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December 15th, 2009Dilly Dally Bibbies

Christmas Gift Idea for Children ages newborn – 5 years, and Moms

One of my favourite items that I had a chance to review this year is Dilly Dally Bibbies, you can read the previous review here.  This is such a unique item that all children, big and small can wear for feeding and fun time.  The bib that I received still fits my daughter, and she is now 16 months.  It’s been going strong for 8 months, and has yet to fade, and keeps coming out of the wash looking brand new (and believe me, it gets thrown in the wash a lot).  I use this bib nearly everyday!

dilly-dally-bibbiesI especially love taking this bib out and about in public, it’s so stylish with its pink and brown hues.  The bib is also reversible, the other side has an ultra mod paisley pattern.  I can’t even express the amount of compliments I get on this bib.  Most people think that it is handmade by a loving grandparent, because it does not look like anything you can simply buy at a big box store.   Only someone that is really special would have such a wonderful beautiful bib.  The bib is made with a quilted fabric, which makes it ultra thick (which keeps my daughters clothing dry underneath), and ties in the back (which keeps it on my daughter).

Dilly Dally Bibbies is always adding new fabrics to their “smock bibs” to make sure your children are going to always look good – while getting dirty.  They come in sizes newborn – 5 years, and guess what, now Mamas can have a bibbie too, because Dilly Dally Bibbies now makes Bibbies for Mamas.

Everyone in my home loves the Dilly Dally Bibbie, it’s stylish, and very functional.  This would make an excellent Christmas gift for any child that is either a messy eater, or likes to do crafts.  Keeping your children’s clothing clean is important, and they may as well look good while doing it!

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Christmas Gift Idea for Women/ Men/ Babies and Pregnant Women

I inherited my Mother’s finicky skin.  Some days it can be dry and other days it is oily.  We both have a hard time finding anything that is good for our faces.  Many different products cause us to break out with pimples (yes at 29 and 56 years old – sorry Mom).  My face is so sensitive that I usually have to use just water to wash my face in the morning, and can not wash my face before bed – I know, this sounds terrible, but I truly can not wash my face regularly (twice a day) without breaking out.

My friend introduced me to a company called METRIN.  METRIN is a skin care product that has been around since 1932.  It is a 5 step program that includes:

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Step 1: Deep Cleanser – Gently cleans away airborne impurities, atmospheric soil and makeup while it nourishes and moisturizes your skin.

Step 2: Lathering Cleanser – Helps the skin gently remove dead skin cells and replace its surface layer faster, giving your face a fresh, clean and radiant METRIN Glow.

Step 3: Vita Conditioner – Nourishes and adds moisture to METRIN-clean skin, enhancing the METRIN Glow.

Step 4: Protective Lotion – Firms and tones your skin while enabling your skin to retain moisture and protect against bacteria.

Step 5: Enriched Vita Conditioner – Helps neutralize free radicals, which contribute to stress and premature aging of the skin, ensuring that you will enjoy more beautiful skin for years to come.

I thought that my Mother would be an excellent candidate to test out the METRIN line because she has more experience than I do in using different skin care products.  The first day it took her about 15 minutes to do the entire 5 step program, but after the 3rd night, she had the whole system complete in less than 5 minutes (she said it took about 3 minutes).  After a few weeks of using METRIN, my mom says her face feels amazing.  She is always asking me how she looks and how her skin looks.  I have to say, for 56 my Mom looks amazing.  She has been blessed with no wrinkles (I hope to inherit this as well), and her face looks smooth, and her skin looks rich.  She can not stop talking about the METRIN program, I am so glad it has worked for her.  I am now going to try it on my finicky skin.

What is great about the METRIN line, is that it can accommodate anyone’s skin – because we all know that our skin types are different.  With the 5 step program, you can customize it to work for you.  A little less of step 2 and more of step 4, after a few weeks of practice you will see what works best for your face.

METRIN is also safe to use for babies. The products can specifically be used as a substitute for baby oil in cleansing and moisturizing the skin, and also for cradle cap, diaper and drool rashes. Sunflower oil which is a major ingredient in their products has been effective in preventing infections on premature babies.

My Mother has been more than pleased with her skin care products from  METRIN. After all these years, she has found something that has worked for her.  Whether or not other people can see a difference in her skin doesn’t really matter, but what is really important is that it makes her feel good about herself.

METRIN also remembered the expecting Moms – their products help to avoid stretch marks, just by applying the #5 regularly throughout the pregnancy!  ( I wish I could have tested this out while I was pregnant)

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Christmas Gift Idea for families

Christmas is just around the corner!  I love the holidays, and especially love all the warm holiday movies that come out on video.  Next to Christmas dinners, cuddling up in my jammies, watching Christmas movies with my family is my favourite way to spend the holidays.

