Because I Said So!!! Mom Knows Best!

Every single day Rowan grows more independent and
makes sure everyone around her knows it. It started with
the simple things like holding her bottle or on the rare times
she uses a pacifier I am no longer allowed to touch it. I
used to play with her and her toys but in the last few weeks
she has started to rip them out of my hands and give me
the "This is mine," glare so I know her things are now hands
off! Even when I read to her she now has to hold the book.
She is also a little observer and anything that we have she
has decided she needs as well. If I am reading a magazine she
needs to have one too, if I am on the computer she
needs to wail away on the keyboard, same goes for the
remote, the cell phone and anything I am eating. Feeding her
used to be stressful for she didn't want to eat now it is stressful
in a whole other way. She demands to feed herself. I do not
remember going through this with my son and I surely don't
remember him being this stubborn and independent at
6 months but she is. And I know it is going to only get worse.

I now have to take her baby food and put it at least
3 feet away or the whole meal with be her grunting and
wiggling and trying to reach the food. When I do make the
mistake of putting it to close the bowl is tipped in less then
a minute and I am scrubbing peaches off everything around
her. I also have to feed her with one hand now for she is so
busy trying to grab the food I need a free hand available just to
fend her off. I even went so far as to give her a spoon of
her own thinking I could outsmart a baby ( silly me) and she
would be so pleased that she had a spoon she would forget
the it needed food in it to be effective . Well, yes, she loves
the spoon but all that giving it to her did was encourage her
to double her efforts to reach the bowl. I needed something
I could set on just about any surface that won't slip and something
so easy to use that I only need one hand so I can play
defensive linebacker with the other one and block Rowan's
plays. Sounds like I am dreaming doesn't it? Nope! Mom
found Baby Dipper, the coolest bowl out there!
Baby Dipper is a bowl that was invented by a Mom who
has the same issues as I do but only times 2! That is right,
this Mom has 2 sets of twins and I shiver with fear at the
very thought of Rowan as part of a set and bow humbly to
this Mom's feet that she survived the ordeal! She needed
a bowl that she could use with only one hand for she was
feeding two and it had to be as close to an automatic feeder
as she could make it for with two hungry tike's vying for attention
at the same time it had to be so simple you could use it
with your eyes closed! This bowl is fantastic! It has a rubber
base that is perfect for non-slipping and is very design makes
it perfect for use with only one free hand. It is in a triangle with
a slanted interior kinda like a in ground swimming pool so
you can not only rest the spoon you can knock off the excess
with out having to run it on the edge like a normal bowl. It is
see through so you know how much more you have to coax
baby to eat with out having to pick the bowl up and swirl the
contents around to get an idea of what's left. Even the spoon
is angled to fit perfectly in the bowl and rests securely for
I do not know how many times I have tried to rest the
spoon in a bowl of food and the whole thing fell in and I am
left digging the spoon out of whatever goo, er, I mean fine
cuisine I was feeding Rowan!
The bowl is also made Lead Free,
phthalate-free and meets the CPSIA standards. It is
also Microwave safe and holds 4 ounces. It is also
the last Baby bowl you will ever buy for it is that good!
Now I look at all the other ones in my Kitchen Cupboard
with disdain for now that I have used the best I am going to
toss the rest! As A review Blogger I get the chance to try
so many wonderful items and when you come across a "Gem"
like this you realize how fortunate you really are to do what
you do! Baby Dipper not only takes the Cake it can hold it too!
Don't take my word for it though, enter the contest the
good folks over at Baby Dipper are hosting to try and win
one for yourself!! Head on over to their site and take a look
around then come back here and post what you have learned in
a comment. The contest starts today, December 27th and will
run to January 30th at midnight!
USA and 18 and older can enter daily and the winner
will be contacted by email and have 72 hours to
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Baby Dipper


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I used to have silky soft, poker straight, long
blond hair as a child. My Grandparents were as
frugal as they come and the only thing I ever used on
my hair was whatever shampoo was the cheapest at
Farmer Jack that Month. It didn't really matter for it
did the trick and the only thing I ever had to worry about
was tangles for with kids and long hair they are bound to
happen. Somewhere in my life I went wrong. My soft, shiny,
smooth beautiful hair turned to dry, coarse, brittle, fly
away hair that if there is the least bit of humidity in the
air looks like Einstein and I share the same stylist. The
worst part of this whole deal is I think I did it to myself.
I was an 80's child and Died my hair every other week, permed
whenever I was bored, and on a daily basis I Blew dry, curled,
used moose, gel and enough Aqua Net to put my own personal
hole in the Ozone layer. The straw I call hair is what I am
left with!

