Bluum: Mom & Baby Stuff in Your Mailbox Every Month

Have you heard about Bluum?  It’s the latest and greatest for mom + baby! I am in love with this idea (honestly I wish I would have thought of it first)!  Bluum sends out a box of deluxe size samples for mom and baby each month. 
Bluum boxes contain samples and products that are high end, organic, and some of the Bluum moms favorite finds.   Sometimes you don’t want to invest in a whole big bottle of something but just want to try it out.  Or perhaps you are missing out on the greatest new product because you haven’t discovered it yet. These are all reasons that a Bluum membership sounds amazing to me!  Besides, who doesn’t love a box full of goodies in the mail every month?!
Bluum boxes start at $9 a month. You’ll be able to find full size versions of the samples you receive in the Bluum Shop if you want to purchase them.  To sweeten the deal they offer reward points when you shop, refer friends or do product reviews. Wouldn’t this also make a great gift for a new mom? 
To start getting Bluum boxes in your mailbox every month sign up here.

$10 Credit to Use at Plum District for New Members

Right now when you sign up as a new member at Plum District you get a $10 credit when you use this link.  This credit means you can get a deal for free or nearly free!  I love Plum District! It is one of my top favorite deal sites for moms, babies and kids.

Ribbies Clippies: Adorable Hair Clips for Little Girls {and a giveaway}

With 5 girls I have been through my fair share of hair styling battles. Little ones are the worst when it comes to sitting still and letting me do their hair.  When I got my hands on some Ribbies I was excited because these little clippies are crazy cute and so quick to put in.  Who needs a pony tail when you can pop in cute Ribbies in just a few seconds?
I am a hair bow and flower fan too but for little ones with finer hair sometimes the bow doesn’t make it out the door with us.  I’ll often find it on the floor because it fell out or in the car because it was easily pulled out.  That’s why I am loving Ribbies!  These adorable clippies have foam grip on them so they are not easily pulled out and won’t fall out!
Ribbies are great for older girls too.  I love this look of two clippies on one side!
There are SO many incredibly cute designs of Ribbies to choose from so you can have them match every outfit if you wish.  Or you can just pick a few simple designs to match almost everything.  My favorite set is the Zoe set (shown below) but it’s not an easy choice.
 If you’d like to get your hands on some Ribbies Clippies you can purchase them here.  Don’t forget to check out their headbands, clippie holders and pacifier clips as well.
Would you like to WIN 2 adorable gift sets of Ribbies Clippies {$24 value}? Follow the instructions bellow to enter and be sure to leave me a way to contact you in case you are the winner.

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Go check out Ribbies Clippies and come back to tell me which design you would love to have if you win.

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Contest ends October 4th at 11:59 PM EST. Open to U.S only.

Disclosure: I was given a set of Ribbies for free to review.  As always, my opinions expressed here are my own.

 

The Fun, Fashionable & Amazingly Useful SnapSac {Win One!}

And the winner is:

We all like the idea of using reusable shopping bags right? But let’s face it, those grocery store bags can be pretty plain and you can only fit so much in them.  Enter SnapSac.  These bags are super stylish and come in multiple sizes including a Super and Mega size that fit so much more stuff.

Did I mention they are stylish?  You can totally be seen with these bags out in public and still maintain a reputation as a fashionable woman.  You may even be able to convince your kids to carry them (you know your teenage daughter that wouldn’t be caught dead with the grocery store bag at the mall?).

SnapSacs are sturdy and yet lightweight.  Oh, and they snap down to fit in your purse or tuck into a pocket in the car.  What’s the point of having a reusable bag if you never have it with you, right?

I got to try out the SnapSac Super Tote (as shown above) and this bag is SO useful.  If you are clothes shopping this would be a great bag to take since it will hold more than a traditional grocery bag size.  It will also fit a whole meal worth of groceries or would be a great bag to take a change of clothes to the gym in.

So what’s the best part about SnapSacs? Besides the fact they are practical, fold compactly and stylishly designed; these bags are very reasonably priced!  The Grocery Totes start at $1.99 and the Mega Totes are just $7.99.  Oh, and don’t forge the Insulated Lunch and Cooler Totes!  They would be great for school, work or playdate lunches at just $5.99 and $9.99!

You can purchase these great bags online here OR if you happen to live near a SPROUTS Farmers Market you will be able to find them there!

Want to win one?  Follow the details below to enter to WIN a SnapSac! Be sure to leave me a way to contact you should you win.

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Go to SnapSac.com and tell me which SnapSac you would love to have if you win.

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“Win a fabulously green & stylish reusable bag from @SnapSac

Contest ends September 14th at 11:59 PM EST. Open to U.S only.

Disclosure:  I was sent a SnapSac Super Tote free to review and was not compensated in any other way for this post.  As always, my opinions are my own.

Getting in The Groove Of Back to School {and some tips!}

Back to school time came quickly for us this year.  I felt barely ready for the early mornings, 20 papers to sign each day, and making sure we had lunch stuff on hand to make lunches.  As we tweak our routine there are some things that have helped that I thought I would share.

Michelle over at Make 5 Dinners in One Hour, has a wonderful tutorial on pre-making lunches for the whole week.  This works well for homeschoolers too!  It will save you time and stress.

Well Planned Day, On the Go Planner, July 2011 - June 2012Well Planned Day Family Homeschool Planner, July 2011 - June 2012


I purchased the Well Planned Day, On the Go Planner for this year.  For years now I have used Google calendar to keep all of the homework assignments, snack days, field trips, etc… straight. I have loved that I can add to it with my iPhone as well.  However, this year I felt the need to have a calendar that I could see everything that is coming up ahead of time and that I could write in.  The Well Planned Day Planner is so much more than a calendar! It is a meal planner, gift organizer, budget keeper and more all rolled into one.  Last year I LOVED using the Well Planned Day Homeschool Planner for myself (best homeschool mom planner EVER, if you ask me!) and the student versions for my kids. Since all of my school age kids are going to school this year I look forward to having the benefits of the planner again in the non homeschooling version.

Last but not least we are ironing out our after school routine.  It takes some getting used to when you’ve had a whole Summer to get out of the routine!  Our schedule looks something like this:

  1. 30 minutes for snack and “debriefing” after school
  2. Homework completed
  3. Lunches prepared for following day
  4. Free time.
  5. Before dinner chores
  6. Dinner
  7. After Dinner Chores
  8. Get ready for bed, including lay out clothes and shoes for tomorrow.

This plan makes morning time much more stress free and enjoyable for everyone!

How’s your back to school routine going?  Do you have any suggestions for what is working for you?  Anything not working?  I’d love to hear from you!