Babes and Kids

Here are the winners for the sunglasses via random.org:

ETA: This deal is dead

Our family has been hit hard this season with colds and although technically we are starting into spring, we are sick at our house AGAIN.  Actually, my hubby and boys are sick with colds again, and I just got over a sinus infection last week.  YUCK! We make sure to run the humidifier, especially in Rowan's room since he has had breathing issues, but also have another product we use often - Pedicare's Gentle Vapors - Vapor Plug.

Bolt is out on DVD and is definitely a great movie.  Ever since we rented it, Chandler has been asking to watch it again.  You can get your own copy for only $7.00! 

I've been looking for some shoes for Rowan lately.  After watching him trip repeatedly in his little church shoes a few weeks ago, I took them off to see why he was tripping so badly.  They were shoes that Chandler wore when he was little as well, and I'm sure he tripped in them lots too, but as a first time mom I guess I thought that was normal the first few months of walking.  I pulled the shoes off, and couldn't believe I'd never noticed how hard the sole was.  They don't have any give and had hardly any padding.  They sure are cute though.  When I stumbled upon See Kai Run, I was immediately excited to learn that they had a nice flexible sole.  And that's only the beginning.

Pros:  This company was inspired by a mom, who, like me and many other moms wanted to find shoes for her little Kai that had a flexible sole and were comfortable.  I love mom inspired companies.  You know that someone behind the scenes has been there and really knows the market.  Plus, it means that much more thought and effort goes into the product.

We got a pair of the Grayson Sandals, size 5 for Rowan.  I was immediately pleased the moment I pulled them out of the box.  The leather is a sheepskin leather and is extremely soft.  Because they are a genuine leather, it means that they will wear well.  Unlike a pair of shiny black shoes I just bought Chandler.  They are NOT leather and already have some ugly scuffs on them.  The insole and leather of this shoe are also leather, making it very soft and comfortable.  

One thing I notice when talking to a lot of moms is that they have to buy "wide" sized shoes for their babies and toddlers.  This is hard sometimes as it really narrows down the selection.  See Kai Run has taken this into consideration with their wide width they have on their shoes.  Rowan doesn't have wide feet, but the shoes still stay on perfectly and give him some extra room.  

My friend Trisha from Sweet N Sassy Girls is one of 15 finalists for an Electrolux washer and dryer, valued at $6000.  She needs your help and your votes.  Currently she is doing a giveaway for super cute apron and 4500 EC credits.  I'd love to see her win this.  Here is the link to her giveaway!  Thanks everyone

Has your child ever gotten a fever, rash, been poisoned, or had some sort of allergic reaction? If you are like me, a lot of times you will google something to learn more about it. As many of you know, I work in an ER. Even though I haven't worked there long, I have taken a few calls of worried parents who aren't sure if they should bring their child in. They tell us the symptoms and unfortunately we can't offer medical advice over the phone for liability reasons. It is a dead end for the person calling. They have to decide if they are concerned enough to bring their child in to be evaluated. 

Summer is rapidly approaching and it's a great time to buy products for summer! I stumbled across this great company called Eyes Cream Shades. They sell cute and stylish sunglasses for babies and kids.

Pros: I've bought sunglasses for Chandler every summer. They always break, have the lenses fall out of them, or just aren't that great of protection for his eyes.

Eyes Cream Shades are shatterproof which I think is just awesome. The toddler glasses even have rubber frames for increased durability. Let's face it, kids aren't exactly gentle with their belongings, so this feature is great. Their glasses are made with a polycarbonate lens which is the safest and only recommended for children.

Long term sun exposure to the eyes can cause multiple problems such as cataracts and skin cancer around the eyes to name a few. Eyes cream shades has this problem covered as their glasses provide 100% UVA and UVB protection - perfect for protecting those little eyes. Another big perk - the offer a lifetime guarantee on their glasses. How awesome is that?

The day we got these glasses in the mail, Chandler just had to wear them. He put them on, and they fit snugly on his face. We went to play outside and was excited to wear them. He kept saying, "cool glasses!" One time while on the playground, he decided to throw his hat and glasses on the ground. After throwing them multiple times, we've really learned
just how durable they are. He even wants to wear them when it's dark outside. Pretty cute. I love that Chandler thinks they are cool stylish glasses, and I know they are safe and completely protecting his eyes.

The company is really quick with shipments and even sends you some cute ice cream bowls with your order, which is a fun touch.

Cons: No cons here!

The Bottom Line: Great quality kid's sunglasses, durable with awesome protection.

Price: $34.99 + shipping

Where to Buy: Eyes Cream Shades Online

Rating: Excellent

Eyes Cream Shades sent me two extra pair of glasses to give away! One is a girl's style, the other for a boy.

Here's how to enter:

1) Visit Eyes Cream Shades and leave a comment here with your favorite style - 1 entry

2)  Your favorite feature about these glasses?   - 1 entry

3) Post this giveaway on your blog - 1 entry

4) Follow me on twitter and tweet about it - 1 entry

5) Become a follower of this blog (You automatically get this entry if you are already a follower, just let me know you follow.) - 1 entry

Giveaway will close on March 30th, and winners will be announced on the 31st.

Contest Open to US residents only

I'm closing the Me Time giveaway on Friday. Make sure to enter!

As I mentioned in the baby proofing post, babies are naturally curious.  Once mobile, they will get into anything and everything.  The Safety 1st Cabinet Flex Locks were one of the first things that we tried when baby proofing.

Found a fabulous deal on slickdeals for crib bedding at Target! Their dwell line is up to 75% off.

Walgreens is having a great sale on Huggies next week , 3/8-3/14. Jumbo packs of diapers are $10 each.  You can also go to coupons.com or coupon bug and print out $5 coupons for each jumbo pack.  You can only print 2 per printer, but if you have access to another printer, you can print more.  If not, print 2 of the $5 ones and then there is also a $3 coupon.  You will also get $10 in register rewards, which is $10 off your next $10 purchase when you buy $25 worth.  There is also a $3 coupon in the WAG's coloring book which you can purchase at Walgreens.  

It seems like my life has been a LITTLE more than hectic lately! And I've been a blog slacker.  I really do have good excuses :)  First of all, it's called two little boys who I chase all day long.  Secondly, I decided to go back to work.  I'm sure some of you are feeling the stress of the economy.  I know we are. Although my husband's job seems safe now, we are wanting to start building our savings as much as possible.  I was extended a job last week to work in an Emergency Room as a Health Unit Coordinator, aka Ward Clerk.  It is 2 nights a week which will give us some extra money and peace of mind.  This is a little bit of a change.  I've worked as a Health Unit Coordinator before, but it was on a mom baby unit.  Hmmm....newborn babies to emergency situations? This should be an interesting change working in an ER.    So if it seems that I am a little loopy sometimes, you can assume that I might be operating on little to no sleep.  I started orientation today and boy am I tired!  I could use a nice bubble bath right now and a box of chocolates.  I definitely need a little bit of "me" time.  Speaking of bubble baths and chocolates, I think it's about time for a giveaway for all you mamas!  I'm sure many of  you spend your days chasing and taking care of your kiddos on top of everything else.  Kudos to all of you and your hard work!  So I want to know what you do to relax, and what you would do topamper yourself if you could do anything?