I really didn't think anything would ever be able
to fix the damage I have done to my hair. I had even gave
up daily blow drying and seldom curl any more. In fact
I treat my hair as if it were Gold now for I feel so bad that I
did so much damage when I was younger. I know that the
hair I had then is long gone and it shouldn't matter but the
point is no matter what science says since I did all that to
my hair 25 years ago it has not been the same. Since
then I have only colored my hair and the only products I use are
items that are supposed to repair damage but I have yet
to have any luck. A week or so ago I got the chance to review
the Pureology line of hair products and as always anything to
do with hair I jumped on for I would give my left arm to have the
hair back I had as a child.
From the web site I learned:

COMPREHENSIVE COLOUR CARE SYSTEMS FOR
ALL TYPES OF HAIR

NATURE-INFUSED FORMULAS
FOR PURE PERFORMANCE

CONCENTRATED FORMULAS
FOR PURE INDULGENCE

CREATED WITH INTEGRITY

The package I received contained 2 shampoos, the Hydrate
and the Super smooth and also the Super Smooth conditioner and
last of all the Hydrate Hair mask. On day one I decided to try the
Super Smooth products. I felt since the shampoo and conditioner
where from the same branch of the Pureology line I should keep
them together for the best results. The first thing I noticed was the
consistency is different. It looked and felt different. In appearance
it looked much thicker but to feel it you really couldn't tell a difference
only that the texture was different, not necessarily thicker. I don't
think it sudded up as much as the last few shampoos I have used
did but I could feel it seeping into my hair and directly onto my
scalp and that was new for my hair is so thick I really have to
scrub to get too my scalp and with this I didn't. I also had to rinse
longer to get it out for it clung to my hair. I don't mean it left
a residue for it didn't but more like it belonged on my hair
and didn't want to leave. Next came the conditioner and it
too felt thicker and this one even looked much creamier. My
hair drank it in and I know you have heard that phrase before
for I have but I never knew what it meant to now. I swear if I
measured how much I applied and say it was 1/4 cup I put on
my hair I can promise you what I rinsed out was only half of that
and there was no product left in my hair for it was absorbed.
I did the full Monty with this stuff and dried my hair to see
if this was as good as it was supposed to be and could tame
my hair when heat was involved and it did. It really did! I was
shocked for I was left with smooth, manageable hair that felt
soft and not dry or greasy like it feels when I use frizz serum to
take care of the dryness. It may not have been as perfect as
my childhood dream hair but it was such a drastic change that
I felt given enough time I might come close to what I had oh,
so long ago! I was more then impressed!
The next day I used the Hydrate and the hair
masque. I can't say I could tell the difference from this Shampoo
to the next but then again it is the same line and the differences
from this shampoo to the other are probably very subtle. If you
lined these up to other shampoos though I would know the difference
in a heartbeat. Now the Masque was very different and very thick
and so thick in fact they give you a pick to help sort through your
hair. I had some problems making sure it went through my hair
due to how long and thick it was but I did manage to get it through
and was thankful for the pick. This needed to be left on for up
to five minutes and I left it on the full five and I also noticed this
was harder to remove from my hair and if I did not rinse well
enough it would leave a residue. I had to be very careful to make
sure I got it all out. I also blew dried my hair with these two
and I will say the extra effort to apply and remove the masque was
worth it when you feel and see the results. My hair is silky and
feels healthy and is not only smooth but you can almost feel the
moisture in your hair. It also left my hair feeling thick and
fresh like it feels right after a hair cut. I really loved how
my hair felt and looked but this would be a ritual I would only
use on special events for it was a lot of effort and a busy
Mom just doesn't have the time to do this on a daily basis.

