Celebrity Tweet

Kimberly Williams-Paisley recently tweeted, "I just caught myself telling my 3-year-old to act like an adult. Now THAT'S good parenting."

Silly Beanz Affordable Adorables

Are you looking for something beautifully unique to put in your daughter's hair? Are you looking to add the perfect accessory to that really cute outfit you just bought? Then Silly Beanz Affordable Adorables at Etsy is the place for you to go! At http://www.sillybeanz.etsy.com/ you can find quality, handmade precious headbands, extremely cute bucket sun hats for both boys and girls, stunning korkers, adorable clips and clippies for infants that can be embellished with anything from hearts, to a butterfly, to an Easter egg. The owner was kind enough to send me some of her truly adorable items to review. Words just cannot express how adorable her products really are. Out of all of the items she sent, the clippies were my favorite! I especially loved the red, white and blue korker bow because it's so different looking and really compliments your little one's head! All of the clippies and headbands were so easy to put in and I can guarantee that your baby won't even realize it's there! The clippies stayed in all day and we were amazed at the fact that the babies didn't try once to take them out. The headbands did not slip off of the front or back of the child's head, regardless of the size of the beatiful, attached flower. The items from Silly Beanz Affordable Adorables are like no other. These products are truly worth every penny!

For a chance to win a stunning item for that very special little girl that you love, check out http://www.sillybeanz.etsy.com/ or on Facebook www.facebook.com/sillybeanz Make a comment on my Facebook page Thinking Like Mommy and tell me which items you love for a chance to win. There will be more than one winner so spread the word to all of your friends!

Wordless Wednesday

Enjoy the Ride Rewards

Enter in these 3 Huggies Enjoy the Ride Rewards codes into your account for a total of 15 points!



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Entertaining Mommy!

For those of you who jumped on the scrapbook train before you had a baby you will truly enjoy what I am going to share with you today! My cousin is an amazing scrapbooker but an even better mother of 1 year-old twins which means that she has almost no time to scrapbook. Thankfully there are now a few online versions of this addicting hobby. Scrapblog.com allows you to start an account for free and scrapblog can access photos you have already posted to websites. Cropmom.com also offers a free membership and you can email pages to anyone you'd like to share with. Smilebox.com is a great place for those new to scrapbooking. Starting an account is free and moms will find premade layouts here. Whichever website you decide to use, have fun and share precious memories with all of those you love!

Get Rewarded!

Get your free sample of GoodNites Underwear. Click on link below & allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.



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Quote of the Day

"If you raise your children to feel that they can accomplish any goal or task they decide upon, you will have succeeded as a parent and you will have given your children the greatest of all blessings." -Brian Tracey

www.TheGiggleGarden.com

I'm sure you've heard of Christmas in July but have you ever really started shopping for the holidays in July? I never really thought about it until now. I have fallen in love with handmade items. They're thoughtful, reasonable and unique. I'm not crafty at all but I was recently in contact with a lovely woman, from The Giggle Garden, who is extremely talented. The Giggle Garden is an Etsy shop and the owner was generous enough to send me two of her fabulous products. One of the items I was told that I would be sent was a little girl's apron which sounded wonderful. Wonderful doesn't come close to describing this item. It exceeded all of my expectations. The pink apron is made of an extremely sturdy material, perfect for cooking, baking, arts and crafts or as seen on my friends gorgeous daughter above, playing around in the kitchen. It can be personalized and it makes a great gift for that very special little girl in your life. I must add that it costs $15 but looks like it cost $50! The second item is another perfect gift for your grandma, mom, aunt, friend or teacher that made a difference in the life of your child. It is a zippered tissue holder with hand sanitizer. The hand sanitizer attaches to the zippered tissue holder pouch and it is truly unlike anything you've ever seen before. With cold and flu season just around the corner, $11.95 is worth it for this creative item. The Giggle Garden on Etsy is the perfect place to shop if you're looking for the perfect gift that is thoughtful, well made, unique and reasonable! Check it out at http://www.thegigglegarden.com/ you won't be disappointed!

Enter the Zippered Tissue Holder with Hand Sanitizer giveaway by liking my Thinking Like Mommy facebook page. Winner will be chosen at random at the end of this month.

Wordless Wednesday

I LOVE THE BEACH!

Entertain Me, Mommy!

The Little Gym is an adorable place for children to have fun, play, learn and make friends. Their philosophy is to, "Inspire Success. One Hop, Skip and Jump at a Time." The company states the at The Little Gym, your child will learn to tackle challenges, overcome fears and express themselves confidently. The Little Gym has many locations across the US and the best part about looking into a class for your child here, is that your first trial class is free! Check out http://www.thelittlegym.com/ to find a location near you.

Get Rewarded!

From now until September, Babytalk, the sister magazine of Parenting will be hosting 101 Days of Giveaways. Every day this summer, there will be a chance to win a new prize. Head on over to www.babytalk.com and enter for your chance to win.

