Monday, November 30

Holiday Gift Guide: Strawberry Jam Designs Floor Cushions Review & Giveaway!

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Do you have a child that loves to lounge on the floor when they read, watch a movie, or color? I know my daughter prefers to lay on the living room floor rather than sit
on the couch. This always used to look really uncomfortable, until we got our adorable floor cushions from Strawberry Jam Designs!


This company creates large, soft, and cozy floor cushions that your child can use in every room of the house! These cushions are plenty big, and can be folded in half to have a back rest (like a mini sofa!) or can be folded twice to be easily stored and carried. The cushions come in all kinds of fun patterns, like Stripes, Hippos, Butterflies, and Animals. If you are looking to add this to your nursery or child's bedroom, you are bound to find a great design that matches it perfectly!

You will find tons of uses for these floor cushions...for your babies, toddlers, adolescents, even teens & adults will find them useful!

  • They are great for Playrooms...put them in the corner against the wall to create a little mini lounge area next to the bookshelf!
  • Fold them in half and let your baby practice sitting up...if they tip over (we all know that happens!) they have a soft little landing and you can easily prop them up again!
  • Your Child can lay with Cushions on the floor and read a book!
  • Kids can take a daytime nap on them!
  • Bring them to Grandma's house for a comfy place for your Baby to sit or lay. I cannot tell you how many times I could have used this when I layed my daughter down for some playtime on my Mom's hardwood floors! ore comfy than a blanket!
  • Your toddler will surely love to give their Baby Dolls naps on their Floor Cushions...mine loves to do this!
  • Your child can bring this to a friend's house when they sleepover - a nice reminder of Home is a great source of comfort!
  • Ever have to lay down in your Child's bedroom? After I got our floor cushion, my daughter woke up super early one morning (maybe a bad dream?) and we layed down together on this cushion. It was big enough for us both to have plenty of head/pillow room!


Strawberry Jam Designs is all about creating quality products for Moms. It's a small family run and owned company in Australia - which makes me feel really good about supporting it. I had the great pleasure of working with Sally from Strawberry Jam Designs. She has been an absolute pleasure to work with, and has really impressed me with her ethics and dedication. Over the last year I have worked with a lot of different companies, owners, and reps....and she has definitely gone above and beyond what I am used to! You can feel good ordering from Strawberry Jam Designs, and know that your product was made with love & care!


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Sally was VERY kind to send me and my daughter our own Floor Cushion for this Review/ Feature. We tried out the Adorable Animals Pattern, which is SO cute and fun for my daughter to look at! For about a month now we have been testing it out, and getting ple
nty of use out of it. In fact, my daughter uses this cushion everyday! Whether it is curling up and reading a book, or watching her favorite show, she always likes to lounge on her Floor Cushion! Even my husband like to fold it in half and use it a Pillow when he watches TV after she has gone to bed. I only wish I had gotten this when my daughter was still a Baby - I can think of SO many times it would have been so convenient to have!



There are 4 Cushions included that make up the Product, and each cushion has a easy to use velcro opening so that you can take them out when you need to wash them. This is a HUGE plus - anyone who has children knows that! The fabric sleeve is machine washable and is made of 100% Cotton Fabrics.

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These cushions would be great for pretty much any family with children!! Babies can lay on them instead of the hard floor when you play with them. Toddler will love to take naps on them, read, and find countless other ways to entertain themselves using them too! Older kids will enjoy them as pillows to watch a movie, read, etc. Or bring them for sleepovers!

You may even want to have one to leave at Grandma's house, or a favorite friend or family member you like to visit often! With your Floor Cushion comes a matching Bag to carry around your Cushion! It has handles and looks like a large overnight bag. When you aren't transporting your Cushion you could use the bag for many other things!

I know Sally is working on expanding her reach...and I must say I fully believe that these cushions would be wonderful in Day Cares, Pre-School & Schools all across the World!

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If you would like to purchase your Floor Cushion from Strawberry Jam Designs, you can do so by visiting their Website! If you have questions on Shipping times or costs (remember cushions come from Australia) or anything else, you can Contact Customer Service for help!


(My Designer Mini Bag is Pictured Above!)

Sally is also creating a brand new product called Designer Mini Bags! These small pouches are perfect for carrying a cell phone, money, ID, Keys, chap stick, and much more! They can also easily be moved from purse to purse.....moving your essential items to a new location in one easy step!