This holiday season, Disney’s irresistible talking pups are back in SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS, a heartwarming, all-new holiday adventure coming to Blu-ray combo pack and DVD on November 24, 2009 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. The beloved pups take a fantastic journey to the North Pole in an exciting new escapade featuring more new friends, fun, and teamwork than ever before unleashing a stocking full of holiday cheer with a fun-filled film and plenty of never-before-seen bonus material.

Here is a synopsis of the movie:

santa_buddiesIn SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS, the lovable “Buddies,” B-Dawg, Budderball, Buddha, Mudbud, and Rosebud embark on a thrilling journey to the magical world of Santa’s Workshop. When Puppy Paws, the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, gets tired of the North Pole, he checks out Santa’s “naughty” list and finds Budderball’s name right on top. Puppy Paws heads south to meet the Buddies and find out how “ordinary” pups spend their days. But when the world begins to forget the true meaning of the holidays and the magic of the season begins to literally melt away, it’s up to Puppy Paws and his newfound Buddies to save the day in another epic adventure. Their extraordinary exploits highlight the importance of collaboration, courage and tradition in a joyous celebration of life and friendship. Sure to be a family favorite for years to come, SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS delivers enough holiday cheer to last a whole year!  It’s Buddy-loving fun the whole family will enjoy again and again.

The dogs in Santa Buddies are adorable, my favourite pup is Tiny.  She has the highest pitch voice, and sings just like an angel.  This poor little girl gets kidnapped by a dog catcher and almost has to spend Christmas in the pound.  Thankfully, Santa Paws and the other friends release all the pups from the pound, and she gets to spend Christmas with a deserving family.

The Santa Buddies movie continually talks about the True Meaning of Christmas not being about presents – which is a very positive message to send to kids.  However, we all know that the real True Meaning of Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birth, and this was not mentioned once.  There was a quick church scene, but since the True Meaning of Christmas was talked about over and over again, I would have liked to hear Jesus’ name – at least once.

The kids are going to love this one!

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Christmas Gift Idea for people with young children

We own a small car. When we started to talk about having kids, we were warned by those “in the know” that we should be thinking about a larger vehicle. “What would we need that for?” we scoffed. I remember saying to my husband after one such outing “It is only a small human; you’d think everyone was trying to prepare us for a full sized elephant.” Yes, it is true that the little being about to enter our lives was only going to be less than ten pounds, but the equipment she came with would require a u-haul.

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When I received Tend-A-Tot for review, I could see that it was indeed possible to travel (quite reasonably) in a compact car with a child after all. Tend-A-Tot was created by a Michigan grandmother / mother who travelled extensively with her little ones and who knows the value of storage and efficiency.

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Functioning as a single-unit, Tend-A-Tot transforms into a roomy diaper bag and travel tote with six functions. It has the unique ability to fold out into an instant baby/child carrier. It easily converts a simple umbrella stroller into a comfortable, secure and convenient carriage with plenty of on-board storage. It makes any dining chair / most other chairs into a comfortable, secure baby/child chair, keeping baby/child off of unsanitary public surfaces. It provides extra comfort and security in a conventional highchair. You can also use Tend-A-Tot in shopping carts for comfort, extra security and shopping ease. Whew!  See the video how to do all this here.

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Tend-A-Tot offers a wide range of fabric designs, which you can order in retro and mod designs (I highly recommend checking out this section of the website; you can choose your own patterns and accent colours; my Tend-A-Tot is a beautiful chocolate brown with green, yellow and pink bubbles and comes from the retro fabric section). Tend-A-Tots are machine washable and come with matching change pad / placemat, bib, semi-attached pillow, ties for attaching toys or rattles or pacifiers and an adjustable strap. It is probably the first bag that I have seen that actually has enough storage pockets – I didn’t think that that was possible. Tend-A-Tot is intended for infants to children of 3+ years.

tendatotTend-A-Tot eliminates the need for many of the bags you commonly have to lug when you bring baby out. The whole system compacts to about the size of a standard pillow (a little larger if you stuff the thing to the gills with baby gear). This means as long as you have remembered to pack your bag properly, you do not need to search through a million bags or the trunk of your car for whatever it is you lose most often. Although a simple feature, I love the tie on feature the best – no more picking soothers and toys off of the floor in public places. I wonder if I can find a way to attach her socks to Tend-A-Tot???

This product was given a seal of approval by The New Parents Guide.

