our two children. It was routine when stopping any where, I would automatically get my son out of my side of the car and my wife would get my daughter on the other side of the car. Not this time! My wife was on her cell phone talking to her mom and when she walked into the restaurant with my daughter missing she immediately could tell something was wrong by the look on my face. When I asked where she was, our hearts fell and we ran to the car to find her screaming and banging on the window in fear. We will never forget that moment and the worst didn’t happen to me as it has to many others."

The Perezes were determined to make sure it did not happen to them or anyone else again. Their solution: The Baby Safety Line.

How it works:

1. Connect the end of the safety line to the base of the baby car seat with the included peal and stick hook.
2. Connect the other end of the safety line to your car key after you get in the car.
3. When you reach your location, just disconnect the baby safety line from your keys to help you remember to get the baby out.

[Learn more]

Jennife Lopez Twins Photos Released

Head to the newsstands to check out the latest People Magazine that is now on shelves to see the exclusive photos of Jennifer Lopez's adorable twins and their luxerous nursery that looks like something out of a palace.

Source: People Magazine

Baby Star Customer Appreciation and Sample Sale

*Baby Star* is having a Customer Appreciation and Sample Sale.

Enjoy 50-80% off from March 21 to April 4, 2008. They have burp clothes, blankets, quick changes, throws, bedding and more in designer fabrics.

Hurry because supplies are limited.

About Baby Star
*Baby Star* is devoted to creating high-quality baby products for the design-savvy parent and the texture-loving child. Born out of the desire to balance style and functionality, Baby Star strives to create essential items for both baby and parent in a clean, simple and modern way. All of the key Baby Star essentials are made out of combinations of 100% cotton and formaldehyde-free fabrics.

[Visit *Baby Star* now.]

Get Fresh!™ Designer Mood Enhancing Air Fresheners

Mom-preneurs and creators of the UGoGrl® Lifestyle Brand, Shirley James and Chrisann Joson, are working to “Get Fresh!™” with the launch of their new line of Designer Mood Enhancing Air Fresheners. They developed the air fresheners after hours of driving kids to and from school, sporting events, etc.

“Kids and crazy schedules can combine to create less than pleasing smelling cars,” states James, “We spend so much time in our cars, why not pamper ourselves with a little aromatherapy?”

“Get Fresh!™” Air Fresheners are designed to change the way you experience air fresheners and boost your mood. Choose your perfect scent; Cheerful Strawberry, Rejuvenating Kiwi Melon, Refreshing Citrus, and Calming Lavender. Just hang it up and let the aromatherapy begin.

Their vivid hand-painted designs can be used anywhere a little freshening or mood enhancing is needed. Perfect for cars, home, work, school, and even a smelly gym locker.

“Get Fresh!™” Mood Enhancing Air Fresheners are available nationwide in the automotive departments of retailers, including Wal-Mart®.

About LocaSmarts
Shirley James and Chrisann Joson, both mothers of 4 children, are the creators of UGoGrl® Lifestyle Brand. The company introduced the first ever collectible activity trading cards just for girls in 2005. The UGoGrl® Activity Cards give tween girls a card collection that encourages girls to engage in creative activities providing them with life-enriching experiences. The “Get Fresh!” Air Fresheners are the first expansion product to launch in the UGoGrl® Lifestyle Brand. The Ormond Beach, Florida company plans to build brands that promote positive pursuits. Visit http://www.ugogrl.com/ for more information.

Bonne Bonnets Stroller Accessories

Bonne Bonnets are designed to customize your baby's stroller canopy. The fabric canopies fit over the existing plastic inserts for the canopy. You simply remove the existing canopy and replace with the unique Bonne Bonnet!

Currently they are available only for Bugaboo brand strollers. The canopies are replaceable, removable, and are all machine washable and stain resistant. They are available online and in select stores.

They have four collections a year (one per season) and only make a limited amount of canopies in any particular fabric and pattern. This helps to ensure individuality and the feeling of a custom made product. Not all of the fabrics are posted on the website but watch for new fabrics to be added over time.

[Visit Bonne Bonnets.]

Product Review: Angel Baby Products from Earth Mama Angel Baby

Having a baby with very sensitive skin, makes a mommy very nervous trying new products but I’m always looking for new products that are good for my little guy’s skin and safe too. I was excited to get the "Little Something for Baby’s Suitecase” Gift Pack in the mail.

Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash is so gentle and made only of organic and natural ingredients. It comes in a self-foaming bottle that makes it easy to use and a little bit goes a long way. Not only was it great on sensitive skin, but your older children will love it too.

“This smells great. Can I use it every day?” asked my four year old.

The pleasant natural orange smell left everyone smelling sweet. Be careful though because it is not no-tear, so use caution near their eyes.

The Angel Baby Lotion is 100% naturally preserved with no artificial fragrances or dyes and is toxin-free. It is soothing to eczema, skin allergies, and diaper rash. My son’s sensitive skin soaked it up and yet it was non-greasy. Add in that it also has a very pleasant fragrance and baby smelled so good!

The Angel Baby Bottom Balm was a little greasy for my taste and the smell was not near as nice as the other two but it worked well on baby’s bottom, which is the most important thing when you are dealing with nasty diaper rash.

Tons of love and care is put into the design of these products right down to the packaging. The plastic PET bottles and jars are the safest containers for both the products and customers. They are colored to keep out harmful UV rays. It is readily recyclable and the safe. Thank goodness, they use plastic, because I am embarrassed to tell you how many times I dropped the bottles and jars already and we have only been using them a few weeks.

[Visit Earth Mama Angel Baby now.]

Luca Blea Boutique Giveaway on Sweet Pea Cakes, Etc.

Sweet Pea Cakes, Etc. is host a giveaway for $25 gift voucher to Luca Bleau.

According to Rachel, the owner of Luca Bleu, "Luca Bleu truly offers a 'handpicked selection' of the finest products available for moms, babies, and children. We offer clothing, accessories, baby essentials, decor, furniture, bedding, and gifts."

Just visit Luca Bleu, then leave a comment at Sweet Pea Cakes, Etc. letting them know what your favorite is before March 26, 2008.

[Go to Sweet Pea Cakes, Etc now.]

Halle Berry Names Baby Girl

Halle Berry has named her newborn daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry.

Halle, 41 gave birth to the baby girl on Sunday, March 16. She is the first child for Berry and model boyfriend, Gabriel Aubry.

Source: People

Orbit Baby Unveils Innovative Products

Orbit Baby unveiled some of the most innovative products available for families this weekend with the launchof its Orbit Toddler Car Seat, and Green Edition Orbit Bassinet Cradle. They were unveiled this weekend in Santa Monica at the CABoom show in the Modern Parentin Section.

The Orbit Toddler Car Seat, as with the Orbit Infant System, docks onto both the SmartHub™ Base and the Orbit Stroller frame. Two pieces of gear in one. The Orbit Toddler Car Seat is for children from 20-50 lbs, and up to 49 inches tall. It has MSRP of $300.

Green Edition Orbit Bassinet Cradle functions as a pram, a cradle, and a baby carrier. It features natural and eco-friendly materials, and is fully lined with 100% organic cotton. A portion of the proceeds from the Orbit Bassinet Cradle will benefit The Nature Conservancy. It retails for $650.

About Orbit Baby, Inc.
Orbit Baby, Inc.'s mission is to combine sophisticated design with smart function to make world-class solutions for taking your children on the go.

Source: PR Web

Thank You Baby Products on ‘Extreme Makeover’

Thank You Baby donated its Explorer bedding collection and accessories - all with a frog theme - for the Extreme Makeover show scheduled to air Sunday, March 16, 2008.

Sunday’s show features Steve and Mary Boettcher and their two children, 20-year-old Stephanie and 18-month-old Joshua form Stagecoach, NV. The Boettchers turned their garage into a teen community center and ministry. This was leveled to make way for a new center courtesy of the show.

About Thank You Baby
Thank You Baby offers a line of fine baby bedding and products. The company was named as a reminder to thank our children for the many blessings they give us each day.

Source: Midlands News Service

Celebrity Baby News

Lisa Marie Presley is reported to be expecting twins.
[Read more]

Actress Minnie Driver, 38, has confirmed rumors that she is in fact pregnant with her first child. She announced the news on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The father has yet to be disclosed.
[Read more.]

Source: Bounty

All Good Things Must Come to an End

Well the parties almost over so here's my closing post. Almost 1500 bloggers have participated and it's so exciting to see so many interesting bloggers. I think it will take me another month to make it around to all the blogs. LOL!