You can stay in touch with Strawberry Jam Designs by Becoming a Fan on Facebook!


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One lucky reader is going to win a Floor Cushion (In Hippos Green - Pictured Above!) a Matching Carrying Bag, and a Designer Mini Bag!


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Please visit Strawberry Jam Designs and look around at their selection of floor cushions! Then leave me a comment on this post telling me which fabric you loved!

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Disclaimer: No payments were received for this post. I received the products mentioned to facilitate this review. All opinions given are my own and different people may have different experiences with product/company.

Sunday, November 29

Holiday Gift Guide: Myah & Me Coordintaing Apparel!

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My next featured company is Myah & Me who makes the cutest Coordinating Apparel for Moms, Children, Dads, and Grandparents! Being a Mom is something I am SO proud of, and I love to wear fashionable clothing that lets everyone know it! My daughter also likes to 'dress like Mommy' so I knew that Myah & Me's shirts would be perfect for us!



The shirts come in the most fun matching designs, with sayings such as 'Mommy' and 'Mommy's World' or the funny 'In Charge' and 'In Training' tees! There are many clothing styles such as short sleeved tees, long sleeved tees, onesies, and tank tops.

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Myah & Me sent me the Mama Bear & Baby Bear Set for my daughter and I to wear together. It is ADORABLE! I chose this set because I often say that I am the Mama Bear - very protective of her and the type of Mom that would do anything for my child. She is definitely the Baby Bear in the Family too. This style is also available for the Dads out there, of course in Papa Bear! I chose the tan color because I would love to someday get a tee for my husband, and this way it will match our set too. Our tees are super soft and made of 100% Cotton, and they are still looking great after several washes. I have gotten a few compliments when we wear them out in public...people love the adorable design and saying! I was so happy with how these tees looked on us, and how comfy they were for both my daughter and I. The tee fits my daughter really well ( I ordered up a size so she could wear it longer) and the color looks great on her too! I am loving chocolates and browns this season!

Here's a Picture of Me with My Baby Bear! Cute, right??


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These shirts would be perfect for family pictures!

Moms, Dads, Children, and even Grandparents! There are styles for everyone at Myah & me! They tees are comfortable enough for everyday wear and you are sure to get lots of smiles when you wear them!

Also great for Family photos or a great gift for a new Mom!

These two items are from the Keeper of The Star Set!














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To purchase your Myah & Me Apparel, you can simply visit their website to order them online! Sizes available are infant, toddler, youth, and Adult Men's & Women's.

They also have a 'Gifts Under 12' section that feature some great Sale items!

Disclaimer: NO payments were received for this post. I received a set of tees from Myah & Me to facilitate this review. All opinions given are my own and different people may have different opinions or experiences with company/product.

Holiday Gift Guide: Bangerang Cupcakes! Review & Giveaway!!


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What's better than a cupcake?? Nothing! Seriously though, cupcakes are my absolute favorite dessert treat, ever. Always have been! Something about the size and look of them just entices me. And I am not alone! Cupcakes are very popular these days for Wedding Showers, Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, and a Friday night, LOL! And there is a way to eat them that is even more fun than the regular old paper cupcake holders. Out of a JAR!! That's right, I am talking about Bangerang Bake Shop, the hugely popular company that bakes the MOST delicious cupcakes, ever. The flavors and choices available to purchase will make your mouth water! There is something for you chocolate & vanilla lovers, and also some combinations that I bet you have never even thought of before like this Pucker Up Sunny Cupcake!!

(Wisconsin Cranberries paired with Florida Oranges!)

Did you notice those ingredients?? That's right, Bangerang bake Shop uses ingredients that are from the US...and buy their fresh eggs, sweet cream & butter from local dairy farms! They also use American made Scharffen Berger chocolate & Nielsen-Massey pure Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. There are NO Preservatives in these cupcakes either!

(Chocolate lover?? How about the PMS Cupcake AKA Chocolate Overload)

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Bangarang Bake Shop sent me a Vanilla Dream Cupcake to try out for myself. I was super excited, because I had heard so many great things about them! The cupcake definitely exceeded my expectations! It was OH SO GOOD! It had vanilla cake and chocolate frosting, so I had the best of both worlds! It tasted fresh, and I could actually taste the difference between these cupcakes and ANY other cupcake I have had. The fresh vanilla beans and the homemade vanilla sugar made this cupcake absolutely divine to my taste buds! Top it off with the
smooth dark Scharffen Berger chocolate buttercream frosting and you will NEVER want it to end!! The natural ingredients made all the difference!

