tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223Mon, 12 May 2008 00:14:32 +0000http://www.classymommy.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)Blogger371125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-5059570875707778849Fri, 09 May 2008 14:16:00 +00002008-05-09T07:25:36.090-07:00 My hubby is really going to need to do a super special Mother's Day gift to top the Nintendo Wii we received to review 2 days ago. So exciting! However, I think Mike thought it was a Father's Day present - he was like a little kid at Christmas digging into the package, pulling out the cords and immediately hooking everything up. Excited to see him so involved in a Classy Mommy review. I am CRAZYhttp://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/05/nintendo-wii-is-early-mothers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-160185178246194881Fri, 09 May 2008 14:13:00 +00002008-05-09T07:16:02.834-07:00Lot of great giveaways. Including something special from Classy Mommy favorite, Neat Solutions (makers of TableToppers!) and a Britax car seat! Boston Mamas: Win a Britax Convertible Car Seat! Does your kid need a cool new ride? Enter to win a Britax Diplomat Convertible Car Seat in the style of your choice! Classy Mommy: Win $100 Gift Card to Toys R Us To celebrate VeggieTales:‘Lessons from http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/05/seen-on-web-this-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-2361388272672239975Fri, 09 May 2008 01:49:00 +00002008-05-08T18:54:45.204-07:00 Win it! We're giving away 3 copies of the Cloverfield DVD. This movie, produced by J.J. Abrams is a pick for the Parents. We just watched it on Saturday for our "date" night movie at home. Only 82 minutes long so just right for the limited time in our schedules! We thought Cloverfield was a cross between War of the Worlds and the Blair Witch project. Frightening stuff!To enter, just leave a http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/05/cloverfield-dvd-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-7830574803372793081Wed, 07 May 2008 18:37:00 +00002008-05-07T11:45:09.313-07:00 Mike caught Kyle and I taking a catnap on the sofa last weekend. I love this pic as I know these "baby" days are going to be over before I know it. Trying to savor every moment but it is tough sometimes as I also find myself rushing ahead for the next exciting milestone. Do you ever feel this way too? Like you are trying to make time stop and standstill but also can't wait for the next stage or http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/05/wordless-wednesday-caught-sleeping.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-6630239331026653165Tue, 06 May 2008 01:21:00 +00002008-05-05T18:44:56.598-07:00 Kenzie is all over the Playskool Rose Petal Cottage. She was so excited - and a bit impatient when we were putting it together - so we let her move in a bit early! As we were assembling all the poles and putting the cover on, she decided to set up her dolls in the cradle and catch up on her Disney Princess reading! As soon as we finished, she was quick to invite her new BFF, 5 month old Kyle, http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/05/moving-into-playskool-rose-petal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-5101879714761438156Mon, 05 May 2008 23:55:00 +00002008-05-05T17:12:34.520-07:00I'm loving this Mother's Day blog party. Hop on over! Prizes for 38 Mamas! And each winner gets the chance to nominate their favorite charity that benefits Mothers and Children for a $500 donation. Totally fabulous. GoodyBlog's thoughtful comments on the most current news and buzz in the world of parenting couldn't be more up to date - and the giveaways never stop!http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/05/goodyblog-mothers-day-blog-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-993795328398979773Mon, 05 May 2008 01:27:00 +00002008-05-04T18:33:13.699-07:00 Thanks to Disney for offering 3 Classy Mommy readers a copy of THE CLASSIC CABALLEROS COLLECTION: Saludos Amigos/Three Caballeros on DVD as prizes! These two Academy Award Nominated animated adventures explore Latin American sites, music, dance and more! This classic hits the street on Tuesday May 6th, 2008. Contest runs from May 4th, 2008 - May 10th, 2008. To enter, just leave a comment on http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/05/walt-disney-dvd-giveaway-classic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-5689860139219261877Fri, 02 May 2008 14:33:00 +00002008-05-02T07:41:05.621-07:00Thanks to Hachette Book Group USA for sponsoring this generous literary giveaway. One lucky reader will win this entire bundle of 14 reads sure to appeal to the Mommy crowd. Value over $330. All you have to do to enter is comment on this post. Be sure to include your email so I have a way to contact you if you are the winner! Contest expires 5/10/08. Hachette Book Group Titles included in this http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/05/mothers-day-book-giveaway-hatchette.