Jolly Mom

Our number one bibs of choice have always been the SuperBibs by Bumkins. I have loved them since Lucas was a teeny baby and way before I started blogging. Bumkins Superbibs are the bibs we bought when we realized that 99% of the other bibs were not getting the job done. What I love about them is that they are soft, flexible, machine washable, BUT they also keep Lucas clean and dry. The Bumkins' secret is, of course their proprietary waterproof fabric. It is what keeps the bib comfortable and effective and also the reason it blows most bibs on the market right out of the water!


Superbib Features:

• Stain and odor resistant
• Adjustable Velcro closure
• Features catch-all pocket
• Machine washable, hang dry (flip pocket)
• Measures 10" across, 9" from neck down
• Sized to fit 3 months - 2+ years
• PVC, BPA, Phthalate & Vinyl Free

They have always come in really cute prints--all Bumkins products do, but recently Bumkins released a new line of Keith Haring prints that are really special.


The Keith Haring Collection will feature bibs, layette, diaper bags, art smocks and aprons. I received two Superbibs in two Keith Haring prints and they are adorable! If you've never heard of Keith Haring, he was an amazing artist whose work can be seen today in the exhibitions and collections of major museums around the world. Keith Haring believed that art was truly for everyone and now with Bumkins you and your kids can experience and share this visionary’s work to the world!


Want it: Keith Haring Bibs by Bumkins can be purchased online at Bumkins.com or at various retailers and retail for $7.95.

Thank you to Lori from Moms by Heart for compiling the best deals at CVS this week! For the full list, please make sure you stop by Moms By Heart!

Maximize savings with:
-bring in your reusable tote to earn ECBs!
- Season to Save coupon booklet! It contains a coupon for a $4 ECB when you spend $20!
-Stop over HERE for a $5/$20 printable!

Spend $15+ on select candy get $5 ECB

Hershey Kisses $3 (buy 5)
-$1 from 9/13 SS x 5
-$5 ECB when you spend $15
Final Price: $1 each wyb five

Lindt Excellence Bars $2 (buy 8)
-$1/2 from 10/4 SS x 4
-$5 ECB when you spend $15
Final Price: 8/$7 or $.88 each

Glade Sprays $.99
-$1/2 from 11/1 SS
Final Price: $.49

Rimmel Mascara $6.99
-$4 ECB
-$2 from November ALL YOU magazine
Final Price: $.99

Garnier Nutritioniste from $5.99
-$7 ECB wyb two
-$2.50 from 11/8 RP, use two
Final Price: as low as FREE

Colgate Max White or Max Fresh toothpaste 2/$5.50
-$1 ECB on two
-$1 from 11/8 SS, use two
Final Price: $1.25 each

Huggies Jumbo pk $9.88
-$2 printable HERE
-$1.50 uPromise eCoupon HERE
-$.75 Caregivers Marketplace rebate
Final Price: $5.63

Select Bengay cream or patches $5.99
-$2 ECB
-$2 from 11/8 RP
Final Price: $1.99

EarRinse $7.99
-$7.99 ECB
Final Price: FREE

Children's Allergy & Cold Remedies ECB Deal: Spend $20+ get $10 ECB
(perfect purchase for the $5/$20 CVS coupon to turn this into a money maker!)

Claritin liquid 4oz $10
-$3 printable HERE
Final Price: $7

Robitussin $6
-$2 printable HERE
Final Price: $4

Dimetapp $6
-$2 printable HERE
Final Price: $4

Spend $20+ on any Duracell batteries, get $10 off the UP DVD
-$.75-$1 from 11/1 PG - Duracell
-submit for $5 UP & Birds Eye Voila rebate HERE - requires additional purchase

Select Crest Toothpaste 2/$6.98
-$4 ECB on two
-$1 from 11/1 PG, use two
Final Price: 2/$.98

By now, you guys know that I am a big crafter and love being creative whenever I get the chance. As s mom, I think it's important to encourage children to be creative as well and crafts are a great way to do that. Not only does crafting spark the imagination and help children learn many different skills, but it is also FUN and a great way to connect with your kids! If you've been looking for some new crafts to do with your kids, you must check out the award-winning Shrinky Dinks Kits by Joobli Studio.



If you've never heard of Shrinky Dinks, they have been around since I was a kid and have truly withstood the test of time and moms everywhere. Joobli sent me one of their Christmas Fun Packs for me to review and it was such a fun and rewarding craft to do--even for me as an adult {lol}. The Christmas Fun Pack comes with 72 holiday-themed templates of 24 different designs in varying sizes, six 8'' x 10'' sheets of shrinkable plastic, a foldout holiday poster, and you even get a cute Christmas poem!


So, what are Shrinky Dinks exactly--you ask? Basically, what kids do is trace the provided images or their own original artwork onto the plastic sheet. Color the drawings in and then cut them out.

Here you can see the process of tracing and coloring of a few pieces that I did.