My final thoughts on the Pureoligy line are it is pricey but
worth the price and delivers on its promises. A green haircare
line that is Natural makes it an even better buy but as a
normal person who does not have a lot of cash to throw around
I would buy this and keep it for special occasions. Not necessarily
a coveted night out with your Love but maybe date night, even if
it is spend at home with a rented movie and some popcorn. I
would not want to pay the price to buy this more then once a
month but I would also not want to live with out it. As most hair
products go with my hair I tend to use 3 times as much as the
normal person and a bottle of shampoo averages about 6 uses
for me so this would be something I would use once a week or so
even less often with the Masque. I would be more then willing
to give up a weekly cup of Starbucks to fit this into my
Budget for it truly is that good!
Five ***** for me!

PUREOLOGY!

Hey you guys,

Just a quick note to make sure you all had a great Holiday and
let you know what is going on here. I have a bunch, WOW, I mean a bunch of reviews
to post and meant to edit them and get at least 4 of them up today but little Miss thing
is sick right now and will not leave my arms.

She has a stuffy nose and won't let Mommy use the suction thingies and
has a hard time eating so she has been in tears all day. She isn't really bad sick
or anything but because she is so stubborn ( where she got that I will never know)
she is making it hard on herself. AND me since I am the one who has had her in my
arms for the last 18 hours now. I have Simple Green, No Throw, Pureoligy, Snooze City
just about done, only editing and a few more close so I will have new goodies for you
tomorrow. I had a list last time I posted the day before Christmas Eve and received
about 4 or 5 more items in the mail that day and today so I still have a lot of catching
up to do. This also means I will not be doing my regular post until I catch up since Rowan
is making life tuff right now.

I also have news about some new reviews on the way I am holding on to and
I have let Random Org pick the winners for Spy ware, Hearth song and Hugg-a -Planet and
will post those tomorrow as well. I also won something myself I am dieing to tell you
about but again need more time to do so then Baby Baby is allowing me right now.
It is funny though since I started the Blog I have not had the time for my Hobby of
sweeping like I did and since I have taken a break I have won more from things I
entered before then I did while I was doing it every day!

I hope you and your kids had a Great Christmas for Rowan, Andrew and
Rachel made out like little bandits and I am sitting in a houseful of toys here. I also
have lots of left overs for I know a bunch of you live in Michigan and if you are hungry
you are welcome to help me eat some of these leftovers for John is out of town, Rachel
is at her Mom's and Andrew went to his Dads yesterday and I am sitting with Turkey, Prime
Rib, Ham, Crab, Shrimp, Kielbasa, BBQ Meatballs and about 5 pies, 4 cakes and tons of
other desserts and they are calling my name over and over again and I am only so
strong it is just a matter of time to you see me one CNN with a caption that reads
Mom found in front of Fridge covered in Pie, Cake and Stuffed with stuffing!

Please someone save me from myself!

Okay guys, I am going to edit so you have some new reviews and contests for
tomorrow!

Michelle AKA Stuffing stuffed Mama

Rowan is one of the busiest babies I have
ever seen. She has to touch everything and does not sit still
for a second. Besides that fact everything goes right into the
mouth and I need to make sure its safe. She loves pieces,
parts, noise and TOYS! When she was between 3 and four
months and first started showing interest, a lot of interest,
in the world around her, I made my first of many trips to the
store to find Toys that I thought would keep her occupied.She will
be 6 months in a week here and if you walked in my house today
you will walk right back out and check to see if there is a sign that
says Toys R Us outside. Yes, there are that many toys.
Doing product reviews just adds to the collection and she
has gotten a chance to review many wonderful items that
she truly loves for I would rather not post the review then
stretch the truth. There still is the fact that I am her mother
and I love to go and look and browse the isles and pick out
items myself that I think she might like. One of the first things
I bought her was a rattle but she was too little to grip it so I rushed
back and got this cute little Do-dad that had a suction cup
attachment that you could stick right to her stroller or highchair
and then that very same week I bought her a mirror. These soon
became her two favorite toys. I never even bothered to look at the
name of the suction Do dad and truthfully the box to the mirror was
tossed aside as soon as I saw her reaction. Right off the bat the
mirror became number one in this house, and I have to put it
away to feed her or all she will do is grin at herself and ignore
the food. At the same time I bought those items it could no longer
be overlooked that Rowan like to stand. It was all she wanted to
do and it was getting old for John and I for you can't cook dinner
while holding her up so she could stand, you can use the
bathroom, open the door or even talk on the phone for that
matter. I went to get her a Walker but her feet still couldn't touch.
I remembered Andrew had this little thing that hung in a door
frame that bounced and thought that might work. Again, back
in the car and too the store and off to the mall I went. I went to
3 different stores before I found one I liked. Most were simple
little holders with nothing for them to do. Andrew had one that
looked like an airplane and had gadgets where the controls were
for something that he could play with. The one I found I liked
was made by Sassy Toys, it was a big box so I noticed the name
this time. It has gadgets and was bright and cheery and adjustable
and everything I wanted. It also locked and wouldn't slip like the
one 16 years ago did. Rowan loved it!

