Sunday, December 11, 2011

Gift Guide: Oshi Mat Kit (Review & Giveaway) CLOSED

"Oshi mat, like most baby products, was born out of a loving mother's necessity. I am that mother and Oshi is my son's nickname."
"Oshi mat is an environment friendly, recyclable, easy to clean, non – toxic foam mat designed for infants. It is made 100% of Thermal Plastic Elastomer (TPE); which means, it is 100% PVC and Latex FREE! Numerous reports have noted that PVC is hazardous to our health and our environment and Latex is –unfortunately- commonly associated with allergies.
Oshi mat has a wide range of uses ranging from developmental classes –like music class, mom and baby stimulation class-, to a travel mat, changing mat, play-date mat, outing mat, tummy time mat and many more!
It is light weight, water repellant, and cold resistant. Because it is moisture free, it does not allow bacteria to store. Oshi mat's density and material provide excellent comfort and support for your baby."
 
 Having a little baby boy soon arriving in our home, I was ecstatic to work with Oshi mat and to review their absolutely adorable Giraffe Oshi mat Kit!
 There are really endless uses for an Oshi mat, which is what drew me to their product! The mat is very soft and comfortable to sit and play on and has been perfect for my daughter! Every Sunday at church I need a place for my daughter to sit and play with her toys, and to eat her snacks. I've tried blankets, but she is just too wiggly, the blanket never stays in place, and her snacks always get tossed and lossed in the creases and smashed into a million pieces. The Oshi mat is easy to lay out and it stays nicely in place.
We have also used this mat as a "chill-out," timeout spot for both my girls. They really respect the idea of having to stay on the mat, and surprisingly don't move from it until they've cooled down.
 Some of my favorite features to the Oshi mat is it is lightweight, very easy to clean, comes with a handy carry bag, is anti-skid and comes in a variety of cute patterns!
Overall, we have loved our mat, especially my youngest daughter. I'm probably going to have to purchase another one specifically for her because I doubt she will give up this mat for her brother unless we have a replacement! 
Buy It!
Oshi mat is available to Purchase online!
Win It! 
Oshi mat has generously offered 1 of our lucky Take It From Me readers their very own Oshi mat Kit!
HERE'S HOW TO WIN!
MANDATORY ENTRY (1 Entry):
  • Visit Oshi mat, then come back here and tell us which Oshi mat kit you would love to have!
EARN MORE ENTRIES! You may do any or all of these in any order.  Leave a separate comment for each entry completed. 
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  • 1 Entry: Follow Take It From Me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (You may do this once daily.  Please put the link in your comment- SEE TWEET BUTTON BELOW FOR EASY TWEETING!!)
  • 2 Entries: Add our button to your blog (On the Right Sidebar)
  • 3 Entries: Post about this giveaway and include a link back to our blog (please put the link to your post in your comment)
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Giveaway closes Saturday December 17th at midnight
(Open to U.S. ONLY)
Winner will be chosen using Random.org & announced the following day
GOOD LUCK!
(Remember to include your email in one of your posts or have it available on your profile so we can contact you of your win)



This product is featured in our "2011 Holiday Gift Guide!"

A big thank you to Oshi mat for providing me with a Oshi mat Kit - Giraffe to review and for providing an Oshi mat Kit as a giveaway for one of our readers.  These are my honest opinions, your experience may vary.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Gift Guide: Blue Yodey Boutique Custom Name Hooks (Review & Giveaway) CLOSED

Personalized gifts are perfect for the holidays and mean so much to the one receiving the gift! At Blue Yodey Boutique you will find adorable childrens' custom name hooks, personalized apparel & gift sets, along with hats/beanies, blankets, and so much more!
 I was looking on etsy for some cute decor for my daughters' bedroom when I came across Blue Yodey Boutique. I fell in love with their custom name hooks and was honored to review two for my daughters' bedroom. I was able to choose the paper and the color of the wood which made this so much fun. I did, however, have a very difficult time choosing because there are so many cute papers to choose from.
 
The assembly was very easy and only took a few minutes to get them up on the wall. They come with the screws and the holes are pre-drilled. I would, however, recommend using a drill because I put them up with a regular screw driver, gaining a lot of muscle in my right arm! I was so happy with the results when they were up and I can't stop going into their bedroom to look at them, for they are just too darn cute! They really add some fun to their bedroom and now I have a great place to hang up their coats and backpacks.
 Other items you will find from Blue Yodey Boutique that would make great gifts this year!
Hair Clips
Hats/Beanies
Apparel and Gift Sets

Blankets 

Buy It!
Blue Yodey Boutique personalized items are available on their site! Make sure to check out their Blue Yodey Boutique Facebook page because there is a lot more on there!
Have Fun Shopping!
Win It! 
Blue Yodey Boutique has generously offered 1 of our lucky Take It From Me readers 2 personalized hooks of their choice!
HERE'S HOW TO WIN!
MANDATORY ENTRY (1 Entry):
Visit Blue Yodey Boutique, then come back here and tell us which papers you would choose for your hooks! Use the two links below and leave a link to the papers you like.
 EARN MORE ENTRIES! You may do any or all of these in any order.  Leave a separate comment for each entry completed. 
  •  1 Entry: “Like” Blue Yodey Boutique on Facebook
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  • 1 Entry: “Like” Take It From Me on Facebook and update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway
  • 1 Entry: Follow Take It From Me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (You may do this once daily.  Please put the link in your comment- SEE TWEET BUTTON BELOW FOR EASY TWEETING!!)
  • 2 Entries: Add our button to your blog (On the Right Sidebar)
  • 3 Entries: Post about this giveaway and include a link back to our blog (please put the link to your post in your comment)
  • 1 Entry Each: Share this giveaway through email, Digg, Stumble It, Google Buzz, etc (Share buttons coming soon- some found below)
Giveaway closes Friday November 25th at midnight
(Open to U.S. ONLY!!)
Winner will be chosen using Random.org & announced the following day
GOOD LUCK!
(Remember to include your email in one of your posts or have it available on your profile so we can contact you of your win)



This product is featured in our "2011 Holiday Gift Guide!"

