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What to Expect the Second Year gift basket (CLOSED)

I am VERY Happy to announce the NEW book in the “What to Expect” series, “What to Expect the Second Year” by Heidi Murkoff. I LIVED off of the “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and have the “What to Expect the First Year” in my bedside table. Both are my MUST-Have for being pregnant and a parent. I sometimes even give them away as gifts. When I was contacted by the people at “What to Expect” asking if I’d like to work with them to get the word out about “What to Expect the Second Year” I was ecstatic! Below is more info about this NEW book and a video to watch from the author. Workman Publishing is also offering one of my readers the chance to win an amazing gift-basket.

ABOUT-
“Announcing the arrival of a brand-new member of the What to Expect family: “What to Expect the Second Year” (Workman Publishing; $15.95; April 5, 2011) by Heidi Murkoff.

The essential sequel to What to Expect the First Year, with 9.8 million copies in print, “What to Expect the Second Year” picks up the action at baby’s first birthday, and takes parents through what can only be called “the wonder year”—12 jam-packed and jam-smeared months of memorable milestones from first steps to first tantrums.
Walking, talking, picky eating, endless curiosity, bedtime battles, biting, making friends—it’s all covered in a brand-new, easy-to-access, thorough, topic-by-topic format with chapters on growth, feeding, sleeping, learning behaviors of every conceivable kind, discipline, keeping a toddler healthy and safe as he or she takes on the world, and more.
The second year is one of mind-boggling development as a child suddenly becomes his or her own little person on two little feet—with a mouth-full of words (including “No!” and “Why?”) and a body full of energy. It’s not surprising it’s also a year of challenges for both toddlers and the parents who love them. Why is my son suddenly rejecting bath time? Why is this round of teething so much more painful? Is it too early to introduce the computer? How can I get a wriggly toddler to sit still in a restaurant? What are the myths and truths about scheduled immunizations? How does my child stack up on the growth chart?
Heidi answers these questions and more with her signature style, reassuring voice, and practical advice, guiding parents as they learn to decode and fully enjoy the fascinating, maddening, and always adorable person last year’s baby has become.
Incorporating professional guidelines and recommendations, “What to Expect the Second Year” is filled with solutions, strategies, and plenty of parental pep talks. Heidi is both a coach and a cheerleader, reminding baffled moms and dads that there is no one best way to approach the second year.
Whatever you do, don’t blink! The wonder year is here!”

FIND it-
Website
facebook
@What_To_Expect on twitter
@HeidiMurkoff on twitter

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THE GIVEAWAY

1 reader will win a What to Expect the Second Year gift basket! Pictured below. (ARV $75.00)

TO ENTER. REQUIRED before you do any extra entries!! (please leave a valid email so I can contact you if you win)

1. Visit the What to Expect Site and share what part of the site you felt to be most useful

EXTRA ENTRIES (please leave separate comments for each entry)-

-Register on the What to Expect website (3 entries)

-Follow bassgiraffe’s Thoughts via GFC (2 entries)

-Follow me, @bassgiraffe on Twitter (1 entry, please leave me your user name)

-Follow @What_To_Expect on twitter (3 entries)

-Follow @HeidiMurkoff on twitter (3 entries)

-Tweet this giveaway and leave a status link (1x daily)
“WIN What to Expect the Second Year gift basket- http://www.bassgiraffe.com/?p=5263 #giveaway #win @HeidiMurkoff April 22nd @bassgiraffe”

-”Like” bassgiraffe’s Thoughts on Facebook-(1 entry, please leave me your first name and last initial in comment below)

-”Like” WhatToExpect.com on Facebook (3 entries)

-Subscribe to my daily email (1 entry)

A HUGE thank you to Workman Publishing for sponsoring this giveaway. And thank you all for joining.
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* Disclaimer / Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate my review. This post reflects my honest, personal opinion and experience with the product which may differ from yours. Product information courtesy of the sponsor. No monetary compensation was provided for this post.

** OPEN TO US ONLY

*** Giveaway ends Friday April 22nd at 11:59PM EST

**** Please do not use more then one account to participate. It’s not fair to others who want to join it. Thank you.

*winning disclaimer- The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for sending this product. bassgiraffe’s Thoughts can not be held liable for lost/damaged items.

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BabyBond- Review (CLOSED)

I was very excited to have the chance to review on the BabyBond. I am very pro breastfeeding and also feel it’s a baby’s rights to feed in public when needed. Babybond will make this easier and more pleasant for everyone. Your baby won’t need to be covered up, mommy can watch baby and your breast is covered up.
I am not currently breastfeeding any babies right now so I asked my good friend Steph to review the Babybond with her 11 week old. She doesn’t usually use any cover-ups for breastfeeding but was more then willing to try this out. Below is her lists of pros & cons.

“Pros-
- Lightweight
- Folds compactly (won’t take up much space in diaper bag)
- Great colour
- Unique design
- Worked well for sash style (nursing from the top)
- Liked that the directions were sewn in in case you forgot

Cons:
- Required some maneuvering to get baby in place where nothing else showed
- If baby pulled off, you were very exposed
- Wearing it belly band style (nursing from bottom) I found the wrap didn’t stay in place as easily

Overall, I’d give it 3.5 out of 5.”

Thank you so much Steph for reviewing this product for me and taking the photos.

You can Find BabyBond at the following site:
Website
Facebook
Twitter

BUY It:
BabyBond is offering a 75% discount on their site for any reader who orders a BabyBond on babiesrus.com. Now you will be able to buy 2 BabyBonds for less than $46!!! All you need to do is email a copy of your receipt from Babies R Us to missy[at]babybondnursing.com, and she will reply with a 75% off discount code to order another BabyBond on their site with 75% off.

