Happy 4th of July


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Another scary recall has been announced! About 400,000 Simplicity Drop Side Cribs (see defective model numbers here) are being recalled due to a defect that can endanger your children. Apparently the plastic can deform over time causing the drop side to detach and create a hazardous space between the drop side and the mattress. These cribs have been sold since 2005 and if you have one you are advised to stop using it immediately and return it to the store at which it was bought. Read the report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission here.
This week we bought the Schwinn Double Bike Trailer at Target with valiant hopes of taking the kids for their first bike ride this holiday weekend. I'll let you know how it goes for a long bike ride, but so far we are impressed with the quality after putting it together last night. Awesome wheels, storage pockets for the kids, and cozy seats with plenty of space for our 2 kids aged 3 and 1. And yes a very cool stroller!
Win it! With all the drama surrounding Jon and Kate these days, why not relax and take a look back at the happy episodes that were pre-drama and pre-divorce with the Jon and Kate Plus Ei8ht Season 4, Volume 2 DVD. This DVD features the family moving into their new, bigger house and would surely be a relief from the current Jon and Kate news. Three lucky winners will be selected to receive this hot new DVD that doesn't even hit streets until July 21st! This giveaway is open to US residents only.
Last month, after receiving free tickets from the Feld Entertainment group and Mom Central, my family attended the Ringling Brother's Zing Zang Zoom Circus show. I haven't attended a circus since I was about 6 years old and my children have never attended. I had low expectations about my wild 18 month old being able to sit through a show, but I'm telling you he was captivated and made it through 1 hour and 45 minutes of a 2 hour performance. He loved the dancing dogs, animals and generally all of the fanfare. And it was no surprise that my 3 year old also was enchanted with the experience too. Truly, we had a thrilling day at the circus and it was a wonderful outing for our family. We'll definitely return again next year! It far surpassed any expectations I had prior to seeing the show.
Mom was most impressed with the Dancing Elephants. Truly, I was floored and wowed by the tricks performed by circus elephants. I did not expect handstands, rolls or an organized parade from gigantic gentle elephants! Very cool.
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We realized it was finally time to breakdown and bring our 3.5 year old daughter in for a haircut.
She's loving the new style from Snip Its and the finishing touch with sparkle spray was a dream! We can't wait to start wearing hair clips, barrettes, and bows again!
Here's the new look from behind. She swears she so much faster now - and we believe it. We went to the trail for a walk this evening and she seriously ran 1 mile! We were floored. 






Beech-Nut has just introduced a line of super delicious Homestyle line of all natural jarred infant food that also has added vitamins and minerals. Their packaged in 6 oz glass jars as well, which I really like given all the recent concerns with BPA and food packaging as the glass eliminates any worry about plastic. The Homestyle fruits are designed for age 8+ months as they are marketed as a Stage 3 food - which I generally think means different fruits are combined together and the texture is a bit more advanced than the super smooth Stage 1 foods we initially use for our babies. Kyle, 18 months, took a few flavors for a test run even though he is now on "people food," given his age. What baby doesn't love any kind of yummy apples or a pear and blueberry mix? He prefers to feed himself at this age despite the mess, but he is all over fruits no matter what the vehicle or format - even if it means I'm trying to feed him and he's wrestling the spoon out of my hand to feed himself! The jars are priced at $0.79 each and we're so excited to giveaway a grand prize package for 1 lucky winner! Value estimated at $25.Win it! 20 Jars of Beech-Nut Homestyle line (with a Beech-Nut arm tote) including: 5- Homestyle Apples, Cherries & Plums, 5- Homestyle Cinnamon Raisins & Pears, 5- Homestyle Peaches, Apples & Bananas 5- Homestyle Pears & Blueberries.
How do you win this week? Enter in 2 ways this week!To enter the Classy Mommy giveaway please enter by July 4th, 2009.
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2. Get a bonus entry by joining our Classy Mommy Facebook page here and leaving an additional comment here.

Win it! It's Week 4 of the ClassyMommy "Win Blue Bunny® Ice Cream for a Year" Giveaway. Yummy in my Tummy! I can't believe we're on our last week of this delicious giveaway. I wish I could win free ice cream for a year too! I am serioulsy addicted to the Bunny Tracks flavor. It is out of this world!
The prize we are offering to each of the four winners is a shipment of one carton of Blue Bunny® ice cream and one Blue Bunny® novelty pack each month for a calendar year. Each month, Blue Bunny® will provide each winner with a menu of Blue Bunny® ice cream and novelties, and the winner will have the opportunity to choose the carton and novelty that they would like to receive. The prize will also include a Welcome Kit to each winner, complete with spoons, bowls and an ice scream scoop to get you ready for your year of yummy ice cream! Prize Value $97.80 per winner. US residents only. No P.O. Boxes since shipping cold ice cream will involve dry ice. There will be ways to enter more than 1 time in each weekly giveaway, however, each household can only win 1 time during the 4 week contest.
How do you win this week? Enter in 3 ways this week!To enter the Classy Mommy giveaway please enter by June 28th, 2009.
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Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Blue Bunny®.


We're moving into the heart of summer with the 4th of July just around the corner so why not get ready for your big summer barbecues with a new set of grilling accessories! You know you'll have everything you need with this Ultimate 18 Piece Grilling Kit from Red Envelope that comes with 18 different tools to cover every angle of barbecuing. The tools in this kit are made with stainless steel, have rosewood handles, and come in a plastic carrying case. If you're looking to do some shopping, save 10% on Red Envelope items here!
Win it! We're giving away 1 Ultimate 18 Piece Grilling Kit valued at approximately $55 to one lucky winner. Enter the Ultimate Grilling Kit giveaway by June 27th, 2009.
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2. Get a bonus entry by joining our Classy Mommy Facebook page hereand leaving an additional comment here.
We'll be giving away the following goodies which might inspire you to participate in the Crayola"Outdoor Challenge", an initiative aimed at inspiring families to spend more time together outside, exercising their bodies and minds while being creative and having lots of fun! Our grand prize for one winner will include: Color Explosion--Extreme Surprises (Black) Color Surge-Classic Tips, Giant 3D Sidewalk Chalk, and Sidewalk Crayons.Enter our Classy Mommy Crayola giveaway by July 4th, 2009.
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Happy Father's Day from Skip Hop and Classy Mommy! We're crazy for the modern and ultra functional finds at Skip Hop and we think their products are fabulous gifts for cool Dads.
Ever feel like something in your diet is lacking? Besides the simple answer for remembering to eat any plain old food as I'm so busy feeding the tiny hungry mouths around me that I simply struggle to find time to eat - I'm finding protein always makes me feel more energized for longer periods of time. Recently, as I've tried to find a "protein fix", I've been having eggs a few times a week for breakfast. I notice that the days I start off my day with an egg, that I not only have more energy but also think I tend to have less cravings for random unhealthy snacks as I feel more satisfied and alert from consuming a healthy source of protein.
Win it! It's Week 2 of 4 of the ClassyMommy "Win Blue Bunny® Ice Cream for a Year" Giveaway. Yummy in my Tummy! Congrats to our Week 1 winner, Ann from Michigan for her win and now we're excited to pick another winner so enter away.