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Christmas Gift Idea for anyone on your list that likes really nice things

My daughter just recently turned one, which means time for pictures to capture one of life’s important moments.  Picture time means finding the perfect outfit.  Genevieve has many wonderful outfits, but I wasn’t sure what to put her in.  I knew it had to be something very special and over the top.  When I was in touch with Layla Grayce, I came across an outfit that I knew would be perfect for her professional photo shoot.

pettiskirtLayla Grayce sent us a Pink Ruffled Pettiskirt and matching tank top for review.  The best way to describe this outfit is OHMYGAWD!  The Pettiskirt and tank top are just incredibly adorable.  Before receiving the package in the mail, I thought the skirt, would be similar to a tutu.  Although there are similarities, it is way more puffy and is not the same material.  The Pettiskirt is much softer than a tutu as it is made out of chiffon which also makes the skirt flowy, with every step Genevieve takes, the baby pink Pettiskirt bounces up and down – too cute.  The Pettiskirt is also a lot thicker than a tutu, it can be worn with or without anything underneath and no one will know what type of diaper she is wearing.  Although there is only 2 layers of material, all the extra bunching and ruffles makes the skirt appear to have at least 5 layers.  The skirt I received is in a size 18 months, but it seems to fit Genevieve perfectly right now at only 14 1/2 months (I know, I know, I said it was for her 1 year photos, we were a little late in getting them done).  The Pettiskirt has an elastic waist which means she will be able to wear this for quite a long time.  As she gets taller, the skirt will just continue to get a little shorter, no big deal really because right now it is calf length.  While on our way to the photo shoot, I had the skirt around my arm and people were stopping me along the way to talk about how adorable it was.

layla-grayce-pettiskirtAlong with the skirt, I also received a matching tank top.  On the Layla Grayce website, the tank top has only 3 matching ruffled flowers along the collar.  The top that I received had 5 smaller flowers, which in my opinion is a much better look.  The cutesy tank top sure does finish off the outfit, and like the website suggest, you should get a size up as the sizing is a little bit small.  I always love to get a full matching outfit because it takes the guess work out for me.  I would suggest getting the top to match the Pettiskirt as you will never be able to get a top that matches as  perfect.

The outfit as a whole is very well made, completely adorable, and I will ensure she gets to wear it to many parties.  This is her most outstanding outfit to date.

Layla Grayce is an ultra posh online boutique that carries the most fantastic furniture, bedding, clothing and accessories (just to name a few of the 1000’s of products they carry).   The website is well laid out and is extremely elegant.  The website design gives the vibe for all the great things you are going to find online.

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Christmas Gift Idea for the home

Do it yourself (DIY) projects scare me a whole lot. But I find myself inexplicably drawn to mapping out cool household projects – I blame the DIY channels for this blasted inspiration. I have tried painting, refinishing, wallpapering, the occasional sewing project and (most horribly) fabric reupholstering. I am the type of person who feels that if you try your very hardest, your project should turn out perfect even if your own personal history dictates otherwise.

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A solution to my DIY angst came when I received WALLTAT Wall Decals for review.  WALLTAT Wall Decals, is a straightforward yet stunning home décor project with instructions so easy that even I could do it. The best part about WALLTAT Wall Decals (aside from jazzing up a room in pretty short order) is that there is virtually no mess. No painting clothes, no cleaning brushes afterward, no glues or odours (or no hiring anyone to do this for you). The application is as simple as peeling the WALLTAT Wall Decals from its backing and sticking it to the wall – you just have to make sure you smooth it out as you go so you don’t create any wrinkles (I suggest recruiting a friend).

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WALLTAT Wall Decals has a seemingly endless selection of choice, with themes that include: nature, pop culture, scenery, sports, animals, music, kids and baroque. And on and on and on. These “tats” are essentially wall decals that range in size, colour and orientation, so you can decorate everything from a very small section of your room to an entire wall. The decals come in about 40 different colours, so you should be able to find exactly what you need to accent a room. WALLTAT Wall Decals also offers a selection of extremely cool wallpaper. This isn’t your average wall paper – you can choose from fun geometric shapes to full scenic pictures and everything in between.

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The wall decals can be affixed to any surface; stick them on hardwood, concrete, furniture, metal (smooth surface), shower enclosures, mirrors, tile, cabinetry, plastics, etc. Your decorating options are (almost) endless.

Author’s warning: the website, www.walltat.com gets a bit addictive, so beware. I can see how applying WALLTAT Wall Decals is a household project that brings almost immediate satisfaction and the price is negligible compared to most things we choose to do to bring newness to any room. I imagine bringing a lot of fun and play to a child’s room with kid’s WALLTAT Wall Decals (I have included a few pictures of what they have to offer to get your imaginations started).

By the way, WALLTAT Wall Decals offers an Affiliate Program for those interested in work from home business opportunities. By telling people about WAL TAT, you can generate a “solid income”. You are given your own URL and your sales are tracked accordingly.

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