Layla Grace is Having an Anniversary Sale!

Layla Grayce is offering a fabulous deal in celebration of their 7-year anniversary. For one-week only, save 15% off purchases on their entire site (some exclusions apply.) So go on and get a head start on your Christmas shopping!

If you have a little one on your Christmas list this year, you must take a peek at the adorable Kashwere Kreature Blanket Bear! I instantly fell in love with this cozy blanket. It is perfect for nap-time bedtime and snuggling anytime. This unique blanket is just the right size for little hands, and features a teddy bear head. It’s too cute for words!

When you shop, don't forget to use the coupon code at check-out:  LG7YRS (valid 10/11 through 10/18!)

What a Great Idea: Save Money By Swapping Diapers!

I love this idea, and definitely did a "Why didn't I think of that?" when I heard about it! One of the things we parents spend a lot of money on is diapers. And how many times have we bought extra packages of diapers because they were on sale, and ended up not using them all because our babies moved up to the next size? What about all those unopened packages of diapers from your baby shower? Or when we decided to try a brand we hadn't used before, and decided that brand didn't work for us? What did you or do you do with extra, unused, and no- longer- needed disposable diapers??

There is a website called diaperpost.com. And they solve the problem of what to do with those extra diapers, and even gives you a chance to save money on buying diapers. The basic idea is to post about diapers you wish to trade, sell, or donate. Sort of like a virtual diaper swap meet for parents.

It is free to register and use www.diaperpost.com. There are no transaction fees and posting is free and simple as well. We are basically done with diapers at our house, but for parents with babies in diapers, I think this could be a very useful resource definitely worth checking out.

Parents Choice

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

Our days of buying baby formula are behind us, but the memories of walking down the aisle at the grocery stores checking out the prices of baby formula are still with me.

Between baby formula and diapers.....we spent alot of money! Even though I also nursed my babies when they were little, we still did buy formula to supplement and to have on hand. The decision to go with the well-known brands of formula vs. the store brands was always tough for me. The mom side of me was torn....wasn't it always best to go with name -brand for my babies? But the practical side of me was comparing prices and labels and realizing that yes, even the store brands could provide the same benefits and nutrition as the popular brands, but at a lesser cost.

I admit it was not easy to walk past the big name formulas. And I do not particularly miss those hard decisions. But really, for parents today dealing with this issue, you might want to take a look at Parents Choice baby formulas. Parent’s Choice baby formula is nutritionally complete and meets the strict nutritional guidelines determined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It provides another option for baby formula that is as complete and healthy as the name brands, but not as expensive.

To find out just how much you could potentially save, you can visit the Savings Calculator. And to help parents decide which of their formulas are right for their babies,  Parents Choice offers a Formula Finder.

Babies R Us Introduces New Baby Products Line

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

Babies R Us now has it's own official brand of infant care products at its stores. They have always offered a big selection of baby gear for parents-to-be to check out there, not to mention great deals on clothes for the pint-sized fashionistas, and now with their own infant care line, there will be more potential savings available as parents shop for their little ones.The brand includes powdered infantformula, diapers, baby wipes, laundry detergent and purified water at prices said to be up to 50 percent less than comparable brands.

The baby products line began appearing in Babies R Us and Toys R Us stores late last year. “Babies R Us has long been a destination and trusted source for new and expectant parents as they navigate through the early stages of parenthood. We are proud to leverage our position as the baby products authority to offer parents a line of must-haves for their babies from a name they rely on and recognize,” said Jerry Storch, Toys R Us Inc. chairman and CEO. “The Babies R Us line of essentials provides our value-conscious shoppers with a lower-priced alternative that matches the quality of the other trusted brands in our stores.”

Barefoot and Pregnant

Nope, not me....those days are but memories for me now- well maybe not the barefoot part. But thanks to the family review network, I was introduced to a site that is absolutely what I would have loved to have been a part of during my baby belly days.