Here are some of the great prizes that I'd love to win (in the order I'd like them):

• Arbonne Pampering Basket Provided by: The Truest Thing
• Winners Choice of Blanket by Snuggy Bugz
• $20 Gift CertificateProvided by: MommyDaddy Blog
• Marketing for Entrepreneurs from Lis Garrett
• Chocolate from The Chocolistas (yum, who wouldn't want chocolate?)
• $25 gift certificate provided by Little Piddles
• diaper pouch, changing pad, printed bib, & personalized burp cloth from Island Baby Boutique
• Good Pails by The Stuff I Live For

Ultimate Blog Party: Stop In and Get Your Virtual Goody Bags

Just bumping because today is the last day of the party so make sure to sign up for your goody bag if you haven't.
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Well it's time for the Ultimate Blog Party!!!!

All party guests who leave a comment below in our Goodies for Mom blog will get a Virtual Goody Bag containing coupon codes, innovative mom-owned companies, and helpful articles electronically at the end of our party. Won't our kids be jealous now?

Goodies for Mom is also offering the chance to win one of ten (10) "Goody Bags for New Moms." So party on over to the Ultimate Blog Party to find out how to win. Also check out the prizes we are giving away from the Cushie Pushie Breastfeeding site.

Don't forget to leave your comment below for your vitual goody bag by March 14, 2008 12:00AM EST.

Hi, I'm Lois, owner of Goodies for Mom, a division of the Cushie Pushie Company and I'm glad you could make our party. I'm also the inventor of the Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow. In addition and probably the toughest job of all is that I'm a mom to two boys, 2 and 4. They keep me very busy.

Here are my favorite party recipes and they are so easy because I'm not a cook:

Meatball Sandwiches
1 bag frozen meatballs (thawed)
1 large jar (32 oz) of spaghetti sauce

Put layer of sauce in the bottom of crockpot, then a layer of meatballs. Layer remaining sauce and meatballs. Heat on auto for 3 hours or until warmed through. Serve with 1/2 torpedo rolls.

Egg-free Cake (This is good even for those without egg-allergy because it's soooo moist.)
1 box of Philsbury Cake white cake mix
1 can Philsbury Supreme icing

Make cake mix as directed on box except subsititute one kid's size applesauce container instead of the eggs.

Welcome to my "home!" Come on in and make yourself at home, now let's PARRRRTTYYY!!!!!!! Check back later for photos from our party too!

We hope you'll come to visit regularly! We LOVE guests!
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About the "Goody Bags for New Moms"
The goody bags include product samples, coupons, safety tips, brochures on innovative new products, and helpful tools for new moms. There is a congratulatory letter, information on breastfeeding and baby wearing, a SIDS safety guide, and the “Mommy’s Little Helper” chart for breastfeeding moms to help track their nursing schedule and wet diapers. The samples include lollipops for pregnant moms, Mothering magazine, lanolin cream, and organic baby care products. The goody bags are all tied up in a gift bag with a pretty ribbon, a real treat.

Case to Be Dropped Against Mom Accused of Leaving Child in Car

Charges will be dropped against a woman who briefly left her 2-year-old daughter alone in the car to take her two older daughters to pour coins into a Salvation Army kettle, prosecutors said Thursday.

Editor's Notes: Thank goodness is all I can say!!! The poor family is being torn throw the ringer over a judgement call. Does this mean we can't get out of the car to go around to the other side of the car and take them out of the car even because someone might knock me over the head and steal my car with the baby in it or the child could jump out before I get to them, and the same thing could happen that they describe as reasoning for arresting a mother infront of her children. Heck putting the child in the car and driving on the highway is probably more dangerous if you really want to start an arguement! There is risk everywhere around us. Unfortunately there are parents out there making poor decisions for their children's welfare but don't attack all because of some. She was trying to do a good thing by teaching her children about giving to the Salvation Army and this is the reward bestowed upon her.

Yes, accidents happen but the mother obviously made a judgement call as the child's parent as to what was the safest and best for HER child at the time. She is the parent, isn't she? We are not talking "unattended" out of view. Could she do things differently, would she do it differently now, or would someone else do something differently? Maybe, but being handcuffed and arrested. Who was watching her children then? What happened to a stern warning and explaination about why it is a bad idea? And throwing in obstruction of justice because she asked not to make any comments until her spouse arrived because she was probably scared to death and probably afraid to say anything out of fear of what they would do.