Pampers Gifts to Grow

Wow! This is a big one! Enter in the code WELCOME2PAMPERS for 50 Gifts to Grow Points. The code GTGTENMONTHCODE for an additional ten points. That's a total of 60 points towards your Gifts to Grow account!

Quote of the Day

"What goes up, must come down. That's why I never wear tube tops!"

Ellen DeGeneres

Free Bra From American Apparel

Get a free bikini bra from American Apparel. They only have sizes 1 - 3 (A, B, C) The link below is for the offer but it also has a size chart to see which size you would be. Worst case scenario - it doesn't fit but how can you not try it out for free?!!

http://store.americanapparel.net/select-free-bikini.html

Worth Every Penny

Don't be fooled by the name....these Gerber Graduates Puffs are wonderful for little ones. My pediatrician recommended I start giving them to my son when he was about 4 months old. He did this for two reasons 1 - Picking up the Puffs from his highchair was good for his eye hand coordination and 2 - It was good to have my son get used to different textures in his mouth. My son loved the sweet potato flavored ones and six months later they're a lifesaver because he eats them after he finishes every meal. A few extra minutes in the high chair gives me some time to get a thing or two done! They are designed for baby learning to eat with fingers so they are the perfect size and shape for your baby to grasp. They have a light and airy texture that dissolves easily in mouth. They consist of all natural flavors and they are a good source of iron and zinc. Check with your pediatrician to find out if it's appropriate to begin your child on Gerber Graduate Puffs.

Wordless Wednesday

How many men does it take to dig a sand hole for baby?!

Entertain Me, Mommy!

Belmont Lake State Park is located right off of the Southern State Parkway in Babylon, NY. This park has a beautiful lake, picnic areas with pavilions and playgrounds for the little ones! On weekends families can rent rowboats on the lake or enjoy freshwater fishing. For more information call 631-667-5055

Pampers Gifts to Grow

Here is the newest Pampers Gifts to Grow code. It is worth 10 points.

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Disney Movie Rewards

Even though my son is not ready to start his Disney DVD collection, I have created an account for their Rewards Program. When you purchase a qualifying Disney DVD or Blu-Ray you will find a "magic" code inside it's case. Create an account, enter the code and begin saving for anything from free Snapfish prints to 2 tickets to see The Lion King on Broadway. Codes range from 5 to 50 points and when you create your account you are given the opportunity to take a survey worth 100 points. Enter code 9EKSMN38SH for 50 points today!

Pampers Gifts to Grow

If you haven't already, be sure to create a Pampers Gifts to Grow account. See the Pampers link to the right to get started. For those of you who are already saving and spending your Gifts to Grow points, here is the most recent code for July.

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Celebrity Quote

"I want my children to have all the things I couldn't afford. Then I want to move in with them!" -Phyllis Diller

Picture Worthy

Did you bring the EZ-Pass?

Worth Every Penny

Fisher Price is one of my favorite brands for baby gear and toys. Recently they created a new line of disposable diapers, Happy Days and Happy Nights. When Connor was about 7 months old, I would notice that after a long night's rest he would wake up with wet pajamas. I tried the Happy Night diapers and was pleased with what I found - a happy and dry little boy every morning! The diapers feature a patent-pending waistband that guarantees the right fit and are constructed of premium, soft materials that are hypoallergenic and fragrance free to protect baby’s sensitive skin. Happy Nights Diapers feature a special liner offering more absorbency than daytime diapers for extra leak protection. I have not tried the Happy Days diapers yet but the Happy Nights diapers are worth every penny!

Entertain Me, Mommy!

Long Island mommies, not sure what to do with the kids? Check out http://www.lifun4kids.com/ There you will find an updated calendar of events. There is a Nassau calender as well as a Suffolk calendar. These calendars include events such as festivals, crafty activities, exhibitions, and special events happening on Long Island.

Get Rewarded!

As I've mentioned before, I love free stuff! This freebie is one of my favorites not only because it's free but it's useful as well. Nursery Purified Water gives away 100 reusable Nursery® bags a day. These bags are perfect for grocery shopping or they're a great extra bag to throw clothes or toys in for the day. The giveaway contest start every day at 12 noon (11am Central, 10am Mountain, 9am Pacific). The daily supply of free bags runs out quickly but just keep trying for this awesome freebie!

http://www.nurserywater.com/offers/

Pampers Gifts to Grow

In celebration of the 4th of July here is a new Pampers Gifts to Grow code worth 10 points! Enter it now because it will expire within the next week!

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Pampers Gifts to Grow

If you don't already have an account, click on the Pampers tab to the right to set one up. For those of you who already have an account, enter in FACEBOOKJUL2010 for 10 more points!

Celebrity Quote

"Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged."

-Ronald Reagan

God Bless America

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Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

Picture Worthy

Boppy pillows make great beds for kitties too!