I sat there with a smile on my face knowing I did
good and glanced at her Mirror wondering if that was a toy
of the past. That is when I noticed the tag. It said Sassy.
( Oh, and the mirror is still number one here!) I knew right
then I needed to let them know how fond of their toys my
daughter was. After talking to her and letting her know I
reviewed toys she offered to send me one of her other
items to review and post. I was eager to do so since I had
such a good track record with their items already. When she
sent me the list I was shocked to see Rowans other favorite toy,
the little suction cup Do Dad on it! That is three for three. I
am going to, er, I mean Rowan is going to love this review!
AND SHE DOES!

We received the Fill and Spill Barrel for her to evaluate.
Isn't that a hoot? A 6 month old has a say so in what's hot and
what's not? Well, so far she has been right on the money!
This toy kept her busy for, well, let's just say if I had an alarm go
off when she was done with it I could have taken a long nap and
caught up on some much needed sleep. It was that long.
She loved the fact she could see in it and knew what she was
trying to get. The fact that there were multiple items for her
to pull out and put in kept her really going and its wide, easy to
handle opening made it perfect for someones Rowans age
and I can see my 2 year old Nephew having just as much fun.
This one is going to stand the test of time.
I liked that all the toys were safe and easy to clean. Toss
the little guys in the wash and the plastic in the sink or the
dishwasher. I didn't panic when she put them in her mouth
for after every use I just clean um off and no more germs!
Perfect for MZ Bizzy Body! The fact all the little buggers belong
in the bucket and fit perfect makes it a snap to pick up. An
added perk is when I put on the lid for clean up she is just
as entertained trying to get the lid off as she is when it is
off! Silly little girl! This makes Sassy's track record at my
house four for four and I can see the list is only going
to grow. When you make a good product to start it is
easy to find homes with kids that love it!

Even Better Sassy toys is going to share the fun with one
of your little tykes. Your child can also win a Fill and Spill Barrel
of their own. Don't forget to send me a thank you for the hours
of peace you will have! To enter just go to their web site
and tell me what one of their items you think your children
would love the most! Then come back here and let me know
in a comment. The contest will start today, December 14th
and run to midnight on January 29th.
USA and 18 and older can enter daily and the winner
will be contacted by email and have 72 hours to
contact me with their mailing information. As always
you can earn a bonus entry by entering the contest of
the day and other ways to enter are posted below.

Sassy Toys


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Knock knock!

Who's there?

Banana!

Banana Who?

Banana Grams that's who!

Are you into the Family Game night craze! I am
and have been for years and I just love it! It started
when my son was little with the Ducky Game. You parents
know the one. Has all these little ducks that go around in
a circle and Quack and you have to clear them off. Well, it
started there for us but after a month of Quacking that
game had to go for I was seriously thinking of taking up
duck hunting for if I heard one more quack I was going to
scream! Even the annoying Quacking could not detract from
the fact I loved playing the game with my son and the
time we spent with the game was time we spent together
where I was not stressed over bills or thinking about dinner
or any of the zillion things on my to-do list I was thinking about
Ducks and my son and how great it was to just "Be" together
and enjoy each other.

That ducky game has evolved into Poker, Eucher
and some pretty serious games of Risk and Chess 16
years later and the competition can get pretty fierce.
What hasn't changed in all this time is the fact it still
gives me time to catch up on what is going on in his
life, forget my worries and enjoy the fact I can still
kick his butt!

