Unique Way to buy kids clothing and shoes

December 19, 2011 by 3 Comments
If you are a mom you already know just how expensive it can be to keep your kids in clothing and shoes. Every mom wants to dress their children in stylish clothing but not every mom is financially able to do that. And the reality is that children grow so fast that most of the clothing you do buy for them ends up only being worn a few times and probably still looks like new.

So what is the solution for this frustrating situation? Many moms in neighborhoods across America have come up with a unique idea. They hold sales similar to garage sales but they are called mom to mom sales where moms can bring their children’s gently used clothing and shoes or anything kid related such as cribs, highchairs and anything else that moms can use.

Moms can shop for things their children need while also selling their own used items. It turns out to be a very unique win win situation. Moms save money yet are still able to get really nice gently used items for their children.

The moms two moms website is also a very unique platform allowing moms to do basically the same thing as the mom to mom sales but it is done online. What makes this nice is the fact that moms can have a selection of things from many different areas not just locally. And [Read more…]

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Hop Around- 3 Hops in one! With NEW GOOGLE PLUS!

December 19, 2011 by 9 Comments

Welcome to 3 hops in one- At the bottom you will find 3 separate Links. One for Twitter, Facebook, and Google Plus.

Make new friends & gain followers. Please follow host @lifesandcastle @Nightowlmama [Read more…]

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KinderGlo- Your Night Time Solution! Review and G!VEAWAY

December 19, 2011 by 394 Comments

As the mommy of a 4 year old, anything that makes the night less scary is a good thing. Of course, anything that makes naptime and bedtime any easier is a good thing, too- LOL. As moms, we all know that bedtime can be challenging. While my son can have his fears calmed with his favorite stuffed monsters, he still has fears of the dark. We got him a cow nightlight that wears a nightshirt and hat that he liked a lot, and it goes on anytime the room is dark.

But he still is scared. Then we found KinderGlo, quite by accident. He just loves the cute little animal, and it really fits with his room as well. Animals protect children from monsters and dark things, don’t you know that? Since the arrival of KinderGlo, we still have a few nightmares, but it is getting better.

A bit more about KinderGlo–

Our comforting fun characters are

  • Rechargeable
  • BPA and lead free
  • Packaged hassle free and with 100% recyclable materials

Simple to use. One button to allow you to choose

  • between Auto Fade Off after 30 min or Continuous On
  • between different color settings
  • stay on one color

One of you can win a KinderGlo nightlight of your choice! Here is how to enter.

    Mandatory entry
    You must be a public follower on Google Friend Connect or G+1
    Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win.
    2 entries if you are doing both 🙂

    Extra Entries
    Leave a separate comment for each entry

    – Like KinderGlo on FaceBook -Facebook is in no way sponsoring this contest- Never required, always appreciated! 🙂

    – Follow @KinderGlo on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway
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    Tim’s Boots- THE place to go for your footwear!

    December 19, 2011 by 11 Comments

    My son recently ruined his old cowboy boots. I should have bought him a better quality pair, seeing that he believes himself to be a farmer. I thought he would wear them more for dress up then for going out. Boy, was I wrong. I had bought him a very inexpensive pair of boots in August, and they just didn’t stand up to Little Boy play. My Little Man is not even tough on clothes and shoes, so I was mad!

    It’s too bad I didn’t find Tim’s Boots before I bought him that junky pair. Tim’s Boots offers quality boots for the whole family, at a variety of prices and styles. There is something for everyone- and this momma is eying up a few of these gorgeous boots.

    My Little Man nearly lost his mind when he opened up the box and saw these great kids cowboy boots– he has worn them everyday since- even with sweatpants, and he tried to wear them to bed. Clearly I drew the line there. But these look great, even two weeks later- check it out- daily wear, parks, playgrounds, school, etc- and they still look fresh out of the box new.

    Yes, [Read more…]

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    Essential Products for Eco-Friendly Home Building

    December 19, 2011 by 4 Comments

    Whether you have purchased a plot of land to build your eco-friendly home from the ground up or you
    are looking to tackle some upgrades on your existing structure (but reduce your carbon footprint in the
    process), there are an amazing number of products on the market to help you meet all of your goals.
    Okay, I know what you’re thinking; you’re going to end up with a concrete hobbit-hole of a home or
    else it will look like it was cobbled together, shanty style, from whatever particle board castoffs you can
    find in the “recycled” section of the lumber yard. Oh, and you’ll spend considerably more for this ill-
    designed domicile. Right? Well, decades ago you may have been correct in these assumptions. But
    thanks to the increased consumer demand for all things green, plenty of building manufacturers have
    seen fit to offer products and services that are not only eco-friendly, but also attractive and affordable.
    Here are a few that you may want to check out.