Must have been a slow crime day. How about going and snagging some of the shoplifters in the store? Or people driving through the crosswalks without stopping for pedestrians?

It is so sad that because there are a few bad people in the world that the rest of the world has to live in fear not only of those bad people, but because of them. Their behavior produces long-reaching reprocussions on normal lives of good people.

[Read full coverage.]

Source: Associated Press

Share your thoughts on this topic by commenting below.

Ellaroo Recalls Infant Slings

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Ellaroo, announced on March 11, 2008, a voluntary recall of Ellaroo Ring Sling Baby Carrriers. Consumers are urged to stop using therecalled products immediately and contact Ellaroo for instructions. The recall is related to he aluminum rings on the sling carriers. It can bend or break. This could cause the fabric to slip through the rings and infants to fall out of the carrier. No injuries have been reported.

[For more information]

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Let the Party Games Start

For my original Ultimate Blog Party post, click here.
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Ok, we've got food, balloons, now let the party games begin. How about a game of "I SPY"? I'll start...then everyone leave comments with guesses and questions and I'll add the questions with the answers to this post until someone guesses what I SPY.

The first one to guess the correct answer gets a "Surprise Box" from Susan Murphy, Inc containg embroidered items from totes to tees. It has a retail value of $75.00.

Here goes:
***I SPY something multi-colored. ***
Hint: Most busy moms have at least one of these in their house.

1. Person, place or thing = Thing
2. What room of the house would it be most frequently used? = Most frequently found in the bedroom but could be any room your husband or sons have been in ;)
3. Is it something you clean with? No
4. Is it something you wear? You could but you probably wouldn't want to, although I've know some men who would.
5. Maybe a hat? No
6. Could it be a glass? No
7. Maybe a remote control? No
8. What colors does it include? Most are blue, black, white, and red but there are some pink, purple and green mixed in.
9. Boxer shorts or underwear? What I spy could include these.
10. Or it could be a backpack/duffle bag? No
11. Or a sports uniform? What I spy could include these.
12. maybe even a pair of cleats (or some other kind of shoe)? No
13. or maybe it's a lampshade....No
    
14. Maybe a pile of dirty clothes? YES, Sarah I. is the winner!!!!!!!
    
    Boy, is she good at this game. With two boys and a hubby, there are always piles of dirty laundry laying around my house even though I do laundry what seems like every day. The bedroom, the laundry room, the bathroom, the family room, even the kitchen!!!! Pretty much no matter where I look in my house I can SPY a pile of dirty laundry.

(The game ends on March 14, 2008 at midnight and if no one guesses correctly everyone who comments will be entered into a drawing.) Make sure to check back Friday!

Have a margarita (virgin, sorry gals) and take a load off!

Don't forget to grab your goody bag before you leave.

About Susan Murphy Inc.
Susan Murphy, Inc creates personalized items, such as custom-embroidered or plain with crystals on baseball caps, tote bags, aprons, and much more. Their products are professionally embroidered. All their products are truly one-of-a-kind, creative, and expressive designs.

Here’s To Good Women! Feature

I'm so excited to be featured on a site that celebrates women, Here’s To Good Women! –www.HeresToGoodWomen.com. It is a fun site dedicated to providing ideas, inspiration, giggles and gifts to help women celebrate every day. Come meet our featured Good Woman and don't miss the 30% discount on the featured product of the day!

[Check my highlight out now.]

The mission of Here's to Good Women, Inc. is to provide a venue for women to share ideas and inspiration and be recognized for the good choices they make. We believe that by sharing information and gift items we can inspire good women to celebrate each day.

Seventh Generation Promotes Breast Cancer Cause

Seventh Generation announced today its sponsorship of a special initiative to help defeat breast cancer. The manufacturer of environmentally-preferable consumer products will join together with 19 other leading natural product companies with an aim at raising awareness of breast cancer, and promoting an ongoing fundraising drive for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

“Breast cancer is an illness I’m all too familiar with,” says Company president Jeffrey Hollender, “It’s struck my immediate family twice now, and I’m committed to seeing it eradicated. This event is about spreading the word that our lifestyles can have a positive impact on our health in many ways. It’s a perfect fit for our company because that’s what we’ve always been about—showing the connection between many of the choices we make and the wellness of our families."

About Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation is committed to being a trusted brand of household and personal-care products. Their products are healthy and safe for the air, the surfaces, the fabrics, the pets, and the people within your home as well as for the community and environment outside of it. For more information, visit http://www.seventhgeneration.com/.

Source: Business Wire

Cindy Margolis and Author Kathy Kanable Team Up On Fertility Self Help Book

Cindy Margolis and co-author Kathy Kanable teamed up to write a fertility self help book. Having a Baby when the Old Fashioned Way Isn't Working helps navigate the often mysterious and sometime frightening world of infertility treatments and procedures. The authors provide wisdom, advice, and resources in a warm, supportive, and funny manner that could only come from women who have been there. The book gives hope to those battling infertility. Kanable, published writer and entrepreneur, played a big part in helping conveying Margolis' message. Being there to hold Cindy's hand through the trials, tribulations and births of Cindys three pregnancies added a unique perspective to the book.

Lisa Maria Presley Confirms Pregancy

Lisa Marie Presley confirms on her myspace page that she is indeed expecting her third child, the first with her 4th husband, Michael Lockwood.

Presley, 40 was less than happy with the way the media was portraying her and speculating on her pregnancy.

Source: Celebrity Baby Blog

New Line of Green, Non-Toxic Diaper Bags and Patent Pending Changing Pad Launches

Journey Light is now offering parents gear and lifestyle bags are made using natural fiber textiles along with NanoSphere®. NanoSphere guarantees the highest possible elimination of substances that are harmful to both humans and to the environment. NanoSphere textiles are liquid resistant, naturally self-cleaning, and retains function with heavy-duty use.

There three new products include:

• The One Small Change - Patent-pending portable changing pad. It's machine washable and offers easy access to everything you need to change baby. (SRP, $85.00)
  
• Delivering a Message - Functional diaper bag for both moms and dads. Wide built-in adjustable strap for comfortable, over the shoulder carrying. (SRP, $184.00)
  
• Peace of Mind -- A large diaper bag for mom that is not only convenient but stylish too.(SRP, $180.00)

Visit Journey Light to find out more about their products.

About Journey Light
Journey Light was launched by Pamela LeBlanc who is a mom to two boys. It was her boys that motivated her to create her revolutionary new toxic free diaper changing pad, then led to creating a line of diaper bags. There are many more design ideas in the works.

Goodies for Mom Giveaway Ends March 7

Last chance to participate in the Goodies for Mom Giveaway and win a "Eat At Mom's" Onsie."

Deadline March 7, 2008 at midnight EST.

Check out our recent post to find how to get your chance to win.

Patty Panda Giveaway on Mama Loves Giveaways

Mama Loves Giveaways is hosting a giveaway for Happy Panda St. Patrick's Day Onsie donated by my pal Pam at Happy Panda.

Happy Panda Baby helps moms dress bigger babies. They produce high quality babywear, designed and made in the USA, using environmentally safe fabrics and inks for the safest, most comfortable fit for the happy panda in your life.

Just leave a comment on Mama Loves Giveaways for a chance to win.

Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2008 at 5 PM EST

[Go to Mama Loves Giveaways now.]

Tasty Tuesday - Tater Tot Casserole

I'm part of Tasty Tuesday on First Impressions Maternity Blog. Here's my recipe:

Tater Tot Casserole

1 lb. hamburger
1 diced onion
1 cup milk
1 (2lb.) package tater tots (I like the mini ones)
2 cans cream of chicken soup

Preheat oven at 350°
Brown meat and onion in a large frying pan. Drain.
Add the soup and milk and heat.
Pour over tater tots in bottom of a large casserole dish
Cook for 1 hour.

Mom-Owned Businesses Offering Goody Bags to New Moms

Goody Bags Are Not Just For Kids Anymore

For Immediate Release

Media Relations
Contact: lois@goodiesformom.com

Lawrenceville, NJ (March 3, 2008) – Remember at the end of a party as a kid how much fun it was to receive a goody bag full of treats. Well, now there is a goody bag available for new moms. Goodies for Mom is offering new moms a bag of treats to celebrate the birth of their new babies.