A big thank you to Blue Yodey Boutique for providing me with two custom name hooks to review, and for providing two custom name hooks as a giveaway for one of our readers.  These are my honest opinions, your experience may vary.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Gift Guide: Framys By Amy Bow Holder (Review & Giveaway) CLOSED

"Framys By Amy is a mom founded and run business. Our products are all made or supplied by Stay at Home moms looking for a fun and creative past time. All of our bow holders and hair bows are handmade with the same care and attention as the first ones created for our little one. We are always creating new products and hunting for affordable, cute, coordinating accessories for our customers."
When I found Framys By Amy, I completely fell in love with their site! They have the most adorable handmade baby accessories and decor, I was thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with them. I was sent The Hailey Bow Holder, one of their most popular sellers! I can't tell you how impressed I was with this bow holder when it arrived. First of all, it was wrapped in this cute polka dot tissue paper, all ready to give as a gift for the holidays, and secondly, the quality and care put into making this frame is unbelievable!
 Something that I really enjoyed, but didn't know was an option is that I can hang it on the wall or I can display it on a dresser because it has a stand on the back. This hair bow holder has been a fantastic way to store my girls hair accessories. It's cute and practical! Before using this frame, there were hair clips all over my house, in my purse, in the car and who knows where else. I was getting very tired of searching for them when I needed them, but now I know exactly where they are. Now when I find a hair clip around the house, I have a place for it, it's wonderful! 
 
 I also received two adorable hair clips with the frame. They are both very detailed and the little dog and flower are securely fastened, so that my youngest daughter can't yank them off, they're perfect! 
 Other products available from Framys By Amy are:
Leg warmer and bow sets
Burp Cloth Gift Sets & Diaper Caddies
Lastly, here are some really cute hair clips and bows that would make fun little stocking stuffers!
Buy It!
Framys By Amy handmade accessories and decor are available online!
Win It! 
Framys By Amy has generously offered 1 of our lucky Take It From Me readers any Bow Holder of their choice!
HERE'S HOW TO WIN!
MANDATORY ENTRY (1 Entry):
  • Visit Framys By Amy, then come back here and tell us your absolute favorite product!
EARN MORE ENTRIES! You may do any or all of these in any order.  Leave a separate comment for each entry completed. 
  •  1 Entry: “Like” Framys By Amy on Facebook
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  • 1 Entry: “Like” Take It From Me on Facebook and update your Facebook status with a link to this giveaway
  • 1 Entry: Follow Take It From Me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (You may do this once daily.  Please put the link in your comment- SEE TWEET BUTTON BELOW FOR EASY TWEETING!!)
  • 2 Entries: Add our button to your blog (On the Right Sidebar)
  • 3 Entries: Post about this giveaway and include a link back to our blog (please put the link to your post in your comment)
  • 1 Entry Each: Share this giveaway through email, Digg, Stumble It, Google Buzz, etc (Share buttons coming soon- some found below)
Giveaway closes Wednesday November 16th at midnight
(Open to U.S. ONLY!!)
Winner will be chosen using Random.org & announced the following day
GOOD LUCK!
(Remember to include your email in one of your posts or have it available on your profile so we can contact you of your win)



This product is featured in our "2011 Holiday Gift Guide!"

A big thank you to Framys By Amy for providing me with a Bow Holder to review, and for providing a Bow Holder as a giveaway for one of our readers.  These are my honest opinions, your experience may vary.

Yoomi Baby Shower Gifts Contest!

Help Out A Mother In Need
Friends and family will be encouraged to nominate a dedicated and passionate expecting mommy who is in need of receiving baby essentials. The winner will receive an amazing gift basket with baby essentials that are worth $500!! The contest will be held on the Yoomi USA Facebook page and nominations must be entered on the USA Yoomi Facebook page in order to qualify. This contest is open to everyone!
(Ends December 8th)
Wow, I was just informed that Yoomi USA will be having this same contest every 3 months!  So you will have the chance to nominate the same Mom-To-Be, or someone NEW!
GOOD LUCK!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Gift Guide: Violet's Peapod Coupon Code

Simply Adorable Baby Sleep Sacks
"Officially launched in February of 2008, Violet's Peapod was created by a mom who was on a personal quest for unique & breathable baby sleep sacks for her unborn baby, Violet. Unhappy with the lack of quality and choice available in the marketplace, this San Francisco Bay Area mom decided to take matters into her own hands and designed what she considered to be the ideal baby sleep sack. She liked her results so much that she decided to have her Bay Area-made, simply adorable baby sleep sacks available to everyone!"
Celebrity Gift Basket Event!
Violet's Peapod just finished a big celebrity gifting event, the "Hollywood Baby Breakfast Club" where she gave out sleepsacks to celebrity tots. Some of the celebs who received these exclusive gift baskets included Jessica Alba, Denise Richards, Mariah Carey, Kourtney Kardashian, Heidi Klum, Jewel, Matthew McConaughey, Victoria Beckham, Ivanka Trump, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman and Tori Spelling. Each of these celebrities received one Violet's Peapod sleep sack for their precious babies, tots or babies-on-the-way!

Buy It!
Purchase an adorable Violet's Peapod sleep sack and get 20% OFF! This applies to ANY sleep sack, even those currently at 30% off! Use coupon TakeIt2011 at checkout, expires Nov. 15th, 2011.