Finally, the pieces are then baked for a few minutes. Shrinky Dinks then shrink to about a third of their original size AND become nine times thicker! The really fun part is watching them shrink--it is really kind of like magic.

Here's a few pics of mine actually baking in the oven and beginning to shrink:


Lucas is too young to really do this craft project with me, but I did bring him into the kitchen to watch the Shrinky Dinks shrink down in the oven and he got a real kick out of it. What's really cool is that when the pieces shrink, they don't lose any of the design elements or colors. They look GREAT and can be used in many different ways! I punched holes in mine {before I baked them} so that Lucas can use them as ornaments for his little Christmas tree.


If you're looking for a great way to bond with your children this holiday season, then The Christmas Fun Pack is really the way to go. Plus, kids can use the pieces they create as ornaments, gifts, bag tags, and much more. However, Joobli has many Fun Packs available that kids will love--from Wild West to Enchanted Kingdoms--there's something for everyone! You can even get Party Packs that come with Shrinky Dinks invitations and more. They are really a fantastic way to spark a child's creativity. I LOVE them and can't wait for Lucas to be a little older so we can do these together, but in the meantime--mom is having fun with her new Shrinky Dinks! Joobli Shrinky Dink Kits have received a lot of recognition and praise--they have received the Seal of Excellence Award (Creative Toy category), Creative Child Magazine, TDmonthly Magazine's "Top-10 Artsy Toys for Toy Fair 2008", and they were named an awards finalist in "TDmonthly Magazine's 2008 Specialty Toys Report"!


Want It: Shrinky Dinks retail for $17.95 and can be purchased at various retailers across the country {i.e. Toys R Us, Barnes and Noble, and more}.




The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by Joobli Studio. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company. Please refer to this site's Terms of Use for more information.

If there's one thing that most all moms want more of, it is time. Besides magical powers that I do not possess, the only way that I know to get more time out of my day is to organize and manage my time wisely. Admittedly, I stink at managing my time so I need all the help that I can get from calendars and planners. That's why I was super excited to try out BusyBodyBook's line of family planners and calendars.


BusyBodyBook sent me two Family/Personal Organizers and the Wall Calendar for me to review. The Family Organizers are available dated with either the school year in mind {August to August} or January through December and come in several modern designs. What is unique about the Personal and Family Organizer books is that they are not just typical planners. They have the BusyBodyBook Grid Format, which allows you to plan and coordinate your own and your family members' busy schedules SIDE BY SIDE.



I don't even have to tell moms how wonderful of a feature this is! Basically, what you do is title each header with your family members' names and then record their daily activities, schedules, appointments, etc. You can then quickly see if you have any scheduling conflicts. It is a real lifesaver! Now, of course, this is a great planner for moms--especially moms who have more than one child, moms with kids in school or involved in extracurricular activities--but it is also great for students, work, or as a personal planner. For example, students can use the grid by naming the headers according to school subjects {math, science, etc}. You can even use the columns to track personal diet and fitness goals, meal planning, household and work projects. The possibilities are endless.


Other great features:

• 2 Monthly Planners: One planner to record birthdays & anniversaries! Another to note next year's appointments & future events.
• Months-at-a-glance: An overview to help plan ahead for the holidays, vacations, or special events.
• Key contact pages: 2 Pages for your emergency contact information, doctors, coaches, babysitters...
• Removable shopping lists: Perforated pages for creating handy grocery or gift lists.
• 2 Pockets: Inside front & back covers provide a deep pocket to hold important papers, receipts, coupons...
• Bookmark: Easily flip to the current week with this unique bookmark that grabs the spiral.
• Notes: A full page each week for notes, to do's, lists, or alerts. Plenty of notes pages in back of BBB too to record and keep
• important information.
• Sturdy, clear plastic covers now provide BBB's beautiful covers with even more protection.

I also received the BusyBodyBook Aug '09 - Dec '10 Wall Calendar and I have to say that this has really helped my family get it together! It is basically just like the Personal and Family Organizer in that it has the BusyBodyBook Grid system, but it is a wall calendar. Both Mike and I are work at home parents with ONE CAR so we have to schedule and plan accordingly. The Wall Calendar is great for us because it allows us to individually schedule our week without "double booking" the car {lol}. Also, we can both see what is in store for us as a family, what I have planned for Lucas, household projects, what we're having for dinner every night, and much more. It is an amazing system for large families or families in situations similar to ours.


Check out the features:

• seven spacious columns for your larger family or your additional planning needs
• a week-per-page layout that can hang as a one- or two-week view
• two six-months-months-at-a-glance pages to help plan ahead for the holidays, vacations, or special events
• a page for next year's important appointments and events
• key contacts pages for your emergency contact information and the phone numbers of doctors, coaches or babysitters
• a 4-inch pocket on the inside back cover to hold important papers, receipts or coupons

Want It: BusyBodyBooks Organizers and Calendars can be purchased online and start at $14.95.