    If you’re taking a ground-up approach, the obvious place to start is at ground level. While most people
    are familiar with concrete foundations, few have heard about insulated concrete forms (ICFs), which
    can be used in place of a wooden framework. They are strong and durable and they have insulating
    properties, which make them a great option for areas that suffer severe weather (hot or cold). They are
    also resistant to many environmental dangers that can adversely affect wooden structures, such as fire,
    flood, mold, and termites. They are also fairly affordable and so much greener than deforestation.

    And when it comes to fleshing out the walls of your home, consider structural [Read more…]

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    Giveaway Gala- Come by, link up, and W!N! #CMM @momsmutterings @ClosertoLucy @Crystalnjoe1105

    December 18, 2011 by 1 Comment

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    Welcome to this week’s Giveaway Gala! Each week, this linky will be featured on the Fabulous Collective Media Magic blogs. You can add your giveaways as well, and they will also be featured. Make sure you check out our featured giveaways while you are here 🙂

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    W!N TICKETS FOR DISNEY ON ICE

    December 18, 2011 by 73 Comments

    Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they travel to four magical destinations all in one fun-filled ice production! Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey will take audiences on a sightseeing tour of the imagination. This ice spectacular visits visits NASSAU COLISEUM from January 5 – 8, PRUDENTIAL CENTER from January 12 – 16 and IZOD CENTER from January 19 – 22. Tickets are on sale now.
    Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy have their bags all packed for a journey that will transport audiences straight from their seats into the magical worlds of best friends Lilo and Stitch as they hula in Hawaii; Simba and Nala as they explore the African Pride Lands; Ariel and Sebastian as they experience an aquatic adventure in their undersea kingdom; and Peter Pan and Tinker Bell as they soar through the starry skies.
    Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey features an international team of award-winning figure skaters, high-energy choreography and a colorful set that captures all four unique worlds. Audiences will be entranced as they experience this exciting excursion — one that will fill the arena with magic, music, and best of all, Mickey and Minnie!

    Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey are $80.00, $55.00, $35.00, and $25.00 (prices do not include facility fees and taxes). At Nassau Coliseum only, there is also a $150.00 VIP Dining Experience available. Tickets are available at arena box offices, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster Charge By Phone at (800) 345-8000, (212) 307-7171, (201) 507-8900 or ticketmaster.com. To learn more about Disney On Ice, log on to www.disneyonice.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.

    NASSAU COLISEUM (Uniondale, NY) – January 5 – 8, 2012:
    January 5 7:00 PM
    January 6 10:30 AM 7:00 PM
    January 7 11:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM
    January 8 1:00 PM 5:00 PM

    PRUDENTIAL CENTER (Newark, NJ) – January 12 – 16, 2012:
    January 12 7:30 PM
    January 13 7:30 PM
    January 14 1:00 PM 5:00 PM
    January 15 2:00 PM
    January 16 1:00 PM

    IZOD CENTER (East Rutherford, NJ) – January 19 – 22, 2012:
    January 19 7:30 PM
    January 20 10:30 AM 7:30 PM
    January 21 11:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM
    January 22 1:00 PM 5:00 PM

    Want to win? Here is how to enter!
    One of you can win a family 4 pack to OPENING NIGHT ONLY to one of these [Read more…]

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    Guest Post from @CloserToLucy

    December 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
    ~ Guest Post
    Because of my resistance to change in my holiday traditions
    and my husband’s instance of doing things his way; visit his family, make their
    dinner, use their decoration etc etc.
    I’ve jumped on this hurry up and do things my way band
    wagon. I drag my tree out way before Thanksgiving, deck the halls with bows of
    all things me, order Christmas cards in October, and break out my favorite
    Gladys Knight Christmas album at the first sign of a Turkey sales…. Yay me!
    My all-time favorite Christmas song; sung by Gladys is a must!

    Or not…..not only has this become exhausting but my house looks like
    a train wreck: we are drowning in Christmas clutter and the New Year cleanup
    has become a daunting task.

    In my haste I have really junked the place up and my OCD is in serious overdrive.
    I’ve bought into the wives tale of how you spend your New
    Year ’s Day is how you will spend your entire next year. This explains why I
    have spent the last 20 years of my life trying to clean up and catch up.
    Something has [Read more…]
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