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-6417855441718341922Fri, 02 May 2008 14:30:00 +00002008-05-02T07:32:16.320-07:00Coochicoos: First Birthday Party Ideas How do you make first birthday parties memorable? MomFinds: Win a $200 Shopping Spree at BloomMaternity.net Celebrate Mother's Day by spending $200 as you wish at BloomMaternity.net. Swanky Moms: Baby Zabu Floor time is important for babies and now they can play in comfort and style with a Baby Zabu by Wagamama Baby The Nest Baby: Mother's Day Gift Guide http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/05/weekly-round-up-parenting-finds-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-4939710440238794560Thu, 01 May 2008 17:47:00 +00002008-05-01T11:27:47.913-07:00 The response to the Classy Mommy "Big Give" to benefit a Mom impacted by Breast Cancer has been unbelievable. Thanks to my bloggy friends who posted to spread the word. Want to send a shout to Amanda at Parents Magazine's Goody Blog, Whitney from Mommies with Style, Kim at Baby Center's Momformation, Leanne at The Full Mommy, Jodi at Moms Favorite Stuff, Jamie at Blonde Mom Blog, Dawn at http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/05/classy-mommy-big-give-update-care-bears.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-4243535191583500788Thu, 01 May 2008 16:32:00 +00002008-05-01T10:37:58.841-07:00 With the BPA purge likely going on in everyone's households, you might be placing an order for some new sippys, baby bottles, or feeding gear. I know I tossed all my Avent baby bottles and lots of other questionable plastic feeding gear scattered throughout my cabinets, diaper bags etc. If you need to order anything, this deal rocks. Get a FREE Boon Fluid sippy cup with any size order at The http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/05/free-boon-fluid-sippy-cup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-969746675411376968Thu, 01 May 2008 02:41:00 +00002008-04-30T19:47:44.233-07:00 This picture says it all. Mike really is super Dad, super man, and super hero to Kenzie, Kyle and I. Wish I could hold Kenzie while also wearing Kyle!http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/wordless-wednesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-7123778593378712606Thu, 01 May 2008 02:21:00 +00002008-04-30T19:35:23.157-07:00Who didn't grow up with Rice Krispies? As a kid, I literally ate them almost every day for breakfast and my Dad did eat them every day - and still does some 30 years later. And don't forget the pleasure of eating Rice Krispie treats at a BBQ or party? Rice Krispies has a nice site up now to encourage us to reflect on the time we spend with our families. This site is full of commercials and cute http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/rice-krispies-childhood-is-calling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-4989843896411318359Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:28:00 +00002008-04-30T16:34:43.278-07:00Win a Lacoste Stroller from Maclaren and more! Check out all these great offerings from Maclaren to help families with strollers enjoy a day at the Tribeca Film Festival this weekend in NYC. This builds on the latest news of Maclaren's launching their first ever retail store in New York’s historical SoHo neighborhood. Buggy Bar- Maclaren is offering loaners for traveling families with little http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/maclaren-happenings-on-may-3rd-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-5818465954955876706Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:55:00 +00002008-04-30T07:07:14.961-07:00 Ocean Spray came out with a line of "energy" juice drinks just in time for this tired Mama! We were able to taste test 2 yummy flavors with pick me up names like Cranergy Cranberry Lift and Cranergy Raspberry Cranberry Lift. As I may be one of the only Moms out there that doesn't drink coffee, I've depended on a Coke here and there to give me additional energy. Not very healthy, but given the http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/cranergy-energy-juice-drinks-from-ocean.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-6997538762121006921Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:01:00 +00002008-04-29T17:23:10.877-07:00 Congrats to Margie on her future arrival! Thanks to Pamela, my good friend and the inspired Mommy entrepreneur who owns Happy Panda, for throwing this fabulous party. If you haven't bought any panda wear from her - trust me your kids will adore it! Margie, founder of Chesapeake Ribbons and the new blog Gunning It, is a great friend of mine. She was one of my very first "Mommy Friends". We met inhttp://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/chesapeake-ribbons-cyber-baby-shower.