(My daughter enjoying some Bangerang Cupcake....I had to share!)

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These cupcakes make the perfect gift for anyone who loves sweets! It's an easy way to send something delicious without having to put the time into baking it yourself...and no baking talent is necessary :) And all of the flavors available will ensure that you can find the perfect taste for yourself or someone you know!


There is a special assortment of
Holiday Cupcakes available....perfect for everyone on your Gift List this year!

If you have a relative with a birthday that lives too far away to see, why not send them a Bangerang Cupcake?? They will be delighted to find this in their mailbox, I can assure you!

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Bangerang Bake Shop makes it easy to send your friends and family a little taste of perfection! Each cupcake is made fresh and delivered by USPS Priority Shipping to ensure it arrives quickly after it is made! The pretty and reusable jar make it the perfect little gift!! You can purchase your Bangerang Cupcakes by visiting their website! Prices for most cupcakes start at $6.50 not including shipping costs.


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One lucky reader will win a $20.00 Gift Card Code to Bangerang Bake Shop!! You can pick out your own favorite flavors!!


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Please visit Bangerang Bake Shop and leave a comment telling me a favorite flavor!! It will be hard to choose, trust me!!

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Disclaimer: NO payments were received for this post. I received a cupcake free of charge to facilitate this review. All opinions and experiences are my own and different people may have different experiences with product/company.

Tuesday, November 24

Wordless Wednesday: Baby Doll Edition!

For this Wordless Wednesday, I thought I would share some pics of my daughter and her favorite little babies!! She loves to be a Mama and feed them, give them naps, and push them in a stroller! With this many babies to look after, she is a very busy little girl ;)


This is her with her American Girls Doll...its from the Bitty Twins Collection. I love it because it has a soft body, unlike the Regular Line of American Girls. Perfect for a younger child. She loves that it looks just like her and even named it after herself :) And you can buy just one, you don't have to get a pair. It was a lovely gift from her Gramma!


For more Wordless Wednesday please check out 5 Minutes For Mom!

Anti Monkey Butt Review & Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED - WINNER ANNOUNCED



When I first was given some info on this next product, I was thinking it was a little strange. But then I read more about it, and it started to really make sense! Anti Monkey Butt Powder is for those people who become uncomfortable from sweating and friction while participating in sports, exercising, riding a motorcycle, or really any activity that can cause friction on your bottom. It will help you out with the itching, soreness and redness. The founders of Anti monkey Butt Powder include a health care professional and a heavy equipment operator who both ride dirt bikes and racers! Over the years, they had tried many different products hoping to find something that worked on their 'monkey butts' but couldn't find anything that did the trick. So in 2003 they decided to create their own remedy for their common problem, and created Anti Monkey Butt Powder!



With Anti Monkey Butt, there is no burning or stinging when you apply it. It is made with calamine and talc which gives it a cooling and soothing sensation that gives great relief. This would be a perfect stocking stuffer for the active man in your life! At first they may laugh, but trust me....once you explain what it is, they will be all for it! And if you have Sons that are involved with Sports, you definitely want to get this for them! It will keep them comfortable and relieve any friction that comes with wearing the pads & equipment.

CHECK OUT THESE HILARIOUS ANTI MONKEY BUTT VIDEOS!!





Anti Monkey Butt is also taking part in a program with Operation Shoebox, and will be shipping 2000 full size products to Iraq and Afghanistan. I love supporting a company that gives back to our Community, and what a worthy group of people to receive this wonderful and helpful product!

There is also a product for us ladies that is made with Calamine and cornstarch! It's great for problem areas that arise for many women, which may come in handy for all of those hours walking around the mall while you do your Holiday shopping!





You can Become a Fan of Monkey Butt on Facebook! Just Click HERE!

BUY IT: Anti Monkey Butt Powder is sold for approx $5.95 for a 6 ounce bottle and can be found at retail locations nation wide or on their website!

WIN IT: One reader will win 2 Bottles of Anti Monkey Butt (Original and Ladies)

TO ENTER: Please leave me a comment telling me who you would like to win this for!