YES! ( Spikes the Chess piece and dances around the
computer for a few minutes)

Okay, that off my chest I am always looking for
new games to play with him and with Rowan on
the way, ideas for her too that do not involve ducks!
We have found some trendy games here and there
that were a hit for a bit, like American Idol, Rachel and
Andrew loved that one but I think the part they loved
was watching their Dads get up and dance and make
a fool of themselves. Okay, I admit it, that was my favorite
part too for there is nothing like seeing a 40 something year
old man doing the snake. Please boys, you might break
a hip or I could wet myself from laughing too hard!
The subtle part here you missed is the fact our whole
family gets together for these nights. My sons dad, John
and his children from his previous marriage, and I all
are one big happy family on these occasions and have
more fun then I could ever tell you about playing
games! So when I find a new game that we can all
play it is really big news around here!

Meet Banana Grams!

Just the packaging is cute. The game comes in a Banana!
Really, no joke! The game pieces come packed in a Banana
shaped caring bag that instead of un-peeling you unzip. How
cute is that? I even love how they market them in a retail store
so if you go looking for your own after this review just look for
the Banana Tree for they will be hanging on a branch ready for
you to pick. I love it! Okay, its one of those spinners but with
all those Banana's on it I swear it looks like a tree!
I love the game too for it has all the elements a great
game should. It is fast paced, challenging, you can play with
two players or more so it is fun for the whole family, it appeals
( no pun intended) to a wide age group, you don't go blind by
watching 40 year old men wiggle around on the floor, and
it sneaks in a little education without the kids knowing!
Perfect! What they do is take scrabble like pieces and
change the rules. Everyone gets a set number of pieces and
you make your own words out of them and try to use all
the pieces. You can change your words as often as you like
so it keeps you thinking. The catch is when you use all your
pieces you draw from the center and the winner would be
the person who has all their tiles used in a "Real Word!"
( that is for my son after last nights game) and screams
Banana's. Sounds easy! It is! and lots of fun too!
John has proclaimed himself Crossword champion and
you think the king wouldn't come in last every time but
we have a blast putting him in his place. Not so good now
that you don't have your cheat books are ya John?
The thing I liked best about this game is you can
make it a fast game or a slow game just by changing the rules
or using any of the variations they offer. What we did to make
it fair for the younger ones is to say the High Schoolers and
Adults have to use 2 syllable words or better only and the Jr High
and Younger can use only one. That slowed us down a bit for
when you take "and", "was," "me," "cat," "dog," "John," "lost,"
and other words like that out of the equitation you really have to
think a bit more! Even King Crossword had some sweat beads
on the forehead for he was getting his bootie kicked by a
9 year old! This game went on the game shelf when we were
done next to the family favorites instead of in the closet
for it was voted awesome by everyone. I can see me playing
this with my Grand kids when I get old in like 50 years! I can't
wait to show them how I can still kick my son, their Dad's
butt!
Banana Grams has some great Appeal but what else has
some awesome appeal is the fact they are giving two
of my readers one to peel for themselves. To enter
just go to the site and come back here and post
something you have learned! The contest will start
today, December 22nd and run to midnight on January 30th.
USA and 18 and older can enter daily and the winner
will be contacted by email and have 72 hours to
contact me with their mailing information. As always
you can earn a bonus entry by entering the contest of
the day and other ways to enter are posted below.

Banana Grams


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Years ago I ran the bar at the Rain forest Cafe
and when I did I knew a bunch of trivia about the
Rain forest but anything other then superficial snippets
of information I was lost on. I have heard rumor over
the years about all the wonderful gifts we have been
given from its depths that have help advance medicine
and other aspects of our lives but again, just rumors and
I never bothered to follow up on them. I knew there were
enormous health benefits as well as global benefits in
preserving the rain forest, I knew this, it wasn't just rumor
but I was too busy to get involved in something that doesn't
effect me. Then I found out it does!

The Rain forest effects not only the very air we breath
but contributes to a vast amount of products around us.
There are living creatures there that can only be found in
this region we are knocking off the map before we even
discover their value. 69,000 acres of rain forest are burned
every day and that is our air, our lives and our future so
now that I have had my eyes opened and taken a breath
of fresh air and don't want it to be my last I have taken a
little more interest in the world around me. I have also
taken a little more interest in company's that not only
work to conserve the forest but make valuable use of
it in their products without destroying it. If more company's
used ingredients only found in the rain forests of our
world more big business would be interested in saving
it for they would become to valuable to risk loosing. The
sad part is those huge conglomerate are just now starting
to take notice and it is only because smaller grass roots
company's are leading the band wagon.

