Archive for November 10th, 2010

If you are a mother that nurses her baby or if you’re considering it, you should definitely check out the DRIA which stands for Discrete Reliable Infant Accessory! Clever name, no?

This nursing cover is different from any other I’ve seen on the market and already having nursed my first child with a hit and miss satisfaction of covers, I’ve really got my eye on using this one with my second baby due this January.

The DRIA Cover is a kind of a all-in-one as it’s a a beautiful fashion poncho for pregnant moms, that doubles as a versatile baby cover for your  carseats and strollers.

I like the fact that you can wear this cover as a stylish poncho! How nice to not have to dig through a diaper bag and find a covering while dealing with a hungry and probably a little fussy baby! The styles offered are very cute and there’s totally something there for everyone.

The material these covers are made from are light weight, stretchy, and allow for temperature control so as not to overheat you or your baby whether you be nursing or chose to cover your car seat or stroller with the DRIA.

For more information and styles, visit www.DriaCover.com Prices vary according to style.

Special Promo Code: Use the code NOV15 for 15% off your order!

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DISCLAIMER: My thoughts are mine own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else.  I was compensated for reviewing this website.

Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 12 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; Pop Har/Bk edition
ISBN-10: 031603973X
ISBN-13: 978-0316039734

About The Book…

This beautiful re-imagining of Charles Dickens’s timeless fable, A Christmas Carol: A Pop-Up Book features artist Chuck Fischer’s richly painted depictions of the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, brought to life in intricate pop-up scenes by paper engineer Bruce Foster. The entire text of A Christmas Carol is reproduced in five removable, illustrated, keepsake booklets. An introductory booklet provides a biography of Dickens and an illustrated feature on the enduring appeal of this beloved story. The perfect gift, A Christmas Carol, now in pop-up form, will brighten the holidays for young and old.

About Author(s)

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was one of the most prolific authors of the nineteenth century. In his many short stories, plays, novellas, and novels, he created some of literature’s most memorable characters.

Chuck Fischer’s paintings hang in some of the finest residences in the world. His designs have been reproduced on holiday ornaments and home furnishings, including wallpaper and fabrics in the permanent collection of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum. He is the author of six previous pop-up books: The White House, Great American Houses and Gardens, Christmas in New York, Christmas Around the World, In the Beginning, and Angels: A Pop-Up Book. He lives in New York and Florida.

My Thoughts…

The Christmas season has always been one of my favorites. And there are so many reasons as to why such as I love giving much better than receiving anything back in return. I love how decorative people make their homes. I enjoy all the special foods! I enjoy celebrating the birth of our Savior! Trust me, I could keep going on and on.

A Christmas Carol Pop Up book is wonderful addition to my home library and will become as my children grow older a fun Christmas Tradition to enjoy each year! I can just see my children snuggling in a warm blanket on the couch or near the fire, sipping hot chocolate while munching on freshly baked cookies listening to their Daddy re-tell one of Charles Dickens finest works.  And how much more fun it will be staring at this beautifully intricate illustrated version!

You can purchase this timeless classic on Amazon for under $20.00! I highly recommend adding this wonderful book to your own home library to enjoy for years and years to come.

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for my honest opinions. The book copy information and cover image were provided by Hachette Book Group. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All opinions and thoughts expressed in this post are my own.

Cute, Cuddly, and sweetly delicious! Pet Cakes are a brand new ever so adorable line of collectible plush animals for children!

My daughter is a lover of animals so I knew she was going to like playing with Petcakes and without a doubt she adores them

The current Petcakes  line features four incredibly cute dogs: Randy Candy, Coco-Coconut, Twinkle Sprinkles, and Blueberry Buddy.  Each of the dogs comes snuggled in their very own removable cupcake wrapper. They also have non-removable hats that look like the frosted top of a cupcake! How cute is that? Each of the pups also have a sweet little back story you can share with your child!

My daughter age 2 1/2  has been known to play with these fun little pups for hours on end.  And how nice that she can be so imaginative without the need of talking, singing, or battery operated toys which we aren’t a fan of.

The Petcakes are totally a parent approved toy in my home. We look forward to seeing the future lines of PetCakes which include woodland critters, kittens, and more! If you check out their website, you can get a sneak peek of what’s to come!

Buy it: Each PetCakes has a SRP of $13.99 and are available at specialty toy stores as well as Toys R Us. Note that PetCakes are recommended for children ages 3 and up.

Win it!

One winner receives two random Pet Cakes toys!

To Enter: Visit Pet Cakes and let us know which Pet Cake you like the best!

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