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THE GIVEAWAY
One winner will win a BabyBond of their choice.

TO ENTER. REQUIRED before you do any extra entries!! (please leave a valid email so I can contact you if you win)

1. -Like “BabyBond” on Facebook

EXTRA ENTRIES (please leave separate comments for each entry)-

-Follow My Blog via GFC, link on the right-hand side (2 entries)

-Follow me, @bassgiraffe on Twitter (1 entry, please leave me your user name)

- Follow @babybond on twitter (2 entries)

-Tweet this giveaway and leave a status link (1x daily)
“#GIVEAWAY BabyBond- http://www.bassgiraffe.com/2010/10/babybond-review-giveaway.html @bassgiraffe @babybond”

-”Like” bassgiraffe’s Thoughts on Facebook-(1 entry, please leave me your first name and last initial in comment below)

-Subscribe to my daily email (1 entry)

-blog about this giveaway, please leave a link (1 entry)

-grab my button (2 entries, please leave a link)

-Vote for me on Picket Fence (left side-bar)- 1x daily

A HUGE thank you to BabyBond. And thank you all for joining.
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* Disclaimer / Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate my review. This post reflects my honest, personal opinion and experience with the product which may differ from yours. Product information courtesy of the sponsor. No monetary compensation was provided for this post.

** OPEN TO Worldwide

*** Giveaway ends FRIDAY- November 26th at 11:59PM EST

**** Please do not use more then one account to participate. It’s not fair to others who want to join it. Thank you.
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Product review & giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Sponsored by Tomoson.com
*winning disclaimer- The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for shipping all winning items. bassgiraffe’s Thoughts can not be held liable for lost/unsent items.

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Lennah Designs Giveaway!! (CLOSED)

A few days ago I shared my thoughts on these nursing necklaces and the very kind people at Lennah Designs would like to give you a chance to WIN the very same necklace I reviewed. An Emma necklace in 32″ with a pie pennant.

You can read my review here: http://bassgiraffe.blogspot.com/2010/04/lennah-designs-review.html

The Giveaway:
You MUST do these two things (in ONE comment) before you can get extra entries!

1. Follow My Blog, link on the righthand side
2. Visit (Lennah Designs) and tell use which necklace you like the best and why.

EXTRA ENTRIES (please leave separate comments for each entry)-

-Follow me, bassgiraffe on Twitter (1 entry, please leave me your user name)

-Follow Lennah Designs on Twitter (1 entry)

-Tweet this giveaway and leave a status link (1x daily)
“Check out the great giveaway of a Lennah Designs Neacklace at http://bassgiraffe.blogspot.com/ @bassgiraffe & @LennahDesigns”

-Follow Lennah Designs on Facebook and leave a comment on their wall saying bassgiraffe’s Thoughts sent ya.- (1 entry)

-blog about this giveaway, please leave a link (3 entries, please leave 3 separate comments)

A HUGE thank you to Stela at Lennah Designs for sponsoring this giveaway. And thank you all for joining.
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* Disclaimer / Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate my review. This post reflects my personal opinion and experience with the product which may differ from yours. Product information courtesy of the sponsor. No monetary compensation was provided for this post.

** USA & CANADA ONLY!!!

*** Giveaway ends May 15th at 11:59PM EST

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Lennah Designs Review

I recently was in contact with Stella from Lennah Designs and she agreed to let me do a review and giveaway. (giveaway will start in a week or so, just need the current one to actually work first )
I picked the Emma necklace in 32″ with pie pennant. I love the colors; browns, pinks and blues. I got my necklace a few days ago. It’s so pretty, I love the pie pennant on it, it reminds me of the “Time Turner” necklace Hermione wears on Harry Potter, lol. Stella also adds a little touch with a metal heart that says “made with love”, as a tag by the clasp. “The charm is made out of ‘Tibetan Silver’. It’s an alloy of copper, iron, and zinc.” The necklace looks beautiful with some of my favorite shirts.
The necklace is made differently then other “nursing” necklaces. Other ones I’ve seen have a stiffer rope holding it together where as Lennah Designs hang more loosely.

Here’s a little bit about Lennah Designs:
What does Lennah Mean?
“LEN-NAH is how you pronounce necklace in Taiwanese. Both my father and husband were born in Taiwan so I’m all about paying homage to my heritage!”

How did Lennah Designs come about?
“Lennah Designs was created during our breastfeeding journey. With the constant pinching and poking, I abandoned all of my jewelry including a special necklace that was given to me by my mother. This, along with lack of sleep and not packing away my maternity clothes led to many frumpy looking and feeling days. I have always loved painting, photography, sewing, designing, and all things crafty so I decided to make a sturdy necklace my daughter could pull on while doubling as an attempt to look civilized and presentable. What I didn’t realize was how something as simple as wearing a necklace lifted my spirits! Not to mention it was a great distraction for my daughter during feedings.”

Lennah Designs also offers a 1 year replacement warranty if your necklace breaks for any reason.

Two things that got me excited about Lennah Designs is the fact they are made in Canada by a Stay-at-home mom and that a portion of the proceeds made selling these necklaces will be donated to SickKids Foundation. Another great positive is her prices, starting at $20(CND) and free shipping in North America!!

Thank you Stella and Lennah Designs for this opportunity.

Again be on the look out for a giveaway coming soon. <3

You can find Lennah Designs online : http://www.lennah.com
or on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LennahDesigns
or on Twitter: http://twitter.com/LennahDesigns

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