When I found Save Your World I was impressed right out of
the gate.Their mission statement alone was impressive
with points such as:

Fair trade practices will always be our policy

No animal by-products will ever be used

No testing on animals will ever be done

Raw materials will be biodegradable

Packaging will be of recycled or recyclable materials
Products are paraben-free, contain NO 1,4-Dioxane,
or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

But add in into the equation that one of there Key
ingredients is only found in Rain forests and you know
they have the Forests best interest in their heart.
Yerba Maté, and from their site I learned Yerba Mate'
has a rich history of medicinal usage and herbal
remedies and is widely accepted in crushed leaf
form as a stimulant drink or tonic prepared much
like tea and as a substitute for coffee in South
America. Maté is presently growing in popularity in
the United States. Unlike coffee, this plant, often referred
to as an herb, contains 196 active compounds.
I just like that it is natural and makes their products
simply fantastic!
When I recieved samples for their hair care line to tell
you the truth I was a little bit worried. I have very long,
dry, coarse hair and wasn't sure if something so Natural
could do the job. If any part of my outside was going to need
chemicals for the rest of my life I was resigned to it being
my hair. After I used it and let my hair dry I must say I was
more then impressed. Not only did it do a good a job as my
normal hair care line I think it did a better job. My hair felt
lighter yet not flyaway or dry and brittle. It was also silky soft!

The same can be said for the Lip Balm and Body lotion.
With these products I was not as skeptical about in the beginning
for I am aware of Aloe and what its benefits were but I was
interested to see if the Yerba Mate' would make an added
difference to my usual brand. And it did! I tried the lotion on
my hands and they stayed soft and hydrated all day without
feeling the least bit greasy. Today was also my Dessert day
for Christmas dinner where I make everything we have at
my house for dessert. (3 pies, a cake, cupcakes, brownies,
rice crispy treats and bread pudding and this does not
include what other people are bringing) and my hands were in
and out of water all day long and I never had to re-apply.
The lip Balm left my lips soft and tender and even working
in a dry kitchen with a hot oven all day they stayed that way.
I also loved the mild flavor, for it was just the right touch!

I have to say I am delighted with how my Save
Your World review turned out and they made a believer
out of me. I not only found a company that makes awesome
products I also found one that is good for me and the earth.
They make Shampoo and Conditioner and also soap, body
wash, bath gel and lip balm and body lotion. All with Natural
ingredients and all with care!

Save Your World is also going to give one of my readers
a set of Lip Balms! They are going to receive one in Green Tea,
one in Pure and one in Grapefruit-Mango and all three are
awesome! The contest starts today, December 23rd and will
run to January 28th! USA and 18 and older can enter daily and the winner
will be contacted by email and have 72 hours to
contact me with their mailing information. As always
you can earn a bonus entry by entering the contest of
the day and other ways to enter are posted below.

Save Your World


Extra entries.
Extra entries only count after the initial entry
is completed.

1. Become a follower of my blog or
post that you are. 3 entries,
please post 3 times.

2. Enter any of my other contest. I entry
per contest, separate post for each entry.

3. Grab my button. 5 entries. Please post
5 times.

4. Blog about this contest somewhere else
and post the link here. 5 Entries Please
post five times.

And while you all are here check out Save Your World
on Face Book for lots of Tips and Hints and exciting
news! Save Your World Face Book!

Hey there, while you are here don't forget to enter
my Chuck the Yuck and Nourish Contests!

Hey All,
            
                I will post when I can over the Holidays but wanted to
let you know I am behind with reviews and contests due to in insanity
at home right now! I have a half dozen contests to post and at least a
dozen reviews so I am going as fast as I can and didn't want you to
think I forgot about you!

       I also wanted to wish you all a Happy Holiday and let's hope
next year we all learn about cool new products and you guys win
lot's of cool new prizes!

      Kiss all your kids and make all your Hubby's do the dishes
and if you are one of my Hubby's that reads the Blog
Do The Dishes!  ( unless you cooked the Holiday meal!)
                             Hey, it could happen!