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Giveaway will end on December 7th at 10pm CST. Winner will be chosen via random.org. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. US Residents only.

Disclaimer: No payments were received for this post. I received review products free of charge to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own, and different people may have different experiences.

Stocking Stuffers! Softlips Limited Editions Review & Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY CLOSED - WINNER ANNOUNCED!


Winter weather can be very harsh in ways you may not even think of. Freezing cold temps, dry air, and cold wind can all dry out your skin and lips! I am someone who LOVES to keep my lips smooth and soft, and a brand I have used for years and trust is
Softlips! Softlips even has some new limited edition lip conditioners especially for the winter months!
  • Softlips Sugar & Spice
  • Softlips Sugar Plum Berry
  • Softlips Winter Mint
  • Softlips Sugar Cookie





Each of these winter editions are paired with a complimentary Softlips flavored lip balm! You get two great flavors per pack! They also are made with an SPF 20 to help protect your delicate skin from the harmful sun rays! Even in the winter, it is still important to protect your skin from the Sun.

I was able to try out their new flavors, and I thought they were perfect for the Holiday Season and smell SO good! They also keep my lips soft and smooth which I love! Softlips still works for me after all of these years...I even used it back in High School! I love how small they are, and that they can fit easily in my pocket! They are great for us Moms, and would also make great stocking stuffers for your teen daughters!!

To stay up to date with Softlips, you can become a Facebook Fan!

BUY IT: These 2 Packs of Softlips are sold for a retail value of approx $2.99 - $3.99. Very affordable for 2 sticks! Throughout the Winter/ Holiday season, you can find the flavors Sugar & Spice and Sugar Plum Berry at Target, and the Winter Mint and Sugar Cookie will be available at Walgreens!

GIVEAWAY: One lucky reader will win a set of the new Softlips Limited Edition Winter Flavors!

TO ENTER: Please visit Softlips and leave a comment telling me your favorite product! (on Softlips Website, hover your mouse over 'Our Products' for a list!)

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Giveaway will end on December 7th at 10pm CST. Winner will be chosen via random.org and will be announced here on Ladybug Soup & emailed directly. Winner has 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: No payments were received for post. I received samples of the products to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own, and different people may have different experiences.


Disney On Ice Presents Princess Classics!! With Coupon Code

Because of my 2 1/2 year old daughter, my household is pretty much all Princess, all the time! She loves them all...Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Jasmine, Sleeping Beauty, and Belle. Whenever we watch a movie together, she always requests to see a princess movie. She was even Snow White for Halloween! It is really fun to watch her get so excited about these characters and I especially love to see her watch the same characters that I loved when I was a child.



I was so excited to learn from Mom Central that a wonderful Princess show was coming to my town...Disney on Ice Presents Princess Classics! This show is going to be amazing and full of your child's favorite characters! There will be all of the Princesses and their friends like the Seven Dwarfs, Aladdin, The Beast, Sebastian, and many more! My family had the chance to go to a Disney On Ice show in the beginning of the year, and it was spectacular! My husband and I enjoyed it as much as my daughter! They were very talented ice skaters, and the costumes were so much fun to see!

Mom Central has a great offer for my readers!
  • Purchase 4 weekday (Mon-Fri) tickets for just $44 and $4 off each ticket for Saturday & Sunday shows! Any additional tickets purchased beyond the 4 pack during the week will be only $11 each!
  • The tickets can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.com and by entering the MOM code in the “MC promotion” box when purchasing tickets.
  • Offer not valid on Rinkside or VIP seating.
  • Cannot be combined with other offers. Service Charges, facility & handling fees will apply
Disney On Ice Princess Classics will be in the Twin Cities December 10th - December 13th! You can visit this website to learn more or to find a date & location near you!

Be sure to visit Ticket Master to purchase your tickets & take advantage of this great offer!

Mom central has allowed me to be part of their Feld Family Activators, and help spread the word about this exciting event & discount code! I am SO beyond thrilled that I will be attending this show with my daughter, she is going to be amazed & so, so happy! Thanks so much to Mom Central for this wonderful offer!


Tag Junior??

This year for Christmas, I am thinking about getting my daughter a Tag Junior.



I really was just wondering if any of you own one, and if your kids like them?

I have heard pretty good things about LeapFrog products, but I don't know anyone that has used this particular product. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Thanks in advance!

Amazon: FREE Music Downloads!