The goody bags include product samples, coupons, safety tips, brochures on innovative new products, and helpful tools for new moms. There is a congratulatory letter, information on breastfeeding and baby wearing, a SIDS safety guide, and the “Mommy’s Little Helper” chart for breastfeeding moms to help track their nursing schedule and wet diapers. The samples include lollipops for pregnant moms, Mothering magazine, lanolin cream, and organic baby care products. The goody bags are all tied up in a gift bag with a pretty ribbon, a real treat. The bags are available at healthcare offices throughout the Central New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania area.

“As a mother of two boys, I am still always looking for new products and ways to make my life easier,” states Lois Whittaker, developer of the New Mom Goody Bag program and inventor of the Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow. “We developed these bags to give new moms a jumpstart in their journey into motherhood.”

The goody bags are also a way to promote mom-owned, baby-friendly businesses and products. The following companies are currently participating in the program:

Companies with a local connection

• Creative Memories
• Cushie Pushie™ Breast Support Pillow and Breastfeeding Gift Items
• QuirkyBaby
• Shower Hug™

Other companies participating from throughout the United States

• BabyOrganics Natural Cleaning Products
• First Impressions Maternity
• Happy Panda
• Lansinoh® Lanolin
• Mere’ Minerals Mineral Makeup
• Mothering Natural Family Living Magazine
• Nature's Baby Organics
• Pretty Posh Princess
• Swaddle Me ®
• Wordsies™

About Goodies for Mom

A division of the Cushie Pushie Company, Goodies for Mom is a site providing product reviews and news, articles, and contest/giveaway information on the baby industry for moms. For more information, visit http://www.goodiesformom.com.

About Cushie Pushie Company

The Cushie Pushie Company is headquartered in Lawrenceville, NJ. A working mother of two, Lois Whittaker is the owner of the company and inventor of the Cushie PushieTM Breast Support Pillow. With a goal to make motherhood easier for new as well as experience moms, the Cushie Pushie Company aims to provide quality products at a reasonable cost. For more information, visit www.cushiepushie.com.

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Babies'R'Us Reveals Nursery Trends for Today's Parents

To help expectant parents plan their baby's nursery, Babies"R"Us today revealed seven trends in nursery furniture and bedding. Babies"R"Us identifies the latest trends in design themes that will be coming to nurseries across the country in 2008.

Some of the hot trends include organizers, room to grow, organic bedding, and bright, bold colors.

[Read more]

Source: PR Newswire

Goodies for Mom Giveaway - Eat At Mom's Pro-Breastfeeding Onsie

Just a quick reminder that you still have time:

We are hosting another fun giveaway. This is your chance to win a "Eat At Mom's" Pro-Breastfeeding Onsie (retail value=$12.99) courtsey of the Cushie Pushie Company.

For a chance to win, just subscribe to the Goodies for Mom newsletter or blog feed on the site's home page (found in the top right corner) for a chance to win. To get extra chances to win, post on your blog about the contest and leave a comment with your e-mail address.

Deadline is March 7, 2008 at midnight EST. Winners will be randomly selected from the entries received.

(If you prefer, not to receive further communications just leave a comment below with a way to contact you should you win.)

[See additional Pro-Breastfeeding Apparel and Gift Items now.]

JLo's Babies' Names Released

According to People Magazine, JLo has named her babies, Max and Emme. What adorable names!

Multiple deliveries of gifts have been arriving at Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's Long Island home for the newborn twins. Included in those deliveries was a gift from Goodies for Mom and the Cushie Pushie Company. It included a New Mom Goody Bag and a Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow in Flannel Flowers.

"Lopez left the hospital this week and 'is resting comfortably at home,'" according to close friend quoted in People.

Source: People

Featured on 5 Minutes for Mom

We are very excited to have Goodies for Mom mentioned in the "5 Minutes Around the Blogsphere" column this week on 5 Minutes for Mom . This weekly column highlights the best in blogging for the week.

The site is run by identical twin moms, Susan and Janice. In addition to 5 Minutes for Mom, they are work-at-home-moms who also run two separate toy stores. Make sure to check them out: A Rocking Horse To Love and Pedal Cars and Retro Collectibles.

While you are there also, check out the Mom-Owned Stores section to see the great online stores owned by other moms.