Barefoot and Pregnant.com offers information and support for mommies and daddies to be. It is like an online manual for pregnancy. They cover everything---from getting pregnant, to adoption to surrogacy to healthy recipes and exercise. There are support groups and forums as well.

For anyone expecting a baby, or even thinking about having a baby, new parents and grandparents...Barefoot and Pregnant is a community to check out. And if you have some wisdom, advice, tips, you can contribute to the site as well....after all, who has better advice to give than moms and dads that have been there and done that?

Bootielicious Booties From Lil Cubby!

If you are looking at these booties and saying, "AW!!!", just wait till you check out all the adorable items Lil Cubby has to offer! Lil Cubby is made up of a mother-daughter team from Shenandoah Valley.

Omg--just looking at the cute baby onesies and toddler tees was enough to make me get all baby feverish!

"All Lil Cubby items are handmade with love and shipped within 2-4 days of order date".

I am always in awe of the creative moms on Etsy (and a little bit jealous too!), I mean, seriously, look at this cute stuff!



Visit Lil Cubby if you suddenly feel the urge to submerge your senses in everything babylicious, hehe!!

Breastfeeding Is a Beautiful Thing

I think the most wonderful part of having babies is the indescribable bond I felt when I breastfed each one of my babies. I miss those special moments, even the moments that came at 3 AM. But what I don't miss so much about breastfeeding is the contortionist moves I'd sometimes I have to make as I would try to discreetly nurse my baby, or the not so attractive choices I had for lingerie that also was suitable for nursing. Thank goodness there are more and more solutions as far as clothing and apparel for nursing moms these days. Condessa is an innovator in the lingerie industry. You can easily see their commitment to nursing mothers in their line of luxurious and beautiful lingerie for nursing moms that is also nursing accessible. The beautiful nursing bras by Condessa are exactly the kind I wish I had back in the days when I was breastfeeding.

Number 18 is a Girl For The Duggar Family!

I didn't realize until today that the Duggar family is having another baby! I guess this newest little baby, due about New Year" Day, will fill the void that that is left by the oldest Duggar son who just got married this past weekend.

When the newest little Duggar arrives, the count will be 10 boys and 8 girls. And mom says they would love to have more babies still.

The family also has a new reality series that starts tonight...17 and Counting on TLC.

I could never ever imagine in my wildest dreams being pregnant 18 times! I just don't get how these kids can each feel loved and special. Hopefully they do, and according to the parents they are a very happy close family. But I wonder how hard it will be for Michelle Duggar when the time comes that she can no longer get pregnant. Her whole life centers around pregnancies and babies. I have a feeling this woman will be severely depressed when there are no more babies on the way.

picture courtesy of TLC

Six Months ofFree Diapers With Amazon

This sounds like a very cool deal being offered by Amazon right now. If you open a baby registry with Amazon, and friends and family purchase $750 in products from your baby registry, you can qualify to receive as much as 6 months of Seventh Generation diapers.

So if you are expecting, or know someone who is, you should check out this deal. Just go to Amazon.com and read their offer and terms.

Natural Care Products For Babies

I love using natural baby care products on my son, and wanted to share about a site that offers natural and organic baby skin care products: SpiffyBaby.com - Upscale Baby Gifts & Unique Toys. My absolute favorite product for my baby's skin right now is Naked Baby Skin Essentials, so I was delighted to see that Spiffybaby carries this line!
Spiffybabies offers designer clothing and footwear for babies, as well as gifts for mommies too. And an extra bonus when visiting spiffybaby is the online contests they hold every month with some pretty cool prizes offered.
But the best thing about spifybaby is their parent resource center. It is worth checking out even if you are not interested in shopping online. The forum, "Spiffy Baby Talk - where one savvy parent meets another" is a great resource for parents to discuss and share tips on subjects like potty training.
Check out spiffybaby.com--it's fun to look at their latest products, enter to win fun stuff in their contests, and connect with other parents!