The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by BusyBodyBooks. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company. Please refer to this site's Terms of Use for more information.

Thank you to Lori from Moms by Heart for sharing her Big Fat Freebies List with us! For the full list, please make sure to visit Moms by Heart and tune in every Friday for a new list of FREEbies!

FREEBIES & SAMPLES
-Free sample Garnier Nutritioniste HERE
-Mystery freebie when you become a Facebook fan of Clarins HERE
-Free sample Kirkland Signature Supreme diapers HERE
-2 free issues of Family Circle magazine HERE
-Free soccer ball with purchase HERE
-Free 5 sample pack from Nescafe HERE
-Free subscription to Remedy Life magazine HERE
-Free 2010 calendar from Eukanuba HERE
-Free sample of Greenies pet chews HERE
-Free with purchase Rubber Duckie HERE
-Free online digital scrapbooking class HERE
-140 free personalized Holiday address labels - you pay sm shipping fee HERE
-Free sample Avery shipping labels HERE
-Print your coupon for a FREE Steaz Zero Calorie drink HERE
-Free with purchase M&M candy dish HERE
-Free loofah set with Olay purchase HERE
-Free sample Prilosec OTC HERE
-Don't forget to send your Halloween candy wrappers HERE for a free yogurt!
-Free online kids music making games HERE and HERE
-Earn free Target gift cards HERE
-Check out how I got FREE dinner & a movie for my family HERE

I am really excited about today because I get to partner with two of my best bloggy friends: BabyLuxe {daily} and Go Graham Go for a huge giveaway! Among the three blogs, we will be offering you several options and entries for the exclusive giveaway below...Why? After you see what we're offering, you'll know why, since you'll want to enter as many times as you can to win this fabulous prize!

Months back Dana from BabyLuxe {daily} happened upon a Twitter link about this revolutionary product called the Zigo. I had never seen or heard of anything like it, but as soon as I saw the Zigo--I knew that I wanted one! The Zigo is thought of as the most modern and active product on the market for families on the go and we are really excited to introduce you to it!

Think GREEN, but to a whole new level! An all-natural, healthy adventure everyday, away from the pollution of automobiles. A brilliant way for moms and dads to exercise while getting the kids out of the house and into the fresh air! And it's not just what you see above, keep looking, versatility is key with Zigo!

Ride alone, or with your kids {front or back}, or use in stroller or jogger mode {easily converted into any mode in 30 seconds or less, no wasting time}. All-in-one; no need to buy a new bike, a bike trailer, or a jogging stroller...Zigo Leader X2 has them all in one spectacular product {with so many additional features {and accessories available} as well, view them all here}! Think of the possibilities! A "ride" to the park could mean so much more for the entire family! Anyone who is ready for a more active family lifestyle should look into this, cheaper than buying a "home gym system" for yourself, and that's just for you...what about the kids? If you've ever seen how thrilled little ones are to ride in a bike trailer, you'd been sold already!

Here's what founder Michael Ehrenreich has to say about the history the Zigo invention: "I was sitting on my front porch with my wife and then six-month old son one beautiful summer evening. My wife complained that her feet hurt after jogging with a jogging stroller. I said, "you need to cross-train." She said, "I want a foot massage." The rest is history. Over a period of more than three years and several designs, the Zigo LEADER took form. A fearless group of engineers, industrial designers, and now manufacturing and sales and marketing specialists were added to the growing Zigo family. We hope that you enjoy using your Zigo LEADER as much as we enjoyed building it."

I haven't had the opportunity to try out the Zigo, but I really, really want to! Just the other day, Mike was telling me how much he wanted a bike trailer--the Zigo is like the ultimate bike trailer and MUCH MORE! For now, the Zigo will stay on our wish list, but it doesn't need to be that way for one of you!

Want It: Zigo retails for $1,399 and can be purchased online at MyZigo.com or at dealers across the country. Special Offer! Get 10% off with the code ILUVZIGO1.


How to enter:
1. Visit the Zigo website and leave me a comment letting me know what you think...i.e. how fabulous is this product, a feature you adore, why you need {want} it.
After you have completed the first entry, you are eligible for the extra entries listed below.
Additional Entries:
2. Become a Facebook MyZigo Fan AND leave a comment on their wall letting them know you've entered our contest for another extra entry! {this also gives you another chance to win in their exclusive Facebook giveaway which ends January 31, 2010, see details here}
3. Subscribe to Jolly Mom by reader, email or follow Jolly Mom on Blogger.
4. Add the Jolly Mom button to your blog.
5. Blog about the giveaway and link to Jolly Mom, BabyLuxe{daily}, and Go Graham Go.
6. Follow Jolly Mom on Twitter and Tweet about the giveaway. One additional entry per tweet per day!
7. For one additional entry for each: Enter at BabyLuxe{daily} and Go Graham Go. Come back here and let me know that you did.