The reviews and contests I have here and I am working on are
Daisy Rock
Pureoligy
Baby Dipper
Crap ( book Review)
Snooze City
No throw
Simple Green
The Busy Couples Guide ( book Review)
Save your World
A few more that I should post today!


   Have a Great one!

With Rowan on the scene I have spent a lot
of time shopping for clothes. For me, I love
to shop on line and over the years I have developed
my favorite sites. I understand their sizing, return policy
and know first hand what quality of product I am going to get.
With Rowan and the fact I have not been around
Babies in oh what, forever! I have no edge. I have
to go to the retail stores for things have changed so
much since Andy was a child that I wouldn't even
know where to start looking on line. To make it easy to
understand, when Andrew was a baby there was no
such thing as buying on line. The computer had web sites
devoted to information, games and chat rooms. Now
the Internet is part of every day life and I do pretty
well with most things but where do I go for
Kids Clothes?

Unlike her Toys where it doesn't matter
what retail outlet you buy them at they are still
the same toys, clothing is way different. Every place
cuts their clothing different and a size 1 at one place
can be a size 12 somewhere else. Plus it really bothers
me that since kids outgrow clothes so fast I have noticed
that manufacturer's do not use the same quality standards
as they do for adults. What I mean by this is since
the kids will only be wearing it for a few months it
is my opinion a lot of places make their clothes cheap and
I do not know how many pair of PJ's I have went through
where the Zipper broke super fast. Now you guys tell me,
Rowan is going on 6 months and I have lost 4
pair of Jammie's, all different brands, to a zipper that
jams and breaks. Now they can't says its because kids
are hard on their clothes and she fiddles with it because
out of these 6 months 3 she couldn't even find her own
hands much less a zipper. People will also say that it
is because she spends so much time in them they get
worn faster and that isn't true either. She is so messy and
is MZ Spit up so Rowan clothes are changed no less then
4 times a day, so at that rate she is wearing something
maybe 8 hours for a day, maybe once a week. About 6 wears
into it, the zipper goes boom! Now that makes me mad, I pay
$9.99 for a pair of Jammie's I get 48 hours of wear out of.
If that happened to my clothes I would be standing on
Donna Karen's front porch but since its a child we forget
it!
So my dilemma was where can I find reasonably priced,
cute clothes that do not fall apart and be able to trust
the place enough to order on line? The answer is Like Wear!
I found them through word of mouth and decided to check
them out. When I got to the site I was surprised to find out
that if offers sales opportunity's to Moms and other work
from home people. Sorta like Avon but with clothes and they
also carry more then just children's cloths they also carry
accessory's and you can order from the main site or one
of the retailers. I decided to start in the kids section and was
pleased with what I found. All of their items are simple, no
frills in timeless styles that your children can wear every day.
I found no fad styles that your kids will refuse to wear a few
months from now because the "super super chill brothers supreme
dream team from mars is no longer cool", but I did find designs
that would appeal to even the pickiest pallet of the pickiest
child. The clothes they did carry with logos were of things
that are going to be here 6 years from now and not go away
and can be passed down from child to child. Who doesn't love
a Tootsie Pop? Kids when I was little knew them and loved them
and I am sure my Grandchildren will too! Plus they are too cute!

I was sent a Dress for Rowan to review that was very
girly girl and adorable. It was pink and simple and I loved
the fact she could wear this dress to a fancy Do Dah! or to
the play ground and fit in either place. Clothes that are versatile
give me more bang for my buck and Momma loves that!
Even the T-shirts have styles that will never fade and feature
designs such as Peace or Love. Very sweet! I was also
impressed with the Quality. I did the Michelle Test with a
little more gusto then I would with adult items for like I told
you I am a little angry on the quality of children's items I have
been getting and they blew my test away. The dress has been
washed 17 times in the last week and still is the same bright
shade of pink as when I pulled it out of the box. It also
has not frayed and the seems are still tight as, well you know
that frog cliche'.
With the children's line of clothes I am most impressed
with the style and the fact is these are a mix and match item
and everything they make can be used with items already in
your child's wardrobe so there are endless possibilities for
wearing them often yet still looking like you have a different
outfit on each and every time! They also have some of the
cutest onesies and blanket for babies I have ever seen and
the bags are to die for! Final verdict on Like Wear!
I LIKE!

A LOT!

Check them out, maybe next time I buy I will be buying
from you!