I know I don't usually post Freebies (there are other blogs that are WAY better at that than I could ever be!) but this is just an easy fun one I wanted to pass along!

Amazon is offering $3 worth of MP3 Downloads FREE! Just go to Amazon and enter the code MP34FREE

Usually a single song is only 99 Cents, so you should get 3 free songs!

Expires 11/30/2009

If you do this deal, leave a comment telling me what song(s) you downloaded! I could only think of one, and need ideas :) I downloaded 'Down' by Jay Sean. Normally I am not into rap/r&b but this song is so catchy & great to clean to, LOL!

Otherwise, I can't think of any to get! I have my New Moon Soundtrack on Repeat right now, so that's the only thing I am listening to at the moment!

Holiday Gift Guide: Eye Pillow Company Review

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Do you need a great way to unwind at the end of the day? I know I do! As Moms, we do it all...from taking care of our children, working, doing housework, running errands...all with limited amounts of sleep :) The Eye Pillow Company understands this need for relaxation in a busy life, and provides its customers with the most beautiful assortment of Eye Pillows, perfect for those in need of some extra pampering!



These Eye Pillows can be used many ways. They can be used to reduce Puffy Eyes (been there!), an added sleep aid, help for headaches or sinus pain, or you can pop them in the fridge or freezer to have a cooling eye mask that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready for your day! The styles available at the Eye Pillow Company are so pretty too, which is an added bonus to using them! You can even add a personalized aromatic filling of your choice to the Eye Pillow! You can choose from:

  • Lavender - Mix of Organic French Lavender and Organic Flax Seeds. Good cure all and a popular option for people of all ages!
  • Headache No More - Mix of Organic Eucalyptus, Organic Peppermint, and Organic Flax Seeds. Herbs have healing effect to ease headaches and sinus aches. Especially great when chilled!
  • Sweet Dreams - mix of Organic Hop Flowers, Organic Rose Petals, Organic Chamomile Flower, Organic MugWort, Organic Flax Seeds. Herbs have soothing effect to help you get to your dream state quickly
  • Relax Away - Organic French Lavender, Organic Chamomile Flowers, Organic Flax Seeds. Soothing Calming effect to help you relax from stress, anxiety, or just to take it easy!
  • Easy Sleep - Organic Hop Flowers, Organic Rose Petals, Organic Chamomile Flowers, Jasmine Flowers, Organic Flax Seeds. Soothing, sleepy effect. Choose this is you have insomnia, anxiety induced sleepiness, or for a good nights sleep before a big event!

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I was fortunate enough to try an Eye Pillow out for this Review...I was sent the Golden Eye Pillow with the Relax Away Herbs. The very first thing I noticed was the pretty and delicate design on the pillow. It also is made of a soft satin material that is so smooth and comforting on my face. The scent is also so relaxing, and when I use my Eye Pillow I breathe in those herbs and can just feel myself calming down. Lately I have been having a lot of headaches and sinus pressure, I am thinking it is because the change of seasons. After I received this pillow, I got one of my sinus pains and decided to try a chilled pillow of my eyes. Once I put the cold Eye Pillow on my face, it was an instant relief! The cold helped alleviate the pain, and I could just lay back and relax, feeling only the weight of the pillow. I am so happy with the many ways I can use this Pillow, it is the perfect thing after a long and exhausting day! Photobucket

So many people on your list! First of all, its a great gift for any Mom you know. As you all know, Moms can use this pillow for even few minutes a day to recharge and relax. A happy Mom means a more happy Family!
It's a great gift for your Best Friend...maybe the one with a stressful job? Or a grandparent who could use the extra benefit of relaxing herbs! A gift from the Eye Pillow Company will be greatly appreciated by so many different kinds of people!

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Eye Pillow Company products can be purchased through their Website! Pillows are very affordable, and start at $10.99. They even have some Sale Pillows right now that are only $7.99!

Right now Eye Pillow Company is offering FREE SHIPPING through November 2009!

Be sure to Follow The Eye Pillow Company on Twitter! @eyepillows

They even have a monthly giveaway to their followers - details can be found HERE!

Thank you so much to Eye Pillow Company for providing an item to review!

Disclaimer: No payments were received for this post. Product to review was provided free of charge. This does not effect the opinions given in any post on Ladybug Soup. All opinions are my own and different people may have different experiences with products.