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-1449283371478608057Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:39:00 +00002008-04-29T07:47:23.118-07:00 I've heard rave reviews of A Plumm Summer as it appeals to the entire family. I can't wait to see it! Stacy Debroff from Mom Central said that,"it was amazing to see every member of my family truly engaged in its wonderful story. In fact, I'm not sure we have all agreed on any movie in the last 2 years of movie rentals and here were my kids, ages 13 and 15, watching a film I thought would be http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/go-see-plumm-summer-at-movies-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-5886481727079606093Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:20:00 +00002008-04-28T19:30:30.131-07:00More companies are coming forward with easy access info on Product Materials given the BPA frenzy. Consumers have been begging for more transparency and it looks like a few companies are starting to make it a little easier. Here is the companies statement on BPA and their products. There is acutally some useful info here if you are looking to learn more about which plastis contain BPA. For http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/avent-product-materils-chart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-3898071920046396132Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:30:00 +00002008-04-28T11:04:05.994-07:00 Classy Mommy had the opportunity to chat with Trista Sutter, of Bachelorette fame. She recently launched a line of eco-conscious diaper bags—called Trista Baby available on http://www.ebags.com/—and discussed her renewed commitment to protecting the environment. We can all relate to becoming first time Moms and realizing that the world we foster around us, both socially and environmentally has http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/celebrity-moms-give-back-trista-sutter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-3051858196458788014Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:06:00 +00002008-04-25T13:09:31.748-07:00The theme this week is green, green, and more green! We've also got some great giveaways' and a super post from Kris at Clever Parents about her fantastic invite to the Disney Mom Blog Event. Boston Mamas: 10 Green Tips Ten easy green tips to cultivate your family’s awareness about the earth and its limited resources. Clever Parents: Experiencing the Magic in the Magic Kingdom Last Friday, I http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/weekly-web-round-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-5950942056106280937Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:54:00 +00002008-04-23T19:09:38.271-07:00Found an interesting article by David Kirby on The Huffington Post titled, "Obama Climbs on the Vaccine Research Wagon." As the BPA fanfare has reached an all time high, I'm also keeping my eyes on the vaccine debates as many concerned parents wonder what's next??? According to Kirby, all 3 potential Presidential candidates (ie McCain, Hilary and Obama) all have made recent comments indicating http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/obama-hilary-and-mccain-all-want-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-4379468965245523800Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:34:00 +00002008-04-24T18:19:01.730-07:00 If you need a healthy 90 calorie treat, you've got to give the all new Kellogg's Bliss Bars a taste. Thanks to Kellogg's for sending my family this yummy in our tummy package for a taste test. Looks like Chocolatey is now a word as Kellogg's Bliss Bars come in 2 delicious flavors - Chocolatey Dipped Orange and Chocolatey Dipped Raspberry. A combo of Special K cereals, with a splash of chocolatehttp://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/kelloggs-special-k-bliss-bars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-9071794319710231493Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:34:00 +00002008-04-23T06:36:43.813-07:00 We popped into Chocolate World at Hershey Park before seeing the Doodlebops Concert last week out in Hershey, PA. Kenzie loves chocolate now although she was a little weirded out with the 3D flick on the history of chocolate. However, the glasses were a hit as little girls love to play dress up!http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/wordless-wednesday-about-to-see-3d.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-5642728654718468215Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:01:00 +00002008-04-23T06:17:01.710-07:00 I had never heard of Matilda Jane Clothing before they sent us the cutest outfit modeled here by Mackenzie. It is totally comfortable and still adorable enough for a birthday party or special event. Ruffle pants and tops with a touch of original whimsy. Designed by Denise DeMarchis, Matilda Jane Clothing has been gifted to many celebs after recently being part of the Hollywood Baby Breakfast http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/we-love-matilda-jane-clothing-company.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28237223.post-5313467098309237702Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:50:00 +00002008-04-21T18:04:17.015-07:00In a symbolic move showing Playtex understands the confusion and concern surrounding the dangers of BPA, Playtex attempts to share info with consumers on their website. They have a page dedicated to Playtex BPA Free info here. On this page you can read their press release and see their product materials. Click here to see the product materials in Platex products. Playtex is also offering all 1 http://www.classymommy.com/blog/2008/04/free-playtex-drop-ins-original-nurser.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Classy Mommy)